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What's this? This isn't a petition.

"Distribution Contract"?

Oh, I think I put that in there by mistake.

- Give that to me. That's not it. / - Hold on.

This is a dual contract.

You entered into a dual contract with Daesam?

Your Honor...

You should've been careful.

Why did you put

such an important document in there?

(A week ago)

(Episode 12) I understand what you're saying.

It's a good plan. It really is.

But things like that are only possible in the movies.

Don't think too much of it.

We just need to know one thing.

How Dongseok found the document that I had hidden

in the sundae soup restaurant.

Have some onions.

H-Hedgey.

Goodness.

What do you want?

Tell me just one thing.

Hello.

Take a look at this, please.

Many union members disagree with the leader.

I met with them secretly and got them to write these.

They are petitions stating that they oppose

the current union leader and wish Kang Dongseok

would continue to be the administrator.

Did they write these willingly?

Well,

I promised they would be

guaranteed a job later on.

That's doable, right?

That much is doable, yes.

It will come in handy.

- Bring these to Attorney Cha. / - Yes, Sir.

And we have a rebuttal for those petitions.

What is it?

Did they write these willingly?

I promised they would be

guaranteed a job later on.

That's doable, right?

That much is doable, yes.

The person who recorded this will

come testify if necessary.

Okay, I'll look into that later.

Give me some time to think this over first.

Wait outside for about 10 minutes.

- What did you do? / - Like you don't know?

I only did what you did to me.

What?

Here, have something nice and cold.

Want some? It's nice and cold.

How does it feel to get sucker-punched by someone

you treated like a dog?

Dual contracts are illegal.

Please cancel it and enter into a legal arrangement.

Yes, I will do that.

And the content of the recording reveals

inappropriate action on the administrator's part.

It's sufficient to warrant

the change in court-appointed administrators.

If this is reported properly, I will investigate it.

So we can change the administrator?

Yes, of course.

But there's something that concerns me.

Kim Jihyeok,

you're on probation for charges of fraud.

Yes.

I will tell you my decision now.

There is adequate support for changing administrators,

but because Kim Jihyeok, the union's nominee

is disqualified,

I will deny the request to change administrators.

Give up.

A world where you win exists only in your dreams.

How did it go?

I'm sorry, but I failed this time.

I'm too inadequate.

Thank you for trying.

You have nothing to be sorry about.

We asked this of you.

Yes, you can't expect to win on your first try!

Let's try again!

Yes, I agree.

We won't give up until we get our company back.

So don't you give up on us, either.

Fine!

I'll fight until the end then!

Mr. Choi. Mr. Gu. Are you with us?

There is no need to ask. We're family.

You should ask the traitor over here.

Hey, come on.

Okay! I swear my allegiance until the day I die!

Okay! This is just the beginning.

Let's gather around and do a cheer!

Gather around! Let's to this!

- Gather around! / - This is the beginning.

Over here. Here.

Okay, we won't be discouraged until

we save Hyunsung Distributions.

Here's to Hyunsung Distributions!

- Let's do this! / - Let's do this!

To celebrate my marriage, drinks are on me!

Okay, then I'll buy the second round afterwards!

- Kim Jihyeok! / - Kim Jihyeok!

Second round on Kim Jihyeok!

Third round on Kim Jihyeok!

Fourth round on Kim Jihyeok!

- Karaoke on Kim Jihyeok! / - Karaoke on Kim Jihyeok!

Yes, Your Honor?

You need to let go of Hyunsung Distributions.

Pardon?

The court-appointed administrator

must stabilize the company.

While the leader's qualifications are important,

the employees' will to save the company matters more.

I think Hyunsung needs a leader

who will encourage the employees.

Why was that contract in that envelope?

Can't you do anything right?

I think our mole double-crossed us.

You're saying he put that in there?

What was Attorney Cha doing? How could he not see that?

He said he checked multiple times.

- Then how? / - Don't you remember?

It's exactly how we got the documents from Kim Jihyeok.

Like you don't know?

I only did what you did to me.

