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[Three Years Later]
[Episode 8]
[Prosecutor Chae Yeo Kyung]
[Incident Number 1994, Prisoner 5021]
Become a prosecutor.
And reveal the truth behind
Incident Number 1994, Prisoner 5021.
That was the reason that I was trying to become a cop.
And that's...
the reason I came here too.
[Record of Incident]
[Wife: Oh Geung Soon Child: Park Tae Ha]
Tae Ha.
[Wife: Oh Geung Soon Child: Park Tae Ha]
My father was a drug addict.
Father was looked down upon by his friends
and was abused by those who were supposed to be his subordinates.
A son must not witness his father during his most shameful moments.
And a son... must not feign ignorance, towards such a father.
Don't go.
Don't go, Dad.
Tae Ha, my son. Let me ask you a favor.
I can't just live my life...
being a lonely coward.
If you get hungry, order yourself some jjajjangmyun.
Father... turned a young girl, and his own, son into orphans.
And Father...
left me with a debt, that could never... ever be erased.
Tae Ha!
Chae Yeo Kyung.
The debt that Father left behind...
And a friend...
who I must protect, forever.
[Park Woo Taek]
[Park Tae Ha]
[Chae Al Hwan]
- Here. - Oh.
Eat before you go!
Are you trying to get me to help you?
Just focus on getting the bad guys on your own, okay?
How did you know about the Prosecutor's Oath?
When you're friends with a prosecutor, that's common knowledge!
Hello.
Liar Go, you're here?
For this month.
You little bastard, at this rate how are you ever going to pay off your debt?
I told you, join our family already!
I'd rather side with Ji Ho Joong. Why would I side with you, Chul Doo?
It's Doo Chul, idiot!
[Ha Jung Tae]
We're here, Prosecutor.
He's a junkie. Be on your toes. Surround him when he gets in the car.
He's going in now.
Now.
Let go of me! Let go, damn it!
Father...
wounded Yeo Kyung, in a way that could never be erased.
And...
he did the same to me.
Granny Shin Saimdang, it was stuffy in that suitcase, right?
Let's move you to a much bigger room now, okay?
Wow, I never realized so much cash could exist in one spot outside of a bank!
If I got into this business sooner, I'd be living the good life right now!
You'll be able to live like that soon enough.
Wow, what's up with this watch? This just won't do.
That one looks great.
I heard that time is gold, so I bought a gold one.
But it's so heavy, I'm not too happy about it.
Wow... his slender waist is going to snap soon, from the pressure.
Isn't it time to reinstate Chief Hwang to his former position?
After the anniversary celebration was completely ruined
I almost couldn't even establish a foundation.
I gave up managerial rights to the restaurant to get where we are today.
That person right there, ruined the celebration.
If it were anyone else but him, I would've taken care of them by now.
Chul Doo.
Yes, sir?
About that Master Ha...
He's getting more money than he ever could have dreamed of.
So just where exactly, is all of this money going?
Have you ever seen a safe, or anything like that?
No, I haven't, sir.
Sir.
In movies...
there's always a hidden compartment somewhere!
When you put your hand against the wall...
a revolving door opens. Just the thought of it gives me chills.
You freaking idiot.
That stuff only happens in movies, fool!
You're way too inexperienced to succeed with this task.
It's only natural that this would happen.
Thank you for your warm words of support.
You really are the best.
They say that bitter medicine is the most effective kind.
Don't just spit it out. Pretend to swallow, at the very least.
Who knows? Sales might go up.
You must be having the time of your life.
I'm just saying this because I feel bad for you.
We have to get a new chef first.
And if a replacement wasn't readily available, you shouldn't have fired him.
It's only natural that things went up in flames after you fired the head chef.
Do you know who the most hardworking person in the kitchen is, right now?
Odd-jobber!
Yes?
Check that the dough is rising and organize it.
I did that already. It's ready to be used whenever, sir.
Odd-jobber!
Yes?
Here. Meat for garnishing. Bring it to the side dish section.
This is rump steak. This is supposed to be used for frying.
- You're right. - Get it together, sir.
What? Are you out of your damn mind?
It looks like I'm the only sane person in this room.
- Hey, Odd-jobber! - Shut it!
And do your job correctly. She's completely right, you know.
