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EPISODE 8
There's something I'd like you to help me with.
Give this to Gun-woo directly from you.
Did you predict that Gun-woo would approach me
from the start?
Is that why you fired me?
I was only half sure.
You could've returned...
or you could've given up completely.
Because if I just approached him,
Gun-woo wouldn't have trusted me.
Don't mix in sincerity when dealing with people.
Whether it's Gun-woo or someone else.
If there is any sincerity,
everything else that is fake will become evident.
Isn't this what you wanted me to find?
Right?
It's the item in the picture.
How did you find it?
-Sorry? -You found it sooner than I expected.
He'll want to know how you got it.
Even the prosecutor's team couldn't find it, since we hid it so well.
It would be suspicious if you find it easily.
How did you find this?
Should I say I searched in the middle of the night?
Would you believe that?
What if I say you told me where you hid it?
Then I'd suspect you
as the person who stole the hard drive.
I just need a believable excuse.
I'll say I lied to you.
It'll have to be something that will convince both me and Gun-woo.
I can just mix in what you said.
The prosecutor's team came,
so you told me where the hard drive was hidden
and to hide it somewhere else.
-And? -I hid it somewhere safe,
and lied to you.
I'll say the prosecutor's team found it just before I got there.
If I believe that the search team took it...
Then you'll have no reason to suspect me.
That's what you need to tell the owner of this item.
That Ms. Seo believes the prosecutor took it.
What?
Will you be okay?
I don't want you to be in danger because of this.
With great risk comes great reward.
I take cash only. No credit cards.
Do you suddenly need money?
I'm always short on money.
You know my situation.
You've already done the background check on me.
I didn't think you'd call so soon.
"Situations change and so do your convictions."
That's what you said, right?
And you said it was hypocritical.
I couldn't stop thinking about what you said,
but I get it now.
These backdoor dealings
are dirty, no matter how you call it.
Let's end our transaction here.
There's no need for you to be corrupted in my fight against Yi-kyung.
That was hypocritical too.
I did it for money and I am not ashamed.
What's it to you whether or not I get corrupted?
-Se-jin. -A corporate heir everyone envies.
I can put up with you acting arrogant and haughty,
but don't act like you're nice, too.
Will you be long?
Se-jin has plans nearby, so I thought I'd pick her up.
It'll only be 30 minutes round trip.
Wait here.
Please tell him Yi-kyung Seo is here to see him.
He'd like you to come in first.
Wow. You must have worked night and day to build the company
this much this quickly.
You must've worked hard.
Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.
I brought those documents because you wanted to know about my company.
I didn't mean anything else.
Sure.
They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
You must be good at running a business because you take after Bong-soo.
You should call in your son too.
How long will you let him run Mr. Jang's errands?
If you leave Gun-woo alone, he'll end up becoming one of his people.
I don't care.
I can't control him.
He likes it there. I just won't see him anymore.
Mr. Jang may be holding him captive as a shield.
A shield?
You were together for a very long time.
You know things you should
as well as things you shouldn't.
What if you had something,
something that is
his fatal weakness?
What?
If you have one, give it to me,
so that I can punish Tae-joon.
I'm sure he's hiding it.
The weapon he can use on Tae-joon Jang.
Even if he does have something,
he wouldn't use it rashly.
I've confirmed it.
Thankfully, the account has not been touched.
Mr. Jang says you did a good job.
Okay, then.
I need to see him.
So you'll return to Moo-il?
I'm sorry.
I know how you feel.
"I've repaid him this much. I can return to my father now."
That's probably all you can think about.
His big brother is right there,
so Moo-sam can't do silly things.
Now that you no longer have a source of concern,
coming here would be
a drag for you.
-Sir. -I don't care.
Go back whenever you want.
If my father was given a prison sentence,
I would've become chairman as you had intended,
and pulled your sleigh.
It's a shame.
You need to be mutually useful to continue a relationship.
As for Yi-kyung Seo,
please
don't take issue with her anymore.
She caused this problem.
If you caused trouble,
you should be spanked.
-Sir. -Give Moo-il
my regards.
It's sort of obsessive disorder.
Even if the opponent cheats, he must follow the rules.
That's how Gun-woo is.
I'm sure making the deal with you tortured his conscience.