That idiot used his brain for once.

By the way,

what happened with Cho Hwasu?

A little lower. A little higher.

Right there. Perfect.

But why do you want to use the same motto as Hyunsung?

- It's nice. / - I like it, too.

The motto finally found its rightful home.

"We are a family."

You haven't accomplished anything.

You merely picked up an empty can from the trash.

Don't be proud.

We know, Sir.

This is just the beginning.

Rebuilding Hyunsung Distributions

is what we need to do.

I told you not to underestimate Jihyeok.

Hyunsung Distributions is a failed company anyway.

Anyone can be its administrator. It's meaningless.

Yet you had it taken from you.

The company didn't suffer any harm.

Financial harm isn't important.

You lost something much more important.

- Faith in you. / - What?

The board has opposed your nomination to the board.

Why is everyone doing this? What did I do?

You can be nominated again, so don't worry.

But if, just if,

Jihyeok saves Hyunsung Distributions,

they will say you lack management skills

and you'll be scooping up manure in our farms. Got it?

Don't worry. That will never happen.

There you go, underestimating him again.

Do you know how often he made my blood pressure spike?

Please take this seriously.

Don't underestimate him, okay?

Okay.

Kim Jihyeok.

Chairman Kang made some personal investments

using company funds, and lost a lot of money.

His broker got caught and was prosecuted.

Chairman Kang's corruption was about to be discovered,

so he framed your late father of the crime.

I'm sorry, Dad.

I resented you, even if for a brief moment.

I won't forgive them.

Neither him

nor those people.

I won't forgive them.

We're offering shares of Hyunsung Energy

to some shareholders who lost money on

Hyunsung Distributions shares.

I see.

So you're saying I'm one of them?

Yes, you may be.

I may be?

We have one rule.

We punish the dog that bit us.

To do that, a small sacrifice can be tolerated.

And is Kim Jihyeok that dog?

I'm too soft-hearted to kill the dog myself.

I don't like getting blood on my hands, either.

Isn't that your specialty?

Let's consider the shares a payment for the specialist.

Hey!

- Excuse me? / - You little runt!

You think I'm a butcher?

I like money, but I'm not obsessed with it!

You brat. You only picked up bad habits.

You rude brat.

Do you know what Kang Dongseok said to me?

He said I'm an expert dog-catcher.

That little runt.

Do you know why I want Hyunsung Distributions?

I can't stand jerks like that looking down on me.

Jihyeok will

raise me from the dark into the light.

Mom, be honest.

Is there a difference in sales

between when I'm here and when I'm not?

Well...

I must be a human perfume.

My presence alone increases business.

Look at that. You're almost sold out. And...

Did you do something wrong to me?

Why do you always cower when you see me?

- Soju and sundae, please. / - Here.

- Uncle, I... / - I heard.

You don't need to explain.

Wait a little longer. I'll save the company and...

Jihyeok.

Don't worry about us anymore.

We're used to being taken advantage of like this.

You know,

we would prefer to see you succeed than

getting a little compensation money.

Then you can repay us

10,000 times over, right?

We'd like to see an important figure

rise from the market.

Okay?

- Uncle. / - Okay?

Can you succeed for us?

Yes.

I will.

I won't disappoint you.

Good.

Let's toast to our market's hope, Kim Jihyeok.

Cheers.

I told you I'm busy.

I'm not the daughter of Hyunsung you once knew.

It's me and myself now.

Plus, I have to support two unemployed jerks.

So don't call me anymore.

If I knew how to make this, I would've opened a shop...

What are you doing?

The artist is a rising star.

Mother said artwork is a good investment.

And I thought it would be nice to hang this here.

What do you think? Doesn't the office look nicer?

It does. But what's gotten into you?

I was hoping you and I could look at this

and forget all the bad things from the past,

and start anew.

Really?

Thanks.

Jeongseon, this is your desk. I'm sorry,

but we won't be able to pay you for a bit.

Don't worry. I'm President Kang's fan.

- I'll survive on seeing him. / - Really?