Odd-jobber!
Yes?
This is a new broth that I'm developing. Can you smell it for me?
Sir.
You have time set for experimentation. Why do you do this during work hours?
Stop nagging at me, and give it a quick sniff! Sniff, sniff!
You used Japanese rowan, didn't you?
Why? Is it that obvious?
Damn, I only used a little, in case the smell would be overpowering!
Is it too much?
Well, only because I have a super-nose.
Use a little more Chinese licorice. That should help with the bitterness.
Really?
Thanks.
Odd-jobber!
Yes?
- Why, you little! - You're here, Gil Yong?
Yes, ma'am!
- Wow, what firm glutes you have! - Having fun, are we?
- Where should I put this? - Here.
Don't you dare call me "odd-jobber" again. If you do, I'll--
- What? - Eh?
I'm sorry!
I guess there was some oily residue left on the plates.
I'll the dishes again!
It's been a while. What brings you here?
I've been working myself to the bone to rebuild my former glory.
I've just reclaimed my place in the food world.
I'm sure that most people would either try to avoid the debris
or die, crushed under those debris when their ivory tower falls.
You truly are incredible.
Yes. I was almost crushed to death, all thanks to you.
Anyway, why are you here?
Madame Go is having a hard time, so I'm going to lend her a hand.
We have to restore Goong Rak Won, to its former glory.
Yes, exactly. I'm quite worried about that myself.
Oh... worried, are you?
I'm sure your concerns are related to whether or not
Goong Rak Won will be okay without its chef.
You neglected Goong Rak Won because you were busy with your foundation.
You were planning to let Goong Rak Won fail
until the Go Clan begged you to come back.
And you're planning to get both Goong Rak Won
and the foundation, ultimately, for yourself.
Isn't that right?
What do you mean, neglect?
I'm disappointed to hear you say things like that.
What can I do if she rejects me, even if I wish to help?
I guess Madame Go is a narrow-minded woman then, right?
I never said that.
It looks like all of the world's worries have gathered in this room right now.
You must be close to reaching nirvana.
Our sales have been falling ten percent per year, for the past three years.
It truly is a terrible feeling.
We're in a recession. Anticipate decline.
We even got through the IMF crisis.
We can't blame the economy, this time around.
How about promoting your sous-chef?
His greed is greater than his skill-set. He isn't ready yet.
The real issue isn't about finding a new chef.
If we can't improve our sales in three months
the managerial powers will be handed back over to my husband.
I must prevent that, at any cost.
About the guy I mentioned before... I'm ready to send him here now.
I think he would be a good fit for the noodle-making section.
If he gets the position immediately, there will be backlash.
It may be better to make him an odd-jobber, and then promote him.
If there's any opposition, all we have to do is squash it.
Can you take responsibility for all of this?
Shove him in there. I'll take responsibility.
Did something good happen to you?
You look like you're in a great mood.
I'm going to formally request they pass Goong Rak Won's managerial rights to me.
So Goong Rak Won and the Goong Rak Foundation will both be mine.
Wow, so it all went as you planned! Totally makes life worth living, huh?
Oh, yeah. Look into a person for me. I need someone to replace Chief Hwang.
He must be upright, and must never betray me.
I can educate him in things that he doesn't know. Just like I did with you.
And I'm not trying to insult you.
Wow... If a guy like that is out there, I would love to meet him.
He may have to protect me. And Da Hae, too.
Is something going on with Da Hae?
No.
And I want to keep it that way, which is why I'm doing this.
I do have a kid in mind, but he'll be hard for you to win over.
This child is quite a stiff, you see.
Three years ago, you charged at me to try and destroy me.
And yet, look at us now. We're on such good terms.
I always get what I want, no matter what I have to do.
You know that, right?
Do you remember Wuss Park Woo Taek?
Oh. That junkie?
It's his son.
How amusing.
Let me meet him, first.
Great work.
Tae Ha, starting tomorrow, you don't have to come in.
- What? - Here.
- What? - This is hard for me too.
Let's just get past this nicely, okay?
Wait, sir. Factory Supervisor. How can you do this, all of the sudden?
What do you mean? It's not like you ever signed a contract with me.
Let go of me, right now.
No, I can't.
Look at this bastard.
Are you trying to make it more obvious that you're a felon? Huh?
