(The Auditors)
(Shin Ha Kyun)
(Lee Jung Ha)
(Jin Goo)
(Jo A Ram)
(The Auditors)
(All characters, organizations, and events in this drama are fictitious.)
(Child actors were accompanied by family and were kept safe.)
Hey!
What is going on?
He suddenly fell.
Hurry!
Mr. Shin,
they gave me this at the reception.
They said it came via express courier.
(Manager Shin Cha Il)
(Audit those running the construction site dining halls,)
(or everyone who uses JU Construction's dining halls...)
(will be hurt, including the cafeteria at the head office!)
(The construction site for the shopping mall...)
(is the first target!)
This is the Audit Team.
How did they find out?
Only I knew about it.
Ms. Yu has a lot...
of time on her hands.
Maybe she got a different idea.
Like splitting the money with Mr. Shin.
She betrayed everyone until the end. What are you talking about?
I only said that...
because you said no one knew about it.
I'm sorry.
Please continue your meal.
That jerk keeps on popping up in my head. I can't eat.
Why would you think about him while you're eating?
Look, sir.
You have so many people who respect and follow you.
- Hello. - Hey.
You're right.
Why did I waste my time on him?
Everyone, stop eating.
All of you!
Stop eating.
We're from the Audit Team.
Please stop eating.
I'm sorry, but please stop eating.
We're from the Audit Team.
(The Auditors)
(Episode 5)
(Audit those running the construction site dining halls.)
Will you be able to figure out who sent the mail?
I checked with the courier.
The mail was left on a bench in Hongseo Park.
I can report it to the police to investigate the area...
Not the police.
Staff and laborers included,
twelve people were hospitalized.
Next month is the sneak preview of J-BIMS.
It's an important event that'll act as a turning point for the company.
We can't let any issues arise.
I'll speak to the head of the hospital.
I'm sure we can cover it up saying it's food poisoning.
I want you to look into it,
in secret.
(The construction site for the shopping mall...)
(is the first target!)
(President's office)
What is it?
Why did you make a scene to stop people from eating?
You'll receive the notice.
What will the notice say?
You'll find out when you get it.
Do you get training to annoy people?
I don't have the time for it since my work keeps me busy.
How did you know Ms. Yu was there?
How did you know I met with her?
You little...
Are you testing my patience?
- Where do you think you're going? - Vice President Hwang.
We're at the office. What do you think you're doing?
Is he your lover?
Enough is enough.
Gosh.
We're finally done.
By the way, what happened?
We'll be sending out the notice.
I'm sorry.
We'll take care of it soon.
Han Soo.
- Thanks for the hard work. - Good job.
Mr. Moon,
I'm so furious.
Come on.
How can they blackmail with food?
It doesn't make any sense. I feel so sorry for the cooks.
We're seeing unprecedented issues.
I can't pinpoint the name,
but it's because of a particular someone.
How can you joke right now?
So many people were hospitalized.
I'm not joking.
We'll have to do the math to get the exact number,
but the damage will likely be big.
It's going to cost extra to find a new cafeteria for the workers.
But the bigger issue is,
if lunchtime is extended by an hour at every site for a month,
the process will be delayed by several days.
That means the damage will be...
- more than a million dollars. - Exactly.
We should also consider the extra costs attached...
to hiring more hands to meet the construction schedule.
This is what I mean.
Ever since Mr. Shin joined...
Let's have a meeting.
I mean, we should do our best in our meetings.
As for the situation during lunch,
we'll tell everyone we stopped them from eating...
as a preventive measure...
as there was a possibility the food was spoiled.
This letter will remain secret.
"Secret?"
Do you mean you won't report it?
What about the person who blackmailed us?
We'll find them.
Inform all cafeterias on site.
Tell them not to serve anything until we tell them otherwise.
Have all the workers use restaurants outside of the sites.
Okay.
- Please help me. - Okay.
In my opinion,
we'll get another letter soon demanding money.
If that happens, just give them the money.
It's the best solution for both sides.
But the letter already states what they want.
I don't think money is what they want.
In the end, it's always money.
I'll check out the dining hall at the shopping mall site first.
You should go with Ms. Yoon.
Investigate the situation and report back to me.
