(Episode 17)
Hae Mi.
Your shoes are gorgeous too. They're designer shoes, right?
Well, you know.
See you around, Do Young.
Hey, Young Yi.
Oh, hi.
Ms. Kim... I mean, Hae Mi, you're here.
Yes.
Well... Do Young.
Can you go back inside? I need to talk to her.
About what? Can I stay and hear it too?
Go back in.
Gosh.
I came to see everyone now that I'm back in Korea.
Right.
- Young Yi. - Ms. Kim.
I put you in a difficult position at work earlier today, right?
I'll make sure not to make the same mistake again.
Once again, I deeply apologize.
I'm sorry.
It's not like that. I wasn't asking for an apology.
Was her name Lee Young Yi?
The intern who caused trouble earlier in the afternoon.
About her...
Fire her.
Then...
Young Yi.
You are...
fired as of today.
What? I'm fired?
I received an order before I left the office.
You'll no longer work at our company starting tomorrow.
But Ms. Kim, how could they fire me just like this?
Well... I was going to notify you over the phone.
But I decided to tell you in person since I was coming here.
As your supervisor to tell you the news...
and especially as your relative, I feel heavy-hearted.
I hope you understand me.
Now then...
Ms. Kim. Hae Mi.
What do I do?
What do you think they're talking about?
I have no idea. I was so curious, but Young Yi said...
with a serious look on her face, "Go inside."
So I just came in.
Hae Mi isn't so thoughtful either. I know she came in a hurry,
but she could've bought some fruits at a store. What is this?
She's just like her mother.
What? I think she takes after Uncle Chang Yi for being like that.
She takes after Auntie Hwa Kyung for being pretty.
Your uncle may look intelligent and cold-hearted,
but he has a warm heart inside. You don't know him at all.
- Oh, no. - I spilled it because of you.
I'm sorry I'm late.
- Welcome home. - Come on in.
I'm home, Mother.
I met Hae Mi out front.
Yes. We heard that from Do Young.
Congratulations on surviving your another day at work.
Thank you, Grandmother.
Father, Mi Ri Nae is quite heavy. I'll be back after washing my hands.
She's not heavy at all.
My granddaughter is as light as a feather.
Young Yi, about the computer lessons...
It's getting late. Let's talk tomorrow, Do Sik.
Okay.
Gosh. Young Yi, why are you doing this to me?
With all due respect, sir, you said that for sure.
And you said you would check the broth.
That's why I came back to do the work.
My gosh. That's not true.
I told Young Yi to make an Excel document...
when her work in the kitchen was done.
She said she had studied all night,
so I wanted to see what she learned.
I was being considerate and gave her a chance.
Young Yi.
How could you frame me like this...
because I gave you an earful as your supervisor?
I only say what really happened.
It's suspicious.
(Ms. Lee Young Yi)
(Grandpa)
Baby Chick.
Baby Chick... My goodness.
I can't just call her to say, "Hey, I heard you set fire."
I can't bring that up first.
(Baby Chick)
Good.
What is it this time?
Hello, sir.
I'm not doing well because of you.
Me neither.
Because of whom?
Myself.
Can you elaborate?
(Ms. Lee Young Yi)
The line is busy. Please leave a message after the tone.
Since it's late, I'll keep it short.
I have something to ask you about.
Go ahead.
My manager just informed me that I was fired.
In front of my house.
What? You got fired?
That's what High Heels meant when she said she took care of it.
I can't believe she just fired Baby Chick.
I see. You have no choice but to leave the company.
I mean, what are you going to do?
But it doesn't feel right, sir.
Are you saying you've been unjustly fired?
Are you going to protest in front of the office building?
I admit that I'm partly responsible for what happened.
But it's not fair.
That's the problem.
You said you would keep it short.
We might talk all night long.
You told me to be a solid rock...
and not to get swept away by waves like grains of sand.
Yes, I said that.
But what I'm dealing with right now is more like a tsunami.
So?
Please tell me how to hold out.
Go to work.
- Pardon me? - Tomorrow morning,
show up at work.
How could they notify you outside of the office after work?
That's not right.
A soldier in the battlefield...
must keep his post to the end...
even if he gets shot by an arrow or a gun.
I understand.
