[Episode 14]
I came back.
Chaewon came back home.
Grandpa...
Grandma...
Dad...
This is really sweet.
I came home. Please open the door.
Who is it?
I think it's Chaewon.
At this hour?
What brings you here at this late hour?
Chaewon.
I was going to tell you on the phone but...
I thought I'd better tell you personally.
Did you...?
Aren't you coming in?
Yes, we're coming in.
- Hi. - Welcome.
Sit over here. I had two cushions.
What brings you here this late?
Did Cholgyu come with you?
I don't think so.
What's that suitcase?
I...
I got divorced.
- Divorced? - Divorced?
You got divorced?
Divorce? What are you talking about?
Did you know about it?
I knew she'd divorce Cholgyu since they're on bad terms,
but this is news to me too.
What about alimony? How much did you get?
Honey. That's not important now.
That's important! What's more important than that?
Hey.
She's right. The haves are stingier these days.
They skirt the law and stash away their money,
so the divorcee of a rich man gains almost nothing.
Be quiet! I can't think!
How could you divorce without even discussing it with us?
Well, it's not something you can do in a fit of anger.
You should weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.
I know.
Telling from experience, divorce isn't the answer.
- Telling from experience? - Telling from experience?
From the experience of my friends or neighbors, I mean.
Right. That's what she means.
You shouldn't have made that decision all by yourself.
Are we just your dummy family?
How could you make that decision all alone?
You're not an orphan, are you?
Enough.
She can take care of herself. Don't give her a lecture.
You must be tired. Get some rest.
So what happened?
I'm sorry, Dad.
I thought if I told you in advance, you'd be worried.
What's the reason? Was it because of me?
Was it because I caused the fire?
No. It's not that.
Then?
You knew I already signed the papers before I got into an accident.
I tried to start over again but...
it wasn't that easy to change my heart.
I'm sorry.
I really tried my best to hold out but...
I couldn't. I'm sorry, Dad.
Don't be. Don't be sorry at all.
I'm happy to live with my daughter.
What's there to be sorry about?
Dad.
Welcome back. Welcome back to Daddy.
I was always anxious about you living with your in-laws.
Now I can sleep without worries.
Why did you drink so much?
I can understand you can't take it sober today though.
Where is Chaewon?
Of course she returned to her father. She's not here anymore.
Oh, right. We got divorced today!
Cholgyu, you're drunk. Take off your jacket and lie down.
Come on.
By the way, Mom...
Yes?
You speak. When did you begin to speak?
Oh, that?
The moment your wife crossed the threshold, then amazingly,
I began to speak before I was aware of it!
I'm sure I had aphasia because she stressed me out.
That's good. That's great. Congrats, Mom.
I almost had a nervous breakdown since I couldn't talk with you.
But now I can have a talk with you and I can die without regrets.
That's good.
You've been through thick and thin with her for 3 years.
Now that you broke up with her, how lonely you must feel.
I can understand you.
But there are plenty of women in the world.
I'll find a lady much prettier and much better than her for you,
so wait a little. Okay?
I guarantee that you'll appreciate me later,
and would say, "Thank you, Mom, for making me divorce Chaewon."
Mom, I'm tired. I'm gonna sleep. Leave me alone.
Oh, okay. Okay.
Sleep tight.
Wait!
Sorry.
Guess you're going to the job interview.
Sorry? Oh. Yes.
Glad to meet you. I'm going there too.
Isn't it hard to get a job?
This is my 20th attempt. How about you?
Well, this is my first job interview.
Really? Your first job interview?
Yes.
Guess you're very nervous.
I have my own methods now, but I was so nervous at first.
Aren't you nervous?
Well. Just a bit, since this is my first time.
Would you like a sedative pill?
Do you even carry a pill?
This is a must.
Thank you.
Hold on!
I was fine until just now
but my heart suddenly started pounding.
Can we share that?
What if it's not effective?
Why are you staring at me like that?
Let's just share it.
