(Episode 40)
I'm begging you.
Please help us, Grandmother.
Leave.
Please help me.
Tae Min.
Please help Father!
Please.
Do you...
care about your parents that much?
Of course, I do.
They brought me into this world and raised me.
What about Tae Ho?
Tae Ho is my family.
But my parents mean more to me.
Tae Ho is your cousin.
I wasn't a good cousin...
for Tae Ho.
I feel bad about that.
Things worked out this way...
because of me.
No. You didn't do anything wrong.
I'm the one to blame.
Tae Min.
Yes.
Don't be like this to Tae Ho.
Tae Ho...
is your little brother.
You two are brothers.
What are you talking about?
I'm sorry.
This is all my fault.
I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry.
Grandmother?
What on earth...
Truth be told, your father failed to produce children...
for a long time after he married.
That's why your grandfather...
was even more displeased with him.
He called your father an imbecile...
who couldn't even continue the bloodline.
Your uncle who married way after your father...
managed to get pregnant first,
and his wife gave birth to a son.
At the time, your grandfather had been working...
at a construction site in Saudi Arabia for a year.
He was conducting business by having his sons come overseas...
one at a time.
Manager Yeom, what's taking you so long?
- So I... - Bring the baby out this second.
lied that his eldest daughter-in-law was pregnant.
And as soon as your uncle had his son,
- I planned to give him... - Do you want to ruin this family?
- to his eldest son Jin Bum. - Bring him out this second!
No, you can't!
They can't do this.
It was an act of desperation.
Here is your eldest grandson.
I couldn't sit by and watch...
our eldest son get beaten up and be ill-treated...
even though he was of age and married.
Also,
- our bloodline was in shambles. - Remind her that a woman's cries...
- should not be heard by outsiders. - On top of that,
we were becoming a dysfunctional family...
- with Jun Bum outshining Jin Bum. - Yes, ma'am.
I had to take measures into my own hands.
Back then, I believed that what I was doing was right.
I thought it would benefit everyone.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Tae Min.
To you...
No, to you both.
I know I should've told you sooner.
Could you ever forgive me?
I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry...
(Uicheon Villa)
Mom.
Sit up. Have some porridge.
No. I can't eat.
Don't be like this. You must be strong.
We can't help what happened.
Mom. Mi Rim is a good person.
She looked after Hyo Jun so far,
and she said she would tutor him until the exam.
Not to mention she's already pregnant.
Mom. Let's think positively.
Hyo Jun will become a lawyer, get married, and have a baby.
All sorts of good will happen at once.
No.
- Mom. - I'm dying.
Mom.
I'd rather die.
Apologize to my mother today.
Why should I?
You don't know why?
You ruined my father's memorial ritual.
You took all the food Hyo Sim had prepared...
and then served it all for dinner.
Didn't you see how shocked my mom was?
Everyone enjoyed dinner and went home. It's fine.
The apple is extra sweet because she bought the special ones.
Mi Rim.
Do you think we play along with the ritual...
because we don't find it weird?
Still, it's not right.
Mourning a father who isn't dead at the drop of a hat,
and making everyone freak out and rush over...
so your mother can moan about her life.
That's not right.
She wants sympathy, not a solution.
She just needs to vent.
Her husband left 25 years ago,
and she raised us four alone.
How stressed out must she be?
Instead of venting at her blameless children,
she must solve the problem.
What's your plan?
You just focus on your studies.
I'll handle this issue.
Here, hold onto this.
Shoot. Mi Rim.
- Hyo Sim. - What will you do?
Is Mother awake?
Well...
Hello, Mother?
It's me.
Carrot's mom is coming in.
Mi Rim.
Mother. Did you sleep well?
- Don't do it. - Let go of me.
Mother.
Are you upset about what I said yesterday?
I think I can help you.
Can you explain the circumstances around Father's disappearance?
Whether he just ran away, was in an accident,
lost his memory, or was abducted.
It's best to know the facts.
I told you not to.
Let me talk.
Mother.
