Episode 9 - Show him in.
What brings you here, sir?
Shouldn't I surrender on the enemy's territory?
This tea is good.
It's from my mother. I don't know much about tea.
We'll go somewhere else after the tea.
It bothers me that you regard me as an enemy.
Sorry if I'm taking up so much of your time.
This is a nice place.
I bring my granddaughter here sometimes.
This is said to be the most beautiful garden in Korea.
Don't you think it's very refined?
My granddaughter likes this place a lot.
President Lee.
I'm not educated, and I don't have business savvy.
I got where I am by selling houses.
Do you know why I chose to sell houses of all things?
A house is where you eat, sleep, raise children,
send them off, and wait for them to return.
That's why I chose to sell houses.
Luck was on my side, and I got where I am by selling houses.
I've heard that you had a very humble beginning.
It's true that running a resort in Korea is a bad idea.
It takes a lot of work to make a profit.
I admire your bravery for taking the initiative.
I know our company is too small to achieve such a big feat.
I wouldn't have dared to try if it weren't for
the support of my townspeople and Myungsung.
It's too bad Myungsung collapsed,
and you had to surrender to me.
President Lee.
Yes, Chairman Ha.
If our company were the only stakeholder,
I wouldn't have asked for your help.
Businesses fail, and I have no problem with that.
But our company's built on the investment of my townspeople.
I can't let them down.
I need your help, President Lee.
I'm a cold blooded businessman.
I don't pursue anything without profit.
I have no interest in your townspeople whatsoever.
Would you still want my help knowing the consequences?
But I have no other choice.
Chairman Ha, I've warned you.
I told you the type of person I am.
So I'm free to do whatever I want.
When did you get home, Mr. Chairman?
A little while ago.
Change into your comfortable clothes.
I'm going to rest for a bit.
Please get some rest in your room.
Have a seat.
I met a young fellow today.
He told me he was a cold blooded businessman.
He actually said that about himself?
Yes, he was like a beast circling his prey.
Why do you bother with a person like him?
Dealing with people like that will do you no good.
He was interesting.
He implied that I was only to be his prey...
What a horrible man!
But strangely enough,
he didn't seem like the type to strike me from behind.
I didn't have a bad image of him.
I don't understand...
It's an interesting game with all the hands revealed...
Hello, Father.
Chairman Ha Man-gi came to see you himself?
That stern old fart must've been really anxious.
He said he came to surrender on the enemy's territory.
That's a cool line!
So did you have him sign the surrender paper?
He took me to the most beautiful garden in Korea.
What?
I think it was to show me the product of mankind's hard work.
Only sophisticated people would understand that.
He's implying that I shouldn't ruin a company
that works hard to benefit other people.
So what did you say?
That I'm a cold blooded businessman.
So it was a showdown!
As I expect of my son, you're really cool.
So what did he say after that?
That he had no other choice.
Your mom and I started giving loans in the small markets.
A loan is like opium.
It's really sweet at first and makes you feel dreamy.
Then it'll bite you. But you know the scariest thing?
You still want it knowing it'll kill you eventually.
Exactly!
People think they'll take care of their problems with a loan.
They don't know that a loan is like a fire.
It consumes everything in its path.
Even if they know, there's nothing they can do.
I got made thanks to those fools.
And I'm here thanks to you.
They ran into a raging fire, so make them set their price.
People can't go against their fate.
I asked my friends to put in a word to their fathers.
That must've been tough. Thank you, Soo young.
You should've done that sooner!
You're so slow to act, Soo young.
I don't have any friends with rich fathers.
What can you expect from a delinquent like me?
What is it?
Chairman Lee Chun gab is on the line.
Connect him.
This is Ha Suk-ho.
I see.
Yes, I understand.
I'll see you then. Goodbye.
Does he want to meet you?
He'll review our project assessment one more time.
What? Again?
He's toying with us?
Have you set up a date?
He wants to set up a date to see the site.
He wants a sneak peek?
We can't complain. Set up a date for him.
He has us by the neck, that dirty punk.
Just be relieved that he gave us another chance.
I'm just angry that he's trying to squeeze us.
Learn to control your anger.
I was born like this.
But at least this incident stole the limelight away
from something else.
Something else?
Father's marriage.
Is this the right time to say that?
I don't care if the company goes down,
but I can't let that marriage happen for our late mom's sake.
I'm really sorry.
It's like I sent you there on purpose.
I didn't know I only had that much credit left.
Don't say that, Professor Noh.
I only helped a sick child in need.
Don't worry about it.
Okay.
This is that man's genealogy.
I see.
