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FINAL EPISODE
The search and seizure is over.
Investigations are about
painting the bigger picture.
That's the essence of it.
I'm in a dilemma between two scenarios.
You want me to cooperate with finding Myung's assets
and settle at the right time…
or go against you and get destroyed.
Wow.
You really are sharp. What a shame.
Have a drink.
You raided my office, yet you're offering a drink instead of handcuffs.
You want to cut a deal with me.
You afraid of me?
You avoid the powerful and treat the weak harshly.
Like Joon-gyeong said in the past,
you're not a righteous prosecutor who fights for the greater good.
You merely sell your trade for power and advancement.
So righteous prosecutors are those who recklessly fight for justice,
while those who make realistic decisions
to arbitrate accordingly are in it for their advancement?
Realistically speaking,
do reckless fights achieve justice?
You must also learn when to let it go.
You and Park Joon-gyeong,
you both want excessive justice.
The concept of justice is black and white. What's this "excessive justice"?
You said to tie them all down so you could wipe out the top brass.
But think about it.
Everyone has a skeleton in their closet.
As a matter of fact,
in order to maintain law and order,
we elites must not lose our sense of balance to keep the society…
Sense of balance, my ass.
You just got scared and backed out, you idiot.
I promised to help you recover everything you lost.
Hence, I helped pull you up from rock bottom.
Guess you got scared
that you might hit rock bottom again if you kept working with me.
They call you Chef Hwang not because you uphold law and order,
but because you cook cases just to satisfy the top brass' taste.
You only know how to be petted by your owner for being an obedient dog.
You've never actually conducted
a real investigation before, have you?
Okay.
I'll do it right this time.
A taste of excessive justice for you and your friends. Happy?
Is that all you can do with the power that I've gotten back for you?
Pocketing Myung's dirty money and bullying my friends?
Wow.
I can't believe how pathetic you are.
"Pathetic"?
How brazen of you to say that in this situation.
If you cooperate well enough, I'll lift your travel ban.
So leave when you can.
No.
I won't leave.
I've settled and left the country before, which I deeply regret.
Let's fight this time.
Until the end.
The trap has been set,
but what do you think?
Well, I'm not sure yet.
He is quite sly too.
Hwang Gi-seok raided your uncle.
I heard he went to the penthouse himself.
Damn, seriously. I knew this would happen.
Sounds just like Hwang.
When he sets his heart on a kill, he doesn't pull any punches.
He goes straight into the center and stabs the heart.
Not the heart, but my uncle's back.
As of now, build a case linking Eun Yong and his fund to all his connections.
Focus on his previous charge
regarding Oh's suicide and tie anything you find to that.
Anyone who ever spoke with him or looked him in the eye--
No. Anyone who breathed the same air with him is guilty. Got it?
Shake them all down.
If you find fault, blow it up.
If you find nothing, improvise.
Understood?
Yes, sir!
We arrested Hong Han-nah. What should we do with her?
Get her a warrant as the co-conspirator of CEO Oh's death.
Freeze the fund's capital too.
Take me into custody?
Gosh, thanks to Eun Yong, I'll get to visit jail.
I'll file a writ of habeas corpus as soon as I can.
-What about the fund? -All funds are frozen.
-Trading will be banned starting tomorrow. -Damn it!
What the…
I guess the Mongolia Project is down the drain.
I plugged away for a long time, investing big on that project.
I'm sorry.
Why would you be sorry?
Forget it.
Don't worry about the money.
After all,
I am indebted to Eun Yong.
When I was living in the States,
I got conned and even lost my parents' house.
But Yong got it back for me.
When I was at my lowest, he was foolish enough
to fight until the end for me.
I'll always be thankful.
Sounds similar to your story with him, right?
Tell Yong not to worry about me
and make sure he gets everything he wants.
I'll do that.
They even arrested Han-nah.
I'll submit the habeas corpus petition and release her on bail.
Take good care of her.
She's strong, but she's never been through this.
Tell her I'm sorry and to hang in here.
Okay.
But your funds are frozen, so it might be hard.
I expected that to happen.
No need to worry.
What about the Mongolia Project?
That's not important right now. Did Han-nah tell you to ask?
I'll handle it, so tell her to take care of herself.
I'll stay with her until she gets transferred.
