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Time to go.

Sorry. Please excuse me for a moment.

Yes? What's this about?

I'm calling from Yongju Silver Care Hospital. I was told to call this number

in case of an emergency.

Mr. Najin Chol has gone missing and we can't find him.

Okay. I'm on my way.

What's happening?

It's my father-in-law. I'm afraid something's happened.

Sorry to hear that. You should go.

And by all means, use the escort.

I'm sure that's the fastest and safest way.

Are you okay?

What's wrong?

What?

Why are they all coming towards us like that?

Did we do something wrong? No, no, wait. But we've done nothing wrong.

Good evening.

As you were, it's fine.

Right. You may leave now.

Sorry? I'll visit the precinct soon to file a report in person. Forgive my

asking, but what is your connection to Hong Hee Joo?

We're family.

What?

She's my wife.

I'll be back.

Wait here.

My wife got me this phone case. She finds... May I ask you a

favor?

Oh, yeah. I'm happy to help.

I'll stop by and file the report as soon as I can.

But for now, I'd like to request you keep it to yourselves that you saw me

and my wife today.

Sure, yeah, of course, no problem. We won't tell a soul, sir.

You have my word.

Thank you.

One thing, though.

Oh, please, don't do this.

Maybe, uh... Well, I know you're a very busy man, but... Could I get a selfie

with you?

Keep this to yourself for now.

But I promise we can take a picture when I stop by.

Oh, yeah.

Great. Looking forward to that selfie.

Thank you, sir.

I heard from the nurse in charge of your dad.

She had my info.

I think... we should move him somewhere else.

He was actually there.

From now on... you don't have to worry about your dad anymore.

I'm gonna take care of it.

You're making... sound?

Oh, Mijoo's... crying out loud.

You just ugly cried.

I'm not saying you need to stop though.

You can keep going, I don't mind.

A TFS with kimbap and fish cakes, throw in a little extra meat.

Yummy! Well, look who's back.

Yep, here I am. It's been ages. It's so great to see you.

Don't you look pretty?

I'm always pretty.

You just get off work?

That scared me.

You weren't at work today. Why are you here?

Actually, I... Oh, I get it.

Let me guess.

Did you come here hoping for this?

Waiting for me?

But we're not checking out that place for another few days.

Just kidding.

You live around here?

Yep, and my clinic is also here.

Ooh, that's fantastic.

Oh, wow.

Is it your birthday?

What? That's a big portion you got there.

Well, this is typical for me.

You remember that French restaurant?

After the meal, I was still hungry.

Enjoy.

Aha!

Hong Hee Joo, that's it.

The sign language interpreter.

You like her, don't you?

I knew it. I could

tell. You did say you might have a crush on someone. You were fangirling.

Well, speaking of fangirling, peck's on for one.

You've got something for that guy.

I do.

At first it was nothing.

He was scary and intimidating.

So what this all means is that there are no standards or laws to regulate

microplastics. Correct.

Bills regulating change can be introduced by legislators at our

National Assembly.

That's it for our story. Now back to you. Then what realistic solutions are

available for regulating this?

What?

We should first reduce the plastic waste we create.

Metal bottles instead of plastic cups, for one. That's a change we can make

easily on an individual level.

But speaking from a legislative view, what can be done?

Well,

that's... Ms. Nayuri, did you bring this up without offering

any suggestions on fixing the problem?

Um, well...

Uh-oh. Here we go.

I mean, she's gonna cry.

Alright, thank you for your report.

Tomorrow. Be here at two.

You mean AM?

I have to show you how to write your script, then I'll approve it. Then you

can practice.

Still not much time.

You'll teach me, then.

You will by yourself?

Every announcer isn't a parrot who just reads the pages.

Also, you should be here by 2 AM so your face won't look puffy.

Look in the mirror.

You're really puffy.

He was very intimidating.

But he did teach me so much.

And then one day, he surprised everyone by resigning. He became presidential

spokesperson and got hitched.

I'm lucky if I see him once a year.

