New Tales of Gisaeng
Hot. The diamond..
Episode 24
and I'm not lying. It was this big.
Completely as big as a bean?
Wow. Then is that one karat?
One karat is actually small.
If it's the size of a bean,
it's at least three karats or more.
And with the sun shining on it,
the diamond was sparkling so bright.
And the man is so good-looking too, a total handsome.
And then?
He said he was making an official marriage proposal.
Wow, it's totatally a scene from a movie.
That's what I want to say!
I really thought I would die from jealousy.
What exactly is that Miss Dan Sa Ran who rejects a man like him?
You're here again, I see.
I came to see the head madame.
Yes, come this way.
Really?
Yes.
Then she accepted the ring?
I'll go ask her.
Yes?
That man is here again, saying he wants to meet the head madame.
He says he has something to say.
Sa Ran nuna's boyfriend.
Ah Da Mo is here. Saying he wants to see you.
I have a question.
If you suddenly receive one million dollars, what is the first thing you would do with the money?
Hae-In sshi.
Yes? What would you do with a million dollars?
I'd want to buy a sports car.
Oh..a sports car.
Is it something for me alone to hear?
No, it isn't.
Please allow me to work here for awhile, without pay.
Doing what?
What can you do?
I'll do whatever I'm asked to do. Whether it's cleaning, or driving, or whatever lowly odds and ends.
Previously, you said it was because I didn't want to eat it myself and I didn't want it to be wasted on others, right?
I never didn't want it.
It was because of my circumstance...
the situation.
And now?
I want to undo Saran's feelings and take her out from here.
And, marry her right after we leave here.
But she herself says
she's lost all her affection for Ah Da Mo.
Money and affection are alike. In that both,
you can have some but be out,
and you can be out and then replenish.
I've told you this already, right? I've already invested money and heart both.
Money can be repaid. But what about the heart I've given to her?
It appears to me you've given affection to her,
but not the kind of affection as from a parent.
If you really cherish her like a parent does, you should help her become happy as a woman.
Should you really shackle her ankle with the talk of affection?
Director. You have a guest.
Have something refreshing brought here.
Then, you should've made her happy sooner.
On that I have nothing to say.
I didn't want to surrender to myself.
But now I have realized thoroughly just how valuable Sa Ran is to me.
There will be no more reason for me to waver, from now on.
No matter what... You will accept me, right?
What if your presence here causes crying bouts and bickering arguments, in front of the guests?
I will make sure I do not bring trouble here.
Have I only known men for a year?
They can get riled up at any given moment over nothing.
If, by chance, I fail to control my emotions and cause trouble,
you can alert my family about it, if you like.
I will not complain.
What are your parents' names?
Do you visit Eun Sung market sometimes?
Yes.
By chance.. Eun Sung.. distributions?
Yes. Ah. Su. Ra.
That's my father's name.
Are you certain you can be mindful of your actions so that I will have no reason to call them?
Please give me a try. I'm sure I will earn your trust, as you trust Sa Ran.
I've even already packed my bags for here.
Manager Park is out right now.
Go see him when he gets back.
One day, I went to the movie with my sister.
Oh okay. Thank you. Very good.
I don't know about you guys, but I'm kind of tired. So I think we should stop here.
Thank you, ladies.
Thank you, Kyle.
Alright...oh, what a day.
Yes?
Have Sa Ran come to my room.
Yes, Mother.
Dan Sa Ran, Mother wants to see you.
Yes.
Ah Da Mo
he will begin working here starting today.
What do you mean?
I mean he's been hired to work here.
Mother.
It's either this or that.
He is Eun Sung group's son, isn't he?
How long do you think he can last here, doing the odd and end jobs?
Either he can't bear it and leaves or Sa Ran,
you accept Da Mo's heart.
Do you wish for me to do that?
In life, a true love only comes once, if at all.
Though you say it isn't. The way I see it, it's love.
For the both of you. When you age,
it will become a tender memory for you.
Whether your love becomes realized or whether it ends in tears, something will happen.
And I will be able to say that I have given you the opportunity.
Strangely... of course, you are a treasure and I greed for you.
However, I don't wish to get in the way.
It's perhaps your last opporunity,
to find bliss as a woman.
Can I really block it with my ambition?
As for me, I will only wait and watch.
His heart appears very earnest.
He is a shrewd talker.
Can the Oh Hwa Ran of Buyonggak... not decipher a talk that is true from one that is insincere?
For you as well. Once you've overcome this,
no temptation will be hard for you in the future.
