(Pureun Bank)
(Episode 78)
Hey, you're here.
Here, I brought you some fresh socks, underwear, and shirts.
You can't even come home? Are you that busy?
They're doing an internal investigation.
I might not be able to go home for a few days.
Is something going on inside the bank?
You don't need to know. Just get going.
You always say I don't need to know.
Anyway, make sure you don't skip meals.
You're not young anymore.
I'll be off, then.
You're right.
I'm not even young anymore, so why do I feel so anxious?
I'm struggling, Hwa Kyung.
- Eun Sook, are you inside? - My gosh.
- Hwa Kyung, you're here. - My gosh.
Mother.
I felt so bad after you guys left like that.
I'm so glad you're here.
I'm sorry, Mother.
Things happen in life, you know.
Eun Sook is inside. Go on in.
Okay.
She came to apologize...
to her older sister-in-law.
What brings you by?
Eun Sook.
Let's sit down.
I got way too worked up the last time I saw you.
I shouldn't have lost my temper like that in front of the family.
But you hit me too,
so let's just call it even.
Hwa Kyung, what are you talking about?
You hit her twice, while I only hit you once.
How could we call it even?
Then...
do you want to hit me once more now?
Forget it. Anyway, why are you here?
You're against Yeong I's relationship with Kyung Jun.
Right?
Well, I am.
But let's be honest. They're young, and they like each other.
How could we break them up?
My gosh. What, then? Will you just let them date?
Are you thinking you might benefit from it somehow...
if she were to marry into money?
What? You think I'm that materialistic?
Gosh, I can't believe this. I mercifully sat down with you.
And what? How could you say such a thing?
Do you think I'm like you?
Why are you getting so worked up?
I was just asking.
I'll be honest. If she remarries and moves out,
she's practically like a stranger.
Gosh, I'm speechless.
She's my daughter-in-law now.
How dare you come back and upset me like this?
I was so good to you when you gave birth to Hae Mi.
Did you ever wipe my children's runny noses?
I even changed Hae Mi's diapers.
That was years ago. Why are you suddenly bringing this up?
Because you're making me so angry!
Leave my child alone. Why must you keep bothering her?
Sorry, I kept you waiting so long.
How did it go?
I don't know what she's trying to hide,
but she said the article about the company would be enough.
She kept saying she didn't want to be interviewed.
So the reporter I know...
had a hard time.
Did the reporter do as I said?
The interview went well, right?
Yes.
First, she asked her about developing the lunchbox.
So the lunchbox was developed for one-person households...
who are alone during the holidays.
That's right. One-person households are becoming increasingly common.
You included dried herbs in the menu. It's quite unique.
What inspired you to do that?
Well, dried herbs have more nutrients than fresh ones.
And it's delicious.
Internally, everyone preferred it.
I thought it was because the fresh ones have a shorter shelf life.
I'm surprised.
Of course, that was one of the reasons too.
In other words, she doesn't know much about her own proposal.
She couldn't really answer the other questions either.
Then what happened?
She bit the bait?
In any case, you said everyone in the company was excited about it.
It'll probably sell well, and you can hope for a promotion too.
Well, that's the best part of developing a new product.
Congratulations in advance.
From what I know, TS Retail's interns worked on...
developing new lunchbox products as part of their competition.
The one that won first place will be launched soon.
But you launched a new product first,
so you probably feel like you already beat them.
Gosh, I guess.
I heard you and TS's food product development manager,
Ms. Kim Hyun Mi, studied Business at Hanguk University together.
The two of you work in the same industry...
while having to compete against each other.
Do you say encouraging words to each other?
Manager Kim Hae Mi?
Oh, I've never heard of such a name before.
I was never that close to my college friends.
Why don't we end the interview here?
If you have more questions, you can email them to me.
I have to get back to work.
The reporter asked about Kim Hyun Mi,
but she said she didn't know who Kim Hae Mi was.
Are you sure?
The interview was recorded with her permission.
The reporter said to call her if we needed it.
Thanks, Soo Wan.
Well done.
