XcalliberGhost

Yes, they have made a really annoying FL who walks all over ML but he just forgives her and fall in love.In reality this type of thing is off balance and toxic

People are devoid from reality and blindly supporting FL side just because she is the main character .

Still I am not sure how he acted arrogantly or superiorly and when?

Where did the issue of lower workforce arise? what's with him being young?
And I am also just stating that the ML is not acting superior.He is obeying corporate directives,doing his duty a properly .He had no personal enmity with lab or it's chief.He also agreed to observe the lab.
But FL followed her personal vendetta against ML just because she is infuriated with the company and her EX.
If as per you ,ML is responsible for firing the chief,then he was just doing duty ,not acting superior or misusing authority.Why are you hating ML?
In that sense, FL should also be hated for obstructing ML's duty and taking it as personal feud ,even though ML is still professional in his action.
I am merely stating the facts,and I don't need you to agree with it.But fact is fact.

3)Is obstructing a pathway ,which is normally used as a one way passage,for some people selectively ,not a form of discrimination? is it ethically and morally correct?
If that's correct ,then the tourists who visit a place are bound to obey the unofficial rules formed by the community or village head ,even though they are nonsensical.
And I am saying hypothetically,if govt or a company acquired land forcibly.And in reality too ,if there is a development project or construction of a necessary public infrastructure like dams or canal,then land is acquired in exchange of compensation ,even if people are unwilling to give away their lands,and people are displaced from their homes.This is common knowledge.

1)Till now the image of ML in company is as someone who is responsible.So having power gives responsibilities ,so he has the authority.Also he didn't directly fire him.Also as yo may have seen ,the ex of FL had hand in transfer of ML to the lab.Yoi have have watched that scene,right? or just skipped it👀.
Also ,if ML had rejected the transfer,he would have been officially tagged as lap dog of chairwoman ,as they are not blood related.Rumors are very dangerous in corporate culture.
Also ,he put the lab under observation period,he didn't close the lab.He had the power but still didn't fire other lab workers.

2)she was saying sorry ,but had the attitude like she was doing a favour to ML,even though she was the one responsible for instigating villagers against ML.If a arsonist starts a fire ,and apologizes to other and gives them solution to put out fire easily,it doesn't makes him less guilty.
Here it's not that serious ,but she caused the obstruction to his duties ,so why should he lose self respect .She shouldn't have done that from the very start,The ML had nothing personal,he was doing his duty but ,the FL followed her personal vendetta against ML , just because she hates the company , especially her EX.

4)It's not like he closed the lab.And he had to follow company directives.Or should he have sacrificed himself or underplayed corporate interest?
Also if you want to play legally,then the restructuring of employees was legal,as the lab was acquired by the Company through M&A.

I am not saying he is perfect.I am saying that he easily maintained the perfect image in front of others,all through these years,but failed to do so infront of her,what are the chances?
And I know he is very very childish,but the FL character is annoying and childish ,like how she confronts others straightforward,but if others confront her or test her ,she is enraged.

You are right

You can understand if you think that she is not the FL and you watch it from a neutral viewpoint,not from viewpoint of FL or for that matter from ML pov.

He was not acting superior. He was just sticking to principles and rules.Even if he seemed superior ,did he do anything wrong at work or outside to face those botherations.He was foing his duties and did what was correct.Company is for work and profit ,not a playground.
On the other hand, FL instigated the villagers and they ganged up on FL.But the FL was not at all sorry ,she herself dig a hole for other and expect others to ask her for help .And if the other person refuses to bend to wrong things and stick to principles ,it is taken as arrogance.Just what in the world is this logic?

I know they want to attract female audience ,but it gets a bit annoying and unrealistic if the cliche is used too much.In 'Potato lab' and 'my dear nemesis' ,both the MLs are shown perfect but they get shaken and get in trouble when they come in contact with FLs, even though all they are doing is getting their work done in an ethical manner.
For example,here in this drama ,I could not find any fault with ML to begin with.Why should face all this botherations.He didn't sack the chief,the company did.He was doing his job diligently. And he was not being arrogant ,sticking to principles and not bending to wrong things is everything but arrogance.He was doing his duties only.
Also ,the villagers were instigated by FL so she shoul feel sorry ,but there was not an ounce of it .The villagers were at wrong too.If their actions are correct then, it should be alright for their lands to get suddenly occupied by a company or govt for any project.There is nothing wrong as the land now belongs to others.
In the lab too ,if the efficiency is low or if the work is not done properly, then its correct for the director to take action.Company is their for business.Realistically ,if anything is just a burden on company or not working properly towards profit ,is just a burden on company and is discarded.
So why should the ML deal with all this childish botherations?