How inflexible.
Extremely.
And cowardly.
Someone who is tough on himself is that way because he is afraid.
Because he is afraid of wavering,
he hangs on through rules and standards.
Not bad.
I've had part time jobs for eight years. I'm better than any fortune teller.
It'll be difficult to penetrate.
Can you do it?
I heard he'll be returning to the group soon.
It's obvious he'll get in the way of your plan.
I'll have to do it somehow.
BIOGRAPHICAL DATA OF GUN-WOO PARK
I want to stop Yi-kyung.
If she keeps at this pace,
she'll fall eventually.
Let's end our transaction here.
There's no need for you to get corrupted in my fight against Yi-kyung.
It's sort of obsessive disorder.
Even if the opponent cheats, he must follow the rules.
That's how Gun-woo is.
The ceiling won't fall.
Another homework assignment?
Sort of.
What is it?
Want me to help?
What?
I'm sure
it may sound strange, but...
I love you.
Hey.
You...
Oh.
It works.
Right?
That's dangerous.
He refused to see you.
Let me in.
Don't come in even if you hear things breaking inside.
Is this a supermarket? Why are you letting anyone in?
What are you doing? Get rid of him!
I've said goodbye to Mr. Jang.
I told him I'll nurse you back to health rather than do his bidding.
My filial love worked.
Don't yell at me all at once.
Spread it out a little.
Please forgive me.
Stop that.
A man must have a stiff neck.
If you leave Gun-woo alone, he'll end up becoming one of his people.
Mr. Jang may be holding him captive as a shield.
Did that punk Tae-joon really let you go peacefully?
He didn't say anything?
I went on my own, and I came back on my own.
SEOUL OLYMPICS
The prosecutor?
The director of Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
was arrested for taking bribes.
Details on art deals with Gallery S were obtained,
and we need to investigate Ms. Yi-kyung Seo as well.
Look. Last time, you came and searched the place.
Now, you're ordering Ms. Seo to go in for questioning?
Lower your voice.
I expected them to come around today.
Then Mr. Jang...
It won't take long.
I e-mailed each of you your assignments, so check them.
Ma'am.
It's for bribery.
-Se-jin-- -You may go to prison.
Would you split up your life
and offer them to useless people?
I don't use my money like that. Not even a bit.
Shall we?
Yi-kyung was taken in by the prosecutor?
I'm anxious.
I feel like this happened
because I helped you last time.
But it's not like I could talk about this with anyone else.
Don't blame yourself.
What's the charge?
Some official is being investigated for taking bribes
and they found art deals with the gallery.
-Bribes? -Yes.
Then don't be anxious.
She'd never use her money for bribes.
Even if by chance she did,
she would've made sure they were untraceable.
She said something similar, too.
-You know her well. -Rest assured and wait.
She'll be out in a day or two at most.
I feel a little relieved now.
Thank you.
You seem to worry a lot about Yi-kyung.
Sorry?
That's because she's like a mentor to me.
At times, I get jealous because she is just too perfect.
You invited assemblymen and vice ministers
to this charity auction, correct?
Among them were Director Jin-chul Kim,
who is being investigated for taking bribes.
It's a coincidence.
Ms. Yi-kyung Seo.
We may not have physical evidence,
but there's circumstantial evidence.
You must prove that I received something in exchange.
I don't remember receiving any benefit.
-What? -You must be frustrated
conducting an investigation that you know is going nowhere
for a crime that doesn't exist.
If it's your superior whom Mr. Jang can influence,
is it Director Jong-hyun Oh?
Or Chief Prosecutor Tae-sung Lee?
The nature of enlightenment cannot be seen
Its effect is subtle that it is incomprehensible
Yi-kyung Seo is being interrogated by the prosecutor.
Chief Prosecutor Oh says
he couldn't find anything suspicious.
Mr. Yang is meeting with the prosecutor on the case.
They can't drag out the interrogation
without any physical evidence.
Make an appointment with Mr. Jang.
I'm sure he's waiting.
I will.
Mr. Jo, please wait outside.
Yes, ma'am.
Raise your head.
Sit straight.
I was looking forward to saying that, but I guess not.
I'm disappointed because you look so fine.
I won't let something like this stagger me.
