Original subtitles

Since he died from a gunshot wound, there are many things to check.

You checked my ID. I'll receive investigation later.

No one else was with you?

Call Detective Park Jun Bae of Gangdong Police Station.

He'll vouch for me.

Ms. Jung.

Are you all right?

I'm eventually...

back at square one.

It's like I'm living in order to be punished.

I deserve this punishment,

but there's no need for you to suffer too.

I can go alone.

You should've left when I told you to.

Do you think I'll let you go alone in this situation?

A car caught on fire last night in Gimpo,

leading to the deaths of two people.

Two bodies that were burnt from the fire...

were found near the car.

The police found gunshot wounds from the bodies,

- and are suspecting... - Hee Ju.

this incident transpired from a turf war between gangs.

The police are in the process of confirming the identities...

It's cold outside.

The funding project is financially viable.

I just reviewed it. You should take a look too.

I'll look into it.

I know you're curious too.

Whether those bodies belong to Seo Yeon...

or Mr. Hong.

The police have discovered two cars near Songgok-ri...

that have been destroyed from an explosion.

- Near the cars were... - Careful.

Goodness. You darn wench!

I was so concerned you died or something...

I'm okay now. Thank you.

Ma'am,

I'll go and rest.

Okay, sure.

Ms. Jang.

How is your health?

Don't call me like that.

I can't stand the sight of you, so get lost.

The person who did that to Yeong Nam...

has returned.

What?

Did you...

see him with your own eyes?

I didn't see him,

but I'm certain he has returned.

You...

must've completely lost your mind because of that money.

I heard on the news...

that the money has been burned to ashes.

All right, can you tell me now?

Who sent you?

I found out who sent him.

It's Yoon Hee Ju of Un Am Foundation.

Yoon Hee Ju.

You must be glad I'm dead like you hoped for.

A ring? Among his belongings?

Are you sure he was wearing the ring?

Okay.

That Spanish guy...

The fact that his ring turned up doesn't mean he's dead.

I, too, find it hard to believe. I should look into it.

So the two of you...

are the only ones that got out of that mayhem?

Yes.

Please take good care of Ms. Jung.

She'll be shocked to find out that all the money's been burnt to ashes.

Will losing all that money bring calamity?

Or is it a blessing that her life was spared?

How bizarre.

Darn it.

Goodness, you're still so young. Don't act pitiful.

Wake up already...

Where did she go?

(Ledger)

Do those numbers look like real money to you?

It's not like you'll magically get the money back...

by staring at those numbers.

(Arrear, Black Bear, Interest, Park Young Hye)

Gosh, all right.

I'd rather see you do this than crying in your room all day.

All right, keep staring at it.

Ma'am.

What?

What is...

money?

Gosh.

Oh, dear. I wouldn't be living like this...

if I knew the answer to that question.

Why don't you study...

and teach me what it is?

I was obsessed with money just for the sake of it.

Darn it.

I don't even have a husband. Did I magically get pregnant or what?

Why do I keep craving roasted sweet potatoes?

Goodness. Oh, boy. Darn it.

(Magpie, Yun Seong Ho, Black Bear)

(Park Young Hye, Kim Du Man, Jo Beom Sik)

(Wife Funding)

The website and the mobile platform are coming along nicely, right?

Yes, ma'am. We'll show you at the next meeting.

From sponsoring art prodigies...

to promoting Korean cultural content and food,

we've been receiving many inquiries and proposals.

It can be any cuisine. From cafes to fast-food chains and restaurants,

schedule meetings with the owners. I'd like to meet all of them.

Also, "CEO Monthly" requested an interview with me.

Please go ahead and schedule it.

Sure. We'll take care of everything.

Please excuse us.

- Sure. - Sure.

You're doing great, honey.

Gosh, this is just the beginning.

I'll make sure the results surpass your expectations.

Let's see, 6, 7, 2, 4, 1...

Mr. Seo.

You don't seem to know about this, so I'll tell you.

There's an extremely useful device called a cell phone.

If you press someone's phone number, you can talk to that person.

You should use it from now on.

Don't show up unannounced like this.

We made a deal,

so I should keep my end of the bargain.

What do you mean?

Leon is...

dead.

