Excuse me?
Wrong person.
Maybe next time.
You have something to say to me?
Yes, ma'am.
A new partnership with the Japanese Dodo Corportation?
It's Japan's most noted department store in terms of business and service.
And they're also known for being a stickler for tradition.
My classmate was the grandson of Dodo's chairman.
I see you developed other skills abroad...
rather than studying.
Connections alone won't land me this deal.
Dodo Corp. is experiencing a snag in their business due to their traditionalistic ways.
They'll board ship at the prospect of profit and widening their market.
Business isn't done by prospect and greed alone.
With the right cards and good timing, prospect can become reality.
Not everyone can pick the right card at the right time.
Please just trust me and consider it.
I'll do that. You can go now.
I hear President Yoon isn't doing so well these days.
What terrible timing, what with the Pusan branch waiting to launch.
I've seen a lot of guys bite off more than they can chew.
What do you...?
I mean, President Yoon has a simple case of ulcers.
That's good to hear. I'll be heading out then.
Bye then.
At which hospital is President Yoon staying?
Wait for everyone else!
Meat that's lightly cooked tastes the best.
- We're back. - What's with all the meat?
Eat first, ask questions later.
Go get cleaned up first.
Okay. But what's the occasion?
- It's all from your package. - What package...
- The package that came today? - Yup. So who sent it?
They also sent mushrooms and abalone.
You unwrapped everything?
You think mom kept anything? She sold it all first chance she got.
What is it?
Is something wrong?
Where did you sell everything?
The neighbors...
They weren't ours?
Yes, and I need to return everything.
I knew it! Mom, how could you sell them without asking Eun-young first?
What's going on? Huh?
Explain yourself!
Really! Of all the things! Now you two steal, too?
- Who stole... - Shush!
What else would you call this?
I'm innocent here.
You ate most of the meat.
- Eating isn't a crime. - Quiet!
You remember where everything went?
Of course. All houses we know.
Let's go then.
Go where?
We have to return everything to the real owner.
That's enough, dad. She didn't know.
- We'll be back. - Sis!
Do we have to? This is so embarrassing!
Well? Why aren't you going?
I have to go, too?
I was... just standing up.
Geez, of all the...
No visitors allowed for a patient with ulcers?
What's his condition? Check now.
He's going into cardiac arrest!
Prep for AED.
Father!
Father, open your eyes.
Father...!
Sir, it's Jeong-woo.
President Yoon... just passed away.
Social capital, particularly financial and individual capital...
is pivotal for economic growth...
A regular prince, this one.
Dinner time.
Law and institution...
Just a few bites. Your mother will skin me alive if you don't eat.
C'mon.
Kang Hyeong-woo!
Born in 1955, year of the Sheep.
Be patient and don't vent your frustrations on others.
Why must you do this?
Fine, do whatever you want.
Ma'am...
Leave us.
Hyeong-woo, it's mom.
You gonna keep this up? Until when?
This isn't goodbye.
Pick up medicine.
Come visit.
Hyeong-woo...
Ma'am, Mr. Hong is on the line.
Hello, Mr. Hong. Have you been well?
Yes, thank you.
I'm sorry to hear about President Yoon. I know he was a dear friend to you.
What do you mean?
You haven't heard? Sorry to be the bringer of bad news...
No matter. There was no hope for him.
Is that the only reason you called?
He only just left, but I feel his position shouldn't be left empty for too long.
I agree.
I read my son-in-law's proposal for a partnership with Dodo Corporation.
What a great idea.
Your husband would've been proud of his son.
Thank you.
Choosing the next president depends on the Board of Trustees.
Not my decision alone.
Of course, I understand. But Mrs. Shin?
You realize I've never interfered because I trust you entirely.
Despite all the stocks I hold.
Of course. And for that I'm always grateful.
I'm glad to hear that.
I hope my trust in you won't be broken.
He dares to threaten me?
Come in.
Ma'am.
President Yoon passed away 20 minutes ago.
You knew already?
How curious.
How did he find out what happened 20 minutes ago
when he's all the way in the US?
- Tell Jeong-woo I want to see him. - Now?
Yes, now.
Hello?
I'll be right there.
President Yoon just passed away.
So suddenly?
So it seems.
Perhaps too many people wanted him gone.
I looked over your business proposal.
The risk factor's too big.
The damage is too high in the case of failure.
Which also means the profit is that much greater upon success.
- You're that confident. - I've been planning it for a long time.
You can hold me accountable if I fail.
You're not in any position to speak of accountability.
Focus on increasing sales. That's your job.
Ma'am...
