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(Episode 74)

Ji Eun...

is the woman I love.

But it's over between you guys.

Can't I love her now that you're no longer dating?

What did you say?

It was a joke, Jung Min.

"A joke"? You call this a joke?

Are you not capable of thinking rationally?

You're the one who caused me to think this way.

Why didn't you tell me that you and Ms. Lee...

used to date?

I can't stand the feeling of growing apart...

from the person I like.

So I thought I'd joke with you for not being honest with me.

But there are things you shouldn't joke around with.

I'm sorry.

I apologize, okay? So put that frown away.

Just shut it and listen.

You're finally back to being yourself.

- What? - Jung Min.

Do you know that you've changed?

What are you talking about?

Look at you trying to deny it again.

The Jung Min I know...

used to know how to open up to people.

Maybe it's because you want to be more careful,

but you tend to keep things to yourself these days.

You're right. I've been on my toes lately.

There's a board meeting coming up.

And I need to get rid of those who are against my reformation.

So I need to be careful of everything I say.

That's not how you do things.

I'm in no position to do things my way.

In order to become the leader of Seorin,

I need to be heartless rather than compassionate.

And to reform Seorin just like I want to,

I can't make a single mistake.

And on top of having so much on your mind,

you're also having a hard time because of Ms. Lee?

But how did you find out about me and Ji Eun?

It was obvious.

The mysterious look you guys exchanged with each other.

And the way you guys seemed friendly but awkward at the same time.

That's how you act when a relationship ends.

It's not over.

I'm just giving her time.

Time to do what?

I'm giving her time to realize that she can't...

live without me.

Your love for her must be real.

How can love be fake?

I sometimes feel like my love for Alley might've been fake.

I'm sorry I didn't realize how sad and worn out...

you must've been.

Then start realizing it now.

I'm sorry...

that I wasn't there for you when you were having a hard time.

An apology won't cut it.

But...

I might think about letting you off the hook...

if you make me a bagel and an omelet.

An omelet?

Will that be enough for you to forgive me?

- Hey, Mom. - Hey, you're home. Come and eat.

What's with the smile?

The seaweed soup reminds me of someone.

- Jung Min? - No, someone else.

Who?

There's this young, devilish guy.

"Guy"?

Jung Min's friend is joining our team...

and will be put in charge of managing Chung Group.

Is he giving you a hard time?

No, it's not that. He was very reckless at first,

so I couldn't understand him, but I resolved my misunderstanding.

And he sincerely cares about Jung Min,

so I'm relieved.

Jung Min's not taking it well, is he?

He's doing okay.

He's a strong man.

No one's strong.

They just pretend to be.

Either that or he's just trying not to show how tough it is...

because he likes you so much.

I really admire you for this.

You don't always take my side just because I'm your daughter.

How about you? Are you okay?

I need to be extremely patient...

and versatile...

in order to bring Bisang Textile up to its prime.

So I shouldn't show it even if things get tough.

And I must protect myself.

I don't want to lie to you, Mom.

I love Jung Min a lot.

But I pushed him away because it's not what I wanted.

I know how much you like him.

I know you wanted me to marry him so he could become family...

not because of his background but because of his warm heart.

But we need to forget about him.

We need to put him behind us for his own sake.

I should go to work now.

Is there something I don't know about?

So I told her I'll reconsider letting her use my character sketch.

Gosh, why don't you just let her use it?

There's a reason I need to think about it.

You're going to ask until I tell you why, aren't you?

I drew that character sketch for Alley.

Oh, I see.

Jung Min, I went to your studio yesterday...

and asked Ms. Lee to cook seaweed soup for me.

Are you jealous?

I'm furious.

Well, don't be. Yesterday was Alley's birthday.

I'll be working with Ms. Lee from now on,

so can I treat her more comfortably?

Of course. You should.

Remember how I told you that Ms. Lee is my type?

It's because she's very empathic and charismatic.

It'd be great if the three of us could become close friends...

just like how we were with Alley.

That would be great.

Jung Min.

I bet you forgot all the stuff we promised and said to each other.

Of course not.

Don't lie.

You wouldn't have reached out to me if I never reached out to you.

