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Jiwan!
Are you all right?
Why didn't you answer your phone?
What?
My phone...
I heard an accident.
I thought there was an accident,
but you won't pick up.
How do you think I felt?
Do you know what went
through my mind as I ran here?
I was so scared...
Thank you.
Does it hurt badly?
Why would you run wearing heels?
They're okay for walking.
From now on, don't run in heels.
Then don't create situations where I must.
Even if you must, don't run.
What a stubborn guy.
Don't create such situations.
Okay.
I won't.
Buy me dinner. Something expensive.
Whatever you say.
Something expensive.
And buy me a gift, too.
Are you sure you can do this?
Can you be quiet, please?
That's enough. Let's go.
I used to work part-time here.
This is all about probability.
In my opinion, I'm almost there.
Give me one more chance.
- Oh? - See?
Let's go.
Let's just go.
This is it.
I just need one more chance. Just wait.
Give me some money.
Oh?
See?
Told you I was good at it.
Is he pulling an all-nighter?
Or did I miss him?
I doubt I missed him.
I kept my eyes on the sidewalk to make sure.
I'll see him tomorrow, then.
I'm home.
Oh!
Where were you?
Why did you stay out so late?
A young lady shouldn't be out so late at night.
Mom!
What's wrong?
Is something wrong?
My ice cream!
I was saving it, so why would you eat this?
You brat!
You're upset because I ate your ice cream?
I was under a lot of stress and was craving
for something sweet, so I ate that.
Is that something you have to scream about?
But this isn't just any ice cream!
So?
So you're upset because I ate your ice cream?
Oh, boy.
What kind of daughter does that to her mom?
I can't believe my luck!
I could've gotten it.
You should go to bed.
Are you sure you don't need dinner?
I ate so much that I'm still full.
You look good.
You look happy.
What?
Did something nice happen?
No, not really.
Actually, something nice did happen.
What?
What does that mean?
I'm not sure.
Welcome. I will take your order.
Oh, look who we have here!
Minja, is that you?
You work here?
Well...
What would you like to order?
You've really changed.
You've become a real server now.
You should've just worked at my restaurant.
Tell me when you're ready.
Seriously? I thought she was going to be rude.
That wasn't so bad.
Hi, Misun.
I called about our reunion.
Let's change the restaurant.
I found a really good restaurant.
Their food is amazing.
I set up a date with Geurim.
Go meet her.
She's not my type.
And I'm busy with work.
Really? You're busy with work?
Don't you know her family?
You have no choice in the matter.
Just go and meet her.
If you like her so much, you go and meet her!
How dare you!
If you keep this up,
I'll bring another girlfriend whom
I've been seeing for 5 years!
A girlfriend you've been seeing for 5 years?
It's nothing.
Seriously, honey, why do you keep pushing him
to go on blind dates when he hates it so much?
Father...
I want to get a gift for my father.
Can I have something older people like?
May I have something that'll give him energy?
Well, if that's...
Wait!
Under $200.
Come in.
Oh?
What are you doing here?
Here.
What's this?
Parents' Day is coming up,
so I got this for you to maintain good health.
This is so unlike you.
Thank you.
Okay.
And...
Father, here.
I looked my car up,
and it's over $60,000.
I couldn't believe I was driving such costly car.
With my paycheck, I couldn't buy it
even if I saved every penny for 3 years.
Talk about being born with a silver spoon.
Is there something you want to tell me?
I'll give you my car, so stop mom
from setting me up on blind dates.
Why don't you want to go on blind dates?
If you have a good reason, I'll stop her.
I'm seeing someone.
Are you serious about her?
Enough to introduce her to me?
Well, no... We're not really there yet.
We're getting to know each other.
What kind of girl is she?
She makes me regret about
not being more serious about my life.
Okay, then. I got it.
So is that a yes or no?
Who knows when you'll change your mind?
You're getting to know each other, so do that
and let me know when you're sure about her.
Your Majesty!
I'll stop your mom until then.
Thank you, Your Majesty!
That's a decision befitting the ever-so-fair
- owner of Best Global... - Be quiet.
- Get out of my study. - Okay.
So you're giving your car back for good?
I don't really need a car.
It's too expensive to maintain.
With my paycheck, I can't afford it, father.
