[Episode 21]
You should've lived quietly,
instead of challenging me, Koo In-soo!
Go and follow your husband in peace!
I've already had to harm Jung-han.
Don't force me to hurt you as well!
How do you do, Chairman?
Manager Kang?
When did you arrive?
A moment ago.
I saw that you were in the room,
so I waited for you outside.
Why did you do that?
I didn't want to interrupt your discussion with the director.
You have good manners.
In the business world,
it's just as important as your capability.
I am aware of that.
Yea.
I'll see you again soon.
Jin Song-ah.
Chief, you're here?
I was worried about the director.
I hope that she recovers soon.
Is she getting better?
She's getting much better.
That's good to hear.
Is Gun-woo here?
No, Chairman Koo stopped by.
Father was here?
The chairman is worried for my mom.
When my dad died, he helped us out back then.
I'm always thankful for him.
The late President Jin was like a brother to my father.
My father was really concerned...
when he heard about the director.
Don't worry.
The director will wake up soon enough.
They call this playing both ends, don't they?
Thanks to you, I've discovered something incredible.
Something incredible enough to change Kang Se-na's life.
You must've been lonely, Director.
All you have are enemies.
That being said,
you're the reason that my mom died like she did!
You should've expected as much.
What's this?
What are you doing?
Se-na.
Mom!
Mom, are you okay?
Se-na!
What happened to my mom?
Mom.
Mom!
What went on here?
I'm not sure.
I've just arrived myself.
Song-ah, shouldn't you call for the doctor?
She has control of her body again.
Involuntary trembling is an indication of her recovery.
Then are you saying that she'll wake up soon?
Yes, that's correct.
Mom...
She can be awake within days.
Let's keep an eye on her progress.
Thank you very much.
Oh, didn't you run into Chairman Koo?
I didn't see him.
The chairman came by?
He was here moments ago, but I guess he didn't stop in.
He must've been in a hurry.
He's not used to telling people about his work.
The chairman was concerned about my mom.
I thought he'd be happy to know that she's getting better.
Don't worry. I'll relay the news to my father.
I told you not to sigh like that because it's bad luck.
Honey.
Has something been bothering you lately?
What?
Can't you see? I'm doing well.
Why are you asking about how I'm doing?
No, I saw something this afternoon...
Never mind.
You can't bring something up...
and suddenly stop talking about it.
What's your concern?
Nothing's going on with you?
You went to a fortuneteller again.
How did you know that?
You don't think I know you after 30 years of marriage?
I can see right through you!
Why, did she see misfortune in my future?
It wasn't specifically about you,
but she alluded to something bad happening to our family.
Goodness! You pathetic woman!
So you paid her to listen to her curse you?
In one ear, out the other!
Those people earn their living.
When they're right about something,
it's eerily correct!
They foretold that Song-ah's father would die,
and that you'd become the next chairman.
So besides the misfortune, what did she tell you?
That a wind is sweeping through our family,
and that the boys should watch out for women.
What, what, what?
Watch out for women?
You don't have a life elsewhere with another woman, do you?
Stop being ridiculous!
Once you're married,
the only woman you'll ever have is your wife.
I've never seen a man who cheats on his wife truly succeed.
This is why I treat you like a king,
even though you treat me like dirt!
So try and focus on the positive things,
and forget about the negativity.
Okay, okay.
Would you like some tea?
Sure, okay.
My head hurts.
Let's have some chrysanthemum tea.
Yes, okay!
I'll have it prepared, so come on out.
Okay.
Watch out for women?
Wait.
Did Manager Kang listen in when I was talking to Director Hong?
Let's see...
Why do you always stare at animals...
when there's so much better things to watch on TV?
Look at that, look at that!
People are like animals in that we tear each other apart.
Life is a constant war.
Stop believing in superstition, and believe in me!
Life happens as you envision it.
Kang-min, it's been a while since we've played a game of chess.
Brother is better at chess than I am.
You should play with him when he returns.
Yea!
Kang-min's great at studying, but he's bad at chess.
But Kang-mo's good at everything.
I'm home.
Why are you so late?
I went to see Director Hong.
I've heard that you also stopped by, Father.
Why the sudden concern?
You went to visit her?
I guess you're getting more considerate with age.
It's my obligation to stop in because she's ill.
But it didn't seem like she'd recover.
Did the director get worse?
Jin Song-ah told me that she was recovering.
Maybe I should stop by again, too?
What if she never wakes back up?
Don't worry.
Director Hong will wake up soon.
That's nonsense.
I saw her condition with my own eyes.
There's no hope for her.
Maybe when you saw her.
But after you left, she started to move her body.
What?
The doctor described it as a normal occurrence as you recover.
That's great!
That's such a relief.
Aren't you happy, Honey?
