(Episode 29)
Don't be so clumsy.
Oh, sorry.
Isn't this key for the storage room?
Hey, why did this fall out of your purse?
Answer me. Why do you have this?
Did you...
Were you the one that locked me up in the storage room?
What are you talking about? Why would I do such a thing?
Then why do you have this? This key is for the storage room.
Yes, it is for the storage room. What about it though?
A few days ago, I got locked up in there...
and couldn't get out until dawn.
It was your doing, wasn't it?
Gosh, unbelievable. How low will you go?
You're suspecting me again?
I went there to pick up some fabrics...
and brought the key with me by mistake.
Stop spewing total nonsense!
You said someone locked the door. It must've been the security guard.
I asked him.
He said he never locked it.
He was looking for the key because it was gone.
You'd better tell me the truth.
Why did you do that? Why?
I told you that it wasn't me.
- Give it back. - Let go.
I know it was your doing!
J.
All right, say hello.
This is our new vice president.
I look forward to working with you.
Vice president?
Ms. Hwang, why do you have the key for the storage room?
Sir. Mr. Kim is waiting for you.
We'll talk about this later.
Vice president? This is crazy.
I know he was a director, but that was years ago.
You've been doing all the work.
I get that he's your elder brother,
but this decision is unacceptable. Don't you agree?
Why are you getting so worked up about it?
Calm down.
Thanks for your concern.
But it's the board's decision, so we must obey.
I'm okay, so don't worry and just get back to your office.
Okay.
(Director of Strategy Han Min Hyuk)
What? He's our vice president?
(Vice President Han Jae Hyuk)
Watch over me, Eun Hye.
I'll find the truth no matter what.
Hey, Min Hyuk.
Congratulations on returning to the company.
Thanks.
By the way, why did you change your mind?
I've just realized where I should be.
I thought you were not interested in running the company.
I'll try to have more interest in it from now on.
All right. In any case, welcome back.
It's nice to have you back.
I look forward to working with you again.
Likewise. You should get back to your office, Min Hyuk.
Anybody home?
Who is it?
My gosh.
- Hello. - Can I help you?
They're from the vice president's house.
"Vice president"? I think you've come to the wrong address.
No, this is the right address.
I only have two tenants, Cake and J.
Where is J's room?
So Won, what's going on?
Bigfoot is vice president now?
I found out about it just now myself.
What on earth is happening?
He was always stuck in his room designing clothes.
How could he be the vice president of the company?
It's not like you can randomly get chosen for such a role.
I have no idea what's going on either.
Mom, let's talk at home.
Okay, get back to work.
My goodness.
They say you never know what can happen in life,
but he looked like a homeless man when he first came here.
He's the vice president now? Unbelievable.
Mr. Get Out is the vice president of the company?
Yes, apparently.
That sounds like a very high position.
He suddenly got promoted to vice president,
and his family sent premium-quality meat and fruit.
His family must be pretty rich.
I wonder what his story is.
My gosh, look at this fabric.
Oh, my. This must be very expensive.
Mr. Get Out has such nice clothes.
Sweetheart, you notice the difference too?
Of course. I always watched you and Mom talking about fabrics.
That's true.
This one will look great on Ho Jin.
Should I ask him to give the ones he doesn't wear to Ho Jin?
No, don't. Uncle Ho Jin wouldn't like that.
You're right. Everyone's style is different.
I don't want your uncle to feel insecure,
especially when they're roommates.
Hold on. He's now the vice president of the company,
so what if he says that he'll move to a fancy house?
No way. He has to live with us.
He promised us that he won't go anywhere.
My sweet pumpkin.
Are you worried that he might leave again?
Yes, I don't want him to leave.
You poor thing.
Her dad is right in front of her, yet she has no idea.
Instead, she's gotten attached to a stranger.
Oh, dear.
(Vice President Han Jae Hyuk)
Come in.
I heard you asked for me, sir.
(Storage Room)
What happened?
Can you please explain?
I forgot to return it. That's all.
That's odd.
We have a security guard.
How come you had the key?
I told you that I forgot to return it.
