[Episode 10]
For the past three years, I've relied on medicines because of you.
Heart medicines, blood pressure medicines, nervous breakdown...
I've taken all sorts of medicines.
Then maybe you need to be hospitalized too.
What?
Can I take you to the hospital now?
You...
You recovered your memory?
Did you?
Unfortunately, yes.
You wished me to be thrown out of your house without knowing anything.
But unfortunately, all my memory came back.
That's really disappointing.
I know.
I'm disappointing you till the end.
Why did you do that to me?
Did you really have to do that?
Yes!
I had to.
You were quite a headache when I wanted you to get divorced,
I wasn't sure Cholgyu would win the CEO seat,
and besides, my precious money...
I was on the brink of losing it to your divorce settlement.
If you were me, would you have just sat back?
Even so, how could you put me into a mental hospital?
How could you?
Fortunately, you had a history of depression.
It wasn't difficult to put you in a hospital.
And I could easily find the right hospital.
You didn't think about how scared I'd be in there without knowing the reason?
That was the price you had to pay for overstepping your place, alright?
You are a woman, too.
As a fellow woman,
...didn't you feel sympathy for me?
I did. I felt pity for you.
You lost your mother at an early age.
You could've met a nice mother-in-law
and enjoyed her affection.
That's how you were suppose to live.
That's the story of other families.
When it comes to my own family, it's a different story.
You have a humble background.
You are nothing if not pretty.
You are of no value to my son.
I'm a business woman.
I never do an unprofitable business.
You are of no use to my son.
On the contrary, you'll make him support your family all his life.
You really are terrible.
If it's for my kids, I have nothing to fear, nothing to be afraid of,
nothing to be ashamed of.
If anybody spelt rubbish filth on the path of my kids,
I will for sure clear it away.
So you mean,
I'm that rubbish filth.
Bingo.
Now we speak the same language.
What happened?
I went to her since I felt better, but she already hit the bottle.
You're such a good daughter-in-law like no other.
Wish my mom knew that.
I don't need anybody. I don't need my kids.
She's drunk. Please lay her in bed.
Okay.
I don't need anybody.
- Okay, Mom. Just go in. - I don't need anybody.
Yes, you need me.
Thanks for having feelings for me but...
I'm not ready to open my heart to someone else.
Isn't three years enough?
When will you ever get over Eunseol?
Tell me.
Then I'll wait for you 10 years or 20 years.
Juri.
On your 100th day celebration, on your first anniversary,
and on your proposal day...
I was there each time.
I had to see the man I love being happy with another woman...
It was really hard for me.
But I was still thankful that I could see you.
I was so afraid to lose you forever if my feelings for you were caught.
Do you know how broken I was?
I'm sorry.
But I've got no room for your love.
Then you'll never love again haunted by her illusion?
Of course I can love again in time. But,
I'm not ready yet for a new love.
Then promise me.
When you are ready for love, let me know first.
Give me the chance first.
Promise me. Please?
You were okay until this afternoon. What happened?
I had to mind some business. I feel better though.
What business?
Did Mrs. Uhm come to see you?
Did she take it out on you regarding her husband's promotion?
Please just let it pass.
Are you very sick?
No. I'm okay now.
I feel the stress falling away at the sight of my handsome guys.
She sees me as handsome as you. Feels great.
Excuse me. I need to go to the restroom.
Okay.
Honey, your phone is ringing.
Yes, this is Ms. Solju Baik's cell phone.
My. Aren't you Donggyu?
Excuse me?
Your voice hasn't changed.
It's me, Choonhee.
Choonhee?
Choonhee Yang from Evergreen Orphanage.
Oh, the pretty friend of Solju? How have you been?
I heard from Solju that you emigrated to the U.S.
I recently came back to Korea.
I'm currently running a cafe in Paju.
Who is it?
It's Choonhee.
Why did you call me this late?
Are you free this Sunday?
Well. Why? What's the occasion?
I'll be off that day.
I think maybe we can visit the orphanage together.
Director's birthday is around this time of year.
I forgot about an important meeting scheduled that day. Sorry.
Really? Too bad. By the way, Solju.
Yes?
Donggyu's voice hasn't changed a bit.
I miss him even more after hearing his voice.
