(Episode 76)
("Everything about Patent Disputes")
(Investment Contract)
(Seorin Group acknowledges Bisang Textile's...)
(carbon nanofiber technology and will be given the right...)
(to use the patent, which was first acquired in 2000...)
I got my tonsillectomy in autumn.
It was the autumn of 2002.
That means the patent was acquired in 2002,
not 2000.
Hey, did you just get home?
Yes, today was my part-time night shift.
Oh, I see.
Young Eun, do you remember when I got my tonsillectomy...
in 2002 during the World Cup?
No, I don't.
Yes, I'm sure it was then.
It was during the summer vacation after I came from the States.
You were a little kid,
and we used to cheer together for the national soccer team.
Then I went to the hospital because of my swollen tonsils.
Then I got a tonsillectomy in autumn. Don't you remember?
I remember now.
Where's my cell phone?
My gosh.
Get to your senses.
Is there something going on?
Dad showed up in my dream and gave me an answer.
And in reality, Mom didn't come home.
Don't bother nagging Mom about it.
Don't interfere in her love life.
Where are you going?
Hello, I'm calling to ask you...
about registering for an extension of a patent term.
It's due to a registration delay.
Then will I be able to talk to someone right away...
if I go to the Korean Intellectual Property Office?
Yes.
Payback
I can't help
"My One Lee Ji Eun"?
He must really like her a lot.
I'm leaving a text because you're not answering.
I'm on my way to the Korean Intellectual Property Office.
I found evidence to prove that Bisang Textile...
didn't receive any special treatment in receiving the investment.
This time, it's your turn to trust me.
Call me back.
She really doesn't give up easily.
She gets on my nerves.
(My One Lee Ji Eun!)
(Delete)
Jung Min deserves to be nervous for at least a couple of hours.
Oh, there's my cell phone.
Are you okay? You didn't get any sleep.
I cooked you breakfast.
Thanks.
But I'm not hungry. Let's just drink coffee.
You waited all night.
Did you get to meet Director Hong?
My gosh.
Even if what you say is right,
it still doesn't explain why the late chairman...
invested in her when she hadn't even registered the patent.
I can't vote for something that can't be explained.
And therefore,
I refuse to vote for him as the next chairman.
I'm sure you'll change your mind.
You can't find the answer if you focus on the question.
But I brought the answer for you.
If you want to find out what it is, please take your seats.
How dare you just barge in here like this?
I know Director Seo has your back,
but you need to stop acting up.
Watch how you talk to her.
Ms. Lee is the CEO...
of one of our affiliates.
I'd like to hear what she has to say.
So you should all sit down.
Let's hear why the investment...
can't be considered as a special treatment.
It was an urgent situation,
and I admit it was rude of me to enter without permission.
I apologize for that.
But because I'm the person directly involved in this,
I think I have the right...
to give you an explanation regarding the patent.
Now that you've given me a chance to speak,
I'd like to explain why the investment we received...
wasn't based on any favors.
Here's a certificate to prove that we received an extension...
of our patent term...
based on Article 92, Clause 2 of the Patent Law.
And of course, I just got it issued myself...
from the Korean Intellectual Property Office.
Wait a minute.
Does that mean we still own the carbon nanofiber patent?
That's right, sir.
The patent examination was postponed for two years.
And it caused trouble to the applicant.
So they gave us a two-year extension.
And this certificate proves that we got an extension...
until September 17, 2022.
(Confirmation of Patent Extension)
That surely proves the investment wasn't a personal favor.
And Bisang Textile still owns the patent.
We received an investment from Seorin Group...
based on our rightful technology,
which proves that we didn't receive...
any special treatment.
Also, it was arbitrarily decided by the late chairman,
and Director Seo has absolutely nothing to do with the matter.
You helped me resolve the misunderstanding I had.
It really does look like Bisang Textile...
didn't receive any special favors from the late chairman.
Well, now that you've changed your mind,
I guess there's no reason for me to stay here.
It's obvious how the vote will turn out.
I really like you.
Call me whenever.
I'll treat you to a nice meal.
Jung Min, stop smiling.
You're making yourself look silly.
My gosh.
I guess it's best to be honest in this kind of situation.
