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Yong-mi.

There's a café behind you. Wait in there.

Why?

Just do as I say.

I'll come get you. Okay?

Yong-mi, watch out!

What was that?

What was that earlier?

Why did you want to see me?

Right.

We have some unfinished business.

I'm sorry, but I can't pay you back all at once.

I'll pay you back in installments.

Fine.

Every time you pay me back,

you can buy me a bowl of patjuk.

So what was that earlier?

It was nothing. Don't worry and just stay well.

What happened to your hand?

Who knows?

LEE YEONG-SIN

LEE YEONG-SIN

It's me, Lee Yeong-sin.

From now on, I'll be the one calling you.

I know you're anxious,

but be patient and wait.

LEADER

Yes, sir.

That's it.

And Eo Yong-mi?

Eo Yong-mi?

What about her?

Did something happen between you two?

No. We're fine, thanks to you.

And I believe nothing will happen in the future.

I'm not interested in your relationship.

Let's talk about us soon.

HANBANG PRIVATE LOANS

Seriously.

EO YONG-MI

What is it?

I need to ask you something.

Can we meet?

Sure. But not today.

I'll call you after work tomorrow.

LQ HOLDINGS

What are you doing?

You scared me.

I thought you were taking classes during the day.

I rarely go to classes now.

It's not like I can concentrate.

I've actually been waiting for you to come.

You're looking at stocks?

My eyes have opened.

I bought the stock you recommended, and it doubled.

But I got greedy and sold it for 20 percent less.

Really?

How did you know that LQ Holdings was going to shoot up?

I only invested 300,000 won.

It's not because I didn't trust you.

Fine, I couldn't trust you completely.

But how did you know?

I didn't. I just lucked out.

Come on. Don't lie to me.

You told me to trust you and buy it.

You were sure about it.

Can't you just help me once more?

-Please? -No. I don't know anything.

And don't trust anyone or anything about stock trading.

Investing in stocks is like gambling

unless you're well-informed.

If you want to do it, study properly first.

Please.

No, Ju-hyeon. I'm dead serious.

Where is it now?

It's at 13,500 won now.

It's at 13,500 won?

Let's aim for 14,000 won by the end of the day!

-Gosh. -What is this for?

I'm so tired.

-Whatever. -Why is In-gyeong keeping us here?

I'm so sleepy, In-gyeong.

Please wait just a little longer.

Fine. Whatever.

Guess who's here.

-Oh, my goodness. -Oh, my.

I'm here too.

It's been such a long time.

It's so good to see you.

-You look so much better. -What's all this?

Oh, my. I love your sequin skirt.

-Thank you. -You look great.

-Come have a seat. -Have you been well?

Come on.

That's two-year-old skate.

Dig in.

Cheers to Yong-mi and Su-ja's return.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

This looks expensive.

I'm making good money now.

-Eat up. -I bet you are.

-Enjoy. -You're glowing.

It's really good.

What are you doing over there?

Come here and greet me properly.

What's with this smell in here?

-Geez. -Scoot over.

Long time no see.

Your hairline's still receding.

Is it obvious?

Long time no see.

Hi.

Su-ja. Your skin looks really nice.

Did you get an injection?

Gosh.

What's this, Mr. Cheon?

Why are you giving Su-ja the eye?

-Is he? -What are you talking about?

Are you reminded of the old days?

What old days? My goodness.

-You're being ridiculous. -Let's see here.

Hey. Just try this skate. Here.

Screw it.

Chew with your mouth closed, or I'll kick you out.

He wants kimchi.

Give him a piece for old times' sake.

Here you go.

Good boy.

Oh, my.

How long are you going to do this trading gig?

Me?

Until I can buy myself a house and a shop.

Then that's it for me.

I have a house in mind.

And you're going to stop when you get a coffee truck.

Right. The coffee truck.

I want to continue a little longer.

Who knows? The business could be slow.

I'd like to have a little buffer.

-What about you, Su-ja? -Me? Until I get a divorce.

-A divorce? -Yes.

