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Get over here, punk.
I'll throw you back in the water as you wish.
- Let's go! - Let go of me!
Let go!
What's going on?
No! No, Duk Shil.
You brat.
What is a grown girl doing in the middle of Myeongdong?
Stay out of it.
You don't know who this is.
I do! So stop...
and let go of him!
You know him?
Who is he?
He's my savior. He saved my life.
Let go of him!
Seriously.
What an odd trick of fate.
The guy Duk Shil saved ended up saving my life.
Regardless, we were definitely meant to meet.
You say you want to die,
but you sure are stuffing your face well.
I haven't eaten all day.
Sorry about earlier.
I only told you to leave because I lost my temper. Don't be mad.
Stay here until you find a place to stay.
I want to return to the temple.
I said you can't go there.
I'm afraid of people.
I'm not afraid of ghosts and wolves.
Why you...
I really didn't want to tell you this,
but that place is actually cursed.
Even a healthy person gets sick and ends up dying...
after living there for a few years.
That's how scary it is.
I liked it there.
I slept well and the food tasted good.
What is wrong with you? Are you from opposite land?
Why won't you believe me?
It may not look like much, but this building is blessed.
It is?
If you knew how much money I made here,
you'd drop dead from the shock.
Mr. Jung told you to go to the center of the world, right?
This is it.
The place where the most cash flows through in Korea.
This is it. Myeongdong.
- Cash? - That's right.
The offices in this alley may look shabby,
but don't let appearance fool you.
Those people may not look it, but they can gather...
tens of millions of dollars within half an hour.
Cash that even prosecutors can't figure out its origin.
Do you think we live in places like these because we don't know...
how to make our buildings pretty?
Not at all.
No matter how shabby they look...
Listen carefully.
Big corporate executives, executives at banks,
politicians that everyone knows.
All of those people bow their heads...
when they come here.
So why would we waste our money on our buildings?
So,
just do odd jobs for me...
and learn how the world...
works.
How the world works?
What's that?
Money, of course.
If you understand how money flows,
you'll understand how the world works.
That's what I mean.
- How money flows? - That's right.
Water flows from a higher elevation to a lower elevation, right?
It's the opposite with money.
It rises from the bottom to the top.
That's how money flows.
You're telling me...
to take advantage of poor people like you do.
Why you little...
Anyway, I'm just saying that's how the world works.
Didn't you...
feel anything...
while watching the IMF crisis...
that we're in the middle of?
The higher-ups messed up,
but...
the innocent people on the bottom are paying for it.
I am...
lending those innocent people on the bottom...
money to save them,
which even the country can't do for them.
I see.
It's only because you saved my life...
that I'm giving you such a valuable tip.
You ingrate.
Listen.
Everything I said...
Gosh.
I wasted my energy talking to you.
Fine. Just keep stuffing your face.
So, the young man you saved, saved Mr. Hwang's life?
That's right.
What a coincidence.
I would've beaten the life out of him if not for Mr. Hwang.
Why are our lives so intertwined like that?
Anyway,
why are you so hung up on him?
I'm not hung up on him.
Regardless, not someone like him.
He doesn't even know who he is.
No. Got it?
I'm not stupid. Why would I like someone like him?
Come on, Mom. Don't you know your own daughter?
Why would I like someone like him, who can't be appraised?
My point exactly.
- A venture? - Yes.
It's boring to inherit the kingdom my grandfather and father built.
I want to do something new.
You don't run a business for fun.
Regardless,
I'm going to take a different path than other conglomerate heirs.
My grandfather said to do anything I want.
Don't worry.
I know I'll do well.
So what kind of a business do you plan to start?
Internet. I want to start an Internet business.
Why a venture of all things? And what's with the Internet?
Henry Ford didn't make money until he was 44...
with the Model T car,
but Bill Gates started a business when he was 13...
and became the richest man on earth by his 20s.
I think the era of manufacturing is over.
What was that?
The government appears to plan to make conglomerates...
and ventures the two pillars of our economy.
