Thank you, Jang Kang Ho, from the sales team.
Thank you, Do Ki Taek, from the marketing team.
- It's a good morning. - It can be considered special.
- Good morning. - Even for you,
this must be an...
- important moment. How do you feel? - Wait.
It's true.
Well... I felt really bad when I saw them at the ER.
When I knew that the three of them...
came for the interview,
that's when I realized what to do.
What is that?
It's a great example of noblesse oblige.
Actually, Chairman Seo...
doesn't want his children to be revealed.
However, you've allowed yourself known...
to the workers through such a heartwarming story.
It's embarrassing to call it heartwarming.
I always have considered myself as the member of Hauline...
even though I worked as a doctor.
Through this,
- I'm glad that the company could... - Hello, sir.
give a new chance to the three pour souls.
I'm simply glad to see it as the member of Hauline.
I bet it's a great story...
for those who are suffering from unemployment crisis.
I hope it will become an exemplary model...
for other companies as well.
Thank you.
He's talking about us.
It's about us, right?
I think so, Ki Taek.
- I can't believe this. - You're here, Dr. Seo.
Hi.
I didn't know they'd make a big fuss out of this.
It must have surprised them.
Are these the ones?
The three people that have a special connection with you.
I meant well, but I didn't know...
it'd draw this much of attention.
We should spread such a heartwarming story like this.
Why don't you let us interview you with the three of them?
Well... I'm not sure.
How have you been?
Hello, Ho Won.
From the ER to this company. It's like a story from a movie.
Please tell us what you think.
This is not a movie.
It's a nightmare.
Why don't we take a picture of you all together?
Dr. Seo. Please come.
Yes. Sure.
Please come. Please take a few steps back.
Please take a step back. You should stand closer to him.
Let's smile, shall we?
Smile, Ho Won.
Smile. Please look at the camera.
Here we go. 1, 2, 3.
Let's take one more. 1, 2, 3.
Try to look a little more cheerful. 1, 2, 3.
Good. This is the last one. 1, 2, 3.
Thank you.
Sure.
Dr. Seo.
Yes, Ho Won.
Can I explain it to you later?
Someone is expecting me.
Could you explain it to her for me, Mr. Seo?
I'll tell you the details later.
Mr. Seo.
Did you know about all this?
Let's go upstairs.
You three, come to my office.
Ms. Ha. Sometimes,
Mr. Seo's intuition gives me the chills.
When everyone is just going along with it,
he always raises his hand and says,
"I disagree."
Mr. Park firmly denied it and played innocent,
but Mr. Seo kept insisting that...
the three of them must have gotten their jobs through connections.
He was right.
- So? - Don't you know what this means?
Mr. Seo hates those who use their connections to get a job,
and he caught the three of them. What do you think he'll do?
"I disagree."
"I can't let them work here anymore..." Gosh.
"Not anymore." That's what he'll say.
It's true that you got this job through influence from above.
On the day of your job interview,
Dr. Seo came to our company and saw the three of you.
Mr. Seo.
When did you find out about this?
Does that matter?
If you knew, why didn't you tell us?
I thought it'd be better not to.
Is this why...
you thought that...
- we got this job illicitly? - No.
I found out about this recently.
Mr. Seo.
What...
should we do now?
Do we have to quit?
I'm not sure.
That's up to you.
You can't stop undesirable things from happening.
You can't blame someone else every time that happens.
You have to make decisions for yourselves.
You can't undo what has already happened.
Don't let it get to you, and do your jobs.
Mr. Seo, if you had told me in advance,
I would have made less of a fool out of myself.
I'm upset at Dr. Seo,
but I am angry at you too.
Although our names weren't revealed,
soon everyone will know we were hired through connections.
How embarrassing.
Now that I think about it, there are a lot of unanswered questions.
We were so naive. I had no idea.
This isn't something that we could have imagined.
Didn't you say you two were close?
I must have been mistaken.
When he came by the office,
the look he gave me bothered me.
How could he do that despite knowing everything?
So that day,
the doctor that said someone was fatally ill,
was that Dr. Seo?
Then he's a terrible person.
