Episode 20
What are you doing, Jeongsuk?
Ehh... Caught you off guard?
I really can't figure you out.
It's not like you're some young maiden, why are you acting so awkward?
I'm not acting like that...
Give it a go. Know how hard it is to live alone when you get old?
You really didn't need to bother.
The coffee is a bit old, so I don't know if it'll taste any good.
Thank you.
Go ahead, I'll...
I'm so sorry, you almost...
- I'll make you another one. - I'll just have this.
No...
My... Why did you come out already?
Aigoo... You're making things even more complicated, aren't you?
What are you doing? Get back to work.
Jeongsuk. Don't act all submissive and just go for it.
Are you going to stay there all day? You foolish old brat.
- What are you prancing around for? - I just feel sorry for her, uh?
I'm just worried that she'll ruin everything, if she keeps this up.
Worry about yourself, will you? Aigoo...
I...
What are you doing here?
The coffee will be ready in a minute.
Just thought we could take a walk.
I'll be waiting outside.
I should have thought of this earlier.
We're not even that close, and coming there for coffee...
It must have been quite uncomfortable, I bet?
No...
You can spare the formalities with me.
Can't you even give me a little smile?
Once upon a time there was this princess who never laughed,
and the king was so upset over it,
he pledged that the first man who would make her laugh could marry her.
So this fella volunteered, and started acting like a buffoon to make her laugh.
Just like this.
- Is my room ready? - Yes.
Don't make fun of me now.
I'm sorry. I just couldn't stop laughing.
A smile is exactly what I wanted, why would you apologize?!
Thank you.
Jeongsuk.
Yes?
I know these fellas who are much funnier than me, care to go see them?
Where?
Just follow me.
I'm coming.
Let's go.
You got what you wanted.
Now that your brother handed his resignation and left the scene.
- Aeri. - Sadly, I tend not to beat around the bush.
So you can spare me the pleasantries.
In a few days, the chairman will forget he even got angry.
Didn't I just tell you I don't like to beat around the bush?
Doesn't everyone know that you forced your brother into a corner?
So you can keep all those pathetic excuses to yourself.
Just tell me where he's staying at.
- Aeri... - Where is he?
If anyone wants to come and meet our friends a little closer up, this is your time.
You really are something.
With that immense villa available, you let your brother live here?
How can you act like this?
Jeongsuk.
Yes.
Shall we go in?
- Wife -
Now he doesn't even answer the phone.
You can go now.
But enjoy this while it lasts.
Because I'll make sure everything will go back as it was.
Right...
Are you at least aware of who Yoon Nayoung's first love was?
Then again, I don't really know whether he was her first love or not.
It's much wider and comfortable. Don't you think?
Yes, the reaction is positive, President.
So keep that in mind.
How much money could a department store possibly make you?!
What matters is the group's image.
Are we clear?
Yes, we'll redraw our management plans with that in mind.
Congratulations, President Yoon.
Thank you.
I was disappointed you didn't come at the party, actually.
Say Hi, Mijin.
If you want to run a business, he's someone who could be of great help to you.
Since when it comes to handling money, he's got few peers.
Nice to meet you, I'm Kim Mijin.
It's a pleasure.
My sister-in-law.
Ahh... really?
I've heard a lot about you.
Not too many compliments, I'm sure.
Why would you say that...
You can go, Mijin. Director Park and I have something to discuss.
Ahh... Director Park.
When you're done here, care to join me for a coffee on the third floor?
I had something to tell you myself.
Yes... Sure.
- See you later, then. - Yes...
Wow... Just as the rumors suggested?!
What did they suggest?
- Convenience store. - Convenience store?!
Open for business 24/7.
By the way... How could you just come here?!
Why, think I came on purpose?
That Nam Aeri is driving me crazy.
She keeps pestering me about what went on between us...
So? Did you tell her anything?
You told her?
Just told her we dated for a while.
Hey... She already knew it all, what else could I do?
I was afraid she'd find out about us living together,
so I just settled for that.
You did well.
We did date, after all.
