Flames of Desire (Flames of Ambition / Yokmangeui Bulkkot / 욕망의 불꽃)

Flames Of Ambition

Episode 2

How much have injuries on the job been reduced?

We've reduced them by over 90 percent.

Convey to every department what our priorities are.

First, safety. Second, safety. Third, safety.

Yes, sir.

- You can go ahead, then. - Yes.

When did you get back?

Ohh... Yesterday.

The moment I arrived in Seoul, Dad dragged me here as expected.

It's impressive.

You can thank our father for it.

Your studies?! Are you done?

It's still a long way.

So Dad did it, after all.

You could say that.

But I hear your wife played a crucial part?

Is your father-in-law still a minister?

Ever seen a corporation succeed without backdoor deals with politicians?

Dad has always been quick on his feet when it comes to that.

Same goes for the States, really.

But now the real struggle begins.

It might be easy to start a corporation here, but making it flourish is the matter.

Looks like he's coming.

He's still driving firsthand?

He's the commander-in-chief, after all. Leading his troops on the field.

That's what he lives for.

Ahh... Really...

Why suddenly call me back, when I was doing just fine in the States?

Why bother?

Guess he wanted to brag?

You've always been his favorite.

Get in.

What are you waiting for, Youngmin?

Me?!

Youngjun, I don't want to see mistakes.

Don't let the labor union drag you around.

I said get in!

Hyung, let's go for a drink later.

What is it that you were studying in the States again?

Tell me.

Environmental engineering.

Say what?

Environmental engineering.

So what does that do?

In simple terms...

Just say it.

Don't beat around the bush treating me like a simpleton.

People build factories to make a living,

and doesn't that negatively affect the environment in the long run?

So what it does is help the environment without compromising productivity.

And does that make any sense?

We need to make sure it does.

So what you mean is that you'll get in my way.

- Not really... - Think I was born yesterday, you silly?

So let's hear it, when would you be done with that?

It will still take me a while.

How long?

Another ten years, I'd say?

That long?!

Yes.

So you'll only be back in a decade...

I actually was planning to stay a little longer after my studies,

so I can gain some experience thanks to their superior facilities.

And no interest in business.

My brothers are already doing fine without me.

Then,

just fulfill one wish of mine.

Be that ten or twenty years, I'll let you stay in the States for as long as you like.

So just do this one thing for me.

Not even that?

Go ahead, then.

I'll send you a fine young lady to marry,

so let her move in with you there.

Dad...

Refuse that, and you can kiss the States goodbye!

Dad...

- Dad, where are we going? - You'll find out when we get there.

What is all this stuff?

Underwear.

What, all of this?

Underwear is crucial for women.

- And who would ever see it... - When a man is well dressed...

but wears cheap shoes, they still look down on him.

Same goes for women.

Underwear is what makes or breaks a woman.

Keep your voice down.

What if they hear you?

How about Dad?

About what?

He refuses to say anything, so that makes me even more anxious.

Dad doesn't know a thing.

He doesn't. Really.

If he found out, so be it.

Nayoung...

Don't act like that,

just go to Seoul and go back to school.

Called it quits.

When...

Was it after a year...

Nayoung.

Have a seat.

Why did you quit school?

What's the point?

It's not like going to college would improve my family background anyway.

But you're smart.

If you give it your best, you'll get plenty of job opportunities.

Eonni.

A woman's life depends on her man.

It's whom you marry that decides your fate in the end.

No need to worry. I'll make a fresh new start.

I'll find myself someone much better than that Deokseong,

and show him what he missed.

Eonni.

Are we clear?!

What?

This is between you and me.

Take it to the grave.

I'll share a few with you when you get home.

Need to get married, don't you?!

You don't like Kang Jungu, do you?

No way...

Jungu is just Dad's...

That man's a thug, don't even dream about it!

No... No way...

You can't cut me up.

How can I get married with a scar on my belly?

No way.

The baby?

What happened to the baby?

Is it dead or alive?

Who's that?

Beats me!

Ehh...

I think he said Chairman Kim Taejin. One of your father's friends.

Ehh...

That geek, aren't you?

Don't you remember, whale meat?

Back when we were this tall, you came to my house in Bangeojin.

You puked all that whale meat when I forced it on you.

Don't you remember?

Ahh...

Wow... You haven't changed a bit, have you?!

You could at least have told me you moved.

How can you just leave without saying a word to anyone?

- I was going to contact you. - So why didn't you?

You're always so busy...

You do have a point.

When you run a business, every little second matters.

Hey... Come here.

Forget it, I can see him later.

You should see your son-in-law at least once!

Youngmin, get moving!

Remember him? He's my...

How have you been?

And you are?

Aigoo... This must be Jeongsuk!

Aigoo... You sure are pretty.

Just as pretty as when you were little.

I might be pretty as you say,

but Jeongsuk is my sister. I'm Nayoung.

How have you been?

She's grown up into a pretty lady herself.

Right...

Didn't you say you'd love to become my daughter-in-law,

if I had another son?

And you still remember that?

I better get going. Remember to call.

If I call Jeongsuk, she'll be here in no more than ten minutes...

It's all right.

Still, at least let them see each other!

No need to meet her. Right?

Hurry up and get her a passport,

so she can follow him to the States.

See you again.

Tomorrow,

hand in your resignation.

No way.

I told you Chairman Kim wants to hurry.

He wants to send you with Youngmin, whenever your passport is ready.

Dad!

They haven't even met once, how do you know if they'll get along?

Shut your mouth.

If the parents have decided, that's it.

Why would you need to do that at this hour?

Finish it tomorrow.

It keeps shaking, I can't leave it like this.

And who's ever going to sit there at this hour?

Jeongsuk.

You didn't think it possible, did you?

You just thought he'd forget it since it was too long ago, didn't you?

I never really gave it much thought.

Chairman Kim is not the type.

He wouldn't go back on his word.

He owed me one, and see how he came all the way to Jangsaeng Port to look for me ?

And we were able to move to the city, thanks to that money.

I was sure.

That one day he'd finally show up, asking me for you.

When did you ever trust him?