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THE ORDINARY JACKPOT

Eat it with the soup. It's better that way.

I'll eat however I want to.

- It tastes better this way. - Come on.

Just trust me and try it.

I like the original taste of tuna rice balls.

Original taste, my foot.

This is how you enjoy tteokbokki stew.

I can just add soup to the fried rice later.

Fried rice should be eaten on its own

so the scorched rice stays crispy.

We just can't seem to see eye to eye.

- Get more pickled radish. - Yes, ma'am.

Here you go.

Another drink?

Look, it's Yoo Ji-hyun.

I reviewed her contract for the Laknes ad.

Just because of that, I feel closer to her now.

Same here. Now that she's in our company's ad

- I like her more. - Right?

I feel bad for her.

Why did she have to get a divorce?

She lost her family, and she'll lose her model pay.

Why would she lose her pay?

In cases like this, the contract is usually terminated.

The ad hasn't gone public yet

so there's no need for the company to use someone in a controversy.

EPISODE 6: PROBLEM RECOGNIZES PROBLEM

All right.

Is it hazelnut?

Of course.

You haven't forgotten.

How could I forget your preference, Mr. Son?

So why did you want to see me?

What do you mean?

I just wanted to enjoy

a cup of coffee with you since it's been a while.

Bullshit.

Well, it's about contract workers.

What about them?

Team 2's contract worker seems to be doing a great job.

Yeah, he's fantastic.

Since he's doing well

you probably won't have to worry about him.

Could you keep an eye out for Lee Ji-hye of Team 5?

Hey.

Do you know what your reputation at work is?

- My reputation? - Yeah.

How is it?

It's good.

Some even call you an ace.

Gosh, that's all thanks to what you taught me...

But why do you think you're still an assistant manager?

If you tell me now, I'll take it to heart.

You're a good problem solver.

The problem with that is

you only solve the internal issues.

Demands from higher-ups

conflicts among the juniors

and office politics, stuff like that.

So whether or not you can solve a real issue at the company

remains to be seen.

I'm telling you this because I care about you.

Don't be upset, okay?

Oh, I'm not upset at all.

Stop focusing on things like the contract workers

and do some real work.

That will benefit you.

Yes, sir.

Hang on.

You call your team's contract worker by her name

but the one in my team is just a "contract worker"?

You don't even know his name

but ask me to keep an eye out for Ji-hye?

Yoon Jeong-min.

That's his name.

Got it.

- One moment. - Sure.

Yes, hello?

Yes.

Sorry?

- Hello, Mr. Gong. - Hello, Mr. Yang.

Where's Gi-tae?

He hasn't come in yet.

INCOMING CALL MR. YANG JUN-HO

Yes, I understand.

I apologize. We should've handled it sooner.

All right, goodbye.

The Distribution Team must be in chaos.

Their schedule is screwed up, so they're very upset.

Is Gi-tae still not picking up?

No, he's not.

He's not the type to run away from his own mess.

Let's figure out how to fix this.

This is the current situation.

We placed an additional order for 300 million won

but the purchase order said three billion won by mistake.

Laknes followed the purchase order and sent the goods

which just arrived in Incheon.

But didn't Laknes reach out?

Surely, they would've known there was an issue with the quantity.

We don't know that.

Let's not jump to conclusions.

Even 300 million was a generous order.

We won't be able to handle three billion.

If we go by retail price, isn't that over ten billion?

That is the problem.

How should we solve it?

We'll start with what Gi-tae didn't do.

I'll report it to Mr. Jang.

Ms. Jang, you'll come with me.

Mr. Yang and Ji-hye.

- Find Gi-tae and bring him to me. - Yes, sir.

Mr. Gong.

May I come with you to see Mr. Jang instead?

Well, I asked you to find Gi-tae because you two are close.

We are close, but this time, I'd like to...

I'll go, then.

I don't mind.

All right, then.

Okay.

Is he in?

Yes.

Come in.

Where's Park Gi-tae?

We're looking for him right now.

Aren't purchase orders under your purview?

Didn't you check it?

The first draft was for 250 million.

After checking, I revised it to 300 million.

I failed to check it properly after that.

Are you proud of yourself?

I'm sorry, sir.

Did you forget Ms. Park told you to report to her about every payment?

You reported to me, so your job is done.

But what about me?

Do I need to report this?

If you just give us three days, I think we can fix this.

