(Episode 32)
Yes, this is it. Agarwood was the solution.
Why did you take it out?
Mom, I found it. I found the answer.
Did you find some land registration documents in there or what?
What did you find?
- Agarwood. - Right.
It's made of agarwood, but what about it?
I was trying to find out what gives Y-tex its antimicrobial properties.
Dad must've used agarwood for the antimicrobial effect.
Come to think of it, I remember him bringing agarwood home often.
I always wondered why.
Then the powder Dr. Kim brought must've been agarwood powder.
Yes, I think so.
Mom, my team will be okay now. Thanks so much, Mom.
- Here, your dress. - Goodness.
That good-for-nothing man left this behind at least.
He worked so hard to develop fabrics all his life.
Thank goodness.
Why did you leave without a word?
Come here.
This was the answer. Agarwood.
It has antimicrobial properties.
This box is made of agarwood.
- Agarwood? - Yes.
My dad made this wooden box.
That's why my mom's dress is so perfectly preserved.
Then we should tell Mr. Kim right away.
Okay.
How is it?
It's good.
Something must be up between those two.
Mr. Kim said he'll try making a fabric sample with agarwood.
Really?
This means that my dad knew about what agarwood can do.
Then Y-tex was...
Yes, my mom and I simply completed...
what my dad had been working on.
I see.
The lab that worked on it with my dad...
shut down,
and the textile expert, who was my dad's friend, passed away,
so my mom and I had a hard time...
restoring the fabric without any information.
I see.
Then I look forward to some good results this time.
Sure.
(Sample Test Report)
(Test Results)
(Antimicrobial effect improved)
The antimicrobial effect clearly improved.
Agarwood was the answer indeed.
It's still not perfect though.
But I have no idea why that is the case.
We should meet with Mr. Kim.
I'll head over there now.
Then I'll join you after meeting with the yarn development manager.
- Shall we head out together? - Sure.
This is the lab result from testing the bamboo method,
but the antimicrobial effect needs improvement.
(Fabric Sample Test Report)
(Test Results)
(Target value not reached)
I wonder what gives Y-tex its antimicrobial effect.
We're testing things, so I'm sure we'll find the answer soon.
Find out where Team One is at.
Sure.
(Director of Strategy Han Min Hyuk)
If only I'd had the documents on Y-tex...
The number you have dialed is no longer in service.
What is Tak Se Hoon trying to do?
Yes. Sorry? Agarwood?
We've finally found the answer.
Right. Okay.
Agarwood.
(Agarwood, also known as aloeswood)
(Belongs to the daphne family)
I should make myself a cup of coffee.
Did they find out something?
(Agarwood, also known as aloeswood)
(Belongs to the daphne family)
Agarwood?
Yes, it's highly likely.
Why do you think that?
I looked through some old archives...
and found out that people used to store clothes...
with agarwood to preserve them in the Joseon era.
Then let's try that this time.
Mr. Park, search the entire country...
and buy all of the top-quality agarwood you can find.
Hi, Mom.
Did you get some sleep? And have you eaten?
Yes, I have.
You go on stakeouts and pull all-nighters all the time.
Had I known being a prosecutor was such a tough job,
I would've told you to pick a different career path.
There's no such thing as an easy job.
Can you pick up Ha Eun later?
I have an appointment with a customer in the evening,
so I can't pick her up.
Okay.
- Mom! - Mom!
Uncle Ho Jin!
Uncle Ho Jin, you didn't get called into work today?
No, I worked last night.
- Where's Grandma? - She's busy.
You didn't fight with Seung Cheol today?
Shall I scold him since I'm already here?
No, he's very good to me these days.
He's been nice to me ever since Mr. Get Out had a talk with him.
He no longer makes fun of me for not having a dad.
Really?
Yes, Mr. Get Out told him that he's my dad.
"If you bother my daughter one more time..."
Then he glared at Seung Cheol.
Seung Cheol was so scared at that moment.
I see.
Yes, he looked like a beast with that hairstyle back then.