So, who'd he marry?

He comes from a family of elite politicians.

His grandfather was extremely influential.

He did everything except become president, and now his father's running.

He's most likely going to win.

His relatives are all cabinet members, prosecutors, mayors, people like that.

So he married someone from an influential family.

The oldest daughter of Chairman Hong.

Changwoon News.

Do you recall what today is?

Why did he bring me here? Go wash your face and blow your nose.

Snap out of it.

You need to be very focused from now on.

Okay, let's have a chat.

Have a seat.

And grab your phone.

It's time to have a real conversation.

Does he mean an interrogation? It's not an interrogation.

As you're aware, someone's been threatening both of us.

First with your car, then my office.

Now he's bold enough to appear where your father lives.

I haven't asked the police to investigate.

But if this keeps going, I'll have to get them involved.

And if this guy targets you instead of me, Then the police will know all about

you. So before that happens, you need to tell me right now if you're hiding

anything.

There's something, isn't there?

I could interrogate you.

I could force you into telling me everything.

But I won't.

I won't do that to you.

It's not like we have that type of relationship.

We don't meddle in each other's lives.

Leave it right there.

Have some tea and a snack before coming down.

I'm heading there now.

I can tell your heart is beating like crazy.

If you come down right away, you'll be nervous again.

Don't push yourself.

Just listen to me.

I'll have another.

Try to relax.

What?

Ow!

Do you have a plan?

You know, this is way more than just a casual dinner.

Has your staff come up with a plan or not? I don't need that. It's all going

to be fine.

My son's acting up, so I'll just smack him around until he listens.

It'll be fine.

There he is.

Where is she?

Why are you alone?

She's not feeling well.

Get her.

Do you hear me?

Go get her right away.

Let's eat now.

I only have like an hour to spare.

I'm listening.

You wanted to talk, right?

So this reality show.

Mm-hmm.

Yes, on those running for president.

Everyone's doing these shows now.

They'll do some cooking, and some will dance or sing.

Why don't you join me on set?

Sit down.

What happens is candidates appear on these shows.

Families all participate too. Sons, daughters, even dogs and cats.

It's all about self-promotion.

But in my family, my sons all have got.

So, any word from your sister?

Let's not talk about that.

Know what I believe? Chairman Hong fooled me. He was probably never going

to give me his oldest daughter.

Hmm. He's not very trusting.

He thought he was going to lose the election, so he gave us the younger one

instead, knowing she's imperfect.

What's your use? You're a flawed girl.

They wanted to get rid of you, but you should serve some value.

And you spend all your time doing nothing.

What are you doing?

We're still eating. Don't be rude.

Bring it to me.

Hello, sir.

There's paparazzi taking pictures of your clientele.

Pek San, the presidential spokesperson, meets his father for dinner.

Will he join his campaign?

That's the kind of article you want?

I will decide if I participate in your campaign.

And no amount of force or threats will change that.

Don't even dream of it.

You ungrateful...

You

arrogant

punk.

Listen to me.

You know what happens if you keep on like this?

You will get crushed.

The minute you leave my shadow.

You think that I'm still in your shadow?

What'd you say?

Tell me.

Are you the one? The what?

I know you want to bring me down to my knees.

So I have to wonder.

What are you saying?

Are you insane?

I have one more thought.

It's only because of my grandfather that you can dream of becoming president.

So if you want it, make it happen on your own.

Leave me out of it.

What?

You've finished.

Yeah, I'm done.

I'm off now.

How was this for you?

Your plan was to ruin everything?

That ingrate provoked me first, you saw it!

Dammit.

Pretentious punk.

I know what you want.

You want us to get a divorce.

Your sister ran off and you were dragged into this mess instead.

You can't speak so you remain silent when your in-laws insult you.

They're capable of abandoning their own offspring.

Whatever they say, just ignore them.

Never take it to heart.

You go in first.

Yeah, go ahead.

I just spoke to the detective assigned to the care facility case. He said it

was actually animal blood, and the teeth were fake.

Animal?

