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[EP12 Cunning Single Lady]
What are you doing this late at night?
I was wondering whether or not I'd tell you.
About what?
Why my father got rid of my mothers atelier.
Ae Ra, let me tell you the fairy tale...
...of "The Seventh Princess."
Once upon a time...
...there was a king who married to a gypsy...
who was a good singer and dancer.
The king loved her so much...
...that he never let her out of the castle.
Congratulations, your majesty.
When she had her first daughter...
...the king was so pleased
he wanted to give her a present.
So, what is your wish?
Id like to have spring.
I've brought you spring.
So the king ordered his gardeners to make it spring inside the castle...
but she wasnt happy.
Congratulations, your majesty.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Whenever she had a baby...
...she'd ask for a river or a bird as a present.
The king made rivers...
...and brought caged birds into the castle...
but she still wasn't happy.
What the queen really wanted...
...was to feel spring in nature or walk by the riverside...
and live her life as freely as a bird.
Time passed, and when all seven princesses were grown...
the king announced that...
...the princess with the longest hair would inherit his kingdom.
All princesses tried their best to let their hair grow long
with help from their handmaids...
...except for the seventh princess.
The queen cared for her hair instead.
Youre similar to me.
When the queen passed away, a prince from a neighboring country...
...came to the king and said he wanted to marry the daughter that would succeed him.
It was hard to decide because all the princesses had hair the same length...
...except for the seventh princess.
When she took off her hat...
...everyone saw her hair was short.
The queen had cut the seventh princess' hair.
She lost her chance...
...to succeed her father...
...and marry the prince...
but she won her freedom.
She won happiness, which is all the queen had ever wanted...
...so she could see springtime by the river with the singing birds.
The seventh princess left the castle with one of the prince's servants...
...and they lived happily ever after.
A good house, good clothes, and good food...
My father thought he could make my mother happy with all that...
...but she could only be happy after she left my father.
She's living in Paris now pursuing her dream.
My father's upset with her, but still waiting for her to come back.
I was able to see the world and paint...
...because of her.
I want to have a family like yours
because they fight and blame each other...
...but always come together again.
That's the kind of family I want.
I think that's what a real family is.
The seventh princess got to escape the castle and find happiness.
That's what I want to do.
I never would have guessed your family was like that...
...because you're always smiling and being silly.
I just wanted to keep smiling.
I'm not smiling because I feel like it...
but because I thought smile brings happiness.
I didn't want anyone else to know my sadness either.
I've been boring you with stories for too long.
What should I do to change the mood?
Dont try too hard.
I know how it feels.
I always pretended I was fine when I was having a hard time...
...and smiled when I wanted to cry.
I was always wishing...
...something good would happen to me.
I've done it too.
You know what, Ae Ra?
I wish
I weren't the only one with these feelings.
Ah, I dont want to leave!
What are you trying to do?
Dont I look cute?
- Not at all. - You know...
...a young mans charm is his cuteness.
No way.
Personally, I dont like cute guys.
When pretty boys try to be cute and say, "Oh, Ae Ra"...
I dont like it.
What if he's rich?
Then I might not mind.
I knew it.
- You're a snob. - Im just being honest here.
Thats why I like you.
Youre so crystal clear.
Hey! Go on now.
There's a bus stop over there
...that'll take you to the subway station.
This is my studio. I know my way around.
Well, thanks for letting me use it.
Ill buy you a meal soon.
You've told me that plenty of times, but you haven't done it yet.
You have a good memory.
Im really going now.
When is CEO Cha coming?
Id like to have dinner with him.
He's been very busy these days.
He's been working all night recently.
I see.
Its good to have plenty to do.
Im back.
Oh, youre here.
Why dont you come here and have a seat?
CEO Cha will be here soon.
CEO Cha?
Yes, I asked him to come so we could talk.
Talk about what?
He's a very busy man.
It looks like you can't take care of your own affairs.
I'm going to talk to CEO Cha...
...about arrangements for your marriage.
That's my business.
Ill take care of it myself, so please dont worry about it.
Is this because of your leg?
Dont worry about that.
I'll make sure CEO Cha understands.
What did you say?
If you marry him, he'll find out anyway.
CEO Cha is divorced.
He's not some young man out for a pretty woman.
He's also very thoughtful and good at keeping secrets.
He won't do anything careless because of your leg.
I wouldn't let him.
Stop! Stop!
How long are you going to make my life miserable?
Are you going to tell him you'll pay him more...
...because your daughter's disabled?
Or
...will you tell him...
...to pay you back for his success by marring your daughter?
