(It's My Life)
(Episode 7)
What is Nam Jin doing here?
Chairman Ahn is here.
- Let's go upstairs. - Okay.
Who is Yang Nam Jin?
How would I know if you don't?
He's here.
(New employee, Yang Nam Jin, Chief secretary)
Chairman Ahn, what is this?
Let's go, Chief Secretary Yang.
Nam Jin, you're doing well.
I can barely recognize you in a suit.
I'm doing well.
I'm eating and sleeping well.
So stop worrying about me...
and live your life.
What is this, Chairman Ahn? I'm the chief secretary?
Yes, you are.
You're my chief secretary and caregiver.
I'm your caregiver, but what is this about the chief secretary?
How am I supposed to do that?
It's nothing.
You just need to support me and manage my schedule well.
Get familiar with what I do. That's all you have to do.
No, I can't do that.
What would people in the secretary office say?
I'm sure they'll call me a stupid country boy...
who got the position by using some connections.
I have no secretary now.
- Pardon me? - I fired them when I became sick.
There's no reason to keep a secretary office...
for a chairman who comes to work only 2 or 3 times a week.
- But still... - A chairman's chief secretary...
doesn't hold many responsibilities.
You just have to continue doing what you do...
because you're doing it well.
Hello, Chairman Ahn.
- You're here. - Yes.
You look great, Chairman Ahn.
Please come.
All right.
Welcome, Chief Secretary Yang Nam Jin.
Lawyer Heo, why are you acting like this too?
You just have to keep up your good work.
Did you prepare the materials for the briefing today, Lawyer Heo?
Yes, I did. Here it is.
- I'll go to the legal team. - Okay.
(Chairman Ahn Seok Ho)
(Mr. Lee)
Yes, Mr. Lee.
Nam Jin, the doctor said your mom can go home tomorrow.
Really? I'm so relieved.
Have you found a house for short-term rent yet?
I've found a few. I'll send you the links via text message.
Have a look with my mom, and choose one of them.
The rent is almost the same for all of them.
Okay, bye.
I'll give you a day off tomorrow.
Help your mom leave the hospital and treat her to a nice meal.
Would that be okay?
I'm not an evil boss, Chief Secretary Yang.
Yes. Then I'll take a half day off tomorrow morning, Chairman Ahn.
- I'm here to submit my design. - Put it here.
What's your name?
I'm Jung Jin Ah.
You really came.
- Wish me luck. - Good luck.
I'll make dinner, so come home early, Yeon Ji.
I'll treat you to dinner to celebrate moving into your house.
Are you serious? I'm so excited.
Jin Ah.
Stop crying, Dae Sik.
You've been crying for days.
Don't be like this. Let's eat.
Dae Sik, you're a good boy, right?
Jin Ah. Bring Jin Ah to me, Mom.
I... I can't live without Jin Ah.
Dad, you promised to make Jin Ah my wife.
Stop it already, you brat.
Where could I find Jin Ah?
Dad, you... I know you can do that.
You said you would do anything for me.
Listen, you brat.
If Jin Ah sues us for registering the marriage without her consent,
both you and I will go to prison.
We should be grateful that her parents prevented it.
How can I bring Jin Ah back here?
Whatever. I don't know.
Darn.
I... I will go find Jin Ah.
- My goodness. Go where? - Gosh.
You don't even know where Jin Ah could be.
I... I'm going to Seoul.
I'll go and make sure to find Jin Ah.
- Oh, no. Dae Sik. - Dae Sik.
Hey, Dae Sik.
Mr. Kang, are you home?
Who is it?
Come sit down.
How dare you come here?
Well...
I thought I should give you back this supermarket contract.
Do you think giving this back to me resolves everything?
What about your debt?
When Jin Ah's dad recovers,
he and I will work like a dog...
to pay you back the money.
When can the two old people repay me 100,000 dollars?
Look, Jin Ah's mom.
It's not just about your debt.
You know how much effort I put in to make Jin Ah my daughter-in-law.
I bought herbal medicine, meat, and red ginseng for Jin Ah's father.
My goodness. I spent so much money on the gifts for him alone.
To be honest, why else would I have been so nice to you?
I did all that to marry my son off to Jin Ah.
Do you know how Dae Sik is doing now?
He's been asking me to find Jin Ah in tears without eating anything.
Gosh. And he got so skinny. Oh, dear.
I'm very sorry, Mr. Kang.
I don't want your apology.
Just go find Jin Ah and bring her to us.
She changed her phone number and is determined to hide herself.
Where could I find her?
Then I have no choice.