Sir, we're in trouble!

The large corporations refuse to send us

any of their products!

What?

What on earth?

Why are you doing this?

You must have a reason for cutting off your supply!

We have a contract.

Hey, we'll sue you for this.

What? Hello?

What on earth?

Hello? This is Hyunsung...

- Hello? / - Mr. President.

I think they're being pressured hard.

- Otherwise, why would they... / - You're right.

It's Kang Dongseok's doing.

Mira.

Thanks for coming.

He's the head of the Owner's Club.

It's a gathering of corporate heirs.

I'm sure he made them do it.

Thanks, guys.

I appreciate your help.

It's okay.

We have to stick together.

Well said.

If you lose money on this, let me know.

Hyunsung will reimburse you.

Why would they take a loss to do this?

To kill us, that's why.

But they gain nothing.

I don't understand why they'd go so far.

Is this a warning to make us behave?

Yes, there's that emotional aspect,

but there's a practical problem, too.

What?

The replacement of the administrator was huge.

If Hyunsung Distributions is saved,

Kang Dongseok's credibility will be questioned.

He didn't get nominated to the board because of this.

So that's why he's fighting so hard? Great.

Why is he always a stumbling block to us?

What should we do?

We have to do something.

Let's call the smaller companies.

- Get up. / - Okay.

They'll go for the small companies.

Take care of them, too.

Check everything carefully. Make no mistakes.

How about you come work with us?

It would be of great help to have you here with us.

No, I think I'd be of more help if I stay there.

Go back. I know you're busy.

Okay. Get back safely.

And call me if you ever need my help.

Thanks.

No, I'm the one who may end up needing help.

Because you're the only one who can take them down.

The small companies

also refused to send us their goods.

They won't even answer our calls.

They've been pressured by the large corporations.

They can't go against the powerhouses.

What's the most urgent right now?

We can use what's in the inventory for appliances.

The problem is goods with short expiration dates.

The shortest would be dairy products.

Those are the most problematic.

We can't keep the stores open with empty shelves.

Then let's look into that first.

What are you doing, Mother?

Mira, what are you doing?

My back hurts, so...

Then go to the nail salon.

She's going to be your daughter-in-law.

She isn't your maid.

It's okay.

I like it.

She says she likes it.

Get up. It looks bad.

No, I'll finish this since I started already.

Don't worry about me.

The one who took the contract came to deliver wine.

Who was the jerk?

He's caught on the security cameras,

but he didn't reveal his face.

It looks like he knew where the cameras were.

That means he knew everything about the house.

Someone who knows the code to my safe...

So Mira.

President Kang wants you. Go in.

Okay.

Oh, Mr. Do.

- I have something to say. / - What?

It's something I've been meaning to tell you.

Please don't talk down to me anymore.

I'm going to become part of the Hyunsung family soon.

It'll be awkward for you to change when the time comes.

Yes, Ma'am.

I understand.

Do you know what this is?

These are all the crimes Kim Jihyeok committed

before we met him.

You still think he's clean, don't you?

You've been fooled.

It was an act to make us think he was a good guy.

I've collected information on crimes

the detectives haven't found.

If I give this to a prosecutor that I know,

it'll be easy to obtain evidence necessary

to lock him up.

Must you go that far?

You still want him to succeed?

I did all I could.

I've washed away my guilt already.

I'll release this when the time is right.

Don't think I'm framing him this time.

I'm just trying to expose what he did in the past.

Okay.

I guess that can't be helped.

You don't care even if he ends up in prison?

I told you, he has nothing to do with me now.

- Thanks, Mira. / - For what?

For being good to my mom.

- Mr. Gu. Wake up. / - What? Yes?

Do you remember this company?

Pure Dairy.

It's the company that Mr. Choi cut after taking a bribe

and then apologized to, right?

Yes, it is.

The company really grew since then.

He'll help us for sure.

I believe in him.

Wow, it has changed a lot here. Hello.

Hello.

You have more employees, too. It's totally different.