You'll have to investigate to find out,
but even the employees of dining halls will suffer damages.
So it probably wasn't the doing of someone from the dining halls.
I'll track down the person who sent me the mail...
and investigate for corruption in operating the on-site restaurants.
People reacted instantly while they were eating.
I think they added some kind of poison to the food.
If we can find that out, it'll become a clue for us.
This is an act of terrorism.
I'll find them and hold them accountable.
I think they used this method to tip off corruption.
When a dining hall secures a site,
it can earn a million dollars in just 4 to 5 years.
I wouldn't be surprised if there was corruption...
in the bidding process.
Hold on.
Maybe it's someone who suffered a loss...
due to the corruption in the bidding process.
Why didn't they just report it?
Sure, you could feel wronged,
but one shouldn't play around with food that way.
I'm sure they have their reasons.
No matter the reason, it's unforgivable.
Let's go.
Where will the workers eat if you close it down?
Hang up.
I also helped the union members...
get their money back.
Why did you tell us not to find the money?
Thank you so much.
There is no order in this company anymore.
That Mr. Shin is really toxic for us.
His rudeness is infectious.
Are you talking about me?
That's not true.
I came with closed information just for you.
It's nothing useful again, is it?
Think again. Remember the golf club?
- That was dead scary. I'm leaving. - Hold on.
Be prudent, okay?
I'm risking my life,
reporting every piece of information to Vice President Hwang.
Promise me you won't swing that golf club.
You don't know...
the reason behind the commotion during lunch, right?
You little... It was in the announcement.
Good grief. That's not everything.
I told you I had closed information.
Listen. Mr. Shin received a threatening letter.
If he doesn't audit the on-site restaurant corruption,
the restaurants will all be shut down.
As an example, they tried to kill all the workers by poisoning...
the food at the shopping mall on-site restaurant.
Shocking, isn't it?
This is a crazy piece of information.
Oh, gosh. Are you okay?
Is there an earthquake?
- Goodness. - What is it?
(Vice President Hwang Dae Woong)
(JU Construction)
Why were the shopping mall on-site restaurants shut down?
What? Were they shut down?
I wonder why they shut down.
I asked the question.
Right.
What's with all the sweat?
You see, the lower-body baths I've been taking...
must've opened up my pores.
I'm old, as well.
- Where are we going? - To the site.
(Audit those running the construction site dining halls.)
(The construction site for the shopping mall...)
(is the first target!)
(Subcontracts and Procurement Director Pyeon In Ho)
The tail that wags the dog.
(When someone is controlled by a person less than them)
This petty guy is acting like he owns the place.
I made it clear Yangyoon Industry...
gets priority in the iron subcontracting...
because they have advantages in steel structures.
But why did you arbitrarily decide on Songdan?
Yangyoon Industry did not meet...
the due date during the Fancheng construction...
Stop making me flip out, you little...
Director Pyeon.
Do you know how much we spent on outsourcing last year?
Two billion dollars.
But you came to the Subcontract Purchase Team...
simply because of the on-site restaurant selection?
Rumors circulate if the Audit Team Manager drops by.
People will think we embezzled money.
Think about it. This is just humiliating us.
I came to interview you...
with my authority as the Audit Team Manager.
Answer my question.
- What was your name again? - It's Shin Cha Il.
Listen, Mr. Shin.
I heard you were running wild...
to bump up your performance.
I understand, okay?
But don't mess around with the outsourcing purchase.
We select all subcontractors for JU Construction.
Nitpick at everything,
and we won't meet the construction starting date.
How did you select the on-site restaurant operation rights?
After posting a bidding notice, we received proposals,
evaluated them, offered a contract, and signed it.
- Happy now? - An evidential document is needed.
Hey!
Mr. Lim!
Bring me the on-site restaurant selection documents.
Here's the document...
on the on-site restaurant selections for the past year.
(On-site Restaurant Subcontractor Selection Document)
What about documents before that?
Before that, the subcontractor took care of it.
We ended the contract with them.
I need to ask for documents.
Tell me the contact information of that subcontractor.
They went bankrupt and closed the business.
Even if you entrusted...
the operating rights' bidding to the subcontractor,
you would've managed them.
Saying there aren't any documents...
sounds like the Subcontract Purchase Headquarters...
didn't do their job properly.
