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Episode 9
It was you, wasn't it?
Did you!
Make my friends, my band
turn their backs on me?
You call those trivial things important?
To you they are "trivial."
That's too bad.
That's one of the reasons why I come to work.
Working becomes bearable
only after I get to do what I love doing.
You should've done it in my face.
Turning my friends against me
like that's wrong.
Friends?
The only thing your so-called friends wanted
from you and me both was money.
I offered them my money first.
Neither of us have the right to blame them.
I'm turning in my resignation.
I won't allow it.
Well, I am doing it.
You have no right to resign.
I'm going to fire you.
You never think, you've got no dreams
and you're irresponsible.
You let your friend and colleague be blamed
for your mistakes and ignored it.
I don't need someone like you to work for me.
I'm going to fire you myself!
Let my friend take the blame for what?
Kim Jiwan.
Your friend who's taking the blame
for the wrong final confirmation you gave.
Final confirmation?
The final confirmation you gave to the printer's.
You're going to lie to me about that?
Nonsense.
1% is cheap, and we're a major corporation.
10%. Yes.
I always knew you were rash and irresponsible,
but I didn't know you'd shirk off
responsibility for what you did.
Jang Hyeondo.
You're fired.
Jiwan is collecting them one by one?
That's not going to resolve this.
What's important is that he's doing it.
We must minimize the damage.
Shouldn't we be helping him do that?
I think that's a good idea.
Yes, Ms. Seo.
I've collected less than a thousand...
You haven't collected a thousand yet?
More people would check their mail tomorrow.
Jiwan, why are you still doing this?
Why are you working so late into the night?
Good job.
It'll get easier with help, right?
You've collected most of them,
so there won't be much left for us to do.
We're a team. We can't let you do this alone.
I'm responsible, so of course not.
We must help. We're a team.
Let's spread out and collect the rest.
- Okay? - Okay.
You haven't changed your mind
about firing me?
I'm fired. Nice.
I should thank you.
Now I can sleep in,
and I don't have to eat
that awful cafeteria food.
Oh, and the suit!
I hated putting on a suit every morning.
It felt like a prison uniform.
There's no freedom of fashion.
The place you're holding!
Any other person would die to have that!
Yes.
If I wasn't your son,
I would've had to work my butt off to have it.
So I'll take responsibility for it.
I got there because I'm your son,
so I'll pay for it.
You can fire me after that.
After this is resolved, I'll leave.
Let me take a 10-minute nap.
Me, too.
Yes, you should all rest a bit.
I'll figure out flyers we've missed.
I'll calculate the possible excess cost.
How much do you think that will be?
We may have to pay the company back
with our entire month's paycheck.
We'd actually be lucky if that's all it takes.
Why do you all look so dreary?
Why weren't you able to sleep last night?
You look like you had a good night's sleep.
I did.
But my heart was with you.
Your heart?
This was all...
Ms. Seo, you knew about this?
This happened because of me.
Hyeondo...
Because of you?
I gave the final confirmation on the flyers
from Mr. Cha's desk, apparently.
Apparently?
I'll take responsibility.
And how do you plan to do that?
In any way I can.
I'll take full responsibility,
so you can trust me and wait.
Kim Jiwan.
Had I known about this,
I would've helped you anyway I could.
I'm sorry.
Mom.
A man must take responsibility
for what he did, right?
What did you do?
I made a mistake.
A big mistake.
What?
Who is she?
It's not really serious, is it?
It's not a baby or a woman.
It's money.
Money?
You scared me.
How much?
Your credit card won't cover it?
Want me to do it?
You have your own secret stash, right?
I don't have a secret stash.
You think your father's that easy to fool?
I know you'd be able to, if anyone.
You don't have money he doesn't know about?
If I did, I would've divorced him already.
Don't be like that. Give me some money.
How large an amount do you need?
What happened?
You don't need to know the details.
You really don't?
Even if I want to, I have nothing to give.
How could you not?
How could you not save up for a secret stash
after spending 30 years with father!
What?
I spoiled you to death,
and you grew up to be an ingrate!
Even if I did have it, I wouldn't give it to you!
You want me to be broke?
Mom! That hurt!
Did you buy this to hit me with?
It's heavy and it hurts!
How could you beat me up like that!
Mother.
