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Episode 16
The novel hasn't been published yet.
I... wrote that novel, you know.
When you see someone for the first time, there are those who you feel that'll end badly.
You were like that, Noodle Chef.
How is it now?
I feel the end is approaching.
But, it won't be the ending that you desire.
The noodles are fine. The reason I called you wasn't because of that.
Noodle Master.
Not yet.
Have you ever burned a dragonfly?
When you burn one, there's a sound.
Like when you burn bamboo stem.
Secretary Park.
Yes, Noodle Master.
Do you have a suspicion, or
if there is no conclusive evidence, what should be done?
I also...suspected you initially.
As someone who pressured my father.
Because you aggressively approached me, I was suspicious and was wary of you.
The circumstance was such that you wanted to use me. But I didn't have a crucial evidence.
I'm relieved that I didn't decide rashly then.
Senator Park Myeong Hyeon
Senator Park, long time no see.
Let me take my money back.
What are you saying all of a sudden?
I know search and seizure took place.
Take out my money and take care of the rest, so there's no problem in the future.
If you work that way, I can't work with you.
Senator. Senator Park.
Aigoo, life is lonely. What the heck am I doing?
Why does he always call me when I'm eating?
It's me.
Why do I smell sewer?
Why do they always make me work when I'm done with everything?
Can't they ask me to work when it's quiet during the day?
Wait.
I've never seen you before.
I'm dishwasher Go Gil Yong.
Why is a dishwasher coming out of the storage?
Well, that's...
Looks like he came to organize things put away for the funeral.
Is that so?
CEO Lee... hurry up and come this way...
No... I'll go there.
Yeo Gyeong, my legs are so shaky. I'm dying.
You told me to tell you anything suspicious, so I did.
Detective Kim, here...
Yeo Gyeong... will everything be okay? You won't have issues with this, right?
It's okay. Just think you reported something you found to the police. It's not a big deal.
For real, right? I can trust you?
Trust me. I'll call you.
You got hit by the money bag on your first day back. I can memorize Granny Shinsaimdang's face.
It's all cash. Makes it difficult to trace the money.
Wouldn't it be nice to have a check stuck somewhere as extra radish slice?
Never mind a radish slice, you got a whole radish.
Senator.
Any progress?
I found evidence.
I can coerce both Doggoo and Noodle Master.
That's great. When will you show me the result?
First, I have to verify Doggoo's identification. I'll give you a separate progress report at that point.
Don't touch Goong Rak Foundation.
May I... ask your reason?
You really want to know? If you find out, you can't get out of it either.
I already know that I can't get out of it.
In order to work in politics, the best thing to do is to find a weakness in someone.
So that there won't be any problems.
Many senators from different parties are tied in the Goong Rak Foundation.
If I eat up Goong Rak Foundation,
I'll obtain those people's weaknesses.
What's more advantageous than that?
This is big trouble. What do we do now?
Is everything else okay?
Yes. I think it got switched at Goong Rak Won.
Not here?
Are you suspicious of me right now?
I'm on the Wanted List and on the run. How can you upset me like this?
I'm suspicious of everything. You're no different, CEO Lee.
I've never betrayed someone to save my skin.
You said that's what you liked about me and wanted to work with me. Keep your words.
Listen to me clearly. I never said you switched it.
I'll move everything over to another site.
I'll leave Secretary Park with you. So, take care of it.
I will never go into jail again.
I lived half of my life there. I'd rather die. I'll never go back.
That won't happen. I promise you that.
Okay... okay...
Imjasootang noodles?
Yes, Potager.
He asked for rice noodles. As for garnish, he requests small pieces to make them easy to chew.
Oh, I'm perplexed...
I did sneak a peek when Noodle Master Go Dae Cheon made it 20 years ago.
Imjasootang... isn't it the flour, sweet potato noodles in sesame broth that's mentioned in Jinyeon Uigwe (ancient record of King Gojong's party)?
That's right. Can you make it?
I'll give it a try.
Alright.
Noodle Maker Kim Da Hae, how long would it take?
It'll take about 30 minutes.
You'll need more than an hour.
You can't just fry the sesame. It gets too dry.
