- I think he's really gonna do it. - Bite down hard.
Yeah, that's just the level of maturity you have.
It'll be quick.
A moment of pain guarantees a source of income.
What's wrong with you?
- What do you mean? - You seem nervous.
That's cause you're walking forward like that...
You couldn't have believed that I would actually hit you...
I wondered what you were waiting for with your eyes closed like that.
Pardon?
I am thinking you were waiting for something else...
What do you mean "something else?"
Aren't you... enamored with me?
So, I am asking you just in case...
I've already said this but I think you will live a very long life, Chairman.
Isn't your level of happiness high since your level of self-love is high, too?
- Was I wrong? - You said you were gonna hit me.
So I was waiting for your fist. What else would I wait for?
Did you seriously think I would actually punch you?
- Yes. - Seriously?
Maybe not someone else but I thought you could do it, Chairman.
'Cause it's you, Chairman.
Do you know who the most unattractive and worst man is the world?
- It's a man who is violent with woman. - That is true.
Should I live with a stigma like that because of you?
You don't.
"Ear for an ear."
Think of some other way... rather than something like that.
I will.
Come up with something solid, something I can be happy with.
Yes, I will, Chairman.
Chairman! Then, it's alright for me to come to work tomorrow, right?
Thank you! Have a safe trip back home!
See you tomorrow!
Episode 16
Chairman.
Isn't it pretty? I wanted to add a scent of spring here.
How do you like the new housekeeper, sir?
- Do you like the food? - It's better than yours.
That's good.
Ah, Chairman...
Do you sleep well these days?
I was wondering if the stuff Eun Sol gave you is helping.
Did I rub him the wrong way again?
Why do you ask me that?
What is the reason behind asking me that question?
It's nothing.
Do you like that you get to commute from home?
Pardon?
- Do you like not being a housekeeper? - It is easier on my body.
I don't mean to say I was stressed out back then.
Then... I'll head out now...
I am sleeping well.
- So, don't worry. - Wow.
I do think you look healthier now than before, sir.
Of course, a person needs to eat well and sleep well.
The real Hong Mi Seun is in Korea?
What do you mean by that?
You needn't be too upset about it.
How could I not be upset?
You said it's completely risk-free. So what happened?
The time line has gotten shorter, that's all.
It's no problem if we execute our plan sooner.
A pla, plan... What are you saying?
You said before...
that if you had enough money, you would go live in another country.
All I am saying is don't worry. Everything will work out as you hoped.
It's true things got more risky because Hong Mi Seun came to Korea.
But Hong Mi Seun doesn't know anything about Ma In Tak nor is she interested.
It's nothing more than pretending to search for him just to satisfy her mother.
But what if she finds him?
She'll be going back to America, soon.
I told her I am looking into it.
I just need to buy us some time.
Are you sure about that?
I was wondering whether to tell you about it or not.
I am telling you this because we need to be cautious.
What is the plan?
Do you plan to do something more to him?
You couldn't have thought that our plan would last forever?
You probably knew it. That this can't last.
But...
You and I started this thing because of money.
I know you have a soft spot for Ma In Tak, but...
You better wake up. That man is not your cousin.
[Se In Convalescence Hospital]
I've got news from Dr. Gold at the Yukon Hospital.
He is extremely interested in Jae Hee's health condition.
Then, there is hope.
It seems they want to admit her as their patient as soon as possible but...
Are you sure about this? The cost is going to be astronomical...
Please push forward with it. I can get the money soon.
I will.
You will wake up soon.
I will make sure that you meet this world once again, for sure.
What's that?
It's a type of a board game.
It can help improve memory for someone like your mom.
And?
Your mom likes that game very much...
But the game requires at least three players to play.
When it's just she and I playing it's a little boring to play it.
It doesn't seem to help with her memory as much either...
So I thought, wouldn't it be good if you play the game with us...
Go there with me this weekend, Chairman...
Please?
Your mom would be very happy to get to see you...
It would also help with her rehabilitation process.
Didn't you say she is diabetic?
Pardon?
Ah. But, it's not something too serious.
And is it okay for her to keep eating snacks like that?
There is nothing you can do since she enjoys them...
Let's find alternative snacks that have...
low fat and low sugar and also organic.
Yes, sir.
See if it's okay to visit her on the weekend.
I will.