Wrapping your head and lying down...
won't solve anything.
Stop stressing out your children and sit right up...
and explain the circumstances around Father's disappearance.
Mi Rim, Mom. This is...
You're a brazen thing, aren't you?
You seduced my son and hurt him by dumping him,
and then came back demanding he take responsibility.
As soon as you got here, you looked straight at me...
and spoke your mind with zero filtering.
Then in front of the whole family,
you cleared the food that was set out...
for your father-in-law, no, Hyo Jun's dad.
What on earth are you?
I'm nothing without confidence.
And then you said what?
Who will you find?
Who do you think you'll find?
Your husband.
Mi Rim, I think you should stop.
But I can find him.
I really can.
If you give me his name and registration number...
- Hyo Jun. - Yes, Mother.
Get her out of here.
Get her to leave.
You two can get married or have just the baby.
Do whatever you want.
- Get her out of here! - Okay, I will.
- Let's go, Mi Rim. - But I...
- I can really find him. - Let's go.
- Mother. - Come with me.
Mom, are you okay?
Mom, it's okay.
Mom. It's okay.
What were you thinking?
I said no.
Why stir our perfectly fine family and cause such a ruckus?
Will you live like this forever?
We managed just fine so far.
If Mom got upset and announced a memorial,
we kept quiet, listened to her vent,
and got through it just fine.
Do you think this is all fine?
Your family was hurt and is suffering.
The wound festered to the point where it's bleeding,
but instead of cutting it out to heal,
you're taking temporary measures to get past it.
That's why everyone's still struggling.
What do you know about my family?
I can tell at a glance.
And I'm family too now, aren't I?
Mi Rim, can we have a chat?
You can study.
Mi Rim.
It's not like we didn't try to find our dad.
How? What did you do to find him?
We went to the police every year,
printed flyers,
and went to the Missing Family Association.
We often visited my dad's hometown to ask around, and even...
paid a shaman for a ritual.
Would paying a shaman for a ritual help find him?
I'm saying that's how desperate my mom was.
Dad is a sore spot...
for Mom.
That's all the more reason to take care of it.
Mi Rim.
Hyo Jun already pushed Mom over her stress limit.
Why would she be stressed out?
I can help him pass the exam.
Can we postpone...
finding my dad until after he passes?
What if we do find our dad?
If Hyo Jun were still studying for the exam,
Mom wouldn't want to see him.
Raising all four kids well in her husband's absence.
That's her one goal and sense of pride.
So Mi Rim. Please wait.
Your new future sister-in-law.
She's quite something.
Try to think of her in a nice light.
She refused to give in to Mother. She's no pushover.
Do you have to put it like that?
The fact that...
someone who can overpower Mother has joined the family...
is refreshing and exciting. That's what I meant.
What do you mean "overpower?"
No child should overpower a parent.
You adjust to each other and learn to get along.
Do you think she can really find your father?
I don't know.
It's not like we didn't contact the police for decades.
I'm worried in case her idea will only end up...
hurting my mother.
What's the point even if she does find him?
You were apart for almost 30 years.
I'd be relieved...
if finding him wouldn't be a disaster.
By the way,
where's your bonus for the year?
How many times have I asked?
Forget Pil Lip's golf clubs.
Ru Bi must attend the holiday class or she'll get expelled.
And we have to pay the interest on our loan.
You said you'd take on extra work...
for a bigger bonus and commission.
Are you sure nothing's wrong?
Nothing's wrong.
You're being really strange.
What are you talking about?
Don't you watch the news at all?
You know my company is going through a lot now.
I'll go to work and check it today.
Gosh, honey.
Father, are you going to work?
Yes.
- Make sure to study hard. - Okay.
Dad, did you get fired?
What...
What did you say?
- Ru Bi. - Ru Bi.
When I heard what Mom said,
I thought you probably did.
How could you...
No, I didn't get fired. Are you happy now?
I'm glad you didn't.
Ru Bi, that's enough.
I'll get going then.
Have a nice day.