Kyung Jun.
Why did you want to meet here?
Don't tell me the doctor told you something bad.
I didn't have a doctor's appointment.
What?
Assistant Manager Kim Kyu Young at DG Distribution.
I met the person who came up with the lunchbox proposal at DG.
Kyu Young...
I mean...
Assistant Manager Kim Kyu Young met with you?
Yes, she did.
But I could tell right away as soon as I met her.
"She stole Yeong I's proposal for sure."
She didn't know much about the lunchbox she supposedly developed.
She was just hoping to get a promotion.
No way.
That girl met up with you and talked about her proposal?
"That girl?"
I guess you two are quite close.
Kyung Jun.
It was you, wasn't it?
The person who gave Yeong I's proposal...
to Kim Kyu Young at DG.
I'll give you one last chance.
Tell everyone the truth and get things sorted out.
I know nothing about it. I never did such a thing.
You're still playing dumb?
When the truth comes out...
Will you be able to face me?
I gave you a chance.
If it turns out that you are the one responsible for this mess,
I'll treat you like a complete stranger.
I will...
erase you from my life.
Do you think I did it alone when it's of this scale?
I'm not the only one who wants to kick her out of the company.
What do you mean?
Are you implying that my parents put you up to it?
- No, I mean... - Ms. Kim! Kyung Jun.
We've got a problem.
What do you mean? They have already put up the notice?
Yeong I is no longer the first place winner.
They've announced the list of people getting permanent positions.
What about Yeong I?
She didn't get it.
They were supposed to announce the decision tomorrow.
Why was it moved up?
This is so unfair.
It cannot end like this.
Where are you going?
I'll go talk to Mr. Jang myself.
I did nothing wrong, so why...
I cannot leave the company like this.
You can't just barge into Mr. Jang's office.
I'll go talk to him. Wait here.
- Ms. Lee Yeong I? - Yes.
Our investigation concluded that the proposal wasn't leaked.
But as for your proposal,
one of our competitors already launched the same product,
so the company has concluded that your lunchbox can't be launched.
So you scored a zero on the proposal you submitted...
to the second competition. Please understand the company's decision.
I got a zero? I can't believe this.
Yeong I.
I got a zero?
How could you give me a zero when I did nothing wrong?
This is just wrong.
I simply notified you of the decision as per the order.
Wait.
Where did the order come from?
The HR team?
Or someone higher?
(Food Product Development Team)
Yeong I.
What is happening?
Gosh, why am I so angry?
I'm stepping out for a moment to get some air.
Happy now?
What do you mean?
This was exactly what you wanted.
Ms. Im.
Watch what you say.
I'll go ask Vice President Cha to reconsider this matter.
Give me some time.
Ms. Im.
You know something, don't you?
Ever since this happened,
you've been acting weird.
If there's something you know, please tell us honestly.
Please.
What is this, Ms. Im?
Hey, Kyu Young. It's me.
When will the article be published?
You're launching the product on the proposal I gave you, right?
Don't change any details.
I've handed over the evidence to you,
so you two can take care of the rest.
I'm sorry I didn't hand it over right away.
This is huge, you know.
I was debating what to do.
Ms. Im.
They were supposed to announce the decision tomorrow,
so I thought I had until today to decide what to do.
You stay here, Yeong I.
I'll take care of this.
(Food Product Development Team)
I really want to protect her.
If you want to protect your love,
you need power and strength.
Don't let anything shake you up.
Be stronger.
I think Kyung Jun found out everything.
Help me, please.
Ms. Kim, how did Kyung Jun figure it out?
My friend from college works at DG Distribution,
so I gave her the proposal.
He found out that we were friends and interrogated me about it.
You should've just played dumb.
I did.
But he said he'd never see me again...
if it turned out to be true.
What should I do? Please help me.
You can't deny that you two are partially responsible for this.
(CEO Office)
Were you talking about how you're going to sort out the mess?
Kyung Jun.
Hey, Kyu Young. It's me.
When will the article be published?
You're launching the product on the proposal I gave you, right?
Don't change any details.