And then what? You must have something you want to do.

I want to go on a honeymoon.

You'll get married again?

You don't have to get married to go on a honeymoon.

You're so old-fashioned.

What is this about?

The thing is,

I never got to go on one,

and I still have the suitcase I packed for it.

This is where I'm going.

-Where? -Hawaii.

Come on. These are just palm trees.

But why Hawaii?

She probably just wants to go to Hawaii.

But really, what is this place?

I thought Hawaii would look more exotic.

Hawaii, the Maldives, I don't really care.

And I'll die traveling until my passport is full of stamps.

Good idea.

Let's call it a night for now.

Why don't we have another drink at your new place?

Next time.

Something's fishy.

She won't tell me where she lives. I don't understand.

It's really messy there. Plus, things have been hectic for us.

I'm still living out of boxes, so another time.

This way, sir.

We meet again.

How does it feel to see us again?

You don't seem so happy to be here.

Don't be like that.

We're all the same.

Tae-gyeong already set up a new office and started working.

What exactly will I be doing?

Take care of all legal matters.

Vested sure has a nice building.

This is the building, right?

It is.

VESTED INVESTMENT & SECURITIES

GEUM JAN-DI

Damn.

What do you want?

Don't we have some unresolved business?

You haven't paid me off.

I'll pay you back when it's time. Stop calling me.

Gosh.

EO YONG-MI

Yong-mi, let's meet now.

-Yong-mi? -I'll come to your office.

It couldn't be the Eo Yong-mi I know.

What did you want to ask me?

Did you recover your losses from Dr. Topper with LQ Holdings?

Somewhat.

I doubt that's why you wanted to see me.

I actually wanted to ask you about Yeong-sin.

Is everything really okay with him?

I don't know how to answer that question.

I haven't seen him since what happened.

I see.

Do you really think Song U-chang died?

I told you so.

If he was alive,

I wouldn't be able to do insider trading with you.

You should know from your experience.

That's right.

Who was it?

I don't know.

Anyway, I'd appreciate it if you kept your worries to yourself.

I'm busy.

I'm sorry.

-I'll see you later. -Bye.

Don't run. You're not even late.

I'm not late, but I made you wait.

I'm good at waiting.

Where should we go?

We should eat.

How about jajangmyeon and some sweet and sour pork?

Well, I didn't exactly dress up for jajangmyeon.

Is that what you want to have?

No. Then…

Are you perhaps dressed for burgers?

Du-yeong's quite stubborn.

He brought me here even after seeing my reaction.

Burgers are for friends.

What is it? Is it not good?

No, it's not that.

Oh, right.

You have to open your mouth wide to eat a burger.

I didn't think that far.

It's okay.

I can just eat everything separately.

They'll mix once they're in my stomach.

I have a better idea. I'll turn around.

Tell me when you're…

Burgers are supposed to be eaten with your hands.

You're right.

This is good.

It's for you.

You didn't have to.

Open it.

You'll start job hunting soon, and I wanted to wish you luck.

Hopefully, a pair of designer shoes will lead you down the path to success.

Designer shoes?

But I find cheap sneakers more comfortable.

You can't just like comfortable things.

I actually wanted to treat you to dinner at some fancy restaurant tonight.

I made some money recently.

I see.

I don't mind…

just having some tteokbokki with noodles in it.

It's who I'm with that's important.

Are you sleeping?

No, it's still early. Do you need something?

-I'm coming. -No, it's okay.

Thank you for the money.

And I'm sorry about your birthday.

What are you making?

Sujebi with Manila clams.

My doctor told me to stay away from gluten

since I have digestive issues.

Geun-u wanted it.

I see.

He does like your sujebi.

Geun-u.

You finished two bowls after all the talk about gluten?

I ate it because of the Manila clams.

What about you, Geun-u? Is it good?

Yes, it's good.

-Do you want some more? -No, thanks.

I actually have something to tell you.

Instead of studying abroad, I'm going to study law at my old school.

To become a lawyer?

My goal is to become a prosecutor, although it won't be easy.