It takes 20 minutes just to peel the skin and fry. And black sesame isn't used in Imjasootang noodles.
I never asked you to teach me.
Didn't you quit being Noodle Chef? Why are you hanging around the kitchen?
I'll be in the kitchen three times a week. My title is Prime Noodle Chef.
The fact that I'll be here three days means I'll be missing remaining three days.
There's no guarantee this won't happen again. I'll teach you.
Even if you dislike me, please learn for the sake of customers.
I'll learn.
Hey, Kim Jin Hak. Don't you even have pride?
I have no pride. That's why I cheated during the noodle chef competition.
I'm trying to have some pride from now on.
I'll do my best to learn what I don't know.
Filter the chicken broth using the cotton cloth.
You must filter the broth after it cools down to eliminate excess oil.
I understand, Prime Noodle Chef.
For garnish, we use chicken meat and beef meatballs.
For the meatballs, you fry it in perilla oil.
What are you doing right now? Gonna make meatballs?
Shouldn't we serve the customer? I hate the Noodle Chef, but not the customer.
We should do what we must do. Then, we can curse him or fight with him. Shouldn't we?
I had a reason I couldn't tell you.
That's why I came back the best way I know.
I will not leave the kitchen no matter what.
Please know that truth.
Thanks.
No need to thank me. I'm doing it for the customer.
By chance, are the customers elderly?
How did you know...
Noodle Chef, let's go together. I beg you.
You waited so long.
It's not something we serve often. So, it took a long time. I apologize.
Oh, no... If you say that, we feel bad.
We came here because this woman kept nagging me about coming here.
When I lived in Masan, I went with him to eat it.
I'm ill these days, so...
rice tastes like rocks...
But I was craving this so much.
Your time is almost up, that's why.
You mean old man... saying something you don't mean.
That's right, he doesn't mean it.
Instead of buckwheat noodles, Grandfather...
asked for rice noodles that's easier to digest.
That's the same reason for pine nuts. He requested for us to make the garnish into small pieces for easy chewing.
Grandfather must love you very much, Grandmother.
Your time must be surely up soon. Why do things you've never done before?
What are you saying?
I'll enjoy it.
Your skills are much better than me.
I acknowledge it. Perhaps, I can never catch up to you in my lifetime.
You told me to give it to the dogs, but that's my true feelings toward noodles.
I thought Goong Rak Won's shares had nothing to do with me.
But if I can make proper noodles and make people happy with that,
I'll protect those shares to the end.
The reason I'm struggling right now is for that reason exactly.
No. It's different.
Fighting over shares with your life on the line... that's to fight the Noodle Master.
If you need my help, be more honest.
The reason I came here... you said you're curious, right?
I came to take revenge for my parents.
In order to do that, I had to survive any way I can.
Trying to use you and being harsh with you... it's all for that reason.
The one who killed my parents...
is your father.
I'm not hiding anything anymore.
I feel relieved that I opened up everything to you.
The choice is yours, Da Hae.
Between the Noodle Master and me... who would you stand by...
Think carefully which would truly benefit Goong Rak Won.
No matter how hard we struggle,
we can't handle one noodle chef.
Look at the kitchen staff. They were as limp as boiled spinach, but now are straight up as bamboo trees as soon as he arrived.
Are you listening to me?
I accept that he can move people's hearts.
But he can betray that much easier.
Then, why aren't you doing anything?
What do you mean?
Fearless Madam Seol got stabbed on the back with her eyes wide open.
All you're doing is complaining. Shouldn't you see end to it whether you kill him or not?
Go Gang Sook. I'll looking for an opportunity.
They say a tiger knows to come when you're talking about him. It's really true.
What's going on?
I came because I have a suggestion.
A suggestion?
Isn't that possible if we had a dust speck of trust in you?
I don't believe whatever you have to say. So, get lost.
I don't care about trust.
Throw the dice.
If you think it will benefit you, just come in the game.
You bastard!
Let's listen to him. That's why we have two ears.
Tell us, so we will be interested.
Noodle Master Ha Jung Tae...
I'll destroy him.
If you agree, I'll proceed.
I'd like to hear him out. How about you, Madam?