I met with Gun-woo.
Seeing me worry about you,
he told me to rest assured.
I'm sure.
You said before,
not to mix in sincerity because what's fake will show.
But I don't think that's right.
I thought about it,
but someone like Gun-woo must be approached with sincerity.
Little by little and slowly.
That way, even that which is fake will look real.
When I was worrying about you,
I was being sincere.
It's not an emotional matter.
It's a cold fight where you take and lose.
If you want to win,
you must use that emotion as a weapon, too.
I'll use it sparingly,
since emotions are also money.
I have nothing to give you.
What do you mean?
I want to lend you something interest-free,
but I have nothing.
You don't need to,
since I have everything.
Will you continue to remain silent?
You'll be cross-examined.
I told you everything already.
How many times did you meet Director Jin-chul Kim?
You know his wife, don't you?
I told you everything already.
Will you keep doing this?
Fine. When did you first meet Director Jin-chul Kim?
Are you living in the office now?
Why is an office worker so busy?
You're not sick, right?
-Song-mi's studying well? -Se-jin.
I deposited the money for the living expenses.
-When did you-- -I'll see you.
Wait. Hey.
Se-jin.
Where's Ms. Seo?
She came by and left already.
Already?
Where did she go?
Does she ever say?
What?
Yi-kyung Seo was sent home this morning.
I was aware of one percent possibility.
-Pardon? -I was thinking
that there was a one percent chance of danger.
But Mr. Jang made a wrong guess.
It's been a while.
You look a little wearied.
Did you not sleep well?
People need to sleep well.
They say eating right will keep you healthy,
but sleep--
I don't like repeating myself.
Mr. Jang was speaking.
I'll make a special exception for you and repeat myself.
I will help you become the king's father.
In order to do that, I will fill
your empty safe.
I have the plan and the people.
I'm sure you remember.
I thought you came to apologize.
I came to receive an apology.
Thanks to you and Gun-woo Park,
I've taken a huge loss in time and funds.
If you admit your mistake,
I won't demand payment.
Ms. Yi-kyung Seo.
You have no intention of apologizing,
and I have no desire to either.
I guess we can stop talking here.
It's a shame.
You should at least send flowers to the chairman.
He's very upset
about Gun-woo.
Ms. Seo.
What did you mean that Chairman Moo-il Park
is upset?
Who knows?
It's difficult to tell,
since he is such a short-tempered person.
Next time you meet with Mr. Jang,
please be more respectful.
Next time you want to frame me,
make sure you have some solid evidence.
I considered taking her in
if she apologized.
But she'd rather break than bend.
What about Chairman Moo-il Park?
Don't worry about him.
I know Moo-il very well.
No matter what,
we all are family.
As long as I'm alive and well,
stop the fighting
and work together for the company.
You punks. Answer me!
-Yes, sir. -Okay.
Good.
You two should work together
and restart
the new city project.
We need to make up for the loss incurred
from shutting down Dubai.
It's my long-cherished business.
I need to see it completed before I die.
Moojin Group Special Planning Team.
This is the VIP wing of Dongsan Hospital.
Is Mr. Gun-woo Park in?
He went to the hospital.
Did something happen--
No. Okay, then.
It's cold. Bundle up.
I need to be cold.
You should've settled down in Seongbuk.
Why did you return already?
Thank goodness I didn't.
The new city project
is vital to the group.
Let's work together, since Moo-il ordered us to.
-I'll be a good son this time. -Sure.
Hi, Ms. Seo. What is it?
Se-jin?
Huh?
-What brings you here? -I came to visit a friend.
Oh. The chairman is in this hospital.
I think I saw that on the news.
Is he okay?
-Yes. -That's good.
Goodbye, then.
I feel bad for troubling you.
I could've grabbed a cab.
Pretend you did.
Ms. Seo was released for lack of culpability.
I heard.
I told you to rest assured.
May I ask you something?
Will you keep fighting
with Ms. Seo?
The two of you
shared a past.
It's such a shame.
If she stops, there'd be no reason to fight.
You can stop too.
Back at that gathering,
I could tell when I heard you play the guitar,
that
you still had feelings for--
Se-jin.
Please stop talking about Yi-kyung.
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to offend you.
