[Episode 27]
[Director's Office]
How does it feel to be back, Director Hong?
I'm a bit nervous.
Don't worry. You'll do well.
After dad died, you told me that you were nervous...
when you took over his job for the first time.
But you eventually succeeded.
Mom, you're the strongest person I know.
Back then, I had to fill your father's place.
I think that my responsibility forced me to overcome my fear.
Director, welcome back to the company.
Thanks, Se-na.
I've got you some flowers.
There's no need for this.
What kind of flowers are these?
They are Adonis flowers.
They're said to bring eternal happiness.
I hope that you will keep your position here forever.
Congratulations, Song-ah.
You said that you wanted to convince the shareholders,
but I had no idea that the director would be reinstated already.
I see you in a different light now.
Thanks.
It was a huge hurdle for our family,
but I think it was overcome fairly easily.
I must've been tough on you.
Lots of things happened in a short amount of time.
I don't understand why these things keep happening to me.
Ever witness something happen for no reason at all?
What goes around must come around.
What do you mean by that?
You may be wondering why these things are happening to you,
but I realized that there are reasons for everything.
Whether it's luck or misfortune,
you'll have to experience all of it.
Did you find the information yet?
Not yet, sir.
Is that true?
One mistake is more than enough.
Chairman, please give me your trust.
I taught you that trust is something you earn.
What will you have me do?
I want the information retrieved by tomorrow.
So love is making you hesitate again.
A man's given only a few opportunities to change his life.
But love is something that comes and goes.
Gun-woo.
Yes, Chairman.
I don't want to lose you.
You know me well by now.
If you're not with me,
I'll consider you as an enemy.
I understand.
Okay.
Bring me the information by tomorrow night.
If you don't,
you'll be leaving my house.
Chairman!
If you end up leaving because you betrayed me,
the world outside won't be easy on you.
Chief, where are we going for lunch?
Follow me. I know a great buffet place.
Why don't we have a quick lunch?
How about over there?
You should give it some more thought.
A person is happy three times a day.
Do you know when?
When?
When you're having breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
So you should eat well.
There's been a lot on your mind,
so let's enjoy our lunch today.
If we're late, we'll end up standing in line. Hurry.
How great can this place be?
Chief, wait for me.
How are you?
Welcome.
Here...?
This is the place?
You've got it.
A snack buffet.
When I was in America,
I craved the roadside spicy rice cakes.
Go on.
And don't worry about the bill.
It's on me today.
Lady, can you give us a bit of everything here?
Chief, sometimes you still remind me of a little boy.
You're right.
I've got childish taste buds.
Chief, how are we going to finish this?
If I finish this in 10 minutes,
the coffee is on you.
What?
It's 12:30 now...
Start!
Chief, slow down!
You're going to get indigestion!
Chief, coffee's on me!
I'll buy it!
Why didn't you tell me earlier?
A second later, and I might've choked.
Go on and eat.
Here you go.
[My love, Song-ah]
Jin Song-ah.
Yes.
Thanks for the coffee.
Sure.
Gun-woo.
Why aren't you picking up my call?
Oh.
I left my phone in my office.
Ah, really?
The two of you are coming back from lunch?
Yea.
I'm on my way to see the director.
Want to join me?
Okay.
Chief, go on ahead without me.
Yea. Okay, then.
Let's go.
Are you doing okay?
I'll have to hang in there.
Which projects did I handle?
The product development project with Manger Kang...
was the most important thing on your list.
Manager Kang is...?
Yes, Manager Kang Se-na of product development.
It makes me nervous that Se-na's a manager.
You'll be back in no time.
Even when President Jin passed away,
you succeeded.
Mom.
Yea.
You guys are here?
Gun-woo wanted to congratulate you for your return.
Thanks for taking the time to come see me.
It's only my duty.
Congratulations on your return.
I'll need your help.
Yes,
Director.
It seems to me that you have nothing to worry about.
Yea, Mom.
Gun-woo and I'll do our best to help you.
Thanks.
Yes!
Mom, isn't this a great picture?
If we put my face on our flyers,
we'll have much more business!
Stop flattering yourself, little girl.
I'm not putting that face on there!
When I was your age, I used to win beauty pageants!
I'm sure you didn't even pass the preliminaries.
At least I was a part of it!
Sometimes you delude yourself, too.
Delude myself?
Why don't you show me another woman my age...
who's as beautiful as I am?
This face, this chest, and these hips...
I'm still alive.
Oh, my.
I've returned.
We're not selling any chicken to you!