I can't help being a stranger no matter how much I try to care for her.
While her condition is not too serious, I didn't think about the snacks at all.
Of course... being her son makes it different for you.
Where could it be?
I think it was somewhere around here?
Wow, she's got it again!
I think she's so good at it because she's playing with you, Chairman.
It's your turn now, Chairman.
Let me see...
I gave that to my baby...
It's my baby's...
I have it... still...
Really?
The little baby has it too?
Mi Seun has it too.
- Let's get things wrapped up. - Okay.
I missed you...
Thank you.
Me too...
Mom...
It's such a nice day.
Having been so busy... I didn't even realize spring was here.
Mom and I...
used to live in a room in a basement.
There was no sunlight and no hot water.
Is that really true?
But, when I went outside, I was treated like a young master.
You know, the elegance you are born with does not go away.
Ah, yes... Of course, you were...
We couldn't even shower. even when we were drenched in sweat.
...because of the summer heat.
I asked mom a question that day.
I asked her what kind of home she wanted in the future.
A house where I can jump into a pool after running around sweating.
It was my dream to build a house like that.
Your mom must have felt really happy.
Even if I build that house for her...
she wouldn't even know about it now...
Do you know how her face lights up whenever she sees you?
I never seen her like that when I visit her by myself.
She feels very happy when you visit her, Chairman...
While she doesn't remember it in her mind, she knows in her heart.
"Ah... He is my son."
If you build the house your mom dreamed, I am sure she will recognize it by heart.
"My son has built a house for me..."
"I'm so proud of my son... I am so happy."
You know...
I am so lucky to have a secretary like you.
Really?
Chairman! You're not joking, right?
It's a historical day today. I can't believe Yoon Da Ran got recognized by you!
It a total hit, complete hit --
We have eyes in the front because we're supposed to walk forward.
Why do you have to walk backwards while getting bouncy-bouncy like that?
Because...
I am so happy.
When I get praise from you, I am so very happy as if I won the entire world.
Being happy when I praise you is a very commendable reaction.
Are you going back to the hotel? Or do you want me to drive you home?
Home. It's Sunday today and I need to rest as well.
- Where are you going? - Give me a second.
- What do you need? - I needed a hairpin but I didn't have time to buy one.
I want to get just one this time.
They charge too much here.
I know a place that sells better and cheaper stuff.
What are you doing? Pick one.
These are not the pins that I need.
Buying a hairpin from a cart shop with the money you have...
Buying a hairpin from this place with the money I have...
You know it's the same thing, right?
Pick one.
- Please wrap it for us. - Yes, sir.
Cha, Chairman... I...
It's a gift I am giving you for doing a good job.
I am a generous guy.
Oh, it looks really good on you.
Look, ma'am.
Please stay...
...as my secretary for a very long time.
I am praising you right now.
- Sorry? - You should be happy.
Wow... you cook better than Sung Ran.
You know my daughter should have opened a restaurant.
These were prepared by Sung Ran.
Really?
How is my dad doing?
Does he work hard?
He is not so skillful but..
I got to give it to him for being diligent.
Wow... I never thought dad would get to hear he is diligent.
Ah, come on.
I am telling you I've changed.
By the way, Da Ran...
You've gotta serve Chairman with utmost sincerity.
From time to time bring him something delicious, too.
Why do you say that?
It turns out Chairman is a very generous person.
You know I got this job because of what Chairman did for me.
Really?
He kept asking me about it.
Ah, please pretend you don't know about this with Chairman.
...cause I might get in trouble.
What is this? All of a sudden...
Chairman feels very sorry about what happened the other day.
To help you feel better...
He's not the kind of guy to do this...
He does do things like this.
He is not the type of person to gift something like this...
But he does.
I was wondering why you stayed with him for so long...
There is a reason for it after all...
When I first met you...
...you acted so strange wearing that strange underwear.
The more I get to know you, the more sensible you seem.
But ma'am...
About the "accident" you talked about that day...
Accident?
When you.... when you caused that accident...
Do you remember who put things in order for you after that?
What kind of accident did Chairman cause?
I mean...
Why would you ask about something from the past...
It's not anything good anyway.
If it needn't to be a secret can you tell me what happened?
I thought knowing about it might help in serving Chairman.
Could I ask you this as a favor?
