(Episode 107)
Maru.
Bom.
Why are you doing this to me?
I'm sorry.
Get lost and stay away from Bom.
Mom, wait.
Ms. Bae, I...
Why did you invite us all here
only to humiliate my daughter?
Do you really think Maru
set this up to show us?
It was Jenny who plotted this.
I didn't plot anything.
I came to say goodbye,
but Maru wouldn't let me go.
I don't care who did this.
How can I trust you when
you're with another woman with
your wedding coming up?
What is the meaning of this?
Why weren't you more careful to prevent
this from happening?
You announced your wedding plans with Bom
when this was going on?
Let's go.
Mom, I must speak with Maru.
I can't let Maru suffer because of
someone else's scheming ways.
I'll take care of this.
I beg you.
It's frustrating that I can't show you
how I really feel.
I'm dumbfounded by Jenny's behavior too.
It's like an unexpected
blow to the back of the head.
Like mom said, it's not about what I believe.
Our relationship appears
unimportant enough for
someone to do something like this.
That's not true.
We got through so much.
Why does that matter?
I'm still a burden to you.
How are you a burden?
Look.
You didn't go back to resume your studies.
You were harassed by Taeho at work.
And although my mom tried to split us up,
you used the lease money
for your apartment
to repay my mom's loan.
So I feel guilty because
I weigh you down.
But I'm fine with that.
I like doing things for you.
It'll wear you out eventually.
I'm sorry to have worried you.
I had no say or
any emotions invested in
what you just saw.
I was hurt by it,
so imagine how Bom must've felt.
There's no guarantee it won't happen again.
You're so foolish.
You never should've let it happen.
As they say,
a vengeful woman is capable of anything.
Did you do something to anger that girl?
Absolutely not.
Go.
This won't do you any good.
Ms. Bae.
Gukhui's more upset because of you,
because of your past.
She's more rattled than
she should be.
Grandma. Dad.
Hey, Maru.
- Geez... / - Maru.
I heard it was that Jenny girl.
I told you
to cut her off
as she's conniving.
How could he cut her off?
They never even dated.
Get up.
Let's go home.
Ms. Bae is stubborn as a mule.
This won't make her budge.
You'll hurt
your knees.
Hey.
Good grief.
Look, Ms. Bae.
I worry and care deeply about Bom too.
I raised her after all.
Don't you think you're overreacting to a minor
misunderstanding among young folks?
It's not just that.
I think we rushed Bom's wedding.
Gukhui, that makes no sense.
You can't say that when
there's nothing left
but the wedding ceremony.
I still think we need to reconsider this union.
Wow.
If you need to reconsider,
we'll have to re-reconsider.
I think your insecurities are
making you more stubborn.
Your bankruptcy has made you...
Ms. Lee.
That's out of line.
That's right, Midal.
See?
Just because everyone cowers before her,
she thinks
she's an empress.
Geez. She's so snooty.
What are you doing?
I won't get up until you forgive me.
I'm not going anywhere until then.
Don't waste your time.
Bom.
Let's go.
Dad.
I'm sure you can show your love another way.
It must be
the pain I suffered because of your father.
I can't forgive Maru for cavorting with
another girl.
I like everything about you
except your tendency of thinking
only the best of people.
Maru did nothing wrong,
and yet he was
wrongfully accused and chastised.
So why did you have to be so meek
in front of Ms. Bae?
I wasn't being meek.
It's our duty as parents to help
our children through tough times.
But Bom's parents don't want to do that.
So are we to really call off the wedding?
Sure. Why not?
Don't do that.
You shouldn't.
Mom.
We're all supportive of Maru.
We should go to them again and...
I don't want to.
I'm sick and tired of
Ms. Bae's stubbornness.
Think about it, Taejun.
Has she even thanked you for
getting all the gifts and dowry?
And Maru took out the lease
to repay her loan,
but she's not grateful.
She's sullen and angry.
That's because Ms. Bae is a proud woman.
Because everyone indulges her,
she thinks she can be stubborn.
Are the soy sauce and chili paste inside?
I won't be needing you anymore.
Very well.
But I'll help you make rice punch
like you asked.
I'd rather you leave now.
Don't say I'm being heartless.
You have many
lucrative job offers.
You won't have trouble making ends meet.
And you won't want to see Maru,
who comes by often.
Very well then.
Wait.
This includes today's pay.
Thank you.
I'd like you to know that
we will cancel the wedding once Maru
pulls himself together.
We already informed Bom as such.
Look at her being snooty
even as she's being fired.
Good grief.
Hey.
How are you, ma'am?
Great.
The analysis of Punggildang's sales, sir.
- Oh. / - Here.
Let's see.
Here's the new product analysis you wanted.
Is it?
Wait, your cleavage...
This is the sales analysis?
I'd like to look at this too.
Seal. Seal.
The person you have called is unavailable.
Please leave a message after the tone.
Aran, pick up.
You know why
I suggested divorce.
I made steamed fish, your favorite.
I'm sorry I lost my temper and lashed out
at you.
When I see you stressed and upset,
I get anxious and high-strung.
I can't get a hold of Aran.
And she's not at the dorm there.
