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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...
Come with me.
What's wrong with you? Get him!
(Episode 129)
We can relax now.
Why were you there?
Were you there to attack me?
No, I was there to protect you.
- Let's sit down. - Okay.
How did you know I could be in danger?
Do you work in Hwang Chang Shik's camp?
No, not really.
I went over on hearing that...
Hwang Chang Shik had sent men to attack you.
I was surprised you were the other candidate.
When you dated my daughter Yoon Joo,
you said you didn't deserve to like anyone.
I thought your job wasn't quite ordinary,
but I didn't think you got into fights.
I apologize.
Isn't your name Jeong Tae?
- Jeong Tae. - Yes.
Why did you save me?
I can't let someone like Hwang Chang Shik join Congress.
Can't I tell you the details some other time?
You should go somewhere safe for now.
I'll escort you.
I'll stay here for a while.
I'm a long-term regular. I'll be safe here.
If you stay here a while,
I'll come back when it's quiet and take you home.
I really want to, sir.
Thank you.
You seem to be busy. You can go.
Okay then.
Louder!
- Hwang Chang Shik. - Hwang Chang Shik.
- Hwang Chang Shik. - Chant properly.
- Hwang Chang Shik. - Hwang Chang Shik.
- Hello, sir. - Hwang Chang Shik.
- Hwang Chang Shik. - You brought Mr. Oh along?
- Hwang Chang Shik. - Did you send the boys over?
Of course. Don't you worry and focus on the speech.
- Hwang Chang Shik. - Hwang Chang Shik.
- Hwang Chang Shik. - Hello.
- Let's go inside. - Okay.
My gosh.
He didn't even greet us. Unbelievable.
Why are you here?
What took you so long?
I had to prepare the cabaret for business.
- Go. - Hwang Chang Shik.
- Hello, Jeong Hoon. - Hey.
We have to go inside.
- Hurry up. - Okay.
(Joint Speech)
Let's go.
How did it go?
I saved him.
I took him somewhere safe.
Well done.
But I lost Jo Dong Cheol's men while doing so.
We can't prove that Hwang Chang Shik ordered it.
That doesn't matter. Is he really safe?
Yes. I'll go back later and take him home.
- Okay. Let's go inside now. - Okay.
- Kyung Ho, make a call. - To whom?
Jeong Tae saved Professor Park and took him somewhere safe.
Call the Election Commission...
and say he was attacked by...
his opposing candidate on the way to give a speech.
I'll go to Mr. Hwang's office.
- Okay, go ahead. - Thanks.
Here's the phone number.
Hello? Is that the Election Commission?
Mr. Hwang.
How did the rally go?
Very well. Why are you up here?
There's nothing much to do because construction was halted.
I came to ask if I can help your campaign.
You don't worry about that...
and find out how the excavation is going.
Yes, sir. I'll do that.
The atmosphere at the hall was great. It's a success.
Have you heard anything about the other candidate?
Not yet.
They'll have sorted him out. Don't worry, boss.
I'll take it.
Hello, Daeguk...
Yes, I understand.
It's Congressman Oh.
Congressman Oh?
Congressman Oh, what's the occasion?
What kind of person are you, Mr. Hwang?
Why would you go after Professor Park at a time like this?
What do you mean I went after Professor Park?
Who else but you would attack him so close to...
the election?
Why do something...
you can't pull off properly?
- Pardon? - Come here immediately.
You idiot. Did you mess things up?
They failed?
That's impossible. They can't have failed, boss.
Is something wrong?
Park Kyung Seob was attacked and they suspect Mr. Hwang.
Congressman Oh just called.
What?
Is that true?
Go and find out what happened this instant.
Yes, boss.
What did Congressman Oh say?
He wants to see me.
I doubt if he'll listen.
Sir, the attack on the other candidate failed?
How do you know that?
I just got a call from one of the men who was there.
They went to get him when someone showed up, laid them flat,
and took him away.
Who was it?
They don't know...
but he was quick and had a strong punch.
- Darn it. - What's wrong?
Why did you show up late today?
I told you I got the cabaret ready for opening.
- One of the kitchen staff quit... - Enough! You deal with it.
What's wrong with him?
Was it you, Jeong Tae?
They went to attack Mr. Hwang's competitor...
when someone saved him and took him away.
Was it you?
Someone took the other candidate?
It wasn't you?
You asked me about that earlier.
Why should I save another candidate? What for?
I guess you don't have to. If it wasn't you, forget it.
I don't believe this.
You went to Mr. Hwang's rally...
and got that in return?
How could we say no?
Why do you have two pairs, Mal Soon?
