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(Episode 39)
Please give me a minute.
Take your time.
I'll be right back.
There's something I haven't told you.
Remember Mr. Kang Jaecheol from the bank?
He has evidence that can hurt you.
What is it?
His own account book.
He made his own personal account book,
and he recorded the dates
when you converted all of
the borrowed name accounts to CDs.
Drive.
Drive into the apartment complex.
This is Jiwan.
Jiwan, what are you doing here at this hour?
I have something to talk to Mr. Kang about.
Is this about Taehu Industry?
Yes.
Honey, let me talk to Jiwan.
Okay.
Would you like some tea?
I'm okay.
Okay. You guys talk.
Well,
if it was so urgent, why didn't you call?
I had an important meeting,
so I'd turned my phone off.
The bank notebook you told me about.
Can you please show it to me?
The bank notebook?
Why is everyone making such a fuss about it?
There was
someone else who asked for that notebook?
You must know about it better than I do.
Your company's CEO, President Jang Taesu
said he needs it for restoration of records.
He's not trying to look for records.
He's going to destroy the notebook.
What?
About Taehu Industry
and the financial records you kept.
Evidence of President Jang stealing money from
Taehu Industry must be in there.
President Jang stole Taehu Industry's money?
Please, Mr. Kang,
give me that notebook.
President Jang will only destroy it.
Mr. Kang?
I'm sorry, Jiwan.
He came to my door to get it,
so I gave it to him just now.
This notebook,
can I make changes in a couple of the pages?
I'll find out.
Good.
But since it belongs to someone else,
I should return it.
Once I make changes in a couple pages,
Jiwan won't be able to do anything with it.
(Segi Bank, Ms. Lee Jeongae, Savings Account)
Lee Jeongae?
Taehu Industry's bookkeeper, Lee Jeongae?
You know her, too?
That document is very important to me.
I really need it.
I'm not asking it for free.
I want to buy it.
Tell me how much you need.
I have a feeling I've gotten myself
mixed up in something really fishy.
Excuse me?
Why won't you let me eavesdrop?
Is it supposed to be a secret?
There's something going on between
Best Global and Jiwan's family?
Stop being nosy and stay out of it.
Nosy?
Why is my being interested in
my husband's affairs "being nosy"?
Stop eavesdropping!
This was a borrowed name account, Jiwan.
Borrowed name account?
The account was opened under a borrowed name?
Most companies back then did this.
Many used their employees' names.
But this looks like a regular savings account.
It is supposed to be.
Since the account is in your name,
you could withdraw the money any time?
Right.
Do you remember how many of these existed?
There were about 40.
40 accounts with this kind of money.
What's in your notebook?
The dates the accounts were opened and closed
and the names of the account holders.
And President Jang managed them?
The power of attorney and the name seals,
he had all the necessary documents.
Wait, when was it?
President Jang withdrew all the money from them.
He withdrew all the money?
President Jang did?
I see.
I was wondering how he did it,
and that was how.
Did you record that in your notebook, too?
Mom!
Honey.
I wasn't eavesdropping.
Do you have to have that notebook?
Honey...
I couldn't help overhearing.
But I only heard bits and pieces.
But if you wrote them in your notebook,
shouldn't the bank have records, too?
The bank?
Could there be records at Segi Bank?
Yes.
There are records.
I forgot all about that.
Jiwan, you're the son, so you can make
a formal request, and within a few days,
you'll be able to get transaction records on
your father and Taehu Industry's accounts.
You know Taehu Industry belonged to
Jiwan's family, don't you?
Yes,
it was your father
who drove them to bankruptcy
and left them poverty-stricken.
Your father stole all their money
and used it to build Best Global.
Jiwan and Seonhui just found out about it.
They must be really nice people
to have stayed friends with you after that.
But you didn't hear this from me.
What are you doing here?
You moved out,
and that means you gave up
all the privileges you had as my son.
A low-level employee isn't allowed in here.
Father.
What is it?
Why did you do it?
That was wrong.
You and Mr. Kim
were like brothers, you said.
