Episode 23
You know how to scale fish?
There's nothing a part-timer can't do.
What did I tell you?
I'm good at doing as told,
and even doing what I'm not told to do.
Wow. You're really good at this.
This is a piece of cake.
I've helped my mom at the pub, and even
worked the fish counter at a supermarket.
I'm ashamed to say this,
but I've been so focused on selling more wine
that I never about thought how it could
be made more delicious and enjoyable.
That's easy though.
Good friends and
and tasty side dishes make a wine
more delicious and enjoyable.
You're right.
But does this kind of fish go well with wine?
Don't you know that
nothing beats steamed fish with wine?
Really?
You're so much better at this than me.
Hello.
Are you here for part-time work?
Yes.
Go to the kitchen.
Okay.
I'm learning a lot from you today.
Please stop it.
You're making me blush.
Let me see that.
I'll roll it up for you.
Thank you.
I'm here to...
Oh Bom!
What are you doing here?
Maru.
How did he know I was here?
Who was that?
Do you know him?
He's a friend.
I'll be right back.
What are you doing here?
I should be asking you that.
You said you were sick.
I thought you were
too sick to even go to the movies.
I was so worried,
but I couldn't call
as I thought you'd be resting.
So what are you doing here?
I'm sorry.
I work part-time here,
and they said something came up.
So tell the truth.
Why did you lie?
I thought you'd misunderstand.
What would I misunderstand?
Did you think
I'd stop you from working?
The thing is...
I was planning go to the movies with you.
But then the bar called
and said
they'd fire me if I didn't come,
so I couldn't say no.
You know I'm paying off my dad's debt.
So why didn't you just say so?
You got me a scarf and movie tickets,
so I thought you'd be upset if
I canceled over some stupid job.
How is that an excuse?
But how did you know I was here?
Mr. Kang Maru,
Aran sent you here, right?
Yes.
I'm An Taeho, the manager.
Thanks for coming to help us out.
This way, please.
I'll give you a uniform.
Do you think I liked lying to you?
I felt nervous
and guilty.
So he got her the job here?
Why would the manager
help her with her sleeves?
This is our uniform.
I'll be right out.
You look familiar.
Have we met?
I'm not sure.
Aren't you going to leave?
Oh... I'm sorry.
Man, I'm angry.
Here.
You haven't left?
Why are you ignoring me?
Let's work.
They say there's a lot to do.
Geez. You're not being fair.
Bom.
Yes?
Move.
Yes, Mr. An.
I'm sorry,
but one of the kitchen ladies called in sick.
Could you cut up the meat as well?
Sure, I'm great at that.
This is where Taeho works?
Aran.
What brings you here?
Why are you so busy?
And what's with this office?
We have a special reservation tomorrow.
They ordered dishes that aren't on the menu
that have to be marinated overnight.
We're working on those
as well as tonight's dinner,
so it's very busy.
Who told you to worry about such things?
Why are you fussing over reservations?
Leave that to the assistant manager,
while you use the time here to regroup.
You must come up with an ingenious business plan
if you are to return to HQ.
Okay, fine.
I'm working on it,
so don't worry.
Do a good job.
Was someone here?
A higher-up?
Just mind the knife so that
you don't cut yourself.
You mind your knife.
I got a degree in
food and nutrition on a scholarship.
This is a piece of cake.
What are you doing?
A little kid playing house would do better.
I've never done this before.
Look.
Line them up and
cut them into the size of dice.
Got it?
Okay.
Try it again.
Like this?
Ma'am!
Oh Bom?
She looked familiar.
Oh, right. Her...
(Rice)
Why did you only say "rice,"
number 35?
Do you think our wine is that plain?
I said "rice" because
that's all I smelled.
How was the wine bar?
I think the staff is always on their toes
because of your undercover inspections.
Am I giving them undue stress?
As team lead, I mean manager, Taeho's plate is full.
They're understaffed,
with part-timers doing most of the work.
Shouldn't we hire more staff?
The board is always
wary of hiring full-time staff.
I know.
It's a big financial commitment.
But isn't it actually a loss for the company
to not hire qualified full-timers?
I'll let the board know about your stance.
Well, then...
Mr. An,
Oh Bom...
Do you remember that job applicant?
Yes. I do remember.
She did very well during the interview.
Why didn't she get a job offer?
She missed orientation
because of her father's passing.
Despite her protest,
she was disqualified as per company regulations.
Really?
Why isn't that lady here?
I hope it's not because of the floral arrangement.
