(It's My Life)
I'm touched, sir.
This was nothing.
Even if I get out of this cast,
I'll keep my name you wrote down for me.
I feel like an elementary school teacher when I look at you.
Your bright eyes...
look at me as if there is nothing outside the things I tell you.
What you're telling me is the world to me right now.
This teacher has another class and has to leave.
I hope that student will listen to me as well as you do.
- Bye. - Bye.
I thought we'd have to meet at least once.
Ending a relationship is as important...
as starting one.
End?
Are you breaking off the engagement?
Yes.
No, I can't let you do that.
I'm going forward with our engagement as planned.
I won't go along with it.
I'm here to end it.
Do you think I'm that easy?
Those who matter all know about our engagement.
Are you going to ridicule...
your father and my mother?
You're the one who broke the deal and my trust.
I didn't break the deal,
but respected the opinion of your father.
I'm sorry. I admit I was wrong in some part.
It was wrong for me to strike a deal with you,
regarding my marriage, a once-in-a-lifetime event.
I'll meet Ms. Choi and ask for her forgiveness.
I can't accept this.
I'm going to marry you, Seung Joo.
I don't love you.
I do not love you.
Love?
Are you talking about that ridiculous love again?
I've tried,
but I realized while meeting you that feelings...
aren't something you can develop by trying.
Feelings...
develop on their own.
You realized through me...
that you can't develop feelings by trying?
Are you saying you learned through someone else...
that feelings develop on their own?
Yes, that's right.
I see him in the sky, the sea...
and even in my cup of coffee.
He makes me smile and makes me happy.
So how could I marry someone else?
I'm sorry. Goodbye.
Yes, Nam Jin.
Did you send off your grandfather well?
Today? Where would you like to meet?
There?
Seung Joo. Seung Joo? What's going on?
Love?
We can make that ridiculous love happen.
Is this what you want?
You...
are the worst.
Do you know what it means to turn your back on me?
That means our partnership with Minhan is coming to an end.
How could you threaten me with that to marry me?
You're a coward.
A coward?
No, I'm a strict person.
I take good care of my people,
but mercilessly punish those who turn their backs on me.
Now I even feel bad for you.
It must be tough...
to split everyone into two sides.
You're the one...
who turned me into the enemy.
He won't go after Dad's business...
because I called off the engagement, will he?
Of course not. Business isn't something to joke around with.
- Nam Jin. - What's going on?
The call got cut off.
I thought I heard a man yell at you.
Did you run into a bully?
No, I didn't.
Where are you right now?
It's all done.
The window locks, right?
Yes, it locks very well.
That's enough. You should get some rest.
Have a seat.
One lock is enough.
Why did you add another?
You have no idea.
Didn't you see the news about burglars that go after single women?
They watch women enter the passcode through binoculars and sneak in.
My goodness.
It's okay if things go missing, but you don't want to get hurt.
Did you come to put up the lock?
I'm going to take a look and fix everything for you.
Oh, my. You make me feel so relieved.
You're like a big brother.
In fact, I could be a big brother...
because I'm two years older than you.
No way.
I can be friends with people who are 10 years older or younger than me.
I don't like that.
I would be really nice to you if you were my little sister.
I'd give you a piggyback ride and treat you to a nice meal.
And you'd lend me your shoulder for me to cry on too?
Of course.
By the way, did something happen today?
Why? Do I look upset?
I can tell by looking at your face.
You are an open book.
When you're upset, your eyes become teary quickly.
When you're angry, you frown your face.
When you're unhappy about something, you pout.
I called off my engagement.
It's not like I'm a daughter who is sold to save her father.
I can't get married against my will because of my dad's business.
All right.
Here. I'll lend you my shoulder.
Lean on it for a moment.
I have a crush on someone.
She also ran away from home...
to avoid marrying someone else because of her parents' debt.
I couldn't be of any help to her...
because I was penniless.
You remind me of her whenever I see you.
Even if you're in the midst of thousands of people,
I can find you.
I missed you.
I should get some rest.
Right. I guess I stayed too long when you needed to rest.
Well... Take this.
What is this?
A whistle is an essential item for a woman who lives alone.
I bought this for Jin Ah when she got a job...
at the factory in China.
Is Jin Ah the person you have a crush on?
Yes.
Anyway, blow this whistle when you're in danger, okay?
When I blow this,
will you run to me?
Of course, I will come to you as long as I'm close by.
I mean, I'm a reliable big brother of yours.
You...
are the worst.
Right.
Just as you said, I'm the worst.
However,
I will make things go back to how they used to be at all costs.
This is all his fault.
If he hadn't appeared...
How dare you...
try to take my grandpa,
the house, Hyunkang Group,
and even my fiancee away from me?
