On the plane, Martina sits in the chair in The Ordinary Jackpot episode 9. Flight Attendant volunteers to help Martina adjust her seat. Martina agrees. The plane arrives at the airport. Martina gets off the plane. She walks to Eun-Tae. She greets him. She introduces herself as the Chief Marketing Officer of Mantova. He introduces himself to her as well. He mistook her for an Italian.
Martina claims that she’s an Italian. She hasn’t returned to Korea for a while. He doesn’t have to pick her up. They can meet at Hongsung. It will make her see through his intention if he works hard to pick up her. She asks him does he want to talk about a tricky topic? She offers to leave together. She wants to know why he made this trip.
In the office, Hyang-Eun tells Jun-Ho that Mantova’s ownership is complicated, and they are all sole proprietorships. There is absolutely no financial information available. Jun-Ho asks Ji-Hye did she look into Martina? She says she cannot get any information about Martina. He thinks it’s impossible. Does she devote her life to Mantova?
At the cafe, Cafe Owner Oh gives the coffee to Gi-Tae. Gi-Tae runs out of the cafe. In the meeting room, Eun-Tae and Jun-Ho meet Martina. She reads the papers. She thinks China market is a good idea. But she thinks they wouldn’t take such a huge risk for this kind of profit. Jun-Ho reveals CGM entered Korea. She thinks he should have said it first. She asks him did CGM come with the identity of supplier? He says they established a branch office here. They want to be a brand agent.
Although their goal isn’t just Korea market, they will turn Korea into Logistics Center. Enter China from here to avoid tariffs. Martina learns that Hongsung wants to use Mantova to enter China before CGM. Jun-Ho says if Mantova enters China before CGM, CGM will not be able to use capital to put pressure on the Korea market.
Martina notices the coffee on the table. She asks Eun-Tae does their company has a cafe? He says they have a coffee machine. But the temperature is always not right. The coffee comes from the cafe where he likes most. She asks him does he know coffee reflects the soul of the barista? She tastes the coffee. She says the guy opens the cafe not to earn money. He made the coffee not for someone. She laughs. She tells Eun-Tae that she doesn’t want to go against CGM.
Their methods are dirty. He asks her does she not mind that CGM controls China market? She mentions the Bible. It says there’s a worker who’s hired in the morning. Another worker is hired in the evening. The boss pays them the same salary. There are bound to be people who complain. It’s clear that one of them has been working longer. But the salary is the same. The person who has been working since early morning complains. The boss asks him why does he complain? He paid the money he promised.
Martina mentions they do the job that they promised, and they get good payments. CGM enters which market. How much money they earn. It’s all not their business. Eun-Tae asks her doesn’t she mind the worker who came in the evening? He takes the salary that belongs to the worker who works in the morning. Seventy percent of Mantova’s clients are from East Asia. Most of their products will flow into China in the end. If CGM sets up a warehouse in China, the people in Guangzhou and other areas won’t do business with Mantova.
Once CGM enters China, Mantova will not only lose China market, it will lose the whole East Asia. Martina tells Eun-Tae that the proportion of retail sales in their business isn’t enough to make them fight CGM. He tells her that the war has begun. He asks Mantova to join the battlefield. She needs some time to think about it. They will give her the time. But he wants to know how long it will take. She says she will make the decision before she leaves Korea. She asks him to arrange someone to show her around. Jun-Ho wants to do the job. But Martina rejects it. She asks for the youngest member in their team. If they will work together in the end, she will mainly deal with the rookie in the future. It will be a long-term partnership. At that time, Eun-Tae and Jun-Ho will directors.
Jun-Ho returns to the office. He tells Ji-Hye that he wants her to be in charge of communication and coordination. He will explain it later. She goes to apply for a car and a driver. Gi-Tae asks Jun-Ho about Eun-Tae. Jun-Ho complains that Martina couldn’t communicate. He couldn’t see through what she was thinking.
At CGM, Sun-A gets in Seon-Hyuk’s office. She reports something to Seon-Hyuk. Seon-Hyuk calls Soon-Wook. Soon-Wook guesses Seon-Hyuk called him for the store. Seon-Hyuk asks Soon-Wook why did he increase the commission rate? Soon-Wook says he just heard the case. It’s the company’s plans. Seon-Hyuk reminds Soon-Wook that he loses Hongsung’s 20 percent commission after Hongsung delisted. He should let them pay 20 percent as well. They cannot pay 22 percent.