Ru Bi, why would you say that before Father went to work?
It's just strange.
Mom, don't you find it weird?
It is a little strange,
but it's true that things are crazy at your dad's company.
You guys don't have to worry about it.
Just eat your breakfast and go to the academy.
I have to sign up for the extra and all-care classes.
I'll do it once your dad gets his bonus.
Gosh.
- She's coming. - There she is.
She's getting out.
Excuse me.
- Please say a word. - Please look at the camera.
Please say a word about what's going on.
Please tell us the truth.
- Do you have anything to say? - Is it all true?
- Please say a word. - Please say something.
Please look at the camera.
- Please say a word about it. - Please.
How are you feeling today?
Some say you've been siphoning company funds into a paper company.
What do you think about that?
How are things between you and your nephew, Mr. Kang Tae Ho?
Is it true that you've been giving bribes to politicians?
Do you have anything to say to the public?
I apologize for causing public concern.
I will cooperate fully with the investigation.
- Please wait. - Are all the allegations true?
- Please say a little more. - Do you admit you were wrong?
- Do you admit the whole thing? - Please say a word.
Is it true that you are involved...
in your mother-in-law, Advisor Choi's disappearance?
They say someone's involved in the Daegwallyeong Pass accident.
What do you think of that?
I'm sorry to have caused the people so much trouble.
I will cooperate faithfully with the investigation.
- Please say some more. - A word, please.
- Please wait. - Are you saying it's true?
- Please say a word. - Please tell us a little more.
As General Manager Kang Tae Ho brought an accusation,
Chairman Kang Jin Bum of Taesan and his wife Jang Sook Hyang...
have been summoned by the prosecution.
Since Chairman Kang is bedridden at the moment,
only his wife answered the summons today.
Jang is currently under suspicion...
of embezzlement, dereliction of duty,
bribery, illegal solicitation, and manipulation of stock prices.
Jang was also accused of forging her background...
and bribing politicians before.
And she faced a fine for illegally awarding contracts...
at the hotel she was running.
So Taesan Group made a statement that...
Here you go.
Your wife is giving birth this summer.
I got you something in advance.
Gosh. Thank you so much, sir.
I'll pray for a safe delivery.
(Taesan Group, Management Support Division)
Mr. Kang.
I thought you got off work.
You said your wife would love it,
so you would get home early tonight.
What were you doing?
Yes, I was going to,
but I had some work to do.
Mr. Kang.
(Taesan Group, Management Support Division)
Was all the scholarship money transferred to the students today?
Yes, sir.
Then what were you doing with the bank account...
for the scholarship foundation?
Where are you sending the funds to?
Well... The thing is...
(Taesan Group, Management Support Division)
Go ahead and send it.
Mr. Kang.
Send the money.
How did you feel when you met my aunt in person?
She's beautiful, isn't she?
Mr. Park, we need to talk.
I did some digging just in case...
and found out you'd been working directly for Mr. Yeom...
since the accounting team of the finance department.
Since you assisted Tae Min well...
when he was training in the accounting team,
you were transferred to the Strategy Division.
Is that right?
Yes, it is.
While working in the accounting team,
you were in charge of cooking the books...
where you made the business performance look better...
than it actually was.
And now you are here at the scholarship foundation...
and trying to transfer the operating funds...
to my paper company that I didn't even know existed?
Mr. Kang.
I'm sorry. I really am.
I just had to do as Mr. Yeom told me.
Is that true?
Yes, it is.
I was told to do it by Mr. Yeom.
And he introduced me...
to Ms. Jang.
Are you sure?
Yes, I am.
Fine.
I'm done recording our conversation.
I'm the one engaged in the conversation,
so the recording can be accepted as evidence in court.
All right. Now let's talk about something more humane.
You are having a baby soon.
You can't be doing stuff like this as you're told forever.
What is it you want from me?
I'd like you to help me make the company clean.
Then I'll cover up what you've done and keep it underground.
I think I'll soon be arrested for the scholarship issue.
Once I get arrested,
I want you to transfer the money that comes into my paper company...
to my aunt's account.
