Episode 11
Kim Gil Do?
Grandpa, how do you know this name?
And the name you just said. Don't ever say that name again.
What if i go around telling people?
YOU...
It wasn't fake... Is his real name.
Mom?
Mom...
I'll be there soon.
This is a secret between us only don't tell enyone.
I won't tell a soul, don't worry,
I have to tell you Ms.Go told me to keep an eye on Da Hae.
I'm being a spy for both of you.
Try to figure out how much Ms. Go Knows about Da Hae.
By the way, when will you crush Ha Jung Tae?
Remember that I have been working here for 10 years just to finish him.
We already began there not much time left.
You better do it well. If you don't do it right I will make you regret it.
DNA Report(Kim Da Hae and Ha Jung Tae are biologically related)
Kim Da Hae is Ha Jung Tae daughter, but no one should know about this secret
Is this why she try so hard to enter Goongnakwon? For this reason?
Or is there another reason?
Why did you wanted to see me all of a sudden?
It's not like we need a reason to see each other, it's been a while since we meet.
I thought we saw each other for a reason.
Do you know how many chesque have issued with a false number?
I have been taking care of our brach so far.
I'm not sure if you remember that.
I paid you for that.
Oh right, have I told you that my younger son is going to study abroad?
It does cost a lot. As much as annual salary of a manager in a major company.
And the plane ticket are very expensive.
I didn't meant to tell you all that.
Is hard to live your life as a breadwinner, don't you think?
Mr. Park is in the parking lot, give this to him.
What is this?
Don't ask question just do what you are told.
Understood.
Are you Mr. Park?
What took you so long?
How cheap of him.
Why was mom picture there?
My mom gloves... why that person have those?
He's the one who left us after made us tremble with anger... why?
Are you all right?
You are not supposed to be here.
I just...
Do you want me to scream?
I work here. I'm a driver.
Only kitchen staff is allowed in here.
I apologize.
Wait a second.
I'm done crying.
Ahh... I see.
You said you were a driver, who do you drive?
Mr. Ha.
That's all, you can leave.
I was going to act ike I didn't notice but I guess I can't You have flour under your eyes.
Stay still for a moment.
I'll leave.
I told you all my secrets.
If they found out we are from the same orphanage is all over.
Why are you here when you know that?
After I went to prison I thought i that I just had to do my time and then start over,
but now that I'm out. I feel worse then wen I was inside.
I was falling in a place that I coulndn't get out of a and I got sick of it.
I'm here for myself
I want to be acknowleged by enyone who needs me and succed that's all.
That's not all, I know you.
You wouldn't do something like this for yourself So Tae Ha.
You don't know me, just like I don't know you.
Do you know what is the thing that I regret most in this life?
Going to prison insted of Yeo Gyeong.
What you just said...
Are you being sincere?
Everything that I just said was sincere.
You've changed, Myung.
As you've changed.
I delivered it to the Branch Manager Park.
Unless I order you otherwise, keep an eye on Laborer Kim Da Hae.
Are you telling me to give reports on him?
Watch her. Especially, she can't go in and out of my office.
I understand.
I told the Noodle Master in advance.
I called for this meeting to hear your opinion, Madam Seol.
Tell me.
I'll promote Laborer Kim Da Hae as a noodle maker.
We can't.
How many times do I have to tell you that it is too early?
I'm sorry.
Someone as cold as ice becomes excited whenever we start talking about Laborer Kim Da Hae.
Do you have some type of situation?
Ever since Noodle Maker Moo Myeong resolved the broth issue,
the sales have been going up.
There's no reason why Laborer Kim Da Hae wouldn't be as good.
What do you think, Madam Seol?
The most interesting thing to watch in the world is a fight.
Watching you two fight, maybe because I've watched it too much, is very dull.
Since you asked for my opinion, I'll give it to you.
I accept.
If you have something against it, say it.
Although she won't change her decision.
You are making a mistake.
Mistake,
it may be. I've thought about it before.
But however, looking at your response, it isn't a mistake.
Noodle Maker Kim Da Hae.
Yes?
Did you just say "Noodle Maker?"