Soon-Wook points out that Seon-Hyuk promised to pay 22 percent as long as Hongsung paid 20 percent. Seon-Hyuk agrees with what Soon-Wook said. But the prerequisite is that Hongsung pays 20 percent. Soon-Wook asks Seon-Hyuk to treat it as Hongsung paid. They broke up with the steady partner Hongsung to join forces with them.
Business may seem complicated, but it’s actually very simple. They only want the things that they think they can get. If Seon-Hyuk cannot do it, he can reject. Soon-Wook asks Seon-Hyuk not to regret it in the future. Seon-Hyuk agrees to pay 22 percent. He will be grateful if Soon-Wook can freeze other types of commissions. Soon-Wook rejects it. He thinks they should treat everyone equally.
Seon-Hyuk is furious to tell Sun-A that Soon-Wook is a jerk. They should know the tricks of Hongsung. She thinks those guys will delay the time with the liquidated damages. But he doesn’t think so. Hongsung won’t let it go. In the situation, if they’re attacked by Hongsung, they will close the company. He asks her to go to look into what Hongsung is doing.
At the parking lot, Ji-Hye is standing by with the car. Eun-Tae shows up with Martina. Ji-Hye bows to Martina. She introduces herself. Eun-Tae tells Martina that Ji-Hye is in charge of accompanying when she’s in Korea. Ji-Hye is good at speaking Italian. Martina gets in the car. Eun-Tae tells Ji-Hye that she can contact him anytime if something happens. They will stand by.
The car drives on the street. Martina tells Ji-Hye that she wants to go to the place where she buys clothes. Ji-Hye takes Martina to the mall. Martina checks the clothes. She doesn’t see the price. Ji-Hye asks the store owner how much does it cost? The store owner says 50,000 won. But Ji-Hye shouldn’t tell it to others. Martina asks Ji-Hye does she buy all the clothes here? Ji-Hye says yes. There’re a lot of choices here.
As long as Paris and London held fashion shows, the next day Ji-Hye could find a similar style here. The clothes that didn’t sell after three days would be destroyed. Although it’s not popular like before, she can find the world’s most popular item. Martina wants to know the reason that makes Ji-Hye come to buy clothes, expect price. Ji-Hye says she loved fashion here. This is why she works for Hongsung.
Martina asks Ji-Hye does she know it’s not the same even if the clothes have the same design? Details are the key. Ji-Hye tells Martina that there’re a lot of good things here. A lot of brands would come to the place to purchase for resale. Martina figures this is why Ji-Hye chooses to buy these. Ji-Hye asks Martina doesn’t she like her clothes? Martina tells Ji-Hye that a clothing salesperson must know clothing well.
At Hongsung, Hyang-Eun asks Eun-Tae why did he send Ji-Hye to go with Martina? He says Martina wanted the youngest employee. She thinks he could tell a lie and send Gi-Tae. Martina doesn’t know it. He says he thought Ji-Hye would do a good job. But why does he worry about her and stand here? He says he would worry about anyone no matter who he sent. She says she worries about Ji-Hye, and she cannot focus on her work.
Joo-Hee helps Jun-Ho find the coffee that he likes. She tries to make a cup of coffee for him. He thinks she doesn’t have to do it. But she says she wants to drink a cup of coffee as well. He asks her not to add too much water. She guesses he has been very busy. He asks her did CGM call her? She denies it. She can tell that those guys don’t need her. He asks her will she change jobs if those guys visit her? She says she will consider it. Life isn’t just about loyalty. If CGM takes Korea market, they will lose their jobs. He comforts her that they won’t be beaten down so easy. She asks him does someone support them? He says yes. He asks her to wait patiently. She remembers he booked the meeting room. She guesses it’s related to the case. He asks her not to ask about the details. She promises him that she won’t tell it to others.
At the restaurant, the waitress wants to introduce the menu for Ji-Hye and Martina. But Martina rejects it. She asks Ji-Hye to order the meal. Ji-Hye lets the waitress leave. She takes a look at the menu. She asks Martina what does she want to eat? Martina tells Ji-Hye that she doesn’t have to ask her. She asks her to order the food she likes.
