[Episode 17]
Chaewon? Open your eyes.
Chaewon!
Can you recognize me?
Don't worry. I'll take you to a hospital.
Who the heck are you?
You bastard!
How did you come here?
Put her down.
It's cowardly of you to have done this to her.
Are you mad?
How dare you!
Get off of my woman!
Wake up. Chaewon is...
She is not your woman anymore.
What do you mean?
Are you saying you're her husband or what?
Stop. Stop right there!
Stop, you jerk!
Hey!
Dang! Stop!
You...
Stop!
Hey, stop there! You want to die in my hand?
Dang!
Chaewon!
Chaewon! Don't go! Stop!
That bastard!
Hang in there. There must be a hospital near here.
Hey. Where are you?
We stopped by a hospital for treatment. We're on our way to Seoul.
Treatment?
Mr. Kim injured his leg. It's not serious though.
Okay. Be careful on the way back.
Darn it.
What a mess.
I'll have it dry-cleaned.
I think you might want to send the bag for service.
Unbelievable. This is an expensive alligator bag.
This is completely ruined.
- Make sure to ask for extra care. - Yes, ma'am.
Are you crazy?
What would Chaewon have learned from them?
Such ignorant, uncultured creatures. So vulgar.
Like mother-in-law, like daughter-in-law. Thugs.
Terrible. Awful!
Feels so good.
Are you sure you don't need to see a doctor?
Why would I?
You wielded a flour sack. Is your back alright?
I'm totally fine.
You're so strong.
I have terrible aches all over my body.
Can't believe you're alright despite the fuss. I really admire you.
When I think about that wench being covered with flour
and quacking like a duck,
I feel as though a heavy burden has been lifted off my chest.
By the way, we forgot to ask what brought her here.
We had no time.
She got on my nerves calling us some factory workers.
We are back!
They came back.
What took you so long in the bathhouse?
We had lunch after bath.
Then you should've called us.
We're preparing lunch.
Where's Hyodong?
He didn't come with us.
Is he busy?
You'll get worn out once the race starts tomorrow.
Get a good rest today.
- Yes, Father! - Yes.
Look.
- Yes? - Yes?
I want one of you to follow me with ox bone soup and some side dishes.
For what? Where are we going?
I need to visit Mr. Khang.
Why?
To dance with a gigolo. What?
Mom!
Look, you broke his arm. I should at least give him ox bone soup for his recovery.
Keechoon loves ox bone soup, too.
Then buy ox bones and make soup for him yourself.
Oh, right. Mother shouldn't go there now.
I need to call Hyodong.
Why do you need to call Hyodong when she's visiting Mr. Khang?
Gangsook, can we talk?
Why?
Just come.
The person you have reached is not available.
Why is his phone turned off? I must get a hold of him.
Something happened to Hyodong?
No.
I want a rolled egg.
How come this rolled egg is so stiff? It should be soft.
Just eat and stop complaining.
Just eat? Am I a dog or a hog?
Don't you have some salted meat dish?
I'm a patient.
The dishes are so poor!
You're so!
I can't put up with this anymore.
That's why you should get me a helper.
I don't want to keep asking you for help!
What is it? What's the matter?
I can't stand this anymore. Get me a helper.
Or I'll go to your mother-in-law and...
Mr. Khang, are you in there?
Isn't it my mother-in-law?
Mom, I'm in the room. Please come in.
Hey!
- Hurry, hide yourself. - Okay.
Hi, Mom. What brings you here?
Of course I was concerned about your broken arm so I came.
Seems you're taking good care of him.
Yes. How are you?
Sorry about the other day. You have my sincere apologies.
Did I look that easy to you that you matched me with just anybody?
I'm really sorry. We brought some food for you.
I wake up in the middle of the night since that day.
How could you match Mom with me?
It's so ridiculous that even my parents would turn over in their graves.
You're overreacting. Ha.
They apologized. Please let it pass.
Talking about the past only embarrasses us both.
Remember that I'm letting this pass for her sake.
Thank you.
This soup is high quality ox bones. Please stop being angry.
When you are sick, there's no one better than your spouse.