You didn't.
Let's just...
talk about something else.
What was your friend hospitalized for?
You can drop me off over there.
I'll drive you to the gallery. It's cold.
It'll be bad for both of us if others see.
Thank you. I came comfortably thanks to you.
Se-jin...
-Get in. -Hey.
I said, get in.
-Where did you go? -Dongsan Hospital.
What?
Were you following me?
Are you dating Gun-woo Park?
A Cinderella seducing a prince.
Is that it?
Rule number one.
Follow Ms. Seo's orders no matter what.
Ms. Seo ordered you? Why?
You violated rules two and three.
You followed me without being ordered to
and even questioned the reason.
Did Ms. Seo really order you to do it?
Why do you think it's hard for businessmen?
The quasi-taxes are bleeding us dry.
They ask for payments here and there.
It's so hard.
Our newspaper is preparing a special article.
I think it would be best to focus the suspicion
on one or two foundations.
Such as...
Baeksong Foundation.
Anyway,
please help me out.
Sure. I'll see you soon.
Isn't it too much?
It'll be a headache if we become enemies with Mr. Jang.
Anyway, you owe me a big one.
You're the one who owes me.
Me? Why?
You should wipe down
the chairman's seat.
You'll be sitting there very soon.
Hello.
What is this?
I need to ask you something.
Hey. You...
Did you really
give the order regarding Gun-woo Park?
He followed me when I met with Gun-woo.
You'll often get tails while working.
You're lucky it was Tak.
Be careful from now on.
Yes, ma'am.
Ma'am.
It was my order.
Se-jin did as she was told.
What's wrong is wrong.
I respect you and Se-jin
is a good friend,
but this is out of line.
Whatever the reason,
it is wrong.
I don't care that you think it's wrong.
I have no intention of explaining my reason, either.
If you don't like how I work, quit right now.
You can't leave like this.
I'm sure she didn't mean it.
Calm down.
Tak.
Do as Ms. Kim says.
I'm following Ms. Seo's orders for the last time.
And you.
Seriously.
Tak!
Tak left.
He must've been shocked.
Please give him some time.
Even if he changes his mind, he can't return on his own.
He's different from you.
You came back on your own, no matter what.
-Yes. -You deal with Tak how you want.
Yes, ma'am.
I've made it to the final step.
About Gun-woo.
I just have to take one more step.
Do you think he'll let you?
Do you want to make a bet?
Pressured To Donate, The Financial World Suffering From Quasi-Taxes
Where did this leak from
and who wrote it down?
I'll look into it.
Pressured To Donate, The Financial World Suffering From Quasi-Taxes
The Moojin Neo City Project
is the largest new city project in the world
which requires 60 trillion won in funds.
It'll create the most top-of-the-line environment-friendly city
which will be a distribution hub in the Northeast Asia.
It will be a massive project,
incorporating Moojin Group's technology and funds.
Poor me.
It'll be such a headache to direct such a huge business.
The presentation was good.
-Thank you. -He's good.
-I'll get going now. -Okay.
Did you see the Baeksong Foundation article?
Why?
I was worried.
Maybe you told a reporter something you shouldn't have,
when a huge project is coming up.
If you're concerned about Mr. Jang, why don't you go see how he's doing?
No. I'd rather not get a beating from my father.
The prodigal son should focus on the company.
The business is so big.
I'm worried how I should conduct it.
Just throw away the earring.
It was cheap.
Someone once said
money and objects must return to its rightful owner.
I wanted to return this.
You came just for this?
Whether it's money or objects,
it should return to its rightful owner.
Let's meet up sometime.
I cross-checked a few places,
and I think it was leaked from Moojin.
What about the prosecutors?
Since it's just a reporter's hunch,
they aren't taking any legal action
as of yet.
Moo-il.
Just because I used his kid a little,
he's showing his terrible temper.
How should I send a response to make him quiet down?
Why are they reviewing project feasibility now?
What nonsense is this?
It may be a private enterprise, but it's of such a large scale.
If the government reevaluates...
Darn it.
This is Mr. Jang's revenge.
He pushed for the reevaluation.
He suspects we are behind
the article on the foundation.
Tae-joon, that bastard.
He's doing this because of a stupid article?