Anyone in your shoes would've thought the same way,
and I know that you're a very careful person.
But I must say, I was a bit upset.
You had already agreed to give me your support,
so you could've at least met up with me.
I avoided you because I was worried I might get convinced by you.
Why didn't you answer my call?
Your call?
I didn't get any calls from you. Did you call?
I even sent you a text.
What? No, you didn't. I didn't get any messages.
What?
Look. I sent you this.
(I found evidence to prove that Bisang Textile...)
How strange.
Maybe there was an error with the network.
Do you think so?
Anyway, how did you think of doing something so clever?
Should I give you some space?
It's okay. You can trust A Jun.
I remembered...
that my dad visited me at the hospital...
the day he got the patent.
I was hospitalized...
after having received a tonsillectomy.
And I remembered how my dad came and told me...
that it took him two years to finally get the patent.
So I looked through the files last night,
and I found out you can file for an extension of the patent term.
This time, you saved me.
You're like the Little Mermaid.
You saved Jung Min from a crisis.
But doesn't the Little Mermaid turn into sea foam?
I take that back.
Mr. Shin.
You say things so easily.
I guess you were offended by my sea foam comment.
A Jun may sound a bit rude,
but he has no ill-intention.
You see, I'm quite unique.
But I have to say,
things look nice between you two.
Are you guys going out again?
Mr. Shin, let's go to the meeting.
Yes, of course. I should do what you say.
Jung Min, I'm going to choose what to eat for lunch.
- Call me after the meeting. - Got it.
You look really tired.
You should get a nap when you're free.
Thank you, Ji Eun.
I tried not to show it.
But when I got framed...
and Director Hong turned his back on me,
I was worried I might not get selected as the chairman.
But thankfully, Director Hong seems to have come around.
And that really puts me at ease.
You have no idea how worried I was...
that I might ruin your future.
I felt miserable the entire day yesterday.
What?
I didn't think yesterday was all that bad.
You were worried about me, and you even bought coffee for me.
Get some rest.
(Seorin)
I want you to disappear from Jung Min's sight.
I have this weird hunch...
that you might end up ruining his life.
Which photo do you like best out of the five?
There are 4 photos, not 5.
Were there only four?
You dropped one over there.
There were only four photos to begin with.
Do you like Jung Min that much?
Jung Min was the first person...
who taught me that I could love a guy this much.
You're a divorced woman. I'm sure it's not your first time.
That look on your face just now. It was really sexy.
You're rude, thoughtless,
and arrogant.
You really are the worst.
You got that right. Go on and tell me more.
You're like a little kid who's throwing a tantrum.
What do you think you're doing?
I'm going to show you that I'm not a little kid.
Adults don't do immature things like this.
Move.
I think I finally know you a little.
You know how to provoke a guy...
and make him want you.
You can say that kind of stuff once you're all grown up.
You're really getting me all riled up.
The elevator isn't working again.
"Again"? Does this happen often?
Call the security team.
What?
Gosh, does she think I'm her secretary or what?
She's always bossing me around.
You really don't know how to get along with others.
She always has a problem with me.
Let go of my arm. It'll bruise.
Why are you suddenly acting so weak?
My goodness.
Can you get up?
Did you hyperventilate?
Why are you just standing there? Help her get up.
You must've developed a trauma...
after you got trapped in the elevator last time.
Are you sure you don't need to go to the hospital?
It's okay.
Did you ask me to look into her because you had feelings for her?
I'm not sure.
So he's getting ready to go back to the States?
The donor's guardian changed his mind.
So it might be better for him to go to the States...
and wait for a donor there.
The more I think about it, the angrier I get.
It's like he fooled with a sick person.
There's always a reason for everything.
I wonder what made him change his mind all of a sudden.
But then again, I'm sure it's not easy for a parent...
to give up on his son.
The guardian is the patient's parent?
How did you find out?
They don't share any information regarding the donor.
Aren't all guardians normally parents?
I don't know much about medicine,
but aren't donors usually pretty young?
I'm sure it's not easy for old people to donate their organs.
So I figured the guardian would be the patient's parent.
The biggest happiness you can give to someone...
is to ensure them that they're being loved.
I hope Mi Ran will be able to get that from you from now on.