I don't want to. I want the whole pill since this is my first time.
It was originally mine.
So?
So? Since I gave it to you, we can...
Nope.
You're so cheeky.
I'll pay back your kindness.
What nerve.
Please be seated in order.
This is my first time as an interviewer.
I feel relaxed thanks to the heart pill.
Thanks.
What are you talking about?
Oh. Please don't mind me.
Chaewon...
Bye, bye I'm leaving~
Without saying goodbye~
Riding in the milk train~
Departing the station fifty past midnight~
You've fought with such a tenacious wench for three years.
Youngja! You suffered a great deal.
Now, I'm gonna get a new-daughter-in-law in my class,
and in grace and in elegance,
I will live a life free from mud-flinging.
Cheers!
Bye, bye I'm leaving~
Sorry for causing you inconvenience...
when the room is already small for you.
The things you say! We're not strangers.
Thanks.
Once I inherit $10 million estate from Father, I'll buy you a big house.
Let's bear the burden for just one year.
Yes, you look pretty when smiling like that.
Cheer up, my niece.
Cheer up!
I'm gonna take a shower. Get some rest.
We'll need to take a number to wait to take a shower.
When you're distressed in foreign soil, don't keep it to yourself.
Cast all your anxiety on this and smile.
What's the problem?
Well, I don't know for sure.
Road service will come soon. It's cold. Let's wait in the car.
Come on, you'll catch a cold.
Today sure marks the coldest day so far this year.
So cold. We might get chilblains.
Are you okay?
I'm okay.
You might catch a cold.
It's okay.
Excuse me.
I'm okay. I prefer to lean on you.
Don't worry about me and just put on my jacket.
Are you that uncomfortable with me?
Well. I won't lean on you so please put on the jacket.
You'll catch a cold.
I'm okay. Don't worry and just put it on.
Because I'm not okay.
Thanks.
I didn't know your chest is this warm. So warm.
I hope the road service takes awhile.
Should I call them not to come?
You don't mean it.
I mean it.
Then, your daughter got divorced and came back home?
Yes, she did.
How frustrated you must be.
Since she lost her mom at an early age,
she grew up without maternal love.
I wished she'd meet a loving mother-in-law and live happily.
But her mother-in-law was the worst.
I'm so sorry for my daughter.
But she has such a good dad.
Her dad is thoughtful, reliable, and devoted to her.
What's there for her to worry about?
Slow down.
I'm poor and uneducated.
I'm of no help to her.
I am such an incompetent dad, unable to do anything for my daughter.
Hyodong. Are you sleeping?
Open your eyes. Hyodong?
Hyodong, wake up. You have to go home.
Wake up and try to walk.
Ha. Hugging, rubbing, groping. Now your doing it openly, huh?
What are you talking about? I'm only helping him walk.
If his mother-in-law sees this, she'll be flabbergasted.
She's at home. She can't see us, okay?
She's walking towards here.
You think I'm so gullible like Hyodong?
It's not a fib. It's true.
Just shut up.
Mom!
Who's there? Mr. Khang?
Oh no!
See? I said it's not a fib.
What the heck are you doing?
Please help me just once. Please?
Not for free.
I'll give you 10 cans of beer.
Too few.
Fifteen.
Twenty.
Okay.
How come my son-in-law is with you?
Did he have a drink at the vixen's store?
I've been so busy with family affairs that I couldn't watch them, and then again!
It's not that.
We had a drink together at a cart bar, and I was going to take him home.
He didn't drink much but got drunk so quickly.
By the way, something bad happened to your family?
You don't need to know the little details of my family affairs.
Can you take him home?
My nerves stood on end all evening, so I have no power left in my legs.
No problem.
Let's go.
Dad!
Is she your granddaughter?
Yes.
I think your dad was very distressed.
He drank till he was unconscious.
It's cold. Take him inside.
Okay.
Let's go.
Be careful.
You look really bad today.
Something happened?