You all didn't know, right? This bastard is a murderer.
He killed a man.
You really thought that I wouldn't find out?
Give me the pay that you owe me. Then, I'll go.
I just did.
I'm talking about the six months' pay you owe me!
Wow, you really don't know how the world works, do you?
You really like the law, don't you? Take legal recourse then.
Sue me, or whatever. I don't care.
Oh, and get yourself a lawyer too. Do you have the money for that though?
It'll take forever for the case to get to court.
So even if you win, I'll only give you pennies at a time.
Wow, look at this bastard. You all see this, right?
All right. Hit me, bastard.
You think I've never seen a bastard like you before?
Hit me! Go ahead, you son of a bitch!
Bastard...
It bothers us a bit that you have a criminal record.
I'm sorry.
Oh, my... What a hot day it is.
Here.
People who hate me usually wear expressions like that.
Do you know who I am?
I saw you beat someone with a club at Masan's Goong Rak Won before.
So you don't need to act like you're a good person.
I'm sure... that what you saw was a mistake.
I don't personally hit people. I have others do it for me.
Sit down. I have to talk to you about something.
I don't have anything to hear from you.
I heard that you went on a bunch of interviews to get an industrial job.
And then, you weren't accepted to any of them because you have a criminal record.
It's not easy to make a living, right?
Someone must have sent you.
Tell them to stop following me, and tell them to piss off too.
Let's not be so uncivilized, all right?
Also, the only people following you around because they like you
are mosquitoes and Do Kkoo.
Let's see each other again.
I like him. And I like the look in his eyes.
Promise me something.
If he bites back instead of obeying, don't hurt him, and return him to me.
I'll take him.
I've never let go of a person who I hand-picked for myself.
As long as they don't betray me, of course.
Madame.
Oh, you came to see Father again?
I kind of just wanted to chat with someone.
I really love the sound of the wind.
Shall we walk for a bit?
Yes.
Oh... the smell of bamboo shoots!
Oh... this is nice.
This reminds me of the bamboo shoot noodles my father used to make for me.
He would chop up bamboo shoots, and put them on top of bright red bibim noodles.
Ah, I really miss that.
Do you want to eat them?
Bamboo shoot noodles, I mean.
Wow, this is great!
Are you always here this late?
Yes.
Take it easy. They say that it's better to endure hardships when you're young.
But that's all a ton of nonsense.
What good would that do for you? It'll just wear down your health.
I have to work hard.
You're the one who gave me a spot in this kitchen, Madame Go.
I don't want people to speak negatively about you, because of me.
You're doing that for me? Well-educated in the ways of the world, you are, huh?
How does the kitchen seem to you, these days?
Well, it's all right.
No, be honest.
How can I fix the problems, if I don't know what they are?
I feel like there's just a lot of noodles here.
But no thought being put into the customer who will be eating them.
Let's eat. The noodles will get overcooked.
You look cozy.
All thanks to you, Madame Seol.
I was so surprised back then.
I warned you. You can't... force your way into their kitchens.
If you don't prepare yourself properly
that knife may stab you in the throat next time.
You have to learn quickly now, like your life depends on it.
You have to increase the arsenal of noodles you've mastered.
You're the one who got stabbed
but I'm the one still plagued by nightmares.
I'm sorry.
Did I call you too soon? Does your body still need to rest?
I'm fine now, Madame.
How's Goong Rak Won doing?
Goong Rak Won is Master Ha's playground right now. It's not a proper restaurant.
Madame Go is beyond overwhelmed at the moment.
And in three months, Ha Jung Tae will take over Goong Rak Won once again.
Our time is now.
Where do we start?
I'm going to put you on the noodle-making team.
There will be tons of opposition. But you have to get through it.
I'm ready, Madame.
All right.
Let's begin.
But why did you want to meet here, of all places?
Isn't this a little casual for this kind of a meeting?
This is the place, where I died.
I...
died here.
I'm warning you. Something like that must never happen again.
You said I was only dipping in my toes, while you risked your life, right?
Not anymore. I'm putting my life on the line now too.
If we get wiped out here, it's the end of the road for both of us.
Oh, I'm sorry, sir. We just closed for the day.
- Oh, really? - Yes.
I thought you were open until ten.