Let me hear you.
Including the clan, you two madams own 50% shares.
If you add Noodle Maker Kim Da Hae's 20% on top of that,
you can fire Noodle Master Ha Jung Tae.
When you fire the noodle master and I take over that spot, I'll give you the Goong Rak Won management rights, Madam Go.
And you'll become the executive director of Goong Rak Foundation, Madam Seol.
Goong Rak Foundation?
How would you bring over Kim Da Hae's shares?
Are you making things even worse by involving her?
I did the best I can do for Noodle Maker Kim Da Hae.
She may not feel assured, but I believe my sincerity was felt.
Whether you starve to death or get beaten to death, it's all the same.
I'll lose my management rights and get stuck in the back room...
I should at least fight for it.
I think it's worth a try. What do you think, Madam?
Fine, let's do it.
Whatever the result, would it get any worse?
Restricted area
We deposited everything.
There are only two keys in this world. One is with you and the other one is with me.
The safe opens only when both keys are turned simultaneously.
There won't be any accidents, right?
Of course not. Our private bank retains everything as is.
Whether it be a thing or person.
What will you do now?
Hide out for now. I'll contact you again.
How long must I do that, huh?
We have trouble and it takes time to take care of it.
Nothing will change because you whine. You know this.
Let me just say one thing.
Don't cut off your tail.
If you try to detach me and try to survive alone, I won't stand back.
Keep that in mind.
Answer.
The one who killed my parents... is your father.
The customer is not answering the phone...
Puppy!
Uncle Doggoo.
Why didn't you answer the phone?
Sorry, I didn't know.
Puppy. Listen to me carefully.
Something came up, so I have to go away for awhile.
I wont' be able to contact you. You never know, so you can't contact me either.
- What's it about? - No need to know.
Keep it.
What's it about?
It's not a lot of money. I saved up some to buy you something when you get married.
You never know what will happen to people.
The PIN code is your birthday.
- Give it to me then. - Puppy!
You disappear suddenly and come back suddenly. I'm so sick and tired of it.
You can just live an ordinary life. Is that so hard?
You only found out now? Huh?
Living an ordinary life without any trouble is the hardest thing to do.
Whether you shred it or not, you do what you want with it.
I'm leaving.
Is this because of the Noodle Master? It's because of him, right?
Anyone who stays close to your father becomes miserable.
The reason I stayed by him knowing that is because of you.
Puppy... I wish you'd stay away from him as far as you can.
Pay attention to what I said.
Wait.
You had this all this time?
You're so frugal, my puppy.
Take care of yourself.
Let me hug you.
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I can never go back to jail now.
What happened?
The check issuer came up, but this case is getting bigger.
Who is it?
Senator Choi Seong Do.
Check Issue Statement
What's this?
Hello?
Why is the Special Investigative Team looking for me?
Oh, a check?
I lost that awhile ago. It was there?
Wow, you found it and kept it for me. Korea's prosecution team is the best.
But who are you from the Special Investigative Team?
Oh, Prosecutor Chae Yeo Gyeong...
The Temporary National Assembly is in session at the moment. So, I'm very busy.
I'll put a call into the Special Investigative Team head prosecutor. You take it easy as you work.
Yes, yes.
Turn the car around. Let's go to Goong Rak Won.
At this rate, shouldn't we report to our superiors? It's hard to store away cash and
if seven days passes, unoccupied property embezzlement law will apply. The matter will get magnified.
You may have to put your position as a prosecutor on the line.
I put my position on the line a long time ago.
Even if we summon him, he won't respond due to Temporary National Assembly in session. Since we cornered the Noodle Master, we'll go with that for now.
The head Prosecutor won't stand by and watch.
From now on, everyone who pressures me is on the same side.
I'll check every single one of them and make it public.
Adjust your speed, Prosecutor.
Why? Are you scared?
That's not it. You can get hurt, Prosecutor.
- I asked you if you were scared. - Prosecutor.
Once a dam has a hole, it never shrinks.
The hole will become bigger. And when the Noodle Master can no longer block that hole, I'll make my move.
No one who's related to this case can escape it.
If you're scared, get out of it. I'll do it alone.
