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Queen of Reversals

Episode 9

Hey.

What's happening?

Don't know.

Might be an intrusion by a mad guy.

Hey, who are you?

Why intrude on other's wake?

Get up, quick.

Get up before I call the police.

Hey!

Why hide behind the screen?

Please co-operate.

Really.

How to explain this?

Except he must be mad.

Really.

Joon Soo.

It's been a while. Hi!

How come you're here?

What's going on?

Oh... that...

You said you had to attend your friend's mother wake.

This is the wake?

Oh... that...

It's not what you think.

Then why hide behind the screen?

I'll explain.

But first leave this room for I need to tidy up.

Explain?

What?

I'm the bereaved family, aren't you kinda rude?

Yes.

Please help me to tidy up.

Yes.

Let go of me.

What are you up to?

Why are you here?

You told me your friend's mother passed away.

Wait, wife, wait.

Is Baek Yeo Jin your friend?

How close you were to fooling me into buying her things.

You know how silly you looked just now?

Taking cover behind a screen

and fell forward - shameful.

Don't hit, let's talk.

Are you the son-in-law of the deceased?

Your wife's family?

Would you have done the same for my family?

You won't.

Really.

I knew about it when we met for business matters.

She has no other family.

So I helped her.

She's rather pitiful.

Really so honorable?

Why hide like a rat caught stealing sweet?

What're you afraid of?

Rat? You liken your husband to a rat?

I'm not sure you're my or somebody else's husband.

Always using business as excuse.

What business have you got with her?

I'm not surprised that he had to go into hiding.

What did you just say?

What he said was true.

We met because of business matters.

and saw that I was flustered with news of my mother's death.

He assumed to help me.

After all I was once his superior.

I wondered why he scampered to hide seeing you.

Isn't that scary?

I might seem nosy.

Your relationship is strange, unlike a normal couple.

You're nosy all right.

We were a fine couple with no problems.

Till you became his boss and our quarrels started.

How do you explain that?

What exactly was the business you met to discuss?

To let him come back to the company.

You are saying he's...

What? Re-employment?

We're hiring past employees who worked

at least a year with us.

I've a vacant post in my department.

So I recommended Joon Soo.

Is it true?

Of course.

Why didn't you tell me?

Because it's still uncertain.

The Director has approved.

It's now up to him.

The Director has approved?

Yes.

The Director is here.

I got it.

Come, Joon Soo, let's meet the Director.

She might want to talk to you personally.

You object to his re-employment?

No, how could I?

Go, quick.

Your name was added in at the last minute.

By Goo Yong Shik.

Long time no see, Goo Yong Shik..

Indeed, how are you?

I've went through much more, thank you.

I'm more thankful hearing that.

Let's go, Joon Soo.

I was briefed by Baek Yeo Jin.

Have you decided?

Give me more time to decide.

Still contemplating?

Tell me after you decide.

I'm curious about something.

What?

I would like to know the reason behind your decision to re-employ me.

A satisfied lion would live tamely.

A lion starved till eyes sunken, stomach growling.

Would turn ferocious.

It's flicking tail stiffened, muscles tautened.

And wild predatory instinct kicked in.

You had been trampled mercilessly.

(Drink up, begging on your knees, holding tears)

And been to hell.

A capable man is no match for a ravenous man.

This is the reason for giving you a chance.

If I guess right.

You're ready to combat with unsurpassed energy.

If you turn out as good as I expect,

I'd take you under my wing.

Why'd Director favor Joon Soo? Is it because...

Our department is re-employing former staff.

Could it be...

Couldn't be, former staff are a different category.

Joon Soo has poor results.

Besides there're many others, he won't be selected.

Thank you.

Take care.

Without you I couldn't manage.

Don't say that.

Yeo Jin.

Eun Young, you were informed of this too?

Yes, you brat.

This is serious, why didn't you call me?

Are you okay?

Thanks for coming, let's go in.

You go.

Aren't you Joon Soo?

