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Episode 12
Hey, this is Bumsang.
[Bumsang? Why would you call me?]
I have something to ask you. Are you free right now?
[Now? I'm at home.]
I'll head over there, then. Yeah.
‘Yongcheol wouldn't get specific, but I think it's a statue of Buddha.'
‘Taesoo stole seven national treasures.'
Take out the returned “Sowonhwagae” scrapbook, the “Chochung” collection...
and the “Maejukmun” vase, and there are four remaining.
They are Duryang Kim's “Sansu” painting, the “Gimainmul” double goblets...
the “Geumdongdae” incense burner, and the “Geumdongyeorae” standing Buddha.
The “Geumdongyeorae” standing Buddha statue...
Why does Bumsang want to come over at this hour? Jeez...
The minister and madam said they're going to be late tonight.
Then just go on home.
Okay.
Bye, Mary. See you tomorrow.
What a nice house Yongcheol lives in.
Robin Hood?
Are you Taesoo Heo?
So why didn't Robin Hood show up?
He seemed to know like a bloodhound when to steal Chairman Jang's items.
Why else? He knew it wasn't a stolen good.
How is it that your intelligence capabilities fall short of a thief's?
How tactless...
Shouldn't we charge him with attempting to smuggle items abroad?
You idiot.
How can we when he just showed it to Iwazaki or whatever his name was?
This is all your fault. You prodded us into action with false information.
Fine, it's all my fault.
It's my fault we gave Chairman Jang something to find fault in.
Chief, what should we do now?
The milk is already spilt. We'll just have to settle the matter well.
Everyone must be tired. Let's wrap things up here and leave.
Jeez, no one's even offering to take responsibility.
- Stop it already. - The next meal's on you.
Chohee!
Yes, Chief?
Are you headed home?
I thought about buying dinner to make it up to everyone.
But I wasn't sure I could keep a smile on my face.
And I didn't want to sit there all sullen, so I'm just going home.
Rough day, wasn't it?
No. I just feel bad for causing everyone so much trouble.
Everyone's just doing their jobs. Besides, you're the one who's most disappointed.
The raid failed so we might as well console ourselves.
We probably shouldn't drink. What should we do?
It's okay, Chief. You don't need to force yourself for my sake.
It's not because of you, but because I'm really depressed.
But I know how you really feel. There's really no need to pretend, Chief.
And tomorrow's another day.
Thank you for caring.
Okay then. Go home.
Okay, bye, Chief.
Gyoon. Gyoon? I'm home.
Hey, Sis.
What's wrong? Are you hurt?
No, I'm just tired from working my part-time job.
I thought I told you not to work.
Jeez, how can I slack off when you're working so hard?
Why are you so late? Did you have a raid today?
For the Robin Hood case.
Bro, I mean, Bumsang told me you guys think Dad is Robin Hood.
You think so, too?
All the evidence points to him.
Maybe he thinks he can come back if he's Robin Hood and not General Shovel.
Sis.
Gyoon, only he knows the truth so I'll find him quickly.
Let's ask him then, okay?
It wasn't Taesoo Heo. It was a young man.
So who could it be?
Did something happen between you and Yongcheol last night?
Oh, right. I forgot about meeting Yongcheol last night.
He called me at dawn saying some gibberish about you being Robin Hood.
Me?
Why is everyone accusing me of being Robin Hood?
Who else thinks so?
What's going on?
It's probably Robin Hood again.
Robin Hood?
Happens so often that the shock factor's gone. I wonder what came today?
The “Geumdongyeorae” standing statue.
How'd you know that? Are you really Robin Hood?
Joohyun, what happened?
Same method as before. Bumsang verified that it's General Shovel's -
Mr. Heo's stolen item, the “Geumdongyeorae” standing statue.
It seems he stole it yesterday while we were chasing the wrong rabbit.
The first thing we need to do is find out who was robbed.
It was stolen from Professor Yongcheol Gong's home.
His father is Minister Jintae Gong.
I believe Chairman Jang recently sent it to him as a bribe.
Oh my god...
Chohee.
We need to talk.
Chohee.
Yes, Chief?
