Episode 2 of "The Nice Guy" kicks off with an electrifying scene where Seok-kyung, with unyielding resolve, headbutts the formidable boss of the gambling den. The trio of siblings hastily make their escape, securing the exit by locking the rest inside, leaving chaos in their wake. They then race to the goshiwon, a modest lodging where Seok-kyung had been temporarily residing. Upon arrival, Seok-hee, filled with concern and frustration, reproaches her for abandoning them after their home was foreclosed by the bank.
Delving deeper into Seok-kyung's tumultuous life, we uncover her journey: a hairdresser who conceived a child out of wedlock, rushing into a shotgun marriage only to uncover her husband's infidelity mere moments into their marital bliss, leading to a swift divorce. Seeking solace in the allure of gambling, she found herself ensnared, ultimately losing their cherished family home.
Seok-hee, recognizing the depth of her sister's fear in confronting their stern father, reluctantly takes her back home. Elsewhere, Mi-young's relentless hustle is on full display, as she juggles an array of odd jobs—from serving tables to scrubbing floors, her determination unwavering.
Meanwhile, Seok-cheol, poised for his final assignment, strives for diplomacy. He engages with the protest leader who has claimed the redevelopment site, suggesting a peaceful dialogue. Yet, the leader, steadfast in his conviction, rejects the offer, vowing to die for his cause. Impatience overflows in the gang boss, who commands his men to resort to violence. As pandemonium ensues, Seok-cheol, with stealth and courage, infiltrates the protest leader's abode to halt the escalating violence, attempting to broker peace. But amidst their struggle, flames ignite, transforming the scene into a blaze. Seok-cheol, undeterred, heroically saves the man from the inferno's clutches.
The following day, newspapers hailed the bravery of Seok-cheol, who had valiantly rescued a man from the clutches of a blazing inferno. The protest leader, sensing a change in the wind, retreated from the conflict after Seok-cheol expressed his desire to extricate himself from the treacherous world of gangdom. Impressed by this peaceful resolution, the gang boss bestowed his gratitude upon Seok-cheol with a generous reward.
Meanwhile, in a parallel development, Seok-cheol's father ventured into the bank, seeking to negotiate an extension on the loan that his sister, Seok-kyung, had incurred. The bank officials, though hesitant, agreed to the extension—but only on the stringent condition that they remit 70 million won within a fortnight to secure an additional five years on the loan.
Elsewhere, Mi-young's eyes caught a glimpse of a captivating advertisement for a singing audition, unwittingly setting her on a collision course with Kang Tae-hum, a rival gang boss who harbored sinister designs against Seok-cheol's boss.
Later, to Seok-cheol's consternation, his father made an unexpected appearance at his workplace, ostensibly to seek financial assistance from the gang boss. The sight shook Seok-cheol to his core—his father had coerced him into this perilous lifestyle when he was incarcerated. Driven by the dire need to repay the family's debts, Seok-cheol had initially embarked on the gangster's path, and now, it seemed, his father was compelling him to remain entangled in this dangerous web.