Look good.
You look good together.
My!
Move your hand.
What? You have something to tell me?
That's why I came down here after you.
I have to open up the store. Please make it short.
Gangsook told me that you're seeing Hyodong. Is it true?
Sorry. I can keep secrets but she pressed me so hard.
Do I need your permission to see Hyodong?
It's fun to play with Hyodong, isn't it?
That naive guy doing everything for you.
Dohee, you're going a bit too far.
Stay out of it.
What do you exactly mean?
You wouldn't dare to think of marrying him, would you?
Why not?
Is there a reason I shouldn't marry him?
My goodness. You really don't know?
Do I even have to teach you that?
We are a family with a tradition of making noodles for 100 years.
So?
"So"? Ha.
It's unthinkable to take a man-eater as a member of our honorable family.
What are you babbling about?
Did you see me making sport of a man? Did you?
How dare you thrust your fist into my face?
You don't need to see it to know it.
Please don't be offended.
All of our family members are sensitive now...
because of a competition over a $10 million inheritance...
Shush!
Watch your mouth.
I can yank out all your hair now but I'm suppressing for Hyodong's sake.
Just get out of my store.
Yank it! Go ahead.
You think I'll take it lying down then?
- Alright then... - Stop!
What's wrong with you? Please calm down.
Once a day is enough. You already had a fight this afternoon.
I clearly warned you.
Stay away from my innocent brother-in-law!
Who do you think you are to tell me what to do?
I decide whether to stay away from him or not.
It's not quite ladylike to wrestle.
Stop being ugly and calm down, please.
Please calm down!
[Juri]
Are you okay?
Your fever went down. You'll be alright after getting this IV.
How did you know I was there?
Seems you didn't check my voice message.
No.
You left your document envelope at the cafe,
so I went to your house to return it and I met your mother-in-law there.
My mother-in-law?
Yes.
I guess she was there to ask about the whereabouts of you and her son.
Weren't you disappointed?
I told you a lie that I'd emigrate.
You only didn't want to tell the truth.
I didn't want to let you see me acting like a fool again.
I've never thought of you as a fool.
I mean it. I've never thought of you as a fool.
I felt bad and sorry for you,
but I never thought you're a fool.
I really thought we'd never meet again.
So I thought it'd be nicer to say I'd emigrate than saying I got divorced.
Even my lies do not serve my end.
Nothing goes after my own will.
I happened to see the documents in the envelope.
I didn't mean to. They dropped on the floor.
That's okay. I don't need to act confident or strong anymore.
I think you're more competent than you look.
Your college transcript showed you were a good student.
And you have several licenses.
As for me, a driver's license is the only license I have.
You don't have to try to comfort me.
I'm not. I mean it.
You're smiling. Now I feel relieved.
Seems the IV is empty. I'll bring the nurse. One sec.
I'm so sorry, Ms. Koh.
I just spoke with my son over the phone.
Something urgent came up so he flew to Japan.
You know, he's a workaholic.
He'll go through fire and water when it comes to work.
I was called before Congressman Park and got in a big trouble.
This is the first time I've experienced such a thing.
I'm sorry. You know how sorry I am, Ms. Koh.
Look, how about having lunch together tomorrow?
I'll treat you.
Yes. Yes. Let's talk later then. Okay, bye.
Look at you!
I know you lost your sense but how could you do that?
Did you really lose your head?
Thanks, Mr. Kim. You may call it a day.
Yes, sir. Have a good rest. Good night.
What happened to your face?
What the heck were you doing instead of having a date?
Why did you take Chaewon there?
Did she flirt with you and ask you to start over again?
It's not that.
Then?
I wanted to start over with her,
so I forced her to come with me and begged her.
My, I'm so proud of you. What great things you did!
Dullard! Half-wit!
I told you enough so you should listen to me.
Why did you meet her? What more do you want from her?
Enough.
She stopped loving you a long time ago. Get a grip.
I found out this afternoon...
that the guy she met in Namhae even visits her family.
Guess they're intimate.
Did you go to her parent's house?
Yes. Since I couldn't get a hold of both of you.