The day just started, so let's stop being so emotional.

A Jun.

I know that deep down inside, you're soft-hearted...

no matter how twisted you seem on the outside.

I know how shocked, lost, lonely,

and heartbroken you felt...

because of Alley's sudden death.

But you're old enough to overcome that now.

I know I can no longer live my life only doing the things I want.

Exactly.

Try to keep moving forward at your own pace.

I came to join the team...

because I need to sprint, not to do things at my pace.

Aren't you curious to find out...

what I can achieve in Chung Group as the chairman's stepson?

It's always the eccentric who take over the mainstream.

Those who get lucky need to be competent first.

So I'm going to learn from you and build my competence.

The essence of running a business is to be challenging and passionate.

And there always comes a time where we need to take big steps.

Right now must be that time for you, A Jun.

(Seorin)

Good morning, Ms. Lee.

Good morning, Director Seo.

I don't think I can say the same...

because it's my first day of work.

I have a nosebleed.

Why don't you try touching it?

- My goodness! - Gosh, my nose.

Hey, are you okay?

- It was just a runny nose. - My gosh.

My gosh.

You have a really pretty smile. Don't you agree, Jung Min?

I'm sick of hearing people tell me that I'm pretty.

Why don't you introduce A Jun to your employees...

while having coffee at the showroom?

Sure. That sounds nice.

You must want to save the earth.

Taking small actions to protect the environment...

will eventually bring a big change.

I also do the Green Cup Challenge.

My goodness.

You really are diligent.

When did you take all these photos?

Ji Eun is Jung Min's weakness.

It was only right to put a tail on her.

Yes, I think you did great.

So are you saying he's Chairman Chung's stepson?

I met him a few times myself.

He's good friends with Jung Min,

so he sometimes stayed at our place for a few days.

But he never told me anything,

so I had no idea he was Chairman Chung's stepson.

But what kind of relationship does Ji Eun have with this guy?

They went inside Jung Min's studio together,

so it can't be just for business.

So you want to frame them?

Is that what you're suggesting?

It's easy to believe.

Suspicion can change into conviction pretty quickly.

And when misunderstandings get out of control,

it could end up destroying the other person.

That's a pretty nice idea.

These photos will naturally make people have...

a negative image of Ji Eun.

And that will affect Jung Min as well.

A company owner's personal life could also put the company at risk.

And this is big enough to cause a ripple.

On top of that, people still know Ji Eun as the woman...

who had an affair with her ex-husband...

thanks to the press conference that Mi Ran held not too long ago.

This time, we'll make people think she cheated on Jung Min...

and got involved in another love scandal.

Then it'll only be a matter of time before she falls.

Jung Min will become a fool for not being able...

to keep his woman in check.

And his bad taste in women...

will make people doubt his ability...

to manage a company.

Wouldn't that be enough to make him lose his votes...

at the board meeting?

Then Jung Min will fail to become the chairman,

and your worst enemy, Ji Eun,

will get stigmatized as a shameless snob.

We'll be catching 2 birds with 1 stone.

The fact that Ji Eun received Bisang Textile from Chairman Seo...

will help us even more.

If we say Jung Min begged his father to give that to her,

he will no longer have a pretext...

for wanting to reform Seorin.

He'll become a guy with no backbone...

who gave benefits to his girlfriend.

Then his words will have no credibility.

He recently presented...

a new project proposal for future growth,

but that will eventually go down the drain.

Then you'll become the vice-chairwoman.

And you'll become the chairwoman...

since you're my right-hand woman.

I gave you a powerful weapon,

so I should get something in return.

What more do you want?

It's a contract guaranteeing my voting rights.

So instead of letting me become the chairwoman,

you're asking me for the exact same amount...

of power?

Your office will be a lot bigger than mine.

I told you to believe in yourself instead of believing in me.

But I didn't know you'd put it to action right away.

Forget it if you don't want to sign it.

You know I'm a cunning witch who can easily...

come up with another opportunity to enter Seorin.

But of course, it will take some time.

I'd rather have a cunning witch like you by my side...

rather than a stubborn punk like Jung Min.