The teeth found in the burnt corpse...

match Leon's DNA records?

And Interpol confirmed it?

Okay.

Seo Min Kyu said the same thing.

Hee Ju.

We have nothing to worry about.

They started the bloody war, fought like crazy,

and died together. That's all.

The storm has finally passed,

and the sun is coming back up.

I can't reach Mr. Jo.

Still?

I don't think the storm has passed.

Maybe it's coming.

It's creeping up on us, quietly.

Congratulations, sir.

You're now officially deceased.

Then now, I should come back to life.

(Death Certificate)

There's someone I must find.

Jung Seo Yeon.

An angel.

Her name is Jung Seo Yeon.

I called the number on her hospital records,

but it doesn't exist.

Find her.

- Thank you. - And a bottle of soju as well.

Hello.

- Come on. - Thank you.

Gosh, this is so good.

I get hungry even more often now that I lost my source of income.

You should eat too. Excuse me. We'll get another one of this.

Sure.

By the way, what's gotten into you?

Why are you treating me?

Is Leon really dead?

Are you sure?

Then what? Do you think he's faking death or something?

We got all the information directly from Interpol,

and it's a 99.9-percent match, which means it's him.

Gosh.

I wanted to get some kickbacks and leave the force.

Obviously, that won't happen.

[VIU Ver] KBS2 E23 '9.9 Billion Woman' "Leon Is Looking For Seo Yeon" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-

(Hangil Capital)

(Promissory Note)

Come back whenever you need fast cash again.

A pushover like you is always welcome here.

I'm done with doing a business where I must borrow money to pay off debt.

I had to work my butt off just to pay the interest on time.

It's ridiculous.

And I'm sick and tired of giving money to you scumbags...

just so that you could live more comfortable lives.

You little... What did you say?

Let go!

All I did was borrow money from you. I didn't sell my pride.

Don't try to bully me.

You little...

If you get on my nerves, I'll just buy this building.

Let's all become...

humble beings in front of money.

- Use this for your treatment. - You punk.

Wait just a bit more.

After taking care of all my debts,

I'll go and find you.

(9.9 million)

(9.9 million)

Where's the husband?

It seems he has disappeared.

She's friends with Yoon Hee Ju?

(Leave? Where? Jung Seo Yeon)

Jung Seo Yeon.

(Who will launder the money? Oh Dae Yong?)

You're such an interesting woman.

There's some money you've yet to receive.

In 2008. Here.

And this person too, in 2011.

Goodness. I can't believe it.

How did you find out such a small detail like this?

I don't know. I just kept looking and discovered it.

I'm impressed.

It must be...

your fate to work in the moneylending business.

Then...

shall I try receiving all your money?

What?

Are you confident?

I'll look into all the other ledgers.

Well then,

after receiving that money,

you can have it all.

It belongs to the person who gets it back.

Did you just smile?

Gosh, money must really make you happy.

Your energy is back.

Is anyone home?

Mr. Oh is here too. What brings you here?

Well, I just...

wanted to say hi to Ms. Jang.

Oh, right. You said you knew her.

Come on in. You too, Mr. Kang.

Okay.

Ms. Jang, we have visitors.

What was that? She looks perfectly fine.

Back in the days, when I was in financial trouble,

you really helped me out a lot.

- So? - So?

So, if you need any help, don't hesitate to ask me.

I'll do anything to help...

Shut your mouth, you little punk!

How dare you come in here and spew nonsense?

I lent you that money to profit from the interest.

Do you think I did it because I was fond of you?

You're so stupid.

Did you look into it?

Is he...

really dead?

As far as I know, yes.

An evil thing like him tends to live for a long time.

It's his job to send innocent people to their deaths.

Can't you tell by looking at me?

I'll continue to look into it.

Will you be all right?

Pardon?

Will you really leave that poor girl like that?

What is it?

You don't have to sit down?

It's about Yoo Mi Ra's incident, isn't it?

No.

This is your money.

It's the 100,000 dollars you left in my car as a rental fee.

You still had this?

And take this.

Baek Seung Jae told me to give it to you.

That he was keeping his promise...

to launder your money.

Take this and leave.

It's all over, so you can just go.

I can't.

It feels strange.

I know it's a large amount of money.