The waitress brings the wine. Martina tastes the wine. She thinks the wine is good. She asks Ji-Hye who recommended the bottle of wine? Ji-Hye says she chose the wine that she drank and she thought it fitted. Marina asks Ji-Hye can she speak Italian? Ji-Hye says yes. She’s studying Italian. She chose the restaurant. Because the wine list here is extensive. She thinks no matter what kind of food it is, it should be paired with wine. Since they’re going to drink wine, they should go to the place with premium Italian Wines.
They should eat something that they cannot eat in Italian. Considering that Martina hadn’t returned to Korea for a long time. Ji-Hye thinks modern Korean food is better than traditional food. But Martina says that a food can reflect a person’s inner self. Ji-Hye is either a genius con artist or a vain person. She knows how much money she earns. She’s wearing clothes worth 30 euros. But she said she drank this kind of wine. There are only two possibilities. She has never even tasted this kind of wine. Otherwise she spends more than she earns. Whichever one it is. She cannot be trusted.
Ji-Hye walks out of the restaurant. She calls Eun-Tae. She complains it to him that Martina is crazy. She seems to find fault with everything. She asks him how much should she put up with? He reminds her that they need Mantova very much. But she shouldn’t do whatever Martina wants. If they lose Mantova, they will find another way out. No matter how anxious she is. They cannot do business with the person who thinks she can control them. Even if it’s unfair, Martina should pretend it’s fair. And show basic respect. If she cannot go through the motions, they cannot work with her. Don’t accept unreasonable requests. She understands it, and she will contact him.
Ji-Hye and Martina are on the way to the hotel. Ji-Hye asks Martina is there anything else she needs? Martina thinks Ji-Hye shouldn’t ask her the question. She points out that she’s the one in charge. Ji-Hye tells Martina that she prepared the wine and towel for her in the hotel. But Martina thinks it’s not enough. She tells Ji-Hye that she should prepare the size of the Chinese market, and the profit they’re going to get after they enter. And the loss they’re going to face after CGM enters China.
The car arrives at the hotel. Martina gets off the car. Ji-Hye stops Martina. She says she will contact the office to take the detailed information that she needs. But Martina thinks those should have been prepared long ago. Ji-Hye admits that it’s ready. She forgot to bring. Martina thinks it’s the problem. Does Ji-Hye think it will work if she flatters Martina? Does Hongsung do business like that? Martina asks Ji-Hye to tell Eun-Tae to change a person tomorrow.
Ji-Hye is on the way to the company. She calls Eun-Tae. She apologizes to him. He asks her what happened. She reveals Martina was in a bad mood, and she returned to the suite. She wanted to change a person. Ji-Hye says she tried her best, but she messed it up. Eun-Tae asks Ji-Hye not to apologize. He points out that he was the one who sent her to go to accompany Martina. If she didn’t do well enough, it was his fault. She thinks she should have done it better. He tells her that she did a good job. He asks her to go home and rest well.
Joo-Hee calls Sun-A. She tells her that it’s Mantova. They think CGM will use Korea to enter Chinese market. Hongsung wants to enter China before CGM. The Chief Marketing Officer of Mantova came to Hongsung in the morning.
Seon-Hyuk calls Sponzo. He heard that their Chief Marketing Officer is in Korea. He worries that Sponzo will accept the offer. It’s very important to him. Sponzo comforts Seon-Hyuk that he doesn’t want to be CGM’s enemy. Seon-Hyuk treats it as Mantova isn’t interested in China.
The next day at the cafe, Cafe Owner Oh guesses Eun-Tae is very busy. He has opened the cafe for a long time. So he’s good at seeing people. Eun-Tae asks Cafe Owner Oh doesn’t he want to encounter a busy guy in the morning? Cafe Owner Oh thinks Eun-Tae is very silly. It’s the reason why he opens the cafe. Everyone is very constructive in the morning. He thought he would become relaxed, but he’s even busier. He wishes he will have a good day.
Paradis doesn’t pay the liquidated damage. Jun-Ho calls Team Leader Kang. He threatens him that he will sue them if they don’t pay. Team Leader Kang asks the team member about the liquidated damage. The team member says Finance Team promised they would take care of it. Team Leader Kang asks Finance Team to pay and send CGM a fax.