Really?
I was going to give it back to you.
If that's what you want,
as your son, I couldn't say no.
My fate is in your hands, Your Majesty.
Wait a minute...
How am I supposed to convince my wife?
Honey.
I'm inviting Mr. Park and
his wife home this Saturday.
Please prepare lunch for them.
I can't stand seeing her at gatherings,
and now, I have to feed her lunch at my house?
It's for business.
Stop fighting with her and make up.
Don't drag me into your business!
I'm not going to kiss up to her anymore.
Do what you want, then.
That's what I'm going to do.
I heard the investment deal
worked out well for you.
Congratulations.
Oh, I owe it all to you, Mr. Park.
I didn't do anything.
Your house is very nicely decorated.
Compared to your house, it's nothing.
Oh!
What happened to your car?
You had trouble because
you didn't have a car last time.
She had to take a cab.
How modest of her.
Well, that was my fault.
I was buying her a new car,
and the timing got messed up.
You're buying her a new car?
Yes.
She's had that car for over 3 years,
and she's gotten tired of it.
I was working on the options, making it pretty,
and it took longer than I expected.
You're rather eccentric, Mr. Jang.
I know.
Most men are busy daydreaming about
getting a new wife once the old one passes.
You're making my life miserable.
Don't overdo it.
But then again, if you were my wife,
I would get you a new car, too.
Stop joking like that in front of your wife.
Please eat.
Good job.
What's gotten into you?
Giving me a gift without
asking for anything in return.
Did you see her face turn sour?
If you're humiliated, I'm humiliated,
so I couldn't let you suffer like that.
What is it?
You don't do nice things for me
without a motive.
No, there's nothing.
You're making me nervous now.
You're going to earn points like this
and make me pay for it all at once?
You've earned a lot of points today,
so just tell me.
I said there's nothing.
There is.
And it's something big.
Hello, Ms. Seo.
Jiwan, where are you?
I'm on my way to the bookstore.
Is something wrong?
Something urgent came up. Can you come?
What?
Where are you?
Ms. Seo, are you all right?
What is it?
This.
What?
Look.
It's coming apart.
It's serious.
You worked so hard to win this for me,
but it's coming apart.
Isn't this serious?
What do we do about this?
You scared me.
It's a totally scary thing.
It's coming apart at the seams.
You gave this to me, so you must fix it.
Don't laugh. I'm trying to focus.
I'm sorry.
It's just that you're so good.
Hurry up. You missed that part.
You're going out with Geurim next week.
Doesn't Geurim have any self respect?
Why does she want to see me again?
Listen to your mother. It's for your own good.
Father, why did you change your mind?
You said you'd support me on this.
What is it?
I knew something wasn't right.
You did all that for Hyeondo?
Unbelievable.
You dug your own grave.
Like your mom said,
it takes teamwork to pull off a con, idiot.
Then you should've given me a signal.
I don't think I should leave him be.
He got his father involved,
so it must mean that girl is special to him.
It's me.
What's going on with the job I gave you?
I think you should take a look at them.
Kim Jiwan?
These are photos of him and Hyeondo.
What about these?
Look at this, too.
This is the list of the things
Mr. Jang Hyeondo did recently.
Where did he go?
April 25th,
followed Kim Jiwan to a coffee shop.
April 26th, went home with Kim Jiwan.
He followed him to his apartment.
April 27th, followed Kim Jiwan
around at work all day.
Went drinking in the evening.
April 28th, followed Kim Jiwan out after work.
Had a fistfight with Kim Jiwan.
After that, he went to the restaurant
where Kim Jiwan's sister works...
What's all this?
Why are they all about
following Kim Jiwan around...
Jiwan?
Are you dating him?
Kim Jiwan. Hurry up and run!
I suspected it, and you did call Jiwan over!
Why? So you can slap him again?
The friendship between your son and his friend
seems very special.
Honey, are you feeling sick?
You've been looking so weak since yesterday.
My body aches all over.
I knew it.
That's what you get for meddling in my affairs.
Get out of my room!
You jerk!
My wife is sick, and is that all you can say?
Honey,
don't bother taking care of Hyeondo's affairs.
Our kids will take care of themselves.
Take your medicine and get some rest.
But Hyeondo's been doing a good job lately.