And why aren't you answering the phone?
I tried to call you to draw some kind of plan, but there's no reaching you.
That's where it ends. Keep your mouth shut.
I'll take care of everything else.
Nayoung.
Let's just lay it all bare, uh?
Two single people dating, is there anything wrong with that?
What is she going to do about it anyway?
I was thinking of establishing a charity organization...
Help me out, will you?
If money is not involved...
Would I ask you for money? It'd be better to ask a homeless to hand me some nickels.
Right... Let's leave money out of it.
I don't know why, but I knew we would get entangled in some way.
Even though you don't know me?
Can't we just deal with that starting now?
But I know you well.
You were a regular at my mother's bar.
Your mother?
So I guess you already forgot it all?!
Seeing as you can't even recognize me.
Ahh! Now I remember. Madam Jung's youngest daughter, right?
Wow... You're all grown up already?!
I remember you as this young little student back in the day.
I see you still have that habit of staring at women from the bottom up?
Is there anything worth looking at, except this?
You still live there?
Never imagined you'd grow into such a pretty lady.
So, tell me.... How is your mother doing?
- Hurry up with the funds I asked you about. - Yes, President.
What is she using that much money for?
Beats me.
She might be the chairman's daughter-in-law, but isn't this excessive?
- Acting as she damn pleases... - It's her money, what else can you say?!
- I'll be damned. - Listen.
Is that what you should worry about? Careful or you'll only get hurt.
- What are you doing, Minjae? - I'm so busy I can't even take a bathroom break.
And your grandfather said all he needed was someone to talk to...
I guess I got fooled. There's so much to do here.
Kim Minjae.
- What's with you? - Yes, Chief.
Mom, just a sec.
I told you to finish that report before the chairman arrives.
- I'm almost done. - Get moving!
Mom... Gotta go.
And you call this a report?
I have no idea what all this means.
I apologize.
So why do something to feel sorry for?
- I... - Do it from scratch.
I apologize, Chairman.
Chief, I'm sorry. It's all my fault...
I want a new one by the end of the day.
Come on in, Ma'am.
Your office is nice.
Aren't we an entertainment company, after all?
After you.
Here, Ma'am.
I really have no excuses to make.
I hear Baek Ingi's quite popular?! So she's shooting a new film?
Yes... I should have kept her trapped in Hawaii,
but I guess that's how things went.
Let's have a seat, for starters.
- President Hwang. - Yes, Ma'am.
Sell this company to me.
What?
And what would you do with it?
Wanted to give it a try and run it, just for fun.
Listen to you...
I'll buy it for a generous figure.
So you're entering the den to catch the tiger...
Here is the contract.
All you need to do is write the figure you want.
Ma'am.
This is not going to help you deal with Baek Ingi.
- Kids these days... - No need to worry about that.
I want an answer by the end of the day.
Ma'am...
Disappoint me again, and this time it won't be Baek Ingi, but you I fight with.
Are you really going to sell?
Doesn't seem like too bad a deal...
Hyungnim, don't you know how hard it was to...
Chairman.
Aren't you going home? I'm leaving now.
Still working on that report?
Yes...
That's too bad... I wanted to buy you something nice on our way home.
I'll be damned, really...
Keep a good eye on him, until he's done with the report.
Yes, Chairman.
If he wraps it up too early, find an excuse to have him check it again.
- Got it? - Yes, Chairman.
Cut!
Ingi, stay right there! Camera!
Quick, run.
Who are you selling to?
Yoon Nayoung.
Who?
Kim Minjae's mother.
No way!
- Will you have dinner now, Father? - Sure.
Right... So how was it at the department store?
It's still all a blur to me.
Director Choi spared no compliment. He said you're doing great.
Did you ask him about me?
I needed to know whether you could handle this or not.
I'll do my best, Father.
And where did you leave Minjae?
I gave him some work to do.
So you left Minjae at the office all by himself?
He'll have a long night.
You did well, Father. Minjae should wake up.
Let me serve you dinner.
Give me that.
It's late.
No...