100,000 dollars.

"This amount of money..."

"doesn't even have to be laundered."

"What would I do with just 100,000 dollars?"

That's what's on my mind.

I think something inside me...

has broken down.

So badly that 100,000 dollars doesn't even feel...

like money now.

I'm sorry.

Hey. So did you have a nice talk with her?

You should ask her out to have some steak next time.

Ms. Jang must be getting old. Talking about the past.

You know, her dead son.

Your junior, Detective Cha.

What about him?

The one who told him about that Spanish guy's hideout...

was Yoon Hee Ju.

The chairwoman of Un Am Foundation.

Yoon Hee Ju?

The one who drove Yeong Nam to his death...

was Yoon Hee Ju?

(Eum Chae Sik, uncollected amounts)

Money flows like water.

From top to bottom.

The one with money...

rules over the ones without it.

(Specifications of Transaction)

It sweeps over everything cruelly...

and takes everything relentlessly.

Please help me. Ma'am, please help me this once.

My family will die. Please!

After being swept away like that,

nothing remains.

(Ledger)

Money...

blazes again like a fire.

- Okay. - We'll be back.

From the bottom of the wick...

Let me check.

to the top of the flame, it burns with no hesitation.

Here you go.

This money has been wired illegally.

It never flickers...

nor stops.

(Financial Supervisory Service)

- We just arrived. - The flame of desire.

The flame burns everything it touches.

In order not to go out.

- Take a look. - Okay.

Money eats up human desire...

and it has no mercy.

You have to be merciless...

just like money.

So you can sweep over everything...

and burn everything.

(Aqua Live, the best villa with the best quality)

35...

Room service.

I got it already.

Cut it.

Darn it.

(Episode 24 will air shortly.)

(Episode 24)

Hi.

You can't believe you're seeing a dead person, right?

Where do you think you are now? A paradise or a fiery pit?

Did you...

enjoy your sweet dream of using money?

I guess I woke you up too early.

I'm sorry, Hong In Pyo.

One of my men...

went to your place and got a big present.

You seemed to have summed up the complicated situation very well.

You have mysophobia, don't you?

I'm sorry. I got too greedy.

I should have known my place. Please forgive me.

Where is Jung Seo Yeon now?

She has nothing to do with this.

I went there alone and stole the money.

I'm not going to hurt her.

That night,

your wife took me to the hospital.

She saved my life.

I want to at least tell her that I thank her.

So tell me.

Then I'll forgive you for shooting me.

There's a moneylender named Jang Geum Ja.

Seo Yeon is in her house.

I told you.

This is destiny.

Does that old lady still have a foul mouth?

Well, yes.

I'm sure she hasn't changed.

Finish him.

But you said you would forgive me.

I did forgive you for shooting me.

But I never keep the person who saw my face alive.

Come on. Please forgive me. It's all my fault!

Wait!

Please forgive me.

No.

That money was found?

Are you sure...

that it's the 100,000 dollars from 3 years ago?

And?

Did you find out...

who used the money? Was it an individual or a corporation?

Hong In Pyo?

Are you sure?

Yes, sir.

Please keep looking.

Okay.

Hong In Pyo.

Mr. Kang Tae Woo is here.

Is Seo Yeon doing all right?

I'm sure you're...

taking good care of her though.

She's doing well at Ms. Jang Geum Ja's place.

I'm sure you know her well.

You've probably seen her for business reasons.

You even tipped her son off...

who died three years ago on the job, Detective Cha Yeong Nam.

I don't like talking about the past.

You used Yeong Nam to catch Leon.

You knew it was dangerous for him.

Did you choose him because he was Ms. Jang's son?

Yes.

Don't you feel guilty...

or responsibility about what you did to her?

Seo Yeon is usually picky about people.

I get why she quickly opened up to you.

You're one ingenuous man.

Anyhow,

I gave the man a chance...

to atone on his mother's behalf.

Chance?

Un Am Foundation was fooled by Leon as well.

But you guys made profits and quit in the middle.

Thanks to that, numerous people suffered a great loss.

We suffered a loss too.

And everything was legal until the end.

What do you take me for?

Mr. Kang.

Do you believe that Leon died?

You don't, do you?

You still want to catch him, right?