I'll sue you and your husband for fraud.
- Fraud? - You sold land that was secured.
If it's not fraud, what else would you call that?
- Mr. Kang. - I don't want to hear it.
If you don't bring Jin Ah to us immediately,
I will send you and your husband to prison. Bear that in mind.
Mr. Kang.
It's done.
Oh, I forgot. It was today.
- Dad. - Yes, Seung Joo.
You didn't forget today is Mom's death anniversary, right?
Her death anniversary?
Of course, I didn't forget it.
How could I forget your mom's death anniversary?
I'll prepare for the memorial ceremony, so come home early.
You can come home today, right?
Have some fruits, Man Seok.
Dad, are you with that woman right now?
What... What are you talking about?
Dad, I can't believe you.
You lied to me, your daughter, that you'd go on a business trip,
and you've been with that woman the whole time?
No. It's not that.
- What are you doing, Man Seok? - Seung Joo.
Seung Joo.
Was it Seung Joo?
Why? What did she say?
Did she catch you being with me?
Whatever.
Getting caught being with you isn't a big deal...
since we're getting married soon.
That's true, but still.
I just don't want this to hurt Seung Joo's feelings.
Gosh. That's ridiculous.
She's not a little child.
She'll turn 30 soon.
Whether you're 30 or 40, it's always hard...
to accept someone as your stepmother.
That's why I'm worried.
Since she hates me so much,
I'm worried if I could live with her in the same house.
Don't worry.
Seung Joo will marry Director Choi who works at Hyunkang Group.
Once she gets married, you won't have to live with her.
Oh, Director Choi whom we met the other day?
- He looked fabulous. - He's not just fabulous.
He is the heir of Hyunkang Group.
Seung Joo is lucky to marry him.
What shall we do in the afternoon?
I heard we can ride a rail bike nearby.
Shall we try that, Man Seok?
Well... The thing is...
I think we should go now.
Why?
Did Seung Joo tell you to come home right now?
Gosh, no. She didn't say that.
In fact,
today is Seung Joo's mom's death anniversary.
Her mom's death anniversary?
Oh, my. Then you should hurry back home.
Let's go now.
I hope you're not upset.
What's there to be upset about? I understand you.
Shall I help you prepare for the memorial ceremony?
What? You'll do that?
Excuse me. What do I need to make beef soup...
Use beef brisket.
Pardon me?
This would be enough.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
Wait.
What should I buy to make sanjeok?
Use this one.
Thank you so much.
Let's see.
(Fish jeon)
Ask them to slice croaker for the fish jeon,
and you should steam the corvina.
You can get the rice cake and jeonbyeong at the rice cake corner.
What about vegetables?
You should get spinach, bellflower and bracken.
Don't add chili powder or garlic.
You don't use peaches for memorial services.
- Why not? - Fuzzy fruits chase ghosts away,
so they aren't used.
Excuse me.
Here.
What's this?
Thank you for helping me.
It's Chateauneuf-du-Pape, the wine of the pope.
The pope used to live in Rhone, France.
Women like it because it's sweet...
as if you're eating candy.
You don't have to.
Please. I'm very thankful.
Actually, it's my first time and I didn't know what to do.
You can order ingredients on the Internet nowadays.
You can save money and time that way.
I wanted to do it myself.
I never cooked my mom a meal...
when she was alive.
I see.
Anyway, thank you for the wine.
If you help others,
you'll have someone help you in return.
What goes around comes around.
If you help someone,
that person will want to help someone else as well.
Someone I know said the same thing.
Really?
Did I read it in a book?
- I should get going. - Okay.
She looks familiar. Where did I see her?
Are you saying that he appointed the caregiver...
as his chief secretary?
Yes.
I don't know what that old man is up to.
He must have wanted to control personnel...
since his position in the company is getting weaker.
Why is it that caregiver out of all people?
No one does as he says...
except his lawyer and the caregiver.
You're right, but still.
Leave it alone.
He doesn't even have a secretary's office anymore.
The chief secretary probably just runs petty errands for him.
Hello.
Hi, Director Cho.
What is going on?
Chairman Ahn isn't planning to make an issue...
out of selecting our subcontractors, is he?
It's for the future of Hyunkang.
As long as the directors stick to what was promised,
the chairman won't be able to do anything about it.
The owners of the subcontractors that got eliminated...
must have gone to the chairman and complained.
If he knows that you won't change your minds,
he'll accept it.
It's time, Chairman Ahn.
Chairman Ahn.
Where are we, Young Gyu?
- Chairman Ahn. - Chairman Ahn.