And I was put to shame by the rowdy women of that family.
You ran into him there?
Yes. So I asked him to go where you were.
Why did you ask him to do that? Why?
Wake up, ditz.
Chaewon is seeing another man and she's having fun.
How long will you be haunted by her?
You need to be shrewd.
Why are you limping?
Such a headache.
Chaewon is seeing another man right after the divorce.
Why is Cholgyu hanging onto her?
Did she already introduce a new boyfriend to her family?
Since I saw them together in Namhae, I could get the whole picture.
He's tall and handsome but what's the use?
They must be on the same level.
Wake up.
She isn't your woman anymore.
Are they really seeing each other?
Oh, I'm okay.
It's cold. You might catch a cold.
I feel so ashamed that I can't even say thank you.
I'm causing you so much trouble.
Maybe you owed a great deal to me in our past life.
Maybe.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
I'm only paying back my debt from our past life.
You came home early today.
I was just about to go fetch you at the bus stop.
What's wrong with your face? Did you get hurt?
I scratched my face while carrying boxes at work.
You should've been careful.
Did you see a doctor?
How are you?
We met the other day at the police station.
Oh, hi.
I wasn't able to express my gratitude that day.
How come you two came together?
It's late. I'll let you go.
Thank you for today.
Okay.
Good night, sir.
Now that you're here, why don't you have dinner with us?
Thank you but it's okay.
What happened to you?
I couldn't get hold of you since yesterday.
Cholgyu's mother was here this afternoon and made a scene.
What on earth is going on?
And how did you come home with him?
I'll tell you inside.
It's cold. Let's go inside.
Chaewon, can we talk?
Is she exhausted?
She already fell asleep.
Oh. It might leave a scar on her face. She should've been more careful.
Come out for dinner.
Coming. Get out and close the door.
What are you writing with that brush?
Get out and close the door!
You scared me.
I'm writing the first assignment of the competition.
It shouldn't be leaked out. Get out and close the door.
Gee. Okay.
Isn't Father having dinner?
He is writing the theme of the first assignment.
He'll come out shortly. Let's wait a little.
Did you see what he was writing?
He threw a temper so I couldn't see anything.
Where's Chaewon?
I guess she's tired from the condolence visit. She fell asleep.
I'll let her eat after she wakes up.
You really have no interest in the competition?
No.
Chaewon learned about noodles since she was little, so she's an expert.
She sure is her father's daughter with no greed.
Yes, Juri.
I just spoke with your mother on the phone.
Something bad happened to you?
It's not that.
One of my friends needed my help so I've been out of town.
Who?
Someone you don't know.
She isn't your woman anymore.
I had a bad feeling about him from the beginning.
Like a thorn in my side...
So my hunch may be right.
How are you?
What on earth happened to you?
I'm sorry. I had some unavoidable circumstances.
The chief got angry, didn't he?
The manager got extremely furious.
- The manager? - Yeah.
Ms. Chaewon Minn.
How are you?
I was just about to go to your office to apologize.
No need.
Even though you're a part-timer, you shouldn't be so irresponsible.
I had some reasons.
Let me tell you what happened.
I calculated your daily wages. Get your check in the admin office.
Taesan owner's youngest daughter?
Did you just say Taesan?
Yes.
So you're saying the youngest daughter wants to meet Cholgyu?
Yes. I arranged this date with great difficulty.
I've heard of your reputation,
but I didn't know you're this amazing.
Once my son marries her, I will treat you big.
Don't change your words later.
Oh, come on. Of course not.
If you really help my son to marry her,
I will reward you handsomely.
I think I should leave now.
What did the doctor say?
Just a pulled ligament. Nothing serious.
Guess who that woman is.
How do I know?
Taesan owner's youngest daughter wants to meet you.
If things go well, you'll become their son-in-law.
Are you that happy?
Of course.
Now I can die without regrets.
You know Taesan Group.
They are one of the top five in Korea.
You can date the owner's daughter, right?
Why don't you answer?
It hasn't been long since I got divorced.
This is too early to talk about my second marriage.
The saying goes, "Set a ship afloat when the tide is turning."
