(Episode 18)
You have that facial expression again.
What have I done?
Your face reads that you want to complain.
There's a rumor in the stock market.
It says that there's a lot of money in the oil industry.
People in this country are so impatient.
You purchased an apartment,
a building, and a big bookstore yesterday.
It's strange if it doesn't get exposed.
You can't keep it a secret.
Why are you being hasty in your purchase?
If there's no existing path,
one must create a shortcut and dig a tunnel.
It's called a trick.
No, it's a strategy.
We must divert their attention by shining on something else.
We can gain more time this way.
She doesn't want bodyguards,
but we can't take her by force.
At this rate, I'm willing to do anything.
Goodness.
Whom does she take after to be so stubborn?
Have you heard the rumor in the stock market?
Yes, Manager Lee is here.
Manager Lee, have you heard the rumor in the stock market?
No, what is it?
There may be money in entertainment from the oil industry.
Our company is being considered...
as a top priority.
- Have you heard anything? - Do you think it's true?
I hope the rumor isn't false this time.
- Do you believe in rumors? - No,
but Korea is top in entertainment in Asia.
It means that it's worthwhile to invest in Korea.
Unfortunately, they're the ones...
who decide what's worthwhile to invest.
What if they considered JJ Entertainment...
as a standard for measuring investment value?
It'll be like we're in Hollywood.
They'll build film sets, monorails,
opera houses, restaurants,
and our own movie theater.
It's game over if they raise our salary...
...as high as possible. - Our happiness begins.
Did you send me Writer Yoon's script?
I'll send it to you right away.
It wasn't your father, was it?
There was something mysterious about him.
Well, I don't have much to tell you now.
Was it him or not?
It's me. How about having some tea together?
I can't stand her arrogant attitude any longer.
I'd rather die.
(Do Young Hee)
Hello, Writer Lee.
A contract?
I'd like to produce your work right away.
Let's sign a contract.
I like your project proposal.
I don't want to lose it to other companies.
But I already quit.
Everyone will understand that you had a reason.
Things can be much worse in this industry,
so it's nothing serious.
Try to think positively. You won't regret it.
Okay, I'll think about it.
Please call me later.
(I backed up your files.)
I backed up your files.
Sir, it's too hot to work.
Let's buy an air conditioner.
You read cartoons instead of working.
Don't talk to me. It's too hot.
Air conditioner!
No.
(You have a message.)
Cafe at 7pm.
I'll tell what you've done to Count Faad if you don't show up.
How dare she threaten me?
Did you curse at me?
No, I didn't.
It's plum tea.
It's better than herbal medicine.
I drank it often when I was in Korea.
Isn't it much hotter in Korea?
The heat is record-breaking every year.
I wonder if I can stay living in Korea.
It's not only the heat.
It's difficult to live in Korea.
I know. I understand.
I have something to tell you.
You'll hire her officially as a writer?
She's very talented.
As a producer, I want to work with her.
My wife is having a hard time.
Her father came back after 35 years.
It's no wonder that it's difficult for her.
Please persuade her for me.
Wouldn't it be uncomfortable to work with her?
It's okay.
How can we say that we had an affair?
You don't even like me.
Isn't that enough?
How's your writing?
Do you like the keyboard?
You must have saved some money in secret...
since you could afford it.
I didn't buy it in cash.
I'll pay in installment over 12 months.
Don't ask me to raise your allowance.
I'm completely unemployed.
Speaking of which...
What? Do you want me to look for work?
No.
I'll find another opportunity for you,
so don't give up your writing.
Once I find another production company as my client,
I'll turn in your script.
Forget it. You can't help me.
I'll find opportunities myself.
You're amazing, honey.
I'm still angry with you.
I'm sorry.
I should wash up.
- Ho Rim. - Yes?
Actually,
someone offered me a contract.
From where?
The director of JJ Entertainment called me.
She said that she wants to produce my script.
Really?
What should I do?
Will you be okay...
working with JJ Entertainment?
Why not?
Do you prefer that I work elsewhere?
I met with Manager Lee yesterday.
What?
