Mom, we're back.
- We're home. - Welcome home.
Are you very tired? How was Jeju Island?
I had so much fun on our honeymoon, I'm not tired at all.
(1 year later)
Was it that much fun?
Yes. This is for you.
We bought this for the family.
You went all the way to Jeju Island and brought back some bananas?
Didn't you get us anything?
Of course we did. Jeong Wook.
This is for you, Uncle and Auntie.
- Well... - You didn't have to.
- Exactly. - Thank you, Jeong Wook.
Mom, your present's in the suitcase. I'll give it to you later.
Okay. You must be tired. Unpack and get some rest.
Okay.
See you.
Now that we went on a honeymoon, it feels like we're really married.
Me too. We should've left right after we got married.
I'm sorry we had to wait until after the election.
That's okay. Of course we had to wait.
I was so happy on our honeymoon.
Let's love and cherish each other and stay happy forever.
Yes, let's.
Congratulations on your election.
Thank you.
It can't have been easy to get into politics.
I'm impressed.
I owe it to everyone's help and support.
I heard that you recently bought a construction company.
You might end up owning...
all the large companies in Korea.
That's how much I want to move back here.
I'd always been curious. I heard the first business...
you got into when you moved to Japan was mining.
Did you have enough funding at the time already?
What?
Well, yes, kind of.
I see.
How are you managing at Chungil Flour?
You've never owned a flour company before.
I seemed to manage so far,
but my new company is so much work.
I need someone to run Chungil for me.
Do you?
Shall I find you someone appropriate?
No, you must be busy with your business and politics too.
Leave that to me.
Okay. If you ever need my help, just ask.
I will do what I can for you.
Okay. Thank you very much.
Every company Chairman Kang buys seems to do well.
He looks better than ever.
There were rumors that he's a talented businessman,
but he managed to revive Chungil despite the boycott.
He is no ordinary executive.
I shouldn't have sold off the company.
It's such a waste.
That was the best option at the time.
It was. It was too risky for us to buy the company.
It's not too late.
Things have changed since then and if you want,
I believe you can change the circumstances.
I could if I wanted to.
Chairman Kang's distracted by his new company...
and he's looking for someone to run Chungil for him.
We could use this opportunity.
I will think of a way.
I heard the first business...
you got into when you moved to Japan was mining.
Did you have enough funding at the time already?
If you're tired, we can stop for a nap.
No, let's hurry. They must be worried.
Sorry, but I'm really sleepy.
Let's sleep for a bit.
I know where your family is.
Come in.
What is it?
After all the hard work, we finally signed...
the deal with Samyoung Bakery.
Did we? That's great news.
Their first order is for 1,500 sacks and we'll deliver them tomorrow.
Can we meet the deadline?
The factory manager says we can.
Okay. This is our first delivery to Samyoung.
Make sure you get everything right.
Also, I think I should find someone to manage Chungil for me.
What do you mean?
I need to hire someone as CEO to manage the company.
It won't be easy to find such a person, but look anyway.
I will, sir.
Chungil Flour.
Seung Joon.
Are you canceling dinner with me, then?
Do you prefer your friends to your own dad?
Okay, see you later.
That's it for today.
Here's your daily wage.
Thank you.
- You did well. - Thank you.
Thanks. Can you come earlier tomorrow morning?
We have to meet the deadline.
Yes, sir.
Great job.
Thanks. You too.
Soo In.
Eat all you want, Mr. Kim.
You too, Tae Soo.
I will.
Did you come over to buy us food?
I was in the area already.
You still haven't eaten yet?
We have a deadline to meet and there's no time to eat.
Isn't the work too hard?
It was at first, but I guess I'm getting used to it.
It's okay now.
Madam Cho's concerned about the work you do.
Try to eat on time.
I will, don't worry.
It's much easier thanks to Tae Soo.
Not really. You'd do fine on your own.
No. If it hadn't been for you, I'd really have struggled.