Oh, right. In order to do so,
I need my aunt to send the operating funds...
of the scholarship foundation to the paper company account...
in my name.
Go ahead and do it.
Hurry, Mr. Park.
(Taesan Group)
(Secretary General Lee Hyo Sung)
Mr. Kang.
(Cheonae Scholarship Foundation)
I see you were already here.
Right.
You did well.
As if I actually did anything.
I'm still sorry I put you through this ordeal.
Well, that's all in the past.
I'm just grateful for your assistance in this matter.
But what about Mr. Lee?
Once the investigation is closed, I will have him reinstated.
Please don't worry.
Thank you.
Thank you, sir.
I'm too ashamed to even face Mr. Lee.
So again, I'm grateful.
- Hello, Mr. Kang. - Hello, Mr. Kang.
Hello.
Good morning, everyone.
Here's to another productive day.
(Taesan Group)
Director Jung.
I apologize for letting myself in.
It's all right. Did you see the news today?
Of course. That was great work.
Now, I only need my aunt to become a suspect.
Jang Sook Hyang will claim that she was framed.
In order to have her arrested as a suspect,
you'll need conclusive evidence.
What do you mean by conclusive evidence?
We need evidence...
that proves she embezzled money from a foundation in the past...
and that she tried...
to frame those managing it.
- Then... - Once again,
Director Park Jin Myung is the smoking gun.
I see.
You have to hurry and find Director Park Jin Myung in the US.
That way, we can have Jang Sook Hyang arrested.
All right.
Didn't Tae Min come to work today?
No, but that is the least of our worries.
I haven't been able to reach him since last night.
Sorry?
Those close to him are frantically trying to reach him.
His mother is being summoned by the prosecution today,
but he has been out of reach and off the grid.
(Vice Chairman Kang Tae Min)
Your daughter-in-law has been summoned by the prosecution.
I called to see how you were dealing with the news.
What do you want to hear me say?
A pat on the back would suffice.
You're always so silly.
Anyway, I'm hanging up.
Just a second, Advisor Choi.
I hope my son-in-law is well.
Who are you saying is your son-in-law?
The divorce hasn't been finalized yet.
So rather than a divorce...
Now that Jang Sook Hyang is a sinking ship,
let's have the children get back together.
My daughter...
still seems to be hung up on Vice Chairman Kang.
Don't be ridiculous.
You will not shake up his world again.
That's a warning.
That old hag.
She's still a menace.
Unbelievable.
Darn it.
(Opening Director Seo Min Jung)
(Vice Chairman Kang Jun Beom)
I'm sorry.
Hello, are you having a good day so far?
Are you sure you called me soon enough?
I apologize. Lately, I've been lacking discipline.
Please give me an earful later this evening.
(Kongjwi and Patjwi)
Things have been hectic on my end too.
Is the family matter still an issue?
Yes.
Mom is so shocked...
that I should take care of her for the time being.
I'm currently helping out at her cafe.
I see.
What do I do, then?
I'm craving curry, and I miss you as well.
Maybe we should've also planned a shotgun wedding ourselves.
What?
Hey, are you done grinding the beans?
What is it?
Hello?
Why are you looking at me without saying a word?
Are you done grinding the beans?
Right, of course. Here you go, Ms. Kkeut Soon.
Unbelievable.
Jjimy. My sweet Hyo Jjim?
What's the matter with you?
- What do you mean? - What's with your constant jokes?
I wasn't joking.
- Tae Ho. - Just think about it.
We went to your mom to win her approval,
but your brother and his girlfriend announced their pregnancy...
and got in our way.
How could I not be irritated?
That's why I think we should've done the same...
and forced them to take a step back.
Would you rather see my mom die?
It won't be like that.
Once she has grandchildren being born left and right,
she'll be too busy and happy to be shocked...
or upset.
Her life will be like rainbows and butterflies.
Tae Ho!
(General Manager Kang Tae Ho)
There's no need to yell...
when you'd never even give me the chance.
