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3 Years later
Episode 8
ProsecutorChae Yeo Gyeong
[Prosecutor Chae Yeo Gyeong ]
Become a prosecutor. Case number 1994-Gohap-5021.
Reopen that case. That was the reason I wanted to become a police officer.
And also... the reason why I'm here.
Incident Record, Prosecutor's Office. Case number 1994-Gohap-5021.
Tae Ha.Son: Park Tae Ha
My father was a drug addict.
My father was looked down upon by friends and mocked by his juniors.
A son shouldn't see the shameful face of his father.
And the son should never
ignore a father like that.
Don't go. Don't go, dad.
Tae Ha, I'll come right back.
Why should I live crouched in a corner?
If you're hungry, order jajangmyeon.
Look over here. Look her for once.
- Innocent people... - Please say something!
- What is the motive? - Why?
Did you have any animosity for them?
My father made a little girl and his own son into orphans.
And to the son, the father left
a debt he couldn't handle.
Tae Ha, there's a friend your age here.
Tae Ha!
Chae Yeo Gyeong, the debt my father left.
A friend, I must protect forever.
- Here.- Oh!
Let's go eat.
I don't need a stomach ache. Focus on driving out the dark evil forces.
How did you know about the Prosecutor's Oath?
I'm a prosecutor's friend.
Hello.
You came, Go Gul?
It's this month's payment.
Punk... you pay back like the rat pisses... when will you pay back your principal?
I told you to work under me.
I'd rather side with the rat pissing. I don't want to work with you, Cheol Doo.
It's Do Cheol!
He appeared, Prosecutor.
He's on drugs. Go easy on him. We'll strike when he gets in the car.
He's opening the door, about to get in.
Now.
Let go. Let go!
I said let go!
Father left Yeo Gyeong a wound she can't wash away.
And to me, too.
Granny Shin Saimdang, you suffered long enough in this small space.
Let's move into a bigger room now.
I never dreamt that there'd be so much money that's not sitting in the bank.
If you had formed a foundation a long time ago, you'd be living in the lap of luxury by now.
It will be like that.
Why is this watch so heavy? It's not useful.
You found a good one.
They say time is gold, so I bought a gold watch.
But it's too heavy, it's not good.
That skinny waist like an ant, he'll break down.
Isn't it about time you bring back Secretary Hwang?
After the banquet was ruined, we almost lost the foundation, too.
I gave up the Goong Rak Won management rights to build the foundation and I've come this far.
He's the one who ruined the banquet.
If it was anyone else, I would've killed him off already.
Cheol Do.
Yes, hyungnim.
About the Noodle Master...
he gets so much money, but where do you think he stashes it away?
Have you seen something like his safe?
I haven't, Hyungnim.
Hyungim.
In a movie,
You know, like a basement secret room.
You know, when you touch the wall, a secret door opens. Wow, goosebumps!
You idiot, that's only in movies!
It's like someone who can't drive is selling cars. Of course, it shows.
Thanks for the comforting words. I only have you.
They say that the more bitter the medicine, the better it is for you.
Don't spit it out, at least try to force yourself to swallow.
You never know. The sales might miraculously rise.
You're enjoying yourself, huh?
I'm saying this out of pity.
We should've hired a new Noodle Chef. If no one is good enough, the business won't grow.
They can't help being confused without a head to lead them.
Do you know who works the hardest at the kitchen?
- Laborer! - Yes!
Place the risen dough that's ready in order to use.
I already did it earlier. You can use it right away.
Laborer!
Yes!
Here, the roasted meat for garnish. Take it to the side dish section.
- These are cow's hip and buttock meat. They're used for frying. - You're right.
Pay attention properly.
What? Are you crazy??
It looks like I'm the only sane person here.
- Hey, Laborer! - Shut up!
Listen properly. Whatever she said, she's right.
Laborer!
Yes!
This is the new Hyangchoongsoo broth that I'm developing. Check the scent for me.
Potager. There's a separate time for recipe making. Why do you keep doing this during business hours?
Stop the nagging and try it once.
Did you put rowan in here?
Was it that obvious?
That's only because I have a good sense of smell.
Put some more licorice. It'll lessen the bitterness.
Really? Thank you.
Laborer!
Yes! I should just!
Wow, our Gil Yong is here.
I'm here!
Wow, so firm!
You guys are having a ball.
- Where should I put this?-There.
You, try calling me that again and...
- What? - Eh?
I'm sorry! There must have been oil left on the plate.
I'll do the dishes again!
It's been a while. Why have you suddenly come?
I sweated a bit trying to rebuild the fallen tower.