Among numerous laborers who have come through our kitchen,
You were the best.
I will acknowledge it all, you've worked hard.
Go to the Noodle Master's office. Go get your new title tag.
Thank you!
Noodle Maker Kim Da Hae.
This is like a ceremony.
I personally put on the name tag for all the members of the kitchen.
Also, I will take it off.
I'm hoping that I won't have to take off your name plate.
Kim Gil Do.
Was that name real?
Don't interfere.
I can allow up to my office.
Goong Rak Won, Noodle Maker, Kim Da Hae
Mom.
Did you even love her?
Not the secret room.
You definitely can't go there.
Noodle Maker Kim Da Hae, congratulations.
Congratulations.
You moved up one step.
Go higher.
Indefinitely.
Thank you.
Give me time. Let's have drink to congratulate you.
You know that I can't drink.
Ah... eat noodles then drink after.
Was it two drinks that knocked you out?
One glass. I was out by the second glass.
You have something to give me, right?
There was a safe.
There was a password, so I couldn't open it.
This is a little more dangerous than expected.
What do you mean?
You don't need to know. What about other pictures?
I almost got caught by the Noodle Master.
I had to leave in a hurry, so that's it...
Can I trust you?
You don't trust anyone. Suspicion is your hobby.
Okay, this time I'll believe you.
But, next time, I need evidence that is more detailed.
It's hard, I can get caught.
Just don't get caught.
A safe for Goong Rak Foundation and to store cash...
- I can only think of one thing. - Money laundering.
I knew that they were doing other things, but I didn't know that it was that.
There is nothing that people with a lot of power love more than money.
Especially dirty money.
They wouldn't be able to easily betray each other.
The minute one of them betrays, they all go down together.
That is exactly it.
I don't want Goong Rak Won being exposed to such a danger.
That is the same for me, as well.
We have to look for a method.
Okay, well let's stop at this for today.
Kim Da Hae... She became a noodle maker.
Whose idea was it?
Madam Go initiated it and I helped along.
Why would she?
Because she thought that she was her person, although it was a delusion.
When you become a noodle maker, you spend the entire day in the kitchen.
-That's indefinite. -She can't go there.
The excuse to do miscellaneous duty is gone.
She hurriedly promoted her to be a noodle maker to detach her from the separate living quarter.
No way.
There is something going on up there.
Something that others can't find out.
You won't have time to come around here anymore.
I just wanted to greet you.
Thanks to you, I got to that position.
I didn't even get to congratulate you properly.
It's all thanks to you, it's not thanks to me.
That position is evidence enough that you're that talented.
There was no one opposing it?
The Noodle Master acknowledged it, too.
Uh, how is grandfather?
Aigoo, he won't even blink an eye to me.
Da Hee,
The only one that I trust here is you.
You're the only one I can tear open my heart and lament.
I think to myself once in a while of how nice it would be if you were my daughter.
If I give you my heart, and you hurt me then what would happen?
What can I do? How can I stop my heart from feeling close to you, huh?
That won't happen, Madame.
Are you sure? Can you promise that?
Yes.
Thank you.
Just listening to your words calms my heart.
- Excuse me. - Yes, sir.
Assistant Noodle Chef, the noodles are bloated and are breaking off.
This is the third time already today.
I got it. Please apologize to the customer and get his understanding.
- I'll remake it. - Alright.
What's that?
This brine is different from yesterday's.
Compare it.
It's less salty.
What's going on?
The concentration of the brine is all different. Today's is much thinner than yesterday's.
Looks like there's water.
On a humid day like today, the dough's stickiness suffers.
With thinned out brine, the noodles are falling apart.
Forget everything else, the brine must be made right.
At a place like Goong Rak Won, it's problematic to purchase brine from another place.
But it takes a lot of time to make our own brine.
If it takes too long, should we just give up?
A place where it's sunny, but without direct sunlight.
- Oh, this is a good spot. - Put it here.
First, place the sea salt bag on top of the clay jar.
This is a common method. I can even do this much.
- Do you know about mixing in the rough buckwheat powder in the brine? - Rough buckwheat powder?
