Hello Vet! How are you?

When the global commercial featuring Gray one and Kkamnyang aired simultaneously in ten countries, they quickly became the most beloved cats worldwide.

People enchanted by their charm scoured MyTube for more videos of Gray one and Kkamnyang, soon finding their way to Gwak Soo-ho’s channel.

Originally a channel with significant traffic, Gwak Soo-ho’s content reached new heights, exuding a majestic presence.

Subscriber numbers and view counts were skyrocketing at an incredible speed.

“Hyung, you’re practically a walking corporation now. A corporation.”

“Hahaha, it’s all thanks to Gray one and Kkamnyang. Because of them, well… I don’t even know. It’s just so great. Hehehe.”

Gwak Soo-ho was both baffled and thrilled by the situation and couldn’t stop smiling.

“You’re enjoying this, aren’t you?”

“Yes, I love it. But it’s not just me who’s benefiting. Gray one and Kkamnyang have become wealthy as well. And your revered hyung, Lee Joon, has also become wealthy. After all, he has more video shares than I do.”

Go Gijin spoke as he glanced at Lee Joon, who was reviewing the charts.

“What good is all that money for? Our hyung wouldn’t spend a penny on himself. I wonder what he’ll do with it.”

“Save it, of course.”

When Lee Joon replied with a smile, Gwak Soo-ho added his support.

“Save a lot. I’ll contribute too.”

“Yes, I’ll pitch in as well.”

Gwak Soo-ho and Go Gijin, understanding Lee Joon’s goals better than anyone, offered him their support.

“Thanks just hearing that. It’s so heartening to think I can finally build the dream animal medical center I’ve always envisioned.”

There was determination in Lee Joon’s eyes as he responded.

Recently, Lee Joon had been experiencing the true power of money.

Looking at Nam Gung-hyun beside him, that thought crystallized further.

‘Building an animal hospital equipped with everything, our Meadow, a shelter, and even transforming the park so easily was unimaginable.’

All of this was the power of money.

Lee Joon was keenly feeling the power of such wealth.

Though it was revenue from Gwak Soo-ho’s channel, it was now something impossible to overlook.

Lee Joon looked at the cats that made it possible.

The cats were seated where they could see the television in the animal clinic, shaking their tails excitedly.

Meow, meow, meow.

The cats were meowing, eagerly waiting for the video to start.

In a moment, a new video on Gwak Soo-ho’s channel was set to be uploaded.

Everyone gathered eagerly awaited the new upload.

“Just wait a little longer. You’ll be featured very soon.”

Barely had Lee Joon finished speaking when the commercial began.

It was an advertisement for Horse Diet cat food featuring Gray one and Kkamnyang.

Meow!

Ruff!

Recollecting their time during filming, the cats expressed their joy.

『I really am too cool.』
『Hehehe, my agility is quite impressive.』

The cats were proud as they watched themselves appear on television.

Following that was the ambitious video by Gwak Soo-ho titled ‘With the Flag Waving 2’.

Gwak Soo-ho’s ‘With the Flag Waving 1’ video, which he stayed up all night editing, proudly held the second spot in the popular uploads section.

It hadn’t yet surpassed the famous “Dum Chit Dum Chit” video.

“Heh heh, fans will absolutely love this new video.”

Just as Go Gijin was smiling at the video title, the screen was filled with the image of the Korean flag waving.

Gray one and Kkamnyang were shown embracing the flags with care.

The video continued with the cats carefully folding the flags and tucking them into small backpacks, showing nothing but sheer determination.

They then ran across fields, gracefully jumped over puddles, scaled mountains, and finally planted the flags.

Clap, clap, clap, clap!

“Wow! That’s amazing!”

Sora ran over to the cats and hugged them tightly.

“You guys are really, really cool!”

『Let go, it’s hard to breathe.』
『Can’t breathe, save us.』

The cats cried out, but no one could pay them any heed.

“Wow, Gwak Soo-ho, you’ve outdone yourself. The video is fantastically executed.”

As Lee Joon complimented, patting him on the shoulder, Gwak Soo-ho responded.

“What are you talking about? It was all your idea. Thanks to you, I feel like I’ve accomplished something big.”

“Even with my ideas, you filmed it so well. It turned out great. The flags are practically glowing.”

“Well, that’s the effect… Ugh!”

But Gwak Soo-ho couldn’t finish his sentence as the tearful Go Gijin, eyes already brimming with tears, grabbed his shoulder so tightly.

“Hyung, thank you. The flags are amazing, and our kids look phenomenal. Thank you so much.”

As Go Gijin’s emotion rocked him back and forth, Gwak Soo-ho resumed when Go Gijin turned back to the cats.

“Phew, where does he get such strength?”

The cats had already wriggled free from Sora’s embrace.

As Go Gijin approached, the cats recoiled and quickly climbed up the cat tower.

Go Gijin shouted loudly, looking up at the cats.

“You guys are truly amazing!”