Sous-chef!
We have one last order.
How can you accept a customer right now? Send them away.
Sous-chef, Madame Go told us to respect the hours of operation, no matter what!
If we close one second before ten, she'll throw a fit!
Damn it. So what's the order?
Royal court-style buckwheat quail noodles.
How much buckwheat flour do we have left?
This is all we have.
I'm not sure we can make one serving with this.
Wait.
Oh, yes, sir?
Is this 100 percent buckwheat?
I thought Goong Rak Won only makes noodles out of buckwheat.
But of course, sir.
Ten percent of the noodle batter, at the very least, has flour in it.
Excuse me?
Can you go check with the kitchen staff?
Yes, sir. I'll do that.
He figured out that the batter was ten percent flour?
There's batter from two days ago. Bring it over.
Sous-chef! That needs to be disposed of! If Master Ha finds out, we're all dead!
And if you don't bring it, I'll kill you instead.
Buckwheat loses its elasticity as time passes, and it gets gooey.
This... is not fresh buckwheat.
Are there mice in the kitchens that only eat buckwheat, or something?
Can you call the chef over?
Yes, sir. I'll do that.
Did you want to see me?
Are you the head chef?
I'm the sous-chef.
Oh, no wonder.
The quality of the food overall, and of your kneading, isn't bad.
However, you seriously show no courtesy to your customers.
There are tons of issues with this.
Watch your words, sir.
We always show our customers, the very best service.
Oh... So that's why you mixed flour into your batter
and used old buckwheat batter to make these noodles?
Buckwheat... is greatly influenced by humidity.
Everyone mixes a bit of flour into their noodles to increase elasticity.
Also, the taste of buckwheat remains unaffected for up to three days.
If you're going to put up this much of a fuss
go somewhere that uses imported goods instead.
Just because you can't tell the difference
doesn't mean that others can't.
The flavor definitely changes, depending on how long the batter is out.
And if you add flour, you destroy some of the buckwheat's flavor by doing so.
If you're ignorant, you can educate yourself.
However, acting like you're ignorant when you're not... is a sin.
See you again.
Let's add a person to the noodle-making team.
We need to change up the energy of the kitchen.
Did you just say, "add" instead of "promote into"?
We're in a rush, so if we need to hire new people, then that's we need to do.
We're not that desperate yet.
And I'm sure that the employees will be opposed to this, if it's an outsider.
How shocking. I'm trying to help you out here.
Well...
I'm not feeling too thankful for that suggestion.
What does it matter, really? All that matters is that we do well.
Bring them in. Let me feel them out.
So moments when you take my side do exist.
I'm the one who made Goong Rak Won into what it is now.
Is it not obvious that I want what's best for this place?
Where is that person right now?
Hey there, Prosecutor Chae!
Hey there, Liar Go.
I was going to call you, but I figured I would drop by and see your face.
- What about work? - Oh, let me breathe, man!
The anonymous people who died in Suwon and Bucheon are not Moo Myung.
You sure are funny. How could I come here if it really was Moo Myung?
I would have foamed at the mouth and passed out.
True.
I don't think you need to worry anymore.
Moo Myung is definitely going to live a long, long life.
He has "batshit crazy" written all over him!
Don't worry so much. That's our greatest weakness. Being worrywarts.
I'm off.
Gil Yong.
Thanks.
Moo Myung.
Where in the world are you?
You could let me know if you're doing well, at least.
Oh, Tae Ha!
Tae Ha! Mr. Park Tae Ha!
Please save me!
Here, here...
I brought the six months of pay that I owe you.
So please, accept this. Please? Please, take it!
Take it while he's offering it to you.
Yes... yes, please!
Wow... So you live in a place like this, huh?
I knew this guy was scum, but I didn't know that he didn't pay you.
What a cruel world this is.
They try to take literally everything you have!
You're... not going to take the money?
Here, please, take it. Take it, okay? Please?
- Is everything okay now? - Yes, yes, you can go now.
Damn it...
I heard that you were Wuss Park Woo Taek's son.
I'm warning you.
Don't you dare speak about my father.
It's true that your Father deserved to die for what he did.
He killed two people, after all. He had to be punished. It's only fair.
But, not everyone who deserves to die is given the death penalty.