I did say the subcontractor closed...
but didn't say there weren't any documents.
- Did I? - No, you didn't.
I thought you needed the most recent documents.
- What are you waiting for? - Sorry?
Go and get them.
Understood.
The lists of companies that participated...
in the subcontractor's bidding.
It's three years worth, so it's quite heavy.
Right.
Mr. Shin.
Shall I give you a tip-off?
Mr. Lim right here.
He pretends to be overworking but steals instant coffee.
He even keeps...
printing personal stuff with a lot of color in them.
Do you know S.I.E?
Small yet indisputable embezzlement.
Mr. Lim sure enjoys doing that.
I can't help but think you're dying to improve your performance.
So I'm giving you a tip-off.
Personal use of company items without prior consent...
is considered business embezzlement or theft.
It's regarded as trivial at first...
but could become worse.
In other words,
it can progress into company fund embezzlement.
You should stop.
All right, I will.
And if there's any workplace violence using authority,
report it to the Audit Team.
(Business License)
I've been in the restaurant industry for over 20 years,
but this is a first.
Because it was a group meal,
I was extra careful about hygiene.
To think this happened.
Don't worry too much.
You can reopen once the investigation is over.
I see.
Japchae is the problem, yes?
Only the workers who ate japchae got food poisoning.
Did an outsider enter the kitchen today?
The outsiders would've been the food ingredient deliverers.
But we do business with them.
Can I get their contact number?
Of course.
How did you win the restaurant operating rights bid?
Well, that's...
Why do you ask all of a sudden?
Couldn't you manage this place properly?
My apologies, sir.
Hi.
I heard it was food poisoning.
Yes. There was a problem with the japchae.
Gosh, you should've been careful.
Prepare us a meal.
I'm hungry after a small lunch.
That specialty of yours. Soybean paste stew.
Get us four portions.
- Leave out japchae. - I will.
Sit down.
I come here for food...
when I get hungry while making my site rounds.
This is the best on-site restaurant.
I see.
Don't make a scene over one mistake. Got it?
But we were given a task.
It needs further investigation.
Didn't you hear Vice President Hwang?
He's telling you to stop.
What's wrong with your team?
We're not done with the interview.
It won't take long.
Listen, Audit Team. Have you really lost it?
Mr. Yang.
Are you verbally abusing our workers?
- Sorry? - Apologize to them.
What... Why...
Well, I'm sorry.
Are you not done with the interview?
No. We asked how this place won...
the restaurant operating rights bid.
What's this?
Why would you bring up...
the operating rights over some spoiled japchae?
Due to the food poisoning incident,
we're investigating how the cafeteria at the head office...
and the construction site dining halls are run.
I see.
Let's eat... But we can eat first, right?
Yes, sir.
I don't like this. Let's switch these.
- Don't you like pork? - Gosh, no.
There, that's better.
All right. Thanks for the food.
Enjoy the meal.
Who's going to get us the soybean paste stew?
- Hey, do you mind getting it? - Not at all.
(Supplier Application)
(Bidder List for Construction Site Dining Hall)
(Business Name, Construction Project)
- Ms. Ok. - Yes.
About the Subcontracts and Procurement Director.
Could you get me his employee profile?
Oh, sure.
So, you've met Director Pyeon In Ho?
He's kind of arrogant, isn't he?
Do you know him well?
I sure do.
When President Hwang Gun Woong was here,
Director Pyeon was his right-hand man.
But ever since President Hwang Gun Woong ended up like that,
he's lost his influence a bit.
He's not exactly the current president's cup of tea.
Not many people in the company know how he managed...
to become the former president's right-hand man in the first place.
What do you say? Shall I tell you?
Well, it's the kind of story I can't really tell you for free,
but was it about three years ago?
Someone was occupying the construction site in Osung,
so the construction couldn't commence.
They were offered five times the market price for the land...
but wouldn't budge.
We found out that the owner of the land...
was holding out, hoping to make a fortune off it.
Come in.
Sir.
Hey, you're here.
So? How did it go?
I took care of it.
- You did? - Yes.
Yes!
A few days later,
they were gone.
How do you think that happened?
Obviously, Director Pyeon In Ho took care of it.
