He Has A silly Face But Few People Know That He Is A Crime-Solving Genius With An IQ Of 300

John Lee

Transcript

00:00:00Kim Sung Ryung, a supremely skilled accountant in the art of embezzlement, gives the police a run

00:00:05for their money. Despite their relentless efforts to find loopholes and bring him in for questioning

00:00:10on tax evasion, he's released. Sulking, Sung Ryung complains about being treated like a terrorist

00:00:17before he could even finish his delicious noodles. The apologetic police officers respectfully ask

00:00:22him to leave. Sung Ryung is then ceremoniously greeted by his boss and his entourage, celebrating

00:00:29their victory with attractive women. Meanwhile, Ha Kyung and her team work late into the night due

00:00:34to their supervisor, Mr. Lee, taking a leave of absence. Unbeknownst to them, a troubled Mr. Lee

00:00:41has fled to the edge of a forest. The next morning, a local resident discovers him attempting suicide

00:00:46and rushes to his aid. News outlets report that a division head of a conglomerate, later identified

00:00:52as TQ Group, was found hanging from a tree but rescued before death. A suicide note found in

00:00:58his car leads the police to conclude it was a suicide attempt. The Central District Prosecutor's

00:01:04Office is furious. With Mr. Lee unconscious, they've lost their only inside informant against

00:01:10TQ Group. Back with Sung Ryung, he catches a fellow accountant falsifying records, scaring

00:01:16the man into begging for mercy. Favouring mutually beneficial relationships, Sung Ryung proposes a

00:01:22partnership, suggesting they share the spoils. At the same time, one of the boss's underlings gossips about

00:01:28how Sung Ryung could betray them at any moment to save himself. The boss, aware of this underling's

00:01:34own embezzlement, points out the significant tax savings Sung Ryung has secured for the company.

00:01:39The underling then mentions rumors of the boss being a figurehead while Sung Ryung holds the real

00:01:45power. While dismissing it in front of his men, the boss keeps a watchful eye on Sung Ryung.

00:01:51The next day, the Central District Prosecutor's Office raids and investigates TQ Group, while dining with

00:01:57his boa constrictor, the chairman of TQ Group is certain Mr. Lee must have left something behind.

00:02:03They decide to replace him with someone obedient and unprincipled, a pawn they can use and discard

00:02:08without a second thought. Sung Ryung, meanwhile, waxes lyrical about his dream of immigrating to Denmark.

00:02:16Although challenging, he believes a large sum of money is all he needs. Once settled in Denmark,

00:02:21he plans to go straight and live a happy life. The next day, he discovers his supposed partner has

00:02:27betrayed him, now protected by burly guards. He confronts his boss only to be fired, ostensibly

00:02:33to encourage him to become a more upstanding citizen. Later, his secretary informs him about

00:02:39a division head opening at TQ Group, a perfect fit for someone with his skills. Despite their size,

00:02:45the conglomerate only requires a test and an interview. Feigning disinterest, Sung Ryung secretly

00:02:51checks the job posting. He realizes TQ Group is massive, with 11 subsidiaries and billions in

00:02:57revenue. Controlling their business affairs division would make him rich quickly. He immediately begins

00:03:02studying for the upcoming test. The following day, a confident Sung Ryung arrives at TQ Group for the

00:03:09test. Ha Kayung receives a notice about a complaint filed against her for insubordination by none other

00:03:15than the annoying accounting manager she recently argued with. Despite her defiance, a 30% pay cut

00:03:21and 30 hours of community service force her to comply. Sung Ryung uses his sharp intellect to

00:03:27complete the test, surprising everyone by submitting it early. Later, Ha Kayung and Sung Ryung have lunch at

00:03:34a convenience store, both in contrasting moods. Ha Kayung struggles with a five-page, size-four font

00:03:40self-criticism essay. While Sung Ryung revels in his bright future, he accidentally flicks a

00:03:46chopstick into Ha Kayung's noodles. Igniting her fury, she berates him and storms off. Neither of

00:03:52them aware they are about to become colleagues. Unfazed, Sung Ryung attends his interview, putting on a

00:03:58dramatic performance of familial devotion, sensing a mismatch in their personalities. He tearfully

00:04:03recounts the benefits TQ Group provides and his desire to contribute, almost signing a blood oath on the

00:04:09spot, much to everyone's astonishment. Outside, he drops the act as if nothing happened. At this point,

00:04:16Ha Kayung received a tip-off that director Lee had been driven to his death, not a suicide. Meanwhile,

00:04:23Kim Sung Ryung received news of his transfer to TQ likely meaning China, while Seo Yeol resigned to

00:04:29become a director at a large corporation. Despite working in the supposedly clean judicial system,

00:04:34Seo Yeol had a rude awakening literally. A few slaps woke him up. He realized he'd rather live amongst

00:04:41the trash than be a hypocrite. Kim Sung Ryung packed his belongings, preparing for his journey to riches.

00:04:47He took one last look at his room, the place his father chose to remain and work with integrity.

00:04:53His secretary tearfully bid farewell to her senior, practically drowning in sorrow. The main character

00:04:59quickly arrived in Seoul to start his new journey and immediately ran into the woman he'd met earlier

00:05:04at the convenience store. They both grabbed for the last rice ball, neither willing to yield.

00:05:10Ultimately, Ha Kayung emerged victorious, clutching the prize. They ended up walking the same route to

00:05:16work, much to Ha Kayung's annoyance. Assuming the creep was following her, she alerted security to stop

00:05:22him. Being his first day, he didn't have an employee ID card, and coupled with the accusation of

00:05:28harassment, he was blocked at the entrance. After much difficulty, he finally reached his office,

00:05:34only to run into the woman again. Seeing Ha Kayung berate him as a pervert stalking her,

00:05:39the entire office braced for a confrontation. He then announced he was the new department head,

00:05:44surprising everyone. They offered a half-hearted welcome to their new boss,

00:05:48who returned their greeting with disdain. Everyone else in the office quietly resumed their work.

00:05:54First, Nam Ho presumably Kim Sung Ryung pulled out the company organizational chart,

00:06:00explaining the hierarchy and pointing out the key players. Those below the red line were to obey

00:06:05those above without question. If any unusual losses occurred, we have to be creative. Just then,

00:06:11the chairman announced that director Seo would oversee auditing and investment. Outwardly,

00:06:16Seo Yun had a reputation for integrity, but he was secretly adept at manipulating financial records.

00:06:22Seo Yun announced a major project for the accounting department. Meanwhile, Kim Sung Ryung realized his

00:06:29department was a chaotic mess, trampled by higher-ups. Suddenly, he received a summons to the 24th floor.

00:06:36Seo Yun, recognizing him, alluded to the fact that Nam Ho's previous investigation was

00:06:41too clean, hindering their own efforts. Feigning ignorance, Nam Ho played dumb. Seo Yun proposed a deal.

00:06:48Nam Ho could embezzle freely, as long as he wasn't caught red-handed. In return, he had to perform a

00:06:54secret task, divulging no information to anyone. The accounting director would reveal explosive secrets

00:07:00the next day. Kim Sung Ryung, completely bewildered, felt like someone had attempted to use a bidet but

00:07:07only managed to spray his thigh incredibly frustrating and itchy. Returning to his office, he invited everyone

00:07:14out for a celebratory dinner to welcome their new team leader. Only one naive junior accepted,

00:07:20keeping him company. Hearing the junior constantly mention his ex-girlfriend, Nam Ho pulled out a picture

00:07:26of his secretary and promised to set them up one day, puffing up the junior's ego. The next morning,

00:07:32the two were chatting amicably, irritating the rest of the team. They pulled the junior aside,

00:07:37demanding an explanation, and discovered he'd been bribed with the promise of a girlfriend.

00:07:42Outside, director Lee's wife stopped the chairman's car, demanding justice for her husband. Alone,

00:07:48she was quickly dismissed by security. Seeing this, Ha Kaiung rushed to help director Lee's wife.

00:07:55Upon returning, she received a call from an unknown number requesting a meeting that evening.

00:08:00Meanwhile, Kim Sung Ryung met with the board of directors and received a USB drive.

00:08:05They informed him it contained documents from the previous year and instructions on what to do.

00:08:10They told him to simply, create a lot of things and manage them as we instruct. Keep it secret,

00:08:16or it becomes front-page news. Nam Ho recognized their secretive demeanor as a sign of something

00:08:22shady, likely a large-scale theft. Alone in his office, he opened the files and was stunned by the

00:08:28contents, long strings of numbers representing vast sums of money. He realized this was connected to the

00:08:35previous director's death. The next morning, he saw director Lee's wife protesting in front of the

00:08:40building. After considering the risks, Kim Sung Ryung decided to earn a billion one likely a substantial

00:08:47sum and quickly disappear. That evening, Ha Kaiung met with the person who contacted her,

00:08:52the chairman's wife. Unexpectedly, she wanted to collaborate to find evidence of accounting fraud

00:08:58within the company, seeking justice for director Lee's wife and exposing those responsible for TQ's

00:09:04decline. After some thought, Ha Kaiung sent a message declining the offer. At the same time,

00:09:10director Seo summoned Nam Ho to the rooftop, accusing him of stalling to embezzle funds before escaping.

00:09:16He threatened Nam Ho with severe consequences, eat seven calendars likely slang for a lengthy prison

00:09:22sentence if he didn't comply. He ordered him to quietly pocket the money and follow orders.

00:09:28Just then, a car sped towards director Lee's wife. As Nam Ho stepped out, he tripped, inadvertently

00:09:34pushing her out of the way and taking the impact himself, sustaining serious injuries. Witnessing this,

00:09:40everyone hailed Kim Sung Ryung as a hero who saved the damsel in distress. When the male lead woke up,

00:09:47he found himself in the hospital, bandaged from head to toe. His older sister was protesting,

00:09:52and Ha Kaiung was there too. She informed him he only had a mild concussion and needed 12 stitches.

00:09:59The media immediately reported on the hero who risked his life to save another,

00:10:03while Kim Sung Ryung acted childishly with his sister, demanding to be hand-fed.

00:10:08She curiously questioned whether his rescue was intentional or accidental. Seizing the opportunity,

00:10:14Kim Sung Ryung boasted that he genuinely wanted to save the person. After this incident,

00:10:19Ha Kaiung reconsidered her stance and texted the chairman's wife to discuss the matter.