Can't a man dream?
Don't you dare even dream of it.
Gosh. Fine.
I'll come by the cafe after I get off from work.
In what way do you hope to mess around this time?
Just in case things go south,
I need to score points and gain as many people in our corner.
It's not easy becoming one's beloved son-in-law.
One must devote his energy and mind.
I'll see you later.
Tae Ho?
I can't believe him.
Gosh. Hang up already and grind those beans.
Sure, Ms. Kkeut Soon.
Why is your mom making my life hard...
by falling ill over what isn't a big deal?
I'm afraid we won't be able to manage by ourselves,
so call Mr. Park and ask for his help.
Actually, he's taking Ga On to the broadcasting station today.
He's always around, but not when you need him the most.
Then call Hyo Do over instead.
Have Hyo Do help us out.
We can't possibly do this by ourselves.
He's running a fried chicken place and is busy.
Then call Ru Bi and Pil Lip over.
Aren't their schools on a break?
Tell them to help out their grandmother.
But they're busy studying at academies.
Those darn academies.
They have classes every day of the darn year.
Imagine how scary it will be...
for someone to study every day of the year?
Anyway, how much do classes at academies cost?
I have a feeling they'll cost quite a lot.
It sure must be a hassle for Hyo Sung.
- Ms. Kkeut Soon. - Gosh.
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Please make sure you have all your belongings with you.
What did you order online?
Books so that I could study business.
Why?
Don't get ahead of yourself.
This isn't so that I can learn the ropes at Taesan.
I'm studying to have a better idea...
on how to run this place.
Did I even ask?
Let me remind you once again...
that I have severed all ties from Taesan.
I know that. Who said I didn't?
There's a lot that is wrong with Taesan Group.
They discard their employees after making good use of them...
and fire them overnight.
Companies shouldn't be that way.
Who got fired?
Why are you asking? Will you get his job back?
I thought you said you had nothing to do with Taesan.
Kissing up to me didn't work,
so you're choosing to push my buttons instead?
Of course not. I'm just stating the facts.
Anyway, stop ordering things online.
Go to the bookstore if you need books.
As if I have the time to spare when I'm busy running this place.
Just don't order things online.
I won't try to get a job at Taesan again,
so stop ordering things online.
That's a pact.
Where are you going when we have our evening shift?
The family was turned upside down...
during my dad's memorial service yesterday,
so I'm going home to see how my mom is.
You might hate your mom, but I love mine.
I'll be back before the evening shift.
Unbelievable.
Mister, you...
(Indangsu)
Welcome.
This is Indangsu.
My gosh. Look who it is!
Hello.
Goodness me.
Hyo Sim left us, but now you're here instead.
I see that our relationship with your family is still ongoing.
Come on and have a seat.
Would you like a fish-shaped bun?
Gosh, no. It's all right.
Well, how much can I borrow?
It's beautiful how you cut right to the chase.
How much do you need?
About 7,000 dollars.
What would be the interest rate?
I'm afraid we had to raise it a little in the new year.
Anyway, I'm surprised to see...
a deputy manager of a big company at this place.
Our customer base is pretty wide...
with it including a washed-up celebrity.
What is the money for?
It's to pay for my children's education.
But you have a hefty salary.
Something happened at work.
You should've gone to a bank...
rather than this shabby place.
When our family moved to Yasaengma Apartments,
I took out every loan I could.
I can't borrow more from the bank.
Right.
Then, move across the river.
My daughter's school and academy are in the Gangnam district.
Then have her study elsewhere.
I want to,
but we must support her since she gets good grades.
She's at the top of her class.
Gosh, she's at the top of her class.
Is she your only child?
My son...
has been taking golf lessons.
Golf? Gosh, that's an expensive sport to learn.
Is he good at it?
Not really.
Then, stop giving him lessons.
I want that too, but...
But my wife won't approve.
Why are you forcing it on him when he's not even good at it?
When I got the lowest grades among my peers in middle school,
my mother let me enjoy the happiest...
and coziest winter break ever.
