(Episode 12)
Did you suddenly want to see me?
What is this?
It's the hospital bills you paid for.
I put in the amount for all three of us.
You didn't have to do that.
No.
Nothing is free in this world,
so I have to pay my debts.
- I see you're still mad, Ho Won. - No, not at all.
I decided to be like you...
and calculate my behaviors so that I don't suffer any losses.
Calculate your behaviors?
I am thinking about...
suing you for libel and violation of medical law,
Dr. Seo.
You're going to sue me? Why?
You used our stories in your book.
It turns out that publishing a book about us without our consent...
is against the law.
The principle of protecting the patient.
The obligation for doctor's confidentiality.
- You already know these things. - So you're going to sue me?
Yes. Because you wrote about us in your book...
and did a company interview, the three of us have become very famous.
Don't you think we should make a move as well?
But...
in these cases, the two parties generally agree to some kind of...
settlement.
You're right.
That's why if you agree to an amicable settlement,
we can avoid this uncomfortable situation.
All right, what kind of settlement would you like?
They will not review us for a full-time position...
because we got in through your connection.
Please make them do a proper review as it was originally planned.
We all worked really hard,
and we deserved to be assessed properly.
Who told you how to make such a praiseworthy threat?
Did you come up with it, Ho Won?
Of course, I came up with it.
Thank you.
On a scene in the film "Thelma and Louise",
the lead character says this.
"I don't..."
"remember ever feeling this awake."
Everything seems so different now.
- How about that? Bitter, right? - What?
I made it as I always do.
No. It's delicious.
The grim reaper behind me is now gone,
but everything seems different.
It's me instead of the grim reaper.
I got my own back.
(Mr. Seo)
Hello, Mr. Seo? I am...
I'm sorry. I'll be right in.
Also, I'm going to reconsider importing...
the Carinosa sofa.
I thought we were going ahead with it since we've already...
signed the contract with the agency.
I have some doubts about it.
We'll proceed once I confirm it.
By the way, which country is Carinosa from?
I don't know. It's unclear.
I bet it's Italy.
Our company has imported furniture from Italy directly before.
We think the transaction fee for the agency is too costly, Ms. Ha.
I've done some analysis, and I think it's much better...
to import it directly.
That's why we'll examine the problems carefully...
and revise the papers.
I want you to focus on that for the time being.
- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.
There is so much work to do.
I'll work hard, Ms. Ha.
She said she'd sue me.
I didn't know she was so daring.
Hi, Mr. Park. It's me.
How is it going with the evaluation of the temporary employees...
for a full-time position?
Mr. Seo. Is it your hobby to turn the tables?
It's actually something you always say.
"Turning the tables is better than losing."
There are rules and business ethics.
A player like you aren't let in the game even for pokers.
I don't play cards.
Why are you picking on the agency?
We can have much higher profit margin if we import directly.
Why should we have an agency?
I know we can have higher profit margin.
But if we have an agency that knows the local situation well,
we can get better products and our work will lessen.
It's killing 2 birds with 1 stone.
Who will benefit from it exactly?
Why should we spend money for them?
As we've told you already,
this project is already in progress.
That's why I'm putting a halt to it.
I've reviewed the documents you gave me.
There were many doubtful aspects.
Don't you know it'll cost us money if we drag this on?
Please give me three days.
I will find a secure alternative and report it to you.
My goodness.
- Ms. Cho. Give us some privacy. - Yes, sir.
Sang Man.
- Yes, sir. - You know what he's doing, right?
Of course, I do.
Think about how much effort...
we've put into this project.
If he digs this up, I won't be the only one to go down.
I know that.
It will also cause damage to my superiors.
But if this really comes out,
- things will change. - Excuse me?
Even if the feathers are pulled out, the body will survive.
If we give up the tail, the body will definitely survive.
Well... I don't know what you mean.
You will go down alone,
Sang Man. Only you.
I see.
- Ms. Cho. - Yes, sir.
Don't you think Mr. Seo has sensed something?
Pardon?
I mean...
I've worked for over 20 years, and I know when something is off.
Something is definitely off here.
I have a bad feeling.