I know I'm not the best mother,
but I'd like to ask you something.
What's going to happen between you and Mi Ran?
Will you mind your own business?
I don't want to be nosy,
but I need to know...
to decide how to treat him from now on.
What's that supposed to mean?
I'm sure he knows what I mean.
I'm going to resign from Seorin.
Isn't that enough to put our past behind us?
Plus, I'm sure you don't even need me anymore.
Sometimes, it's best to just get on your knees.
You already lost to Jung Min anyway.
Why are you provoking him after coming all the way here?
We were once allies in this fight...
although we both held hands for our own benefits.
To be more exact, he betrayed me.
And that messed up my plan.
I admit that I was cowardly and selfish.
Does that make you feel better?
I'll forgive you for Mi Ran's sake.
But of course, I never trusted you in the first place.
You should go. Don't ever come here again.
You must think he'll come back to you.
You probably think he'll do anything for you.
But you see, when someone's willing to do anything for you,
it's better off not to expect anything.
You're not saying anything, so that must mean you agree.
I think you're wrong.
If I successfully manage to get a heart transplant,
I plan to devote myself to Mi Ran for the rest of my life.
Then live. Live for me.
What you need... What we need...
is your will to live.
Yes, I know. I'll think that way.
I'm going to live. I won't give up on hope.
Jang Se Hoon, I guess you're not...
Jung Min's secret enemy...
seeing that you want to start a new life.
Does that mean you're getting married?
No, your mother doesn't want to get married.
Then you're just going to be living together?
Gosh, stop asking questions.
We'll just be living together as a family.
Isn't it a bit weird?
It's not like he's going to be my stepdad.
So I'd pretty much be living with your boyfriend.
It just doesn't look good.
If you guys want to live together,
you guys can get a place of your own.
Then let's just get married...
and register our marriage so I can be her stepdad.
My gosh, we agreed not to do that.
We have nothing to offer, so it won't be a problem for us.
But legally speaking, it won't do you any good.
You've become so kind, Mom.
It's not that. I just don't want people to get the wrong idea.
Your father and I fought throughout our entire marriage...
because people thought he married me for my money.
I like him a lot,
so I just want us to be happy and comfortable.
I don't want any bad energy in our relationship.
Your mother has the final decision in everything,
but it'd be nice to marry her and register our marriage...
so that I can officially be your stepdad...
and put you and your sister on my family register.
If I get married, it will make us a family.
You don't need to tie yourself down by law to become our family.
That's not what I mean.
I'm saying there should be a binding force in our relationship.
It will give us a sense of responsibility.
My gosh, don't worry.
I told you I'll take care of you, Mr. Kang.
Why can't you just live a typical life?
If you marry a rich man,
you'll be able to live as a queen.
See? Even you say that kind of stuff.
Gosh, she's just joking.
Pride is all your mother has. Aside from that, it's all just fat.
- My goodness. - "Fat"?
"Fat"?
I guess you checked how much fat she has last night.
Gosh, I'm suddenly getting thirsty.
Gosh, I'm thirsty.
My goodness, you brat. Mr. Kang will be living with us.
You need to stop being so rude.
Gosh, just go and get a place without me.
Why do you want to live with me too?
It'd be nice to live with everyone in our house.
You mean in this cramped house?
No. Our old house.
My gosh.
Mr. Kang actually bought our old house?
My gosh, I guess he really is rich.
Stepdad!
I'm not like my mom.
I'd love to become your legal daughter!
Let me be your legal daughter!
My goodness.
(Seorin)
(Products suggested to you by our merchandisers)
Don't you think it'd be best to tell him what happened?
Then he'll end up fighting with his mom.
I don't want to cause Yeo Jin to fall apart with his mother.
He had a crush on you for 10 years.
He won't accept it...
if you break up with him for no specific reason.
That's why I'm asking you what I should do.
I told you already. Just be honest with him.
I told you I can't.
You just don't want to break up with him, do you?
The fact that you can't decide what to do...
proves that you haven't decided to break up with him.
If I need to come up with an excuse,
should I ask Ho Jin for help?
He could pretend to hit on me.
Mr. Kim and I are seeing each other these days.
Are you guys a couple?