Really?
You don't need to thank me.
Just take me out for dinner later.
The two of you knew about this, right?
I was going to tell the chairman about this right away,
but I came here first to give you a chance.
A chance?
So? What is it that you want?
Give Lee Yeong I a permanent position? Is that what you want?
As for that, you can do whatever you want.
No matter how many times you try to fire her,
I'll be sure to rehire her.
Care to elaborate?
Mother, the managing director position is still vacant.
I'll take it.
That position.
That's not something we can decide here and now.
We'll think about it.
Honey.
You must be in shock right now.
Yes.
But Kyung Jun said he'd take care of it,
so I'm sure you'll get a permanent position.
I didn't want to land a permanent position like this.
I worked so hard on this project.
I know that, of course.
But my lunchbox idea...
will never see the light of day.
I feel like I'm getting the position...
with Kyung Jun's help under such dishonorable conditions.
To be honest, I don't feel comfortable at all.
Don't think like that.
No one can deny that your proposal won first place.
If you're offered a permanent position,
will you join the food product development team?
Oh, that's...
I want to work with you.
Ms. Im.
You're not the one at fault,
so you have no reason to run away.
If everything goes well, and if I do get a permanent position,
I'll buy you fried chicken. You love fried chicken.
(Food Product Development Team)
Thanks.
For letting me off with just a six-month pay cut.
You could have publicly humiliated me.
I am not doing this to hear you thanking me.
I know, but I'm grateful to you for this outcome.
Yeong I knows everything too.
She heard the recording too.
If she wants an apology, apologize to her.
Compensate her if that's what she wants.
You should handle the rest.
And with this,
I'm no longer indebted to you. So...
it's time we put an end to this.
Kyung Jun.
How could Kyung Jun do this to us, honey?
Also, how could he demand...
that we give him the managing director position?
My goodness. I bet he's been vying for the chance...
to do this to us from the get-go.
How dare he.
He thinks he can do this because Father always coddles him.
He thinks we're a joke!
Is there a reason...
Kyung Jun can't take that position?
What?
This has nothing to do with Lee Yeong I.
Se Jun is a director too.
Why can't Kyung Jun get that position?
Well, that's...
I was planning to promote Kyung Jun...
once he completed his internship anyway.
Father must be thinking the same thing too.
All I'm saying is, you have no reason to get this worked up.
Gosh.
(Cafe Pareut)
If you want to help out, do it properly.
You're not even wiping the spilled coffee.
I struggle to spot those things.
Give me that. I got this.
Forget it. Can't you see that I've already cleaned the table?
Hey, Eun Jin. Why are you so snappy today?
You keep following me around and provoking me at the same time.
When did I provoke you?
It's all because you're not doing your job properly!
You can say it nicely. You've been snapping at me all day.
Why? Are you upset because it's slow today?
The cafe just opened. Of course, it won't be rammed right away.
It'll do very well. Don't worry.
Hey.
Don't your parents say stuff to you for coming here every day?
I bet they're relieved.
This is way better than lazing around in my room.
No one's coming anyway,
so just go home.
Hey, so you're done using me?
Fine. Good luck without me.
(Cafe Pareut)
(Pregnancy Test)
This is insane. It's driving me nuts.
I can't blame him for this.
It takes two to tango.
Since when did she care for her daughter-in-law so much?
I went there to apologize, but Eun Sook has it out for me.
My gosh.
Why are you home so early today?
Hae Mi, did you come home early because you weren't feeling well?
No, I'm just tired.
Mom, should I quit my job?
My goodness. Why would you quit? You have such a good job.
I was just saying.
Right, you said you'd visit Auntie Eun Sook. You're back early.
Oh, I just got home too.
Did you apologize to Auntie Eun Sook? What did she say?
Gosh, don't even get me started.
I shouldn't have visited her.
Why not?
She told me to leave her child alone.
She kept yelling at me.
My goodness. Since when Yeong I was her child?
She acted like she absolutely cherished her.
She used to be so mean to her daughter-in-law.
Hey, I thought your aunt would hit me again.
