Episode 8
Gang-suk, are we just going to leave like this?
They wouldn't eat with us after we dropped a bomb on them.
You want to throw away this chance after all that work?
You're losing your touch because of golf.
They had their chance to throw the dice.
I don't understand those metaphors.
It's a punishment for making us wait.
You taught me not to let anyone underestimate us.
That's my boy.
I was wondering why you were acting like that.
And we hold the upper hand now.
I learned these tricks from reading novels.
Good job, Son.
We've got them right on the edge.
That punk! Why did he ask to see us then?
He was just toying with us.
Watch what you say. Grandpa's right here.
I can't help it.
Sit down, Tae young.
That jerk planned it all out.
He's taking revenge on us for not accepting his offer.
Even Chairman Lee looked surprised about this.
That punk set us up...
A mere cat begot a tiger of a son.
Now's not the time to be impressed.
Everyone will come after us if they find out
we don't have Chairman Lee's funds.
A real tiger wouldn't let go of his prey so easily.
See you at home, Father.
Grandpa was envious, right?
About Chairman Lee's son. He called him a tiger.
That's not important right now.
He was probably thinking, ''How did a tiger like me
give birth to dumb mutts like you?''
It's not you boys.
Sorry?
He probably thought that about me.
Don't say that, Father.
But it's true.
He doesn't have to beat himself over it...
Did something go wrong at the meeting?
The Chairman doesn't look well.
I think so. They didn't even stay for lunch.
I thought it was a lunch engagement.
Mr. Chairman. Yes?
I'll prepare your meal.
I'm not hungry.
You haven't eaten yet, right?
I just want to rest.
But...
Okay, please just let me know when.
The Chairman's not hungry.
Something's wrong, right?
It sounded like the company's in trouble...
Are we going bankrupt?
Watch your mouth.
I'm just worried.
Then just hope for the best, and keep your mouth shut.
Then what's going to happen to us?
What?
Are we going to stay, even if they can't pay us anymore?
Stop being so pessimistic.
We should leave so they won't feel bad about us, right?
You'd leave them if they couldn't pay you?
What choice would I have?
We're the Yoon family, not the Ha family.
I don't ever think like that.
But you're still not from Ha family.
At least ask Chairman Lee for another chance.
His son is another story, but we can convince Chairman Lee.
Couldn't you tell?
His son seemed to be calling all the shots.
Then what? We'll just wait to go bankrupt?
I'll ask President Lee Gang-suk.
Don't bother.
You're too soft to go up against him.
But as you said, I can't wait for us to go bankrupt.
Don't push them too far, though.
Let them off at a reasonable point.
Nobles don't like to be pushed around.
Even a cornered rat fights back.
You taught me better than that.
Do you want run for the presidency?
Sorry?
You have a lot of potential.
It's not profitable, and there's no guarantee I'd win.
So you're not interested?
No.
Money is way more fun than useless fame and power, right?
Absolutely.
I'm so glad you're my son.
You have a call from Director Ha Soo-young.
We got them right where we want.
Should I connect his call?
Tell him I'm not in my office.
I'll go with you and let him know we're not pushovers.
We'll show him we won't take his crap to get the funding.
I see. When is he coming back?
May I have his cell phone number?
I see. Please let him know that I called.
They won't let you have his cell number?
He's really screwing with us!
I found him.
I found out his son has a serious medical condition,
so I searched the hospitals all over the country.
Where is he now?
Luckily, he was in Seoul.
Are you sure you don't need to go to the hospital?
Don't make a fuss. I was just light headed.
You have to go to the hospital, Professor.
My old engine just sputtered.
So go get it repaired.
I'm a scrap car, huh?
You can still joke, so I guess you're okay,
Hello?
It's been a long time since we last talked.
I was wondering how you were doing.
Okay, I'll be right there.
I have to go somewhere...
Where do you have to go?
Please run an errand for me.
Take out as much as my limit allows,
and deliver the money to somebody...
That's crazy.
He's helping someone by using his credit limit...
He should just sell the genealogy to that punk.
I'd go with you, but I have a lecture.
I'll be fine by myself.
Have you eaten lunch?
They're serving really good pork cutlet at the cafeteria.
Perfect.
Do you have a class?