It's not like I had anything to do, anyway.
So...
- I... - I...
Go ahead first.
I have nothing to say.
- Actually... - I just...
I guess that's our signal to call it a night.
Go in.
Chief.
I've lived here for long, but it's the first time I see whales.
It was a first for me, too.
They say that seeing whales is not that easy even at sea.
Is that what you wanted to tell me?
Yes...
Today we were really lucky.
Have a good night.
I'll see you again.
Close the door, it'll get breezy.
When you're done eating, at least do the dishes,
or if you don't want to, just eat out.
All the dishes were covered with mold.
- What's with all this misery? - Go back. This is no place for you.
Just because you've fallen for someone, you subject yourself to this? Without a maid?
Go get changed.
Let's just go back to Seoul right now.
Go beg your father for forgiveness. Tell him you'll come to work again.
I have no intention of begging, and he wouldn't forgive me anyway.
Where did you find the balls to hand your resignation?
How are you going to make a living now?
So you abandon your future and your family, and for what?
I told you, didn't I? You wouldn't understand.
Give it a try.
So at least I can decide whether I should completely give up on you.
Did you really fall for someone?
What kind of woman are we dealing with,
if you're willing to give up on your family and future to stay with her?
That's right. She's worth that much... No, even more than that.
So you weren't just talking.
If paradise was a place you could experience without having to die,
that woman would probably be there to welcome you.
Do you even realize what you're saying?
Do you need to embarrass me this way?
I told you that you wouldn't understand.
Fine... Let's meet her, then.
What this woman with "paradise" written all over looks like.
You have no right to meet her.
Because she's not of this world.
Then what, is she dead or something?
Sure... Go ahead and make fun of me.
That's your way of getting revenge, isn't it?
- Honey... - And you still have the guts to call me that?
Don't try to understand what you never could.
Just be yourself.
You're right! You're perfect.
You're the refined one, and I'm just an indecent slut.
But at least I don't run away from my problems like you do! Why should I give up?
I'm going to get my hands on that owner seat whatever it takes.
If you don't want to, I'll do it!
My car keys.
I guess this is really the end?!
Fine...
Whomever she is, have it your way.
Chief.
Chief?
I wrote the report from scratch.
- The culture industry?! - Yes, Father.
So we could build a concert hall inside the department store,
and fill any empty spaces with galleries.
Sure... That sounds good.
Also, I thought we could get into the entertainment industry as well.
Marketing expenses for the department store are always very high anyway.
And with the profits we make that way, we could also do some charity.
We've got quite the ambitions.
Since I'm there, I want to do everything I can.
I give you free reign.
Thank you, Father.
Youngmin has always been too submissive. That's what worried me.
But the moment I saw you, it was a revelation.
You had ambition written all over you.
You resemble me a lot more than any of my children.
But if you think I'm being too ambitious...
I apologize.
Running is not much of a feat.
Knowing when to stop is.
I will bear it in mind, Father.
Yes, President Hwang.
I'm on my way to meet Baek Ingi, Ma'am.
There is only one year left in our exclusive contract,
so I thought we'd have to extend it at least another three years to make you happy.
- Don't you think? - That would be appreciated.
Once we've dealt with this, I'll drop by tomorrow.
Sure.
Minjae?
Are you still at work?
Yes.
I don't even know when I'll be done here.
If it's going to take long, just come home to get some shut-eye.
I can't do that. Only the chief can let me go.
That's too bad, Minjae?!
I'll let you work now.
Wait, Mom!
What is she, an object? Buying and selling her as you please.
Enough with that.
Fine. I'll sign.
Don't, Ingi!
She's buying the company to get back at you, that Yoon Nayoung.
Happy now?
Thanks, Ingi.
For wrapping this up so nicely.
Don't you agree?
I mean, what if you refused to sign, and forced me to use a little violence to convince you?!
I feel relieved myself.
Now that I won't need to see you again.
Can we let that happen?
I didn't sell the whole company, you know?!
You what?
Would a chaebol like Yoon Nayoung resort to running a management agency?
