Yes. It's important to reveal all the wrong that Mr. Jung did.
But to me,
what matters more to me than revealing...
what he did or getting revenge...
is you.
Seon Woo, you are more important to me than anything.
Do as I say and stop what you're doing.
Yes?
- Sir. - Mr. Kim.
You're that man from...
What is it, Mother?
Do you know my chairman?
"Mother"?
Is she your mother?
Yes. Do you two know each other?
Are you Chungil Flour's new chairman?
Yes, I am.
How could this be?
Why did you...
Why did you do it back then?
I'm really sorry.
I don't dare make any excuse.
Nothing I say can justify my actions.
I know this will change nothing,
but I felt remorse for what I did and looked for you once.
I wanted to apologize...
and return the money I'd taken.
That's when I was told your in-laws had all died.
I thought so until now.
You're Mr. Kim's mother?
What a coincidence.
Do you know what a hard time I had because...
you took the bag with...
all the money our family had?
I apologize.
My mother-in-law still believes that we...
stole the money together.
She thinks I turned my back on my husband,
Seon Woo, and her.
Because of what you did,
we struggled, hated, and misunderstood each other for years.
Because of you, my husband...
I deserve to die for that.
I will go to your family and explain everything.
And I will make up for what I did towards you all.
Everything I own, my riches,
I accumulated with the money I took from you.
If you want, I will return it all to your family.
What's the use of that now?
I don't want it.
Then what can I do for you?
Please let me do something...
to make up for what I did.
Then please help Seon Woo.
Mr. Kim?
Yes.
Your explanation answered all my questions.
The enemy you both referred to...
was Mr. Jung.
Yes. I'm sorry we couldn't tell you sooner.
That's okay. I'd been getting a strange vibe from him.
He'd been excessively agitated when talking about you.
Don't you worry too much.
Now that I know,
I should reveal how he falsified Chungil's sale value...
and make sure he's punished.
I don't think that's a good idea.
To really corner Mr. Jung,
we shouldn't reveal that you're my ally just yet.
I agree.
Mr. Jung knows Mr. Kim knows about the falsified...
sale value and he might try to threaten you too.
If we report him for that one crime,
he'll use his connections to get out.
I guess you're right.
We can't let him get out by moving too hastily.
We have to make him pay for everything he did.
Right now, I admit I'm lost.
Then let me help you now.
I'd like to do what I can to make up...
for wronging your mother in the past.
Thank you.
I will think of a way to bring Mr. Jung and Mr. Choi down.
Yes. Let's all put our heads together.
We don't have to worry about Mr. Kim?
I think we can relax now.
What did you do? I didn't think he'd back down.
I used his weakness and made sure he got the message.
Now he knows his loved ones are in danger,
he'll be reluctant to make a move.
Good.
Come in.
Mr. Kim, what brings you here?
I came to ask for your forgiveness.
I acted carelessly and rudely without thinking ahead,
and I want to apologize for that.
It won't happen again.
Can you please let me continue working at Chungil?
Mr. Kim.
I have nowhere to go if I leave,
and I have a sick grandmother to care for.
I get it now, so get up.
I promise to live quietly from now on.
Please, just let me work at Chungil.
Please, Mr. Jung.
Mr. Kim, get up.
Mr. Jung, please forgive me.
I see you aren't entirely slow when it comes to taking hints.
I get what you want, so you can leave now.
Goodbye, then.
We got through to him.
I see your threat worked.
I'm surprised. I didn't think he'd kneel.
He thought he could take us on...
and finally realized he can't.
We're out of his league.
Right. If he did that, I guess he really did give up.
He's been bragging threatening us,
but look at him now.
If we go ahead with our plan,
Chungil might become ours easier than we thought.
Right.
I knelt before you for show today,
but one day, when you are really cornered,
you will both kneel before me.
Come in.
Mr. Kim. Did you go and see Mr. Jung?
Yes.
Then will he and Mr. Choi stop suspecting you?
I think they'll believe me for now.