When a person is neared by troubling hardship,
each time they overcome it well, a new joint is knotted.
Each time they overcome it well, a new joint grows.
A person who has joints that are knotted firmly,
is like a great bamboo tree that can neither be swayed by storm nor rain.
They will remain as the victor of life.
I understand well,
what you're saying.
Ahjussi,
Sa Ran nuna's boyfriend is going to work here starting today.
Was he just a bum without a job, to be working here now?
Tell Mr. Kim to be more careful when he does the valet. And you come with me.
Use this room.
Allow me to impose on you starting today.
Why this room?
I'm Ah Da Mo.
If you're Adamo, then I'm Ivo Monte.
This room is small, I'm telling you, even for the three of us to use.
I'll sleep under your feet then.
And smell the farts?
We don't do as much, but we have a big guy in here. And his smell is no joke.
I'll wear a mask to sleep if I have to.
Huh..
This doesn't work on him?
Manager, manager.
Sa Ran unnie's boyfriend will work here starting today.
What are you talking about?
He's coming into the tiger cave to catch the tiger.
That good-looking rich boyfriend? For real?
Is he rich?
He brought in a diamond ring the size of this yesterday.
I saw it. And you know how big my eyes are.
You kids
don't show any signs of it in front of the guests.
Yes.
Is it true?
Yes.
But he looks like the young lord of rich family.
What would he do here?
He says he will go along with whatever he's given.
And pass out food in the evening as well.
I'm jealous.
Is there anyone who would fall for me like that?
Regardless, It feels good to be in the same house like this.
Don't use informal speech.
Yes, my lady.
And don't sneer either.
I'm not sneering. You are a precious lady to me.
The ahjussis said they will come after they finish their chores.
Alright.
Where is mother?
She has a guest, so she's in the room conversing.
Allow me to greet you.
I'm Ah Da Mo.
Thanks to the head madame's generosity, I will be working here starting today.
I lack in many ways, but I will work diligently.
Please order me around with whatever chore.
You must know how to iron then.
Ironing?
Can you do my shirts?
Performance attire.
Say something that's sensical.
The head madame hired him to do Buyonggak work. She didn't hire him to tend to you.
Oh it's cold cucumber soup today.
The cucumber soup is so great-tasting.
Please eat a lot.
Dan Se ssi too.
Yes.
Oh, right.
Did you guys exchange your names?
I'm Ma Dan Se. Not Dan Soe, but Dan Se.
Yes.
And I'm Seo Saeng Gang.
Is it your real name?
Real name is Saeng Gang (ginger).
And the stage-name is Ma Neul (garlic).
And I'm Oh Bong... I see.
Excuse me.
Were you coming to our house?
No.
Not with one hand.
Two hands?
Here.
How is he doing? Ah Da Mo?
He's learning how to carry and serve the food from Oh Bong.
But what is Sa Ran?
A young lord like him from a tycoon family.
Which household does he come from?
Keep it to yourself. Eun Sung Group.
What mighty miss could she be?
To reject our Da Mo.
I wonder too.
Since the kid sets his sight so high.
Isn't it Dae Han Group's daughter?
I've heard that their second daughter is very pretty.
It's hard to say.
Dear,
you have a lot of jewels, right?
Including the ones your mother left for me, it's quite a lot, of course. Why?
Since we don't have a daughter, I suppose you'll be passing them all to our daughter-in-law.
I suppose so then.
The girl who comes into this household is surely blessed.
With this kind of inheritance.. and it's not as though she will have to deal with sister-in-law's.
And her mother-in-law is an angel.
The mother-in-law is an angel,
but the father-in-law is a little finicky and that's an issue.
What about me?
But you are fickle, dear. Acknowledge what should be acknowledged.
A step equals a thousand miles.
I won't be like that to our daughter-in-law.
I'll treat her fondly if she does well.
Are you saying I'm someone you feel comfortable with?
Or are you saying I'm easy?
It's both, of course.
Oh, you're so unpleasant.
If you just play some lip-service, would you get a rash somewhere?
I would. My lips would burst.
Ack, jeez.
Manager Im.
Yes?
If you error at the drinking table.
You could end up unable to last till retirement.
You could end up suffering a reorganization out.
I understood well.
Manager Kim.
You seemed to have suffered a lot.
This buddy is sure very good-looking.
Thank you.
Indeed. He is too good-looking to be doing this kind of work.
Here, take this since I'm in the mood.
It's alright. Take it.
Thank you.
But it's the first time seeing your face.
Are you new here?
Yes.
I see. Work hard.
Yes.
I got my first tip.