You can't do that to your brother, father.
Did Kim Jiwan tell you?
And you believe that ridiculous lie?
Stop it, father.
What!
Stop what!
You believe him?
Father, please...
I saw Mr. Im
giving money to Ms. Lee Jeongae.
Was that why?
You opposed me dating Eunsu,
and threw me out to conceal
what you and Ms. Lee did?
Not because you didn't like Eunsu's birth mother
but because you had to hide the fact
you stole Jiwan's family's fortune?
That's enough!
Even if that were true,
being my son,
you can't criticize me after benefiting
from what I've made of myself.
The company was going down anyway!
Sangjun seemed possessed by new technology!
I tried to stop him, but it was no use!
He was just an engineer!
I was the one who ran the company.
Without me, the company would've been ruined!
And I built this company from the ground up!
Fine.
How much of his money do you think remains?
You used that to finance your company.
I told him I'd give it back!
But it was him who refused to take it!
I've done all I can
for Jiwan or his family!
You should've...
Before mentioning the money,
you should've asked for forgiveness.
If you had, Jiwan
would've tried to understand you.
But now...
Even I couldn't forgive you,
so how could you ask Jiwan to forgive you?
Forgiveness
comes from someone with power.
Coming from the weak, it isn't forgiveness.
It's simply giving up.
Kim Jiwan will give up.
Do you know why?
Because he has no power.
How dare he lead Hyeondo to find out!
Jiwan!
Is what you asked about the reason
why you decided not to go to America?
Eunsu didn't seem to know.
Please keep it that way,
although she'll find out eventually.
What is it?
Is there anything I can help you with?
It's okay.
Thanks anyway.
(Financial Transaction Inquiry
Request by Inheritor)
I'd like to review financial records
related to Taehu Industry from '93.
I met with Seonhui yesterday.
Seonhui told me everything.
Was that really the reason
why Seonhui slapped you in your face?
So you know everything.
Why do you ask?
I do know.
So tell me the reason in your own words.
Is that really all?
Yes, that's all.
So that was the reason?
Yes, that was the reason.
So what is it...
What you know is all there is to it.
Ma'am, the roasted rice tea!
Fine. I see my trick isn't working.
What is it?
Seonhui isn't the type who would
come to your company and slap you.
Tell me the reason.
Was it about Eunsu?
After throwing out Hyeondo because of her,
did you go to her place
and slap Eunsu in the face or something?
Was that why Seonhui came after you?
Did she pay you back
for what you did to Eunsu?
Was that the reason?
Her daughter's quite special to her.
You!
Did you really hit Eunsu?
How could you hit a girl
who's so frail and fragile!
How dare you put your rough hand on her!
That's enough, Ms. Jeong.
There are four major functions to
this hybrid air purifier.
The first is the "smart touch" function
which allows easy access by
people of all ages.
The second function is air purification
through sterilized dehumidifying.
And fourth, the level of contamination is...
Doing that, Eunsu looks pretty cool, I guess.
Here.
Did that presentation thing go well?
Yes.
They liked my design and...
She got a new project,
and they pay a lot of money.
Again?
What is it this time?
It's a new air purifier.
Right?
Why are you bragging?
You have at least one talent,
so I'm proud.
Why don't you be the big sister?
Is your grandmother still in bed?
Yes.
She's not feeling any better.
Let me get some porridge to go.
She was like that when I left for work.
She's still feeling sick?
Maybe the heat has gotten to her.
Hurry up and drink them.
We have a lot, so you can have more.
I was wondering where they went.
Ms. Park Haengsuk,
if you keep drinking our drinks...
We didn't drink these.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, sir.
I asked my aunt if I could have some.
It's good for you, so drink some more.
You two are getting more and more crafty.
Just a second.
I'll get your porridge.
Okay.
Drink that. I'm going to the restroom.
Okay.
Is it okay for you to be here?
Those men aren't going to show up?
I told you
I don't owe any money anymore.
Then, why are you disguised and sneaking around?
Because of someone scarier than creditors.
It's horrific.