The day will come when they kneel before us.
Yes, I hope so.
Everything you said to me was all true.
Mother.
I had no idea and thought you were an evil woman.
I'm so sorry for causing you so much sorrow.
I'm sorry. I'm really sorry, Young Sun.
Please don't be. It may be late, but I'm so glad...
and thankful that I got to meet Chairman Kang.
If I'd believed you a little earlier,
then Il Joo and Seon Woo wouldn't have been so unhappy.
It's all my fault.
Don't say that, Mother.
It's only natural that you had the wrong idea about me.
I know very well how much...
this upset you through the years.
I'm...
so sorry and grateful.
I thought that maybe this was destined to happen.
The person who caused all my troubles...
is now willing to help Seon Woo and Soo In.
Mother, you don't have to...
worry too much about Seon Woo.
I won't.
Young Sun.
I hope you can forgive me for the harsh things...
I said and did to you.
I forgot about all that long ago.
Let's forget what happened in the past...
and help each other out from now on.
Yes, Mother. From this day on,
I'll look after you even better.
Okay.
I'm thankful and so sorry.
I'm so sorry.
It's Kang Myung Han.
Do me a favor.
Can I help you?
We're from the Incheon Tax Office.
The tax office?
Yes. You're under investigation for tax evasion.
What?
What's going on, Mr. Choi?
It's a tax investigation.
A tax investigation?
The periodical investigation is a month away.
This isn't that. We got a report about you.
What?
We heard you're keeping fake ledgers to dodge paying taxes.
Please cooperate.
Who reported us?
We can't tell you.
Take all the papers and ledgers.
Yes, sir.
Where's the fake ledger?
Do you think they took it?
No. I keep that in my room.
Good.
This was very close. I'm glad you were prepared.
Are there any problem papers other than the ledger?
No. I keep the important papers elsewhere...
and monitor them closely.
The tax investigators won't find anything.
Good. I had no idea they'd investigate us so suddenly.
I'm glad you were careful.
Me too.
Who could have reported us?
Can you guess?
No, I can't.
We don't have serious competitors.
Who could it be?
Whoever it is, they are after us.
Who's in charge of the accounts?
That would be me. Why?
We're with the police.
You must come with us to the station.
What? Why me?
One of your buyers was keeping a fake ledger that mentioned you.
What's going on?
What did he do?
Jeong Wook.
Se Young.
What's going on.
Why are they taking you?
It's nothing serious. Go home.
- Let's go. - Jeong Wook.
I said go home.
Get out of the way before you're charged with obstruction.
I'll be okay, Se Young. Go home.
- Let's go. - Yes, sir.
Why did the police take Jeong Wook?
Did he really steal from the company?
Why would he do that?
They're obligated to investigate everyone they get a report on.
Even so, they can't arrest an innocent man.
Jae Man said he'd give Congressman Park a call.
What on earth is going on?
Se Young will be home soon. What will we tell her?
She'll be really shocked to find out.
Mom, the police took Jeong Wook away.
What's going on?
Your dad's trying to find out.
Let's wait and see, okay?
Yes, Se Young. Jeong Wook can't have done anything wrong.
They'll let him go soon. Don't worry.
Did you compile and keep...
the fake ledger in secret,
or did you follow orders?
Are you really not going to say anything?
I was set up. I did nothing wrong.
You should know better.
We have the evidence right here.
I don't know about this.
The company wrote that just so they could set me up.
You can't just deny the charges.
Insisting you're innocent won't get you anywhere.
Who reported us?
I want to meet the person.
I want to see for myself...
what they have against us.
Just answer my questions!
Refusing to cooperate could work against you.
I'll ask again.
Did you plan and carry out all this on your own?
The police took your son-in-law?
Yes. They investigated us out of the blue.
I think someone reported us out of spite.
I see.
Could you get Mr. Choi out for me?
They found the fake ledger one of your buyers kept.
With that kind of evidence, it won't be easy.
That's why I'm asking for your help.
