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Episode 26
Let me go to the restroom.
Stay here.
Eunsu...
Thanks for waiting.
Mom...
Mother, we've been dating quite seriously.
I'm sorry about not letting you know.
But we are...
Let's go home.
Mom, I think you're mistaken...
Mistaken? I'm not.
You went on this business trip for this?
Well...
I know you're concerned.
But we're serious about each other.
This isn't casual...
Don't come near my daughter!
I said let's go home.
Right now.
Seonhui, you're home?
You're home?
Yes, mother.
Grandma, excuse me.
What's wrong with them?
Oh, my.
I think something bad happened.
Mom, don't jump to conclusions.
Hyeondo isn't a playboy like you think.
Actually, he is a playboy,
but he's not right now.
He's good to me, and sincerely...
I'll keep it short.
End it right now.
Mom.
Don't be like this.
You should at least hear us out,
and decide if you still want to...
Decide? Decide what!
You!
You're going to disrespect my words?
End it.
Don't ever see him again.
Do you really hate Hyeondo that much?
You and Hyeondo can never be together.
You two can never...
Why are you
so worked up about the kids' love life?
Why can't they be together?
Mother...
What's wrong with them?
Mother, please stay out of this.
I will take care of this matter.
What?
Did you just told your mother-in-law
to sit in the corner with my mouth shut?
I can never say yes to Hyeondo.
What's wrong with Hyeondo?
Mother, please!
Oh, my, I don't believe this.
Mom, I'm sorry.
If you're sorry, break up with him.
I can't believe you just said that!
Break up? Why?
Why are you getting
in the way of their love life?
Tell me you'll end it.
Tell me right now!
You don't have to say that, Eunsu.
You did nothing wrong.
- Mother! - Oh, seriously.
Jiwan, did you know, too?
About Eunsu and Hyeondo.
Yes, but I didn't think it was serious enough...
How could you let Eunsu go on with it?
You're her older brother!
- Mom... - Seonhui,
I can't believe what you're doing!
Did you just yell at Jiwan?
How dare you yell at Jiwan in front of me?
Why you...
You think I'm a joke?
Do you?
Grandma, I'm sorry.
- Grandma, please calm down. - Oh, my...
This is unbelievable.
What did Eunsu do wrong?
What's wrong with young people dating?
You're doing this
because of Sugyeong, aren't you?
You still have ill feelings about her?
Sugyeong's gotten over them ages ago!
Talk about holding a grudge!
How could you be so stubborn?
I've been going easy on her,
and now she thinks she's in charge.
Right. Seonhui's been strange lately.
It's not just lately. She was born spiteful.
I thought she was naive and mild-tempered,
but she's turned into a tigress.
But it's your fault, too.
You were nice to Sugyeong,
but very mean to Seonhui in the past.
Fine.
I let my son leave before me. It's all my fault.
Oh, my poor Sangjun.
Why did he have to die so young,
and leave me to live in misery?
Oh, my...
I had no idea mom would hate it this much.
Why wouldn't she even listen to us?
At first, even I was
against the idea of you dating Hyeondo.
I could understand you,
but I had no idea mom would also say no.
Give her some time. She'll change her mind.
Try to be more understanding.
What's that?
Tell me what you want before I take this bribe.
Why did you give that to me?
Men usually give presents when
they don't have a clear conscience.
It's not like that.
Oh, boy.
Whenever I try to do something nice for you,
trouble always arises.
This is why you and I can't get along.
Stop talking nonsense. What is this?
You're not cheating on me, are you?
Hyeondo has met someone.
How do you know that?
He told me himself,
asking me to give him some time.
He seemed pretty serious this time.
That's why I'm bribing you to
stop bothering him with the blind dates
and leave him alone.
He's serious, so he wants us to give him time?
Hyeondo said that?
If you're that suspicious...
Then I'll think about it.
Is he playing tricks in case
his father discovers he's seeing Eunsu?
Or is he really serious about her?
No, that can't be true.
I've never seen him be sincere with a girl.
Yeongju!
Get up! Do you know what time it is?
How can you sleep all day? How?
Dear,
why do you look so upset?
Is something wrong?
Why won't you say something?
