Master: God of Noodles (마스터-국수의 ì‹)

Episode 12

When you're face to face with a monster,

You should never reveal your inner thoughts.

If you show your ambition, he'll use you by encouraging that ambition.

If you show your weakness, he'll hang onto that weakness and not let go.

Slowly... don't jump ahead of myself... hide... and pretend not to know...

As if this is our first meeting, I should hide my claws.

A monster fights another monster like that.

A monster fights another monster like that.

I asked for the Noodle Master. Who are you?

I accompany the Noodle Master. What is this about?

I have questions about my investigation. It's simple. There's no need for him to hide away.

He's in an important meeting. This isn't good time. There's no reason for him to hide.

Call him right now.

Do you have a warrant? Unless you have a subpoena or task warrant, you can't meet him.

Of course, I deny the request to call the person.

You're obstructing our business, Prosecutor.

Please leave.

You said the work is fun and you've settle down.

You said you'll buy a heavy machinery and not make your family suffer.

Did you tell me to close the case, so you can do this?

To come into Goong Rak Won? To look after the Noodle Master's work?

Look at me. Why are you here?

Why are you next to the person you said was dangerous yourself?

Chae Yeo Gyeong. - Park Tae Ha!

What are you doing right now? Why are you lying?

You won't believe me whatever I tell you.

There was a reason why I had to come into Goong Rak Won. And I can't leave now.

So, I'm asking you what that reason is.

He's holding onto your ankles by bringing you in. Why can't you tell me?

You can't handle him. He's not someone you can go up against alone.

There are times when you must fight knowing you'll lose.

Not just losing. You can die!

Thanks for your advice.

Don't come here anymore. I don't want you to get hurt.

You did everything I wanted you to.

I'll request of you one last time. Get out of there right now.

It's not because of what you want. It was because of the debt.

The debt my father accrued from your parents... I think I paid it all off.

Do I still owe you?

Yes... the debt... that debt...

There's still more. A ton. So, pay me more. I'll have to receive more.

Goong Rak Won's Noodle Master... he got to that place by accumulating his crime.

If you stay by his side, you might commit crime, too.

I didn't commit crime. You know that better than me.

Go. Let's not run into each other like this again.

If you leave like this, we won't be friends anymore.

I get hungry even if I skip a meal.

It's hard to hold my breath even for a minute.

But as for friends... even if we didn't meet for six years, it was bearable.

Friends... there's not much to it like I thought.

Go.

I heard you've been wanting to meet me so badly.

You move the nation. I have lots of respect for you.

No way... If you call the nation an airplane,

I'm probably a small screw.

But Noodle Master... you look familiar.

Did we ever meet somewhere before?

This is the first time meeting you.

Really? I'm sure we've met before.

I can't beat around the bush.

People who want to meet me want something from me.

I meet people whom I consider worthy of meeting.

I just want to be a small assistance to your work in politics.

Do you know what "Noodle" means in Chinese characters?

It means you grab onto the water. Noodles or politics... you grab onto the water flow.

But can you grab onto that with bare hands?

It leaks between your fingers. Even if you don't want to...

you have to close your hands to carry the water.

Someday, you make rice and noodles.

Your words are inspirational.

I'd like to quote your words someday.

I'm getting hungry. Hey, let's eat some noodles.

What should I prepare?

It's a good day. Why not a wedding feast noodles?

I'll go prepare.

Thank you for a nice meal.

I'd like to see you often.

I heard you're holding a Noodle Chef competition.

We can meet again then. I'm curious to see how you hold the competition. Will that be alright?

I'd be happy to have you.

Let's see... I only have time day after tomorrow. Would that work?

It's so sudden. We do need some time to prepare.

Haven't you ever taken an exam, Noodle Master? Cramming your study is useless.

Your everyday skill is the true skill.

That works for me although I'm not sure if it would be okay with the Assistant Noodle Chef...

We'll hold it the day after tomorrow, in the evening.

Such an important event should be held fairly.

If you use trick to put your person in the position or insist on wrong, it'll only take a moment for you to go bankrupt.

Isn't it your job to provide a place to compete with their skill just and fairly, Noodle Master?