At CGM, Sun-A receives the fax. She calls Seon-Hyuk. She reports it to him that they has paid Hongsung. He asks her to send the new contract. She congratulates him. It will deal those guys a heavy blow. He says they cannot celebrate just yet. Power Relations in the industry always change.
Soon-Wook is taking a yoga class. He gets a call from someone. He knows the message, and he’s shocked. He calls Seon-Hyuk. He asks him what he’s doing. Seon-Hyuk tells Soon-Wook that the commission will be adjusted to 15 percent. Soon-Wook mentions Seon-Hyuk said they would pay liquidated damages. So he broke off the contract with Hongsung. He thinks it’s unfair. Seon-Hyuk tells Soon-Wook that he won’t pay the liquidated damages for him if he refuses to sign the new contract. Soon-Wook reminds Seon-Hyuk that all the malls will be his enemies. Seon-Hyuk reveals some of the malls compromised to protect themselves. If Soon-Wook isn’t happy with the new condition, he can take Hongsung’s side again.
At Hongsung, Hyun-Sook walks into the meeting room. She asks Eun-Tae about the liquidated damages. He says they got the payments. Kyung-Chul calls Reporter Park. He asks him to release the news.
Emily is furious to break into Seon-Hyuk’s office. She asks Seon-Hyuk what happened. She thought Mantova wouldn’t work with Hongsung. Hongsung just took all the warehouses in Shenzhen. 80 percent of Mantova’s brands are in competition with them. If they enter China first, what they did will be all for nothing.
It flashes back. Jun-Ho checks Joo-Hee’s phone. He finds out that Joo-Hee is a mole. Sun-A asks Jung-Hyun to be her mole. But he rejects it. Martina calls Eun-Tae after Ji-Hye failed. She tells him that she will come tomorrow. She asks him to prepare the contract. He has a great team member. She likes her tastes to clothes and food. But that’s not the point. Ji-Hye could make the bad words sound so appealing.
It flashes back. Ji-Hye tells Martina that she doesn’t know how much Mantova earned. But if CGM enters China, Mantova’s sales will drop 12 percent. The information that Martina needs will be delivered within 30 minutes. There will be another person to come to pick her up tomorrow. Martina asks Ji-Hye will the person be better than her? Ji-Hye thinks it wouldn’t change anything even if Eun-Tae came in person. Eun-Tae said they should have done business with the person who thought she would control them. They need Mantova. But they believe that Mantova needs them as well.
Ji-Hye wishes Martina can be a little more polite. So they can work together. She wishes she will have a good night.
At present, Martina tells Eun-Tae that she can work with Ji-Hye. Eun-Tae asks Hyang-Eun to book all the warehouses in Shenzhen. Joo-Hee leaks the message to Sun-A. Eun-Tae calls Sponzo. Sponzo mentions they’re going to sign the contract. Eun-Tae thanks Sponzo. But Sponzo tells Eun-Tae that it was Martina’s decision. She did it because his employee was too outstanding.
But Eun-Tae knows it was decided by Sponzo in the end. He asks him to tell Seon-Hyuk that he won’t work with Hongsung. Sponzo says Martina learned acting from him. She’s a Korean. She eats noodles at a convenience store.
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The next day at Hongsung, Hyun-Sook gets calls from the malls in the meeting room. She doesn’t pick up the phones. She says she likes the moment when she adds the sugar into her coffee. She drinks the coffee.
In the evening, In-Mok drives his car to the restaurant. Seon-Hyuk is waiting for In-Mok. He invites him to join CGM. In-Mok will get 500,000 dollars. He laughs. He thinks Seon-Hyuk did it right to leave Hongsung. He asks him about CGM’s plan. But Seon-Hyuk worries that In-Mok won’t join CGM. He asks him why does he want to stay at Hongsung? In-Mok tells Seon-Hyuk that he has worked for Hongsung for 30 years. So he won’t change a job for money. Seon-Hyuk should provide greater fame. In-Mok won’t join CGM even if Seon-Hyuk does it. He reminds him that he works not for money. Seon-Hyuk leaves the restaurant. He laughs in the car. In-Mok drinks alone. He remembers Hyun-Sook told him that Seon-Hyuk would contact him first.