I'll put a tail on Congressman Choi.
And I'll give you progress report.
Thank you.
Take responsibility if I don't get my lieutenant promotion.
Noodle Master! What's going on!
Why is the Special Investigative Team looking for me? Why?
You're supposed to launder the issuer first! That's basic!
How is it that's exactly as it was? You trying to kill me?
I was keeping it while the branch manager to Gwangmyeong Bank got arrested. Calm down.
I need some time to think.
Calm down? You want me to calm down right now?
Trying to avoid paying taxes, I'm about to lose my gold badge!
Drink some water.
Drink and breathe.
First, pressure the Special Investigative Team head prosecutor.
If you and I both work on him, it might work.
Prosecutor Ahn changed his allegiance to Senator So Tae Seop.
That's even better.
Wouldn't he take care of everything if I kneel in front of Senator So?
He'll get rid of you, Congressman Choi.
No matter how much he loves his dog, would he love him if he wiggles his tail with crap all over his body?
For now, I'll stop it for now by cutting off my tail.
Don't go up against it yourself. Just become mute.
If you go around creating ruckus, things will just get more complicated.
By chance, I'm not the tail you're referring to, right?
Of course not.
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Yes, Noodle Master.
Were you waiting for my call?
Well? Is there a reason I should be waiting for your call?
I'd like to see you. Why don't you come this way? I'll take care of you.
Welcome. Have a seat.
I'd like to talk to you alone.
Oh, Secretary Park. I called him because he's the second person who is involved.
Why don't you introduce yourselves now that we're here? This is Prosecutor Chae Yeo Gyeong.
Daughter of Professor Chae Il Hwan.
This is son of Park Moo Taek who murdered Professor Chae Il Hwan.
I'm offended by your humor.
If you're trying to shake me up this way, you're wasting your energy.
I apologize if you are offended. Now, have a seat.
Let's get to the point.
Before that...
How did you know you can open up the secret room using this pen?
I saw it so much when I was at the Criminal Department.
Pen, lighter... even a ring.
Now, let's begin.
I'm sure you're aware of what's going on. We have Congressman Choi and Doggoo...
No, if I tie in Raymond Holding's CEO Lee Jeong Bum, you have no place to escape.
Will you cut off your tail or will you get caught yourself, Noodle Master?
What if I told you it has nothing to do with me?
They all say that in the beginning.
But if there's evidence that even one cent went into Goong Rak Foundation,
you won't survive, Noodle Master.
How do I go about cutting off my tail?
Gohap-5021... give me evidence that it was Senator So Tae Seop's doing.
Are you trying to make a deal?
I'll catch the culprit who ordered my parents' murder for sure.
If you don't have any evidence, our further conversation is meaningless.
I do have a definite evidence, but...
who knows when you'll have a change of heart, Prosecutor Chae?
That will never happen.
That's what you think, Prosecutor.
What is it?
This is the crucial evidence.
And this is bribe.
You must take the bribe first and I'll give you the evidence.
Don't act like you're the only clean one. Come join us in the mud pit.
We should get dirty together.
If you decide, I'll let you know where Doggoo is.
Let's wrap it up at that.
The value of this evidence is important to me.
This is... the investigative report on Senator So Tae Seop's defense industry corruption
by Researcher Chae Il Hwan.
He was going to reveal it originally. But he was marked a whistle blower and was forced to become a reservist.
He became a professor at the Agency for Defense Development. Then, to the Supreme Court of the United States...
he tried to report it again. But he was murdered.
In this report, do you know how many times Senator So Tae Seop's name was mentioned?
384 times.
Is this the original?
Of course not.
Except for Senator So Tae Seop's name and...
the fact that he's the one who did it... I erased everything else.
If I know all that, I put myself in danger.
Now, decide.
You join my team or continue to fight me.
As for the money, deposit it to your account or spend it today.
After I confirme your spending, I'll let you know where Doggoo is.
Alright then. Let's work well together in the future.
Leave.
Are you suspicious of me?
Aren't you thinking that I'm the one who told her about the pen opening up the door to the secret room?
I never said that.
It felt as though you were testing me.
