Original subtitles

People think Tae Woon is always smiling...

but inside his smile, there's always sadness.

What do people normally do on the first date?

Ms. Ji Na!

Ms. Ji Na!

Don't stay by that man.

- Call a meeting of senior directors. - A meeting?

I want to propose a face off to Yoon Tae Woon there.

He'll only get hospitalized if he sees you enter the race...

and attend the senior directors' meeting.

If you are going to run away like last time...

you should forfeit early on.

- You don't care which side gets hurt? - No.

Even if Yoo Ji Na gets hurt?

Please enter the race, and beat Director Kang.

Let's end it here.

To fairly elect the new president...

we propose a formal competition between the two candidates.

Episode 15

Excuse me...

Are you the inventor of the solar energy powered lighting?

- Were you waiting long? - No, I just came.

Thank you for coming out.

- Should we sit down? - Okay.

Over the phone, you mentioned...

that you're interested in my original invention.

Yes.

That was invented many years ago... what exactly were you interested in?

Well...

First, let me introduce myself.

There's a city park under development right now.

I'm in charge of the overall marketing...

including productions and advertising.

I'm from IM Corporation.

Did you say IM?

Yes, that's right. It's called IM Corporation.

I brought some information about us.

If I knew you were from IM, I wouldn't have come here.

Pardon? Please wait...

Ms. Ji Na.

We've had many drinks together.

But I think it's the first time I'm offering you my glass.

Yes.

Hye Mi likes you more than I thought.

Regardless of the result of the competition...

please take care of Hye Mi until the end.

Even if you lose the competition...

I'll be on your side until the end.

Maybe I'm being an old man saying this...

Until now, I thought of you just as my high hand in the game.

I never thought of you as being on the same side.

But Hye Mi made me realize...

that I have a lot of good hands, but nobody on my side.

That I, too, can only be used as a hand to somebody else.

So don't think of Hye Mi as someone you can just use to your advantage...

but as someone on your own side.

What I'm trying to say is...

win that competition.

If you do, we don't need to talk about any of this.

No?

Yes, I'll win and take care of both Hye Mi and IM.

Have another drink.

Tae Woon was completely unaware.

I only found out recently after the chairman came to see me.

So, Dad...

Tae Woon is blameless.

So that's why that day...

All I need is a minute.

Please hear me out.

Twenty years ago, when your father came to visit me...

if I had accepted your father's apology...

your parents probably wouldn't have passed away like that.

I'm sorry.

No, it's okay.

That was an accident.

It wasn't anyone's fault.

And...

I'm sorry.

Using my ignorance as an excuse...

I lived my life whining like a little kid.

From now on, in place of my father and uncle...

I'll try my best to earn your forgiveness.

Not just with words or gestures...

but I'll sincerely apologize to earn your forgiveness.

I'll try my best.

I'm sorry.

Your father must have kept on visiting me from Heaven.

Seeing that I'm in this place like this.

- I'm sorry. - You have no fault.

It's all the adults' doing.

Nothing happens in this world for no reason.

Everything happens for a reason.

I'm sorry...

to you and Ji Na.

As an adult, I feel so ashamed.

No, Dad.

- I've been so mean to you... - No, Ji Na...

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

How are you feeling?

I'm okay.

I...

Please, go ahead and speak.

Well...

I came to hear what you have to say.

My daughter sent me...

and Tae Woon.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

No.

I've been too harsh.

I'm sorry.

The past twenty years weren't a waste.

All those years added up to make this moment possible.

All those long years, you went through a lot.

Now, I'll bring it back.

It'll take them a while, right?

Probably, it'll take a while.

Should we go for a walk?

Sure, I would like that.

I'm glad...

that things worked out.

But...

Did you really think I was a boy?

Oh, that...

- Well, you see... - Just be honest.

I'm okay.

Be honest?

Yeah.

- Honest? - Yeah.

Honestly, when I first saw you...

your complexion was so dark...

You weren't exactly pretty.

What did you say?

Take back what you said about me not being pretty...

