I can't take this.
As an employee of Chungil Flour, I cannot do such a favor.
Secretary Kim.
I will tell you again. I won't do it.
Don't call me for favors again.
You can't turn on me now.
We're already in the same boat.
What do you mean?
Are you threatening me?
That depends on what you do.
It could be a threat or a joint effort.
What will happen if Madam Cho hears what kind of person you are?
She'll find out?
I will tell her the truth...
of everything you are planning.
You won't get out of it unscathed.
I will pay the price for deceiving my employer.
But I believe she will be more interested in you than I.
Secretary Kim.
I will go to her right now and tell her about...
your two-faced treachery.
Secretary Kim. Secretary Kim.
Where's Mr. Choi?
He went out to meet someone.
Did he say when he'd be back?
No, but he said he wouldn't be long.
Tell him to see me when he returns.
I will tell her the truth...
of everything you are planning.
Secretary Kim.
I will go to her right now and tell her about...
your two-faced treachery.
Secretary Kim.
I shouldn't have listened to Mr. Choi.
(Chairperson Cho Geum Rye)
Come in.
Did you ask for me?
Where were you? You were gone for quite a while.
I had to meet someone.
- Who? - Well...
Ma'am, I must tell you something.
What is it?
What is bothering you?
Mr. Jeon from Siwoon Corporations asked you to call him.
We just talked.
Was that so hard to say?
Well... I needed a while to think of Mr. Jeon's surname.
Aren't you too young to get forgetful already?
You can leave.
Is there anything I must do?
I had Mr. Han take care of things instead.
You have nothing worry about.
I'll leave you, then.
Come in.
Where were you? Do you know what just happened?
Do you have a problem?
A bad one. Secretary Kim won't comply.
I offered the house, but instead of helping,
he threatened to tell Madam Cho. What should we do?
He won't be able to tell her.
Ask him to meet with you again.
That won't help. Nothing I can give will change his mind.
He'll change his mind when he sees this.
(Receipts)
What's this?
(Chungil Flour)
How did you...
When did you prepare this?
I had someone to ask around in case Secretary Kim didn't comply.
That person just passed me this.
Why are you coming out of that room?
Sook Hee.
Why were you in there?
Sook Hee. I'm really sorry!
What's he sorry about?
No...
Oh, dear.
My money. The money I'd been saving up.
Man Pyo that fool.
Man Pyo!
Here's my investment.
You're doing the right thing. As I promised, you'll get 10...
No, 20 times the investment.
Are you sure?
Can I trust you?
Yes, you can. Were you deceived all your life?
Wait.
I went through a lot of trouble to get this money.
I can't lose it. Do you know what I mean? If I do,
my life will end.
Don't you worry. I'll make you a profit...
and give it back.
Please do.
I have to get going.
Right. If this investment is a success,
I'll quit the stupid factory and start my own business.
Hong Man Pyo, hang in there.
Ms. Oh, are you still thinking?
Stop thinking and go for it.
This is a big deal. I drank so many cups of...
bitter coffee to save up. I don't want to lose it.
But then, if I see you make a profit, I think I'll be jealous.
What will you do, then?
I have to do something. I think I have to invest.
You made the right choice. Let's both become rich.
Yes. He said 10 times, didn't he? 10 times?
A picturesque house in the middle of a green field.
Let's build one.
Why did you say I'd regret it if I didn't show up?
Did you tell Madam Cho?
Is that what you wanted to ask? What if I did?
If you had, then you wouldn't be here.
Say whatever it is you want to say. I'm a bit busy.
Before we talk, I think you should see this.
(Receipts)
This is...
You're a very busy man.
That's proof that you've been selling flour in secret...
and taking bribes or extra payments...
from your buyers.
You've been up to a lot. No wonder you're busy.
How... Where did you get this?
We all get up to no good somewhere along the way.
Sometimes, like you, some people do things on a larger scale.
The bigger your crime, the easier it is to get found out.
There are two more of these.
Mr. Jung.
It's time for you to choose now. Will you help me out...
or will you go to prison?