If he had said something, Ho Won wouldn't have gone through all that.
No, I'm sure he didn't know.
I understand not telling us.
You met him on multiple occasions,
but how could he not tell you he got us into the company?
You had no idea?
Not at all.
What can we do now? Should we quit?
How can we quit?
If we quit, is there anything else we can do?
- It's them. - The ones with the connections?
- Yes, the chairman's son. - It's them?
I didn't see you that way, but you're quite tight lipped.
Yes.
You should have given me a hint...
that you knew Chairman Seo's second son.
I don't really know him.
I apologize. I can't just ignore the orders of the royal family.
And I haven't heard from him since.
You know my loyalties lie only with you.
You're so loyal that you went behind my back to help the owner's son?
Why? Are you jealous?
They say that every man has his own talents.
It seems you have a cunning and bold side to you.
You tried to hang me out to dry. Don't you regret it now?
Even still, if he asked you for that kind of favor, don't you think...
it means he thinks of you highly?
No, he doesn't think of me in a special way.
But he did say this to me,
"I think of you like my older brother."
- I'm sorry. Did you want it? - No, no. Go ahead, eat it.
Thank you.
Aren't you nervous? Look at him.
It's not like a cow can become a king just because he's strong.
The old man might become better,
and he's not even the firstborn.
Well...
When I met him, he seemed easygoing...
and doesn't have a lot of greed.
You'll be surprised at how greedy that young man is.
Come in.
Ms. Cho, come in and have some tea.
Did you know too?
About what, sir?
You didn't know that Dr. Seo was the chairman's second son?
No, I had no idea.
Ms. Cho, you are really coming to your own.
Your work here is done.
Mr. Park was very surprised at the sudden revealing.
Yes, I was very surprised.
Wow, you're even adding to it.
Sang Man is a bit of a coward.
You must have been very surprised.
I'm a coward?
I had no idea he would expose himself like this.
Since it ended up this way,
don't you think such a moving story about the owner's son would...
be good for our company's image?
But the timing is a bit strange.
Releasing the news just as the chairman has collapsed...
and showing his face around the company means that...
he will openly show his desire for the ownership of the company.
I think it was a calculated move.
I want to...
take my father's place in the company.
And to do that, I need someone like you, Mr. Seo, to help me out.
Don't you think I need people on my side?
Someone who is capable and innovative.
Do you think he's weighing the timing?
If it's according to what I found out,
the chairman's first son gave up his share of inheritance.
This means that with the chairman unconscious,
Dr. Seo can act as his adult guardian...
and exercise his authority over the company.
I predict that the company politics will see a change soon.
This is serious.
It seems like he had an existing relationship with Mr. Park too.
Is he trying to move the stockholders?
Come in.
No one is in the office.
I can see why Chairman Seo said...
that his second son shouldn't take his place.
Can Mr. Seo handle him?
Ho Won and the others aren't in the office.
Do you think those people are in the right state of mind?
It was a big surprise.
You must like to give surprises.
The contents of your book were uncomfortable.
Did you have to use it in this situation as well?
Thanks to my father,
I had no presence in the company.
I needed something with this kind of impact.
For someone who doesn't work in the office,
you have been quite busy taking care of my wrongful accusation and...
the chairman, and starring in your own moving interview.
I'm overwhelmed trying to keep up with you.
Should I be honored that such a busy person came to my office?
What exactly are you trying to do?
This is why I'm having a hard time giving up on you, Mr. Seo.
You are straightforward, honest, and say what you want without excess.
So if I were to give you an answer in that manner,
I will try until you agree.
You will try until I agree?
Can there be unification without some refusals on the way?
I still think that you're the man for the job.
Dr. Seo.
I wasn't hired to work for you.
I was hired to work for Hauline.
I will work hard for the company, now and in the future.
I don't think you should bother trying to recruit me.
I have to go out and take care of some business.
I understand.
I fully understand what you are trying to say.
I think I found the answer to what I must do next.
Thank you for dinner. It was delicious.
No problem.
Every time I come into the office, I see that the atmosphere is great.
Is that so? Thank goodness.