I finally found my place.
Usually if a rock collapses,
people get crushed under or escape. You're quite amazing.
I know right. Thanks to you, I was almost crushed.
By the way, why are you here?
Madam Go seems to be struggling, so I want to help her.
We should restore Goong Rak Won.
That's what I'm saying. I was really worried about that too.
Was it worry? You must have been worried about whether Goong Rak Won would still be fine without a Noodle Chef.
To focus on the foundation, you purposely neglected Goong Rak Won.
Make Goong Rak Won fail and if the Clan begs you to come back, you'll take over as though you can't turn them down.
Aren't you thinking of grabbing both the Goong Rak Foundation and Goong Rak Won in your hands?
I'm disappointed. What do you mean I neglected it?
Even if I wanted to help, what could I do? They blocked me.
Madam Go must be narrow-minded, is that right?
I never said that.
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All the worries and shame of the world is all here in this room.
For the past three years, Goong Rak Won's sales have been decreased 10% every year.
I feel like I'm falling off the cliff.
It's a bad economy. You should keep that in mind.
We survived IMF. Blaming this on the economy won't work here at Goong Rak Won.
How about promoting the Assistant Noodle Chef?
His greed is greater than his skill. It's still too early.
The real problem isn't the Noodle Chef.
If I'm not able to stabilize the sales in three months,
the Goong Rak Won's operating rights will go to the Noodle Master again.
I need to stop that no matter what.
I'm ready to send in that friend I mentioned last time.
He won't be too bad as a Noodle Maker.
If I put him as a noodle maker out of the blue, there will be some backlash.
It's not a bad idea to put him as a laborer and promote him to noodle maker.
As for backlash, we can just suppress that.
Will you take responsibility for it?
Shove him in. I'll take responsibility.
Did something good happen? You look really happy.
I'm going to ask for the Goong Rak Won's operating rights.
Goong Rak Won and the Goong Rak Foundation will all be mine.
Wow, everything is working out the way you intended. That's the way to live a life.
Find me someone to replace Assistant Manager Hwang.
He needs to be loyal, and I will not stand for betrayal.
I can teach him what he doesn't know, like I taught you. That's not an insult.
If that type of person exists, introduce me.
He needs to protect me, and may need to protect Da Hae as well.
Is something going on with Da Hae?
There's nothing. I'm doing this to prevent anything from happening.
There's someone I have in mind, but it's going to be hard to convince him.
He's unyielding.
Three years ago, you were eager to devour me.
But now? We have a good relationship.
I get what I want no matter what.
I can bring them to my side, you know that.
Do you remember that loser Park Moo Taek?
-The drug addict?- It's his son.
That sounds fun. Let's meet him first.
You worked hard today, but you don't need to come in starting tomorrow.
Excuse me?
- What?- It's hard for me, too. Let's just get this over with quickly.
Wait a minute. How can you do this to me so suddenly?
This way? Did you sign a contract with me?
Are you going to let go?
I can't let go.
Look at this bastard. Are you trying to flaunt the fact that you're an ex-convict?
You guys don't know right? He is a murderer.
He killed a person. Did you think I wouldn't know if you lied?
I'll leave if you give me the wages you haven't been giving me.
I'm giving it to you now.
The wages you haven't paid me for six months!
This punk is so naive. You like the law, right? Then, do it by law.
Complain or sue me. Do whatever you want to do. Go get a lawyer. But do you have any money?
If you take it to court, it will take forever.
I'm going to cut up your wages and give you 10,000won at a time.
Look at this bastard. You guys see this, right?
Ok, hit me. Do you think it's my first time dealing with guys like you?
Hit me, I said hit me!
This punk!
I feel uneasy about your criminal record. I'm sorry.
It's hot.
People who despise me look like you right now. Do you know me?
I've seen you beat up someone with a stick at Masan Goong Rak Won. You don't need to pretend to be nice.
You probably recognized me as someone else.
I don't hit people. I hire people to do it.
Sit down. I've some things to say.
I don't.
I heard you had interviews at 24 different places to get that factory job.
In the end, you were kicked out.
Living is hard, right?
It seems like Doggoo sent you here. Relay my message to him.
Don't keep following me and just get lost.
Don't be so heartless.
The only ones who follow you around because they like you are mosquitoes and Doggoo.
Let's meet again.
I like him. His gaze is good, too.
Promise me one thing.
If you don't like him after using him, don't break him and just return him.
I'll bring him.
I never let go of someone once I choose him.
Unless he betrays me.
Madam.
Hi. Did you go see Dad?
I wanted to chat, too.