What did you just say?
You always...
...get what you want from people with cruelty.
You forcibly slept with her and get her pregnant...
so she wouldn't leave you.
It's your fault!
I was a baby...
...who could never sleep in her mother's arms.
You have to know by now...
...that you can control someone's body...
...but not their heart with force.
Shut your mouth!
No!
Really Im sick of you.
Everything in this house...
...your earned through someone else's bitter tears.
I give you a rich and comfortable life, so dont make any trouble for me."
Do you think your family can really be happy like that?
It doesn't work!
I feel sick.
Whenever I come into this house, I feel sick.
Do you know what I'm the most afraid of?
I'm afraid I'll be like you.
I'm afraid I'll be like you!
Thats what Im really afraid of.
Youre getting old and worrying about people leaving you.
Do you know how pitiful that is?
You!
Mr. Chairman.
Get some sleep.
Youll feel much better when you wake up.
Dont
...go anywhere until I fall in sleep.
Sure.
What are you doing?
Man
Im leaving.
Jung Woo.
Thank you.
Fire?
Okay.
Ill be there soon.
Theres a fire at Min Youngs house?
Theres a fire at your house?
Hello?
Its me.
Yeah?
Where are you now?
Didnt you say that there was a fire at your house?
Yeah, I did. I'm staying somewhere else for a while.
Hows your stomachache?
I asked where you are.
Im just staying somewhere else.
I asked how your stomachache is.
My stomachache isnt the issue here. Where are you?
Fine. Bye.
Hello? He...
Oh Byung Soo and An Ji Hyun
So they're finally getting married.
I've never seen him work this hard before.
Thats the power of love.
Honey, if youre lucky, you could be a grandmother soon!
Grandma Grandmother?
I dont want to be a grandmother!
Why would you think I wanted to be?
Byung Soo, congratulations on passing the national exam.
It must have been tough.
Not really.
Ji Hyun was the one going through a tough time because of me.
Hes right.
I couldnt pass the exam to support him
so I've suffered more than he has.
Hey, youre getting married now
so get his support from now on as much as he did.
She's pregnant so she's already treating me like a servant.
Wow, really?
You never told us!
Congratulations!
Good for you. How far along are you?
It's been 2 months.
About two months.
What about you Ae Ra? Dont you have a baby yet?
It has been a while since you got married.
She divorced.
I Im so sorry.
Its okay.
Wow, its so crowded here!
Chang Kyu! Chang Kyu!
Long time no see! I'm glad you could make it.
It's been a while.
- Long time no see. - Yeah.
So you're finally joining the husband's club?
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
Hey!
Na Ae Ra.
It's been a while, Chang Kyu.
I havent seen you since your wedding.
Thats right.
Are you still working at your fathers restaurant, Chang Kyu?
What are you talking about?
His restaurant was a big hit
so he opened a second one on the main road.
Hes the owner now.
That sounds great.
What do you do, Ae Ra?
I just work for some company.
Guys! These are on house!
Thank you!
Come on!
Why do I have to go out to watch TV when I have my own room here?
Do you think that I dont know...
...that you want to drink with Ae Ras friend?
Lets go.
How dare you...
Do you think I'm such a boozer I'll just drink anywhere?
Then, father
lets go to the public sauna and have a cold beer together.
That sounds good.
I should drink beer and fall asleep first...
before you two get drunk and get loud in public.
- Come on now. - Alright.
Hey, I saw you on TV.
Really?
Who was the guy? A plastic surgeon?
Are you still seeing him?
Then would you be willing to meet someone else?
Hey, it doesn't really work like that.
Hey, hey, hey.
What was her nickname again?
That's right. They called you the town Madonna.
You could have any guy you wanted...
...just by looking at him.
You never know how your life will change, right?
What? Cha Jung Woo?
Hey! Hey!
Everyone, pay attention here.
This is the celebrated entrepreneur of the year
the famous CEO of D&T Soft Ventures
CEO Cha Jung Woo himself!
Have a seat here.
Whats wrong with you?
We didnt get divorced because we became enemies.
Our relationship isnt so bad.
Really?
Is it really okay?
Yes, of course.
I knew it.
She's the town Madonna and he's the town genius.
I knew you would live your life differently.
That's what people say.
Then why don't we toast...
...to a new start for the town Madonna and the town genius?
What do you guys think?
Lets just do it. It isnt a big deal.
Would you be satisfied if I just toast to our friendship?
Wow, Na Ae Ra!
To a new start for these two!
To a new start!
Congratulations.
Enjoy your meal.
Who is that?
