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You stole my family's fortune,
sent Jeong Tae to prison...
and tried to cover up the fact that you caused my grandmother's death.
Your disgusting past...
That will be your downfall.
Wait and see.
(Episode 128)
Where did you go dressed like that at this hour?
I was at work.
At work? When did you leave?
I must've fallen asleep after you told me to go to bed first.
Did you go out last night?
Yes.
Did you really go to work?
Didn't you go to see Uhm Soon Young?
I couldn't ask during your grandmother's funeral,
but why did she come to the hospital?
Her aunt too.
Why did she help clean up your place after the funeral?
What do you want me to say?
Should I have told her not to come?
Jeong Hoon.
Since we're on the topic, let me set things straight.
Now that your grandmother's dead,
don't ever mention registering him as your son again.
That was...
my grandmother's will.
What?
You'll register that baby?
I won't ask you to raise him.
His birth has to be registered soon,
and I need to consider it.
Do it if you want to end it with me.
Let's go abroad soon.
I'm sick of saying this now.
I can't go back to bed now. I'll shower first.
You should get ready for work.
Why are you drinking water instead of eating?
It's nothing.
Dad. Jeong Hoon went to work last night...
and just got home.
Did you?
Can you not live without your work?
How did you manage during the funeral?
You should get ready to go abroad now.
Yes, you do that. Don't mind the company.
Okay, but before I leave, I'll sort out how to pay for...
the increased expenses due to the delayed schedule...
for finding the relics.
Leave that to me.
No.
I'd feel too uncomfortable to burden you with that.
I'll sort it out soon.
- Okay, you do that then. - Thanks.
Mi Jin, visit Jeong Hoon's family today.
Okay.
Don't send her empty-handed.
Pack or buy her something to take.
I will.
Welcome.
Am I late?
- Not at all. Please sit. - Thanks.
- How's the excavation going? - Very well.
I'm sorry we're delaying your project.
You needn't apologize.
We'll cooperate as best we can with the excavation.
Take your time and don't worry about it.
Gosh.
Most businessmen put profits first.
I'm grateful that you made such a tough decision for us.
I'm doing what I should for our country.
Tell me if you need help with anything.
- Why are you here? - Uncle.
How much has the construction delay cost us so far?
You don't need to know.
I'll find a way to help pay for it. Tell me.
Don't you think you should send Jeong Hoon away as soon as possible?
What if he were to find out how his grandmother...
ended up dying while he's still in the country?
What?
Mr. Jo told me.
Dong Cheol. That idiot.
Uncle.
Don't worry about that.
How could he find out?
I'm worried about Oh Jeong Tae too.
He could change his mind now his grandmother's dead...
and might tell Jeong Hoon about the gold.
He wouldn't dare do that.
He knows better than anyone that doing so...
would mean Jeong Hoon will pay for his father's defection.
Don't worry.
(CEO's Office)
I'm sorry for causing you trouble.
What do you mean?
You incurred a big loss selling...
the record company to cover up my father's defection.
Why mention the past? Don't bother about that.
How much did you sell it for?
I told you not to bother about it.
I got more than I bought it for.
I'm a businessman. I wouldn't sell it for a loss, would I?
I'm relieved it wasn't a loss.
I felt bad that I'd done you a disservice.
I know it's soon after the funeral,
but you should leave soon.
Congressman Oh helped out believing you'd leave so you should.
I should.
I'll solve the relic issue as soon as possible.
I'm leaving you with a huge problem,
but I'm sure you'll run Daeguk well while I'm away.
Go on inside.
Come in.
You went out to meet a government official?
Yes.
The chief of the Cultural Properties Office.
What did he say?
He needs longer than we thought.
How much longer must we put up with this?
I explained our situation as best I could.
But even if we incur a loss,
I don't think we can overrule them.
If we were building an apartment complex,
we could've covered up that we'd found something,
but Hoseo Dam was a bid organized by the government.
They're in charge, and we must do as we're told.
This is a true mess.
Father, I'd like you to take your time with this.
The government is watching us,
and if we put our profits first and push too hard,
it could cause trouble for you too close to the election.
So I told the official that I'd cooperate as best I can.
I'll meet with him often and ask him to hurry things along.
Darn it.
What did the official say?
Forget that, Kyung Ho.
- I won't go abroad. - What?
What do you mean?
I know everything that Mr. Hwang did.
Jeong Hoon.
I could've left if I didn't know, but now that I do, I can't go.
I'll do it.
I won't leave it to Jeong Tae. I'll sort it out myself.
I'll clear his name...
and reveal the truth behind...
my grandmother's death.
I'll expose Hwang Chang Shik for what he really is.
Jeong Hoon.
I'm bothered that you're guilty by association.
If Mr. Hwang knows you know all his dirty secrets,
he'll fight back.