Hey.
What brings you here?
I brought you clean underwear and socks.
I brought you porridge, too, so eat it.
Oh, I forgot.
I should've brought some beef in soy sauce.
The porridge will be bland.
I'm so absent-minded.
Wait, I forgot your tie, too.
You need to change your tie, too.
This is enough, mother.
You look exhausted.
I'm fine. Don't worry.
Mother, I need to get back to work.
Okay. Don't skip your meals.
Go.
- Okay. I'll see you at home. - Yes.
Oh...
I'm finished.
My whole body aches.
I can go home now.
I'm exhausted.
- Yeongju. - Yes?
Read these
and type up reviews within two days.
Okay?
Hi, Eunsu.
You must be busy.
How's the broadcasting company?
Are there stars everywhere?
Oh...
This is a broadcasting company.
I've seen so many stars.
You have? Which ones?
Kim Suhye, Cha Wonseung...
Who else was there?
Eunsu, they are shooting a drama outside.
It must be a romance drama.
The lead actress is running,
and the lead actor is waiting for her
in the middle of the park.
And a camera is circling around them.
The setting must be a rainy day.
Rain's coming from a rain truck.
That must be nice.
I wonder how it'd feel to see
my own writing come to life like that.
You've gotten lost in your dream.
Snap out of it and get to work.
I wish some of your luck
would rub off unto me so I can win the contest.
When is the contest?
It's a month from now.
I have to prepare for that and the interview.
Oh, don't forget Kim Yeonggeol's autograph.
I won't forget.
I am getting one for you.
Bye.
It's me, Hyeondo.
Welcome.
Did you wait long?
You really got it for me!
You're amazing, Kang Yeongju!
It was nothing.
What's wrong?
I'm just so happy.
Silly girl...
It's just an autograph.
Wait until I become a real writer.
An autograph would be nothing.
I'll introduce you to Kim Yeonggeol.
Really? You promised.
Just wait. That day will come really soon.
When is your shift over?
In two hours.
Two hours?
I should go.
Bye.
- Thanks. - Sure.
Silly girl...
We've been friends forever, and
she didn't think I'd recognize her handwriting?
Honey.
Don't give any money to Hyeondo.
I don't have any money to give him.
You won't let me have a penny.
You do save money.
I just pretend not to notice.
But this time, don't you dare.
You have to be strong,
so Hyeondo can grow up.
But I have nothing to give.
Good. Don't give him any.
If you don't listen to me, you'll regret it.
Don't worry.
I don't have any to give him anyway.
If he doesn't get straightened out this time,
he won't get another chance. Okay?
If you don't have a secret stash
can I get your credit card?
Your father's really determined this time.
You have to do what he says.
But this is too much for me to handle!
You want me to sell my car and my watch?
You want me to look pathetic?
I'm not doing this for myself.
If word got out that Mr. Jang Taesu and
Ms. Jeong Sugyeong's son is living like a beggar
that'd be an embarrassment for you and dad.
I'm doing this because I'm a good son.
What could I do?
Your father's adamant.
Mom.
What's your credit card limit?
Why do you want to know?
No way. Don't even dream of it.
Mom!
What!
Ms. Jeong Sugyeong,
I'm not asking you to give it to me for free.
I'm not going to let you fool me again.
Stop pestering me and go to work!
Let's make a deal.
I'll try to make your wish come true.
My wish?
You want me to get married and grow up.
I'll make that come true within a year.
Are you serious?
I told you we're making a deal.
And I always come through on such deals.
This has never happened before.
But you exceeded your limit
and you need another $8,000.
$8,000?
Yes.
Are you selling this?
Yes, I have to.
It's a great watch.
How much would you like for this?
Give me $8,000.
We collected 7,250.
Juri, calculate the possible loss.
Let's see...
The estimated cost of
the flyers we couldn't retrieve
comes out to be $170,000, maximum.
We could cover that
with the marketing budget.
Yes!
Could we avoid being reprimanded?
But the marketing strategy failed,
so the set budget will be counted as loss.
Let's be prepared for that.
I resolved it.
Why do you look so glum?
Try smiling a little.
This is no time to joke around.
Who says I'm joking around?
I paid for the loss with my own money.
I'm coming from Budget.
Is that true, Hyeondo?