That's not true. You're a smart boy.

You made a great decision.

I knew he took after me.

Eo Yong-mi. Geum Jan-di.

They know each other.

But how?

Eo Yong-mi is a cleaner.

Geum Jan-di works at Vested.

I see. Eo Yong-mi used to work here.

That's possible.

What is LQ Holdings?

And Dr. Topper?

She said something about recovering losses from Dr. Topper with LQ Holdings.

Let's see.

So what made up for what?

LQ Holdings.

LQ HOLDINGS

LQ Holdings is on the rise.

What about Dr. Topper?

Dr. Topper.

DR. TOPPER

They lost money with Dr. Topper but made up for it with LQ Holdings.

I knew something was going on.

So the two of you did this?

Gosh, Eo Yong-mi. You guys are scary.

What do you want?

How have you been?

It's been a while.

We can't be seen together. Come to the terrace on the second floor.

Use the emergency stairs, not the elevator.

Why are you here? I mean,

why did you call me? We can't--

What about us?

We're old colleagues.

I heard the news.

What are you up to these days?

I recently joined a big project.

But I'm planning something on the side as well.

So?

I need some untraceable funds.

Is there any way you could help?

How did you even find this place?

What do you want?

I've got a lot of questions for you.

-About what? -Insider trading.

Don't be so shocked.

I happened to overhear.

I just happened to.

If he was alive,

I wouldn't be able to do insider trading with you.

I did some research on insider trading.

I mean, you used to be too broke to even pay the interest.

But you managed to pay back 200 million in a month,

plus the interest.

It made no sense.

Which is why I have so many questions for you.

You see?

This is a whole new world for me.

Don't try to know all the details.

And try to stay out of it.

If you're not careful, you can get in serious trouble.

Thanks for the advice.

I'm off.

All right.

Right.

I think we'll be seeing each other often.

Yong-mi.

CEO OH DONG-JU

GEUM JAN-DI

What a pleasure

to receive your call.

What are you saying?

Well, I'm just glad to hear from you.

Can we meet?

I'd like to introduce you to someone.

He plans to take out a big loan.

All clients are welcome as long as they have all their body parts.

I'll be there in an hour.

An hour?

An hour…

Welcome.

Gosh.

Let me ask you straight up.

Can you lend me money? A large sum.

How much?

Two large.

Two billion won?

What about collateral?

Collateral?

I'll pay you back in full with twenty percent interest in a month.

Do you still need collateral?

Two billion won without collateral? That's nonsense.

You could pledge your body parts as collateral.

Okay, we're done here. Let's not waste time.

I need it before we start the operation.

I'll go somewhere else.

I'm off.

We're not finished…

Did I push too hard?

What operation?

HANBANG PRIVATE LOANS

What do you want?

The loan deal from yesterday, let's bring it back on the table.

Didn't you say you need collateral?

That's why it fell through.

Forget the collateral. I just have one condition.

Let me meet him again.

I'll text you the place and time.

ASSHOLE

Hello?

Yong-mi. I need your help.

What? What are you talking about?

I'm working on a very important deal, and I need you to help me.

Don't forget our long-standing friendship and camaraderie.

What do you need my help with?

Welcome.

Hey, you're here too.

Have a seat.

Would you like some beer? Snacks?

Let's play some music to break the silence.

So what is it?

Can you lend me the money with no collateral?

We'll get to that eventually. I'm expecting one more person.

This is an important deal, so I think I need some backup.

She should be here by now.

Here she comes. Come on in.

Ta-da.

-Oh, my. -What's going on?

I have no idea.

I knew it! You all know each other.

Why did you make me come here?

What's going on?

Let me explain. Come on.

Here's what's going on.

Insider trading.

Vested Investment & Securities.

That's what all three of you have in common.

One of you is a custodian at Vested.

Another is an inspection manager.

And the other is the corporate business manager.

Or you used to be one.

What do you say?

Aren't I unnecessarily smart for a loan shark?

Yong-Mi, we need to talk.

I don't know what's going on either.

No.