Oh, Kim Chang Kyu?
You dont know him?
Remember that restaurant we used to go to a lot?
He's the owner's son.
Ah!
Hey, when I liked you...
...back in the day...
you rejected me to marry a government employee
but he is...
...a businessman now too.
I guess you can say that's my life..
Haven't you forgotten him yet?
Just enjoy your drink alone.
Hey, Na Ae Ra.
Where are you going? Hey, come back!
Hey, Na Ae Ra.
Come here.
Hey, hey, hey!
Jeez, are you drunk?
Yes, Im drunk.
Do you still see me as the restaurant owner's son who likes you?
- Let go of me! - Hey!
Im trying to develop our relationship here.
Honestly speaking, Im better off than you now.
What?
You think Cha Jung Woo is the only CEO?
Im a CEO too...
...and you got divorced.
Hey, Kim Chang Kyu.
Do you know why I turned you down?
It wasn't because you weren't smart.
It was because you're this pathetic.
What? Pathetic?
Hey, hey, hey.
Do you think you're still the town Madonna?
You think youre still Madonna?
Stop!
Ah, darn it.
Don't you get angry when other people treat you like that?
What are you talking about?
He just
Im a divorced woman.
Situations like that?
I've been through enough already.
You might be surprised...
...because it never happened to you...
but listen, Cha Jung Woo.
I've...
...lived my life well without you until now.
I'm sure there were bad moments...
...but I like who I've become.
I finally feel like it's my life to live...
...so there's no reason you need to worry about me.
I don't need you to.
Ae Ra...
Please don't involve yourself in my life anymore.
It makes me uncomfortable.
Bye now.
How long are you going to stay there like that?
Why dont you finish up and leave?
What are you doing here now?
I came to take her home.
Why are you going home with her?
Ah, so she didn't tell you.
She's staying at my studio.
What?
I think the reunion's over.
Why dont you leave now?
They're living in the same house?
In the same house?
Seung Hyun, please bring me a towel.
Don't do it.
Don't take her the towel! Don't do it!
Please don't...
Ill dry your hair.
Dont smell it.
What are you trying to do? Dont smell it!
What kind of shampoo are you using?
No way!
So are you telling me that you dont harvest vegetables in advance?
You wait until someone makes an order...
...and then ship it overnight for delivery?
Yes.
I can send it directly to the customer.
I could harvest in advance, but it's difficult to maintain the freshness.
If you can get customers...
who want vegetables on a regular basis for half a year or more...
I could do it.
Im so confident about the quality of my produce
I'll let the customer try it first.
Dont worry.
Ill do my best to make your produce a hit.
What should I say?
Order directly from the farm...
...to have fresh vegetables?
100% domestic produce?
Tasty and healthy vegetables?
Gosh.
I should start writing the proposal and think about it later.
Hello?
Yes?
Here.
Were you surprised when I called you?
Its alright.
Do you have something to tell me?
I just wanted to have tea with you.
Of course.
When I first saw you on the rooftop
I liked you and I felt comfortable around you.
I did too.
Since youre an executive...
I thought youd be scary and difficult to talk to...
...but you're friendly and I enjoy our conversations.
- I feel comfortable around you too. - Do you?
Maybe...
...it's because we have so much in common.
A lot in common?
For example...
...what type of guy do you like?
We both like a man...
...who's a boring workaholic...
...named Cha Jung Woo.
I know that...
...youre his ex-wife.
I didnt mean to hide it from you.
- It was awkward to bring up... - No.
Im not blaming you.
You're already divorced.
It isn't easy to talk about.
I understand.
I was...
...married once too.
Are you surprised?
Yes.
I really didnt know that you were divorced too.
I didnt get divorced.
My husband died.
Actually...
...I never had a chance to live as his wife.
It just happened that way.
There was a car accident the day we were married.
I lost him...
...in that accident.
I...
...lost my right leg too.
You look really surprised this time.
I
I havent even told that...
...to Jung Woo yet.
I'm worried he'll feel pressured because of it.
Honestly, I've hesitated approaching him...
...because of it.
Ms. Kook.
You cant imagine how hard Jung Woo's worked
for the last three years...
...for his company.
I sincerely want to help protect his dream.
I
...can support him with the power he needs...
...so...
...please help me, Ae Ra.
What do you want me to do?
Don't confuse his feelings.
You know he's a man of compassion.
Do you know he's been shaken by you...
...because of love?
Don't you think it's because he feels guilty?
He feels responsible for you...
...because he couldnt make you happy.
Is that what he told you?
I know without hearing him say it.