Yes!
It was a pretty big loss,
but I covered it with my money.
Don't worry about it, and let's go out to lunch.
Wow, Hyeondo!
You're a very responsible man.
A man of action!
You're the man!
We need to talk.
Why do you look so upset?
Everything has been taken care of.
Smile.
I went to a lot of trouble.
I'm self-centered but I'm not that irresponsible.
To be honest, I don't even remember
giving the final confirmation.
But had I known you took the blame,
I would've...
Had you known, you would've
resolved it with money, just like now.
You know me well.
Jiwan, you're the only one who knows me.
Jang Hyeondo.
You think I'm mad because you messed up?
Outside that, you have no reason to be mad.
I said I took responsibility.
I resolved it.
Money's the only way
you know to solve issues?
I solve money issues with money.
You think money can solve everything?
Because of you, all our hard work went in vain.
Kim Jiwan!
You're pushing your luck!
What else could I have done?
I don't know where Mr. Jang Hyeondo got
the money, but he paid for all the losses.
What are you talking about?
I've already checked with Budget.
That's nothing to be happy about!
Get him in here!
Having a job is so hard...
This is your way of taking responsibility?
Is that question trending now?
Everyone's been asking me that.
Covering up your mess with money!
Is that how you take responsibility?
What else do you expect me to do?
Causing a mess and avoiding it!
That's all you can do!
Get out!
And don't ever mess around
at my company with money.
What happened?
Why are you missing so many documents?
Quickly organize the 2015 files...
Hello, this is Jang Hoshik of Sales.
Again?
Oh... You're making things hard for me.
Okay.
Mr. Kang Jaecheol!
Yes, sir.
Well, they are handing out flyers,
and they want you.
I'm great at that.
Segi Bank.
We're Segi Bank.
Thank you.
Hello, we're Segi Bank.
- Honey! - What?
Honey!
Honey.
Honey, did you have a long day at work?
Am I in the right apartment?
Don't overdo it, Ms. Oh Minja.
What?
I always greet you like this.
Go wash up.
Where's Yeongju?
Who cares? She's at Eunsu's or something.
Don't mind her.
Aren't you hungry?
Can you smell that?
You said you wanted glass noodles.
I knew something smelled great.
I'll be right out.
Jiwan, what are you doing here?
I felt like having some coffee.
You came to get coffee, too?
No.
I was on my way home.
I didn't want to go home early,
and now I have a great excuse.
Is your new job fun?
Of course it is.
But it's a bit tough.
And it's different from what I imagined.
But it's better than teaching.
Back then, every day was a struggle
but now, I have hope.
That's nice.
Is something wrong?
No.
I don't think so.
You're trying to pull yourself together here
so you won't show it at home.
Eunsu told me you do that sometimes.
Eunsu over-thinks things.
It's not like that.
Tell me. What is it?
I was just thinking...
If I would've done it differently.
One of my friends is so rich
that he tries to solve everything with money.
And I blew up on him earlier.
But when I thought about it later,
I wasn't sure if I had the right.
If I was rich like him,
maybe I would try to solve things with money,
instead of working hard to find solutions.
I was just thinking that.
I assure you, even if you had money to burn,
you'd be the same man.
You would try to think with your heart,
take responsibility before using money.
Come to think of it,
you're quite a decent guy.
You're a real writer.
You can console people with words.
- Yeongju. - Yes?
That's my car.
It's very comfortable,
and it's a very sturdy car.
And it's a convertible.
And on my way over there,
other cars got out of my way.
It's pays to have an expensive car.
Oh...
Do you work part-time as a car salesman?
What?
I had no idea.
But you know what?
I don't have any money.
You know I quit my teaching job.
I'm sorry.
If I meet someone interested in buying a car,
I'll give them your number.
Jiwan, let's go.
- Okay. - I'm sorry.
Why...
Why did Yeongju fall for you?
What...
What kind of car do you have?
Excuse me?
I don't have a car.
No car...
I'm home.
Oh, my!
Oh!
Look who's here!
My eldest grandson Jiwan's home.
Jiwan, you're home?
We're going to forget your face.
Talk about overreacting.
I'm home.
Oh, Jiwan.
Your mom and grandma couldn't even eat
because they were worried for you.
You look gaunt.
You haven't eaten?
