[Episode 26]
Excuse me...
[Emergency shareholders' meeting]
[The shareholders will be voting to dismiss Director Hong]
Song-ah, what will you do about the director?
How can this happen to my mom?
This is impossible!
I know how you must feel,
but the shareholders' decision is final.
No.
I'll do whatever it takes to convince the shareholders!
Father, you could have convinced the shareholders.
Did you really try to help Director Hong?
I tried to advocate for the director,
but I couldn't convince the shareholders.
Is that true?
Are you questioning your father?
If you really wanted to help her,
you wouldn't have proceeded with this shareholders meeting.
Now I question your intentions.
How do you really feel about Director Hong?
I wish she'd never step foot inside this company again.
I thought you considered the director to be your friend?
Don't think too deep into it.
It's not an issue you'll need to involve yourself in.
Leave me.
Father!
Is this the only way to run a business?
Where is our company's philosophy...
of treating our employees like family?
This is a contradiction!
You're not even close.
You don't know enough about business yet.
That's why you don't have the guts to be a businessman!
Chairman.
You promised me that you would help my mom.
Can't you convince the shareholders?
My mom cannot be defeated like this!
Please give her an opportunity.
This is outside of my control.
I'm sorry.
Chairman, you're the only one who can help my mom now!
Let's leave.
What are you doing?
Chairman Koo is the only person who can help my mom right now!
Why are you stopping me?
Listen to me carefully, Jin Song-ah.
Those methods won't work with my father!
That doesn't mean we should give up!
I'll plead with him if I have to.
I know my father better than anyone else!
Let's look for another way together.
Gun-woo.
I was meaning to contact you.
About what?
After seeing the director getting fired,
it reminded me of you.
Want me to buy you a drink later tonight?
I told you to climb the right rope.
I'm worried about you.
How are you going to survive in this company now?
I've been in danger throughout my entire life.
And I've overcome everything so far.
Do you still choose Jin Song-ah?
Jung-wook.
Let me see you.
You look perfectly fine on the outside,
so why are you having difficulty remembering?
When I woke up,
I thought it was 2003.
Goodness...
I was happy for nothing.
It was a false celebration.
Um...
Song-ah told me that my husband and Hyun-ah...
have gone away on business.
Is that true?
I'm about to lose my mind!
How is Song-ah trying to hide this?
She should've told you that her father and Hyun-ah died...!
Goodness!
What?
They died?
What are you saying?
What's wrong with you now?
Are you okay?
Jung-wook!
What's the matter with you?
Are you going to collapse again?
You're scaring me!
Jung-wook! Jung-wook...
Jung-wook!
Help! Someone help!
Here, drink some water.
Here, here.
Jung-wook!
What am I going to do?
Are you... are you okay now?
How did I forget about that?
Why did I forget about my husband and Hyun-ah?
This is why they're voting to fire you!
Fire me?
What are you saying now?
Seriously, what are you aware of?
You're unemployed now.
You've been fired from the company.
I want Laura Kang to handle product development alone.
What about Brother?
Take him out.
What's your reason?
I don't need to explain myself.
Do as I tell you.
What do you suppose Se-na is planning?
She's up to something.
Do you think I'll stay as a team manager forever?
My goal is at the very top of this company!
You just watch...
because this company will be mine.
How does she plan to reach the top of the company...
when she's just a manager right now?
Maybe she meant the roof of the building?
You're such a birdbrain.
Then maybe she's targeting the chairman.
What?
The rope that she's climbing belongs to the chairman?
Yeah...
I watch morning dramas,
and women seduce successful men to move up!
Oh, my...
Why do you seem upset?
The chairman is probably old.
I don't care if money's important,
I can't let my niece do that!
Seriously...
Oh, hi. Welcome.
I'll take the half of half of a chicken fried,
and the other half of half marinated.
We have a half/half special,
but not a quarter/quarter special.