I like the sound of the wind, so I came out. Want to take a walk?
Yes.
The scent of bamboo.
It's nice.
Reminds me of bamboo mixed noodles that Dad used to make for me. In the red mixed noodles,
he would parboil and chop the bamboo.
Should we eat it?
Bamboo noodles.
Oh my!
Do you stay this late everyday?
Yes.
Take it easy. The saying, "Early training means more than late learning" is all bullshit.
If you work hard when you're young, you just age.
I have to work hard. You're the one that put me in here.
I don't want you to be insulted because of me.
You're helping me look good? You know how to survive socially.
In your opinion, how is the atmosphere in the kitchen?
It's okay.
Tell me. I need to know what the problem is in order to fix it.
I think there's just a lot of noodles without thinking about the people eating them.
Let's eat. It will get soggy.
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We're meeting comfortably.
Thanks to you, Madam.
How shocked I was, back then.
I warned you, didn't I? Becoming a saucier isn't that easy.
If you don't go in prepared, then next time that knife can cut your throat.
You must learn with desperation. Make your very own weapons like Seungso Noodles or Samain Noodles (noodles for monks).
You're the one who was stabbed, but I'm the one who still has nightmares.
I'm sorry.
You aren't fully recovered yet, did I call you too early?
I'm okay now. How is Goong Rak Won?
At the moment, Goong Rak Won is a place for the Noodle Master to socialize in. Not a noodle house.
Ms. Go has fallen into a swamp and is about to be submerged completely.
In three months, Ha Jung Tae will devour Goong Rak Won again.
If not now, we won't get another chance.
Where should we start?
Noodle Maker. I'll put you as a Noodle Maker. Of course, there will be a strong opposition.
You must survive no matter what.
I'm ready.
Great. Let's start.
Of all places, why here? Isn't it too quiet for us to hold a dispatch ceremony for you?
This is where I died.
I... died here.
I'm warning you, you can't let that happen again.
You told me you risked your life while I just dipped my toes in.
Not anymore. I'm risking my life too.
If we fail here, you and I are both dead.
I'm so sorry. Our business hours are over.
- Is that so?- Yes.
I thought you closed at 10.
Assistant Noodle Chef, this is the last order.
How can we have a customer right now? Please send him away.
Madam Go told us to keep the business hours strict.
If we're even one second off, we'll get in trouble.
- What does he want? - The palace pheasant buckwheat noodles.
How much buckwheat do we have left?
This is all we have left of the molasses mixture. I don't think it's enough for one serving.
Wait a minute.
Yes, customer.
Is this pure buckwheat?
I heard Goong Rak Won only uses buckwheat to make their noodles.
Of course.
These noodles have at least 10% flour mixed in.
Excuse me?
Go and confirm this in the kitchen.
Yes, I'll go confirm it.
He noticed the mere 10% that was mixed in?
We have the mixture from two days ago, right? Bring it to me.
Assistant Noodle Chef, we're supposed to discard that. If the Noodle Master finds out, we're all dead.
If you don't go and get it then you will die by my hand.
As more time passes, buckwheat powder becomes drier and less sticky.
This isn't from the buckwheat mixed today.
Does a rat eating away the buckwheat live in your kitchen?
Can you call the Noodle Chef?
Yes, I understand.
Did you ask to see me?
Are you the Noodle Chef?
I'm the Assistant Noodle Chef.
No wonder.
Your ability to knead the dough or the overall harmony of the dish isn't bad.
However, you have no respect towards your customers. There's a lot of problems.
Please be selective with your words.
Here at Goong Rak Won, we always show our customers the best.
That's why you mixed in flour and used buckwheat from the day before yesterday.
Buckwheat affects dough kneading depending on humidity.
As for mixing a small amount of flour to prevent it from becoming less sticky... everyone does that.
And the taste isn't greatly affected for three days after mixing.
If you feel like complaining, why don't you go to places that use imported flour?
Just because you don't notice it doesn't mean others won't as well.
Depending on when you mix the ingredients, there's definitely a difference in taste.
If you add flour, it hides the unique bland taste of buckwheat.
If you don't know then you can learn,
However, it's wrong to disregard it despite being aware of it.
See you again.
Let's bring someone into the noodle division. There needs to be a change of atmosphere in the kitchen.
Bring someone in? Not promote?
A cure is urgent. We should bring someone in from outside.
It's not that big of an emergency. There will be a strong internal opposition if it's not a Goong Rak Won scholar.
This is awkward. I'm trying to help you.
I don't know. I don't really feel that grateful.
Who cares whether it's a white cat or a black cat?
