What?
We agreed to make you 100 by tomorrow?
We weren't aware of such an order.
I think you should call another factory.
I apologize.
I will visit you to return the down-payment.
Hello, Seonil Sewers.
We are not going bankrupt.
It's a rumor. Don't believe it.
We will complete your order when it's due, so...
Hello? Hello?
You two can get back to work.
Sir...
I said go.
- Kyung Hee, what's going on? - A client was here earlier.
We heard him scream all the way down here.
Is our factory in trouble?
I don't know the details,
but I think the manager did something wrong before he quit.
The factory manager?
Will the factory shut down?
What will happen to us if it does?
(Chairperson Cho Geum Rye)
Come in.
Ma'am.
What is it?
Something's going wrong at Seonil Sewers.
What do you mean?
The factory manager took down-payments...
from the clients and disappeared.
What?
As the rumor spread, clients canceled their orders...
and those who paid the manager...
are demanding compensation.
I think you might have to help him out.
- Leave him alone. - Pardon?
Seon Woo said he'd manage the sewing factory.
Let him sort it out on his own.
The situation is too serious for him to deal with...
all on his own.
You can leave.
Ma'am.
I said leave.
Did you make a decision?
Yes. I think we should do business with Chungil Flour.
Good, I agree.
Call them up today and arrange for a meeting.
Then get all the papers ready.
- Yes, sir. - See you later.
Hello, this is Taesan Noodles in Incheon.
We would like to purchase your flour.
I'd like to come over with some papers. When are you free?
Yes, of course. Thank you.
Mr. Ko.
- Mr. Ko! - Yes, sir!
What do you want?
What were you thinking about?
Were you thinking about Kkot Nim?
I was not.
Yes you were. You were enamored by her yesterday...
and lost half your mind.
I was not.
I think of you like a brother, so here's some advice.
However much you like her, don't fall for her.
It's fine for a fling, but if you go there to see her every day,
you will lose everything you have.
Do you know what I mean?
I'm not like you, okay?
Don't worry about me. Worry about yourself.
Flings at that age hit you the hardest.
I hope he doesn't get into trouble.
Where is he? I'm starving.
Gosh.
Where were you?
Take this.
- What is it? - I don't know.
My wives told me to give it to you.
What's all this? It looks delicious.
Did you ask them to do this?
I did not.
I'm sure you did.
Thank you. Where's yours?
I already ate. That's all yours.
The amount I lost you, you can dock from this month's pay.
Are you still upset over what I said about the silk?
I don't hold grudges. I'm better than that.
I'm sorry. I got so angry that I blurted out a few things.
Sit down and eat up.
I told my women to cook something nice for you.
Did you? No one cares for me like you do.
I'm home!
You're in a good mood. Did you do well on the exam?
Not really, but at least the exams are over.
I could fly with glee.
You did terribly, then?
I must take after Dad. I'm not cut out to study.
Don't say that. You're smart.
I'm smart, but I can't stand the idea of studying.
It's not my thing.
What is your thing, then?
I like clothes. Pretty and grand clothes.
Stepmom, show me how to use a sewing machine.
- The sewing machine? - Yes.
I have to make something for tailoring class.
Okay, I'll help you out.
You can look forward to it. I'll make you some lovely clothes.
What should I make?
A blouse? A flared skirt?
Oh yes, look forward to it. This should be fun.
Starting next week, Dongju Bakery will buy double the amount of flour.
We shall meet with someone from Taesan Noodles tomorrow.
They will send someone over with the paperwork.
Okay.
So, what is Seon Woo up to?
The same as I said earlier.
He's been getting calls all day from cancelling clients.
Has he?
Let's go.
To the sewing factory?
Why would I go there? I'm going home.
Stop and go home.
Kyung Hee, I'm not used to having so little work to do.
We used to be too busy to eat properly.
How could one day make such a huge difference?
She's right. I have a bad feeling we might not get any orders.
Kyung Hee, are we out of work?