She lost her mom when she was little and now she got divorced.
The mere thought of my first daughter in heaven crying bitterly makes me cry.
Calm down. Don't cry.
Please stop crying.
Who's that gigolo-looking guy?
I didn't know you had such pain, since you always looked cheerful.
I'm sorry. I just blew my nose.
That's okay. I can wash it.
Mom, Cheer up.
You should stay alert in times like this. Okay?
- Okay, okay. - Oh, gees.
Did he smell the money and is trying to approach her?
Mother...
I'm sorry, Dad.
I'm really sorry to disappoint you.
You're not the only man who's divorced.
Why are you still in bed? Aren't you gonna go to work?
Don't bother me. I'm not in the mood.
You think the company is a picnic where you can go at your whim?
I don't care! I'm not in the mood to go to work.
Oh, gosh! You!
Even if I had taken care of an abandoned dog,
it wouldn't worry me like you do!
How could you upset me like this?
You want to see me lose my tongue again?
Or should I just bite off my tongue right here?
Honey, Chaewon is here.
Mom...
I came.
Sorry, I kept you waiting so long.
Chaewon, offer her coffee first, her favorite.
Okay, Dad.
I made it sweet since it's cold today.
Chaewon returned home last night.
So we came here this early in the morning to let you know.
I'm sorry I failed to let you see me live happily.
Parents and children don't say sorry to each other.
We can be sad but not sorry.
I'm sure your mom understands you in heaven.
Sure she does.
Cry before your mom for the last time and don't cry again.
No more tears after today, okay?
Okay.
I'm sorry, honey.
I failed to take good care of our only daughter,
and I failed to remain faithful to you.
I'm so sorry to you.
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
Good morning, Grandpa.
Yes, good morning.
I visited Mom's grave with my dad.
Did you have a good dream on your first night after return?
I'm sorry to disappoint you.
I'm not that old-fashioned old man.
It's not a shame to get divorced these days.
And when you made that decision,
I believe there must've been an unavoidable reason.
So I was thinking,
how about you run this noodle factory?
You've observed me making noodles since you were little, and...
Father!
Please come for breakfast.
Okay!
Mother?
No, nothing.
Oh.
Well, Mother...
What?
Last night...
Never mind.
Why are you this shilly-shally from the morning?
Say it out loud. What is it?
No, nothing. Please never mind.
Dohee, Keeok.
Yes?
Why?
Where are they going in the middle of setting the table?
Why? What is it?
Big trouble!
Big trouble? What is it?
There's an unexpected variable.
Variable?
Seems Father wants to turn this noodle factory over to Chaewon.
What are you talking about?
I just overheard Father asking her if she can take care of the noodle factory.
Like a rolling stone kicking out a studded stone.
That's unacceptable. That's impossible.
Absolutely. This is unfair when we didn't even start the race.
It'd be like barking up the wrong tree.
Eat a lot.
Thanks, Grandma.
Poor girl...Poor Chaewon.
I think we should sell a small part of the wheat field.
It's for Chaewon.
I thought about this all night. Let's set up a shop for her.
She's been a housewife and it'll be hard for her to get a job.
No, Grandma. I'm okay.
Just be quiet.
Let's sell a bit of the land and set up a business for her.
Oh, Mother...
you kept saying that from the other day.
Like I said before, selling some land is not a simple matter.
If you sell the land bit by bit, it'll be hard to sell the remaining area.
I told you, it's gonna be good for nothing.
Mom, you worry about nothing.
She was the only daughter-in-law of Golden Dragon Foods.
I'm sure she received huge alimony.
Chaewon, you consulted a divorce lawyer, right?
That's out of the question.
Let's just eat.
This is honey tea. Chase your hangover.
Thank you.
It hits the spot.
How's your daughter?
She is thoughtful by nature.
She acts like a happy camper not to worry the elders,
and it breaks my heart more.
Guess she pockets her feelings because of the family.
By the way,
why are all the women in your family overpowering and scary?
