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Oh Jeong Hoon speaking.
It's me.
What is it, Soon Young?
It looks bad. I think Jeong Tae's in danger.
What do you mean?
Jeong Tae's in danger?
I overheard the cabaret CEO talking to some guy.
Jeong Tae saved the other candidate,
and they can't let him be.
They can't let him be?
Yes, that's definitely what he said.
Jeong Tae's in danger, isn't he? What should we do?
Okay, I got it.
Thanks, Soon Young.
I can't put up with him any longer.
Get rid of him properly.
Yes, boss.
How do you want me to do it?
Do I have to tell you every single detail?
Pardon?
I got it, boss.
Oh Jeong Tae.
You're asking to get yourself killed.
(Daeguk Construction)
(Episode 131)
Can I speak with Oh Jeong Tae?
He's not back?
When he gets in, tell him to call his older brother.
Thank you.
What about Jeong Tae? Is something wrong?
- He's in danger. - What?
Jo Dong Cheol knows that Jeong Tae...
saved Professor Park.
I saw him leave in a hurry as I came in just now.
Was he here to tell Mr. Hwang?
I guess he came to report it.
What now?
If Mr. Hwang knows, he won't leave Jeong Tae alone.
You should tell him right away.
You don't know what Mr. Hwang told Mr. Jo to do.
I can't reach him.
I called the cabaret, but he went out for a while.
Really?
Where were you at?
I exchanged a few snacks.
You should've said so before you left.
Call your brother.
- My older brother? - Yes. He asked for you.
He called a few times.
- The Golden Chariot. - Jeong Tae?
Jeong Hoon, you called? What's up?
Jo Dong Cheol knows you saved Professor Park.
- What? - Be careful.
I think Jo Dong Cheol told Mr. Hwang.
Okay. How did you find out?
Soon Young called me.
What? How did she...
Let's meet and talk after work.
Okay.
Did you exchange the snacks?
- Yes. - Get ready to open.
I'm to get rid of him?
I was bothered that we'd framed him for my manslaughter charge.
It worked out.
How do I get rid of him without anyone finding out?
- Soon Young. - Aunt.
Didn't you leave earlier?
Why are you still here?
I wanted to see Jeong Tae.
What for?
Go ahead and talk.
- I'll come home early tonight. - Okay.
I waited to see you.
Did you talk to Jeong Hoon?
Yes, he told me.
Shortly after you left, a man told the cabaret CEO...
that you had saved the other candidate.
So the CEO said that he couldn't let you be.
- Did he? - You must be careful.
I will be. Thanks for your concern.
- I should go now. - Okay.
Watermelon's the best in the summer.
I made some fruit punch. Have some.
Mom, was Jo Dong Cheol a pickpocket?
What are you talking about?
You said so.
That Dad and he picked pockets.
When did I say that? I never said that.
My tongue just slipped.
The punch is nice and cold. Have some.
How did Dad earn his fortune?
I remember when we moved to a big house after the war.
We used to be really poor before then.
What did Dad do that we became rich so suddenly?
He always said that...
he worked really hard for us both.
What more could you want to know?
Yes, I know that, and I respect him,
but I want to know how we suddenly got rich.
Why do you keep asking?
Do I have heatstroke? I have no energy.
Will I feel better after a nap?
Lucky Entertainment? Is Mr. Cha in?
Who shall I say it is?
Just a moment. Mr. Cha, it's Hwang Mi Jin.
Mi Jin?
Hi, it's me. Why did you call?
I want to ask you something.
About what?
Let's talk in person. I'll come to your office.
I don't know what it's about, but I'm off to meet your father.
Let's talk at home.
Bye.
What does she want to ask me?
Are you doing to Daeguk?
Yes. I'll go straight home from there.
You can leave when it's time.
Okay.
Why are you here?
I was worried.
Do you know who saved Professor Park?
It was Oh Jeong Tae.