The son of Park Moo Taek and daughter of Chae Il Hwan. The two have a common denominator.
You're both enemy of the person who ordered the murder.
So, that's why I just tested you.
Isn't it a reasonable doubt?
♬ I had a dream that disappeared in a moment ♬
♬ I woke up to the familiar scent ♬
National defense industry document corruption charges, By Chae Il Hwan
Il Hwan Chae
♬ I opened the door that no one was able to find ♬
♬ I'm standing at a road no one stepped on ♬
♬ Give me one more chance to fly ♬
Let's talk.
♬ Give me one more ♬
What were you thinking and accept the bribe?
You put a rope around your neck and handed it to the Noodle Master. If he pulls it, you're dead.
But in return, I found out who killed my parents.
That was a necessary pay.
How about your prosecutor position? How about those six years we gave up?
Isn't this what you wanted?
1994-Gohap-5021. You're the one who told me to dig into that case.
Chae Yeo Gyeong!
All this time, I lived worrying about other people.
Tae Ha, you, and Myeong... I became a prosecutor because you wanted me to.
You went to jail in my place because you wanted to.
I want to stop feeling guilty every time I see you. I'm sick and tired of it.
Right... friends... there's not much to it.
I'll live the way I want to from now on.
The bastard who ordered my parents' murder... I'll catch him myself and reveal him to the world.
My feet are already in the mud pit.
I can't take them out anymore. If you have time to worry about other people, you should worry about yourself.
The way I see it... you're the one in gravest danger.
Should I deposit the entire amount, Customer?
Yes.
Receipt of deposit
Detective Kim, I know where Doggoo is. Dispatch immediately.
I'll join you there.
Noodle Master
Ha Jung Tae... I'll kill you.
Over there! Get him!
Run!
Stop right there!
Secretary Park.
Yes, Noodle Master.
Gather as much money as possible.
We lost him. We should've asked for police assistance.
We were short on number of detectives.
Good work.
By chance... did you let him go on purpose?
No prosecutor will let a suspect go on purpose. Return to the Prosecutor's Office.
Senator.
You missed Doggoo?
You can't eat when I feed the food to you?
How can I ask you to work for me this way?
I apologize.
Didn't you say you can coerce the Noodle Master to get what I want?
What will you push him with now?
How about my father's murder case?
If I can get evidence that he's related to the case, I think I can coerce him.
Are you suspicious of me?
My father... I know he wasn't your officer.
It means I treasured him that much.
Well, why should I hide this anymore?
Park Moo Taek... worked for the Noodle Master.
Why exactly did you kill my father?
He's trying to frame me.
He and I have been enemies for over 30 years.
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Excuse me, Chef Myeong, can we take a picture with you?
Sure, of course.
Why is it so salty?
Excuse me.
Customer, is there a problem?
Why don't you try it? I thought I fell into a salt barrel.
I'm sorry. I checked for sure, but...
I'll remake it for you. I apologize.
Have you ever set a dragonfly on fire?
When you set a dragonfly on fire, it makes a crackling noise.
Yes, Clan Elder.
Tomorrow will be good.
Noodle Master.
Are you alright?
What is it?
The Clan Elder is here.
The Clan Elder?
Noodle Master, you sign here accepting an heir.
And the Prime Noodle Chef... by using the Goong Rak Won's secret recipe
you won't benefit in any way. Sign a contract saying that.
Good.
Prime Noodle Chef Myeong is officially Goong Rak Won's heir.
Unless you act against Goong Rak Won's best interest,
or hurt its reputation, the heir will become the Noodle Master.
I'm lacking, but I'll do my best not to hurt the name of Goong Rak Won.
Remember that the future 30 years of Goong Rak Won is in your hands, okay?
Yes, sir.
Since we have an heir, I'll be leaving now.
Also...
we'll vote on Noodle Master's dismissal.
Proposal for Noodle Master's Dismissal
What did you just say? Noodle Master's dismissal?
Madam Seol.
Acting against Goong Rak Won's best interest or hurt its reputation...
if 2/3 of shareholders agree, the Noodle Master...
can be dismissed.
I acted against Goong Rak Won's best interest and hurt its reputation?