I've been with him for the last three years.
Please remember that what Jung Woo is responsible for...
...is D&T Soft Ventures and its 700 employees...
but not you, Ae Ra.
Please remember that.
Im sincerely asking you.
Feeling guilty
...because he's sorry for me?
Wow, Ae Ra.
Youre amazing.
I remember my first briefing after becoming a manager.
Youd better be careful. The executives will attack you fiercely.
Remember you have to do well to protect your team's reputation.
Mistakes are not acceptable, okay?
- Yes, boss. - Cheers!
It doesnt make sense.
How can an intern get a project this big?
Don't mind her.
What if I mess up? Im so nervous.
Just be yourself, Ae Ra. Dont be too nervous.
Okay?
Lets go in.
[Wedding Anniversary Event]
Good afternoon.
I’m Na Ae Ra, an intern from the mobile shopping team.
I'd like to start the briefing for...
...the wedding anniversary event promotion for Tong Il Shilla Hotel.
Every married couple has...
...a cherished moment they want to treasure.
When they first meet...
...they're blinded by love...
...so the only thing they can see is the person they love.
You think that this is the one...
...you’ve waited for...
…and that person becomes your world.
That's how two people become precious to each other...
...and eventually get married.
When you live as a married couple...
...you get your sight back.
Then you want to see things other than that person...
...and must eventually face reality...
...but you can still live your lives together...
...because you have that cherished time together...
...to look back on when things are difficult.
So far...
...this is the outline for the briefing.
The next key point of the promotion...
…is the event provided with the meal coupon.
As you can see on the screen…
...it can either be a drawn portrait of the couple...
...or a professional, wedding-style photograph.
Because the price range of this product is comparatively high…
…I don't think we could afford a professional wedding photographer.
It wouldn't be a formal wedding photo...
...but more like a commemorative version.
The service is still too costly.
We cant pay for this expense.
There are ways to lower the cost...
...like using the banquet hall at the hotel instead of a studio.
It will still require an additional expense...
...but it will incorporate the hotel's image.
Aside from that...
...I don't think female customers will like the idea.
Even my wife would prefer cash to this.
You arent married yet, right?
I think you dont know what a married woman wants.
Ill reconsider this project.
I think it's the husbands here...
...who dont know what their wives want.
I was married once.
I was someone's wife.
A wife will be happy...
...when she gets a ring or a handbag for an anniversary gift...
...but it isn't because it's expensive.
She would be happy too...
...even if her husband just gave her a letter...
...because she'd appreciate the time that went into it...
...and how thoughtful he was for their anniversary.
Her husband is the one...
...that can make a woman happiest.
His heart is what makes her happy.
Yes.
Yes, okay.
What is it?
Did Tong Il Shilla say they dont like our proposal?
No.
Actually, theyre fully satisfied with it.
What?
They said its too good to be a one-time event...
so they'd like to do it again every wedding season.
Wow.
Ms. Ae Ra!
Congratulations.
Ill deliver the good news to Ms. Kook in person.
- Ms. Wang. - Yeah?
It looks like the scale of this project increases from the initial plan.
The scale of the project isn't what's important here.
This is an exclusive deal for D&T Soft.
It'll be hot news...
...and eventually increase our market status.
If so...
...is it really okay for an intern...
...to lead the project?
Ms. Na Ae Ras internship will end soon
and theres no guarantee that shell be hired as a full-time employee.
I think it's only reasonable that the project leader...
...is guaranteed to be able to see it through.
Ms. Pi Song Hee.
What are you talking about, Ms. Pi Song Hee?
Thats not what I meant
I've seen Ms. Na Ae Ra work late several times.
No one else was here...
...when the intern was working on such an important project.
You weren't planning on blaming her if it went wrong...
...and taking credit if it went well, were you?
No, no way.
How do you manage your team members, Ms. Wang?
Im sorry.
Im so sorry.
Id like you to work better.
Whats up?
What?
About the Tong Il Shilla project
I heard they want to do it on a regular basis.
Congratulations.
Oh, right.
Thank you.
So are you available tonight?
Lets have dinner together to celebrate.
Are you asking me out on a date?
What are you talking about?
Im just asking to have dinner together.
Do you know he's been shaken by you...
...because of love?
He feels responsible for you because he couldnt make you happy.
I have plans tonight.
- I cant have dinner with you. - Plans?
What kind of plans? With who?
That's none of your business.
Bye then.
Hey!
Ill wait until you come.
I said I cant go.
Dont wait for me.
Ill wait for you until you come!
Hey!