00:10:25Kim Sung Ryung's secretary complimented him, saying a chivalrous image would make embezzling easier.

00:10:31True to her words, the next morning at work, he was surrounded and cheered on like a true idol.

00:10:36Meanwhile, a power struggle was brewing within the chairman's faction.

00:10:40Director Seo and Jo Min Young were locked in a stalemate.

00:10:43Since Director Seo possessed documents exposing Jo Min Young's tax evasion, bribery, and illegal

00:10:50transfers, she was forced to remain silent. Director Seo then summoned the male lead to his

00:10:55office to discuss the heroic incident. He reiterated that Kim Sung Ryung should remain silent and avoid

00:11:01attracting public attention. At the same time, Hong Ka-yoon arrived at TQ as an intern, burdened with

00:11:08paperwork and menial tasks. She hadn't realized fighting for justice would be so difficult.

00:11:13It turned out the central prosecutor's office had sent her undercover to investigate.

00:11:18The next day, the police summoned Kim Sung Ryung to meet the driver who hit him.

00:11:23He told Ha Kaiung about it, but the driver showed no interest in settling the matter.

00:11:28Hearing this, Ha Kaiung was furious and wanted to confront him.

00:11:32At the police station, the driver spoke arrogantly and defiantly, a true thug playing the victim.

00:11:38Upon learning that the driver had a long criminal record, Kim Sung Ryung had a realization.

00:11:43He asked to speak with the driver privately. He subtly inquired if TQ had hired him, but the driver

00:11:49denied it. Kim Sung Ryung then resorted to brandishing the criminal code, threatening him with a lengthy

00:11:55prison sentence if the truth came out. The gangster, slightly intimidated, confessed, giving Kim Sung Ryung

00:12:02leverage. He suggested the driver cooperate, share the money he received, and offer some compensation to

00:12:08the victim. The driver eventually agreed, and Ha Kaiung left satisfied. Meanwhile, Director Seo,

00:12:15learning of the chaos within the company, sought a drink to calm his nerves. He happened to be standing

00:12:21where Ha Kaiung was playing baseball. Watching her passionately engaged in the sport, Director Seo felt a

00:12:27flicker of attraction. The male lead returned home and prepared a meal as an offering to his deceased

00:12:33parents. He vowed not to live an honest life only to be crushed like his father. He would live

00:12:38ruthlessly, regardless of what others thought, even if his father disapproved. That night, Hong Ka-yoon met

00:12:45with her allies and received her mission, to befriend and investigate Kim Sung Ryung, the newly appointed

00:12:51head of the business department. The next morning, while washing his hair, the male lead's water was abruptly

00:12:57shut off, forcing him to go to work with a dirty head. While still annoyed, he was awarded the title

00:13:03of Employee of the Month and walked the red carpet to the applause of his colleagues. Ha Kaiung, however,

00:13:09was reprimanded by the vice president for her alliance with the former department head's wife.

00:13:14He warned that if the wife caused trouble for the company, Ha Kaiung's position would be jeopardized.

00:13:20Kim Sung Ryung went to lure his new prey in TQ's most powerful department and coincidentally ran into Hong

00:13:26Ka-yoon. They greeted each other warmly, both harboring ulterior motives. He then proceeded to win

00:13:32over the department members by sharing his bonus, a tactic that proved effective. Everyone except the

00:13:38materialistic Ha Kaiung was delighted. That evening, Ha Kaiung met with the chairman's wife to discuss the

00:13:44saboteur within the company. After witnessing the drunk driver's behavior and attitude, it seemed the

00:13:50chairman's wife's suspicions of sabotage were justified. She genuinely wanted Ha Kaiung to find

00:13:56concrete evidence to expose them. Director Seo also secretly met with Kim Sung Ryung to warn him

00:14:02that knowing too much could be fatal. The next day, the department was in chaos due to end-of-month

00:14:08paperwork. The intern shyly asked Kim Sung Ryung for help with some documents. He readily agreed,

00:14:14but Ha Kaiung disagreed, believing the intern should learn to be independent. They argued briefly before

00:14:20leaving the others to toil away. Outside, they had barely spoken a few words when they received news

00:14:26that the former secretary had been in an accident. Immediately afterward, the police arrived to arrest

00:14:31Kim Sung Ryung for tax evasion and document forgery. Ha Kaiung informed her boss about the new department

00:14:38head and requested an investigation. The chairwoman, battling a serious illness, began the investigation.

00:14:45Meanwhile, the male lead, Kim Sung Ryung, was caught red-handed plagiarizing and manipulating the ledger.

00:14:51Suddenly, someone arrived and took him away. Ha Kaiung discovered the new department head had a long

00:14:57history of tax evasion and accounting fraud. Investigated annually, the older man brought Kim Sung

00:15:03Ryung to a desolate, abandoned building. Settling into a basement room, he calmly put on black gloves

00:15:09and asked if Kim Sung Ryung had copied the ledger. When Kim Sung Ryung answered no, he received a punch.

00:15:16Upon waking, Seo Yoon sat beside him, presenting forged documents created by Kim Sung Ryung himself.

00:15:23Having leverage, Seo Yoon refused to listen to any explanations, threatening to send him to jail.

00:15:29He reiterated that Kim Sung Ryung must be obedient and not act arrogantly. One wrong move, and the

00:15:35documents would be exposed, ruining his career. At this point, Kim Sung Ryung only pleaded for leniency

00:15:42for his former secretary. After their discussion, Seo Yoon demanded Kim Sung Ryung kneel and thank him,

00:15:48like a ritual from ancient royalty. Though ludicrous, Kim Sung Ryung complied to save himself.

00:15:54Simultaneously, Jo Min Young secretly orchestrated a report against department head Lee, aiming to oust

00:16:00director CEO from the lucrative scheme. Ha Kyung met with a senior colleague with long experience in

00:16:06China, asking when the corporation went astray. He initially refused to answer, advising her to

00:16:12be realistic and level-headed. He compared them to small ducks struggling to stay afloat. However,

00:16:18after getting drunk, he revealed the corporation began its decline when the chairman took over and

00:16:23ousted his wife. It wasn't a voluntary resignation. The chairman exposed her illness to the board,

00:16:29forcing her out. Ha Kyung questioned how the company was still profitable.

00:16:34He revealed the company had been operating at a loss for six years, and the financial reports

00:16:39were fabricated. He warned her to stop inquiring or risk her life. Returning home, Kim Sung Ryung

00:16:45called his secretary, lamenting his predicament. She mentioned the luckiest man on the Titanic,

00:16:51the gambler who missed the boat because he lost his ticket. This sparked an idea. Kim Sung Ryung

00:16:57decided to leave the company discreetly. The next morning, he heard rumors of an employee assaulting

00:17:02a department head and being fired. Kim Sung Ryung seemed to have a plan forming. Meanwhile, Hong

00:17:09Ga-yoon acquired listening devices to monitor Kim Sung Ryung. She gave him the gift, insisting he open it

00:17:15immediately, causing a misunderstanding among those present. Ha Kyung contacted her senior colleague again,

00:17:22pressing him for the information he'd revealed the previous night. Though reluctant, he was

00:17:26compelled to elaborate. Revealing three close confidants who influenced the chairman, including

00:17:32director Seo Yoon, a renowned prosecutor specializing in accounting crimes. Seo Yoon was brought in because

00:17:38he understood how to embezzle without getting caught. He had entrusted Kim Sung Ryung with recreating the

00:17:44records, essentially forcing him to single-handedly rewrite the entire fraudulent accounting history. This

00:17:50solidified Kim Sung Ryung's resolve to abandon ship and protect himself. Returning to investigate

00:17:56director Seo Yoon, Ha Kyung realized he was the man watching her play baseball the other day. Unaware that

00:18:03she had sparked his infatuation, she remained oblivious to Seo Yoon's frequent visits to the field,

00:18:09hoping to see her again. Ha Kyung met with the chairwoman and learned they planned to forge documents

00:18:14to pass the rigorous due diligence of Changlong Zion. The chairwoman instructed Ha Kyung to keep

00:18:20a close eye on department head Kim Sung Ryung to gather crucial evidence. The following day,

00:18:25she demanded Kim Sung Ryung hand over all the documents to prevent him from tampering with them.

00:18:31Suddenly, the chairman's son stormed into the office, furious about his expense reports being

00:18:36rejected. Seizing the opportunity, Kim Sung Ryung confronted him, creating a chaotic scene. He even

00:18:43physically restrained the son, teaching him a lesson in respect. Though intimidated, the son threatened

00:18:48to complain to his father, the chairman. However, the chairman scolded his son instead.

00:18:54Yeo Min Young tried to exploit the situation to get director Seo's protege fired, but Seo Yoon,

00:19:00aware of her intentions to usurp him, remained determined to keep Kim Sung Ryung, regardless of

00:19:05her machinations. Ha Kyung was bewildered by Kim Sung Ryung's actions rescuing someone and then physically

00:19:12confronting the chairman's son. He didn't seem like an upstanding citizen. He then feigned distress

00:19:18about being fired, further confusing Ha Kyung. The next day, the chairman learned Changlong Zion had

00:19:24postponed their plans due to false rumors. He sent director Seo to appease them and reconsider. He then

00:19:30decided to hold department head Lee's wife legally responsible for spreading the defamatory rumors, promising

00:19:36to eradicate the issue completely. That evening, Seo Yoon encountered Ha Kyung and nervously attempted to

00:19:43flirt, despite his usual assertive demeanor. Later, Ha Kyung and Kim Sung Ryung received urgent news from

00:19:50department head Lee's wife. The chairman had filed a lawsuit against her, causing her great distress.