The younger the better in marriage. Or you'll become...
Not interested.
I could care less.
Hey. Cholgyu!
Hey!
Taesan? Wow!
Are you guys all ready?
- Yes, Father! - Yes, Father!
Sounds determined.
As announced, the race starts today.
You came out of your comfort zone to succeed the family business.
I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.
It is a sacred job to carry on the three-generation family business.
I hope you'll fully engage yourself in the race with sincerity and humility.
Yes!
Now, I'll announce the theme of the first assignment.
Boreum, come in.
Unroll it.
- The Noodles of the Family? - The Noodles of the family?
I'll give you one week.
You've learned about our noodles of a 100-year tradition.
I want you to make them yourself with the right ingredients.
Salt and flour is ready outside.
But!
Once you choose, you can't take back. So be careful.
Yes!
I don't know what would be good. Honey, you choose.
I'm ignorant too.
But you searched the internet all night last night.
Did you watch porn movies behind her back?
Jerk.
It's all for our happy life. Let's do it joyfully.
Are you a fool?
Did Father's lectures go in one ear and out the other?
This is weak flour.
Move aside!
Which would be good?
Oh well!
Refined salt would be better.
It's really confusing. What would be good?
Salty.
We are a family with a tradition of making noodles for 100 years.
So?
It's unthinkable to take a man-eater as a member of our honorable family.
Man-eater?
The more I think about it, the more I'm getting upset.
So irritated.
Choonhee, are you in there?
I'm not!
Choonhee!
Are you sick?
Leave me alone.
What's the matter? What happened?
Look!
I'm furious because of your family.
Why? What happened?
You know your sister-in-laws.
After they found out our relationship, they humiliated me.
I feel so bad and resentful that I'm gonna pass out.
My sister-in-laws humiliated you? What did they do?
I'm not gonna tell you.
Get up.
Why?
You said you're furious.
Let's take care of your anger first.
Please get up.
Where are we going?
You'll feel better if you get a fresh sea breeze.
Sea breeze?
Well? Don't you feel much better?
Yes. I've never been on a ship before.
You always call me "yokel," but seems you're...
A country bumpkin?
Do you feel better?
Yes.
It's been so long since I got fresh air. I feel the stress falling away.
Look at those sea gulls.
Tada.
Wow, it feels amazing!
The number is unfamiliar.
Hello?
Ms. Solju Baik?
Yes, this is she. Who's calling?
This is Evergreen Orphanage.
Orphanage? What is this regarding?
Do you know the Director is very sick?
Yes, I do.
She wants to meet you, so I called you on her behalf.
She wants to meet me? Why?
Does she have something to tell me?
I don't know for sure. Could you please pay her a visit?
Oh, okay. Yes, bye.
Why does she want to see me all of a sudden?
I heard she's in a state of coma.
Did she recover?
What is it? Why does she want to see me?
The Chairman has great expectations for the new product.
Please spur its release to the market before the peak season.
Yes, sir.
The major goal of the 2nd quarter is Expanding Demand.
Prepare for presentations on that subject.
- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.
Let's wrap it up here and go for lunch.
What would you like to have for lunch?
Well. You choose.
Restaurants must be crowded at this hour.
How about going to the cafeteria?
I'm your meal ticket.
When are we gonna have a new dietitian?
Well, I guess HR posted a job opening.
It seems HR is receiving resumes.
Do we have a vacancy in the dietitian position?
Yes. The previous one got into an accident so she had to quit.
We currently have a dietitian from the outside. Don't worry.
I'm sorry when you took time to visit me.
The economy is slow and frankly speaking,
it's not easy for a housewife like you to get a job.
I know but since I'm desperate, I came to ask you for help.
By the way, why do you need a job when your husband is so rich?
You don't need it as a pastime, do you?
I got divorced.
I'm sorry. I didn't know that.
That's okay.
If you have a job opening, please let me know.
You're the only one I can ask for help.
What again?
I didn't come to kidnap you. Don't be nervous.
I have one thing to verify.
What do you need to verify?
You have had it with me.
Chaewon.
If you keep being this way, I'll call the police.