What do you mean?
Last time when you were taken by the police,
I went to your house to inform your family.
I found the two daughters-in-law quite hostile.
They stared at me up and down,
and browbeat me to tell what relationship I was in with you.
Like mother-in-law, like daughter-in-laws.
They are a bit rough but good people.
You're siding with them since they're your family.
No, it's not that.
You'll see when you live with them later.
They might seem rude but they are good in heart.
That's ridiculous.
Why am I gonna live with them?
Well, what I mean is...
It's hot.
- You should've been careful. - It's hot.
Didn't you burn the roof of your mouth?
Open your mouth.
What brings such an elegant and noble lady to this humble place?
I was too much last time. I came to apologize.
No need.
Choonhee!
I'm sorry. You have my apology.
It's I, who should apologize.
Not knowing you disliked me, I've bothered you and gave you trouble.
I'm sorry.
Choonhee.
Let's not get involved with each other.
Oh!
I didn't say thank you to your husband since you hate me contacting him.
The man I asked to help was set free. Give my thanks to Donggyu.
Right. I didn't want to get involved with you.
You know every little detail of my bitter past.
So I hate you lingering around me.
I ask you a favor for the last time.
Go back to the States.
I'll give you money, as much as you need.
Ha. You make me laugh.
Do you own the entire Korea?
Who do you think you are to tell me to leave?
Choonhee.
Get out. Get out of my cafe. Just get out!
Oh, can't he come back?
The setting sun is over the western mountain,
lighting up the sky with its glow.
Perfect mood, beat, and tone!
I'll give you 150 points out of 100.
Hope you have a restful, healing weekend.
I'll see you next week.
This is your Jean.
Oppa!
Thanks, Ms. Uhm.
I'm not in a situation to accompany his class.
- Tada. - Tada!
- What are these? - Today is Valentine's Day.
Oh. My students are really romantic.
I will eat these slowly, savoring every mouthful thinking of you.
What?
Where's my chocolate?
Why should I give you chocolate?
He's ridiculous.
Since you're so unromantic, you still remain single.
Don't worry.
Men will be lined up to marry me shortly.
Where do you get all that confidence?
Of course, the $10 million inheritance.
Are you going home?
No. I need to stop by somewhere. Bye then.
Why are you standing out here? Come in.
I have to go to work now. I just came to give this to you.
What is this?
Chocolate.
I don't like sweets so I brought this for you.
Are you sure?
Share it with your husband.
And about Ms. Yang, the cafe lady...
That vixen?
I think you're a bit biased against her,
And I think she's really a great woman.
She's cool, able, pretty, and has a nice body.
That's why I made a match between you two.
You know what?
Mother!
What are you doing there?
I think I gotta go now.
Let's continue our talk later. Bye, Mom!
- Bye. - Who is he?
- Mother. - Yes?
Who is that man?
Rooftop oppa.
Rooftop oppa?
He's such a genuine person.
Kind-hearted and affable.
What is this? Chocolate?
Did he just give it to you?
Long time no see.
Hi. What brings you here?
I have business. What about you?
I have a conference here.
Conference?
Yes.
I came to attend the forum, too.
I didn't know we work in the same field.
What a providence.
Let's exchange our business cards.
No need.
You won't be in Korea anymore.
I don't think I'll need your business card.
I won't be in Korea? What do you mean?
I heard that you'd emigrate.
What the. Did you meet Chaewon again?
Let go of me and talk.
So you asked her to divorce me instead of going abroad?
What?
Did you promise to live together after?
You think I would let you live with her? Over my dead body!
I think you misunderstood something. Let go of me and talk.
I didn't like you the first time I saw you.
My hunch proved right.
Since when did you have your eyes on her?
Having an affair with a married woman is adultery!
Watch your language!
You just hit me?
You want to go at it today?
Maybe my words were misleading.
I ran into your mother at a hospital. She told me about your emigration.
If you can't believe me, check with her.