- He's our president. / - Hello.

Our manager, Mr. Gu. This is the vice president.

Hello, I'm Kim Jihyeok.

But where is the president?

I apologize, you came all the way,

but he suddenly came down with the cold,

so he couldn't come in today.

Then when will he be back?

He'll be back in two days, so we'll talk to him then.

I'm sure he'll help us.

The president of Pure Dairy may not be so pure.

You only think he is because you're so pure in heart.

Let's go.

- Did they leave? / - Yes.

Just tell them you can't do it.

They said they'll be back.

Yes, but...

It's just that I know I shouldn't refuse them.

Don't worry and go home.

Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you!

It's me. Turn the machines back on.

Turn them back on.

We've been saved! Yes!

We have no choice. All the big markets and chain stores

will cancel their contracts if we supply to Hyunsung.

Right. I can't sacrifice myself to save someone else.

Miss.

What are you doing here?

Do you think this work befits you?

Sangho.

I won't stop you from having me watched,

but have someone else do it.

- Miss. / - When I think about what you've done to him,

I never want to see you again.

You make me sick.

Isn't it better to work for half pay?

There's nothing to do.

What if we really shut down like this?

Just wait. It's just taking longer because

our president doesn't play dirty.

I have faith in him.

His cold got worse, so he hasn't come back.

Then can we call him?

He spoke with me about the contract.

What?

He did?

You're pretty much asking for a rebate.

Well, we may look big, but we're still struggling.

And you need to compensate us

for going against the large corporations.

You'll supply the goods, but you want a kickback.

Is that it?

Yes, pretty much.

This is just how things work in this business.

We're desperate, so...

Please tell your boss I'd rather shut down

than sign a bogus contract like this.

Let's go. There's nothing more to talk about.

Wait, Sir. Hold on...

There's no need to be so strict.

This isn't the time to worry about rules.

I can't do it.

I won't enter into a dirty contract like this.

Sir, I...

- Please listen to me. / - I'll call you later.

Sir!

- Mr. Choi. / - Yes?

What is he like? You must've met him often.

Yes. He's very honest and upright.

That's probably why he succeeded, albeit later on.

And success has changed him?

That's life, I guess.

That's how you should live.

Give up.

A world where you win exists only in your dreams.

It will come.

The world in my dreams will come.

It's me, Mr. Choi.

Do you know where the Pure Dairy president lives?

- It's bitter, isn't it? / - Yes. What?

H-How did you find me?

Long time no see.

Yes, well...

I knew you'd be drinking near your home.

A good person like you

wouldn't be able to just go home today.

I'm sorry. I had no choice.

The pressure was just unbearable.

I know.

- Let me pour you a drink. / - Thank you.

You too.

You must hate me.

No, I understand.

You helped me,

but I can't repay you.

I'm very sorry.

Sir,

do you remember

what you said when you first asked for a contract?

"We make clean milk."

"We don't add any additives."

"It is pure milk."

"That's why it's called 'Pure Milk.'"

You were so pure back then,

as pure as your milk.

But a rebate? Really?

I'm sorry for disappointing you.

When I first met you,

this is what I thought.

"What a stubborn man."

"He gets kicked around and used,

but he has lived an honest life."

So I want to live like you.

Pardon?

Sir,

please give me hope.

Hope that I could succeed

without succumbing to corruption.

That if I stay true, I will see

a light at the end of the tunnel.

Please let me believe that.

Please, Sir.

You know, my milk has been tasting different lately.

Do you know what milk tastes the best?

Milk straight from the cow.

That's truly pure milk.

But I forgot that taste momentarily.

I started this because I fell in love with that taste.

But to think

I had forgotten that taste...

Let's set a date.

What about this fall?

Why don't we do it sooner?

My dad loved fall.

He used to get sentimental.

He can't come to my wedding,

but I'd like to have it during his favorite season.

It's not because you want to delay it?

We can have it sooner if you want. Just choose a date.

Okay.

You mean this fall, right?

Of course.