I won't forgive you.
I won't let you take anything that's mine.
Jin Ah, I'm impressed.
- Is it okay? - Yes.
It's excellent.
Even Mr. Bonjour won't say anything about this report.
Mr. Bonjour?
He works at the same company as me.
Could you please send me this report via e-mail?
I already did.
You're so thoughtful.
Then I should give you a present since you helped me,
when I was dying from work.
A present?
You don't have to do that.
You know I'm in the contest evaluation team, right?
Are you saying...
You will get a good result.
Are you serious?
The contest result will be announced tomorrow morning.
Check the details when it comes out.
Thank you.
(Jung Jin Ah)
Let the whole world know your name this time.
Until the day your name becomes your brand name.
It's Jung Jin Ah, Director Choi.
I'm sorry. This is Elephant Bar.
The customer is very drunk.
Where is that bar located?
Director... Director Choi.
Director Choi, please wake up.
Director Choi.
Look who's here.
You are the confident and smart...
Han Seung Joo.
I'm glad you're here. Sit down.
Let's have a drink.
You're drunk. Please stop drinking.
Fine. Then I'll drink by myself.
Stop drinking, sir.
Don't stop me.
Reconsider your decision.
What are you talking about?
I...
can't disappoint my mom.
My mom...
lived in the dark...
her whole life while watching only me.
She believed that I will get her out of the dark.
So she spent such a long time...
My mom...
wants me to marry you.
Okay.
Get some sleep. When you wake up,
you will feel better.
Excuse me.
Oh, I see. Okay.
Yes.
I talked to him, but he didn't change his mind.
I think he's afraid he might make a mistake...
and tarnish the chairman's reputation.
I'll keep talking to him about it.
Okay. Goodbye, Mr. Heo.
I don't understand no matter how hard I try to.
The chairman said he has potential...
and Lawyer Heo agreed.
He should give it a try like a man.
Why is he so stubborn?
It's not like I don't understand at all.
The reputation the chairman built up all his life...
could be ruined because of him. That must be what worries him.
So what? Are you really going to go back home?
Yes.
I'm thinking of asking Nam Jin to start a gas station.
Ms. Yang, do you know what?
I'm thinking of...
staying here in Seoul.
Why?
I think Seon Hui might be in Seoul...
and I'm sure Seoul has more jobs.
Don't you think?
Are you sure it isn't because of that evil woman?
Well...
I can't say that isn't true.
Wait a second.
Why do you keep calling my angel evil?
What's wrong with calling an evil woman evil?
How do you not learn through experience?
Like mother, like son.
They disgust me in everything they do.
She's intelligent, stylish and beautiful as a flower.
Why do you keep badmouthing her?
I'll let you off easily since I've known you for a while,
but if you do that one more time,
I won't let you get away with it.
Then what are you going to do?
Honestly,
she wouldn't even glance at people like us.
Didn't you see her glare at us,
telling us to leave and treating us like scum?
That's all because of her child.
What?
She never got married...
and raised her son by herself.
What couldn't she do for that son?
Come to think of it,
how are you different from my angel?
How dare you compare me to her?
I've hoped for the best to happen to my son,
but I never inconvenienced or looked down on others...
for being poorer of less educated than I am.
If a mother acts like that,
the child watches and learns automatically.
- Bye. - Bye.
- I received a call. - Yes.
Where is my son?
Over there.
Look at him. How much did he drink?
Si Woo, Si Woo, wake up.
Is something worrying him?
I've never seen him this drunk and passed out.
Who was he drinking with?
He started drinking alone...
then a lady came and joined him.
A lady?
Was it Seung Joo?
I'll help him walk out, you pay his tab.
Come on, Si Woo.
Wake up.
Watch your step.
Watch your head.
Do you have everything?
Thank you.
It's hot.
What are you doing? Aren't you going to work?
I'm cooking breakfast for my beautiful Yeon Sil.
How does your face shine so brightly even before washing it?
Have a seat, my lady.
How would you like your coffee?
I'd like it black.
Okay.
It smells nice.
Yeon Sil.
What do you think about taking cooking classes?
Cooking classes?
We'll eat breakfast together for the rest of our lives.
It's sad to have coffee and toast every morning.
I don't like to cook.
You can learn.
Do you want me to quit my job?
Who will make money?
You can't do that,
but I can't cook either.
I have my reasons.
What reasons?
See.
How will I learn to cook with these? Do you know how much it cost?
Look at all these gems on these nails.
It's also here and here.
What if this gets in the food?
I can't let that happen.
You can take it off...
when you learn how to cook.
That's ridiculous.
You can't take it off and apply it that easily.
This is a piece of art, nail art.