And if you think you've been wrongfully accused,
you should clear your name before you leave the company.
Until then,
go to the office and keep your post no matter what.
Got it. But sir...
My goodness. Baby Chick, let me go to bed, will you?
If you get shot by a gun or an arrow,
you can't move even if you want to. Am I right?
Thank you, sir. Good night.
Eun Ho, let's eat a different type of bread other than rye bread.
Think of your health.
Mom, having a brother who's a doctor is not good at all.
I'm happy that my son is a doctor.
Gosh, what a snob.
Hey, is Young Yi doing well at work?
It seems that she's been struggling since she has no computer skills.
But Eun Ho will teach her starting today.
Well... I'll be fine.
I have nothing to do after closing my clinic anyway.
It's nice of you to help her out.
That's not what I'm worried about. Call her when you can.
Why?
I mean, who else could she vent to?
She works at a large company. Every day must feel like a war.
That's funny.
Growing Baby Chick...
is as hard as growing a company.
My gosh.
Well, your own problems always seem bigger than others'.
Grandpa, it's me, Kyung Jun.
Come in.
Did you sleep well?
Of course, I did.
Every night,
I sleep like a log.
No medicine can beat good sleep.
I see.
Everyone including Se Jun left early because they have a meeting.
I see.
I heard our building was almost set on fire.
Your parents told me when they came home yesterday.
There wasn't a fire. The sprinklers went off. That's all.
Exactly. But the intern who just joined the company...
was told she was fired...
after she left for the day.
She got fired?
That's what I heard.
I didn't hear that from your parents though.
Then who told you that, Grandpa?
You see, you must always be very careful...
when you hire and fire employees.
I said a million times that finding the right employees is the key.
They still have a long way to go.
Hey, Soo Wan.
What brings you here so early in the morning?
I'm the chairman's secretary. I'm here to see him, obviously.
- What's it about? - Don't be silly.
Why should I tell you that?
Let's draw a line between public and private matters, intern.
Oh, right.
Wait, Soo Wan.
Can I talk to you before seeing him?
Look at that.
Ms. An has a great sense.
I only gave her a brief idea over the phone.
And she figured out your preference perfectly.
She may come across as aloof, but she's actually very kind.
I know that.
Now, tell me why you brought me into your secret nest.
You're the one who told my grandpa...
that Ms. Lee Young Yi was fired, right?
- How did you find out about that? - What?
After everyone left for the day yesterday,
what happened up there?
Ms. Lee Young Yi?
The intern on your team?
The one who got the job through her manager's recommendation?
It's my first time hearing this.
Really?
Why would I lie about that?
Then how?
If you didn't tell him,
how did he find out?
Gosh, Kyung Jun. I'm so worried about you.
You know nothing about running a business.
A business owner...
may have one secretary, but he has many unofficial helpers.
A massive network.
Have you ever seen a spider web made of only one line?
A lot of lines are intertwined...
- I understand. You should go down. - Bear that in mind, okay?
My grandpa is waiting for me. Hurry up.
She got fired?
I said I was fine. Go to work, you two.
Something's going on with her. I'm sure of it, Eun Ho.
We've known you for a long time. Tell us.
To tell you the truth,
about my job...
Uncle Eun Ho and Auntie Eun Jin,
my mom works at a large company.
Her purse is pretty, right?
Look at her shoes.
Don't worry about me. I'll tell you later.
Come here.
Mi Ri Nae, have fun today, okay?
Be careful not to get hurt.
Yes, Uncle Eun Ho.
I'll teach you how to use Word and PowerPoint.
Two weeks are enough to master all the skills.
No. I know Young Yi is full of enthusiasm,
but it'll take her a month.
Young Yi, just suck it up and hold out for a month, okay?
Okay.
Let's go.
You are...
fired as of today.
You'll no longer work at our company starting tomorrow.
How could they notify you outside of the office after work?
That's not right.
A soldier in the battlefield...
must keep his post to the end...
even if he gets shot by an arrow or a gun.
He's right. It took me a lot of effort and courage to get this job.
Oh, my employee ID card.
I'm sorry.
Young Yi.
The intern of the food product development team...
Lee Young Yi?
Yes, Ms. Cha.
Can I have it back?
Why is she still working here?
Ms. Kim.
