Mr. Jung.
(Episode 31)
What is it?
Do you have something to say?
Well...
Why are you hesitating? You can speak freely.
It's nothing, sir. I apologize.
- Are you off to class? - Yes.
Mom, today you have to tell Dad about Mr. Choi, okay?
- Se Young, the thing is... - What's wrong?
Jeong Shik needs to settle. There's no time.
Let's say we tell him. Will your dad give him so much money?
That's why you have to persuade him.
Why are you making me do something so hard?
If you can't do it, ask your friends.
You know a lot of rich women.
Who would lend us such a huge sum?
- Mom. - Gosh.
Okay, I'll talk to your dad. Get going before you're late.
You have to tell him. I'm trusting you, okay?
Okay, okay. Get going.
Okay. See you later.
My goodness.
What a nuisance.
Gosh, the soup is amazing.
Is it? Enjoy your meal.
This is the best soup I've tried in Incheon.
Thank you.
I see you're a great cook, Mother.
Your daughter must take after you.
What? "Mother"?
Why are you calling me that?
Pardon? Oh, I apologize.
Mother.
Hello.
I'm really sorry I stood you up. I had to take care of something.
If you can spare me time...
Are you free now?
Pardon? Right now?
What did you have to take care of that you stood me up without notice?
- It's... - Yes.
Things happen, so sometimes you must cancel.
But in that case, shouldn't you have come to me in person...
or at least called me on the phone to apologize.
How dare you tell Soo In to apologize for you?
I wasn't able to think properly, so I...
No, it's all my fault.
- I apologize. - Forget it.
It's in the past, so there's no point in talking about it.
I asked to see you to say something.
Break up with Soo In.
I will not approve of you...
as Soo In's spouse.
Mother, what do you mean?
Did Soo In mention that I disapproved of you?
No.
When I told her to break up with you,
she refused.
What else can I do?
Since she can't leave you,
I'd like you to leave her instead.
I'm sorry, but could you tell me why you disapprove of me?
May I ask?
My reason?
Do you really not know?
You're the eldest of seven children.
None of you are well-off.
I don't want Soo In to struggle or suffer.
I put her through so much.
I want to see her marry a good man who can give her a good life.
She will only struggle if she marries you.
How can I let her take that path even though she says she wants to?
As her mother, I can't let her do it.
Please, try to understand how I feel.
Mother...
I will trust that you get what I mean.
Excuse me.
300 dollars? Did they really demand that much?
- Yes. - Shoot.
They're robbers in disguise.
Don't worry too much, Jeong Shik. I'll do what I can to help.
What can you do?
I'll ask my dad.
Your father?
Yes. He'll be willing to help your brother.
Where were you?
I met a client.
Did something go wrong?
What? Why?
You look a bit upset. Is there a problem?
There's no problem. Everything's fine.
That's good to hear.
Break up with Soo In.
She will only struggle if she marries you.
How can I let her take that path?
Please, try to understand how I feel.
So, you need to get the US Army contract...
and for that, you need Tae Soo?
Yes. To scatter the Namdaemun Gang that currently holds the contract,
I really need his help.
What do I get in return for lending him to you?
I will give you 30 percent of the profit.
30 percent?
50 percent.
Sir, that's a bit...
What? Do you refuse?
No, let's do it. I'll give you half the profit.
I'll send Tae Soo to your office tomorrow.
Great. Thank you.
How are things on the loan front?
A few days ago, one of your employees asked for a loan.
It seemed urgent. He asked for...
300 dollars without any collateral.
One of my employees?
Yes. He was quite good-looking.
He looked more like an office worker.
If it's an office worker, it would have to be Mr. Choi.
Did you give him the loan?
No. I can't if he doesn't have any collateral.
When he tried to talk to me this morning,
was he going to ask me for a loan?
Come in.
Did you ask for me?
Yes. Mr. Nam said he once asked you to...
help him secure a deal to supply the US Army.
You refused.
Yes.
I need you to help him.
What do you mean, sir?
I decided to work with Mr. Nam on that deal.
Do as he says and help him...
sort out the Namdaemun Gang.
Sir, I'd rather you not do business with Mr. Nam.
What?
Sorry if I offended you.
Don't forget...
who has been keeping your adoptive father alive.
I am always very grateful for your help.
But I believe I have paid you back more than enough.
So, you won't do it?
I apologize. I can't help you this time.
Do excuse me.
Dae Bong, you're home late.
I am. Are you throwing out the used coal briquette?
Yes. You must be tired. Go and get some sleep.
Goodnight.
Dae Bong.
- What's that? - What's what?
On your cheek. It looks like lipstick.
Where are you coming from?
Where would I be other than at the factory working?
What's this smell? You reek of alcohol.
Tell me the truth. Where were you?
I just came from work.
Why do you smell of alcohol...
and what was that lipstick?