That was when he totally lost his servile attitude...
and became rather haughty and arrogant.
Then he quickly landed the most influential position in the company,
Subcontracts and Procurement Director.
Of course, he didn't stop there.
Business dinners, golf, business trips.
He made sure to go everywhere President Hwang Gun Woong went.
I know people call him a toothless tiger now,
but he still manages...
over 100 subcontractors,
so we should never underestimate him.
Here's Director Pyeon's employee file.
(Employee File, Pyeon In Ho)
We'll have to wait a bit to find out more,
but many things can cause an upset stomach.
It's very common.
But if someone deliberately spiked the food,
there's a chance a purgative was used.
(VIP Room)
You know, there are many absurd rumors going around.
Don't worry.
Oh, right. Your brother's condition has improved significantly.
- Really? - Let's go inside.
You're here.
Yes. I hear he's doing much better now.
Try holding his hand.
His nerves are recovering.
It's too early to hope for a complete recovery,
but this is a great sign.
The universe is helping him.
Yes, for sure. I'll leave you to talk.
Thanks for everything you've done.
I'll tell him everything when he wakes up.
I'll tell Dae Woong to leave the company.
Everything at JU Construction will go back to the way it should be.
See? I pigged out, and I'm fine.
And the food tasted great.
I think you've interviewed enough people,
so tell your manager that there's nothing to investigate here.
Yes, sir.
- You've eaten, so do some work. - Yes, sir.
Thank you for the food.
About Vice President Hwang.
Don't you think he's acting strange today?
Why is he so nice to us all of a sudden?
Earlier, I saw him trying to give you one of the side dishes,
so I looked at him, thinking, "What's he doing?"
Then he just ate it.
Weird, right?
I didn't notice that.
Really?
Anyway, we should hurry if we want to interview everyone...
who delivered the ingredients before the end of the day.
Get in.
Hello.
(Haegang Tower On-site Restaurant Score Sheet)
(Audit Team Manager Shin Cha Il)
(Audit Team Gu Han Soo)
Shin Cha Il speaking.
Yes, Mr. Shin. We interviewed them.
They said people got sick because of japchae.
We also tracked down everyone who delivered the ingredients.
None of them went toward Hongseo Park.
As for the management rights, they said they followed the rules.
And they received a high score in the evaluation.
They also said they didn't know anyone in the company.
To find out if the food was spiked with something,
we'd have to ask the doctors.
The doctor suspects that a purgative was used.
I see.
Oh, Mr. Shin.
When we were there,
Vice President Hwang and Mr. Yang came by.
What did they say?
They said it was just food poisoning...
and told us not to make such a fuss about it.
It's getting late. Go home.
Wait, Mr. Shin.
We took some pictures while we were there.
I'll send them to you.
- Okay, send them over. - Will do.
(Audit Team Gu Han Soo)
When we were there,
Vice President Hwang and Mr. Yang came by.
Mr. Shin, what do you think of Vice President Hwang?
Do you think JU Construction needs him?
A purgative? It's used to treat constipation.
That's right.
Someone put that in the food? That jerk should be stoned to death.
My gosh, that really is horrible.
This is confidential information, so don't tell anyone. Okay?
- Okay. - Hey.
Why would you keep it a secret?
You should tell the whole world about it...
and teach that scumbag a serious lesson.
My goodness. This is about the company.
They could end up digging their own grave,
- so they must look into it first. - Exactly.
Our company had many secrets too.
What secrets?
No one knew we were dating,
- Mr. Gu Seok Gu. - Hey, go away.
My gosh.
It sounds like there's a lot going on at work these days, son.
My gosh. What is it?
Hey, how much has Mr. Shin found out?
- About what? - The on-site restaurant corruption.
He was reviewing some documents about the on-site restaurants.
- What? - It'll be quite noisy for a while.
If they snoop around and comb through stuff,
they'll find all sorts of things.
I bet many people will cry bloody tears.
I don't know who did it, but how unlucky.
Mr. Shin, of all people, is out to get them.
Oh, boy.
Gosh.
What now?
If someone saw you now,
they'd think you were involved in the corruption.
For real?
It was nice working with you.
I've reviewed all the documents...
from the past year since we started putting out a bid notice...
and found no issues.