Alright.
But I was really wondering.
I really need to know so I came.
Once I get your answer, I'll go back.
What are you curious about?
What's your relationship with him?
Back in Namhae and yesterday...
How come he darts in and out of places like a superman?
He said my mom let him know but...
I don't believe him.
I can never believe him.
Whether you believe him or not,
why should I answer you, Mr. Cholgyu Kim?
I told you. We're strangers now.
So please leave me alone.
Answer me.
Then I'll go back without any words.
Are you seeing each other?
If we are, what are you gonna do about it?
So you're seeing each other.
My hunch was right. Since when?
Did you go head over heels for him when you met him in Namhae?
So you've had an affair with him behind my back until now?
What if I hadn't divorced you?
Time tells me that I really made a good decision to divorce you.
It became more clear after I got divorced...
that you were such a mama's boy.
You don't deserve to...
...have my love.
Come in.
Did you look for me?
I have a favor to ask of you.
What is it?
We're recruiting a dietitian, right? Can you go over this?
Okay.
The HR chief might feel burdened if I tell him in person.
Can you recommend her to him?
Yes, sir.
She's diligent and quite good.
I'm not pushing you to hire her.
Just let the Human Resources go over it and decide.
Okay. I see what you mean.
Did you report to him for something?
No.
Mr. Yi called me in since he had a favor to ask of me.
Favor? What favor?
You know we're recruiting a dietitian. He recommended someone.
Dietitian?
Is it a woman?
Yes.
Can I see her resume?
Sure.
Excuse me then.
Are you leaving work already?
I need to stop by a subcontractor before I call it a day.
Can I go with you?
No. I haveother business after.
What business? I'd like to go with you.
Well, I have to meet someone urgently.
Sorry. See you tomorrow.
Get off work on time.
Yes, sir.
I apologize on behalf of my sister-in-laws for offending you.
But I'm sure they didn't mean any harm.
I think they did it out of concern for me.
I was upset but I envied you in a way.
While I was abandoned in an orphanage and grew up lonely,
you have a family.
You have in-laws,
you have a precious daughter,
you have reliable brother-in-laws,
and you have sister-in-laws too, though they are wild.
You have never had a family?
Just once.
I had a lover when I was young.
I met him around the time I graduated from high school.
He was as genuine as you.
But he died three months after we made a home.
How come?
A car accident.
How grieved you must've been.
Grieved...
Yes, it hurt me a lot.
But now I only have a dim memory of it.
I'm hungry.
Let's go eat sashimi.
Okay.
We still have time for the last ferry. Let's have dinner.
You might catch a cold from the cold sea breeze.
No. I'm okay. You'll catch a cold. Put it on.
I'm alright.
You're not.
Come here.
Come on.
Catch me.
Choonhee, stop there.
Stop there, Choonhee.
No!
Can't you do it right? You're wasting noodles.
You're blaming me all day. Just do well yourself.
I can't do better than this, okay?
I'm breaking my back.
And I'm goofing around?
Easy. Go fight at home. If you're done, give the place to us.
Can we have our turn?
Right.
You can't have the machine to yourself all day long.
Can you do it for us?
The dough and rolling was fine. I don't know why I can't make it.
The control went wrong. Move over.
In school, there were always cheaters during a test when the proctor left.
I think it's the same with this competition.
If we do this in the absence of Father, it would be a dishonest act.
So cheap and nasty. Fine, forget it.
We'll fight our own battles. Never mind.
Please hurry.
I'm afraid our dough will be hardened.
Mine too. My noodles may have a problem with texture.
Okay, okay.
We'll finish it quickly.
Yes, yes.
Be careful. This way.
No.
- What's wrong with you? - This is our space. We saved it.
Don't be unreasonable. This space is....
Let them have it.
In our school days, there were poor students who always blamed seats.
Let them have it. We can use that.
They were poor students themselves to bring up school days.
Keep acting up.
[Keeok Uhm]
[Keechoon Uhm]
What a fuss.
What do you mean?
Because of the competition, your uncles and aunts are working like crazy. Scary.
You really have no interest in it?