Thanks for the update.

Also... I have a personal request.

Call him.

Call him. You have to call him.

He says... No quitting, okay?

Don't you bail now.

No turning back.

We're going all in.

Understand me?

Su- I

can't. I can't do this anymore.

What's up?

Garbage?

Give.

Come on, give it to me.

Thank you guys.

No need to thank us.

Just buy us dinner when you book it. Good luck!

We love you!

I also hope you book this job.

If I do get it, then what?

What do you mean?

Like I said the other day, if our parents find out that I'm working with

you... Hong Heiju, you want to spend every day living as your parents'

obedient child.

Aren't you sick of them controlling everything?

This is an opportunity for you to get out there and challenge yourself.

If you're scared that you'll blow it, or you're worried of what people might say,

so be it.

Fine. Then you better start thinking about what you're gonna do if I get this

job.

Hi, sir.

I checked this out.

Looks great. Go ahead and reach out to them.

Well, that's strange. Mr.

Peck is never late.

What's going on?

He said he was running late and had to take care of something.

Good morning, sir. Good morning, sir.

I

need to

speak with him right now. Me too.

But mine's urgent. I'll go first.

Mine's urgent too.

Mr. Park.

Sir.

But I'm the manager.

I've done some research on the voice modulation effects.

What'd you come up with?

Well, at the very least, we can figure out the caller's voice range, age, and

gender through wave pattern and spectrogram analysis.

The gender's of no concern.

We know it's male, and who cares what that pervert's real voice is like?

But it might be someone I know, so let's remove the effects and find out for

sure. Yes, sir.

I'll let you know when I have more information.

Great. And this is about Ji Song Wu.

Almost all the videos he's posted are about cold cases involving arson and

explosions. He's an expert in explosive materials and arson methodology.

In addition, he's the panelist on Crime Report, HBC's crime TV program.

Crime Report?

Thank you. That's great. You can leave. Sir.

Sir.

Here are the finalists for the sign language interpreter position.

Interviews are starting soon. Would you like to take part?

This is an opportunity for you to get out there and challenge yourself.

If you're scared that you'll blow it, or you're worried of what people might say,

so be it.

Number 24, 25 and 26, please be ready.

For this final interview, we will judge your practical skills through a mock

version of a real press briefing.

We are mainly watching your speed and alertness in case you are needed for a

simultaneous interpretation.

We'll begin with the number 24 press briefing.

Ms. Hong Hee Joo, you will go first.

That's the briefing from the 2020 Korea-Egypt summit.

Given both countries' complementary industrial economies, they express

mutual interest in expanding trade and investment.

The hope is that this Korea-Egypt Trade Economy Partnership joint research MOU

will lead to the signing of a free trade agreement between both nations.

In addition, both countries express interest in additional joint ventures

involving knowledge sharing from South Korea's digital and information tech

sector. The big takeaway is that both nations agree to join forces on many

fronts, including but not limited to the preservation of artifacts and cultural

assets.

economic investments, national security and defense technology, and much more.

This development will help South Korea gain a competitive edge.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Yes?

Number 24, Ms. Hong Heizhu, I want you to please answer our questions

truthfully.

Had you heard that script before?

That wasn't simultaneous interpretation.

In some places, you moved your hands before I started talking.

Can you explain?

I practiced on the specific briefing.

Very well.

Is it okay with you if we try a different briefing?

Yes. We, as citizens, must agree that child care and education are the

cornerstones of a healthy society.

And it is our duty to facilitate these programs.

Stop. Next one, please.

Our government has continually expressed a willingness to start a dialogue on

this matter in hopes of solving it through appropriate diplomatic efforts.

Our business owners are struggling and everyone is trying to do all they can to

stay afloat.

We owe our citizens an answer as to what will be the best approach to alleviating

these concerns.

I request from all media outlets that includes all of you to not disgrace or

defame the victim anymore by delivering misinformation or unconfirmed reports.

Stop.

Did you practice them all?

Yes.

It'll be the same for every other clip, too.

