Heard it Through the Grapevine
Episode 27
Why are you alone?
Ah, actually,
In Sang has a dinner meeting with his friends.
I let him go.
He needs to realize his status.
What is his status?
You seem pensive.
No.
I'm not pensive at all.
It's all because of money.
They cry for justice and human rights,
but in the end it's all about overdue wages
and the cash flow behind the layoffs.
It's unfair, so they want their cut of the profits.
Who would accept such a claim?
It's nonsense to ask for a share
without any stake in it.
Capital moves as its attribute.
I feel sorry for you at times like this even though I'm mad at you.
I can see how exhausted you are
from dealing with such ignorant people.
They are so pathetic.
The clouds make it rain, not man.
They think they're the only ones in drought.
They should complain to the clouds instead of me.
It's mental instability.
You know Lawyer Yoo Shin Young who used to be a tax accountant?
She resigned today too.
Still, how could he doubt Secretary Yang?
It's understandable.
Secretary Kim.
Yes!
Was it right to break off contact with Secretary Yang?
Yes, of course.
Still, I'm worried.
She used to be our leader.
I can't read what your father is thinking.
He's out of his mind sometimes,
but eventually accomplishes what he wants.
Everyone will be more loyal to him than before to deflect doubt.
Don't tell Seo Bom your plan.
Don't even see her.
Despite missing her, be patient.
We only met sales this month
because of frozen desserts.
Ah...
Bye.
Alright, see you.
- Work hard. - Yes.
See you later.
Go back.
You have your own guest waiting.
Hey.
Why don't I install an alarm bell here
that I can connect to my house?
No need.
[Unni: Older sister or older female]
*Unni worked here as a student
and nothing ever happened.
Still...
This neighborhood is quite safe
and I'm just fine.
If you're still worried,
I'll call you when I get a delivery
even though it won't be heavy
since it's only snacks.
I'm offering you a chance to help me.
You really don't need to worry.
Hello.
Good grief.
What's up with you?
Are you here to see me?
I'm not here to buy anything.
Want to sit down?
Here?
Here.
Bye.
I'm not the reason
for your divorce, right?
You aren't that important.
It bothers me since I acted like I was really close with In Sang.
Well...
I can't say that it pleased me, but I know that
the two of you were childhood friends.
Will you really divorce...
Are you breaking up?
If you were me,
could you fake all of this?
It's strange, but...
After I heard about your breakup,
In Sang suddenly started looking
a little pathetic.
Can you leave now?
I need to finish stocking the display.
I will when I finish.
Also...
Don't talk badly about my ex-husband.
Fine.
Hey, stop it.
This water isn't clean.
It's not cold though.
Stop it.
Hey.
If it hadn't been winter back then
but the warm season like it is now,
would I have jumped into the river?
I doubt it.
You're right.
I'm a man
who only dips his feet in.
Nobody's seeing you do it.
Aren't you going to get in?
I'll walk a little more.
She went back inside.
What do you think?
I drew up a contract as she wants.
One.
Seo Bom will have custody of the child.
Two.
There will be no alimony.
Three.
There is no mediation or cooling-off period
as the divorce will be completed via suit.
Four.
Han Jin Young's grandparents will only have visitations
upon Han In Sang and Seo Bom's approval.
Is there anything else?
There is.
Let me write it down.
What happened?
So do we assume they've decided now?
I don't know.
It's a little strange.
I didn't expect him to do this.
Five.
Han Jin Young's grandparents
will not contact Seo Bom privately.
Yes.
Alright.
I'll start the inheritance proceedings as soon as we have a ruling.
Yes.
This is power of attorney concerning your inheritance.
Are you satisfied now
because you could let her keep her pride?
Yes.
Good, good boy.
Yes, that's right.
Good. Good, my sweetie.
Leave him to us and go to bed.
He keeps jumping.
Look.
It's like a high jump.
It's about time the daycare opens.
- Let's take him. - Yes, I'm almost done now.
Jin Young, come here.
Yes!
- Grandma. - Let's go out.
I'll take the carrier.
Honey.
Help me out here. My arm...
Good.