I don't want to brag, but...
I try to keep a democratic, equality driven culture in the office.
There is still a need for moderate tension and order too.
Of course.
Don't you think this is the ideal time for strong leadership?
Yes.
What is this hostility?
I closed the hospital.
Does that mean you'll be working at the company?
That's the plan.
Of course.
I saw the certificate of financial statements.
It was a mess.
The company has fallen apart since my father left his position, right?
It seems that a company without the guidance of the owner...
has a lot of problems.
Yes.
So you're saying that you are the owner?
Ms. Cho, I think highly of the abilities of women.
Our company has been lacking in that aspect, right?
I have high expectations for your work, Ms. Cho.
Please try your best.
I am exact when it comes to rewards and punishments.
I will try my best.
Ms. Cho always does a good job.
If you come into the company,
what position will it be?
I'm not sure.
Can you prepare my position, Mr. Park?
Me? You want me to do that?
- Oh my. - I am...
still new at this, and I have a lot to learn.
An appropriate position would be good.
With a title that does not cause disharmony amongst the employees.
But that does not mean...
you can be in any position in the company.
We recently had a change in positions,
so it won't be easy finding a place for you.
- Yes, that is another issue. - I see.
So you generally wait to do those things?
I'm sure there are a lot of reasons one might have to be removed.
Of course. I understand what you're saying.
I will try my best to make it work out.
Thank you.
The way he treats people is different from that of the chairman.
Did you see how that punk controls people?
- Gosh. - So...
which position is on your mind?
I have an idea.
I'll tell you next time.
Ho Won.
Yes?
Go to the printing room.
Please check the status on the final copy...
of the brochure that will publish next month.
Okay, sir.
Mr. Seo.
For the spring season event at the store in Ilsan,
I need to check the store's interior design.
I plan to go there with Ki Taek.
Go ahead.
Kang Ho, how long will it take?
I think it'll take some time.
Gosh, forget it.
You were hired through personal connection. I'll work hard instead.
I hate how unfair it is here.
No one else is here in the office.
Right.
Drink this.
Thank you, Ms. Cho.
I reviewed your sales report per product yesterday.
You did a great job.
It helped when I was writing the sales improvement proposal...
for the second half of the year.
Thank you.
Kang Ho.
Stay strong.
I'm not sure.
Could you choose one for me?
What's your name?
I'm Eun Ho Won.
I don't have my business card yet.
I see.
You knew everything.
You should have told me then.
- Who is this? - My goodness.
It's actually true.
The bells do ring.
The sound of bells, my foot.
It was an alarm sound.
I must have looked so foolish.
It's so spicy.
My eyes are tearing up.
What's your fourth one?
My fourth one...
is a secret.
I see.
Was this your secret?
You're so naive.
That's why you trust people so easily.
I may not be a good doctor.
I'm sure...
you're a good doctor.
Don't change your mind.
In the future,
if I do something that hurts you,
don't call me a bad person.
Don't call you a bad person?
I'm sorry.
- I'm sorry. - It's okay.
People even apologize when they bump into someone on the street.
Right?
Hello, Ho Won.
Were you surprised this morning?
Why did you do it?
Gosh, how shall I...
explain it?
Some parts were out of my control.
I hope that you'll understand...
that I didn't tell you beforehand.
Wait.
You've had...
a lot of chances to tell me.
You could have told me.
I didn't find the right time.
Don't worry about the photo we took this morning.
I told them not to publish the photos of you three.
Is that what matters to you only?
The Dr. Seo I knew...
was very kind and gentle.
How could you do this to me?
Ho Won.
By being kind and gentle,
what have I done for you?
Pardon me?
Don't be fooled by kind acts without ulterior motives.
The only nice thing I've done for you three...
was helping you get hired.
That's all.
Isn't that the reason why...
you have that around your neck?
Consider it a small price that you paid for my kind act.
A small price?
Without any prior discussion,
you let the world know about our situation.
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
You're grateful that I helped you get a job,
but are you upset that I simply revealed the truth?
What if it was kept a secret?
Would that be okay?