Don't you think he figured out that it's the bait we set out?
From Mr. Seo's personality,
I can tell he won't make a move without concrete proof.
I know.
It's hard to go up against a smart guy.
I've prepared everything perfectly.
I know you have.
Okay.
Don't you think...
you showed them your cards too obviously?
The agency is in a faraway country across the sea.
I thought I should stir them up like this so they'd make a mistake.
When you're anxious, you make a mistake.
Goodness, Mr. Seo.
You're good at company politics.
- Pardon? - I teach you one thing,
and you learn 10 things on your own.
I can be good at anything. I just don't show it.
Oh, right. The three temporary employees.
- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.
We'll evaluate you for the full-time position as planned.
My gosh.
Give it your best.
Thank you.
Gosh. You just never die.
Do your best.
The more you expect, the more you'll be disappointed.
- Ms. Ha. - Yes, sir.
What's going on?
Mr. Park said the temporary workers will be evaluated for...
the full-time position as planned.
Is that so?
It worked.
- What? - Nothing.
Oh, I came to tell you that...
Cheers.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
I'm so glad.
I wonder what happened.
What changed Mr. Jerk's mind?
I think...
maybe Mr. Seo helped us.
Should we ask him to come?
He wouldn't come.
I invited him in for some tea, but...
"Don't call me your neighbor. No, thanks."
It sounded like Mr. Seo.
You sounded just like him.
Hi, Mr. Seo.
Anyway, I'm so grateful.
It gave us hope, right?
Maybe we should give him a present.
We should? What kind of present?
That's a good idea.
Who is it at this hour?
Who is it?
Delivery service.
Here you go.
I didn't order this.
It's already paid.
Please enjoy.
Okay.
What is this? Who sent me this?
Mr. Seo. Please enjoy.
It's a present from all of us.
Why did they just send me fried chicken?
They should come and eat.
Do they want me to eat it alone?
(Mr. Seo. Please enjoy. It's a present from all of us.)
(Next time, come and...)
Thank you?
(Thank you.)
(Mr. Seo. Please enjoy. It's a present from all of us.)
Fried chicken is...
(Fried chicken...)
(Mr. Seo. Please enjoy. It's a present from all of us.)
(Thanks.)
I bet your nickname in grade school was Big Eyes.
Yes. I have really big eyes.
1, 2, 3.
They're big, right?
- Are you waiting for a call? - No.
I'm not waiting. It's not that.
It's strange.
Thank you, Chicken.
"Thank you, Chicken"?
(Thank you, Chicken.)
Is he being funny?
Oh, I made a typo.
My cell phone slipped because I washed my hands.
Anyway, thank you for the chicken.
What's wrong with her?
Eat.
What was it?
What's wrong?
- She didn't drink much. - What's going on?
Are you drunk?
- What? - Let me see it.
She must be dating someone.
No, I'm not.
Whom are you texting with?
Is it Mr. Heo?
I emailed the person in charge at Carinosa.
They'll work with us directly if there's a problem with the agency.
Just proceed since there's no problem.
Take a look here.
Sales details don't seem correct.
What do you mean? The purchasing department already checked.
Mr. Seo, you're not in charge of sales.
It's better to check everything before we proceed.
Please give me more time.
Never mind. According to Ms. Cho's report,
we need to send them an advanced payment.
Think about how we'll sell once the orders come in.
What's going on?
Is it Carinosa or Canarisa?
They're in dispute over that these days.
Will something happen to Mr. Seo?
You should worry more about yourself.
Aren't you being considered for full-time?
Gosh, you know everything.
Here, it's a present for you.
What is it?
Look.
(Criteria for Transferring to Full-Time Positions)
I'm curious.
Let's see how I score.
(Criteria for Transferring to Full-Time Positions)
(Relationships with others)
I have good relationships with others.
(Ho Won's relationships with others)
You make people uncomfortable, so they can't work with you.
Do I make them uncomfortable?
(Zero points)
That's possible.
(Zero points on relationships with others)
"Communication skills"? I'm good at communicating.
(Communication skills)
Everyone is equal. There's rank in the office,
but there isn't one in life.
For someone,
you pitch in money...
and worry about his aftereffects.