Pack your things.
I'll come and get you when I can.
Eunsu's in there. Why don't you say hi?
Are you nuts?
Don't you know what's going on?
If they find me here,
they'll beat me up.
Then, why did you get into trouble?
What? Stop mumbling.
Eunha!
Why can't she just wait for you inside?
Why is she being so dramatic?
Eunha!
Where did you go? Without saying anything?
The restroom.
I thought it was this way.
Then, you should've come with me.
I'm sorry.
From now on, tell me where you're going.
Got it?
Okay.
Why is your hair so messed up?
Let's go.
When did they get so close?
I thought they would be mean to her
since she's my daughter, but I hope not.
This is crazy.
Had I known, I wouldn't have
gone to her restaurant.
Why do I have to keep apologizing to them?
It's humiliating.
It's me, Ms. Jeong.
Oh, mother.
Hi, sit down.
Is everything okay at home?
Yes, everything's fine.
The problem is that you're too considerate.
Excuse me?
Are your cheeks okay?
They still look swollen.
My cheeks?
My cheeks are swollen?
They look a bit swollen,
but it's not obvious, so don't worry.
Don't be mad at my husband.
Ever since Hyeondo was little,
we had great hopes for him.
That's why.
I am a bit scared and sad,
but I don't resent President Jang.
I can't do anything about how you feel.
You're a tiny girl,
and my husband hit you with that rough hand,
so of course you're sad.
But my husband
isn't really the type to hit women.
Excuse me?
No, mother.
You can't think that.
President Jang's never hit me before.
Right,
so I don't know why he did that.
Still, you can't tell Hyeondo about it.
Things are getting
really bad between them,
so how you act is very important here.
He never hit me. I can't lie and say he did.
Yes! Just like that!
Pretend like never happened in front of Hyeondo.
I won't have to pretend.
Yes.
Just delete it from your memory.
I'm relieved now that I've talked to you.
Mother, please let me explain.
I know how you feel.
Ma'am, bring me the herbal medicine.
This isn't because my husband slapped you.
If you're not well,
Hyeondo will be sad, so what can I do?
I have to take care of you.
Hyeondo takes after his mom, I guess.
Eunsu, where are you? Are you home?
I'm on my way home.
Can I see you?
I have something to tell you.
Where? In the alley?
Come in, then.
I need to thank you for something,
so come in and say hello.
Okay.
Is grandmother inside?
What about aunt?
Didn't you come home with her?
She's still not feeling well?
I think something's wrong.
Like what?
Mom, you should stay in bed!
You're too weak to come out!
I can't do this anymore.
Eunsu, sit down.
Eunha, can you go to your room?
Okay.
Mom.
Mom, talk to her later.
Talk to her when you feel better.
No, I can't put this off anymore!
Go ahead, grandma.
Hyeondo's mother heard you were ill,
and she gave you herbal medicine.
You got lucky.
You've been talking about herbal medicine,
and now you got it.
Grandma, what's wrong?
So she was in on it, too, wasn't she!
They were all in on it together!
What are you talking about?
Eunsu, you should be quiet.
Grandmother, aunt, how are you?
You should go, Hyeondo.
How dare you!
How dare you show your face here?
You're Taesu's son!
So how dare you set foot in my place!
- Grandma... - Get out!
Grandma,
why are you doing this to Hyeondo?
Ask him!
Ask him what his father did to us!
I don't know what to say.
I'm sorry, grandmother, aunt.
I'll come back and apologize formally.
Hyeondo!
Eunsu, where are you going!
Eunsu, you come back here!
Mom.
Leave her alone.
Eunsu needs time, okay?
I can't believe any of it.
How could President Jang do that?
He was my dad's friend.
My grandma said that's why
she trusted him with everything.
I heard my dad used to trust him with his life.
Is that why Jiwan didn't go to America?
Poor Jiwan...
He trusts and relies on President Jang...
My mom...
My poor grandmother...
She thinks of him as her own son...
What about us...
What do we do?
From now on,
Eunsu is never to see Hyeondo again.