It's not a big deal. I just wanted to tell you about the afternoon schedule.
Can we discuss that later?
Sure.
Let's go.
Notice the cold war between them?
It started a few days ago, and I don't know why.
What is it you want to talk about?
What else? Look, I'm sorry.
I'm apologizing for misunderstanding and saying things carelessly.
The reason I got so mad was...
The reason why isn't so important.
I acted in a way that would cause misunderstanding, so I'm sorry, too.
Are we done?
I don't know what to tell you, Minister Gong. It was a gift with good intentions...
Yes, yes. I'll pay you a visit next time.
The whole thing ended up putting you in an awkward position.
I know. Only my items are getting robbed. It seems I'm being targeted.
It definitely has to be Taesoo Heo.
What happened with Chairman Iwazaki?
He returned to Tokyo today.
Seeing how he didn't take the pottery, he was very angry. What should we do?
Ohseong Group's fate lies in Iwazaki's hands so we must take action.
Look into the matter.
Yes, sir.
When will the landscaping project be done?
This chaotic atmosphere is only adding to my stress.
Today's the last day, sir.
Okay. Leave.
Are you done?
Yes, we just have to make some final touches.
Thank you for working hard in this hot weather.
Here.
Thank you.
Then please wrap things up.
Yes, sir. Call us for any future jobs.
Sure.
Hey, boy!
That's enough. Let's wrap things up.
Here.
Thank you.
You're quite good at this.
Sis!
Why did you want to meet here of all places?
I wanted to buy my big sister some clothes.
And where would you get the money for that?
I got paid today.
Jeez, you should just use it for yourself.
Shall we take a look?
Oh, this is hot. This one. What do you think? It's perfect for you.
You want me to wear this thing?
I think Bro would really enjoy seeing you in this.
“Bro” again.
Sis, let's buy some clothes, go out to eat and watch a movie. It's all on me.
I can have dinner, but I can't watch a movie.
Another item arrived at the museum.
I think Dad intends to return all the items before coming back to us.
Sis...
But at least he's alive, right?
Can I choose what I want?
Man, I'm full. It was even more delicious since my brother's buying.
Was it good, Sis?
Yeah, it was really good.
What's this?
This? It's for Dad.
I realized I never gave Dad any gifts before.
I just said things like I hate you.
So I bought this to give to him when he comes back.
So it's for Dad?
Yeah. Wanna see?
He always wore a hat, remember? So I bought this hat and some shirts.
And I even bought some underwear for him.
Sis, what are you going to do if he doesn't come back?
Gyoon.
If Dad doesn't come back after you do all this, what are you going to do?
He's alive so don't worry about it.
And I just told you, another item came to the museum this morning.
I don't know where he is but he's alive, and we'll get to see him again.
That's Robin Hood's doing! Why do you keep insisting Dad is Robin Hood?
Don't tell me you believe he's alive because you think he's Robin Hood.
Not exactly, but I still think Dad is...
Why would Dad do that? Dad isn't Robin Hood!
If that's your reason for believing he's alive, then he's dead.
Then Dad is definitely dead!
What? What did you just say? What did you say!
Think about it, Sis.
If he were alive, why didn't he come find us? Why didn't he call?
If he's such a coldhearted person, he should've died a long time ago!
He should be dead!
What did you just say? You wish he's dead?
How could you say that? How could you say something like that?
Everyone's waiting for you at the pub nearby. You know why?
To comfort me for the disciplinary action I received?
Yes. Our regulations team is known for our loyalty.
I've been thinking. Chohee's being really rude.
Why?
I mean, you received a three-month salary reduction for yesterday's mishap.
But she hasn't even called to console you. How can she be so indifferent?
She's suffering the most right now.
Compared to that, my punishment is nothing.
But Chief.
How do you understand Chohee's feelings so well?
Do you like her?
No way. You're not the type to cheat on me.
Anyway, Chief, I can't stand the humiliation you had to go through.
Speaking of which, about Chairman Jang...
Revenge? The badger game?
How'd he know?
Chief, you are clairvoyant! Oh, Bumsang!
We're going for a drink. Want to come?
No, I have something to discuss with Chief Kang.