My stomach is smaller than most.
Ah, really?
But you have a bigger mouth than most people?
How did you know that?
I can tell just by looking at you.
Then give me some free radishes on the house!
I'm posting this on my blog.
Do you want to get in on the picture?
You're making the most of your quarter/quarter chicken, aren't you?
It's all for good fun.
But wait...
You look much too elegant to be working in a chicken place.
Do you want to take a picture with me?
Well, you should be clear...
Which one of us is the elegant one in your opinion?
Don't take it personally, Mom.
Of course it's me.
I prefer older women.
Me?
Then...
Here.
You're photogenic...
You'll be handling product development alone from now on.
Why did that happen?
It's the chairman's orders.
Did you hear from the plant manager yet?
Not yet.
He should be calling me back soon.
That must be him now.
Why do you look so alarmed?
Was it a picture of your boyfriend?
No.
I don't have a boyfriend.
Where is the director now?
She had a guest earlier,
but she's not feeling well now,
so she's lying down in her room.
Director Hong.
Chief Oh.
It's been a while.
I'm a director now.
We've spent years working together,
but you don't seem to remember.
I've been fired because of Chairman Koo's orders?
That's correct.
I can't allow this to happen.
I must show the shareholders that I'm healthy.
Yes, you should.
There's a shareholders' meeting tomorrow,
and your presence there may change their minds.
We'll have to convince the shareholders.
The chairman promised to help my mom,
but I think he changed his mind.
With the opposition from the shareholders,
it wouldn't have been easy for him, either.
Is there any way to challenge the dismissal?
There is.
What is it?
If the director can prove that she's fit for duty,
she can sue for the unlawful dismissal and for damages.
And if she wins the lawsuit, she can get reinstated.
Everything is up to the director.
The doctor said that although she's lost her memories,
her brain functions are fine.
Mom, why won't you eat?
You'll need to eat to get better.
Do I still look like a patient to you?
Why have the two of you been lying to me?
There are things you just can't hide!
How long were you going to hide the fact...
that your father and Hyun-ah have died?
Mom, have your memories returned?
Have they, Mom?
Hwa-kyung stopped by earlier today.
The madam?
You weren't protecting me by lying to me.
It only made me look like a fool!
I'm sorry.
I was afraid that you'd experience more shock.
I was planning on telling you after you got a little better.
Mom, are you angry?
I know how the two of you must feel,
but I won't let something like this defeat me.
I'm going back to work tomorrow.
Mom, no.
Song-ah.
Why are you trying to keep me locked up in the house?
Staying at home won't help me recollect anything!
I know.
But you're not ready to work again!
Mom, listen to Sis.
You couldn't even find your way back home.
How do you expect to work?
I was confused because the roads changed.
I don't care what either of you say.
I'm going to work tomorrow.
Mom.
You can't do this now.
I want you to trust me,
and give me more time.
Why, are you hiding something else from me?
What is it?
Give me some more time.
When I get everything in order,
I'll explain everything to you.
Why is Kang-min so late?
He's working late.
That's good to hear.
It seems that he's finally moving past the Jin family tragedy.
Kang-mo isn't here yet, either.
He's probably drinking himself silly somewhere.
Why do you always assume Kang-mo's causing trouble?
Kang-mo's turning his life around!
He's probably working late with Manager Kang.
Honey!
I took Kang-mo off of Manger Kang's project.
What? Why?
Kang-mo ruined Manager Kang's proposal!
Even so, how could you...?
If you worry about family members,
you'll end up ruining the business!
We're home.
You're back?
I'm home.
Kang-mo.
Would you like some fruit?
I'm not interested.
Take care of your brother, will you?
Okay.
That's not the younger brother's responsibility!
Kang-mo should take care of Kang-min!
Stop burdening Kang-min with nonsense!
He's already busy with his work!
Father...
Brother's business concerns me as well.
Good night.
Yea.