As I'm more privileged than you,
all I did was share what I have. You're upset,
so shall I take everything back?
I can do that if that's what you want.
You want to save face...
while you take things for free.
That's too selfish, Ho Won.
Until recently,
I thought I was terminally ill.
What are you talking about?
That day,
at the emergency room,
I thought...
what the doctor said about another patient...
was about me.
Without seeing a doctor,
I went to work in the office.
I was happy.
As if I exchanged my life with the job,
it was precious.
I was proud of myself.
You became a hero...
by using the three of us to your advantage.
However, I lost that job.
I also lost an amazing doctor that I knew.
Still,
I'll only remember the person you were until yesterday.
She's good at keeping promises.
She didn't call me a bad person.
Ho Won.
Why are you back so late?
Mr. Seo.
How's your health?
It hasn't been long since you were treated...
for cholelithiasis.
You shouldn't be under much stress.
Are you still upset that I didn't tell you?
I'm not upset.
I can't bear how embarrassed I am...
in front of you.
I protested you shouldn't evaluate someone only by their qualification,
and we all got hired because we deserved it.
I'm so ashamed of it now.
We only got hired out of pity after all,
but I criticized that...
it was unfair that you suspected us.
I apologize, Mr. Seo.
It's good that you reflect on yourself right away.
When I thought I was dying,
every day felt like a miracle.
I thought I'd be happy...
as long as I could live.
Isn't now better than those days?
I'm not as happy as I was then.
We had no idea we got hired...
because of Dr. Seo.
Why do I feel like we did something wrong?
It's always been like this.
Even though it wasn't something I intended,
I always felt like it was my fault.
What do you think...
I should do?
It's not important how you got the job.
People will forget about this soon.
Don't think of it as a shame. Think of it as a gift.
Think of this as a small reward for...
your hard work until now and endure it.
You'll only feel embarrassed for a moment.
I have pride, you know.
Pride won't get you anything.
Get closer to Dr. Seo if you can.
Mere employees like us can't even talk to the chairman's son.
It won't do you any harm if you get close to him using this chance.
Get up. Let's go.
(Dr. Seo Hyun)
I won't be wearing this gown anymore, Dad.
I only...
wore it to show it to you anyway.
You didn't know, did you?
When you divorced Mom,
if you had chosen me,
my life would have been totally different.
Since that day, the reason for every decision I've made was...
because I wanted you to see me.
I will...
take over your place.
I will show you that I can be as good as you.
- Kang Ho. - Yes?
- Go and get me some coffee. - Okay.
No, wait. I'll get it myself.
Gosh. You guys have such eventful lives.
The chairman's son is backing you up.
Gosh. I'm so jealous.
Ho Won.
You lashed out on us so often as if you weren't scared of anything.
Was it because you had a powerful backer?
We didn't know, Mr. Lee.
Oh, is that so?
We really didn't know.
I didn't expect you to say that you knew.
That's enough. Get back to work.
You're acting a little strange, Ms. Ha. It's not like you.
If I showed you a side of me that you didn't know I had,
it'll be hard for you to handle.
I'm not interested in your personality.
Instead, I'm very interested to know more about the story of...
our three temporary employees.
The chairman's son, you say.
It's amazing and fantastic.
What are you looking at?
Would you like some coffee?
No, no. I'll get it. I forgot I said I'll do it myself.
All right. I'm sorry.
- Should I get you some too? - No, sir.
Gosh. All right.
Darn it.
How did they get close to the chairman's son?
I'm so jealous of them.
Why does something like that never happen to me?
Let's see.
Ho Won uploads so many pictures of flowers. It doesn't suit her.
There is nothing special.
All right. Let's see Ki Taek's pictures.
(Do Ki Taek)
He doesn't have anything special either.
Hold on. Is this Noryangjin?
He must've studied for the civil service examination. Gosh.
Ki Taek.
These are for the advertiser. Print it out again in color, please.
Okay.
I can't believe them. How ridiculous.
All right. I got you.
It's her.
It's Ms. Ha. It's definitely her.
Gosh. Those sly punks.
Shall we get going now?
Let's go, everyone.
