Episode 69
Is anyone here?
Hello?
What?
Ms. Choi,
I think I got lost
on my way down from the spring.
So?
Could you please let Mr. An or someone else
at the office know?
Please.
My battery is running out too.
Why are you being such a nuisance?
This is the restaurant deal Bom concluded.
Could you please check the flagship wines?
Bom should be back by now.
She headed out in a hurry.
Where did she go?
To get mineral water
for the wine lab.
She went all alone
in today's freezing temperature.
She must be cold.
She had called.
Please leave a message.
Her phone is turned off.
Huh?
Maybe something's wrong.
Maru.
It'll be worth it if this water gives rise to
an incomparable Korean wine.
Oh, no.
What am I going to do?
Bom.
What happened?
Look at you.
I should go back up.
Let's just go.
You'll catch a cold.
I can't go back empty-handed.
You're so stubborn.
I'm always causing you grief.
I know.
I'll freeze to death because
of my stubborn girlfriend.
(Traditional Wine Recipes)
That bastard.
Why did he have to show up now?
I never got anything for
handing over those recipes.
Mr. An.
Yes? Yes. Yes.
A man called the secretary's office.
Really?
And?
He said he'd call again.
He did? Okay.
Okay...
Mr. An.
Where's the mineral water?
I took it to the wine lab.
But they said they still had some.
Oh, really?
I was told they needed it urgently.
But they would've had to
get more this week anyway.
I see.
Thanks for braving the cold.
You must have gone with her.
Take the rest of the day off.
Both of you.
I still have some work to finish up.
I'll leave once I wrap up for the day.
I have to go right now to
get something to your house.
I can take you.
Yes. That'll be best.
Let's go.
But...
(Stock Certificate)
(Stockholder's Name: Choi Paran)
Bom's stockholding is this large?
When Bom went missing,
Ms. Bae set that aside to start
a foundation in Bom's name.
I won't mention this to Bom yet.
I want to see how well she does
as the head of the lab.
But I'm worried about Aran.
I'd like to motivate her
to get back on her feet.
Darn it.
How much longer do I have to be mute?
I couldn't speak all of a sudden,
and now I have to pretend I can't?
But what would I gain
by dropping this act now?
Aran.
It must be frustrating.
Let's be patient and wait.
I've decided to give Aran some of my shares.
I have no idea what that means.
Simply put,
Gukhui is making plans to pass down
the company
to her eldest daughter.
I want to ensure that Aran can have
more of a say in the company.
We finally have Bom back, so
I want Aran to play a bigger role.
It's all mumbo jumbo to me.
So you're basically saying Aran
will be the head honcho at Punggildang, right?
Aran, so stop
thinking that we've stopped
caring about you since Bom's return,
and speak to us again.
We've stopped caring about Aran?
How can you say that?
Bom,
you're not upset about the shares, right?
I don't even know what that means anyway.
Sorry, Aran.
You should've been more careful.
Aran's illness must have
tempered her nerves.
The old Aran would have smacked Chisaem.
Aran's always been a sweetheart deep down.
But with Aran not being able to speak,
it does seem
quiet and peaceful here.
Geez, mom. What a terrible joke.
You won't tell mom that my aphasia is an act
because she's now planning
to give me her stocks, right?
Stocks don't interest me.
That's what you always say.
You say you're not interested in anything.
Don't hold your breath.
Ratting me out to mom
won't make Punggildang yours.
Please, Aran.
Mom and dad are worried.
Tell them you're okay.
You think you're all that because
mom put you in charge
of the wine lab.
But don't forget that ultimately
you have nothing on me.
The brother I raised
blames me when
he fights with his wife.
And the daughter I raised
goes to her rich parents.
They're all useless.
I should live my life.
Did you just realize that?
Siblings and children are important,
but they won't live your life for you.
You don't say.
You seem like such a sweet,
tenderhearted person.
But from what I gather,
you've had a tough life.
It's such a shame.
I'm neither sweet nor tenderhearted.
You're about to lose that button.
Do you want people to know you're a widower?
Pardon?
Which one?
Where are the scissors?
What's wrong with me?
I don't have high blood pressure.
I'm such an idiot.
