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[The City Hall]
Writing a romance novel?
Then write, instead of talking.
If you want, I can shut you up right now.
But shouldn't you shut yourself up, Ms. Shin?
You should just go home.
And seal those pretty lips.
- Why, that crazy... - That was awesome!
Episode 5
This is the information regarding the city council.
It's comprised of four Victory Party members
two Justice Party members, and one Sovereignty Party member.
But the council president is the Sovereignty Party's Kang Tae Gong.
He's an academic who has the the trust of the people.
So the ruling party has a four to three edge.
One person can be a swing vote.
Perhaps someone from the Victory Party is disloyal.
Who could that be?
I'm more interested in the 'why' than the 'who.'
See if there's a chance for me to run into the council president.
Sure, and by the way...
Shin Mi Rae is back.
Am I supposed to ask her for an autograph?
No, but shouldn't you get reimbursed for the medicine?
Is your back okay?
Sir.
I'm sorry for missing so much work.
I'll work even harder.
Tell me you won't enter more pageants. This one was rather special.
It was a passing fancy, so focus on work.
Yes, sir.
You must've had it tough.
You don't say.
Can't you see my lips are chapped?
You better take these back.
Sure.
I'll be back.
Man, whatever...
You're here.
Maybe you can just listen.
I really put you on the spot yesterday.
I smacked you upside the head and grabbed you by the collar...
I'm so sorry.
I didn't meant to, but I ended up using you again.
You might wonder why it had to be you again
but you're very attractive, so it's very effective.
Can I offer you unlimited coffee refills as an apology?
Let me know if you change your mind.
I'll be contrite and wait.
What?
You got smacked upside the head?
- Who told you? - And grabbed by the collar?
Who told you that? Shin Mi Rae?
Smacked upside the head and grabbed by the collar?
Were you tied up?
She still hasn't come to her senses.
Write up a proposal.
One that give me the right to dismiss her.
Get to it.
This is regarding the pageant.
You can leave it.
I'd like you to look at it now, sir
I'll look at it later, so leave it.
All you have to do is approve it. You know what's up...
What am I, a fortune teller?
Why are you trying to get me involved in your muck?
Just say I approved it, and take it to the mayor.
Am I wrong?
I think I can leave it since you know exactly what's up.
Why does he think he has something over me?
He's acting like a chick after a one-night stand.
He might as well ask me for an expensive handbag.
Is that why you got smacked and grabbed by the collar?
Come here. You've been on my case...
Hello. Well, hello.
Hi.
Director Lee.
I was about to go see you.
You were?
I was about to go see you myself.
You must have a lot of events.
I've made my rounds.
When are you free?
I took a picture with a big $20,000 check.
But I haven't actually been paid yet.
When will I get that money?
I'm glad you asked.
I wanted to talk to you about that.
So the money is ready?
It must be!
As you can see
this receipt states that you received the $20,000.
But I haven't gotten the money yet.
I know. But you have.
You see your seal there.
All the pageant expenses have been paid.
Including your prize money.
Everything's in order.
I don't understand...
Our generous winner has donated the money to help poor children.
But how's... How that possible?
Because it was my job to make it possible.
I have plenty of responses ready.
It's a small world. It's all for the best.
You need this job.
The nail that sticks out gets hammered down.
Need more?
I'm sorry, but...
I know.
And you do too.
You knew the whole thing was fishy.
And I pitched in.
I helped them stick it to the taxpayers.
I just don't understand.
This makes me a witness.
What if I turn against you?
How can this happen when there's a witness?
Easy.
It's just a matter of whether that witness is powerful or not.
Do you have the courage to be a witness?
It's rather simple.
The pageant money was spent on something else.
Will you risk your livelihood to make an issue of it?
That's your decision.
Director, I don't even recognize you anymore.
I regret to inform you that I'm good at this kind of thing.
I'm faithful to my tasks, even if they're wrong.
Can I hear your decision?
Hello. Is there any way I could see you briefly?
I must talk to you.
Thank you.
Where should we meet?
Excuse me?
Aren't you coming in?
Didn't you want to talk to me about something?
Pardon? Yes, but...
This place is rather...
But we've been alone before.
I won't be smacked and grabbed by the collar in front of people.
Right?
You're quicker than you look.
And you love to gossip.
Right, Ms. Shin?
But we settled that matter in the library...
You can't go through my assistant with something like that.
Assistant?
Just cut to the chase.
Sure...
It's about the Miss Herring Pageant.
Can I see the files?