Don't tell this to anyone else, okay?
No, I won't tell anyone.
When In Tak was in grade 11, or grade 12...
When he took his dad's car without telling him...
He rain into a person.
Oh...
I couldn't understand In Tak's dad...
He was the kind of person who wouldn't show much affection to his kid.
But when that accident took place...
He kept asking my husband to no end.
Do you know how stressed out my lawyer husband was?
You know there isn't a place he hasn't been
in order to get to a settlement with the parents of the victim in the accident?
So, what happened to her?
Did she die?
In Tak thinks that's the case...
She might have become brain dead, or put in a vegetative state.
I think that's what happened to her.
She is about In Tak's age. It's so sad.
But why does Chairman think she died?
You know you can forget and move on when a person dies
but one is likely to be haunted if you put a person in such a state.
We couldn't ruin the future of a young man who had so much ahead of him.
That's what In Tak's dad thought about the whole thing.
She wouldn't have lived long anyway.
But in the end, isn't it the same difference?
What are you saying?
I am saying I want out.
Do you think that's possible now?
You picked me because...
it's easy to fake my identity...
and also because you think I am crazy about money.
Should I tell you what you were really thinking, Seon Woo?
You came to me because...
you knew if Kim Seon Woo came to me, I would welcome you with open arms.
I get to stay beside Kim Seon Woo.
I only thought about that, and that only...
I never thought of how you'd manipulate a person's feelings this way.
What are you trying to say?
I am saying I am done with it.
You knew how I felt about you all along...
I am completely disgusted, turned off and horrified by you.
...you, who never shared your true feelings with me.
So, you want out of this thing just because of that?
I don't need money. I don't need anything like that.
I am going to stay beside my cousin In Tak.
Do you even know what you're saying?
Didn't you say she is returning to America soon?
You said she doesn't know his name nor is she interested in meeting In Tak.
- If I handle him in the way I've done - The man named Ma In Tak...
If he finds that you lied to him, he will turn his back on you.
Better to have money than a cousin that's like a ticking time bomb.
You better wake up!
When did you get so obsessed with money?
Seon Woo, you weren't like this before.
You're the one who taught me this.
When you dated a rich student because you hated dating a poor one.
I realized for the first time ever...
...that you need money to make it in this world.
Ah, yes...
I needed to finance something... for a business start up...
Ah, well, if you can't help me, it's okay. No problem.
I can lend it to you as soon as tomorrow.
Let me know how to send it.
What? Are you serious?
There is 4% of the hotel stock set aside for your son.
So I should get on our good side early, shouldn't I?
Oh, you're a such a kidder.
Why would Chairman Ma do something like that for your son?
Have you thought about it?
What's there to think about?
In Geul is the closest thing In Tak has to a sibling
and since he wanted to do something for him...
- That's not it. - He probably borrowed his name for a while.
- In order to protect his right of management. - What's that?
All sorts of things happen when you're running a company.
I'm saying it's his back up plan to prepare for the worst.
What do you think? Isn't this just how he thinks about things?
So, you mean...
The stock that has In Geul's name on it...
Is just fool's gold?
It could've turned into fool's gold
but now that you know about it, things might change.
Things might change?
There are sizable counter forces to Chairman Ma's dictatorial management style.
If you set the right direction...
AMB hotel...
could be yours.
It might be too much to handle...
but if Rain Off got involved in it...
it could be worth the risk for us.
And also the joint project proves successful...
We, AMB hotel, could consider overseas expansion --
What overseas expansion?
One team.
No...
Does it makes sense to put the hotel in a vulnerable position for one person?
There is no expansion without risk.
The joint project as the stepping stone
AMB hotel can become a major hotel with a net asset value of over $100 million.
Chairman... Do you have the money?
Because of the venture involving the purchase of land in Hae Im village...
our firm is in financial peril.
Regarding this joint project, I am dead set against it.
When you sell the K.I. Electric stock, plus what you have in M Construction...
and also if you use the building in Chung-Dam Dong as collateral
the cash you can amass within a week is ...about $15 million, as of now.
As requested, the loan you can get with the inheritance land as collateral is...
currently at $14 million but...
As of now, it's impossible to take out that loan.
The legal process hasn't begun and the owner of the inheritance hasn't been confirmed.
- Call Lawyer Choi. - Pardon?