Playing with a baby can be
harder than working the night shift.
You should be thankful that we aren't that old yet.
Thank you.
Mommy, sleep well.
Have a nice day, Jin Young.
Come.
Yes.
Call me when you wake up.
Okay, I'll see you later.
You can be relax now.
Everything's going as you wanted.
I confirmed the contract.
Our lawyer will contact you as soon as they file the suit.
Thank you very much.
Tell your parents
that I'm grateful.
I think I achieved my first goal
in relieving Seo Bom.
About the inheritance,
I'll only receive the things I want.
I'll reject everything with low liquidity.
I can't take too much time on it.
That means that you'll only accept securities.
Petty tricks could get you in trouble.
Even right now,
your inheritance is increasing in various ways,
but the whole world knows how that money was made.
Of course, your father will keep it safely,
but the problem is that
your father can't always be perfect.
No one knows what will really happen to that money.
I have a morning class.
You'll eventually have to choose between money and Seo Bom.
Good morning.
You're early today.
Ah, yes.
Secretary Yang wants to see you.
I received her text message.
Joo Young.
You shouldn't relax
even though CEO Han refused your resignation letter.
I've never been relaxed.
Yes, Mr. CEO.
Yes.
Were you nervous
because I asked to meet privately?
What's the matter?
I met your brother,
Joo Young.
He made a decision.
Check it out.
[Memorandum of Agreement]
[Min Joo Hwan will receive $800,000 as compensation...]
[If any family member objects to this agreement, Min will be subrogated...]
[I, Min Joo Hwan, have signed this of my own free will.]
[Min Joo Hwan]
It was deposited as a lump sum.
I'll talk to CEO Han Jung Ho directly.
What will you tell him?
You should face the situation now.
This is just the beginning.
Hello.
Mr. Hong.
This is Yang Jae Hwa from Hansong.
Thank you for giving me more work.
I'm not ostensibly involved in this.
The legal counsel of Daesan's
subsidiary, Hyunsan Company,
isn't Hansong.
I'll prove that the agreement was made under duress.
You should learn the definition of duress first.
And try to consider how much I like you,
Miss Joo Young.
I'm afraid I have to work outside the office today.
Don't put off your work here too long.
I'll see you when I return.
I'm sorry.
I'm afraid that today's delivery will be delayed.
I suddenly have an urgent matter, so...
What will
CEO Han do to me?
It's up to you.
You don't need to be careful anymore.
Release the floodgates.
Do you still have work to do?
Employees who are quitting soon
can take vacation days until the HR department finishes their calculations.
You know that my case requires
very complex calculations.
I hope that you can get it done without any errors.
Thank you.
CEO Han started a large-scale reorganization procedure.
First, Min Joo Hwan...
Joo Young just left the office,
so get the details from her when you see her.
Second will be cutting off the tail of the paper company.
Yes.
Song Jae Won could be useful to us.
Keep him in check.
I can't grasp the situation yet.
My brain isn't working well now.
I shouldn't eat instant noodles at dawn.
Yes.
I'll report to you later.
Yes.
Bye.
I'm sorry.
I'm leaving now.
Have you set up an office?
No,
just working outside today.
What are you doing?
You should find a benefactor.
How long will you stay here like this?
Can you make coffee for me?
What?
You'll appreciate me soon.
I'll be thankful enough if you leave.
I mean it.
You won't regret listening to me.
What are you talking about?
Just tell me everything.
Yes, I'm at the intersection.
I see two similar buildings across the street.
Ah, yes. I see you now.
Yes.
Could Min Joo Hwan recognize
if he was under duress?
It's all contradiction.
For it to be treated as criminal threat, my brother has to be lucid.
You said your mother visits him every day.
- Is there any chance... - I don't think so.
I hope so too, but...
Definitely not.
She's been more mad at them than I have.
[Patient: Min Joo Hwan]
Does he become conscious periodically?
No.
I came to see him at six this morning
and he was awake back then.
Did his guest arrive right after your visit?
I'm not sure about that.
Can I see his medical record?
Yes, if his family approves.
He's my brother's legal representative.