Mr. An,
about yesterday...that lady wasn't fired, was she?
What lady...
No, she wasn't fired, so don't worry.
But why isn't she here?
Personal reasons, I think.
So you don't need to worry.
You're sure, right?
What are you talking about?
Taeho's waiting tables at a wine bar?
You must be mistaken.
Look into it.
He was demoted, not promoted.
And it was a very steep demotion.
Listen.
My son is engaged to the only heir to that company.
That can't be.
I don't know.
I saw what I saw.
I don't care if you believe me or not.
Wait, Ms. Kim.
Hey. Hey!
What is the meaning of this?
Ms. Yun.
You! What did you do?
I heard you got Taeho in trouble.
What are you talking about?
You're really something, aren't you?
Please calm down and sit.
I only agreed to the engagement
because you were the CEO's only child.
But you made my son take the bullet for you?
Did you lure Taeho
with the promise of an engagement
just so you could take advantage of him?
To save your own skin?
Don't you think you're being too harsh?
Too harsh?
I haven't even gotten started.
Seongyeong,
what are you doing?
Let go.
I'm not done with her yet.
Stop it.
I'm sorry. Come on.
Why are you sorry?
Get Taeho reinstated right now.
You hear me?
Come on, come on.
What did I tell you?
I told you, if you cause scene here again
you're really in for it.
What are you going to do?
I'm too enraged and upset
to sit back and do nothing.
I'm going to Ms. Bae
right now to settle this.
Do you even know what really happened?
Taeho messed up.
He's lucky he got demoted
instead of fired.
But...
I heard Taeho took the blame
for that wench Aran's mistake.
Who told you that?
Where did you hear that nonsense?
I swear.
That's what I heard.
What did I tell you?
Stop gossipping and
spreading false rumors.
Then what do I do, Gilsu?
What if Aran dumps Taeho
because of what I just said?
That'll leave Taeho high and dry.
Darn it.
I'm asking you again to reinstate Taeho.
What did I say?
It's out of my hands now.
It's worse for me to stay
here at HQ when
Taeho's at the wine bar.
I'll go to the wine bar instead.
You should've done so from the start.
But it's all said and done now.
Don't say that and
please let me go.
If you need the board's approval,
I'll talk to each and every one.
Please.
I don't know why you're being so insistent,
but I'll think about it.
Unbelievable. Unbelievable.
Ow.
What?
What did I say?
I said I'd strip you down-
And kick me out if I left during work.
I know, I know.
Oh, right. Midal,
I just heard something shocking.
What?
You know Mr. Ma, the butcher, right?
He's a real piece of work.
After he got that five-story building,
he's only willing to date
women at least 12 years his junior.
What a freak.
He should know better.
I know. He's asking everyone
to set him up with someone,
saying he'll pay a huge dowry
for a nice lady.
He's lost his marbles.
What did you say?
That Mr. Ma's lost his marbles.
Not that.
Something about a dowry?
No.
I'll go find out.
Get these anchovies ready,
okay?
Why did you come all this way?
The streets here are safe and well lit.
Why?
Did I keep you from getting a ride with Mr. An?
What are you talking about?
Kang Maru,
I have healthy legs
and a transportation card.
Why would I get rides from anyone?
What about last night?
I got hurt at work.
That's why Mr. An gave me a ride.
You got hurt?
Where?
I'm fine now.
I was sore all night,
but I'm fine now.
I told you to be careful.
You're the one who said
the only thing poor kids
like us have, is our body.
Take your own advice.
Don't ever hurt yourself without my permission.
People might mistake you for my boyfriend.
So what if they do?
Don't worry.
No one will really think that.
Oh, right. Thanks for this.
It's very warm.
But what did I tell you?
You shouldn't waste money.
How do we make our money?
With our blood, sweat, and tears.
Okay, fine.
Don't regret it if I turn into a scrooge.
Your nagging will be to blame.
How important are these patrons that
we have to work on our day off?
Ow, my shoulder.
Give it to me.
Where do you want it?
Here.
Geez. When did you get this?
Since you were little,
you've always had so many cuts and bruises.
Look at this scar.
You should've taken better care of me.
You were probably
too busy working.
You had this scar when you first...
Fine. It's all my fault, okay?
Do your magic and
take the pain away from Bom.
Zap.
Ow. That hurt.
Are you going to keep doing odd jobs forever?
You just wait.
I'll pull myself together
and start prepping for job interviews.
Why don't you just get married?
Mom!