We shouldn't let our guards down.
All right. I'm counting on you.
We don't have solid proof.
But Ms. Kim Bok-sun's statement
and the dashcam footage of Chief Lee at Eastern District--
These two are indisputable facts.
So, what we need to know is where Myung went after his visit to Eastern District.
-This is where CEO Oh died, right? -Yes.
I checked the building and the nearby CCTVs, but nothing came up.
By the way, I found something odd about Oh's suicide note.
-What's wrong with the note? -On the list of evidence we have,
fingerprint identification results from Forensics aren't on here.
Huh? That can't be.
Checking prints on the note is protocol for suicide cases.
Right, but it's missing.
Hold on.
The prosecutor in charge was…
Chief Lee Yeong-jin?
EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE LEE YEONG-JIN
BLUENET CEO YOON HYE-RIN
SENIOR CHIEF HWANG GI-SEOK MYUNG SE-HUI
Oh, you're here.
Organized everything already?
Hwang may have taken my ledger, but the numbers are in my head anyway.
He can't confiscate that from you,
so he'll try to arrest you to keep you silent.
From where Hwang stands, he wants me to accept his offer
and disappear at the right time.
If he doesn't get his way, he'll find any dirt he can on my staff,
their families and friends, just like he did to Han-nah.
Just like he did to my mom.
Out of those involved in my mom's death…
Hwang had Myung and Prosecution's top brass arrested.
Now…
the only one left is Hwang Gi-seok.
Transaction history with a Singaporean fund.
-You found this on Eun Yong's computer? -Yes, sir.
It's the record of illegal trading using the profit he gained
just before the Bawoo Fund case.
This serves as conclusive proof of his connection to the fund--
Leave this one out.
Sorry?
We can't use this as evidence.
Well, but…
the other ledgers seem to be encrypted, so we can't crack them.
-Encrypted? -Yes, sir.
I heard it's what loan sharks used to do in the past.
-The computer we confiscated-- -Yes, sir.
We won't be able to use it as evidence.
Exclude it from the evidence list but bring me the computer.
Sir.
That's a bit…
Right. Gosh, now that I think about it,
you've risked everything for this case, but I haven't done anything for you.
The promotion season's next month?
If you join Special Investigations as head prosecutor,
you'll be in the fast lane.
Prosecutors need a breakaway like this.
You're not getting any younger.
So?
Do you think you can prepare the evidence list again?
Yes, sir.
I'll do so thoroughly and resubmit the report.
Okay. I'll just pretend I never saw this.
Yes, sir.
As to why you went to Eastern District,
you still don't remember?
CEO Oh died the night you visited Eastern District.
But the fingerprint identification results of his suicide note went missing
while being transferred to Prosecution.
The prosecutor in charge and the one who omitted evidence
was you, Chief Lee.
EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE LEE YEONG-JIN
Hey, Prosecutor Jang.
Yes.
You bring me a piece of paper and photo.
-Think you can keep this up with that? -However long it takes,
I won't stop until I catch the murderer.
If perhaps there were co-conspirators, I won't stop until I catch them all.
You must've gotten too used to fabricating investigations.
But aren't investigations
about following the trail of evidence?
Ms. Hong Han-nah.
Your retired parents in Jeju are quite worried about you.
The subject of your blackmailing committed suicide.
You'll be sentenced heavily for that.
If you wish to clear your name…
think carefully before you answer.
Think about your parents.
Hey, Eun Yong. You okay?
I heard Hwang stabbed you in the back.
Goodness.
I mean, I toss and turn all night worrying about you.
Myung took everything from me and almost had me killed.
But I made it out alive, thanks to you.
Still, I couldn't be of much help,
and it's not like I have anything now.
You'll get the land you were promised. I'll send over the documents.
Sign them and send it over.
My goodness. I'm not doing this for the money.
You know I've always liked you.
People like me are good at reading others.
You're the one and only person in this field
who beat Chairman Myung at his own game.
How's he doing these days?
That old goat is still up and going.
It's not like this place can make him turn over a new leaf.
It's time to finally put an end to this.
Let's do an operation while you're in here.
What kind of operation?
Didn't we decide to go our separate ways?
Saving your uncle comes first.
Only if we stay within legal boundaries.
What's this?
The copy of Yong's illegal activities and his confession statement.