As for getting the numbers in order

I think we can get it done before the quarterly report.

Saying you can do it and saying you "think" you can do it

are completely different things.

Give it to me straight.

I think we can do it.

Damn it.

Give it a shot, then.

You have three days before I report this.

Whether I report it as a minor issue or a disaster

is up to you two.

Yes, sir.

Did Jang Hyang-eun go to find Gi-tae?

Not you?

Yes, sir.

Lee Ji-hye went with her.

Why are you acting out of character?

Just stick to what you usually do.

Just fix this problem first.

And bring Park Gi-tae back alive.

Yes, sir.

Do you have a plan?

I think so.

Why, you little...

Feel free to rest your eyes.

No, I'm all right.

Just take it easy.

Do I make you uncomfortable?

No, not at all.

I just want to be polite.

Being comfortable doesn't mean you'll start being rude.

Right.

How was your time in China?

It was boring.

For most employees assigned overseas

the men run wild, while the women get bored.

All I did was work.

I see.

Is that why you came back?

Haven't you heard the rumors about me?

What rumors?

That I fled after engaging in corruption in China.

That I slept with a top executive, so I got off easy.

That I'm dating someone from another team.

That all my clothes are knockoffs.

That I'm always at the counterfeit market in Dongdaemun.

That I make 4 million and spend 5 million on clothes.

Those are the ones I've heard.

Haven't you heard any of them?

No, I haven't heard a single one.

I've only heard that you're one of the best employees.

If it weren't for our team, I probably would've quit.

If I were on another team

they would've pestered me about if the rumors were true

and about what happened in China.

Shouldn't you say something instead of toughing it out?

I want to do something.

But I don't know what to do.

It's hard to explain myself when people talk behind my back.

In the end, they'll either believe me or not.

I just have to hope more people believe me.

Do you think Laknes really didn't know it was an error?

There's no way they didn't know.

I know we're the ones who messed up

but it's still really annoying.

Well, what can we do?

Make one mistake, and this world will rip you apart.

If we take the simple approach, we just need more retailers.

It's not like a retailer will just fall into our laps.

I actually know of one.

So Mr. Gong.

We need to make sure the extra stock looks intentional.

Hello, Mr. Gong.

Hello, Mr. Kim.

I checked after your sudden request for a conference call

and saw that the additional order was quite large.

Yes, we would've appreciated it if you had checked it sooner.

It really is a shame.

I believe the person in charge thought

it was a regular order, not an additional order.

Yes, since it's been two months since our regular purchase order

they must have assumed the next order was sent early.

Right. Well, although this wasn't our mistake

let's try figuring it out together.

The thing is

it wasn't a mistake.

What other retailer do we have?

Our multi-brand store.

It wasn't a mistake, you say?

Could you please elaborate?

The decision was made on short notice

so we couldn't notify you.

We're launching a multi-brand shoe store

and we want to include Laknes.

I see.

So that's the reason you made such a large order?

Yes, we were going to send the order after negotiating the invoice price

but there was an oversight.

You want to renegotiate the price?

The order quantity has increased significantly

so the price should be changed to reflect that.

By how much?

Enough for a justification.

The truth is, there's some opposition

to Laknes joining the multi-brand store.

There's also opposition from other brands

about selling Laknes' shoes alongside theirs.

We sincerely apologize for doing things out of order

but we hope Laknes can provide us with a justification.

What is the scale of this multi-brand store?

We'll be opening 40 locations simultaneously.

Forty...

What if we lower the cost

of additional orders to two billion won?

That price seems reasonable.

That should be enough justification.

But for this one order

would you be able to lower it to 1.5 billion?

To 1.5 billion?

Will that work?

If they processed the order knowing it was an error

they might feel somewhat guilty.

Then it just might work.

Yes.

This multi-brand shoe store

is a project that will mobilize company-wide resources.

If Laknes agrees to help out

it'll be a huge boost for us.

And this agreement can serve

as a reminder to avoid any future mistakes.

Very well.

We'll agree to those terms.

Thank you.

No, thank you. This is a good opportunity for us.

I hope it is successful.

Also, if it's all right with you

we'd like to include Laknes-branded shopping bags at the store.

It will help promote the brand.

Well, sure.

Then we'll proceed and wait for you to send them.

- Thank you. - All right.

THE MEETING HAS ENDED

The collective cost of shopping bags can be around ten million won.