00:19:56Upon their return, the chairman of Changlong Zion arrived. Recognizing the deputy director as an

00:20:01acquaintance, he had him stopped. Aggressive security guards restrained the deputy director,

00:20:07causing Ha Kyung to fall, greatly upsetting Kim Sung Ryung. He stepped in and confronted the guards,

00:20:13figuring he was about to leave the wretched company anyway. The Longxi group, constantly creating

00:20:19obstacles, insisted on their own on-site due diligence to assess the company's worthiness for the large

00:20:24investment. They almost left due to Seo Yoon's abrasive attitude. As Kim Sung Ryung argued with the rude

00:20:31security guards, he suddenly received an order and was pulled away. Upon seeing the blonde-haired Kim

00:20:37Sung Ryung, the Longxi representatives became excited and praised him. They had seen the news about Kim

00:20:43Sung Ryung's heroic act of saving someone and wanted him on the due diligence preparation team. Suddenly,

00:20:49Kim Sung Ryung claimed he couldn't do it, but they insisted on his participation. Seeing this, he feigned

00:20:55reluctance, passing the buck to someone else before slipping away. Inside, the Longxi director declared

00:21:02that the deal would be off if Kim Sung Ryung didn't participate. Immediately after, the chairman summoned

00:21:08Kim Sung Ryung. Kim Sung Ryung saw his opportunity and laid out his conditions. He would fully cooperate

00:21:15with the due diligence team if the chairman dropped the lawsuit against Chief Lee's wife and granted him a

00:21:20small request regarding director Seo Yoon. In private, Kim Sung Ryung asked Seo Yoon to destroy his ledgers

00:21:27so he could work for the company with peace of mind. Due to the large investment at stake, Seo Yoon

00:21:33reluctantly agreed. Kim Sung Ryung further demanded that the matter be handled that very night, before

00:21:39things got worse. Meanwhile, in the business department, everyone was buzzing about Chief Kim's

00:21:44act of chivalry in helping to dismiss the lawsuit. Hong Ka Yoon, overhearing this, unknowingly became a

00:21:50fan of Kim Sung Ryung. At the same time, Ha Ka Young also acknowledged him as a truly righteous person,

00:21:57although the term had become tiresome for Kim Sung Ryung, and he wished she wouldn't use it anymore.

00:22:02Later, taking advantage of the busy preparations, Ha Ka Young requested to join the investigation.

00:22:08That night, Seo Yoon brought half of the documents for Kim Sung Ryung to destroy.

00:22:14Feeling satisfied with the partial erasure of his incriminating evidence, Kim Sung Ryung's joy was

00:22:19short-lived as the ceiling suddenly collapsed, turning the small room into a chaotic mess.

00:22:25Around the same time, Nam Ho received news that his family was short of money.

00:22:30The next morning, as Kim Sung Ryung grumbled about the expensive rent, Nam Ho approached him with an offer.

00:22:36He had a spare room since his wife and daughter were abroad, and Kim Sung Ryung could move in for a

00:22:41monthly fee. Kim Sung Ryung tried to haggle down the price, but was called stingy by Nam Ho.

00:22:48Later, at the delivery room, Kim Sung Ryung recognized a familiar face leading the protesting group.

00:22:54He pressed Seo Yoon for information about the protest, but was continuously ignored,

00:22:59as Seo Yoon just wanted to deal with the noisy crowd as quickly as possible.

00:23:03As the team began checking documents, Kim Sung Ryung's computer froze. Fumbling under the desk for the

00:23:09power outlet, he accidentally shut down everyone's computers, infuriating Seo Yoon, who kicked him out.

00:23:16Outside, Kim Sung Ryung approached the familiar man in the red shirt. It turned out to be an acquaintance

00:23:22from his previous company. They reminisced, and the man even gave Kim Sung Ryung his union president jacket.

00:23:29Meanwhile, Seo Yoon received information about an inside collaborator working with

00:23:33the chairman's wife to overthrow him. That night, a group of men in black, resembling thugs,

00:23:39attacked the protesters. They grabbed Kim Sung Ryung and dragged him away, terrifying him.

00:23:45They took him to an abandoned building and pressured the union president to confess,

00:23:50even though Kim Sung Ryung vehemently denied any involvement. Without further ado,

00:23:55the ringleader presented three boxes overflowing with money, totaling 300 million won. They coerced

00:24:01him into taking two boxes and splitting the third with the union officials, in exchange for cancelling

00:24:06the next day's protest. If he refused this lucrative offer, Kim Sung Ryung would receive a complimentary

00:24:13meridian massage implying a beating. After some deliberation, he returned home with the heavy

00:24:18boxes, the sight of the cash igniting a battle between his inner angel and devil. Ultimately,

00:24:24thinking of the exploited workers whose wages were being stolen, Kim Sung Ryung crumpled up the agreement.

00:24:31Seo Yoon confronted the chairman's wife, accusing her of recklessness in sending thugs.

00:24:36Confident in her control over the protesters, she challenged Seo Yoon. The next morning,

00:24:41Kim Sung Ryung arrived at work with a large bag. After contemplating, he decided to confide in a

00:24:47senior colleague, seeking advice on how to smoothly return the money. The colleague advised him to

00:24:52return the funds and alerted a contact in the accounting department. The money was quickly transferred

00:24:58to Ha Kyung, who deposited it into the company account. Meanwhile, the protest continued,

00:25:04with demonstrators loudly chanting slogans, a scene visible even to those at TR1BZL1EDDNGLONGTAEAN.

00:25:12Upon hearing this, the chairman ordered Seo Yoon to deal with those stabbing him in the back.

00:25:17He summoned the company personnel, the union president, and the ringleader. The ringleader pointed out the

00:25:23existence of the money, the recipient, and the signed agreement, bearing Kim Sung Ryung's name. A

00:25:29furious Seo Yoon frantically called Kim Sung Ryung, demanding his immediate presence. Everyone assumed

00:25:36he had absconded with the money. But then Kim Sung Ryung walked in like an angel. He taunted the

00:25:41ringleader, provoking him into a furious struggle. Once things calmed down, he recounted the previous

00:25:47day's events and revealed that the dirty money had been transferred to the accounting department's

00:25:52reserve account. Since it was company money used for unofficial expenses, returning it to the company

00:25:57account was perfectly justifiable. Infuriated, the union president vowed to pursue the matter.

00:26:03As Kim Sung Ryung emerged, he was greeted as a true hero, Ha Kyung looking at him with newfound respect.

00:26:10The chairman, learning of the incident, angrily rebuked Seo Yoon for his inability to control his

00:26:16staff. Kim Sung Ryung was baffled by his 180-degree transformation. Once someone who avoided helping

00:26:23others to stay out of trouble, he now found happiness in doing good. That evening, Ha Kyung witnessed Seo

00:26:30Yoon awkwardly practicing his baseball swing and offered him some pointers. She then suggested

00:26:35they have drinks together, surprising him. Ha Kyung, a seasoned drinker, got him thoroughly

00:26:41intoxicated and probed him about his ascent to the top position at TQ Group. Despite his inebriation,

00:26:47Seo Yoon remained tight-lipped, instead inviting her to play baseball with him before passing out.

00:26:52The next morning, Seo Yoon admired his new baseball glove, his good mood lasting until he realized that

00:26:58Ha Kyung was aligned with the chairman's wife. TR-1BZ-1EDD-NG Long Tae-an, unhappy about the

00:27:06protests at TQ Group, demanded a complete restructuring of the delivery company, wanting to

00:27:11invest in a stable enterprise. Later, Ha Kyung asked Kim Sung Ryung if he feared the repercussions of his

00:27:18actions. He replied that he only worried about the department head's wife and the chairman's wife,

00:27:23earning Ha Kyung's admiration. She expressed her desire for him to stay at the company,

00:27:28considering him a valuable team member. Seo Yoon then summoned Kim Sung Ryung,

00:27:34comparing him to a baseball glove and questioning his persistent defiance. He gave Kim Sung Ryung one

00:27:40last chance to become a useful glove. Kim Sung Ryung declared his intention to be the batter,

00:27:45opposing him. Seo Yoon let him go without punishment. This seemingly fortunate outcome was short-lived,

00:27:52as the police arrived, presenting Kim Sung Ryung with handcuffs and a ledger detailing his alleged

00:27:57crimes, leaving him stunned. Just as he resigned himself to his fate, three lawyers appeared to

00:28:03represent him. A junior secretary visits her senior colleagues but encounters a problem,

00:28:08leading Ha Kang to take her home to rest. The next day, three lawyers successfully argue for Kim

00:28:14Sung Ryung's release. He discovers that the person who hired the lawyers is none other than Ha Kyung.

00:28:20She asks if he wants to go straight, and he obediently follows her back.

00:28:25Director Seo is furious that Kim Sung Ryung has escaped again, especially since a renowned lawyer

00:28:30was involved. Seo Yoon then offers Kim Sung Ryung a chance to resign, but he chooses to stay with his

00:28:37cherished colleagues. The accounting department drowns their sorrows, believing their new manager will face

00:28:43severe consequences. The intern cries inconsolably, his inspiration seemingly doomed. The next day,

00:28:50Kim Sung Ryung faces ostracization and gossip, and the office atmosphere is gloomy. The accounting

00:28:56department is treated as accomplices and their hard drives are confiscated. The witch, Na Hee Young,

00:29:02reprimands Kim Sung Ryung for damaging the company's reputation and tries to fire him. He refuses,

00:29:08and she sends him to the waiting room, a desolate area where employees contemplate their mistakes.

00:29:13It's a humiliating place where no one lasts more than two days, often choosing to resign rather than

00:29:19endure the shame. If they're stubborn, the company fabricates reasons to force them out. Meanwhile,

00:29:25Secretary Gang Sook finds a job at the TQ company's coffee shop. The chairman's son, learning of Kim

00:29:31Sung Ryung's predicament, comes to the accounting department to gloat but quickly cowers when he

00:29:36sees him. Instead of reacting rashly, Kim Sung Ryung invites him to dinner, using the opportunity to

00:29:42teach him about responsible spending. That evening, Kim Sung Ryung and Ha Kyung have drinks with their

00:29:48senior colleague. Kim Sung Ryung mentions his housing search, and the sympathetic colleague offers him a

00:29:55discounted apartment, complete with free TV, refrigerator, and ramen. However, the apartment

00:30:00turns out to be a cramped attic room with a non-functional window. The colleague jokes that

00:30:05a little discomfort builds character. The attic access is a one-way ladder, and the colleague

00:30:11advises using a water bottle to relieve himself if trapped. The next morning, the colleague cooks a

00:30:16delicious meal for Kim Sung Ryung. Later, Seo Yun learns that Ha Kyung hired the lawyers who freed Kim

00:30:23Sung Ryung. Na Hee-young attempts to reclaim Kim Sung Ryung's employee bonus, but he resists. In turn,

00:30:30Hong Ka-yoon supports him, and Na Hee-young backs down. Kim Sung Ryung and Hong Ka-yoon share a heartfelt

00:30:37conversation on the stairs, where she praises him as the best manager she's known. Returning to his desk,

00:30:43Kim Sung Ryung discovers a suicide note and a missing colleague. He calls Ha Kyung and their senior

00:30:49colleague to help search. They find the man on the rooftop, contemplating suicide. Feeling like a

00:30:55failure to his family and company, Kim Sung Ryung talks him down, reminding him of his daughter and

00:31:01the important moments they should share. Moved, the man abandons his suicidal thoughts, decides to resign,

00:31:07and focus on his family. When the witch saw the empty hallway chairs, assuming the male lead had given up,

00:31:13she ordered the furniture removed. Suddenly, Kim Sung Ryung arrived with a massage chair and a pile

00:31:19of relaxation gear, along with his department. Everyone immediately rushed to watch him relax,

00:31:25having brought all his belongings from home to the office, not forgetting his game console.