I believe the problem occurred...
during the three years when we had an agency take care of it.
During that period, 52 businesses...
were selected to run on-site restaurants.
Then I'll try to find out if any of those business owners...
had an acquaintance,
a family member, or a relative...
affiliated with the company.
To give them the right to operate those restaurants,
it had to be someone with an executive-level position.
I'll investigate every employee, starting with the executives.
Then I'll investigate the businesses that lost the bid.
What should we do if we identify an executive related to the case?
I'll interview them to see if they're connected...
to Director Pyeon who managed operations.
If you find anything suspicious, we audit.
I hope it's not someone from our company.
(Employee File, Hwang Dae Woong)
(Applicants for JU Construction's On-site Restaurant)
We'll investigate starting with the executives.
Stay here for a day.
Give me your phone.
How did you know Ms. Yu was there?
I think they put a spy on me.
How else...
(Vice President Hwang Dae Woong)
Are you the spy?
No.
No, sir. I'm not the spy.
The truth is...
The owner of...
the on-site restaurant at the shopping mall...
What about the owner?
She's my in-law.
- Your in-law? - My son's mother-in-law...
was widowed young.
She didn't know what to do to support her family,
so I...
I asked Director Pyeon to give her the rights...
to operate the on-site restaurant.
You lobbied him?
You did.
What do you want me to do now?
I think Mr. Shin...
will find out soon, darn it.
(Director Yang Jae Seung's family's wedding)
(Groom Yang Hee Chan, Bride Park Hee Yeon)
(Yang Jae Seung and Kwon Young Hee, Park Tae Geun and Min Eun Sook)
Min Eun Sook.
Min Eun Sook?
(Business License, Min Eun Sook)
Mr. Shin.
Director Yang's in-law...
and the owner of the mall diner have the same name.
She said she didn't know anyone when we interviewed her.
I'll check if they're the same person...
and report back.
Okay.
That punk.
He's such a nuisance.
What is it?
I don't need to...
(Audit Team Manager Shin Cha Il)
What now?
It's Mr. Shin.
- Don't take it. - Okay.
Why is the on-site restaurant a problem now?
Someone sent a threatening note.
That the on-site restaurants are a problem...
and if they don't audit them,
they'll poison the food that's served...
Why are you telling me this now?
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry, sir.
- Call Director Pyeon. - Director Pyeon, yes.
(Director's office)
(JU Construction)
Did you check the on-site restaurant papers?
I'm going through them.
There's a well-known proverb.
(To go too far to fix something.)
It's about going too far to correct something wrong...
that makes things worse than before.
I hope you keep that in mind.
I came to ask Director Yang for an interview.
Take a seat.
Interview him.
Are you in-laws with the owner of...
the shopping mall on-site restaurant?
Me?
Well, yes. So what?
Did you ask for a favor to obtain the management rights?
Did you go to Director Pyeon?
What are you saying?
Sir, what...
What's this about?
He's doing an interview.
Please answer.
I did not.
Were you asked for a favor?
What is your problem?
What do you take me for?
Executives signed a document...
saying the Audit Team can access their company phone and laptop.
It's common sense that you two have no cause to contact each other.
If we find that you were in touch often,
do you agree to submit a list of your assets?
He asked a question.
This is being recorded.
Please answer verbally.
- Yes. - Yes.
Give him your phone.
Right now?
I will ask...
a few questions and if you tell even a tiny lie,
you're really done for.
Thank you.
So the note was about Director Yang.
He looks rough and tough,
but he's a timid guy.
I bet he's crying somewhere.
You knew, didn't you?
You knew.
I don't believe this.
It's unbelievable.
What do I know when my own life's so bleak?
You knew already.
I don't know.
(The restaurant owner and director met yesterday.)
The restaurant owner and director met yesterday.
How could they ignore each other when they're in-laws?
That's why we need to investigate.
Send these phones to forensics.
Ms. Yoon and Mr. Gu.
Follow me with an Audit Team box.
An Audit Team box?
Yes, sir.
- See you later. - Okay.
Can I ask what's going on?
We can't tell you right now.
- Take everything. - Yes, sir.
(Director Pyeon In Ho)
Director Yang's call history.