Why did I have to bite off the thread?
Um...
Thank you for helping me with the button.
It was no big deal.
You seem to like floral patterns.
What is this?
Oh, wow.
Try it.
I think it'll look great on you.
You shouldn't have.
How did you know I liked floral patterns?
That was easy.
Aren't these your underwear?
Oh, my. You're embarrassing me.
Goodness me. What are you doing?
It's cold out.
You should wear it.
Midal, what are you doing?
Come here for a second.
What were you doing, sir?
He wasn't doing anything.
You kept playing hooky,
so I hired him.
Hey, Mr. Kang.
I wish you had come sooner.
Ms. Yun Bokshim really wanted to see her son.
I'm glad you're here.
I was afraid I wouldn't get to say goodbye.
I was told that your mother asked
about you a lot before she passed.
I heard you were heading back,
so I brought you her things.
So she didn't see me even though
she knew I was looking for her?
I'm sorry.
Dear Son,
How can I hold my head up when
I sent you away to another country?
I've paid for my sin
with the tears that never dried
and the longing that consumed me.
I am so terribly ashamed.
My son...
At least you got that deal with the restaurant.
You got Mr. Kim his mother's things.
That's much more meaningful
than any deal
or sales performance.
At first, I did go to Mr. Kim to
conclude the deal that had
slipped through our fingers.
But later, I just wanted him to find his mother.
I like you because you're sweet.
Maru,
go over to Marketing right now.
Is something wrong?
I'm sorry.
I didn't know who you were
and offended you.
Let's not talk about that anymore.
I'm here on my way to the airport,
so I'll cut to the chase.
I'm signing this North America deal with you
because of my faith in Mr. Kang Maru.
I would like Mr. Kang to be in charge
of everything pertaining to this deal.
I'll do my best, Mr. Kim.
Well, then.
Take it easy.
Thank you.
I have a lot to thank you for too.
You introduced Punggildang wines to me
and helped me in many other ways.
Please don't mention it.
If you two ever come to L.A.,
please call me.
So long.
Have a safe trip.
Have a safe trip, sir.
What just happened?
I'm in a daze.
We just won
an export deal worth $20 million.
How did you pull this off, Maru?
Congratulations.
I didn't do it alone.
My goodness.
I heard you left to be with your birth father.
Can't you come back?
Or should we get our own place?
Don't be silly and
be good to your parents.
Stop nagging me.
Don't you think I know?
The real reason you left is Bom.
After Bom moved in, it became
uncomfortable for you two.
Jia, what happened?
Do you know how worried dad is?
All you did
was call and say you were at a friend's.
Don't act like you care.
I'm annoyed at you both.
I asked you not to come here.
I'm here to ask you to do something for me.
That troublemaker Jia lives with you, right?
You know... That half-breed.
I hear she's legally your daughter.
Then you should keep her in line.
I don't know what you mean.
Do you know what happened 3 days ago?
It makes me blush just to talk about it.
She sneaked into our house
and was sleeping on Suho's bed.
Our Jia?
There must've been a misunderstanding.
Good grief.
Your family has a penchant for calling
everything a misunderstanding.
I saw her with my own eyes.
How can someone
so young be so impudent?
Then let me first ask Jia what happened...
There's no need.
If she were your biological daughter,
would you be this calm?
You would have beaten her to a pulp.
What you're implying is offensive.
You shouldn't be like this.
You dote on your own two girls.
You must think you can just let Jia be
and then marry her off to
a sweet boy like my Suho.
Dream on.
Please stop.
I'm embarrassed for you.
I don't want to see you or talk to you anymore.
Please leave.
I don't believe this.
All I want is to ensure that
our children are kept in check.
I asked you to leave.
This is so frustrating.
I never feel better after I vent to her.
How can she be so indifferent
even if Jia's not her biological child?
Good grief.
Geez.
Excuse me?
I'm sorry.
Watch where you're going.
Traditional wine recipes?
I hope Punggildang goes bankrupt.
Honey!
Why are you here again?
I was just so frustrated.
That girl Jia...
Stop making a scene here and go home.
It's not that. That girl Jia...
Seonyeong, get going, okay?