Sora, eyeing the cats intently, suddenly remembered and spoke after hearing Go Gijin’s words.

“I have to post this photo on the message board right away. The Charms of Blessingwill absolutely love it.”

“Charms of Blessing? What’s that?”

“It’s the fandom name for those who adore our Charms of Blessing. Charms of Blessing.”

“Charm and Blessing. It sounds a bit odd, but somehow it fits.”

“Right? Director?”

Sora added to Lee Joon’s words as she accessed the Cats are Adorable Forum on her phone.

She then clicked into the message board that was changed to the Charms of Blessing forum.

And quickly uploaded a picture of the cats waving their hats while watching their commercial.

“This is no joke! The post is exploding with comments like a chatroom.”

Sora clicked on the popular posts.

〈Crazy! Drunk on patriotism〉

-Did you guys see it? Our Charms of Blessing are so proud! My national pride is surging.

-Ahh, they absolutely crushed it. Look at our Charms of Blessing’s level. The world is so small now!
-World class indeed. They’re the role models for all cats in the world!
-You’re right. No other cats like our Charms of Blessing.

-Gray one, Kkamnyang occupied MyTube, and it’s all about them everywhere!

└Photogram is the same. The national pride is surreal. So sweet.

-I cried when our Charms of Blessing planted the flag with a bang.

└Same here

└Me too

└And here…

└Count me in!
-I decided I’m going to wear a flag patch. Just ordered it.

└I’ve been wearing it for a while now.

└Isn’t it obvious? I got mine when ‘With a Flag Waving 1’ video was uploaded.

This marked the moment when Gray one and Kkamnyang established themselves as Korea’s beloved sweethearts.

Listening to the comments that Sora read aloud, Lee Joon couldn’t help but smile.

“Instead of just sitting here, how about we get something to drink?”

“I’ll go get it.”

It was already nearing 7 PM, close to the hospital’s closing time.

“No, you guys often bring drinks. I’ll go this time, and I’ll check on Sugar while I’m at it. What would everyone like to drink?”

『I’m coming too.』

“Hm? You too? Do you want to visit the park?”

『I’m meeting my friends tomorrow. I’m going to see Sugar.』
『Let’s go!』

Kkamnyang held a treats bag in her mouth and looked toward the exit.

“Are you bringing snacks for Sugar?”

『Yes. I’m sharing with friends.』
『We’ll share it.』

The cats announced proudly, prompting Lee Joon to chuckle and pick them up.

“Alright, let’s go together.”

“Should I come too? Director, you can’t carry drinks while holding them both.”

“Manager Jang, stay here. I’ve got it covered.”

“I’ll go, hyung. You stay here.”

“No, I’ll go.”

As Gwak Soo-ho grabbed the action cam and stood up, he said,

“Subscribers would be curious about the guys sharing snacks with their friends, so I’ll film it while I’m at it.”

“Then bring the fresh banana cream cheesecake for me too.”

“The fresh what?”

When Lee Joon asked, frowning, Go Gijin laughed heartily and replied,

“Just say new cake when you get there. They’ll know.”

“Got it. Manager Jang, what would you like?”

“I’m alright. We’re having dinner later, right?”

“But it’s after 8 PM. You’ll be hungry by then, won’t you?”

“In that case, umm, raspberry cheesecake for me.”

“Sure.”

Heading out, Lee Joon mentioned to Gwak Soo-ho,

“Is cheesecake that tasty?”

“I don’t know.”

“Let’s pig out on pork belly later.”

The two who had no interest in desserts headed to the park café.

As Gray one and Kkamnyang entered the café, the patrons gasped in whispers, also known as ‘Charms of Blessing’ cheers, and greeted the cats with applause.

“Soon, everyone will know about this.”

Lee Joon remarked, clapping along with the crowd.

“Indeed. Seeing this truly makes me realize their popularity.”

The local reactions were phenomenal, and both Lee Joon and Gwak Soo-ho found they couldn’t hide their smiles.

Lee Joon spoke to the cats,

“You guys have to be careful where you go now. You’re too popular.”

『We don’t roam around recklessly. Accidents could be disastrous.』

Gray one replied seriously.

『Right. We have to be cautious.』

Kkamnyang also nodded, aware of the challenges of outdoor life.

The cats waved their paws at the patrons and then went to Sugar to deliver treats.

『Sugar, here’s some food!』
『Thank you.』

Sugar, who had relied on the cats during their time of hospitalization at Woof Woof Animal Clinic, was delighted to see them again.

So Sugar lowered his posture and said,

『Hop on.』
『No, it’s okay.』
『Get on my back; from there, you can see the park.』
『Really?』
『Yes.』

Sugar carried the cats on his back to the window overlooking the park.

The trio chatted happily, catching up on the stories they had missed.

Watching them, sugar’s guardian and Lee Joon chuckled.

“It’s good that Sugar was at the shop.”

“Yes, it’s been too hot to leave him at home, and running the air conditioning all day seemed too much… haha, so I’ve been taking him around with me.”