Tomorrow you'll be officially announced as President Yoon's successor.
- How do you feel? - I didn't...
I didn't expect this at all.
You'll be the president, not my heir.
I expect you to do your best. No more.
I won't hesitate to fire you if you don't.
- Yes, ma'am. - One more thing.
Promote this guy to the head of security.
Do it quietly as an unofficial personnel change.
Promoting so highly a contracted employee will lead to gossip.
I'm sure you'll manage.
Fortunately he received good reviews.
Promote a few of the other contracted employees to curb the gossip.
I'll do that.
Your inauguration ceremony will be a formal affair.
Invite the family members of everyone being promoted.
Understood.
That's all.
So... should I keep an eye on this guy?
Just do as you're ordered.
As you always did and always will.
Also understood.
My dear son...
Don't you worry.
I'll protect you.
Mother, you should go to bed.
How could I possibly sleep?
Jeong-woo was called in as soon as President Yoon passed.
That could only mean one thing. So why isn't he home yet?
I'm sure he's on his way. Would you like some tea?
No, thanks.
Really, why aren't you more interested in your husband's affairs?
No need to scold her, mother.
I'm president, just like you wanted.
- Darling... - That's great!
Calling up all those people when I first heard he was sick paid off.
Na-kyeong, this is how you support your husband.
Wait, we should celebrate!
Do you want wine? Or whiskey?
Not today. I'm beat.
Then our President Kang should go to bed.
- Go to bed. - I will.
- I'll draw your bath. - I'll do it myself.
Good night, President Kang!
You're calling him that already?
Just do as you're ordered.
As you always did and always will.
Congratulations, darling.
Thanks.
Heard you sent dad a business proposal?
Yeah.
I could've asked him for you. You hate asking others for help.
I just wanted his opinion.
A proposal about department stores? To a guy who's in construction?
You did good.
But I think he was a little disappointed.
I think he was secretly hoping you'd join his business after graduating.
Construction isn't my expertise.
And your brother's doing a good job.
Which is why I politely refused his offer.
My father wouldn't give his company to his son-in-law when he has a son.
See how I am?
I'm the type of guy to always hang onto this life.
Even if it means losing you.
Mr. Seo.
Yes, sir?
Go on up to the office.
Manager Jin wants to see you.
- Me? - Yup.
Geez, this is heavy.
I'm off then.
Oh! Dad!
Drinking so much is bad for your health.
No worries, I can still toss down a few more.
I even bought some pork to eat with the next few drinks.
You're really in a good mood. Did you win the lottery?
Lottery?
You could call it that.
I feel like I've won the greatest jackpot of my life.
My dear daughter.
Your future husband will have to pass some serious tests I put out for him
before he can marry you.
I'm being serious here.
My sweetheart.
No way I'll give you up easily.
Eun-young...
I'm sorry...
for making you shoulder so much responsibilty at a young age.
You even had to give up your love for art.
I'm so sorry.
What's the deal today?
You're really in a good mood, aren't you?
It's a secret.
But I'll just tell you 'cause you're special.
I was made an official employee today...
and promoted to head of security!
Really?
Dad!
Let's go. Right on home.
For Seo Heo-gu, head of security!
What's with the sigh? On this happy occasion.
I feel like I'll jinx the whole thing.
It's a miracle he recovered after the surgery.
Who knew he'd climb the professional ladder so late in his life?
- Geez. - Dad, show mom a little love.
She's dampening my good mood.
Save your love quarrels for later.
Moving on. Next up is...
a special performance by Na Jin-sun. She'll sing a song off her C-list album.
You drunk? Your father hates my songs.
He'll enjoy them tonight. Right, dad?
- Well... - No way I'm singing.
Sing, if you must.
If you insist...
Told you she'll sing.
Hello.
Ms. Seo, you seem upbeat today. Got some good news to share?
You can read me like a book, Ms. Bang.
Must be really great news. Spill.
- Wanna know? - Yeah.
My father was promoted to head of security.
Wasn't your dad a contract employee? And now he's head of security?
I guess it could happen.
Congratulations! Finally some good news in your life.
Really congratulations.
Thanks, I'll pass on your congratulations to my dad.
Nurse Seo, the head doctor was looking for you.
- The head doctor? - Yeah, he just called for you.
Okay.
- I'll be right back. - Sure.
Come in.
- Did you call for me, sir? - Yes, do sit.
Is your father well?
I haven't seen him since his last check-up.
Seems he's well enough to be promoted at work.
Is that so? That's great news.
It's all thanks to you. For letting us pay the bill in installments.
No need to thank me for that.
Will you pass on my congratulations to your father?