No, we're not exactly a couple.
We're both lonely, so we just keep each other company.
Why don't you do the same with Yeo Jin?
Why not just have fun with no strings attached?
It looks like we want different things.
If you get too sensitive, you'll become unhappy.
If you let passion take over, things will end really ugly.
You and I really don't get along.
Tell me about it.
(Online shopping)
That looks good.
I think the outfits are matched nicely.
We'll soon be launching our online mall.
I know we went through a lot,
but please stay on your toes so we can get good results,
and continue to do your best.
You were hyperventilating a moment ago,
but you're all energetic again now that you're back to work.
The manager of Chung Group is here with us,
so we should show how competitive...
our brand can be.
Your strong leadership and the ability to empathize.
I've seen more than enough.
The only thing that's left is to see how well you do in sales.
When you're at the top, you're left in awe.
We'll do our best to make you feel that way.
I love your strong mentality.
Mr. Shin, please focus.
I've been focused for a while now.
The products we plan to launch this spring...
have very bright colors.
And they're able to keep the body warm...
because of the materials they were made with.
After we launch the online shopping mall,
we plan to promote that product very aggressively.
Ms. Choi.
During our last meeting, you told me...
you're preparing a special delivery box for a promotional event.
- Can you give me an update on that? - Sure.
I made a sample like you asked.
What do you think?
I used the main color of our products...
to match the box.
- The color came out nicely. - Right?
I like the color,
but this isn't very different from other online shopping malls.
How about we use emotional branding?
Like fortune cookies.
When our consumers open the box,
they'll get to see a lucky message or a funny comment.
For example, the sales for sweet persimmons...
once rose exponentially...
because they wrote a funny joke...
on their packaging to make the customers laugh.
I know sales are important,
but making consumers laugh...
is also a very important marketing strategy.
We're a fashion brand that sells golf apparel,
so we can give tips on fashion and golf...
or send a humorous yet interesting message...
along with the products.
Then it will enable us to have a better brand image...
and increase customer loyalty.
If we also send them handwritten letters or postcards,
it will give them an analogue sentiment to it as well.
Good idea.
Ms. Han.
Do you have an update on the free gifts?
The main free gift will only be given out in a set period of time,
so people will think it's scarce.
And when people buy our main line,
we're going to send them a coupon to buy one more from the same line.
Then let's go ahead and proceed with...
the promotional event based on today's meeting.
Mr. Shin, I'll share the meeting results via email.
We're done with the meeting. Do you have something to add?
Do you know Baron Ashura?
It's a character from "Mazinger Z".
Are you trying to tell me that I'm two-faced?
You need to be predictable...
in order to make the other person feel at ease.
Listen to me, Mr. Shin.
I am listening, Ms. Lee.
Let's go.
My goodness.
Don't you think you're the one...
who's more unpredictable?
Are you going to keep yelling at me?
Anger makes you age fast.
Mr. Shin.
Do you know what the best kind of ability is?
It's the ability to apologize.
If you want to apologize, do it properly.
I'm sorry about what happened in the elevator.
I didn't know about your trauma.
My gosh. You don't know the things you should know,
and you know things that you shouldn't.
Then why don't we have a cup of coffee...
and talk about the things that I should and shouldn't know.
(Director Choi Myung Hwa)
These photos were taken from different angles.
What does that mean?
Does that mean they were taken by different people?
One of these photos was taken by someone I sent.
That means the other photos...
were taken by someone else.
It looks like Jung Min has another enemy other than myself.
Who do you think it is?
I figured you might be able to find out.
I have this weird hunch...
that you might end up ruining his life.
I have a hunch...
that it's you who will ruin Jung Min.
I'm normally not that easy to hate.
You can be pretty annoying,
but you're charming at the same time.
So I plan to get along with you from now on.
(Phoenix 2020)
Thank you for coming to my house to receive my resignation letter.
Mr. Kim will be of great help to you, Director Seo.
I'm sure you'll hear good news...
from the institution in the States.
We were able to overcome the situation thanks to Ms. Lee.
But it also had a negative effect.
Should I just marry her?
I'm Seo Eun Ju. I got appointed as your secretary...
as of today.
I will do my best to support you.