You saw Robin Hood?
I heard Minister Gong received a present from Chairman Jang.
I ran into him when I went to check if the gift was one of Heo's items.
And?
If Chohee's father were Robin Hood, he'd be close to sixty now.
The person I ran into was a young man.
A young man?
From what I could tell from his physique and his movement. I'm positive.
Then Robin Hood is not Taesoo Heo.
I'm telling you this because I thought you should know. Then...
Bumsang, you didn't tell Chohee this, did you?
No. I only told you.
You're the one who can find Taesoo Heo the quickest.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
[Your call has been forwarded...]
Why isn't he picking up?
It's already late in the night.
Is that you, Gyoon?
Bumsang.
Gyoon isn't home yet?
Yeah.
That kid. He shouldn't stay out too late.
What brings you here?
The thing is... well...
Let's make up.
Make up?
We already apologized to each other, so why are we making up again?
But you're not over it yet. You're still upset with me, right?
I don't know about you, but I can't stand this anymore.
I hate you giving me the stiff shoulder and ignoring me. So let's make up.
Let's make up!
Did you come here to yell at me or make up with me?
So do you want to make up or not?
Jeez, why are you yelling? This is my house.
So you wanna make up, right?
Depends on your future behavior.
I'll be good. You should've said so earlier.
Man, my throat hurts after yelling. Get me something to drink.
What?
Something cold. It's hot today.
Just tell me to leave, instead of looking at your watch every two seconds.
That's not it...
Fine, I'm leaving!
Hold on.
Hello, Uncle. By any chance...
You're with Gyoon?
Thank god. Please comfort him well, Uncle.
Yes. Okay, Uncle.
Goodness...
You fought with Gyoon?
Yeah.
How could you fight with him when he cares for you so much?
We didn't exactly fight.
He told me that you're all he has.
He did?
I was jealous. It must be good sometimes, just the two of you.
But you have grandparents. I was so jealous when I met them last time.
Yeah, I guess you'd be jealous of that. Then this unwanted guest is leaving.
You're leaving?
Yeah. Bye.
Are you going to be okay with Gyoon gone?
Jeez, of course I'll be okay.
Lock the door and check the windows. Just in case, keep your cell nearby.
Jeez. No one's gonna kidnap me, you know.
Who's worried about you? I feel bad for Gyoon who constantly worries about you.
Go home and get some rest.
Okay, bye.
Lock the door.
All right, go on then.
Sleep tight.
Robin Hood is one thing, my life is another.
I can't give up my vacation to catch a thief, right?
Of course. Where do you plan to go?
Guam, Saipan, Boracay, Bali?
Bali!
Bali?
Si.
Speak in Korean.
Joohyun, where do you want to go for your vacation?
Well, let me tell you that where isn't important, but with whom.
Are you saying you have someone you want to go with?
Let me just say that it's definitely not you two.
Hello.
Look who's here. You're Chohee's brother, right?
What was your name? Gyoon Heo... Gyoon Heo, right?
Yes. My sister isn't in?
Chohee's away from the office and at the museum.
Ah, is that so? Thank you.
Hey, Gyoon!
Isn't he being a little strange? So young and yet he's as listless as a sick puppy.
Yeah, strange.
Lil' Bro! Gyoon!
Here.
Thanks for last time.
What?
Sending your sister to my alumni reunion.
We had a good date thanks to you.
Right...
Why are you so listless? Because you fought with your sister?
How'd you know?
Gyoon.
No matter how upset you are at your sister, you shouldn't stay out all night.
Your sister is a woman, and it's your job to protect her.
Yeah, I shouldn't have done that.
Yeah. Apologize to her later.
Um, Bro? Can I ask you something?
Shoot.
Do you think that my father is Robin Hood?
Well, truthfully speaking, no.
Then who do you think it is?
I have no idea. But I'm really curious.
If it's not your father...
who's returning the items he stole to the museum? And why?
Isn't it weird?
I guess.
Then again, that's not something I should ask you.
I'm at the CHA, and I have things to discuss with Chief Noh.
It'll take about two hours. Okay.
Chief! I'm glad I ran into you. Please come with me, hurry!
Why?
