Chapter 8. The Nine Yin Absolute Meridians
Kim Do-Joon was startled into stillness. Suddenly, a sharp knock on the door echoed, and two people entered the room—Jung Da-Jung and a middle-aged man wearing a white coat. The man was Dr. Kwon Sung-Joo, the attending physician. Seeing the doctor, Kim So-Eun bowed in greeting.
"Hello, sir. I see you're visiting today," Kwon Sung-Joo said, looking at Kim Do-Joon.
"Yes, Doctor. How are you?"
"I’m doing well, thank you for asking. I've heard what you’ve been up to—you must have had a hard time," Kwon Sung-Joo said sincerely, sounding relieved to see Kim Do-Joon safe and sound.
Kim Do-Joon shook his head, an awkward smile on his face. "No, I was pretty lucky, actually."
"Hello, sir!" Kim So-Eun chimed in.
"Hi, So-Eun! How are you today?"
"I'm feeling pretty good!" she replied cheerfully.
"That’s great to hear," said Kwon Sung-Joo, pulling up a chair to sit in front of Kim So-Eun. "Now, why don’t we start the exam?"
"Okay!"
Kim Do-Joon stepped back, letting Kwon Sung-Joo get to work. The doctor adeptly inspected Kim So-Eun's eyes and mouth, then surveyed the readings on the machines. It was a routine examination, nothing extraordinary.