Sales Team will go to our store in Gangnam,
and Marketing Team will go to the one in Gangseo.
Seasonal events are important.
As soon as the interior decoration is done, get the sofa for display...
from the warehouse.
Gosh. I guess we have to work overtime again.
Listen. We can only start working after the store is closed.
Let's apply for the payment for overtime working, Ms. Ha.
I think our company is such a great place.
You can go on a date and get paid for it.
- What are you talking about? - What?
I'm talking nonsense.
The three of you should go to our store in Gangseo.
You live in the same neighborhood anyway.
Hold on. Are you saying you want to go with me?
Aren't you going to go with Ki Taek and Ho Won?
It doesn't matter whom I go with.
My goodness.
If you finish too late, take a taxi together.
I'll see you there, Mr. Lee.
Okay.
Gosh, she's so fussy. She's a tiring person, right?
I'm not sure. I think she's just shrewd.
Ki Taek. You have a very peculiar taste in women.
We can just import it directly.
Why do we need an agency for it?
We don't have enough employees to handle the imports.
Speaking of which,
both the sales team and the marketing team are understaffed.
Please select the employee who will get the full-time position soon.
Why would you consider them? We'll have open recruitment later.
You can just decide if we can give them a full-time position.
I approved of hiring them because I was asked to,
but are they qualified for the job?
Of course not.
Dr. Seo forced me to hire them to make himself look better.
That's what I'm talking about.
Now that I know, I can't just let it happen.
Mr. Han. I know you're right,
but you should think carefully.
It's the chairman's son who is backing them up.
Sir. Why don't we just...
give them full-time positions to supplement the personnel this time?
Well... How? By majority vote?
Majority vote?
Sure. If you're okay with that. It's 2 against 1.
I guess we're on the same side on this, Mr. Seo.
When do you think we should do it? For me, it's better to do it soon.
That's... Excuse me.
Gosh. Please excuse me. Hello? Please hold on.
No, it's okay.
All right, Jung Tae. Stay still. It won't hurt.
Stay still.
All right. I know.
The name of Mr. Jerk's name is Jung Tae.
It's the chief director's name.
Jung Tae.
Is it love or hatred?
We have to get to the store soon. Don't you think we'll be late?
We have no choice.
Mr. Jerk told us to pick him up and bring him to the office.
His wife is visiting their children abroad,
and his housekeeper doesn't run errands like this.
Gosh. I can't believe we're picking up his dog.
Do we have to do this?
We're in no position to take a high tone right now.
We should do what they tell us to do.
Still, don't you think this is too much?
It's all because we're nobodies who only got hired through connections.
What did you feed him?
We don't know.
Did he drink any water? When did he throw up?
We're not sure about that either.
Isn't he your dog?
It's Mr. Jerk's... It's our boss' dog.
Gosh. I guess you're above everyone.
You have three secretaries.
Jung Tae, you jerk.
What did he do wrong?
Let's hand him over to Mr. Park, and hurry over to the store.
The manufacturers are already there and have started working.
We'll be in big trouble if Mr. Seo finds out we're late.
But if we annoy Mr. Park, we'll be in even bigger trouble.
Why don't you go ahead...
and give him to Mr. Park?
We'll wait here.
So why are you concerned with that?
I tried not to be concerned with it.
No.
What's this?
Why did you bring your dog to work?
Don't you three have to be at the store?
Mr. Seo, it's not that.
I believe that the display company is working tonight.
Why are you guys here?
Mr. Seo.
You guys are playing with a dog during work hours.
Are you guys sane?
Is this a dog cafe?
Look at the state of things around here.
Do you still think they have the right to be here?
How am I supposed to give these people a permanent position?
What on earth were you thinking, bringing a dog to work?
- Who's dog is this? - It's not our dog, Mr. Seo.
He brought these unqualified people into the company to save face.
Is this a company or a charity?
He thinks the company's his just because he's the owner's son.
What are you doing holding a dog instead of working?
What is this?
"Jung Tae"?
You little...
You.
Whose dog is this?
I said whose dog is this?
Were you looking for me?