RECORD OF STATEMENT EUN YONG
Just before the Bawoo Fund incident, Yong used information he got from Myung
and ran a short sale through his fund.
The evidence and statement proves he illegally wired the profit to Singapore.
It also includes his statement on Chief Lee
sneaking him out from prison to meet Myung at his villa.
It's key evidence that can prove Chief Lee's charges.
-And the original copy? -Hwang Gi-seok confiscated it.
Initially, the shorting profit was transferred to Myung,
but now Hwang has the money.
And Hwang will try to destroy the evidence.
If we request a warrant on those grounds, we can prevent that from happening.
Prosecutor Jang,
can you do this?
Well,
doesn't seem illegal in any way.
You're up against Hwang.
Is Eun Yong's computer taken care of?
-I'll finish up over the weekend. -Gosh, you're better than Yeong-jin.
Hello, Senior Chief.
What brings you here?
I was reinvestigating a case.
I need a piece of evidence you confiscated.
-A search-and-seizure warrant? -Yes.
May I execute it, sir?
-Your uncle must've sent you. -Excuse me?
The computer I took from him yesterday-- He wants you to retrieve it.
If it went through Forensics anyway, the task force should have a copy, no?
If you're not tampering with evidence,
you should have no problem handing over the original hard drive.
Senior Chief, the meeting is ready.
Okay.
I heard you've summoned Chief Lee frequently.
He's helping out with our investigation, so take it easy.
Prosecutor Jang, what'll you do?
We are investigating your uncle's fund.
Do you want to go behind bars while running errands for your uncle?
Or do you want to rejoin my task force?
I'll be executing the search and seizure.
Tae-chun is…
no longer my weakness.
He's the most powerful weapon I have to end this fight.
Prosecutor Jang retrieved the original copy.
Okay. So we have our evidence.
How did your meeting go?
He'll make a move tonight.
Myung must be enraged.
He spent his whole life earning his cherished money.
Now he's lost everything to his daughter and son-in-law.
No. He'll try to find a way to come back.
Our beloved chairman…
doesn't give up so easily.
MYUNG IN-JU ARRESTED
Goodness.
There is nothing else I want.
I will give you everything I have
to you and Gi-seok.
So help me serve my time peacefully in a hospital.
Isn't it too late for that?
I hear my husband already found your money.
What's truly valuable is still hidden.
There are lots of eyes on my villa.
When I hosted a party at my villa…
You really have that?
Where?
No one can find it except me.
With that, my son-in-law
will have no problem entering the political world.
If you can get me into a hospital,
I'll find it for you.
I'll discuss it with Gi-seok.
All right. Please do that.
I hear Jang's been harassing you.
Don't worry about it. He'll be gone soon.
You are well aware what happens to those who go against me.
-Yeong-jin. -Yes, sir.
Make sure you testify well, all right?
-I'm counting on you. -Yes, sir.
Drink up.
Before CEO Oh's death, you visited the Supreme Office with Eun Yong
for a fund presentation, correct?
The prosecutors present at the time have all testified.
If you don't want to become an accomplice, tell me the truth--
Prosecutor, how much do you make a month?
What?
I can't believe people like you get paid with the tax I pay to this country.
Ms. Hong Han-nah.
There's enough evidence and testimony.
Getting all worked up won't lead you anywhere.
And pleading the Fifth won't do you any good either.
Add the illegal shorting from Eun Yong's computer as evidence.
Jang took the original anyway.
Yes, sir.
How pathetic of you to let him take it back.
Don't you think?
-I'm sorry, sir. -If you want to make up for it,
work with Lee and come up with a story for Jang Tae-chun.
Can you handle that?
Yes, sir.
Aren't we going to Prosecutor Jang?
Sure. Wait here a second.
Long time no see.
What brings you here?
It looks like we've switched places.
Do you remember the night you sneaked me out to meet Myung?
You summoned me to Prosecution,
changed my clothes,
and arranged a rendezvous with Myung at his villa.
My statement and proof are in Prosecutor Jang's hands now, but…
I'm well aware of Hwang's cooking skills,
so you must be thinking it can be cooked to your advantage.
But what if I tell the press?
Hwang Gi-seok has power in his hands again.
The soon-to-be district chief, who dreams of higher places.