It's under your jurisdiction.
Something's wrong, and I want to find out...
Something's wrong?
Yes, it...
Come on in.
- A guest? - A city hall secretary.
- Finish your conversation. - She was about to leave.
Sit down.
Was traffic bad?
It sure was.
I wish you weren't in the country.
We should order room service for dinner.
There's nothing for you around here.
That's what I figured.
Why don't you ask her to leave, unless she's joining us for dinner?
We'll finish this conversation tomorrow at work.
No.
I have to talk to you now.
You have no idea whether it's important or not.
You don't even have ten minutes?
Even one minute is too long.
I hate lukewarm wine.
Don't be so harsh.
You can't tell a person she means less than some wine.
I can allow you to talk for ten minutes.
Thank you so much.
Let's step outside...
Just do it here. You're in no position to be picky.
Okay, fine.
I have yet to get my prize money, but it says that I have.
I suspect the money has been spent somewhere else.
Actually, I have proof.
I swear I put it in here...
We'll say you have proof. So what?
You're the only one I can turn to for help.
If you know something about this, or want to help me...
Actually...
Just help me.
I'm begging you.
There's this saying, 'Don't lie. It's dishonest.'
'However, don't divulge every truth. It's unnecessary.'
I have no interest in helping you.
So she's the one?
You contacted the Minister of Women's Rights for her?
You really went out of your way.
She doesn't seem so pathetic that she'd need the minister's help.
What do you mean?
A cabinet minister...
What are you doing?
Leave. I have nothing more to say.
Wait!
About what happened with the minister...
It must've been a secret.
Did I make a mistake?
Not at all.
Then why are you just standing there?
She's the one who barged in
but you make me feel like I barged in.
Come on now.
She came to ask for my help. You heard her.
So is this how Joh Guk is treated around here?
Anyone can barge in and ask for help?
Maybe you gave her the idea she could do that?
Are we going to talk about this all night?
I'll get the wine.
I missed you.
You changed your cologne.
You're the only one I can turn to for help.
Just help me.
You were right.
About what?
I don't like the country.
Neither its people nor the neighborhoods.
Everything sucks.
[Prize Money Receipt]
What?
I don't look so pathetic?
That's the first time I've ever heard that one.
And she looks so...
She's really pretty all right.
And what's this about a cabinet minister?
I've got to know!
Hello.
Has the guest in room 1916 checked out yet?
We can give out that information.
Yes, I realize that.
But that guest happens to be the deputy mayor of Inju.
He asked me to call him if there's an emergency.
Please make an exception.
Listen, you can't park here.
You've got to move this minute.
You're blocking my way!
Fine, whatever!
Why, I should just...
What...
Can we talk for a second?
Right now?
Yes.
Before the deputy mayor gets back.
Will you go wait at the coffee shop?
I'll get dressed.
Well, you can't come naked, can you?
The deputy mayor is frolicking with a woman in a hotel room.
How tasteless.
I don't know how to contact you, and he obviously won't help.
I know you haven't eaten yet, but please understand
I never eat breakfast.
Go ahead.
What was that about the cabinet minister?
What does she have to do with me?
That's got everyone worked up.
You and him both.
It's making me curious now.
Is it that important?
Yes, a cabinet minister is involved in my life.
I don't know whether to celebrate or worry.
Am I going to jail or something?
A contestant was disqualified.
But she was rather pathetic, so people wanted her reinstated.
The Minister of Women's Rights could make that possible.
Any more questions?
So the deputy mayor called her?
So I've heard.
Why?
I'm curious about it myself.
But I can see why he'd take pity on you.
So I've told myself.
You've really got a way...
of getting to the point.
How do you like working with him?
Working?
I thought he introduced you as his secretary.
Oh, I work in the mayor's office, not the deputy mayor's.
Well, that's rather strange.
What is?
Does the mayor's secretary see the deputy mayor often after work?
Well, we get together often in hotel rooms.
For work, that is.
I better get to work.
By the way...
When the two of you dance the tango
does he usually stay ahead of the rhythm?
The tango?
You must be mistaken.
Yes, perhaps.
I'm sorry.
Thank you for your time.
So he's never danced with her.
I looked so pathetic that he called the minister on my behalf?
But I'm a star in Inju.
He's such a joke.
No...
Don't be so down.
I was worried you'd get first place.
Actually, this pageant...
I'll forget about the violation and reinstate you.
Do you have the courage to be that witness?
'Don't divulge every truth. It's unnecessary.'