Of course not. Tons of people who get out through feigning sickness
get into fancy hospital rooms, and live leisurely lives.
Wait.
How could two consequences for the same sin, be so different?
Do they change the law? But how? Do they protest for it to be changed?
No, that's futile. Just makes your throat hurt.
There's only one way. To buy the law.
Let's see each other again. Next time, I'll teach you how to "buy the law".
I won't have a reason to see you again.
Mr. Tae Ha. Do you know who commanded your father to commit murder?
I know who it was.
[Master Noodle-maker Ha Jung Tae]
Wow, my little pup is getting great at kneading dough!
If I sat here drooling, would I be able to get a free bowl of noodles from you?
No?
Well, okay, then.
Wow, look at the colors here! The noodles are practically shining!
Oh, my!
It's so damn salty!
What the hell is this? Did you pour in all the salt you had?
Stop acting like you know me. Because that's how I'm going to react.
Why are you acting this way towards me, Da Hae?
You seriously don't know?
You promised me that, no matter what, you would never work for that man!
That's because Uncle is trying to protect you--
Uncle?
As if. We're not even related! "Uncle"...
Aren't you just his crony who he stuck next to me, to keep tabs on me?
You really think that?
Is that how you really feel?
Do you remember the first time you met me?
"The smell of cigarettes, a single father, and baby formula."
When you said I smelled like baby formula, I almost fainted.
That was when I had my child taken from me. They took my child
because I was a thug... and didn't have a proper source of income.
Yeah. That's right. I'm his crony.
He told me, to go see you occasionally.
So I did, with a popsicle in hand.
But after five years or so, you were like a real niece to me.
Those bright eyes! Your bright eyes were so cute.
And after ten years or so, you were... like a daughter to me.
Even when I was rotting away in jail for five years, the hardest part of that
was not being able to see you.
I know... why you're here.
And... I'm sure you know why I'm here.
I don't want you leave you by that man's side, all by yourself.
That's all it is.
So... don't hate me so much, okay?
I don't hate you.
All I did was pretend that I did.
You treat me better than some people treat their daughters.
And I have a conscience too, you know! How could I hate you?
Oh, something must have gotten in my eye.
Why does it feel so weird?
A monster's lair.
A monster that swallows everything whole, lives in there.
[Chi Myun Restaurant]
If I must become a monster...
in order to defeat this monster...
then, that is what I have to do.
Nice to meet you. My name is Moo Myung.
Let's begin.
There's no need for words. I have no use for him, if he can't make noodles.
Can you show us your skills?
Is there a noodle dish that you're particularly confident in?
Can I choose how this test will be carried out?
What a confident man.
Go ahead.
I'll try, directing the workflow of the kitchen.
I'm sure... that there will be much opposition against this.
This is the first time that an outsider
is being considered for a spot on the noodle-making team.
And this is the first time that this sort of test is being carried out.
But, the fact alone, that we consented to this shows that we're in dire straits.
From now on, our Goong Rak Won will skyrocket in influence and quality.
And today, will be the day that marks the beginning of that.
I cannot accept this!
As you said, most of us are people who worked our way up from the very bottom.
Everyone must start out as an odd-jobber, and if they're not skilled enough
they cannot even be allowed to knead the dough.
Those are the rules!
That person is the only person, who isn't being made to pay his dues.
I'll start paying my dues now then.
I'll endure, with only my skills to rely on.
If I can't direct the kitchens well today
I'll concede defeat without another word.
However, if I succeed, you must acknowledge me as your co-worker.
All right. Go ahead and begin.
All right. From here on in, everything I say is not a request, but a command.
I will not accept talking back, or refusal.
Let's start with the soy sauce buckwheat noodles.
Let's begin.
The side dishes are too salty. Use less salt for them.
There's too much seasoning. Use about half a tablespoon less of soy sauce.
Is this omyun, or naengmyun?
The best temperature to eat it at is 80 degrees.
You're well-aware of this, aren't you? Please put more thought into your broth.
I understand.
You must knead the dough more. The noodles are as squishy as jelly.
You must straighten the noodles out before plating.
- Wow, this is delicious! - It's so good!
This is the last order for this afternoon.
You can take it.
Are you worn out?
I'm sure that you are.
But, you must be worn out. The more that the maker of the noodles is worn out
the more comfortably their customers can eat their noodles.
