(Man Loses All His Money After Getting Scammed by a Guy...)
Someone must've received investments from people...
saying he's in-laws with LX Group's chairman.
The victims keep uploading posts...
on our online bulletin board saying they lost all their money.
"In-laws"? What are you talking about?
I think he's been scamming people saying Director Kang Suk Joon...
is his son-in-law.
What?
By any chance,
do you think it was Ms. Oh's father?
Is there a name?
No, we don't know who it is yet.
It's related to the image of our company,
so it could cause a problem. Let's quickly find out who it is.
Okay, sir.
(Episode 99)
- Hello? - Did you receive investments...
saying you're close with Suk Joon?
What money? I have no idea what you're talking about.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
So you didn't do anything like that?
No, I didn't.
I'm busy. Let's hang up.
How did Pil Jeong hear about this?
Hello?
Yes, please continue.
I'll send you the money soon.
Just do what you can.
Yes, please.
I just need a little bit more money.
Did you call your father?
My dad told me it wasn't him, but I'm not sure if I can trust him.
Just believe what he told you.
Don't worry about it.
(Chairman Kang Tae Su)
Are you going to recommend Suk Hwan as the successor...
during the board meeting next week?
Why aren't you answering me?
Suk Hwan isn't ready yet.
He even settled a deal with Max Department Store.
What is the matter with you?
Honey!
Can't you tell by how he dealt with Min Ho?
He just pushed things ahead.
If he does that with the business,
he could put the company in danger.
That was regarding his family. It's irrelevant to work.
It won't be any different. That's just his personality.
Suk Joon told us he's not interested in becoming the successor.
If I tell him the company needs him,
he'll change his mind.
You want him to be the successor, not the company.
I can't approve of Suk Joon.
If you don't recommend Suk Hwan, I'll just do it myself.
What?
Are you saying Dad still wants Suk Joon to be his successor?
I'm going to recommend you during the board meeting.
If Dad recommends Suk Joon,
I'll end up having to compete against him.
Don't worry.
You're the one who signed a deal with Max Department Store.
What has Suk Joon done?
Suk Joon might get in trouble...
because of Pil Jeong.
What do you mean?
Some guy has been scamming people and receiving investments...
saying he's Director Kang Suk Joon's father-in-law.
And that guy is Ms. Oh's father?
Are you sure?
That's what I think.
You saw how much he loves money.
If that's true, it'll be a great opportunity for us.
Find out if it's him.
Okay.
We shouldn't miss an opportunity like this.
You want me to eat with you guys since it's going to be awkward?
He helped me get Min Ho back, so I want to treat him to a meal.
But I feel uncomfortable eating with him alone.
You're right.
He might get the wrong idea...
if you ask him to eat with you.
I know I might be overthinking it.
Okay.
But I doubt he'll get the wrong idea once he sees that ring.
You saw it?
Yes, of course. You know I'm quick-witted.
Anyway, I'll make sure he understands this...
as a gesture of gratitude.
Thank you.
I'm sorry I'm late.
It's okay.
Thanks to you, I'll get to eat something really nice today.
Let's go.
The side dishes look really delicious.
I'm going to eat this.
You really helped me...
convince the chairman by talking to him about Min Ho.
I just told him the truth.
It was regarding his grandson.
I'm sure he couldn't ignore the doctor's opinion.
Is Min Ho doing well?
Yes, he's back to how he used to be.
Excuse me for a second.
Did you feel uneasy about eating with me alone?
Oh, well...
That ring tells me a lot.
I won't make you feel uncomfortable.
So don't feel so pressured.
I know there's no hidden meaning behind today's meal.
I'm sure you'll end up meeting a woman...
who's more attractive and kind.
There are lots of women who are attractive and kind.
The problem is that I don't like them.
- Let's eat. - Okay.
I heard he's been using you to scam people.
Why isn't the PR Team doing anything to stop him?
They're raising an issue regarding our company.
Are you just going to sit back and watch?