But you fire someone because he's useless?
What kind of ridiculous situation is this?
(Communication skills)
Goodness, why did I swear?
(Zero points on communication skills)
I'm excellent in adapting.
These people...
are lying right now.
Is it a family when they hate and hurt each other?
(Adapting to company life)
A company that's like family.
(Zero points on adapting to company life)
(Rewards and punishments)
I didn't receive any reward, but...
I want a written apology from both of you.
Regardless of whose fault it is, you're both responsible...
for not doing the final check before sending the file.
(Rewards and punishments)
I have so many points deducted.
(Negative 5 points on rewards and punishments)
(Attendance)
(Points on attendance)
I never missed a day at school for 12 years.
(Points on attendance)
She has cholelithiasis.
If she doesn't feel pain,
we wouldn't need to treat it.
The patient is feeling too much pain,
so she needs surgery to avoid complications.
(Points on attendance)
Do I get points deducted for medical leave?
(Negative 10 points on attendance)
I guess so.
(Negative 10 points on attendance)
Forget it.
(Total points)
(Negative 15 points)
Ms. Cho should be here by now.
There she is. Come in.
Mr. Han?
Gosh, Chairman Seo.
Let's see. This is...
I'm Chief Director Han Jung Tae.
Hello.
You must be distressed.
You came despite your busy schedule.
How can I not when the chairman is sick?
You didn't have to.
Pardon me?
I thought you had an urgent meeting,
but you're here.
Yes, what's more urgent than this?
Excuse me for a moment.
Did you come empty-handed?
Well, I... I'll take that for you.
I'll take it.
Come in.
There you are, Ms. Cho.
I'm sorry for being late.
Hello, Ms. Cho.
Is this what I asked?
- Yes. - Thank you.
You should have bought a bigger one.
This is great.
Mr. Seo came to my office...
and said there are problems with sales details.
What are you doing?
I checked thoroughly. There isn't any problem.
- Are you sure? - Yes, don't worry.
Don't overlook Mr. Seo. Be very careful.
Yes, sir.
See you, sir.
Did you hear him?
Mr. Seo took the bait...
that you laid out for him.
I think so.
We must eliminate the executive and the chief director at the same time.
Let's stay alert.
Dr. Seo will take the executive director position.
I'll be the chief director, and you...
Okay.
Hello.
Darn it.
I'm too good for this type of work.
I've been an assistant manager for a long time. How annoying.
I have a headache.
- Kang Ho. - Yes, Mr. Lee?
What's your TOEIC score?
It's about 950.
- Really? - Yes.
Gosh, you're so talented.
Yes, that's right.
You're the talented one.
I'm not that good.
Yes, you're outstanding.
I'm proud of you, Kang Ho.
I felt like...
something was missing after Jae Min left.
Come to think of it,
I think you can make me feel better.
I'll explain briefly. Don't make me repeat, okay?
- Okay. - This document is...
for Mr. Park's graduate studies.
- Pardon me? - Understand every detail...
and write a report.
Mr. Park's midterm grade...
depends on you.
With the documents sent by the purchasing department,
it's hard to analyze the financials of the agency.
Why didn't you send me additional information?
Pardon me?
I can't send advanced payments without reviewing.
Send me the documents.
Come in.
Mr. Seo.
What is it?
We're playing...
late night snack roulette.
Which number will you choose?
Why would I play?
- Number five. - Okay.
Okay, let's get started.
Number one is Ki Taek.
(Late Night Snack Roulette)
Zero dollars.
Zero.
- Number two is Mr. Heo. - Here I go.
(Late Night Snack Roulette)
- Gosh. - Goodness.
- It's 20 dollars. - It's 20 dollars.
I avoided the large amount.
Number three is me.
I'm nervous.
It might be you.
Why is this so nerve-wracking?
(Late Night Snack Roulette)
Yes, I don't have to pay.
Why isn't Mr. Seo coming out?
- Do I have to pay 50 dollars? - Pardon?
I'm not sure yet, Mr. Seo.
It could be Ho Won.
All right then, I'll start.
Ms. Eun.
(Late Night Snack Roulette)
Oh my.