You have all of my press briefings memorized?

I practiced quite a bit.

I used Mr. Pek Sayon's briefings. These segments were selected randomly,

regardless of topic or briefing date, but your hands move at the exact same

pace as my voice, the same each time.

This can't be a coincidence.

Ms. Hong Heizhu, explain this.

What?

What are you trying to say?

Ms. Hong, please answer.

I guess… Because I was crazy.

Wow.

Crazy.

What I mean is I was obsessed with your briefings, Mr. Peck.

I always wanted to be a sign language interpreter for the government, and I

got a little obsessed.

So you're saying this is from obsessive behavior?

I analyzed and studied your upper lip movement and your upper teeth while you

articulate.

I can now predict your next consonant by the sound of your tongue touching your

alveopalatal area.

So the exact minute that I open my mouth... No.

So your hands are faster than my lips because you're predicting what I'll say?

That's an obsessive amount of analysis.

I tried to mimic your speeches.

I practiced repeatedly and studied how you talk.

I'm curious.

Are you totally unable to speak?

Disease and disability are not disqualifiers, and she passed the

screening stage.

Also, an interpreter's job is to listen and communicate with their hands.

So tell me, if you get the job, how will you communicate with the staff in my

office?

He's grilling the first applicant.

Gonna take a while.

This is taking longer than expected.

Thank you for your patience.

Mr. Peck, do you know sign language?

If you don't, I can teach you.

It'd be good for you to know.

That way you can make sure the interpreters are accurately delivering

your messages.

Also, you can spot differences in nuance and other tiny details.

Sign language isn't difficult.

If you learn it, we'll be able to communicate easily with each other.

That's true. That's a pretty good idea.

It's a conversation if she gets the job.

One more thing.

There's one final test I'd like to give.

Miss Hong, I'll read a script to you that you've never seen before.

Think you're up for it?

Yes. Then, all right, here we go.

They have not been able to open their hearts to each other.

It's very common.

If only they'd been more honest with each other.

If only they could have expressed their true feelings.

Things have been different.

They've really tried to make an effort.

They'd be able to live like ordinary married couples.

But the couple continues to observe each other, just like any other day.

It's as if they're playing a game with each other.

And here's the big irony.

They are the same in many ways.

Alright then.

That's enough for now.

I guarantee that you won't find a better interpreter than me.

With just one glance at your face, I know what you're gonna say.

And what you're thinking.

I tried to mimic your speeches. I practiced over and over. I studied how

you talk.

I'll need you.

You really...

Good job, Hong Yizhu.

You did well.

Classy county?

I think we should move him elsewhere.

Ta-da!

Dried persimmons. You love them.

Yum. They're the...

They're from Songju.

Tell me, how's this place for you?

Delicious.

It's much nicer here than the other place, isn't it?

I'm so sorry.

I promise it won't happen again, so no need to worry.

Hey, Dad, who was... Don't worry about it, Father.

I promise to protect you and Hijo.

And I always will.

Wait, he was here?

Nice and warm.

Cold and warm.

Heartless.

But also, so nice.

I can't figure him out at all.

Thought I knew him very well, but the more I'm learning, the more I think he's

an unsolvable puzzle.

Here are the total scores of the interpreter finalists.

Is the press release ready for my review? We're completing it right now.

So, I was just wondering, Hong Heizhu, one of the interpreters we interviewed

earlier, did you like her?

Why are you so curious about her?

Oh, well, um...

It's just that word has spread about how you basically interrogated her earlier.

So there's like this bedding pool that we... Bedding pool?

During work hours?

I mean, we were going to do it. Of course we won't.

Bedding pool? No way.

That's a terrible idea. We're hiring a sign language interpreter for the

president's office.

Very serious.

Just so you know, I'm a fan of hers.

The woman has been studying you for years passionately.

Good point.

I like her.

Congratulations. Thanks so much.

Yeah. Okay? Yeah.

Wow. Thank you so much for coming.

It's been a while.

Wait, supper?

What are you going to do?

