(Episode 7)
Let me see the proposal Ms Joo handed in.
It's already been selected. What's the point now?
It's too late.
Is this your idea, Ms Joo?
Of course, it is.
- I wrote this... - Let's be honest, Ms Lee.
About what?
Weren't you the one who stole my idea?
Sorry?
How is it possible for you to hand in a proposal...
that's already been approved?
You are going too far.
Why would she steal your idea?
She has been working on that proposal before she took her leave.
Then, I guess it's a matter of coincidence.
Well, there are never completely new ideas.
I've had my eyes on...
Mrs Cinderella for a while now.
You know that.
That won't prove anything.
Have you checked out the bookstores?
Mrs Cinderella's book is the bestseller.
I've done my research.
Our ideas are in sync,
so all we have to do is focus on getting the project underway.
Aren't you off for two more weeks for having a caesarean section?
You haven't recovered yet. Why did you come?
This doesn't make any sense.
You've seen my proposal too, right?
I did.
But Ms Joo didn't say anything wrong,
so there was nothing I could say.
I know.
How could this be a coincidence?
Mi So.
Don't think about work during your leave.
If you get stressed, your recovery will take longer.
How could I not think about it?
Dung Kim nags me about quitting,
and Ye Eun blames me for stealing her proposal.
Give me a minute. Let's go home together.
I can't even rest properly.
Jae Min.
What is it? Is it something serious?
I'm going back to work starting tomorrow.
- What? - I'm too paranoid to stay at home.
I'd rather go to work.
That's nonsense.
You just had the operation.
It's already been two weeks.
I can move just fine.
You need to take more time off.
Two weeks won't make any difference.
- I won't let you. - Please, Jae Min.
I said no.
I won't work too hard.
- Okay? - Goodness.
- Please? - No way.
- Come on. - Come on, what?
I'm going back to work, okay?
Please.
Give it up.
I won't let you.
Don't worry.
I know myself...
Ms Lee.
- Hello, Ms Ok. - Hello.
It hasn't been long since you had your baby. Why are you outside?
It was something urgent.
What's more urgent than taking care of yourself?
That's what I'm saying.
Thank you for the seaweed soup you brought last time.
I don't know if it tasted okay.
It was so delicious.
I'm so envious of Ye Eun.
She can have delicious meals every day.
You should get going. It's still cold out.
Ms Ok.
If you are free,
you should join us for dinner.
The bulgogi restaurant nearby is pretty good.
You shouldn't be going around too much.
I'm just going out for dinner.
You've done so much for us. We'd like to show our appreciation.
Please join us.
Well...
Seriously, who goes to work two weeks after giving birth?
You can't do that.
If I'm not there, my team members will have to work extra.
Ye Eun will have more work to do as well.
But if you don't take recuperate after giving birth,
you'll pay for it later.
After I had my first child, I took a long break.
I was at a disadvantage when I went back to work.
- Is that right? - I don't make it obvious,
but I'm embarrassed to look at my colleagues.
It hurt my pride, too.
I understand.
So I'd like to go back to work as soon as I can.
If I don't, I'm afraid it'll affect my career.
She's so worried. You might have to let her have her way.
Gosh!
Do as you wish.
Are you serious?
You are giving me permission, right?
But make sure you don't work too hard.
Don't worry.
Thank you, Ms Ok.
If it wasn't for you, he would have never let me.
Are you that excited?
Yes, I'm so excited.
Resting at home didn't feel right.
I didn't realise before,
but you have a beautiful smile.
I married her because I fell for her smile.
Really?
Have some, Ms Ok.
Sure, thank you.
You can speak to us casually.
We're around the same age as your children.
- Shall I, then? - Of course.
I can take the bus.
No, I insist.
Your son-in-law beat me to it last time,
but today, I get the honour to take you home.
We insist. Please let Jae Min give you a ride.
I feel bad.
- No, we'd love to. - It'd be our honour.
Hello.
Why are you...
together with this lady?
Well... That's...
What's this smell?
Did you have bulgogi?
You got that right.
Ms Ok stayed by her side when she gave birth.
We just wanted to thank her.
What about me?
I'm babysitting all day long.