I'm sorry.

I said take it back, not apologize.

How can I take back what I already said?

Just tell me that I'm pretty.

Seriously...

Ms. Ji Na...

When you wear high heels like this, doesn't it hurt?

When you are with me...

you should just wear comfortable shoes.

Tae Woon...

Tell me that I used to be pretty.

You weren't pretty.

Whether you are pretty or not...

Whether it's high or low...

To me you are just you.

- Did you call for me? - Yeah.

Get rid of these papers.

Is there a problem?

And this...

Think of it as your severance pay.

Pardon?

I don't understand...

From now on, just work for Director Kang.

It must have been hard for you going back and forth.

It must have been hard for you.

Thank you.

Seeing how you are saying thank you...

it must have been hard having two bosses.

Not at all.

What do you think about the world?

- Is it trust-worthy? - Pardon?

Okay.

You should go then.

Yes, sir.

It seems like the world is out to get you, right?

That's because you don't trust the world.

Kid...

She's trying to win me over now.

She's grown so much.

Wait.

Why?

Aren't we going to cross?

It's blinking.

- There's no cars. - It's still the signal.

Let's wait a bit to cross.

Let's cross.

We should call it a day.

I'll take care of your dad.

Don't worry. Go home and rest.

I'm okay.

You need to go to work tomorrow.

I wish I could drop you off home.

But I can't do that today.

Get in.

- I'm going. - Okay.

Sir, please take care of her.

Okay.

If they find out that she lied about her education...

what will happen to Ms. Ji Na?

Please run in the race, and beat Director Kang.

You came out?

You stayed here the whole time?

- Yes. - You should have come in.

No, I wanted you two to talk.

I got a call from Ms. Ji Na that she got home safely.

You don't need to worry.

Yeah?

I came out after the chairman fell asleep.

You don't need to worry.

Thank you.

There's an ox bone soup place nearby.

How does that sound for breakfast?

Very good.

Okay.

Please eat.

Please talk to me comfortably.

- Okay, I'll do that. - Okay.

After you eat all this, I'll bring you over to our house.

No, I should go down.

Don't do that.

If it's okay with you, can you please help me?

Help you?

Yes.

How can I help you?

You are the one who holds the key to this project.

Going back to the original objective you had in mind...

I want to use the lighting properly for our project.

Father...

please help.

It's been so long since I've given up being a help to anyone.

Thanks...

for asking me to help.

Yes.

Go ahead and eat.

It must be telepathy.

Dad, I was just about to call you.

I'm on my way there right now.

I'll stop by, you need to eat, too.

Yeah?

With Tae Woon?

Good.

I'll call you before I get in.

He's so happy.

Wait.

Why? Aren't we crossing?

It's blinking.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Big news, big news...

She's two weeks pregnant.

What?

Remember when we played the truth game?

He was playing the guitar...

They did the deed that night.

Mr. Choi, at your age...

I respect you.

You should work out, too.

Congrats.

Good for you.

Then should I give this to you?

- Make the gift payable to the groom. - No, to the bride.

I'll give to both sides.

- Congrats. - Thanks.

Even if you don't become a regular employee, you have to come.

- Okay. - You are so prudent.

We'll live well. You want a piggy back?

- No, buy me a car. - A car?

Here.

I found it.

The idea I had when I first invented this...

Yes.

Not just have the ability to light up darkness...

but resemble natural sunlight.

So it can be used in the dark winter months...

and used to aid in the growth of indoor plants.

Then not only beauty visible to the eyes...

- but a hidden time of growth. - Yeah.

How about using that as the keyword?

I like that.

- Yeah? - Yeah.

- Let me get some resources. - Okay.

Wait a minute...

- Something like this... - I like it.

Yes.

I think you take after your dad.

I take after my dad?

Yes.

He's so passionate.

He's overflowing with energy.

My dad?

Yes.

You are passionate and full of energy, too.

You must have gotten that personality from your dad.

Yeah?

I never once thought that my dad was passionate and energetic.

That's probably because you've never seen that side of him.