That's why I was kicked out then taken back?
Was it all planned...
You made me move my car so you can walk here?
You thought you'd get away with that?
I never get away with anything, but I guess you do.
When I asked you for help...
I made it clear that I don't want to help.
I'm not asking for help, just let me see the records.
I have the right as a citizen of Inju.
Sure, look at it once it becomes a public record.
Let me ask one question.
By any chance...
Were you also involved in this whole thing?
Most likely.
I'm not sure what you're referring to, but I probably was.
I was the one who had the final say.
So is that why you made me the winner?
You used me the whole time?
Is that how it seems?
It's so obvious that I feel like a fool.
Why are you asking the obvious?
Just be glad you're done being used.
Like you have anything going for you?
You shouldn't be so nosy as the lowest-ranking public servant.
You want to lose this job as well?
If that's what you want, I can show you the records.
Can I see you for a moment?
That didn't take very long.
What's the use of stalling?
It's a small neighborhood, and this job is all I have.
How much was in that envelope?
I'll take it and shut up.
The whole thing was rigged, so I should get a little something.
And I'll take cash.
Don't people get cash for this kind of thing?
140... 150...
160... 170...
It took me over ten minutes to count $1,000.
What's the use of protesting?
I can't change careers at my age.
It's all for the best.
All for the best...
Darn it, it's all for the best.
I haven't visited in a while. You are healthy?
Are you hoping I get sick and die?
The move must've been tough for you.
The commute to these boondocks will be tough on you.
The fresh air and pretty flowers make it feel like a picnic...
Housekeeper, what are you cooking now?
I told you I don't want anything smelly for lunch.
I'm sorry, ma'am.
But your son insists I follow a strict menu.
Why does he have to meddle?
I can't even eat what I want.
It's past lunchtime. Let me cook something.
You don't have to try so hard.
It makes me nauseous.
I'm home.
Go Hae, when did you get here?
I missed you.
Wash your hands when you get home.
Right, I'll be back.
Rang, give Grandma a kiss.
Okay!
Now go wash your hands.
You two are so alike.
Your heart's never in it.
Did you guys take lessons for that?
This house seems old, but it's been well-renovated.
Where's Guk's room?
Special coffee just for you.
It's hot.
The mayor must be running late.
I have to see him.
You know the village bus terminal.
It gets pitch black at night.
We need a few more street lights.
Maybe you can talk to the mayor for me, Mi Rae.
You're the biggest celebrity around.
I am not.
Don't worry. You know the mayor.
Road construction, building bridges...
He's a human bulldozer.
- And you want milk, right? - Yes.
Have the whole carton, sir.
Thanks. You're my wife's best friend, all right.
By the way, when are they moving the city hall?
Well, nothing's set yet.
Why?
Thinking about that land keeps me up at night.
I can't even keep my food down.
They said there wouldn't be any land reform.
But as soon as I sell it
they're building a new city hall and strip malls.
That land is gold now!
Nothing ever goes right!
- I'm in the same boat! - You too?
Right after I sold my land
they built a bridge and paved the roads!
We better go see a fortune teller.
And strangers keeps asking me how much I sold it for.
You too?
This total stranger came up to me.
And he kept bugging me about how much I sold it for.
Like he's going to get it back for me?
The mayor's office.
But the guy told me the person who bought the land...
is Assemblyman Boo Jung Han's sibling.
Are you serious?
And the mayor and the assemblyman are close.
So I'm bound to get one of those two.
I'll find a scandal of huge stature.
Ms. Shin, you have to attend the Spring Flowers Festival.
- Me? - Aren't you Miss Herring?
The mayor needs you to give a speech.
You've got all kinds of excuses to miss work.
The deputy mayor will meet you there.
The deputy mayor?
One, two, three, testing...
Hello, I'm Miss Herring, Shin Mi Rae.
I'd like to thank you all for...
What I wanted to talk about...
In the spring, flowers bloom.
Forsythias and azaleas, of course.
Apricot blossoms too.
Spring in Inju can be a little warm...
Anyone wonder about the deputy mayor's bedside manner?
I bet he's like a flower.
That's why we call such handsome men 'flowers.'
I bet the deputy mayor loves flowers too.
After all, he came here today.
Let me guess what kind of flower he's into...
Flowers with curves.
Flowers with a bodacious body.
Flowers with money.
Flowers still wet behind the ears.
Such flowers...
He's not into them.
That's why he's so popular at the city hall.
Let me get back to my point.