Of course, we are thankful.
I'm sorry.
I should have thought of you.
This is just great.
You throw your baby at me,
and go out to eat bulgogi with someone else's mum.
Okay. Let's talk at home.
You can throw away...
your own garbage!
You jerks.
Oh, no.
I think she's mad because of me.
No, she'll be fine in a little bit.
Don't worry.
I'll be on my way. Goodbye.
I'm sorry.
What are we going to do?
We forgot about her.
Mother, please.
Please, listen to me.
Mother.
Why is Grandma angry?
It's because...
Mummy and Daddy made a mistake.
What did you do?
Are you teaching Bang Geul to do the same?
I can't believe you made me babysit...
while you went out for bulgogi with someone else's mum.
We were wrong, Mother.
Who did you have bulgogi with?
It was Ms Ok.
That wasn't nice.
The worst thing in the world is...
to play favourites with food.
I know.
How could I forget about her?
You always forget things.
Not only that, you are very shallow, too.
Gosh.
I can't believe I have to put up with this.
Get up.
I brought chicken, your favourite.
Get out. I don't want to see any of you.
- Sit down. - Let's sit.
Will you really pass?
- Gosh. What will we do with this? - That smells good.
I bought this for you,
so I can't throw it out.
We'll eat it then.
Don't do that.
Goodness.
Wow, look at this fat drumstick.
Where are you going?
Where is this going?
Bang Geul, you can have this.
You can have a wing.
And I think I'll have some beer.
Goodness.
Gosh.
What are you trying to do?
Have one, Grandma.
And please forgive my parents.
That was wrong of you to do.
How could you forget about me when I'm babysitting your child?
We know what you do for us and we're very thankful.
He's crying. Go feed him.
Okay.
Ga Ram, I'm coming.
Goodness.
Come here, Ga Ram.
Are you hungry?
Son,
I had a really tough day today.
Okay, all right.
It's time to eat.
Where are you going this early in the morning?
I decided to go back to work.
What? How will you feed your child?
I put some breast milk in the freezer.
That won't be enough.
He has to change to formula in two weeks.
I'm just moving it up a bit.
There are some baby formulas in that cabinet.
Baby formulas aren't any good.
You should feed him for at least two more weeks.
Of course, but...
We have to go now.
Honey, your mother is speaking.
Stop right there.
We'll talk at night.
- Goodbye. Let's go. - Mother.
- Let's go. - Honey.
I'll see you later then.
Bye.
Are they trying to get on my nerves on purpose?
Hello.
Isn't that Mi So, the mum?
That's my Mi So.
I am back to work.
Please welcome me.
You look rather energetic for someone who just had a surgery.
I couldn't rest long because some people don't like it.
One of you is too conscious,
and the other one is too confident.
There is no middle ground with the females in our office.
Who's the confident one?
Ms Joo took half a day off because of her son's private school drawing.
A private school drawing?
Is she sending her son to a private school?
Ms Joo must be rich.
Why don't you try to get Mrs Cinderella to work with us?
Ms Joo's been working on it, but she won't budge.
Okay, I'll give it a try.
Oh, no.
What are you doing?
A dish slipped out of my hands.
Today is Eun Sol's private school drawing.
How dare you break a dish today? It's bad luck.
I'm sorry.
Mum.
Stay over there. It's dangerous.
It's too dangerous. Don't come near.
- Eun Sol, are you feeling good? - Yes.
You must be careful about everything on a day like this.
Of course, I won't even step on cracks while I'm walking.
I also won't look at dirty things.
Exactly.
How can she be worse than her daughter?
Are you okay, Mum?
Yes, I'm fine.
You should've been careful.
That was all of our bad luck for today.
Do you know what that means?
What if I don't make it?
Even if that happens, it's not your fault.
I really want to go to that school.
Dad said...
that it is the best school in Seoul.
(Hanseong Elementary School, drawing for male students)
(Hanseong Elementary School)
(Hanseong Elementary School, drawing for new students)
I heard the competition is 5 to 1.
There are a lot of people here.
I hope he makes it.
I'm worried.
Parents, please be seated.
- They're starting. Let's go. - We will begin shortly.
Excuse me.
Here we go.