I'll have it delivered back to you...

after my legal team runs through it.

I have a question.

Why do you hate Ji Eun so much?

She held hands with Chairman Seo...

and totally made a fool out of me.

How could I not hate her?

Don't you think she's cute?

She knows how to use her brain.

I also like her sensitivity.

And to be honest, I kind of feel bad...

that she had to get involved in this fight.

Did you forget?

Jung Min could've gotten arrested,

but your plan went down the drain because she told Jung Min...

about the text you received from the chief prosecutor.

This is why I always tell you that you're a fool.

You need to have the ability to be flexible with your thoughts.

As long as that person didn't kill your parents,

you need to leave room for a second chance...

just in case that person could come in handy.

Let me teach you something.

Even swindlers can't trick people all on their own.

They need a decoy, a person to look out for cops,

and a professional.

They all work together to make profit.

You think we might need Ji Eun's help later on?

Our legs move in the direction that our bodies face.

I want you to do the same.

And from now on, don't ever let your grudge show.

Do you understand?

"Our legs move in the direction that our bodies face"?

I never thought of it that way.

Then I guess I'll have to think about how exactly...

she will be of use to us.

- Come this way. - Okay.

Take a look around.

If you wish to sign a deal, I can empty the place right away.

I like the price...

and that you can move out right away.

I guess we'll just have to do a little interior work.

I only recently moved in here myself,

so there won't be a lot of work to do.

May I take a look upstairs?

Sure. Go ahead.

Mr. Kang, what brings you here?

Ho Jin, what are you doing here?

This is my friend's house.

Your friend?

Then by any chance, is he Jang Se Hoon?

Do you know me?

So you're telling me...

that you own this house?

Does that mean you knew that he bought Ji Eun's house?

You're his friend. You should've stopped him.

Do you know Ji Eun?

I think of her like a daughter.

Judging by that look on your face,

I guess you know that what you did was wrong.

I'm pretty close with Ho Jin,

so may I talk to you more comfortably?

Sure.

Let me tell you something as someone who's very close...

with Ji Eun and her family.

Of all the places you could by,

I can't believe you bought your ex-wife's old house.

That was very wrong of you to do.

I'm sure you had your reasons,

but it was still a very petty thing to do.

Do me a favor.

I'd like to sign a contract right away.

Please move out of here as soon as possible.

If Ji Eun and her family find out...

By any chance, does Ji Eun already know?

I'll have the real estate agent prepare a contract for you.

You're unbelievable.

You should've known when to stop.

Did you have to hurt Ji Eun...

by making her find out about this?

That's her problem.

Mi Ran, don't get involved.

You should tell him what happened.

Tell him you offered to help when she was a helper...

What?

You called her here when she was a helper?

You're a horrible man.

Although I'm not fully aware of your situation,

there are things you shouldn't do as a decent human being.

She was already having a hard time back then,

and you pretty much hurt her twice.

I finally understand why Ji Eun's mother...

hates you so much.

I know we all tend to focus on our own scars.

But what you did was wrong.

I heard you're sick.

It's time you get rid of that hatred inside you.

You need to free yourself from your scars to become happy.

- But... - What is it this time?

Are you going to talk back again?

Go ahead.

I was going to ask you if you can pay the down payment right away.

I want you to do this pose.

And I want you to do this pose.

And as for the ladies, please do this pose together.

Just like this. And I want you to do this.

- Okay. - Got it.

The design and fit look great.

Please remember what I said and pose like I told you earlier.

Did you check all the sizes based on the continuity?

Yes, I checked everything thoroughly.

Each concept has different items and accessories,

- so please double check. - Okay, Ms. Lee.

I think this should go here.

Come over here.

They're the models who will be doing the shoot today.

And he's Shin A Jun. He'll be in charge of managing Chung Group.

I look forward to working with you.

- We'll do our best. - We'll do our best.

Come follow me.

We're going to choose the best photos from today's shoot...

and release them on both our Chinese and Korean websites.

The Korean wave is a big trend.

So our company in China has a lot of high hopes...

for the online shopping mall that's going to be launch soon.

Chinese people have a positive image regarding Korean products.

So they have high expectations for Korean apparel.