And also set a time for a meeting with my auntie and uncle.
Either tomorrow or the day after. Sooner the better.
Yes, I will, sir.
Do you think I believe that?
Just like the way you Miss Sung Ran, had this much feelings for me.
So I also have, at least, this much conscience.
I swear to God and betting this much conscience that I do have...
I never taped the video of your friend, Sung Ran.
- But then why does Da Ran -- - She's got it wrong.
She started talking nonsense when she woke up after passing out.
We didn't say otherwise because we needed a way to threaten her.
This is so unfair...
Hey Mister! What do you mean it's unfair?
It's already bad enough that you tricked her that way.
Do you know how much heartache Da Ran went through because of that?
I am sorry, Sung Ran...
If this is what it takes for you to feel better...
Why do you tell me come and go when I am too busy as it is...
What? Do you have more things to shout at us about?
I requested your presence because I have something to ask you.
What's that?
I asked you here regarding the grandmother's inheritance.
So...
Not just 50% of the land...
but you're saying you are going to hand over 100% of it to us?
Yes.
But... How do you...
If you sign a loan agreement, which will use the land as collateral
I am not only willing to payback the loan within 3 years...
but also hand over the ownership of the land to you, uncle.
Oh my... Then this means...
Within 3 years, we get the complete ownership of the land?
I mean, but...
With the land that hasn't even been legally inherited yet...
How are you going to use it as collateral?
Ah... I forgot to mention the most important precondition.
Yes, we should complete the inheritance process first.
So that's why I'm going to get married as soon as possible.
Ma... marriage?
With who?
Of course, it's going to be with the one you choose for me.
Oh my, oh, In Tak.
Please find me a good fit asap.
Of course, I will offer you a befitting financial remuneration.
Then, it's a marriage by contract?
Since I have a certain social status, I should at least have a wedding.
It's a chance to chase away the women who loiter around me for the inheritance money.
I marry a woman who agrees to the preconditions.
Then we get the inheritance.
I take out a bank loan based on the agreement and the agreement of my future wife.
After that...
Once I repay the loan three years later...
The complete ownership of the land goes to you, uncle.
How about it? Do you agree to my offer?
In Tak is getting married.
In Tak that rascal is getting married.
On top of that, I get to have the full ownership of the land.
Ah... ah, well...
Okay, I know you've worked hard getting this far...
But unfortunately things worked out in a different way.
But what can you do...
...other than blame yourself for not being attractive enough
...to seduce a man no matter what.
So, what's gonna happen to us now?
What?
You, Lawyer Ma
have nothing to lose
What's going to happen to the hard work Miss Yoon and I went through?
Come on, I had my share of loss too.
I have spent so much money on that woman.
Do you know how pinched I've been because of it?
Anyway, our project failed.
Then, that just means she needs get out...
Lawyer Ma!
You scared me.
Don't you have any sense of conscience or loyalty?
Is everything fine when your own pocket is full?
Okay, okay.
When I get the inheritance 3 years from now, I will give you some money.
And I'll give you 5% of the mission completion reward.
10%, 10%, okay?
Ah, Miss Yoon Da Ran. Well, you got a solid job now because of our project.
That should be good enough.
Isn't it?
You should take care of how you will return the down payment.
Because you failed your mission.
Ah, okay, okay.
I'll tell An So Ni, to not be so harsh with you.
Come on, you need not feel hopeless.
You have a solid job. So he would rather take your paycheck.
Do you really think he would kill you?
There has to be some way.
You will be able to get employee loans from the company as well.
As Lawyer Ma said, the seizure of your paycheck won't...
Anyway,
Do you think they would be harsh on you since you have a source of income now?
Chief Ha... why did you choose this job?
Why do you ask?
Because trying to deceive him has been so straining.
So, on the other hand...
I do feel relieved, too.
You are getting married? What do you mean by that?
What do you mean you're getting married?
I heard that wrong, didn't I?
No, you heard it right.
That's unbelievable.
What's so unbelievable? A healthy male wanting to get married.
You said it's just a dinner and a discussion about the inheritance.
You treat yourself to new clothing.
You should come dressed nicely for your cousin's wedding.
Don't do it. You can't.
You dummy.
How desperate do you have to be to pay someone to marry you?
"A marriage is like a business." Have you ever heard this?