All that's left is Mr. Seo and Kang Ho.
Mr. Seo, it's your turn.
(Mr. Seo, 50 dollars)
Oh my.
He has to pay 50 dollars.
Mr. Seo, you have to pay 50 dollars.
I don't usually get caught when it comes to these things.
20 dollars.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
- Thank you. - Goodness.
Then Ki Taek and I will go out to buy the snacks.
- No, I will go instead. - No, it's all right.
This is fun.
I've never done this before.
It seems like it was snowing just yesterday,
but it's already spring. Right, Ki Taek?
You're right.
It was really cold the day we broke up.
When you ran to me and gave me the scarf,
I honestly wanted to cry.
Ji Na.
I was going to say this earlier,
but I don't think we should get back together right now.
- What? - Think about it.
What kind of future do I have?
Nothing has changed from when we broke up until now.
If I were to date someone again,
I want to be respectable.
Even if she can't bet her future on me, I should still be her hope.
You can be my hope.
The hope that you will love me the most in this world.
The hope that you will be on my side...
regardless of what happens.
I think that's enough of for me.
I found out that such hope isn't enough...
to live in this world.
What kind of man lacks such confidence?
At least put up a facade like other men do.
Everyone lies that they'll treat...
their girlfriend like a princess.
Women just pretend like they don't know.
Can't you do that for me, Ki Taek?
Let me at least say this.
If I get a permanent position in the company...
and you're still waiting for me, let's talk then.
But right now, I don't think I can. I'm not confident.
I'll wait for you.
Goodbye.
Minus...
15 points.
You got this chance by blackmailing the chairman's son.
Shouldn't you be more energetic?
What is that?
"Detailed standards"?
Numbers 1 through 5,
it makes sense you want to give up.
I already know.
Please give it back.
We're not following this list.
Excuse me?
We're not assessing you according to this manual.
Is that so?
Do you think it will be advantageous to you if the standards change?
Did you already forget about all the trouble you've caused?
I think about it all the time.
I got this from Kkot Bi,
but Mr. Seo said that...
they're not going to assess us according to this.
But you never know,
so I made copies for all of us.
"Criteria for Transferring to Full-Time Positions".
It seems real now that I see this paper.
I agree.
I feel nervous just looking at it.
According to this criteria,
I'm already out.
Why are you giving up so easily?
No, I'm not giving up.
Mr. Seo told me not to give up.
Let's play fair.
Yes, let's do it.
Yes, let's not give up.
Didn't I say this before?
You say it quite often.
Hello, Ho Won.
The ninth floor, right?
Thank you.
Are you running errands for the assistant managers again?
I can't believe you're running errands this early in the morning.
It's not a big deal.
At least our assistant managers...
are honest.
I see.
Seeing you run these kinds of errands without fuss,
you'll become a full-time employee in no time.
Why, are you going to use your power to make that happen again?
If you want me to.
But this time, you should offer me a better card than a lawsuit.
I don't need your help.
I'm going to do everything on my own,
so don't worry about me.
Dr. Seo.
I thought being the chairman's son was very good,
but I guess not.
Excuse me?
No one wants to get into the elevator with you.
Goodbye.
Mr. Seo.
Are you going to be like this?
Why are you barging in without knocking?
Why did you annoy...
the Italian sofa importing agency?
They're calling and saying we violated the contract right now.
- What do you mean by that? - What do I mean?
You're driving me crazy. Listen up.
We were supposed to give them the deposit by tomorrow,
but you blocked all of the expenses going out.
The purchasing department is calling us like crazy now.
What are you going to do?
Why are you sticking your nose in other people's business?
Do you want me to turn a blind eye even if I can clearly see a problem?
So you're the only one who sees things, and we're all blind?
I will talk to...
Forget it. I'm warning you.
If they file a lawsuit against us,
you have to take full responsibility.
You have to pay all the penalties.
I warned you.
Oh my goodness.
Gosh.
So that's how you're going to be.
Okay.
Darn it.
I'm sweating from using up all energy.
Did you hear?
You heard what I said, right?
My acting is getting better...
while working here.
Your acting has gotten better too, Ms. Cho.