Ill wait for you!
What a deep sigh.
Is something bothering you again?
No, it's not.
Do you have plans tonight?
No, not really.
Then would you like to go somewhere with me?
A scouting offer?
I've had an interest in you since you worked on your first deal.
You have a passion for your work.
You...
...also come with a good recommendation.
Regardless, I made up my mind...
...after I saw your briefing for the anniversary promotion...
...to scout you.
I appreciate your offer, but
...this is just so sudden.
Take time to think about it.
I don't mean to just hire you either.
There will be an interview as well.
Thank you so much.
You wont regret your decision.
Also.
I just realized that...
Seung Hyuns opinion of you may not be entirely objective.
This worries me.
Excuse me, sir.
Excuse me.
Im sorry, but were closing now.
What?
Is the elevator out of service?
What?
I didnt even press the button. What am I doing?
I can't eat because of Na Ae Ra.
I cant sleep because Im mad at her.
Why am I
Whats up this late at night?
Why didnt you come to the restaurant?
Is that why you're calling me at this hour?
I told you I couldn't.
But you should have been worried when I said I'd wait for you.
Let's talk about this later.
I'm calling you because there's something else important.
Mr. Gil called you for some important work.
Why didn't you answer?
Work? What kind of work?
I didn't answer the phone because I was in the shower.
You were in the shower?
Where are you now?
Me? Im in the atelier now.
Aww
Hey!
Mr. Gil!
Why do you have a stomachache
because your ex-wife is dating with other man?
She isnt dating another man. She's single.
I meant that you have a stomachache
because she seems to like Mr. Kook Seung Hyun, right?
If you dont like it, then just go get her.
That's right, you'd rather do nothing and cause me trouble instead.
Hey.
You have a duty to take care of me regardless of the reason I'm sick.
Im complaining because you arent seriously ill.
You're faking it.
Weren't you trying to take a picture of yourself in the hospital...
...to send to Ms. Na Ae Ra?
You'll be in big trouble if you keep saying careless things like that.
It's a severe stomach ulcer.
Please look at the screen.
Ah, you must have been suffering.
You must be under a great deal of stress.
Is there something serious bothering you?
Ah
Thats
He's very sensitive about someones every move.
It's a little difficult to explain, but...
...I keep imagining absurd things about someone and it makes me nervous.
Don't think of me as mentally disturbed.
Im totally fine.
Okay
Is this person...
...female by any chance?
Wow.
You're good.
Your current illness...
...cant be diagnosed medically.
Its generally called a plastic flower.
You've heard of it, right?
It's lovesickness.
Lovesick?
Who? Me?
What kind of ridiculous answer is that?
I think hes a quack.
He's making a joke out of a serious stomach ulcer.
I think he's a very skilled physician.
You never stop saying things like that.
I'll go take care of the bill.
Why should I pay for it?
It should be the responsibility of the person who made me sick.
Early leave? What are you up to?
Actually, it's because
[Private matter]
Lots of personal issues can happen in life.
It isn't avoidable sometimes...
...but don’t let it disrupt your work.
Yes, thank you.
What is this?
It's too wish you good luck on your interview.
I know you can do it.
Thank you.
I hope I ace it too.
Am I done with this company now?
Why does she keep ignoring my calls? She never returns them either.
Even if she’s busy, she can’t be busier than me.
She's just an intern and I'm the CEO.
When the CEO calls her…
…she should answer regardless of how busy she is.
Am I wrong?
She's turned a normal person into a lovesick patient.
I'm going to figure out why you're so busy.
I’ll get you today.
Are you here to see Ae Ra?
Here's one of the reasons now.
Ae Ra left early today for personal reasons.
She left early?
Is she sick?
She went to the Tong Il Shilla Hotel.
Ah, so she left for work.
She seems really busy.
She went for a job interview.
What?
Na Ae Ra!
Cha Jung Woo?
Its dangerous!
Are you crazy?
You could've gotten hit.
Do you hate me that much?
Do you hate being around me that much?
Isn't that why you're trying to find a new job before your internship's even over?
Youre right.
Earning money for a living is still the most important thing to me.
I'll quit this job anyway...
so isnt it reasonable to take an opportunity when I get one?
The time you should care about that is over.
It's absurd for you to care about me now.
Why?
Why do you care about me?
Do you pity me? Or do you feel sorry for me?
Is that why?
No, its not.
Then why do you care about my business?
I have...
...Plastic Flower Syndrome.
What?
Plastic Flower Syndrome! Lovesickness!
What?
I like you.
I like you so much!
So dont leave me...