When will you invite me to your house?
I'll call you when he's free. You can come and see us then.
Yes. Good night.
Gee.
Did you hang up? I wanted to speak with her.
You already spoke with her.
I didn't ask after her health.
So she returned to Korea for good?
Huh? Yes.
I wonder how she has changed.
Do you know her too?
Of course. She is like a sister to your mom.
And she used to treat me as her brother-in-law.
I didn't know she had such a close friend.
I'd like to meet her sometime.
Oh, sure.
It's been so long since I heard his voice.
Solju is so blessed.
Her husband is rich and even affectionate.
I love bean-curd dreg stew.
Is there anything you want to eat?
I'll get it for you on my way home, honey.
Why did he act as if he had a wife?
Why did he tell such a lie to me?
We had a nice lunch together and she even got on my back.
How come she completely changed her attitude and treats me so coldly?
Ms. Yang, did I make a mistake?
If you're disappointed about something, please tell me.
Hey, Rooftop.
Who? Me?
Who else is here other than you?
Utility pole, you're talking down to me.
What? Why do you stop me?
Tell me the truth.
What's your relationship with Ms. Yang?
Of course we are good neighbors, tenants of the same building.
Are you kidding me? You had a date with her.
To hell with a date!
She only watched a movie and I fed her popcorn. That's it.
Popcorn? Who fed whom?
I said, I fed her.
Are you a playboy?
Why did you approach her?
I didn't approach her.
As the tenants, we are in the same boat, speak the same language,
so we get along well with each other.
You mean you're not interested in her?
Nobody knows the future.
Don't beat around the bush. Say it clearly!
What's going on between you two?
Mom!
What brings you here when it's dark and the road is slippery?
Did you come here for your son-in-law again?
Well, Mother, in fact...
So silly to be deceived twice.
That poncy jerk!
I'm not gonna leave you alone!
That jerk!
What time is it?
I'm thirsty.
Oh my gosh!
What are you doing there?
I made honey water for you.
Please drink it.
Why would I drink this?
I'm sorry?
Who knows if you put poison in here?
Aren't you watching for a chance to harm me?
Whatever I do, it'd be nothing compared with what you've done to me.
Is that a threat?
Are you gonna get even with me or what?
Though you remember everything, you keep a straight face
and continue to live here. Is it to take revenge on me?
Aren't you thirsty? Please have some honey water.
Take it away!
Mom, what's wrong with you?
How do I know if she put poison in the honey water?
Oh, come on.
Are you still drunk?
I'm sober! She...
She has recovered her memory.
Is that true? Your memory came back?
Yes. Everything came back all at once.
Everything?
She recovered her memory, so she's dying to take revenge on me,
and she put poison in here.
Mom, stop that nonsense.
Nonsense? I saw it with my own eyes!
Cholgyu! Cholgyu! Cholgyu!
This is honey water. Alright?
What the heck are you thinking?
I'm sorry honey.
I think you became very nervous, Mother.
I'm embarrassed but I'm trying to understand you.
Please take it easy.
I've done you wrong.
After you were hospitalized, there wasn't a day of peace in my mind.
Let me ask you one last time.
Did you know she put me in the mental hospital?
Tell me the truth. Did you know about it beforehand?
Or did she do it all by herself?
I didn't know about it.
I learned about it when Mom told me after she put you in the hospital.
Of course I begged her to bring you back right away,
but you know her. She didn't listen to me.
But I became a new man.
Please give me a second chance.
I'll change from a mama's boy to a reliable husband.
Trust me just one more time. Please?
Thank you.
I will be really good to you.
I'm sure Mom also learned something from this incident.
By the way,
don't you think she is a bit strange?
What do you mean?
She is oversensitive and neurotic. Maybe she needs to go to the hospital.
No, nevermind.
You think so too, huh? She's strange.
She's talking nonsense like poison in honey water.
Should I take her to the hospital?
Okay!
Seems we're done. Let's go!
Boreum, happy, huh?
Wait!
Load this up, too.
The dented steamer? We don't have to cook trotters anymore.
We can use it for boiling laundry. It's still usable.
Don't be so frugal. We will inherit $10 million.
How can we use a dented steamer at our level?
We'll live a life fit for our class.
But this is still too useful to throw away.