You're the one who led me to Yong-mi's office, Jan-di.

You shouldn't have hung up on me.

Thanks to you, I did some studying for the first time in my life.

And she's my tutor.

Shall we start our conversation now?

Wait a second.

Be quiet for a moment.

It doesn't matter. Nothing matters now.

Because I'm running out of time.

I admit it. She's not a stranger to me.

I just need to borrow money. That's it.

Answer me now.

Two billion won. Can you lend me it?

If you let me in.

Whether I'll let you in or not

depends on how soon you can get the money.

-Yoon Tae-gyeong. -I already told you.

This one job can change our lives.

We can make at least five times our investment

or even ten times if we're lucky.

So how soon can you prepare the money?

I'm running out of time.

Well, if you let me in, anytime.

About three days?

Three days.

Then I might let you in.

What am I supposed to do? And what will I get in return?

The company name.

The stock to buy.

The stock to buy?

If you can lend me two billion won in three days,

I'll tell you what stock to buy and when to sell it.

Of course, I'll pay back the money with 20 percent interest as well.

I think it's a safe bet for you.

Are you going to share that information with us too?

In return for arranging this meeting,

I'll make sure you get your share.

Depending on your capital, your life could turn upside down.

The decision is up to you.

Can you really have it in three days?

Of course.

Stock manipulation? What's that?

Well…

It's when a group of manipulators

invest in a company that's struggling and drive up the stock price.

I see. Pump and dump?

-Do you know what it is? -I've seen it on the news.

Can you explain more in detail?

To drive up the stock price,

they exaggerate the company's performance

and spread false information. Then what would happen?

More people would invest, making the stock more volatile.

That's good for us.

If we know when to sell it.

We'll know for sure.

Then I'm totally in.

Let's do this one last job and quit.

Then I'll pay off my debt

and buy a house with a yard and a shop.

But who's giving you that information?

Well…

It's Yoon Tae-gyeong's project.

You mean the manager from Vested?

I'm not sure about this.

I know. It doesn't sound safe.

Right? It's been bugging me too.

But he's borrowing money from Oh Dong-ju on the condition that

he tells him the company name and when to sell out.

Are you sure we don't have to do anything?

It almost seems too easy to be true.

When should we buy it?

They are exchanging two billion won and the information this Friday.

Why did that loan shark take you there?

He was always after you.

I guess he was nervous. It was his first time.

We were like that too.

You should renew your passport.

It's going to be full of stamps.

I think I'll get myself a bill counter this time.

I'm going to buy a dishwasher.

I'm so sick of doing the dishes.

It makes me happy to see you guys happy.

You can't show your teeth. Close your mouth and smile.

I have perfectly straight teeth. Can't I show them off?

Is this your first passport photo?

Close your mouth and smile.

In-gyeong.

Have you decided?

No, I can't decide.

Really? Do you want me to choose for you?

How about A and B?

I'll just have a Coke. I'm not that hungry.

But I want to try both of them.

You don't have to finish everything.

I've been here once with a friend who married a rich guy.

I wanted to try the combo you ordered,

but I didn't have enough money

so I got the cheapest thing on the menu.

Eat up.

What were you so worried about? They look great on you.

Yes. They're comfortable.

I was scared to even wear them at first, but they're very comfortable.

There's nothing you can't get used to.

It's not that you don't want it. You just can't afford it.

We all want nice things.

I've been thinking,

and I've decided.

What did you decide on?

It's a secret.

Is it the coffee truck?

I heard you used to bake as well.

I'm not going to do it.

Oh. You're not going to bake?

That's not what I meant.

I'm not going to run a coffee truck.

Why not?

Why do you ask?

I mean…

I thought the coffee truck was your dream.

Well, I found out that there are much cooler things in life

than a coffee truck.

I'm sure there are,

but that's different from what you want to do.

You said you wanted to work as you travel.

It'd be more fun to just travel.

You wake up in a nice hotel

and eat what others serve you.

It's so much easier.

What did you want to show me today?

Maybe next time.

I don't think today's the day.