Look at me.
A woman needs a good husband.
I was once even chosen to represent
our district in the Ms. Corn Pageant.
But then I met your dad,
and I ended up
as sad as a dried up corn husk.
If you meet a rich husband, you won't
have to look for a job.
You'll get to live it up
like a queen.
Okay, mom.
I'm getting married in 10 years,
so we'll talk then.
Hey.
That...
That wretch...
Goodness me.
How do I talk her into this?
If I just bring up Mr. Ma,
she'll throw a fit.
Oh, my gosh.
What's all this?
You're going back to school,
but you don't seem to have anything to wear.
You're buying me all this?
No.
Pick two or three outfits you like.
I'm nervous as I've never had a store
delivered to me like this.
Wow. This purse is so pretty.
Pick something demure,
befitting a student.
I will.
They're all so pretty,
I don't know what to pick.
That's nice.
Really?
Wow. Bravo.
That's right, Choi Jia.
Don't overthink.
Who cares about pride?
These clothes and purses are my pride.
Yes. I'll do my best here.
Ms. Bae is a bit stuffy,
but she's not mean
and will give me money.
I'll just latch on to her.
Where are you taking that?
I'm going to sleep in the she-devil's room.
Huh?
You'll share rooms with her
like your stepmom asked you to?
Wow. The power of money.
A few outfits won you over?
You've always liked money.
You have no right to say that, grandma.
You used to wheedle mom
out of money with nothing but a dozen eggs.
Why you little...
Mind your manners.
Grandma.
Why you...
It's okay.
She's just trying to survive too.
What are you doing?
I'm following stepmom's orders.
She told us to share this room.
Stepmom?
Get out.
I can't sleep with you here.
You go if you don't like it.
I'm just going to do as stepmom says.
Do you have a brain in that head of yours?
Darn it.
You're Paran's father,
so you need to know.
Once she's formally declared missing,
her company shares and bonds
must be settled.
As her father, you'll have to
consent to how they're dealt with.
You can do as you see fit.
What do I know anyway?
Very well then.
Say,
don't you think it's too much having
Jia and Aran share a room?
They are adults after all.
It'll be a good way for them to bond.
Jia and Aran have both done as they pleased.
I'd like them to learn how to
compromise and be considerate.
That way, Jia can be a better ballerina,
and Aran can be a better leader.
That's true.
Move over, will you?
How can he do this to me?
He begged me to
invalidate the divorce and take him back.
How can he remarry before I do?
Have you forgotten you shacked up
with some other guy
less than three months after
separating from each other?
When did I do that?
Wow, so you didn't make any mistakes?
Don't you dare bring some chump over
and say you're remarrying.
I'm done with men.
Whatever.
I bet all my money you'll cry over some guy
by the year's end.
You don't have much money anyway.
I can't stand to look at you.
Sitting here looking at you
stresses me out.
Get out! Get out, right now!
Being here with you is stifling for me too!
That wretch.
Now that my son's okay,
my daughter gives me grief.
When can I stop worrying about my kids?
She's been here for hours.
Keep an eye on her
until Baedal gets here.
People like her pull a dine and dash
in a blink of an eye.
She's too drunk to even walk.
It's the tipsy ones that
are bold enough to run.
Just keep an eye on her.
The things you make me to do...
Don't talk back
and just do it.
Okay.
Huh?
Hey. Hey!
Wake up. Wake up.
You'll give yourself a stroke sleeping like this.
Where did she go?
Did you see the curly-haired lady here?
Oh, no.
She hasn't paid.
What?
You're done for.
My sister's cool about a lot of things,
but not money.
She'll make you pay for the tab.
That's not fair.
What's not fair?
I'm joking, kiddo. I'm just joking.
As the general manager,
I don't take money from a poor part-timer.
Geez.
It's cool, so call it a day.
I'll count on you and get going then.
Okay. Go.
Chop chop.
Good night.
That kid...
What was that?
What? Huh?
Who are you?
I'm so heartbroken. So heartbroken...
Pardon?
Wake up. Hey.
Hey, wake up.
Wake up.
Hey, hey.
Hey, lady,
you shouldn't be sleeping here.
Wake up, okay?
I know you.
What are you doing here?
I'm a pitiful woman.
Pardon?
Who will caress
my broken heart?
Caress you right there?
I don't know what's wrong,
but you can't be like this here.
I can't?
No.
Are you sure?
Pardon?
You said I owed you
for stealing your lips.
But that's...