Do you remember my easy request?
You just have to add limestone powder into the flour.
Think about it and give me a call.
Do you think he will call us?
What if we cornered him too much and he turns against us?
Don't worry. He has his family to think about.
As the breadwinner, he won't have a choice.
I hope so. I'm quite impressed.
You saw a few steps ahead.
I just thought the higher the risk, the more we should be prepared.
How did you know Secretary Kim wouldn't take the house I offered?
Anyone facing too sweet an offer worries about the risk.
Especially when it will lead to the collapse of a company.
Secretary Kim refused you once,
but now, he'll be worrying about everything he's about to lose.
Right.
Thanks to you, the ball's back in our court now.
Let's wait and see.
Secretary Kim!
Where is your head at? You almost hit someone.
I'm so sorry, ma'am.
You were never like this before. What's wrong with you?
Is something bothering you?
No, ma'am. I'm really sorry.
Soon Ok, do you think Dal Ja will do well on today's date?
I think so. I saw her earlier and she looked so pretty.
I hope it works out so she can get married.
I hope so too.
I'm so hungry.
- Hello. - Hi.
Where's Dal Ja? Is she out?
She went on a date with Choon Bok.
Oh, right, was that today?
Get us some food.
- Okay. - Sure.
- Sit down. - Okay.
- My goodness. - A date?
Is your sister seeing someone?
Didn't I tell you?
Sergeant Bae took a liking to Dal Ja.
They're meeting up today.
Are they? That's great.
We tried so hard to find her a husband...
and he was elsewhere all along.
Exactly. Life can be so mysterious.
Who'd have thought that I'd meet Choon Bok by chance...
after 20 or so years and that he'd like Dal Ja?
We all have a partner somewhere.
Our ancestors said that even a straw shoe has its match.
This is great news. I hope they get married.
We'll see.
(Incheon Theater)
Hello, Choon Bok.
Dal Ja.
You look beautiful.
Stop saying that. I feel so embarrassed.
Why? I'm saying you're beautiful because you are.
Dal Ja. You're really beautiful.
- Am I really? - Yes.
These flowers are nothing compared to your beauty.
Please accept them.
Thank you.
You're so beautiful. I can't tell which one is the flower.
Hey, isn't that Dal Ja?
He must be the guy Ms. Oh mentioned.
What weird taste.
I bought the tickets. Let's go inside.
Okay.
Watch your step. Be careful.
- Sit and join us. - Sure.
You must've been busy all day.
You washed the curtains and I think you aired the blankets in the sun.
You'll exhaust yourself.
It's nothing.
You look frail, so take your time.
I'm okay.
Spend some time for yourself instead of working all day.
Take some time to drink some tea and read a book.
Or go on a walk.
I will. Thank you.
Grandma, can Soo In go out for a while tomorrow afternoon?
Is something happening?
Yes. Taeyoung Manufacturing's CEO wants to treat Soo In to a meal.
We're meeting for lunch.
Taeyoung Manufacturing?
Oh, didn't you help find the CEO's lost son?
Yes. The boy and his grandmother want to see Soo In again.
Do they?
If you think about it now,
had Soo In not done what she did and got the deal,
Seonil Sewers might not have recovered.
Right. Not just that, but Taeyoung Manufacturing...
is our biggest client.
I need her help to gain brownie points.
Sure, then. Take her to lunch.
Seon Woo, you come by to see me after that.
- Okay. - Now...
We're done talking, so let's eat.
Let's eat.
Your mother must be a very good cook.
Pardon?
Like mother like daughter.
You know the basics about how to cook.
- I see. - It's delicious.
What's this?
Dried date tea. It helps you fall asleep.
How did you know I have trouble falling asleep?
Did Seon Woo tell you?
No, I didn't know you had trouble sleeping.
I just thought a good night's sleep would be good for your health.
That's why.
I see. Thank you very much.
Shall I massage your shoulders for you?
No, it's all right.
I will for just a while. You'll feel better when you sleep.
