[Episode 55]
You'll never marry my son, not in this life.
Not ever.
Yes.
I'm close. Give me 10 minutes.
Okay.
He'll be here in 10 minutes.
I heard.
This won't work for either of you.
Heaven won't allow it.
The way that smug little orphan just sits there.
What was it this time?
Tell me.
I can't.
I won't say it.
I need to know.
She asked if you misbehaved.
If we had to get married.
I can't believe she said that.
What she must think of us.
She said she will never approve.
Heaven won't allow it.
No one has ever spoken to me that way.
Try to eat.
My stomach can't take it. Here.
Mine, either.
A few bites.
We'll both have some.
I told you to call me.
She's your mother, she has feelings.
I thought we could... talk....
I wanted her to see that I'm sincere...
But I failed.
Don't try it again.
It's enough.
I'm beginning to see her in a new light.
Who she really is.
You should go.
You going home?
A friend's.
Where?
Yoksam. I should pick something up.
One more bite.
We're getting married, don't worry.
I know that's not easy.
I'll make reservations for tonight.
We'll feel better by then.
You drove?
The driver dropped me off.
Take mine.
A cab is fine.
Come on. You know what Itaewon is like.
You need your own car.
Sorry.
For what?
Don't fret on it. Think of us.
A fortune, please.
Daughter or son?
Son.
And his lady.
Yes. She's 25.
August 9 by the lunar calendar.
She didn't know the hour.
How could she not know that?
She's no orphan.
She is.
Her parents died young.
Your son?
Marry her anyway, regardless of feelings.
You can see the fun type outside your marriage.
I wonder how my mother really died?
Is this information correct?
She doesn't look like an orphan.
It says she grew up in the lap of luxury.
You're certain?
Oh yes.
She gave me that herself.
What's she do now?
A manager and a driver.
It's a rich girl's fortune.
Was she mistaken?
About her own birth date?
A rich family took her in as a child.
And the two of them?
An excellent match.
But a short life.
Who? My son?
No. The girl.
But fate is generous.
She'll have the love a good husband.
Till thirty or so.
And then?
Hm.
Could you make a charm?
To push them apart.
I beg your pardon.
We only take orders till two. Three is break time.
I'm meeting Mrs. Hwang.
Ah. Of course.
This way.
Please.
I don't work but I'm still so busy.
Were you in the office?
No. I had business outside.
My Misol isn't a big eater.
Except for break and milk.
I see.
My little girl says she hasn't heard from you.
She's heartsick.
You saw how sensitive she is.
I'm sorry.
Please speak informally.
No need to be sorry.
You haven't dated much.
You don't understand girls.
Did your father enjoy Guam?
His golf weekend.
Ah, yes.
Or not.
But why lie? To avoid meeting my husband?
So how's work? Interesting?
Yes.
Successful people enjoy their work.
Not begrudgingly.
Ma’am...
Go on.
It's all right. I'm Misol's mother after all.
I spoke with my mother.
But it appears she didn't tell you.
What?
Misol and I have nothing in common.
I'm sorry.
Sorry? Why?
You're saying it's not a good match?
I'm not good enough for her.
Now hold on.
You ask me here for a little chat to tell me that?
I can't... How dare you?
What do you take us for?
Are we a joke to you?
You told your mother this?
I'm to blame.
And my little girl. What's wrong with her?
Nothing at all...
This will break her heart.
To treat her this way.
I'm sorry.
As if that's enough?
The pain, the damage.
Explain yourself. What's wrong?
Her personality?
There's just no feeling there.
She's so much better than me...
That's obvious.
Because she's tall?
No.
I'm not convinced.
My little girl.
So innocent, so inexperienced.
She's never been hurt before.
What will her father say?
We thought...
Making us look bad.
Hyogyong, it's Yaya.
Here I am.
It's been too long.
What's this?
It's heavy. Meat and fruit.
You can't afford it.
I work.
We made kimchi today.
You should call.
What for? Just 20 heads.
Good old cafe coffee?
No.
You helped?
Uh-huh.
No fruit either?
Bread maybe? Or cake?
You got it. You know me.
C'mon.
People don't eat pear the way the used to.
True.
Any fun Junso stories?
We just saw him last week.
Babies change every day.
How would you know?
I have friends.
Bright eyes and a big smile.
I'm glad for that.
Makes me want to get married.
Bring him by. I want to meet him.
Okay.
Stay for supper.
I've got plans.
Listen...
Something on your mind?
I'm getting married.
Married?
With the eldest Jang?
Yeah?
No.
Who then?
Jia's brother.
Georgia's bother...?
But the Migang girl...
That was you? That's why he broke it off?
Now I've heard everything.
You're serious?
Yes.
Excellent. He's a great guy.
Better than great.
But how...
You weren't interested.
All the same.
All the same?
Tell all.
We got to talking, he fell for me.
He asked me to marry him, so I said yes.
And his family? Are they happy?
They won't give their blessing.
Then he won't marry you.
We're setting the date next week.
Congratulations.
I know they're worried.
But it's for the best.
Muom's family?
They're pleased.
Mom will freak.
Are you confused?
I hadn't thought about it.
But that's life for you.
Now I'm freaking.
Good for you. Congratulations.
Listen, you know how I hate talking about everything.
The Jangs are saying they reared me.
If you could go along?
I'll tell him when it's time.
When it doesn't make me cry.
He knows I'm an orphan.
Okay.
He won't care?
I'll tell him about you. But just him.
Mrs. Hwang.
Come in.
You should have called. What if I wasn't in?
It's the middle of the day.