This is urgent! Please hurry!
I was working on a word document and had just reached the fifteenth page...
when it suddenly shut down.
And you lost your file?
Yes. Chief, can you help me? I absolutely need that file.
Sure. I'll look if there's a back-up file, so hold on a sec.
Let's see, what's the file name?
It's CPLJH.
CP... and then?
CPLJH. Cute, pretty, lovely Joohyun. CPLJH.
Why are you laughing?
No reason.
So Chief, how's the search for Chohee's father going?
Well, we're completely in the dark.
I was thinking over the matter earlier while eating...
and I realized there's an inconsistency about this Robin Hood case.
What's that?
Honggildong, Iljimae, Janggilsan, Imggeokjeong.
If you look at Korea's good thieves, they all have some things in common.
Great martial art skills, preternatural swiftness.
In the movies, they fly all over the place.
So?
So Chohee's father must be quite old by now.
So can he jump over walls like in the movies?
Why are you looking at me like that?
You know what? You have the potential to be a great regulations team member.
Chief, what do you mean? Are you implying I'm not a great member yet?
No. No, that's not what I meant...
Here it is. Is this it?
Yeah, it is. Chief, thank you so much!
So what's so important that you'd write fifteen pages...
Wait, it's...
Your summer vacation plans?
Yeah. I can't spend my precious vacation in just any way.
You're going to all these places?
Chief, why are you so interested in my summer vacation?
You're not interested in joining me on my vacation, are you?
Ah, no. That's not...
If so, I'm very flattered but I want to tell you, in your dreams.
Your sister should be coming back soon. Why don't you wait and go with her?
It's okay.
I'm going home to cook something good and practice begging for forgiveness.
Hey, that's too spineless.
Is it?
She's here. Chohee!
Gyoon.
Do you know how long he waited for you?
Why did you show up without calling ahead?
Just ‘cause... I was hoping you'd appreciate the surprise.
Gyoon knows how to handle women.
Why don't we just have dinner together? It's time to head out anyway.
That's okay.
Bro.
Are you gonna keep calling him that?
Oh ho.
The “Geumdongyeorae” standing statue was stolen from my house?
Who dares to say such nonsense? Who dares to slander our family!
You just need to simply say yes or no to whether you were robbed.
I told you, we weren't robbed of anything.
As I'm sure you know well, my father is a minister of the government.
As a government employee, he would never touch a stolen good.
This is a conspiracy!
I see. Anyway, thank you for your cooperation.
Are you guys even attempting to arrest Robin Hood?
What do you mean?
I have a suspect in mind.
Who is that?
There's only one person who could plot this. Bumsang Kim.
He lost his marbles after becoming a national hero.
I'm positive my guess is right.
What a headache case this is.
Chief!
A cell phone registered in Taesoo Heo's name has appeared.
Really? It's not just someone with the same name?
Same ID number as Chohee's father. It was registered in Incheon.
First, submit a request for permission to track that number.
And don't tell Chohee before we're absolutely sure about his location.
That's a given.
Bro, thank you for the delicious meal today.
No problem. I had fun.
Since you're already here, come in for another drink.
Another drink? That's enough.
Why?
Thanks for today. Go on home, then.
I'm leaving, already.
And if you ever have another fight with your sister, come to my place, okay?
I'll feed you and give you a place to sleep.
Then where will you sleep?
I can curl up wherever. My place may be small but it's big enough for you.
You call that small?
What?
Ah... I mean, I would never imagine you to live in a small place.
I see.
Hurry on home.
Okay, see you tomorrow. Bye.
Bye.
- Let's go in. - Okay.
I give up trying to stop you from calling him “Bro.”
What's wrong with it? It's starting to roll right off my tongue.
You should stop while I ask nicely. Want me to kick your butt?
Sis, Bro seems like a really good person.
I more or less agree that he's a good person, but he's not your “Bro.”
So stop calling him that, even as a joke.
Fine, fine. I really like Bro...
I mean, Bumsang, but at the same time I feel bad towards him.
You feel bad about what?
Huh? Just... The point is that I like him.
How lame...
And I'm sorry about yesterday. I shouldn't have said that about Dad.