Okay.
I'll look for a helper that can come every morning.
Man Seok, you're the best.
I hope all those gems fall off.
Oh, no. My gem.
Did I swallow it?
Are you okay, Si Woo?
Drink some of this.
Why did you drink so much?
Did something bad happen?
How did I get home last night?
Don't you remember?
Mr. Jang and I brought you home.
You and Mr. Jang?
How did you know where I was?
One of the waiters called me from your phone.
Who is the woman you were drinking with?
Was it Seung Joo?
What?
What were you talking about for you to get so drunk?
Did you have an argument?
I don't believe it.
Seung Joo should have called me.
How could she have a waiter call me?
Seung Joo...
wants to call off the engagement.
What? Call it off?
Why would she do that?
How dare she do that!
- She doesn't love me. - Love?
She's so immature.
Marriage isn't a joke.
Why does she keep talking about love?
What did you tell her?
I don't want to marry a girl that doesn't want me.
Then what about Hyunkang?
You know we need President Han's shares.
I'll find a way.
What way?
I'll pressure them to give up their shares voluntarily.
Are you going somewhere?
Yes, I'm going to the office.
Should I go with you?
Stop it, please?
I have something to tell you.
Yes, what is it?
- I heard you're going home soon. - Yes.
Then I'll work here until you stay.
I wasn't able to think that far.
I'll prepare a pension and a special bonus for you.
You don't need to.
I am greatly indebted to the chairman.
- You know Lawyer Heo is my brother? - What?
You're his sister?
- Yes. - I had no idea.
He took us in when we had nowhere to go...
and put us through school.
I'm glad the chairman was able to find you.
It was the first time I saw him smile that brightly...
during the 30 years I worked for him.
Have you decided where to go?
I'll look for a place now.
Nam Jin makes many people lose their jobs.
What did Nam Jin do wrong?
He can just live here instead of going back home.
I mean, if he doesn't want to...
compete for the succession rights, he can get another job.
Since Nam Jin got a lot of licenses,
he can get a job easily if he sets his mind to it.
See you later.
See you.
My goodness. Nam Jin makes many people...
- lose their jobs. - Gosh.
(Hyunkang Group)
A lot of employees of this company will lose their jobs soon.
I know. I heard the departments with poor performance will be eliminated.
Then what happens to the employees in the departments?
Will they be fired?
They'll either be put on hold or be urged to resign.
The factories are in danger too.
The factories with poor performance will all be closed.
Nam Jin.
I meant to see you. I'm glad I run into you here.
What brings you here?
I have something to tell Lawyer Heo.
I see.
Then will you come to my office after that?
Yes, I will.
(Letter of Resignation)
This is my resignation letter.
Since Grandpa passed away,
I think I should resign from my position.
How is the plan to donate the house and land...
to the cultural foundation going?
Have you changed your mind by any chance?
Pardon me?
I'm asking you...
if you still want to go back to your hometown.
Yes, I do.
I understand. I will accept your resignation.
Oh, right. I heard on my way here...
that there will be large downsizing soon.
That's right.
It's the first order...
from Director Choi since the chairman's death.
He'll eliminate or integrate departments with poor performance...
and put the employees on hold or advise them to resign.
Also, the factories with low profitability will be closed.
Then what happens?
What should the laid-off employees and their families do?
The new captain of the ship wants to sail in a new direction.
Who could be able to stop that?
But you are the CEO.
Will you just sit back and watch?
You should stop it.
I'm a mere interim CEO...
who keeps Chairman Ahn's shares for a year.
Therefore, I have no power or authority.
Since you refused to follow the chairman's will,
Director Choi will get the succession rights.
Unfortunately, I have no choice but to watch it.
Will you just sit back and watch?
The company that the chairman built is being ruined.
Will you turn a blind eye to it?
Nam Jin makes many people lose their jobs.
What do you mean by that, Si Woo?
I will tell you again.
Minhan Group will no longer be Hyunkang's subcontractor.
Also, Hyunkang will make no contract with Minhan in the future.
Why... Do you really have to do this?
Listen, Si Woo. Help me out.
Hyunkang is our biggest contractor.
What am I supposed to do if you stop working with us?
You and Seung Joo are the ones who made Hyunkang an enemy.
(It's My Life)
I deserve to die.
How could you steal the fabrics?
I'm going to take the pills and end my own life!
Nam Jin, I saw Jin Ah.
Tell her I'm her hometown friend Yang Nam Jin. She'll talk to me.
Where is Jin Ah?
I can't tell you.
How could he stop working with you because I called off the engagement?
- Ms. Han Seung Joo is here. - Tell her I'm not in my office.
Then I'll wait here until she comes back.