Why would you give this to me?
From now on I'm going to give everything I earn to honey.
You manage the money, honey.
Miss Sa Ran, the Orchid Room.
You can't sit at the drinking table.
Ice cream... I ate it all.
No, I was just seeing if we had any cake pops left.
I'll go buy some.
Did you come to buy bread?
Iced cake pops.
Do you live near here?
No.
I came to meet you.
But I haven't gotten myself able to go up there. Then, I got thirsty.
Couldn't you sit for a bit?
Milk?
I already had some at home.
My number... you got it, right?
Yes.
I waited all day yesterday.
Please don't wait.
Do you mean,
you have no intention of seeing me in the future?
Yes.
Since my mom lived cutting off contact with you, there's no reason for me to keep in touch with you.
That...
there's a reason behind it.
Something like this should be talked about as we drink a glass of alcohol together.
You drink beer, right?
Yes.
Should we go to some place nearby and have a glass of beer?
No, I have nothing else to say.
I'd like to meet with you tomorrow, if you're not particularly busy.
I request this of you.
For what?
Orange juice.
Oh, it's right here.
You must be tired.
Orange juice will make me gain weight.
So what if you gain weight?
I'm the one who's going to keep you with me and live.
Here.
Hurry and drink up. It's refreshing.
You didn't drink alcohol, right?
Did you come in here to keep me under surveillance?
Of course!
Do your parents know you're here?
They don't, do they?
The very day you pack up your stuff, Honey, I will go and tell them.
If you continue to be a nuisance like this, I will alert your family about it.
Since I have their number.
Go ahead and tell them.
And I will go to Honey's home and bicker with your father.
How could he make his daughter become a gisaeng?
You'll listen to me eventually.
Let's just get to the end, and stop wasting time.
Hyung, the Gook Room needs their food.
Okay.
It's not something you can just avoid.
Just take it head on.
He'll want to do a DNA test.
Do it.
And then?
Just listen to what he has to say.
And if it turns out that you're not his son, then you don't need to be concerned with it anymore.
He'll just continue to come looking for you, if you continue to avoid it.
It's your first day, so we should do a celebration.
How?
Let's go out.
When the work is done, we get hungry. There's a place we go to.
Your car is nice too.
You look like you're from a family that is well-to-do.
I live with some debt.
How can you hanke after our Miss Dan, if you're in debt?
You see... we're half face-readers.
First look, and we know.
Just tell us everything honestly.
So we can help you or whatever.
It's true that my parents have earned some money.
But because I have fallen hard for Sa Ran ssi, I can't seem to do anything.
The girl plays hard to get, and you can't seem to get your mind straight, huh?
Are you all unmarried?
No, I'm married to art.
You ought to treat a woman with a sincere heart.
You can't use a ploy.
It's true. Women are really so clever.
They sit on top of men's heads.
And they know when a man uses a ploy or tells a lie, like a ghost does.
So if you see a woman that you want.
You just have to suck it up and say you're her love slave and you're her servant.
Please take pity on me and save me.
And when you...
thrust all your earnesty into it.
Even when she's not interested at first.
Out of pity, she'll look back at you once, then twice.
And then before you know it, she'll become attached.
And cherish you.
You sure know it well.
Of course I sparkle in stuff like this.
But then what?
Only if a woman of my dreams shows up...
would I put it into practice.
So you haven't met her yet?
To have you near me...
it's too far, you are.
Let's drink a glass.
Miss Dan.
She's not going to comply easily.
I have to put all my effort into it.
I only drank three glasses today.
Seven glasses for me.
You really drank a lot, unnie.
Dan Sa Ran
how long do you think she will keep at this?
If it were me, I'd follow him out at once.
Me too.
It's men who persist like him who always end up betraying you.
They push hard up and then they lose interest hard.
It doesn't seem like he would lose interest.
And his gaze is very earnest.
Isn't his voice great as well?
Do you have something to tell me?
Da Mo ssi
he's not someone who can just linger here like that.
And I've already settled completely on this path.
Is it possible to ask the ahjussis to make him do some very difficult jobs?
So that he can't bear with it anymore?
I got it.
If you're going to leave, then leave soon.
Don't make the water murky.
I'm sorry.
Is this where they should carry out their lover's quarrel?
It's toxic gas!
Hello?
This is Sohn Ja.
Oh!
Could we meet today?
Of course. Where should we meet?
I'll come to you.
Where do you live?
No need to worry about me.
I have a car, so I can get there right away.
Once you get a massage, your circulation goes through your body well, and your fatigue fades.