Just because we disgraced his name?
Everyone who isn't a Park, leave.
We're just sprinkling some embers
between two dried up sheaves of rice.
If the ember hits either one,
they will both catch fire.
It'll be resolved if the two of them meet and speak truthfully.
They suspect before trusting
and betray before being betrayed.
They lived like that all their lives.
Would talking change anything?
What should I do?
Wait for now.
You'll have something to do soon.
I have a bomb.
When Bong-soo got kicked out like that,
I wasn't just sitting there doing nothing.
Is it about Mr. Jang or his family?
That foundation that he cherishes so dearly.
I'll destroy it in a single blow.
-Father. -Moo-il.
That's a bit...
What? He's hurting my business.
Should I just whine and take it?
I'll go visit Mr. Jang.
Are you saying you're the hotline to Mr. Jang?
I'll find out his real intention--
Forget it.
Why should you go to him?
I should warn him
not to touch Moojin Group.
I'll advise him as well.
You may have gone your separate ways, but you were once friends.
You give me a dud after I take over
and then disappear on me?
I was disgraced
before Mr. Jang because of the account.
We'll hold a general meeting,
so officially apologize.
You won't be able to call the general meeting.
Chairman Song, you'll be stepping down from your position.
What was that?
You're all in it together. Huh?
Seriously.
Association management reform
and the plan of support for the new foundation Mr. Jang will create.
A new foundation?
He has Baeksong. What new foundation?
You'll find out soon enough.
Return to being the association chairman.
I'll make that happen.
Hey, Ms. Seo.
What, you'll do everything and we should be your lackeys?
The two of you
have no other exit.
You've prepared this for a long time,
so that you can be above us.
I can't do anything from that height.
I need to go higher.
Either take my hand and survive,
or continue to get dragged around by useless people.
You decide.
You won't really do as Yi-kyung says, will you?
We're not sure whether or not she really has Mr. Jang's support.
She gets anything she plans.
I have no choice.
Father.
One of these days,
I'll get my revenge.
Until then, I'll have to walk the thorny path
and deal with the pain.
Yes. Okay. Goodbye.
Was that Moo-sam Park?
I think Gun-woo will take action, as expected.
I can't let him turn out the ember when I worked hard to keep it alive.
Se-jin will be waiting
to strengthen that ember.
Gun-woo!
-Se-jin. -We need to talk.
Later. I need to go somewhere--
This is urgent too. That's why I ran over.
It's about the chairman.
Your father.
I think Ms. Seo was looking into Mr. Jang.
They have bad blood,
and with how she was taken in by the prosecutor.
So?
I overheard her talking to Mr. Jo,
that she thinks the person who had Chairman Moo-il Park arrested...
was Mr. Jang.
To make you the next chairman.
She said that was probably it.
Are you sure?
That's as much as I heard.
It looked like she was still looking into it.
Okay.
I'll look into it myself.
Are you okay?
Of course.
Anyway, thank you. I'll call you later.
We each made a checkmate and countered,
so I guess you're here to finish it.
I let you go nicely.
Why are you back looking like that?
Please tell me one thing first.
My father's arrest.
Were you behind it?
Because you needed to make me the chairman as soon as possible, to use me,
so it was okay to send a disowned friend to prison.
Was that it?
Please, first tell me whether or not it's true.
Who made such an outrageous accusation?
You stay out of it.
If I tell you the truth,
are you prepared to believe me?
Go back.
Don't avoid me, sir!
I was not the one who did that
to Moo-il.
It was your uncle.
He sold out his own brother because he didn't want to go to prison.
My uncle did it?
You knew that, but you kept it hidden all this time?
You never asked, did you?
Sir.
See?
You never intended to believe me when you asked the question.
What's the point
in saying whether or not it's true?
Will Gun-woo
believe me?
It doesn't matter.
Everyone wants a peaceful life.
They see and hear
only what they want.
They use only that to decide what is right or wrong,
because that makes them feel at peace
and they can find stability.
Make Gun-woo uncomfortable.
So that was my role,
wasn't it?
I'm sure he couldn't even mention the mediation plan.
That is enough.
How did it go?
Gun-woo.
He just asked you a question.
Hey, punk. How dare you glare at me?