Is it a flat tire again?
Yes or no?
No.
Then take my car, and drive Professor Ha somewhere.
I can take the bus.
Hurry, It seemed like an urgent matter.
Mr. Lee went to the counter.
Thank you.
I can't take him home in that condition.
I'm sorry, but rules are rules.
You already have $47,000 in unpaid bills.
It's against hospital procedures to let him stay any longer.
Just few more days...
Are you Lee Young-chul's father?
Yes.
<CREDIT LIMIT $3,500>
That's not even close to 40 grand.
Why is Professor Noh paying for that man's son's hospital bills?
This is only $3500.
I'm indebted to the Professor...
I'll pay $3500 for now, so please...
I'm sorry.
I'll get the rest of the money somehow.
Please let my son stay.
Are you Mr. Lee Kyung ho?
My name is Lee Gang-suk.
I know it was rather sudden,
but I cut to the chase because of your situation.
You have to save your son first, right?
lf you value the genealogy more than your son...
Is that something I can sell?
Anything can be sold at the right amount.
Why would you want another family's genealogy?
You don't have to know that.
What is that jerk doing?
I'd pay you enough, not only for your son's treatment,
but to last you a lifetime.
I can even pay you up front right now if you want.
But the genealogy is the only thing I can give my son...
You couldn't give it to him if he passed away.
My father treasured it more than his life...
Think of your ailing son.
When our house was on fire, my father ran inside
and gave his life to save the genealogy...
<AVAILABLE BALANCE $50,000>
You're loaded.
Don't tell me you're paying his hospital bills!
This isn't any of your business.
Get a grip! You don't even know the guy personally!
That jerk said he'd pay a fortune for the genealogy,
so just let him sell it!
Do you know what it means?
What's it?
What the genealogy means.
It's just an old book with tons of names in it.
It's not something you can buy.
But someone wants to buy it.
This isn't any of your problem!
Are you that rich?
Don't meddle in someone else's problem!
Please make your decision.
I'm grateful that you'd pay that much for our genealogy...
But if I sell what my father died to preserve for my son...
A genealogy is nothing but a book.
It can't be more valuable than your son's life.
Excuse me...
We're in a middle of a conversation.
I've paid your son's hospital bills.
May I talk to you for a moment?
I'll help you with your son's future medical fees.
So please don't think about selling your genealogy.
Why are you helping me out this much?
A genealogy isn't something you should sell.
I know you can make a lot of money from selling it,
and give your son the profit after he recovers.
But money's something you can earn.
The genealogy will be hard to get back once you sell it.
I'm already indebted to Professor Noh,
and now I'm even indebted to his student...
I'm doing this of my own free will.
I promise to help you the best I can until your son recovers.
Thank you so much.
There's a limit to how much she'll help you.
Will she help you after your son recovers?
Do you want your son to grow up poor?
That's... up to his fate.
I'm an incompetent father who has nothing to give him.
But I'd rather have him grow up poor than sell his lifeline.
The genealogy isn't his lifeline.
He almost got kicked out of the hospital.
Don't you want a better future for him?
I can't sell my family history just to pocket some money.
I'm just from an ordinary family, so I wouldn't know.
But is the genealogy really that valuable?
I don't know that either. I just felt like doing this.
You just blew 40 grand for nothing.
I'm just glad I had enough to help.
Don't you think you were out of line?
What now? Stay out of it.
Don't treat my girl like that!
So that was it.
You must be so busy, with saving others' genealogy
and dating your student.
That's the third time.
I don't think I deserved that for speaking the truth.
You should be ashamed that a student calling you his girl.
I'm the one who's following her around.
Don't you dare talk to her like that!
Hyun-gyu!
What do you think you're doing?
I let you go because you're a woman. But not that punk.
What? Punk?
Stop it.
Why didn't you help out your company instead?
You have money to waste when your family's company's
about to go down?
What did that jerk just say?
Forget that jerk.
Remember him when you took his sister to the hospital?
Are you bothered because he mentioned bankruptcy?
He lied to mess with you for getting in his way.
He's not the type to lie.
How do you know whether he's a liar or not?
He may play with people's minds...
But I just know... that he's not the type to lie.
The deliverers are here for the bill.
Show them in.