Geez. Okay. Let's load it.
Thanks, honey.
Gee.
Though we got a mortgage with bad credit, it was our first house.
I know.
When we bought this house, we were so happy that we couldn't sleep.
Right.
Remember when we gave away rice cakes to our new neighbors,
we embraced each other right there and cried tears of joy?
We couldn't believe that it was reality.
Gangsook.
Right. We had those days.
Gangsook!
Yes, honey.
Boreum!
Yes, Dad.
The second act of our life has just begun now.
The first act ended with us moving out, and we'll start the glorious second act.
We must win the race for the inheritance by all means.
That's for sure.
To do that, we must unite by holding fast to one another. Okay?
Absolutely.
Before we charge toward the battlefield, let's brace ourselves
by chanting a slogan.
The slogan is "Ten million, fight on."
Ten million!
Fight on!
If you're done, let's go.
What are you doing? We have to leave.
Because I'm sad.
Why?
It's hard to leave, leaving all my furniture behind in the storage.
How hard I tried to purchase such costly furniture.
You know we have no space to put all our household items.
It's only for the present.
Honey.
Yes.
You must inherit the legacy...
and restore all our household items and the furniture.
Okay, okay.
Don't worry.
Isn't that Keechoon?
Gees. We arrived first. They shouldn't try to cut in.
I know.
Keemoon! We came first. Please back up.
How rude!
Don't they know "Elders first"? How dare he tell us to back up!
Don't let him get the start on us. Tell him that we'll go first.
Keechoon!
I'll go first. Follow me.
Hey, hey!
Back up.
How dare! Dang.
What the heck are they doing?
Dang.
Let's force our way through.
What are you doing? Hurry, go!
Hey!
Boreum might get hurt. Back up!
You back up.
Dang! Make a go. Hurry, just go.
How are you?
Hi.
Keeok!
Hurry, get out and go in!
Let's get out. Hurry up!
Above all things,
you guys showed the courage to carry on the three generation family business.
As the president, I express my deepest gratitude.
I thought you were indifferent to the family business,
but now that you showed interest in it, I am very moved.
The qualifications for my successor are very simple.
First, one who loves noodles.
Second, one who makes good noodles.
Third, one who is good at selling noodles.
That's it.
Good night.
I thought you'd be at work. How come you are here?
I submitted my resignation. I'm quitting this week.
Why? You were on a roll.
He's that much resolved to focus on the family business.
Seulhong will leave New York to join us.
Seulhong is coming back?
Of course. He is the eldest grandson of the Uhm family.
Actually, Keechoon got a job offer from his previous employer,
but he flatly refused it for the family business.
That's right.
I quit the piano institute despite the increasing number of students.
What pious sons and daughters I have here.
But it's true.
Same here.
Are you sick?
Since I couldn't sleep a wink, I have a pounding headache.
I feel sluggish. Feel like I'm dying.
Get up. Let's go out.
Where?
Let's go on a date.
It's okay. I'm not in the mood for a date.
You'll feel better if you go out on a date with me. Come on, let's go.
Where are we going?
You'll see when we get there.
Let's have a nice dinner and go shopping, too.
Shall we?
I feel like I finally got my son back.
It's been so long since I went on a date with you.
I feel so happy after a long time.
Please get out.
Where are we?
You'll see when we get there.
Let's go.
What are you doing here?
She introduced this clinic.
The doctor here is a renowned psychiatric counselor.
Psychiatric counselor? What are you talking about?
You're so sensitive these days. You don't eat well or sleep well.
What do you think you're doing?
Mother, I got counseling here and received lots of help.
I'm sure you'll get better too.
I'm quite normal. Don't treat me like a patient.
It's not that. We only want to help you ease your mind.
You wicked wench.
I'm sorry?
I know you're trying tit for tat. But I'm not that easy.
I'm not a sitting duck.
Maybe we shouldn't have brought her here.
Gosh.
Mom...
Mom! Mom!
Mom, please.
You! How could you do this to me?
How could you treat me like some psycho?
It's not that.
Okay, fine. Just get in. Let's go.
I'll go with her. Sorry, take a taxi and go home.
Don't worry about me. Just take care of her.
Okay. Thank you.
This is just the beginning.