I already sent an announcement to the press that it's just a rumor.
It's not Ms. Oh's father, is it?
She already checked with her father.
He told her it's not him.
Really?
You're just going to believe that without double-checking?
Our company's image is at stake.
We need to approach the matter more seriously.
Yes, she's right.
You're the director of the PR Team.
So find out who it is.
Okay.
Even if Pil Jeong's father turns out to be the con artist,
Suk Joon won't tell you the truth...
for Pil Jeong's sake.
Should I look into it separately?
Yes, look into it and let me know.
Okay.
Min Ho.
Have you been well?
Hello.
Did you have a hard time living at my house?
I'm sorry.
Is it nice to be back at Seogye-dong?
Yes, I get to live with my mom and sister.
Should we...
get something to eat?
Min Ho.
We're father and son, so wouldn't we have something in common?
I'm not sure.
How do you eat your sweet and sour pork?
I like pouring the sauce on top.
I like dipping it into the sauce.
Then...
what kind of naengmyeon do you like? I like mul naengmyeon.
I like bibim naengmyeon.
What's your favorite movie genre? I like watching action movies.
I don't really have a preference.
Hey, I only said I like action because of you.
Hey, Min Ho!
You're right-handed?
Me too! I'm also right-handed!
Oh, I see.
What did I tell you? We do have something in common.
Here. Have a piece of sweet and sour pork.
- Okay. - We're both right-handed.
You can go inside to get your facial now.
- Thank you. - This way.
Come this way.
Hello, Mother.
I'm going to take my friends home after dinner.
So go home early and clean.
- You want me to do that? - Who else can I ask?
Isn't it time for you to get off work anyway?
Okay.
Don't forget to buy some fruits on your way home.
Okay.
Does she think I'm her housekeeper or something?
- You're home. - Yes.
Did you prepare the fruits and tea?
- Yes. - Have a seat.
Let's sit here for a while before we have tea.
By the way, who is she?
- Hello, I'm... - She's our housekeeper.
I've never seen such a young housekeeper before.
It looks like she'll be...
- really good at doing her job. - Yes, I agree.
Bring us our tea.
Wait here. I'll go check what kind of tea we have.
- I envy her. - Yes, me too.
Where's our tea?
Am I your housekeeper?
Oh, that? I only said that for your sake.
You did it for me?
What if I tell them you're living with Tae Woo,
but you end up breaking up in less than a year?
It'll only put you at a disadvantage.
How will it only put me at a disadvantage?
I know times have changed,
but people judge women who live with men before marriage.
I was looking out for you. Why are you complaining?
But still, how could you call me your housekeeper?
Okay, fine. I didn't think that far.
Bring us some black tea.
Do you still want to stay here even after this?
Soon Jeong, I heard you were really nice to my mom's friends.
Is that what she told you?
Yes.
Is she trying to tease me or what?
My mom compliments you a lot these days.
Do you also feel that?
If things keep going like this,
I don't think it'd be bad to keep living with my mom.
Tae Woo, when do you guys have your next family event?
Are any of your cousins getting married?
Or is there going to be a family gathering?
I'm sure something will come up. Why?
When the time comes, make sure you take me there...
and introduce me to your family, okay?
Of course. I'll tell them that you're my fiancee.
Take me with you even if your mother disapproves.
Of course.
I'm home.
- Have a seat. - Okay.
I'm going to recommend you as the successor...
during the next board meeting.
I already told Mom and Suk Hwan...
that I'm not interested in becoming the successor.
Tell me what you really want.
I don't want to be the successor...
if it means I'll have to go against Mom and Suk Hwan.
What I want...
is for you to accept my relationship with Pil Jeong.
You're bringing her up again?
You're going to neglect our business because of a woman?
I'm saying I'll just help Suk Hwan.
If you have a sense of responsibility for the company,
just do as I say.
Be careful not to cause any trouble...
before the board meeting.
Why are you going back up?
Because I was worried you might tell me to leave again.