We should send them away. The Chairman's in a bad mood.
The Ha family never turns guests away.
But serving free food when the company's about to go down...
I'll have to put a lock on your mouth.
Thank you for your hard work.
You don't have to do this every time...
We sincerely welcome all our guests.
They deliver our milk and newspaper, Mr. Chairman.
Is that right? Thank you for your service.
Please go ahead and enjoy the food.
I'm going out for a stroll in the garden.
This corn and these peas were harvested from the family's fields.
You don't have to do this every time...
It's not much, but please enjoy.
There aren't any families like this nowadays.
You don't even have a gate to keep people out.
Times have changed, but that's how it was back in the old days.
Maybe you two are closer than it seems.
You act like you're polite, but this is your natural response.
What's wrong with you? This isn't like you.
Anyone home?
How are you doing, sir?
Who...?
My name is Kim Byung-do. I'm Joo-jeong's co worker.
I see. I remember you came to the funeral.
How have you been?
Just fine. What brings you here?
Please enjoy.
Thank you.
I knew Joo-jeong had an impressive family background,
what an extraordinary family you have.
Grandma.
You don't have to remind me who I am.
Grandma. What?
Do you think that's Grandma Joo-jeong's boyfriend?
What?
I felt something between him and Joo-jeong
at the late Chairman's funeral.
Don't be silly.
I'm serious. Joo-jeong was even sleeping in his car.
So...
You want to introduce my sister to your parents.
Yes, sir.
So you mean you want to marry my sister?
Sorry? What do you mean by marry?
You want to introduce my sister to your parents, right?
Yes.
So that means you want to marry her.
No.
You're confusing me.
lf you introduce a girl to your parents, that means
you want to marry her.
Well...
The problem is Teun-shil.
What?
Have you seen Byung-do?
He's your underling, not mine.
I want to go get a drink, but I can't find him.
Can you afford all that liquor with your salary?
We drink the cheap stuff.
We'll know who to blame if Byung-do goes broke.
Ha Joo-jeong!
Yes?
Would you please focus on work for once?
So give me an assignment.
I did!
Make a documentary about main families.
I already told you I don't want to.
Do as your boss says.
Fire me. I'll open up a bar with my severance pay.
I really care about my underclassmen, okay?
lf you open a bar, you'd drink yourself to ruin.
I couldn't possibly bear such painful sight...
Byung-do.
Come out, Byung do. Let's drink our lives away.
I really hate her!
Grandma Joo-jeong.
Hey. You're home sober?
My underling's missing.
Maybe he's just hiding from you.
Maybe. I've been bumming off of him lately.
Grandma.
What?
Is our company in trouble?
Why? Did someone say that?
Just because.
The economy's bad, so our company would be no exception.
We can't be selfish and do well when others struggle.
I'm home, Oppa.
Grandma Joo-jeong.
Why are you so glad to see me, Jjo-man?
You always call me Jjo man. My name is Jo man.
No, I always call you Jje-man.
Your boyfriend's here, Grandma.
Who's here?
Rice tea? It looks delicious.
I'm home, Grandpa.
What are you doing here?
You...
Don't do that to someone who's eating!
It's nothing compared to when she slapped my head
into a soup bowl.
Good grief...
Why are you eating dinner at my house?
They served me dinner, all right?
Go ahead and eat dinner, Joo-jeong.
What are you doing here?
Joo-jeong!
I'll kill you if you're here to talk nonsense.
That foulmouthed brat.
I have to apologize for her bad manners.
I'm used to it already.
What the heck did he say to my brother?
I wouldn't know.
But I do.
He said he wanted to marry you.
He wants to introduce you to his parents.
He's gone completely nuts!
Is that right?
I overheard their conversation.
Is that true?
Why didn't you tell me in advance?
We have to prepare for your wedding,
but we're still in mourning...
This is crazy!
Congratulations.
I'm going out of my mind!
Director, please review it again.
We're almost at the final stage of the construction.
lf we can't get the funds to finish the project,
it'll be hard for us to repay our previous loans.
Yes, please help us.
What did he say?
He said he'd ask his superiors...
As usual.
The subcontractors are going to eat me up.
Did you convince them?
No, they'd already heard the rumor about bankruptcy.