What is it? Tell me.
Wait, come to think of it,
you've been this way since your Daegu trip.
Did something happen there?
It's the broadcasting company, isn't it?
It's the broadcasting company!
It is.
Why, I should just...
It's not.
What did you say?
Say it louder!
It's not the broadcasting company!
Then who is it?
Did you have a fight with Eunsu?
You went with her on her business trip.
Oh, that Eunsu! I should just...
Mom, seriously!
What's wrong with you? Are you a gamecock?
Why do you keep trying to get into fights?
Fine!
I can't believe you called me a rooster.
You're not going to tell me what it is?
You want me to die of frustration? Is that it?
I'm going to work.
I'm going to...
I'm going to have a successful career.
I'm not going to get sidetracked!
So leave me alone!
It's the suit guy.
She got dumped by that suit guy.
Just wait until I find that jerk.
I read it. I put your name on the list,
so talk to your writer.
Hey!
Why am I the only one left out of the list?
Your junior need to make their debuts, too.
Is it because of the bad ratings last time?
That's because you told me to
change the writer all of a sudden.
It wasn't because of the ratings...
Seriously!
H-hello?
Why did you ask to see me?
You asked me to do a TV movie with you.
I didn't get airtime anyway...
I'll do it.
I want to try as hard as I can this time.
Research? Rewrites?
I'll rewrite anyway you want,
so let's do this for real this time, okay?
Well...
Well, Ms. Kang...
You didn't get a new writer, did you?
You didn't, right?
Well... actually...
They left me out of the list.
I'm so sorry, Ms. Kang.
I feel like I conned you again.
So...
You did con me again.
Let's work together still.
Ms. Kang...
I want to work with someone
who appreciates my writing.
Even if you were left out, let's prepare anyway.
Is there a specific genre you have in mind?
Anything is fine.
Except for romance...
Why does your mother hate me?
Why?
I just don't get it.
I thought she was going to have a seizure.
I felt like I was cheating on someone.
I think it's because of me.
You? Why?
Have you been badmouthing me?
Not really. I just told her the truth.
Had I known this would happen,
I wouldn't have said you weren't
the type to be good to women.
How could you say such a thing?
So you told her I used to get a new girl
every month and have 12 girls a year?
I wouldn't...
Did I?
I can't remember.
So it's your fault your mother hates me!
If Eunsu and I break up, I'll make you pay!
I'm going to follow you to the end of
the world, so you'd never meet a woman!
So it is my fault.
My apologies.
Mr. Yun, I need your signature...
Just look at him.
Excuse me?
He is wasting sacred work hours
thinking of his girlfriend.
I won't let this go.
I'm going to teach them a lesson soon.
I won't tolerate office romance!
Don't you agree with me, Mijin?
I need you to sign off on these expenses.
Your mother's still upset?
Should I come and see her?
No, it's okay. I'm on the rooftop.
There's nobody here.
All I see here are pigeons...
What, why, how...
It was you?
Not Jiwan?
Make copies of this.
Yes, sir. I'll be right back.
Hyeondo, get me some coffee.
Uh, okay...
Me?
I want one, too.
I want a latte.
I don't believe you people.
I'm the owner's son, and...
Then don't do it.
I'll call Eunsu and get her to do it.
No, sir!
I'll do it.
Don't do it.
I'll call Eunsu and get her to do it.
No! I'll do it!
Jiwan, is something wrong?
You had that look even at the office.
It's really tough.
Are you talking about Hyeondo and Eunsu?
I'm sorry people found out about them.
Actually, my mother seemed rather shocked
to find out about them.
She must be really against it.
Maybe it's because it's Hyeondo...
But I'm sure she'll change her mind.
Being in a relationship is really hard, I guess.
Right?
It is, but...
I think it's worth it.
Personally for me, at least as of late.
Lately, I feel like it's worth it, too.
You'll be working out of the office later, yes?
Yes.
Have a good one.
Mr. Park, stop the car.
That person looked like Lee Jeongae.
But it can't be.
She wouldn't dare show up here.
What? Lee Jeongae?
You mean that Lee Jeongae?
Yes, Lee Jeongae.
The bookkeeper who used to woo you.
That was ages ago.