Leak the information to Mira

that you're going to submit the documents on

Kim Jihyeok's crimes in my safe to the prosecutor.

You have documents on Kim Jihyeok?

Just tell her that.

Come in.

- You asked for me? / - Yes.

We're missing a week's wine shipment from the invoice.

We never skipped a week. What happened?

There must have been an error.

I'll call them and resolve it.

Okay, you may go.

Mr. Lee? It's me.

Bring some documents to the prosecutor tonight.

No, I don't have them with me.

President Kang will give them to you.

You know what? I was confused.

Forget what I just said. Okay.

- Hi Dongseok. / - Hey, Mira.

I'm sorry, but can you get me something from my house?

What is it?

There's a bidding document in my safe. It's on top.

It says "Oil Corporation" on the envelope.

- Will you get that for me? / - Okay.

- Oh, and I changed the code. / - You did?

Yes, to your birthday.

Okay.

I've collected information on crimes

the detectives haven't found.

If I give this to a prosecutor that I know,

it'll be easy to obtain evidence necessary

to lock him up.

Bring some documents to the prosecutor tonight.

- Dongseok. / - Where's the document I asked for?

Oh, well...

Is that it?

- Yes. / - Let me see.

- I want to see if you found it okay. / - Sure.

What is it? Why are you smiling?

It's nothing.

Why are you here? You said you were busy.

I did it on purpose.

On purpose?

To spend some time alone with you.

I love you, Mira.

I love you.

Sir.

The creditors will sanction Hyunsung Distributions.

They'll be notified tomorrow morning.

- Really? / - But...

what happened with So Mira?

So Mira...

There's no problem with her.

They must've gotten a specialist to get the contract.

I see. But what are the documents on Kim Jihyeok?

Oh, that.

I just made that up.

I understand. Yes. I see.

Thank you.

Goodness. What on earth.

- What is it? / - It was the creditors.

They said if our sales keep decreasing,

they'll demand that we downsize.

My goodness.

Where have you been?

- What? / - How can you drink that right now?

What? It tastes good.

If you want some for yourself

go check out our stores.

They're full of them!

- What? / - Go take a look.

It's completely full.

Thank you.

Good work.

Hey.

The president of Pure Dairy is well-connected

with other small companies.

For how long must we be taken advantage of?

I'm not saying I want to be the one in power.

I just want to be on the same level as they are.

He said someone like

President Kim Jihyeok must succeed.

That that's the only way they'll survive.

We've filled the shelves now,

but we can't win with just small companies' products.

We need to create an image.

As in, we need advertisement or marketing.

We need something to draw in the customers.

Advertisement...

It's impossible with our current financial situation.

I know. I mean, let's use the media

since it's free.

Don't you want to live in a place like this

with a pool and stuff?

Beg your dad to buy this place.

No parent can refuse their child.

Here. It's nice and cold.

A huge playground is going to be built out there.

What is he doing?

Mr. Chairman.

Based on my interaction with the clients

I think you're targeting the wrong audience.

If you advertise this purely as a vacation spot,

you'll only get the elderly coming over.

That's a good deduction.

But why are you doing this?

You have a favor to ask, don't you?

I heard you have many connections

with people in the media.

You thug.

Hyunsung is changing how business is conducted.

They are using a strict standard to fill their stores

with inexpensive, high-quality goods

from small companies.

The well-recognized brands are actually...

With the cost to hire a reporter and

the insurance premiums,

I won't forgive you if you fail again.

Yes, I'll try my best.

My life is at stake.

Hyunsung's evaluation system and competitiveness

are setting an example in the industry.

Kim Jihyeok must be behind this outrageous result.

But who's working with him?

The president of Pure Dairy.

I heard he's helping Kim Jihyeok in many ways.

Oh, Pure Dairy?

I'll kill it

along with Hyunsung Distributions.

Hey.

Want a drink?

Welcome...

Jina.

I was wrong, okay?

I regret what I've done.

I'm sure you're disappointed to have a father like me.

I have no excuse.

What must I do?

What must we do for you to forgive us?