I believe that there is no way to make food in a leisurely manner.
The fact that we were able to make it until the end, is thanks to all of you.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
You've worked very hard.
Wow, that was really something. I bet it was scary just to stand there.
But, wow. That was really spectacular.
But, what happened? I thought you closed your restaurant and disappeared.
But you were on top of everything!
I did think that our paths might cross again.
So we were fated to meet again here?
Listen carefully to what I'm about to say.
When we're here, we're strangers.
Don't act like you know me, unless it's for work-related things.
Um, but I do know you. So how could I pretend that I don't?
Don't act like you know me!
If you do, you'll get hurt, and I could die.
He's quite spectacular. He was almost perfect.
There's no such thing as... "Almost perfect".
Well, let's just leave it at, "He did well" then.
What I want to hear from you is "thank you", though.
What, it wasn't enough that I let him onto the noodle-making team?
You said that you felt as if you were falling off of a cliff.
I feel like I'm the one who grabbed you and pulled you up.
Am I wrong?
Madame Seol.
Do you... harbor some sort of greed toward Goong Rak Won?
Why?
I can't be a little greedy?
Even Mr. Ha has his hands on this place, so it's not completely impossible for me.
Is today some special sort of day, or something?
Why are you all starting with me today?
Do you have some sort of resentment towards me, or something?
You just stood by and watched as your husband destroyed my reputation.
How could I not be a little upset about that?
Oh, my. Well, you shouldn't be so bitter
when plenty of other things in life will bring you disappointment.
Really?
I'll look forward to that then. Bye.
How... how are you...
Don't overwork yourself, and just listen.
I was bedridden for one entire year, thanks to you.
Every day was like hell, but when I thought of you
it made living seem more worthwhile to me.
I've entered the kitchens, on the noodle-making team.
Because I wanted to see your ugly mug.
You're underestimating me, because this is how you see me now, huh?
But, do you know this?
You just walked into your own grave.
Stop putting up such a fuss.
I didn't even stab you, like you did to me.
It's my turn this time.
So you just wait.
Just for a moment! I just want to tell him one thing!
I told you to piss off!
You can't all be doing this to me!
Hey, get up!
Leave.
Sung Rok. Why are you acting this way?
Why do you live like this? It would be best for us both if you just left.
I... just can't seem to do that, sir.
Please give me another chance, sir. Please.
I told you to catch the guy who ruined the celebration, and you couldn't.
That was your final chance.
But I found him!
I found the bastard who ruined your celebration-- no, Choi Soon Suk.
I... finally found him.
What do you mean, Choi Soon Suk?
You know, sir... your friend's son.
Then...
What about the corpse in that freezer room?
That was...
I was so scared that I had lost him, that I...
So I... lied to you, sir. I'm so sorry, sir.
So you lost him, and then got a fake body?
This is all my fault. I'll never do anything like that again.
Please... give me one more chance, sir.
So who is Choi Soon Suk, then?
I can't tell you that, sir.
Please promise me that you'll give me back my position in exchange for him.
And what...
makes you so sure that I'll keep my promise?
Sir, I've served you for over ten years.
You're a person who is hard to read, but you've never broken your promises.
That's why I trust you.
All right, then. Who is Choi Soon Suk?
They say that the mark of a true noodle-maker is his lack of fingerprints.
So you're qualified tenfold, Grandfather!
Did I tell you about the first time I ate noodles?
I was napping, and I smelled the scent of the ocean near my head.
They were clam noodles, with green sea algae in the noodles.
Wow! It felt like I was eating an entire ocean!
I can never forget that taste.
But, isn't it funny?
The most delicious noodles I ever had...
were made for me by the person I hate most.
You're curious about who that might be, right?
He's here, at Goong Rak Won.
It's Master Ha.
Well, that's that!
Thanks for hearing me out.
I'll be back tomorrow, Grandfather!
G... G... G... Grandfather! Can you hear me?
Just a moment.
Grandfather. When I say a letter, please wiggle your fingers.
Then, I'll write out what you're trying to say.
Okay?
Okay.
G.
Is there a final consonant in this syllable?
G. N. D. R.
Kim Gil Do?
[Kim Gil Do]
[Master: God of Noodles]
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