What is it?

You were awesome.

Do you really think that order was for the multi-brand store?

Come on, we both know there is no way that's true.

Sir!

Here, I got the documents.

You got this from the Port Authority?

Yes, sir.

Well...

REPORT OF PORT CARGO HANDLING RATES AND CHARGES

Did they allow this?

This provides two extra weeks of storage free of charge.

Everything's good now, right?

All right, then.

You have two weeks.

After that, it's not my concern.

Thank you so much, sir.

Wait, don't forget your phone.

It's been ringing all day.

Oh, right.

17 MISSED CALLS FROM MR. YANG JUN-HO

- Thank you. - Sure.

Ji-hye.

Ms. Jang.

So tell me.

Were you going to report back after trying to fix it?

Yes, I figured that's the least I could do.

What will happen to us now?

Why?

Do you think you'll get fired over this one mistake?

Well, my getting fired doesn't matter.

But won't this affect our team's results?

It won't be good for Ji-hye, either.

Gi-tae, don't think like that.

Mr. Gong told me to relay a message when we found you, Gi-tae.

Ms. Jang.

Yes, sir.

Check out the Port Authority or the container terminal.

Gi-tae isn't the type to hide away and drink over his mistakes.

- Yes, sir. - And give him this message for me.

This incident was my fault.

So I'll be the one to take accountability.

"This incident was my fault.

So I'll be the one to take accountability.

Don't be cheeky and try to take the blame yourself."

Those were his words.

That doesn't sound like Mr. Gong.

The sentiment is the same.

Didn't you think about how upset Mr. Gong would be?

Because I messed up?

No, because you didn't tell him.

As soon as Mr. Gong found out

the first thing he did was report to Mr. Jang.

Because he trusts Mr. Jang.

You treated Mr. Gong like someone

who evades responsibility and can't solve problems.

Is that what he thinks?

Probably not.

Right.

Everyone makes mistakes at work.

So don't make a big deal of it. Got it?

Does everyone make mistakes

this big?

Rarely.

Right.

AD MODEL CONTRACT

How fast do you need it?

He's on his way to her with the contract

so we'll need it within the hour.

He already left with the contract?

Are you kidding me?

I know it's a big ask

but we've made up for half of the money from the incident.

With this, we should be able to get by.

Even so, how can you expect a legal review

to be done in an hour?

You call it a legal review

but you're just asking for instant approval.

We just can't miss the window on this.

Then you should've brought a normal contract.

I mean, what is this?

I've never even seen or heard of such clauses.

Why are they included?

Well, I didn't write it.

I get that you're in a rush

but we have procedures to follow and an obligation of responsibility.

If we approve this contract, we have to explain why.

Of course, I'm well aware of that.

I'm asking for a favor.

I'm not asking without knowing that.

Your whole team is unbelievable.

Are you from Hongsung?

Yes.

Have a seat.

Thank you for coming all this way.

Not at all.

With the nice weather, it felt like I was going on a picnic.

I see you have a hobby in woodworking.

Working in showbiz can feel pretty pointless sometimes.

It all seems like an illusion.

Making something with my hands

feels like it's helping improve my mental health.

Besides, I don't have any other hobbies.

That's all.

It's nice to see this.

Most people have hobbies where they use things.

But you're building things instead.

So what's the plan?

Oh, right.

I'm not good at small talk.

I gave it my best shot just now.

I doubt it's good news, so just tell me and get it over with.

Why do you think it won't be good news?

Aren't you here to terminate my modeling contract?

You're launching a new brand.

There's no need to use an actress who's getting divorced as your model.

I'm sorry I couldn't tell you

before signing the contract.

Marriage can be a cycle

of separation and reconciliation.

I didn't know if we'd actually get divorced.

Besides, divorce isn't a flaw.

We don't plan to terminate the contract.

I just came here to ask you a favor.

What is it?

Sorry, I have to check this message. It's important.

LEGAL REVIEW COMPLETE YOU CAN GIVE HER THE CONTRACT

My apologies.

We'd like to sign a new contract.

Please take a look at the contract first.

Paperwork gives me a headache these days.

Can my lawyer look at it and give you a call?

Sure.

In that case, could you just check Article 8?

What's in Article 8?

ARTICLE 8: MORALITY CLAUSE

We revised the morality clause.

As you can see

we've included a morality clause for both parties.