Of course.

Then I'll get going. See you in two days.

Be careful going home.

Don't use tricks or insist on wrong at the noodle chef competition...

I thought the Senator said what you wanted to say, Myeong.

No way... Why would he do that for someone like me?

I feel like I gained a mother-in-law trying to make a personal connection. This isn't the picture I wanted.

You can erase it and start over. Or just paint over it.

You can definitely paint the picture you want to pain.

Not the picture you want to paint, Myeong?

Stand by my side. The spot in front of me belongs to the enemy.

If you stand in front of me, I can stomp you ruthlessly.

No way... I'm not foolish enough to stand up against you.

We'll see about that.

We'll hold the Noodle Chef competition tomorrow. The time is 10 p.m. after the restaurant closes.

The judging will be done by me, Madam Seol, and Madam Go. A blind test.

Please tell them the assigned noodles.

Your assignment is herbal noodles.

Liven up the bittersweet taste of herb. Getting rid of the bitter taste and holding onto the flavor is a difficult task.

Unless the broth, noodles, and garnish aren't perfectly harmonious, you can't even eat it.

Since there's no known secret recipe, I believe it's the best type of noodles to decipher who's best.

You must use at least five different herbs.

Pick one assistant for yourselves.

I pick Noodle Maker Kim Jin Ap.

I pick Noodle Maker Kim Da Hae.

You may bring objections or ask questions.

If not, you may leave.

Do you have anything more to say?

I think this is enough.

We just have to be fair.

Don't worry. I'll oversee the entire procedure.

There won't be anything unfair.

But Noodle Master... you look familiar.

Did we ever meet somewhere before?

You can't go in. Who are you?

What's going on?

You standby here.

I can't even sleep at night afraid that you'll hurt me.

You kidnapped me. What would stop you from doing worse?

I'm meaningless? If you're my father... no...

No, if you're human... you shouldn't say that.

Don't worry. I'll oversee the entire procedure.

Madam.

Who are you?

I accompany the Noodle Master.

A new secretary?

I'm not a secretary yet.

You're very handsome.

Don't be afraid. I won't eat you up. Is the Noodle Master in?

No, he's not.

You said you accompany him. What type of accompanying do you do with your butt in one place?

He told me to standby.

Okay, get back to work.

Wait...

What's wrong with you? I'm here to get my things.

I'll get them for you.

Do you know what it looks like? Step aside.

He opened his eyes? Are you sure?

Get out.

Are you going to follow me around like a puppy?

Don't mind me.

So strange... You look like a rabbit. Why are you working for a snake?

Aigoo, where's my head... where did I put it?

Father-in-law, are you back?

You should've told me in advance if you were coming back. You surprised me.

Who else besides me know about this? Your daughter? Or Da Hae?

Tell me. I heard you opened your eyes.

Why now?

You were like this when we moved to Goong Rak Won in Gangnam.

Why do you do this whenever I try to do something?

Are you that upset about my success? Is that it, huh?

Open your eyes! Your eyes!

What's with the remote control in a room without a TV?

It's really here.

Noodle Master.

What are you doing?

Can't you tell? Father-in-law is skin and bones. I can only feel his skin massaging him.

What's this?

Looks like a bruise.

You strangled him, right? I saw you with my own eyes!

How dare you insist without a reason all of sudden?

Insist without a reason? That's not it. You're the one who's denying it.

Are you really human? How can human do this?

It's hard to even hear you out!

Saying nonsense... I'm sick and tired of you accusing me!

Just shut up!

Wait... what do you mean you saw it clearly?

I was here alone.

Father...

Father!

Father... Father...

Father...

He opened his eyes?

Big brother... big brother...

How is he?

He comes in and out.

What if he doesn't come back after this?

That won't happen.

He's a strong man. He'll wake up for sure.

It's a near miracle for him to gain consciousness.

His vitals aren't all that great.

He's in a serious state of stress.

The stranger thing is...

I see some symptoms of nerve system poisoning.

What's that?

He's showing a serious signs of paralysis.

Nothing came up in the blood testing.

But he's definitely poisoned.

What should we do?

Let's hospitalize him.