00:31:31This infuriated the witch because he hadn't broken any rules. Meanwhile, the board of directors was

00:31:36discussing the increasingly intense protests following rumors of layoffs. Seo Yun said he would

00:31:42resolve everything after a couple of downpours. At that moment, the business operations department

00:31:48learned that Kai Auk's father was on the layoff list. Everyone rushed to offer their condolences

00:31:53and support to their colleague. Ha Kyung also went to the department head, expressing her concern that

00:31:59the company wasn't trying to recover, but was instead laying off employees. The male lead declared he would

00:32:05quit after getting his revenge because, as in the movies, that's how it always goes. It seemed no one

00:32:10dared to oppose their superiors, so Kim Sung Ryung would show them the power of the underdog when

00:32:15they rise up. He then went to the accounting department, rigged up an electrical connection

00:32:21for a relaxing foot soak, and when the witch threatened him, he used the media to defend himself.

00:32:26Since Chief Kim was the first to attack indiscriminately, she had to report it to her

00:32:31superiors. That afternoon, while everyone was working, they heard Veena House music blasting from

00:32:36downstairs. He stubbornly declared it his personal space, leaving everyone speechless. Thus, the witch

00:32:43continuously received reports related to Chief Kim. That evening, Ha Kyung told the chairman's wife

00:32:49about Chief Kim's audacious behaviour. This is how she learned about the existence of the humiliating

00:32:55waiting room. She couldn't believe how chaotic the company had become in her short absence.

00:33:00The next day, the chairman learned that creditors were starting to demand a large sum of money due to

00:33:05false rumors. He remained calm, stating they had their Grim Reaper. Immediately afterward,

00:33:11he met with Seo Yun, urging him to quickly put out the fire. That evening, Seo Yun met with two of his

00:33:18friends, also creditors from China, to discuss the situation. Upon seeing the Grim Reaper, they became

00:33:24very tense. He asked if they intended to pull the plug on their company, then reminded them of their past

00:33:30transgressions involving abuse of power to evade taxes. Seo Yun revealed he had kept evidence,

00:33:36so they wisely extended the loan for another three years. That night, the male lead reflected that he

00:33:42had no regrets and organized his belongings. If living meant being trash, then being scolded was

00:33:48expected. If living honestly, it was just being called a clean pile of trash. The next morning,

00:33:54he collaborated with Hong Ka Yun to stir up trouble in the accounting department, falsely accusing them

00:34:00of stealing confidential information from the business operations department. Meanwhile, Kai Ok received

00:34:06news that the chairman and the union leader had been arrested for obstructing business and numerous

00:34:11other charges. Due to excessive disruption, the witch received numerous complaint letters. Thus, the male lead

00:34:18succeeded in abolishing the TQ living hell and returned to his office. But the atmosphere felt

00:34:24strange. When Ha Ka Young explained, he learned that Kai Ok's father had been injured during the protest.

00:34:30He recounted how they used provocative language and hurled insults, so he couldn't help but retaliate.

00:34:36He ended up with a broken leg and hospitalized, causing trouble for his son. That evening, the chairman's

00:34:42wife requested to discuss company matters with her husband, as he considered TQ delivery only a last

00:34:48resort for investment. Her father wanted to create a positive image of labor, so he was always proud

00:34:54of TQ delivery. Simultaneously, Ha Ka Young couldn't hold back and revealed that the person backing Kim

00:35:00Sung Ra Young was actually the chairman's wife. She then shared some shocking secrets because he was a

00:35:06trustworthy department head. She explained her and the chairman's wife's plan, hoping he would cooperate.

00:35:12Kim Sung Ra Young firmly refused, not wanting to get involved with this ghost company again.

00:35:17Ha Ka Young revealed that Seo Young was behind the union arrests, but he ignored it and returned home,

00:35:24determined to pack his things and leave. The next day, he announced his resignation at the company,

00:35:29much to everyone's regret. Suddenly, the chairman's wife's people arrived to invite the young couple

00:35:35and their senior, Nam Ho, to a meeting. They also specifically delivered a letter to the male lead.

00:35:41However, the chairman's wife only saw Ha Ka Young and Nam Ho. Upon learning that the most important

00:35:47person hadn't arrived and had resigned due to family matters, she texted him, urging him to read her

00:35:52letter. In the meeting, the chairman's wife announced the launch of a TQ delivery revival project and the

00:35:58formation of a special response team with Chu Nam Ho and Ha Ka Young as leaders. Kim Sung Ra Young suddenly

00:36:05entered, declaring himself the one to implement the revival project. The meeting ended in a chaotic mess,

00:36:11senior colleagues were scratching their heads, baffled at how their department head could be so bold as

00:36:17to confront the iron triangle of embezzlers. This move offered no extra pay or improved treatment,

00:36:23and one wrong step could mean career suicide. He declared resolutely that accepting this task to

00:36:29save the company was the right decision. Ha Ka Young, curious about his plan, asked for details,

00:36:34but he cryptically responded that it was a secret. Seeing them joke around amidst this crisis,

00:36:40the senior colleague could only leave in exasperation. Meanwhile, the chairman's wife was

00:36:45determined to proceed with her project despite opposition. Seo Young reminded her to follow

00:36:50protocol. Immediately afterward, he went searching through company regulations, looking for loopholes.

00:36:57At the same time, Ha Ka Young pressed Kim Sung Ra Young for the real reason he changed his mind and

00:37:02decided to save the company. Could it be the chairman's wife's letter? She imagined he had

00:37:07returned out of concern for her safety, but in reality, Kim Sung Ra Young had received a large

00:37:13down payment from the chairman's wife, with the promise of double that amount upon the project's

00:37:17success. The chairman's wife, having grasped the crux of the matter, successfully retained his talent.

00:37:23Naturally, Kim Sung Ra Young kept his motivation secret, telling Ha Ka Young he was worried about her.

00:37:29Back at the office, everyone celebrated Kim's return. Chu Nam Ho, irritated, urged everyone to be

00:37:36realistic. Yi Jun also refused to work overtime. Only these two opposed. Everyone else agreed to help,

00:37:43so the business operations department would participate in the project. Min Jung was anxious,

00:37:49worried that the business operations team would uncover the bomb that could implicate the chairman and

00:37:54the Iron Triangle. Seo Young then summoned the Iron Triangle, reminding them that the regulations stated

00:38:00that business operations also fell under the finance department's purview, meaning he oversaw and

00:38:06monitored all departments. He gave them a two-week deadline for the revitalization project, threatening

00:38:11to disband business operations if it failed. Outside, the senior colleague warned Ha Ka Young to keep this

00:38:18quiet to avoid widespread panic. Back in their office, the senior colleague asked Kim Sung Ra Young about

00:38:24his specific plan, assuming he must have one to have volunteered. However, Kim laughed, admitting he had

00:38:30no plan, having accepted the task solely on orders. To understand the key issue, they needed to see someone who

00:38:37understood TQ deliveries best. They went to the police station, but their request to meet with someone was

00:38:43denied. Thanks to the chairman's wife's lawyers, they gained access. The delivery worker revealed they

00:38:49were restricted to certain vendors dictated by the company, and these vendors charged double the market

00:38:54price. This was the Iron Triangle's method of embezzling without leaving a trace. Returning to the company,

00:39:01Ha Ka Young ran into Seo Young and confronted him about the excessive punishment of disbanding their department.

00:39:07He shamelessly accused her of getting him drunk to extract information.

00:39:10Ha Ka Young admitted to feeling guilty about her manipulative tactics, but argued that after

00:39:16witnessing his actions, she felt justified. She questioned why he would target hardworking

00:39:21employees in business operations. His actions, she asserted, benefited no one. Seo Young denied this,

00:39:28claiming to care only for his own immediate gains. Their conversation ended there. The senior colleague

00:39:34confided in Kim Sung Ra Young about needing to work to put his daughter through college, urging him not to

00:39:40act recklessly. Kim Sung Ra Young confidently declared he'd ensure his daughter not only attended

00:39:45college but also got married. The senior colleague was astonished by his bold assurance. He then asked

00:39:51why Kim had been allowed to move in with him. Chu Nam Ho admitted that while Kim was a liar and a

00:39:57troublemaker, at least he wasn't a backstabber. He expressed sincere gratitude for Kim's return and then

00:40:03shyly climbed onto the sofa to sleep. The next day, as everyone was energized, an order came down for a

00:40:10comprehensive audit of all departmental expenses. The senior colleague knew the corrupt officials were

00:40:15deliberately sabotaging their project. Seo Young, examining the money trail, summoned the accounting

00:40:21manager. TQ Delivery's funds were being transferred to an unknown bank. Tracing the IP address, he discovered it

00:40:28was located on the 12th floor at the accounting department. The manager feigned ignorance despite

00:40:34threats. After work, the manager was seen sneaking off to destroy documents, but Hong Ka Yoon witnessed it.