I checked thoroughly,
but I couldn't find any records he contacted Director Pyeon.
He didn't send any messages or emails either.
What about his company credit card?
Director Yang made a lot of small transactions.
Director Pyeon didn't make any strange purchases either.
Ms. Ok.
Yes?
Do you recognize this person?
I don't.
I don't think they work here.
Okay.
Hey, it's time to clock out.
Go home.
Okay.
Let's go home.
Competent people leave on time.
Why is there no trace if they lobbied?
This is going to be a headache.
Maybe they only talked about it.
That would make things difficult.
Stop working so hard.
Mr. Shin will figure it out on his own.
Just act like you're working.
Just pretend, okay? I'm off.
- Bye. - Bye.
- See you. - Bye.
- Bye. - Bye.
When we seized the computers...
and brought out the audit boxes earlier,
did you see their faces?
It was pretty bad, wasn't it?
Why do you let that bother you?
You were born to be an auditor.
I was a bit nervous.
Maybe Mr. Yang never asked for the favor...
and that was why there was no evidence.
To be honest, the dining hall at the shopping mall site...
looked good.
Their prices were good too.
They hid the fact that they were in-laws.
There was no reason to hide it if they won the bidding fairly.
All they had to do was write Mr. Yang's name on the letter.
Why did the blackmailer choose such a dangerous way?
Because they also don't know who's behind the corruption.
They knew there was corruption behind the bidding,
but they didn't know who was responsible.
There's someone who satisfies these two conditions.
The victim who unfairly lost during the bidding process.
Can you give Mr. Moon a call?
Sure.
I uploaded a list of the businesses that didn't make the cut...
on our shared folder.
(List of Rejected On-site Restaurants)
I think I found it.
This restaurant didn't make the cut for the shopping mall site,
and they went bankrupt afterward.
They were located close to the shopping mall site too.
Good. By the way,
where did Mr. Shin go?
It doesn't look like he went home.
Let's head out for now and report to him on the way.
Okay.
Ms. Yoon, over here.
Anyone home?
Who is it?
I'm sorry for visiting you so late.
Would it be possible to speak with you?
Who are you?
We're from the Audit Team at JU Construction.
- Hello. - Hello.
JU Construction's Audit Team?
What is this about?
I understand that you tried to run an on-site restaurant...
at our shopping mall site.
But after that, your restaurant closed down.
I wonder...
if something happened.
Why are you asking about that now?
When we talked back then,
JU Construction said it had nothing to do with them.
What do you mean?
Would you mind explaining one more time?
We're investigating internal corruption.
If you tell us, we might be able to help you.
Didn't you say you were from the Audit Team?
Why are you acting innocent?
Gosh.
The subcontractor holds the right to the dining halls on site.
In order to win the bidding,
you have to pay the subcontractor money under the table.
It was supposed to be my turn,
but they suddenly claimed the system changed.
How much money did you give, and to whom?
I paid 50,000 dollars.
I paid the subcontractor 50,000 dollars.
You can say that I was on the luckier side.
A lot of people paid way more than that.
Why didn't you report it to the police?
How could you give someone that much money so easily?
I heard I wouldn't be able to retrieve it...
even through the police.
So I went to JU Construction,
and they told me it had nothing to do with you.
I was told to speak directly with the subcontractor.
Instead, you cornered me...
and said bribing was nothing to be proud of.
Do you have proof that you gave them money?
Anything will do.
Just a minute.
I don't know why I did that either.
I was desperate then.
A paper even covered a story on him.
I had no reason to doubt.
That money was everything to me.
- We're back. - We're back.
(Audit Team Manager Shin Cha Il)
("I’ll Choose an On-Site Restaurant Like My Mother’s")
The man in the picture...
is the manager of the subcontractor who took 50,000 dollars as a bribe.
But there wasn't much of a proof.
(Choi Kwang Hyun of Choi Kwang Food...)
Looking at how she told us everything,
I don't think she's the blackmailer.
But it wasn't a waste of time.
We were able to find out there was corruption.
However,
there's one thing I don't want to believe.
It looks like someone from our company decided...
to overlook the subcontractor's corruption.
How does the director know the manager of the subcontractor?
It must be the director then.
He could give the subcontractor power over the management.