I need to work in secret.
And delay my departure too.
So I told the Office of Cultural Properties to take their time.
I need your help.
Will you help me?
Of course. What can I do?
I need to know how much he gave Congressman Oh...
to cover up my father's defection.
What?
You could get hurt looking into that.
I have a plan. I'm not being rash.
I asked Mr. Cha,
and he said he sold the record company for a profit.
Can you secretly find out how much that was?
Yes, I will.
- Okay, thanks. - Sure.
Bok Shil, it's me.
Hi, Jeong Hoon. I heard you went back to work.
Shall I put Mom on?
Tell him not to mind me and work.
Okay. Jeong Hoon, Mom wants you to work and not worry.
Yes. Bye.
Bok Shil, why didn't you tell him I'm here?
Oh, I forgot. Sorry.
How could you forget that?
- Mother, do you feel better now? - Yes.
You should get well soon.
Yes, thank you.
My mom bought this for you and the family.
It should speed your recovery.
It's meat and ginseng. Promise you'll eat it all.
Thank you.
Mother.
I'd like to say something since I'm here.
I told Jeong Hoon this morning as well.
Uhm Soon Young's son.
Now that Grandma's gone,
don't tell me to adopt him again, okay?
Mi Jin, how can you say that in these circumstances?
You're really terrible.
What? Did I say something I shouldn't have?
Why are you getting involved in the adults' business?
Mi Jin, I...
You must be coming from visiting your in-laws.
Wait a moment.
You were the one who took the baby.
Why make me look like a fool?
I know.
That was something no human being should do.
I don't know when you arrived, but why are you leaving already?
Shouldn't you cook for your weak mother-in-law...
and fulfill the duties of a daughter-in-law?
Who are you to boss me about?
What a joke.
She has no manners whatsoever.
Darling, I'm so afraid my daughter-in-law will be like her.
Hye Rin is just like her.
Don't you get that?
Be quiet. Let's go to work.
What business do you still have with us?
My goodness. What a brat.
Uhm Soon Young.
Are you crazy? Come with me.
Let her stay.
Don't mind me and go to work.
- Can I? - Yes.
Okay. You have nothing to be ashamed of.
What do you want to say?
Why did you come to the hospital? Was it your idea?
Did Jeong Hoon call you?
I went voluntarily.
Why would you do that?
I knew her too,
and she adored my Min Su.
I visited because I thought it was the right thing to do.
Don't even dream of registering this child as Jeong Hoon's son.
I don't know if it'll be Jeong Hoon or Jeong Tae,
but I promised Ms. Hong...
that we'd register him as her family, and I'd raise him.
I can't break that promise just because she's dead now.
What? Uhm Soon Young!
You'll scare the baby.
You don't need to shout to get your point across.
Wake up.
I won't accept this child,
and I won't let Jeong Tae do that either.
My dad and I won't let that happen.
Ms. Hwang, I'm almost done packing things up.
When do you go abroad?
It got postponed.
Why?
Something came up.
Stop being nosy and go back to the packing up.
Okay.
Mr. Kim, do you want more kimchi?
No thanks.
Thanks a lot.
You were a huge help.
I didn't do anything.
You two need to cheer up and be strong for the others.
- Okay. - Yes, Mr. Kim.
Did you came to work already?
Yes, Mom, why not stay at home?
No. Hello.
Hi. Take a seat.
Thanks a lot. Go to work, Jeong Tae.
Okay. Don't stay here too long.
- Mom, I'll collect the dishes. - Go on.
Bye.
Why not take a few more days off?
I don't want to stay in the empty room.
I think moving about will help me forget.
I guess you have a point.
You'll miss her more if you sit around at home.
It's hard, isn't it?
Even I think...
you two relied on each other a lot.
She's the reason I managed without my husband.
She was a husband to me...
and a parent.
Yes, I understand.
The best time of one's life should be the later years,
but my mother-in-law was rich until the war broke out.
She lost the bag of gold...
and lived in poverty since then.
She missed her son so much...
and died before seeing him.
I feel so sorry for her.
I feel as if I didn't look after her properly.
You don't have to think about it that way.
I don't think there are that many women out there...
who would treat their mother-in-law as well as you.
I need to get over it and move on now.
My mother-in-law wouldn't want me...
to mope for too long.
That's right.
She'll be looking down on you from above,
so you should show her that you're doing okay.
Why am I aching all over when I didn't do anything?
If this is how I feel, Jeong Tae must feel worse.
Who is it now?
Hello?
Jeong Tae?
What's all this?
Here. Eat up.
Are you treating me?
Thanks for helping out so far.
Why thank me?
I did what I should have.
Eat up. I heard the food here's good.
I wanted to treat you one day.
Jeong Tae...