Give it here.
Always bear this in mind, Baek Ingi.
The fact that now Yoon Nayoung owns you.
- What are you waiting for, Director Jang? - Yes, Hyungnim.
You brat... How can you just sign without even reading the contract?
What's the point? He was going to force it on me anyway.
It's all right, Eonni.
If she needs to check my every move to feel safe, so be it.
I'm fine with it, too.
Since now I don't have to worry about every little thing I do.
And who knows... It might be because she wants me as her daughter-in-law.
As what?!
To check whether I'm worthy of becoming that.
- Aren't you Minjae?! - Yes, Uncle.
Did you spend the night out, Minjae?
No... I had work to finish, so I spent the night here.
Really?
Keep brushing.
So I guess Minjae is paying his dues?!
Yeah.
He feels more and more like a lucky charm.
Get to the point.
Ahh... Yes... Yes, Chairman.
General Nam said he'd like to see you.
See me and then what?
To formally surrender, what else?
Surrender?!
He's not the type.
Chairman.
Shall I set up a meeting?
Go ahead.
Meeting won't hurt.
Right.
I guess...
It was Kim Youngdae. He'll set up a meeting with Kim Taejin.
Hyungnim. Just like Aeri said, just appease him.
At least pretend to beg him.
Then wouldn't it help Chairman Kim to change his mind?
You sit next to me and do the begging.
I'll just let it slide.
Hyungnim!
- I'm never going to beg to Kim Taejin. - Who said you'd do it for real? Just pretend.
I said I can't do that, you twat!
The moment a soldier surrenders, it's all over for him.
If at least it was for the country and our people, I could understand...
Right here.
And here.
That's it.
Thank you, Ma'am.
With all the clamor about celebrities and scandals,
I was thinking of getting rid of this company, but having you acquire it as such generous price...
Don't even mention it.
This is how it should be,
chaebol getting involved in showbiz.
When paltry little companies like ours go by their rule of thumb,
it's only natural that scandals and corruption would be so rampant.
- Here it is. - Yes.
- Director Choi, leave us alone a moment. - Yes, President.
What did Baek Ingi say?
She likes the idea.
Really?
You're taking her under your wings, why would she not like it?
That's a relief.
But you should be careful with Baek Ingi.
Considering her temper, any little issue will result...
Thank you for letting me acquire the company,
and about what you asked me the last time, I'll try my best to help you out.
Aigoo... Thank you, Ma'am.
Instead, may I ask you just a little favor?
Sure, just say the word.
If you're the one asking, I'll even run into raging fire with dynamite all over me.
It's nothing that difficult.
All I need from you is to harass someone just a little...
Sure!
That's a piece of cake.
It's not like you asked me to kill someone.
Would it make sense for you not to know what your brother is doing?
Who is it? This woman he's fallen head over heels for.
- Aeri... - Just say it. I already know everything.
Don't you know better than anyone that he's not the type?
So why would he quit the company?
He said he wants a fresh new start.
Give me a break...
Is Atlantic Group a mom and pop store down the street?
Don't you agree?
Does it make sense to give up the group's owner seat to start anew?
Unless someone was completely mental, that is.
All right.
I'm sure you couldn't tell me.
Give him some time.
What are you waiting for?
Of all the women he could find...
You better be prepared.
To get rid of what's needed, or do something from scratch if necessary.
Yes, Chairman.
So you want to take off the gloves and go at it once and for all?
Come on in, Chairman Kim.
- It's been a while. - Yes, I was starting to feel lonely.
You've lost some weight.
Guess it all went down to my guts.
Hyungnim.
See what happens when you stuff your guts too much?
That doesn't sound too nice now, does it?
Have you seen what's in my guts, by any chance?
Do I need to go down the sewers to learn what's there?
I'm sure it smells the same.
Chairman!
Aigoo... I lose.
When it comes to being ignorant, afraid I can't beat you.
Know what you'd find if you split my head in half, General Nam?
Lots of shit and a few pebbles on the side?
- Wrong. - Then, what?