I'm home.
Did you get on the chairman's bad side?
Not at all.
Goodnight, Madam.
Koo In-soo.
Your mood flips like a pancake flips on a pan!
How am I going to put up with him again tonight?
My dearest love, Honey!
Honey!
What's going on?
Should we have a glass of wine?
I'm tired.
What happened between you and Father?
I said that I'm tired.
I thought the two of you were finally getting along.
What's the problem?
Bro.
Get out. I'm reading.
Do you know what it takes for people like us to succeed?
We need to climb the right rope.
I thought you might've forgotten.
I'm not interested.
What's up with you?
You're actually refusing a midnight snack?
I was taking a shower...
and noticed that I look 5 months pregnant.
Doesn't everyone your age have a tummy?
Who cares? It's not like you're going to meet anyone.
Why, you...!
You're going to give me indigestion!
What is it this time?
Did I do something wrong again?
Since you're dumb, shouldn't you at least be sensible?
If you're a bit slow in the head,
you should learn to think in terms of shortcuts!
Is there a law against old people dating?
Haven't you ever heard of this...?
Why must age distance itself from love?
As long as a woman is alive,
romance is forever.
What the...!
Are you reading poetry now?
You idiot.
It's from a coffee commercial on TV.
Right!
My main point is that your mother is still a woman.
Mom, did you meet a man?
Spring always follows the winter,
and old trees still bloom.
I guess you're a woman, too.
Acknowledged.
Then what's your type, Mom?
They say it's too late for me to find a husband willing to take care of me.
If I have to end up taking care of him,
I'm looking for just one thing.
What's that?
He's got to look good.
I won't feel as cheated if he's nice to look at.
Then how about that man earlier?
You know, quarter/quarter chicken.
He's got nothing I'm looking for!
He looks like some stray dog.
Who orders a quarter/quarter chicken?
Is it good?
Oh, my. Se-na.
You might end up cross-eyed if you keep that up!
Did you take a picture with some man earlier today?
How do you know about that?
Is that what's important to you?
What did that man say to you?
Huh?
I don't want to toot my own horn, but...
What did he tell you?
No, well...
He said I was pretty!
What?
I really didn't want to bring this up.
But, hey!
I can't help it if I still attract men at my age!
Aunt.
If you expect anything from me in the future,
you listen to me well.
If he ever comes back here...
If he comes back, then what?
Drive him out!
Why?
Stop asking questions and do as you're told!
Got it?
I got it.
Seriously...
Kim Sang-chul!
Is this how you're going to blackmail me?
You're not even a detective any longer.
Director Hong, have you returned?
Has everyone arrived?
Yes.
Chairman Koo and the shareholders are in the conference room now.
Why isn't she coming?
Did you bring the medical report?
Yes. Do we still have time?
Yea.
Let's go.
Director Hong's camp is challenging the dismissal.
There's no compassion when it comes to business!
Let's consider the welfare of the company.
I agree with Director Chun.
Hello.
I'm Hong Jung-wook.
How did you come here?
I've come to give a message to everyone here.
The doctor tells me that despite my memory loss,
my brain is functioning normally.
Because of this fact,
I cannot accept my dismissal.
According to my research,
an unlawful dismissal allows me to sue the company...
for damages and time lost.
That is correct,
but how can you prove to us that you're back to normal?
We are providing a medical report...
that concludes the director is mentally fit for her duties.
Please review this.
Director Hong, you have improved immensely...
since I last visited you in the hospital.
It seems that you've significantly recovered.
Now that I see you,
I think the newspaper article was overly exaggerated.
Am I right?
Director Hong.
What happened with that article?
I had momentarily lost my way in the streets.
It seems that we've reacted too hastily.
We will reconsider your dismissal.
Thank you very much.
Director Hong looks perfectly fine.
We'll need to overturn the vote...
before the director takes legal action.
You're right...
Mom.
I told you not to come here today.