Jiwan, I want you to make sure.
We can't let them go on like this.
Mother,
I don't hate Hyeondo.
Do you think I hate him?
Grandma,
Hyeondo was kicked out because of Eunsu.
My answer is still no.
If we leave them be,
it will be more painful for Eunsu later on.
You don't have the heart
to watch Eunsu suffer, do you?
It won't change anything for me.
You just need to stay with me, too.
I went after you.
I'm with you because I don't need my family.
And you,
you're with me because you pity me.
Hyeondo was here?
Mom,
did you know about it?
Was that why
you were so against us dating?
You should've told me.
Then, I wouldn't have been mad at you.
Eunsu.
Later,
much later,
I will tell you everything.
But I'm still grateful.
You accepted us knowing everything.
What am I supposed to do now?
Did Jiwan tell you anything?
No.
He said he'd take care of everything
and asked me to give him time.
He keeps everything to himself,
just like how Sangjun used to do.
I think we're near the end.
Eunsu and Hyeondo are in love,
but because of us,
things will become difficult for them.
I know.
But I envy them for that.
They can afford to live
the way they want because they're young.
Never mind.
Here you go.
Can someone help us?
I'm sorry.
Enjoy your food.
Seonhui.
Eunsu's dating
Best Global's president's son?
Yes.
Oh, my, you're so lucky.
Eunsu's so lucky!
Had I known, I wouldn't have beaten him up.
I beat him up for that blind date incident
and because I thought he was the Suit Guy.
Anyway, why didn't you tell me?
They're just kids. It's not a big deal.
Not a big deal? But it is!
Best Global is such a successful company.
And their heir is calling you "Mother."
That was why his mother came to you and...
The banquet room bell is ringing.
You should go and check.
Tell me all about
how Eunsu met a boy like him.
I hope Yeongju meets someone like him, too.
What? Who's here?
Mr. Kim Sangjun's mother is here.
You said to show her in
whenever she came here.
She's on her way up.
Yes, show her in.
Oh, mother.
What brings you here?
I've been meaning to take you to lunch.
Sit down, please.
Wait, why not go out?
It's lunch time.
You haven't eaten, have you?
I brought you lunch.
You used to love my croakers.
Oh, you shouldn't have.
Do you
know how many meals I made you?
I couldn't count them if I tried.
Do you remember how good Sangjun was to you?
Taesu, you bastard!
All you had
was your parents' debt,
but I looked after you because of Sangjun.
Don't you fear god?
How were you able to go on with your life?
After Sangjun paid off your debt,
he was worried he might have hurt your pride.
Sangjun was heartbroken when he couldn't
stop you from quitting college!
Even the day before he died,
he told me to turn to you for help
if anything happened to him!
But when he died, what did you do!
Of all people, how could you do that to us!
No, mother.
That was a big misunderstanding.
Let me explain it to you, mother.
How long are you going to deceive me!
Misunderstanding?
Do you think Seonhui,
Jiwan,
would act this way over a misunderstanding?
I know what kind of people they are!
How long are you going to keep this up?
How could you still call me "Mother"?
You're worse than a beast!
You are beyond despicable!
How could a person do such a thing?
You... Taesu,
I'm going to be watching.
How you live
and how you die!
Even after I'm dead, I will be watching
how you go down.
Is that you, Taesu?
- Mother, here. - Thanks.
Come in and have lunch.
I grilled some croakers, your favorite.
Come in and have some.
Come in.
What you like must rub off.
You like the same food as Sangjun,
so it's easy to cook for you.
Your cuffs are all frayed.
Taesu,
take this off while you eat.
I'll mend them for you.
It's okay, mother.
It's no trouble.
Come on.
Oh?
Mom, what are you doing here?
I thought you were still bedridden.
- Mom! - Grandma!
Please...
Please take me home.
I won't make it on my own.
Mom, what's wrong?
What is it?
Mom, you're scaring me!
Mom!
I knew there was something unsettling
about Sangjun's death all along.
Mom, not that again.
You said it was strange, too.