Really?
Please wait a bit.
Yes.
Mother, do you like Chinese cuisine?
There's a place that is really good, behind here.
I'm not picky.
But I'll treat today.
No, of course I should buy.
Spending money is also an enjoyment.
Don't tell me no.
My husband earned a lot.
Then I'll eat today, thanks to you.
The fragrance is so nice.
Is it jasmine?
It seems so.
How is Director Geum's golfing?
I think he's really good.
Though I don't know anything about golfing.
What about President Oh?
I play just enough to not be a nuisance.
Yes..
Mother...
If Director Geum is feeling bored or lonely, could I possibly befriend him?
Of course. That would be wonderful. It would be an honor for Director Geum.
Please come in.
Hello!
Where are you going?
To the swimming pool.
Mister, take this.
Where are you going instead of doing your work?
I don't get paid. I'm an unpaid worker.
Hold on for a moment!
Let's take my car.
Mister, you take a break.
Let go.
Do that. I'm pretty knotted.
Let's go.
You sit in the front.
Come in!
What should we call you?
Just mister.
But you're single.
Who cares.
Are you good at swimming?
I do swim a bit.
Don't the men in your room snore?
They're way too good at snoring.
Who is the worst?
Dan Se ahjussi.
Don't you snore too?
I wake up if I hear myself snoring.
You're very keen.
Yes, I am a bit keen.
Over here!
You have a nice car.
Do you know how to drive?
Yes.
Drive it around.
No thanks.
It's before lunch, right?
I had a late breakfast.
Oh, get in.
Let's just go some place nearby.
Shall we?
Then what you want to do is check if we're related, right?
I don't think there is a need.
Did you change your mind?
I can see that we are definitely blood-kin. I can sense it.
Still...
If you want to, we can but I'm certain of my thoughts.
Who are you living with?
Total strangers?
We're not related, but we practically are.
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His six pack is killer.
He has no fat!
Woah! He's totally the best!
What does the mister do?
He has a bad kidney, so he's taking a rest.
You shouldn't house with someone under those circumstances.
It's not like I'm staying there for free.
There's no need for you to sigh like that.
The sisters are good to me and I can stay there comfortably.
They don't give you any looks?
No.
Where is your mom's grave?
I spread her ashes.
It's because that's what she wanted me to do.
Mother liked the sea.
So the sea?
Yes.
I'm well off, so you shouldn't worry about me.
If I call, you'll answer, right?
Answer it.
Why didn't you come even once to look for my mother?
One day she turned in her letter of resignation and left.
I could have found her. But I was a man with a family.
I wasn't in the position to continue meeting her.
So then you must have children.
I have one son and one daughter. But they're both out of the house, including being abroad.
But you don't look past 50.
Right. I'm 47 this year. By Korean count.
But if my mom were alive, she'd be 50.
I know. She was three years older than me.
However, your mother... everyone thought she was 24 or 25.
She looked young.
Sohn Ja, did he go somewhere?
I don't know.
Did he go far?
Why?
Because of lunch.
Let's just eat, the two of us.
Don't you need to go pee?
Oh! No.
He's so good at swimming too.
But he's jobless, and that's the most important part.
Maybe he's a model?
Let's live together. Please!
Do I look that easy to you?
I'll treat you like my lady for the rest of our lives.
Dan Sa Ran.
I am not going on a diet ever again. My hair is falling off.
I don't think I can do it either, because of constipation and drinking milk doesn't ease it.
By chance, is Da Mo shi a model?
No.
You don't seem to have constipation.
Right.
You have some secret to it?
Why is your body like that?
Did you fight?
Who did that to you?
I did it myself.
You usually eat dinner with them after you play golf together.
Since they said they would be drinking alcohol.
There's no win in alcohol.
Why do people love it so much?
Mother, I am going to have to marry Soon Deok.
Why? I made myself very clear already.
She's the woman who bore my child.
What if she did? She did that idiotic deed.
And we don't know whether she's alive or dead.
It's our fault.
She should've wrote one line to tell us.
It was because she didn't want to cause havoc.
Regardless.
Please reconsider, for my sake.
If I see that face, I will be reminded of my husband who was robbed of his full life.
And I'll think of my granddaughter I had to part with, after only seeing her for a few hours.
My blood-pressure will rise so high, I wouldn't be able to live.
If you wish to see me dead as well, then do as you wish.
If you feel so lonesome and dreary,
go and meet with Ms Oh and be friends with her.
I have not this much of interest in Ms Oh.
Did you forget what Ra Ra said?
