Episode 32
She felt guilty about letting you go,
but she decided to be with me out of sympathy.
So today, with this woman,
I came to make a promise to you,
who died for her sake.
After she passes away,
I'll send her to be with you.
But...
...while she's still alive,
I'll keep her with me.
Jin-ha.
You must be upset with me.
You must be wondering how I could do this to you.
But I feel sorrier for him than I do for you.
He was born with the nature of a scorpion,
but tried to change his ways because of me.
So I...
I'll bury you deep inside my heart.
I won't think of you again.
Please don't forgive me for leaving you.
The least I can do is not hold...
your hand in front of him.
Let me know whenever you want to come here.
Don't hide it from me.
I know it was a big commitment for you to be with me,
and that you feel bad about leaving him.
I feel just as bad as you.
So let me know if you want to come here.
I needed to talk to him today,
but I'll let you go up by yourself from now.
I'll be here waiting for you.
I have a favor to ask.
Don't die before me.
If you do, I won't be able to go on.
I don't know if I have any choice in the matter.
But if I can help it, I won't leave you behind.
Jeon Sang-gil's persuading the other shareholders
to sell the golf course and the ski resort.
Chairman Lee and his son ruined your lifetime achievements.
I hate them even more than I hate Jeon Sang-gil.
There's no use in pointing fingers at this time.
Given the situation,
it'd be better for Chairman Lee to take over than Jeon Sang-gil.
Then we could at least preserve the resort.
I'll talk with the shareholders again.
The only thing we can do is try to get them on
Chairman Lee's side.
I'll contact the other shareholders as well.
Be safe.
Thanks.
Screw them all.
Forget the resort.
Chairman Lee and his son are screwed
if Jeon Sang-gil takes over.
They'll lose money and get a bad reputation.
The resort doesn't belong to us alone.
Grandfather gave up on the company to preserve it.
But after all that, it's come down to this.
I know,
but Father wants to preserve the resort at all costs.
Encourage the employees,
and we'll just have to wait for the result.
It's true she's our new family member,
but I bet she's not feeling as disappointed as we are.
Is that what you think?
She seemed unconcerned, didn't she?
She put up her apartment for sale.
What?
She purchased shares with her own money under Father's name.
She put up her place for sale?
Father's guilt-ridden about it.
So be careful what you say in front of her.
I wanted to buy you a coat more than a dress.
Try it on.
Go ahead.
Make sure you dress warmly from now on.
You've withstood cold weather long enough.
I'll make you wear so many layers,
you'll be able to roll around on the street.
Well...
You don't like any of them?
Good thing I didn't have to choose by myself.
I figured you'd be picky.
My family doesn't wear jewelry-encrusted wedding rings.
But you had a...
Then?
We wear plain gold bands.
Your family's too modest.
They prefer plain rings to symbolize a pure marriage.
Both my grandmother and my mother wore rings like that.
But the ring you wore on your necklace had a jewel in it.
He might have picked it
since he knew I'd never wear fine jewelry later.
Do you still have your wedding ring?
His mother took it from me after I'd recovered from the accident.
She wanted me to move on.
No, I'll wear it on that day.
I'll keep yours until then.
Is that insurance in case we become enemies?
If you want to see me wear the ring,
then fight with all your might to prevent it.
You're a natural born fighter, I wouldn't worry too much.
Is that praise or an insult?
Let's go eat, so I get the energy to fight.
I'll catch up with you later.
You go on blind dates often?
She's someone I'm going to marry.
I assume you're not going on many blind dates,
but spending more time with your friends?
No, I'm afraid of being set up with a jerk again.
That's good.
You're the type to attract jerks.
But I don't think any of them would be rude enough
to pay for his meal only.
Birds of a feather flock together.
What a fine match you two are.
How many points off for that?
I'd fail you if you were my student.
You can't enjoy the food if you're in a bad mood.
I don't think I'm crazy enough to enjoy the food
after hearing such insults about the guy I'm to marry.
Is that why you're pouting to intimidate me?
Am I intimidating you?
This meat tastes like leather.
How many times have you been on an arranged meeting?
And why would you only pay for your meal?