Who? Oh Jeong Tae?
Yes, the scumbag.
I covered up his dad's defection and helped his brother,
and this is how he betrays me.
Then he lied when he said he'd lie low in return for you...
helping his brother.
He assured you...
and was up to no good in secret.
Right.
He was actually scheming away.
What will you do about him?
He knows too much about me.
I can't let him be.
It's not just him. Jeong Hoon bothers me too.
Professor Park taught Jeong Hoon in university.
Yes.
That bothers me too.
From what I heard, Professor Park favored Jeong Hoon back then.
Did he?
If Jeong Tae saved Professor Park,
do you think Jeong Hoon had no idea?
What are you trying to say?
Do you think Jeong Hoon...
knows everything but is pretending not to?
What?
He suddenly became so docile and obedient,
and the fact that he keeps pushing back his departure bothers me too.
That's because construction was halted because of the excavation.
I don't think Jeong Hoon knows yet.
Jeong Tae would've kept it from him to protect his brother.
Even so, you should send Jeong Hoon abroad soon.
Even if Jeong Tae hasn't told him yet,
he might soon.
Yes. We should do that.
What is Jo Dong Cheol up to?
Did he do anything today?
Not yet.
You should skip work for a while.
Who knows what he might do?
I'll deal with that. Don't worry.
How can I not worry?
Yes, Jeong Tae.
It's not just Mr. Jo who knows what you did. Mr. Hwang knows too.
They won't leave you alone.
Okay, I'll be careful.
I'll think of a way to keep you safe.
Kyung Ho.
Do you know how much Lucky sold the record company for?
I'm meeting someone tomorrow, so I'll know by then.
- Okay, find that out for me. - I will.
(Chinese Restaurant)
How did Soon Young hear about this when she called?
She sews and fixes the cabaret's musicians' outfits.
What? She works for you?
Yes. Don't worry too much. I'll look out for her.
Okay. Thanks.
Sure. It's late. You should go.
- Okay. Take care. - Bye.
Let's go.
Okay.
How did you come home together?
Sang Pil came to see me, so we had dinner together.
You seem to spend more time with him than Jeong Hoon.
Is Jeong Hoon not back yet?
No.
I'm tired. You two can go upstairs.
We will.
- Good night. - You too.
- Can I have some water? - Yes.
Why are you so late?
I finished late as I had some work to finish up.
- You were at the office until now? - Yes.
Did you contact the Office of Cultural Properties?
Can we resume construction?
No, it'll take a while.
How much longer must we wait for them?
Resume construction soon and leave Korea with Mi Jin.
The longer you wait,
the more likely it is that your dad's defection will come up again.
Right.
What did you want to ask?
How much do you know about Jo Dong Cheol?
Mr. Jo? Why?
Was he a pickpocket?
What?
Where did you hear that?
You don't need to know.
How long has my dad known him?
Why does he keep someone like that close?
Mr. Jo did odd jobs for your father...
when he first got into construction.
People like him come in handy in the industry.
Didn't they know each other before Dad started Daeguk?
I was young, but I remember that...
Dad had a young man as a lackey.
Wasn't that Jo Dong Cheol?
No. You're mistaken.
Am I?
Why are you asking about Mr. Jo?
I just got curious.
They say he attacked the candidate my dad's up against.
Did my dad tell him to do so?
He didn't.
Jeong Hoon said he did. Did he not?
- Hello. - Hi.
Let's talk later.
What were you talking about?
Nothing much.
I asked him how my dad's election campaign was going.
Jeong Hoon.
You asked me...
who I'd choose between you and my dad.
That bothers me.
Do you know something about my dad?
Is that why you asked me that?
I didn't mean anything.
I just wanted to know how much...
your father means to you.
He's my dad. Of course he means a lot to me.
He would. I'll go and shower.
Is Min Su asleep?
- Yes. - He woke up.
The cabaret people are raving about your sewing.