But here you are, taking the fall for his sins.
Do you think he'll keep you alive?
You know how Oh Chang-hyeon and Kim Seong-tae died, don't you?
As to what kind of person Hwang is…
you know better than anyone.
Am I wrong?
Gosh, it's delicious.
Se-hui, put your dad on the phone.
Hold on.
Hello?
It's Gi-seok.
Did you get some sleep?
Gosh, my son-in-law.
Thanks to you, I had a good night's sleep.
Se-hui made me soup for breakfast, so I'm eating up now.
Sounds great.
-You'll get it in the morning, right? -Of course.
I'll find it and bring it to you.
Be discreet so no one sees you.
No worries.
I'll go quietly and retrieve just that.
-Put Se-hui back on. -Sure.
Don't skip your meals.
Here.
Hello?
Just listen, don't answer.
I told them to move your father to an isolation ward.
Take good care of him.
Okay. Understood.
Hey, Chief Lee.
You hear about Myung's medical parole?
-I think Hwang pulled some strings. -I heard.
One moment, they're at each other's throats,
but now, Hwang has his back?
Doesn't that seem fishy?
Did you not hear anything from Hwang?
My goodness. I guess not.
Hey.
Since Hwang has your back for now,
you think you're safe, huh?
But don't trust those shits.
When the Bawoo Fund incident blew up,
I was the first one they threw under the bus.
You remember, right?
Man.
Just stay safe.
You should protect yourself.
You only get one life.
I'll get going.
HOSPITAL
Chairman Myung!
It's been a while.
What's this?
I'm going to go get some air with Eun Yong.
I'll take care of him.
If you're thinking about calling the cops--
Right, you can't.
The hospital surveillance cameras just caught you sneaking him out.
Dad, are you nuts?
What are you doing with him?
What do you think?
He's going to give me money.
You still trust him after everything?
Of course.
He paid me hundreds of billions to get proof on CEO Yoon's death.
This lunatic here cares about nothing but revenge.
-Let's get going. -All right.
Tell your husband I'll see him soon.
Okay.
Anything useful from Hong Han-nah?
She's holding up her argument on Eun Yong's innocence, but--
Summon her parents and begin a tax audit on her dad's company.
Yes, sir.
What about Bluenet's rehabilitation?
Attorney Park applied for it, but she's following proper legal procedures, so…
Find a damaged investor who's willing to cooperate.
-Tell them to sue her. -Yes, sir.
The new developers of Bluenet?
The technology isn't popular in stock manipulation--
The director is Dr. Cha Dong-jin, right?
He held the same role in his prior job, so make up a story
about leaking corporate secrets.
Yes, sir.
As for Prosecutor Jang, re-paint him as Chief Lee's co-conspirator.
Sorry?
Chief Lee will testify.
Prosecutor Jang alone won't do. We need a chief prosecutor in the picture.
-Yes, sir. -Okay.
We finally have our outline.
EUN YONG
Yes, Se-hui. How did it go?
Dad ran away with Eun Yong.
What?
Let's do an operation while you are in here.
What kind of operation?
Tell Chairman Myung
I want to make a deal with him.
And intimidate Chief Lee.
Myung's completely broke and useless now. What business have you with him?
I have one left.
I heard you got a reprieve to stay at the hospital, Chairman.
But you look as healthy as ever.
Chief Ham. The air outside feels so nice.
Attorney Park Joon-gyeong will be my counsel, right?
-She's as beautiful as her late mother. -Be quiet and take a seat.
Are we starting already? Sure. Why not?
Let us begin the interrogation of witness Myung In-ju,
with Attorney Park Joon-gyeong representing him.
For security reasons,
we will proceed in a private venue instead of the hospital.
I understand.
Hwang stated his penance at the press conference.
But regarding the case that drove my mom to her death,
he never confessed to his sins.
To make him pay for his sins,
we need to start by revealing the truth.
Myung's blood is boiling from losing all his money.
If it's about ruining Hwang, we'll have Myung's full cooperation.
He'll testify.
I saw my son-in-law, Hwang Gi-seok, write a memo to Minister Son's assistant.
"Fifty million for Bluenet's Yoon.
Bring it to me."
I saw it with my own eyes.
You're saying he struck a secret deal in front of you, Mr. Myung In-ju?