I haven't heard about you at work,
and that must mean you're working hard, right?
You're not causing trouble, are you?
Of course not!
I'm too busy to cause any trouble.
Okay.
You must finally be growing up. Right?
Of course.
I'm a changed man.
Even Kim Jiwan thinks so,
and that means I've turned over a new leaf.
Are you that happy about
your friend acknowledging you?
Of course.
He's my friend, and I love him.
Honey, these photos...
These are of Kim Jiwan and Hyeondo.
Well, I...
Actually, honey...
I'm looking at these photos, and they...
What about them?
Hyeondo's really handsome in them.
Don't you agree, Ms. Jeong?
Of course! He's our son!
Of course he is!
Oh, that boy...
I almost had a heart attack.
I can't live like this.
I have to resolve this right away.
Hello?
Hi, I'm Hyeondo's mom.
Excuse me?
Oh, Hyeondo's mother? Hello.
You know why I called, don't you?
Excuse me?
It's about Hyeondo.
I'd like to have a discussion about him with you.
You found out?
I'm sorry. I should've called to tell you first...
Call me? No!
Okay, let's meet up.
Let's talk tomorrow in person.
Okay.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Eunsu.
Yes?
I got a call.
From Hyeondo's mother.
What?
Did he get caught?
He said his mother could never find out.
I'm not sure if he got caught or told her,
but I think she knows about you and him.
She wants to see me tomorrow.
What do we do?
About Hyeondo...
I heard you know.
I have a pretty good guess.
It's just casual dating.
And it started quite recently.
Casual dating?
It didn't look casual to me.
I'm not sure about that part...
Stop.
I know Hyeondo started it,
so I'm not going to blame you.
I'm sorry.
But...
I'm not sure how and when
Hyeondo's feelings will change.
Do you think he's going to change?
He's only human.
So he might change.
But...
I'd like to believe his feelings are sincere.
Are you being sincere, too?
Excuse me?
Yes, I am.
I'm on my way to meet your mother.
You can't.
She knows everything, so I can't do nothing.
I have to tell her myself.
My mom's not an easy person to handle.
You'll get into big trouble.
Well, it can't be helped now.
It's not you but Eunsu?
Excuse me?
Yes.
It's you?
Yes.
I'm sorry I didn't tell you.
We didn't think we were serious enough
to tell our parents, so...
No!
That's not the important part.
So...
It's you, Eunsu?
Oh, my...
I see.
I see it now.
It was you!
Yes, it was me.
Ms. Jeong, are you feeling all right?
Mom!
Why did you call her over?
I told you it'll only be a month.
I'll get over her in a month, so why did you...
What did you just say?
Wait, you were here, too.
I'm sorry. Let me talk to Hyeondo alone.
I'll go and stop them.
Oh, leave them be.
It's okay for boys to get into fist fights.
That's what friends do, right?
Excuse me?
Oh, yes!
I knew that made no sense at all.
Hyeondo loves girls.
He used to drive me mad by
getting new girlfriends every month.
Oh, I see.
They are fighting.
They might start punching each other.
So Hyeondo takes after his mom.
You didn't have to bring me home.
I didn't bring you home.
I kept an eye on you to make sure
you didn't get into trouble!
Trouble? No!
It's not like she's your
first one-month girlfriend.
Oh, it was a woman!
It was a woman!
Mom, are you feeling sick?
Is something wrong with your head?
Your brain?
You're not the type to leave Eunsu alone.
Oh, right!
Eunsu is a darling.
Your one-month girlfriend
should be someone like...
Eunsu?
She's Seonhui's daughter!
You moron!
How could you date someone we know!
And of all people, your dad's friend's daughter!
Now you're going for
your dad's friend's daughter?
How am I supposed to face them?
Mom!
Are you all right?
You're driving me mad!
Hwain Investments
This is a huge company.
It's incredible.
- Hello. - Hello.
Hi.
I'm here to see this person.
Did you make an appointment?
No, I didn't.
I was in the neighborhood,
and thought I might have tea with him.
You can see him only with an appointment.
How can you tell me to leave
just because I didn't make an appointment?
When does he have his lunch?
He'll come out to get lunch, right?
He's out, so waiting won't help you much.
Out?
He must have a very high position.