Don't just smile and give me an answer.
Seeing you jealous makes me feel like you're mine now.
I'm not jealous. I'm questioning your morals.
Excuses.
It tastes so much better now.
And...
Tell me the truth now.
About what?
That day at the hotel.
Why are you panicking?
I told you already, it's not what you think.
She's nobody.
Then why were you with her in broad daylight at a hotel?
Did I hit a nerve?
You can't even let me drink some water?
You can't even give me a straight answer?
Why are you copying me?
I'm the one questioning.
I don't want to embarrass my family.
So you know what you did was shameful.
But it wasn't what you think.
Can we just drop the subject?
Confess if you don't want me to nag you forever.
I wouldn't mind that too much.
Do you feel better now?
We have a lot of obstacles to overcome.
During our show,
I felt really frustrated and upset.
I underestimated you in thinking I could sway you.
But in fact, you were the one who had me under your thumb.
So I do feel better.
Since it was you, I can relax now.
Who said you can relax?
I still need an answer about the hotel incident.
It feels good to be wearing the pants.
I'm disappointed.
I'd hoped Joo-jeong would've taken the medicine.
She's been so busy recently and hasn't had the time.
I understand.
She's been preoccupied with that playboy.
A playboy?
It's ready.
- Mister. - Yes?
Did you get this medicine at a licensed medical center?
Of course.
When I was young, I took some medicine from a charlatan...
He wasn't even a doctor.
After I took the medicine he prescribed,
my tastes buds were destroyed.
My life's been a tragedy ever since.
That's kind of sad.
But it seemed like a scene from a play.
That's the story of her tragic life.
Wake up.
Don't just sleep all day.
When did you get here?
Drink this.
What is it?
Ask me after you drink it.
Bitter!
Is this medicine?
For giving birth easily.
What?
You know Officer Kim's friend was supposed to catch that.
I can't help my amazing reflexes.
And now you have to get married within six months.
Otherwise, you'll have the "three year no-wedding curse."
- Is there such a thing? - You'll be so old in three years.
Just what were you thinking?
I'll catch up with you later.
Where are you going? There's an after-party.
Came to make your payment again?
I would've picked it up sometime later.
I'm in trouble.
What happened?
What kind of girl buys flowers for a guy?
This is a bouquet.
I went to a wedding, and I caught the bouquet.
So what?
I have to get married within six months.
What?
Or I'll have the "thirty year curse."
Thirty years? That can't be true.
But I heard it from someone.
It's just an urban legend.
What do I do?
What are you doing?
I think I'll have to take care of you.
We can't wait thirty years.
Your head's still intact. So what's with the crazy talk?
Director Ha.
Yes.
Who is she?
She's a police officer that I know.
How nice of you, Officer Nah.
To bring me flowers as a consolation for all my traffic tickets.
I don't want to keep you too long.
Go on, Officer Nah.
Thank you for your concern.
Police officers are so kind.
She felt bad about giving me so many traffic tickets.
I'm not sold.
But I'm busy...
Have a seat.
It's really nothing.
Are you dating that police officer?
No, I'm not dating her.
Director Ha.
Well...
She's a friend.
A friend came to your workplace with flowers?
That was a bouquet.
She was at a wedding nearby.
Director Ha.
Yes.
Isn't this a bad time?
I'm aware of the company's situation.
I don't mean just the company.
What do you mean?
Didn't you provide the reason for your divorce?
I suppose Jo-man blabbered about it.
It doesn't matter who I heard it from.
I understand what you mean.
I'll be more careful.
Don't be offended.
As Dong-dong's grandmother,
I want to make sure you find someone nice for his sake.
Dong-dong will get hurt again
if you're not sincere about your new start.
What's wrong, Miss Jin-ah?
It's nothing.
You look unwell.
Can you stand up?
That's no good.
You can't even stand up.
Director Ha.
Please don't tell him.
Miss Jin-ah's not feeling well.
- Where's your car? - It's right here.
- I know a good hospital. - Okay.
It's appendicitis, so it's a low-risk operation.
It could've progressed into peritonitis,
but you made it in time.