But she must've reacted like that for a reason.
Did you say something mean again?
My gosh, what? No, I didn't even say anything.
In any case, I won't visit them for the time being.
Should I go talk to Yeong I?
She's tenderhearted. If I'm acting like I'm dying,
she may change her mind.
Mom, please stop.
What? Stop?
What, then? Are you going to give up on Kyung Jun?
Are you sure we can leave them be?
Are you really going to be okay?
I don't know.
I don't want to think about anything.
So please don't do anything, Mom.
Goodness. Hae Mi!
That brat.
I wonder if something happened at work today.
I don't think there is anything else I can do.
What should I do?
(Grandma)
Yes, hello?
Hi, Grandma. It's me, Hae Mi.
(So Bok Hee's Tasty Beef Bone Soup)
Oh, my dear granddaughter.
What's up?
Grandma, can I stop by the restaurant for lunch tomorrow?
I need to talk to you about something.
Sure, of course.
Okay, then I'll see you tomorrow.
Was that Hae Mi? Is she going to stop by?
Yes, she'll be here tomorrow.
She wants to talk to me about something.
Anyway, you haven't heard from Chang Yi at all...
since you visited him?
I bet he doesn't care. He has more important things to worry about.
Maybe he's just busy. Try to let it go, Chang Il.
This is a huge problem for both families.
(Pureun Bank)
What should we do, sir?
Internal Affairs discovered an illegal loan.
Did Mr. Yoon approve it?
How did you know?
He left the company without a word.
Which company?
Yes E Construction, sir.
Their paperwork seemed fine.
The thing is,
I believe everything was manipulated.
So they committed accounting fraud?
It wasn't a faulty one.
It actually...
wasn't a faulty one.
What's not faulty?
What? Oh, it's nothing.
You two came home together?
I stopped by his clinic on my way home from work.
Why did you close the cafe early today?
Even if it's slow,
you can't close the cafe whenever you want to.
He's right.
You have to stick to your hours of operation...
if you want to gain more customers.
Okay, stop nagging me.
I came home early because I was tired.
Yeong I, what should I do?
I slept with that good-for-nothing, Kim Do Sik,
and got myself into this mess.
What should I do, seriously?
I guess Eun Jin is exhausted these days.
She keeps saying she's sleepy.
She overworked herself to prepare for the grand opening.
She must be getting weak.
I should order some herbal medicine for her.
How about you? Have you pulled yourself together?
You can't suddenly turn off your feelings for someone.
And to tell you the truth,
it's not just about my feelings for Yeong I.
The fact that she's seeing him makes me anxious.
I don't know why I feel this way,
but I can't help but feel anxious, Mother.
Perhaps, it's because you truly care about her like her big brother.
Not because you have romantic feelings for her.
It took me years to admit that I have feelings for her.
But it's so easy for everyone else.
Even you are saying that the feelings I have for her aren't love.
If everyone's telling you the same thing, they may be right.
Aren't you going home?
- I'll take you home. - You get going first.
I have to take care of something.
What are you working so hard on?
Don't look.
What is it?
My original proposal.
I'd hate to see it go to waste.
I'm trying to tweak the idea a bit.
I'm thinking bibimbap would be nice.
When did you come up with this idea?
While you were running around by yourself...
to get me out of my predicament.
I can't just sit back and do nothing.
As for the permanent positions,
they'll announce some corrections tomorrow, so just wait.
Don't worry.
Okay.
Anyway, I feel like you keep clashing with your parents...
because of me.
I feel bad.
Why is that your fault?
You're the one getting hurt because of their greed.
Show me. Let's work on your new proposal together.
Let's see.
Don't look at me.
Keep your eyes on the monitor.
Right.
(The Love in Your Eyes)
You will go back to work, right?
What's happening today? How come no one's going to work?
Leave me alone!
When a man goes into his cave,
you should leave him alone and wait!
Where have you been?
Mom, I must find out...
the truth behind that day...
that you're hiding.
Who are you?
Lee Yeong I...
Shall I get rid of her now?