I am only carrying out that idea in a little more extreme way.
I hate that you marry for that reason.
Why do you have to marry a woman that you don't even love?
Since you've done it twice you would know better than I do.
Is getting married such a meaningful and great thing?
In Tak!
Everyone lives their life in their own way.
This is the way I do things.
I don't want to hear "do this" and "do that" from anybody either.
So, don't get nit picky. Just mind your own business.
It appears if Ma In Tak gets married, they get $20 million inheritance money.
Since he is hurting for investment capital, he probably couldn't look past it.
I seriously can't believe this...
Are you the movie actress Hong Mi Mi?
Wow, you are!
It's been worthwhile to eat here after all.
Ah, it's my first time meeting a Korean actress. Can I get your autograph?
Of course.
What is your name?
It's Hong Mi Seun. Hong. Mi. Seun.
Isn't it the same as your real name, Miss Hong Mi Mi?
I read about it in a magazine.
It made me want to meet you even more.
It has the interview Mi Mi and Chairman Ma was on last month.
You wanted to see me just to give this to me?
I wasn't there when they interviewed them.
I came across something so absurd when I read it.
It says that Chairman Ma didn't find Mi Mi
but it says that Mi Mi went to Chairman Ma after reading an article on him.
Why is it absurd?
Does it make any sense?
You know, Mi Mi was given up for adoption when she was born.
So how could she remember the face of her cousin?
What do you mean Mi Mi was adopted as soon as she was born?
When Mi Mi was five --
That's her second adoption.
Don't you know she was adopted within the country and it was dissolved later?
What's that?
It seems Mi Mi hasn't told you about it...
Anyway, so how could I not be surprised?
Plus, she doesn't want me to tell her history of adoption to Chairman Ma.
I keep having a strange thought.
What strange thought?
Is Mi Mi really Chairman Ma's cousin?
If she gets into a bad situation again, her celebrity status is gone for good.
You know that as well, right?
You know, Mi Mi
She is Chairman Ma's cousin. It's been confirmed through DNA testing.
Really?
I learned about their kinship by accident.
That's why I told her.
Regarding the interview, they wrote that to dramatize things.
You know how they exaggerate things for the dramatic effect.
- But -- - Just pretend you don't know
I assured you nothing serious will happen.
Never.
So, do you like her?
Ah, yes... Well...
Still, she is someone who will stand beside you.
It's not good if she is too unattractive, you know?
You made the preconditions clear to her, did you?
Of course.
She has signed the loan consent form and the transfer of ownership.
Then, let's set the date for some time next week.
Somehow, I don't feel good about this...
Her intention for leaving you this inheritance wasn't for this at all...
It would be better to marry the ordinary way, have kids, and live happily.
There are many couples who quarrel even after marrying the ordinary way.
Rather than taking a risk like that...
this way is much neater... and has less chance of losing money.
But still, In Tak...
Grandmother would just want me to be happy...
This is how I can be happy.
Okay, if that's how you really feel..
Okay... I'll head out now.
Take care.
Mm, can you come in?
Mm, check my schedule for next week.
I have to to get married some time next week.
Set aside a day for me.
Yes, sir.
And, also...
She is the woman who's marrying me...
How is she?
She is beautiful.
Her phone number's on the back so call and tell her where the dress shop is.
So that she can get her dress made.
Yes, sir.
Is something wrong?
- Pardon? - Why do you look so dejected?
It's nothing, sir.
Call the dress shop to get things ready since today is my only free day.
Yes.
How is it?
It looks good on you...
Don't you think it's too plain? Should I wear something more fancy?
Chairman... why are you getting married?
You said you'd never get married because it's just a game of pretend.
I never said I won't ever get married.
I only said dating and being in love is unproductive.
What's the difference?
How old are you? Why would you ask that?
I can't believe you are getting married, Chairman.
I can't believe someone like you is getting married for money, Chairman.
Maybe I shouldn't do it, then?
Would you not if I told you not to?
I would still have to do it.
For someone like me, money is the reason for getting married.
You see, the royal families in the old days had arranged marriages.
...for political power.
Almost every mogul these days
is getting married with a business strategy in mind.
That's just the way of the world.
"Business relations."
Wow, it looks so good on you.
I was worried because we made it in a hurry.
You look just like a model, Chairman.