Are you hard of hearing?
Don't you hear me?
I said leave!
What's the matter?
I'm only here to enjoy some chicken.
I'm not here for the quarter/quarter chicken today.
Since I'm feeling generous, I'll have the half and half!
Oh, my... don't you understand what I'm telling you?
We're not the only chicken place in the neighborhood!
Go someplace else!
You laugh?
Does it look like I'm here for the chicken?
If not, what are you here for?
I was being honest...
when I said you were attractive.
At least you've got great taste.
You're right. I know a pretty woman when I see one.
Mom!
Oh, my. I'm sorry.
My name is Kim Sang-chul.
I never asked you for your name!
We'll end it here today.
I'll see you soon.
I don't want to see you again, Kim Sang-chul!
Don't come back!
Why, that...!
Oh, goodness...
What?
Have you fallen for that man?
I haven't fallen for anyone!
I simply got a cramp in my leg!
You know that I'm frail!
I don't like that man!
You better not fall for him!
I'll lock you up!
You can't threaten me!
A man finally approached me,
so do I have to give him up because of Se-na?
Do I live for my family...
or by my instincts?
Do I need Botox on my forehead, too?
Time has been cruel on me.
How are you, Madam?
You're here early.
I was in the area already.
Did you just come from a facial?
No, why?
You've got the nicest skin.
I thought you had a facial.
Yea, well.
My complexion is something I can't complain about.
I've never had a single shot of Botox before.
Manager Kang, how about we talk to the chairman...
and ask for Kang-mo to be assigned to your project again?
That would be good for me.
Do you really think so?
Chief Koo is a very smart man.
He's been helping me immensely.
I'll try to talk to the chairman.
I knew you were smart, Manager Kang.
You already realize Kang-mo's true potential.
I hope the chairman will realize that soon.
It seems that you care more about...
Chief Koo than Manager Koo.
The oldest son differs from the second born.
I'm home.
Welcome back. Come and sit down.
It's nice to see the brothers coming home together.
Right, Honey?
Did you go out today?
Mom, you look beautiful today.
No one knows me better than my son.
What would I do without my sons?
You're going to disappoint Father.
Honey, do you think I'm pretty, too?
Have you gone senile?
You should be a grandmother at your age!
Can't you just compliment me for once?
I don't know if you're my husband or a stranger!
You've lived the good life with my money,
so what's your gripe now?
I don't want anything else...
except for you to assign Kang-mo back on Manager Kang's project.
What?
I told you to stay out of company matters!
To me, this involves Kang-mo's future!
Mom, that's enough.
You be quiet.
Honey.
I'd met with Manager Kang earlier today,
and she told me that he's been helping her a lot!
So let Kang-mo work on her team again!
I can't do that!
I don't want it, either.
Why don't you want it?
I'm going to remain on the TF team with Jin Song-ah.
Mom, how was your first day back at work?
The company and the employees seem unfamiliar,
but I think I'll get used to it.
I was worried, but that's good to hear.
The doctor told me that in your condition,
it may be frightening for you to return to work.
To be honest,
I feel very intimidated.
But my responsibility is helping me overcome my fears.
I have the responsibility to protect you both.
You don't have to carry the burden alone.
From now on, Gun-woo and I will take care of you.
Your sentiment is more than enough for me.
And we should hurry with your wedding.
Yes, we should.
You've arrived?
What did you need to discuss at this late hour?
Where are the files...
that Director Hong has on Chairman Koo?
How do you know about that?
The director and I were the only ones aware of it.
I was the one who intercepted the file from Director Hong...
when she sent it to Chairman Chun.
I'll need the documents now.
Where did you put it?
Are you trying to betray Director Hong?
How can you do this?
Would I choose my conscience over my survival?
I choose to survive.
If I become the chairman's enemy now,
I'll be putting my family in danger as well.
Is your duty still your first priority?
No. No.
No!
Anything but that!
No, no!
No! No...
Mom.
Mom, are you okay?
Shouldn't we go back to the hospital?
No.
I simply had a nightmare.
What kind of nightmare?
Song-ah, is everything well between you and Gun-woo?
Why are you asking me that all of a sudden?
Nothing.
They say that the opposite of dreams are true.
There's no need to worry.
I miss Hyun-ah...
I'm sorry, Mom.
Why are you apologizing, Song-ah?
You told me that it was an accident.
Mom, I can't take Hyun-ah's place,
but I'll try.
I'm going out today. I'm won't be back until later tonight.
Make sure my dinner's ready before you leave.
Don't you worry.