Well, I've been curious about something.
It says he's the chief executive officer.
What does that mean?
Well, is it like a resident representative?
For directors and managers?
He's the CEO of this company.
That means he's the president...
What?
Mom!
Mom.
- Mom! - What's wrong with you?
Is someone's house on fire?
Why are you making such a fuss?
And look what you're wearing!
These are shorts.
Mom.
Wait.
Do you know the man,
an old friend of Sangjun,
who comes to Seonhui's restaurant sometimes?
An old friend of Sangjun?
But there are so many.
Did you say
he visits the restaurant often? Who?
What? You didn't know about him?
There's this man who comes to Seonhui's
workplace and eats there.
I found out he's the president of a big company.
Is his last name Shin?
What?
So you know him.
Seonhui's still seeing him?
No, I just saw him a few times.
What's wrong?
What do you mean?
He was Sangjun's friends,
so they discuss things.
She doesn't have to tell me about it.
It's nothing out of the ordinary.
Was he always rich?
He comes from a family of loan sharks.
Had we not lost our money,
he wouldn't dare to try to be friends with us.
Oh, mom!
You say everyone's beneath us,
including Taesu.
By the way, why are you asking about Shin?
I wasn't!
I just ran into him by accident.
Don't say a word to Seonhui.
She'll think I've been asking around.
But it's not like it's a secret.
Anyway, don't talk to Seonhui about Shin.
Okay.
Ms. Bae's design wasn't bad,
but for the sake of the new design concept,
why don't we combine the two designs?
Director,
is that design possible to implement?
A design that folds in the middle...
I'm not sure.
There may be issues with the electrical wires
and durability to withstand the user's weight.
There's his answer.
Let's combine them.
We had the contest to get ideas,
so if we ignore them,
we'll end up with the same design.
Ms. Bae, please.
I got it.
I'll look for a solution.
Hyeondo See? Being with me makes life smooth sailing.
And my mom likes you, too!
Eunsu I'm glad.
I was very worried...
Hyeondo Rather than spending time on worrying,
you can just think about me.
Eunsu In your dreams!
You know I didn't mean it
when I said "one month."
Your mother didn't say anything?
I told you to leave my mom to me.
I just need to make Eunsu happy, right?
My friend, Kim Jiwan.
I'll support you in every way in your love life.
I'll cheer you on.
Whoever you're dating, I'll support you.
Except for Ms. Seo Mijin.
Oh, there's one more person.
Eunsu's friend, the redhead.
She tries to have Eunsu all to herself. So rude.
Outside her and her, I'll root for you.
Go for it!
Jiwan!
Hi, Yeongju.
You've been writing this late?
They have great service,
and nobody sits at my stool anymore.
Right. I've never seen anyone else sit there.
What is it?
Why are you so happy?
What?
Well...
You know, life is good.
So you're going home now?
You used to go home on time before.
We're busy with the new product development.
Come to think of it,
I haven't taken any days off.
I wanted to take a day off
and go on a mini vacation.
I couldn't do it, I'm sure.
You look very happy.
I do?
You seem very chatty.
I am?
Did something good happen?
At work?
No!
That can't be.
Kang Yeongju, get a hold of yourself.
There can be so many other good things.
Maybe his boss gave him compliments
or maybe things went smoothly,
or maybe he met a woman... No, no woman.
That's not good. That's bad.
Marriage is a nightmare.
No. Marriage is a grave,
and dating is a nightmare.
Right, he couldn't be.
No!
What am I imagining here? What?
Shoo!
Fly away!
Shoo!
Do you like that doll?
Yes, I guess...
It wasn't bad.
I'll win another one for you next time.
Next time...
Catch me a star from the sky.
It was a joke.
Why can't you just laugh about it?
- On second thought, stop laughing. - Okay.
Hiring
Hwain Investments
There's nothing I haven't done.
I've been a housekeeper and server,
so I can cook very well.
I can cook very well, too.
Oh, I'm sure you can.
But the ability to cook well isn't all.
I'm so friendly
that I'm great at dealing with customers.
Everywhere I've worked,
they wanted me to stay,
which was a bit difficult for me.
I never stop people from leaving.
You shouldn't, of course.
You shouldn't stop people who want to leave.
I better leave.