Can you see what you can do?
Why weren't you more careful?
I'll ask around and see.
Please do that, sir.
Jeong Wook. What happened?
Don't worry, Se Young.
I did nothing wrong. I'll be out soon.
You can't stay in a place like this.
This is preposterous.
They can't lock up an innocent man.
I'm fine. Try not to worry.
Jeong Wook, my dad's trying to get help.
Hang in there. I'll get you out as soon as I can.
Okay. Thank you, Se Young.
Jeong Wook.
I said I'm okay. Don't cry.
Dal Ja, here's your rice.
You're here instead of my brother?
He's checking inventory, so I came over instead.
I see. Why don't you have a cold cereal smoothie?
No thanks. I can't let your brother do all the work.
My goodness.
Mother, what are you doing without so much as a call?
I never call to say I'm coming.
What I meant was...
Dal Ja, I should go now.
Okay.
Mother, why are you here?
You were too sick to come to the memorial service.
Six, okay.
Dong Chul.
- Two boxes, right? - Yes.
Thanks.
It's quite hot again today.
- Yes. - Oh, right.
Did Young Sun go to Seoul?
Yes. She's so worried about her mother-in-law that...
she goes whenever the restaurant isn't busy.
She's amazing.
It can't be easy going to Seoul every day.
I know. I tell her not to bother if she's tired,
but she says she goes to make herself feel better.
It would be nice if the old lady could move in with us,
but I guess she doesn't want to.
Oh, I'm glad you're here.
Hello, Mr. Bang.
Head over to the restaurant right now.
What for? Is something wrong?
Not really. Your mother's here.
- What? My mom? - Yes.
What's she doing here? I have to go.
Okay, bye.
What did the old woman come over for?
Do you think she'll upset your sister again?
What's all this, Mother?
Foods to boost your energy levels.
You're weak because you lack energy.
You need to eat all you can.
I see. I'm so sorry I wasn't able to attend the memorial service.
That's fine. You aren't my only daughter-in-law.
We managed without you.
Are you sure you're feeling okay?
Yes, I'm fine now.
I couldn't sleep for days when I first found out...
Dae Bong was the one with fertility issues.
I'm so sorry to have upset you.
What? Well...
- Mom. - Gosh. Hi, son.
Why didn't you call ahead?
Do I have to call whenever I want to visit? Why?
Do you not like seeing me?
That's not it. If you'd called, I could've picked you up.
Why are you here?
Out of concern for my sick daughter-in-law.
What? Are you saying you're here because you're worried about her?
Yes.
- My goodness. - What's all that?
Can't you tell it's food?
Eat all you want, Dal Ja.
I'll run the restaurant while you eat.
Take your time.
I'm fine, Mother.
No, no. Take your time and eat.
Let me see...
Dal Ja, what got into her?
It's so late. Why isn't Jeong Wook home yet?
Do police investigations usually take this long?
It can if there's a lot to ask him about.
Aren't they keeping him a little too long?
Even if all this takes days, they should let him sleep at home.
Dad, will Jeong Wook not come home tonight?
Congressman Park said he'd help. Let's wait a bit more.
How much more longer?
Can't you call him again?
Se Young, give it some time.
Rushing things won't solve anything.
Yes, Se Young, do as Dad says.
Let's trust Congressman Park and give it time.
Jeong Wook.
Why are you here?
I was in Incheon and heard about you.
So you came over to see me behind bars?
I was worried.
Why would you be?
Don't you and Mr. Kim want me ruined?
If that's what you want, you must love seeing me here.
Yes, it's a pleasing sight.
I'm disappointed that you don't look...
as tired as I thought.
What?
I felt crushed and devastated when I was in there.
You don't look too much in despair.
Oh, is it because I was framed...
and you're in there for something you actually did?
Yoon Soo In.
Tae Soo told me everything.
Mr. Jung claimed I'd stolen from Taesan,
but it was actually your doing.
How...
How could you?
We were engaged and in love.