I asked for one more because there seemed to be leftovers.
Good for you.
I won't go to a rally ever again.
Don't you think...
Mr. Hwang's quite impressive though?
If you're born a man, that's the life you should live.
You shouldn't envy him at all.
He has a point.
Not anyone can run for Congress.
If a candidate's so great, how much greater...
is Hye Rin's congressman dad?
We have to get her to marry Kyung Ho, okay?
Will you please stop it?
You're always on about Hye Rin.
- What? - Mal Soon.
One of the kitchen staff quit suddenly for personal reasons.
Can you help out until we find someone?
In the kitchen? Sure, I'll help.
What about things here?
I can do both jobs as I come and go.
If you're going to hire someone, hire a new seamstress.
The kitchen staff make more. I'll work in the kitchen.
I should find a seamstress?
Yes. There are talented seamstresses everywhere.
Give Ae Shim's niece the job.
She worked at a sewing factory.
Soon Young?
Yes, that would work.
She can take the work home and do it while watching the baby.
Yes, let's do that, Jeong Tae.
Yes.
That's finalized.
It'll be a hit.
Mr. Cha. Mr. Jang finished Se Ra's song. Here.
- Did you? - Yes.
When will she come back?
We need to practice before we hire a band...
and a recording studio.
Shall I visit her at home?
No, I'll go.
Compose a few more songs.
I'll pick the best ones.
It's Se Ra's first album so it must be good.
Yes, sir.
Go home, Bok Shil. People recognize you.
Yes, go home.
Who cares if I get noticed? I'm helping my mom.
You take a break. I'll do the dishes.
Mr. Cha.
There was no one at home so I asked for directions here.
You're back at work already?
Yes.
You must still be grieving.
I offer my condolences.
Thank you.
Jeong Woo, are you still writing songs?
Your sister will record an album soon.
Come and see how things work. It'll help.
Thank you.
Let's go outside.
- Mom, can I go out for a bit? - Yes.
Terry finished a song.
We have to record soon, so come to work.
Okay.
Se Ra.
My heart aches whenever I think of you.
A lot has happened to us.
I think you drifted away from me...
and I feel sad and bothered.
But my love for you hasn't changed.
And I'm still determined to make you the best singer in Korea.
So...
get over it all...
and go back to being the cheerful Se Ra I'm used to.
Okay.
Bok Shil.
Are you home from work?
Yes. You went out?
I helped Mom at the restaurant.
Good for you. She must feel better with you around.
I'll go back to work tomorrow.
Mr. Cha wants to produce my album.
I have to practice and then record.
Bok Shil. Can we talk?
Bok Shil.
Do you still feel the same about Mr. Cha?
I asked him to care for you because I thought he was good to you.
But I regretted doing so.
I gave you up too easily because my mom forced me to.
At the time, I thought that was best for you.
Even since then,
I never really forgot about you.
I'm a stupid coward, aren't I?
Jeong Tae yelled at me.
He complained how I could let...
Mr. Cha look after you knowing what he's like.
Bok Shil.
What?
I won't...
lose you like that again.
I think that...
you're disappointed in Mr. Cha...
and don't think of him the way you used to. Am I right?
You gave up because of my mom.
You don't really love Mr. Cha.
Will you trust me and follow my lead?
- Hi. - Jeong Hoon.
What happened afterwards?
I asked Kyung Ho to call the Election Commission.
Congressman Oh called Mr. Hwang right away to ask if he did it.
Jo Dong Cheol doesn't know I saved Yoon Joo's father.
Yoon Joo's father?
The truth is,
I met the man's daughter a while ago.
How do you mean?
She was being harassed by some drunks and I saved her.
We met a few times after that.
I had no idea.
What a coincidence.
Professor Park taught me in university.
He was your professor?
That's fascinating.
I met him just once and he's an outstanding man.
I was so surprised when I realized who he was.
Let's go.
- We should see him. - Right.
- I'm back. - Hi.
My brother came with me.
Jeong Hoon.
- Professor. - You're...
You know each other?
He's my brother.
You're siblings?
I'm sorry this is how we had to meet.
No, it's fine. Let's sit down.
- Okay. - Okay.
You don't know but...
I reported your attack to the Election Commission.
- You did? - Yes.
The truth is,
Hwang Chang Shik's my father-in-law.
Is he?
Then why are you helping me?
I'll explain in due time,
but I can't let him join Congress, even if he is my father-in-law.
You're saying the same thing your brother did.
Professor.
I hope you see how sincere we are.
You're well-known in the academic community...
and the public know and respect you.
Your opposition will keep attacking you.
You must be careful.