Didn't you notify her that she was fired yesterday?
I told her, ma'am.
She says she told you. Now then...
What are you doing now?
I'm sorry for blocking your way, Ms. Cha.
If you know that, move immediately.
Even if I were to be fired, I want proper procedures.
Right. Since it's a large company, there must be proper procedures.
For example, I have to submit my apology letter.
If there's anything I can explain, I'll explain.
I'll keep working...
until the final decision is made even if that means I'm fired.
Please consider it.
And please give me back my ID card so that I can keep working.
Ms. Cha, let's go to our offices for now.
Too bad. It suits you well.
Young Yi.
Let's go.
(CEO Office)
Director Jang and Ms. Kim, go to your offices and get to work.
Ms. Cha, come with me.
How could you behave that way in the lobby earlier?
All right. Stop yelling.
You never acted like that in front of our employees.
Don't you know how fast the word can spread these days?
Why did you have to do that to a mere intern?
You should've talked to her in your office.
If it causes a problem,
will you take the responsibility?
What if Dad finds out?
Honey, you heard what she said.
I mean, how dare she block my way?
Have you seen any employees treating me like that?
She did seem daring, but...
I was dumbfounded. I admit...
that I went overboard.
I'm sorry that I caused a scene first thing in the morning.
Get it sorted out quietly. I don't want any scandal.
I know what you mean.
This is my letter of apology, Ms. Kim.
Okay.
(Director Jang Se Jun)
Hey, Kyung Jun.
I said asking for your help would hurt my pride. I'll take it back.
I need your help.
Regarding Young Yi?
Yes. How did you know?
To be honest, it bothered me too.
She says that Mr. Heo told her to leave the kitchen.
But Mr. Heo says he told her to work on the document after she was done.
What they're claiming is totally different.
I'm sure they're trying to put the blame on each other.
That's why...
you should find out which of them is responsible...
and which of them is telling the truth.
But still, an intern and an employee aren't the same.
Heo Se Hee is a full-time employee.
An intern is also an employee who works for this company.
Oh, that's not what I mean.
Se Jun, what is our company's first value?
It's fairness. You should keep things fair.
Whether it's an intern or a full-time employee,
you must get to the bottom of what happened.
It's not fair to fire her without knowing the truth.
You should at least give her time to prove she's saying the truth.
I made a mistake.
I'll buy her some time by any means.
But that's all I can do. You know that, right?
Great. That's fair.
Thank you for listening to me.
What you said was right.
But I must say, Kyung Jun, you surprised me.
Why? What surprised you?
I didn't know you'd ask for my help regarding Young Yi's situation.
Is there something I don't know?
Well, yes, there is.
The camaraderie between the interns that the director would never know.
Gosh.
Darn. I wish I could just request a polygraph examination.
Did you hear that?
The intern of the food product development team acted all cocky...
- but only proved her incompetence. - Why?
Did she do something?
This morning, she stopped Vice President Cha...
and asked for her employee ID card back. She made a scene.
I mean, she almost set the whole building on fire.
She deserved to get fired.
She must have no conscience.
She's utterly brazen.
Exactly.
How could she come to the office when she got fired?
My point exactly. I wouldn't have had the guts to show up.
I really didn't think I would ever use this handkerchief.
Let's talk, Mr. Heo.
What are you doing, Young Yi? Let go... Ouch.
It hurts.
Why do you keep denying it?
What are you talking about?
You told me to make the Excel document first.
You said you would check the broth.
Did you say that or not?
My gosh. Young Yi, you're ridiculous.
Are you in a dream or something?
Why would you bring that up? It's all over.
Oh, I get it. You don't want to get fired alone?
Are you trying to drag me down with you or what?
You told me to make the Excel document first.
Can you prove it?
I asked if you could prove it.
I understand that you don't think I'm good enough to be here.
But this isn't fair.
Why on earth are you doing this to me?
Come on. I should be asking you the same thing.
I've been treated unfairly many times before as well.
When you work with others, you have to deal with unfairness,
and things that drive you crazy happen all the time.
What happened to you is not even considered unfair.
What did you say?
You're so naive.
I'll give you a piece of advice before you leave.
Do not let anyone else do what I did to you. All right?
I'm saying that you should keep it together. Got it?
