(Episode 80)
Jung Min, I was on my way to your office.
What did you just say?
You must be pretty shocked.
How could you do this to me?
How could you?
Jung Min, let him go.
Let him go.
He threatened you.
I saw the elevator surveillance camera.
Why didn't you tell me anything?
Just let go of him first.
He had his reasons.
And he already apologized.
I haven't seen you get so angry in a long time.
Stop provoking him.
He's the one who grabbed me by my collar.
Just keep going your way.
Can we talk?
How long are you going to keep me standing here?
Is that all you have to say to me?
It makes me feel uncomfortable to see you get so involved...
in my business.
I was always the only one who was crazy about us.
Meanwhile, you were always ready to leave.
We may no longer be together, but I thought we still had a chance.
I misunderstood you, doubted you,
and I also got unbelievably jealous.
I guess I still thought I was yours.
I provoked him that day.
I told him he's rude, has no manners,
arrogant, and hard to like.
I told him that he acts like a kid,
and I think that hurt his pride.
Stop taking his side.
I'm not taking his side.
I'm trying to help you resolve your misunderstanding.
I feel too upset to think of it as a misunderstanding.
I want to stop reporting to you about Ms. Lee's whereabouts.
Do as you please.
Are you stalking her?
Do I seem that crazy to you?
You seem like a troublemaker.
Are you sick?
You're pale.
And you have cold sweats.
Why do you care whether I'm sick or not?
It was so easy to tell that both guys...
like Ms. Lee, right?
You can't hide your love for someone just like you can't hide a sneeze.
Ms. Lee has a great personality and is a competent businesswoman.
It's because she's great in all aspects.
You're like her stan.
Ms. Han, that didn't sound so nice.
Ms. Han tends to say things without thinking.
What's going on?
Are you guys teaming up to attack me?
Ms. Choi.
Did you finish the first draft of the proposal for CLBL?
Yes, it's all done.
It makes me feel uncomfortable to see you get so involved...
in my business.
Director Seo, Mr. Jung Soo Ho is here.
Should I tell him to wait?
No, you can let him in.
How was your dispatch to Shanghai?
I prefer the main office, sir.
Mr. Jang strongly suggested that I should keep you...
by my side.
We're targeting the Chinese market,
and he told me you're the right man for the job.
That's too grand of a compliment.
I'm honored to join the Vision Reform Team.
I look forward to working with you.
I know you just got back, but I have an urgent job for you.
I want you to look into the inflow of money...
from Chung Group to Korea.
And I want to know if they bought any additional stocks of our firm.
If Chung Group tries to carry out a hostile merger...
using a tender offer or a power of attorney,
we'll have to come up with a financial strategy.
I look forward to your competence.
(Director Seo Jung Min)
Jung Min.
I want you to listen to me carefully.
I received this information from my hotline in Shanghai.
This is very accurate information.
Chung Group is getting ready to invest in Korea.
Don't you find that suspicious?
Chairman Chung may be your ally,
but no alliance lasts forever.
If things don't work out between you two,
and Chung Group decides to take over Seorin,
things will get extremely complicated,
and we'll end up losing everything.
I'm not talking nonsense.
Why do you think he sent his stepson,
Shin A Jun or whatever his name is, as the manager here?
Mr. Son.
I need you to do something for me.
It's about Shin A Jun.
Seeing that he wants you to look into Chung Group's cash flow,
A Jun must be Jung Min's hidden enemy.
They used to be so close.
I wonder what made them fall apart.
He's Chairman Chung's stepson,
which means he has nowhere to stand inside the company...
because of his step-siblings.
So he's probably following orders to make something of himself.
Director Seo even grabbed him by his collar,
so he must've already shown his hostility.
Do you think Ji Eun is hitting on A Jun this time?
She got scouted as a brand manager while working as a helper.
And she was able to rebuild Bisang Textile...
in return for breaking up with Seo Jung Min.
This time, she'll use Shin A Jun...
to get what she wants from Chung Group.
I should've held hands with her.
Anyway, I feel bad for Jung Min.
He's surrounded by enemies.
First, we need to find out...
why Seo Jung Min and Shin A Jun ended up falling apart.
Men tend to keep a distance and try to be the alpha...
even when they're good friends.
I don't think it's merely because of Ji Eun.