She wanted to offer you a contract.
She asked me to persuade you.
I don't want you to be involved with her.
I don't want her to hurt you.
However, JJ Entertainment is the top production company in Korea.
It's your dream.
I don't want to be the reason to stop you.
Why did you do such a thing?
I'm sorry.
Take the offer if you want.
I'll do my best to support you.
You're good at sweet talk.
Go and wash up. You stink.
I don't stink.
Smell me.
Yes, you do. Go wash.
I don't... I do stink.
Send me a list of the bodyguards.
Yes.
Hello, Ms. Lee.
Hi.
Why is everyone so busy?
An important guest is here.
This way.
Ms. Lee.
I apologize...
for everything so far.
Why...
I hope we can get along from now on.
Will you try?
I guess...
I could try.
Shall we talk about work?
Did you read the contract?
Yes.
My initial payment is...
Too little?
No, it's not that. It's too much.
I'm not sure if I deserve that much.
Don't you think you underestimate yourself?
- What? - Ms. Lee.
You're more than worth it.
Why don't you take over JJ Entertainment?
We're considering signing your daughter.
I thought it would provide you with a way out.
What do you get out of it?
I want to go higher.
You want me to give you wings?
If you think I'm worth it.
(Drama Scriptwriting Contract)
- Is this it? - It's too small.
No reporters?
He likes things simple.
He's here.
Oh, please, please, sit.
Sit down, please. Please.
Hi, everyone.
Manager Lee's father?
He's my father.
The sight of you being crushed by money.
I just can't wait to see it myself.
I have to say that...
it is such a great honor for myself to be a part...
of this prosperous company, JJ Entertainment.
I am a very lucky man.
Thank you.
What's he saying?
The workers suffering from harsh conditions in the 1980s.
I still think of them.
The average temperature was 46℃.
(Great job, Dad.)
They worked 12 hours a day,
and chewed on salt.
They suffered burns from the hot steering wheels,
and cleaned their teeth with soda.
I still remember those times clearly.
Of course, I also...
overcame so many unimaginable hardships in my time.
In that barren land,
I saw a miracle.
I found oil!
That's why...
I thought that our endurance...
and strong willpower are hardware...
not found in any other people.
Therefore,
I never even imagined that...
our people would use software like emotion and sensitivity...
to accumulate such great revenue.
I felt as if I'd been whacked in the head.
So...
in Korea, the land of opportunity,
I would like to cast some magic.
The overwhelming amount of contents and ideas.
Your passion, beliefs, energy,
and the lust you all have...
for success.
I will sprinkle my sand of magic all over that.
That is the reason I wish to...
take over JJ Entertainment.
I wish you well, Ms. Lee.
Let's try to get along.
Okay.
Manager Lee. Manager Lee.
The takeover was confirmed.
It will be announced tomorrow.
That's great.
You will see...
the history of the Medici Family...
all over again.
Did someone from Hollywood invest?
Not Hollywood. Oil money.
You scared me. What are you doing here?
I just bought this company.
Why?
You work for them.
It's time they expanded a bit.
I hope we can make things work, my daughter.
I had no idea.
Was this your idea then?
I wondered why they offered me so much money.
I want out.
You always get in the way. Will you stop that?
A contract is binding from the moment you sign it.
So what then?
(Drama Scriptwriting Contract)
Read 6-1.
"The writer cannot terminate without a valid reason,"
"and the company can demand compensation for such damages."
I have a valid reason.
If I were to work at my shameless, crazy dad's company,
that could cause me serious mental damage.
Don't you know the entertainment industry's...
in uproar because of the exploitation of labor?
You already got the initial payment.
I haven't received anything yet.
I can always go upstairs and say I want out.
Korean timing is always a tad late.
Abdallah, check for her.
- Check what? - She was paid.
The full amount was wired to her account.
What does it say in 6-2?
"The penalty for breach of contract is thrice the initial payment."
How...
You bought me a lot of things yesterday.
An apartment, a building, and a bookstore.
I can sell them.
I'll pay back 100 times my initial payment, okay?
Abdallah.