It just has to catch the mouse. Bring him with you. Let's interview him.
I'm so relieved you're taking my side.
I came up with the name Goong Rak Won.
Leading it to be successful is an obvious thing to do.
Prosecutor Chae~
Hi Go Gul...
I thought of calling you first, but I thought it'd be nice to see you as well.
So, how did it go?
Let me breathe a little!
In Suwon and Bucheon, unidentified dead people... they're not Moo Myeong.
You're so funny. If one of them was Moo Myeong, how could I be here?
I would've fainted right there and then.
That's right.
You can stop worrying. At a glance, you can tell right away that he'll live a long life.
It says on his forehead, "Poop all over the wall."
Don't worry too much. That's the worst trait within us. Worrying too much.
I'm leaving.
Gil Yong.
Thank you.
Myeong, where the heck are you?
You could at least let me know if you're doing all right.
Aigoo, Tae Ha. Mr. Park Tae Ha, please save me.
I... I brought you the six months of back pay, so please accept it.
Take this please.
He's giving it you, so take it.
Right, take it.
So this is the type of place you live...
I knew he'd kick you out, but I didn't think he'd rob you of your pay.
This is is how the world is. When they know your faults, they try to screw you over.
Aren't you going to take the money?
Here, take it please. Take it, please.
Is that enough now?
Yes... leave.
I heard you're loser Park Moo Taek's son.
I'm warning you, keep your mouth shut about my father.
It's true that your father killed two people.
He killed two people, so he should be punished.
But does everyone get a death sentences for committing a crime deserving death? No way.
There are tons of people who kick back in a hotel-like hospital room on a sick leave.
I mean, how different could one be treated when they all committed similar crimes?
Should we change the law? How? By screaming and yelling?
What's the use? Only your throat will hurt. There's only one way.
You buy the law.
Let's meet again.
I'll tell you how to buy the law next time.
I won't have any reason to see you again.
Do you know who asked your father to kill those people?
I know.
My kiddo... you know how to knead...
If I stand here drooling, can I get a bowl of noodles from you?
No? Then forget it.
Look at it... these noodles are glowing.
Ugh, so salty! What's this? Did you pour salt?
Don't act like you know me. I'll do the same to you.
Da Hae, why are you like this to me?
Are you asking because you don't know? You promised me that you won't work with that person.
That's so uncle can save you.
Uncle? We're not even blood related, what do you mean uncle?
Aren't you Noodle Master's spy hired to keep an eye on me?
Is that really how you feel?
Do you mean it?
Do you remember the first time we met? Cigarette smell, old man smell,
baby formula smell. When you told me you smelled baby formula on me,
I almost fainted.
Because I'm a thug and wasn't making any money...
I had my child taken away from me.
Right, I'm a spy. He told me to go and see you every so often.
So, I went with a popsicle in my hand. After about five years, you felt like my niece.
You were so smart and so cute.
10 years passed,
you were my daughter. While I rotted in jail for five years,
the hardest thing was not seeing you.
I know why you are here.
Also, you should know why I'm here.
I don't want to leave you near him. That's the only reason.
Don't hate me too much.
I don't.
I'm just pretending.
You treat me like a daughter, I have a conscience. How could I hate you?
Did sand get in my eyes? Why do they feel so scratchy?
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The house of a monster. In there, lives a monster that swallows anything and everything.
Chi Meon Restaurant
If the only way to kill the monster is to become a monster,
I...will do that.
Nice to meet you, I'm Moo Myeong.
Let's start.
Is there a need to carry on a conversation? If he can't make noodles, I don't need him.
Can we see your skills? Is there a noodle dish you're confident in?
Can I determine the testing method?
You're assertive.
Tell me.
I'll command the entire kitchen.
I'm sure you all are surprised.
This is the first time we've had a noodle maker who is not a Goong Rak Won scholar.
And this is the first time we're testing someone to command the kitchen.
The reason we chose to do a chaotic testing is
our Goong Rak Won is facing a difficult situation.
From now on, our Goong Rak Won will become highly competitive.
Today is the starting point.
I can't acknowledge that!
As you mentioned, most of the kitchen staff here at Goong Rak Won are scholars who studied here.
They all had to start out as a laborer and if their skills aren't up to par, they can't even touch the dough.
That's the rule.
All the time everyone spent working hard... but he alone skips that.
All the hard work I'm skipping, I'll start now. Only by my ability, I'll do my best to endure.
If I can't successfully command the kitchen, I'll step back clean and simple.
If I do a good job, please accept me as your colleague.
Ok, get started.