00:40:41Seo Young's men subsequently interrogated him. Seo Young then threatened Yeo Min Young into obedience,

00:40:47lest her involvement in the embezzlement scheme be exposed. Not satisfied, he went down to business

00:40:53operations and announced the project's failure and the department's imminent dissolution,

00:40:57infuriating Kim Sung Ryung. For the peace of the entire department, senior manager Kim Sung Ryung sat

00:41:04obediently while I stepped forward and meekly apologized to him. Immediately afterward, everyone's

00:41:10spirits plummeted, knowing they had to gamble their careers on this ambiguous project. Nevertheless,

00:41:15the work had to be done, so the two young colleagues disguised themselves as auditors from the headquarters

00:41:21and went to the stores to investigate. They were joined by Sung Ryung's junior colleague,

00:41:26a vehicle maintenance expert specializing in transportation. He and his junior questioned the

00:41:31stores about significantly overcharging compared to external vendors. Initially, the store managers

00:41:37denied everything, but the truth quickly came out. Ha Kyung also put on an act, playing the bad cop and

00:41:43investigating the remaining parties. Meanwhile, the chairman invited Seo Young to a private dinner, promising

00:41:50him control of the Chinese retail company if the TR-1BL-1EDD NG Long Tae and project succeeded.

00:41:57He assured Seo Young that he would be promoted to the board of directors to avoid any criticism.

00:42:03Back with our duo, they completed the first step, pretending the recipient of the kickbacks hadn't

00:42:08received anything, infuriating the person distributing the funds. Next, they moved on to step 2, making it seem as

00:42:15if the recipient was double-crossing the distributor, slowly revealing the secret. At the office, Ye Joon

00:42:21pulled his team aside, berating Kim Sung Ryung for putting everyone in danger. Ye Joon told everyone

00:42:27to just stay put and let him take the heat. His friend walked in, reproaching Chu Nam Ho for not

00:42:33stopping Sung Ryung's crazy actions. The senior manager explained that he could have called it off and

00:42:39humiliated Sung Ryung, but he didn't because he knew it was the right thing to do. He then asked the

00:42:45intern, Sang Ti, what he stood to lose and gain. Sang Ti replied that failure meant losing his insurance,

00:42:51salary, and the job he loved. But success would bring confidence, self-respect, and optimism,

00:42:57his face beaming with hope. The senior manager reminisced about his own sharper days before marriage,

00:43:03a house, and kids had aged him. He felt revitalized since meeting Chief Kim, and his words touched

00:43:09everyone's hearts, moving the team to tears. Finally, they united in support of each other.

00:43:15The following day, Seo Yeun demanded a report from Kim Sung Ryung, but it was merely a piece of paper

00:43:21with the words, Project Focus written on it, infuriating him. Sung Ryung countered, demanding that if the

00:43:28project succeeded, the business department would be moved to the 17th floor and Seo Yeun would

00:43:33apologize to everyone. Back in their office, the team discussed how to find evidence from Kai Ok's

00:43:39father and the anonymous informant within the Chinese delivery service. Calculating the total discount

00:43:45amount would complete the project. Simultaneously, Hong Ga-yoon finished piecing together shredded

00:43:50documents, recognizing a piece related to a transaction from an unknown bank account. She rushed to

00:43:56inform Kim Sung Ryung. Sung Ryung met with Kai Ok's father, persuading him to testify on behalf of

00:44:03the wrongfully dismissed employees. He readily agreed, as this was what they had been fighting

00:44:08for all along. Next, Sung Ryung subtly needled the head of the Chinese delivery service, wishing him

00:44:14bon appetit, encouraging him to exercise, and then washing his car right in front of him. Finally,

00:44:20the man couldn't take it anymore and agreed to cooperate. Sung Ryung probed him about the kickback scheme,

00:44:26but he was tight-lipped. Only when Sung Ryung suggested a way to anonymously sabotage his superiors

00:44:32and make a clean getaway did he become interested. They agreed to exchange secrets, with the delivery

00:44:38chief receiving Sung Ryung's escape artist tips. Sung Ryung returned with the good news, delighting the

00:44:44team. The next day, Kim Sung Ryung presented before everyone, revealing internal corruption as the reason for

00:44:51the company's losses. Kai Ok's father stood up to speak about the unjustly fired employees,

00:44:56but suddenly backtracked, supporting the decision. The delivery chief also claimed Sung Ryung had

00:45:02coerced him, turning on him completely, enraging Sung Ryung. It turned out Seo Yun's people had been

00:45:08monitoring Sung Ryung's every move, and Seo Yun had threatened Kai Ok's son's career. The delivery chief

00:45:14had also been strong-armed. The chairman's wife's plan to change the company had failed, and the team's

00:45:20efforts were wasted. Seo Yun arrived, ordering the business department to wrap things up and prepare

00:45:26to leave. From that moment, Chief Kim fell into a deep crisis. While Kim Sung Ryung was reflecting on

00:45:33himself, everyone was kicked out of the business operations department. Security cleared out all

00:45:38their belongings and reassigned the employees to different positions. Kai Ok was transferred to the

00:45:44best department, while Kim Sung Ryung's future remained uncertain. Returning to his now empty office,

00:45:50overwhelmed by self-reproach, he punched the wall, leaving a red stain on a piece of paper. He then

00:45:56went to director Seo Yun's office and pleaded with him to rescind the order to dismantle the department.

00:46:02Seo Yun remained stubborn, and even Kim Sung Ryung's desperate plea on his knees couldn't change his mind.

00:46:08That evening, Kim Sung Ryung was drinking alone when Hong Ka Yoon appeared and offered him encouragement.

00:46:15She told him her brother was a police officer, and that he should call him if he ever needed help.

00:46:20When Kim Sung Ryung got home, Chu Nam Ho quickly bandaged his wound and cooked him a comforting meal,

00:46:26reminding him of his mother's cooking. He blamed himself for single-handedly destroying the business

00:46:31operations department and dragging everyone down with him. Despite this, no one blamed him, which only

00:46:37made him feel worse. The next day, everyone continued with their new assignments. Sang Ti had to endure

00:46:44the witch every day. Kim Sung Ryung was assigned to a department managed by the director's son,

00:46:50who found his meek demeanor irritating. No matter how much the director's son provoked him,

00:46:55Kim Sung Ryung simply cleaned up the messes. He then learned from Ha Ka Young that Kai Ok had submitted

00:47:01his resignation and disappeared without a trace. At that moment, Kai Ok was returning to inform his

00:47:07father of his resignation, only to be met with a furious outburst. He couldn't bring himself to

00:47:13work with the guilt he felt. As they argued, Kim Sung Ryung walked in and lectured Kai Ok about

00:47:19respecting his father. He also inquired about what had happened to cause such a drastic change in his

00:47:24father. He demanded that Kai Ok return to work immediately as his resignation hadn't been processed yet.

00:47:31Shortly after, the entire business operations department gathered to hear Kim Sung Ryung's apology.

00:47:37He then informed Seo Yeun that he would start over and do things the right way. Seo Yeun challenged him

00:47:43to do his best. The following day, Kim Sung Ryung went to work with renewed confidence. He directly

00:47:50confronted and intimidated the chairman's son, then requested a two-day leave to work off-site.

00:47:55Meanwhile, Hwang Suk, while delivering coffee, overheard some men bad-mouthing her boss. She threw hot

00:48:02water on the man's crotch. Outside, she was stunned by the sight of the scholarly young man before her

00:48:08sang tea. He recognized her as the woman Kim Sung Ryung had mentioned. Hwang Suk gave him a lollipop as a

00:48:15greeting, and the two were instantly smitten. Elsewhere, Kim Sung Ryung met with Hong Ka

00:48:20Yun and asked for her help in investigating a few acquaintances. Later, accompanied by her and a

00:48:26junior colleague, they staked out an adulterous affair. They obtained evidence and threatened the

00:48:31man into providing documents related to TQ Express. Using forceful methods, they compelled the department

00:48:37head to hand over the accounting books. They discovered the familiar pattern of bank embezzlement,

00:48:43coinciding with the chairman of Jang Yong Tae-an's visit that same day. Just as the company was on

00:48:48the verge of securing a significant investment from Jang Yong Tae-an, Kim Sung Ryung walked in,

00:48:54effectively derailing the partnership. It turned out Kim Sung Ryung had reported to the chairman,

00:48:59with supporting documents, about the TQ delivery manager laundering money into a borrowed account,

00:49:05likely belonging to someone close to the chairman. He also presented a complete file proving internal

00:49:10corruption, forcing the chairman to listen and reinstate the business operations department.

00:49:16The chairman's wife praised Sung Ryung and offered him the remaining 200 million won reward,

00:49:21but he insisted it be given to the reinstated TQ delivery employees. He then anonymously distributed

00:49:27the rest, giving each member of his team and Hong Ka Yun 10 million won. Everyone was shocked to find

00:49:34such a large sum in their accounts. Watching everyone celebrate, Sung Ryung couldn't resist telling

00:49:39Ha Ka Yun about his ownership of the large sum. Meanwhile, Seo Yun was gleefully reviewing TQ

00:49:46retail documents when he learned they hadn't paid their retail stores in three consecutive years.

00:49:51Despite high sales figures, there was potential for significant losses, making the company a

00:49:56financial mess. Upon learning that Seo Yun owned TQ retail, Sung Ryung realized this was his opponent.

00:50:03He became determined to ruin Seo Yun's career to prevent further suffering.

00:50:07He approached Hong Ka Yun to investigate Seo Yun, but she was terrified of him. Sung Ryung used emotional

00:50:14tactics, reminding her of the 3,000 oppressed TQ delivery employees and Seo Yun's empty promises,

00:50:20convincing her to help. Chairman Myung Sun was sent overseas as punishment for his disruptive behavior.

00:50:27Frightened, he begged his mother to let him stay and atone for his mistakes. He confessed his desire to

00:50:33learn to be a better person, but lacked guidance despite his repeated wrongdoings. Seeing his resolve,

00:50:39his mother agreed to his request for a second chance. With many plotting against her, she hoped her

00:50:44son could protect her. She proposed to her husband that their son return to the company as a regular

00:50:49employee. He agreed on the condition that if their son caused any further trouble, both mother and son

00:50:55would go to the U.S. The next day, Kim Sung Ryung introduced the business operations department's

00:51:01new member, surprising everyone. During lunch, the team encountered the obnoxious accounting department

00:51:07employees, leading to a heated argument and a scuffle. Seo Yun scheduled a meeting with the TQ retail store

00:51:13managers. That evening, he went drinking alone and was ambushed by a massed assailant upon returning.