Did you come for Jung Tae?
Excuse me?
Which Jung Tae did you come looking for?
I don't understand.
You gave your dog my name,
so he can come and go when you call him.
And when he sees you, he wags his tail.
- That made you happy, right? - It's a misunderstanding.
In western civilization,
it's tradition to name your pets after someone you respect.
- You're very arrogant these days. - Pardon?
Ever since you went behind my back and teamed up with the owner's son,
you think you've got it all, don't you?
What are you planning?
What do you mean?
Do you think I don't have eyes or ears?
Sang Man, you can't do this to me.
You said that you would be as loyal as a dog.
Is this it?
Is this how you're really feeling?
Right, Jung Tae?
No, that's not it.
That's what you think too, right?
Don't just sit there, come!
You jerk.
Stop pressuring me, Ms. Ha. I'm going.
So annoying.
- Are you going to the store? - Yes.
- You're running a little late. - Yes.
- Stay still. - Yes.
Take him.
- Hurry up and take him. - Sorry?
Stop at my house and drop him off on your way to the store.
My wife will have a fit otherwise.
I'm allergic to dogs.
Don't call his name while you're in the office.
- Hurry up and go. - Yes, sir.
- Go. - Okay.
He's snorting.
It's okay. It's because he likes you.
Are you sure he doesn't have a sinus infection?
Oh, so he's the dog, Jung Tae.
- Sorry. - I told you not to call his name.
Mr. Park.
Hurry.
What now? Hurry up and go.
Mr. Park, you should take care of your own dog.
Why are you making the employees do it?
If the general manager is busy, can't he ask the employees for help?
Where is the 50-year-old conviction you claim to have?
Those three people.
You said you picked them from their hidden talents and passion.
Isn't it wrong to use that talent and passion on something like this?
So what?
You said you chose them for who they are.
Then just look at them for the person they are.
Don't look at their connections or their relationships.
You're really funny, Mr. Seo.
Up until recently,
you were complaining that they were hired under unjust pretenses.
When I was complaining about those things,
don't you remember what you said to me?
Okay, fine.
Now that we're talking about it,
if the owner's son says, "jump," wouldn't you say, "how high?"
If he says to do something, you have to do it.
You should already understand this.
Even I, the general manager, does what I'm told.
Is it so wrong to tell the employees to do something?
I'm saying you should keep your work and private life separate.
What are you doing?
Asking the employees who need to go to the store to watch your dog.
I gave them duties that fit their level.
Duties that fit their level?
Let's stop.
I already got in trouble from the chief director, so let's stop this.
My goodness. Mr. Seo.
The issue earlier about hiring the temporary workers permanently,
- let's forget about it. - Excuse me?
I was trying to do something about it for your sake.
But after what the chief director said,
and what you said about keeping my work and private life separate,
I think it's best to fire them after their contract is over.
That's different from what you said earlier.
The situation has changed, and so did my feelings towards it.
I got into so much trouble earlier in the chief director's office.
Is that their fault?
Forget it.
Why must I explain...
whom I choose to hire and fire to you?
Majority vote? Fine, let's have a vote.
You are 1, and we're 2.
The end. There's nothing more to say.
Darn it.
What on earth.
They're like cockroaches.
Let me ask you something.
Are you guys dumb or thoughtless?
You couldn't take care of a dog and caused this problem?
We didn't do it on purpose.
Mr. Seo suddenly appeared.
You could've said that it was yours. You can't even make that call?
Forget about it.
It's fine.
They don't even know what's going on and what people are saying.
Why am I bothering to talk to you, right?
Forget it.
That's fine.
Since I saw you, let me tell you.
After the contracted period is over,
you guys can just go home. You have no business here anymore.
Done.
That's enough.
You'll have a long life, Mr. Seo.
Because so many people dislike you.
What do you mean?
The audit department incident...
That was Mr. Park's doing.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
I have a colleague in the audit department,
and it seems so.
He's acting like a gangster.
What a mess.
If that's the case, I will not stay quiet.
That's the right choice.
Let's collect as much information as possible...
and hit them with it all at once. Cleanly.