Rough buckwheat powder adds glutinous nature to the dough.
A spoonful of rough buckwheat powder for a bowl of brine.
This is the way I make my brine.
Seems like a secret method. Why are you teaching me this?
So the noodles will taste better.
Do you need any other reason?
Fine, let's do this.
But we'll stop right away if it doesn't work.
Assistant Noodle Chef.
You often use shrimp stock rather than brine in buckwheat noodles.
The stickiness of the dough increases and is chewy.
I've worked with dough for 15 years.
I've never heard of using shrimp stock instead of brine.
Just because you've never heard of it, doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
I've done it. It's quite tasty.
Are you sure?
Yes.
Fine, let's try both.
We'll try anything over and over again.
In the meantime, something's bound to happen.
It's my first time hearing about the shrimp stock.
Didn't you tell me not to act like I know you?
Except for when it comes to talking about noodles.
I didn't know much about noodles.
I didn't get to eat much of it nor did anyone teach me about it.
So, I just make it. And that's how I came across shrimp stock.
But it's really delicious.
The nutty scent of the shrimp spreads inside your mouth as you chew.
Brisket broth would be more fitting.
Oh? How did you know?
It tasted the best when I added fish broth to brisket broth.
- The ratio is... - About 5:1?
What?
- Isn't it strange? - What?
The time flies when you talk about noodles.
That's true...
And endure the new recruit ceremony as long as you can.
So, I can take a break.
It's nice. Especially the shrimp egg noodles.
It's nutty, yet has a clean aftertaste.
Did you have such an imagination, Assistant Noodle Chef?
By chance, did you add rough buckwheat powder in the brine?
You're right. It helps with the stickiness.
That's how they used to make the brine in the Chi Meon Restaurant days. Although we stopped that now...
It's definitely chewy and has a wonderful savory flavor.
Did you make the brine then, Noodle Master?
I couldn't help it in order to serve number of customers.
I like the shrimp noodles as well.
Are you protesting wanting to become the Noodle Chef?
It's great. The sales are going up and...
I see you in a different light, Assistant Noodle Chef.
You can leave now.
Idea of adding the rough buckwheat powder came from Noodle Maker Moo Myeong.
And Noodle Maker Kim Da Hae suggested shrimp noodles.
I don't deserve your compliments.
I just didn't want to bury the creative thinking.
You're honest to a fault.
You're too stuffy.
I apologize.
It's a compliment.
You just had to close your eyes and make it your accomplishment, but you revealed it.
That's not easy to do.
You can leave us now.
Alright then.
We can promote the Assistant Noodle Chef to Noodle Chef.
He has the trust of his superiors as well as his subordinates. His skills are a bit lacking, but...
his ability to command the kitchen can fill it. What do you think?
Is there a need to hurry? We've waited this long. Let's wait a little longer.
Is this about Noodle Maker Moo Myeong?
Wake up.
Just because Moo Myeong becomes the noodle chef, you won't control Goong Rak Won.
Control?
It's an offensive expression, but makes me want to do it.
The crucial reason for increase in sales is because Moo Myeong brought back the broth taste.
He's qualified enough. No, overqualified.
He barely became a member of the noodle making team. Already a noodle chef?
Goong Rak Won isn't that easy of a place.
The Clan will say something for sure.
The Clan will like the one who makes them most money. You still don't know that?
We'll contemplate.
Let's end it here for the day.
No, they say you take a bath since your feet are wet. Why don't we wrap this up here?
Assistant Noodle Chef and Noodle Maker Moo Myeong... let's have them compete for the Noodle Chef position.
Stop with the nonsense!
Startled me... why is it nonsense?
If you continue to defy this, I'll involved the clan.
Would you like to see what happens to the fly who only has three months to live?
Are you really going to do this?
I'll officially suggest the Noodle Chef competition.
Madam Go will oppose it, so it's up to you, Noodle Master.
Give me some time to think more deeply.
I'll let you know tomorrow.
Madam.
Da Hae, go and get Assistant Noodle Chef.
Assistant Noodle Chef is in the Noodle Master's office.
What?
Did you say Noodle Chef competition?