Seung Cheol asked me what my dad does for a living.
And?
I told him that he's a designer who works from home.
"Works from home"? You know what that means?
Ha Eun, you're so smart. Who do you take after?
My mom, of course.
Since I'm in a great mood today,
- I'll give you a piggyback ride. - Wow, I'm so excited!
- Ha Eun, why don't you sing for me? - Okay.
Under the blue sky on the green grass field
Blessed with the dreams of the blue sky
A number of baby goats are playing and eating grass together
Looking as bright as the sunshine
On rainy days
Sorry? What do you mean?
Today is my last day?
Here's your pay.
Hold on.
So you're firing me?
I'm not following at all.
Why, all of a sudden?
I'm sorry.
You can't do this.
You always complimented me for doing such a great job.
This is considered wrongful dismissal.
I told you not to set foot in my house ever again.
You told my boss to fire me, didn't you?
You got fired?
Don't you dare play dumb.
I'm so sorry to hear that you got fired.
It has nothing to do with me though.
Please leave.
I'm very busy, so I have no time to spare.
I know that you're investing in the company.
No decent person would do such a thing.
Don't think you can walk all over others just because you're rich.
Do you think you're where you are now because you deserve it?
You got lucky, met a rich man, and turned things around.
You'd better leave before you get dragged out again.
- I'm not done yet. - Let go.
My goodness! Gosh, I'm in so much pain.
What on earth are you doing now?
Gosh, my arm... I think my arm is broken.
Goodness, my arm...
That witch.
We bought the wrong one.
They injected synthetic resin into this,
so you didn't get the full antimicrobial effect.
I can't really tell by looking at this.
Me neither.
They say premium-quality agarwood is more expensive than gold.
My acquaintance introduced me to the seller, so even I was fooled.
That being said, I'm going to the countryside tomorrow.
I found some top-quality agarwood.
That's great news. I'll try to find some imported ones.
I know that the ones from Vietnam are supposed to be good,
but it's easier to get scammed with imported ones, so do your research.
Okay.
Then what do we do with all the agarwood?
What do you think?
We'll use them as firewood and grill some meat or something.
Gosh, you should eat some while you're grilling meat.
I know I grilled it, but it's really good.
Charcoal-grilled meat tastes the best.
Charcoal makes everything taste better.
It really does.
I wish Soo Ho was here.
I know.
By the way, does he work two jobs?
I heard his mother is ill.
Old folks like me should eat well...
and look after our health.
Staying healthy is the best thing you can do for your children.
Exactly. Nothing is more important than health.
- Especially you, Mr. Han! - Sorry?
For divorced men like us, it's so important to stay healthy.
We have no children to look after us when we're old.
Right.
Just a second.
What? Why is this woman calling?
What's up?
How dare you come here?
What?
Okay, I'll leave now.
I'm sorry.
- I need to go somewhere. - What?
Where? Who was that?
My ex-wife.
She has to talk to me about something important.
Is she ill or something?
She sounded pretty down.
Finish the food and just lock the door when you leave.
But you haven't even finished your food yet.
I lost my appetite.
That woman. I thought getting a divorce would be the end of it,
but she summons me whenever she wants to.
Goodness.
Well...
That hammer witch. I'll be sure to teach her a lesson.
- Grandma! - Why did you carry her home?
Just because.
Uncle Ho Jin's piggyback ride made me so happy, Grandma.
Really?
She must've been happy to be on her dad's back.
I'll go wash my hands.
What's with that look?
Nothing. Don't mind me.
Mom, you said you'd be working late today.
Why are you home already?
My blood is boiling.
I got fired.
What? Why?
I never thought a day like this would really come.
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to work with you.
Thanks to you,
I have the opportunity to restore the technology as well.
You've gone through a lot, So Won.
It was all meaningful, so I'm happy to have gone through it.
Mr. Kim said he'll get good-quality agarwood,
so it'll go well.
Yes.
The antimicrobial effect is important, of course.
But air permeability is equally important.
Is it because of these holes? This charcoal is so light.