You don't remember me?

I'm Yeo Jin's high school classmate, Yoo Eun Young.

Yes, we met before a few times.

I thought you were separated.

Still together?

When are you going to tie the knots?

You're not getting younger.

We have to leave soon.

You go home.

Yes.

When did you start discussing re-hiring with her?

Not long ago.

Didn't you intend to go into business?

The person who said I failed in everything, wasn't that you?

I called you yesterday because of that.

So Ra's college fund.

20 million won.

Taking it out would sacrifice the interest.

This is the only cash we have.

Why are you like this?

You needed the money.

Why suddenly?

You had always opposed strongly to my ventures.

My re-employment has changed you overnight.

No. I'm not.

I called you yesterday to give you this.

Too late, I went to the shop to apologize to the boss.

And returned brother-in-law's money.

Anyway, this money can't help at all.

You were always pushing me to get a job.

And even wanted me to accept part-time at Queen's.

Baek Yeo Jin abruptly wanted to re-hire you.

And got it approved by Director, isn't it strange?

Strange?

You were barely sacked and re-hired.

Isn't it suspicious?

Could there be other motive?

Are you implying that.

The company wasn't eyeing the my capabilities.

It was some thing else.

I didn't mean that.

Then don't pour cold water on me.

In your eyes I'm not as good as Goo Yong Shik.

Or am I good in anything at all.

I never think that way.

You refused to let me try anything, remember?

Well, I'm going to do everything.

I'll be re-employed and do as I desired.

After achieving recognition.

I'd rise further, became stronger.

Until I'd have no more fear of being fired or trampled.

I won't be despised by my wife.

When have I despised or insulted you?

You don't even know when you insulted me?

That's insulting.

Despise knowing already irritates the hell out of me.

You're starting work today?

Yes.

Let's have a cup of coffee before we go up.

At the same time discuss our work.

Yes.

She didn't see me?

Am I invisible?

If you drink coffee so early, you'll get gastritis.

It's delivered by the Headquarter Director.

Oh...

Headquarter Director.

The photocopier and fax are excellent.

Thank you.

It's like an office now and we're happy.

Really?

Hey... say something.

What?

The company won't pay for these.

It's bought out of my own expenses.

I hope you won't misuse them.

Please take care when using.

There will be a 2 days 1 night.

Get-together seminar this weekend.

Our team will be participating.

The planning dept started preparing from a month ago.

We're still finding our concept.

Really?

Then work on it.

Even so, it's a little...

Out of our company's 10 big projects.

One is the slimming program.

The planning dept is hot on its heels.

Use the least time to find out all you can.

And come up with the best concept as soon as possible.

Go for it.

Sorry, I'm late.

You're often late recently.

Because my health is not too good.

Sorry.

Do something about it.

That is also capability.

Thank you.

You went drinking again.

No.

Ready to submit the business report?

Oh right, I've not got it organized yet.

Will hand in to you tomorrow.

Make sure it's tomorrow.

Do you've to be so obvious?

What?

The company won't pay for these.

It's bought out of my own expenses.

I thought you'd not mention it.

Why do you have to spurt it out?

Gratification for a poor man is understandable.

But you're a rich man.

Was it that obvious?

Very obvious.

Tae Hee was laughing behind your back.

Really? That woman!

This is looking a gift horse in the mouth.

I wonder why I still keep him at my side.

Hey, wait for me.

As you all know.

Bong Joon Soo has come back.

Bong Joon Soo, please greet everyone.

I left and was given a chance to come back.

Thus this job is very important to me.

I'll be a changed person in my work.

I appreciate your help.

There's a seminar this weekend.

We'll all gather to meet this week.

To do a practice on our presentation.

Give me the report.

Here.

Joon Soo will present.

What?

That was put together by me.

It's not completed yet.

Joon Soo will finalize it.

Yes, I understand.

Good to see you.

Yes.

I heard you'll attend the seminar.

Yes.

I told you, my group would participate.