Yes, that was decades ago,
but seeing how I still remember her,
that goes to show how much damage she did.
Oh, I loathe Lee Jeongae.
She flirted with any man, single or married.
She's a friend from my hometown. Forget it.
You should be the one to forget her.
How could I forget someone who used to
woo you in front of me and spread rumors?
I'm not interested in her!
You don't seem to be interested,
but who knows how she feels?
Anyway, she's ruined my day.
Why did I have to see her?
In my neighborhood, of all places.
What? In this neighborhood?
You!
You seem suspicious.
No...
This is an obvious trick.
Lee Jeongae...
How should I deal with her?
Yes, Mr. Yun.
The department store event is all arranged.
No, I'm at the office right now.
Okay. I'll see you tomorrow.
Were you looking for me?
Eunsu.
What brings you here? Why didn't you call?
Nothing.
I came because I wanted to see you.
Is something wrong?
I understand your mother completely.
Hyeondo has made a rather bad impression.
Don't worry, Eunsu.
She'll eventually soften up.
Don't you watch TV dramas?
The parents always end up giving in.
They follow their children to the ends
of the earth to try to break them up,
but it always ends as a happy ending.
So smile and cheer up. Okay?
Okay.
Thanks, Yeongju.
Are you feeling better now?
What do you mean?
About Jiwan.
What is there to feel better about?
It's not like we had anything going on.
That's even sadder. Had you guys began...
Hey, why didn't you say anything?
If you had told me about it...
Then what?
Jiwan's already interested in someone else.
Do you know when great works are created?
Hmm?
Well...
It's when a storm hits you hard, and you
stay in bed for a week, feeling miserable,
and you suddenly realize, this won't do,
and you get back on your feet.
That's when.
My time has finally come.
So just watch me.
I'm going to work really hard,
and write something great.
I refused to be pitied, okay?
Be prepared to applaud your friend's success.
Okay.
My friend Kang Yeongju is back.
Let's keep our heads up.
Yes.
About Eunsu's friend.
You mean Yeongju?
When I saw her in Daegu,
it looked like she really looks up to you.
Really?
Maybe that's true.
She's Eunsu's best friend,
and our families are close, too.
She's special to me, too.
She's special to you?
She's like a little sister to me.
Little sister.
Are you sure you don't want dinner?
I'm sure. I'm not hungry.
But you hardly touched your lunch.
Are you feeling sick?
No.
Then why...
I'm on a diet.
I'm trying to get into shape for dating.
Please don't do that.
But I'm going to.
Please listen to me.
I told you not to get sick or get hurt.
I'll think about it.
It's interesting.
After I moved here,
I walked this street every day.
But I've realized something tonight.
That it's such a nice street to walk on.
Everything feels new,
now that I'm walking with you.
It's okay.
Hello.
Yes, hello.
We keep running into each other.
Seoul feels like a big city,
but it's also quite small.
You're right.
Is everything going well with your work?
- Yes, I'm working hard. - Excuse me, then.
Yes.
It seems like you're interested in my life.
Well...
Yes. Are Seonhui and her family doing well?
Yes.
Well, I have a meeting. Excuse me.
Bye.
Haengsuk, this isn't bad at all.
Are you trying to pick on something again?
Don't say that. I don't pick on things.
Okay, fine.
Try this while it's hot.
What about your boss? He's not mean?
He's a bit off, but he makes amazing porridge.
Mom, give this to Seonhui.
She hasn't eaten anything today.
Why would you do that for her?
She's such a fuss.
Mom, I know you don't really think that.
Get it to her before it goes cold.
Mom, you eat, too.
I shouldn't be sitting here doing nothing.
Mom, who are you calling?
Mother, what is it this time?
About Hyeondo.
Hyeondo?
What about him?
No matter what Seonhui says, I'm all for him.
I wanted to make that clear.
Seonhui found out about it?
How much does she know?
Oh!
When she found out they are
seeing each other, she completely lost it.
She wouldn't eat, so her mother-in-law
is getting porridge for her.
Talk about overreacting.
Oh! I don't believe them!
Why do they keep getting mixed up with us?
But wait, why is she so against Hyeondo?
What? She's not eating?