You're general manager already based on your acting.
Speaking of which, I think Mr. Seo has a full grasp on what's going on.
He's very smart. We only hinted at the fact,
and he already figured it out.
But he doesn't know he took the bait.
He would've figured it out just by looking at the agency's sales log.
He'll figure out that there's a problem before he deposits...
the down payment.
Okay.
Once Mr. Seo exposes everything,
it's only time before they get fired.
The most important thing is that it doesn't impact us in any way.
Don't worry about it, sir.
I'm going to the sauna.
Please sign off on this.
I'll go there and figure everything out myself.
Do you think a business trip to Italy is the same as going to Busan?
Why are you asking me to sign off on a business trip that...
wasn't even on the books?
The agency won't give me the information I asked for,
and the purchasing department keeps insisting that nothing's wrong.
Furthermore, the information I have is suspicious in many levels.
Don't you think it's necessary to figure things out there?
That's what you think, Mr. Seo.
Everyone before you has already...
You really know how to tire someone out. Let's go with the flow.
- Mr. Han. - Save money.
If things go awry and we have to pay a penalty,
I'm going to forward you the bill. Do you understand?
That's enough, Mr. Seo.
- He said you can't go, right? - Yes.
I expected it though.
It seems like Mr. Park wanted me to take the bait...
and stir things up a bit.
They seemed like they'd last long,
but their relationship is to break as they want more from each other.
The appearance of Dr. Seo...
made Mr. Park quite bold.
Why don't you let the matter of the agency drop?
I think it'll be hard to cause them damage with that.
The evidence of their corruption we've gathered so far...
is more than enough.
But they've already seized the control of the audit department.
I don't know if that'll be enough.
Speaking of which,
we need more concrete proof...
since they're controlling the audit department.
Do you know what this is, right?
(E-mail record)
Isn't this the e-mail Ho Won sent to everyone in the company...
- by mistake? - Yes.
Ho Won is the witness...
who saw Mr. Park and the subcontractor's collusion.
Her testimony of the situation will help us...
defeat them.
Are you telling me to ask Ho Won to do this?
- Please enjoy. - Thank you.
You dealt with a difficult situation right after your surgery.
Enjoy.
Okay. I will eat it all up.
Don't leave anything.
I won't.
Do you eat proper meals?
I try to.
After I got sick, I realized that being healthy is...
such a great ability.
- You learned a good lesson. - Mr. Seo.
You know I went head to head with the chairman's son, right?
Gosh. You did an amazing thing.
That's why I'm not afraid of anything anymore.
You should be afraid.
Watching you makes me feel uneasy.
I've been afraid of things for 28 years,
but it wasn't so good.
So I'm not going to be afraid anymore.
All right. Please eat up.
Okay.
Do you work out?
I plan to.
Don't we have company picnics?
Employees of other companies often go hiking together.
I like mountains.
Let's do it. It's not a hard thing to do.
Really?
But when we were doing the voluntary work before,
it seemed like people didn't want to come out on weekends.
I don't know if we can find a date when everyone is free.
But it'll still be fun, right?
If the others can't make it, we can go by ourselves.
That sounds good too.
- Let's see when we can go. - Okay.
Mr. Seo.
If there is something you want to tell me,
please tell me now. I'm okay.
There isn't.
Let's just see when we can go hiking together.
Okay.
By the way,
It was hard to earn the chance to be assessed.
Do you even have plans?
Actually,
I know you said you won't apply the standard,
but I evaluated myself according to last year's employment criteria.
My score was...
a negative number.
Negative?
Yes. I've made many mistakes,
so it deducted the points.
Communication, interpersonal relationships,
and adaptation to organizational culture.
No wonder why my nickname is Walking Time-bomb.
You did stir up the office.
I did, didn't I?
That's why I don't feel pressured. I've already earned so much.
We should go.
It's late. Come on.
Hi, Mr. Heo.
Did you talk to her?
Actually...
I think we should just go with the evidence you have.
I knew you couldn't do it.
She was at the center of the controversy.
I wasn't sure if I should draw people's attention to her again.
Let's try with what we have and discuss again if it doesn't work.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Hello?