Yes, we have.
We're worried you haven't. Give me a minute.
I'll fix dinner for you.
I've already eaten.
But you need to have home cooked meal.
I'll have it for breakfast tomorrow, then.
Let me get some rest.
He's so reliable.
Hey, Eunsu.
You have a lot of work?
You couldn't come home.
Something came up.
Well, does your friend work with you?
Yes, we're on the same team.
I see.
Why? You have something to tell me?
What? No, I don't.
Get some rest.
Jeong Sugyeong!
What is it, Mr. Jang Taesu?
I warned you, didn't I?
Not to give Hyeondo any money!
What are you talking about?
I warned you!
Not to give him any money!
Where did he get the money to cover the loss!
It came from you, didn't it!
You think I had a choice in the matter?
He kept...
Kept what!
Fine. I gave it to him. Happy?
I'm sure he had a valid reason.
You know that, so why are you so mad?
But I told you
to help me teach Hyeondo a lesson!
You keep bailing him out,
and look how he turned out!
What's wrong with how he turned out?
He doesn't get into serious trouble.
Serious trouble?
Jeong Sugyeong.
You're going to regret this.
Regret? Whatever.
Fine. I'll get you for this.
What's he going to do?
He's making me nervous.
Ma'am!
What is it?
The ring that was here...
Where did it go?
Excuse me?
I don't know.
This room...
Who was in my room?
You'd know that, don't you?
Calm down.
You always call her when something happens.
What about me?
You can go back to what you were doing.
Honey...
My ring.
I put my ring right here.
You didn't, did you?
You didn't take it, did you?
Honey!
I told you you'd regret it.
Ma'am, can I have some more soup?
I should get going...
Mom.
I'm sorry.
I'll talk to father about it.
You think that will work?
He's sick and tired of both of us.
Fine. I'll buy you a ring.
How many carats? I'll buy you a bigger one.
I don't need any other ring.
It has to be that ring.
All rings are the same.
But that ring was special!
That ring symbolized
the end of my ten years of being a maid.
I deserve that ring!
What are you talking about?
Mom, I have to go to work,
so let's continue this when I come home.
Bye.
He shouldn't have told me to put it on.
How could he take that one?
Is it going well?
What?
Yes.
It's going well.
I'm in a hurry. How far have you gotten?
Well, actually...
You're still on page one?
I should've learned how to do this.
I'm kind of slow because it's been so long.
Let me do it.
The meeting's in 30 minutes.
Really?
I didn't know this was for the meeting.
Hurry.
I'm sorry.
This needs to be done urgently...
Yes, I'm Oh Minja.
I was the best bank teller.
I've been a housewife all this time,
but once I get back to working, I'll be great.
Cooking can't be the only thing I'm good at.
I heard you're hiring a manager.
We're looking for
someone with experience and good looks.
Here's your coffee.
Thank you.
I heard you're hiring, and I was wondering if I...
It's 25 and under.
The shift is from 2 a.m. to morning.
There isn't much work.
Do the dishes, clean up, and when it's busy,
help with serving and move some supplies.
It's a piece of cake, so it's $800 a month.
Wow, that's a lot.
When can you start?
Where are you going?
To cook.
I wish I could wipe my worries away, too.
Even I feel this awful...
Imagine how Jaecheol must feel.
Oh, how can I feel hungry right now!
That hit the spot.
How come you only ordered a small?
You usually get the large, even by yourself.
I felt like having this today.
Seonhui, can you sit down?
Seonhui.
What's the work like here? It doesn't look hard.
Sometimes it's hard,
but I'm used to it, so it's okay mostly.
It's the same everywhere.
Does it pay a lot?
They're not hiring here?
You want to work?
Me?
Why would I need to work?
Someone I know is looking for work,
and that's why I asked.
I see.
We're not hiring right now, but we do it often,
so I'll tell you know then.
Okay.
Seonhui.
Oh!
Hi, Seonhui.
Ms. Oh, hello.
That customer isn't here today.
Customer? Who?
Never mind.
Seonhui, is this a hard place to work?
I'm used to it, so it's okay.
How much do they pay?
You're not hiring?
Why do you ask?
You want a job?
No, someone asked me.
I already have a job.
I'll tell you when we are hiring.