-Father -Go ahead.
What did that punk say?
Uncle...
sold you out.
I suspected Mr. Jang
for having you arrested,
but it was Uncle.
Gun-woo.
Hey. Are you kidding me?
Huh?
Am I wrong?
Stop your nonsense.
Moo-il,
I don't know where he heard something so ridiculous.
Is that what Tae-joon said?
That your uncle betrayed me?
That's what I heard.
Shut it, you punk.
How dare you say such bull?
Do you have a witness? Where's the proof?
I'll have to find it now.
You can't believe
anything that Tae-joon says.
Betrayal.
He stabbed Bong-soo in the back. Do you think I'd be safe?
Someone who betrayed a friend once
will betray others over and over again.
That's right. Of course.
Father.
The scar of being betrayed can never be erased.
And if it was by an old friend who is a sly politician,
even if you're given the truth,
it'll be hard to differentiate.
I want
all of those lights.
You can possess them.
I will look down from the highest place.
You can't do that.
There is only one person who can reach
the top of the world.
I'll pass ahead.
You can't.
Wait and see.
Amazing!
-Amazing! -Amazing!
Grace!
-Forever! -Forever!
-Over here! -Look here!
Look over here!
-Forever! -Forever!
Return to the gallery.
Is that what Ms. Seo said?
No, it's what I think.
No. Forget it.
But
she knows you'll come back.
The day you left,
she told me to take care of it.
I've been fired before too.
Did you succeed with Gun-woo Park?
Is it going well?
I'm not sure yet.
Does that bother you?
What does it have to do with me?
Come back and protect Ms. Seo.
And me too.
Why would I protect you?
Don't you like me?
I need to get back.
Tak! Chestnut--
Seoul District Prosecutor's Office's criminal investigation department
has summoned Jong-gyu Nam of Baeksong Foundation
regarding illegal solicitation of contributions by the foundation.
Director Nam, who appeared before the prosecutor at 1 p.m.
did not respond to the reporters' questions.
Jong-gyu Nam Summoned
The prosecutor is analyzing computer hard disks,
documents and the like, which they confiscated during a search
conducted that day.
They plan to summon other parties involved.
Baeksong Foundation was found to have received tens of millions of won
from 32 financial institutions and corporations.
Attention has also turned on past Korean President
Tae-joon Jang, the true owner
of Baeksong Foundation.
Baeksong Foundation is an educational and cultural foundation
which ex-President Tae-joon Jang established with his personal assets,
but it had been criticized as being a scholarship foundation
in name only.
Meanwhile, Baeksong Foundation
states this matter is unrelated to ex-President Jang...
Yi-kyung Seo speaking.
This is Baeksong Foundation.
Please come in.
Have a seat.
Mr. Nam went to the prosecutor.
When he's away,
nothing gets done right.
I was thinking about this and that,
and I remembered what you said.
You can make me the king's father?
Did you say you had a plan to fill my safe?
Okay.
Why don't I listen to your story
to pass the time?
First, I have a condition.
A condition?
You do the politics. In exchange,
I'll handle
everything else.
If I give you everything,
I'll be a king's father without any power.
I'll guarantee your power and wealth
until the day you die.
If you can't trust me,
there is no need to even begin talking.
Don't betray me.
If you do,
you'll regret it even in the afterlife.
I hope you will also refrain
from doing something you'll regret.
So,
how do you plan
to fill my safe?
Once the investigation is finished, Baeksong will be in shambles.
You need a new foundation to move your funds.
-And? -There is something we must do
prior to establishing the foundation.
Moojin Group.
I will pull Chairman Moo-il Park from the chairman's seat.
Any updates from Tae-joon?
No.
The foundation is ruined
and his right-hand man was arrested.
We should've heard him croak by now.
Don't worry about it.
Gun-woo.
-Yes? -Your uncle
may be greedy,
but he wouldn't betray his own brother.
Don't fall for that punk Tae-joon's antics
and cause useless problems.
I'll handle it.
You need to be strong in times like these.
You should finish eating.
The next chairman is Moo-sam Park.
Moojin Group will become
yours and mine.
With your brain
and my power,
you want to take it from Moo-il.
I'm merely reclaiming what was mine.
Translated by Jeong Lee