I said it's fine.
Oh, this is lovely. That feels very nice.
Thanks to your date tea and massage,
I'll sleep well tonight.
Let me tell you something just to be sure.
You can't tell Seon Woo about my health...
or that I have a weak heart, okay?
I know what you're worried about,
but I'm still okay, so don't say anything.
I will tell him when the time is right.
Okay, I'll keep quiet.
Mr. Kim.
Is Kyung Hee doing well?
Your friend?
Yes, she's fine. She helps me out a lot.
Does she?
She's a good friend and I owe her a lot.
I left without a goodbye...
and it bothers me. I feel guilty too.
I'm sure she'll understand. She knows your situation.
How are you?
What?
I told Kyung Hee that you're fine and that she shouldn't worry.
Are you sure you feel comfortable living here?
Of course. Madam Cho and you are both so nice to me.
Good, then.
I'll go upstairs now. You must be tired. Get to bed.
That painting.
The one of the sea?
Yes, that one.
I like it a lot.
- Do you? - Yes.
I noticed that you drew the sea a lot.
Do you like it?
Yes. Do you like the sea?
Yes. The sea...
I like it a lot.
Hello?
Mr. Jung? It's Mr. Kim.
Hello, Mr. Kim. Did you think about it?
Yes. I will do as you asked.
You made the right decision. Let's do it.
Bye.
Mr. Choi.
Did Mr. Kim call?
Just now. He'll do as we said.
- Will he? - It's a relief.
I was worried it wouldn't work out.
We can go ahead as planned.
Right. Don't worry, sir. Everything will be fine.
It better be. I'm going out to meet someone.
All right, sir.
Who's this? It's Mr. Hong.
Why is he sleeping here?
Mr. Hong. Mr. Hong!
Hello, Dae Bong.
Why are you sleeping in here when you live next door?
Is something wrong?
I have a little issue. It's a long story, so don't ask.
I slept curled up and now my whole body aches.
- Hong Man Pyo! - Sook Hee.
I knew you'd be here.
I wondered where you were all night. Did you sleep here?
Come with me.
Sook Hee. Please don't kill me.
That hurts!
Be quiet and come with me.
Okay, can you let go first? My ear might come off.
Oh, dear. What trouble did he get into this time?
Gosh, it really hurts.
My ear!
Give it back.
Give what back?
Isn't it obvious? My money.
What money?
I won't fight over it. Give it back.
I won't say more if you give it back right now.
I don't have it.
What? You don't have it? How can you not have it?
Did you spend all that money over one night?
Did you go drinking again?
I did not.
- Then what? - I invested it.
What? You invested it?
Are you crazy? All the money you lost and you invested again?
Have you lost your mind?
He said he's sure this time.
I'll pay you back...
2 or 3 times the amount, so don't worry.
You will be the death of me.
Sook Hee, I'm hungry. Can I have some food?
How can you say you're hungry at a time like this?
I can because I am hungry at a time like this.
Don't look at me like that. Your eyes will hurt.
You must've stayed up all night worrying about me.
You can go and rest. I'll feed myself.
Go to your room. Bye.
What should I do with him?
Oh, my goodness.
- 10 times? - That's what I said.
The government needs investors so they can build new cities.
Just give them what you have and you get money in return.
Where did you hear such great information?
Do you know Cafe Tiffany right at the crossroads?
The owner told me.
Opportunities like this don't come by often.
If you're interested, come to me.
I'll set up a meeting with Mr. Hwang.
Mr. Hwang?
Trust me.
This is a great opportunity.
Don't do it. It's...
It's very risky.
How do you know that?
Are you trying to put us off it so you can make more?
If we can make 10 times our investment,
- we should invest. - Of course.
How much should I put in? How much will you invest?
I don't know. I don't have much.
- We have to do it. - I know.
Let's invest. We have to.
Do you not like the house? It came out for a decent price.
It's smaller than I thought. So is the living room.
I like it.
No, it has to be much bigger than this.
You have a big family. This house is too small.
Mister, show us a bigger house.