My gosh.
That crazy...
I mean, the weather is crazy good...
just like how I feel right now.
(So Bok Hee's Tasty Beef Bone Soup)
Excuse me. Our food hasn't come out. Can you hurry up?
I'm sorry. I wish I could.
Chang Il, hurry up and give them their food.
Yes. I'm coming.
- Thank you. - I'm coming.
I'm very sorry.
- Oh, dear. - Please enjoy.
They say that we feel someone's absence more than his presence.
I mean, Young Yi used to do two people's work.
When the restaurant is busy, I even miss Do Young too.
Goodness. The queen of our family is really something.
Her mother-in-law and her husband are...
working so hard running around the restaurant,
but she won't even come and check in on us.
She has to watch our house, Mom.
Let's adopt a dog, Chang Il.
I have so much work to do at home.
And I have to look after my granddaughter.
Hang out with Sung Hye.
Just eat with us and go home right after that.
I'll buy you beef.
Beef? Korean beef?
Yes. My daughter-in-law got promoted at work...
and sent me 1,000 dollars as an allowance.
One thousand dollars?
Fine.
I'll go. I said I'll be there.
Gosh, that wench. She just wants to brag about her daughter-in-law.
Are you sure that she'll come here today?
Vice President Cha Yoon Hee, right?
Yes, of course.
You'll complete the deal when she arrives, right, Ms. Seo?
Of course, I'll do that.
I'll wash your hair first, Ms. Seo.
Okay.
(Pureun Bank)
(Branch Manager Kim Chang Yi)
Mr. Kim, you have a visitor.
Oh, okay. Let him in.
But it seems...
What's the matter?
Isn't his name Jang Hoon?
That's his name, but...
I think there has been a mistake.
Let him in for now.
Yes, sir.
Please come in.
Hello, sir.
We spoke on the phone.
I'm Branch Manager Kim Chang Yi.
I've heard a lot about you.
You look younger than I thought.
Thank you.
By the way, sir, I'm sorry for asking this when we just met.
How do you know Chairman Seol Gab Sung?
Oh, Gab Sung?
He's a friend of mine.
When we were young, I worked as a street vendor in Cheongnyangni,
and he was a shoe shiner in Imun-dong.
I see.
- Yes, sir. Now then... - Yes.
Wait a moment.
Here.
Can you change the coins into bills for me?
- Sure. - Thanks.
Please have a seat.
Why did you fire her without discussing it with me?
I had my reasons.
You made the decision on your own...
and gave Ms. Kim Hae Mi a direct order.
It offends me.
I have the authority to make that decision as the director.
You should've discussed it with me before making the decision.
How can you be so short-sighted?
Did you even check that intern's resume?
Having such an incompetent person on your team...
would never be helpful for you.
So I used the incident as an excuse to fire her.
I did you a favor.
You should be thanking me.
But what did you say? It offends you?
How could you say that it was for my sake?
It might cause controversy. It can be considered a power trip.
A power trip?
The intern I fired is the one who's pulling a power trip.
She didn't even admit her wrongdoing.
Does she think this is her playground?
I'll follow the proper procedures.
What happened in the lobby this morning bothers me.
And we need to get to the bottom of what really happened yesterday.
The truth is that she almost set our office building on fire.
What more do we need to know?
Lee Young Yi and Heo Se Hee told two different stories.
We should find out which one of them told the truth.
Please give me some time.
My gosh.
You need time?
What?
That's weird.
Why isn't it working suddenly?
What's wrong, Young Yi?
My computer doesn't work.
I can't access the company intranet either.
Wait.
Mine is working fine.
Se Hee, check my message on your messenger.
Yes, Ms. Kim.
Oh, boy.
What are you doing?
Ms. Kim.
Ms. Kim, what is going on?
Ms. Kim.
Why are they taking my computer away?
It's an order from the higher-ups.
Young Yi, from this moment on, you must do nothing in the office.
Ms. Kim.
(The Love in Your Eyes)
I was wondering...
if you could reconsider your decision on firing her.
You're going around the building when you were told to do nothing.
I found Young Yi very interesting.
Does everyone believe him because he's a full-time employee?
Could I even be able to prove it as a mere intern?
I'll help you.
I want to repay you for what you did for me.
(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)