I said you worked at a boutique, and they want to place orders.
Come to the cabaret tomorrow.
You want me to make tailor-made clothes for them?
I've never done that before.
You can't be a seamstress forever.
You should design clothes yourself.
Why can't you with your skill and experience?
You're more than capable.
Okay, I'll try.
Good. By the way,
why did you want to see Jeong Tae?
Did you have something to say?
Not really.
The cabaret's CEO. What is he like?
Mr. Jo?
He's a nasty thug.
He controls quite a big group of thugs.
Why does Jeong Tae work for someone like that?
He killed someone by mistake working for Mr. Jo.
How would I know why?
Why are you suddenly worried about Jeong Tae?
How can I not be when I know him?
Is it because you might have to register Min Su as his son?
You said you promised the old lady you'd do that.
Is that what it's about?
Jeong Tae.
You were with Kyung Ho?
Yes. Why are you out here?
I wanted to talk to you.
Can you excuse us, Kyung Ho?
Sure.
What's wrong?
It's nothing. What do you want to say?
Must I have something to say?
I waited because I wanted to see you.
Did you?
Is something wrong? You don't look too good.
I guess I'm just tired.
Go on inside. It's late.
Just like that?
I waited for you until now. Can't you give me a hug?
Come here.
Who's that there?
Choon Ja.
What are you two doing?
Nothing, Dad. Let's go inside.
Jeong Tae, you...
- What were you doing to Choon Ja? - Come inside.
Hey.
Let go of me.
What were you and Jeong Tae doing?
We were having fun. It meant nothing.
You said you like someone.
Is that Jeong Tae? Is it?
No.
I was waiting for you, but I saw him and teased him.
It's late. Go to sleep. I'm off to bed too.
Wait.
You're still up?
Yes. Can we talk?
About what?
Mr. Kim...
seems to want to know who Choon Ja likes.
Now that I know you two are dating,
I'm not sure what to do.
Do you think I don't have the right to like her?
It's not about that. I'm saying that now that I know,
I'm finding it hard to lie to Mr. Kim.
I'll talk to him when I can.
Go to sleep.
Okay.
4, 5.
Good morning, Sang Man.
Why the long face?
Did you not sleep well?
Other people might not,
but I know very well how you feel.
Do you know how lonely us single men feel at night?
Were you not able to sleep because you felt lonely?
Oh, dear...
See? All he can do is sigh.
Why are you sighing?
He was too lonely to sleep last night.
Were you?
Shall I find you a lady?
I have no energy to answer, so go inside and eat breakfast.
- Let's go. - Okay.
Choon Ja, we need to talk.
What about? Let's talk later, Dad.
Why follow me? Shouldn't you go to work?
Sit down.
Tell me the truth.
What were you and Jeong Tae doing last night?
I said I just teased him.
Do you think I'm that blind?
I thought about it through the night...
and ever since Ms. Hong was in the hospital,
you were too interested in helping Bok Shil's family.
I'm thinking it was because of Jeong Tae.
Was it?
Dad...
You'd better tell the truth.
You said you like someone.
Is that Jeong Tae?
What?
Yes.
It's Jeong Tae?
Dad. I like Jeong Tae.
He likes me too.
You like him too, don't you?
You'll let me date him, won't you?
Dad.
Why do you look so down? It's upsetting to see.
Are you leaving for work?
Yes.
Have a nice day.
Why is he so down?
Is he sick?
What? No.
- Are you going to the restaurant? - Yes.
Where's Jeong Tae? Is he not helping today?
He'll be out soon.
- Let's go, Mom. - Okay.
- Jeong Tae. - Hey.
Did your dad leave for work?
Yes. I told him everything.
I told him that I like you...
and asked him to let us date.
Did you? What did he say?
What? I think he's in shock.
He never imagined that it's you I like.
But don't worry. My dad likes you a lot.
Okay. I understand.