It happened during a party at my villa.
I even paid the secretary
five big ones to take it back.
Senior Chief, we must act quickly.
We'll trace the vehicle and ask for police support.
Hey, Investigator Kim.
Are you trying to tell the world a key suspect and my wife
illegally sneaked out of the hospital?
Haul in all the investigators!
And locate Eun Yong's whereabouts. Got it?
Yes, sir.
Asshole, I told you not to call if it's not urgent!
Sir, that's not it. Eun Yong's requested to visit you, sir.
PROSECUTION SERVICE
Where's the chairman?
Should I tell you here? You sure? There are eyes and ears.
You little fucker--
Why don't we go to your office for a nice, quiet chat?
After Myung finishes testifying about Mrs. Yoon's case,
that'll be my signal…
to start the real game.
What do you want?
You want me to release Hong Han-nah and unfreeze your funds?
I'm not you.
We've come too far for that.
Then what?
I've only wanted one thing from you since the beginning:
for you to pay
for your sins.
There are tons of prosecutors here.
Call any of them and fess up before Myung spills it all.
This is your last chance.
Prisoner's dilemma.
Is that your game?
You have us in separate rooms, offering freedom to whomever blows first?
But look.
The statement you obtained for helping his illegal escape--
You think it'll be admissible in court?
What do you mean? This is legal.
Chairman Myung is testifying
to Chief Ham Jin right now.
What?
Check if you don't believe me.
Put the Incheon district on the line.
Hurry the fuck up!
While I was dealing with Hwang Gi-seok,
Joon-gyeong updated Tae-chun on the current situation.
Mr. Nam, did you receive the video I sent?
Yes. Prosecutor Jang is showing it to Chief Lee right now.
Lee Yeong-jin provided the copy of the note.
He summoned and arrested CEO Yoon using the fabricated evidence.
That's how the rigged investigation began.
Lee Yeong-jin is Hwang's right-hand man.
He'd do anything for him.
I rummaged through the evidence room
and found latent print results.
No latent prints have been discovered on the suicide note.
How strange.
It's only normal for it to have CEO Oh's prints on it, no?
You tampering with evidence that may prove a murder,
along with Myung's testimony.
Once this is revealed to the press,
what do you think Hwang Gi-seok will do?
You know how Oh Chang-hyeon and Kim Seong-tae died, don't you?
As to what kind of person Hwang is…
you know better than anyone.
Am I wrong?
You are well aware of what happens to those who go against me.
Chief.
I'll ask you one last time.
Why did you visit Eastern District that night?
I don't care what Myung testifies to.
After all, he's just a criminal.
He's only making up stories to get back at his prosecutor son-in-law.
His confession?
I'm telling you, it's completely useless.
You bastard. How dare you come in here!
Senior Chief Hwang Gi-seok.
Chief Lee Yeong-jin just confessed.
Confess what?
Prisoner's dilemma is only valid between prisoners.
Between prisoners Myung and Lee,
Chief Lee got the edge, no?
On the day of CEO Oh's death,
did you order Chief Lee to help Chairman Myung
leave Eastern District unbeknownst to others?
Yes. I just sent over Lee's statement.
My goodness.
Lee Yeong-jin confessed?
Will Chairman Myung also receive Chief Lee's statement, Prosecutor Jang?
I don't know about his other sins,
but he'll definitely confess to murdering CEO Oh.
Look back on your actions and think carefully about why this is happening.
A moment ago, Chief Lee Yeong-jin admitted his involvement…
STATEMENT LEE YEONG-JIN
…in conspiring to murder CEO Oh.
Mr. Myung In-ju, you may plead the Fifth,
but I'll ask one more time:
Did you conspire with Hwang to murder CEO Oh Chang-hyeon?
This question wasn't part of our deal.
What about the money?
Was it all for show to lead me into this trap?
Chief Ham, may I have a moment with my client?
Of course.
Mr. Myung In-ju,
confess before it's too late.
Don't add to your crimes by making needless comments.
I wonder what the second prisoner decided to do.
His co-conspirator would know.
I have nothing more to lose.
I just don't care anymore.
If you confess and cooperate with the investigation,
I will offer you a plea deal so you may avoid the maximum sentence.
What did you say? "Maximum sentence"?