Ah, I see.
Yes.
He did it with his own hand.
How?
Didn't you hear what the doctor said?
He was awake this morning.
You know
better than anyone how much he suffered in the worst
moments of his life.
When he wrote a report through fake employment,
he was already sick.
He could barely sleep when he had to keep his mouth shut
even though he knew who sent the money.
I don't want to think about it.
He suffered even more
after the fire.
Maybe he's unconscious
because
the other victims still haven't gotten an apology.
That's why
he wouldn't want to wake up.
I know. I know everything,
but now...
We can't do anything as long as he's sick like this.
Let's start with accusation.
Joo Hwan's record
says that he's been in the same condition for the last few days.
We should take it to the prosecutor
and make it a case.
Again?
Prosecution, investigation and trials...
Please stop all of this!
Mother.
I've never been happy to say I live
off of your salary from Hansong.
Still, I could move on
because there was no tailing, tapping
or investigating.
You've born it all so well.
Huh?
I can't...
I can't do this anymore.
I'm tired.
I'm exhausted.
Mother.
Yes.
I did it.
I moved your brother's hand to sign the papers.
[Memorandum of Agreement]
[Min Joo Hwan]
Is your mother okay?
I'm sorry to both of you.
I'd like to apologize to your colleagues, Mr. Seo Chul Sik.
Keep the deposited money as evidence for now.
It's okay.
We understand.
Excuse me for a moment.
Yes.
My gardener brought me a lot of roses
since they're all in bloom now.
I decorated my house with them. It's lovely.
It's too beautiful to enjoy it alone.
I know.
Would you like to have teatime with me?
I can show you the roses then.
You can bring Hyun Soo.
Yes.
That's be great.
Although...
I'm not sure if Hyun Soo is available.
She's busy with homework.
I'm not busy.
I have a lot of spare time.
Have you ever seen me do my homework?
I'll ask her and call you back.
Is that okay?
Yes.
Bye.
You should at least say you're busy.
She invited us for teatime at her house.
You should refuse a couple of times
and then visit her house.
Let's enjoy this feeling.
I don't care. I'm going now.
I want to go.
Okay.
Let me talk to her.
- Go up and get ready. - I don't need to.
I'm just brushing my teeth.
Still!
Yes.
Yeon Hee.
It's wonderful.
Hyun Soo is available this afternoon.
I'll visit you with her.
Choose between the two.
You should look stylish, but not overdressed.
This one is better.
Wear one accessory with it.
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Watch your tone and manners.
I'll decide that.
You need to overwhelm her
so she won't insist on family traditions.
I said I wouldn't let her.
How?
I'm wondering too.
You'll see.
You won't dance in front of her, will you?
Depends on my mood.
Oh, yes.
That's right.
You'll test Yeon Hee.
Let's go with this concept.
"Please come to our family."
Make her beg you.
Huh?
If Hyun Soo's inheritance is related
to her father's embezzlement or malpractice,
her money could be collected.
I think she knows.
She said the foreign account can't be hers.
I think I heard it too.
I heard that Jae Won's investment club is a target too.
Why?
Your father told them not to visit his place for a while.
It means that he'll stop providing information.
Hey.
Look.
Jae Won's recommended stocks
have been trending downward.
He's going on nothing.
As you know,
your father is at a center of everything
and your inheritance has been made the same way.
Even if you claim as much as need be,
it's still black money.
It isn't related to you, right?
Actually, it is.
Where's your car?
- I took the subway. - What?
I just tried.
I talked about the cost of living
and I suddenly felt uncomfortable,
so...
Why are you uncomfortable?
- Because of your wife? - Yes, partially.
Hey, it's me.
Are you at school?
What?
Hyun Soo is on her way to your house with her mother.
Why?
I called you to ask for a ride.
By the way,
why are you visiting In Sang's house?
What?
I'll never understand our mothers.
What are you saying?
You're majoring in fine arts,
so I wanted to show it to you.
I purchased it the year In Sang was born,
so it's very meaningful to me.
Choi Yeon Hee is desperate.
Oh!
There's the piece I purchased at an auction for the first time.