Is this the office?
Mr. Kim, it's Jeong Tae.
I was wondering if you could meet me.
Okay, I'll meet you there. Bye.
I'd like to go out for a bit.
Do whatever you want.
You get out too.
Yes, sir.
Why is Oh Jeong Tae still out and about?
When will you do it?
What? He met whom?
His older brother?
Okay.
Deal with him and do not mess up.
He'll put up a fight, so get it done in one go.
Okay. Do it properly.
Sorry to bother you when you must be busy.
I was going to ask to see you too.
Choon Ja told me everything.
I'm sorry.
Are you disappointed?
I didn't think I deserved her,
so even though I liked Choon Ja,
it took me a long time to finally tell her.
How long have you been seeing each other?
Was it...
after Choon Ja broke up with Tae Shik?
Yes.
But I told Choon Ja how I felt while she was seeing Tae Shik.
I told her not to look at houses with him.
I liked her,
but I held back because of my past.
Then I got scared that I'd lose her forever.
I know you liked Tae Shik a lot...
as a prospective son-in-law.
I'm sorry.
When you asked me...
if you should muster the courage to confess to the person you like.
Were you talking about Choon Ja?
Yes.
I know I'm not good enough,
and I don't deserve to be your son-in-law,
but I'll be good to Choon Ja.
I'll make her happy,
and I'll be a good son-in-law and son to you.
I dare ask that...
you let us date each other.
I was working on something before I came out to see you.
You should go back too.
Let's go.
Mr. Kim.
I'm really sorry to have disappointed you.
- Jeong Tae. - Yes?
If I...
If...
I don't approve to the end...
Pardon?
What? Never mind. I shouldn't have said that.
You should go. I have to...
get back to work too.
Hey, Se Ra.
You're not back together with Kyung Ho, are you?
You heard yesterday that...
his mother's going to help me get together with him.
Our parents are going to meet each other soon too.
So don't cling to him anymore, okay?
Bok Shil, let's talk.
I need to practice singing for my new album.
I know, just hear me out.
What's this about?
I'm dating Jeong Tae.
You are? Since when?
It's been a while.
We told your mom and my dad.
What did my mom say? No, what did your dad say?
Is he okay with Jeong Tae. Did he tell you to break up?
Why are you saying that too?
What's wrong with Jeong Tae?
Can't you congratulate us and wish us well?
Why does everyone worry first?
It's not that.
I'm happy for you, and I do wish you well,
but I'm worried what your dad will think about Jeong Tae.
Don't worry.
He'll accept Jeong Tae and me soon.
I believe so.
I hope he does.
How are things with you and Kyung Ho?
Do you still care for your CEO?
Things haven't been the same between you and Mr. Cha.
It looks uncomfortable and awkward.
Is it because of Kyung Ho?
It's not.
I don't deserve Kyung Ho.
I betrayed him to date Mr. Cha.
That was because Kyung Ho's mom got in the way.
It wasn't because you didn't like him.
Either way, I don't deserve Kyung Ho,
and his mom won't accept me.
Bok Shil. If you still like him, have courage.
Don't avoid the situation. Take a stand like Jeong Tae and me.
Why are you here?
Am I not allowed to come here?
- I came to ask you something. - About what?
Do you know who saved Mr. Park when my boys attacked him?
I heard it was Oh Jeong Tae.
My uncle told me yesterday.
Did he?
It looks like he's been...
telling you everything lately.
Then I'm sure you know this too.
Mr. Hwang said...
he thought Jeong Tae would let it go because he's guilty by association.
What's that about?
We're in the same boat.
You shouldn't keep anything from me.
Fine. There's no reason you shouldn't know.
The fact is, Oh Jeong Hoon's family is guilty by association.
His father defected to the north.
What? Their father defected?
That's why Oh Jeong Tae covered up the fact...
that you and Mr. Hwang stole his family's gold...
and that you framed him for murder.