I'm sorry, Sis.
So you know what you did wrong?
Did it hurt?
It's okay.
I'm sorry, too.
Hey, we're even now, okay?
I'm going to go change. You should go wash up.
Go on.
'My place may be small, but it's big enough for you.'
You call that small?
What?
Ah... I mean, I would never imagine you to live in a small place.
I can't help thinking it's strange.
How can he just say that casually when he's never been over to my place?
What the...
No way Gyoon is...
How's the Robin Hood investigation going?
What?
Who does the regulations team think is Robin Hood?
Robin Hood?
Do you think that my father is Robin Hood, too?
Truthfully speaking, no.
Then who do you think it is?
Dongpal, answer me truthfully.
Do you remember me telling you seven years ago to take care of Taesoo Heo?
I remember.
So is he sleeping with the fishes or not?
Um, the thing is...
Did you take care of him or not?
I'm thinking they probably did a clean job?
“They probably did?” What do you mean?
The truth is, I ordered some ambitious kids to take care of it.
They're known for their good work so I'm sure things were taken care of -
Idiot! Why'd you make someone else do the job when I told you to do it yourself?
You made me do it even though Chairman Jang told you to do it yourself.
I was a fool to have trusted you the responsibility.
I'm a fool, right?
Sir, shouldn't we find out what happened before Chairman Jang kills us?
You think I don't know that?
Go bring me the guys who did the job last time.
What do you plan to do? They're gonna kill me.
I'm going to confirm things myself.
Alrighty! We're about to leave right now.
Chief.
Yes?
Mr. Nah is nagging us to hurry and come to the Youngbuk-dong excavation site.
As soon as I put this away.
Must we do this when the ground's all muddy from the monsoon rain?
- Let's go. - Chief!
We received permission to track Taesoo Heo's phone. He's in Seogyo-dong.
Seogyo-dong?
Yes.
Then let's head there.
When can you get here?
The ground didn't fall in due to the rain. Seems someone dug it.
Those bloodhounds. How'd they know about this new excavation site?
When is the investigations team getting here?
Okay. They said they can't make it today.
What?
They said they're busy and to take care of things ourselves.
Those jerks. What about Bumsang? Why isn't he here yet?
I'll give him a call.
Hey, it's me. Didn't you hear about the case?
What case?
Ah, I completely forgot.
You forgot? How can you skip out on an excavation theft case?
Sorry, but I'm going to need a couple more hours.
I have some important business.
Okay.
[I'll be there as soon as I'm done.]
All right, then. Hurry and come.
I wonder what he's up to now?
Come sit down.
Okay.
Have a drink.
You haven't been around much these days. Have you been well?
I know. I thought you threw in the towel and gave up on learning.
Threw in the towel? I still have much to learn from you guys.
The guy who specializes in safes seems to be missing in action.
Him? His wife's in the hospital and he's nursing her. Isn't that sad?
He is? We should go on a hospital visit sometime.
You're so considerate for a young man.
Completely different from other young people. Here, have a drink.
Um, Chohee?
Yeah?
It seems nothing important was stolen, so can we leave after a cursory look?
Yeah, I think that could work.
Chohee, so you do know how to cut corners.
But shouldn't we at least wait for the excavation team?
I already gave the museum and the CHA research team a call.
Wow, that was unusually efficient of you.
- Let's go. - Okay.
What is it?
It's nothing. Let's go.
That was a good meal.
Let's go for another round. It's on me.
I can't. I have an important customer coming later. How about you, Mister Kim?
Sure, I want to learn how to identify signatures and seals from Mr. Jeong.
Of all the things to get passionate about!
If you had decided to study academically, you could've ended up a judge.
Bye. Let's go! Let's go!
You nearly gave me a heart attack. What are you doing here, Bumsang?
We need to talk.
Ugh, I'm wiped out. I'm so dead tired.
Why are you complaining? We didn't even go very far today.
And you were so excited earlier today about filling Chief Noh's shoes.
Things would be different if it were official. If I were really chief...
In my opinion, I think Chohee should be chief rather than you.
What!
Joohyun, what are you saying?
Take today, for example.