Wow...
Unbelievable.
She still thinks everyone else is beneath her.
Wait.
That idiot!
He's not at Seonhui's place
trying to win her over, is he?
Goodness.
You...
Hello, Ms. Lee.
Why do you keep showing up?
What are you up to this time?
No, it's not like that.
Really? Did you come to see me, then?
What are you carrying in your hand?
Oh, and that suit...
There's this handsome suit guy who
rescued Yeongju after beating up four men.
The police station, pizza restaurant...
Wait a minute.
You...
Yes?
Who, who are you holding?
It's him, right?
The suit guy, right?
Mom!
Where are you right now?
You!
You jerk!
Mother, why are you doing this to me?
Who are you calling "mother"?
Excuse me.
What are you doing? This is embarrassing!
Yeongju!
Embarrassing? Why is it embarrassing?
I'm hitting the man who broke your heart!
What's so embarrassing about that?
For my daughter, I can do anything!
You jerk! You bastard!
Mom, stop and let's talk about this, okay?
I'm sorry.
If my mom finds out it's Jiwan...
Whatever.
I rather be the one to go through this
than have Jiwan go through what I just did.
Plus I'm used to getting beaten up.
Anyway, why would you...
Why fall for a dense guy like Jiwan...
You're so...
I know.
I'm so...
But then again,
I'm in no place to be worrying about others.
Sugyeong still likes bright colors.
Her earrings are pretty, too.
Just a second.
What do you think you're doing?
Why have you been you ignoring my calls?
You wouldn't answer, so I had to come.
You think I enjoy waiting out here?
So?
Shall I say hi to Sugyeong since I'm here?
Sure. Come.
Threats only work when you have the ammo.
A measly bank account in your name
from twenty-odd years ago?
You think that's still going to work?
I let you have your way because I was tired
of you, and now it's gone to your head.
Is it an important call?
It's Mr. Park.
The husband and wife are both annoying.
Fine. Do what you want.
It'll go away after a couple of arguments.
Taesu, I'm not asking for much this time.
Honest.
I got mixed up with some bad people.
Wait until I call you.
You're being difficult, Mr. Jang Taesu.
I wanted to apologize for being rude last time.
Oh, please don't say that.
I'm grateful you invited me.
Meeting you at a restaurant like this,
feels like I'm meeting an old friend.
It feels like we've known each other longer.
I'm glad you feel that way.
Here.
About my investment...
I didn't discuss it with my advisors,
and made the decision on my own.
I knew it.
I felt things were happening too fast.
That's how I am.
I hate sitting on projects.
Maybe that's why,
but my employees are very concerned
about this investment.
So I was thinking
I will need more reference materials.
Reference materials?
A copy of your account books
might be able to quiet them down.
It's not because I don't trust you.
No, please don't say that.
As you already know,
my company runs on transparency.
I'll get a copy for you right away.
That would make my job so much easier.
Sure.
Let's drink.
Mr. Jang will send us reference materials.
Get a team ready and prepare them.
It's important, so don't make any mistakes.
Yes, sir.
Your mother's still upset?
Yes.
It's more serious than I thought.
I dropped by the restaurant to see her,
but she wasn't there.
Man! I ended up with some weird people...
What?
Huh?
It's nothing.
Don't worry about it.
I'm going to see your mother,
and ask her to let us see each other.
Are you sure?
Of course.
Trust me.
I even got Jiwan to accept me,
so your angel of a mother won't be hard.
So just sit and wait.
I'll take care of everything and call you.
Mother.
You're early.
I'm sure it was a shock to you, mother.
I'm sorry for not letting you know sooner.
I...
Understand why you're so against me.
I understand completely.
I'm sure you think I'm not good enough.
And I'm a complete opposite of Jiwan.
But you know what?
Jiwan is a very stubborn and stiff person.
My feelings...
for Eunsu are sincere.
What I feel for her is real.
After I met Eunsu,
I regretted about my past for the first time.
After I met Eunsu, for the first time...
I thought I should try to be a better man.
You disapprove of me, because I seem
unreliable and unlikeable.
But can't you give me a bit of time?
I can wait and do my best until
you begin to trust me.
Hyeondo.