Why are you crying?
I'm happy. And touched.
No, I shouldn't be happy. Sorry.
Choon Ja.
What? Go on.
What if...
I'd told Grandma about you?
I should've told her that I have a woman who cares for me.
If I'd told her you'd...
adopt Min Su and raise him as your own...
I regret not doing so.
Jeong Tae...
I heard somewhere that...
the departed don't leave for good.
Their spirits stay with us.
Think of it that way.
Okay.
You should eat as well.
You too.
It's tasty.
Can we go on dates like this now?
Yes. Let's do that.
Let's go on dates.
I'm sorry to say this,
but if you wait a bit more,
we can tell my mom and your dad about us.
Okay. Let's do that.
Se Ra.
Do you feel better now?
Why are you here?
I was worried about you.
Is your mom in? I'd like to say hi.
She went to the restaurant.
She wants to move about...
and forget that Grandma's gone.
You should come back to Lucky as well.
To work on an album.
An album?
Aren't you going to release an album?
I still need some time.
People won't have forgotten about the club rumor.
- You explained that. - Even so.
Bok Shil.
Are you home from work?
Yes. How are you? Where's your mom?
At the restaurant.
Already? Shouldn't she rest some more?
Mr. Cha, you should leave.
You too, Kyung Ho. I need to prepare dinner.
Okay, see you later.
Let's go.
I hope you come back soon.
Mr. Han.
This must be why Se Ra didn't move home...
even after her family let her sing.
She told me once that...
she couldn't move back because she feels uncomfortable seeing you.
Why are you bringing up the past? What is it you want to say?
Did I ever tell you that I'm grateful...
you helped her explain the rumor?
I should've done so,
but I couldn't because Jeong Hoon was guilty by association.
You're still blaming it on that. Don't you think that's cowardice?
You were scrambling to protect Hye Rin.
You didn't want to fall out of Mr. Hwang's favor, did you?
Don't you know how hard I worked to cover up Jeong Hoon's charges?
This is as far as you go when it comes to being...
a nice neighborhood friend.
Now back off.
I'm warning you as Se Ra's boyfriend.
It's me.
I'll visit my mother tonight.
Again?
I went to see her with all sorts of things my mom packed.
Why should you go over there again?
Okay. Don't stay too late.
He's going to Sohyun-dong again?
Yes, to see his mom.
She must be pleased her son's so filial.
Dad, is something bothering you?
What? I'm just tired.
I have a rally tomorrow.
You have another one tomorrow?
Yes.
- I need some rest. - Okay.
Is the campaigning not going well? He looks stressed out.
I feel sorry for Dad.
Jeong Hoon cares about...
his family and not at all about Dad.
My point exactly.
Mom, let's go home.
You go ahead.
Mom, we did enough. Let's go.
Mom.
Jeong Hoon, why are you here?
I called home, and Bok Shil said Mom was here.
Why are you working already?
I told you not to worry about me.
So you'll stay here all night? When there are no customers?
What's that?
It's for our neighbors.
I was too out of my mind to thank them.
I'm glad you thought of it.
- Take Jeong Tae with you. - Okay.
Close up and come with us.
It's so hot.
I know.
- Hello, everyone. - Jeong Tae.
Mr. Kim.
What are you both doing here?
Is someone here?
Gosh, Jeong Hoon.
- Jeong Hoon. - Hi.
I know it's late, but I knew you'd all be home at this hour.
Are you here to see us?
It's meat. Jeong Hoon brought it.
Meat? That should be tasty.
Thanks.
Know your place.
Mr. Kim.
You didn't have to bring anything.
Thanks a lot for helping us look for Min Su...
and for sorting things out for us at the funeral.
I'd like to thank you again too.
We're neighbors. You don't have to thank us too much.
That's right. We did what we should.
Jeong Hoon, Jeong Tae.
Your grandmother went to a better place.
I hope you two cheer up...
and look after your mother.
We will.
Jeong Hoon.
I feel bad about telling you what I did yesterday.
Now that Grandma's gone,
I said I'd make Mr. Hwang pay regardless of your future,
but I can't. We're all still guilty of association.
What if you lose everything and we fall even further?
What about Mom, Bok Shil and Jeong Woo?
Don't worry.
Mr. Hwang won't hold that against me.
If I go down,
he goes down with me.
He's responsible for...
covering it up with a bribe.
So do as I say and lie low.
Mr. Hwang will watch you because you know everything.
He thinks I don't know anything, so it's better if I act.
What will you do?
I will...
take him down.
He stole our gold, sent you to prison,
tried to have Min Su adopted, and...
left our grandma to die.
I can't forgive him.
If you do that,
what'll you do with Mi Jin?
She's your wife. You need to consider her.
I'll think about that.