We came back early thanks to Chohee's efficient decision-making and judgment.
Whichever way you see it, Chohee should be the next chief.
Joohyun Wang! What did you say? Chohee should what!
Calm down.
Chohee, did I say something wrong?
Ah, the thing is... Let's discuss this later.
We should call the investigations team and set a meeting time for tomorrow.
Okay, I'll give them a call.
Mr. Nah, your expression... You're not mad, are you?
No. I'm not mad at all.
Why didn't those jerks in the investigations team show up today?
They're tracking Taesoo Heo.
Chief, what did you just say?
His cell phone showed up on the radar in Seogyo-dong. Chief Kang is tracking him.
This shows that he's definitely within a 200m radius, but how will we find him?
We have to try.
Hi, Chohee.
Chief, what's going on? Did you find my father?
We're trying to right now.
Where are you? I'll head over right now.
I understand how anxious you must be, but leave this to us.
Chief.
We have enough men here, so don't worry. Just prepare yourself.
Chief!
The back-up is here.
Okay.
I have to go. I'll call you later.
Name's Taesoo Heo. In his late fifties.
About five-seven in height and always wears a hat.
He's within a 200m radius, but since he's mobile, we need to find him quickly.
Here.
Chohee, just go home.
No, I'm fine.
Stop being stubborn and go home.
I'll drop you off. Go home and calm your nerves.
Do you think this time it's really him?
Why is my heart pounding?
I hope it's him.
'Who are all those people?'
Who do you think? All the men of our trade.
Middlemen, ex-thieves, lock experts, safe experts.
And men like me who do legitimate work. It's just a friendly get-together.
And who's the young guy? Who's he?
Who? Oh, Mister Kim?
Mister Kim?
We just call him that. You know we don't customarily ask for real names.
He's a sharp kid who wants to join the trade and diligently follows us around.
You teach him one thing and he figures out ten. Everyone's amazed by him.
He's good enough to follow in General Shovel's footsteps.
Why do you ask about him?
Are you okay?
I'm not sure. I'm nervous and excited.
Want me to stay with you?
No, it's okay. I called Gyoon so he should be home soon.
You've been through a lot of heartache.
It wasn't that bad.
When I finally meet him, I have so much I want to say.
I have so many questions, too.
But when I actually meet him, I don't think I'll remember any of it.
Yeah.
Um, Chief?
Yeah?
If Chief Kang finds Dad today, will he be immediately arrested?
Why do you ask?
I was hoping he'd be able to come home for a warm meal.
I don't ask for anything else. I just want to cook a warm meal for him.
I'll talk to Chief Kang. Wait for my call.
No need to walk me out.
Did you see this man?
I'm not sure.
Thank you.
Chief!
He's not near the subway station. We should head in the opposite direction.
He doesn't seem to be moving much, so let's sweep the area one more time.
Dear lord. Okay.
Hold on, Officer! Isn't that the man?
Hey, Gyoon. Where are you?
No, no news yet. Yeah, hurry home.
What brings you here?
Is Gyoon home yet?
No. Why do you ask?
I just have some business with him.
Hey, your hand...
Oh, this?
I'm here from the museum. We heard some relics were found.
Ah, yes. We're finding mostly pottery and bowls. Shell we head over to the site?
Sure.
Why are the police here?
Some human remains were found.
- Really? - Yes.
If he used Heo's information to make a false account, where's the real Heo?
I've got bad vibes about this.
What if in addition to a false cell phone account...
a fake passport was also used? And that explains the entrance records?
It's possible.
Then the real Taesoo Heo could be dead...
Jinguk, don't say that.
Look, let's not be pessimistic.
Let's start by finding out how that man came to use Taesoo Heo's name.
Okay.
- And Officer Park, you... - Yes?
Hold on.
This is Shiwan Kang.
You're meeting your father for the first time in seven years...
with a band-aid on your finger. How clumsy.
You're that excited?
I'm a bit antsy and nervous and stuff.
Everything will be fine, right?
Of course. Congratulations.
You're congratulating me when I haven't even met him yet?
What should I do? The food's getting cold. Should I clear the table?
[Chief Kang]
Yes, Chief?
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