The clause is usually included in case of a model's controversy.

But there are also many cases of brand controversy harming models.

However, since we're the employer

the penalty fee amount is different.

We'd appreciate your understanding on that matter.

You want to include a bilateral morality clause?

Is it even allowed?

Your divorce shouldn't be considered a controversy.

If you're worried about contract termination due to that

then I believe the contract is unfair.

Thus, we revised the clause.

So I'll just ask you one question.

Were you at fault

for your divorce?

We were both at fault.

However, to answer your question

I did nothing wrong.

That's all I needed to know.

Let's sign the contract.

If you wanted to terminate, I would have no excuses.

Instead, you came with an even better contract.

So what would you like me to do?

Please attend your divorce hearing.

I assume you want me to wear Laknes's shoes?

Yes.

You're something else.

I'm fully aware that it's a big ask.

Is that why you came with the revised contract?

I'll do it.

I'm also aware of how difficult it is to write a contract like this.

Thank you.

Mr. Gong.

Would you consider being my manager?

I'm serious.

I'll pay more than your current salary.

Will you consider it?

No.

I was just thinking of a polite way to say this.

Just say it.

I wasn't polite, either.

I'm sorry

but I have money too.

SEOUL FAMILY COURT

WHAT A SIMPLE, YET ELEGANT LOOK

WALKING TO COURT LIKE IT'S A RUNWAY #YOOJIHYUN

WHAT BRAND ARE HER SHOES?

THE NEW LINE FROM LAKNES

I ALREADY GOT A PAIR

LAKNES NEW COLLECTION!

THE PERFECT MONOTONE LOOK

THE SHOES COMPLETE THE LOOK

SO PRETTY I'M SPEECHLESS # YOOJIHYUN #GODDESS

BOOKMARKING THIS I WANT TO COPY HER LOOK

CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE HER SHOES ARE FROM?

LAKNES, I'M BUYING A PAIR TODAY

34.3 THOUSAND FOLLOWERS

BLACK MARY JANE PUMPS

ORDER COMPLETE

TOTAL OFFLINE AND ONLINE SALES

JULY: 3,893,858,858 WON AUGUST: 4,337,122,530 WON

SALES INCREASE: 443,263,672 GROWTH RATE: 11%

SEPTEMBER, SALES INCREASE, GROWTH RATE

I've never seen sales increase by 1400% in a single month.

- Me neither. - Same here.

What if they made a mistake like me and added an extra zero?

You little...

I'll hit you too.

Join in, Ji-hye.

I'm okay.

Come on, you suffered a lot.

Don't regret missing out later.

It's okay, Ji-hye. Hit me.

- What do I do? - What else?

Time to leave him alone and get back to work.

Please, Mr. Gong. I'm sorry.

Shall we, Mr. Gong?

- It's 1400%. - You little...

Please.

- What are you doing? - Seriously.

I'm sorry, sir.

Come with me.

The vice president?

Why, all of a sudden?

I don't know, either.

All I did was report the sales growth numbers.

The director was summoned right away.

That was 30 minutes ago.

Do you think he'll reprimand us?

It wouldn't be weird if he reprimanded us

nor would it be weird if he praised us.

What do you think he'll do?

If he reprimands me, I'll listen calmly.

And if he praises me, I'll listen humbly.

So you don't mind either way?

He's free to judge it however he sees fit.

If I went back in time

I wouldn't do anything differently.

So it doesn't matter to me.

What is it?

I've got a bad feeling about this.

Come in.

Have a seat.

Mr. Gong.

Is it your first time here?

Yes, sir.

Why do you think I called you?

I'm not sure, sir.

You must have some idea.

Our sales increased significantly, but it was due to a mistake.

So I came expecting a reprimand.

I was curious.

You successfully launched a brand no one else wanted to take on.

We sent you to Italy to cut out the traitor

but you practically turned him into our subsidiary instead.

You made a mistake with the order

but now it looks like you had the foresight

to preorder before the brand took off.

That's enough to pique my curiosity.

I've come up with two possible conclusions.

You're either overqualified for the position

or you're overstepping your role.

Why don't you take this on?

Recently, we got a tip-off about corruption in Sales Division 2.

So we reprimanded them.

But not long after, we got another tip-off.

We found a cockroach in our house

so we quickly blocked the drains and sprayed pesticide

but it was of no use.

The house is already infested.