Gilsu!
Get going, will you? Go.
Geez.
Let's go.
Why?
Because I'm telling you to.
I apologize for what my mom did.
This isn't about your mom.
I'm going to party my life away,
so mind your own business.
Do you think this will get anyone's attention?
The best thing you can do
for yourself is to go home.
No. Leave me alone.
Don't poke your nose in my business
and get lost.
Go home.
That's not my home.
I'm not going. I don't want to.
Let's go.
Hey.
She says she doesn't want to go.
Hang out with us.
You stay behind me.
Come on. Take your best shot.
You're dead meat if you so much as
lay a finger on her.
Don't come any closer.
You said you'd protect me.
So why did you get drunk
and pass out first?
Sober up.
I humiliated myself in front of you.
No, you didn't.
Thanks for standing up for me.
Does it hurt badly?
Let me see.
It hurts.
I'll feel better if you blow on it.
Go on.
Are you getting ready for work?
They say it's freezing out,
so dress warm.
Why are you putting Jeonggi's pillow there?
Should Jeonggi sleep without a pillow?
Why would he sleep in here?
Please take it back.
That looks nice.
Gukhui, I'll go to the linen shop later and
put in an order for new bedding
to mark your reunion.
It'll only take a few days.
Mother...
Please take this back.
Good grief.
Did you just assault your mother-in-law?
Did you push your poor mother-in-law again?
This is so upsetting.
What happened?
Mom...
Mom, what's wrong?
Did you ask her to get you into my room?
What are you talking about?
Mom, why is my pillow here?
You should turn a blind eye if
your husband swallowed his pride
to make his way back to your bed.
How will he come to want to take care of you
if you're this cold and stubborn?
This isn't something you can force on her.
What's the matter with you?
Why not?
They found their missing daughter.
Shouldn't they become a proper couple again?
Mother, don't you ever think about me?
He left me and lived with
another woman for 20 years.
Did you think I'd forgotten because
I've kept my mouth shut?
I still shudder with disgust
when I look at him.
I know how you feel.
Womanizers should be locked up, and...
I'll just keep my mouth shut.
Jeonggi,
the pain you caused her
must run deeper than the sea.
Apologize to her.
I've apologized more than enough.
It may not have been enough for you,
but I've apologized many times over.
Do I always have to feel guilty around you?
Did you ever truly feel sorry for what you did?
I apologized to you
10, 20, no, over 100 times.
You only did so for the kids.
If Maru's mother hadn't passed away,
would you have come to me?
You came back for the kids.
Our marriage was over
the moment you left this house,
so let's just live as parents from now on.
Fine. It was all my fault.
I'm the scoundrel.
Jeonggi.
Geez, Gukhui!
Why are you making this worse?
Jeonggi.
He thinks he's apologized enough?
If Jeongmi came for my birthday,
she should've brought me back
or stayed with me at Midal's.
How could she take off without me?
Mom,
stay out of their marriage from now on.
It's such a shame.
I don't think I can die in peace.
Don't be morbid.
The three of us should go to the hot springs.
What about your husband?
How long will you two live separately like this?
Right?
You're the best, mother.
I'm so happy I don't have to
see Baedal every day.
I know you cried last night,
sobbing about
how you missed Baedal.
No, I didn't.
I don't miss him at all.
I can barely remember what he looked like.
Let's go in, mom.
But I miss Mr. Lee a little bit.
How would you even know what that feels like?
Come on.
Let's go in.
How can Jeongmi be so heartless?
Honey!
The hot sauna has made me hungry.
Let's have a little snack.
Sorghum pancakes...
They're Baedal's favorite.
You said you didn't miss him.
Stop being pathetic and
either go to Midal's and beg for forgiveness
or do whatever it takes to bring Baedal here.
That's right, mom.
What will you do if he divorces you as well?
Mom, do we have more pancakes?
We would have thrown it out otherwise.
Am I a trash bin?
Why would I eat your trash?
How can a man be so petty?
No. I was no angel either,
so let's make up.
What?
I made a lot of mistakes too, honey.
Okay, okay.
I'll make you a king's feast for
your birthday from now on,
so let's go home.
So you'll live with me at Midal's?