00:51:19Ha Kyung, witnessing the attack, intervened with a well-aimed rock, unintentionally knocking Seo Yun

00:51:25unconscious. When he woke up, Ha Kyung curiously asked why he'd make enemies and accept being

00:51:31attacked as a matter of course. He described it as his own world, where trying to be one step ahead

00:51:37turned into ten, and once started, he couldn't stop. Being isolated was the natural consequence of

00:51:43going too far. He told her to simply assume he'd taken a path he couldn't turn back from if she ever

00:51:49saw him doing something wrong. The next day, the once plain secretary transformed into the lovely

00:51:54Oh Gwang Suk. Learning about Seo Yun's meeting with the store managers, Sung Ryung crashed it,

00:52:00sending everyone away and infuriating Seo Yun. He declared his intention to ruin Seo Yun's career

00:52:06by any means necessary. The following day, Seo Yun received lawsuits from the store managers.

00:52:12He immediately went to the chairman and asked if he intended to dump this mess on him.

00:52:17The most pressing issue was the unpaid wages, as the large number of employees meant that if word got

00:52:23out, the company would be ruined. Seo Yun declared he would take care of everything on the condition

00:52:28that he be made CEO of TQ Retail. The chairman agreed instantly. When the protagonist complained to

00:52:35Hong Ka Yun about the difficulty of taking down Seo Yun, she suggested bugging him. Kim Sung Ryung was

00:52:41surprised that the seemingly innocent girl could come up with such a plan. Soon after, Hong Ka Yun delivered

00:52:47the special gift to director Seo, who remained completely oblivious. The two overheard Seo Yun's

00:52:54impending transfer to manage the retail company. The protagonist vowed to sabotage his plans. Later,

00:53:00he discussed the matter with his colleagues. Knowing Kim Sung Ryung was on the right side,

00:53:05they encouraged him and wished him success in his revenge. Ha Ka Yun confided in him about Seo Yun's

00:53:11recent ambush. He then secretly followed Seo Yun, intending to scare him. But unexpectedly, it was Kim

00:53:18Sung Ryung who ended up injured. He was electrocuted, temporarily paralyzed, and his water gun rendered useless

00:53:25by the prank. The cleaning lady, noticing the key, recalled Chief Lee's instructions. He had mysteriously

00:53:32told her to give this important item to anyone who dared to stand up against the company. While the

00:53:37chairman's wife berated him for three years of unpaid wages, his two right-hand men were at each

00:53:42other's throats. Jo Min Young, having just paid the thugs who ambushed Seo Yun's rival, was confronted

00:53:48by Seo Yun himself. He beat up his accomplice as a warning to Jo Min Young to obey. The next morning,

00:53:55director Seo Yun demanded the store owners drop their lawsuits, but they firmly refused. He then ordered his

00:54:01men to investigate the store manager's backgrounds. Meanwhile, the young couple discovered that the

00:54:07number of employees with unpaid wages due to alleged losses was significant. In reality, the stores were

00:54:13profitable, but the cosmetic brands were manipulating the figures to show losses. The protagonist then

00:54:19invited Myung Suk for drinks to extract information from him. The following morning, he asked the cleaning

00:54:25lady to retrieve information from Seo Yun's office. She successfully obtained some crucial documents.

00:54:31He then managed to rally some store managers to his side. However, Seo Yun immediately called an

00:54:37urgent meeting with them, declaring that those present would become homeless if they didn't comply.

00:54:43He offered to pay 60% of the back wages to part-time employees in exchange for the store managers

00:54:48and full-time employees accepting only half of their due pay. By the time the protagonist arrived to

00:54:54intervene, they had already signed the agreement. They also received news of Seo Yun's imminent

00:54:59appointment as president of the convenience store company. Kim Sung Ryung then met with Oh Gwang Suk to

00:55:06plan a scheme for the following day, coinciding with Seo Yun's inauguration ceremony. The next day,

00:55:12upon arriving at the company, Seo Yun was jostled and accidentally got paint on his hand.

00:55:17The cleaning lady then imprinted a handprint on a nearby woman, who promptly accused Seo Yun of being a

00:55:23pervert, holding him back in a lengthy argument. Seo Yun was subsequently arrested by the police.

00:55:29The board of directors had assembled at the company, but the key figure was stuck at the police station.

00:55:35He was bailed out by someone from the prosecutor's office, but was then delayed by the driver. Finally,

00:55:41Seo Yun rushed to the meeting room only to find Kim Sung Ryung waiting for him. So, he got chewed out by

00:55:47the chairman for going out and losing track of time, unable to face the board afterward. Seo Yun also

00:55:54lost their trust, and was given one month to rectify the situation and present at another meeting.

00:55:59The business department, upon hearing this, criticized him for digging his own grave.

00:56:04Yi Jun, however, supported this outcome, believing someone like Seo Yun, who had only ever worked at a

00:56:10convenience store for five years, shouldn't be a director. He visited a convenience store and overheard a

00:56:16frustrated college student who had been cheated out of her wages without even an apology. When our

00:56:22protagonist identified himself as a TQ employee wanting to help people like her, the student opened

00:56:27up. He asked her to gather others who had been similarly cheated, hoping to scare the perpetrators.

00:56:33Meanwhile, Kim Sung Ryung discovered TQ's vulnerability, their cosmetics company, which had poured all its

00:56:40capital into a Taiwanese company. The bank account receiving these questionable funds was the same one

00:56:45from earlier. He confronted Jo Min Young, learning that the chairman was also involved. The next day,

00:56:51the protagonist discussed this with his colleagues, searching for solutions. Myung Suk suggested a

00:56:57lawsuit to pressure the company. This proved timely, as Seo Yun was already worried about part-time employees

00:57:04reporting TQ to the labor board. He bribed someone he knew there. Our protagonist team was equally active.

00:57:10Lee Min Jai, the college student, had gathered 3,000 people. He asked the chairman's wife for her best

00:57:17lawyer to assist them. Seo Yun, upon hearing this, attempted to bribe Min Jai, who flatly refused.

00:57:24Seeing this fail, he directly threatened her. Min Jai, hardened by her experiences, explained how TQ's

00:57:31failure to pay wages forced her to take on multiple jobs just to pay rent, during which time she was

00:57:36harassed by older men. Now, she just wanted justice. Concurrently, the prosecutor, investigating a large

00:57:43sum deposited into Hong Ka Yoon's account, suspected Kim Sung Ryung had bribed her. He called and met her,

00:57:50demanding she reveal everything. Hong Ka Yoon stated she simply wanted to be on the side of righteousness,

00:57:56a stance approved by her superiors. The next day, news broke about thousands of convenience

00:58:02store part-timers filing a lawsuit. The furious chairman, shocked these kids, demanded an apology,

00:58:08resolved to crush them. Min Jai was fired. The young duo began planning their counterattack.

00:58:15Myung Suk prepared Sang Ti for his first date, much to Oh Gwang Suk's shock, as she loved his usual

00:58:21bookish appearance. The next day, Myung Suk delivered confidential documents from TQ's cosmetics company,

00:58:27delighting the protagonist. The whole office celebrated his first real contribution. The

00:58:32cleaning lady then provided crucial documents for taking down Seo Yoon. He called the devil to

00:58:38arrange a negotiation. They had assembled passionate young part-timers, bravely standing their ground.

00:58:44The protagonist asked Myung Suk's permission to use the documents against his father,

00:58:49feeling guilty about driving a wedge between them. Myung Suk hesitated but agreed,

00:58:54it was shameful for his father to exploit these workers. During the calm negotiation,

00:58:59they demanded back pay, but Seo Yoon refused. Kim Sung rying then revealed his collected evidence,

00:59:06Seo Yoon's illegally obtained background checks on store managers, the IP addresses of those posting

00:59:11malicious comments online, all tracing back to the 15th floor finance department, and finally,

00:59:17proof that TQ convenience stores were covering losses for TQ cosmetics. The most serious offense,

00:59:23as the company had fabricated reasons to withhold wages. Min Jai demanded back pay and a public

00:59:29apology from the chairman. If not, the media would feature TQ prominently the next day. Seo Yoon was

00:59:36berated by the chairman for failing to clean up his mess. Under public pressure, the chairman apologized

00:59:41on television. Everyone celebrated, while Myung Suk appeared saddened by his father's involvement.

00:59:47Min Jai regained faith in life. Unbeknownst to them, the chairman was plotting Kim Sung

00:59:53Ryung's demise. That night, he was attacked, knocked unconscious, and dragged to a secluded location.

01:00:00Just when Kim Sung Ryung thought he was done for, someone unexpectedly came to his rescue Seo Yoon.

01:00:06After escaping the dangerous situation, Seo Yoon pulled over and scolded him for his reckless behavior.

01:00:12He reminded Kim Sung Ryung that he had told him to stay put and cooperate, and that he should be

01:00:17grateful to be alive. He explained that in this world, honest people like him could be eliminated

01:00:23without a trace, urging him to leave immediately and get as far away as possible. Kim Sung Ryung

01:00:29questioned whether exposing their despicable acts was wrong. Seeing Kim Sung Ryung's stubbornness,

01:00:34Seo Yoon drove off, leaving him stranded on a deserted road. Kim Sung Ryung walked home in the cold night air,

01:00:41vowing to deal with the person behind the attack. Seo Yoon then realized that Chief Lee was also a victim

01:00:47of the chairman for disobeying him. The next day, Kim Sung Ryung dressed impeccably and arrived at the

01:00:53office with two tall, imposing bodyguards, showing off the wound on his neck to everyone. He sarcastically

01:01:00thanked the chairman for his heartfelt apology. He then thanked Seo Yoon for saving him, teasing him

01:01:05slightly. When Jo Min Young arrived to confess her role in the previous day's events, Seo Yoon broke

01:01:11out in a cold sweat. After confirming she didn't know who rescued Kim Sung Ryung,

01:01:16he resumed his usual condescending demeanor. Back in his office, Kim Sung Ryung bragged to his

01:01:22colleagues about his martial arts skills, claiming that's how he escaped his attackers.

01:01:27The entire office was awestruck by Chief Kim's apparent prowess. Despite the boasting,

01:01:32he pulled Ha Kyung aside and revealed that Seo Yoon was his savior. He then wrote letters to each

01:01:38person in the office, instructing them to open them only after he left. He then stormed into the

01:01:43chairman's office and presented his certificate of life, stating that Kim Sung Ryung is always cheerful,

01:01:50even when stepping in manure, and that he would never commit suicide. He added that if he were to

01:01:55die under suspicious circumstances or in an unexpected accident, he requested a thorough investigation,

01:02:01hinting that the clue would be found in the chairman's dealings with the TQ group. He declared he would

01:02:07live a long and healthy life and die of old age before confidently leaving. Kim Sung Ryung realized

01:02:13that the upcoming audit would make or break careers. Ha Kyung explained that after the audit,

01:02:19the accounting department would dispose of all their department's documents, a process she called

01:02:24whitewashing. They had a separate audit team led by Park Seung-bi, hiding somewhere, handling this.

