Chapter 97

The doctor, for the first time ever, lost his temper with Wonsangwoo, who had just returned from school. After all, a doctor is just a profession, and there are far too many patients who do not follow medical advice. For example, those who are told not to smoke continue to do so, and those who are told not to drink still drink heavily.

Those who are told not to eat meat still indulge in large amounts of it. The doctor can use professional ethics to advise, but if the patient does not listen, he can only do his best to treat them. After all, it's your own body; if something really goes wrong, I've warned you, and I've done my part. I'm not your father, so what more do you want from me?

It's just that Wonsangwoo has a naturally likable face and a personality that has matured. The nurses and doctors who have taken care of him over the past month have all grown fond of him. Especially when they learned that he was going to debut as a singer, they all felt very sorry for his condition of having nodules on his vocal cords. But they genuinely hoped he would get better. What are you doing now?

On the first day he came to see the doctor, he didn't have nodules on his vocal cords. But after he returned to school once, he came back not only with a bruised head but also with more severe vocal cords. The surgery has less than a 30% chance of success, and everyone is happy that you can be so optimistic. You have been resting well, maintaining a good mood, and trying to talk as little as possible, all of which you have been doing very well.

But just as the surgery is about to happen, when you were told to go out and relax, you came back from school again with your vocal cords in even worse condition. What are you trying to do? The doctor sternly scolded Wonsangwoo, who was sitting on the side. Wonsangwoo only bowed and had a calm expression, but it was clear he wasn't really listening. Lee Soo-young saw the doctor frown and leave the ward, looking at Wonsangwoo as if he wanted to say something. Wonsangwoo, however, had already turned to lie on the bed, facing away from the door without moving.

Lee Soo-young, who should have been the most angry, this time only shook his head in frustration, closed the door, and left the ward. Children fighting is normal, especially since he sees his daughter and Wonsangwoo bickering every day. His daughter is always the one who gets angry and yells, while Wonsangwoo has a smile that is unaffected. In no time, they can be as good as ever.

But this time, it seems a bit different. Wonsangwoo has never been this angry before. Lee Soon-gye also did something wrong for the first time and acted as if it was justified. She didn't come to apologize when called, nor did she bring anything for Wonsangwoo. She was practicing in the SW practice room like a mad person, dancing non-stop.

They can't be treated like children anymore. His daughter can debut at any time, and Wonsangwoo has never had a child's mind. They will eventually experience all sorts of unpleasant things. If they are treated like children, can they expect others to treat them like children and accommodate them when they enter the entertainment industry and become idols?

They will have to pay more than their seniors and spend more effort on smoothing out relationships and managing emotions. This is the most important lesson. In any case, nothing can interfere with the surgery, and it will be the same tomorrow. Lee Soo-young has many things to do, and he believes Wonsangwoo won't let these things interfere with his preparation for the surgery.

"Are you ready, Sangwoo?" Lee Soo-young asked the next day.

Wonsangwoo indeed didn't show much change, just not looking particularly happy. Otherwise, he seemed relatively normal, not overly nervous. When the teacher asked, Wonsangwoo, lying on the bed, smiled and shook his head. But he couldn't help but look towards the door.

After thinking all night, Wonsangwoo understood something. He had a better understanding of Lee Soon-gye's strange behavior. Was it the difference between boys and girls? Or the difference between people? Wonsangwoo felt there was no need to hide anything from Lee Soon-gye. So when she came along, he didn't mind. When she wanted to see the message diary, which was his most secret thing, he let her see it without hiding anything.

But she still had a fit and tore up the diary. What was going on?! But Wonsangwoo wasn't stupid or a fool. Although he matured a bit late, after the Xu Meina incident, he became much more细腻 and敏感. Wonsangwoo wasn't sure if his thoughts were correct, but perhaps when Lee Soon-gye saw the messages he left with someone unknown, she felt a sense of betrayal?