She said she wished you wouldn't remarry. And it's not just anyone else.
Buyonggak's kitchen head? What would she think?
Don't ever bring it up again.
I have my life to live too.
I've lived my life like a piece of wood.
But I want to live what is left of my life with the one I love, Mother.
Why does it have to be Han Soon Deok of all people?
She's the one who came into my heart from the start.
Then you two go on your own and make a home, if you want her so badly.
I'll live with Ra Ra.
Mother...
stop already! My blood pressure is rising.
Dinner... let's eat it at my home.
Really?
Wouldn't that be imposing? So suddenly?
I'll just give them a call first.
My mom isn't around.
It's me. We'll be having a guest there.
Please prepare the dinner.
Yes.
Did dad come home already?
Yes.
Where did the madame go?
The two of them divorced.
You're joking, right?
I am serious.
Please wipe my shoe, shoe, shoe, shoe-shining boy.
Aren't those Sa Ran ssi's shoes?
Yup, a side job.
The grandmother says it'll ruin the kids' hands.
I'll do it. Just wipe them, right?
This is money too, that I earn.
How much are you paid for them?
$5 a pair.
I'll do the wiping and you just get paid for it.
Then, fine.
You know how to wipe them?
I've seen it done before.
Go ahead and give a try.
Do you really want to live like this?
I feel like I'm an ascetic. No worries, and it's great.
I think I can do this for a long time.
Where did you learn to wipe shoes?
Frankfurt.
I was staying at a hotel in the city and I saw a mister who shined shoes in the lobby.
I watched him as I waited for the car. Everything you watch and learn ends up being useful eventually.
I think I'm a pervert, my lady.
My back, my waist, it's aching everywhere.
But strangely I feel so good, you see.
You are really unstoppable.
Manage your mouth well.
Don't eat anything that's really bad for you, and don't eat anything too hot or too cold either.
And don't even bring alcohol to your mouth at all.
I won't drink any either.
If you do that one more time, I will really call them. Your home.
I'm eager to rile up some trouble too. I'm about to turn the board over too, as to not waste time.
So I can bring up the talk of marriage.
You want to be rolled out of here?
Is the director here?
In mother's room.
Looks like something happened.
It's certain.
Call her to come.
Do Kyung unnie.. she kept a phone secretly and she's been calling Dae-Il executive back and forth.
She got some serious guts.
Do Kyung unnie's here.
I did wrong. Please forgive me just this once.
Were you in need of money?
Or were you craving love?
Did you get a bundle from him?
He just treated me so gentlemanly.
A man who is fifty makes a move on a youngster and you call that being gentlemanly?
Just make yourself a gold for sale then.
How many times did you meet him outside?
Twice.
You sent each other numerous text messages. But you only met each other twice?
Five times.
Do you think the other girls are not dating because they don't know how to date their customers?
They say you don't notice a flee growing on the wall.
When you first entered here,
I told you what would happen to you if you engaged in a private relationship with a customer.
Where are you going? Watch.
If you violate Bu Yong Gak's renown prestige,
this is the punishment you are set to receive for violating the rules.
I do not say empty words.
In the past, you would have been hit 50 times and kicked out. But just be hit 5 times today.
I'll endure all 50 hits so just please let me stay here!
So that you and I can be hit and then do anything we want?
I won't do it again!
I swear in front of everyone here!
I won't meet him again!
Everyone else is working so hard to resist temptation and keep their pride.
They say the octopus ruins the image of the fish shop.
Mother!
It was wrong of her to secretly use her cellphone and meet a customer, but
isn't she better than someone who drags their boyfriend in?
Are they dating right now?
For murking the atmosphere here.
I think that Dan Sa-ran is also the same.
I have no intention of preventing anyone's love.
Instead of being a gisaeng,
living as a normal woman is much happier. If you guys want it,
I'll recommend getting married rather than becoming a gisaeng.
Everyone knew that when they entered here.
The same also applies to Dan Sa-ran.
She refused, so the other party followed her here.
I accepted him.
If anyone else has someone that loves them enough to come work here, tell me. I'll greatly welcome him.
But Jung Do-kyung...
She made contact with a customer.
Are we that kind of restaurant?
Is this a room salon?
How dare you go on a secret date with a customer!
We've worked so hard to maintain the prestigous name of Bu Yong Gak!
Begin.
Are you afraid of ice?
Pack your belongings and leave.
Help her pack if you need to.
I was wrong, Mother!
I was wrong!
So what happened?
He said there was no need to check.
That he's certain I have his blood.
He said he could tell just by looking at me.