I have theory about that 10 comments below.

That's why I am saying this is a 'Theory' of mine.
For your 1st point, I strongly feel that Prosecutor groom knows everything,given his attitude towards ML .He is not so innocent as he may be hiding claws.
For 2nd,if the marriage is a deal ,then groom will likely act his part ,even to infuriate ML further,and will tell others that FL is pregnant (even though the only person the FL has ever slept with is Our 'ML' and the child is ML's) and the groom would obviously know that the child is ML's as nothing would happen between the groom and FL.

Nah!
I am saying that FL is at at fault.
But she has not cheated ,she is not intimate with anyone but ML.She has not even kissed the groom ,let alone sleep with him.
But betraying your partner is bad.And if she chose only her quest to set aside ML then she needs to grovel and make amends to ML.Also I think this marriage is only a fake ,deal marriage,on paper.
And she could have taken better course of action after consulting with ML,that way she would have had a strong ally.

I have a long theory about the plot twist.I think the master mind behind the marriage is the prosecutor groom.I know it is wild ,but if you put him into equation ,all the situations are suddenly possible.

1) The Phone call that FL got while drying ML's hair--
She yelled at the caller that she wouldn't back down from 'it' like it is some 'deal' and she confirmed that the caller should keep the 'promise'. What's this 'promise' about?
And ,as we know FL was unaware that her family and step father il doh ,all knew about her relationship with ML.So the only possible figures with whom she can talk about her relationship are Prosecutor yeom and his uncle and she couldn't have yelled at the uncle for sure.
So , the prosecutor groom would have made a deal with the FL that she would have a contract marriage like thing,and she shouldn't tell anyone about it, especially ML as the prosecutor groom has a knack to irk ML and to degrade ML.The prosecutor groom knew about FL and ML's relationship and wants to devastate ML.As we know the groom is far from innocent.
In return,the prosecutor groom would help FL to solve her Dad's murder case.This may be the 'promise' of the deal and also to keep ML out of this ,not to expose him to danger.

2) The FL has only made a deal.In reality she loves the ML only.As in the bathtub scene ,she was confirming the feelings and future actions of ML.
If she had to betray the ML blindly for the case and deal or money,why would have she asked about what ML would do and gave him a pre -cognition.She would have just straight up betrayed him without confirming his future actions and feelings.

3) We cannot see any intimacy between FL and the groom, because there is nothing to start with.They have married only on a 'Deal' and the Groom is not in love with FL.
The marriage is only a facade and a false marriage.Also this deal ,benefits Yeom family and step father iL doh.
Also,this makes the Decision of FL to 'not use protection ' during her intercourse with ML ,a possible move by her to cling to ML with his child and she would get a child to show the proof of marriage.

This plot twist makes all the incidents till now plausible.Also there was mention of a dispute between ML and prosecutor groom back in highschool.That may be a trigger.
But, ML is the most pitiful character and from his pov it's still seems a betrayal by lover and everyone is against him.
So, he should go feral and turn the tables so that everyone who let him down would regret and atone.
Still the FL could have given him some hints and made a plan with ML, so that she could have gained a valueable partner in her quest and ML wouldn't have felt devasted and betrayed.

The romantic scenes were so passionate and lovey dovey, that we can feel the pain of ML from betrayal seeming move by FL.

I have made a Theory about the plot twist,few comments below.

Thanks!

I have a long theory about the plot twist.I think the master mind behind the marriage is the prosecutor groom.I know it is wild ,but if you put him into equation ,all the situations are suddenly possible.

1) The Phone call that FL got while drying ML's hair--
She yelled at the caller that she wouldn't back down from 'it' like it is some 'deal' and she confirmed that the caller should keep the 'promise'. What's this 'promise' about?
And ,as we know FL was unaware that her family and step father il doh ,all knew about her relationship with ML.So the only possible figures with whom she can talk about her relationship are Prosecutor yeom and his uncle and she couldn't have yelled at the uncle for sure.
So , the prosecutor groom would have made a deal with the FL that she would have a contract marriage like thing,and she shouldn't tell anyone about it, especially ML as the prosecutor groom has a knack to irk ML and to degrade ML.The prosecutor groom knew about FL and ML's relationship and wants to devastate ML.As we know the groom is far from innocent.
In return,the prosecutor groom would help FL to solve her Dad's murder case.This may be the 'promise' of the deal and also to keep ML out of this ,not to expose him to danger.