I will.
By the way, shouldn't you be thinking about marriage soon?
Do you have a boyfriend?
- No, not yet. - Oh dear.
Seems all the guys are afraid to approach since they assume you're taken.
Guys these days lack guts.
How would you feel about being set up?
That's a terrible joke, sir.
I'm not joking.
Truthfully speaking, someone's very interested in you.
To be her daughter-in-law.
So it wasn't a guy?
The son likes you, too.
I'm talking about Mrs. Shin. You know...
Kang Hyeong-woo's mother.
Sir.
I realize that she's being unreasonable.
I'm sorry, sir, but I'm not interested in marriage yet.
Truth be told, Hyeong-woo didn't choose to be the way he is.
He has a lot to offer in ways you'd never expect.
Perhaps you already know a bit of what he has to offer.
She sent me that package without asking me.
And I plan to return it immediately.
Nurse Seo, in my opinion...
I'm sorry, sir.
Please excuse me.
Nurse Seo!
Is that so?
No need to apologize, Dr. Han. You told her how I felt, as I asked.
Marriage is a matter of fate. I'm not worried.
So that's a definite no?
Sis!
Oh, wow.
I've got a ways to go to match your fashion sense.
What brings you here?
I was hoping to catch a ride with you.
Where are we going?
Don't tell me you forgot already.
My son's inauguration ceremony is today.
You don't belong there!
Sis...
Are you that dense?
Bad enough people already know he's a mistress's son.
You want to appear as living proof and shame your son?
That's harsh.
Go home. And live quietly.
Else you'll ruin your son's career.
Sounds like a plan.
From this moment, I'll just pretend I'm a ghost.
Count me among the dead.
Happy now? Goodbye.
I wanna die.
Why live when I can't be acknowledged as my son's mother?
She's such a witch, I swear.
- What? - Mother, you sound funny.
It's nothing. Why'd you call?
If you haven't left yet, can you bring me the brooch on my dresser?
I forgot to bring it with me.
What am I, your maid?
A brooch?
I brought you some milk.
Kang Hyeong-woo.
Enough.
I want you to speak to me. Tell me if you're mad or frustrated.
This isn't goodbye.
Pick up medicine.
Come visit.
Hyeong-woo... please...
Hey, Seong-mi. I forgot to tell you I was leaving.
Did you say you were going to your dad's work?
Yeah.
And that would be Dream In Department Store?
Yeah. I'm just going to say hi and come straight back to work.
Look, I don't know if I should tell you this, but...
Spit it out.
I just heard something about Kang Hyeong-woo's mother.
What about her?
She's the chairwoman of Dream In Department Store.
Which means Kang Hyeong-woo is the heir to the Dream In empire.
Is that true?
Isn't that unbelievable? I saw it myself in a magazine.
I thought you should know since you might run into her there.
Thanks.
I'm talking about Mrs. Shin. You know, Kang Hyeong-woo's mother.
Are you the newly instated head of security?
Congratulations.
Thank you, ma'am.
There they are, ma'am.
On the left is the sister, on the right is the mother.
Are you Mr. Seo's wife?
Yes, I am. And who might you be?
I own this company.
Oh my! Oh dear! Ma'am, thank you so much!
You saved our family. A thousand thanks.
Not at all. Mr. Seo is a great employee and sets a great example for the others.
I'm his youngest daughter, Seo Bo-young.
Beautiful, just like her mother.
The real beauty is yet to come.
My nurse daughter is on her way.
Oh, is that so?
Two beautiful daughters? I really envy you.
You should.
I hear sons buy more expensive things for their mother-in-laws than their mothers.
Then all the men buying expensive things at our store must be sons-in-law.
- It's time, ma'am. - Alright.
Goodbye for now.
For now?
Now the inaugural speech of our newly instated president Kang Jeong-woo.
<Dream In Department Store President's Inaugural Ceremony>
Thank you.
I'd like to thank everyone who entrusted this job to me, however undeserving I am.
A time for change must come for all people as well as corporations.
Starting with new branches in Pusan, Daegu, Daejeon, Ulsan and Gwangju,
within 5 years, Dream In will be one of the top 3 department stores in the nation.
And within 10 years, I envision Dream In to be the top company in Korea.
In order for Dream In to reach the top,
I need everyone here to lend me their support even in times of change.
I will repay your trust in me by giving this company my all.
Truth be told, Hyeong-woo didn't choose to be the way he is.
He has a lot to offer in ways you'd never expect.
Perhaps you already know a bit of what he has to offer.
By any chance, are you single?
I thought I could send you a wedding present instead.
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