You made me take the fall for something you'd done...
and what did you say afterwards?
"How could you do that? I can't forgive you for it."
Yes. I can never forgive you.
I will watch you go down.
You better be ready.
(Chungil Flour)
They let Mr. Choi go? Why?
Mr. Jung has close ties with Congressman Park Chang Seon.
He's been cleaning up all of Mr. Jung's criminal activities...
for many years now.
Mr. Jung seems to trust and respect the man.
I think he pulled some strings.
Park Chang Seon? I heard the name before.
He was close to Mr. Jung when I worked there.
Was he?
Now we know how powerful Mr. Jung is,
and that his influence comes from Congressman Park.
We can use Congressman Park next time.
That's true, but I hoped the tax investigation would...
keep them busy for a while and it didn't.
To be honest, I don't know what to do next.
I think we're working in the wrong order.
What do you mean?
To ruin Mr. Jung,
we should first take all his assets.
Money is power,
and we must take his power.
Take his money?
Do you have a good idea?
Yes, I do.
Why did you ask to see me?
I'd like to donate some flour to the organizations...
the foundation supports.
Do you?
You're the foundation's chairman of the board.
I asked you to come over so we could discuss the issue.
I'm sure everyone on the board would be...
pleased to hear you're willing to make a donation.
- Just a moment. - Sure.
Hello?
Hello, Minister.
The issue you mentioned last time?
Yes. I'm just about done gathering the funds.
Thank you for the tip.
Sure. I will see you later.
What minister was that?
The Minister of Construction.
The Minister of Construction...
Is there a development going on?
Well, I am about to invest in something like that.
May I ask what kind of business it is?
It's a top-secret development the ministry is planning.
I see. You aren't at liberty to tell.
I will tell you and only you.
The government is going to develop Gangnam.
It's a government project that guarantees a profit.
They demand a large investment,
but it's worth it.
I must admit that I'm quite interested.
I'm sorry.
I only agreed to invest because the minister suggested I do so.
I don't think I'll be able to help you invest as well.
Right, of course. I understand.
Please accept this gift.
Thanks to your help,
my son-in-law got out early.
Thank you so much.
You didn't have to buy me anything.
I helped you because your problems are like mine.
Thank you anyway.
Sure. So, Congressman.
Do you know anything about plans to develop Gangnam?
How do you know about that?
Chungil's Chairman Kang mentioned it.
What exactly is the project about?
It's a government-led project...
and anyone who invests is guaranteed an incredible return.
That's all I know. Nothing more, nothing less.
Everything is top-secret.
I see.
Could you ask if I would be able to...
make an investment?
The people in charge are quite high up.
I know almost nothing about it...
and the information is well-guarded.
I see.
If you really wish to invest,
why don't you ask Chairman Kang?
If he got a call suggesting that he invest,
maybe he knows someone high up...
who can help you.
You could be right.
Father, I think you should find out more about it before going ahead.
What do you mean?
The bigger the amount the bigger the risk.
I asked Congressman Park and I think it's true.
If the government's keeping it a secret,
that's good enough proof.
You'll be putting in a huge fortune.
If it goes wrong, we'll never recover from it.
I said don't worry.
What could go wrong with a government project?
- Father. - You have a lot to learn.
A businessman should have guts.
I have a better instinct than you think.
Watch me and learn.
It's a once-in-a-lifetime deal.
I must take part in it, whatever the cost.
(Chungil Flour)
What brings you here so early, Mr. Jung?
I came by to ask you for a favor.
A favor?
Yes.
The development project you'll invest in.
I'd like to invest as well.
I will buy 820 acres in Gangnam that Chairman Kang...
was going to buy.
Will you take out a loan?
You will be in dire straights if you fail to pay me back.
Did you report us and put me in a cell?
Do I have the power to do that?
How interesting.
You have an invisible enemy.
What's he doing? Are you watching him?
I think someone's following me.
I've been looking into Mr. Nam.
What happened?
There was a witness.