Where were you around 7pm the day before yesterday?
Sorry?
I don't really remember. Why do you ask?
Because that's when So Won and I got locked up in the storage room.
Are you suspecting that I did it?
On what grounds?
There's no security camera in front of the storage room,
but we have cameras in the parking lot.
I saw you entering the parking lot...
right after we got locked up in the storage room.
Why did you do it?
Were you after me or So Won?
I told you that it wasn't me. Why would I do such a thing?
I guess living with So Won under the same roof...
has clouded your judgment.
If you keep accusing an innocent person like this,
I'll have to file a formal complaint.
I should get back to work.
(Vice President's Office)
I must not underestimate Han Jae Hyuk.
I should be careful from now on.
So Won.
I can't believe you're vice president.
I have no idea what's going on.
To tell you the truth, I previously held a director position at Noyu.
What?
When we first met, you were just a designer.
That was after I left the company and became a freelance designer.
Then...
why did you leave the company?
I'm sure you had your reason.
But frankly, my feelings are a little hurt.
You could've given me a heads-up. We live together, after all.
I'm sorry.
You don't need to apologize.
It's just that I suddenly feel like I don't know you.
You don't look like the person that I used to know.
I am still that person.
Nothing has changed. Seriously, nothing.
They sent us these expensive fruits and even a premium-quality beef set.
You said his family also sent all the clothes that are in my room.
Yes, that's right.
And he's the vice president of the company now?
That's a huge promotion.
It means he's from a powerful family.
I'm sure he's just a very competent guy.
From what I heard, he previously held a director position.
Really?
Why was he always stuck in his room, looking like a homeless man?
I really don't get it.
Why did he tell us that he has no home or family?
I'm sure he had his reason.
Everyone has a story or two...
that they don't want to share with others, you know.
It's such a mystery.
Nonetheless, I'm happy to get these delicious fruits and meat.
My gosh, Mr. Vice President. You're back.
Gosh, come and have a seat.
- You can sit there. - Mr. Vice President.
Come on. Don't be like this.
- Where's Ha Eun? - She went to bed early.
Really?
J, who are you, really?
I don't know what your story is,
but you keep surprising us.
Exactly.
Your family even sent a secretary over earlier in the day.
You're from a wealthy family, aren't you?
Where do they live? Why don't you live with them?
Can you not talk or what? Why won't you answer my questions?
Gosh, Ms. Song. Stop grilling him, please.
He must have his reason.
Yes. Calm down, Mom.
J, just tell us when you want to.
All right.
Your family sent your clothes along with gifts to thank us.
I see.
I organized your clothes and other stuff for you.
Thank you.
Come on. It's nothing. We live under the same roof, you know.
But now that you're the vice president of the company,
I hope you can take care of So Won from now on.
It'd be amazing if she could get a little bit of raise as well.
- Gosh, Mom. - What?
Why did J try to hide his past from us?
I haven't met her family.
We don't have our parents' permission yet.
Why not? Is it like a forbidden love?
A heartbreaking, tragic story about two star-crossed lovers.
Something like that?
It's because I'm not competent enough.
I feel so bad whenever I think about my wife.
Hey, Ho Jin.
What? Tak Se Hoon?
Oh, hold on.
You found a company he's trying to do business with?
Yes, okay.
That was Ho Jin.
It sounded like they were talking about Tak Se Hoon.
You're still lying low, right?
What? You're going out for a business meeting?
No, I told you to stay in hiding.
I said, no.
Hello? Hello?
This idiot.
- Ho Jin. - Hey, Yeon Su.
Have you managed to find out Tak Se Hoon's whereabouts?
I was just worried.
Yes, I have. I found a company he's trying to do business with.
I'll get him soon.
Really? That's great news. Take it easy.
This is driving me crazy.
(You have been promoted to assistant manager.)
What is this?
As you've heard, our head designer, Ms. Hwang,
who's been acting as our assistant manager...
since the position became vacant...
has officially been appointed assistant manager of our team.
Ms. Hwang, say a few words.
Thank you. I owe it all to Ms. Han and you guys.
Please continue to help me out.