I feel like there might be something more.
If Chung Group is planning to take over Seorin,
that will act in your favor.
Mr. Jung, make sure you keep me updated in detail...
regarding everything the Vision Reform Team handles.
That was our deal.
I won't ever forget what you told me.
You told me that being used is also a part of one's competence.
I'll show you my competence,
so I hope you'll keep your end of the promise...
the day you gain authority at Seorin Group.
In order to keep my promise, that day had better come.
(CEO Lee Ji Eun)
You feel uncomfortable that I get too involved...
in your business?
Okay, fine.
I won't ever get involved in your business again.
Jung Min.
Did I upset you?
"Upset"?
I'm not upset. I just realized what it is that you really want.
That's not what I meant.
I know how much you care about me.
I was just sensitive because I was worried people might gossip again.
That's why I told you that I feel uncomfortable.
I really hate being the person...
who puts you in trouble.
People were being unreasonable when they kept doubting...
Bisang Textile received an unjust investment from the late chairman.
But it still got in the way...
of your becoming the chairman.
Lee Ji Eun.
This is exhausting. Let's stop here.
The types of love we want are different.
So I guess it's time we end it.
Ji Eun.
I just wanted to give you my love.
But that only made you feel comfortable.
That's why our love could never grow.
Love was already a tough game,
but it's even harder for us to break up.
And that always brings us back to square one.
We've been repeating that over and over again.
But now...
I think it's time...
to end this once and for all.
I guess it's really over between us.
(CEO Lee Ji Eun)
What brings you here, Ms. Seo?
I came to apologize.
I should've discussed it with you...
before showing the surveillance camera footage to Director Seo.
I was too thoughtless.
You showed him the footage?
Why?
It's something that should stay between me and Mr. Shin.
I'm sorry I can't tell you the details.
But I didn't expect...
Director Seo to lose control...
over his emotions like that.
Does the details...
have anything to do with Mr. Shin?
It looks like you're not going to tell me what it is.
So I won't ask.
I'm sorry.
Thank you for explaining what happened.
(Shin A Jun)
Is he okay?
He collapsed due to dizziness and high fever.
His inflammation reduced after he took a fever reducer.
He not only has a cold, but he also overworked himself,
so he's exhausted.
He'll feel a bit better once he finishes his IV drip.
It looks like he's asleep right now.
Once he wakes up, he can receive a prescription and go home.
And his immunity is very low,
so make sure he eats well.
Okay.
What are you doing here?
They must've called me...
among all the people in your phone book.
Did you come here because you were worried?
No, I came to see if you were dead.
I heard you collapsed and rolled.
I'm sick, so don't be too mean.
We might start to grow on each other.
Not in a good way.
We just received a call...
from an organ transplantation center in the States.
What? That's great! Congratulations!
I told you you're not going to die.
I guess the sky has decided...
to give me a second chance in life.
Do you have any idea how anxious I got...
after your transplant got canceled last time?
I'm so happy for you. I'm so relieved.
Thank you.
Will you be getting your transplant in the States?
His flight leaves tomorrow afternoon.
I'll be going with him, so don't worry.
I'm so relieved that you'll be going with him.
I guess you won't get to say goodbye to everyone before you leave.
I already told Director Seo about it before you came.
I could tell that he was truly happy for me,
and it made me feel grateful.
He wanted to come to see me, but I told him not to.
You should've told him to come.
Shouldn't you have a goodbye party?
I want to leave without making a fuss.
You can hold a party for him once we come back.
Sure.
Congratulations.
Stop staring at me and eat.
Make sure you finish it to the very last drop.
Do you find this funny?
When did I say that?
I didn't plan any of this.
He watched the surveillance footage,
couldn't control his anger,
and grabbed me by my collar in front of everyone.
It was humiliating.
Why did you have to provoke him like that?
I thought you told him...
about the grudge I have against him.
I told you I won't say anything...
before you do.
I don't want to get involved,
and it's not something I should try and solve.
If I get involved and things don't go right,
it could only mess things up just like today.
Our friendship became a mess a long time ago.
Jung Min was the only one who didn't know.
You say you hold a grudge against Jung Min,
but I know you don't mean it.
You're just upset.
No matter how close you may be, you need to express yourself...
in order for the other person to know how you really feel.
You're being greedy if you expect that much from him.