01:02:30Suddenly, Ha Kyung invited Seo Yoon to dinner, flustering him. It turned out she wanted to apologize,

01:02:37for the bump on his head from the previous encounter. Seo Yoon ordered a feast, indulging his appetite.

01:02:43As they parted, Ha Kyung revealed she knew Seo Yoon was the one who had bravely rescued Kim Sung Ryung.

01:02:50Meanwhile, a seemingly inept prosecutor asked Kim Sung Ryung for help with the audit. Noticing someone

01:02:56watching them and a recording device underneath the table, he flatly refused. Kim Sung Ryung wondered how

01:03:02someone so slow could be a prosecutor, only to learn he was working for Jo Min-young. When Hong Ka Yoon

01:03:09arrived at the office late, she found everyone shredding documents. The female manager abruptly

01:03:14sent her home. That night, Hong Ka Yoon secretly retrieved some of the discarded documents, a scene

01:03:20witnessed by the female manager. The next morning, the headquarters audit team arrived. Seo Yoon confronted

01:03:27the chairman about the secret bank account, warning him that even the prosecutor wouldn't be able to

01:03:32protect him if he continued his deception. The cleaning lady also gave Kim Sung Ryung Chief Lee's key.

01:03:38Overwhelmed, Kim Sung Ryung realized he was becoming the central figure in everything. He asked his

01:03:44colleagues about the key, but they knew nothing. It didn't belong to any of the cabinets in their office.

01:03:50Ha Kyung took on the task of finding the corresponding cabinet, while Kim Sung Ryung went to confront the

01:03:55audit team. Ha Kyung met with Chief Lee's wife and learned about his last known location before the

01:04:01accident. Meanwhile, the female manager gave Hong Ka Yoon a stack of documents related to current assets,

01:04:08instructing her to handle them carefully. Hong Ka Yoon then gave these documents to Kim Sung

01:04:13Ryung as crucial evidence against the chairman. At the same time, Seo Yoon discovered a listening device

01:04:19in the gift Hong Ka Yoon had given him. That night, Madam Chairman allowed Kim Sung Ryung to become the

01:04:25head of the internal audit department to easily access audit documents. He also contacted the

01:04:30prosecutor to discuss the situation and learned that the accounting department and the audit team

01:04:35were meeting secretly. So, he lurked nearby to eavesdrop and then appeared suddenly, startling them.

01:04:41Standing before them was the chief spy authorized to participate in all meetings and oversee the company's

01:04:47documents. Disheartened, the group left in his presence. Back home, his senior was surprised that Kim

01:04:54Sung Ryung had such an all-access pass, allowing him to participate in all audit activities and even

01:05:00punish administrative staff. Suddenly, Ha Kyung arrived with a chairman-embossed book taken from

01:05:05Chief Lee's secret cabinet. Inside, a single underlined passage highlighted the basics of office

01:05:11circulation. They suspected Chief Lee's emphasis on this book held a clue, but, not being Sherlock Holmes,

01:05:18they couldn't decipher it yet. The next day, the chairman, learning of Kim Sung Ryung's new powerful

01:05:24position, sought to discredit him. He planned to exploit Kim Sung Ryung's newfound authority,

01:05:29turning him into a villain everyone would despise. Jo Min Young confidently accepted this task.

01:05:35Seo Young, however, warned that Kim Sung Ryung wasn't easily manipulated. At that moment, Kim Sung Ryung

01:05:42was arrogantly demanding confidential accounting documents for his investigation team. He then

01:05:48sat with the auditors reviewing documents that had all been sanitized. Knowing that Kim Sung Ryung

01:05:54would trace the fake documents to their source, Seo Young anticipated he would investigate the factory,

01:05:59warehouses, real estate, and so on. Immediately afterward, Kim Sung Ryung and Myung Suk arrived at a

01:06:06warehouse called TQPLP. While Kim Sung Ryung distracted the warehouse manager with talk of

01:06:12upcoming awards, Myung Suk slipped inside to search. He discovered a large amount of hidden inventory

01:06:18and began taking pictures, but was caught by an employee. They accused the well-dressed Myung Suk

01:06:23of theft. As they argued, Kim Sung Ryung arrived to rescue his junior. Back at the company, Seo Young

01:06:30discovered the chairman owned 80% of Taepan's bank and had recently opened accounts in Switzerland.

01:06:36Upon learning that Kim Sung Ryung was investigating the warehouse inventory,

01:06:40he changed his plans. Meanwhile, Jo Min Young confessed to the chairman that Seo Young had

01:06:46leverage over her and she was forced to obey him. She warned the chairman that Seo Young knew too much

01:06:51confidential information and, given his tendency to exploit weaknesses, the chairman should be cautious.

01:06:57The following day, the investigation team inspected the properties owned by TQ,

01:07:02but they were all fake. Seo Young, upon hearing this, asked the chairman to use some of the slush fund from

01:07:08Taepan's bank to cover the losses from the fake properties. The chairman refused to sacrifice any

01:07:14of his personal wealth and happily left Seo Young to deal with the mess. That night, an accounting

01:07:19department employee snuck into the investigation team's office, tampered with Kim Sung Ryung's computer,

01:07:25and left a wad of dirty money in his desk drawer. The deputy manager then urged another employee to accuse

01:07:31Kim Sung Ryung of intimidation and coercion. Seo Young signaled the instigator to begin their scheme.

01:07:38As Kim Sung Ryung continued his usual antics with the audit team, someone called the instigator's name.

01:07:44They gathered to discuss short-term stocks, deliberately letting Kim Sung Ryung overhear.

01:07:49He called Hong Ka Yoon and asked her to retrieve all the stock documents. The female manager gave her the

01:07:55documents and instructed her to handle them carefully. Suddenly, security guards barged in,

01:08:01arresting both of them for leaking confidential information and placing them under disciplinary

01:08:06action. Hong Ka Yoon wept, and Kim Sung Ryung appeared trapped. The accounting employee who tampered

01:08:12with the computer the night before presented evidence of Kim Sung Ryung's alleged embezzlement, claiming,

01:08:18all secrets start from within the office. Ha Ka Yoon, pondering Chief Lee's underlined passage and that

01:08:24statement, searched the office for the matching chairman embossed book. They finally found a memory

01:08:30card inside. Simultaneously, Kim Sung Ryung ended his charade and revealed a video he'd secretly recorded

01:08:36of the accounting employee's actions the previous night. The confidential documents had been swapped with

01:08:42employee meal vouchers, as he and Hong Ka Yoon had anticipated their scheme. They had deliberately

01:08:48collaborated to expose the fraudsters. Immediately after, Ha Ka Yoon summoned Kim Sung Ryung to the final

01:08:54audit meeting of the year. They presented the memory card left by Chief Lee, proving accounting fraud

01:09:00had occurred during the previous year's audit. Meanwhile, prosecutor Han Dong Dun obtained evidence

01:09:06of fraud from Ha Ka Yoon, including original documents and photos of forged invoices. He declared those

01:09:12involved would be held responsible. Hearing this, Seo Yoon dejectedly left the room, leaving

01:09:18the trembling, terrified auditor behind. The next day, Hong Dong Dun led a team of prosecutors to raid

01:09:24TQ Group's accounting department. Hong Ka Yoon bid farewell to everyone to return to her work as a

01:09:30prosecutor. Kim Sung Ryung, along with the witch, went to confront Jo Min Young and her accomplices.

01:09:36Instead of submitting a formal complaint to the board, they simply handed them 20 self-criticism forms to

01:09:42submit to the ethics department. Jo Min Young nearly fainted from rage. News of the accounting fraud at TQ

01:09:49Group broke, causing public uproar. Seeing the critical situation, the chairman arranged a meeting

01:09:55with an influential figure to ask for help, saying he was willing to sacrifice everything. The figure

01:10:01agreed. The next day, Myung Suk overheard his father talking about a sacrificial lamb. Alarmed by the

01:10:07dangerous implications, he immediately told Kim Sung Ryung, who feared he was about to be axed. In

01:10:14reality, the influential figure was thoroughly investigating Seo Yoon, searching for his weaknesses.

01:10:20Kim Sung Ryung asked his protege to discreetly gather information throughout the company to

01:10:25identify this powerful individual. Simultaneously, the chairman handed over all authority and access to

01:10:31the slush fund to Seo Yoon. Han Dong Dun was forced to hand over the entire investigation

01:10:37file to someone else. Despite his protests, it was an order from higher up. This individual then

01:10:43orchestrated a scenario with Seo Yoon's subordinates, framing him for establishing an overseas slush fund,

01:10:49leveraging his former prosecutor status. He threatened and coerced them, investigating their

01:10:54backgrounds for leverage, and forcing them to fabricate evidence of Seo Yoon's embezzlement.

01:10:59Seo Yoon, acting on the chairman's behalf, held an internal meeting, but no one listened to him.

01:11:06Learning that Seo Yoon had become the scapegoat, Kim Sung Ryung rushed to warn him, but Seo Yoon ignored

01:11:12him. However, upon seeing the background of the influential figure, Seo Yoon called an ally. His mentor

01:11:18advised him that this individual was a meticulous planner and suggested he avoid this fight. Seo Yoon disregarded

01:11:25the advice, offering only a piece of candy in response. Shortly after, he received news of his

01:11:31impending arrest. Before he could react, the influential figure presented him with an arrest warrant.

01:11:37Thugs ambushed and took Seo Yoon away. Seeing this, Kim Sung Ryung and his mentor tracked Seo Yoon's location

01:11:44to an abandoned building, preparing for the upcoming confrontation. Seo Yoon was being held there overnight,

01:11:50as his arrest warrant wouldn't take effect until the next day. If he didn't confess by then,

01:11:55his charges would be compounded, and he would face harsher penalties. Kim Sung Ryung and his mentor,

01:12:01following the tracking device, reached the abandoned building, ready for the fight that lay ahead.

