Please Give Me A Kiss, Healer! Chapter 98

The collapsing shack had transformed from a cozy cabin into a grand mansion.

Now that it was so much bigger, there were far more places that needed repairs, so Heesung and Dongsik spent the entire day hammering away together.

There was good news, too.

System

Special flowers can only bloom when all elements of nature exist in harmony.

Gather the unique energies emitted by different living creatures.

Tip: Collect all three energies to permanently increase the growth speed of the special flower.

Antman’s Energy (1/1)
Whitebird’s Energy (1/1)
Black Dolphin’s Energy (1/1)

The special sprout blossomed into a full flower in less than a day.

Jiwoo and Heesung harvested the mature petals and turned them into potions.

Thank goodness the only new material I have to buy is glass bottles.

If she’d had to purchase another ₩9.9 million giant cauldron and a mini refrigerator every time, she wouldn’t have even dreamed of making more potions.

Jiwoo spent another ₩1 million to produce ten sets of potions.

At first, concentrating so hard made her eyes feel like they were about to pop out, and her wrists ached so badly they felt ready to fall off.

But…

[The time required for Special Potion Crafting (S) has been reduced.]

As her skill proficiency increased, the crafting process was cut by more than half, allowing her to finish everything without any problems.

“Noona, why are you packing those?”

Heesung walked over as Jiwoo carefully placed the potions into her bag.

Without even looking at him, she answered,

“I’ve got somewhere to use them. I’m taking a few as samples.”

“What for? Are you going to the hospital?”

“No.

Maybe somewhere even more important than that.”

Jiwoo clenched her fist with determination.

* * *

Ring.

[Don’t Answer]

Her phone rang.

The caller ID was saved as “Don’t Answer.”

The moment Jiwoo saw the name, she frowned deeply.

“Why does Kang Jaegyu keep calling me?”

The number labeled “Don’t Answer” belonged to Kang Jaegyu from the Donghae Guild.

It was already the fifth call during her vacation.

Normally I’d answer by now… but I have a bad feeling.

Nothing good had ever come from getting involved with Kang Jaegyu.

Without hesitation, Jiwoo blocked his number and continued on her way.

The place she headed after leaving home was Daeun Hospital.

Since she arrived earlier than planned, she stopped by Mina’s hospital room first.

“Thank you… thank you so much, Hunter!”

Mina happened to be away getting examined, so Jiwoo couldn’t see her personally.

But Mina’s mother, Minyoung’s reaction told her everything she needed to know.

Thank goodness… I was worried she wouldn’t believe me.

Maybe it was because Jiwoo had been so sincere.

Minyoung had followed her instructions for taking the special potion exactly as she’d been told.

Not even a month had passed, yet Mina’s condition had improved dramatically, and she was already preparing for discharge.

After finally calming the nearly sobbing Minyoung, Jiwoo headed to the café in front of the hospital.

She ordered coffee and waited.

A few minutes later, the person she’d arranged to meet entered the café.

“Hello, Grandfather!”

“Ho ho. It’s been a while, Miss Hunter.”

Chairman Seo Changseok, Kangwoo’s grandfather, greeted her with a warm smile.

“Have you been well? I hope I didn’t surprise you by contacting you so suddenly.”

“Not at all.

I’ve actually been wondering how you’ve been doing.”

Chairman Seo sat across from Jiwoo.

What he’d said wasn’t empty politeness.

He truly had been curious about her lately.

First the tangerines… then exchanging phone numbers…

She had seemed like an unusually warm and kind young woman.

When he’d learned she worked as a hunter under one of the Daewoon Group’s guilds, he’d even considered quietly supporting her behind the scenes.

Perhaps it was because she looked to be about the same age as his grandson.

Hmm… But to think this young lady is that Hunter Do Jiwoo… Fate really is strange.

The Hunter Do Jiwoo said to have a close relationship with his grandson Seo Kangwoo…

He’d only recently learned she and the young woman before him were the same person.

“Chairman, this is the report you requested on the people around Seo Kangwoo.”

“W-What?! This young lady!”

Chairman Seo had been so shocked that he’d thrown the report across the room.

Chief Secretary Kim Junsik hurriedly picked the scattered documents off the floor.

“Ahem… My apologies. My eyesight’s been getting worse lately. I must’ve been seeing things.”

“But Chairman, at your recent eye exam your vision tested at 2.0…”

“I! SAID! I MUST HAVE BEEN SEEING THINGS!”

“…Yes, Chairman. You must have.”

The secretary handed the file back.

Attached to the front page was Jiwoo’s employee ID photo from when she’d joined the Blank Guild.

Seeing those unforgettable soft green eyes, Chairman Seo rubbed his forehead.

“Good grief… Why did it have to be this young lady?”

The world was far too small.

Surely… she didn’t approach me because she knew everything…

Growing older had given him two things:

White hair…

And an eye for judging people.

The young healer he’d met radiated nothing but genuine kindness.

That was why he’d readily agreed when Jiwoo suddenly asked to meet him.

That doesn’t mean I approve of her being Kangwoo’s partner.

Her background didn’t matter.

The problem was simply that Kangwoo was his precious grandson.

No matter who it was—not just Jiwoo—he could never approve.

Absolutely not! Never!

Over my dead body will I hand Kangwoo over!

“Ahem!”

As he cleared his throat awkwardly, Jiwoo gently slid a cup toward him.

“This is…?”

“You kept coughing during our phone call yesterday.

So I ordered some Ssanghwa tea for you in advance.”

“Ahem… Then I’ll gratefully accept.”

Chairman Seo took a sip.

The warm herbal flavor spread pleasantly through his mouth, leaving him feeling refreshed.

A smile naturally appeared on his face.

“This is wonderful.”

“It’s too bad they don’t serve it with a raw egg.

Ssanghwa tea topped with a raw egg works wonders for a sore throat!”

“Ho ho. You’re quite the capable young lady… Ahem! Anyway… thank you.”

Chairman Seo hurriedly changed the subject.

The moment he set his teacup down…

Jiwoo spoke carefully.

“The reason I asked to meet today…

wasn’t because you’re the grandfather I met at the hospital.

It’s because I have something to say to Chairman Seo of the Daewoon Group.”

Here it comes.

Chairman Seo’s mind raced.

What if she asks me to approve her relationship with Kangwoo?

I’ll have to refuse politely like an adult… but will that be enough?

If she insists they can’t break up… should I pretend to give in…?

“It’s because of this.”

“Hm?”

Interrupting his thoughts, Jiwoo placed a small box on the table.

Inside the ordinary cardboard package were three glass bottles.

“What is this?”

“I brought these special potions specifically to show you.”

“I know they’re potions.

I’m asking why you’re showing them to me.”

Through the clear glass, the shimmering liquid sparkled beautifully.

Jiwoo paused briefly before speaking with quiet determination.

“I’ve come to introduce something to you, Chairman. The world’s first—and only— cure for Dungeon Sickness.”