Did that punk call back yet?
Not yet.
He's just screwing with us.
Did you eat yet?
Let's go home, it's not like we can do anything.
I know about your situation.
I wouldn't ask you for a favor if it weren't urgent.
Please do me a favor.
I'd appreciate your help. Goodbye.
Did you ask your friend for money?
Let's go home.
You go ahead first.
Let's go home, Dad.
I have a few more calls to make. I'm also waiting for some calls.
I feel so bad.
You know Dad never asked his friends for favors.
He could never do something like that.
Let's just sell our company.
I can't bear to see Dad asking his friends for favors.
You go ahead first.
Why?
I have to do something too. I'll ask my banker friends.
You think you can do it?
lf Dad can do it, then so can l.
I feel worse now...
See you.
Come on, President Park.
We've been on the same boat for so many years.
Real comrades would help out even in times of trouble.
You shouldn't do this to me.
I'm Ha Tae young,
the crazy mutt of the construction industry.
Once I bite the target, I never let go of him.
I'll come after you if our company goes down.
Please help me out.
Yes, I'd really appreciate it.
I always remember my benefactors.
Hold on.
It's just a sobriety test.
Then I'll take it that you're helping me.
Crazy mutt, Ha Tae young remembers his benefactors.
Nice nickname.
What?
Driver's license, please.
Just bring the breathalyzer.
You used your cell phone while driving.
You were waiting for me.
Sorry?
You can't go a day without writing me a ticket?
I'm not the one breaking the law.
Whatever.
Here, do whatever you want.
Ticket me enough so I can use my phone for this month.
You can't pay tickets in advance.
I'll move out of this neighborhood just to avoid her.
Be nice to our regular...
I'm not a bar owner!
You have delusions of grandeur.
Seek treatment!
Have you gone senile, Oppa?
But you promised him.
You can't take me seriously when I'm drunk.
You paid for all her drinks, right?
Yes, sir.
She's breaking my bank with all the liquor she drinks.
So you have to return the favor.
Oppa, maybe you don't understand the situation.
I have to pretend I'm his future bride.
How can you do this to your sister?
Isn't it also against the grain of our family rules?
It's okay for the black sheep of the family.
Oppa!
Otherwise...
Teun... It's Teun-shil.
Right, he'd have to marry Teun-shil.
Do you want your friend to be forced into a marriage?
Just go and help him this once.
Oppa, this isn't something you should make your sister do.
There's no other choice.
You put him in a rut with all your binge drinking,
so go and help this young man.
He said he'd take care of the rest.
Yes, sir. I won't leave a trace behind.
Don't make it sound like a robbery!
Young man.
Yes, sir.
Let me know if she hits you. I'll whip her back just as much.
Oppa.
lf you insist, I'll do as you wish, sir.
I figured you heard wrong.
But I was sure I heard marriage...
You only heard bits and parts of the story.
Great job.
He even talked about a baby name...
I don't know how Teun-shil came to be heard as the baby name.
I'll take my leave, sir.
It's about time you left, moron.
Watch that mouth of yours!
Now I can breathe.
You're digging your own grave!
Don't you do that to someone's precious son!
Sir, Joo-jeong's trying to kill me!
Fine, let's just get married today.
No, I won't go that far!
Let's go dig a nice grave so for your burial.
What's going on?
How are you?
Not well.
Grandma, if you want to do that, I know a nice motel...
Should I bury you with him?
So I take it as you're coming with me.
Good night.
Grandma, is that your boyfriend?
I have higher standards than that!
Why haven't you eaten dinner yet?
I didn't have time to eat.
Is our company in trouble?
Why? You heard the rumors?
So it's true.
I was expecting good news from today's meeting.
So did we, but we got screwed.
How bad is the situation?
It could've gone well...
Remember Lee Chun gab? He came to the funeral.
That guy who brought that pretty boy son?
He blabbered about restoring his family honor with our elders.
I think I remember.
He was supposed to help with our funds,
but his son screwed us over.
Lee Gang-suk did that?
How do you know his name?
He came to see one of the professors at school.
Small world.
He's one of the biggest investors in Korea,
and he offered to invest funds in our company.
But his son called it off, and now we're in the pits.
Keep it a secret.