She stacked my books and desk in the yard...
and set them on fire to start a campfire.
My English textbook went up in flames.
Since then,
I have never owned another book or desk.
Things are different in this day and age.
Anyway, will you still be taking out the loan?
Yes.
Write down the amount you need.
Don't forget to add...
the ten percent interest you must pay in advance.
(Indangsu)
It's me.
Hey, honey. Did they wire the money?
Yes, it'll be in my bank account.
What was with the hiccup?
Ru Bi's been throwing a fit at the academy.
They wouldn't let her in class because she didn't pay.
The money was wired, so pay for the class in person.
Tell her to focus on her studies.
Sure. Honey...
Honey?
Gosh.
What's up with him? I can't believe it.
(Indangsu)
Hyo Sung!
What? Oh, hey.
Hey.
What are you doing here?
What? Well...
I was heading to swing by Mom's.
Then, you shouldn't have been going that way.
You should've been going this way like me.
What? Oh, right.
(Indangsu)
Did you perhaps borrow money from Indangsu?
Gosh, no.
As if you didn't.
Then why were you outside this building?
Hyo Sung!
Why would you come here?
This is a place for people like me.
Gosh.
I'll be reinstated soon.
I needed the money for my kids' education,
so I took out a loan just this once.
Hyo Sung, with loan sharks, it never ends as a one-time deal.
Do you have any idea how evil these people are?
They won't let people like you off the hook easily.
What other choice did I have?
The kids had to attend their classes.
This wasn't the way to do it.
Besides, skipping a few classes wouldn't be catastrophic.
You don't understand because you're not a father yourself.
I'll see you around.
Hyo Sung, I may not have children,
but I have borrowed their money more than once.
This will ruin your life.
Let's go back in there and nullify your contract.
Nullify your darn contract!
Let go of me.
I already wired the money to Hee Ju.
What did you get yourself into?
I told you before that we should live our own lives.
You live yours, and I'll live mine.
Let's not bother each other.
Don't even think of helping.
Let's keep it that way.
Hyo Sung.
I'll pay them back once I return to work.
Don't tell the family.
That's my final...
bit of pride.
See you.
What were you thinking?
Hyo Sung!
Darn it.
(Kongjwi and Patjwi)
Here's your citrus tea and soy bean milk.
- Enjoy. - Thanks.
Can we have another red bean porridge?
Sure. One more red bean porridge!
Tae Ho, you're here.
You're busy. I'm glad I came over.
Here's the red bean porridge.
Thanks.
Hey, who's this? You're a handsome young man.
Hello, we meet again.
I'm Hyo Sim's boyfriend and future husband.
Oh, welcome to meet you.
Yes, it's good to meet you too.
- Yes. - Yes.
You're so handsome and cool-looking.
She's learning English.
Oh, okay. Yes.
I heard a lot about you.
You own a building.
It's a tiny one.
I came to help in case you were busy.
Yes, I'm glad you're here.
I'm dead busy. Do help out.
Can we have a red bean porridge to go?
Sure, just a moment.
Welcome. Sit over here.
Check out the menu and order.
Your strawberry soy bean milk and citrus tea.
Enjoy.
Here comes the red bean porridge.
Here's the red bean porridge.
Yes, sure.
Here's another red bean porridge.
No.
Here's your porridge to go. Enjoy the food.
- Hi, we're here. - Hey.
Hello, Mr. Park. Hi, Ga On.
- How are you? - Hey.
Goodness. You came here at last.
Yes, at last.
Hello.
You must be Ga On. Hello.
Did you have dinner?
No. We couldn't because we came straight...
from the TV station.
I brought Ga On so she could have red bean porridge for dinner.
There are so many customers.
It's been a crazy day.
I should help out.
Hyo Sim, take Ga On to the kitchen and feed her.
Okay. Let's go, Ga On.
Mr. Kang, can you clean that table?
- Yes, sure. - Thanks.
Give me a moment.
Goodness.
Oh, gosh.
Where are you?
Goodness.