She must be stubbornly tolerant.
She didn't even want me to tell you.
She's not emotive.
Who's this?
I forgot to introduce him. He's my elder son.
I'm Ha Soo-young.
How lucky to have a grown-up son without going through labor.
Who's the patient?
She might become my daughter-in-law.
I said might.
Do you feel okay now?
Sorry to have scared you.
You should've told me if you were feeling unwell.
It could've turned into peritonitis.
I thought I'd recover after a few days.
Dumb birds of a feather flock together.
I hope you get my drift.
You're up.
She's a friend of mine.
Let me know if she doesn't treat you well.
Sticking up for your future daughter-in-law already?
Give her a full medical evaluation.
Sure.
I'm okay though.
I'm worried you might have other illnesses.
Take good care of her.
I will.
I'll see you later.
This ward.
What about it?
It's expensive.
You're worried?
I'll pay you back for the surgery when I get paid.
You're just as narrow-minded as someone else here.
I have it covered,
so don't worry and get a good rest.
No, Mother. I'll pay for it.
I have a secret stash of money.
I'll pay for the test too, so don't argue with me.
But I feel bad.
If you do,
I'll take it that you don't accept me as your mother.
I'm going back to work. Take good care of her.
Thank you, Mother.
Take care.
Mother.
Thank you for marrying my father.
It'd be perfect if Tae-young said that too.
But I don't suppose that's going to be easy.
We should be celebrating on a day like this.
You'll face tough battles, so get some good rest.
Thank you for not keeping me waiting too long.
I'm so excited, I don't think I need to sleep.
Don't act so tough.
I was just saying.
I'll call you later.
I want to do something for you.
When things get tough, remember this.
What is it?
You can fuss at me all you want.
I'll pamper you.
I'll remember that.
I'll fuss until you beg me to stop.
Do you want a snack?
No.
You're letting him go?
That's good.
You should've done that sooner.
He must be really disappointed in me.
Don't say that. You know what Jin-ha's like.
He would've wanted you to let him go.
I didn't think like that before.
When I'm dead,
I hope I don't have to think about those still living.
Jin-ha will finally rest in peace if you let him go.
I really hope that's true.
Where's Father?
He'll be late meeting with the shareholders.
I see.
It won't end as a pipe dream, right?
No, Mother.
I'm worried, Gang-suk.
He wants the resort more than anything.
What if something goes wrong?
That's not going to happen. Go ahead and rest, Mother.
It's over again.
When are they spilling the beans?
How can you be so calm during such a bad time?
Is something wrong?
I won't beat you anymore because of your master.
Make sure to thank her later.
Wake up. Let's go home.
He's too tall. Making him our friend was a bad choice.
Excuse me.
Please take him to my car.
You can come in.
Come in.
It's all right.
What's all this?
Medicine for sobering up.
You carry three bottles with you?
Goodbye.
Maybe she likes Hyun-gyu.
What?
I want to meet Dong-dong alone, maybe at a pizza place.
What are you thinking?
I caught the bouquet.
Is it out of sympathy?
What?
I'm a single parent who'll be unemployed soon.
So you're thinking you'll do me a favor and save me from misery.
I'm not that nice.
- Then why are you doing this? - I think...
You're the piece I'm missing.
What?
With you, I feel complete.
Mal-soon, please.
I've never felt like that about someone before.
You don't really know me well.
I'll find out more by living with you.
Jin-ah, why aren't you home?
I wanted to introduce you to my boyfriend today.
What? Why can't you come home?
Hospital?
I think I should just go.
At least pay her a visit while you're here.
I have no right to be called your boyfriend.
I'll give you the right.
I want the world to know that you're mine.
A guy like me?
I have a disease.
It makes me want to talk about my loved one to everyone.
I have it bad, and there's no cure for it.
Don't ruin your life.
And did you hear me? It's my life. And I'm sure we can make it work.
I called you my loved one.
You're a jerk because you made me kiss you
and confess first.
I'll give you a last chance, though.
You propose to me, not the other way around.
I used the bouquet to pressure you.
You propose to me, got it?
You need to let out some gas before you can eat.
I did earlier.