I don't want Grandpa calling me a loudmouth.
Then what's going to happen to our company?
Dad and Soo-young are trying, so we'll just have to wait.
You're still here?
Why haven't you gone home yet?
The employees are stirred up.
Is the bankruptcy rumor true?
You look weary, Suk-ho.
I've been doing business all my life,
but now I feel really incompetent.
The best business skill is borrowing money,
but I'm just not good at that.
This company didn't rely on loans. That's not a bad thing.
Thank you for putting it that way.
lf only our partner Myungsung hadn't gone bankrupt...
I think I was too greedy.
My father told me to wait for the right time, but I rushed.
The Chairman also had a vision for resort project.
Who could've predicted Myungsung's overnight collapse?
I feel really bad about affecting hometown companies.
Are they helping with the recovery process?
They're trying their best, but it'll be hard to
cover up for the damage Myungsung caused.
Let's go. I'll take you home.
I can't let you take a taxi home in your condition.
What a fancy house.
Thank you for the ride.
Cheer up, I'm right by your side.
I'm your girl, Suk-ho.
Good night.
Drive home safely.
I can't marry you, but I do love you.
I think I love you because it hurts me to see you in pain.
That was cheesy. Good night.
Her eyes are too sharp.
Round eyed girls look too easy.
Is that right?
I'm home.
Have a seat here.
You're already done with the reunion party?
It was boring, so I left early.
Are you mean even to your friends?
Maintain good relationship with those who studied abroad.
Did they speak English at the party?
No, only the rejects went to study abroad.
Kick them out from your clique. They're useless to keep around.
But they're funny.
Right, smart kids aren't that fun to hang out with.
Guess why I was so popular in elementary school.
Because I was funny, and could talk up a storm.
Even the teachers would roll on the floor laughing.
lf I had continued after third grade,
I could've talked my way up to student body president.
Don't mention your lack of education.
But we're home.
You better not talk about it outside.
Remember I bought a diploma in America?
I have an official doctorate degree.
You need to work on your English not to be found out.
I tell everybody that I don't use English because
I don't want to be boastful.
They'd know better than to speak English around me.
Okay.
How about this girl?
She's the daughter of a former university dean.
That guy who lost the political election.
You should've found me a girl whose dad won the election.
Politicians are really arrogant and stuck up.
She's right.
I think he lost because he was short on funds.
lf we were to support him financially,
he'd worship you like a god.
She's pretty enough that you can take her to parties.
Looks like she spent quite a bit.
Is it too obvious?
I think these girls all go to the same hospital.
Their eyes and noses look the same.
It's not that bad.
It's hard to find a natural beauty,
so you'll have to deal with it.
You can arrange a date. I'll meet her.
What's the use?
You'll just complain about the little things,
and not meet them again.
So find the right girl for me.
Don't be too picky.
As long as the girl looks normal, went to a good school,
and has a good family background, that's all you need.
I'm not being picky.
I just want a pretty girl you'd approve of,
and is good with housework.
You rejected 20 of those already!
But I was turned off by their antics.
You heard him.
But they all had a good family background.
You heard her.
Don't be so picky.
A brainless girl's better than a smart one who complains.
But they're brainless and acted like they were smart.
You heard him.
Don't set him up with those idiotic girls.
Gang-suk's a busy man, don't waste his valuable time.
Mr. Choi said this girl is really on target.
He said she's really graceful.
Sure, I'll meet her.
Please, I want to see my grandchildren soon.
I can hit up the bar girls in Gangnam
and bring a good looking baby.
Don't ever joke about something like that!
That would put an end to our genealogy search.
It was just a joke.
Jokes are supposed to be funny!
I'm going to my room.
Just for your information, the girls in Gangbuk are hotter.
I'll keep that in mind.
Is that something to say to your son?!
Are you fooling around again?
No, I have a new hobby now.
Why isn't Gang-suk interested in girls?
He's too busy with work.
I can't believe such a handsome boy has no girl.
He's a perfectionist.
He gave up because he knew he couldn't find the right girl.
That's why he'd just marry a girl that we approve of.
I'm not happy with that. I'm a romanticist,
so I don't believe in marriage without love.
You said it. Remember when we were dating?