Why do you have to shout?
Tell me right away.
Where are you? What are you doing?
I'll be back in the evening.
Don't mind me and get back to your books.
Mi Rim.
(Missing Persons Investigation Team)
(Do not cause a disturbance in government buildings.)
(It's a danger to public safety.)
Detective Jang.
Hey, Ms. Jung.
- Are you doing well? - Yes.
I was surprised to hear from you after so long.
- I brought you something to drink. - You didn't have to.
- Thanks. - Sure.
- Have a seat. - Oh, thanks.
- Sit over here. - Okay.
Who are you looking for?
- Oh, just a moment. - Okay.
Here it is.
The name is Lee Chu Ryeon.
- "Chu Ryeon?" - Yes.
Born on October 7, 1953.
October 7, 1953.
When did this person leave home?
Twenty-five years ago.
What? Twenty-five years ago?
Yes.
Gosh. Who is this person?
My father-in-law.
What?
Ms. Jung, you're...
You're married?
Yes.
We can talk about that later.
Can you look him up?
Yes, sure. My goodness.
Lee Chu Ryeon.
October 7, 1953.
His resident number is 19531007.
So many people run away from home for long periods of time.
Still, there must be something if he's alive.
Like a trace that they're living.
Credit card transactions, a cellphone number,
or hospital visits. You must find something.
These things are really hard to find.
We usually can't find them unless it involves a crime.
Even if you visit an address they registered,
most of the missing people don't live there.
You need a warrant to get cellphone or medical records.
He's been gone for 25 years.
Yes, 25 years.
Gosh. That's way too long.
Anyway, see what you can do.
Get to it fast and diligently.
Okay, I got it. Will you keep quiet now?
Lee Chu Ryeon. 1953...
Ms. Jang.
In 2017, you entertained and bribed assemblymen Ku Min Seok,
Kwak Nam Soo, and Cheon Young Soo.
Do you admit to that?
No.
Did they introduce bills to relax building restrictions...
and reduce corporate tax.
Well,
I saw about it on the news.
Then do you admit to...
your involvement in manipulating Taesan Securities' stocks?
No.
Then what about fabricating your daughter's qualifications...
to get her into Seorim Women's University?
No.
Planning Taesan Technology's window-dressing accounting.
Do you admit to that?
No.
Your involvement in the Prime Fund fraud.
Do you admit to that?
That had nothing to do with me.
Embezzling funds from Taesan's scholarship foundation...
and sending it to a paper company. Do you admit to that?
That...
Tae Ho said I did that, right?
I don't admit to that.
Sir.
Can I ask you a question?
Go ahead.
I've been here for ten hours now.
Where's the chief prosecutor?
Can you ask where he is and what he's doing?
Ms. Jang.
This isn't your playground.
"Playground?"
You know,
I've been golfing buddies with the public prosecutor general...
for a good many years.
How long has it been?
You managed to have your son, Kang Tae Min, serve time...
instead of you last time,
but things will be different this time.
You put the charge of bribery on Vice Chairman Kang Tae Min.
Why don't you go ask Tae Min?
If his mom put the guilt...
on her own son.
There he is!
What will you say to the public?
I caused you great distress.
Why you...
I'm so scared. Help me.
That's not the only thing your father owned.
Taesan Group and our entire family...
are your father's heirlooms.
You know, the most sparkling yet pathetic heirloom...
is me.
Don't you dare take another step away.
We have more dirt on Taesan than you can imagine.
Father, what's wrong?
Why are you like this?
Please stay with me.
Stay with me, Father!
You should marry Ms. Choi as soon as possible.
Mother.
Isn't your father's state enough of a reason?
So who's the woman you're seeing?
I'll tell you later.
It doesn't matter who she is.
You will marry Ms. Choi anyway.
What is this?
I've wanted to give this to you for a long time.
She's my personal trainer.
Isn't it natural for us to get close while working out together...
and end up having a drink?
She was my personal trainer.
Long before you met her.
Back off if you don't think you can handle it.