Participating unprepared.

Would bring embarrassment to your team.

Yes, might be.

But if participating unprepared and.

doing better than the well prepared team.

What's the outcome?

It'll boost our confidence.

And pose a threat to the opponents.

Feel exhilarated just by thinking about it.

I'm normally a cautious person.

But excitement appeals to me more.

What?

The special team presentation?

I want you to pry into it and

know their plans for precaution.

The presentation is done solely by

Hwang Tae Hee.

Make use of Joon Soo to achieve our goal.

But.

I heard the special team.

Hasn't got any details or concept planned.

For such a weak team.

Do we have to go that far?

Please trust our team.

Bring Joon Soo to see me later.

I'll talk to him personally.

Yoo Kyung.

- Yes - Have you got the articles on stress of slimming?

I'm printing them.

What about those on causes and health reports?

Where did I put them?

Oh, here.

Thank you.

They are no help.

Why?

They're already helping the planning team.

No time for us.

Really.

The sales/marketing depts are also on their side.

No help to us.

I just had a run-in with them.

Don't stir up more trouble.

Picking up pieces after you is tiring me.

If this doesn't work.

We've to depend on ourselves.

There's no other way.

We don't have sufficient time.

Do overtime then.

I've a facial appointment this evening.

I have to go.

Is now the time for personal stuff?

Don't you know of our situation now?

Yes, mother-in-law.

Yes, mother-in-law?

Do you have a mind?

What?

Today is your grandfather's death anniversary.

You didn't go?

I forgot.

Me too, I was busy.

I noted it and then promptly forgot.

What should we do?

Mother wants us to go now.

I can't.

I'm in charge of the presentation.

What? You?

- Really? - Yes.

I don't have enough time to prepare

even if I work all night.

You explain to mother.

That we could only come for the praying.

I can't get away now. Really.

Hello mom, it's me.

My work is fine.

But mom.

Something important has cropped up.

Oh, you got an important assignment.

Wonderful, carry on with your assignment.

You don't have to come.

Send So Ra's mom over.

What?

Yes.

I'll call you later.

What now?

She excused you.

And insisted I had to go over.

At least one of us had to go.

Your grandfather doted on you when he was alive.

I don't even know how he looked.

By right we both should attend.

If it's a choice of one going, it should be you.

I wish I could, but can't.

I can't also and I'm not joking.

The planning team has taken my proposals.

I've to start everything from scratch.

Today is my first day at work.

And given a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Can't you help me and go there yourself?

Husband.

Don't go if you're not willing.

How could I?

What do you mean?

Turn off your handphone and don't go.

I can't chat anymore, bye.

Fine, I'm not going too.

Your job is very important? Mine is just as important.

Where have you gone?

Mr Lee of research dept just called.

You're familiar with him.

Quick see him now.

I can't.

What?

This evening.

My mother-in-law's place.

Death anniversary.

Is now the time for personal stuff?

Don't you know of our situation now?

Sorry.

Bring this back.

What is it?

Beef bone broth.

I use the best Korean beef bone.

And made the broth with much love.

It's especially for Joon Soo.

To build up his energy.

Nothing works better than my broth.

I didn't drive the car.

Not willing to bring?

No, no. I'll bring.

You have to, it's for our Jung Soo.

Your face is bright like glazed porcelain.

The broth won't make your face any brighter.

But our Jung Soo, what does he eat all day?

His face has a dull clayish pallor.

Yes, mom, I'll bring it to him.

Let him have all and promise not to steal a sip.

What are you saying?

If you want you could drink a little bit.

Hey, sis-in-law.

My husband wants more home-made wine.

Sis-in-law.

I'm really sorry.

If your husband wants more wine.

Would it break your hand to get them yourself?

Goodness, I know.

Don't stare, it's scary.

So scary.

Done.

Sis-in-law.

What?

Aren't you getting the wine?

Bro-in-law loves this home-made wine.

Make sure to pack some to bring home.