I hope we're not. I won't be able to find work.
Me neither.
I have to pay my brother's college tuition next month.
And my sister's rent.
What should we do?
Some of the girls won't come in tomorrow.
Just like that? Nothing's certain.
They know we don't stand a chance once rumors circulate.
We might have to look for a new job.
Like Eun Joo said, it won't be easy.
Dongdaemun's packed. We might have to do something else.
Like what?
I don't know. The best I can think of would be a helper.
Sook Hee, don't you know?
Know what?
How hard I've been working.
I'm innocently and diligently walking a straight line.
Yes, I think you are.
Why do you think Jae Man hasn't said anything?
Isn't it time he mentioned...
a personnel change or promotion?
Give it some time and wait.
He said he has a plan for you.
That's the thing. What is that plan?
Do you think his plan is to let me work under Mr. Ko forever?
Don't be silly. You know how much he cares about you.
Right? I know what he's like.
He must have a grand plan.
I realized once again just what a great man Jae Man is.
What do you mean?
Se Young means a lot to me,
but she means much more to Jae Man. She's his only child.
He gave her to poverty-stricken Mr. Choi.
That is proof that Jae Man doesn't care for money and is a good man.
Now you figured that out?
That's why I need you to talk to my great brother-in-law.
Get him to promote me before my life gets too miserable.
- Okay, okay. - My goodness.
He's working a bit late today.
Are you getting a new shipment from the US Army tonight?
Yes. Tae Soo and my men must be...
moving it right now.
Has the Namdaemun Gang bothered you since?
Not at all. I think they caught wind that Tae Soo's...
protecting our shipment each time.
Everything's going so smoothly thanks to him.
I see. I'm glad to hear that.
There's something I'd been meaning to ask you.
Tae Soo started off as an employee at your factory.
Yes, he did.
How did you find out he had a knack for fighting?
- Bye. - Goodbye.
Did you beat up my boys?
- Is this him? - Yes, it is.
Who are you?
What's going on?
Keep going on your way.
- Step aside. - You won't...
get away with touching my boys.
Do not bother me again.
Would you like to work for me and make some money?
What do you mean?
You're a pretty good fighter.
Would you like to do something other than factory work?
Like what, sir?
Things that require fighting, of course.
Sorry. I'd rather not.
I heard your father is very sick.
Your current salary...
isn't enough to cover the medical costs.
Do as I say and I will cover your father's medical bills.
All of it.
It was meant to be.
I think it's time to wrap up the previous investment scam.
Rake in the money.
Yes, sir.
This one was big, so you'll have to be careful.
Make sure we don't have another Mr. Kwon on our hands...
by silencing those who must be silenced.
Yes, sir.
It's Mr. Jung.
Sorry I took a while. I'll call you soon.
What's going on?
How can I help you?
Do you give out loans to people?
I do.
Why would Mr. Jung meet with a loan shark?
It's so hot.
Dal Ja. What are you eating in secret?
You startled me. I'm not eating anything in secret.
I steamed some potatoes for Jung In...
and wanted to test if they were cooked.
You tested this many?
Do you want one?
No, I don't eat at night.
How are things going with Dae Bong?
What is there to go on between us?
What kind of a relationship is that lukewarm?
It's pretty obvious that you like Dae Bong,
but I'm not so sure if he likes you.
Did he confess his love?
No.
Did he say he likes you?
Are you two actually dating?
Of course we are. We watched a movie together.
Watching a movie doesn't mean you're dating.
You said all he did throughout the movie was cry.
That's because he's an emotional guy.
- He's so gentle-hearted. - Is that it?
Maybe he has no clue about dating.
If so, you need to push ahead.
Sometimes the woman should be in charge.
What should I do?
I'll coach you.
I'm an expert in that field. Don't you worry.
Thank you, Ms. Oh. You have my undying trust.
Okay?
Hello, Mr. Ko, you're back. Come and sit over here.
Are you here alone today?