Did I…

upset you or something?

It's not like that.

In-gyeong.

I'm a bit tired today.

I don't think I can take you home.

Okay.

I'm sorry.

It'll be okay.

What's wrong with him?

This one.

Some bacon too.

Some bacon…

That's it.

You scared me.

I smelled a familiar scent of a woman in an unfamiliar place.

What scent? You're the one wearing cologne.

You must be doing well.

You came to have this delicious sandwich.

And you must not be doing well.

You came to have this delicious sandwich by yourself.

The other seat is empty. Should I move over there?

Really?

Goodness gracious. Tae-gyeong.

Is that everything?

What should I do about his offer? If you tell me what to do--

Do as you'd like.

Consider it cab fare.

And this is for your son.

I appreciate it.

He's in middle school now, so he'll need to buy a lot of stuff.

Sangyeon Middle School.

What's going on?

You need to understand me, Yeong-sin.

You know what I went through

to clean up the mess.

I'm doing my own thing.

I needed insurance, you know?

Didn't you hear anything from Jin Yeon-a?

Why would you bring her up here?

You haven't heard anything?

No, I haven't.

I guess you really haven't.

Yeong-sin?

Are you here to see me?

Can I have some of those beers?

You seem a little drunk.

Did something happen?

-Why? -You look pale.

And you look worried too.

-You're drunk. -I'm not.

You're drunk.

Can I come with you?

Are you really okay with staying here?

Yes. It's not that bad.

You can pay me back later.

Find a better place to--

No way.

I need to pay you back so that I can chat with you like this.

Can I ask you a difficult question?

You're a competent man.

Why did you start insider trading?

From what I've experienced, you're not that kind of a person.

My father was hard-working

and poor.

And apparently, hard work alone can't get you out of poverty.

He opened a patjuk place with the money he saved up for ten years,

and he named it "Yeong-sin's."

He was overjoyed to see his son's name on the sign.

But the area was redeveloped

about nine months after he opened his shop.

He got kicked out with little compensation.

He tried protesting.

He begged the public officials on his knees.

He tried everything.

In the end,

he died in an accident.

To this day, patjuk is…

To me, it's…

It's a ritual to relive the moment

when I took my unconscious father in my arms.

I realized something that day.

The system deems poverty a vermin

that must be exterminated.

I think that's when it started.

What do you mean?

That's when you started to feel special to me.

It is. That's when it started.

When we first met, we shook hands…

Wait. You were Jin Yeon-a then.

When we met for the first time,

we shook hands.

Your hand felt rough

just like mine.

When the old lady passed out,

you held my hands as I was panicking.

Gosh, those hands of yours.

You have something to say.

Isn't that why you came in here?

Did you touch my stuff?

You mean this?

Your dad doesn't check your bag, right?

My dad is being paranoid lately. Please keep this for me.

Why did you go through my room?

I do the laundry.

If your dad did, he would have caught you.

Give it back.

Yeon-a. I know you're worried.

You don't want your parents to find out.

I'm debating

whether I should tell your dad or not.

And…

I know this belongs to you, but I can't give it back.

You understand, right?

Dad is in the shower, but he will be out soon.

Stay in your room.

Give it back.

Even your dad doesn't smoke.

You're only in middle school--

What are you talking about?

Who smokes?

What is she talking about?

Well, the thing is--

You live however you want.

-So why can't I? -Yeon-a.

Stay out of it. You're not even my mom.

Go to your room.

Why would you not tell me something this serious?

Because I knew you'd be like this. This doesn't help.

-Not today-- -Don't follow me.

Get up.

Jin Yeon-a. Get up.

I'm going to bed.

Listen. I'm banning you from being in that band of yours.

I was being easy on you

because I knew you were struggling to adjust.

But not anymore. Do you understand?

Answer me.

Answer me.

I want to…

live with Mom.

Stop acting like a baby. You know about her situation.

It's time to grow up.

Listen to me carefully.

Get your act together,

or I won't let you see your mom.

Keep that in mind.

We've got good music going.