Okay. From what memories I have of you,
I know you're being honest.
I called some people...
from my party over here for a discussion.
They're hoping we can get evidence that...
Mr. Hwang was behind this.
I can't ask you to testify for me.
I can't do that for you. I'm sorry.
Don't be. I understand.
Thank you...
for saving me today.
You should go home now.
I'd like to come with you but that might get us noticed.
My brother will escort you.
Jeong Tae.
Okay. Don't worry.
It looks like we weren't followed.
It's been a long day.
- Jeong Tae. - Yes?
Don't you want to know how Yoon Joo is?
She's being treated, isn't she?
Yes, she is, and the prognosis is very good.
She'll stay there to study and will return in a few years.
I see.
We were helpless because she was refusing to be treated,
but she changed her mind after meeting you.
You saved her life and after today, mine as well.
Not at all, sir.
I'm glad to hear Yoon Joo's doing well.
Come to me whenever you need help.
I'm grateful to you, but Jeong Hoon was one of my favorite students.
Thank you, sir.
Bye.
(Payphone)
Hello? Is that the newspaper company?
Are you aware that Park Kyung Seob...
was attacked on his way to give a speech today?
It's true, ask around.
The man behind it...
is Jo Dong Cheol, who works for Hwang Chang Shik.
He runs the Golden Chariot Cabaret.
Who I am isn't important. Goodbye.
Is Dad upset? He doesn't look too pleased.
I know.
What do you think he and Sang Pil are talking about?
Why are you home so late?
I had to take care of something.
- Were you at the rally too? - Yes.
Did something happen?
Dad and Sang Pil are talking in the study...
and it seems serious.
So Congressman Oh doesn't know you gave the order?
I denied it vehemently,
but he doesn't believe me.
Keep denying it.
Congressman Oh has no proof. All he got was a phone call.
I was told you were in here.
Did you convince Congressman Oh?
It's not that simple an issue.
Father.
Did you give the order?
What are you saying?
I think you should keep your distance from Mr. Jo.
Even if we say he did it out of blind loyalty,
he'll cause you harm in the end,
and he never seems to do anything properly.
Why don't you go to your room? I need to speak with my uncle.
Okay.
Don't worry too much.
Don't you think he's changed a bit?
He's too obedient.
I covered up the fact that his father defected.
He's grateful for what I did.
I want him out of the country soon.
His grandmother's death...
We can't have him finding out what happened.
Okay. You can go upstairs too.
I need to get some rest.
Jeong Hoon.
What are you up to?
Why are you so obedient?
I can't act like I used to.
I know what you and Mr. Hwang went through because of me.
Goodnight.
What did Dad say?
Is the campaign not going well?
Things happen during an election campaign.
Don't worry.
How can I not worry about my dad?
The truth is,
a candidate from another party was attacked today...
and the Election Commission seems to think Father ordered it.
They suspect my dad?
Was it really him?
I don't know.
But I'm thinking I should work harder for him.
I'm thinking...
we should leave Korea after the election.
We can't just jump ship when things are like this.
Okay. I want to leave as soon as possible,
but it sounds wrong to do so when Dad's fighting to get elected.
I should support him.
Mi Jin.
What does your father mean to you?
If you had to,
who would you choose between your father and me?
What?
You rely on your father a lot.
Isn't that why you refused to move out and live separately?
That's right.
To me, my dad is the sky and a strong refuge.
Why are you suddenly asking which one of you I'd choose?
I just wanted to. It's nothing.
Are you in a good mood, Min Su?
I feel so much better.
This bean sprout soup is too good to be enjoyed alone.
You should try to drink less.
I had to drink yesterday.
Jeong Hoon's father-in-law dragged...
everyone from the cabaret to help at his rally.
What would the world come to if someone like him joins Congress?
Oh, do you want to work at the cabaret as a seamstress?
Me? Don't you already have a seamstress?
A kitchen staffer quit and she took that job because it pays more.
You don't have to come every day.
You can bring the work home. Are you interested?
I'll do it. Why refuse a job when I can work at home?
When can I start?
Mr. Kim, will Choon Ja go on a blind date or not?
Did you find her someone? Who is it?
Dad.
You know the middle school over there?
He teaches Chinese there.
He's four years older than Choon Ja. It's the perfect age gap.
Age-wise, that's perfect.
Four years of age difference is ideal.
Dad, I won't go on a blind date.
Not that again.
- Mal Soon. - Yes?
Tell the family that I'm interested.
- Set up a date. - Okay.
How are you, Seamstress?
Look who's here.
My gosh, you brought your niece too.
And the baby. Hello.
Hello.
What brings you here?