I'm really sorry for everything.
You're in this because of me.
Don't say that, Mr. Kim.
Oh dear.
Here are your cold cereal smoothies.
Thanks.
It's nice and cold.
Did Young Sun go to Seoul again?
Is Madam Cho doing any better?
I think so.
I think Young Sun wants Madam Cho to live with us.
She didn't say so, but I felt the vibe.
Did you? I see why she'd feel that way.
What do you think?
Would you be able to live with her?
What's so hard about having her move in?
Seon Woo's practically a son to me.
I'd feel much better if they both moved in with us...
rather than struggle on their own in Seoul.
Why did you try to force Soo In to marry Mr. Kim?
Why are you digging up the past?
Mention it to Young Sun one day.
If I ask, she'll say no out of guilt and what not.
Okay, I'll wait for the right time.
You do that.
Mr. Kim.
Mr. Jang, what brings you here?
I heard some news about Secretary Kim.
Secretary Kim?
Isn't he still in prison?
He got five years for adding limestone powder to the flour.
Is something wrong?
No, not really.
He was paroled for being a model inmate.
Was he? Why are you mentioning him anyway?
I remembered that you had doubts about...
whoever made Secretary Kim add the limestone powder.
I was wondering if Mr. Jung could've been involved in that too.
Oh, I see.
I didn't think of that.
Did you meet Secretary Kim?
He disappeared after his release.
I can't seem to find him.
I see.
Thanks so much for doing all this for me.
It's nothing. I'm doing what I must.
How is your new job?
It's just fine.
You're struggling, aren't you?
No, I'm fine too.
Is your grandmother well?
Yes, she's doing much better.
Soo In's mother visits every day to care for her.
Soo In's mother?
It's okay. I know everything, Mr. Jang.
What are you talking about?
I know Soo In's mother is my mother.
Mr. Kim.
I'm not sure if...
I should tell her that I know.
Mother, you seem much better now. I'm so relieved.
I'm doing very well because Soo In took good care of me.
Stop coming by.
Mother.
Soo In stayed at home because she had to care for me.
Now that I'm doing much better,
I told her to start working again.
You can stop coming to see me.
What would Seon Woo think when he sees you?
The thought gives me the shivers.
I'm sorry, Mother. I'll leave you, then.
Mr. Kim.
Mother.
There's something I need to say.
What? You know everything?
Yes.
My grandmother and you both wanted to keep it from me,
so I was going to feign ignorance forever.
But each time I see you...
It was so hard.
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
Please don't say that.
I know you felt worse.
No. This is all my fault.
I made it too hard for you.
Mother, I'm your son.
Speak freely.
When I found out you were my mom,
I couldn't stop imagining things.
I thought of your face as you'd call me,
and your voice as you said my name.
I hoped I'd get to hear it one day.
Seon Woo.
Mother.
I'm so happy and thankful that the mom...
I thought was dead is alive and that...
I can even see you.
Thank you, Seon Woo.
I wronged you in so many ways.
Thank you for forgiving me.
I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
I want to do so many things for you,
but I'm so sorry I can't afford to right now.
I feel terrible.
Don't. I don't want anything from you.
Mother, I promise that your son will live and work really hard.
I will get Chungil Flour back.
Watch me do it.
Yes, I trust that you'll do just that.
I believe in you.
Mother, would you mind...
if I held your hands this time?
Mother.
Seon Woo.
I'm back.
I'm sorry I left you alone all day.
It's fine.
Did you cry, Young Sun?
No, I didn't.
Is it because of the old lady?
You should bring her and Mr. Kim to Incheon.
What?
How could I do that?
I talked to Dong Chul earlier.
He wants to live with Madam Cho and Mr. Kim too.
We'd all feel better that way.
Dal Ja...
We welcome them, so they need not feel any pressure.
Okay. I'll ask my mother-in-law.
Thanks so much.
It's nothing.
I did all the cleaning. We can close up and go home.