Yes.
To see Kkot Nim?
No, no.
Really? That's a relief, then.
Kkot Nim isn't here today.
What? She isn't here?
I was just kidding.
You are so disappointed and you say you aren't here to see her?
I'll get her for you.
Kkot Nim, come over here. Mr. Ko's here to see you.
My goodness. At last.
Dae Bong.
Why are you so late?
What? I came straight over after work.
I missed you so much today.
I missed you so much I thought I would die.
Did you really?
What kind of a CEO doesn't even know...
a manager's been stealing?
Do you know what keeps a business going?
It's trust.
You lost that. When word gets out that your manager was corrupt,
your business will go down.
If you really don't want to work, I'll close down.
I'll just shut down the factory.
You can't shut it down. My father opened that factory.
You know that factory is the reason you have Chungil Flour.
And you refuse to work?
Why aren't you asleep?
What about you?
I'm too worried about work to sleep.
That factory kept me and my family fed...
for three years.
Everything was fine until yesterday.
I can't believe that in just one day...
we lost all our clients and might have to close down.
That's what Dongdaemun is like.
Everything's so fast and accurate.
One defect can ruin you...
and being an hour late can ruin a 10-year relationship.
We all make mistakes.
Can't we overcome this by working hard like before?
Trust can be lost, but it can be regained as well.
It's easy to lose but very hard to regain.
I don't think it'll be easy.
My head's beginning to ache. Let's go to sleep.
I don't think I can go back to loving you.
Don't do this, Jeong Wook.
Why did you do it? Why did you steal?
I had no idea you did it.
I can't forgive you.
I doubt I can do it.
My trust for you is shattered.
Let's just break up. That's best.
Soo In is aware...
what it means to lose someone's trust.
A love that she thought would never fail...
shattered when they lost their trust for each other.
Soo In learned that when she lost Jeong Wook.
Soo In wonders to herself if it's really impossible...
to regain one's trust.
What must she do to win it back?
Soo In thinks and thinks all night.
Are you meeting Chungil Flour's chairperson?
Yes. That was their idea.
I guess they really do screen their clients well.
Taesan is a strong company as well.
A chairperson with a good eye will recognize that.
Do you have the paperwork?
Yes, I have everything ready.
Good. Some companies are overestimated or are all talk.
See for yourself if Chungil Flour is really...
a company worth doing business with.
Yes, sir. I'll leave right now.
Make sure it doesn't stretch or tear.
Sure we will.
We picked the perfect wallpaper.
You really have outstanding taste.
Now do you see that?
Mom, don't you think we should buy him new furniture?
Of course we should. Tell him to leave all his old stuff.
He won't need it. I'll get him everything he needs.
Okay. Thanks, Mom.
You only thank me when I do something for Jeong Wook.
Shall we have lunch with him today?
He's going to Seoul for work.
Is he? Tell him to come over for dinner, then.
Okay.
Do you like watching movies?
Movies? Do you like movies too, Kkot Nim?
Of course I do. "Gone with the Wind" is showing right now.
I heard it's great fun.
It's only on until this weekend...
and I have no one to go with.
How about you go to watch it with me?
Will you really take me? I would love that.
Are you free tomorrow morning?
We could watch a movie and then have lunch.
The thing is, I have to work tomorrow.
Why don't we meet up this weekend?
I have to work on weekends.
Are you really that busy?
It can't be helped, then.
No, no. If you want to watch a movie, I'll make the time.
Let's go tomorrow.
Can we really go tomorrow? Can you buy me flowers too?
Yellow freesias are my favorite right now.
Does your name mean "flower petal" because you like flowers?
Why not? I'll buy some lovely freesias.
See you outside the theater.
You're so great. I adore you for that.
This is why I like you so much.
Mr. Ko, the flour's here. Let's get them in storage.
Oh dear. My stomach... Why does it hurt so bad?
Do you have a stomach ache?
It feels like I'm being poked by needles. Gosh, that hurts!