We gave you a good start upon coming back.

I heard you went for the test.

Yes.

We won't do this if you were in other dept.

This is a special case.

You know we're competing with the special team.

Yes, I know.

I'll tell you the reason why we employ you.

Your wife, though is very hardworking.

Will be reorganized in 6 month's time.

The same goes for the rest of the special team.

The president's purpose for setting up the team.

Was not for the team but to nurture his son.

Even if they worked themselves to the bone.

Only Goo Yong Shik will get the credit.

Entering at 25 and struggled for 20 years.

I came to this position.

I sacrifice family, friends and marriage.

And all personal relationship.

Who is Goo Yong Shik?

Just because he is the president's son.

His position came to him on a silver platter.

If the special team did well.

There's no stopping him from soaring.

Isn't it unfair?

We can't let the special team succeed.

What do you want me to do?

Hwang Tae Hee plays a very important role.

Find out about their proposals.

It pays to know your opponent.

You want me to spy on them.

I won't do that kind of work.

Don't be in charge then.

Won't do this or that.

That's how you ended up here.

Can't even handle your wife.

Let her work for the one who sacked you.

After all this, you still said no.

Such kind of work attitude.

leaves me with no expectations.

But.

That's my wife's work, how could I...

Your goal isn't your wife's affirmation.

It's Goo Yong Shik's.

Think over.

Goo Yong Shik's affirmation or...

Your own.

Just leaving now?

Yes, where have you gone?

Mother-in-law's place.

What's that?

Nothing.

You go home too.

Our first meeting had already shown.

He has dog shit manners.

Seeing a lady with heavy load.

He should at least pretend to offer to help.

That's common courtesy.

His dog shit manners....

Need help?

No, not necessary.

Any good lead on ideas?

Nothing definite yet.

But I'm looking into fat lines.

Fat lines?

Most slimming products has side effects like.

Loss of sleep, flu, etc.

If we work on reducing stress and sufficient sleep.

So...

We're aiming at maintaining health and

no side-effects style of slimming.

You've done much in such a brief time.

My capabilities are still intact.

I thought you're only good at drinking.

You could work too.

Why is this so heavy?

Ah, this.

Beef bone broth for my husband.

Whenever he gets the chill, he needs this.

We're almost there.

You carry the rest of the way.

Hey, Headquarter Director.

He should at least carry right to the doorstep.

Or don't help at all.

Doing things half-way.

What?

I carry the broth for Bong Joon Soo.

What a joke!

What's that?

Mom's special broth for you only

Oh, hard on you.

Only that?

So simple?

I've to put on a straight face when criticized.

Cook, wash up.

Coming home had to stay up all night to work.

Forget it.

The women of Korea have hard lives.

Then men have easier lives?

Don't know. I'm going to shower.

The concept...

Fixed?

What?

I meant the presentation concept.

Have you got it fixed.

Still doing it.

When will it be finished?

That's a secret.

No secret between husband and wife.

Really, what have you planned?

Tell me yours, I'll tell you mine.

What are you doing?

I won't peep.

I've common decency.

And compete fairly.

What's so great?

What are you doing?

Get some water.

Go in and sleep.

I can't sleep now.

Can't.

Need to wash my face.

Afraid that I'd peep?

No.

Just in case an idea came suddenly.

Easy to note down.

Horrid woman.

Father.

Where's mom?

Went to buy breakfast.

Yeah...

Really!

Choose...

Goo Yong Shik's affirmation or...

Your own.

Have you washed your face?

I'll cook noodle for you.

Where's father?

There.

Not going to work?

Never ever work all night?

Get up.

Take this to perk up.

Quick.

I came together with my wife.

She didn't see this on me.

Why?

Nothing special.

Very similar to ours.

We just need to make some adjustments to ours.

Yes.

You've done well.

If not both teams would have clashes of ideas.

You may leave.

I'll work on this.

Okay.

V Line Pack is on the market.

Yes and the response is very good.

Really.