Please eat while you're working.
- Thank you. - Oh my.
- Let's eat. - Yes, sir.
- What is it? - Here you go.
Have something to drink while you work.
Thank you.
- It's revitalizing. - Really?
- Do you want another? - Yes, please.
Here you go.
Ki Taek, do you want another one too?
No, I'm fine.
I think I need to quit.
We get treated worse than dogs. This isn't right.
I've been thinking about it while I was working,
and I think it's right to quit.
You're not even going to fulfill your contract?
We're not going to become permanent employees anyway.
So what's the point of working?
Only our pride will be hurt.
- I'm going to look for another job. - Me too.
I have no regrets either.
I've done all I could do.
Me too. I'm going to quit too.
Let's finish what we started first.
Ho Won, Kang Ho, let's finish strong.
- We can do it. - We can do it.
We can do it.
Why aren't you guys working?
Hello.
Let's eat.
Why aren't you eating? The meat is burning.
Why didn't you guys have dinner?
I'll eat, Mr. Seo.
Are you guys not hungry?
I'll eat too.
The three of you will probably have a label following you around.
"The people who came into the company..."
"thanks to the kind owner's son's charity."
We...
decided to quit.
You guys are going to resign?
Why?
Why would you do such a thing?
Did you guys spend all those years studying so that...
you can take care of the general manager's dog?
How can we...
- not do what we're told? - Then...
will you do whatever you are told?
You are the only ones who can prove your worth.
If you let others treat you wrongly,
others will become indifferent to you.
No one else can decide...
whether or not you're a worthy person.
Decide for yourself.
Decide what kind of person you are...
and what kind of work you should do.
We won't be offered full-time positions.
It'll be hard to last another month.
Everyone is talking about us behind our backs.
What other people say isn't important.
What you'll say...
to those people is important.
I'm sorry, Mr. Seo.
We should have been...
more responsible for our work.
Everything turned out well, so don't worry about it.
Please eat. The meat will get burnt.
If we have leftovers,
the one who eats the least will pay.
Thank you for the meal, Mr. Seo.
Do you think I'll eat the least?
What's your boyfriend up to after passing the exam?
Where does he work?
You like to pry into other people's businesses.
Your boyfriend seems like a ghost.
Let's eat together sometime.
A ghost?
Do you want to eat a meal at the funeral?
Isn't that the place we can meet ghosts?
Stop pretending. I know everything.
What do you know?
I know whom you've been dating for the last three years.
Do, I want some seasoned bellflowers
Ki, I want some kimchi as well
Mr. Lee.
Taek, Mom, please send me a package
- Stop it. - How could you keep it a secret...
when your ex-boyfriend was next to you?
Did you break up with him because he didn't pass the exam?
- Stop it. - I know your personality.
I'm sure you broke up with him.
Whenever I criticized you,
Ki Taek always defended you.
He's so soft-hearted, isn't he?
Mr. Lee.
Keep it a secret from others.
Don't worry. I'm good at keeping secrets.
Does that mean...
you're buying dinner tonight?
Ms. Ha, you owe 50 cents more.
Fine, I'll pay 50 cents. I'm paying a lot today.
Out of the three, I imagine that you were shocked the most.
Come to think of it,
what Dr. Seo said was right.
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
We sold our pride...
to get a job.
There aren't many people who save face all the time.
I think you're able to keep your pride.
Do you think so?
My pride is also at risk.
At first,
I couldn't believe what Dr. Seo did.
I was very angry at him.
The job that I thought I deserved...
was earned by taking a chance away from someone.
Without Dr. Seo,
we wouldn't be hired.
I have nothing to say, Mr. Seo.
Out of habit, I always complained about...
how unfair the world was and that I never got a chance.
I'm just another person who took away...
a chance from someone else.
Don't be so hard on yourself.
It's true though.
Here's what's more depressing.
Even after I found out,
I hesitated to quit my job.
Why would you quit?
I won't quit anymore, Mr. Seo.
I exchanged my pride for this chance.
By working harder, I'll include the work experience on my resume...
and regain my pride. When the contract is over,
I'll leave the company with confidence.