Do you like porridge?
Porridge...
Who doesn't like porridge?
Then you can start tomorrow.
Okay.
I'll work very hard. I will.
Should I look for another job?
He's really weird.
This place is good?
Welcome...
Minja...
You work here?
That's why you said you couldn't come.
Your food was great,
so I asked them to meet here.
Good, right?
Your boss would love it
if we spend money here.
Yes, thank you.
It's been so long.
Yes, it's been so long.
Are there tables for us?
Where shall we sit?
Yes, you can go in. Over that way.
Yes. Hi.
Life is hard, isn't it?
When has life ever been easy?
I'll send another person, so you go home.
No! It's okay, Ms. Han.
You shouldn't do this.
I'm sure I'll meet
more people I know in the future.
If I run and hide every time that happens,
I'd have to quit.
They are customers, so it's okay.
They're paying, so I'll treat them well.
I'm fine. I am.
Yeongju
Hi, Yeongju.
What?
I ate already.
Mom's going to be late again,
so can you please pick up some braised ribs?
Okay.
I will. Bye.
Why is this taking so long?
I'm sorry.
We ordered white radish kimchi
and broth ages ago!
That's enough.
The kitchen is behind.
Here's the white radish kimchi,
and the broth will be here soon.
You're selling that apartment building?
Are you sure working here is enough?
I said that's enough!
Stop it.
It's true.
You all hated how Minja used to boast about
her husband being a bank manager.
She's unbelievable.
Just eat.
The kimchi is too fresh.
Don't you have any fermented kimchi?
Uh, I'll ask the kitchen.
And bring me some napkins.
Sure.
Tell me if you need anything else.
Minja.
Honey...
Oh, my.
It must be the bank manager.
- Oh, it's Minja's husband. - Let's go home.
My shift isn't over yet.
Honey!
Let's just go.
When did you start?
I was just bored and doing nothing...
And the pay isn't all that bad either.
Seonhui's nice, so the work's very easy.
Honey, I'm tired of staying home all day, so...
Okay.
I got it, so just quit.
I can't, honey. It's my job,
so I can't just quit like that.
Minja!
Honey...
Why are you doing this?
Why are you driving me mad?
I'm...
Why do you think I'm doing this?
I want you and Yeongju to have a normal life,
and that's one consolation I have.
Honey, but if I made a bit of money...
The money you make being humiliated,
I don't need it.
But you're having a hard time,
so why is that a problem for me?
Fine.
Just forget about this.
If it's because of money,
let's resolve it with money.
If you're talking about selling your car, forget it.
You can't get much for that car.
Let's sell this apartment.
Honey!
Sell this apartment and pay back the loan.
And sell the studio apartment building quickly.
Let's pay back the loan and rent an apartment.
Let's see if we can find something.
And stop sending Gyeongju money.
If we do that,
we won't have to worry anymore.
I don't want to.
Just do it!
Honey, I don't want to!
Things are hard now, but when this passes,
they just might get better,
so how can we let go of everything?
Minja, please!
Sell the apartment and your car?
What will you tell Yeongju?
Can I tell her? Should I?
Honey, if we lose this apartment
and the studio apartment building,
our hope will be gone, too.
And once that's gone,
we won't ever be able to live this way again.
I don't want that. I'm scared.
To think we worked so hard all our lives
to end up at a rented apartment,
how could I manage to go on?
I can't do that.
Things are hard now, but it sure beats that.
Honey, please, let's leave things as they are.
Let's just live here.
If I can see Yeongju's smile,
I feel like I can handle anything.
Honey, I'm fine. I really am.
I really am fine, honey.
- Eunsu. - Yes?
I'm going to a meeting.
It'll take about an hour.
I sent you an email, so send it to Development
and if there are no adjustments,
they can go ahead with it.
I will.
Mr. Kim of Sales This is the final design.
Your email has been sent.
Hello, this is Bae Dajeong of Task Force.
Yes.
I'll make sure that never happen again.
I'm sorry.
Ms. Bae...
Where did you send the final design?
To Development.
These are the brochures Sales printed.
What's wrong?
They shouldn't be printing them yet.
Right!
Why is Sales printing this, when they should
be getting it after Development?
Check your email right now!