It's in the hallway over there.
Can I have tea first?
Would you?
Have you seen them all?
Of course not.
We have dozens of pieces on the walls.
We can see them slowly.
Have a seat.
Thank you.
What do you think?
It seems that Yeon Hee's collection
doesn't suit your taste.
I'm not sure.
It's okay.
Tell us about it comfortably.
Not having any taste at all is more problematic.
I'm not sure about paintings,
but I am sure that you aren't my taste.
Hey.
Don't be rude.
No one is asking you to live with her.
Is that right?
Oh my.
Goodness...
Please don't be nervous.
I just like you.
I don't think you know me well.
That's an insult to me.
You too, mother.
I don't want to be involved in
In Sang and Seo Bom's relationship.
You mothers wonder how they love each other,
but you'll never know the reason
because you've never been in love and you've never
been loved back like that.
They staked their all for each other
in their hottest moments of their lives,
both in body and mind.
Have you ever done that?
Hyun Soo.
How dare you...
I don't know why you married with your husband,
but I'm sure that
you've never felt thrilled with him.
That's enough.
Let me go.
I'm leaving anyway.
That's why you look down on their love and even me.
Hyun Soo.
See you later.
Secretary Lee!
Yes.
This is sick.
You think you can control us?
Shut up.
You're really unbelievable.
Don't worry.
I'm not a puppet.
They asked me to be Seo Bom.
Come quickly.
Go.
You must be suffering greatly.
I can't even say words of comfort.
CEO Han and his wife also sighing away
their days as parents.
Please accept their will
without any misunderstanding.
They asked me to deliver this to you.
How should I do this?
If you tell me your account number,
it'd make my work very simple...
He hasn't replied you yet?
It'll be hard for him to decide.
Why?
He doesn't want to admit his poverty?
He will think
that he'll lose something more
if he takes the money.
Something more?
Like his dignity?
I don't know.
We have no other option.
Submit the petition now.
Yes, sir.
You must be busy with many jobs
including Min Joo Hwan's matter.
You gave me a chance, so I've repaid your kindness,
but I'm still
not confident about this matter.
Give it up.
There're things we have to let go.
Submit the petition.
Don't forget to add the condition.
Yes.
Submit it tomorrow morning.
Yes.
- See you tomorrow. - I'll see you tomorrow.
Oh.
Did you finish what you needed?
Yes, thank you.
If it's personal, handle it privately.
Go back to official work now.
I told Secretary Yang about your task.
I'll check it out.
See you tomorrow.
Wasn't it hard?
I'm okay.
You're almost on the same level as CEO Han.
You thought I'd quit the firm like this?
No.
Why would he let you quit?
He'll use you as long as he can.
What's my task?
Report Baek Dae Hyun's recent movements.
The CEO wants you to find his recent contacts.
He's trying to stop Yoon Je Hoon's plan, right?
Isn't he incredible?
He knows that you're involved,
but is still giving you information.
It's my job.
Great.
I need to return the money to you,
but I'm holding on to it as evidence.
Let's see
whether it becomes
evidence or a trap.
Sure.
See you tomorrow.
Bye.
I heard that
many parts of this
are intricately related.
It involves your in-laws, too.
No, no.
Just speak to me freely.
Okay.
Then,
let me suggest a solution.
First of all,
the funds that have been harbored and increased domestically
but under the title of a paper company established in a tax haven
have to be handled most cautiously.
If
it becomes an issue again,
the foreign investment companies
will sue the Korean government.
Concern the current case,
we've done our best to keep it quiet, but imagine what will happen
if similar cases come up.
Hansong's network of high officials
it's been using for counsel work
will be
revealed completely.
I'm aware of that.
Those high officials
have asked me to find a solution.
You should
cut off the tail first
and partially reshuffle the cabinet.
Be more specific.
It's awkward
to mention my seniors
who are currently in office,
but I found Prime Minister Song's son
on the list of investors.
His name is Song Jae Won.
He's three or four years younger than you, right?
Thank you so much.
It was hard
for me to mention it first.
It's like telepathy.