Money and guts!
Quite the comeback, for an ignorant fool like you.
Isn't the chairman famous for his sense of humor?
Ehh... Whatever.
Taejin, I'm sorry.
Youngguk, you shouldn't be so greedy.
Just shake his hand, for starters.
Mister Hong? Come on in.
See? That's how he tries to rile people up.
- Leave it here. - Yes, Chairman.
Give it a read.
What is this, Chairman Kim?
An agreement.
I'm sure you'll find it to your liking.
Give it here.
Chairman Kim.
- Are you really going to live up to this? - Of course.
I said give it here.
I'm sure it'll be quite the shock.
What other tree-hugging hippie crap is this?
Uh... What? Twenty percent?!
We did our best to make an offer that would prove beneficial to you.
Right... I almost forgot how bold Kim Taejin has always been.
What are you going to do, Hyungnim?
Are you going to accept Chairman Kim's offer?
Over my dead body.
Kim Taejin needs to do time in the can.
- Mister Hong... - Yes, Chairman.
Don't let your guard down.
General Nam is not the kind of man who would compromise.
Yes, Chairman. I'm well aware.
What business did Youngjun mention?
I still don't know yet.
Keep looking into it.
I can't let a son go just like that.
Why are you doing this?
I wonder why...
Is asking for coffee at a cafe some kind of crime?
Ajumma! Coffee refill, please!
If you keep this up, I'll report you for obstruction of business.
Heard? This ajumma wants to call the cops.
Order another cup of tea.
I mean... I'm paying for my coffee, why would you call the cops?
The hell's with you now?
Kiddos like you already prancing about arm in arm with a brat?
You should be home already by now.
And, hey! Don't you ever come again!
Mother, I'm back.
You just got back?
Yes.
What are you waiting for? Greet your aunt.
Mom... I don't want to work at a dept. store.
What's wrong with that?
Tell me about it, Nayoung... He's driving me crazy.
I said that publishing house was fine, why do you keep insisting?
Publishing house? That's where you work?
Nayoung. Help him out, will you?
I'm glad you brought that up.
Why, have any opening?
I was thinking we could expand our spectrum, and publishing was one of the ideas.
So you could just put Gyeongjae in charge of that!
Come to my office tomorrow.
Aren't you thanking your aunt?
Forget it... It's not like it was a burden or anything.
You fool... The things I have to endure because of you...
Right...
Ohh... Nayoung.
I had something for you as well.
- What is it? - I was thinking of establishing a charity organization,
and I wanted to put you and Mother in charge of it.
That'd be great!
Aren't you coming back up?
I'm busy.
By the way, Yang Insuk is still running the cafe?!
I saw on my way home, and she seems to be doing quite well.
- I gotta go. - Just a moment, Honey.
I told you I wouldn't interfere with the Yang Insuk issue.
So no need for all these little games.
If coming up to meet her behind my back is too much of a hassle,
just find her a place there, so you won't need to come and go.
Ajumma...
Did anything happen?
Just leave it, Minjae.
Have a seat, Ajumma.
Ajumma!
Ajumma!!
Are you all right?
Bring me back to the cafe, Minjae.
You'd lost your consciousness for a while.
I just felt dizzy for a moment.
Ajumma.
Hang in there.
Ajumma...
Ajumma!
Listen well, Insuk.
Right as we practiced, you'll become me from this moment on.
You're no longer Yang Insuk, your name is Yoon Nayoung.
What's your name again, Insuk?
Yoon Nayoung!
Your husband's name?
Kim Youngmin...
Go faster, you bastard! It's killing me!
Say it again.
What's your name?
Yoon... Yoon Nayoung!
And my husband is Kim Youngmin. Happy now, you bitch?
Why aren't you answering my calls?
Where are you now?
The hospital.
Hospital?!
Why are you there?
The ajumma running the cafe suddenly collapsed, so I brought her here.
No... She lost her consciousness.
Come back home right now.
Seems like she doesn't know anyone around here.
Why should you look after her?
Say what?