I thought it'd be okay to be greedy.
If he's my real friend,
he should know even if I don't tell him.
That proves that Jung Min is a selfish jerk.
You have no idea how cold he can be.
You're right.
He knows how to break your spirit.
He thinks he knows everything.
He always criticizes you and nags at you.
He acts all broadminded, but he's actually very petty.
Because of that,
I used to call him Sensitive Prince.
He's really full of himself.
I told him I wanted to destroy him,
but he didn't care at all.
If I were him, I would've chased after me to find out why.
I guess Jung Min...
never looks back once he decides it's over.
It's hard enough to love someone,
but I guess breaking up is even harder.
Don't cry.
I get weak when I see girls cry.
I'm going to smile.
No matter how hard it gets,
I'm going to smile.
Hello?
I'd like to get rid of the stuff I have at home.
Yes, you can take care of that.
Just throw away everything that needs to be disposed of.
And as for the furniture and other reusable items,
you can donate them.
Okay, bye.
Did you tell them the passcode?
Yes, the moving company is going to take everything tomorrow.
I'll call the man who bought this house...
since I'm sure it'll be uncomfortable for you.
He needs to know that we'll be emptying the place early.
That's a good idea.
Does that mean we're all done?
There's one more thing left.
I know there's someone you still want to say goodbye to.
I know you're being considerate of my feelings,
but you never know when you might see her again.
Why don't you call her and ask her to meet?
It just took me a long time to acknowledge...
that it's really over between us.
Ji Eun is in the past now.
Mi Ran, you're in my present and future.
Just a second.
It's something sparkly...
and expensive.
I took so long to propose.
I'm sorry I couldn't give you a fancy proposal...
just because I'm sick.
And...
thank you for staying beside me.
Let's get married after my surgery.
Let's have kids...
and live a normal and happy life.
Let's just be happy with what we have.
You're all I need...
to be happy.
(Mr. Jang Se Hoon)
How do you feel?
Mr. Jang, you're a strong man, so I'm not going to worry.
Good luck with your surgery...
and call me once you recover.
I know we both greatly misunderstood each other,
but I feel a lot better now that we're on good terms.
Tell Mi Ran I said hello.
I promise I'll visit you if I ever go on a business trip to the States.
Good shot.
You're strong, and your posture is great.
I envy you.
Have you looked into Chung Group?
Let's just mind each other's businesses.
There needs to be enough cash flow...
in order to keep the company under our control.
So what?
Are you going to help us out with some cash?
You can't do things alone.
If you want to protect Seorin, we should help each other out.
There's a saying that goes,
"There's always a way to win."
"And you do that..."
"by leaving the room."
I'll be off now.
He thinks he'll be fine...
even if everything comes crumbling down.
But I'm not sure about that.
He'll end up...
having to follow my orders.
Who is it?
Ji Eun's mother.
What should we do?
Let her in.
I'm sure she has a lot to say.
I'm glad that you're able to receive a transplant.
Thank you.
Thank you for letting us in.
She wanted to talk to you, so I brought her with me.
It won't take long.
It seems like you were on your way out, so I'll keep it short.
I'd like to talk to Se Hoon alone.
We're not exactly on good terms, so I contemplated coming here.
When I heard you bought our house,
I realized how much you resented us.
And it made me angry at first.
But later on, I started to think...
that I should help you get rid of your resentment.
I'm not here to fight.
And I'm not here to cause trouble.
I just came to put an end...
to our ill-fated relationship.
Okay, go ahead.
I apologize...
for framing you.
But I still think you should know what happened to Ji Eun's father.
The day you were taken to the prosecution,
Ji Eun left the house to save you,
and my husband went after her to stop her.
But he never came back.
I've accepted that it was his fate,
so I don't blame you anymore.
But the reason I'm telling you this heartbreaking story...
is because I don't want you to resent our family anymore.
I don't resent anyone anymore.
Good luck with your surgery.
I hope you live a healthy life.
(Phoenix 2020)
You'll be able to return to Seorin soon.
I have to see Ji Eun getting dragged out too.
We need to make sure to keep things safe and secure.
Don't you think you should leave the company...
after having gotten betrayed by Ji Eun like this?
Did Chairwoman Seo buy you out?
You're obviously the troublemaker.
Aren't you the one who did this?