Hello, and welcome.
Welcome to the drawing for Hanseong Elementary School's...
new students. We will begin the draw.
- It's starting. - It's beginning.
My number is 71.
- It's 63. - I am 63.
I made it.
She made it.
Number 432. Number 384.
Number 347.
- My gosh. - Oh, my.
- Oh, my. - Next number.
We made it.
This is the last number.
- No. - It's the last one.
- It is seven... - Seven?
- Is it mine? - It's 74.
Who has that number?
That is the end of the draw.
Here are the final numbers.
What am I going to do?
Sang Woo didn't make it.
What about Min Ho?
He didn't make it, either.
You're dumb.
I wanted to start off on the right foot.
I feel awful that it didn't work out.
Me, too.
I'm glad we both didn't make it.
It would've been awkward if only one of us made it.
You're right.
Look, it's the doctor from Soo Obstetrics.
The drawing for girls starts at 2pm. They're rather early.
I heard his daughter is a child prodigy.
She goes to an English kindergarten,
takes math class and a writing class.
It's a given for her to be smart.
That's amazing. She's only seven years old.
People say your studying habits are determined by the time you're seven.
Even her father is here.
They must be highly interested in her education.
They are rich beyond imagination.
Where else would they spend their fortune on other than their child.
People say that they make her study...
until two in the morning.
Your husband is a college professor.
Doesn't he care about Min Ho's education?
My husband believes one has to study on their own.
These days, children aren't anything like us.
My husband went to Seoul University without taking any extra tutoring.
He doesn't like sending Min Ho to academies.
Did he graduate Seoul University?
Yes.
He said he got full scholarship all four years,
but who knows? I wasn't there to see it.
You don't have to worry about Min Ho then.
Both of his parents are smart.
What are you talking about?
I told you, didn't I?
I told you to keep the students interested.
Did my world literature class get cancelled, too?
People seemed to like that one.
Everything is cancelled. All of your classes are cancelled.
What will you do now?
I don't think you're the type who'd beg for work.
I can do it, Sir.
Please give me another chance.
It's too late now.
Sir, please.
You should've taken my warning seriously.
I...
I really tried.
I tried my best to make my lecture interesting.
That's all the more reason for you to accept the results.
You failed despite your efforts.
We're almost there.
How long will you work as a part-time professor?
You need to meet with the dean and see if you can get a full-time...
If you can't make an appointment, I'll book one for you.
Ye Eun won't let it go.
She doesn't want...
people in the neighbourhood to find out you're not working.
No, no!
No, no.
Honey.
No!
Why are you so picky?
What's wrong, Mum?
Bang Geul is picking at her food and not eating much.
Bang Geul, you have to eat well.
I'm not hungry though.
- Let's eat. - Mi So.
What a way to teach your child.
I'm sorry, Grandma. I'll eat a lot.
Bang Geul, take your time.
You'll upset your stomach.
My goodness.
Grandmas get upset...
when kids don't eat a lot.
You should understand her.
But Grandma's food tastes bad.
Just eat it, okay? Please.
Come on. Let's eat.
It really tastes bad.
What? What do you want?
I understand you fully.
What are you saying?
You have the right to be angry.
You came to help out your daughter- in-law and she's going back to work.
You must be worried sick that you can't even go to sleep at night.
Strangers would think...
that you only care about your grandson,
but I know you.
You are not that kind of person.
Are you bashing me?
Don't say that.
Mi So would have been in trouble if she didn't go to work today.
Mi So...
What? What happened?
She was accused of stealing a colleague's work.
What nonsense is that?
Why would she steal someone else's work?
That's exactly what I mean.
She was all over the place trying to straighten it out.
Anyhow, she would have been fired if she didn't show up today.
My gosh. That's insane.
Is that how little they think of her?
Those jerks.
Mi So.
Can't you look after yourself at work?
- Sorry? - You left your baby behind to work.
Don't let anybody push you around.
Who dares to treat my daughter-in-law...
You're too naive.
That sounded like I can go back to work.
How did you do it?
I tried out a new strategy.
- Mother. - Hello.
Why are you standing here?
Ye Eun is upset.
Min Ho didn't get selected for the private school.