This isn't a cheap neighborhood.
The price will go way up.
Are you okay with that?
Yes. Don't worry about that and show me a bigger house.
That's not a problem. There are houses everywhere.
Come with me.
Let's go.
This is for you, Yoon Seok.
- Thank you! - You're welcome.
You didn't have to get anything. I told you not to.
I felt bad about eating a free meal when I did nothing.
Don't say you did nothing. If it hadn't been for you that day...
You saved my grandson and my whole family...
by bringing him back.
I will make it up to you from now on.
Please don't say that.
I've been doing my part by recommending Seonil Sewers.
I plan to increase my own order.
Thank you, sir. It looks like I'm reaping the benefits.
Let's eat.
Didn't you like that house a lot?
It's big, clean, and has a nice garden.
I think it's too expensive.
It's not. It has to be that size.
I paid the deposit. Let's finalize it with Jeong Wook this weekend.
Okay. Where are we going now?
There's a famous restaurant nearby.
I'll treat you to something nice. Let's go.
(Shine Restaurant)
- Bye, Soo In. - See you again soon.
I hope so, ma'am. Take care. See you again, Yoon Seok.
What's wrong?
This is it. Let's go inside.
What's wrong?
It's nothing. Let's go in.
They went inside.
Soo In.
I'll go ahead.
Wait. Let's have some tea.
No.
I think I should go.
(Chungil Flour)
Where is it? Where does she keep the key?
Hello, Mr. Kim.
What are you doing here?
My grandma wanted to see me. Is she in?
She isn't. She went into a meeting and it must be dragging on.
She should be back soon.
Okay. I'll wait inside.
Sure.
What's wrong?
This is it. Let's go inside.
What's wrong?
Let's go in.
They went inside.
- You're here. - Hi.
Is the meeting over?
Yes. How'd you know I was in a meeting?
I met Secretary Kim on the way in.
Did you? That reminds me.
Your name was mentioned during the board meeting.
- Me? - Yes.
They asked when you'll take over Chungil...
and I said soon.
What for? It's still a distant future.
A distant future?
I told you already that I'm not yet confident to manage Chungil Flour.
The title makes the man.
Who knows? You might do much better.
I will leave a good company for you to take over.
Make it bigger.
What? How can I make Chungil bigger than it is?
Why not? Why shy away before you even try?
That's your biggest problem. You underestimate yourself.
A businessman shouldn't brag or overestimate his capabilities,
but if you're too humble, it looks like you lack confidence.
You do business with your energy. Remember that, okay?
Dad, we found a house today.
Did you? I thought you said you couldn't find one you like.
I just found one I really like. I'll take Jeong Wook this weekend.
Okay, you do that.
Tell your mother not to worry about the move.
Thank you.
Okay. Shall we have a chat in my study?
Sure.
Are you bringing your work home now?
End your work at the office and come home and rest.
We won't be long.
No one can stop him. He needs to take things slowly.
Dad and Jeong Wook work too hard.
Mom, where's Uncle?
I don't know. Don't even mention him.
Just thinking of him infuriates me.
My goodness.
- It's tonight. - Yes.
Secretary Kim will be hard at work now.
I hope he doesn't mess up.
Don't worry. His future is at stake.
He knows his only guarantee of survival is to do this.
He won't make a mistake.
(Limestone)
If he succeeds, will we go to the next step?
Yes. Once he calls, I will tip off the newspapers.
I'll leave an anonymous tip, and in two days...
the front page of the morning papers will mention limestone flour.
That will mean the end of Chungil Flour.
Chungil's legacy will end, but yours will begin.
Now, Chungil Flour is yours.
Can you run an errand for me?
- Soo In. - Kyung Hee.
How did you manage to get out of work?
- I'm on Mr. Kim's errand. - He told me to come here.
Chungil Flour's adding limestone powder?
Check with the hospitals.
Everything's going as planned.
How is there limestone powder in our flour?
Madam Cho Geum Rye? We're investigating the tainted flour.
You need to come with us.