Sure. To decrease sale, you intentionally retired and
removed the noodle chef from his position.
The Prosecutor Office's search and seizure... Oh, also...
I hear they call you "myeon kkeun dal?" (Master at breaking noodles)
Geez... you're going around shaming yourself all over the place.
Did you forget everything I gave to Goong Rak Won?
How dare you do this to me? How!
Everyone has good old days. Future is what's important.
How can you move forward always looking back?
I will look ahead only. That's the only way Goong Rak Won will survive.
- Clan Elder! - Stop calling me, punk. My name will wear out!
Anyway, I agree to dismiss him.
I agree, too.
The noodle maker should be making noodles.
Getting distracted by the foundation, politics... this is what we've come to.
I don't have to spell it out, right?
Then, we have one person left.
Noodle Maker Kim Da Hae?
Yes, Clan Elder.
Goong Rak Won depends on your decision.
If you agree, the Noodle Master will be dismissed immediately with a total of 70% shares.
Please give me some time.
I have decided.
Speak.
I'd like to ask the current noodle master.
Do you know the name of the new dishwasher?
Wait a minute. Give me some time.
I've never seen you before.
I'm dishwasher...
Noodle Master Go Dae Cheon was unconscious for six years.
But he remembered all the names of the kitchen staff.
I believe a noodle master should be like that.
Wait! I'm thinking right now. I am...
You don't rule over people with noodles. You lead people with your heart.
My opinion on the dismissal of the Noodle Master is...
in agreement.
Also, another thing.
What else?
Since the Noodle Master is also the executive director of the Goong Rak Foundation,
you have to step down from there as well.
Until the next noodle master is selected,
I'd like to have Madam Seol step in as the executive director of Goong Rak Foundation.
I have no reason to refuse.
Goong Rak Foundation is active in giving out scholarships and social welfare works.
It holds a good image throughout.
With that strength as my bases, I'd like work to globalize traditional noodles.
Ah, also... should we give Ha Jung Tae's title as...
somewhat of an advisor?
Then, looks like things are pretty much wrapped up. So, I'll be leaving.
Everyone, listen up.
Today, this meeting isn't the end.
I, Ha Jung Tae, won't go down this easily.
Everyone in this meeting... a momentary decision can change the rest of your life.
I'll show it to you down to the bone.
Are you... threatening me right now?
I can't help it if that's the way you heard it. It's hard enough to look after my own mouth.
How can I pay attention to other people's ears?
You, you, this punk... to the end...
Clan Elder, take care. Be careful going home.
You, you, you... that bastard...
Thank you. You really helped a lot.
I don't believe everything you say.
Even if I do, it didn't affect the Noodle Master's dismissal.
What I believe in is your ability to make noodles.
I believe the best noodle maker should become the noodle master.
I wish the kitchen becomes a busy place like it used to be.
Surrounded by the smell of noodles and reading each other's thoughts at a glance...
I wish it becomes a place like that.
If no one will do it, I will.
You will probably be the person who stands by Goong Rak Won to the end, Da Hae.
Take a glass.
I...
- Take it. - Okay.
Doggoo will come by one of these days.
Perhaps he might come by today.
When he does, can you stop him?
Can you stop him for me?
I will stop him.
Do you remember me crying at the charnel house last time?
I remember.
I was acting.
But... if I was being genuine, would it have been perceived that way?
It would've.
Would it?
The murderer's blood that's flowing inside you...
You said you're afraid it might make you go crazy.
Yes, I said that.
You'll see from now on.
I didn't want to do it, but...
I had to bring it out at times.
What are you talking about?
A monster...
You've never seen...
No... a real monster that no one has ever seen...
I can't taste anything.
Yes.
Tae Ha, where are you?
I'm at the Noodle Master's office.
Get out of there. I'm coming in.
Please don't come. You shouldn't come.
Listen to me carefully. If you don't run away quickly, you'll die in my hands, too.
Move.
I'm sorry.
You're no match for me. Don't you know that yet?
I promised him that I'll protect him.
Move, a**hole.
Ha Jung Tae. You said you built this place to kill people, right? Say that once more.
Did you know you'd die in here, too?
Master: God of Noodles
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