Don't think we plagiarize your ideas.

Anyone could do it.

The quintessential is in the vitamin.

Taken from cucumber extracts.

That's the selling point of the mask.

Your idea doesn't have this.

Yeah.

Baek Yeo Jin you have matured a lot.

You used to be good at snatching.

And others might be kept in the dark.

But between us,

it's clear as the day.

It's fine by me.

That proposal will be put up.

I don't care about whatever proposal. But where are you going?

Company seminar.

What's wrong with her?

Don't know.

Moved in with her luggage.

Does nothing but eats.

- What about her husband? - Came once and left without seeing him.

A woman with no husband luck.

And no son-in-laws luck too.

Don't generalize.

My Joon Soo definitely won't do that.

Must you rub it in.

Go home.

You've gone insane.

So Ra don't go near your aunty.

She's out of her mind.

Mom, I'm leaving.

Bye.

Bong Joon Soo.

Yes, Team Leader.

If you've time, I like to talk with you.

Yes.

I stay in Block A, over there.

Excuse me.

Go.

You rode here.

Must be a rough ride.

My black horse likes long roads.

Overexposure to elements in your youth.

Will you get chills in your bones.

Arthritis or osteoarthritis will set in.

What?

My grandfather suffered the ravages.

I'm worried for you.

Aren't you coming?

What's that?

Often isolated yourself in school, That's why, you won't understand.

It's a game played in seminars.

If your name is picked first.

You're the guardian angel.

To help your partner and give gift.

It's juvenile and outdated.

It's for fostering closer ties,

Understanding and care.

It's a tradition we follow for a long time.

Crap tradition.

Kyeon Jin Ju.

Lee Hyeon Ju.

Baek Yeo Jin.

Hwang Tae Hee.

Has everyone taken a slip?

Whether you're a guardian angel or giver.

Do accordingly.

We rest now.

And start our presentation tomorrow.

This is your first company seminar.

What?

It's not rest but group activity

What shall we do together?

Where can we go?

The back mountain and the air is excellent.

It's traditional to have mountain hiking in seminars.

Why so many traditions?

Who set the rule?

I'm glad you continue the tradition set by me.

Mountain hiking de-stresses and comforts the soul.

I hope the hike will prepare you for tomorrow.

May you've fully charged body and mind.

As incentive, the first team to reach the top.

Will get 1 million won.

That's great.

The losing team will fix tonight's dinner.

Much as wanting to compete, enjoy the hike also.

So let's start.

Go on, go on.

What's wrong with them?

Going the wrong way.

Are they stupid?

Are you all right?

Thanks.

You almost tripped.

Changing partners?

He has not shown you any interest lately?

Jin Ju is only 24.

So what if she's 24.

In youthfulness, I'm a chip higher than her.

Bye. I'm going.

Excuse me.

Ever wonder why no one ever tells you the truth?

- What? - You look like how you should look.

Got it? Wait for me.

Why stand there? Quick move.

You seem tired.

I'm not.

You forgot?

During army I helped to carry your stuff.

For you were falling behind.

You're likely to be more tired.

Me?

I'm still light-footed.

Director.

I haven't had the opportunity to greet you.

Thanks for re-employing my husband.

You don't need to thank me.

It wasn't because he was your husband.

I believe in his potential.

This is the reason.

I still want to thank you.

And I've a request.

If you see him as my husband.

You might sub-consciously hate him.

Please see him as Bong Joon Soo.

He will not let you down.

If you're not so forward, you might be better help.

You earnestly want to help him.

Clear the way for him to develop himself.

How about you withdraw now to sweet room?

Director, your yodeling is great.

Yes.

Reaching the top is fantastic.

Out of this world.

Where are the guys?

Yong Shik and brother-in-law were seen ahead of us.

Really.

What had happened to them?

Gone crazy?

Headquarter Director, are you okay?

Mountain hiking is not child's play.

Why take the cliff side up?

What?

What did you say?