Receiver: Mr. Kim of Sales
Can't you do anything right?
You think you're here to play?
On top of causing problems for me,
you caused troubles for other departments?
Don't you know this is unacceptable?
I don't care how badly you mess up
in another department,
but I can't accept you
making such a stupid mistake
when you're working under me!
I'm sorry.
If this is how you work,
don't waste my time and quit.
Don't ruin the reputation of all the new
designers who worked hard to get here.
Got it?
You don't have to come back to the office.
But I still have work to finish...
Audit is looking for you.
You should go see them.
Well, Mr. Kang.
I know
what kind of situation you're in right now.
I do, but I'm in worse situation than you.
I suffered a pay cut until this month
because of what happened last year.
If there's another pay cut...
I'll be forced to resign.
Me too.
If I suffer a pay cut, I'll be at the top
of the recommended resignation list.
You know that, and you're doing this to me?
How could you?
You think I'm an easy target?
You didn't catch the forged
document and issued a loan.
Who's responsible for this?
Mr. Kang,
my wife is having a baby next month.
Honey, let's leave things as they are.
Let's just live here.
If I can see Yeongju's smile,
I feel like I can handle anything.
Honey, I...
I'm really okay.
I really am, honey.
I...
Signed it and ordered it.
Mr. Kang, thank you so much.
I won't ever forget this.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
You worked very hard under me.
You should go.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
You crazy moron.
Just who do you think you are?
You accepted it?
You will suffer a pay cut.
Yes.
So you won't protest
my putting your name on
the recommended resignation list.
Why didn't you just look the other way?
There was someone
you could put the blame on.
Why did you take the responsibility?
It wasn't your fault to begin with.
It was from upstairs.
I've...
Seen a big wig get fired by a big wig higher up,
but I've never seen a big wig take the fall for us.
So I thought I shouldn't do the same thing.
I was afraid...
Of my children
ending up working for people like them.
That's what I was afraid of.
You're looking after your junior staff
as you would your own kids.
That's nice.
But if you keep that up,
you won't be able to look after your real kids.
It's your choice.
Just like it's my choice to
put your name on the list.
I guess this means you're giving up.
I'm not giving up.
I won't give up.
Even with disciplinary action against me,
if I increase sales, I'll be fine.
I will increase sales, no matter what.
Wow, I've never seen your childhood photos.
I'm visiting the orphanage tomorrow,
so it reminded me of this album.
Things were so hard back then.
That means things are good now, right?
Yes.
I've always wanted to go there with you.
I guess I'll have to pick another date
date when you can go.
Jiwan, didn't you go to work?
I got the morning off.
You're going to the orphanage, right?
I'll come with you.
I walked this road every day.
It took me an hour to walk to school.
An hour?
Wasn't that hard?
The walking part wasn't. But I was afraid.
Thinking about how to get through the day.
After I met your father,
for the first time in my life,
I didn't hate the idea of "tomorrow."
I see.
So she grew up with you here?
Yes.
We were like real sisters.
She was so bold
and enthusiastic about everything.
So I loved her and worried about her.
Doesn't she miss Eunsu?
I don't know.
She talked about Eunsu as if she was a stranger.
But she's so loving toward the children here.
- Be careful, okay? - Okay.
Oh!
Welcome.
I came with Jiwan.
Hello.
So you're Jiwan.
Sangjun's son is all grown up.
Oh, right!
A man came looking for Jeongae recently,
and he looked like a really nice person.
- A man? - Yes.
Oh?
Is that a cab?
Is that Jeongae?
Excuse me!
Jeongae!
Stop!
Excuse me!
Mother.
Jiwan, that cab! Stop that cab.
I have to meet Jeongae.
Jeongae might be in that cab.
Mother, calm down.
Who is she? Why are you acting this way?
She's Eunsu's birth mother. Hurry!
Jeongae.
What's so urgent you went
there looking for me?
Jeongae...
Have you really been staying in Korea?
Then why...
I told you.
Being back here made me want to move back.
When you didn't come to meet me,
I thought you left Korea.
You should've figured I was doing well.
Why did you come looking for me?
You've made me uncomfortable.
There's something I need to ask you.
Go ahead.
It's about Eunsu's father.
Eunsu's father.
Is it really Mr. Jang Taesu?