You and Minja asked me the same thing.
With the slow economy,
many around you must be in need of work.
You want to eat, right? Sit down.
Anything is...
- Sir. - Hey.
It's fine.
You'll drop them all.
Here.
Thank you.
It's nice to see you hard at work.
Yes, things have piled up a bit.
I wish he'd learn from you...
Excuse me?
It's nothing. I shouldn't take up your time.
Go.
Hello, this is Jang Taesu.
I want to see you.
Tell me when and where.
Okay.
I'll see you there.
Being a bank manager's wife is no great feat.
Her husband doesn't make that much.
She was dressed like she was a millionaire.
Unbelievable...
A bank manager is a great job.
If she keeps spending money like that
and show off, she'll be bankrupt.
I could see in her face
she spends money as if it's water.
Where's Eunsu?
She's never home.
Don't even start.
She stayed up all night working on something,
and she left early this morning.
She's really working hard.
My heart breaks for Eunsu
just as much as Jiwan.
I'm her grandma, but I can't help her.
Maybe I should try something.
Mom, what are you going to do?
Don't do anything, please.
Please don't, okay?
Yes.
I have to take charge for this family.
Yes.
Mother.
What is it?
Today?
Well, I'm a bit...
Actually, I'm free.
Should I?
Of course. I'll make the reservation.
I'll call you back.
You care that much about your money?
Jang Taesu.
I'm going to max out my credit card.
Hello, it's me.
I want to reserve some tickets.
I don't want a few VIP seats.
I want the whole row.
I asked to
see you today to give you my answer.
You said you were done with us.
That you don't want to reconnect, right?
Right.
But those ties were reconnected the moment
Jiwan came to work for me.
If you want to sever those ties,
Jiwan has to leave my company.
That's not what you want, is it?
Jiwan is Sangjun's son.
He's one of my employees,
and though I can't give him special treatment,
I can look after him,
so he doesn't have too hard a time.
But
I don't want that.
Would Jiwan and Eunsu agree with you?
Would your mother agree with you?
Do you think others think the way you do?
If your family doesn't agree,
shouldn't you make compromises?
Sangjun...
If he were still alive,
he would've said the same thing.
- Yes, that's right. - No, but...
Nuga Global, 10% off flyer!
We can't really explain how it...
I'm sorry.
What's going on now?
Who posted that up?
This is crazy.
We don't know anything about it.
Why are you yelling at me?
What is it?
What's wrong?
The flyers.
But we collected them all.
There were 300 left, so what's the problem?
Those 300 flyers
were leaked nation-wide.
Nuga Global, 10% off flyer!
We can't sell for now.
The company hasn't made any decisions yet.
So you don't want us to sell anything?
How could we stop our customers?
I've already had three customers
asking for the gift certificate!
But when I said we didn't have
the 10% off promotion, they left!
You gave out 1% gift certificates
for regular branches
and 10% for the department store branch.
Who'd come to us?
You're trying to drive us out of business?
You're mistaken.
Please calm down.
We're going out of business, so how can we!
We have no choice but to take action!
So all branches are complaining?
It has blown out of proportion.
I'm sorry, sir.
It was that photo.
That's not the issue here!
We've been a no-sale, high quality brand.
But this flyer forced us to go on a 10%-sale!
What would our existing customers think?
It's not just the financial loss now.
Our product image went down the drain!
Find a solution.
Yes, sir.
And the moment you give Jang Hyeondo
special treatment, you'll have to resign.
Yes, sir.
Goodbye.
Jiwan's friend
The problem isn't the amount.
The company value is at risk.
We can't resolve this with money.
Hyeondo!
What do you think you're doing?
My phone...
You think I'm joking here?
Come back with a solution by tomorrow.
Use your brains and get some ideas!
- Got it? - Yes.
Your call is being forwarded to an automated...
That music purified my soul.
I haven't enjoyed anything like this in so long.
It breaks my heart to hear a woman
like you haven't been enjoying
such music all these years.
I have to thank you.
This event was the perfect one for me.
Seonhui doesn't know music.
Outside being easy-going, she's got nothing.
Everyone knows Seonhui is dense.
She was born like that.
She wouldn't change.
You want to come over to my place?
The green onion kimchi has aged perfectly.
You like still that, don't you?