The reason we find flowers to be so beautiful is
they bear fruit among those frail petals.
I hope you enjoy the spring flowers.
And that the flowers will seed fruits within your hearts.
Today may be just a little blossom
but tomorrow may bloom into something beautiful.
Wait.
Can you drop me off at the city hall?
- Sort out all the papers. - Sure. I may be a while.
This car is very perceptive.
The passenger door opens only for women with nice curves.
Oh? Then excuse me.
I was going to scoot over.
Why didn't you wear your tiara?
I thought the shiny things were diamonds.
But they're cubic zirconium, so I left it at home.
Wear it next time, so people know.
Get in.
Was it good?
I mean that wine that was on the table.
You have good taste.
Your girlfriend is really pretty.
Did someone set you two up?
She's loaded, isn't she?
After all, you took tango lessons to marry a rich girl.
Well, it's not any of my business.
By the way, did you find that huge scandal?
What are you trying to ask?
Just that...
I heard everything that one time I was in your office.
About the mayor's secret funds and so on.
And you asked me if I told the mayor.
And?
You know I like to flap my gums.
So if it's what you want...
I can still tell him everything.
Would you do that?
You mean that?
You remember everything but the most important part.
Remember I said you belong to me.
Will you accept my love now?
You're not to be messed with.
I'm sorry for behaving out of line.
- Have you heard the news? - What news?
I just had to give a speech...
Director Lee just resigned.
What?
Director.
What's going on? Why are you resigning?
Things happened.
You said it's a small world. And that it's all for the best.
Ever hear the phrase, 'tempest in a teapot?'
I want to step out of the teapot.
To figure out whether I'm a tempest or a breeze.
Keep in touch, and take care.
Wait a minute.
So why did you do all that?
If you were going to resign
why did you forge the papers and meet with me?
You didn't need to do any of that.
Why did you stay so loyal until the end?
It was either me or someone else.
Boo Mi might have had to clean up the mess.
Bye.
You're home early. I'll be gone for a while.
Do you have a fever? Has something happened to your brain?
You didn't even discuss it with me!
Want to join me?
Do I...
Do I have to hear from someone else that my husband resigned?
I nearly got into an accident!
You should've called.
Are you okay?
Why did you resign?
I can't stand the cafeteria food.
It's even worse than your cooking.
What's wrong with you?
How about a new car? Or a trip?
How about a golf club membership?
You're so cute when you do this.
Are you serious?
I'm fine with the fact that you're not ambitious.
Or that you're not supportive of me.
I'm just asking you to work until you retire.
I told you I'm running for the provincial assembly.
I can't have an unemployed husband!
Listen here, Councilwoman.
I know your true colors.
You can torture me.
But don't torture others.
Lee Jung Do, you're a loser.
You are such a loser.
Joo Hwa, why don't we go see the doctor...
I'm sorry, but you're not pregnant.
Hey, it's been a while.
Just the usual.
I had a question.
Remember a guy named Lee Jung Do back when we started?
You don't?
But aren't you a member of Mensa?
Yes, Lee Jung Do.
He's just keep score during our basketball games.
You do?
Yes, he's kind of dark.
Short with beady eyes?
No, not him.
Yes, Lee Jung Do.
No such person?
There was too, punk.
One drunken night out makes most people memorable.
The poor guy.
- You're here. - Here you go.
Just the major stuff.
Thanks.
You're going to blow the lid off right away?
No, I'll have to see who to take down first.
That's one down.
So that lunch with Council President Kang is tomorrow...
He wants to postpone it.
He has something important tomorrow.
Like what?
Are they competitive or just not very busy?
There's something going on every day.
It's Kang's favorite get-together.
Many interest groups attend.
Oh no! They're getting away.
Do something!
You call yourself a man?
They're nasty.
You're tougher than you look.
I can actually be nastier than these worms.
So who's the council president?
The guy who looks like Brad Pitt.
Just the way he casts his reel.
The National Assembly elections are coming up.
Find a suitable candidate for our party.
Think he's actually leave his party and run on our ticket?
We have to try to reel him in.
We'll persuade him to join us. If not, we'll go back to our plan.
But we've got no dirt on him.
Everyone's got dirt on them. Everyone has a price.
I'm out there on every one of my days off.
It's time I get a new fishing pole.
Shame on you.
A man has to have his priorities.
Ones who are inadequate down there always use the nice poles.
Look at all those.
You could be a professional, Council President.
Do we know each other?
No, sir.
I'm Joh Guk, the new deputy mayor.