We can make a team, win $10 million, and go 50-50.
How would you spend the money then?
You're afraid you can't spend it all?
Yes. I think I'll be at a loss to spend all that money.
Then we can go up a high rise rooftop and scatter the money.
Why? You don't feel good?
No. Somehow I got the runs.
I'm sorry to mention it at the table.
Maybe the fish isn't fresh?
That's strange. I'm okay though.
Don't worry about me. Help yourself.
It'd be a waste if we leave this expensive food.
No. I had enough.
Let's go. It's almost time for the ferry.
Excuse me.
Seems his stomach is really upset. Oh no.
Oh no. Why? You have stomachache again?
Ugh. Give me strength.
You're breaking out in a cold sweat.
Come on out if you're done.
We might be late for the ferry.
Okay. I'm almost done!
Of all days, he just had to have an upset stomach today.
We only have 10 minutes! Hurry!
Are you okay?
I have to be since you keep rushing me, but...
There must be restrooms on the ferry. Hurry, let's go.
Okay.
Can you pick up the speed?
I am.
Oh no. We might miss the ferry.
Don't worry. We'll get there shortly.
Are you okay?
What happened?
Well, I don't know for sure.
Ugh.
What is this? What's wrong?
It fell into a ditch.
Oh no. You should've driven carefully.
The ferry's gonna leave shortly. What should we do?
Wait! Stop! We have to get on! Wait!
Are you okay?
Didn't you put on an act on purpose?
What do you mean?
Didn't you act as if you got the runs to spend the night with me?
This is nuts.
You saw me suffering. How could you say that?
I'm not that kind of a man.
What am I gonna do now?
If your mother-in-law finds out that we spent the night outside...
Just thinking about it scares me.
The person you have reached is not available.
Doesn't answer?
Her store is closed. Where the heck is she? Gosh.
It's hot! Darn.
Look at me.
I broke my arm because of them. How come they don't show up all day?
Maybe I'd better tell on them.
You already started dinner?
Ms. Uhm, what brings you here?
My mom made glass noodles for you.
Indeed, there's no one like Mom.
Seems you can't eat at all in that way.
Let me help you.
It tastes extra good since you're feeding me.
My body feels heavy but I came because of my mom's pressure.
Aren't you gonna eat?
What are you thinking?
Oh my gosh!
Ditz! Thief!
What the heck is wrong with you?
What's wrong?
Ms. Uhm. Go home.
What's wrong with you all of a sudden?
Just go back. Get out!
What's wrong?
Just go.
Your secretary said you left work early. Where have you been?
I felt heavy so I went around for some fresh air.
You didn't go to see Chaewon, did you?
No.
The best way to get over her is to remarry.
So Cholgyu, why don't you see...
Okay.
You mean you'll see Taesan owner's youngest daughter?
If that's your wish, I can at least grant it.
Are you serious? Don't change your word later.
Don't worry.
Thank you, my son. Thank you.
I can't wish for more if I can make their daughter my daughter-in-law.
What a good son I have!
You know we're recruiting a dietitian. He recommended someone.
Is it a woman?
Well, yes.
Hi, this is Juri Kim from the Marketing Department.
I called to check something out.
Hey, Chaewon.
Someone is waiting for you outside.
Me?
It's not Cholgyu, is it?
If it was him, I would've kicked his ass before I told you.
Who is it?
Did you give him the glass noodles?
Yes.
I think he was really shocked by the incident.
He went a bit mental.
What brings you here without a call?
I couldn't get a hold of you.
Oh. I forgot to get a new phone.
What is it?
I have good news for you.
Good news?
How do they know each other?
What's their relationship?
What's up in your sleeve? What's your relationship with Seyoon?
You can use the bathroom first.
My. Can't believe this.
Did I say something wrong?
How dare she lure him away and sleep outside?
Did you just side with her?
Your mother-in-law pulled my hair and now you? Am I some doorknob?
If we become in-laws with Taesan, we'll become a royal family.
Your daughter looks graceful and elegant...
You know your mother framed me as an adulteress, don't you?
She set me up with Seyoon.
You mean my mom and Seyoon know each other?