Mother, you make kimchi now?
But I don't eat that stuff anymore.
Seonhui made it.
You used to love Seonhui's cooking.
Seonhui made it?
There's no one home right now.
And Seonhui won't be home until late,
and Haengsuk went to work.
Shall I drop by, then?
Yes, come.
Hi, Eunsu.
Come home early today, okay?
I mean right after work.
Okay? Bye.
Let's go.
I can't believe she called.
What's up?
Why did you call?
It wasn't for anything special.
I was just wondering how you were doing.
Don't be too interested in my personal life.
Eager women aren't very interesting.
You seem to be doing fine. Bye.
Hey! Hold on!
She has a temper!
You have another audition?
Excuse me?
I mean, Mr. Jang Hyeondo.
He said he was busy, so
I thought he was practicing.
Why he's busy has nothing to do with us.
What?
To Hyeondo, music was just for fun.
He's different from us.
But shouldn't music be fun?
I'm not sure if he was any good,
but he looked like he practiced hard.
And that was causing problems for us.
What is it?
You don't like Hyeondo, do you?
Then why didn't you tell him that?
Why did you pretend to be his friend?
He is a bit weird,
but it looked like he was sincere with you.
I'm sorry I butted in.
Goodbye.
I thought you hated pizza.
Weren't you allergic?
You're not busy anymore?
So you do work, I guess.
You...
Yes?
You're too interested in me.
Okay. I'll get over it.
What would you like?
My usual.
Cola?
See?
You even remember what I like.
Why are you doing this to me?
It's my job to remember what my regulars like.
Then who else's usual do you remember?
You don't know them.
Did you come up with any ideas?
It's not easy.
I don't think there's a solution.
I'm not sure if we can resolve this.
Some problems are without solutions.
What shall we do about it, then?
We'll just have to try as hard as we can.
Someone told me that before.
Are you following me right now?
I'm just worried, that's all.
You're Jiwan's little sister.
Forget about Jiwan
and stay out of my business.
I'll take you home.
It's late, and it's dangerous.
I happen to be well-mannered.
I can take the bus.
Go ahead.
What else but a bus would you take?
Wow... Did you think I'd drive you home,
like I would do for my girlfriend?
You're quite ambitious.
You're just my friend's little sister.
Take the bus.
Why didn't he just drive me home?
Oh, my...
It's cozy, mother.
Oh, stop.
You can be honest.
This is how we live.
Who cares, mother?
As long as you're happy.
Oh...
How could I be happy?
When my son died before me?
My only joy is watching Sangjun's children
Jiwan and Eunsu grow up.
Good for you.
What would you like? Tell me.
Oh, it's okay, mother.
Don't say that.
I have a variety of refreshments.
Just a minute.
Oh...
What's taking Eunsu so long?
Is it you, Eunsu? Oh, my...
Jiwan's little sister, this is where you live?
This is as far as I go.
You don't have thank me.
Bye.
Seonhui...
You said you have the night shift.
I changed it because of an appointment.
Why are you here?
I'm a guest. Don't be so rude.
I came because mother invited me.
Yes, I invited her.
I can't invite people to my own place?
You don't look so happy.
If you're that unhappy to see me, I'll go.
No.
You're mother's guest.
You're saying I'm not your guest?
I didn't mean it like that.
Don't you have to make dinner for Taesu?
That's worse than saying "Get out."
You've always had a very graceful way
of kicking people out.
Sugyeong!
She's not telling you to leave.
You're not, right?
You always blank out at times like this.
It causes misunderstandings.
Grandma, I'm home.
Good!
Mom, you're home early.
Hello.
This is Eunsu.
My granddaughter. Sangjun's daughter.
Sangjun's daughter?
Hello, it's nice to meet you.
I'm Han Eunsu.
Han Eunsu?
Why is your last name "Han"?
What are you saying?
You haven't been eating proper lunch?
You're not a manager anymore.
I came to have a talk.
I'm not going to try anything!
Which parts did you hate so much?
Which parts would you like me to fix?
I have regrets about how things went.
Because you did what you did,
we were able to implement that idea.
Thank you.
You must take her to her door.
Seonhui
doesn't want to associate with us, does she?
I thought Seonhui was really clever,
but she's not.
She hasn't changed Eunsu's last name yet.