I'm going to the office now. I'll call you right back.
All right. Okay.
Mr. Heo.
You're going home late.
Yes. Aren't you going to go home, sir?
Goodness. Don't be so polite to me when you're off work.
I get it. I'm sorry I haven't been able to drink with you.
It's hard to settle into the head office after a long time, right?
Nothing is so special about the work at the head office.
Things are only nastier here.
Listen, Koo Dong. How long are you going to stay as a manager?
To be frank, you should change your attitude...
if you want to be successful. Gosh.
Sang Man.
Are you happy you're successful?
What?
I've been a manager forever, but I have nothing to worry about.
You backstabbed your colleagues to become a general manager.
You think you're invincible, right?
Mr. Heo.
Watch your language.
My gosh. Sir.
I've been under a lot of stress lately, and I made a mistake. Sorry.
I will see you tomorrow.
All right. I should love my colleagues and my company. Gosh.
Look at this. He didn't even turn the light off.
He thinks he can waste the company's money.
Where is the switch? There it is.
"To Ki Taek and Kang Ho"?
(To Ki Taek and Kang Ho)
(From Eun Ho Won)
Why is this here?
My goodness.
Hello? Can I talk to the owner of the restaurant?
This is Park Sang Man of Hauline.
Hi, Mr. Ki.
I've been busy. I'll go and have our company dinner there soon.
I just called to ask you something.
Has anyone...
I was actually going to call you.
Okay.
Someone came and asked about the night you had dinner here.
You remember, right?
You came here with the female manager and new employees.
Yes. I see.
Mr. Seo.
Why are you so surprised?
I'm not surprised.
Why did you come to work so early?
It's because I have something to tell you.
What?
If you need,
I'll testify for you.
How did you know?
You should've told me when we were having dinner last night.
I had made up my mind already then.
Did you know about it?
Yes.
Before I went out to see you, Mr. Heo told me about it.
- I'm sorry. - I believe...
everything you do is the right thing to do.
But...
please don't poke your nose into adults' business.
I'm an adult too.
That's not the point.
You're a temporary employee who will soon be evaluated.
Did you forget what you said about how valuable this job is for you?
But still...
Anyway, don't worry about this. I'll take care of it.
She thinks she's a grown-up.
If she heard about it, she should've come and talked to me.
It's too hard for her to handle it alone.
I heard your conversation by accident.
Why did you tell Ho Won without discussing with me?
I didn't think you could bring it up with her.
Why didn't you tell me beforehand?
Ho Won won't do something like that.
She agreed to do it.
I don't want her to.
Forget about her testimony.
Use the evidence that we already have.
Mr. Seo, I don't get why you're so upset...
over this.
I'm not upset.
She's not even a full-time employee.
It's too much pressure on her.
I don't want to pressure her.
- Why are you smiling? - Pardon?
It's nothing.
I'm going to the audit department.
Was I upset?
My goodness.
Mr. Park.
Is something the matter?
Gosh.
Is there something wrong that I don't know about?
Ms. Cho.
We're in trouble.
Pardon me?
Mr. Seo tricked us.
What are you talking about?
Mr. Seo found out...
that we used him to expose the executive director's corruption.
He plans to counterattack us.
- Mr. Park. - What now?
Read the announcement.
What's going on?
It's big news.
What big news?
New personnel appointment is announced.
Darn it!
How could they do this to me?
Goodness.
Do you know who I am?
You have no idea, do you?
- How could you do this? - I need to clean all that mess.
I've worked so hard for this company.
How could you do this to me?
(Han Jung Tae, Probation)
Please get up, Mr. Park.
No.
I won't get up until you promise me, Dr. Seo.
I understand. Don't worry about it.
This is really unfair.
As you know, all I did was what I was told to do.
I didn't accept any bribes.
I'm aware of that.
I've known you for a while.
Please get up now.
Okay.
I will.
Thank you, sir.
I knew it.
I believed that you'd understand me.
Well,
I can understand you,
but I'm not sure about what Mr. Seo will think.
- Pardon me? - Mr. Seo is very thorough.
Isn't he suspicious of you because he has a reason?