Can she sell any of that?
No, because you have not yet signed the final contracts.
They are not yet your properties.
You should never sign a contract so easily.
Unforeseen variables can always cause problems.
Yet again today,
you learn another life lesson from me, dear daughter.
No way.
If you sell the house you live in right now,
you could afford the penalty.
Do you think this is child's play?
One more thing.
Very soon, the world will hear that you are my daughter.
Abdallah will inform you of the exact time.
You should get your life in order.
I have no intention of becoming your daughter.
I know we will not become close that easily.
Don't even think we'll become close.
Even so,
I still...
plan to try.
Try all you want.
It will never work.
What if...
I were to do nothing at all?
If I do nothing at all,
will you...
come to Bodoantia with me?
I really need you.
I don't need you.
I do. I need you.
I need you in order to keep all my wealth.
Count.
What did you say?
Don't be my daughter if you don't want to be!
I won't force you!
But I must, under any circumstance,
take you back with me.
That is the reason why I came looking for you.
That was my purpose!
We shall go.
He doesn't mean that.
That's not true.
I'll be in touch.
I really need you.
I need you in order to keep all my wealth.
That is the reason why I came looking for you.
That was my purpose!
It was wrong of you to tell her that.
I told you to be truthful and honest,
hoping you wouldn't use her as a means to...
Stop the car.
Do not lecture me on how I should treat my daughter.
Do only what you were hired to do.
Understood?
Yes, sir.
Now, go.
Where to?
You are venting at me...
because you are worried about her.
Go and make sure she doesn't go anywhere else but home.
Watch her yourself.
She keeps getting on my nerves, and it's so annoying.
No strange movements.
No one's following her. The coast is clear.
Strangely so.
Who would even think that...
she's my daughter?
I guess that could be a relief of sorts.
Oil money investor,
Saeed Faad Ali...
of SPA Industries,
bought out JJ Entertainment today.
No way.
SPA Industries?
Chief Kang's father-in-law.
Here he comes.
If it's real oil money,
the reverberations will be enormous.
Chief Kang.
The count must want to give you a production company.
I will accept your letter of resignation.
You have a business to run.
Count Faad is widely connected...
and currently known to be single.
Nothing is known about...
his private or family life,
so naturally, everyone is curious.
Come to the hotel.
Was it about money?
What about you?
You pretended to be married to someone else for money!
I'm better than a shameless dad who wants his daughter for money.
- Oh la la. - I can't leave her with you.
I can't leave my daughter with a fool like you.
I'll look after Ji Young!
She's my daughter! I'll look after her!
- Father! - What?
I will accept your letter of resignation.
You said you'll look after her, and you resigned.
It's so tasty.
There you are. Finally.
What does your father-in-law do?
I don't know.
Does he know you cheated?
You scared me.
Deny it at all costs.
People all make mistakes.
Don't think about a divorce.
You have to cling onto him like glue. Okay?
I won't get a divorce.
If I had a rich parent, the first thing I'd do is get divorced.
Will you stop it? You too, Mom.
Ji Young's confused and stressed as it is.
- Don't be mean to her. - When was I?
Don't you upset her, okay?
When did I ever upset her?
- When was I mean to her? - When did I upset her?
Just stop.
- Hey. - I watch your kid.
- I do all the work! - I didn't do anything.
- What a joke. - He's weird.
Who are you people?
Before a fight,
you must always check to see if the opponent...
is someone you can take on.
Do you get what I mean?
Do you understand me?
Count.
I am okay.
Call Mr. Han.
He'll deal with it.
Yes, sir. Let's go upstairs.
The count was attacked.
We apprehended the men.
We'll send them over.
I can't watch any longer.
They're attacking you now. Worse could happen.
They'll attack Ji Young and her family next.
You must take action so...
I would like to rest.
He'll take me?
Says who? Is he crazy?
Father collapsed.
He was attacked. Isn't that scary?
No. I won't go.
You said you'd give me wings.
Are you here to upset me?
Shall we talk?
Let me introduce my daughter.
What have you done?
Do you know this is a crime?