I noticed you aren't eating.

You're being disrespectful to the people who invited you. You have to eat.

Right now.

My son... is a good eater.

Stop being so embarrassing.

Be more like your sister.

Switch with me For you

Take

your time

What's your name?

Ju Hong Hee Ju

You've

grown so much Thank you

for moving my dad to a different facility.

He read it already.

I don't understand.

You want me to walk down the aisle instead of Ina tomorrow?

I can't just picture it already.

We used to live in a nightclub, can you imagine?

And now my daughter will be the next president's daughter-in-law.

Keep it in a safe place.

Most likely you'll have to return it to the original owner.

Here we go.

Oh my!

Now? At this hour?

Why?

No, no, no. Don't ask any questions. Just pick it up.

Um,

son?

What's up?

so I'll get right to the point.

Oh my.

Did you also put hot water in your cup of noodles as well?

No. I'm in my car.

Oh. I see.

Tell me about Ji Sung Woo. He works on your show, right?

Yes.

34 years old.

Yunhee University College of Medicine grad. Now runs Bliss Care Clinic.

Know anything else?

No. Have you done a background check yet?

I got all this from the clinic's website.

You have any more info?

I have two minutes.

He lives in Yoido by HBC.

Go on.

He lived in an orphanage.

Orphanage?

Forget it. It's nothing.

You mean Nuri Dream Center?

It was Signal Child Care Center before.

How'd you know?

Hold on.

Why do you need Dr. G's personal info? We're out of time. Enjoy your cup of

noodles.

So, you're being difficult again.

The last time we spoke, you asked me what I'd gain from you ending it with

Hong Hee Joo.

I'm calling to give you my answer.

What is it?

Hong Ina.

Ina needs a place to go back to.

And after all, she was the one.

That both you and your family wanted. Hong Hee Joo is... basically just a

stand-in and a puppet.

Okay?

End your relationship with the stand-in.

Honina will return, and then things will become more difficult. It needs to

happen right away. You really are totally clueless, 406.

What?

So I'm only gonna say this once. Listen carefully.

I was the last one to see her.

Right before she disappeared the night before the wedding.

Huh?

I'm guessing...

That wasn't part of your research.

You met with her?

What did you two say?

We made a deal.

What kind of deal?

Since Hong Yina took the deal, there's no way she can ever be my wife.

What do you think about that?

There goes the motivation behind your threats.

So they met before the wedding?

A deal of some sort. But what?

You're still up.

You had a long and hard day.

I assumed you'd be asleep by now.

I have to apologize for underestimating you.

You did well.

But they haven't finalized the results yet, so don't throw any parties for

yourself.

Oh, right.

Before I forget, tomorrow I'll be at the Chang'un Daily News party.

What's that about?

Do you a— I don't actually know if Ina is back or not.

You look fantastic.

Welcome. Well, don't you look gorgeous today.

Ms. Lee, you know I have a big day. It's very important to really shine.

Oh, you're here.

Ms. Shin, hello.

Nice to see you.

Ms. Lee, when did you begin putting clients in the same room?

My apologies, ma'am. Take her to the lounge.

It's fine. We're family.

I know you're super busy, so I didn't think you were coming this evening.

I figured Mr. Peck would be attending with one of his sexy assistants like he

did previously.

Make sure mine looks better. Okay, and I want wings like this

Thank you for being here.

It's time to begin the cake-cutting ceremony.

Congratulations.

We wish you more and more continued success, Chairman Hong.

Thank you. And it's a real honor. The busiest man in the country came here to

be at our little reception. Of course, we're here.

It's such a happy and important day. We wouldn't want to miss it.

Thanks.

Well, it seems like your son hasn't made it yet.

So I'm curious if those in the president's office have begun their

search for his replacement. He'll have to leave to join your campaign, right?

Yes, he should.

But he's full of ambition. You know how boys are, don't you?

I don't know if he'll resign right away and join me.

If not, I must work even harder to persuade the boy.

Oh, well, aren't you funny.

