Blood (블러드)

- You're here? - Oh my! You!

What?

If you were here, you should have texted me saying so.

Sorry, it slipped my mind.

Gosh, I thought...

Didn't I tell you not to touch this?

I didn't touch that. Why would I bother?

Hey, did you really just get here?

Yes, why?

Nothing, I thought I felt a presence in the house a while ago.

So, I thought you were home.

Wow, this really is something!

They went digging up the graves after hearing about the legends.

Then they discovered the skeletal remains.

On top of that, they took samples and cultivated the virus.

You've finally found what you've been looking for all this time, Ji Sang.

The father of VBT-01.

But, there is no solution manual in that journal.

It's full of reflection and repentance.

If he had lived, he might have written a solution manual.

By the way...

you guys are securing this journal safely in Chief Jung's lab, aren't you?

This was filtered out from the security network.

We are keeping a watch daily and logging all activity.

40 years ago, I volunteered in the back country of Kochenia.

At the time, there was an old man that was dying of an illness.

While I was treating him, that man's blood came inside my mouth.

It was only a minimum amount, but it had a lethal impact.

Wow, this really is something!

They went digging up the graves after hearing about the legends.

Then they discovered the skeletal remains.

On top of that, they took samples and cultivated the virus.

I envy you.

The Director is always praising you.

Why don't you lower your voice?

We're the only ones here.

And even if someone hears us, no one would understand.

Anyways, I have always been envious... of this and that.

Can we talk in private for a second?

Don't ever talk to me in the hospital, just as before.

And don't talk to me about envy or any of that nonsense, got it?

If you get in my way one more time, I don't know what I'll do to you.

We haven't had a proper day to discuss our research.

There are too many eyes at the hospital. We should move the location to my home.

Sure, let's do that. Who are the members?

You, me, Doctor Choi Soo Eun, Hyun Woo from before...

and Doctor Yoo Ri Ta as an observer.

Sounds good. Then we will get started tonight.

Yes.

I'm not interrupting, am I?

No, it's fine. But, what brings you here?

I was walking by and saw the two of you. I wanted to come say hello.

Why would you want to say hello to troublemakers like us?

Rather than people who give me a free pass...

I prefer people who give me something to be fierce about.

That way both parties can feel pressure and grow.

I don't know about that. I'm not one to live a fierce life.

Didn't your father live a fierce life?

Doctor Jung Han Su, a renowned scholar and infectious disease scientist.

Also, a noble prize candidate...

It's a honor to meet his son like this.

How did you find out?

Well, I just happen to find out.

There are no secrets in life.

Anyways, I feel like the three of us have gotten closer.

I hope we can continue this trend.

How do you think he found out about my father?

From now on, don't put your files on your desktop computer in this lab.

If I was able to access your files, it's possible for others, as well.

This isn't just monitoring now. This is an outright investigation.

Then, do you think he saw what we are researching?

Have you come to see me?

I see you have no shame even after stealing someone's files.

The security team happened to catch it with one of their regular security filters.

I received the report only because the files were flagged for being abnormal.

Whether you stole the files or had them reported to you...

you must know since you saw it.

Doctor Jung Han Su also went to Kochenia.

And he obtained samples of the virus and succeeded in cultivating it.

Yes, I know.

It is something Doctor Jung Hang Su would be able achieve.

It doesn't say what happened after that, so I am very curious.

Do you not know anything about Doctor Jung's research?

No, I don't know anything.

Doctor Jung was a researcher, but I was infected through an accident.

Right from the source, we are very different.

Also, we have never had interactions before.

So, you don't know Doctor Jung personally?

I've seen him from afar, but I don't know him personally.

Oh, I see.

If you have anymore questions, please ask.

I have no secrets from you, Chief.

The sharing of secrets only has meaning if we can guarantee the truth.

I'm not referring to you, of course.

Yes, of course.

Does that hurt?

Okay then... what about over here?

That's good. And here?

What do you think you're doing?

It's okay. I must have pressed too hard.

I'm... I'm sorry.

What was I thinking doing that to you...

- I'm so sorry, Doctor! - No...

I'm sorry...

I have nothing to say for myself.

I'm sorry and... I'm also so thankful.

No, I should have been more helpful and succeeded.

Please don't talk that way, Doctor Min. That only makes me feel worse.

- What about your punishment? - It's a reduction in salary.

The Chief said he would let me off with a salary reduction.

That's a relief. I'll work to minimize that reduction for you.

Thank you.

Doctor Min, though I may be of little help, I will try to support you.

If you are going through difficulties, let me know.

It's not my place, but I'll come to you for help too.

Thank you.

Goodness... I understand.

There is no need to fret.

Sister!

Oh... Soo Yun.

Have you been well?

Yes.

Is your father doing better?

Yes.

So, what brings our Soo Yun here?

It's a thank you letter.

I was so thankful for all the times you prayed for my dad.

Oh my, how nice of you.

This is too embarrassing. Read it once I'm gone.

Okay, I'll do that.

What's the matter?

Because of all your sisters and brothers out there.

All my sisters and brothers?

Yes, all the children that I watch over.

You have both your parents and you receive lots of love.

But those children, they cannot live without me.

They have no one else.

They cannot be without me.

You need the blood of an infected person?

Yes. For the first round of tests, we've been using processed infected blood.

This has resulted in limitations in the matching tests.

I believe that using real infected blood will minimize the trial and errors.

You do realize how dangerous the blood of the infected is, don't you?

Yes, I know very well.

You cannot use it for any other purpose.

Of course.

Seriously, how do I turn this upside down?

Turn what upside down?

I mean the patients are being dosed with strange medicine.

They are all displaying strange symptoms.

And some of them are even dying.

Yet why is our hospital so peaceful?

Even if everyone tries to turn things upside down, it may not work.

So frustrating...

Seems like everyone is under a spell. This really is a nonsense situation.

Our research meetings start tonight. It's going to be at my place.

- What do I do? - You can be an observer.

Observer, whatever...

You mean I'm just a bench warmer.

You'll find it bothersome, no?

It's not even your research.

Well, I can make a small sacrifice this time.

If you have any research data, email them to me.

Will you know anything?

I used to get angry when you humiliated me...

but I guess I've strengthened my character.

Now getting ridiculed and humiliated thrills me.

I am really a big person.

I'm here because I have a sincere request.

For now, step away from all hospital internal matters

and take charge of external relations, PR and marketing.

What?

Wouldn't less work make you a bit more comfortable?

I'll keep my responsibilities as they are.

And you don't have a say in these decisions.

Even if the Chairman made these orders, I wouldn't follow them.

Then why did you play these tricks again?

Causing me to become more ruthless...

Come in!

I'm sorry... I'm sorry, Associate Director.

It seems you two go way back.

Thanks to you, an innocent resident almost got blamed for everything.

Regardless what I did, I won't be stepping away from hospital management.

Associate Director! Isn't this your third strike?

Bribing a member of the New Drug Team, planning to smuggle blood samples out...

And informing a media outlet about the New Drug Team.

I can forgive you for one out.

But, I don't think Chairman is as forgiving.

Wow, welcome! I excitedly welcome you!

Hi, Luuvy!

Good to see you, Doctor Yoo Ri Ta.

What is this?

It's just our house toy.

Master, I love you...

- Nice to meet you. - I excitedly welcome you!

Wow, height 168cm.

36-24-34.

Fat percentage in abdomen 34%.

Are you talking about me?

Of course, is there anyone else in front of me?