I think I need to see a doctor.
Is it that serious? Let me take you.
No, no. You stock the flour.
I'll be fine on my own.
Flour's the least of the problems.
If we both leave, there'll be no one to make the noodles.
You need to stay here. I'll go on my own.
You're in pain and you still worry about work?
Okay, I'll deal with things here. Don't worry.
- Go straight to a hospital. - Okay.
Oh dear. What's wrong with me?
I hope he's okay.
(Incheon Theater)
What's he doing outside the theater at this time of day?
Does he have a date with Dal Ja?
He even has a bouquet of flowers.
She didn't need my help after all.
Good for them.
My goodness. What are you doing here?
What do you mean? Where else would I be?
- Don't you have a date? - A date?
Don't you have plans with Dae Bong?
Are you kidding me? You're mean, do you know that?
How could you?
Think about it. Are you sure you didn't forget?
I'm sure I didn't.
Then what's Dae Bong doing outside the theater?
What did you say? Dae Bong's where?
Forget it. I'm talking nonsense because I skipped breakfast.
Can I have some soup and rice?
Of course you can. You need to eat so you don't talk nonsense.
I eat all three meals for a reason.
What was he doing? What's going on?
Oh dear.
Where are the others?
Don't wait for them. They'll have found jobs already.
What do you mean?
When we left work yesterday, they talked about looking for...
another job in case this factory closed down.
To be honest, I wasn't sure if I should come.
The factory manager is partially to blame, but I heard...
our CEO cancelled a few orders as well.
He wanted to help us by reducing our workload.
Whatever the reason, the orders got cancelled.
It's his fault.
I'm here because I have no choice,
but I'm really scared.
Kyung Hee, shouldn't we all go out and get work somewhere else?
Soo In.
What is it?
The girls are quitting because of rumors that we'll shut down.
Are you here to tell me that you're quitting too?
Quit if you want to.
If we all quit, will you just close down the factory?
I will if I must.
Have you given up? You haven't tried anything yet.
What more can I do?
Existing orders got cancelled and we have no new ones.
I did some thinking and there's only one way.
Rebuild the trust.
Rebuild trust? Easier said than done.
How do I do that?
You go out.
A sincere apology is different from an apology.
Don't beg over the phone. Go over and beg in person.
Show your will and desperation.
If you do that, then some clients...
will come back to us.
What if I did that and nothing changes?
If you do nothing because you think nothing will change,
then you will really become an evil person.
You meant well, but this disaster is your responsibility.
Until now, you were a clueless CEO who made mistakes.
If you do nothing about this mess, you will become...
a cruel and heartless CEO who threatens...
the livelihood of his workers and their families.
Go and get Kyung Hee.
- Hello, Seonil Sewers. - It's me.
How are things going at the factory?
Why ask when you know already? I'm sure Mr. Kim informed you.
Come over to my office right now.
I'm busy.
Do as you're told.
- Did you ask for me? - Yes.
Let's visit our clients.
Our clients?
Let's go and ask them to trust us once more.
I see what you mean. I think you should take Soo In.
Why?
She's better at that than I am.
Kyung Hee.
You were a clerk. You know how to talk to people.
And you were always top of your year.
You're persuasive and have a way with words.
You help him out.
Soo In will assist you. Take her.
Okay, then. You come with me.
Yes, sir.
(Dongdaemun Market)
Where do we start?
Let's start with Misungsa in Changshin-dong.
Okay. We have to make a stop on the way.
Let's go there first.
- Okay. - Get in.
Shall we go?
(Chungil Flour)
Wait here in the car. I won't be long.
Okay.
Nice to meet you. I'm Choi Jeong Wook from Taesan Noodles.
Hello. Please sit.
A CEO shouldn't be so ignorant and rash...
and cancel all the orders.
Are you done talking?
Just do as you're told.
Do you want me to steal?
Let's call it a day.
No. Hard work never betrays us.
Where do we go next?
Just a moment.