Why do you care where I was anyway?
What did you say?
Goodnight.
Lipstick...
What's going on?
Mom, you said what to Mr. Choi?
I told him to break up with you. You must get over him too.
How could you?
I asked you to try to understand.
How could I understand this?
It's not about understanding anyway.
Why are you doing this?
Soo In, I don't want to see you suffer.
- I can't even think of it. - Mom.
I'm doing this for you.
Do as I say, okay, Soo In?
If you care for me, please don't do this.
Soo In. You might hate me for this now,
but you'll understand how I feel later on.
I can't break up with Mr. Choi.
Can you please accept him? Please?
Soo In.
Jeong Wook wished he could get drunk,
forget everything, and fall asleep.
But tonight, even that is beyond his control.
The more he drinks, the more he's reminded of...
the situation his brother is in and what Soon Ok said.
Jeong Wook is so afraid of the coming day.
What are you doing?
Did you tell Dad? What did he say? Did he say he'll help?
What? I wasn't able to tell him yet.
What? You have to. There's no time.
I was really busy yesterday with all my meetings.
What's wrong with you? Jeong Shik needs help soon.
What if he ends up going to prison?
Okay, fine. I'll tell your dad today.
I'll bring it up at breakfast. You need to chime in.
He might give in if you ask.
Okay. I'll help, so you must bring it up.
I said I will. Stop bugging me.
The clam soup's lovely.
Do you want more?
No thanks.
Mom, now.
Honey.
Could you help Mr. Choi out?
Mr. Choi?
I happened to hear that his family's in trouble.
How so?
Mr. Choi's younger brother was arrested by the police.
The victim's demanding 300 dollars,
but Mr. Choi doesn't have that much.
Why don't you help him out?
Why should I help when he already resigned?
If you help...
Who knows? He might say he'll stay at Taesan.
I won't pay an employee to stay if he wants to leave.
Dad, can't you help them out?
Mr. Choi did save my life once.
Yes, he did. Don't you remember when she had appendicitis?
If it hadn't been for him, Se Young could've been seriously ill.
You donate a lot to complete strangers.
Mr. Choi's an employee that you also like a lot.
It's wrong to ignore his plight.
Yes, show how charitable you are.
Mr. Choi hasn't said anything to me yet.
How can I help him when he asked asked for help?
Stop talking about that and eat your breakfast.
Jeong Shik? Is that why you weren't at work yesterday?
Yes.
You must be so worried.
Do you have money to settle with?
No.
Too bad. I don't have any extra money right now.
It's fine. I only just borrowed a lot from you.
I told you in case you knew someone who can lend me some money.
Not really.
Sorry for making you worry as well.
Don't worry. I'll find the money.
Deliver these today. Drive safely.
Hello, Mr. Bang.
Hi.
Did you hear from the private investigator?
They haven't been calling recently.
I can't seem to reach my contact very well.
Do you think he disappeared with my money?
No way. Let's wait a bit longer.
Have you thought about what store to open?
I haven't had much time to think.
How about a jewelry store?
A jewelry store?
Yes. You'll get your hands on a lot of cash...
and you don't have to worry about inventory.
The longer you keep stock, the higher the price will go.
What could be better than that?
It's sounds like an idea,
but I'll need a lot of capital.
Why do you worry? You have a rich son-in-law now.
You've been coming by often, CEO Hong.
Are you done learning about business?
Not yet, but I will be soon.
Are you allowed to leave during work hours if you aren't done?
Don't you worry. I told you that I have everything under control.
How did you gain control?
I did...
Never mind. You don't need to know.
When will you let me take you to see a movie?
- A movie? - Yes.
Why would I watch a movie with you?
Last time you said if I spent money here, you'd go with me.
You want to take me to the movies after spending just that?
I'm not that cheap or easy.
She's playing way too hard to catch...
for someone with her looks.
I told you in case you knew someone who can lend me some money.
What are you thinking about?
It's nothing.
I told him to break up with you. You must get over him too.
Taesan Noodles.
- Soo In? - Jeong Hee?
Yes. Can I talk to Jeong Wook?
He isn't in at the moment.
Is he not?
Did he say if he has the money?
Money? What for?
Do you not know?
I thought you knew.
What money? What are you talking about?
Have you not heard about Jeong Shik?
Did something happen to him?
Has he still not sorted out the trouble at his factory?
I was told it was fine.
Jeong Hee, can you tell me what's going on?
- The thing is... - Tell me, Jeong Hee.
Yes.
He was hurt? What then?
That much?
No way.
Okay. Thank you for telling me.
Jeong Wook didn't tell you in case you got worried.
I know. Don't worry too much, Jeong Hee.
Okay. Talk to you soon.
Jeong Hee just called. Why didn't you tell me?
Did she tell you about Jeong Shik?