You fell for me when you came to collect scraps
to where I worked as a housekeeper.
You used to sneak out food for me from the lady.
She always asked me why the eggs ran out so fast.
All because I always made you fried eggs.
Remember this?
When we were in the storage room...
I was eating the food you made me...
Shall we hit the sheets?
Honey, don't look at me with those naughty eyes.
Why are you still up?
I have an exam.
Is that professor nice to you now?
Yes.
Let me know if she bothers you again.
I'll go and scold her.
Are you... going to stop by often?
You don't like me coming to your school?
I did that to show them you have a brother you can count on.
I know I can count on you without you coming.
That's a rare praise from you.
That's my girl you're talking to!
Is that how nobles talk?
How insensitive of you to talk so crudely
to a person in mourning.
I'm Lee Hye-joo's brother.
You call yourself a professor?
I'm sorry. I should've been more attentive to Hye-joo.
Are you feeling better?
Please stop hassling Professor Noh.
He's old, and he's frail.
Maybe you two are closer than you seem.
I don't care that you're rude to me,
but don't be rude to Professor Noh.
You're late.
You're still up?
Did you eat dinner?
I did.
I can make you noodles.
That's all right.
May I come in?
Yes.
This is jasmine tea. It'll help you sleep better.
Thank you.
Good night.
Dan-ah.
Yes?
I'm glad I have you.
Same here.
Why are you up?
I had to pee, okay?
What's your problem?
You treat me very differently than you do Soo-young.
Stop talking nonsense and go to sleep.
Soo-young and I were born only 10 minutes apart.
So what?
You treat him like an adult, and treat me like a younger brother.
Why do you think that is?
Have you ever made jasmine tea for me?
You sleep well without it anyway.
Not lately. So make me some right now!
You're so childish!
This is why I'm treat you like a younger brother.
I can't sleep well because of all the problems.
So drink the tea and go to sleep.
My wife divorced me, my son calls me a jerk,
the company's in trouble...
Okay, so go to sleep already.
Dan-ah.
What?
I'm glad I have you.
Was that an impersonation?
Say same here.
I'm disturbingly glad that I have you.
Are you happy?
Look at that! This is so unfair.
Hot!
I bet she chilled Soo-young's tea before she served it.
You're still not finished?
You're late.
I had to conduct a sobriety test.
There's nobody out this late.
I'm quitting after today.
Have you found another job?
Not yet.
Then why quit? It bothers me.
What does?
I'm only making poor people poorer by doing this.
I suppose.
Is that someone you know?
No.
- Unni. - Yes?
Someone said there's no such thing as love.
What?
Some guy told me that. Isn't that so sad?
Did he try to hit on you?
That's not it.
Those pigs approach girls with those corny lines.
You have to watch out for them.
But when I think of that phrase, I feel much better.
There's no such thing as love,
so I can't be hurt from it.
You sound like a philosopher.
Where's that brat Hye-joo?
She already left for school.
lf she's so diligent, why can't she get a scholarship?
Has she ever eaten with us?
She really gets on my nerves.
Gang-suk. Yes?
When are you bringing us a genealogy?
I think I need more time.
That isn't like you at all.
Tell me the truth,
you don't really want to buy it, right?
You're just pretending to look for it for our sake.
I just need a little more time.
What's the problem?
Just pay them as much as they want.
I have just one hindrance.
What hindrance?
A strange hindrance that really gets under my skin.
Who?
Chairman Ha Man-gi.
He's here in person?
Yes, he's waiting outside.
Show him in.
What brings you here, sir?
Shouldn't I surrender on the enemy's territory?
I need your help, President Lee.
But I must warn you,
I'm a cold blooded business man.
I want you to hold onto this.
I don't have it anymore. Miss Ha Dan-ah has it.
Are you still waiting for someone?
It's been 3 hours, you've been stood up.
Your mom moved already.
You're lying! Did she tell you to say that to me?
Aren't we're just scoping each other out
on the premise of marriage?
I have no manners,
as expected from my background, right?
Director Lee Young-in has a terminal disease.
I feel so bad for Dad.
After meeting your daughter,
I thought that marriage just isn't for me.
Just convince her, Dad.
Even if it means kneeling and begging.
TO BE CONTINUED...