By the way, what's that on your face?
On my face?
No, it's here.
- Here? - Gosh, come closer.
- There. - It's gone?
Why are you laughing?
Nothing. I'm not laughing.
- Mom, I'm home. - Hey, did you have a good day?
Is everything coming along well?
Of course. I'm your crazy brave daughter, you know.
By the way, what's that on your face?
- Are you a koala or what? - What? Where?
Why?
What? What is this?
By the way, what's that on your face?
On my face?
No, it's here.
- Here? - Gosh, come closer.
- There. - It's gone?
What a prankster.
Why are you chuckling about?
Did you eat?
I had dinner with the VP at Mr. Kim's place.
Then go get some soy sauce for me. I need to season the soup.
Okay.
- What are you doing? - What?
I'm just getting some soy sauce.
You put charcoal on my face, didn't you?
You're such a prankster.
There's charcoal in here too.
Yes, my mom put it in here to help the fermentation process.
Charcoal has such properties?
Yes. It has many holes, you know.
That's why it helps air permeate easily...
Is it because of these holes? This charcoal is so light.
That's right. The burnout method.
"The burnout method"?
Yes, it boosts air permeability.
Just like this charcoal.
Partially burning the fabric...
can increase air permeability.
Really?
Why didn't I think of it sooner?
What is this?
- What? - Where did you get this toy?
I ended up buying it after trying to draw it at one of those machines.
What?
Min Hyuk.
Why tell such an obvious lie?
Who is it? Who gave you this?
Seriously, no one.
You'd better tell me the truth.
I am telling you the truth. What's with you today?
Give it back. I'll throw it out. I'll just chuck it.
Are we good now?
I will set up a blind date for you...
as soon as the competition is over, so consider yourself informed.
So the charcoal inside the soy sauce jar gave you a hint.
It sure did. I owe it all to you, Mom.
Thanks to you, I remembered the burnout method.
The burnout method?
Are you talking about the competition?
Come on. I told you that I'll remain neutral.
Still, we have to keep things confidential.
We're sorry, Ms. Han.
Then just make sure you win at all costs.
You know you won't look cool at all if you lose after all this, right?
Yes.
My skin feels so dry and taut.
I should put on a sheet mask and go to bed early.
- Good night, everyone! - Good night.
She's right. You must win no matter what, So Won.
Teach the hammer witch a lesson...
so that she can no longer belittle me.
Gosh, thinking about her makes my blood boil.
Mom, did something happen again between you and Ms. Jang?
She got Mom fired from her job.
- What? - What?
She's investing money in the business.
She obviously abused her power because I was getting on her nerves.
That witch... I won't let this slide.
- What are you going to do? - I'll have to think about it.
What's Ha Eun doing?
She's writing her diary in my room.
Ha Eun, come out and have some fruit.
I don't want any fruit.
Goodness, is she that engrossed in her diary?
Why wouldn't she eat fruit? She loves them.
I'm going to eat this.
Excuse me for a moment.
Hey, Attorney Ko.
Have you looked into it? The person who first found Eun Hye.
Yes, it was someone named Kim Hyeon Chan.
He works for an animal rescue association.
Do you have his number?
Yes.
Okay, thanks.
The person you're trying to reach is unavailable. Please try again...
Yes, any leads on the nurse, Ji Soo Na, yet?
Please keep looking.
I should go see what my sweetie is writing about.
Okay.
I heard you carried Ha Eun home earlier.
- Yes. - Thanks.
No problem.
By the way, she's very fond of J.
When Seung Cheol was mean to her,
he scolded him and said he's her dad.
Yes, I heard that too.
Well... So Won.
What was Ha Eun's dad like?
What?
Why do you ask, out of the blue?
To be honest,
I've always been curious.
Well, he was just...
He was a wonderful person, Ho Jin.
I'm tired. I should go to bed. Get some rest.
My sweet pumpkin, have some fruit.
- I'm done. - You're done?
Let me see. Show me.
Seung Cheol broke his arm,
so he got a cast.