And this is my warning.
This is the second time you did wrong to me.
If you're rude to me once again,
I won't let it pass.
How dare he threaten me!
Chaewon!
Oh, Boreum. Why?
My mom wants to speak with you.
- Did you look for me? - Yes.
We have something to discuss with you. Sit down.
Okay.
Why do you work all day without a break?
Distracting thoughts go away when I keep working.
What is it you want to discuss with me?
What is it?
Alright. It'll be more ridiculous if we hush up the matter.
I'll give it to you straight.
Are you in the race?
Excuse me?
Yes or no? Make it clear where you are at.
Then we can cope with the situation.
As you know, we staked everything on this.
Your uncle even quit the company.
We gave up our business on a roll.
And I sold my piano institute.
I feel embarrassed and miserable to bring it up to my niece.
I know.
I don't understand why Father wants to leave the entire land to one person.
What a tragedy.
What's in your mind?
I overheard him this morning asking you to succeed his business.
- Are you gonna be in the race? - Are you gonna be in the race?
No.
No?
No. I'm not interested in the $10 million estate.
No, you're not, huh? I knew it.
She must've received a huge alimony. Why would she ask for trouble?
Then will you start a business?
No.
I'm looking for a job.
You will find employment?
Yes.
Are you serious?
Yes, I'm serious.
That's good.
Now I can stretch out.
What a bad luck.
Why did he have to show up there?
This isn't my day.
Yes.
Who is she?
I'm the wife of Mr. Wonsang Yu.
Mr. Wonsang Yu?
Regarding the warehouse fire...
Oh! Please, have a seat.
Miss Kim, bring us some tea.
How hard it must've been for you. How is your husband?
He was discharged from the hospital today.
Oh. It's fortunate he didn't get hurt much.
I came to say thank you to your mother but she's out of the office.
So I'd like to give our thanks to her son instead.
Thank YOU for agreeing to settle the case.
The other party kept asking us to settle the case,
while your mother called every morning
and told us not to settle the case.
Now I can say it was really hard for us in the middle.
You mean, the Chairwoman called and asked you in person?
But at last, she allowed us to settle the case, so we were relieved.
Anyways, thanks to her concern and care,
we received nice hospital treatment and the compensation.
Please give our thanks to her.
Okay, I will.
What are you doing here?
Do you have something to tell me?
I'm fed up with you.
What are you talking about out of the blue?
Was the storehouse fire your setup?
What are you talking about?
And you played mute to divorce Chaewon and me?
I don't get what you're talking about.
Are you half asleep? Did you have a dream?
Don't try to fool me.
Mrs. Yu just visited me and told me everything.
Why did you meet her?
You don't have any conscience?
How could you plot such a thing?
That darn woman.
Why did she have to come to the company and tell him?
Such a big mouth.
Mom!
Lower your voice. My employees might hear you.
How could you deceive me like this?
How could you think of using her father to divorce Chaewon and me?
Didn't I tell you last night?
You will thank me later.
I just met an expert matchmaker to pair you up with a perfect woman.
You are really hopeless.
What?
So Chaewon and I were tricked into a divorce, huh?
Ha. She's quick-witted. Tricked?
She caught on early on
and made a deal with me to release her father in return for getting divorced.
Our divorce is invalid. I can't accept it.
You already filed the papers to the court.
Our divorce is never valid!
Hey, Cholgyu!
Cholgyu!
I need a job as soon as possible.
Help me get a job quickly, Meow. Please?
So you asked her to divorce me instead of going abroad?
Wake up, Seyoon.
Chaewon, help yourself.
Chaewon!
What are you doing here?
Hey. How dare you enter this house without permission?
I need to talk with Chaewon.
You have no regards for my family?
What's your business with her at this belated hour?
Hey.
Honey, please talk.
- Stay out of it. - Please talk!
Keechoon, let go of him!
What are you doing here?
What more business do you have with your ex-wife?
I can't agree on our divorce.