I resent her for taking Min Su to an orphanage,
but I chose to marry her, so I should be responsible.
But I can't forgive her father just for her sake.
Father, did you not sleep well?
You're barely eating.
I'm fine.
He has a rally today.
You did so well until now.
My opponent is posing a threat. It's bothering me a bit.
Do you mean Park Kyung Seob?
Yes.
He used to teach law at Hanguk University.
Did he teach you too?
Oh, yes.
I recognized the name on the candidate list. Don't worry.
He taught all his life, and he's too upright.
- He's not suited for politics. - Really?
Then why is he trying to be elected?
Father, shall I join you at the rally?
Will you?
That would cheer him up a lot.
No, don't bother.
Concentrate on wrapping things up at work.
The second joint speech is coming up.
I'll write your speech for you.
The elections will be coming to an end before we leave,
so I'll do what I can to help.
Thanks for the sentiment.
(Daeguk Construction)
What is it?
I found out about the other candidate.
Like you said, his ratings suddenly rose a few days ago.
It's because people romanticize about scholars.
They know nothing about politics.
You should come up with a plan.
How about you use Mr. Jo?
I told him to come over.
Hello, boss. You're here too, Mr. Cha.
- Take a seat. - Okay.
Why did you ask to see me?
One word from you, and I'll sort everyone out.
Send some boys to my competitor's rally.
Boys from elsewhere...
that won't be traced back to you.
Sure. I know about today's rally and have a team ready.
Tell me.
Should I just ruin the rally's atmosphere,
or attack the candidate too?
Just give the order.
The election's not far off.
Make sure that candidate stays away from politics forever.
Yes, boss. Of course that's what we must do.
Don't send your own boys.
Don't leave a trace, okay?
You bet, sir.
I'll send the rural team over there...
and bring my boys to your rally.
Don't you worry.
Thanks for helping out at the funeral.
Don't thank me.
I wanted to make up for all the nasty things I said and did.
That was why I stayed.
Why should we be here so early in the morning?
What is it now? Must we clean the hall?
It's not that. You need to help at the rally.
We need to fill the crowd.
The rally?
Why do we need to help out with something like that?
This is unbelievable.
Let's go.
They hand out things like rubber slippers if you show up.
It's me.
Go after the candidate who stands against Mr. Hwang.
Go after him, so he misses his rally.
Deal with him properly...
and don't leave any evidence, okay?
Good.
Boss, they're waiting in the dressing room.
Are they?
They're all grumbling.
You'd better give them some rubber slippers.
We can't care about that on a day like this.
Is something happening today?
Mr. Hwang wants us to attack the other candidate.
What?
I don't want to do that.
I'm not asking you to.
I have another team on that. Come to Mr. Hwang's rally.
I'll go to the junction...
and check if the other team's ready to set off.
Bring the musicians with you.
Okay.
Where's he going?
He got a team from the south to attack Mr. Hwang's competition.
They're at the junction, and he went to check on them.
What?
They're attacking their competition?
You're going to the rally too?
Yes. I was told not to, but I'm going anyway.
Did you know the other candidate is Professor Park,
who taught law at Hanguk University?
- Wasn't he your professor? - Yes.
He was my favorite professor.
I wonder why he got into politics.
He wanted to clean up the chaos.
I just hope he doesn't get hurt too much.
Mr. Hwang had the upper hand all along,
but the professor recently became popular.
Yes.
Mr. Hwang's quite bothered.
Just a moment.
Oh Jeong Hoon speaking.
It's me.
I'll be at the rally today...
but at Mr. Hwang's opposing camp.
What for? I told you to stay out of this.
Mr. Hwang ordered Jo Dong Cheol to attack his opposing candidate.
What? Is that true?
Yes. Jo Dong Cheol will send a team from elsewhere,
not his own boys.
I'll go and catch one of them...
and get evidence that Jo Dong Cheol sent them.
Be careful, Jeong Tae.
I will. I have to go now. Bye.
Is Jeong Tae going to the rally too?
Yes.
Mr. Hwang sent Mr. Jo to attack Professor Park.
What?
- Is everyone here? - Yes.
Don't mess up today.
- Let's go. - Okay.
- Yoon Joo. - Dad.
So,
- is he the man you're seeing? - Yes.
Jeong Tae, meet my dad.
- Nice to meet you. - Hi.
What great timing.
Who are you?
Go on, escort him.
Who are you?
Sir.
You're...
(Through the Waves)
Why did you save me?
I was surprised you were the other candidate.
My love for you hasn't changed.
- He taught me in university. - You're...
You don't love Mr. Cha.
- I can't let him join Congress. - I found it on the way.
Don't you want to know how Yoon Joo is?
The man behind it...
is Jo Dong Cheol, who works for Hwang Chang Shik.
Who would you choose between your father and me?