Why the long face?
Nothing's wrong with my face!
Life and death are invisible.
We'll know as time goes on.
What's with him?
Doesn't he want her to get better?
Do you think Song-ah will forgive you?
Don't kid yourself.
There are no good or bad people in this world.
Do you think certain people are special?
Everyone is both good and evil at times!
I'm home.
You're home late.
Are you coming back from the hospital?
No.
I was working late.
Didn't you get Jin Song-ah's call?
She didn't call me.
Why?
Did something happen?
Congratulations.
It seems like the director will recover soon.
Why do you look so surprised?
Anyways, I assume that you'll go on with the wedding...
as soon as she wakes up?
I'm sure that you don't want to live in our basement forever.
But you never had a choice before.
Once you're married to Song-ah, you'll be living the good life.
With wealthy in-laws,
you won't envy anyone else again.
I'll go stop by the hospital.
Isn't there something odd about his expression?
He should've been ecstatic,
but he looked doe-eyed like a rabbit when he heard the news.
When she opens her eyes tomorrow,
I hope she calls out for me.
She will soon.
Gun-woo, what brings you here?
Kang-mo told me that the director looks like she'll wake up soon.
Is that true?
Yea, you're right.
Did you come here so late because you're happy for her?
I couldn't go to sleep.
I needed to see for myself.
Why don't the two of you get a room?
Are you worried about something?
No.
Don't worry about me.
Anyways, it's fortunate that the director is recovering well.
Call me now.
I'm so nervous that the director will wake up soon.
Who's texting you at this time?
Yea, it's only spam.
Lies.
They're the creditors who are harassing you, right?
How large is the debt?
We didn't have our wedding yet,
but I consider you as my husband.
As a married couple,
we should go through the good and bad times together.
Did you want to only show me your good side?
You don't have to do that.
You're not alone any longer.
If something's bothering you,
we can handle it together.
Okay?
I appreciate that.
But don't worry about me.
I can take care of myself.
Why isn't he calling me back?
Losing weight, losing weight!
Se-na?
You didn't come home last night?
Where were you all night?
I don't care what you think about me.
I'm your aunt,
which makes me your stand-in mom!
Don't you know that the world's a scary place?
How can you sleep outside of your house?
You can eat anywhere you want,
but you have to sleep in your own bed!
Stop overreacting.
I was working late.
It looks good, doesn't it?
I wonder why Se-na didn't lash back at you this time?
Did she fall from the sky or was she grown from the ground?
She can deny it, but we've got the same blood,
so she has no choice but to listen to me.
Try some.
It's good.
Sit down and join us.
I'm not feeling it.
You don't eat because you feel it!
You eat because it's time to eat!
It's hot!
Isn't it good?
Mom put plenty of meat in there for you.
It's Korean beef.
What are you imagining?
Is Se-na...?
Oh my, oh my!
What are we going to do?
What do we do?
Why don't I see Gun-woo?
Why are you so concerned about Gun-woo lately?
He doesn't have to always join us for breakfast!
So you left him out on purpose?
He left early this morning.
I called for him, but he didn't answer.
Stop making him feel like an outsider.
Since we all live under the same roof,
we're one family.
You're right.
I like seeing this compassionate side of you, Father.
Is that right, Kang-min?
You're all spring and sunshine to others,
while you're the Siberian tundra to me and Kang-mo.
There you go again.
Mom, that's enough.
If you have the time to care about an outsider,
give some of that concern to Kang-mo!
Stop saying that.
When have I ever neglected Kang-mo?
Did I starve him, or deny him his education?
You're setting up Kang-min with a woman,
but you don't care about Kang-mo!
Then you should've raised him better!
Just because he's got a smart brain,
do you think anyone will trust their daughter with him?
Since you've lived life your way until now,
I want you to take care of your own marriage, too.
I'm not getting involved.
Why? Do you have a problem with that?
Not at all.
In fact, I'm thankful.
It's my style to live free.
I hope the day comes when Father realizes your true potential.
You should focus on yourself.
He's given up on me, but he has high hopes for you.
Peace in our household is in your hands, Koo Kang-min.
I envy you.
I find his involvement burdensome.
It's not involvement, it's his love for you.
Do well.
It's hard enough taking care of my own family,
so why should I take care of him?
When Gun-woo leaves,
this space will be mine.
Why are you calling me so early?
Why didn't you call me last night?
Did you forget that we're on the same boat?
You're not the only one who's nervous.
I feel like I'm walking on thin ice.
I was busy assessing the director's condition.
Did you see any improvements?
Not yet.
Do you think she'll really wake up?
I'm not sure.
We'll have to wait and see.
Madam, what are you doing down here?
You'll be leaving once you're married.
I'm planning on turning your room into my study.