He's still young,
so I think it'll be a good experience for him.
That's right.
The government is trying to kill conglomerates already,
with their conglomerate reforms and reorganizations.
Kwang Il, I hope you become self-made like your grandfather.
That's right. While we're on the topic,
the bankruptcy protection term is ending soon.
I'm saying...
we won't be able to avoid reorganization either.
We already did it.
We downsized from 45 subsidiaries to only 40.
They say that was like we were bragging,
and that we need to downsize more drastically.
What do you plan to get rid of?
We're keeping...
construction, the parent company, produce, which is the most stable,
chemical, power, electronics, and distribution,
and getting rid of everything else.
Then... The department store and the hotel, too?
Says who?
No!
How could you do this to us?
We can't let the profitable companies go under...
because of unprofitable ones.
We made this decision after much deliberation,
so just accept it and don't complain.
Isn't it too cruel to shut down both the hotel and the department store?
They must be so upset as is because Hanshin Bank was shut down.
How will you deal with the resentment?
Honey.
Whose idea do you think this was?
Father, I assume.
No.
- Then? - It was Shi Wol's idea.
So? What did you think about the department store today?
Don't worry about it. Just tell me honestly.
To be honest, I was surprised.
In what way?
It looked more like an outlet rather than a department store.
The economy is struggling,
and a new department store opened nearby,
so I'm sure things are hard.
Above all else, the customer service was terrible.
I couldn't tell whether I was at a department store or a market.
What would you do if you were a business manager?
If it were me,
I'd sell them both.
Sell?
Yes.
The government is demanding strict conglomerate reform.
The top five are already struggling with debt.
Our bankruptcy protection term is expiring soon.
We won't be able to avoid reformation.
In such a situation, I think it's only right...
that we eliminate defunct subsidiaries ourselves.
I think the same,
but I don't know how Min Jae's family will take it.
Their stock will be worthless if the company goes bankrupt anyway.
Selling them while we can and obtaining cash...
would be more beneficial for them in my opinion.
She really said that?
Yes.
I was surprised that she had such a thought...
after going shopping there once.
I see now why Kwang Il was so hung up on her.
She's one sharp girl.
I think we got ourselves a great daughter-in-law.
Things will probably be noisy at home for a while, ma'am.
Please don't be so formal with me.
You are much older than I am,
and you are more senior than I am as a secretary.
Still.
It makes me uncomfortable, that's why.
Even still, I can't do that.
You are no longer a secretary. You're their daughter-in-law.
As someone in charge of serving the owner's family,
I am devoted to my duties.
Therefore, I will pretend I did not hear your request.
How could you do this to us?
You gave us only 2 of the 45 subsidiaries.
And that was only in exchange for getting a special loan...
from my father-in-law's bank.
Why did Hanshin become insolvent?
Now that the bank is gone,
you don't need us, so you're dumping us, is that it?
Jung Hee is the only child in your eyes, isn't she?
I'm not your child, am I?
We're the same. We're both your children!
How could you treat us so differently, Father?
How are you the same?
How are you and Jung Hee the same to me?
Father.
Do you know...
what's the only blemish in my life?
It's meeting your mom.
Meeting your mom...
and having you...
is the only mistake I ever made.
If it weren't for your mom,
Jung Hee's poor mom wouldn't have died like that.
Because of your mom's greed!
They say daughters take after their moms.
You're just the same.
Stop whining.
Sell the company and take the money.
Take your father-in-law golfing...
and live quietly and out of my sight.
Min Jae, go get your mom.
Go now, before she does something.
Okay.
Is your mom the only one who was sad?
My mom was sad too!
Are you the only one who lost her mom?
I lost my mom too!
What are you doing?
I hate you!
Just because Dad pampered you ever since you were little,
you think you're a princess.
Stop it.
Do you think you're so great?
If you are, why did you get married the way you did?
What unspeakable flaw did you have?
Did you just hit me?
Don't come to my house ever again.
Min Jae and your dad, too. Don't come here again!
