Bomb Drop (4)

Silence lasted for more than ten seconds.

Hundreds of doctors were mulling over, in their own minds, the ten minutes of information I had just poured out and my final provocative suggestion.

At last, Professor Kim Hyeokjae of Oseong Seoul Hospital broke the heavy silence.

“...Heh. Yes. I listened to your very... impressive presentation, Dr. Han Hyeonjae.”

Professor Kim's voice carried a complex emotion, and it was hard to tell whether it was admiration or bewilderment.

“Then, we'll begin the Q&A session now. If anyone has a question...”

Before the chair could even finish speaking, the resident who had snapped at me earlier raised his hand again.

He grabbed the microphone almost as if snatching it away.

“Thank you for the presentation.”

The resident's voice was much sharper and more aggressive than before...