Ok. What I say from now on isn't me asking, but commanding you.
I will not accept any complaints nor will I tolerate disobeying my orders.
Let's start with Soy Noodles. Let's begin.
The side dishes are too salty. Use less salt.
The flavoring is too strong. Take out half a spoonful of soy sauce.
Is this warm noodles or cold noodles?
You know very well that the best temperature for the noodles to be eaten is 80 degrees celcius.
- Please pay more attention to it.- I understand.
The dough must be more sticky.
How can you let noodles break off like Korean jello?
Noodle Maker, you should place the noodles in the bowl neatly.
Mmm, it's delicious.
It's really delicious.
This is the last order for the afternoon.
Serve it.
Is it tiring? It will be tiring. However, it has to be tiring.
The harder the cooks have it, the more comfortable the customers will be.
I don't believe in such a thing as making good food easily.
It was all thanks to you that everything pulled through. I give my sincere thanks. Good work.
Hey!
You and me, outside.
Come outside.
I was very impressed. Just standing at the inspection table would be unnerving.
Oh, my goodness... you were awesome.
But what happened? I thought you disappeared after closing your store. All of sudden here and there...
I did think we'd meet again someday. But I didn't think it'd be in the kitchen.
Listening carefully to what I'm going to say,
Here, you and I don't know each other. Except for work, don't acknowledge me as someone you know.
I mean I know you, how can I pretend not know you?
Don't!
You could get hurt and I could die.
He's pretty good. Near perfect.
There's no such thing as...almost perfect.
Then let's just say he did very well.
I want to hear you thank me.
Isn't it enough you put him in as a noodle maker?
You said you felt like you were falling off the cliff.
I believe I held onto you and pulled you up the cliff. Didn't I?
Madam. By chance, are you getting greedy for Goong Rak Won?
Why? Can't I be greedy?
Surname Ha got to eat it up. Why not surname Seol?
Is today some special day? Why is everyone showing their teeth?
Did something upsetting happen to you?
When my hard earned tower came down, you stood back and watched.
How can I be human if that didn't upset me?
Aigoo, what to do...This is only the beginning of many upsetting happenings.
Is that so? I look forward to that. I'm leaving.
You... How can you?
Calm down and listen.
Thanks to you, I was laid up for a year.
Everyday felt like hell, but life was worth living when I thought of your face.
I came in as the noodle maker in the kitchen, because I wanted to see your face.
Is it funny to you because of the way I look now?
Do you know that you're coming to your own grave?
Don't exaggerate your pain. I was stabbed in the same spot.
This time it's my turn, so wait for it.
It will only take a minute! I only need to say a word!
I said get lost!
How can you do this to me?!
Come here!
Wait outside.
Jong Rok, why are you doing this? Why do you live like this? If you left here, wouldn't it be good for both of us?
That's not easy to do.
Please give me a chance to make up for my mistake, Noodle Master.
I told you to bring in the person who ruined the banquet, yet you couldn't. That was your last chance.
I found the bastard. The one who ruined the banquet. I mean, Choi Soon Seok...
I found him.
Choi Soon Seok?
You know... Your friend's son.
Then... the corpse inside the cold storage...
That, I...
was so afraid that I lost him that... I lied...
I'm sorry, Noodle Master.
Then you lost him and got a fake corpse?
It's my fault. This will...
never happen again. One more chance,
please, Noodle Master.
Who's Choi Soon Seok?
I cannot tell you that for nothing.
For turning the bastard over to you, promise me that you'll reinstate my position.
Is there a guarantee that I'll keep that promise?
I served you for over 10 years.
You're a scary man, you give me the chills. But you never broke a promise.
So, I believe you.
Fine, I got it. Who's Choi Soon Seok?
They say for a noodle master, faded fingerprints are like a medal of honor.
Grandpa, you have ten medals.
Did I tell you the day I first had noodles?
I woke up from a nap, and I could smell the sea.
Kneaded with seaweed, clam knife noodles.
Seriously, the entire ocean came right into my mouth.
I can't forget that taste.
But isn't it funny?
The fact that the tastiest noodles were made by the person I hate the most.
You're curious about that person right?
He's here in Goong Rak Won.
It's Noodle Master.
That's the end of my chatter. Thank you for listening.
I'll come back tomorrow too, Grandpa.
Grandfather, can you hear me?
Y.. y... yeah...
Wait a minute.
Grandpa...Move your fingers when I say "G" and "N".
I'll try writing it out. Okay?
Y.. y... yeah...
Good.
G...
Is there another letter?
G... N... D... R...
Kim Gil Do?
Master: God of Noodles
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