How far can you go for Hyo Sim?
Can you give up everything?
Family, you say?
Keeping another family member in confinement...
and one brother trying to kill another brother.
You call that a family?
I'm not just your cousin anymore.
I'm now your competitor in the running...
(Vice Chairman Kang Tae Min)
for the chairman position.
You stay here.
I'll go.
Are you going to lock her up once again?
Tae Ho.
Are you going to hold a funeral for her again when she's alive?
What kind of human being would do such a thing?
How much money have you embezzled from the company?
What?
What have you done...
with the 23 paper companies overseas?
The whole thing started...
with Advisor Choi.
(Opening Director Seo Min Jung, Vice Chairman Kang Jun Beom)
You went through a lot today, right?
No.
By the way, the cafe looked amazing.
You have no idea how relieved I am.
My family was worried that Mom would cause trouble again.
Come on. We're not supposed to feel that way about Mother now.
Shall we go now?
Go to my place.
(Go to my place.)
- Here's the recommended route. - What?
This is my mom's place in Uicheon-dong.
Yes. It's my home where my Hyo Jjim...
and my grandmother lives.
Let's go home.
I worked hard, so I'm hungry now.
Same.
I want to eat braised half-dried pollack.
Gosh.
Do you want to eat dinner at my place then?
No.
You said Mother was still in a bad mood.
That's why Mr. Park told us to leave.
I'll eat with Grandmother.
You should go up and take good care of Mother.
Okay. Let's do that.
Gosh.
What?
I can't believe you said okay right away.
You said you'd eat with your grandmother.
We just talked on the phone once today.
And we were at the cafe with so many people around.
So we were alone together...
only for about 20 minutes on our way here.
And you just go in like that?
I'm disappointed.
What do you want me to do then?
Why are you smiling? You're making me nervous.
Well...
The night view is great.
And there's no one around.
So what?
- Give me a kiss. - What?
Just once kiss. Please.
Look. You're smiling. Things are looking good.
I bet something good will happen.
- A kiss? - Yes.
- One kiss? - Just once.
Fine.
What?
Stay quiet. Are you crazy?
I told you not to do this in front of my mom's place.
Wait for me, Hyo Sim.
Mom, I'm home.
Mom...
Mom, are you still being like this?
Did you have dinner?
Mom, get yourself together.
Pick yourself up.
Gosh.
What...
What am I, Grandmother?
Tae Min...
What's with my life?
I've lived my entire life...
without knowing my own parents and brother.
What's with my darn life, Grandmother?
You should've told me sooner.
I'm sorry.
I wish I knew Tae Ho was my brother.
When I was little, I saw other kids...
sometimes squabble with their siblings and sometimes help them.
Do you even know how I envied them?
Did you think I wasn't lonely at all?
My dad was drunk all the time,
so I had to go through everything by myself in this world.
Can you even imagine...
how lonely I was feeling?
Tae Min, what are you talking about?
Grandmother.
What do I have with me now?
I don't have a woman I love or a loving family.
There's nothing left for me.
I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.
Grandmother.
What did you want to gain...
by taking it this far?
What are you doing? That's enough.
For all these years,
you separated me from my brother...
and kept me away from my parents.
What is it you wanted to get from all this?
Please tell me!
I will never forgive you.
Don't forget that.
Grandma?
Grandma, what on earth just happened?
What was Tae Min talking about?
How am I Tae Min's biological brother?
Tae Ho.
I wronged your mother...
in the worst possible way.
What?
(Live Your Own Life)
I hurt you in a way that is irreparable.
I'm terribly sorry.
Did something else happen?
Actually, it's a good thing.
It's a good thing that caught me off guard.
- What is this? - It's a recent photo of Father, Mother.
I know people who have been located...
thanks to photos like that being put up.
Tell her to try and find your father.
Yes, Mr. Kang. We've located Park Jin Myung.
Gosh, thank you so much.
I appreciate all that you have done.
A man murdered his own brother.
Leak information about...
the Daegwallyeong Pass incident to the press.
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