Right before PM Song became Hansong's advisor,
I provided him investment information as a return for his kindness
and he invested
under his son's name.
His son wouldn't invest alone.
He'd share the information
with his acquaintances.
PM Song has a lot of problems.
He covers for his children too much.
His son is quite frivolous, including his fashion style.
His connections will cut him off
if he stops providing investment tips.
That's
way too obvious.
The tail is Song Jae Won.
The partial reshuffling will be the prime minister.
That's how I'll handle this.
The successor
will be selected
from Hansong?
I have no choice. There aren't many candidates.
Would you like to be back in office?
In this crisis? No thank you.
If these were peaceful times,
I'd like to try one more time.
You're right.
I wouldn't recommend it either.
Instead,
I'd like you to line up the candidates.
I will.
Hey. Are you going to work?
Yes.
Did you have a proper meal?
Yes.
I'm back.
Did you go somewhere far?
Ah...
Not really.
I just had a chat with someone.
Close the shop and go home.
Yes.
Both of you look very tired.
Hey, Bom.
Take care of yourself.
Don't get sick.
Don't worry too much.
Everything will be fine.
I hope so too,
but In Sang's father is...
Huh?
Ah.
Hey.
If you have any doubts,
you should tell me in advance.
Yes, I will.
Okay.
I'll stop by later.
It's okay.
Go to bed early.
Thanks.
How did she seduce In Sang?
What do you think?
It's something only the two of them know.
What a simple answer.
Even if I explain it to you at length,
it would only confuse you more.
Tell me.
I submitted the petition.
Don't get distracted with anything else from now on
and just focus on studying.
Yes.
Remember the terms of you contract
and do your best.
Yes, I will,
but I need you to set proper conditions.
As you heard, In Sang's mother...
It's none of your business.
It was an insignificant event
as she plans for In Sang's future.
Do you understand?
Don't hold a grudge over it.
Think about politics, economics and society.
Many important works have been ruined
because of citizens' protests over trifles.
Yes.
Why is he in such a hurry?
He didn't have to submit it so soon.
I don't know.
Secretary Yang just follows his orders.
Mom is too much too.
This isn't a human home.
It's a den of monsters.
I felt so bad. I was ashamed.
What would Bom think?
Even if she knew, she'd understand.
Joo Young ignores all my calls and texts.
[*Ahjumma: Middle-aged woman]
Do you like my house, *Ahjumma?
Don't you want to leave here?
I'd have nowhere to go if I left.
Honey.
I brought back the fixed frame.
Why don't you hang it on the wall?
Okay.
I don't know what In Sang is thinking.
He seems to desperate
not to upset his parents.
Would he know that a big part
of his inheritance
was made illegally?
I don't know.
Won't that all
be confiscated
if he gets caught?
I mean the illegal funds.
Maybe not all of it.
If it's punitive damages, he could become penniless,
but that wouldn't happen in Korea.
Anyway,
I don't want to live like this as long as I work in here.
Yi Ji was very right.
This can't be where human beings live.
It's summer out there,
but it's still winter in here.
I think Seo Bom has to come back.
It may be difficult for her now, but
she should do it for the future.
That won't happen.
She asked In Sang to leave this behind.
She's right, but...
What about us?
I know.
Let's go.
We won't get answers,
so talking more is useless.
We still need to talk.
Bye.
See you tomorrow.
Yes.
Get home safely.
Have you ever thought
about how we could make a living
if we quit this job?
I've thought about it a lot
since we'll have to leave here one day.
Too many people fail
in the restaurant business...
It's a pointless thought.
Let's go to bed.
- An unjust law is no law at all. - An unjust law is no law at all.
We can go if we pass the bar.
My father took this course.
Hey, Han In Sang.
Now you really want to pass, huh?
I'm not kidding.
Let's make sure that we do.
I know. I'd be great, wouldn't it?
Imagine taking Jin Young
to the library in a baby carriage.
Yes, yes.
I'd be like the movies.
We can have a debate and everything.
Wow.
It's great even just imagining it.
Do you feel the same way?
Hey, that's why I study hard for the exam.
In Sang.