You'll go up against Noodle Maker Moo Myeong.
A noodle chef as soon as he became a noodle maker?
I've been an assistant noodle chef for five years!
If you give up, you'll be an assistant noodle chef for ten years.
The choice is yours, Assistant Noodle Chef.
Listen carefully. For the competition, I will definitely let you win.
There is not even a 1% chance that you'll lose.
But, the condition is that you, Assistant Noodle Chef, have to become my person.
I'll do it with my skill. I will not use any inadequate methods.
Too honest to a fault. You're so stuffy. This isn't a compliment.
If Moo Myeong becomes the Noodle Chef, then you will have to quit.
What you've done for 15 years, is it okay if it is all destroyed?
Do it with your skill and you will never win.
I just am slightly pushing you ahead from the side.
Becoming your person, I will not decline.
However, receiving your help to get the Noodle Chef position... Then my 15 years will become nothing.
My skill is lacking, but I will do it with my strength.
Don't you understand?
If you become my person, my power can put you on whatever position you want.
If you decline being my person, then you will get kicked out of the academy.
Your eyes might get erased, do it easily, prosecutor.
We have searched the loan office. Their accounting record is maintained even neater than our National Tax Department.
There is nothing illegal, and there is no evidence on the contract being wrong.
Take a look at this.
16 illegal gamblers arrested, amount worth 10 billion won Arrest of illegal gambling ring worth 10 billion won
Small and mid size businessmen, including lawyers and bank branch managers...
What is this?
That bank branch manager is the manager of Gwang Myeong Bank.
Among them were several checks.
Do you know in whose name those were issued?
Goong Rak Won
You lucked out.
Who should we get first?
Mr. Yoon who ran the illegal gambling ring was arrested on the 31st of last month.
Among 16 people who were involved in the gambling ring, there were bank branch manager, national athletes...
Do you know about our branch office Mr. Park's gambling incident?
I don't look into private life matters.
You wouldn't have given him some money behind my back?
My youngest that's going abroad whined so I gave him the money for a plane ticket.
The prosecution office will investigate. What should we do? Goong Rak Won Foundation will have a hard time too.
If we get entangled into this matter, the funds that come in will all have to go out.
Why do you have so many fears? I didn't see you in that way.
Me-it's not that I have too many fears. It's that you don't have any fears.
Should I teach you how to live without fears?
That's right! I've no idea that person would gamble.
What's that about cooperating with investigation? It's just coming over for a cup of coffee and then leave.
The person in-charge is someone new. My side will take care of the rest. You don't have to worry.
Then I will comfortably go over to have some tea.
Okay.
How many times do I have to tell you? Forget about everything else, and just work diligently.
They'll conduct search and seizure. They'll have their eyes open wide to get anything against us. How can I not worry?
Even if we shut up Branch Manager Park, what would we do about Manager Choi?
If the prosecution office were to start an investigation, how we can endure it?
It won't go that far and if it did, then we should block it.
I will block it.
Are you busy?
No
Come see me off.
Are you doing fine?
I like driving.
It's just driving, there's nothing to worry about.
I'm sorry.-I'm sorry.
Why pretend not to know each other?
Yes
That was easy.
Tae Ha, listen well to what I'm about to say.
Noodle Master and I are already deeply stuck in the poop. We're unable to escape.
Do you know how people who are stuck in poop make friends?
They wipe some smelly water on them.
The Noodle Master will order you to do something soon. If you're on board, do it correctly, if not,
quit now. I'll say it again.
Even if you hesitate for just a second, that's the end. Understand?
I have no intentions of looking back.
That's why I'm worried.
Once in a while, it's alright to look back a little. You're not a tortoise, how can one just look ahead?
Although you couldn't protect my father, I will do whatever it takes to protect my friends.
Friends? There is more? You are really busy.
Are they honey bees?
Noodle Master
Yes. I'll take you.
Where should I head to?
Central Prosecutor's office.
Pardon?
Seoul Central Prosecutor's office.
What? Did you have business there before?
No. What's the reason for going to the prosecutor's office suddenly? I'm sorry.