When? I didn't hear anything.
When you went to the restroom.
Then you should've told me.
You must be hungry. I'll go buy some porridge.
No, I'm not hungry.
Yes.
Jin-ah.
Mal-soon.
Who?
I'll tell you later.
Come in.
Soo-young!
What are you doing here?
He's your brother?
Yes.
Nice to meet you.
Hello.
That girl's...
I mean that person is...
Then your boyfriend...
Yes.
You two are brothers?
Then at the police station...
Let's recap.
So you and that janitor...
I mean Miss Oh Jin-ah...
That's nonsense.
Why do you say that?
A sissy like you with a girl younger than Dan-ah?
Are you really dating Miss Nah Mal-soon?
Stick to the subject.
Why did she talk about the police station?
You don't remember?
I got into a fight with her at the station.
Then...
This is a crazy turn of events.
Wait.
No wonder she looked familiar.
She was there too, wasn't she?
I remember her slapping some guy.
This is ridiculous, Soo-young.
And why is this ridiculous?
A girl who was at the police station fighting with her ex-boyfriend?
I even got down on my knees that day.
But that was for Great-grandfather's funeral.
Think about it, Soo-young.
I'm not the firstborn,
so I can marry whoever I want to.
But you're the firstborn.
Whoever you marry will be the head housewife.
A girl of her stature doesn't qualify for the position.
I'm hesitating because I don't want to give her that burden.
Then you're...
Tae-young's brother's a divorcee, right?
And much older than you.
Can you just sit down?
He has a weird personality too.
Sorry?
He even kneeled before his cheating wife.
For the sake of his grandfather's funeral.
He really has issues.
A normal person would've slapped his wife,
but he got on his knees and begged her.
Why would you see a guy like him?
Mal-soon, if you put it that way, I have a lot of things to say.
What?
Director Ha Tae-young's an adulterer.
Why would you date a guy like that?
He's great if you disregard his past.
But that's something you can't take lightly.
But he's at least humane.
I remember yelling at him at the police station.
Better than kneeling and begging to an adulterer!
Hey.
I heard you say adulterer again.
She keeps on saying you're no good!
You started it by saying that Mister's weird.
We'll get going since she's here for you.
Okay.
I'll see you in the morning.
But you have to go to work.
I'll stop by before I go.
Mal-soon, I'm going.
Okay.
You're home now.
- Yes. - Yes.
I thought you were staying at the hospital.
Someone came to take care of her.
Who?
Her roommate.
Okay, good night.
How does she know about Miss Oh Jin-ah?
Tell me.
She's encouraging me to step up.
She's actually urging you to be with that young girl?
Go to sleep.
You two are out of your minds.
The head housewife deal is no joke.
Forget Mother for a second.
You're the firstborn, for crying out loud.
I'm a person before I'm a firstborn.
Miss Jin-ah helped me realize that.
Congratulate me.
I'm going to marry her.
Gang-suk.
She accepted my proposal.
Really?
Why would I lie to you?
That's great. Congratulations.
I think Father's home.
Go to sleep.
I have to talk to him.
Okay.
Why are you coming down?
You're home.
You don't seem to have had a lot to drink.
I couldn't get drunk with so many things to worry about.
Things aren't working out?
They're all waiting on the wave.
I have something to say.
Okay.
Father, I want to preserve the resort as it is at this moment.
As do I.
Why else would I be meeting the shareholders at this hour?
But if this goes on,
there might be another party joining this battle.
That's what I'm trying to prevent.
How about altering your plan to become the king of the resort?
What do you mean?
Please give up on the takeover.
What?
Please come down...
Give up?
Please calm down and listen to me.
How can I calm down when you're telling me to give up?
But that's the best choice.
To just give up?
No, to maintain a partnership with Chairman Ha.
What?
With his shares and ours,
nobody will dare attempt a takeover,
including those who are trying to profit
from the share differentials.
So you're saying...
It's a bitter pill to swallow.
You can't have everything,
but you can become the king of the resort with Chairman Ha.
I've never been in a partnership to this day!
You know how dangerous it is!
And after what we've done to them,
they might stab us in the back!