Yes, mother.
Speak freely as if I'm Jiwan
and tell me everything you want.
I just can't accept you and Eunsu.
Mother...
If you really care about Eunsu,
break up with her now.
Mother, please don't say no right away.
If you just give me some time, and...
Time isn't the problem here.
I'm saying it can't be you.
All your efforts and time
won't change my mind.
So Hyeondo, stop.
Mother...
Mom.
Mom, you haven't eaten anything
since yesterday.
Have some porridge at least.
Did you meet with Hyeondo?
What did you two talk about?
I told him he can't be with you.
I went to see him to tell him that.
Mom, can't you reconsider?
We...
We?
How can you and he be a "we"?
I told you he's wrong for you!
But mom, you know he's not a bad person.
You think everyone is nice,
so why are you so harsh with Hyeondo?
Is this about what he was like before?
He has changed.
He has changed after he met me.
He changed and become sincere
after he met me.
And I like him, too.
Don't you remember?
You said that all you want is someone who
cares and appreciates me.
Isn't that enough?
Please, Eunsu...
I like him, mom.
What's wrong with you? Snap out of it!
Mom, what's wrong with you?
Why do you judge him for his past?
It's not like you. You're being strange!
I don't care if you think I'm being strange.
Don't even see him.
If you don't see him, you'll get over him.
If you don't see him, he'll become your past.
How can I not see him when I work with him?
Then quit that job!
Mom!
I said quit that job!
You don't remember how I got that job?
I lost over 40 design contests
before getting that chance.
So how could you tell me to quit?
Where have you been?
Why, that little jerk!
Hey.
Why do you sound so sad?
I'm not sad.
Eunsu.
Yes?
You know me, right?
I hate complicated things.
All my life,
I never regretted anything, not even once.
But I felt regret for the first time today,
in front of your mother.
I should've been a better person.
If only I had,
I wouldn't have felt so little in front of her.
Eunsu.
Yes?
I'm sorry.
Don't be.
You did nothing wrong.
No.
I'm so sorry.
Don't say that.
When you say that, I feel bad, too.
Oh, right.
You shouldn't feel bad.
Let's get through this together.
Never let go of each other. Don't run away,
and let's get through this.
Okay.
As for your mother, let's be understanding.
I'm sure she needs time.
My mom will change her mind soon.
I know my mom.
She's so kind and soft-hearted.
Of course!
She's your mother.
Good night.
Mom...
You're for real?
Sincere about her?
Eunsu's not for one month? You really like her?
And what was that?
Her mom doesn't approve, so you're begging?
Everything I overheard is true?
Mom...
Ms. Jeong Sugyeong, please don't do this.
What are you going to do?
So what if you're sincere!
Two months?
Is three months enough?
I can wait three months.
If it lasts longer, I'll end it for you.
Mom!
What!
Mom, you better leave Eunsu alone.
Why?
When I got rid of other girls for you,
you thanked me for taking care of them.
How could you fall for Seonhui's daughter!
What have you been doing?
What the heck is this?
Why are you doing so poorly now?
How could I not be worried about my own
place when I'm firing you all?
I'm an employee, too, just like you.
After I retire, I'm going to join my brother
and get into farming.
I'll have to keep making money.
I heard your daughter is very smart.
She goes to an Ivy League school.
After I sent her there,
every time the exchange rate fluctuates,
I start getting anxious, too.
After my daughter went to study abroad,
I was fixated about the exchange rate, too.
But I would like to give my smart girl
all the support she needs.
Right.
If I could afford it,
I'd love to do everything for her.
What's that?
Honey, you're home early.
Why did you wash these at home?
You should've taken them to the dry cleaner's.
But that costs money.
I can do them, so why waste money?
Why did you wash them all of a sudden?
Oh, it's Yeongju.
I don't think she's doing so well,
but there's nothing I can do for her.
So I thought if she had a good night's sleep
under a clean and fluffy comforter,
she might feel better.
- Minja. - Yes?
Shall we go for a walk?
- A walk? - Yes.
We used to be like them, too.
Don't you remember?
Was it the third date for the fourth date?
Hmm?
I mean, I wanted to impress you,
so I wore these heels.