Don't open the door for these people ever again!
Oh no. Auntie. Please stop her.
Auntie.
Who are you to tell us not to come?
This is my father's house!
Who do you think you are?
Auntie.
Auntie, don't do this. Don't do this.
Let go!
Come here and stop her!
Mom!
Take her home.
I'll go even if you tell me to stay!
Let's go.
Who are you to tell me not to come here?
I'm his daughter too! You're not his only daughter!
Please, Mom!
They've never done this before.
You must be shocked.
I'm fine. Go to Mother.
She must be in shock.
I'm so angry.
Hey, Min Jae. What's wrong with your mom?
You just wait. I swear I'll get you back.
We lost everything. How can we get them back?
Min Jae, you saw that, right?
You saw how she humiliated me.
Remember this. And get revenge!
Get your aunt, your grandfather,
and above all, Kwang Il!
Don't worry.
(Heungnam Industries)
Here. Put this on.
This is too much.
It is not. It looks great.
Go to the center of the world.
The center of the world?
That's right.
An incredible opportunity is coming to you right now.
Go out there and grab on.
Mr. Jung told you to go to the center of the world, right?
This is it.
The place where the most cash flows through in Korea.
This is it. Myeongdong.
Gosh.
This punk.
Hold on. He may have stolen something.
My man.
Where did you go so early in the morning?
I went to take a bath.
You did?
That's why you look so dashing.
You should've done that sooner.
Did you clean?
Yes.
I guess you decided to settle down.
Good thinking.
I'll be inconveniencing you for the time being.
Sure. Have a seat.
So, tell me what you can do.
I'll do anything you say.
- But... - Yes?
Please lend me some money.
What? Money?
You said...
you lend money to the people on the bottom to save them,
which even the government can't do.
I'd like to receive money from you to save myself.
Wait... But how can I trust you?
You don't even know who you are.
How can I lend you money?
One year from now,
I'll pay back the principal and interest.
Please give me a chance.
So,
how am I supposed to trust you to lend you money?
It's the price of your life.
You swore you'd repay me.
Don't you remember?
Regardless,
you saved my life,
so I promise to repay you.
So please take me there safely.
Keep your promise.
I want the money for saving your life.
In exchange,
I'll give you collateral.
What? Collateral?
My body.
I'll sign it over to you.
You'll keep living like this?
Yes.
That's ridiculous.
Nothing changed in this world when I disappeared from it.
It made me realize...
that's what it means to be an orphan.
So how will you survive?
I'll figure it out.
Anyway,
I have a favor to ask.
A favor?
Let me open an account in your name.
I want to day trade.
Help me out.
What are you doing?
Trading stock.
What?
You're trading stock with this thing?
Of course.
It has Internet access.
This is called a home trade system.
You don't need to go to the stock market.
With this, you can buy and sell stock anytime, anywhere.
Really?
Hold on.
How do you know how to do that?
It isn't hard.
You can pick it up in no time too.
- Really? - Yes.
Here we go! Ale, ale, ale!
Go, go, go! Ale, ale, ale!
Tonight's the night
We're going to celebrate
If only that wretched financial institution didn't go under,
I'd be cheering my head off in France right now.
But I'm delivering food on this hot day instead.
This is so annoying.
Hey.
What? Hi.
Hey, Duk Shil.
You're all grown up now.
Why are you wearing red? You're making me dizzy.
It's World Cup season.
Whatever. Did they say to wear red during the World Cup?
Yes, they did.
Are you a Red Devil?
- That's right. I'm a Red Devil. - What?
When did you join a rebellion?
You little brat.
Don't you think about your poor mom?
It's not a rebellion.
You said you're a Red Devil.
It's the name of a soccer club.
What kind of a soccer club calls itself something so horrible?
Are they Satan's kids?
Just eat your food.
Gosh.
What are you doing, anyway?
You're not day trading, are you?
I am.
- You? - Don't talk to me.
Nothing beats home cooking.
It tastes even better since you made it.
How's work?
It's hectic.