Why can't you eat? Are you not hungry?
I have been terrible to you and Seon Woo.
I put my trust in the wrong man and everyone I care for...
is paying such a severe price.
Don't say that, ma'am.
Mr. Jung is the criminal. Why should you torture yourself?
You should stop.
Mr. Kim seems to be managing.
You must be strong.
Seon Woo, the poor thing.
Why should he suffer like this?
Ma'am...
I wronged him so much...
and he's paying a price heavier than of what he should.
A wallet?
Someone must've dropped it.
(Chungil Flour Chairman Kang Myung Han)
I don't mind losing the case,
but the wallet was a birthday present from my son.
I'd really like to get it back.
Okay. I'll wait for some news.
Come in.
A young lady came to see you, sir.
She found your wallet.
Did she? Let her in.
Come in.
Hello.
Did you find my wallet?
Yes. Is this what you lost?
It is. Thank you so much.
I found it in the street and saw your business card.
I see.
I didn't think I'd get it back.
I don't know how to thank you.
I just did what I should.
Sir, I have bad news.
The factory manager called. A machine broke down...
and production has stopped.
They don't have the right part and can't fix it today. Any ideas?
Do we have enough to make the delivery?
We can supply our other clients with what we have in storage,
but we won't have enough for Samyoung, our newest client.
I'll head over to the factory.
Tell the manager to do everything he can.
Yes, sir.
What should I do?
I don't see a solution.
Sir.
Mr. Kim.
Soo In, what are you doing here at this time of day?
I came because I need your help.
My help?
On what?
What brings you here?
I came to ask you for a favor.
A favor? What is it?
A machine at Chungil Flour broke down...
and they're having trouble meeting a deadline.
Oh dear.
I was hoping you'd let them use one of your machines.
Just the machine. Chungil will...
provide the wheat and labor.
Of course, they'll pay the operation fees.
Okay, you can do that.
Thank you.
It's fine. Chungil helped us out whenever we were in trouble.
I can do this much for them.
Thank you for being so willing.
I'm not sure how this will sound,
but you have nothing to do with Chungil now.
Why are you trying so hard to help them?
I might not work there anymore,
but my heart's still there.
I couldn't ignore the news about their plight.
I see.
Thank you for helping out.
Thank you so much. We overcame a crisis, thanks to you.
Do you have all the flour you need?
Yes. With your help, we managed to supply every client.
I'm glad.
All the trial and error is because I've never owned a flour company.
I don't want to think what would've happened without your help.
I'm glad I was able to be of help.
Life can be so interesting.
Soo In found my wallet in the street...
and through her I was able to get the help of Chungil's previous CEO.
I owe you so much and I'm not sure how to repay you.
I didn't help to get something in return.
I know, but I feel bad.
I asked a lot of you knowing that...
you would feel uncomfortable.
I can't just let you go.
Then may I ask you for one favor?
Of course you can.
As you know, my grandmother and I...
had to leave the company suddenly...
because it was sold off before we knew it.
We didn't get to say goodbye to...
our staff or employees.
We all worked together like a family...
and we left without a chance to explain what really happened.
That always bothered me.
Look after the staff...
instead of me and my grandmother.
That's all I want.
I understand what it is you mean.
I will treat the staff as best I can...
and make up for your sudden departure.
Thank you.
We should get going, then.
Soo In, let's go.
I'm so sorry.
When I heard they had a problem at the factory,
you were the first person I thought of.
And?
I realized only later that asking for your help...
could've upset or hurt you.
If I went over my head and caused you trouble,
I'm really sorry.
My grandmother and father established Chungil Flour.
I'm happy I was able to help.
You did the right thing and I thank you.
We all worked together like a family...
and we left without a chance to explain what really happened.
That always bothered me.
Look after the staff instead of me and my grandmother.
Come in.
Did you ask for me?
Find out what Kim Seon Woo is doing now.
Yes, sir.
Seol Hee. Seol Hee.