That's fine. This kind of question. I'm going for a cup of tea.
Ok.
Hi, District Attorney Go.
Ha Jung Tae has been summoned?
You're good at hitting strikes when I toss you the ball.
DA Go, listen to me carefully. Don't get involved in this case at all. Just watch.
I'll see watch how well Chae Yeo Gyeong resolves this.
Don't you know me? If I decide to use someone,
I use them perfectly.
Is the Branch Manager Park still pleading the 5th?
It's a typical way of earning time. He seems to have a trusted connection.
He insists that he borrowed the money to gamble, but he doesn't name anyone specific.
His trusted connection... I'd like to see his face.
Also, summon Deputy General Manager Choi who worked under Branch Manager Park. We'll get something out of him if we coddle him.
Special Investigative Team, Prosecutor Chae Yeo Gyeong's office.
Yes, prosecutor! I understand.
Prosecutor, DA asks for you.
DA, Prosecutor...
Welcome, Prosecutor Chae. Why don't you say hello? This is the Noodle Master from Goong Rak Won.
This is our prosecutor on the case.
Nice to meet you. I'm Ha Jung Tae.
I'm prosecutor, Chae Yeo Gyeong.
Ok, have a seat.
I apologize, but to meet with the reference witness personally...
Nonsense! Are you saying the DA called for a personal meeting?
That's not what I mean, but it's not a situation I can understand.
Prosecutor Chae, did anyone ask you to understand?
Prosecutor, I'm just pointing out the wrong. Why should I be scolded?
Hey!
You can leave now. There's no need for you to be misunderstood unnecessarily.
I'll apologize if I went overboard.
Wow.
It's not a comfortable mood to enjoy a cup of tea.
The last order for the day is Cheong Meon.
It's our tradition for the new noodle maker to make the last order on her first day.
Is it possible?
That...
Cheong Meon... do you mean the one where you dissolve mung bean starch and filter through a thin white cloth and
make noodles out of it when it's solidified. Then you add five flavor berry juice and make cool broth-like beverage. Is that it?
That's right.
Noodle Maker Kim Da Hae, can you make it?
Yes!
Go ahead and serve.
Let's wrap up.
You all worked very hard.
Good job.
Why are you like this all of a sudden?
You act cold and then suddenly affectionate.
Which one is the real one?
Ah, you're picking a fight again.
Shouldn't you be thanking me first?
Aigoo... Thank you so much~
I'm sincerely thankful.
Living alone struggling all the time...
I'm grateful and it's nice to be taken care of.
I came here with vicious heart.
I can't let my heart loosen up.
Don't worry too much as you're doing well right now.
I bet...
Your father will be proud too.
Don't say those things.
Didn't you tell your family about becoming a noodle maker?
I said stop it.
I apologize. My work kept delaying.
It's okay.
Aren't you hungry?
I am. I didn't even eat a meal.
I... I'm not hungry.
Among the checks Branch Manager Park used while gambling... there have been ones from Goong Rak Won, you're aware, right?
One of my friends... he found a lighter from a room salon in Jeju Island.
Although he's never been there.
Even a lighter can cross the ocean. How much more a check?
Ordering a busy man like me to come and go as you please... isn't that abuse of power?
Now that I've got a tail, I should at least see what his body looks like.
Besides, it's not abuse of power. I'm carrying out my duty.
When was the most recent time you met with Branch Manager Park?
Recent...
I don't know what you define as recent,
but I don't remember. It's been so long.
Seems like this won't be wrapping up any time soon.
Looks like we'll finish early in the morning. Call your wife.
Tell her not to nag. You're not at a bar.
You doing these... Is there another reason?
There is.
Don't come down hanging on a rope from above from now on.
I'll just cut the rope, so you won't be able to go back up.
Vicious... I just got goose bumps.
Rags to riches do happen.
A prosecutor comes out of an orphanage.
Do jouw want to bet with me?
That from today on, you will be left out from this case.
So... don't waste your energy.
A prosecutor of Republic of Korea is an independent federal administration to exercise authority.
I won't be shaken by someone like me.
Shaking up a newbie prosecutor... I could've done it ten years ago.