Right?
He's more likely than Mr. Yang.
Now all the puzzles are going into their places.
Mr. Shin, let's interview the director.
We'll find a hole when we interview him.
We'll be able to find the blackmailer fast.
You can go home now.
Okay. See you tomorrow.
Stop making me flip out, you little...
Small yet indisputable embezzlement.
Mr. Lim sure enjoys doing that.
Ms. Ok, do you know who this is?
The manager of the subcontractor who took 50,000 dollars as a bribe.
Who do you take me for?
- Welcome home. - I'm home.
- You look happy today. - I am.
Did you find the one who toyed around with food?
Not yet. But I think we're onto them.
- Really? - Mr. Shin is being careful,
but I have a good feeling.
Why is that?
Because I played a part in narrowing down the possibilities.
That's really cool.
I'm sure you still have a lot to learn.
I'm Gu Han Soo, you know. I'm a fast learner.
I'll go get changed.
- Good luck, Gu Han Soo! - Thank you.
(JU Construction)
I'm going to see the Subcontract Purchase Team.
I'd like to request for an interview.
Do as you please.
You know him, don't you?
What if I do?
Did you know he swindled money...
in exchange for promising people the on-site restaurant?
Why must I know about that?
Because you're the person in charge.
Why was the subcontractor given the right to manage it?
Back in the day,
we had a lot of work to do.
So we split up the load with our subcontractors.
Those people...
are people who help us.
Did you give them the management right?
If I did,
are you going to hold me responsible?
Look here.
We manage over 100 subcontractors, got it?
That place is another subcontractor.
Whether subcontractors take bribes or not...
can't be managed by the Purchase Team.
We're already busy as is...
pressing those subcontractors to meet the due date!
I see.
This is about me golfing together, right?
Our company executives...
go golfing with the subcontractor workers.
I've got a lot to settle today.
Leave.
You're being audited, Director Pyeon.
Rejecting the interview is your right as the auditee,
so I'll back off.
But this will be on the official record.
You know nothing.
(President Hwang Se Woong)
Answer it.
This is Shin Cha Il.
Yes, understood.
I'll be back later.
You reap what you sow.
You'll soon figure out the meaning.
Good grief.
Take a seat.
How's the on-site restaurant audit going?
A relative of Director Yang Jae Seung...
was running an on-site restaurant.
We're investigating if Director Pyeon In Ho was solicited.
You'll get nothing out of it.
Why? Because there was no solicitation.
I'll be plain honest with you.
Listen carefully. Believe it or not, it's the truth.
The two had a meal together.
Mr. Yang paid for it with his personal credit card.
He simply recommended the wife during the meal.
Recommended, okay?
That was it.
The fact that a superior bought a meal and made a recommendation...
means he used his authority to put pressure.
In your eyes, everything is corrupted,
and everyone fools the other. Right?
Director Pyeon doesn't even own a house.
He never crosses the line.
(Letter of Resignation)
These are resignation letters.
Mr. Yang and Director Pyeon...
handed them in, having lost the workers' faith...
due to the unreasonable audit.
If the two leave the company like this,
the construction contract we won will take a big hit.
Bring me one solid piece of evidence!
You owe an apology, don't you?
(Letter of Resignation)
I'll write an official apology letter...
and post it...
on every intranet forum.
So you're human, too.
An agency?
Gosh, I was on the Audit Team for four years...
but had no idea that was the case for our on-site restaurants.
It was none of our concern when Mr. Kwak was here.
That was our prime.
And everything is blowing up now.
Right.
Mr. Shin will fix things.
What is he? A doctor to fix things?
Look at you people.
I will upload an apology letter...
on the intranet forum.
We'll stop auditing the on-site restaurants.
Mr. Shin. Why all of a sudden?
There's no evidence.
The tip-off was made through a threat,
so it's not credible.
In conclusion, the audit was unreasonable.
What about the person who sent the threatening letter?
We should find them, no?
It was a laxative.
Stop fussing over a prank.
Mr. Gu and Ms. Yoon.
Put up the apology letter on all bulletin boards.
The on-site restaurants will run again as soon as...
the hospital identifies the medicine composition.
Gradually, starting tomorrow,
starting with our cafeteria, the restaurants will reopen.