The condition was that Mr. Hwang cover up their dad's defection.
That's also the reason why I bought the record company in a hurry.
We needed money to cover it all up.
I see.
That's why Jeong Tae backed down.
Do you think...
Oh Jeong Hoon knows nothing about this?
Jeong Tae met his brother last night.
Do you think he kept quiet about it to his brother too?
Maybe they both know everything...
and are planning to stab Mr. Hwang in the back.
What do you think?
That's possible.
The reason Jeong Hoon's delaying his departure...
still bothers me.
Then tell Mr. Hwang and think of a plan.
How do you know what they're up to?
Aren't I right?
Why did you ask to see me?
My father-in-law found out that my brother saved you.
Did he?
Doesn't that mean your brother's in danger?
That's why I came to you.
I wanted to ask that you protect my brother.
What can I do?
Could you get one of your bodyguards to watch over him?
Okay. I'll call my party...
and have them send someone over.
Thank you.
There's something I just don't get.
Mr. Hwang's your father-in-law.
Why did your brother and you too...
turn against him?
Can you tell me the reason?
You even passed the bar.
Why didn't you practice law?
I don't get...
why you gave up your dream of practicing law.
I'll tell you everything.
That way you won't misunderstand.
It all began...
Did you meet Professor Park?
Yes. I asked him to send Jeong Tae a bodyguard.
Did he say yes?
Yes. He'll call his party and have them send someone.
That's great. We can relax a bit then.
Yes.
- I'm back, sir. - Good.
- Did you meet the official? - Yes, sir.
I met the official like you asked,
and he said the excavation is almost over.
- It's almost over? - Yes.
They said that construction can be started at a part of the site,
but for some reason Director Oh said he wouldn't resume...
until the whole site was cleared.
What?
The staff are gossiping that once Director Oh goes abroad,
Lucky Entertainment's Mr. Cha will take over.
Do you think Director Oh's stalling...
because he doesn't want to leave?
He's stalling on purpose?
Did you notice...
anything strange about Director Oh lately?
Pardon? Like what?
He has been a bit on edge...
since his grandmother passed away.
What do you mean? Explain in detail.
Yes, sir.
The day his grandmother was found passed out in your office.
Director Oh kept asking what you'd been up to that day.
What?
I told him that I saw you...
and Mr. Jo outside the building that day.
Mr. Oh kept on asking me about that.
He asked if I was sure and around what time that was.
He asked for the time?
Yes, sir.
- You can leave, Mr. Chae. - Yes, sir.
Why are you both here?
We came to discuss something.
What's there to discuss. You get rid of Oh Jeong Tae.
I have men following him, and they'll do it when they can.
They couldn't last night because he met Jeong Hoon.
He met Jeong Hoon?
He told me he worked until late last night.
Was he actually with his brother all that while?
Why do you think he hid that he met his brother?
Uncle, you need to send him abroad soon.
Jeong Tae said he'd let everything go,
but he saved Professor Park.
He lied to you and did something behind your back.
Professor Park taught Jeong Hoon in university.
Jeong Tae might not be acting alone.
Jeong Hoon knows how his grandmother died.
- What? - What do you mean?
He never showed that he knew anything.
Why would that be?
He's plotting with his brother...
to do something in secret.
It's not just Jeong Tae's who's the problem now.
We can't let Jeong Hoon be either.
- What? - Then...
(Through the Waves)
I came to ask you something.
Do you think I was with your grandmother?
The bag your father and I stole belonged to Jeong Hoon's family.
- Shouldn't we attack first? - The election might be cancelled.
- You should be prepared. - You're going to hurt Jeong Hoon?
He'll go after Jo Dong Cheol's men that are following him.
When we withdrew the money to give Congressman Oh,
I had it done in Jeong Hoon's name.
It was all for you.
Someone reported you for accounting fraud.
He hid that and married you.
How could Dad...