I like that positive attitude.
You're qualified enough for the job.
Do you mean that?
Don't I always say what's right?
I agree. What you say is always right.
Shall we go?
Let's go.
See you tomorrow, Mr. Seo.
By the way,
how did you find out about us?
Did Dr. Seo tell you in private?
Well, that's...
It's cold. You catch colds easily.
Ji Na, Mr. Lee.
What brings you here?
I wanted to check your work at the Gangseo store.
Mr. Seo came by to check.
Don't you hate me?
What do you mean?
You went to the emergency room and missed your interview...
because of me.
I didn't even treat you well.
Do you still want to take my side?
It's not your fault. It's all because of me.
You should blame me instead.
You always blame yourself.
When I started working here,
I realized how hard your work life must be.
Gosh.
You're too selfless.
I lack in so many ways.
Were you upset about what happened today?
Let's get back together, Ki Taek.
Both of us can work harder.
It doesn't matter how we got the job.
- Ji Na. - It doesn't matter...
what other people say.
It's fine as long as you stay confident.
I was thinking about quitting.
I wasn't sure if I deserved to work there.
Honestly,
I believe you have a strength.
Once you make up your mind,
you can make anything happen.
It's so sudden.
Can't you fall asleep?
Are you awake?
I can't fall asleep either.
Why not?
I'm not sure what to do.
Me neither.
In the end,
we can't be hired as full-time employees.
That's right.
You were going to go home if you get the full-time position, right?
Do you call your mom often?
No.
My mom isn't too happy to get calls from me.
You've had a sheltered life. If she knew you're living here,
she would be very upset.
Call her often.
What?
- Is it hard to settle in here? - No.
I think...
I'll be okay.
I'm settling in.
To be honest, I can barely afford the rent with my salary.
Should I pay some more money?
No.
We wouldn't be able to live...
in this big place with windows if you didn't pay the half.
I can't afford this place by myself.
Are there many places...
that have no windows?
There are.
People live without it to save a few dollars.
I realized it when I was living in a goshiwon.
The price of the sunlight that comes through a palm-sized window is...
about 70 dollars a month.
Even the sunlight is expensive.
My life has become so much better.
It sure has.
Your life...
and my life...
are both getting better.
We have windows.
We also...
have jobs.
But...
even if I save my salary without spending any of it,
it won't be enough to buy a house.
What hope can I have?
Ki Taek.
They say when poverty knocks on your door,
your love runs away through the window.
I guess they're right. I can't...
marry someone's beloved daughter and put her through trouble.
What do you mean?
What?
The windows. I'm just glad that we can get the sunlight.
It helps us produce vitamin D. Let's go to sleep.
Let's sleep.
(Author Seo Hyun)
By the way,
how did you find out about the story about us?
Did Dr. Seo tell you about it?
There is a book that he wrote.
I read your story in that book.
It didn't mention your real names,
but I had known that he met you at the hospital,
so I recognized it right away.
They say even a worm will turn,
and a mouse will bite a cat when it's driven into a corner.
I will show you want a worm can do.
Did you want to meet me all of a sudden?
What is this?
It's the hospital bill you paid for me.
I called the hospital and checked.
That'll cover the hospital bills for the three of us.
Gosh. You don't have to do this.
I do.
Nothing is for free in this world.
I don't want to owe you anything.
- Ho Won. You're still angry. - No.
As you taught me, I'm trying...
to make a move that won't cause me a loss.
Make a move?
I'm thinking about...
suing you for...
defamation of character...
and violation of the medical law.
(Radiant Office)
Please evaluate us for the full-time position as you promised.
I wonder who taught her how to threaten people so skillfully.
I'm nervous to look at it.
Anyhow, it gave us hope.
Let's play fair.
As you can see, the sales don't add up.
If this comes out, I won't be the only one to go down.
Ho Won's family will be helpful for you to defeat them.
Are you telling me to ask Ho Won to help me with this?
I'm not afraid of anything now.
You should be afraid.
Ho Won won't do something like that. I don't want her to.
I don't get why you're so upset over this.
I'm not sure.