Mr. Shin, if we reopen the cafeteria,
it could become a target again.
(Letter of Apology)
Greetings,
executives and staff members of JU Construction.
This is Audit Team Manager Shin Cha Il.
(Letter of Apology)
Firstly, my apologies...
for demoralizing everyone...
with an unreasonable audit despite the lack of sufficient evidence.
My deepest apologies for causing pain, anxiety,
and extreme concern.
It was my carelessness to launch an audit...
with a report that had little or no credibility.
(Letter of Apology)
Another apologies...
to Director Yang Jae Seung and Director Pyeon In Ho...
for causing damage.
I am filled with regret.
Please accept my sincere apology.
(Subcontracts and Procurement Director Pyeon In Ho)
As of this moment,
the on-site restaurant operation rights audit...
will be suspended.
From now on, I will exercise prudence.
I will endeavor to conduct a proper audit.
My sincerest apologies once again.
I don't understand.
Why did Mr. Shin...
It must be President Hwang's order.
Do you really think he's obeying his order?
We're talking about Mr. Shin.
I doubt it.
Remember?
An audit team member gets paid to work for their private interest.
(Uncle)
Let me answer this call.
Okay. I'll take that.
(Letter of Apology)
This is Yoon Seo Jin.
Don't talk. Just listen.
I don't think I gave you an answer back then.
Had the union members' money not been found,
the company would've suffered a huge blow to its reputation.
I didn't stop them from finding it.
I had a plan of my own.
Shin Cha Il...
prioritizes his cause more than the company's interest.
I'm different from him.
Rather than a useless cause,
I will do...
what I must to protect our company...
and workers.
I feel like a stranger, right?
But listen.
The company...
is like a battlefield to me.
I must be a savage to protect my family.
And you know who I consider my family, right?
It's you and my older sister.
I'll go to my sister's house today.
Shall we grab dinner together?
All right, Uncle.
Great.
Come in.
Goodness, Mr. Yang.
You had it tough until now.
I knew it.
I knew you were innocent.
You would never, right?
You would never do such a reckless thing.
You're upright. What is it?
I may be leaving, but I'm always on your side.
I'll be more than happy as long as you remember that.
- Aren't you going home? - I will.
But Mr. Shin is nowhere to be seen.
Gosh.
Since the audit is over, how about some fried chicken and beer?
I'm afraid I have plans tonight.
I'm in a rush, too.
Goodness gracious, you're all lousy.
I'm off.
We're leaving first, Han Soo.
- Okay. Bye. - Go home.
(Letter of Apology)
Oh, right. Your brother's condition has improved significantly.
I'll tell Dae Woong to leave the company.
Everything at JU Construction will go back to the way it should be.
It should go back...
to how it should be.
(Contents of the threatening note)
(Including the cafeteria at the head office!)
Hang on.
Only the staff are allowed to eat at our cafeteria.
Does this really involve an insider?
(Manager Shin Cha Il)
Mr. Shin joined the team about 20 days ago.
The blackmailer knew...
our team had a new manager.
Someone in the company...
The blackmailer is an insider.
Mr. Shin...
knew that already.
We'll stop auditing the on-site restaurants.
Gradually, starting tomorrow,
starting with our cafeteria, the restaurants will reopen.
Mr. Shin, if we reopen the cafeteria,
it could become a target again.
He reduced the targets...
from all the restaurants to just our cafeteria...
and announced the audit was over...
to goad the blackmailer to attack.
(Dark Soy Sauce)
Mr. Shin, over there!
Tell me what floor it stops at.
The rooftop.
(Stairwell)
(Rooftop)
(The Auditors)
(Special thanks to Cho Han Cheul,)
(Woo Ji Hyun, Hong Soo Hyun, Kim Soo Jin.)
Did you send this?
The Audit Team caught the blackmailer.
How about we approach them first...
so they can report to us freely...
by putting up this notice?
What's he doing?
I want to report workplace bullying.
- Yoon Woo. - Don't come closer!
What's this for?
I never bullied or verbally abused anyone.
I heard President Hwang told you to let it go.
J-BIMS is almost done,
and I get how anxious you are about it.
It's no fun to release it at once.
I'll make him wither away.
Slowly.