Everyone knows that.

But can you think of a strategy on what we can do...

to increase our sales?

A strategy? Let's see.

I don't know any strategies.

But if you only sell products, that makes you a merchant.

On the other hand, entrepreneurs sell dreams.

You must've thought I was dumb.

I guess you're not dumb.

You're smart.

You're very strategic.

Okay, great. I love it.

Great. Smile a little more. Good.

Okay, let's go. 1, 2.

Nice. I love it. You guys look great.

Give me a little more movement.

We'll move onto the couple shoot.

Let's begin with the couple in pink.

Okay, great. 1, 2. Nice.

You look fantastic. Give me a bigger smile.

Nice. That's great.

It's time for you guys wearing purple.

- 1, 2. - Please take a lot of photos...

from different angles for the online shopping mall.

- Sir. - Yes?

This part needs to stand out for this product.

So please get me a close up as well.

And we also need a photo taken from the back.

You got it, Ms. Lee.

It's time to turn around.

Okay, great. 1, 2. Nice.

Give me a smile.

Okay, let's go. Nice.

I want you guys to keep things natural.

Okay, nice. Great.

You're doing great. Try to look more natural.

"We will pick a number and give you a gift."

- "Give you a gift." - "We will give you a gift."

What? Why are you laughing?

How about a quiz to loosen up a little?

What quiz?

I'm going to ask you a question,

and I want you to say the answer at the same time.

- Deal. - Deal.

Okay then.

Which boyband with five members sang "Lies"?

- g.o.d! - BIGBANG!

Don't you know G-Dragon from BIGBANG?

"Lies" is g.o.d's song.

Yeo Jin, can you come here and check the products?

Okay.

My goodness.

What kind of a quiz was that?

Was it a quiz to figure out our age gap?

Bok Ja, you're not as up-to-date as I thought you'd be.

Bok Ja, be honest with me.

You're just fooling around with Yeo Jin, aren't you?

Mind your own business and focus on your own job.

I just think it's cool.

You're having fun with a guy who's way younger than you,

but you're eventually going to marry someone more suitable.

But it's nice that you're going out with him and all,

but don't you think it's a waste of time?

Are you really interested in Yeo Jin?

What if I am? Can I take him from you?

(Yeo Jin's mother)

Hello, ma'am.

Ms. Nam, can you talk on the phone?

Yes, go ahead.

Let me ask you something.

You have no idea how shocked I was.

By any chance, are you dating Yeo Jin?

You're not, right?

Pardon?

I saw my son's cell phone screen yesterday,

and it was a photo of you guys looking like a couple.

Oh, I see.

I know you guys are close,

but it made me feel uneasy.

You guys aren't dating, right?

No, of course not.

I'm sorry if I offended you by being suspicious.

I'm sick these days, so I must've become sensitive.

I'm sorry for being absurd.

- I'll hang up now. - Okay, bye.

We all knew that was coming.

Don't tell Yeo Jin.

His mother's already suffering due to her illness.

I don't want him fighting with her.

I thought you were just having fun with him.

But I guess you really like him a lot.

I like him so much that I'm thinking about breaking up with him.

Are you happy now?

What should we eat for dinner?

We need to hurry up, so let's have something simple.

What about Ms. Lee?

She went to take a break because she was tired.

Let's go eat.

- Okay. - Okay.

The device is turned off. You will be directed to voicemail.

Please leave a message after the beep.

Director Seo, we have a problem.

What is it?

We've noticed something unusual among the board members.

It's about Ji Eun...

I mean, it's about Ms. Lee.

I couldn't help it because you looked so pretty.

You shouldn't be so pretty.

You're very cranky.

I want to make you mine.

What do you think?

(Phoenix 2020)

That means it could get in the way of your appointment as the chairman.

Do you have a counterplan?

I guess I'm not your only enemy, Jung Min.

You're a strong person, so you'll overcome it.

I'm not scared of death.

I've also decided to accept my current situation.

Ji Eun ended up getting in the way of Jung Min's success.

I'm ruining everything for you.

I'll resign from Bisang Textile.

Ji Eun, it's time I ask you to trust me once again.