- Congratulations. - You got this.
You're so inspiring.
Assistant Manager Hwang.
- Yes? - I just wanted to call you.
Goodness.
Gosh, you're silly.
- So Won. - Yes.
This is the sales report.
- Take it to the VP's office. - Sure.
Right, did you know?
The vice president is J, the one we used to call Bigfoot.
Seriously?
I knew it. Even when he was Bigfoot, I could tell he was handsome.
I heard...
he previously held a director position.
Director Han Jae Hyuk.
Director Han Jae Hyuk?
Doesn't the chairman's son have a similar name?
You're right. Han Min Hyuk and Han Jae Hyuk.
Could they be brothers?
My gosh.
Stop chatting away.
Who cares whether he's the chairman's son? Just do your work.
- Okay. - Okay.
Ms. Hwang, spare me a moment.
- What is this? - A gift for your promotion.
I saw you trying it on the other day and thought it looked good.
We should play golf together sometime.
Thank you so much.
I really wanted to buy this.
Thank you very much, Ms. Han.
- How does it look? - It looks great on you.
You still haven't found out where Nurse Ji Soo Na is?
Okay, please keep looking.
Come in.
So Won.
Here's the report.
- Thank you. - Have a good day.
(Han Jae Hyuk)
Your name is Han Jae Hyuk?
Yes.
So I didn't even know your real name this whole time.
I'm sorry. I didn't intend to hide it from you,
but I had a bit of a situation.
You see, J...
I mean, sir. There are many things that I don't know about you.
You gave up everything because of your wife, didn't you?
I was guessing that's probably what happened.
That you left your family as well as the company because of her.
But I'm a little confused now...
because you're acting like a different person.
I feel like you and I live in completely different worlds.
So Won.
I should get back to work.
Yes.
Sir, Chairman Han would like to see you in his office.
(Vice President's Office)
It's been years since I last saw you here.
I'm so happy that you're back.
Why did you make me and your dad worry so much...
if you were going to return?
I didn't know you'd be this happy.
Of course, I'm happy.
I only brought up Dubai because...
you seemed to be having a hard time pulling yourself together.
Min Hyuk must feel so supported now that he has you by his side.
Help each other out...
and run the company well together.
Okay.
Good. Have a nice day.
Who knew the VP of Noyu...
would live under my roof and eat the food that I make?
Everyone at the market was so surprised to hear it.
I had so much fun at the market today.
Bigfoot...
I mean, I should curry favor with the vice president...
and ask him to give So Won a permanent position.
Hello, Ms. Bae. You got my text message, right?
Yes, come and see me at the store.
You need to try the back massage. It's amazing.
Yes, all right.
Nice shot.
I'm doing so well because these clothes are comfortable.
I should head out before the lunch break is over.
(Chairman Han Tae Seok)
I'm sure you know about the new textile collection...
organized by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation.
Yes.
From what I know, it's an international event...
where buyers and industry people can purchase right on site.
I heard they're expecting...
three times the number of last year's attendees.
I want Noyu to participate in the collection this year.
You guys can each put together a team...
and develop a fabric that we can submit to the collection.
The two teams will compete against each other.
The opportunity will be given...
only to the team that wins.
This project is not only important for the company's future,
but it'll also show me what you guys can do.
I want both of you to do your very best.
- Okay. - Okay.
Sorry? You'd like to work with So Won?
Yes.
You can't take Ms. Hwang because she's been assigned to Team Two.
Wouldn't it be better to work with Ms. Ko?
So Won is hardworking and eager, but...
She developed Y-tex.
I heard she and Ms. Song completed the technology...
her father had been working on.
In any case, she's very competent.
If she can restore...
the technology through this, it'll be great for all of us.
It's completely up to you to pick out the members that you like,
so you should just take her.
You'll divide into two teams for this competition.
Vice President Han and So Won will be in Team One.
Director Han and Ms. Hwang will be in Team Two.
And each team will get a designer.
So Won is a part-timer. How...
The vice president chose her.
Ms. Ko, you'll join Team One.
Soo Ho, you'll join Team Two.