When did you return from the US?
I'm hungry.
Let's go eat.
What should we do?
We can't hold the board meeting like this.
We'll have to say he's sick...
and cancel the meeting.
I don't think that's what he wants.
I know,
but we can't let the meeting be held like this.
You can brief them in his place.
No, I can't.
What do you mean?
I'm the lawyer of Hyunkang.
The lawyer...
can't deliver the opinions of the chairman.
You do it, Young Gyu.
- What? - You do it.
You know me the best.
So you do it.
What will you do?
I think you should cancel the meeting.
Aren't you going to listen to me, Young Gyu?
Did Soo Hee tell you to?
Are you going to abandon me?
Chairman Ahn.
You do it, Nam Jin.
It's what the chairman wants.
I know how important this is to him.
However, I can't do it. I don't know anything.
You are his chief secretary.
What?
Have courage.
You know well...
why he called for an emergency board meeting.
You just have to deliver what he thinks to everyone.
If we let this happen,
our subcontractors will all go bankrupt.
What are their employees and families supposed to do?
If the chairman can't do anything about it,
the selection of subcontractors...
won't change.
Let's take a risk instead of letting it happen.
I'll give it a try.
The chairman told me...
that my job is to understand him...
and take actions accordingly.
Okay, that's all you have to remember.
Signal me if you think...
you can't do it.
I'll cancel the meeting.
I'll do my best.
Chairman Ahn.
Well... Dad.
Promise me one thing until the meeting is over.
Promise?
Don't say a thing during the meeting...
and just sit in your seat.
Okay, then can we go have lunch?
Yes.
(Selection of Subcontractors)
I'm Yang Nam Jin,
the chairman's chief secretary.
His pain has gotten worse...
an hour ago.
I wanted to cancel the meeting...
and take him to the hospital,
but he didn't want that.
I'll briefly tell you what he has in mind...
and hold a vote right away.
You seem to think you're somebody...
because of your title.
How do we know what you say...
is what the chairman wants?
This is what the chairman has prepared.
Lawyer Heo Chung San has already gone over it.
I'm just reading it in the chairman's stead.
The chairman did an analysis...
on the subcontractors that were selected recently...
and noticed a few problems.
The recently selected subcontractors...
made huge investments in Hyunkang's new brand.
Let's take a look at the screen.
These are the investments...
made by the new subcontractors.
The fact that they made investments benefits our company.
What is the problem?
Isn't our goal to gain a bigger profit?
How is getting an investment a problem?
They made a large investment to make a lot of money?
Then where will the companies...
get the money for the investment?
They'll lower the production cost...
or use low-grade materials to make up for the investments.
This will bring a contrary effect...
which decreases the quality of our products.
Don't you think it's excessive speculation?
There's circumstantial evidence...
for bribing the board members to be selected as a subcontractor.
Do you still think it's only speculation?
If the companies you chose become our subcontractors,
the board members who accepted kickbacks...
will take legal responsibility for receiving bribes.
Hyunkang Group is the company that puts people first,
and its basic principal is trust.
For the past 20 years,
our subcontractors have been doing their best...
to make good quality products for Hyunkang Group.
We can't let them go bankrupt overnight.
I believe...
that this is the true business ethics.
More than half of the board members voted in favor.
Therefore, the selection of new subcontractors...
has been canceled.
Young Gyu, I'm hungry.
Let's go eat.
We'll take Chairman Ahn home.
Get the car ready now.
Let me help you, Father.
Isn't your grandfather acting weird?
What do you mean?
He called that man Young Gyu.
You must've misheard him.
No. I clearly heard what he said.
I think you became sensitive because of the meeting result.
You should go get some rest.
Right. Maybe I've become sensitive.
Si Woo.
Bring your grandpa's briefing materials.
I'll see how much he knows about our plan.
Okay.
(Kickbacks, Decline in product quality, People first)
Why? What is it?
(Kickbacks, Decline in product quality, People first)
What's this?
Is that all?
Who is he?
Did he just turn the game around with only three lines?
He will show symptoms of Alzheimer's more often from now on.
It's the most important for him to live an orderly life.
And try to help him feel relaxed.
Yes, doctor.
When he behaves in an unusual way, stay calm,
and treat him naturally.
You must not put him under stress.
- Chairman Ahn. - Chairman Ahn.
Yes.
Why are you guys fussing?
How did it go?
How did the board meeting go?
Nam Jin pulled it off, Chairman Ahn.
- Nam Jin did? - Yes.
Your condition suddenly got worse,
so Nam Jin gave the briefing on your behalf...
and canceled the selection of new subcontractors.