I'm barely alive, don't disturb me.

Why goad a simple-minded person?

Is your thigh all right?

Are you hurt?

Cramp?

Seems everyone is here.

Take a head count.

All of our team is accounted for.

What about special team?

I think all of us are here.

Except for one.

Who?

Mr. Bok.

I'll call him.

Hello, Mr. Bok.

Where are you?

What? Really?

I understand.

What?

He turned back.

Why?

Clearly shown spirit of professionalism is missing.

How could he put self over team?

The planning team won and entitled to the prize.

Special team - make dinner after descending.

Taking medication?

I heard there's a gathering.

The climbing has tired me out.

You should inform us if you're turning back.

I can't help it.

Sorry.

It's not that we're afraid of losing.

All of us put in our best.

Because of you, we're defeated.

A disappointment.

We're rigidly holding the fort to survive.

Even if you were tired...

I hope it will not happen again.

Sorry.

We're making the dinner, you come down.

Are you happy with the food?

This seat is unoccupied.

Are you okay? You looked tired just now.

My first attempt at mountain hiking.

Never done it before since I was born.

So it was.

Man should live the life he is used to.

Really?

I don't like it.

I want to live differently and dare new things.

I advise you not to live the rat race life.

Go for new adventures.

And live differently too.

I tried it and love it.

Their themes are very good after seeing it.

The media has featured many dieting methods.

And not many successful cases.

But Director,

Our presentation is pretty strong too.

Please let it be presented.

You adjusted our presentation as I instructed?

Yes, we've made changes to it.

Tomorrow our team will present first.

It'll be beneficial to us.

Approach Joon Soo privately.

And show him the adjusted proposal.

Yes.

Aren't there too many changes.

Totally different from the original.

In fact very similar to special teams

Such ideas are usually indistinguishable.

What actually is happening?

Made me steal my wife's presentation.

And copied her ideas.

You said it was for reference only.

You really believe it?.

Are you that naive?

You should've guess it.

Your ambition have driven you to do this.

No matter what.

I didn't expect you to stoop so low.

My partner in cheating is you.

We're in cahoots.

There should be a limit to how far we can go.

There's a precedent too.

Why always plagiarizing?

We should work for it.

You think I didn't work for it.

I've worked and strived.

Wanted to be a great team leader.

Be recognized by the Director.

I worked to the hilt.

But the Director still think Hwang Tae Hee is better..

I'm disturbed.

Though the team did not say it.

I know they think I'm sub-par to her.

Everyone has one's own way of living.

Your wife lives by her capabilities.

As you said, I'm good at plagiarizing.

Because I excel in that.

It's the tool I use to survive.

What a tool!

Feel wretched because your wife is made use of?

Do you know how I feel?

You're like a family to me.

One who goes out in the day.

And comes home at sunset.

Always fly to my help any moment.

Isn't this family?

The door is never closed upon me.

But in my home.

There lived a person whom I hate.

Do you understand this feeling?

I felt unfair and enraged that.

we had come to this stage.

What have we got now?

I have no one.

Where did the jerk go?

Today,

The lot drawn for your guardian angel.

Do you know who is she?

It's me.

Why are you here?

Why have you come?

What?

I came to look for my husband.

Excuse me.

Have to discuss tomorrow's program. It's urgent.

What is it?

Let's go there to talk.

Could you wait?

I can't now.

I order you as your boss.

Follow me.

QUEEN OF REVERSAL

I'm giving you another chance.

By what means or methods, I leave to you.

Our country's view on slimming.

Do we have to go this far?

As long as we keep our mouths shut.

There's no one to expose us.

It has been switched.

It's too similar.

Could it be Manager Mok?

What are these documents?

As usual, the losing team has lots of explaining to do.

The person who handled the final report was.

Hwang Tae Hee.

What's this?

You have a high fever.

I know my husband.

He won't do it, definitely wont.

Are you a worm in your husband's mind?

You think you know what he is thinking.

Are you both still going to stay together?