Yoon Jin, you and I will manage the windbreaker production.
- Got it. - Got it.
This will hurt So Won's feelings, but I don't want to be in her team.
What?
Why do I have to team up with a mere part-timer?
Don't you think it's unfair?
Yoon Jin, how about you join Team One?
I'm not comfortable with that either.
Goodness. Are you guys here to work or what?
I have to go to the marketing team's office.
Ms. Ko, are you an amateur?
Just do as you're told.
Did you have to make it so obvious in front of So Won?
Ms. Han, I worked so hard to get this far.
How could you expect me to work at the same level as a part-timer?
I understand why you're upset.
So Won might not have all the qualifications,
but she's quite competent in terms of design and textiles.
I can vouch for her.
I'm sorry. I'd like to be in Team Two.
I don't know what to do.
Sir, I don't want to be a part of this project.
What do you mean?
Well...
I just think it's wrong.
I'm only a part-timer.
How could I be in your team?
Besides, it's for a competition.
I made the decision because I thought...
you'd be the best person to help us with textile development.
But others will think that you're giving me special treatment.
If that's what people think, I won't be able to handle it.
Who cares about what others think?
You're not confident in yourself?
Well, it's not that.
Then it's all good. I won't change my decision.
- Please leave. - Sir.
So Won, try to believe in your worth.
I'm sorry. I hope you're not too offended.
It's not that I look down on you.
Don't worry. I totally understand where you're coming from.
So Won, you and Soo Ho are in the same team.
Pardon?
I volunteered. I look forward to working with you on this.
Thank you. Let's do our best.
(Director Han Min Hyuk)
Congratulations on your promotion.
Thank you so much. I wasn't expecting it.
You got that with your abilities alone.
You totally deserve it.
Thank you so much.
I look forward to working with you as teammates.
Likewise. I'll do my best and work as hard as I can.
We'll definitely win.
We must win.
Sir.
Chairman Han is attending...
his meeting with the board members with Mr. Han Jae Hyuk.
What did you say?
He probably just wants...
to introduce the new vice president to them, right?
He's obviously trying to help his elder son win points with them.
- Aren't you leaving for the day? - Sorry?
Oh, get going first. I'll leave after I finish this.
Don't overwork yourself right off the bat.
Take it easy today. You can do it tomorrow.
I'm totally fine, so just get going.
- I'll be off, then. - Okay, bye.
Bye.
Mr. Han.
- Ms. Hwang. - Are you leaving for the day?
Yes.
Get home safely, then.
How about...
we have dinner together?
(Hongye Textile)
Do you know this was the first time you asked me out for dinner?
And I got promoted on top of that. I'm so happy today.
Right.
Is something bothering you?
You wanted to have dinner together,
but you don't seem to be in the mood to eat.
Everything feels so futile.
I feel like it's so easy for someone to obtain the things...
that I cannot get no matter how hard I try.
I think I know how you're feeling now.
How do you know what it's like?
Because I've always felt that way too.
I grew up at my mom's friend's house.
I thought of her as my mom.
So I did everything I could...
to be loved and acknowledged by her,
but I couldn't make it happen.
However, that feeling motivated me to come this far.
This is what I think.
Because I could never have what I wanted,
it'll be so much more rewarding to finally obtain it.
(No Caller ID)
Excuse me for a moment.
Prosecutor Choi Ho Jin is after who?
Then stop him. Stop him at all costs.
Is this the private detective agency?
I'll send you someone's information and photos.
I'd like you to tail him.
And give me updates as often as you can.
(Prosecutor Choi Ho Jin, born in 1987,)
(Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office)
Se Hoon must not get caught.
(Hongye Textile)
Tak Se Hoon.
You're finished now.
(Bad Love)
Were you with Hwang Yeon Su?
You're at it again? That's not important now!
Tak Se Hoon?
He bought the fabric technology I tried to buy years ago.
Don't you know about it too?
So you guys first met back then...
and met again as a superior and employee at work?
- My gosh! - On top of that, we live together.
Let's do these things separately from now on.
You're too high up to be going to these places with a mere part-timer.
The fact that we're a team comes first.