She needs to learn that even a worm will turn.
Ms. Yang.
Why do you look like you're carrying the weight of the world?
Just because.
Can we talk? I have something to ask you.
What is it you want to ask me about?
Why did you lie to me?
Lie?
You acted as if you had a wife.
How did you know that?
I met your sister-in-law yesterday, and she told me everything.
Why did you lie?
Was it because you were afraid that I might make a move on you?
Guess I'm right.
You were scared that I might hit on you if you're single.
Well...
Look.
I don't flirt with a guy who doesn't like me.
What do I lack that I would hold onto a man who doesn't like me?
Look, I don't cling to a man, whether he's a new love or an old love.
And frankly speaking, you are not my type.
It's not that. It's the complete opposite.
The reason why I acted as if I had a wife is...
because I had a crush on you at first sight.
I was afraid of falling in love with you so I lied to suppress my feelings.
I thought I wouldn't fall for you if I acted like a married man.
It's been almost 30 years since my wife died.
You are the first woman who made me feel like this ever since.
I don't know how to say this but... I think...
I think I...I...
I love you.
Stop your funny business!
Funny business?
Do I look that easy to you since I sell drinks to men?
You think I'd be taken in if you flirt with me?
No, it's not that.
I swear, I'm not trying to flirt with you. Don't get me wrong.
I thought you'd be different from the other guys.
But men are all the same.
You can't leave like this. Let me get it straight.
Get out of the way.
I can't let you go.
I can't unless I resolve your misunderstanding.
Get out of the way before I get nasty.
Let's talk.
Let's go somewhere and talk.
I have nothing more to talk with you.
Wait! Please wait, Ms. Yang.
Is she your girlfriend?
Who?
The woman I saw at the theater.
Oh, Ms. Yang?
Ms. Yang?
She runs a cafe in the building I live in.
You looked good together. Good luck.
She has a bad habit of playing hard to get.
Playing hard to get?
That's a chit's trick. It's irritating if a woman at her age does that.
I can't make up my mind whether to go further with her or just quit.
Huh? That's my brother-in-law.
Hyodong!
Hi, Keeok.
Why are you limping? Did you hurt your leg?
No, no.
How are you? We met at the theater yesterday.
If you'd excuse me.
What's wrong with her? She's so cold.
What did you eat to make this mess?
Mr. Khang, let's go have coffee.
Sounds good.
I want a caramel macchiato with lots of syrup.
Okay. Caramel or chocolate, anything.
Come.
What about me?
Go home, chit.
Are you sure this is a caramel macchiato?
Didn't you suffer a blow when you confessed your love to Ms. Yang?
How did you know that?
I'm a pro. I just know it.
Seems you are impatient than you look.
Did you try to kiss her even before she says yes?
I thought she had feelings for me.
He is nuts. What made you think so?
When I was beaten up by hoodlums at her cafe, she took care of me.
Yesterday, we had a nice lunch together, we had a date,
and she got on my back when she sprained her ankle.
You're too naive.
She just keeps the door open for her business.
Keeps the door open?
She's selling alcohol to men in this small town.
She can't be fussy about her customers.
Bald guys, blowzy guys, utility pole guys...
She has to keep the door open to keep customers.
So you mean, she was nice to me not because she likes me
but because she needs to keep me as a customer?
Of course. Gees.
Excuse me. Can we have another glass of water?
Somebody got into a stew.
How do you feel, Mother?
I made porridge for you. Please try some.
How hard it must've been to disguise yourself.
Knowing everything but acting as if nothing had happened.
You are a real tough cookie.
Please eat some before it gets cold.
Don't you hate to see me?
If I were you, I would.
So you know it.
Then why are you living with us?
I don't think you fell madly in love with Cholgyu all of a sudden.
Is it because of alimony?
Maybe you think you can rip me off if you hold out as long as possible.
You're mistaken if you think so.
Do you know what this is? [Disclaimer of Alimony]
The written promise.
Good that you remember.
I was worried you might not remember since it's been so long.
To your regret, you can't demand money beyond the amount written here.
You made a thorough preparation.
I'm kind of thorough.
I've prepared something, too.
You had a history of depression.
It wasn't difficult to put you in a hospital.
And I could easily find the right hospital.