What about your workers?
Maybe it's because they're from different backgrounds,
but it's too hard to get the protocol together.
The ones from large companies complain we're too informal,
but engineers from companies...
complain that we're imitating large companies...
when we have just a few employees.
I don't know whose side to take.
This is just the start, so it'll get better.
About the employees...
What about them?
They space out during the day and play online games at night.
Maybe they're given too much freedom.
I ask them not to do that during working hours,
but I can't watch them 24 hours a day.
It's too hard.
It's nice to be relaxed,
but the office shouldn't be their playground.
I even saw one employee...
working on a side job building a homepage.
Really? Who was it?
That's why business management is important,
whether it's a large company or a venture.
The business manager's management ability...
determines that company's fate.
Okay.
I'll do better.
Eat up.
(The Opportunity for Wealth Lies in Stocks)
(Donga Blocks, Taebong Packaging)
(Purchase Requested)
(Sale Quantity, Purchase Quantity)
(1 year later)
- Here. - Okay.
Are you withdrawing? How would you like it?
In cash.
- How much? - All of it.
All of it?
Okay.
This is awesome.
Your rate of return is incredible.
Be careful.
There are many pickpockets in Myeongdong lately.
Okay.
Have a nice day.
Here's the principal and interest for my loan.
I kept my word.
You actually paid it back.
Anyway, I'm impressed.
Did you make 100,000 dollars...
with 10,000 dollars?
Want to see it?
Here.
It's true.
You really made 10 times in just 1 year.
You have a higher rate of return than I do.
Please hold my money for me in your safe.
I can't open a bank account yet.
Why not? You should ask your friend to open a bank account for you too.
I can't do that.
Anyway, you'll hold it for me, right?
Fine, but you need to pay a storage fee.
A fee?
Nothing in life is free.
Even banks charge you a fee.
I will too.
Fine. Okay. I'll pay you a storage fee.
Anyway, hold onto it for me.
Hello...
What brings you here?
I had business to tend to.
With me?
Who is it?
- Well... - Hello.
Who is he?
That punk.
What?
The one I saved.
The ingrate?
Mom.
He looks normal enough.
I should've come sooner.
I didn't let him since you'd get angry.
So? Why are you here?
I came to repay my debt.
- Debt? - Debt?
Here.
For saving my life.
Thanks for everything.
Have a nice day, ma'am.
I guess he has a conscience.
Why is it so big?
That cheapskate. They must be singles.
Let's see.
They're tens.
Then how much is all of this?
10,000 dollars.
For real?
I was an accountant.
I can tell just by feeling it. It's 10,000 dollars.
(Heungnam Industries)
You didn't go home yet?
Have a seat.
I need to talk to you.
You know,
there's something I've always wished for.
What is it?
I need...
10,000 stones in my storeroom,
but I'm 1,000 short right now.
I'd like you...
to fill those 1,000 stones for me.
- Me? - That's right.
How?
I'm asking you to take my money and multiply it.
You can do it, right?
Okay, I'll do it.
I knew it.
In exchange,
I have a favor as well.
Sure. What is it?
Create an identity for me.
How did you run your business...
that you lost 10 million dollars in a year?
I'm sorry, Grandfather.
I mean... You have only 20 employees.
What did you do?
Consider it a good experience.
Come to the company and learn business management.
That gets me to my point.
I want to close my Internet business and start an investment business.
- Investment? - Yes.
I think that's a better fit for me.
I can't communicate with engineers. I can't work with them.
Investing isn't for everyone.
That's not easy either.
As you know, everyone is interested in ventures now.
Even small investors are making huge profits...
because their stocks skyrocket.
So what? Are you saying you'll start a venture capital firm?
Yes. I plan to find a good venture and invest.
Why do you look like that?
It's nothing.
They say failure is the mother of success.
I won't fail this time.
You'll see. I'll make it.
Okay. Work hard.
Okay.
Thank you for believing in me.
I promise to succeed this time for you and Ji Min.
Wait and see.
I'll make more money than you.