That's not going to happen.
Maybe Chairman Ha might not,
but President Ha and his sons might!
What if they take revenge on us for what we did?
What are you going to do then?
They wouldn't do that.
And how the heck would you be so sure?
I'll stop them.
You said that last time, and see what happened!
It's different this time.
I have a way of keeping them from doing that.
You just need to make up your mind.
I'm not convinced!
After doing all that to crush Myungseong,
I have to settle for a partnership?
Please give it some thought.
Are you asleep?
I'll wait until you go to bed from now on.
Aren't I loyal?
I'd make you my boss if we were gangsters.
Touched, aren't you?
I'm fighting back tears.
But do you mean that?
You're not going to sleep until I do?
That's the least I could do for you.
Want to bet?
Sorry?
Want to bet who falls asleep first after talking all night?
I don't want to do that.
Not confident in your stamina?
You go crazy over bets and games.
I know you'll do something crazy.
Like what?
You might sing lullabies.
Then you can sing along too.
Believe me, you don't want to hear that.
So I don't want to bet on this.
I...
...love you a lot.
And I will love you even more.
I...
I love you so much that I can't love you anymore.
We're like rivals engaged in a perpetual battle.
I hope I win,
so I can make up for not loving you from the start.
I can't make out what's going on.
Jeon Sang-gil's active in gathering the shareholders.
But Chairman Lee isn't responding.
He must be doing something confidentially.
He hasn't signed the share transfer documents.
He notified me that he was going on a trip.
A trip at a time like this?
I bet you they're planning something.
They might even try to swallow our company whole
without paying for shares.
They wouldn't do that.
Why else would he hide?
What's Director Lee up to?
He hasn't made any moves.
Something's fishy.
It's quietest in the eye of the storm.
Shareholder Lee Jae-sub requested a meeting.
Should I call him back?
Tell him I can't make it.
He has a lot of influence on the other shareholders.
Perhaps you should meet him.
I said tell him I can't make it.
Yes.
Hello.
Why are you standing up to greet me?
I'll be doing this from now on.
As a gesture to show your remorse for screwing us over?
It makes you look even worse.
So just treat me as you always have,
since we'll be gone anyway.
You must hate me.
Would you like the people who ruin your family business?
What can I do?
What?
How can I get you to change your impression of me?
Soo-young, he's a psycho.
I mean Lee Gang-suk.
What is it now?
He asked me what he had to do to change my impression of him.
A real psycho.
He must be feeling guilty.
Perhaps a little.
He stood up and greeted me.
He's never done that before.
That punk's acting quirky on me.
I'm off.
Already?
Miss Jin-ah's leaving the hospital today.
See you later.
Mother.
Hi.
What are you doing here? I would've taken care of her.
I asked her to come.
There's something you need to know.
It's bad news.
The test revealed something.
Tell me what's wrong, please.
It's...
Usually, this is only between the patient and the doctor.
But I can't keep this confidential from her future husband.
What is it?
It's...
She's infertile.
It's a rare disease called Turner Syndrome.
She couldn't have noticed it
since her periods are regular.
And she hasn't had any other symptoms.
Is there no cure?
There has to be some kind of treatment for it.
There isn't any yet.
It's a defect in her genetic make-up.
Other than being infertile, she's perfectly fine.
You two looked so happy together,
so I wanted to help you.
If I'd known, I wouldn't have urged you on.
Then you might have remained unsure of your feelings.
I feel bad that I got involved.
Director Ha.
Yes.
I know it'll hurt, but you should end it now.
You're the firstborn.
I think I'll break down if I see her,
so I'll just leave.
You didn't have to come for me.
Who else would come for you?
I'm feeling better now.
Let's go.
Is this the right way?
Were you thinking about something?
You didn't have to come if you were busy with work.
Did something go wrong at work?
No, everything's going okay.
But you look really tired today.
I'll make you some coffee.
No, don't bother.
But you're a guest.
Just relax.
Mister.
Doesn't your brother hate me?
He must've said something.
Don't say that.
He must be wondering why you're dating a janitor.
No.
I'm not that dull.
I'll get going.
Already?