Is that right?
Min Ho. You got it wrong again.
I can't do it with you watching.
- Go outside. - No.
I'll sit next you when you study.
You're pressuring him too much.
You should stay out of it.
He needs to learn how to study.
I heard Min Ho didn't get into private school.
No, I didn't. Isn't that great, Dad?
Why is that great?
I can go to the same school as Bang Geul.
If she doesn't get into college, are you going to do the same?
Why are you taking your anger out on him?
You always take his side. That's why he's too laid back.
When did I take his side?
Mum and Dad! Can't you argue outside?
You're too loud.
I can't focus.
Why are you acting like your world fell apart?
Min Ho is always so distracted.
It's best if he goes to a private school.
Whether he goes to a private or a public school,
he'll only study once he makes up his mind.
You sound like you're talking about somebody else's child.
Other dads showed up at the drawing today.
I don't expect that from you.
Just don't interfere with how I educate my child.
When did I ever interfere?
This is for the dean.
It's wine.
What's this for?
You said he likes to drink wine.
He might offer you a full-time position if you give him this.
Make sure to give it to him tomorrow.
Are you still crying, Eun Sol?
It's okay, Eun Sol.
You don't have to go to a private school.
Daddy said it's difficult to go to an Ivy League school...
if I don't attend private schools.
That's not true.
Whatever. This is all your fault!
Daddy said it's because you broke the dish.
I'm sorry.
I should have been careful.
I hate you!
Watch what you say in front of Eun Sol.
You told Eun Sol she didn't make it because of me.
She thinks it's true.
Whose fault is it, then?
It was too competitive...
You're supposed to be extra careful before an important event.
Why would you break a dish?
Fine, I admit that's my fault.
But why would you tell her she can't go to college...
if she doesn't go to a private school?
You are making her more nervous.
Tell her she doesn't have to be. We're sending her to that school.
- How so? - There ought to be vacant spots.
If not, I'll donate some money.
I heard you have to donate a lot.
When did you start worrying about money?
I'm extremely angry at you today,
so get your face out of mine.
How clumsy.
Whatever. It's all your fault!
Daddy says it's because you broke the dish.
I hate you!
(Mrs Cinderella's Recipes)
(Jangjorim on buttered rice)
(You have uploaded the photos.)
(Sorry Mum left a new comment.)
Mrs Cinderella.
I have an official request to make.
Is Sorry Mum in charge of the collaboration now?
It's me.
I'm meeting my friends today so I can't be there.
Have lunch on your own.
What friends are you talking about?
They're my college friends.
Bye.
Is she home or not?
I came this far,
so she should let me in.
Hold on, please.
Jin Seong.
I just dropped by Mrs Cinderella's place.
No, I missed her.
She must think she's a celebrity or something.
I'll just find a different blogger.
There are bloggers everywhere.
Sure.
You got rejected again?
I won't work with her even if she gave me the greatest offer.
What makes her so arrogant?
I had to go to the publishing company to find her address.
Why don't we wait a little bit longer?
I left her a message, too.
I don't think you'll be much help persuading her.
She's full of herself.
Mrs Cinderella is here.
She was looking for our team in the lobby.
My goodness, you didn't have to come all the way here.
You made a lot of effort to get me to join you.
I thought I should at least say hello.
Not only are you beautiful, you're also very kind.
Is Joo Ye Eun here? I received a lot of emails from her.
Hello, Mrs Cinderella. I am Joo Ye Eun.
Hello.
I am Mrs Cinderella, who doesn't know her place.
What are you talking about?
That's what you said earlier at my place.
"She must think she's a celebrity or something."
I didn't mean that...
Where is Sorry Mum?
I heard she is in this team, too.
I am Sorry Mum.
Nice to meet you, Sorry Mum.
I really wanted to meet you.
I really wanted to meet you, too.
Are you acquainted with Ms Lee?
Of course.
Ms Joo mentioned that there are a lot of other bloggers out there.
Do you still need me?
If you do need me,
I will consider this collaboration.
Are you serious?
That's a great choice, Mrs Cinderella.
I do have one condition.
I want Sorry Mum to be the person in charge,
not Ms Joo.