Now we're finally ready to talk.

This is the promissory note.

Please sign here.

YOON TAE-GYEONG

Now…

The stock to buy.

"Theta Bio."

Hello?

What's the name again?

Okay. Thank you.

Theta Bio.

What are you up to?

Nothing.

You shouldn't be doing nothing.

You should be studying.

Why are you laughing?

Did I say something wrong?

Where are you, Mom?

I'm on my way home.

Aunt In-gyeong's place?

No. I moved out.

Can I come over then?

No. It's too far from your school.

I don't care.

Next time. When I move to a bigger house, okay?

Okay? Why aren't you saying anything?

I want to…

live with you.

Okay.

Wait for a couple more months. I'll come get you.

Okay.

Well…

We've been apart for a long time.

I don't know if I miss him or I'm just lonely.

I'm sure you miss him. You're a mom.

I am.

And this is for your son.

He's in middle school now, so he'll need to buy a lot of stuff.

Sangyeon Middle School.

Can we meet?

Sit this one out.

Why?

You know what stock manipulation is.

Are you going to sit it out too?

Fine. I'll tell you the truth.

This project is related to Song U-chang.

What are you talking about? What is a dead man going to do?

He's not dead.

What did you say?

At first,

I didn't know his whereabouts.

So when I told you that he was dead, it was only partially false.

But then he showed up in front of me.

You should have told me after he did.

If I had the courage to, I wouldn't have let him drag me around.

I need a second to breathe.

Song U-chang knows about you.

I told him everything about you.

He even knows about Tae-gyeong's stock manipulation plans.

Lee Yeong-sin is involved in this.

Why would he be?

Song U-chang probably blackmailed him.

To him, people are just tools.

Mere pawns in his game.

Do you know what he uses

to control his pawns?

Their weaknesses.

That's what he did to me and Tae-gyeong.

Do you know what Yeong-sin's weakness is?

It's you, Eo Yong-mi.

Me?

At first,

I didn't know why Song U-chang was digging up dirt on you.

I thought he was trying to take revenge.

But I get it now.

He was trying to take control over Yeong-Sin.

But why me?

You should ask Yeong-sin.

Ask him what you mean to him.

Here's my advice.

Song U-chang is even worse than you think he is.

So just sit this one out.

If you feel sorry for Yeong-sin at all…

Or…

for the sake of your kids' safety.

I haven't told him you're involved in Tae-Gyeong's plan yet.

When I say "yet,"

I mean it's only a matter of time before he finds out.

Why did you do that?

He threatened

to harm my child.

So why are you telling me this now?

We're both moms.

LEE YEONG-SIN

Yeong-sin.

Can we meet today?

Do you know why people get lost in the desert?

Because they only walk forward.

Everyone has one leg that's shorter than the other.

So if you keep walking forward without keeping that in mind,

you end up going in circles.

You can't escape.

But it's not too late this time. Escape.

You can do it.

Geum Jan-di told me

that you joined the stock manipulation

because of me.

Why would you do that for someone like me?

Don't change the subject.

Stay out of this.

Okay. I will.

So you should also--

And just to clarify, I didn't do it because of you.

This is Yeon-a.

Did her friend send it?

MESSAGES

MY DEAR YEON-A

HI, YEON-A

2 ATTACHED FILES

What's going on?

10 ATTACHED FILES

He threatened

to harm my child.

SPECIAL THANKS TO KIM HYE-YOON

Let me meet Song U-chang.

Or I'll go to Yoon Tae-gyeong.

Long time no see, Jin Yeon-a.

Everyone has a soft spot.

I'll make you an offer.

Use me.

-What? -I'm quitting my job right now.

You're no longer the In-gyeong I used to know.

I'm sorry.

I'll leave my gift here.

Where did you get over 800 million won?

Are you talking about insider trading?

He's gone crazy over money.

I want to erase it.

Let's not see each other.

You recommended Ju-hyeon for the job, right?

She died.

I have everything I've ever wanted,

but what have I done?

Subtitle translation by: Crystal Park