If you decide to keep silent, even after Lee's confession,
I can assure you one thing:
You'll never get to see any money.
Hwang Gi-seok also knows of Lee's confession.
The moment he confesses before you,
you should forget about any plea deal.
Think about the countless financial crimes and murders you've committed.
The hottest fire will rain upon you.
This is your last chance.
Confess your crimes.
If not, you'll live out the rest of your life in regret.
Prosecutor Jang.
Chairman Myung confessed.
Mr. Hwang Gi-seok,
you are under arrest as the co-conspirator of Oh Chang-hyeon's murder.
No warrant needed. He might destroy evidence.
You have the right to an attorney
and to state your case.
You may apply the writ of habeas corpus to review the legality of your arrest.
Let's go.
I've waited for this.
Mr. Myung In-ju, you have the right to an attorney
to state your case
and to petition the court to review the legality of your arrest.
You think this can bring me down?
You think the people who obeyed under your power
will stay obedient after seeing you like this?
-Hey! -Hey, CEO Eun!
Hey, come here.
You okay? You injured anywhere?
Man, this is nothing.
You must've been worried sick!
I was worried a little. Just a little. Very little!
He was very worried.
My gosh. My cutie. Yong. How was it without me?
-You did well. -Did you even eat while I was gone?
Did she have tofu?
I saw so much tofu at your house. You should've-- Come here.
You idiot.
You wanted my money that badly?
I took you in when you were nothing, but you're just as greedy as your dad.
I spent my own money to get you to where you are now.
You're the one who made me like this.
Every time you called,
you asked for favors and to clean up your mess…
What do you mean? I'm the one who got my hands dirty.
I was doing it for my family.
It's a family business.
You said I was your dog.
A bitch that guards your money.
You call that family?
Listen. It's gotten late today,
so have a good night's sleep in jail, and see you tomorrow.
Take care of your son-in-law, okay? It's his first time in jail.
What did you say? You…
The encrypted data on your computer was a list of Myung's hidden assets?
How did you find my computer password?
I tried my birthday just in case, and it worked.
Your uncle gave it to you because it's the safest with you.
Since the day Ms. Kim approached me, it's always been your game, right?
What?
You're right.
Yong wanted you to arrest Hwang Gi-seok yourself.
I used money against money, so it's only right to use law against law.
All you need to do is to finish it off neatly.
Hold on.
You're saying I'm the only one who didn't know about your confession,
the evidence and such?
-I was basically your pawn, then. -But you were the most important piece.
A lawyer must investigate according to the law,
so it isn't invalidated by the court.
-Right. -I mean, the information you gave me--
-What if I took advantage of it? -Like that's going to happen.
It's not like you would've struck a deal with Hwang.
You're not me, you know. How unrighteous of you.
We need prosecutors
who won't give up until the end, like you and Chief Ham,
in order to establish law and order.
That's right.
Joon-gyeong trusted you more than I did.
She believed you'd fight to the end and win.
Hey, drink up. Lighten up.
A toast! For my nephew, Jang Tae-chun!
-Cheers! -Cheers!
My uncle's plan started way before Ms. Kim Bok-sun
came to see me.
When Myung decided to blow up Bawoo Fund, our plan utterly failed.
My uncle returned to his cell and came up with a new plan--
a plan to wipe out Myung and Hwang
but also their hosts, cartels of power and money,
the masterminds of it all.
The first piece he needed was… Hwang Gi-seok.
Back then, he was abandoned, hurt and power-hungry.
In order to control him,
my uncle used his wife, who coveted power over money.
He threw the director of inspection some bait
to create bad blood between him and Myung.
He drove Hwang Gi-seok to rock bottom
to isolate him.
At last, Hwang Gi-seok kneeled before my uncle.
Uncle used Hwang Gi-seok
to start a fight against the cartel lords.
As expected, he proved to be an effective weapon.
As a result,
Myung and his connections were the first to be removed.
Hwang, who regained his power, misjudged that he could have everything.
He brought his own downfall by pocketing Chairman Myung's money,
which turned out to be a trap.
Hwang Gi-seok and Chairman Myung
will now face their judgment before the law.
Hwang Gi-seok once asked me this:
why you're risking your fortune for my revenge.
He wouldn't get it even if I told him.
He would never understand.