Yes. Have you been asking people for money?
Are you still asking?
It's a lot of money.
Why don't you ask Mr. Jung for help?
I thought about it,
but how can I ask when I already resigned?
Say you'll stay there and that you won't resign.
You can't think about anything else. You must help Jeong Shik.
That's the most important. Isn't it, Jeong Wook?
Hello?
Soo In.
Sorry to make you wait. The bank was very busy.
It's okay. I'm sorry to ask for help so suddenly.
It's okay. Take this.
Thank you.
Don't thank me. That money was meant for you.
I'd been saving up to pay for your college tuition.
Can you tell me what's going on?
Sorry.
I shouldn't have asked. I'm sorry.
I can't say when I'll be able to pay you back.
Don't say that. I don't know what's going on,
but if that can help, that's good enough for me.
No, I will pay you back, whenever that may be.
You don't have to. Don't stress yourself out.
Make sure you have the right amount before you ship anything out.
Of course, sir. I'll prepare for the delivery.
Mr. Jung, I have something to say.
What is it?
I'll do what you asked. But under one condition.
- A condition? - Yes.
Help Mr. Choi.
Are you talking about his brother?
Have you heard about it already?
Did you think I wouldn't have?
Very well. I'll lend him the money.
There's one more.
I want Mr. Choi's brother out of prison.
You can do it without much difficulty.
That's a lot of conditions.
We have a deal.
Also, keep it a secret that I asked for your help.
Hello, sir.
Where's Ms. Yoon?
At the bank.
Okay. Come into my office.
What's this, sir?
Incheon is a small city.
I heard that one of my employees was asking around for a loan.
I apologize.
But why give me the money?
Now that I've found out, I can't sit back and do nothing.
Mr. Jung.
Why do you need so much all of a sudden?
My brother hit a man and has been detained.
I need the money to settle.
Oh, dear. You should have come to me when something like that happened.
I couldn't ask for your help because I'd already resigned.
Don't be silly.
Take the money and settle with the victim.
Thank you. I will do anything I can to pay you back.
Will the police release your brother if you settle with the victim?
From what I know,
settling with the victim isn't enough for assault charges.
I see what's going on.
See the victim's family and settle with them first.
I'll look into the rest.
Thank you, sir. Thank you so much.
You can go.
Thank you.
Congressman, it's Jung Jae Man.
I'd like to ask you for a favor.
Mr. Choi.
It's 300.
Here's the contract.
Thank you.
You need to tell your brother to curb his temper from now on.
He could really ruin his life.
Sorry, sir.
Choi Jeong Shik, you're out.
(Establishing Order)
Jeong Shik.
Jeong Wook.
What happened?
You went through a lot. Eat all you want.
You should eat as well.
Do you want anything else? I doubt you were fed properly.
I'm fine. Se Young made sure I ate well.
Se Young? How did she find out?
She came over after Jeong Hee told her what had happened.
I see.
She was really concerned as if we were related.
She said she'd ask her dad to get me out.
That's why Mr. Jung helped.
I said I'd just do time,
but I was really scared.
I'd have ended up in prison had it not been for Se Young.
Can you thank her for me?
I will. Eat before the food gets cold.
Dad gave him the money and got Jeong Shik out?
He did. He says Jeong Shik should be out by now.
That's great. That's such great news.
Are you that happy?
Of course I am. I was so worried.
My goodness.
Hang on. Why did he help out?
He sounded reluctant to help just this morning.
He must've changed his mind.
It's all good now that he helped.
Does this mean Mr. Choi won't leave the factory?
I don't know. He didn't mention that.
- Really? - Would he quit...
when your dad helped him out in a huge way?
Right? He won't quit, will he?
He won't.
She was really concerned as if we were related.
She said she'd ask her dad to get me out.
Are you coming to work?
Yes.
Is Jeong Shik free?
Yes, he is.
Is he? That's great news.
I should...
thank you.
He told me you were very concerned.
Thank you.
It's your brother of all people.
Of course I was concerned.
All this seems to have stressed you out.
You look gaunt.
Don't skip your meals.
Have a nice day.
Come in.
- Mr. Jung. - Yes, Mr. Choi.
Did you sort everything out?
Yes. He was let go yesterday.
Thank you for your help.
I'm always willing to help you.
Thank you, sir.
I'm glad everything's sorted out.
You can get to work.
Mr. Jung.
Do you have something else to say?
If you will let me,
I'd like to remain here.
Can I tear up your letter of resignation?
Yes.
I will work even harder.
I heard you met with my mom.
- Were you very upset? - No.
Did your father call you out on a blind date a few days ago?
How do you know?
If you love money that much, go and sell us all.
They should do as the man of the house says.
You sounded reluctant to help Mr. Choi.
Why did you change your mind?
I decided to stay.
I have to change his mind now that he's decided to stay.