A fresh pot of rice will be waiting for you.
Where's Gun-woo?
He didn't return last night.
Gun-woo never stayed out overnight before...
He was probably with Song-ah.
Did you see them together?
Why would you assume something like that?
Why are you being so sensitive?
I simply mentioned that they were probably together.
That's enough.
I'm going to have trouble digesting my breakfast!
Let's go.
Bro, lets' go.
We'll be back.
Okay, see you.
What's with him all of a sudden...?
Yes!
It's my world now!
No?
No...
No?
No, no, no...!
Forget the wildlife channel!
It's all about the morning dramas!
You're always spending money on booze...!
I hope they get caught!
Chairman, I've found the file.
Yea, good!
Good work!
I'm heading down to Daegu now.
I'll see you at home later.
Yes, I understand.
I'll take what I'll need to take,
and throw away what I'll need to dispose.
Gun-woo!
Gun-woo.
Why such a long face?
What if someone sees you?
Who cares?
We're getting married soon anyways.
Mom wants us to hurry up with the wedding.
I know it's been hard, but it's not all bad,
seeing how my mom likes you now.
I feel like the sun is finally shining through.
Good morning!
What did you do last night?
Sir?
Why are you asking me that?
Just answer my question.
I was at home.
Why?
No, it's nothing.
The world's a scary place. You shouldn't stay out late.
I don't know why I'm worried about you all the time,
like you're a child left alone in a stream.
I'm no child! I'm getting married soon.
Did I hear that correctly?
I thought I heard you say that you're getting married.
Yea, I'm getting married.
I told you to climb the right rope.
Why won't you listen to me?
Are you really planning to marry Song-ah?
You've heard about that already?
What's with your expression?
Is Song-ah the only one who thinks she's getting married?
I'm not getting married.
No, I won't get married!
You finally seem like the Cha Gun-woo that I know.
Thanks for dinner, Jung-wook.
I finally feel like a carnivore again.
I didn't prepare anything special,
but I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it.
I'm used to preparing everyone else's dinner,
so it tastes even better when someone else cooks for me.
Just give me rice and some pepper paste,
and I'll finish two bowls!
You should hire a maid to cook for you.
Don't even start...
My husband's real particular with his food,
and he won't touch anyone else's cooking.
It's his job to make my life miserable.
If I had it my way, I'd leave him in a heartbeat...
Why are you laughing?
I'm being serious right now.
Did you know?
You've been saying that...
ever since you got back from your honeymoon.
Did I say that?
Well, this is what I've been putting up with!
I'm nearing the end of my patience!
Still, it must be nice.
At least you have a husband to squabble with.
Is it lonely?
How can I be lonely when I have my kids to take care of?
I'm already busy thinking about Song-ah's wedding.
Well, I need to find a mate for Kang-mo, too.
Yea, Young-min.
It's been a long time. What's up?
I've been craving a drink.
Do you want to have a few drinks?
Why don't we go for a ride instead of drinking?
I feel like that'll help get the edge off.
Yea.
I'll see you later.
Are you going for a ride on your motorcycle?
Yea. Why?
You should be careful.
Don't worry about me.
Has something been bothering you?
Not at all.
I'm in a good mood.
But you have an angry expression.
How can that be? I feel great.
Then I'll see you tomorrow.
Yes, okay...
Why is he feeling down?
Did something bad happen to him?
Why isn't it here?
Yea, Kang-mo?
What's going on? You never call your mother.
Mom, where did you hide my motorcycle keys?
What makes you think I hid them...?
I can tell by the sound of you stuttering.
No, you've got it wrong!
I have an idea as to where they are.
Bye now.
He only rides his motorcycle...
when he's depressed.
Goodness...
It's probably here somewhere.
Where did you hide it this time?
Chairman, I've brought you the information.
Gun-woo, are you home?
Chairman.
Was Director Hong...
trying to strike me down with this?
You just watch!
You'll be tangled by your own net!
Father!
[Subtitles provided by MBC]
[Preview]
Invite Gun-woo over tonight.
Let's hurry up with the wedding.
We can't postpone it forever.
Gun-woo, why won't you get my calls?
Call me when you get my message.
Koo Kang-mo,
do you really have feelings for Jin Song-ah?
If you ever make her cry, there's no telling what I'll do.
I know that the information is in my father's hands.
I understand that you remain loyal to the late President Jin.
Please stop my father.
The evidence will not implicate you. It will point to Director Hong now.
What is it that you want, Manager Kang?
I wish for Director Hong's demise.