It must be painful.
It makes me sad.
Ha Eun, you're sad because Seung Cheol hurt his arm?
- Yes. - How did he hurt his arm?
Hee Dong pushed him.
Hee Dong is mean.
Really?
What kind of circus is this?
"Circus"? Does it look like I'm doing this for show?
Because of you, I lost my job...
and broke my arm, so you must take responsibility.
You're really something.
Stop putting all the blame on me and leave.
I'm putting the blame on you?
Don't kid yourself.
Do you think I'm a total pushover?
I want my job back immediately.
Then I won't ask you to take care of the treatment cost for my arm.
If you want to dupe someone, do it properly.
I won't fall for such a clumsy trick.
Can't you be nice at least once for a change?
It's incredible that you're always so mean.
Why don't you just get down on your knees and beg?
Then I can think about it.
- Hey, Jang Hwa Ran! - You'd better leave.
I'll have the police drag you out if you keep threatening me.
That rude witch.
The lab results will come out soon.
We have the results.
(Test Report)
(Noyu Fashion Design Team, Sample Test)
(Target value not reached)
We used good-quality agarwood. What do you think the problem is?
How's Team One doing?
No idea. They're keeping everything strictly confidential.
It'd be good to know where they're at.
(Ms. Jang)
Hello, ma'am.
I clearly warned you.
I told you to never cross the line and know your place.
I'm not really following, ma'am.
I saw something that I had never seen in Min Hyuk's room.
- Did you give it to him? - What do you mean?
Oh, that toy?
When we were on our way back from a meeting...
I don't want to hear your excuses.
Just focus on the competition.
Give Min Hyuk all the support he needs.
If Min Hyuk loses in the competition,
I won't forgive you. Do you understand?
Yes, ma'am.
That didn't work.
That heartless witch.
My arm actually hurts.
Gosh, it hurts.
So according to Mr. Kim,
we can change the weaving to boost air permeability, right?
Yes, that's correct.
We also got the highest-quality agarwood,
so we just have to wait for the results now.
Then we'll be able to see the fabric sample tomorrow.
Yes, I'm so excited.
- Hold on a second. - Why?
Well, sir. This is...
Gosh.
It's done.
Thank you.
Let's have the meeting now. Get all the reports and come up.
Okay.
What an eyesore.
Are you ignoring my advice?
I warned you to watch your conduct.
What were you doing in the hallway?
Do you...
like him?
If that's the case, you should just give up.
I'm saying this for your sake. I don't want you to get hurt.
I never asked you to worry about me. Mind your own business.
Then behave yourself so that I don't have to step in.
I'm speechless.
Whether I like someone or not is really none of your business.
Do you even know who he is?
What?
Yes, sir.
Yes. Oh, that report?
Sure.
According to Soo Ho,
it looks like Team Two has found out about agarwood as well.
They're probably trying to come up with a solution as well.
Yes.
When the sample is ready, we should look at...
Hi, Mr. Jeong. It's me. What's up?
Sit down.
Yes. I'm at the VP's office at the moment.
Tell them that we'll have the video meeting in 30 minutes.
All right.
How's everything coming along for the competition?
Pretty well. We're trying to boost the antimicrobial effect...
and the air permeability of the fabric.
Is that right?
Excuse me for a moment.
How did it go?
I found Ji Soo Na.
Where is she?
The VP said you've made some great contributions.
No, sir. Vice President Han has been working very hard.
(Son)
"Son"?
Hey, Jae Hyuk.
"Hey, Jae Hyuk"?
Then...
(Bad Love)
- It's just pity. - Enough.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have fooled you like this.
There's something I have to tell you.
What? Are you serious?
I'm completely flabbergasted that I don't know what to say.
Do Tae Seok and Min Hyuk know too?
- Hwa Ran. - If not, I should tell them.
You should've kept a watchful eye on this matter.
They won't be able to find that place.
Yes. I came a little too late.
They've figured it out.
What are you doing?
Like you said, I'm nothing to you.
But this is just wrong. How could you do this to me?