As Sugar’s guardian glanced around the shop, they continued,

“The customers like Sugar too.”

“That’s great to hear.”

Later, as Lee Joon and Gwak Soo-ho carried drinks and cake boxes out of the café, Lee Joon said while walking,

“You don’t think there’s been an emergency, do you?”

“Come on, it’s only been thirty minutes. What could have happened? Plus, the guardians know when your clinic closes, right?”

“They do.”

“In case of emergencies, they’d go to a bigger hospital.”

“Probably.”

“Anyway, all you think about is the clinic. How did you manage in LA?”

“I guess because I had a senior I could rely on with the clinic.”

As Lee Joon and Gwak Soo-ho leisurely returned to the clinic, the doors of Woof Woof Animal Clinic were suddenly pushed open.

“Where do I go?”

At the panicked voice, both Go Gijin and Sora approached simultaneously.

The person following them cried in a shaken tone,

“Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh! Our pet got hit by a car.”

“A car… this way, please.”

Leading the way, the man carrying a Cocker Spaniel entered the examination room and laid it on the table, at which Go Gijin was horrified.

Blood was pouring out profusely.

Sora, who followed them inside, could hardly believe it.

Despite having worked in a major hospital and being unfazed by most situations, Sora was left without her usual composure.

Even during the dire emergency upon Mong-i’s arrival on their opening day, Sora had reassured the guardian.

Yet at this moment, she found herself without that usual calm.

“Ms. Ja… Jang….”

Repressing what felt like a scream, she recalled the familiar instructions from every clinic introductory session about keeping calm and composed.

Go Gijin was the same.

Though initially taken aback, he quickly regained his focus and assessed the condition of the dog admitted post-accident.

The table drenched in blood, showing entrails spilled out.

‘This must be peritonitis from the collision.’

Given the severity, he couldn’t guarantee the other organs were intact.

Despite his growing experience in small animal practice, Go Gijin’s fingers trembled.

Yet, he knew he couldn’t stand idly by.

Go Gijin instructed Sora.

“We need to stop the bleeding. Also, prepare the X-ray and ultrasound.”

“Yes.”

“And, please call Dr. Lee.”

“Yes, sir.”

Sora responded swiftly, complying with Go Gijin’s instructions.

Argh… Argh… Argh!

The Cocker Spaniel screamed in pain as more blood gushed down to the floor.

Hurriedly and frantically, Go Gijin was attempting to stop the bleeding and sterilize the organ with cotton at the same time.

“What comes out, goes back in. What comes out, goes back in. It all returns to its place.”

Murmuring the mantra he learned from his professor during surgery classes to calm startled students, Go Gijin continued the incantation while stopping the bleeding.

It was in this chaos that Lee Joon rushed into the hospital.

“What happened?”

“A hit by a car. Peritoneum rupture, not in shock yet, but the pain seems very severe. Stopping the bleeding now.”

Go Gijin shouted, sweat saturating his face and hair as he spoke fluently and formally for the first time, prompting Lee Joon to assume a somber expression.

Judging by Go Gijin’s state alone, Lee Joon gauged how critical the situation was.

Although the Cocker Spaniel had lost enough blood that it wouldn’t be unusual to lose consciousness, it astonishingly still retained consciousness, as Go Gijin mentioned.

The dog continued its painful cries of torment.

“What about pain relief?”

“Not yet.”

“Pain relief first. Ms. Jang, painkiller!”

“Yes, understood.”

Sora quickly retrieved the analgesics and handed them to Lee Joon.

Immediately, Lee Joon injected the painkiller into the Cocker Spaniel and then shouted,

“Prepare the IV. One for the arm, one for the leg.”

“Yes, understood.”

“Connect the IV, draw blood samples, then go for an X-ray.”

As he spoke, Lee Joon rapidly connected the IV prepared by Sora.

Of course, blood had already been drawn beforehand.

“Let’s proceed with the X-ray right away.”

At this time, Lee Joon regretted not having a C-arm.

‘If we had a C-arm, we could operate immediately.’

Lee Joon acutely felt the absence of equipment.

However, in a life-threatening situation like this, there was no time for regrets.

Loading the Cocker Spaniel onto a mobile stretcher, he shouted,

“Ms. Jang, prepare for surgery. Once the X-ray is done, we’ll operate immediately.”

“Understood. Shall I prepare soft tissue surgery equipment?”

“Yes. Prepare for splenic rupture and bladder rupture.”

At Lee Joon’s command, Go Gijin asked him,

“How did you know, hyung?”

“The first thing to suspect with a hit-by-car case is a splenic rupture and bladder rupture. We can be sure about the splenic rupture.”

“Okay, got it.”

Before entering the surgery, Lee Joon called out to Sora,

“Manager Jang, after emergency surgery, we’ll transport immediately. Locate a nearby 24-hour clinic.”

“Understood.”

As the door shut, the “Surgery in Progress” light flicked on in the operating room.