Let me explain.
Okay, I understand.
It seems difficult to talk about it, so I'll let it pass.
However, someone has to take responsibility.
Did you see it, Ms. Ha?
I'm looking at it.
My goodness.
Why all of a sudden?
Isn't he getting fired?
There wasn't a prior notice.
I'm sure there's a reason.
I knew this would happen to him.
This is the final decision, isn't it?
Did you hear the news?
Don't dwell on it.
Ms. Cho, let's check on him. He's moving out of the office.
What a great timing.
I'll take it as a compliment.
Mr. Heo, I couldn't finish our conversation yesterday.
Let me give you some advice.
You must learn to enjoy the stink.
Otherwise, you won't survive.
I seem lucky, don't I?
No, you don't get anything for free.
It's the result of my hard work.
Let's go, Ms. Cho.
Yes, sir.
I missed our chance.
Is Mr. Park quicker to notice than we thought?
I think I made a mistake.
I've had a bad relationship with Mr. Park.
I wanted to teach him a lesson on behalf of other people,
but he managed to avoid it.
In case anything happens,
he must have planned out how to save himself.
Chief Director Han will be blamed for all the corruption.
Having the support of the chairman's son is helpful.
I bet that's what he used.
What Dr. Seo intends to do won't be that simple.
At least we stopped Chief Director Han.
I'll focus on my work for now.
Please do.
Mr. Park can't cause a big mess by himself.
The new chief director will be better.
Right.
I'm on probation.
Did you do it, Sang Man?
Don't say that.
As you're leaving us so suddenly,
I'm the one who will be lost.
- Please don't say that. - Stop joking around.
I know what you're thinking.
You were so happy to have the chairman's son on your side.
Do you feel rewarded?
Why do you keep saying that?
I did my best.
Jung Tae.
Let me be direct.
You should have defended yourself.
Now you're speaking your mind.
The audit department told me that...
you exposed me.
You want to start a fight?
Okay.
Let's see what happens.
Me?
Wait a minute.
How could I do that?
- You think I'm capable of that? - Of course you are.
Did you envy my position?
You think you'll be here forever?
Let's stop it.
Jung Tae.
You'll regret it if you end our relationship on a bad note.
Tell him, Ms. Cho.
Your car is ready, Chief Director Han.
Watch this carefully.
Salary-based workers are abandoned once they become worthless.
Is the company abandoning us?
No.
We're abandoned because of punks like him, okay?
Please leave.
Don't trust him.
Please walk him out.
Monitoring other companies...
is also important in marketing.
Look carefully for the differences from our stores.
Okay.
If they ask us anything, respond naturally.
If you have questions,
- ask them naturally as well. - Okay.
- "Naturally". - Naturally.
Mr. Seo.
If the chief director is on probation,
will you...
be promoted?
Assigning personnel isn't that simple.
I see.
HR department told me...
that you'll be evaluated for full-time position soon.
The announcement will be out tomorrow.
Really?
Kang Ho and Ki Taek will be happy.
Aren't you happy?
I'm not hoping for it.
Why not?
Don't you think you're qualified?
Hello, you must be here for marriage gifts.
Pardon me?
This bed is the most popular one...
among newlyweds.
Is that so?
No wonder the mattress feels special.
Act naturally.
It's special indeed.
- Lie down and see. - Okay.
Act naturally.
It's extraordinary.
Your bag's falling.
It's very nice.
It is, isn't it?
Let me see.
Lie down naturally.
- When are you two getting married? - Excuse me?
Woo Jin, when is our wedding date again?
We haven't set a date yet.
We're looking into it.
If you set the wedding expenses first, everything will work out,
- so take a good look around. - Thank you.
Woo Jin, do you like this?
What?
It's nice.
This is violence. Time violence.
He'll probably go home after watching a drama again, right?
Why can't he just watch TV at home?
Ms. Cho.
We should get Mr. Park a TV at his house.
- Mr. Lee. - What?
I completed Mr. Park's assignment.
Good job.
Hey!
Oh my gosh. Who's that?
How dare you.
How dare you fire me!
Oh my gosh. You can't do that here prior chief director, Mr. Han.