What I have is not bad, is it?
If I release this to the media or the stock market, it'll cause chaos.
You wicked wench.
You drank a bit too much last night.
I didn't know you're that thorough and calculating.
I'm nothing compared to you.
Don't you dare.
How much? How much do you want?
The written promise.
What?
If you destroy it, I'll destroy the video clip, too.
Wait!
You destroy it first.
Why are we suddenly going shopping?
Since you recovered your memory, we need to visit your father.
Let's do grocery shopping for a barbeque party.
Did you tell your father that your memory came back?
No, not yet.
He must be happy to hear that.
Would it be okay to leave Mother alone at home when she's sick?
Don't worry. She's always sick and stuff.
It wasn't easy for you to forgive her but...
I think you're really a good person.
I'll make up for her wrongdoings for the rest of my life.
Your father's grill seemed really old. Let's get him a new one.
It's still usable.
Don't think so. It seemed to be over 10 years old.
There are far-infrared radiation grills these days.
The sales of curry went up 15 percent.
Come this way, please.
Let's go over there.
Uh oh. Look at me.
I forgot to get charcoal. Wait here a sec.
Okay.
Charcoal...
Doing grocery shopping?
Yes. Long time no see.
I'm here for market research.
I have a marketing-related job.
Oh, I see.
You look skinnier than before.
Is everything okay?
Yes.
Actually, I'm surprised.
Since you said you recovered your memory,
I thought you'd divorce and start over.
I was surprised to see you shopping with your husband.
I'm a fool, aren't I?
No.
Well, not really.
I guess you really love your husband.
Anyways, I'm relieved to see you happy with him.
In fact, I...
This will be enough, right?
Yes.
Let's go to the second floor.
Since you invited me, I took courage to come visit you.
Hope I'm not being rude.
Of course not. Welcome.
Oh! Calla lilies!
How did you know they are my favorite flowers?
Calla lilies are my favorites, too.
Somehow, I thought we'd be on the same wavelength.
Yes, I think so.
Have a seat please.
My love is unconditional.
My love for you is super special love.
Even across the Pacific, the Atlantic, and the Indians,
I will run to you if you call me.
What the heck are they doing using their son?
You're good!
Gangsook.
Yes, Dohee.
Can we talk?
Cotton candy flying into the branch...
What do you think you're doing using a little child?
What do you mean?
You're using Boreum to get credit from Father and Mother.
Don't you know fair play? This is below the belt.
A grandson's doing cute things before his grandparents is below the belt?
I'm just asking you to be careful in these times.
Don't you think you're being shallow?
What do you mean?
Your body shows an adverse reaction to the in-laws.
How can you succeed the family business?
It's shameless of you to move in here.
Why?
You paid only $500 for the centennial celebration party.
You ignored the business, but now you want to succeed it? Come on.
You're being so inconsistent!
Hold out just for one year.
In a year, I'll become a millionaire.
You said you have trauma with noodles.
Can you hold out?
Trauma can be overcome.
I'm more concerned if a white-color elite like you can do this job.
Perhaps this is what fate is.
What do you mean?
I felt oppressed by the weight of being the eldest son,
so I ran away from my duty.
But I came back to succeed the family business after all.
I think this is my fate as the eldest son.
Fate? Come on.
Man, your acting is really good.
Why don't you shoot a film?
Chaewon.
How are you, Father?
What brings you here all of a sudden?
Dad.
She recovered her memory.
What?
Chaewon, is that true?
Yes, Dad.
Oh, thank God. Thank God.
Then you can remember me clearly now?
Oh.
What about this place?
The third generation noodle factory, my home.
Right! Now you are normal.
How hard it must've been for you, Chaewon.
It's all thanks to your concern.
I'm sorry and thank you.
Now I can sleep without worry.
I'm sorry to have worried you all the while.
I'm proud of you. That's my girl.
How worried you must've been. I'm sorry, Dad.
That's okay.
It's been a long time, Cholgyu.
I know. Isn't this the first time since New Year's Day last year?
I'm sorry I haven't kept in touch with you.
Is everything going well with your family?
Yes, Grandfather.
By the way, what's the occasion today? The whole family is here.
Ten million dollars?
Yes.
Your grandfather has kept a $10 million land in secret and recently revealed it.