Man Pyo, what are you doing?
Don't you see? I did the dishes and now I'm drying them.
Why are you washing and drying the dishes?
Did you wife put you up to this?
No, I did it because I wanted to.
Is that what she told you to say if I asked?
You can't want to do this. You never did any housework.
It's true. I really wanted to do the dishes today.
Forget it. Where is she?
I'll go with this color today.
- Seol Hee. Seol Hee. - My goodness.
Can't you knock before coming in?
Do you think I feel like knocking?
What is this about?
My goodness.
Sook Hee, what's wrong with you?
Stay out of it.
What do you think you're doing?
- What? - My brother...
never did any housework in his life.
How could you make him wash and dry the dishes?
How dare you sit in your room and paint your nails?
Oh, is that why you're so upset?
"Oh, is that why..."
I told her the truth and she just won't believe me.
Sook Hee, I really felt like washing the dishes today.
Do you expect me to believe that?
Why would you want to do that?
Because I don't want my wife to get her hands wet.
What?
My goodness.
I'll go and do the rest. Don't be too upset.
You can't go into the kitchen.
Your fingernails aren't dry yet.
I'll put everything away.
You rest and let your nails dry.
It's okay, I'll paint them again later.
No, I really don't mind.
I can't stand this.
What's wrong?
Your sister really doesn't like me.
She can't wait to get rid of me.
(Nakwon)
Mr. Kim.
Would you consider returning to Chungil?
What do you mean?
I'm actually looking for someone to manage the company for me.
I was having trouble finding an appropriate candidate...
and then I happened to meet you.
How you dealt with the factory issue confirmed you'd be perfect.
To be honest, I don't understand why...
you're making me this offer.
You must know what happened.
You and Madam Cho...
managed the company very transparently.
To be honest, I don't understand why your grandmother was...
investigated for embezzlement.
She was framed.
That involves the foundation and it would be out of my place...
to comment on that.
Either way, my conclusion is that there is no problem...
with letting you run the company.
If you still care for the company and its staff,
I think you should accept my offer.
The new chairman offered you...
the job as CEO of Chungil Flour?
Yes.
Why would he do that?
He didn't go into detail,
but he's having trouble because he never...
ran a flour company before.
It can't be an easy decision for you to make.
It's not. I don't know what to do.
Seon Woo, are you hesitating because of...
your pride?
No. Chungil Flour is like our second home.
I have no reason to turn down...
any position to save my pride.
Then why are you hesitating?
Chungil still does business with Taesan Noodles.
I don't like the idea of seeing Mr. Jung or Mr. Choi again.
Now I understand why...
you're reluctant to go back.
Think about it some more...
and do what your heart says.
I will support your decision.
(Chungil Flour)
Come in.
Hello.
Hello, Mr. Kim.
You're here in person, which gives me hope...
that you will say yes.
Yes. I decided to accept your offer.
I will work at Chungil.
Good. I'm glad you decided to do so.
The company's in good hands.
I hope we get along well.
Will you get to work today?
Yes, if that's what you want.
Thank you. I really need the help,
so could you take over starting today?
I have a business lunch meeting today.
You should join me.
Sure, I will.
Which company are we meeting today?
You might know the people.
They're long-term buyers. Taesan Noodles.
I know them.
Mr. Jung said he will bring Mr. Choi.
Let's meet them both.
I wonder who Chairman Kang hired as CEO.
Considering the situation,
he'll have hired someone knowledgeable.
Whoever it is, I hope he doesn't get in our way.
Hello.
I came on time. You're early.
We just got here ourselves.
Come in, Mr. Kim.
We meet again.
You will need a secretary.
Would you mind if I hired my own staff?
Soo In, would you like to work with me at Chungil?
I will do my very best to help.
Move, move.
You should watch where you're going.
I'm so sorry. Are you okay?
Dad.
Those two will stop at nothing now.
You were charged for embezzlement.
Sir.
Someone stole from our warehouse?