01:12:07With a few well-placed moves, they successfully rescued Seo Yoon. To avoid falling into the chairman's

01:12:13trap for Seo Yoon, Kim Sung Ryung orchestrated a theatrical performance. He addressed reporters,

01:12:19proclaiming that the rumors of Seo Yoon's escape were false. Seo Yoon had been kidnapped but rescued by

01:12:25the chivalrous Kim Sung Ryung after a brawl. This news, broadcast on television, caused a public frenzy,

01:12:31successfully buying Seo Yoon two more days of freedom. They worried the press might suspect foul play by the

01:12:38central district prosecutor's office. Meanwhile, Seo Yoon racked his brains for a way to save himself.

01:12:44Everyone felt sorry for Seo Yoon, betrayed so deeply. The chairman had Jo Min Young announce an

01:12:50emergency restructuring of TQ Group. She declared it the biggest crisis and loss in the company's history.

01:12:56The chairman and the board implemented three emergency measures, laying off 287 employees, restricting

01:13:03personal phone use during work hours, and limiting severance pay and benefits for those laid off,

01:13:09including veteran Chu Nam Ho. The higher-ups rejected Chief Lee's documents due to questionable origins.

01:13:15The chairman's wife confronted him, but he dismissed it as a matter of competition and survival,

01:13:21then threatened her into silence, infuriating her. Myung Suk felt helpless, unable to assist his mother.

01:13:27Meanwhile, a well-fed Seo Yoon devised a plan. He signaled Hong Ka Yoon as his ally,

01:13:33then feigned a bathroom emergency to discuss the plan with her, asking her to relay a message to Kim

01:13:39Sung Ryung. Due to tight security, Kim Sung Ryung disguised himself as a minister visiting inmates for

01:13:45prayer. After some pleading, he managed to meet with Seo Yoon, and they hatched a plan. Kim Sung Ryung's

01:13:52ultimate rescue involved convincing both Prosecutor Han and the CEO. Gwang Suk spread distracting

01:13:58rumors among the staff. Ha Ka Yoon used a voice-changing device to threaten Lee Kang-sik,

01:14:04the head of Taepan's bank, exploiting his known weakness for multi-directional listening devices.

01:14:09Then, Chu Nam Ho appeared in CEO Go's office, subtly mentioning Myung Suk overhearing a confidential

01:14:15conversation. Myung Suk then played his part, recounting how his father belittled CEO Go as a

01:14:21useless hired hand. He lamented the heartless discarding of loyal, long-serving employees.

01:14:27Hong Ka Yoon categorized each individual's weaknesses for the duo to exploit,

01:14:32instilling fear in their targets. After individually targeting their fears,

01:14:36they appealed to their shared fear of betrayal. Finally, they decided to preemptively strike,

01:14:41believing it better to confess first and receive leniency. The two young allies raced to the Central

01:14:47District Prosecutor's office to file complaints, securing Seo Yoon's release. Kim Sung Ryung brought

01:14:54Tofu to celebrate with Seo Yoon, advising him to turn over a new leaf. Ha Ka Yoon invited Seo

01:15:00Yoon for a celebratory round of golf and a heart-to-heart conversation, leaving him touched. That night,

01:15:06Seo Yoon joined forces with Kim Sung Ryung to deal with the remaining villains. The next day,

01:15:11a lawyer delivered the board's complaint to the chairman. The board appointed two overseers,

01:15:17Kim Sung Ryung and Seo Yoon, now unlikely allies working together. Despite being covered in guilt,

01:15:23he didn't panic but called his senior for help. On the other end, Joe Min Young summoned the

01:15:28department head and director for a scolding, demanding their silence in exchange for a peaceful life.

01:15:34Terrified, the two senior managers whispered to each other, only to be startled by Seo Yoon appearing

01:15:40behind them. Seo Yoon urged them to fight for justice and principles, effectively turning them into his

01:15:46allies. Caught between two powerful forces, the two senior managers wished they were dead.

01:15:51That evening, the chairman presented his senior with a belated birthday gift from three months prior.

01:15:57Seeing the dazzling golden gift, the senior nodded in agreement. The chairman then handed over all the

01:16:03company's incriminating evidence to him for handling, secretly withholding the information about the

01:16:08intentional hit-and-run. Immediately after, two people holding crucial information against the

01:16:14chairman were detained. The detainer promised to keep them for three months, providing them with food

01:16:19and shelter. Meanwhile, the senior colleague told Ha Kyung about the chairman's shell corporation used for

01:16:25laundering money. They discussed this quietly, excluding Myung Suk, which annoyed him greatly. Myung Suk

01:16:32insisted he would handle the situation due to his foreign language skills.

01:16:36Ha Kyung reassured him that he shouldn't feel pressured, as this would corner the chairman. Myung Suk clarified

01:16:43that he wasn't acting out of a sense of justice or righteousness, but out of fear that his father

01:16:48was going too far to turn back. Elsewhere, the dynamic duo met with the person helping the chairman cover

01:16:53up his crimes. After some negotiation, he offered them a generous deal to drop their pursuit of the chairman.

01:16:59Kim Sung Ryung asked for 10 minutes to think, which made the man gloat, thinking he had secured the deal.

01:17:06Upon their return, they had tomato sauce smeared around their mouths, teasing the man. It turned out

01:17:12they had found a delicious street vendor selling Tideokbaki spicy rice cakes and indulged the thousand

01:17:18dollar deal insignificant in comparison. Meanwhile, Myung Suk used his language skills to communicate with the

01:17:25foreign company. They confirmed the company's registration number but revealed a different

01:17:29phone number. Upon learning this, the chairman ordered the foreign company not to send any

01:17:34registration documents or materials. Myung Suk, after all his efforts, was furious at losing the big fish.

01:17:42Hong Kai-yoon, while investigating the chairman's cleanup crew, discovered that the person pulling the strings

01:17:47was Cha Gi-woo, the former party secretary general. Although he remained behind the scenes, he held

01:17:53significant influence. They planned to sever the connection between the powerful figure and the

01:17:58chairman. The first step involved infiltrating Cha Gi-woo's care facility by posing as staff.

01:18:04That evening, the dynamic duo visited a karaoke bar to discuss a collaboration with the owner,

01:18:10but she refused. Kim Sung Ryung then questioned her tax compliance, mentioning he had seen an

01:18:16illegal alcohol delivery truck entering earlier. Fearing penalties, the owner agreed to cooperate.

01:18:22While the old man was enjoying the company of young women, the duo, disguised as waiters,

01:18:27entered. At the hospital, as the chairman's wife stepped out, a man in black arrived to eliminate

01:18:33Chief Kim. However, Sang-ti was in the bed instead, and the attacker was quickly surrounded by investigators.

01:18:40He confessed that Jo Min-young was the one who ordered the hit. At home, Myung Suk overheard

01:18:45his father's phone call with the foreign company and became enraged. While his father was away,

01:18:51he impersonated the chairman, instructing the company to send the Shell Corporation's registration

01:18:56documents. The next day, Kim Sung Ryung confronted the senior manager with photos of his debauchery.

01:19:02The senior manager, compromised, agreed to terminate his cooperation with the chairman,

01:19:07leaving him with no options. Hong Ka-yoon seized the opportunity to gather all the chairman's

01:19:12incriminating documents and submitted them to her superiors, successfully obtaining an arrest warrant.

01:19:19Of course, Chairman Park had vanished from his office to avoid arrest. The young duo, Myung Suk and Seo

01:19:25Hyun, rushed to the airport to intercept him before he could flee the country. At the last minute,

01:19:30prosecutor Han Dong-dun arrived with an arrest warrant. Even when questioned,

01:19:35the chairman shamelessly shifted the blame for the attempted murder onto Jo Min-young.

01:19:40Witnessing this from afar, Kim Sung Ryung was furious. He taunted them, challenging them to find the

01:19:46embezzled funds as evidence. Back at the office, the team realized that the Swiss bank's high security

01:19:52made it impossible to trace the money. They could only catch him red-handed if he tried to withdraw it.

01:19:58Meanwhile, Director Goh and Chief Lee, having just freed themselves from their restraints,

01:20:02were arrested by the police for forgery. Unrepentant, the chairman claimed to have no

01:20:07personal assets and denied any wrongdoing. With the chairman's arrest, investors bombarded

01:20:13the business affairs department with worried calls, fearing the company's imminent bankruptcy.

01:20:18Knowing the company's dependence on him, the chairman had his people offer his wife a deal.

01:20:23He would use his assets to save the company if she took the fall for the embezzlement.

01:20:28He also offered Director Cho a reduced sentence and a comfortable life after prison in exchange for

01:20:33taking the blame for the attempted murder. Director Cho, in turn, demanded 50% of the money in the

01:20:39Swiss bank account, threatening to expose the chairman's order for the hit if refused.

01:20:44Ultimately, the chairman's wife refused, but Director Cho agreed to 40%. The chairman then

01:20:50summoned his beloved son, Myung Suk, and entrusted him with a Swiss bank account.

01:20:55Myung Suk, nervously holding the metaphorical hot potato, ultimately decided to transfer all the

01:21:01dirty money into the business affairs department's account. The young duo promptly informed the chairman

01:21:07of this, along with the recording of him ordering the hit. It turned out Seo Young had convinced Jo Min Young

01:21:13to cooperate to lessen her sentence. That night, the team celebrated, and Chief Lee, having recovered,

01:21:19spoke with his wife. Seo Young finally acknowledged Kim Sung Ryung as the best chief in Korea.

01:21:26The next day, the court sentenced Chairman Park Hyun due to 22 years in prison and Jo Min Young to seven

01:21:31years. His utter defeat left him enraged, and his family turned their backs on the greedy old man.

01:21:37Kim Sung Ryung received an offer to manage a nightclub in his hometown. Seo Young submitted his resignation,

01:21:44but was refused by the chairman's wife, who recognized him as the most suitable person for the job.

01:21:50Everyone was saddened by Chief Kim's departure. Everything eventually fell back into place.

01:21:56Chief Lee returned to the business affairs department, Oh Gwang Suk officially joined the accounting department,

01:22:02and her senior received a well-deserved promotion. Back at the nightclub, Kim Sung Ryung, now a manager,

01:22:09constantly reminded his staff never to embezzle funds, especially from the cleaning staff.

01:22:14While his past was intertwined with embezzlement, he had transformed it into something cleaner and more

01:22:19ethical.

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