I won't ask you to leave for the time being...
because Min Ho asked me to let you stay.
But I want you out within a month.
I'll go after I sell my land.
That's better for you, too.
I don't need your land.
I just want you out of here.
Are you sure you haven't been up to anything suspicious?
No, I already told you.
My goodness. My gosh.
Should I tell him that Grandpa is in the bathroom?
I'll answer that.
- My dad... - Man Shik, I wired you the money.
I trust you, okay?
Why did you pick up my phone?
My Hannam-dong dad came by today.
Did he say something to you?
No, we just met and had jjajangmyeon together.
He kind of seems like an interesting guy.
I see.
Yes.
I'd like to make an investment.
Is the son of LX Group's chairman...
really your son-in-law?
Yes, he is.
Director Kang Suk Joon is my son-in-law.
I can guarantee...
that you'll earn at least twice your investment.
Okay, I'll call you back.
Ms. Oh's father is the guy who's been going around...
scamming people?
Yes.
With this, we can make Suk Joon break up with Pil Jeong.
We can also use it to make sure Suk Hwan becomes the successor.
I'll talk to my father-in-law.
You should upload this on your social media page.
Okay, I'll also tell this to a close reporter.
This time, Pil Jeong won't be able to get out of this.
(Oh Man Shik)
The con artist...
turned out to be Pil Jeong's father, Oh Man Shik.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
When we met him to ask him for help regarding Min Ho,
he asked us to pay him for Min Ho's child-rearing expenses.
You need to do something about him for Min Ho's sake.
You need to use this chance to make Pil Jeong give up on Suk Joon.
Are you aware that someone's been scamming people...
saying he's Suk Joon's father-in-law?
By any chance, could that person be your father?
No, it's not him. I already checked with my dad.
Are you sure?
Yes.
Will you take responsibility if this ends up...
harming Suk Joon's career?
Yes.
Okay, you may leave.
(Oh Man Shik)
Did you find out...
how to contact the victim who uploaded a post on our site?
Here. We communicated via email.
Are you going to meet him in person?
That's the only way to find out who the con artist is.
Judging by the posts uploaded on the online bulletin board,
people are more interested in your girlfriend...
rather than the con artist.
Why would you say that?
Ms. Lee, did you find anything?
No.
Shouldn't we ask the cops to investigate?
I'll meet the victim first.
Then we can decide.
You wish to make an investment?
Yes, I'd like to meet you in person.
How much are you willing to invest?
I'll tell you once we meet.
Okay, I'll text you where we can meet.
Are you going to meet him yourself?
I need to check one more thing.
I called regarding the investment.
Oh, I see.
- Take a seat. - Okay.
Who told you my number?
A friend of mine is an investor, and he told me.
I heard you have something nice.
Yes, of course.
My daughter is going to marry...
the son of LX Group's chairman.
They promised me a pretty decent affiliate of theirs.
I'm receiving investments so I can expand the business.
Can I really trust you?
There are so many con artists these days.
By the way, have you met the chairman?
Yes, of course. I even met his eldest son.
How much are you willing to invest?
The more you invest, the more money you'll make.
Is Director Kang Suk Joon really going to be your son-in-law?
Yes, I'm telling you.
He's head over heels for my daughter.
Gosh, you're too skeptical.
If you don't trust me, let me show you a photo.
I don't show this to everyone.
If you search for articles online about LX Group,
you'll see my son-in-law in one of the photos.
We can start talking about business...
after I come back from the bathroom.
Okay.
Sir, why did you want to see me?
Have a seat.
My goodness.
Pil Jeong.
Dad.
How do you know him?
I'm Director Kang Suk Joon's father.
Oh, my goodness.
Is this con artist your father?
I can't believe you lied and told me it wasn't him.
My daughter and your son really are dating.
You're not going to report me to the cops for this, are you?
Whether or not I choose to report you to the cops...
depends on your daughter.
My gosh.
Oh, gosh.
How in the world did the chairman find out?
My goodness.
Gosh.