And my heart...
pang?
Yeah, it's similar.
A sting.
Can you also feel that he's your father?
He's comfortable to be with.
Anyway, something just feels different.
That's good.
But what can we do now?
He has a son and daughter too.
Let's eat out for dinner.
Yeah, sure.
Are you also thinking about Ra-ra?
Yeah.
I think she takes after grandfather.
Her tenacity.
I'm Oh Jin-am.
- Have a seat. - Yes.
You're going to have something cold, right?
What did you two do today?
We saw a movie and went to a bookstore.
We were very busy.
Did you guys communicate easily?
Yes.
What number sibling are you?
Mom, want an ice cream popsicle?
No thanks. My teeth will hurt.
How much did you spent on groceries today?
Almost $100.
Sohn Ja eats a ton. He's still growing.
But he pays enough for it.
I'm just saying.
Did you ever hear anything about Sohn Ja's dad?
All I know is he used to be a doctor at some hospital.
Anything else?
Why?
Just curious. All of a sudden.
Keep it to yourself, okay?
Ja's mom dated a married man and had Ja from it.
She gave birth to a baby, and the man pretended he didn't know?
I don't know the details either, but from what I know...
Ja's mom never had intention to marry in the first place.
She just wanted to have a kid.
There are those single women these days too, who have those kinds of thoughts.
They two of them were fond of each other and like Ja's mom wanted, she got pregnant.
And what Ja's mom did was to break up with him without telling him about her pregnancy.
And she quit her job at the hospital too.
You better watch out for married men.
If you meet with a married man, you will be ruined.
Don't worry.
Then what does that make Sohn Ja? The object of his mom's ambition?
Yeah, I know.
Our grand madame... her force is really no joke.
Don't you know how scary women are?
Women can transform from a dove into a tiger.
What do you think about it?
That is the allure of women.
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Hello?
It's me.
Yes.
When is your sister's birthday? Has it passed?
No, it's on the 14th.
This month?
Yes.
There isn't much time left...
But, Unnie said to just let her birthday pass this time.
Why?
You can ask her yourself.
Okay... Yes.
Stop putting people in troubling situations...
You saw how I got in trouble yesterday by YeRang Unnie.
No matter where you go, there is always at least one person who is like that.
Just look at yourself now.
You made me into this. What now?
If you had listened to me, would I be so crazy to come into the gisaeng house and live as a servant?
As a servant, my lady?
But I don't know whether the heart of a person is crafty or marvelous...
Because we're inside the same fence I don't feel tired.
To think that we are under the same roof makes me feel happy when I sleep, and happy when I awake.
You must be so happy.
I won't falter even if this is for a long haul.
I have stamina built from horse-riding and even if I have to work overnight, I won't get ill.
You're taking him out?... Yup, for a stroll.
I'll come too.
You just stay here.
Why?...
I plan to walk with him and think about things.
I won't make you talk. I'll walk a distance away.
Let's go.
I'm eating soup noodle for lunch.
Yes.
He loves the dog more than his wife.
Are you cleaning?
- Yes... - What about ahjumma?...
Out getting groceries.
Why would you do this stuff?
These are very expensive items, so we can't let anyone touch them.
Where's grandma?
It's her friend's birthday.
I think age can't be helped.
Grandma only knows to pile things up.
She can't seem to clear things.
And dad? Golfing?
He just has some appointment to go to.
What are you doing?
You pack up your books and stuff. I packed up your clothes as I see fit.
Why should you do this kind of hard work here?
It's not hard work. It's just cleaning the house.
Why are you like this, seriously?
Come to our home!
Your mighty mom who raised you abandoned you too.
Why are you here doing hard work?
When you have parents who are well and a house that is well.
It's so well.
I had you after eleven hours of labor pain.
Did I get you snatched from me because I wanted you to be snatched? I'm a mom too!
I'm the mother who gave birth to you. How can you treat me like this?
How could you forfeit on your child?
You forfeited so you could marry. You chose your husband over your child.
You rotten girl! Do you think words are everything?
I thought sister-in-law would have a kid.
I thought she would eventually have one.
The doctor said there was a 50-50 chance, so I said fine for now.
But... he snatched you from me the moment you were born!
And he wouldn't let me near you for five whole years.
You marry and have a kid too, and see what it feels like to be a mother.
I would never make a deal with my child.
I said I didn't know things would become like this!
But regardless, you fell on your own account.
A life gestating inside your body.
How it must be to have the saying that it's burning one's body?
How could you say you'd give her away? How?
To be honest,
I disliked auntie.