Prior chief director?
Pardon? No, I mean...
Mr. Han.
Please keep your dignity until the end.
Dignity?
Sang Man, do you have so much class that you threw me away?
Without letting me know in advance?
Let's go out for some soju. Don't do this in front of the employees.
Why are you being like this?
What?
They should see and learn.
Take a good look.
This...
- is your future, everybody. - That'd jinx us.
Do you understand?
I spent 30 years of my youth here.
Don't you think I went through what you're going through now?
Mr. Han, why are you acting like this?
Mr. Lee, take Mr. Han outside.
Sure. Let's go prior chief director, Mr. Han. You shouldn't do this here.
Are you okay?
Compared to anyone who has lived 30 years,
my time here has been more meaningful.
I can't die like this.
I'll take you home, sir.
- Mr. Seo. - Yes, sir.
You know, right?
I was...
like you at one point too.
I understand.
I was afraid...
that I would be thrown away like an old rag if I was too loyal.
I was struggling just to get by.
What did I do wrong? What did I do that was so wrong?
Let's go out, sir.
Listen up, you jerks.
Do you think you'll be happy? Do you think you'll be happy after this?
I'm Han Jung Tae.
I'm Han Jung Tae, you jerks.
Darn it.
Let's get back to work.
Yes, sir.
This location is bad.
In our company, the person who does wrong...
usually has a lot to say.
Ever since someone came,
it's like we're being haunted by a ghost who is desperate to talk.
How embarrassing.
How do you think it feels...
to work at the same company for 30 years?
You won't get it since you haven't been 30 years since you were born.
It's like a parent seeing their kids grow up.
I can't begin to imagine it.
I think I can understand what he's feeling.
It's like getting dumped by the person you loved whole-heartedly.
Looking at Mr. Han made me think of this saying.
"How can love change?"
When I think about Mr. Han,
I can only remember his yelling at us.
But I still feel bad for him.
Me too.
Let's go home.
Come in.
Here you go.
You can come right in here.
Please talk comfortably.
I'll go out for a bit.
Look at the way you're living.
After living in a place like this,
I bet you understand how comfortable it was living under my shadow.
You've never suffered before.
Your father is still upset.
I'm sorry, Mom.
Is this a place where humans can actually live?
- It's fine. - It's not fine.
I can't show my face in front of my friends because of you.
Did you eat?
Have you been eating well?
Use this in emergencies. I'm still working on convincing your father.
I heard that they're going to assess you for a full time position.
Pardon?
How did you know?
I heard it from Jae Min.
According to Jae Min, you're the best out of all three of you.
Do whatever you can to become a permanent employee and come home.
If that happens, I have something to say to your father.
Good luck.
This is the evaluation criteria discussed with the HR team.
The details will be determined after the general managers have a meeting.
Will we be assessed according to this criteria?
Yes, probably.
The chief director's opinion takes up 50 percent.
But since the chief director's spot is empty, that means...
Mr. Seo or Mr. Jerk's will take that position.
Mr. Jerk will definitely be promoted.
I only called him Mr. Jerk because you did, Ki Taek.
Anyway, that means Ms. Cho will become a general manager,
and I will become a manager, right?
At this point, we can say you're delusional. Severely delusional.
Just you wait and see, Ms. Ha. I will be right.
You don't think that you'll get the position, right?
You're like a bomb in this office.
Is there a colleague assessment?
If there was, I would make sure...
you don't get it.
My goodness.
Since it is the criteria determined by the Human Resources Team,
we can't know for certain,
but the chief director's opinion will be critical. Keep that in mind.
Thank you.
Ms. Ha, let's have a meeting.
Yes, sir. Everyone go back to work.
Please prepare for the meeting, Ho Won and Ki Taek.
- Yes. - Yes.
- Hello. - Hello, Dr. Seo.
Why are you here so early in the morning?
I came a bit early, right?
I came here before a personnel appointment is made official.
A personnel appointment?
- Mr. Lee, - Yes.
come to my office.
Dr. Seo.
What are you doing here, Dr. Seo?
We will be seeing each other often.
I'm the new chief director, Seo Hyun.
Excuse me?