I have to go back to work.
Sorry I took up your time.
Don't say things like that.
Get some rest.
She's infertile.
It's a defect in her genetic make-up.
Other than being infertile, she's perfectly fine.
I wanted to tell you first.
You're marrying that man?
Yes, I want to marry him.
What about your family's company?
He'll try to save it.
Then why'd he make all this trouble in the first place?
I'm responsible.
He asked me to stop him, and I didn't.
So you're going to stop him now?
He wants to stop.
Dan-ah.
Yes.
I'm glad.
I don't know if you two are a good match,
but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt since you love him.
I believe in your decision.
Thank you.
Jin-ha will finally rest in peace.
Thank you, Dan-ah.
Yes.
Let's get acquainted now. I'm Nam Young-sook.
I'm sorry this is so late. My name is Lee Gang-suk.
Mr. Lee Gang-suk.
Yes.
Please take good care of Dan-ah.
You know she's a really great person.
I will.
I'll let you two be alone.
I told her we're getting married.
She can't be too fond of me.
I have a lot to make up for.
She's Jin-ha's distant cousin.
That's why she sympathizes with me.
How many hours now?
Down to three.
You're bringing them, right?
The food and milk.
You left a plant by the door too.
You can put it by the window and water it.
You could've rung the doorbell.
I didn't want to bother you.
Thanks...
...for the food, and I'll take care of the plant.
Thank you.
Why are you so thankful?
Mommy, a painting!
Are you all right? Stand up.
You should be careful.
It's just someone crying.
I wanted to close your ears,
but you'd still be able to see her.
If you could see her without hearing her,
it might be scarier.
Are you scared?
No.
Then why are you crying?
It's so warm.
I mean your hand.
I hear someone crying,
but I'm not scared.
It feels like a warm day in spring.
So I asked him what I had to do,
and he looked at me like I was crazy.
That's no surprise.
How's he supposed to like you
when you're taking over our company?
I bet he'll give us the most trouble later on.
He's just the tip of the iceberg.
Who else do we have to worry about?
My mother.
Director Lee Young-in? Why?
She wanted to find a great suitor for me.
And you're saying I'm not up to her standards?
To my family, you'd be the worst-case scenario.
I'm going.
Are you upset?
What kind of man wouldn't be?
You should look back on your actions.
Is this it?
Is this what you meant by pampering me?
You're home.
Sit.
Where's Mother?
She's sleeping.
Have you made up your mind?
I was hoping you had.
Let's go with what you proposed.
I'll go with the partnership for now
before more hyenas gather around.
That's good, Father.
I said for now.
Once things settle down,
I'll look for another opportunity.
Yes?
Will everyone in your family be home tomorrow?
Well, it is Sunday.
I'm coming by tomorrow.
Gang-suk.
I'm already stressed out thinking about the company.
If you move around a lot, you won't think too much.
She's right.
It's better than lying around in your room moping.
Break a sweat and feel better about yourself.
Why are you standing out here?
Gang-suk,
you don't have to rush things.
After things settle down at the company...
They have.
Let's get it over with.
The sooner we swallow this bitter pill, the better.
Don't help them.
Have them wash the rags themselves.
I gave Dong-dong a laundry coupon.
He wants to use it today.
Thank you, Grandma.
What brings you to our house?
I have something to say.
What nonsense is it this time?
What brings you here again?
Professor Ha.
Yes.
Please have a seat.
Sit down.
Grandfather.
Go on.
I want to marry your granddaughter.
Why's your hand so sweaty?
I've never been nervous as I was today.
Can you tell me that you'd be very lonely without me?
You already know the answer.
We're going to get married.
Please take good care of her.
I hope I see you around.
Can you call me "Sister" from now on?
See you later, Sister.
You won yourself a sister-in-law.
I'm talking about the editor.
But I have someone on my mind.
You have a girlfriend?
I do.
I would've tried to be like you.
At some point, we won't be able to tell who's who.
- Mom? - Who is he?
When's the wedding date?
What will you do if we're against this marriage?
Then we won't proceed of our own accord.
But we'll wait until the day you give us permission.
TO BE CONTINUED...