Seo Bom.
Don't forget that we had the same dream once.
No thank you.
[From: Hansong Law Firm]
Please accept their will without any misunderstanding.
If you tell me your account number,
it'd make my work very simple...
[*Hyung: Older brother or older male]
- Hyung, he wants to make a group order. - Okay, you take care of it.
What is it?
Are you up?
Bom?
Yes, father.
I think...
this is the thing.
I think you should read it first.
Ah...
Open it up.
Yes.
[Certified mail]
[Litigation concerning divorce and child custody]
[Han In Sang and Seo Bom]
[Seo Bom will have custody]
[Seo Bom's alimony request honored]
[Visitation rights to be determined]
[See attachment]
What is it?
The subject child's childcare, education
and related facilities will be determined
upon both parties' agreement.
If there are dissenting opinions
or the decision generates a certain expense,
an agreement will be reached through due process.
However,
if both parties fail to reach an agreement
or if the child's caretaker changes by a judge's ruling,
the new party with child custody will pay
the previous caretaker child support
and alimony generated until that time.
This isn't right.
Opinions and child support...
All of this is...
What's wrong with that?
It's a trap.
Bom, you have to accept this.
You know what it means.
You need money to raise a child.
He'll take away Jin Young if he doesn't like how I raise him.
That's not true.
No.
Bom!
There's no room for doubt.
If In Sang knew about this,
he wouldn't tell Bom to relax.
I'm sending it to you now,
so read it first.
Bye.
[Yoon Je Hoon]
[Send]
In Sang.
[*Oppa: Older brother or older male]
Just get your money first, *Oppa.
Be patient for now.
That's not why I'm stopping you.
You can't win against your father.
In Sang.
Remember strategy. It's all about logic.
In Sang.
Let me tell you what you spend on a monthly basis, okay?
There's this family's food expenses, housing expenses,
our salaries,
as well as maintenance and operation costs.
If I add up your share of all that
and include your tutor,
clothing expenses, tuition
and your allowance...
Altogether, it's about $30,000 a month.
You have enough reason to complain. Your father cheated you.
He added the extra condition without your consent.
He can be accused of fraud,
so if you're confident you can live without that $30,000,
then I'll let you go after him.
No, teacher.
Don't say that.
If you want Bom and Jin Young,
you need the money.
Yes, of course.
Bring her home first.
At any cost, okay?
She's right, Oppa.
I don't even want to come home.
I miss Jin Young so much.
Will you let your lovely wife and child keep living like this?
What will you do?
Get off me.
Jeez.
In Sang.
In Sang!
He's out of his mind with rage.
He'll be grateful soon enough.
He's so mean.
Actually,
I kind of expected it.
I told you that you have
to do everything by yourself since we're poor.
That's the right thing to do.
That's how I've raised you,
but, In Sang's parents can't
let him to decide everything.
It isn't easy for him to leave parents like that.
Don't blame In Sang.
I don't.
There're people who are willing to help us,
so don't be pessimistic.
It's okay.
I will too.
Bye.
Thank you for your work. See you.
Seo Bom.
What?
What do you mean what?
I told you that I'll contact you.
I don't know what you've decided.
You'll do everything your parents want eventually.
It means accepting their money and sending Jin Young to them.
I'm really disappointed in you.
I don't want to say anything.
I'll fight your lawyer in court.
Don't.
Just come back.
You want me to live like I'm invisible?
You just need to try a little.
Think about how I've treated you.
I've never ignored your family.
I've never bragged about money.
And I've
never stopped loving you.
I've never cared about
anyone in my life
like I've cared about you,
so...
sacrifice yourself for me for once.
Please.
I can't live like this!
Are you going to take revenge?
[Preview]
What will In Sang do?
He's unstable.
You know complicated plans always fail.
Hey, Han In Sang. You're really helpless.
He did the same thing
to both Joo Hwan and Seo Bom.
We just need to show them it doesn't work anymore.
No matter how thorough he is, there's always a flaw.
Her father lost to his daughter.
Poor parents can never win their children.
Are you crazy?
You told me to come,
so I came
with empty hands.