You should hold onto it.
Professor.
This is his wish.
He doesn't want to be tempted anymore,
so he wants you to hold onto it.
How can l... You should keep it.
I don't trust myself either.
Professor...
As a father, I have to admit I'm tempted to sell it
when my son asks me to help him with money.
Whenever Lee Gang suk came by, I sent him away.
But frankly speaking,
I don't know how long I'd last.
So please hold onto it.
But this is so valuable...
But you'd never be tempted to sell it.
That's all I need to know.
I left yesterday because of someone.
But would you reconsider my offer?
I don't have the genealogy anymore.
I know it's in Professor Noh's hands.
He said he'd abide by your decision.
Professor Noh doesn't have it either.
I asked him to entrust it to Miss Ha Dan-ah.
I don't trust myself, so I want her to keep it.
I know she'll stop me even if I'm overcome with greed.
I'm sure she'll help me to make the right decision.
Good job yesterday.
Sorry?
I heard everything from Jeong Hyun-gyu.
You blew all the money you saved up since college.
Are you stupid or just loose with money?
I suppose both.
What is this, anyway?
Hey, Mister.
One more ice water.
You bums.
Please have mercy.
At least we ordered a cup of coffee.
One cup for the two of you?
But the library's full.
If I get fired, you guys are going down.
Your boss isn't here, and there's only one customer.
Same for her. She was here even before we got here.
Either she was stood up,
or she couldn't find a seat in the library.
She hasn't turned a page of that book yet.
Really? Then she was stood up.
Do you need anything?
Water?
Can I have more juice, please?
That makes five cups. Are you torturing yourself?
Then can I have a piece of cake?
Which one? Sorry?
What kind of cake? Cheesecake, please.
Are you waiting for someone?
Sorry?
You've been here for so long.
Is that bad?
It's good for our business, but I feel bad for you.
Were you stood up?
If you waited 3 hours, then you've been stood up.
I wasn't stood up.
Then are you here to study?
Yes.
Then at least pretend to turn the pages...
Your mom moved. She's not here anymore.
You're lying!
I'm not.
My mom told you to say that if I came here, right?
No, she moved out.
Someone else is moving in next week.
The number you have dialed...
But this is my mom's number...
The number you have dialed...
The number you have dialed is not in service.
Welcome home, Dong-dong.
Was he scolded at school?
Is Dong-dong home?
Yes, he looks really sad.
Maybe he was scolded by his teacher.
Dong-dong isn't like you.
What? I never got scolded at school, Grandma.
That's why you always came home early?
Only when I forgot to fold the laundry,
or forgot to put the lid on the crock.
How dedicated.
I've seen a lot of strange people in my life,
but you're the worst of them.
Wear what?
Wear like a dress or a skirt.
You're in no position to be picky.
Since you're in it to help me,
you might as well do as I say.
Are you out of your darn mind?
Watch what you say in front of my grandmother and mother.
Please don't scare them.
I can't really watch what I say.
So Byung-do, my lovely Kim Byung-do...
Don't get all flirty... It doesn't suit you at all.
Isn't it a risky gamble to have me meet your family?
Good! Call and tell them you'll marry Teun-shil.
Hello, sir. This is Kim Byung-do...
I swear I'll kill you!
You should wash up and do your homework first.
Grandpa. What?
Can I take a nap?
Are you feeling sick?
Yes.
Come.
You have a bit of fever.
So may I take a nap?
You may.
Sam-wol.
Yes, Mr. Chairman.
Please make medicinal tea for Dong-dong.
So he's feeling sick?
Is Director Lee here?
She went to the hospital.
Hospital?
Yes, she hasn't been feeling well lately.
I heard she was hospitalized when she was absent.
I got it!
What are you talking about?
I know why Father's rushing the marriage with Director Lee.
No wonder he acted like that during the mourning period.
What is it?
Director Lee Young-in is terminally ill.
What?
Haven't you seen ''Love Story''?
She's dying, so Father's rushing the marriage.
And what makes you think that?
I heard she went to the hospital.
That doesn't mean she's terminally ill!
But it makes perfect sense.
What makes perfect sense?
Why else would Father act like that?
Then we have to stop it at all costs.
I feel sorry for Director Lee,
but I won't have Father look after a dying woman.
You and I have to reject his sympathy appeal, okay?
Why did he have to choose a dying woman?
Don't make assumptions like that.
Why did he...
When the company's in trouble...
Should the company fund her funeral?
I don't care about my condition. I want the surgery.
Do you want to see me get fired?
It's not like you'd be doing the surgery.
The ob/gyn surgeon is my underclassmen.