My gosh, I'm done for.
I'm sorry, sir.
Do you think you can end this with an apology?
I'll meet the victims and deal with everything.
How are you going to deal with...
how your father tarnished Suk Joon's image...
and the reputation of our company?
I'll meet the reporters and tell them the truth.
Do you think that will quickly help us recover our image?
I don't even want to see you. Just get out of here.
I can't believe he scammed me.
I think he used a fake name.
But he told me Director Kang is head over heels...
for his daughter who has two kids.
Did you read the online article?
What article?
The article says a single mother who has feelings for you...
schemed this with her father to scam people.
We already told the press that this is all a rumor.
I don't get why the article got published.
(Woman Commits Fraud With Her Father by Claiming...)
(She's Going to Be the Daughter-in-Law of LX Group)
(The con artist who committed the LX Group investment fraud...)
Hye Jin uploaded on her social media that she's your fiancee...
and that she doesn't understand who would do such a thing.
She explained everything and thanked people for telling her.
Do you think the single mother in the article is Ms. Oh?
Her relationship with Director Kang seemed a bit suspicious.
No, I don't think it's her.
Hello.
It would've been better if you wrote her as a gold-digger.
Anyway, thank you, Reporter Kim.
I'm not your fiance.
That was the only way to prove...
that you had nothing to do with the investment fraud.
I only did it to help you.
I don't need your help.
Did you call the reporter and tell him about this?
No, it wasn't me.
But is that really important?
Your father would've met Ms. Oh and her father by now...
and confirmed that they lied to him.
What?
What are you talking about?
(Suk Joon)
- Hey, Suk Joon. - Pil Jeong, where are you?
I heard my dad met with yours.
What's that all about?
I dealt with everything.
I'll talk to you at the office.
You guys teamed up and did this together?
Yes.
I told your father...
that Pil Jeong's father was the con artist.
And I did an anonymous interview...
and framed Pil Jeong as the accomplice.
You guys are amazing partners.
Pil Jeong brought this upon herself.
She can't blame anyone else.
Now, it's only a matter of time...
before Suk Joon breaks up with Pil Jeong.
And it's only a matter of time...
before he gets disqualified to be the successor.
Pil Jeong.
I'm sorry. I don't know what to say.
I'll tell the reporters...
that there's nothing going on between us.
What do you mean there's nothing going on between us?
If they find out about our relationship,
it'll only get you in trouble.
I'll deal with my father.
No, let's deal with it together.
No, don't get involved.
Just act like you don't know anything.
Pil Jeong.
(Dad)
(Pil Jeong's father)
Hello?
Suk Joon, please help me.
Pil Jeong reported me to the cops.
You reported your father to the cops?
He should get punished for what he did.
But still, how could you...
This is the best I can do.
My dad?
Yes, I just got a call from Eun Ju.
He scammed people saying he's Suk Joon's father-in-law...
and made people invest.
He's at the police station...
because your sister reported him to the police.
- Is that true? - Of course it's true.
Which police station?
Why do you want to know? Are you going to go there?
I can't just stay still when my father-in-law...
is at the police station.
"Father-in-law"?
You want a guy like him to be your father-in-law?
Wait for me.
You'd better not go to the police station!
My goodness.
He's driving me crazy.
What? Suk Joon did that?
Yes.
A reporter I know apparently saw him at the police station.
Ms. Oh reported her father to the police.
And Suk Joon helped him get released.
That darn punk.
I heard you urgently wanted to see me. What is it?
Did you promise to compensate for the damage...
and help Oh Man Shik get released?
Dad.
What if a reporter writes an article about this?
Did you not hear me when I told you to be careful?
(Mom Has an Affair)
I told you to make sure no one writes an article!
I know that someone here purposely leaked this to the press.
You and I are completely done now. Do you understand?
Why are you still here? I want you to leave right now!
I can't leave. I have nowhere to go.
Please. I beg of you.
Please let go of Suk Joon.
I think we should...
stop seeing each other.