I thought I could use a fishing lesson.
You know what you want to catch?
So you know what equipment and which technique to use.
What can I catch in a short time?
Go to the fish market.
Fishing is all about the art of patience.
That's true.
But with the right method, you can can more fish in less time.
And you need patience to learn that method.
There's no whales here, waiting to be snapped up.
Hey, what took you so long?
He didn't want to leave his hot wife.
He hasn't measured up to much.
- Sorry I'm late, sir. - We're just getting started.
And we have a distinguished guest.
This is a surprise.
I didn't think I'd be running into you.
Nice equipment.
Yours too.
Right?
I'm so sorry.
You must be really inadequate down there.
You got yourself a nice fishing pole.
Want to join me for a drink?
Sure.
What's this about?
To congratulate you.
You have to much more energy now.
But why did you resign?
Was it because of the pageant?
That and other things.
I was bored, and it was time.
So what will keep you from getting bored?
I'm not sure.
You have to shoot the ball in order to not be bored.
You can't just sit on the sidelines and keep score.
That's all I remember about you.
So what's this about the two of us?
We knew each other as more than just coworkers?
Not if you don't remember.
Good or bad memories?
I think they're good memories, but you might disagree.
Keep jogging your memory.
By any chance...
Did you sleep with me?
Yes.
I have a question too. Why are you here?
You were working at the Blue House.
And you're in these boondocks now.
Another glass?
Are you thinking of running for mayor?
Are you saying that I'd be elected?
You're getting ahead of yourself.
It's about who you know here.
They don't care about your policies.
They vote for their classmates, their friends, and their relatives.
It's also about money.
'Which candidate would fund our events and organizations?'
Assuming I'm right, let's go on.
Of the Victory Party, those with classmates, friends, and relatives...
Who'd join the Justice Party?
You're asking me who'd defect to your party?
You could call it defecting.
I'd like to think of it as a 'coming out.'
So you're looking for your own Lu Bu
who switched loyalties from the emperor to Dong Zhou
then to Yuan Shu, and then to Liu Bei.
But without Lu Bu
Dong Zhou could've never conquered the world.
I'm sorry I can't help you.
By the way, wasn't Dong Zhou killed by Lu Bu?
Dong Zhou was rather jealous.
But I happen to be a cool customer.
You know something, don't you?
Why did Director Lee quit all of a sudden?
This is so frustrating!
Tell me what the heck is going in!
I've made countless cups of tea and coffee...
But I didn't know there was a tempest brewing.
How did I not see it coming?
What in the world are you talking about?
The proud ones always cause trouble.
That's why I hate guys with wives who are together.
You put up with anything when you have to feed your family.
If I just hadn't played around that one time...
'That one time?'
You played the field with all those young girls.
And on my turf too.
I was working with that one girl.
Punks...
So shouldn't we stop Jung Do before it becomes official?
Are you meditating?
Your desk is over there.
Is the mayor in?
I'll take a cappuccino, extra foam.
Don't let anyone in.
Miss Herring, are you deaf?
I want a cappuccino.
Sure, make one yourself, with the extra foam.
What?
You going to keep this up?
I'm in no mood for this, so shut up and bring me coffee.
I'm sorry.
I'm here as a citizen to see the mayor.
So you'll have to wait in line.
Councilwoman, our conversation will take a while.
So let's start with Ms. Shin.
Okay, well...
I'm here for the money.
Money?
What money?
My prize money, the remaining $19,000.
I'll decide if I want to donate it.
Give me the money.
You're a public servant and you're this clueless?
And reinstate Director Lee.
There's no reason why he shouldn't be here.
You know this, sir.
Stick to your own business.
He's none of your business.
I'll handle that matter.
This is between Director Lee and me.
It doesn't concern you.
Don't get ahead of yourself.
Between the two of you? Of course it concerns me!
I'm begging you, sir.
Reinstate Director Lee, and give me the...
Shut the hell up!
I was going to bring up disciplinary action against you anyway.
Think you're all that now?
After wearing some lousy tiara?
You don't impress me.
I won't just smile and let this slide.
Want to see for yourself?
Have Ms. Shin dismissed right this moment.
What?
Misconduct, incompetence, and degradation of public office.
You like the reasons for your dismissal?
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I'm not leaving like this!
I have to see the deputy mayor.
I'm tired of it.
You're doing what?
A one-person protest.
Drag her away now!
If you don't stop, my kids will starve!
This is an abuse of power!
You should've minded your own business.
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