I can't leave someone who's hurt all by herself.
Which hospital is that? I'll come there.
And for what? You don't even know her.
What?
Why, you do?
She just runs a cafe you go to.
Why aren't you answering me?
Minjae.
Minjae!
So you want to take this to the end?
Are you the guardian of the lady we just brought in?
Yes.
Is she your mother?
No... Not that...
We need to make a chart, do you at least know her name?
So you're not her guardian after all.
I'm the only one who can look after her.
Is that so?
But without knowing her name, it makes things a little complicated...
I'll foot all the bills.
Really?
Just a moment.
All right.
Wait.
What's her problem?
It's a brain tumor.
What?
It started spreading already?!
You didn't know?
Brain... tumor?
The shock made her lose consciousness, but she's fine now.
We'll soon move her out of ICU.
Is there a certain Yang Insuk among recently admitted patients?
Just a moment...
There is no such name.
Yes.
Was there a certain Yang Insuk among patients brought here today?
No, there wasn't.
Is Minjae still sleeping?
Yes, Father.
I guess spending all night at the office made its mark.
You're really something.
You said that report wasn't even urgent.
He's got to pay his dues.
Shall I go wake him up, Father?
Just let him sleep.
Tell him he can come to work late today.
Yes, Father.
He sure is obstinate.
Most people would have lost it and gone home.
Ajumma... Why did you get up?
I'm leaving.
Already?
I just fainted for a moment, that's all.
I have a really bad case of anemia, so it happens sometimes.
You should go to work, too.
Ajumma...
What?
Why do you call people and then say nothing?
Last night, a nurse asked me your name and a few other things...
But there was nothing I could tell her.
I felt so embarrassed...
Don't you think? We're this close,
and yet I know nothing about you.
I'm the ajumma from the cafe down the street.
That's all you need. Don't you think?
Still...
Come here, Minjae.
You saved my life, so you deserve a hug.
I'll let you know one thing.
Yang. In. Suk.
It's my name.
Here, sign it.
What CF is this?
I thought we should change your image a little.
From the Baek Ingi trying to seduce 3rd gen chaebol,
to someone in support of clean political funding.
There's no guarantee, since it's a public service announcement.
Wait a moment, let me take a look first.
- Hyeonpil, explain it to her. - Yes.
With the intent of establishing a funding system operating in a transparent...
Aren't they just using her for political means?
I wonder if anyone will be willing to pay for this.
Anyhow, this is a good opportunity, so just sign.
Who would pay for something like this?
You can use the net for small sums,
and even use card points as funding.
It's not too bad. Clean political funding.
And a cleaner Baek Ingi.
Hyeonpil, adapt the schedule.
Here... Let's get up. Yoon Nayoung is waiting.
How have you been, President?
They don't call them stars for nothing, all right.
I hear the entire department store is in tumult?
Yes, President.
I'll have to sign you as model for our dept. store, then.
But Ingi only does that for cosmetics brands.
What was your name again?
Min Hyeonpil, Ma'am.
You'll be her manager from now on, Mister Min.
Yes... President.
How about the film?
Yes, I really like the role.
Does she have any shoots today?
None for today.
That's good to hear.
We'll meet quite often from now on, so how about lunch together?
Yes, that'd be my pleasure.
Hyeonpil. Let's talk.
Director Jang is behind it. Don't blame it on me.
Do anything against Ingi, and consider yourself dead.
Aigoo... I'm so scared.
I envy you... Eating so much and not gaining an ounce.
Just a bite and I start gaining weight.
I'm not as skinny as you think.
I've got my chubby areas, too.
Really?
Are you happy now?
I had almost forgotten about Minjae.
But I suddenly get the urge to meet him?!
Hearing what President Hwang told me, you sure had a troubled childhood.
You don't sound surprised.
It makes me even hungrier, actually.
So I hear you don't even know who your parents were?
Yes.
Fine... Let's reveal it all one step at a time.
Go ahead. I wonder who I really am, too.
Who abandoned me at the orphanage...
I'm curious, too.
I can finish this, right?