But I twisted my ankle and started crying,
and you had to carry me on your back.
Oh, right.
That all feels like a dream.
That happened 30 years ago.
But it feels like it was just yesterday.
Oh, that happened 30 years ago?
Don't be so surprised.
Wow.
Come to think of it, you haven't changed.
How can you not grow old?
You're being silly again, honey.
Oh, boy.
Other people fall in love all the time,
so what's wrong with Yeongju?
Not a day goes by without trouble.
That's how sons and daughters are.
No matter how worried we parents are,
they won't understand.
They all think they grew up on their own.
And that's why they need us to guide them.
What can we do?
The moment they came into our world,
we both became the Giving Tree.
If you don't like that, you can't be a parent.
Right. We're the Giving Tree.
So stop spending so much time on them.
Okay? Oh Minja,
pay attention to your 100-year partner.
Oh, my! What a greedy man you are.
When did I say I'd spend 100 years with you?
Why? You don't want to?
I could live with you for 200 years.
Oh, 200 years!
Just hearing about that creeps me out!
Grandma, I'll see you later.
I'll see you later.
Oh...
Oh, my.
You've lost weight.
Seriously, breaking your daughter's heart
won't bring you any more joy.
How can she be so harsh?
You two should go.
Watch out for traffic.
Okay.
Jiwan, Eunsu, come in.
Eunsu, I want you to resign today.
- Mom. - Mother.
Eunsu, if you can't do it,
Jiwan, you do it for her.
But mother, that's...
What?
You want me to come and do it for you?
Hello?
It's me, Sugyeong.
I know it's you.
Are you free today?
Come see me.
If you want to see me, you come.
Don't boss me around.
I don't want to exchange pleasantries,
so let's cut to the chase, Seonhui.
I hate it, too.
I never thought of your daughter that way.
Right.
I figured that.
I'm glad.
Did you come to ask me that?
No.
I was wondering if Taesu knows, too.
How would he know?
Hyeondo's had so many girlfriends before.
Even as his mother I don't know all of them.
So why would his father need to know
when he's so busy running his company?
Okay, then.
I'll trust you to keep Hyeondo
in line from now on then.
I'm sorry, mother.
I'm late, aren't I?
Did you come because of Eunsu?
I couldn't tell you at home.
- Mother. - Stop trying to persuade me.
If you gave them a bit of time...
Time isn't the issue.
Hyeondo has changed a lot.
After meeting Eunsu, he's really...
It's not because of Hyeondo.
It's because of Taesu.
President Jang?
What does President Jang have to do with
Eunsu and Hyeondo dating...
Is...
Eunsu's father President Jang Taesu?
Yes.
Taesu is...
Eunsu's father.
Jeongae told me that.
What are you brooding about?
Hi, Jiwan.
Eunsu.
Yes?
What is it, Jiwan?
Are you home?
Yes.
Stay home.
Why? What's going on?
It's nothing.
Just stay home.
President's Jang's office, please.
Who? Kim Jiwan?
This is unexpected.
I didn't think you'd ever visit me here.
I'm sorry.
No, it's okay.
I'm sure there's a reason you came here,
especially when you refused special treatment.
Sit down.
Tell me. I'm curious.
Sir.
You don't need to be that formal.
Thank you.
I want to ask you about Eunsu.
Why does your family
keep asking me about Eunsu?
What is it this time?
I met Eunsu's birth mother.
It's someone you know.
Someone I know?
Who's that?
I'm very curious about this.
It's Ms. Lee Jeongae.
Ms. Lee is Eunsu's birth mother.
Yes.
Jeongae was pregnant back then.
Had I counted the months,
I would've known Seonhui raised the child.
I wasn't paying attention.
So?
I'm sorry.
Maybe I made a mistake.
But I wanted to check with you.
Check what?
Ms. Lee said you are Eunsu's birth father.
I see.
That was why your mother...
So you came to check with me?
Whether or not Eunsu is my daughter?
Yes.
Do I need to answer that question?
Please.
Whomever Eunsu's father is,
didn't you decide to accept her as family?
It's because of Hyeondo.
Hyeondo?
Why would you bring up Hyeondo?
The two of them are in a relationship.