I didn't like the way you dressed.
I didn't like how you'd concern yourself with my business.
The way you talked, the way you laughed, everything!
You just won't... ever resent your grandpa, will you?
Now that I think about it,
my soul knew.
That you abandoned me.
My soul recognized it.
And that's why I hated you for little things.
And I resented you and disliked you.
Is 25 years a short time?
During those long years, I've known you as auntie.
How can I begin to accept you as my mom?
What am I supposed to do then?
Though I could get punished for saying this.
I've waited for the day grandpa would pass away.
Nothing can be done.
I'm this household's daughter.
And I will live in this house.
To take revenge on me?
I don't know.
Regardless, I'm not going to your house.
Why do you pester and grieve me like this? Why?!
When you yourself abandoned your bloodline.
My heart!
You shouldn't have come.
This sin of mine... I can't even atone with my death.
Jang Joo Hee, you mean wench!
Don't curse my mom!
She didn't even marry you off.
And she just took off on her own. Does it make sense!!
How is it that you don't have any white roots, dear.
Why wouldn't I? At my age.
You're keeping it dyed?
Of course.
You got old too, dear.
When it feels like it was only yesterday, when you were like an autumn aster flower.
Tell ahjumma not to keep on ordering pizza for the kids, even if they pester.
They call and order on their own.
Spread your legs straight. I'll massage them.
My knees don't hurt yet.
It must have been hard on you today, since it's your first time up there.
I've always worked out, so I didn't feel it was strenuous.
It was quite doable.
Thank you.
For going to the temple with me.
When will you stop calling me "director"?
We should now...
talk at ease.
But how?
You were a doctor to me from the very beginning.
Hello.
Yes.
Really?
I see.
I understand, thank you.
Yes.
Master Jung is coming up tomorrow.
Was that the assemblyman friend of yours?
Yes.
Someone invited him to come, because of the presidential election. He said he would meet us.
Drink.
Yes.
How come this coffee taste so good?
Tasty?
It's a whole lot tastier than the hotel coffees.
And you cook so well too.
But manager... do you receive botox shots?
No... why?
Since you don't have any wrinkles at all.
I'm guessing you're about... thirty-four this year?
Maybe five?
Forty-two!
Ack, stop joking.
Seriously!
But you look so young.
It does feel good to be seen as young.
Do you know some secret formula?
I guess it's because I've never married.
If you were to marry, I think you would be so loved.
Why?
You are a good cook, and your face is like an egg.
My face is shaped like an egg?
But it's true.
Really?
You have an egg-shaped face and you cook well.
Men, you see, they look for women who cook well first and foremost.
My senior alums tell me a man might abandon a pretty-faced lousy cook, but never an ugly-faced good cook.
I wish Sa Ran could cook like you can, Manager.
I'll just teach her a little every now and then.
If she could learn from you, it would be such an honor.
But when do you think she will finally open her heart?
In your opinion, what do you think?
She'll keep that up for awhile. But, she'll open her heart to you eventually, when she can't win against you.
That would be great.
I'll help you a little here and there.
So if by definition, your dad really has no responsibility.
Since he didn't even know she was pregnant with you.
But the very fact that he dated mom is a fault. When he's not even single to start out.
But it's possible that your mom could've shown interest first, in order to have a child.
There are more women who think such thoughts than you think possible.
I can't understand it.
Women are pretty complicated.
A simple-hearted man wouldn't be able to understand.
Regardless, congrats.
You were feeling lonely and down that you were alone. But, it's great that you found your dad.
Though you didn't actually find him. He came and found you.
Should I meet him once in a while? If he asks?
Of course. They say blood is thicker than water.
But his family wouldn't be happy about it.
It's not like you should go alert them about it. You meet him quietly is what it is.
And don't tell my mom either.
My mom gets too curious.
Did someone new move here?
Yup. 10th floor, number 7.
You came?
Your face seems fine.
How are you spending your days?
I did hear you went to Hong Kong and came back.
Because of the smell of new house. It was giving me a headache.
They say if you cook kimchi stew or soybean stew, the smell will disappear right away.
I've been doing that.
From what I hear from Ra Ra...
Oh Hwa Ra's been busy coming by.
I never saw her.
I guess she's been coming because of mother.
From what I see, it's because she's interested in you.
She's interested in you, so she's trying to look good to mother to begin with.
I don't care if it's anyone else.
But I hope you don't meet with Oh Hwa Ran.
We have no reason to meet other than her treatments.
Then that's enough.
Is that why you came?
To ask this as a favor.