Maybe so.

I always treated my father like a failure...

and underestimated him.

I don't think it's too late.

I'll try to find a way, too.

Thank you.

And your father's going home tomorrow.

Yeah, I talked to him.

He's going home, so I'll go see him tomorrow before work.

Okay.

Tomorrow's your day, too, right?

Yeah, tomorrow is the day I get to formally introduce myself.

Are you nervous?

Yes.

There are two kinds of nervousness.

Fear and excitement.

I bet you are nervous because you are excited.

Thanks, Ms. Ji Na.

I'm looking forward to us meeting tomorrow, too.

Okay, see you tomorrow.

Ms. Ji Na, good night.

Okay.

Then add the surveillance camera files to this.

Take care of it as I mentioned.

Yes, sir.

What about Senior Director Ma's?

We've taken over all of his reserved shares.

- Did you thank him? - Of course.

He was happy saying he feels freed.

Okay.

Tell him I'll go visit once.

Yes, sir.

- Good morning. - Yeah.

Hello.

You look great.

Thank you.

You two should talk then.

Did you wake up early?

I slept really well.

You are still working here?

Isn't it hard?

I need to do what I need to do.

- But isn't that mine? - Pardon?

Yes.

I didn't have any neckties...

so I borrowed yours.

You shouldn't be wearing an old man's tie.

It looks nice to me.

Come closer.

Uncle, when the competition is over...

- let's go fishing. - Fishing?

Yeah, I would like that.

We can eat ramen there, too.

I guess Secretary Wang told you.

Yes, he told me it's a must.

Okay, all done.

If you make the knot slimmer, it makes you look more free.

I like big knots...

But for you, that looks better.

Thank you.

Do well.

Okay.

I'll be back, Uncle.

Okay.

Everybody.

Coffee is here.

- Water for you. - Right, I should quit.

- Here. - Thank you.

- Here. - Thank you.

- Here. - Where's Manager Oh?

She said she'll stop by the doctor's first.

- Again? - Her due date's coming up.

- Seriously... - Anyway...

Isn't the candidate to presidency coming on our team today?

Yeah, that's right.

Then if our team wins, he'll become the president?

I heard that's the rule.

But the senior directors are all in favor of Director Kang.

I'm not sure...

I heard the candidates will be presenting...

in front of the Nuri Park staff.

Yeah?

Isn't it a good thing if our team wins?

Director Kang won't be easy to beat.

And shareholders' meeting, too.

Let's just enjoy the ride.

I wonder if Hye Mi is doing well.

I haven't seen her since we moved our office.

I know, we were getting close to her.

Yeah.

Hey, it's time. Let's go in.

There's a rumor that the candidate is the chairman's nephew.

It's not a rumor. It's the truth.

I heard it at the headquarters yesterday.

Really?

Then we're the only ones who didn't know?

They didn't tell us, so it doesn't affect the competition.

Be quiet.

Hello.

You came?

It would be nice if we can go to the flower shop...

but we have a special guest today.

That's why we asked you to come here.

Yeah, I like meeting there, too.

But why are you wearing a suit?

I'm the new member of the team...

Candidate Yoon Tae Woon.

- Candidate? - Candidate?

Umm...

Aren't we going to have the meeting?

Meeting...

We'll start the meeting.

As you can see, the key feature of this lighting is...

that it can be charged using sunlight...

and it works automatically through an eco sensor.

Of course, it saves energy...

but further, it makes us think about the concept of charging.

That's why I thought about it...

How about proceeding with the keyword, 'Growth?'

Growth...

I like that.

I like it.

I was thinking about going to Han River to do some work.

- Ms. Jung Hye Mi. - Yes?

Will you go with me later?

Okay.

Thank you.

- Thank you. - Wait.

Us girls have something to talk about.

Go ahead without us.

- Thank you. - What?

Then you knew all along?

What?

That Mr. Unfortunate is the chairman's nephew.

Well...

It hasn't been long since I found out.

What the heck...

You knew, and you were fooling us the whole time?