I couldn't ask to do such a risky surgery.
Every day feels like hell.
I can't sleep knowing the baby's growing.
Just wait a few weeks, at least until you get better.
But then the baby will suffer more pain.
What?
You're worrying about the baby.
You're scared that the baby will feel more pain.
I'm a human being too, you wench!
They know me as a charismatic person here.
Please watch what you say.
Whatever, just set up a date for my surgery.
You'd want me to have it here rather than somewhere else.
Isn't Suk-ho great husband material?
Don't you want to have a child of your own?
A low birth rate is a big social issue nowadays.
This is your chance to contribute to society.
I should give birth for the sake of the country?
Back in high school, you made cheat sheets for
everyone to boost the class grade to cheer up our teacher.
Use that sense of justice and help the country out.
Having a baby and making cheat sheets are different!
I was 18 then, and I'm 50 now!
Who the heck gives birth at 50 for her country's sake?
They have the sobriety test again?
Aren't they greedy...
He's asking for it.
What a bold person.
He's a patriot who wants to make a monetary contribution.
Should I blow?
Driver's license, please.
Why?
You're using your phone while driving.
I'm not using my phone.
It's in your hands!
I'm just holding it.
Stop kidding around.
I'm not kidding. Check my call records.
Why were you pretending to talk on the phone?
I just felt like it.
Is it against the law to hold my phone to my ear?
It's not.
Sorry I let you down tonight.
Are we clear?
What now?
Your taillight's out.
You've violated Traffic Law Article 48.
Let me see.
When did the light go out?
Maybe when you had that accident.
Driver's license, please.
But I crashed the front of my car!
Who knows?
You would've been let off
if you didn't pretend to be talking on your phone.
You can build a police station with my fines.
Aren't you happy?
I need an exorcist...
You asked for it, fool.
I'm starting to get scared, Mal soon.
About?
I don't want to see someone get killed.
Why would I kill a worthless idiot like him?
Maybe he'll get out of the car,
and hit you on the head with the breathalyzer.
I'll take the hit,
and book him for breaking our property and assault.
You're really optimistic about life.
What brings you here?
Eun-joo told me everything.
She's so nosy...
Aren't you busy with work?
She said I should calm you down.
What a nosy wench.
I'll make you some green tea, it'll help you relax.
I'm home, Grandfather. Welcome home.
I heard Dong-dong is sick.
He had medicinal tea,
so he'll get better when he wakes up.
Get better, Dong-dong...
He's breaking out in a cold sweat.
Let's give him some time.
He's trying to get over it.
Tae young, your dinner's ready.
Oh, thanks.
I'm sad because of Dong-dong.
I don't have an appetite.
Should I take it back?
Sit next to me while I eat.
What?
Hyun ok used to remove the bones for me.
How can you act like this when Dong dong's sick?
Who else can I ask?
Maybe you should've been my older sister.
I already feel like I am.
Good point.
When will you ever grow up?
Dan-ah...
What?
I feel so bad for Father.
What are you talking about?
I was really upset when he wanted to marry Director Lee...
And?
But I feel bad now that I know the whole story.
The whole story?
Director Lee is terminally ill...
What?
I think she has a terminal disease.
And why do you say that?
She's been going to the hospital often,
and was hospitalized recently.
Poor Father, his life is already mirthless...
If Director Lee passes away, he'll be heartbroken...
I didn't want her to be my step mother...
I just wanted them to date, but not take it further.
Why does she have to be sick?
Fish.
Dan-ah came to see you?
She knew that I was pregnant.
How?
She overheard us at the funeral.
You're embarrassed, right?
I wanted to keep it a secret until we got married.
Your daughter has good manners, unlike most kids nowadays.
You've raised her well.
When Director Ha jerked me around last time,
I thought about revenge by becoming his stepmother.
Just out of spite.
But after I met your daughter, I realized I couldn't marry you.
What are you talking about?
From watching her, I got a good glimpse of your family.
I didn't want to cause trouble in such a family.
That's hard to believe.
I'm sure Dan-ah didn't try to convince you not to marry me.
Exactly, she treated me very differently than Director Ha.
She seemed willing to accept me for who I am.
I think I already know what she said to you.
I felt like that with the Chairman,
but even more so with your daughter.
That I can't live with you.
Thank you!
Hello...
You work here?
Yes, I got a new part time job.
Maybe it's a sign we keep running into each other.
Fill her up, please.
Are you busy?
It's on me.
Do you work alone?
My boss went home early, and my coworker is on a break.
It must be tough working alone.
Working at a gas station is safer than it seems.