In the end, the Audit Team decided to step up.

But they lack hands-on experience.

I'd like you to help them.

Well...

With all due respect

if another division conducts the audit

there will be a lot of pushback from Division 2.

That's why I'm leaving it to you.

Go make some noise.

Can you do a good job?

I'll work hard.

Work hard, of course.

Doing a good job is a given.

Watch your expression.

There's nothing more annoying than an auditor

going around with a smile.

Yes, ma'am.

I've got a bad feeling about this.

If another division conducts the audit

there will be a lot of pushback from Division 2.

That's why I'm leaving it to you.

Go make some noise.

The branch was deeply corrupt.

Word is, Jang Hyang-eun was at the center of it all.

I'm sure you have many questions for me.

Why haven't you asked me anything?

Over here.

Why did you ask to meet outside?

I wanted to speak with you privately.

I'm nervous now.

I doubt it. I know you're not the type to get nervous.

Let me rephrase. I'm concerned.

Have a taste. The coffee here is delicious.

Ms. Jang, I want to ask you a favor.

Sure, what is it?

There will be an audit of Sales Division 2 soon.

I will be assisting them on the ground.

A sales division is auditing another sales division?

That's right.

There will be a lot of backlash.

You know that, right?

Of course.

If it's okay with you, I'd like you to join me.

What do you say?

You know, I like Gi-tae more now after the incident.

Because he ran around trying to fix it himself?

Yes, he did all he could to solve it on his own.

I'm the same way.

So it was nice to see him do that.

Yes, it was impressive.

However...

Once I became a team leader

I was assigned tasks I couldn't complete on my own.

I confidently said I'd take the Laknes project

but Mr. Yang is the one who actually resolved things.

I can't complete this task on my own, either.

I need your help, Ms. Jang.

Mr. Gong.

Why do you think I came back from China?

Don't you think I was involved in the corruption?

I don't think you were completely uninvolved.

Then how can I join the Audit Team?

Were you involved in corruption?

I guess you signed a non-disclosure agreement.

In that case, just listen.

In my opinion

I don't think you committed corruption.

But you're involved in it somehow.

Whether by choice or circumstance, you might've played a role.

I think you're staying silent

out of courtesy to your colleagues.

So this is my conclusion.

You're the whistleblower, aren't you?

I know that reporting your colleague weighs on you.

I've also dared to imagine the things you endured

after blowing the whistle.

You had to stay silent in the face of everyone's whispers.

And you had no way to explain yourself.

Let people talk if they want to.

How about we just do what is in our power?

Do this with me.

I'll help you carry the weight on your shoulders.

Are you asking me to help me feel better?

Well, it's not just that.

They say it takes one to know one.

I thought you'd be well-versed since you have experience with this.

THE ORDINARY JACKPOT

2 MONTHS AGO, CHINA

Have you made up your mind?

Yes.

Do you know

what being a whistleblower entails?

I'm well aware.

No.

You have no clue.

For starters, you must have a spotless record.

Not just professionally, but in life.

Even something as minor as littering

will be used to criticize you and say you're no better.

But sure, let's say you've never littered even once.

Do you think people will call you a hero?

No way.

No matter the reason

it's instinctual to avoid someone who betrays their colleague.

Even more so in a small, crowded country like Korea!

Moving forward

no one will want to work with you.

Just know that.

Be honest with me.

Did you really not know what we were doing?

Come on. You knew, didn't you?

A clever girl like you?

You just looked the other way.

So we gave you luxury stuff to keep looking the other way!

You knew we used company funds to hire your housekeeper.

Yes, I knew everything.

Come on!

Then why?

Why are you doing this?

Do you mind if I have a smoke?

What?

I'm getting angry.

Do you know why I'm angry?

You used the company's work for personal profit.

You're even blatantly embezzling company funds.

And now you're asking me why I want to come forward?

Are you kidding me?

Of course, I'm not perfect, either.

Sure, I've littered before.

And as you said, I caught on that you were using company funds

to butter me up.

So I tried to let it slide.

But I just couldn't.

The longer this goes on, the more I'll struggle.

Why do you work, sir?

As for me

I've done nothing but work since I grew up.

I have no hobbies. I don't even work out.

But...

If the work is lousy

that also makes me lousy.

That's why I'm doing this.

I don't want to be lousy.

I need to quit smoking.

Subtitles by Eunice Kim