I wasn't fooling you.

- I just didn't have a chance to tell... - Same thing.

Is there anything else you're keeping from us?

- I wasn't... - Here's your order.

Thank you!

Here, have some coffee.

But if Mr. Unfortunate is the chairman's nephew...

you should just ask him to make you a regular employee.

Why bother working when her boyfriend is the chairman's nephew?

- Yeah? - I don't think that's right.

Why not?

Yeah, if you studied marketing at Han Gook University...

I'm sure you want to work.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to underestimate your dreams.

You should continue to work hard.

Yeah, fair and square.

- We shouldn't have said that. - Yeah.

Did you bring me here to torture me?

What do you mean?

We are here to work...

but this place is so romantic.

When the competition is over, let's go away somewhere.

Okay, let's go if we lose.

What? If we lose?

What if we win?

If we win, we'll have to work harder.

We'll have no time to play.

What?

I'm just kidding.

Where do you want to go?

Your hometown?

You never talked to me about your childhood.

No?

I'm curious about what kind of a child you were.

You'll take me there, right?

Okay, later.

Later when?

When all the messy things in my head disappear...

and only you remain.

It's not time, yet.

And we need to win the competition first.

Why do you want to win so badly?

Because there's something I want to have.

What do you think?

If you win...

do you think you'll be able to have it?

I don't know.

Right now, I just want to think about winning.

Hold on.

Yes, it's Kang Hee Chul.

Yes.

Chairman Yoon?

The shares?

Okay.

I'll call you back.

I'm sorry.

Something came up and I need to go.

Let's go.

Sleep well and see you tomorrow.

- You should go. - Okay.

There's something I want to have.

Right now, I just want to think about winning.

[Yoo Ji Na]

Yeah, if you studied marketing at Han Gook University...

I'm sure you want to work.

I'm sorry for underestimating your dream.

[Jung Hye Mi]

You called me here, and started without me?

I got bored waiting for you.

Do you like cocktails?

No.

If I mix my drinks, I always get a headache after.

That's why they say a cocktail is like life.

Different ingredients come together to find the right balance.

A stand-alone, unique ingredient is unwelcome.

I doubt you called me because you needed a drinking buddy.

Last time...

I said we should go drink soju when our trial period is over.

Do you remember?

Regardless of who wins, we said we would do that.

I might not be able to keep that promise...

so I called you earlier.

Are you going somewhere?

Why do you think I'm going somewhere?

Since I'm not going anywhere.

Then...

If you look at that...

maybe you'll change your mind.

If Yoon Tae Woon wins, I won't care.

What college you went to, and where you came from...

I won't care.

But if Director Kang wins...

please leave the company.

I'm not threatening you.

I'm asking you for a favor.

If Director Kang loses...

he'll come to me.

But if he wins...

he'll go looking for you.

Please.

I'm not threatening you.

I'm asking you for a favor.

If Director Kang loses...

he'll come to me.

But if he wins...

he'll go looking for you.

Surprised?

Yeah, a little.

I didn't think you would come to see me.

I wasn't planning on coming here either.

But I thought I should tell you.

I saw that you recently bought some stock.

Trying to secure the majority of shares...

to help Yoon Tae Woon...

Is that your plan?

That plan is only possible if Yoon Tae Woon remains a candidate.

I'll make your plan become useless.

Do as I said.

Yes, sir.

I've got you. I'm okay.

A son who doesn't escort his parents to the hospital...

isn't a good son.

Okay, then.

Let me get some patient treatment thanks to my son.

You have ten minutes.

Okay.

Are you Candidate Yoon Tae Woon?

- Yes. - This is for you.

I see.

Are you Director Kang Hee Chul?

Yes.

This is for you.

On paper, Ms. Ji Na never lied about her education.

The competition's begun.

- Which side forfeited? - Neither.

What's this?

Letter of resignation.

Is this what you wanted?

Instead of trashing this moment, I hope you'll treasure it.

I'm leaving without telling you because...

I hope you won't have to start over like me.