Business Proposal (사내맞선)

EPISODE 3

Sorry.

-What are you doing here? -Dad.

"Dad"?

-Running an errand for mom. -Really? Let's go inside.

It's cold. Let's go in.

They're gone.

Mr. Kang. Get up, Mr.--

Come on. Mr. Kang!

BASED ON WEBNOVEL AND WEBTOON A BUSINESS PROPOSAL

Mr. Kang!

Mr. Kang.

This contract between "A" and "B" aims to set the terms

of the simulated romantic relationship between both parties

and the requested meetings with the grandfather of "A".

In the case of a breach of contract,

the penalty shall be 100 times the contract amount… 100 times?

But that's just ridiculous!

I was so dizzy that I had to clear my entire schedule.

I lost an important contract. Do you know how much that cost me?

Still, this isn't right!

Someone ordered a chicken from your place, but you failed to deliver it.

-What would happen to its reputation? -That's…

I'll just make it up--

There's no "next time" in this world.

You've lost trust. You can't put a price on that.

But still, this isn't right.

Just accept my offer.

Then I won't sue for damages,

and I'll still pay you what I promised.

Mr. Cha? Contact legal and tell them to proceed with the lawsuit right away.

No, I'll do it! Fine.

You're very impatient.

I've summarized some things you need to know

to carry out this contract.

You need to memorize these things.

"Born in 1993, blood type B."

"Went to Hyunil private school from elementary to high school."

"After graduating early, he was admitted to Harvard at the age of 18."

At the age of 18?

BORN IN 1993 BLOOD TYPE B

"He graduated summa cum laude from Harvard…"

"Thomas…"

How do you read that?

-What? -It's a thing.

Oh, okay.

Wow, you were a track and field athlete in college?

Wow, you got good grades and were an athlete too? That's impressive.

My only flaw is that there's nothing I'm not good at.

All the projects I've headed at the company were all successful too.

A JOINT DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEWEST FREEZER TECHNOLOGY

I see.

What's that?

"Fell in love while studying abroad in New York."

-New York? -Yes.

Since Mr. Kang has been in New York for the past two years,

this backstory seems the most natural.

But I didn't study in New York.

To address that, we've put together a backstory for you too.

TYPICAL LAWYER, MOM: TYPICAL DOCTOR, TYPICAL MED STUDENT

Typical?

This is a typical family?

Your family needs to seem acceptable to Chairman Kang, so…

He'd faint if I told him that my family runs a local chicken shop.

Anyway, the meeting with the chairman is next Sunday.

Be sure to memorize the backstory we've put together for you by then.

Okay.

I won't tolerate any mistakes, do you understand?

SHIN GEUM-HUI

Shin Geum-hui, you went to a really good school.

Why are you watching this?

Leave it.

Why can't you do anything by yourself?

I told you to leave it…

And if you're poor, you should know your place in society.

The framework of this…

Graduated from Hyunil elementary, middle, and high school. Went to Harvard, and…

TOP 20 GLOBAL LEADERS SELECTED BY TIMES MAGAZINE

Geum-hui, you sure snagged yourself a pretty impressive boyfriend.

-Geum-hui. Shin Geum-hui! -Yeah?

Oh, Dad?

What are you daydreaming about?

Wow, you're getting really immersed in your new identity, Ms. Shin Geum-hui.

Is this really worth all this effort?

What can I do?

Otherwise, I have to pay him 100 times the contract amount.

100 times?

100 times, my ass.

Did Ha-ri get spooked by some absurd lie again?

He was going to press charges.

He would have found out my real name

and the fact that I work for his company.

Then what would happen? I'd get fired and…

Look, this is the best I can do.

So how's the studying coming along on your fake boyfriend?

The more I learn, the more unbelievable he seems.

Not only was he was born with a diamond spoon in his mouth,

but he's also smart and good at sports. Plus, he's hot.

But his parents passed away in an accident when he was young.

Hey, I heard about that.

That's why there are no relatives in any of the subsidiaries.

-Really? Why? -Don't even get me started.

Rumor had it that someone was behind the accident that killed his parents.

Really?

I mean, I have no idea if that's the truth or not.

But apparently, Chairman Kang fired all his blood relatives to protect him.

Yes!

What is it this time?

-Hello? -Where are you right now?

Where else would I be at this hour? Of course, I'm at home.

What is it?

I thought it would be best to discuss this in a private space.

Oh, okay.

Did you memorize everything?

Yes.

Graduated from Hyunil schools. Got into Harvard in 2010.

That's my grandson!

Joined go food after graduation.

After the success of Woorigo series of bone broth, you were promoted quickly

and abruptly went to the New York branch. As for your hobbies--

Enough!

What are you doing?

I heard that the chairman was very thorough,

so I memorized your entire profile just in case.

Do you think he'll ask you to recite it?

Still, I'm impressed, Ms. Shin.

You can't lose if you do it by the book.

Ask me anything. I'll get it right.

Is that so?

Then, if my grandfather asked to see you on Saturday, two weeks from now,

what would be the correct way to respond?

Well, there's no real reason to say no if your grandfather is asking to see me.

-So shouldn't I just say, sure? -Wrong!

-"No" is the right answer. -Why?

That day is our one-year anniversary.

Don't couples usually

spend time together on days like that?

-Are you sure you studied properly? -But that was a trick question.

That's why simple memorization won't always work.

Let me ask you something too, then.

What was I wearing when we first met?

-How could I possibly know that? -Wrong!

Of course, you should remember! After all, it was the first day we met.

On the day we first met, it was raining in New York.

Just so you know, I looked up the actual weather that day in New York.

His clothes look expensive.

What if he asks me to pay for the dry cleaning?

Are you Korean?

Yes.

You too?

Falling in love just like that?

That's too unlikely.

Why? I think your grandfather will be completely fooled

with the details about the weather and everything.

I don't like rainy days.

Let's change the date instead.

You really don't have to drop me off.

It's late. Just accept the ride.

Yes, it wouldn't be right to let a woman go home alone at this hour.

Okay.

Thank you so much.

We must be pretty close by now.

What? We still have a bit more to go.

I guess I was wrong,

That hurt.

I'll see you this weekend, then.

About Ms. Shin, isn't there something oddly endearing about her?

Is being overly emotional and easily distracted endearing?

Why are you smiling?

It's nothing.

Go on a blind date next week.

Are you pretending you don't know? Or do you really not know?

Have you not heard anything about my blind dates?

I've heard.

Yet you still want me to go on blind dates?

That's why I looked internationally instead of domestically.

Dad!

Do you want the rumors that I'm crazy to reach international waters too?

I don't want to be set up with anyone!

You can't only do the things you want to do.

As my heiress, you have responsibilities--

So you want me to have an arranged marriage just like you?

You weren't happy, and that's why you divorced.

Why do you want me to go down the same path?

We…

-That was because your mom was eccentric. -I'm just as eccentric as mom is.

I won't get married if I'm not in love.

So stop meddling in my life.

You insolent…

If you plan on acting however you please, then move out!

Fine, I will.

I know you're famous for not taking back anything you say.

So I'll do exactly as you ordered.

Hey, you…

Wait!

Wait.

I won't stop you from living on your own.

-But… -But what?

-Leave my credit card behind. -What?

Do you not know what it means to be truly independent?