They say that every man has his own trade.
Did Nam Jin pull it off?
Well, my legs were shaking. I was so nervous, Chairman Ahn.
Nam Jin turned out to be talented at public speaking.
He showed irresistible charisma that captivated the audience.
My goodness. Please. You're flattering me.
I simply delivered your message that you always talked about.
I'm thirsty.
- Can you make jakseol tea for me? - Yes, Chairman Ahn.
I've been watching Nam Jin, and he...
has exceeded my expectations.
Yes. He exceeded mine too, Chairman Ahn.
I will amend my last will and testament.
Prepare for it.
Let me see.
"Red fruits on east, white fruits on west."
"In the order of jujube, chestnut, pear, and persimmon."
"Fish on east, meat on west."
Yes. I placed them in the right position.
I'm done. I did a good job.
Is it you, Dad?
You bought rice wine, right?
How dare you?
Who are you to come here?
Man Seok.
Actually, Seung Joo,
Yeon Sil wanted to help us prepare for the ceremony.
Who helps us with what?
Get her out of here right now, Dad.
I said, get her out of here right now.
Seung Joo, stop it.
It's Mom's death anniversary.
Mom is watching us right there.
How could you bring her home?
Calm down and hear me out.
How can I calm down?
Dad, you can't do this.
Yeon Sil said she'll prepare for it after you get married.
What did you just say?
Think about it.
Who will prepare your mom's memorial ceremony after you get married?
Yeon Sil and I will have to do that.
So she wanted to say hello to your mom first.
It was hard for her to make the decision.
If you don't want to do it, I'll do it, Dad.
I won't let a woman like her hold my mom's memorial ceremony.
"A woman like me"?
Seung Joo, how could you say that?
Didn't you hear me? I told you to leave.
Seung Joo, will you really keep behaving like this?
I made beef soup, so get changed and come out.
I'll do it, Seung Joo.
Get your hand off of it.
Gosh. It's hot. It's too hot. My goodness.
- It hurts. Gosh. - Oh, no.
Oh, dear. Let me see.
Are you okay? Are you hurt badly?
- Man Seok, I... - Let me see.
was just trying to help, but Seung Joo...
Han Seung Joo, did you really have to do this?
It looks bad. I'll take you to a hospital. Let's go.
Come on. Let's hurry.
Let's go.
My goodness. Be careful.
Darn.
Mom.
You must've been really upset earlier today.
Don't think about it, and eat a lot.
I made all of the dishes.
What do you think?
Is it good?
When you're finished,
leave without looking back.
Okay?
Don't worry about me and Dad.
They've already paid the medical bills.
Is that true?
Of course, it is.
The chairman of a huge company like that wouldn't lie.
You're just in debt if you take someone's kindness.
I hate owing someone. It makes me uncomfortable.
Nam Jin sent me pictures of the place we'll be staying at.
- Would you like to see them? - Really?
- Let's see. - Let's see.
(From Nam Jin)
The first place is better.
You need a big kitchen if you want to cook.
Are you thinking of cooking with that leg?
Then should we go out for all three meals?
Who will pay for it?
I will. I'll pay for the food.
You don't have any money.
Did you win the lottery or something?
The lawyer of Hyunkang...
gave us a huge prepayment.
I'll pay for the food.
It doesn't even cost that much.
Pay for the overdue rent if you have money.
You just think about spending it when you have money.
You'll never be able to save any.
Where is the ER?
- Over there. - Thank you.
Let's go, Yeon Sil.
Be careful.
Should I carry you on my back?
I'm okay. I'll walk.
Does it hurt a lot?
Just wait a little.
It stings, burns,
and hurts.
What if this leaves a scar?
Don't worry.
I'll find the best plastic surgeon in Korea...
and have him get rid of the scar.
- Do you promise? - Of course.
Goodness, it looks like she hurt her hand a tiny bit,
and she's making such a fuss.
Shouldn't he treat her like that...
if he gets to live with someone that pretty?
Looks don't last forever. She'll be the same when she's old.
She looks 20 years younger than him, doesn't she?
He's lucky.
Is he rich? I'm jealous.
You took a bribe?
Why did you ruin it when it was all set?
Do you think I'm a pushover because I'm young?
If I take over the company,
did you think I'd move as you wish?
(Seung Joo)
- Hello. - It's Han Seung Joo.
Yes, Seung Joo.
- I'm... - You said you'd stop it.
- Pardon? - You promised to stop my dad...
from marrying that woman.
Are you crying, Seung Joo?
Did something happen?