I know.
But while I was talking to him, I was reminded of something I'd forgotten.
What is it?
Thank you.
I don't think I ever thanked you.
We all worked together on this.
You started it, and Tae-chun ended it.
Han-nah, Mr. Nam and Chief Ham--
We all worked together as one to achieve it.
You're the one who made us one.
We all believed in you.
Like when you fought alongside me on that train,
when you see injustice,
you fight for them no matter who you're up against.
Then you face its consequences alone.
You're an incredible and kind person.
That's how you've always been and always will be.
Why are you talking like your mom?
Mom said that about you.
-Let's give her the gift. -Oh, right.
We are rebuilding
your company, Mrs. Yoon.
I'll make sure it'll be successful this time.
I hope she's happy.
For Mr. Nam, I've prepared something big.
What's that?
-Oh, my. -What is it?
-Unbelievable! -It's spinning.
Your somaek is being prepared, Mr. Nam.
No way.
-Here's your somaek. -Thank you.
We hosted a party to celebrate Mr. Nam's honorable retirement.
-I know how to pour beer. -You sure do. Look at these bubbles.
Like this?
Cheers to Mr. Nam's bright future!
Cheers!
-Thank you. -Great work, sir.
I've had my share of somaek, but this tops them all.
Oh, my.
This is my last ramen in the office.
It's your retirement ceremony tomorrow. Aren't you sad?
Sad, my foot. I was unlucky enough to work with you towards the end.
I'm even working late today.
I'm very sad and bummed.
That's part of being a prosecutor.
I'm sure you'll transfer well.
The best place for me
is right beside you, Mr. Nam.
Mr. Nam.
Thank you for your guidance.
I'm grateful.
If you're so thankful,
don't pick up my calls after I retire.
You couldn't refuse my shady favors, right?
Come on. I doubt you'll pull something like that.
Well, I tell myself I won't do that.
But no one knows the future.
My colleagues who seemed so upright
began calling with favors a few years after their retirement.
When I was working on rebuilding Bluenet with the help of Yong,
I was exhausted, yet happy.
When your passion finds something hopeful to strive for,
that feeling is called happiness.
In that trail of thought,
I was reminded of my mom's life of passion.
As my final work,
I decided to write a biography about my mom.
Regarding the illegal short trading,
I think the fine and tax penalty will be a hefty amount.
We should follow the law.
Don't file an appeal.
Let's just pay them off.
Fine.
And make sure the Bawoo Fund victims get their rewards.
Yes, sir.
When will you come back this time?
I'm not sure.
I'll return this to you now.
This is where you belong.
Before I left,
I visited Joon-gyeong's house, just like the day I left ten years ago.
Gosh. I guess there won't be any flower gifts for the time being.
Right.
You're flying out tomorrow?
-Yes. -Keep in touch.
Instead of flowers, send me pictures of you.
Of course.
You'll do well wherever you go.
I'm not sure about that.
Dealing with money is fun, and it suits me.
But it scares me at times.
Watching Chairman Myung not blink an eye even when someone died, because of money,
this thought crossed my mind:
"If I continue down this path, I might end up like him."
Money is scary. I sometimes think that too.
You do?
I'm no different.
When I'm low on money from business, I think of money.
When I make some money,
I think of money again, planning what to use it on.
I think of money all the time.
Still, you're different.
You're different from loan sharks like me and Chairman Myung.
When it comes to money, everyone is the same.
When you get tired of your travels, know you're always welcome here.
I'll make you a bowl of delicious soup.
Not delicious, but salty soup.
Stay healthy…
and take care.
-I'll see you soon. -Of course.
I'll keep in touch.
Prosecutor Jang Tae-chun.
Jang Tae-chun!
Yes-- Yes, ma'am.
Why isn't the investigation report on my desk yet?
I was working on it past midnight and fell asleep.
Have it ready before the afternoon meeting.
Get yourself together. You'll be late to the morning trials.
Yes, ma'am.
What makes a good prosecutor?
Grit, effort, stamina and endurance. Stamina trumps them all.
And the issue of today's trial?
The authentication of perjury.
We'll submit that expert's statement. Read it on the way.
Yes, ma'am.
Everyone is back where they belong.
PASSION
CEO OF BLUENET, YOON HYE-RIN
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