Why are you so unfond of her?
I thought you two knew each other since you were little, and she's operating Buyonggak well for you.
I just don't like her.
Her way of lifting her eyes doing her foxy acts.
I don't want to see you falling for her foxy acts.
Though we've already went our separate ways.
Oh, hello.
The director's lunch.
Why would you bring the director's lunch?
Mother seems quite worried, that maybe the director has lost appetite due to summer fever.
And are you doing well?
Yes.
I think you've gotten even prettier.
You must feel free now.
If you need a friend to talk to, call me anytime.
I'll be a talking buddy or a drinking buddy for you.
I'm not fond of alcohol.
Bye.
Yes.
Mother seems quite worried.
Did you make this yourself?
No.
From the kitchen.
You must be busy, but all the way here?
I asked the nurse to bring some tea here afterwards.
Yes.
It's dried pollack soup.
I'll eat it well.
Will you have time on the weekend?
There's something I want to say to you.
We have VIP guests today and tomorrow. How about Friday?
Then, since you're treating me to lunch right now.
I'll buy you a meal.
Will you do that?
You know "Blue Swallow", right?
Give some strawberries to our Sa Ran ssi.
It's okay.
You need to eat lots of fruits to get even prettier.
What are you going to do?
To wash these.
Why would you wash those?
You can't.
The unnies here are forbidden to touch water.
Except for when you're washing your face, don't let water touch your hand.
Let's just have you eat this.
It's been washed.
I'll enjoy it.
You should sprinkle condensed milk for her.
Yes.
So.. is this doable?
Yes.
If it were me, I'd just pack my bags and follow Da Mo ssi.
Men like him aren't common.
He's good-looking and his personality is so refreshing.
And no fab either.
The way I see it, you're pushing your blessing away.
He has a side to him you don't know, manager.
What?
He's only good to you when he's in a good mood.
Men depend on how women treat them. You just need to keep him feeling good forever is what it is.
There aren't men who are 100 points out of 100.
Just like us women, we don't have a 100-point woman.
Of course.
Everyone always lacks one or two.
As long as it's not a huge flaw, it's fine.
Like gambling, or dissipated, or needles.
Yup! Or if he uses violence, or something.
But he's none of that.
All you get for staying here a long time is the liquor bottles.
You know how many end up getting strokes in their 60s and 70s?
From drinking too much liquor.
It's fixed, right?
Yes.
What are your hobbies, director?
Managing the girls.
You might say it's obsessive.
But it's my occupation.
You should try to make time and go horse-back riding two or three times a week.
What if I fall down?
When my body is my entire asset.
As long as you don't try jumping, you won't fall.
And the horses you ride when you first begin are so well-trained, that even when you kick them,
they don't move.
A horse only runs when it trusts the one riding him.
Really?
Yes.
It's really good for women, in maintaining their figure.
It fixes posture, and it helps with constipation too.
Are you so lean from horse-back riding?
Of course.
Maybe I should ride horses too.
Ahjussi, you'll have to lose a little first before you ride.
The horse can't withstand the weight.
Director, won't you come with me to the tea house up front?
I will tell you the details.
I think I should start on it beginning next week.
You should go this weekend.
Please ask for a female trainer if you can.
The male trainers are very well-mannered too.
But for us, we're tired of men.
Since we have them as guests everyday.
In your opinion, do you think I'm here in vain?
Sa Ran's heart is as cold as as a coldstone.
How did you get yourself buried in so much distrust?
I didn't know I liked Sa Ran this much.
I myself didn't even know.
Do you love her?
Yes.
Are you certain you won't change?
I only gave up on her in the first place because of my parents.
It wasn't because I changed.
But...
your parents would object even more so now.
Since she's become a gisaeng, on top of it all.
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Hello.
I sent a car, so please get ready and come out.
Assemblyman Park called me and told me they're meeting Master Jung at Geumgang Hotel today.
He said he would meet us briefly beforehand.
Last winter, when you visited Buyonggak.
I understand you said something to Hwa Ran unnie about me. Do you remember it?
I said you were pierced by maternal love.
But I haven't met her still.
As a Buyonggak gisaeng, there is only one method to tie a fate with a man.
To have your hair raised.
Who thinks about raising our hair for us these days?
And spend that kind of money?
Not just a small amount.
But it's a big amount of asset.
Da Mo ssi.. He's not capable enough for that?
Should I wear hanbok and be elegant?
Something like this.. is more than enough to handle a wedding dress as well.
Long time no see.
I'm healthy enough. Sure, let's meet.
Buyonggak?