Ah, is there a different one?
I think this is the best one.
Not everyone can make this suit work for them.
Isn't the bride trying one on as well?
Oh, you are very beautiful.
Please come this way.
- No, no, I am not -- - She is my secretary.
Pardon?
She'll revisit you in a few days to pick up the dresses.
Oh my, I made a big mistake.
What am I to do?
Let's get the car ready. I'll be out soon.
Why do you drink so much?
Did you drink these...
Are you nuts?
Please don't do this.
You didn't start this thinking you would succeed anyway.
Didn't you say he'll tell them to go easy on you?
I know why you are doing this but...
you don't have to worry about that.
I came across something by pure chance...
I found about it by pure chance...
The video in that cellphone...
They said they didn't do it. It's true.
How do you know that?
I said I came across it by chance...
But still... it's from a totally trustworthy source.
They said you just got it all wrong.
They went along with you because they thought it's a good way.
To threaten you.
I said how do you know that!
Miss. Sung Ran!
Mister!
Mister. Mister, wait a minute.
I will go now. I think I came to the wrong place.
Mister!
I can bet my life, I mean I can bet my mother's on it.
Please trust me. I really didn't do something like that.
I'm not somebody like that...
It's all...
Your fault, Mister.
Me? About what?
Only if you didn't blackmail me in a such a scary way...
I wouldn't have got that job in the first place...
Only if I didn't...
I wouldn't have met Chairman in the first place!
I, I was just...
It's all because of you...
If it wasn't for you...
I wouldn't have met Chairman the first place...
and so...
Then I would be living well-fed and happy by now.
It's all your fault. It's your responsibility!
Chairman. Chairman.
Chairman. Chairman, please come here for a moment.
I have something I have to tell you.
Chairman.
Chairman, please come here for a moment.
Chairman.
Please come here.
Chairman.
Oh... It's Chairman...
What are you doing here so late?
What's wrong?
- Did something happen? - Chairman.
I am...
...here because I have something I must tell you...
even as I know.... it's rude to visit someone this late.
Empty Can... do you think I am in the position to listen to your drunk talk --
Can you...
...not get married?
The fact that you're getting married...
I... don't like it.
What are you talking about?
Don't get married. I said don't get married.
Don't get married.
Chairman, I don't like that you're getting married.
Don't get married...
I am sorry, sir...
I think there was something really wrong with...
Go to the kitchen.
I had to cook because on Sunday the housekeeper lady doesn't work.
You, Chairman?
Have you ever met a chairman who prepares a hangover soup for their subordinate?
- No, I haven't. - Consider yourself successful.
What? Have some.
How is it? Is it good?
Thank you for the meal...
I am very sorry for causing you inconvenience and...
thank you...
Then... I will head out now...
Why not continue with the conversation last night.
You know me... I'm someone who's always curious about why.
Come have a seat.
Sit.
You told me last night that you don't like that I'm getting married.
What is your reason for saying that?
I listened to your drunk talk in the middle of the night...
I cleaned up after you.
I made a hangover soup for you on top of that.
Since I did all that...
Don't I, at least, deserve to hear the reason?
Hey, look!
Chairman, I wish you'd...
...meet someone nice and have a happy marriage...
and I wanted you to have a warm-hearted family...
But since this marriage wouldn't be like that...
I felt sad to see it...
I am sorry I acted impudently...
I feel a little letdown.
I was wondering if you...
wanted to get married to me...
...since you like money.
Anyway, don't worry about it now.
I envy that lady...
I envy that she can get so much money just for lending her name.
With that kind of money, my dad and I can buy a house we can live in.
and I can pay the debt as well...
If somebody made an offer like that to me...
I would be so happy as if I won the lottery...
Then...
do you want to marry me?
If you marry me then you get the...
No... I can't do it.
Not with you, Chairman...
I can get married for that reason with anybody else but...
But, not with you, Chairman...
Because...
I...
...have feelings for you, Chairman...
I am sorry, sir.
Why are you making me so confused?
I am sorry, sir...
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He is coming. He is not coming.
Manure... do we avoid it because it's dirty?
Chairman.
Are you the new helper?
Chairman.
I'll serve you like my Emperor!
Give me my money back.
It was a hard day today, wasn't it?
Be strong.
I don't like that you are getting... married.
Then, do you want to marry me?