Mere man like me.
Go to Hwayeondong.
Recite the Basic Rules of a Prosecutor.
- Why all of a sudden... - Recite!
As Prosecutor General at the top of the organization, the prosecutors nationwide...
must maintain the relationship of receiving orders from the superior. All prosecutors must act as a unified entity.
Fold this case and wait for a new case to be assigned.
I can't do that.
What?
Including detailed investigation relating to the check, I'll summon Deputy General Manager Choi who worked under Park.
Also, the Noodle Master from Goong Rak Won... I'll summon him again as soon as possible...
You!
You've lost all sense of fear, huh?
It's a relief you figured that out at least now.
District Attorney told me.
That I'm perfect for Special Investigative Team since I have no connections nor wealth.
Shouldn't I work up to the District Attorney's expectations?
No connections?
I know you're pushing your way in relying on Senator So Tae Seop's backing.
Are you playing as if you're blindfolded?
Take back what you just said.
Keep this in your mind,
No matter how strong your connection, you can't touch the inner hierarchy of the Prosecutors' Office.
If you ruin the hierarchy, the entire organization falls apart.
So, try it.
What happens to the new prosecutor when she pushes her way in...
I'll show you.
Don't ask me the reason,
go out right away at my command.
I've already done the judging, so don't you judge.
Let me tell you this again.
Even if you hesitate for just a second, that's the end. Understand?
This is for the beating.
Shut his mouth by beating up. Stuff his mouth with this money, so he won't talk.
This is my way.
Make sure you beat him up until he can barely walk home.
Go out.
You bastard!
I'll give you enything you want!
Let's go.
I want to be alone.
Please, let me be.
Didn't you hear what I said? I said go away.
I can't hear you, so say it louder.
I said get lost!
Louder.
I can smell oil and blood.
And old letters.
It smell like a piece of my memory. Thankfuly it smell more that the other bad smells.
If I were you i'd quit before it gets worse.
Thank you.
Do you always hold girls hands like this? Do you always get away with this?
Stay strong.
I will hold a contest in the noodle department.
Your opponent will be Deputy Head of Noodles. It's impossible for you to become a head without a contest.
I'm sure you can win against Deputy Head of Noodles. What do you think? Do you think is fair?
I'll accept it.
You will begin to appearing on tv shows with me after you become the Head of noodles.
Ok, now it's my turn to accept.
When can I meet So Tae Seop?
Declare the contest first.
I... I keep my promise no matter what.
Promise to kill or promise to save, all of kinds of promise.
How about dinner tonight?
Top Secret
K120-17, National Defense Industries Corruption
Deputy General Manager Choi was hospitalized suddenly.
He said he fell down the stairs, but I'm not convinced.
He won't comply to the summon.
That's right.
What happens if one continues to investigate the case he's told to stop working on?
It's rebellion. At the least, you'll get suspended with disciplinary actions. And it will be hard for you to survive in the organization.
What else?
Officer Han and I can be taken away as well.
I'll probably end up going home without a case filling up my hours.
Or you'll be assigned numerous cases a day.
In any case, you won't be able to endure all the same.
I'm craving noodles. What about you?
You know me, I go crazy over noodles.
Senator.
You're a total noodle maker. It suits you well.
Let's go.
Are you anti-government?
He can learn to guess. I don't care if you beat him up.
If not, then you will die in my hand.
Nice to meet you, I'm Ha Jung Tae.
I'm So Tae Seop.
Come on in.
For two? This way please.
Forget about the noodles, call the Noodle Master.
It's an honor to meet you.
It's my honor to meet a famous person in-person.
Tae Ha, you can leave.
Master: God of Noodles
You don't know anything. You didn't see anything.
I get the feeling that you're hiding something.
You did everything I wanted you to. Leave that place immediately.
Don't say that you met me. It's better for all if we live as stranger.
If you dig into Kim Gil Do, you'll find out who Ha Jung Tae is.
It was really here.
Small amount is good for the body, but mass consumption is poisonous to the nerves.
Grandfather!
Ha Jung Tae, do you know why I'm here?!