So she got angry, and she still doesn't think she was wrong, nor has she come to see Wonsangwoo, even though the surgery is about to happen with only a 30% chance of success, which will determine his future path. She still hasn't come. Gradually, Wonsangwoo also began to wonder if he had betrayed her, but he no longer cared about how she felt.

Kim Tae-yeon caused this, even if it wasn't intentional. But the fact is, it all started because of her. Wonsangwoo not only protected her from being beaten by the senior students but also took the beating for her. After that, he always hoped that the person he was leaving messages with was this girl. Wonsangwoo couldn't help but feel a bit absurd.

Lee Soon-gye has always been by his side, worrying about him, feeling sad for him, and standing up for him. But Wonsangwoo never felt regret. Some things, what a person wants to do or not do, how they want to act or not act, should not be influenced by others but should be decided by oneself. Otherwise, why did Wonsangwoo run away from home? If his father wanted him to do something and thought it was good for him, why not just accept it?

There is no right or wrong, but I am willing to let it go and make peace. At least at this moment, when he might not be able to continue as a trainee, and the decision will be made after today's surgery, this is the last thing he wants to complete before the surgery. But Lee Soon-gye still hasn't come, making Wonsangwoo smile helplessly and sigh inwardly. She didn't give him the chance.

Lee Soo-young, of course, understood what was going on and said with a smile, "I told her to come with me, but she said she was practicing and had no time. But she asked me to tell you to get well soon."

Wonsangwoo laughed and squinted his eyes at Lee Soo-young, "Teacher... I guess the last part... was for your daughter, right?"

Lee Soo-young was taken aback and awkwardly rubbed Wonsangwoo's hair. The nurse walked in and, seeing the two of them chatting, had become more familiar over the past month. Especially since Wonsangwoo's face was so likable, she naturally became more casual. "You have a good attitude. Mr. Lee, why isn't Little Soon-gye here? Not coming to see her little boyfriend?"

Lee Soo-young laughed and waved his hand, "They had a fight, just at this time."

Wonsangwoo looked at the nurse and smiled, "Well... boyfriend... just a boyfriend... please don't... add the 'little' before it."

The nurse covered her mouth and giggled, then looked at her watch and said, "It's time for the surgery. Sangwoo, Mr. Lee, get ready."

Wonsangwoo paused and slowly put away his smile. Lee Soo-young also showed his hesitation and worry at this moment. Even Wonsangwoo's comforting gaze didn't seem to help much. 30% is worse than 50%. At least 50% is a 50-50 chance. Lee Soo-young was also nervous, having discussed the progress with the doctor every day.

He observed the changes in Wonsangwoo's vocal cords every day. During the voice change period, the vocal cords are still growing and changing, which affects the nodules. This means that the condition can change at any moment, making the surgery extremely difficult.

Lying on the specialized operating table, a nurse pushed him, and Lee Soo-young stayed by his side. Wonsangwoo smiled and pushed away Lee Soo-young's hand, which he had been holding tightly. Lee Soo-young only realized at this moment that his palms were full of sweat. Wonsangwoo playfully winked, making Lee Soo-young smile, which improved his mood a bit.

But as the bed was about to be pushed into the operating room, Lee Soo-young stopped and didn't move. At the last moment, he was still trying to comfort others, but the sweat on his palms wasn't all his. Half of it belonged to his student.

"Wonsangwoo!!" A voice called out in the corridor of the operating room. Lee Soo-young and the nurse, hearing the hurried footsteps, turned around.

Seeing the figure running over, they both smiled at each other. Wonsangwoo paused, slowly turned over, and the assistant doctor urged him. As Lee Soon-gye passed by Lee Soo-young, she was stopped.

The large door of the operating room slowly closed, but their gazes connected.

Wonsangwoo gave her one last smile and waved, "Fighting!!"

Lee Soon-gye laughed and waved back, "I'll take you out for a meal when you come out."

Lee Soon-gye laughed, and the operating room door closed completely. She slowly lowered her arm, put away her smile, and leaned on her father, staring at the door without moving.

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