If I owe you,
I must pay up.
Right?
Pardon?
Let me settle the debt.
Mama will pay up.
What...
Hey, look...
It's okay.
But this isn't right.
Come here. Just for a second.
No.
Come on.
But this isn't what I meant.
Come, or you'll get it from me.
Come on. Come.
We shouldn't.
Baedal...
Did he just leave
without locking up?
Good going.
Doesn't lock up,
doesn't clean up...
I should get a loan of $1,300
to buy his share of the pub
and kick him out.
Geez.
Ow, my head. Ow, my head.
Where am I?
What are you doing here?
Can't you see?
I'm done for.
Why are you done for?
I don't know.
Stop crying.
Knock it off, will you?
I just don't know anymore.
Our patrons will be here soon,
so let's set the table.
How important are they that they ordered
dishes that aren't even on the menu?
Yes. I'm curious too.
But you can't ask
when you're taking reservations.
Of course.
Whoever the patron, our job
is to serve the best wine and food.
You know how to put the patron first.
You're definitely the queen of part-time jobs.
You flatter me.
What should I do with the potatoes?
Oh...
Do I peel them and grate them?
Yes, please.
Seafood and chicken with rice wine...
Refreshing rice wine is perfect
for a salty poultry dish.
You're salivating.
I know a thing or two about wines.
For beef tartare,
nothing beats herbal wine.
You're making me want
to knock back a drink or two.
Thank you for coming in
on your day off.
Don't mention it.
All I did was prep the ingredients.
The kitchen ladies did all the work.
You must have missed me a lot to
come to this dingy office.
I'm in no mood for jokes.
I told mom
to reinstate you at HQ
and have me work here.
Aran.
So just get ready to be transferred back,
instead of wasting your time in the kitchen.
Welcome.
I have a 3 o'clock reservation.
Yes. This way.
Where is the rest of your party?
Rest of my party?
Where's the red sea bream?
I had put in a special request.
That's served warm,
so we were waiting for you to come.
We'll bring it out now.
She should have a bite first, out of
consideration for the cooks.
I bet she'll eat after taking some pictures.
Is the red sea bream ready?
Yes. Almost done.
Wow. It looks amazing.
It's a work of art.
This is the best red sea bream in Seoul.
I know it's to die for.
I'm salivating.
The patron will be impressed.
Can I take it out now?
No. Wait, wait.
A work of art must be photographed.
You'll let me taste it one day, right?
If there's something to celebrate, of course.
What about me?
Then you two can give us cause to celebrate.
I'll take it.
I'm all set.
Serving food is a skill too.
Only an experienced part-timer can do it.
Your red sea bream is here.
It ruins the composition.
Take it away.
People took time to make it though.
Why don't you taste it?
Do you think I'm here to eat?
Oh, come on.
My pants are ruined.
It's just one thing after another.
Darn it.
You expect me to pay?
The total for the dishes and wines
you ordered is this.
What did I say?
I'm a power blogger.
Many restaurants
have gone out of business because of me.
I'm annoyed as it is because
of your clumsy waitress.
May I say something?
I don't know if you're going to post
the pictures you took today,
but if you are a power blogger,
shouldn't you at least taste
the dishes
you're writing about?
What?
Bom, what's the matter with you?
Who do you think you are?
You're just a lowly waitress.
Bom, that's enough.
Apologize.
Darn it.
We're sorry.
We regret that our waitress
was rude to you.
You won't get down on your knees?
Do it right now!
I didn't do anything wrong.
So you won't apologize?
Why exacerbate the situation?
This will put Mr. An in hot water.
He was demoted from HQ to here.
If anything goes wrong,
he might get fired.
Mr. An! Mr. An!
Bom...
Did something happen to Bom?
None of your business.
I've nothing more to say to you.
Get the manager here.
I won't let this slide.
I'm letting HQ know.
I apologize.
Bom, what are you doing?
I'm sorry.
Please forgive me for what happened.
Bom, get up right now!
Did you have to stoop so low?
Where's your pride?
Watch what you say.
Let's go.
I felt humiliated!
I felt demeaned!
It hurt my pride!
How did this happen?
What is it?
Let me see that.
Punggildang Wine Bar is the absolute worst.
Help me close down a place like this.
Nothing happened.
Wait.
You can't just leave.
Last night, we...
Whatever.
Wait.
I'm yours now.
Give me a break.
Wait, lady.
I won't let you just go like this.
Good night.
Maru.
You being by my side really helps.
Thank you.