Shall we? All right.

He too.

Can you and I speak now?

What's up with your father?

The care home called saying you moved him to a different place. Is this true?

Saon moved him.

What do you mean?

So he knows about your dad?

Come on, you did that?

Unbelievable. How could you let him find out? What if the chairman learns this?

Don't you want to know why we moved him?

And what happened to him?

I don't care.

But since you moved him, I don't need to pay the fees anymore, right?

Much better.

You see sound?

He's in a whole different league now.

Oh, I completely agree.

So Ina is not going to show again. She hasn't made a single appearance since

their wedding.

I guess she wants to be careful because she'll soon be in the presidential

family. It's a bit much.

All we get is her sister.

She thinks she's coy, but she's not coy. She's incredibly creepy and she's always

following her poor sister around. It's so sad. I kind of feel bad for her.

Shall we get some more wine?

Yes.

Thank you for coming.

Joyfully. Absolutely.

Oh, what a nice surprise.

Thanks so much for coming. I know you're extremely busy.

I know.

It's fantastic.

Cheers, girls.

Cheers.

He doesn't care at all about either of you.

When your fiancé disappeared, and your wedding was the next day,

Hong Yizhu walked in instead.

How did it feel?

Oh, I get it. I'm sure you weren't thrilled.

Yeah.

She's useless. She's not exactly a trophy wife.

She's awkward and... has absolutely no social skills at all.

She's just a... a consolation prize to replace Hongina.

Yeah.

That's all she is.

Here's the funny part.

She absolutely knew.

She hoped she could escape from it all, but kept falling into the same rut.

Because she didn't have the courage.

Because she hated her rich family, but desired the comfort.

Hong Hee Joo gave in because of the money.

Are you there?

Hiju is... She's not awkward, no.

She's basically just observing it all.

And it's not true that she has no social skills.

It's usually because people are rude to her first.

And she didn't cave because of the cash.

She made a choice.

She stayed out of love for her mother.

There was a time when I was a kid and I didn't want to eat or talk to anyone.

I was completely surrounded by loud, greedy, and obnoxious people.

And she was so very quiet.

I would always find myself staring at her.

It helped me breathe more easily for some reason.

What's that you said earlier?

The consolation prize?

You don't know what you're talking about.

Listen to me carefully, 406.

Hiju is not a consolation prize.

She's a complete universe.

People have no clue how long she's had to repeat the same hand movements

growing up to become the adult she is now.

So don't you dare talk about my wife when you know nothing about her.

Then why'd you treat her all the time like she was invisible?

So why'd you do that? You say you know her so well.

So why'd you convince her into thinking you weren't married for real?

Okay, look at me and smile.

Three, two, one.

Oh, that's very nice. Another. Wait, please.

Could we shake hands?

Yeah, sure.

Nice.

Two, one.

Wow, I'm so grateful.

The pictures look so cool.

Wow, this will make my wife's day. Nice.

So, do you want to take that statement?

Oh, sure.

So, um, how's your wife? Is she starting to get better?

Oh, she sure is.

Thank you so much for all that you've done.

We're just so happy she's okay. She was panicking when we first encountered her.

I thought it was a major health crisis.

She was panicking?

Yeah.

Like...

She was like this, looking white as a sheet. It was totally crazy. She was

screaming. She was on the road when it happened. We were able to get her out of

the car.

It could have been really dangerous.

Wait.

What did you just say to me?

What?

I said, uh... She was panicking. Not that.

I'm referring to...

Out loud.

My wife?

Are you okay?

What's wrong?

Why is this? Are you not feeling well?

I need to get out.

Please, let me out.

Look, we can't let you out right in the middle of the road here. Let me out.

Okay, it's gonna be fine. It's all good now, please

The shades are fading out See the

light

Why would you deceive me?

Why would you?

What are you hiding?

It's Hichu. It's amazing.

She got a job at the president's office.

What would be the perfect gift for someone starting a new job?

I look forward to working with you.

Don't be alarmed.

406's gender is female.