I was robbed twice working at a convenience store.
I even had a knife held at my throat.
That must've been very scary.
I was saved by a patrol car that happened to stop by.
You've had a rough life for someone your age.
I had a wrist fracture escaping from my burning dormitory.
That's quite a story, isn't it?
It sounds like an action novel.
So many customers...
How much gas do you want?
$30 dollars worth, please. Yes.
I can handle it.
We'll be right with you, ma'am.
Where are the beverages?
Sorry?
Something to offer her while she's waiting.
The refrigerator in the office... You don't have to help me.
My coworker said it's usually not busy at this hour...
He said he'd be back soon...
What do I do with this?
Father.
Yes.
You're not going to sleep yet, right?
What is it?
Please have a drink with me.
Father.
What's wrong?
Why did you...
Did something bad happen?
You shouldn't have fallen in love with a sick woman...
I feel so bad for you.
When I think of Mother,
I hate the fact you're dating Director Lee.
You meant the world to Mother.
She devoted herself to you until she passed away.
That said, you can't compare Director Lee to Mother.
She only looks young
because of heavy makeup and nice clothes!
What are you talking about?
Mother was like an angel.
She was so graceful and well mannered.
Dan-ah's the spitting image of Mother!
Dan-ah!
What's going on, Tae-young?
Right, Dan-ah?
Mother was prettier than Director Lee, right?
Stop your drunken rambling, Tae-young.
Tell that to Grandma Joo-jeong.
That's enough, Tae-young.
I feel so bad for Father, Dan-ah!
I said that's enough!
Don't lose hope, Father! You have us.
Father!
Stay strong!
You're such a troublemaker.
I won't hate Director Lee anymore!
I feel sorry for her!
I feel sorry for you, Tae-young.
Go to sleep already.
What's wrong with Tae young?
He thinks Director Lee has a terminal disease.
He jumped to conclusions about her frequenting the hospital.
Stupid brat...
Get some sleep, Father.
Dan-ah.
You know everything, right?
I heard you met her.
I know I was out of line, but I wanted to help you...
I'm sorry.
I'm ashamed to face you.
Convince her, Father.
She's much more fragile than she seems.
I think that'll be difficult.
Our family system would burden her lifestyle.
You don't want to have regrets later that you didn't try enough.
Try everything, even if it means getting down on your knees.
If you love her, you have to.
I'll try.
Good night.
I should give you my pay.
I charge a lot.
Are you boasting?
Yes.
You don't seem like the joking type.
I'm not joking. I make a pretty high salary.
You say that with a straight face...
Thank you for your help. You can go now.
What if you have another rush?
Not this late.
It's just an unusual night.
I've never had this happened before.
I think God's trying to make me even more indebted to you.
Sorry for putting you through trouble.
Please get going.
I'll be all right.
Sorry, Jin-ah. My friend held me back...
See? You can go now.
Do you drive around a lot?
No, I'm just usually in my office...
If you drove around a lot, we'd meet more often...
Then I could give you free beverages...
Good night.
What time is it?
Early morning.
It's already past five...
Get some more sleep.
You should look for another job.
It'll hurt you in the long run.
I'm applying to a lot of places.
I am too, but no one's hiring because of the economy...
It's not like I could apply anywhere.
I didn't go to college, and I don't have any skills.
Why didn't you go to a technical school?
I planned on entering college,
but it wasn't as easy as I thought.
Not because you were looking after some jerk?
I didn't mean to read your journal,
but the admission papers fell out when I dropped it.
Nice people will get their reward in the end.
You never know.
I know a really nice guy who suffered a horrible fate.
That's just how life is.
He even kneeled to his cheating wife...
You're not feeling any better?
I'm feeling a little better.
Your fever's gone down.
Grandpa. Yes?
My mom moved. She doesn't live there anymore.
So it really hurts right here.
Not my head, but it hurts right here.
I know.
It'll stop hurting and get stronger later.
You'll be stronger than you are now.
Hye-joo said she'd eat later.
What?
If she doesn't want to eat with us, tell her move out!
Why raise your voice over old news?
A family should eat together and share one another's lives.
But that brat doesn't care about us!
She'll learn her lesson when she marries into another family.
Just eat lightly. You have a lunch later.
Let him eat as much he wants.
He has a blind date today.
It's today?
Didn't I tell you last night?
But I was watching a drama.
Meet her at the art gallery and then have lunch.
Yes.
What art gallery?
I told you last night!
I was watching a drama!
What are you, a housewife?
People nowadays don't meet at a coffee shop.
Height, weight, culture related activities...
You need to... Scope?