I received some ox bezoar.
Perhaps with Puer tea?
No, I'm fine.
Guam was fun, I trust?
Yes.
How did he do?
In the eighties.
Listen to you.
Playing me like that.
There was no Guam.
Your son told me.
You saw him?
Just now.
He called you?
Yes. To break it off with Misol.
Did you think you could play me?
That's not what...
It seems like it.
What about my little girl?
What did he say?
It's no good. That he's not good enough.
He's modest.
To a fault, despite his confidence.
What's wrong with Misol?
Too tall and slender?
This isn't easy.
What about us?
Is our little girl too perfect for his highness?
Not at all. It's not her.
I asked him.
He said there's no feeling there.
That's nothing to worry about.
She's a lovely girl.
He'll see that as they date more.
And Misol?
He said he's ending it.
What about her feelings?
Little fool. He doesn't understand women.
Not a good match, he said.
They're both quiet and easy-going.
Does he think she prefers the aggressive type?
He's much too good, my boy.
Too much is right.
Other men would marry her regardless of feelings.
Don't you think so?
Of course. We're stinking rich.
He's sensitive and far too sensitive sometimes.
That will make life easier in the end.
In my opinion.
So what now?
That's up to you.
There's nothing I can say.
Other than it's all so awful.
Such a sweet, innocent girl is so rare.
A real catch.
No argument there.
An angelic wife is a blessing to one's work.
Not that he isn't doing well.
Misol has already fallen for him.
Not that he cares.
It's not a question of caring, it's his nature.
He's sincere, thoughtful.
There's no greed in him.
Either way it doesn't change anything.
What now?
Perhaps if they meet again in a few months?
They may be surprised how glad they are to see each other.
What will I tell Misol?
We'll think of something.
My head is swimming.
A fortune-teller.
Tell her that he says the timing is perfect a few months from now.
Is this real?
It feels like a dream.
You must feel like you're losing an arm.
No kidding.
But it's not about me.
What's he like?
I don't really know.
But he's handsome, charming.
Hm. They're a good match.
Not a player?
Nah. That would come out anyway.
I'm glad for her.
She must be in love, I suppose?
Of course. You know how Yaya is.
After the wedding...bring Junso here.
Why not? You won't have to commute.
How could I?
Yaya won't mind.
Tell her I told you to do so.
At least he isn't a gold digger.
That's neither here nor there.
He rejected her, the fool.
Out of kindness.
He's inexperienced and fears he'll let her down.
That could be.
Lovers always break up to make up.
Think about it and call me.
I thought it was all set.
I'm sorry about all this.
It's not your fault.
Marriage is too important for children.
We can't let it happen again.
They break our hearts.
Not Misol surely.
We'll try it your way.
Give it time.
Good.
You pathetic fool. You're not thinking straight.
So, you think you can live your own life?
You and you're great love?
We'll see about that.
Too voyeuristic. Cut it.
Sir.
Music here. For atmosphere.
Right.
Should we film an audience member crying?
Junso.
He had a bowel movement.
A fine healthy boy.
Judging from his digestion anyway.
He's a lovely boy.
We need grandchildren of our own.
We do.
If only the boys would date someone.
I'm worried they'll end up old bachelors.
Bite your tongue.
Like that Gallery Jo boy.
They can follow his example.
Muom dates enough as it is.
Dating-lite.
Here. I've got news.
What?
How was the meeting?
We ate lunch. Now what is it?
Don't torture me.
Georgia's brother is getting married.
With the Migang Group girl?
Nope. Someone else.
As wealthy as they are? Seriously?
Brace yourself.
It's Yaya.
Romance novel.
So you'd think.
But it's true.
I wouldn't have believed it either.
But Yaya told us herself.
So it's really real?
Uh-huh.
That's stupid.
They can check her school records.
They know a little just not the details.
Her story.
They won't have it.
Janghun dotes on that son of his.
A motherless orphan?
How will that work out exactly?
Yaya says it's all set.
Set or not, he's his son.
Still, that woman can't say anything.
Did Yaya plan this?
You kidding?
She used to hate men.
Things have changed with her brother gone.
Maybe so.
Definitely so.
He's rich, educated, handsome.
And she's his stepmother so they won't have to live there.
It's perfect.
The end of her misery.
The wedding?
Hyogyong says they'll pay for it.
For Yaya's wedding?
Jia's brother says not to worry. He's talented.
And the Jangs won't send her off empty-handed.
She's like a daughter to them.
Still, 'Da-tat-ta-dah' is better than standing there holding hands.
You know people.
How so?
They won't let it go at that.
Mom.
Dad's home.
Shouldn't we learn more about Yaya?
Of course, with her parents gone.
Where did she go to school?
No idea. But that's only part of what worries me.
What about friends of the family when they died?
We know nothing of her parents.
They may have been spongers.
Never mind their daughter.
Ugh.
You should have it looked into.
And if Nadan finds out?
Which is why I took care of it.
What if people find out?
What if they do?
Business is business.
I suppose.
But it's your son's future.
What if this ruins his career?
Something isn't right about her.
She's not nice. Perhaps even schizophrenic.
She's not.
She insulted me.
How?
What's this?
My heart.
I'll never change, just like this rose.
They make these?
Don't break it.
No ice cream?
I'm afraid not.
So? Have Yaya pick some up on the way home.
It's fine.
We have rice punch.
Not for me.
I'll be up and down all night.
You aren't with liquor?
Something on your mind?
Yes.
Yaya.
Hm?
[Subtitles provided by MBC Translated by D. Bannon]