Then work for me.

Leon will come to me. To take revenge.

You can catch him if you stay next to me.

It doesn't sound tempting.

Do you want to give up?

Well,

you can even leave with Seo Yeon.

You like her.

I work alone.

Seo Yeon has nothing to do with this.

Leon will come after me and Seo Yeon.

If you want to save her,

there are two options.

Work with me to catch Leon,

or go somewhere far away...

with Seo Yeon.

(Promissory Note)

You stopped paying her back as of April 2005.

The outstanding balance plus interest...

amounts to 27,586 dollars.

What is this nonsense?

You can also pay in installments. What do you want to do?

Hey. What do you think you're doing?

Don't talk down to me.

Let me tell you what Ms. Jang asked me to say.

"You started a moneylending business in order to save your family."

"I lent you money when you were in trouble, yet you betray me?"

"If you don't give me back my money,"

"I'll go there and cough up blood to death."

"If you don't want to see my dead body,"

"just pay back my money."

"You darned scumbag."

You...

You look healthy.

You're the one who drove...

my innocent son to death,

and you're trying to repent for your sins or what?

Do you think you can pay for his life with this petty money?

You...

like money.

You knew it was a fraud back then,

but you turned a blind eye out of your greed for money.

Don't you remember?

You... You're worse than a brute!

I didn't bring this money for free.

That Spanish guy. You saw his face before, right?

I need to know what he looks like.

I need a composite sketch.

I don't know.

He took all my money...

and even killed my son,

but I can't even remember his face.

I could recognize him if he comes out in my dream,

but no matter how much I wait,

he never comes out.

I just can't remember that cursed face of his.

You've grown very weak.

Why did you come here?

Did you come to see if I was dead?

That's one of the reasons.

I have a dirty past with Ms. Jang as well.

You seem better than I thought, and it's disappointing.

You said that money was more important than your life.

But you failed to find it. Are you still okay?

I'm going to start over.

What?

Are you insane?

Start over what with a senile old lady?

Watch your mouth.

She's not someone you could talk about like that.

I'm telling you to get a grip, Seo Yeon.

Do you know...

that your husband took that money?

Too bad.

You thought it was your last chance,

and went back to your husband whom you resented more than anyone.

But you ended up handing everything over to him.

I'm saying this out of pity, Seo Yeon.

Leave with Mr. Kang quickly.

If you keep wasting your time,

you and your boyfriend will fall in danger.

You'll die.

That night,

someone close with me died.

And I also saved someone I'd never met.

Isn't it strange?

When I saw the money burning, I thought everything was over.

Hee Ju.

But I hadn't even started yet.

After realizing that,

I feel strangely comfortable.

It feels as if I can do anything.

I'm not afraid of dying either.

Don't forget my advice.

Goodbye.

Watch your step on the stairs.

Thanks.

You said you wanted to eat this.

I bought it for you.

It's sweet.

I've tasted it, so that's good enough.

You should just cuss at me like usual.

Instead of sounding so weak.

Do you know why I became a moneylender?

I was extremely poor.

I picked up pieces of cabbage from the market to make soup...

and dug into the trashcans from restaurants...

to find a lump of lard. That was the happiest day ever.

That's why I became so obsessed with money.

I wanted to make money in any way possible...

and spend it like a queen.

However,

that makes no sense at all.

While you desperately make all that money,

the money starts controlling your life.

You don't even know it's a shackle on your neck...

and try harder to make more.

Eventually, you go crazy.

Are you okay?

Seo Yeon.

I know well...

that you're ill-fated.

The thing is, money takes control of your desire so easily,

so at times like this, you must let go of your greed.

You can't end up a slave of money like me.

You must become someone who controls money.

Got it?

I understand.

All right, good.

I better lie down now.

Lay out my blankets.

Shall I...

sleep next to you tonight?

Like mother and daughter?

I have a brother.

Really?

When I was about seven,

I was really starving,

so I was looking at blue crabs inside a tank...

at a local restaurant.

My brother said he'd buy me it and told me to follow him.

He went to a grocery and bought crab-flavored chips.

[VIU Ver] KBS2 E24 '9.9 Billion Woman' "A Flight Ticket to Tahiti" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-

Shut your mouth!