He always had his heart medicine on him,
so I couldn't understand
how he just died all of a sudden.
But I guess it was for the better.
If he had found out Taesu stole his money,
that would've killed him.
I'm glad he died before finding that out.
I'm glad.
Mom...
That unbelievable misunderstanding you have.
Hyeondo found out about it.
Know what I hold more dear than my own life?
My honor, my company and my family.
But you, your mother and your grandmother
all destroyed my honor.
Fine.
But don't let my wife find out.
If she finds out about that
ludicrous misunderstanding,
I don't know how I'll react.
I wouldn't have lived that way if I were you.
I wouldn't do anything I'd be afraid of
my family finding out.
It's not me you should be mad at.
It's yourself.
Be it about your children or money,
I'm sure you'll have a favor to ask me.
It can be anything.
I'll do you one favor.
Huh?
Dad, why aren't you asleep?
What about you?
I thought you were asleep with your lights on.
I have a lot of class material to prepare.
And paperwork I've been putting off.
I spend more time with documents
than with my students.
Don't you want to go back to writing?
I do, of course.
But I told you
that I haven't given up on it.
With more experience, I'll write better.
So I'll work hard on getting experience.
If you didn't have to do that,
if you could do anything you want,
what would you do?
If I could give you anything in the world,
what would you ask from me?
Buy me a broadcasting company.
Welcome. I was thinking about
having a drink with you again.
It's okay.
The whole world knows you're a busy man.
Don't say that. I want us to keep in touch.
We can give each other advice about our kids.
What would you like to talk about today?
That night
you said you'd do me any favor.
Yes, tell me.
You said I could ask you anything.
I really care for you,
so you can tell me anything.
I do, of course.
But I told you
that I haven't given up on it.
With more experience, I'll write better.
I have one favor to ask.
I am a father.
Yes, I understand you.
Don't all fathers want the same thing?
To provide everything for their kids.
The moment I had my son,
I felt that exact sentiment.
Yes, sir.
That's how I feel.
You know what, dad?
I like you better than any dad
who can do everything for his kids.
I'm so proud of you that I can
tell whole the world you're my dad.
I'd rather be
a dad my children aren't ashamed of
than a rich and powerful dad.
What I want
is my notebook.
Sir, please give it back to me.
Is that really all you want?
Yes, sir.
Do you think
you're completely innocent in all of this?
When I converted all those borrowed name
accounts into CDs, didn't you think it was odd?
Back then, it was standard...
Yes, standard.
It was a standard practice.
But you must have thought it was weird.
Still, you didn't say anything.
Why not?
If there was trouble with the first
corporate account you were in charge of,
you would've been in trouble, too.
Your notebook.
Yes, I'll return it to you. Soon.
I'll return it to you in a few days
with all the pages intact.
Isn't that the least an accomplice can do
after keeping quiet about the accounts?
Dad!
Dad, what's the matter with you?
Just how much did you have to drink?
What?
Yeongju!
My daughter...
Dad, you're too heavy for me to carry.
Hold on.
Let me call mom.
No!
You don't need to call your mom.
What?
I called already.
You called mom?
Mr. Kang.
Jiwan.
Yeongju.
Did my dad call you?
Yes, he said he has something to say.
Mr. Kang, are you all right?
Mr. Kang.
Oh!
Jiwan, it's you.
Yes, sit. Sit down.
Have a drink.
You've had a lot to drink.
You should go home.
Jiwan...
About that notebook...
I couldn't get it back.
I wanted to
be a dad Yeongju could be proud of,
so I gave up everything,
but I couldn't get the notebook back.
I thought about it,
and I realized I'm not all that innocent,
so I got scared.
Jiwan,
I'm sorry.
I'm
scared of President Jang.
It's okay, Mr. Kang.
Jiwan, I'm sorry!
Oh, what happened to him?
Why is he so drunk?
Who was he with?
You look sober.
I'm sorry.
No, there's no need to apologize.
I'll get going.
Okay. Thanks.
Bye, Jiwan.
Honey!
Honey, wake up!
What's wrong with your dad?