No. We'll live at my brother's.
My mom and brother adore you.
Let's go.
Jeongmi, why are you
trying to drag him back to your family's?
Hello, Midal.
I'm sorry, but please stay out of our marriage.
What?
How can you disrespect me like this?
Stay out of your marriage?
My goodness, Ms. Lee.
Their marriage is their business.
Our marriage is suffering
because you keep butting in.
We'd be fine if you weren't in the picture.
What's with you, Jeongmi?
What did I do?
Why are you accusing me
of causing your marital woes?
Calm down.
Your pretty face will get wrinkly.
I wasn't accusing you.
I was just stating a fact.
What did you say?
Fine. Then go. Get out.
- Oh, my goodness. / - Out, out, out!
Why are you being so ignorant?
Fine. I'm ignorant.
I'm ignorant. Get out!
Honey.
Honey, honey.
Don't go, honey.
I'm so sorry.
Your wife's throwing a tantrum because
you're a pushover
and won't put your foot down.
Please, Midal.
You can push him around then and
live happily ever after.
Honey...
You'll be the death of me.
- Honey! - How dare he!
I don't believe this.
How can my only brother
treat me like this?
Calm down, Ms. Lee.
You said you'd live your life.
Why upset yourself over something like this?
Good grief.
When Gukhui gets home,
be first to apologize.
Or should I apologize for you?
That's enough, mother.
It won't help.
Mom...
I can't stay with Baedal.
I went to make up with him,
but Midal threw dried vegetables at me and
shooed me away.
What?
That mean woman!
Honey, honey.
What is the matter with you?
How can you let your pregnant wife
suffer such humiliation?
I'm so sorry, mother.
Please forgive your unworthy son-in-law.
You know how much I love Jeongmi.
It pains me because I'm so sorry
to you and because
I love my wife so much.
Baedal, I love you more.
Good grief.
You just said you couldn't bear
to live with him, so
what's the meaning of this?
Good grief.
I'm coming from a board meeting.
The board's treating me differently.
They were fawning on me.
I think word's gotten around that
mom's giving me her shares.
So you'd better do right by me.
I've never wronged you in any way.
Don't we each just have to do
our jobs well?
Don't get cheeky with me like this.
It won't take much for me to
get rid of your lab manager post.
Aran...
You can speak?
You see, Taeho...
I think I've gotten better.
And so you're threatening Bom?
I was just...
Fine. I put on an act.
I told Bom I could speak,
but she said
I should shut up.
She said she didn't want to hear from me.
That's why I didn't let anyone know.
I'm tired of
your ridiculous lies.
Taeho!
I have nothing to say to you.
Bom,
I'm doing my best to control my feelings.
I know I can't
be true to my feelings with either you or Aran,
so I want to be respectful of you both.
Then don't be like this anymore.
No matter what goes on between Aran and me,
please just stay out of it.
You'll get hurt.
No matter what happens,
I'll deal with it alone.
Let me take care of you.
Mr. An,
that's enough.
This doesn't concern you, Kang Maru.
Mr. An Taeho,
you shouldn't get between Bom and me.
Stop it, you two.
Let's go.
Stop being pathetic.
Let go, Choi Aran.
I have nothing to say to you.
Ms. Choi, you just...
Do I have to explain to you why I kept
my mouth shut?
Let's go.
Taeho!
We need to talk.
You made a fool out of everyone
who worried about you.
I can do much more than that
to get what I want.
So what is it that you want?
Do you really not know?
I've never wavered on my goal.
I want you and Punggildang.
Why are you doing this?
What? You're here?
Let's talk in person.
Where are you?
I'm on my way.
Dad...
I don't know anything about it.
Tell her if you want to.
Really?
Then I'll do just that.
I should see Ms. Bae's daughter, whom
you abandoned 20 years ago,
and ask her
if she remembers.
Why you...
Are you threatening me?
Threatening you?
I just want to tell her the truth.
Listen.
It was a mistake.
I didn't abandon anyone.
Oh, come on.
I saw what happened.
Ms. Bae's daughter was with you when you
gave me the wine recipes, and then
she disappeared that same day.
Enough already!
Dad...