Right, you scope for all the details at a place like that.
Mr. Choi told you that?
Who else would I hear it from?
I heard that girl is a ''coolation'' at the art gallery.
Do you mean a ''curator?''
Right, she knows a lot about art.
But don't let that intimidate you.
Gang suk wouldn't be intimidated about that.
But she's from a scholarly family.
My foot!
Scholars behave even worse at hostess bars.
Why do you always talk about hostess bars?
Anyway, we're going to Insadong to meet Mr. Choi.
We'll look at a piece.
But I have golf today!
You nodded 'yes' yesterday!
But I was watching a drama!
Mr. Lee Gang suk.
I'm Shin Do young.
I'm Lee Gang suk.
Do you like to look at paintings?
I don't know anything about them.
Are you always so reserved?
Yes.
If I get married, I plan to live with my parents.
This is only our first date.
I'm not very refined.
This is a stage to scope each other out for marriage.
Showing me your hand will save time.
You're very direct.
I don't want my wife to have a job.
I just need a proper girl to take care of my family.
I thought you were reserved...
But I do speak my mind.
I heard you have an unusual family background.
You're different from the guys I've met before.
You mean I'm crude,
as expected of an overnight millionaire's son?
I'm sorry if you misunderstood.
I just meant you're a bit direct with me.
But that's just how I am, not only to you, but to everyone.
I know girls nowadays prefer such guys.
But not me, because I was raised by scholar parents.
Have I offended you?
I don't usually do blind dates.
I'm here because the middle person begged my mother.
So please show me some manners.
Sorry I offended you at this blind date you don't usually do.
You sound very sarcastic.
Let's drop this formal talk.
I'm sure you agreed to meet me because of my potential.
How much does your father need for his election campaign?
That's all I have to cover, right?
You're really rude.
My family doesn't talk about money so crudely.
But that money you label crude is all I'm worth.
Why did you agree to meet me?
This is why I didn't really want to come...
Now I get why people from different status don't blend.
Different status?
Look here, Miss Shin Do young.
I showed you my hand, so I expected you to do the same.
You came here knowing our ''different status'' for a reason.
If you were honest, this would be a lot easier.
Mr. Lee Gang suk.
Why are you so rude? Do I look that easy to you?
I suppose you couldn't have learned proper manners
from a scrap collector father.
What a stupid girl...
You insist on taking the hard away...
I can stand ugly girls,
but I can't stand stupid girls who act smart.
By the way...
I can tell you had plastic surgery.
How crude of you.
Excuse me... Yes?
He only paid for himself.
I can't waste the money I got from selling scraps.
What brings you here?
I had to drop something off.
He brought me supplements
so I can stay healthy to care for my son.
What brings you here?
I brought you a homemade lunch.
That's enough...
I don't know how to repay you all...
Why'd you buy supplements?
They're actually from my mom.
She has all kinds of supplements stored up.
I just stole some from her.
Stop stealing your mom's medicine.
It's not as if she'd turn me in.
After all this time,
I've seen a lot and learned how to get on your good side.
It's really fancy.
I didn't know there was a garden like this in Seoul.
This is where he proposed to me.
I knew that I'd eventually marry him.
But when he proposed to me, tears welled up in my eyes.
I come here and think about those times.
You should move on, he's passed away.
Everyone says that I should stop holding him
and let him go.
But the day he died, I died as well.
I'm just waiting for time to pass me by.
The fact that I can't see my beloved,
and that I still love him...
...it hurts me.
I'll admit that you resemble him,
that I sometimes look at you as if you're him,
and that I looked at you with those eyes that day.
But that's all.
You hurt me the most because you look so much like him.
So I still mean something to you.
Although I'm only a source of pain,
that means you still feel something.
You didn't die that day, you're still living on.
If that's what I mean to you, I'm fine with that.
But I'm not.
Whenever I see you,
I feel his absence even more painfully.
I won't give up.
Even if you push me away, I can't.
I won't!
I don't want to, and I just can't do it...
He always asks me if I ate or not.
It's probably not a big deal, right?
You still haven't finished the second volume?
He wants the second volume.
Don't you want to give me the third volume?
The sooner you give up, the better.
Some people just won't come.
It would have been better if he had loved me less.
He and Joo-jeong get along well.
It's good for Joo-jeong to have someone by her side.
I'll do it when you're out of town.
I'm really sorry.
I know it'll be hard to forgive me.
You tried everything you could?
You're being nitpicky about everything.
Why shouldn't I be?
I'm sorry, Young-in. I was too greedy.
Are you ready? Yes.
TO BE CONTINUED...