Go to him and beg on your knees.

Why should we do that?

Why must we kneel before him? He's not even human.

You guys are the ones who aren't human.

Fine.

Good for you. We're all beasts and you're honorable.

Fine, so live however you want.

I don't want to turn you into a beast, too.

Let's cut all ties. Happy?

Honey!

- Jina. / - Please leave.

What do you plan to do?

I'll start over.

I'll forget I was ever Hyunsung's daughter.

Forever.

Why is she calling us here?

She said to look nice and come in lieu of paying rent!

It's been a while.

Are you here to see Jina?

Please, leave Jina out of this.

I wanted to kill you.

That hasn't changed.

You think I'm that easy?

Do you think I'm that soft?

I'll get back

everything you took from me.

You'll end up begging on your knees to the loser

you tricked into calling you "Father".

You'll beg for forgiveness

and for me to spare you.

You hate my dad, don't you?

Do you hate me, too?

Of course I do.

How can I get you to not hate me?

Go home.

No, I can't.

I'm the landlord, remember?

And I left home.

I won't go back there.

I'm tired.

So tired.

Did you find someone?

Yes, Sir.

It's time. Do it.

Yes, Sir.

Here.

Here. Drink it.

Goodness.

Here. Good?

So drink up.

Okay, once the company is stabilized,

shouldn't we change the name?

Do you have one in mind?

- I don't know. / - What would be good?

I think we should use something pretty. Pretty...

Mira Distributions?

Isn't that a bit personal?

I was distracted. Never mind.

Sir!

We have a problem!

It's the worst possible situation!

Kim Seokdong, who bought milk at Hyunsung Market,

is being treated at a hospital for food poisoning.

The police found a receipt in his pocket...

Let's go to the hospital.

We have to see if he's okay.

Prosecutor Chang. I have a favor to ask.

Can you request a tax audit for a company?

No, it shouldn't be a problem. It's the company

responsible for the recent food poisoning.

I just don't understand.

Why would he leave right after being treated?

Most people would stick around to get

as much as possible from the company.

But thank goodness he's okay.

Sure, he may be okay,

but our company is about to die.

- The food poisoning... / - Yes?

The milk definitely caused it?

They pumped out spoiled milk from his stomach.

You have a call.

Hi, Mira.

I saw the news.

Did you meet the food poisoning victim?

- No, I couldn't. / - You won't be able to.

I'm positive Kang Dongseok hired him.

Hired?

I heard him talking to Do Sangho.

He asked if he found someone.

Okay, thanks.

What is it?

I think Kang Dongseok is behind this.

I knew it didn't make sense.

So he made someone drink spoiled milk?

How is that possible?

What is this, a new method of torture?

Let's check the security camera videos at the store.

What are you saying?

That's a mistake.

That's not... Okay, I understand.

Sir.

We'll have to recall all the milk.

Everyone is freaking out.

Okay. Stop the machines for now.

I'm sure. I spoke with the president.

Okay, I understand.

We're with the IRS. You are being audited.

What are you talking about?

Why are we being audited all of a sudden?

Wait! What are you doing? What's going on?

Does anyone know him?

The store manager said he's never

- seen him before. / - Hello?

It's the vice president of Pure Dairy.

Pure Dairy?

Hello, Gu Deokgyu speaking.

What? A tax audit?

Why the sudden audit...

Where's the president?

Hello? This is Kim Jihyeok.

Mr. President...

Are you okay?

Yes.

Nothing was wrong with your milk. It was a set-up.

So don't be too discouraged and wait a little.

Sir.

You must succeed.

Don't end up like me.

Sir.

Sir!

They won't find the food poisoning victim, right?

I made it clear to him, so he won't be found.

Good work.

Do you know what pains Kim Jihyeok the most?

Seeing people he cares about getting hurt and in pain.

I'm glad we let him live.

If he had died, he wouldn't have felt that pain.

Sir.

Sir!

Give up.

A world where you win exists only in your dreams.

It will come.

The world in my dreams will come.