Throw him in.

Ms. Jang. Are you all right?

Are you okay? What's wrong?

She has pulmonary fibrosis, where the lungs go stiff...

and fail to supply oxygen.

She was diagnosed two years ago.

The only way is to receive a transplant,

but it's difficult because of her age.

It may cost a lot,

but we can sustain her condition using medication.

Don't worry and rest.

I'll be your daughter.

And I will...

help you get back up.

- Have a seat. - Okay.

The investment you promised...

is five million dollars.

I was truly surprised.

I was moved by your proposal.

Depending on the situation, I can even invest more.

Thank you.

Although I'm heading this project,

the real leader is Chairwoman Yoon Hee Ju.

I really want to achieve some great results.

I have a partner in New York called DK Investment.

The head of that company is interested in your project too.

Really? Did you say DK Investment?

He really wants to meet you in person.

I see.

Thank you.

It's an exclusive VIP gathering,

and it would be an honor if you attend.

I see. "VIP".

(We cordially invite Mr. Lee Jae Hun to our VIP party.)

I'll be there. Of course, I'll go.

(Tahiti)

I just want to reserve a plane ticket.

Okay. Is your destination Papeete, Tahiti?

Yes. A one-way ticket.

How many people are going?

I want the new addresses of the debtors,

and information about whether they can repay or not.

I want to collect the outstanding amounts as soon as possible.

Is Ms. Jang thinking of returning to the field?

Don't you worry.

If it's Ms. Jang asking for help, I'll make this a priority.

It's not Ms. Jang.

I'll be working instead.

You'll be working instead?

You came at just the right time. Come take a seat.

Wait, it's already time for my meeting.

I have plans with Mr. Choi, Mr. Park, and so on.

What are you doing?

Take Ms. Jung for a nice meal.

Not some rice soup, but something decent.

I better go get some rice soup.

If there's something you want to say,

say it.

Are you not going to that island?

- What? - Tahiti.

You said you wanted to go there.

I gave you an answer...

last time.

I can't leave yet.

Why not?

I'm not familiar with that country,

but 100,000 dollars...

will be more than enough to get settled in.

Even if you don't collect all those unpaid debts,

you can leave right away.

I don't have enough.

I'll help. How much do you need?

9.9 million dollars.

And Ms. Jang is very ill.

I need money for medication and her hospital bills.

- Seo Yeon. - Money I don't have to steal,

and money that no one will try to take from me.

Clean money...

that amounts to 9.9 million dollars.

Plus money for Ms. Jang's treatment.

Once I gather that money,

I will leave then.

That's...

I'm afraid I won't be able to help.

No.

You've already...

helped me a lot.

I really appreciate it.

You don't need me anymore, but...

hopefully you will need this...

one day.

You look familiar.

Have we met before?

I'm not sure. I don't think I have met you.

I see. My apology.

Are you...

I have been looking for you for so long.

Are you feeling all right?

How do I look?

You seem to have recovered. I'm relieved.

What's really relieving is...

that we met again.

What a miraculous coincidence.

So you were looking for me?

You saved my life. I must repay your kindness.

There's no need.

I'm just glad you're fine.

No. I insist.

Please give me a chance to show you my gratitude.

I'm really okay.

Are you going on a trip?

Tahiti.

No.

It's a beautiful island.

You won't be disappointed.

Have you been there?

People there love flowers.

There are flower shops everywhere.

Make sure not to wear a flower behind your left ear.

It means that you're married.

How about this?

The owner of the biggest resort on the island is my friend.

I will tell him about you, so when you get there...

Well.

I appreciate your kindness,

but I'm good.

You don't give me a chance to help you.

Then...

could you help me?

The real deal is this company called DK Investment.

I took a look into it,

and they only deal with big-time investors in New York.

I have heard about it too.

- But... - Hee Ju, I'm suggesting...

that we become their partner.

I know you have doubts.

So let's go check together...

if it's actually a real deal.

Let's go take a look. Okay?

- Hello. - Hello.

How have you been?

- Long time no see. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Long time no see.

- Hello. - Hello.

Wait.

- Is he here? - What?

It must be him.

- Nice to meet you. - Hello.

- Hello. - Nice to meet you.

Hello.