But you seem suspicious lately.
Why are you so jumpy all the time?
Are you feeling guilty about something?
Why would I be?
I'll be heading out to work.
Don't you feel fresh because I washed your face?
I should've followed you to the sauna more often.
Just wake up again.
I'll treat you like my queen.
But Mom, I'm worried about something.
Gun-woo is struggling financially.
I'd like to help him.
No, Song-ah.
Don't let Gun-woo fool you.
Is that okay with you?
What am I going to do to help my daughter?
What's this?
Don't tell Gun-woo about this,
and keep this to yourself.
It's a secret account that I'm giving you.
When you're married,
you'll come across different hardships.
Use this money when you feel that you're in the most danger.
Mom.
Don't use it on your husband or your in-laws.
Make sure that you use this money on yourself.
Do you understand me?
Yes.
I'll do that.
[The person you have dialed is not available...]
Gun-woo, it's me. I'm in front of the building.
I'll head to your office,
so call me when you get this message.
It's dangerous here.
Let's talk outside.
There's no need to be worried.
Why would people suspect us when we work for the same company?
And Jin Song-ah isn't even here right now.
We spoke over the phone this morning.
Do you have omething more to say?
When the director wakes up,
she won't let us get away.
We need to set up a plan.
What do you have in mind?
I don't know.
I can't think of anything.
But we've got to do something!
It took me so long to get where I am.
I've shed so many tears in order to become Laura Kang!
What are the two of you doing here?
Why didn't you call me in advance?
I did call you, but you didn't get my call.
Did you?
You both seem serious. Is this about work?
Am I interfering?
To be honest, we were talking about the director.
After finding out about her condition,
the shareholders are trying to oust her.
What?
The world is cruel, isn't it?
Then what will happen to my mom?
If we don't show them that she's healthy,
they'll continue their rally to dismiss her from her position.
So I was thinking about it,
and why don't we send the director to a sanitarium...
without the shareholders knowing?
What?
Until she fully recovers,
it might be best that she stay out of the shareholders' sight.
What do you think?
Don't worry.
My mom will recover soon.
Are you sure that she'll wake up soon?
Of course.
If need be, I can have her doctor talk to the shareholders.
I see.
Do you want a cup of coffee?
No, I'm fine.
Who did you leave with the director?
Do-joon's watching my mom.
Anyways, I got your message.
Is there something you wanted to tell me?
If you refuse it, I'm going to get angry.
Gun-woo, I don't want any more secrets between us.
I want to experience both the good and bad times together.
I know how you feel.
And to me,
that's more than enough.
That's what you think.
Do you think I feel comfortable knowing that you're suffering?
Since I'm aware of it now,
I'm not going to let you go through this alone.
I really want to do this.
Let me help you.
Se-na.
You're studying hard, aren't you?
Are you finally determined?
The director will be thrilled to find out that you've changed.
I'm nowhere close to making her proud yet.
I'll watch the director until Song-ah gets here,
so you can go out for a while.
Is that okay with you?
And it's good timing.
I needed to head to class.
Take care of my mom.
Okay. I'll see you again soon.
Mom, I'll be back later.
Happy birthday.
Thanks, Se-na.
It's your gift.
You don't have money to get me anything.
I saved my allowance for a year.
Open it.
Do you like it?
Wow, it's pretty.
If you fixed yourself up,
you'd be much more elegant than the madam.
Madam.
Why don't you do as I tell you?
If you kick us out now,
there's no place we can go.
Why should I be concerned with that?
I don't ever want to see the two of you again!
So leave now.
Get out of my house!
I'm sorry, Madam.
It was a mistake.
Madam, please don't kick me and my mom out.
We have no place else to go!
I'll be nicer to Song-ah and Hyun-ah.
When I become an adult, I'll repay you!
Please have mercy on us!
Please? Madam!
Clean all of this!
No, Mister!
Talk after you've brought us the money!
I'll give it to you later.
Please Mister, let me finish my mom's funeral!
Get out of the way!
Clean this up!
Mom.
If you wake up, I'll die.
Why did you have to kick me and my mom out?
This wouldn't have happened if you allowed us to live there.
You only have yourself to blame for this!
I haven't done anything wrong!
Don't wake up.
Ever.
Stay exactly the way you are now!
Stop forcing me to commit more crimes!
[Subtitles provided by MBC]
[Preview]
You hate to work.
What's gotten into you?
I want to show someone that I can work hard.
Chief, you're here often.
So do you like me here often?
If not, I won't come by.
Then don't come by.
Shouldn't you be jumping for joy right now?
Be quiet!
What if someone sees you?
Don't you get it?
Director Hong's time is over.
Don't let Chairman Koo find out about this.
Be careful.
Jung-wook?
You're awake now?