You surprised me.
Director Oh came to see me yesterday.
He explained to me about everything that's going on right now.
This is why you wanted me to give you some time?
I wanted to reinstate you into the company with my own ability.
I'm sorry that you had to worry about me.
Thank you, my daughter.
Your job is much more important than mine.
And we're a family, Mom.
[Father]
That Kang-mo...!
Why, that imbecile...!
My goodness!
Are you here because you want to pick up after some woman?
I don't expect much from you.
Just leave the company to your brother,
and you simply have to act like the oldest in the family!
Is that too much for you?
Chairman, when I'm at the company, I'd appreciate it if you'd consider me...
as your Chief of New Business.
There's nothing about you worth considering!
Please don't do anything stupid,
and keep a low-profile!
Manager Koo, have you arrived?
This is our market research for the last quarter.
Did you hear from Jin Song-ah yet?
Hear what?
Director Hong was reinstated into her position.
What?
I thought that the shareholders' decision is final.
Director Hong and Jin Song-ah managed to convince the shareholders.
Is that so...?
Kang Se-na.
Why do you have such a long face?
Ah, you must've heard about the director.
Don't rest easy just yet.
Don't you think it's odd that Chairman Koo helped Director Hong...
get her job back?
What's so odd about that?
I'm suspecting that the chairman has other plans.
What do you think?
You haven't even known him for very long.
I haven't known him for long,
but I know everything there is to know about him.
What do you mean by that?
You don't have to know that.
I'll give you one last tip.
There's no way the chairman helped the director simply because he wanted to.
You should remain steadfast.
You've grown much more compassionate!
Yea, Honey.
We're at the age when we should be giving back to society.
That way, we'll go to heaven when we die.
Quit flapping that mouth of yours!
If everyone's living to be a hundred now,
then I'm still young in comparison!
Still, you're not young.
You're more like a tree who shed its leaves for the winter.
What?
Age isn't even that important!
Having a young mind is the key.
Am I right, Kang-min?
You're right, Father.
Yea, yea.
You're the only one I can depend on, Kang-min.
Don't you see Kang-mo sitting in front of you?
Goodness, woman...
Why are you being so petty?
It doesn't matter who I ask!
Kang-mo.
Yes.
Everything is depending on you.
I don't expect much from you.
I'll tell you again,
don't go out of your way to do useless things!
What's your father talking about?
Kang-mo, did you cross your father somehow?
Don't worry about it.
How can I not worry?
Your business is my business, and vice-versa!
I don't like it when you worry because of me.
Don't worry about me, and enjoy your life.
Yea, Mom.
Brother's working hard now.
I believe in you, Kang-mo.
Because you're my son.
Oh, my, Director Hong.
Congratulations and welcome back.
Thank you very much.
I thank you for your efforts as well.
Thank you, Chairman.
I don't deserve any credit.
Oh, and I'd like to invite you over for dinner sometime.
That'd be nice.
How does it feel to be back, Director Hong?
I'm a bit nervous.
Don't worry. You'll do well.
After dad died, you told me that you were nervous...
when you took over his job for the first time.
But you eventually succeeded.
Mom, you're the strongest person I know.
Back then, I had to fill your father's place.
I think that my responsibility forced me to overcome my fear.
Director, welcome back to the company.
Thanks, Se-na.
I've got you some flowers.
There's no need for this.
What kind of flowers are these?
They are Adonis flowers.
They're said to bring eternal happiness.
I hope that you will keep your position here forever.
[Subtitles provided by MBC]
[Preview]
Gun-woo, why do you look so exhausted?
What if someone sees us?
Who cares?
We're getting married soon anyways.
I told you to choose wisely!
Are you really going to marry Song-ah?
I'm not getting married.
No, I refuse to!
Are you going to betray Director Hong?
How can you do such a thing?
Compassion only gets in the way.
I'll need to ensure my own survival.