Honey! What do I do?
Honey!
Jiwan,
you left your bag.
Oh,
I'm not myself these days.
That notebook must be really important, right?
Don't worry about it.
Go home. I'll see you again.
Check the phrase with the advertising company.
Yes, sir.
Juri,
can you show me the advertisement budget?
Here.
We're working with Segi Bank now?
We are.
I didn't even know about it until afterwards.
Why did we switch banks?
How would we know?
They decided it upstairs.
Finance was really upset about it,
because it created more work for them.
President Shin,
I have a feeling
President Jang did something.
If Jiwan finds out Segi Bank has records,
he won't ignore it.
No.
He's Mr. Kim Sangjun's son,
so he would be able to get copies
of transaction records of Taehu Industry.
Yes,
he's the son.
I was wondering what made you come
all the way here, and it was for a document?
Yes.
It's a very important document.
I was told it would be here today,
and I would be in big trouble
if someone destroyed it.
That's not possible.
Who would destroy bank documents?
I know.
If anything like that happened,
it would be fatal for the bank.
Of course.
The document will be here today,
so don't worry.
Good.
(Hwain Investment Consulting Inc.)
Hello.
I'm sorry
I made you come all the way here.
Please sit down.
I got curious because you said it's about
Taehu Industry's borrowed name accounts.
The bank has a document to prove them?
Yes.
Oh, boy.
If there is a document like that,
it would prove I stole the money.
Destroy them?
You want all Taehu Industry files destroyed?
Yes.
Who would care about those documents?
We have surveillance cameras in the warehouse.
Everyone who enters is monitored,
so how could I...
I am asking,
because I know it's difficult.
That had nothing to do with me.
But
how do you plan on getting the document?
You were a founding member,
but you left in the middle.
Taehu Industry's president Kim Sangjun's son
could request a copy.
I asked them to fax it here.
Good.
We'll have time to talk to President Jang.
Sit down.
Talk?
What will you frame me with now?
When the document arrives,
everything will be revealed.
But before that,
I'd like you to tell us the truth.
Well,
if you're saying you want me to
admit I stole Sangjun's money...
Jiwan,
I'll hold you responsible
for what happens today.
So you won't admit it.
Because there is nothing to admit.
(The document you requested does not exist.)
The document you requested
does not exist,
so your request is denied.
Happy now?
I have evidence now.
Did you ask Segi Bank to destroy the documents
in return for making them your company's bank?
I can get evidence.
I am going to request a copy of
the surveillance footage of the warehouse.
They couldn't alter all those evidence,
so there must be something left behind.
I can find out
who worked with you to get
the files from the warehouse destroyed.
Did you have to take it so far?
What are you trying to protect that...
Jiwan.
(Grounds: Bank's financial document storage
regulations Article 12, Section 13)
(As of June 10, 2015, the above documents passed)
(The preservation period and were discarded)
Discarded.
You don't need to worry about those files.
All files that passed the preservation period
will be officially discarded next week.
The files from '93
will be discarded next week.
They will disappear forever
without any legal complications.
Segi Bank keeps their records for a long time,
but not for hundreds of years.
Jiwan,
you must pay for what happened today.
You're fired.
No, it won't end with that.
What happened today qualifies for
defamation and slander.
Wait and see.
I'll make sure you pay for everything.
And President Shin,
thank you.
Because of what happened here,
we'll have to meet again.
Welcome.
You're here early.
I thought you'd arrive later than me.
I'm always very punctual.
You don't give me enough credit.
What is this about?
Is it about Eunsu?
It's about Jiwan.
Your father has
my dad's bank notebook.
Jiwan really needs it,
but
my dad won't be able to get it back.
This isn't my place to butt in, so I hesitated...
But could you ask him?
He's your father.
The Segi Bank notebook...
Jiwan really needs it?
It happened on January 12, 1993.
President Jang withdrew all the money that day.
Your father passed away on January 12th, right?
Taesu!
The pages cannot be revised.
Should I just destroy them?
Why did you do that, father?
I'm still your son.