What the heck are you talking about? You signed the papers yourself!
Why didn't you tell me the truth?
What are you talking about?
I heard everything from my mom.
You two made a fool out of me to get divorced.
Come out. Let's talk outside.
I can't agree on this divorce.
Grandfather, Father,
I am a victim of a fraudulent divorce.
Fraudulent divorce?
What is he talking about? Fraudulent divorce?
I know.
I've never heard of a 'fraudulent divorce.'
What the heck happened?
Come out. Let's talk outside.
Chaewon, get your hands off of him.
Dad.
Now!
Fraudulent divorce? What do you mean?
I deserve to die.
I beg for your forgiveness for my mother.
For your mother?
To divorce Chaewon and me,
my mother set up Mr. Minn to be taken into police custody,
and forced her to divorce me in return for releasing him.
What?
Chaewon, is that true?
My goodness.
Can't believe this.
Even though she doesn't like Chaewon, how could she do such a...
Is what he said true?
Why don't you answer?
Yes, it's true.
- Father! - Father!
Take him into the room. Hurry.
Open the door.
Father, are you okay?
Make the bed.
Why do you torture my family when it's all over?
You can't change anything, so just get out!
Yes, I can! I won't accept our divorce.
Strictly speaking, this is fraud.
Are you kidding?
Had I known that it was all my mom's setup,
I would never have divorced you.
Believe me, Father. I wouldn't have done that.
- Hyodong! - Dad!
Oh no.
Let's emigrate as we first planned.
Yes, let's move to Ireland, the two of us alone and...
Please stop!
I've had enough of your acting like a child for three years.
We're divorced, so no more of it!
Honey...
I'm not your wife anymore. We're strangers now.
We have nothing to do with each other!
I will leave home if you tell me to,
and I will disown my mom if you want.
I will do whatever you tell me to do.
I can't let you go like this.
He really doesn't listen. Nice words won't work with him. Come out.
Come out, you jerk. Let's talk outside. Come out!
Honey, please talk.
- Come out. - Please talk.
Go after them. Keechoon might get himself into trouble. Hurry!
Okay. Keechoon!
Keechoon!
This is hell. What in the world is going on?
Oh, Father. How is Father?
Father!
I'm sorry, Dad.
How on earth could this happen?
Even though we are poor and powerless, they can't do this to us.
I'm sorry.
Get up, you jerk! Get up!
Honey, calm down! You can make matters worse!
Please calm down.
I can't. To think how Hyodong and Chaewon suffered so far,
I'm gonna beat him to death!
Stop, Keechoon.
If you do that, you'll become the likes of them yourself.
Right. We don't want their dirt rubbing off on us.
Please stop.
Bastard. You could almost die in my hands today.
But I'll let you go for my family's sake.
Go. Don't ever come near Chaewon again.
Honey.
Today is the last day we see each other.
Let's not even meet in a dream.
- Hi. - It's hard, huh?
Eat this and cheer up.
Thank you.
Sweetie, you have such steady hands.
Do you know the manager wants to hire you as a full-time employee?
Take your time.
Okay.
Hello? Is this Human Resources of Ilwon Foods?
This is Chaewon Minn. I sent my resume the other day.
Right.
Oh, I see.
Can you call me when you have an opening?
Meow, please help me get a job.
The sales of processed meat products increased a lot this month.
The freshness far exceeds that of other companies' products.
I think that's the benefit of direct sales.
Excuse me.
Did I take someone else for her?
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Why did she lie?
Hi, Seyoon.
Can you give me more time?
Please help me keep the balance.
Otherwise, it's you who will be hurt later.
Divorce is nothing to be ashamed of these days. So why can't I get divorced?
Are you going to divorce Father?
Why did you call the press?
To upgrade the image of our company...
We'll donate five million dollars...
Stop! Are you crazy?
You threw out Chaewon empty handed.
These are the candidates for your daughter-in-law.
How do you do?
Shut up!