No way.
That's how everybody reacted at first.
You know me.
I went to the county office right away to verify it.
He sure owns the wheat field.
That 10 acre wheat field seemed to have no limit on foot.
Anyways, a bloody battle in the Uhm family has begun.
What do you mean?
He said he would give the land to whoever succeeds the business.
A war without guns.
Chaewon, can we talk?
Okay.
I thought about it over and over again, and I'm still concerned.
Did you reconcile with Cholgyu?
Yes.
But people cannot change their attitude so easily.
You already signed the divorce papers.
Are you sure you can continue to live with him?
We have no problems. So don't worry.
I don't want you to be mistreated there.
I'm jolted out of sleep at the thought of you.
I'm not mistreated. Please don't worry.
Believe me..
But it appears that your married life is on the line.
I'm alright, so please don't worry.
There's no problem.
I came home!
Seyoon.
What are you doing here?
She's helping me set the table.
She asked me to visit your house the other day.
What are you doing? Go get changed and come down for dinner.
Father has a dinner appointment. Let's eat by ourselves.
Okay.
Let me take your jacket.
What's wrong with you?
What the heck are you doing here without saying a word to me?
I told you to give me a chance.
Please stop.
Leave me alone.
I'm sorry.
I didn't know you don't like me this much.
Sorry, I made a mistake.
What's wrong with you? What happened?
I'm sorry, Mother. I'll see you next time.
Wait.
What's wrong with her?
What did you tell her that she left in tears?
Please leave me alone.
Something happened at work?
Mother. If you keep being this way, I'll go back to the States.
Seyoon.
Juri is a friend of Eunseol. Nothing more than that.
I didn't mean anything. I only invited her since she's also your friend.
I'm sorry. I was wrong.
Leave me alone.
Okay.
What's that?
A registered mail to Mr. Kim.
- Registered mail? - Yes.
From a realtor office?
Cholgyu, that jerk...
Your son and daughter-in-law came back.
We are home.
What is this you're doing?
You're going to coax my son to emigrate no matter what?
So you can take him away from me after all?
I'm sorry.
Why are you sorry?
Don't blame innocent Chaewon.
I am persuading her to emigrate.
Are you sure you are my son?
How could you do this to me?
How I've raised you!
How could you be swayed by her and desert me like some old shoes?
I'm not deserting you.
I'm just trying to find out the best solution in this situation.
Is the best solution to leave me alone and go far away from me?
You're not alone. You have Juri.
Will she live with me forever? She'll be married off!
Then be nice to Chaewon. Stop needling her.
So you mean, if I want to live with you, I must be good to your wife?
I must crawl before her?
How did you mesmerize him?
Mom, it's not that!
Honey, stop yelling at her.
Did you look for me?
Yes. Have a seat.
Life is short. Why live in hostility?
I've lived such a tough, hard life.
I have done everything.
From physical labor in construction, to loan-sharking.
I've worked harder than any man. I didn't spare myself to raise my kids.
That's how I raised my son.
Cholgyu isn't a mere son. He's my life, my all.
I'll get straight to the point.
I cannot live without him.
I have no reason to live.
Let's not make a fuss over an emigration matter.
Let's finish here in peace.
You're still young.
Why don't you make a clean finish and start over?
This will be satisfactory.
I'm sorry but this isn't enough.
You should be thankful for this. How much more do you want?
You think you're that valuable?
How much are you? How much do you want?
Can you give me half the shares of the company?
What? What did you say?
Did you lose your head?
Money is not what I want.
You've been harsh to me enough,
yet you even put me in the mental hospital.
And I was almost framed as an adulteress.
So I thought about...
how I could afflict you as much as you afflicted me.
I thought about it over and over again,
and I realized that taking Cholgyu away from you would hurt you the most.
What?
I will never leave Cholgyu.
Even if you give me huge alimony and half the shares of the company.
No, I can't.
Are you crazy?
Are you out of your mind?
Before I'm carried out in a coffin, I will never leave your house...
or leave Cholgyu.
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You will stir up my innocent son to emigrate after all?
Did you know my daughter-in-law is planning to emigrate?
She admitted to her wrongdoings and promised that she won't do it again.
My Cholgyu...My Cholgyu...