2) The FL has only made a deal.In reality she loves the ML only.As in the bathtub scene ,she was confirming the feelings and future actions of ML.
If she had to betray the ML blindly for the case and deal or money,why would have she asked about what ML would do and gave him a pre -cognition.She would have just straight up betrayed him without confirming his future actions and feelings.
Also, from her conversation during bath ,she was crying and telling ML that if it is necessary for him to take revenge like that.From this you can take her attitude in two forms--

(i)She is only taking part in a fake marriage (only on paper and is an act) and she would remain loyal to ML,always his .So she was hinting for ML to wait for her until she clears up the misunderstanding.So that when the deal is completed,she can return to ML ,as it would be illogical and sh*ty of her if she is expecting ML to remain single while she gets married .

or,

(ii)She is a selfish douchebag,who is trying to manipulate ML and just thinks about herself.

Personally,I believe ,option (i) is correct.

3) We cannot see any intimacy between FL and the groom, because there is nothing to start with.They have married only on a 'Deal' and the Groom is not in love with FL.Its only a facade.Also this deal ,benefits Yeom family and step father iL doh.
Also,this makes the Decision of FL to 'not use protection ' during her intercourse with ML ,a possible move by her to cling to ML with his child and she would get a child to show the proof of marriage.

This plot twist makes all the incidents till now plausible.Also there was mention of a dispute between ML and prosecutor groom back in highschool.That may be a trigger.
But, ML is the most pitiful character and from his pov it's still seems a betrayal by lover and everyone is against him.
So, he should go feral and turn the tables so that everyone who let him down would regret and atone.
Still the FL could have given him some hints and made a plan with ML, so that she could have gained a valueable partner in her quest and ML wouldn't have felt devasted and betrayed.

I have a theory about the plot twist.I think the master mind behind the marriage is the prosecutor groom.I know it is wild ,but if you put him into equation ,all the situations are suddenly possible.
1) The Phone call that FL got while drying ML's hair--
She yelled at the caller that she wouldn't back down 'it' like it is some 'deal' and she confirmed that the caller should keep the 'promise'. What's this 'promise' about?
And ,as we know FL was unaware that her family and step father il doh all knew about her relationship with ML.So the only possible figures are Prosecutor yeom and his uncle and she couldn't have yelled at the uncle for sure.
So , the prosecutor groom would have made a deal with the FL that she would have a contract marriage like thing,and she shouldn't tell anyone about it, especially ML as the prosecutor groom has a knack to irk ML and to degrade ML.The prosecutor groom knew about FL and ML's relationship and wants to devastate ML.As we know the groom is far from innocent.
In return,the prosecutor groom would help FL to solve her Dad's murder case.The 'promise' may be the deal and to keep ML safe,not to expose him to danger.

2) The FL has only made a deal.In reality she loves the ML only.As in the bathtub scene ,she was confirming the feelings and future actions of ML.
If she had to betray the ML blindly for the case ,deal or money,why would have she asked about what the ML would do and gave him a pre -cognition.She would have just straight up betrayed him without confirming his future actions and felings.

3) We cannot see any intimacy between FL and the groom, because there is nothing to start with.They have married only on a 'Deal' and the Groom is not in love with FL.Its only a facade.Also this deal ,benefits Yeom family and step father iL doh.
Also,this makes the Decision of FL to 'not use protection ' during her intercourse with ML ,a possible move by her to cling to ML with his child and she would get a child to show as proof of marriage.

This plot twist makes all the incidents till now plausible.Also there was mention of a dispute between ML and prosecutor groom back in highschool.That may be trigger.
But, ML is the most pitiful character and from his pov it's still seems a betrayal by lover and everyone is against him.
So, he should go feral and turn the tables so that everyone who let him down would regret and atone.Still the FL could have given him some hints and made a plan with ML, so that she could have gained a valueable partner and ML wouldn't have been devasted.

Also ,She has not cheated yet , She is intimate only with ML (physically,sexually and emotionally)and is not close to the pushover groom. She is only acting as married to let the enemies drop their guard. But yeah, her actions and choices are sh*t and sociopath-like.Her betrayal towards ML is fully wrong. She herself doesn't know what she should do.She could've come clear to ML and would've gained a valueable partner in her quest .But No! She had to act out and betray ML.It may be to protect ML as per "the promise on phone call" or her plan to decieve the enemy(as the saying goes, ' to decieve the enemy you have to decieve your friends first').But she should get hurt the same amount , atone for her actions and grovel to get back to ML.Only then ML can forgive her.

Also ,there was no intimacy shown or even depicted to happen between FL and the groom.There was no kiss at wedding , and even on the wedding night ,the groom was present with drunk ML.Btw ,the groom seems a simp and pushover. So ,I think so too that FL got pregnant with ML's child.