Did you agree to do the sewing for us? Did you?
Yes, she'll take the job.
Min Su.
Can I hold him?
Yes.
Are you happy today?
You look much better-looking.
My goodness.
Seeing how she is with a kid is proof that she's ready to marry.
I know that already.
Set up a blind date for me, okay?
Goodbye then.
- Take care. - Bye.
You like kids?
I do, and how can I not like Min Su?
Right?
You're so cute.
I wish Min Su could stay.
Thanks for being so nice to him.
Don't you say that.
Min Su, see you again.
Seeing you with Min Su makes me like you more.
I'm a nice person anyway.
It's all done.
Now you know what you have to do,
come over later today.
- Okay. - Good.
- Soon Young. - Mother.
Hello.
Jeong Tae, say hi to Min Su too.
How are you today?
Jeong Tae, Soon Young will take the sewing job.
Tell Mr. Jo for me.
I will.
Soon Young, do you want to come in?
Yes, Mother. Aunt.
Okay. I'll go ahead. You take your time. Bye.
Jeong Tae, do you have to go straight to work?
No, I have time for a short date.
Really?
It must be so hard on you.
I wanted to visit, but I wasn't sure it would be right.
I had to be cautious.
Yes.
I know how you feel.
I ate the porridge you made for me.
You need to cheer up and be strong.
I should.
Mother.
I heard that...
my mother-in-law got to see Min Su.
She woke up for a brief while before she passed away.
Yes.
I'm glad she got to see Min Su before she died.
My goodness.
To think he was almost at an orphanage.
Min Su.
We have...
wronged you so much.
Min Su.
He said he wouldn't be long so what's keeping him?
Where were you?
I went over there.
Over there? Why are you standing like that?
Here, take this.
It's for you. I found it on the way.
You found it?
Yes. Now take it.
You told me to wait while you bought this?
I didn't buy it. I said I found it.
I'd believe you if you gave me one rose,
but who'd throw away a new bouquet?
You're terrible at making up stories.
This is why I like you.
You seem so gruff, but you care on the inside.
Is this my birthday present?
I asked for a bouquet and you didn't get me one.
You'll celebrate your birthday often now.
I'm going to give you flowers every now and then.
Will you?
You're so sweet.
I'll dry this.
Bok Shil dried the flowers Kyung Ho gave her and hung them up.
I was so jealous.
Jeong Tae.
I can't keep my hands off Min Su.
He's so adorable.
Let's adopt him.
I'm serious.
I know that and I'm grateful.
Why do you want me to wait?
Can't you tell me why?
To tell the truth,
the accident last year. That wasn't me.
I was framed and sent to prison.
Were you really?
You didn't hurt the man even by mistake?
No.
Jeong Tae.
You were locked up.
You must've been so angry and upset.
I'll clear my name.
Then I think I'll feel better around your dad.
Can you wait for me until then?
Okay. I can wait for 1,000 years if I must.
Don't worry about me and clear your name, okay?
Be strong, okay, Jeong Tae?
You should go to work.
Yes, and see Jeong Hoon.
Go ahead. I won't keep you.
Bye.
See you.
- Did the professor get home safely? - Yes.
His party will take better care of him now.
I called a newspaper company last night.
Good. It'll be in the papers today then.
In the evening papers.
They come out soon. Let's see.
Okay.
(Daeguk Construction)
- Jeong Hoon. - Hi.
You went out?
- To see Jeong Tae. - I see.
Look over there.
- It worked. - What?
News of Professor Park's attack is in the paper.
What? Someone got in the way?
Yes. Someone interrupted them,
attacked my men, and took Mr. Park.
You stupid fool.
That means you leaked news of the attack.
Boss, there's no way it would be me.
Be quiet.
Do you know what position you put me in?
Why is it my fault?
I only did as you said.
How dare you talk back?
Find out who took Professor Park...
and stay away for a while. Get out.
Uncle, it's bad news. Did you see the paper?
(Candidate Park Kyung Seob Attacked)
How... This is...
What does it say?
Why does it mention my name?
Hello?
Congressman Oh.
Yes, I just read the article.
Congressman Oh, like I said yesterday,
I didn't do it.
Will you do your job?
Don't you blame me too.
(Through the Waves)
- You take the fall. - Me?
Everything he accomplished through his wicked deeds,
I will topple.
- It's him, Ddong Cheol. - Does he think I'll go down alone?
He picked pockets with your dad...
I like someone, Mal Soon.
- You two... - What's this?
He'll want a son-in-law with better prospects.
- What's going on here? - It was Oh Jeong Tae?
I can't let him be then.
Get rid of him.