If she's been demoted to the provinces,
she should work diligently
to make up for her mistakes,
not cause us more grief.
Mom, stop being so callous.
Who do you think put her there?
Are you saying it's me?
Or your CEO father?
Aran didn't do her job right...
What if Aran...
I doubt that.
The plant said she was briefed of her duties.
You know how she is.
She's tough as nails.
She doesn't fall apart easily.
I'm getting Aran back here even if
I have to go to Gangneung.
Good grief.
Where are his manners?
We never should've let him marry her.
What could Aran be plotting?
Hey.
She did check in at the plant,
but she hasn't returned.
Okay.
Keep trying to get a hold of her
and see if you can track down
her car.
Your sister is missing.
What do you mean?
Aran's missing?
She went to the Gangneung plant.
She was with me
the night before she left.
But I can't get a hold of her.
She's MIA after leaving her things at the plant.
(Bom)
What?
Aran, what happened?
Where are you?
I'm fine, so don't worry.
Let's not talk for a while.
I'm more upset
at myself than at anyone else.
All that I've done...
It's a relief
that she's okay.
Why didn't you
put me on the phone?
Why did you
have to ask Aran for a divorce?
I know it's not because you hate her.
You wanted her to stop, right?
I was a coward.
I didn't really want a divorce.
Like you said, I think I wanted her to stop.
No, sir.
How could such a large project
have been in Ms. Choi Aran's hands alone?
We lost the deal
because of industry trends...
President An.
Yes. I understand.
I'll keep the staff in line
with both carrots
and sticks.
Okay.
I'm worried about the loss we sustained
because of your transfer just for show
of Ms. Choi Aran to
the Gangneung plant.
Staff appointments fall under my purview.
Of course.
But I invested a large sum,
believing in Punggildang's vision.
Although the company made you CEO,
I can't trust you if the return on
my investment falls below expectations.
What do you mean?
I heard the board agreed to bring
Ms. Bae Gukhui back as an advisor.
So do that
to breathe new life into the company.
What?
Aran's missing?
What are you talking about?
Didn't she go to the Gangneung plant?
She did, but she disappeared
after leaving her things there.
She won't answer my calls.
Bom did get through to her,
and she said she was fine, but I'm worried.
Did you two have an argument?
You see...
I asked her for a divorce.
I said I'd let her go
to keep her safe.
That's just absurd!
How can you keep her safe by
divorcing her?
I asked you to take care of her,
and yet all you did
was push her away?
You didn't like to see her go astray,
so you turned your back on her.
Let's find her first.
And then I'll take whatever punishment
you see fit for me.
Please help me find Aran.
Bom got a hold of her,
so we'll have to wait.
I'm sure Aran's exhausted.
She'll need time to collect herself.
Aran,
why are you causing us so much grief?
(My daughter Aran)
I'm sorry, mom.
Please return to Punggildang.
I've come too far, so it'll
take me some time to return.
Aran.
What is she thinking?
Gukhui.
Did you get a hold of Aran?
Why brings the both of you here?
How can you be so laid back when
your daughter-in-law is missing?
Look, Mr. Choi.
You didn't take her back either
because she's out of control.
She's the one who took off.
Why would we look for her?
Excuse me?
Who drove her away?
Let's not go there again.
Aren't you sick and tired of it?
Just tell me
why you've come.
We heard there are talks of divorce.
If that's what Taeho and Aran want,
we should let them.
Oh, wow.
I couldn't be happier to hear that.
If you had told us sooner,
Aran wouldn't have been sent away
from the main office or home.
Send Aran to us when she returns.
You can go now.
When she returns...
No. I'll find her right now and
send her back to you.
Gilsu.
I was wondering why they had come.
They want to take Aran back.
We were at odds over the marriage,
but we're on
the same page about their divorce.
Divorce isn't a simple matter.
When Aran returns, we'll talk her into
staying in the marriage.
What are you talking about?
You find her a nuisance...
Mr. An Gilsu.
I don't know
why you won't let Aran go,
but I won't let you make my daughter suffer
anymore.
What the...
I feel very sorry for you two.
Good grief. What is he saying?
How will this get us back that lost deal?
Just how?
Gyeongu,
three laver rolls, right?
Yes.
Two.
One.
Are you serious, Gyeongu?
A credit card for three laver rolls?
My wife picked out every rotten grain of rice
and used
the freshest ingredients for these rolls.
And yet you'll pay
with a credit card?
Mr. Yang, do you have cash?
I forgot to get cash this morning.
Sure.
Then give us two more
for the rest of the team.
But shave off a dollar, okay?
I got the word out to Admin and Marketing.
Like I explained,
these rolls
are homemade soul food.
Here.
Why the fuss over $1?
What is this smell?
Gross.
This smell?
I think it's you, the smell of
a she-devil who drove
two lovebirds apart.
Have some decency,
young lady.
What's this about?
What did I do?
And mind what you say if you want
to sell more laver rolls.
Look.
I'd never sell any
to someone like you anyway.
Hey.
Have you heard from Aran?
It's been nagging at me
that I said some mean things
when she came to our house.
Yes.
Bom got a hold of her.
Chin up.
Looks like you haven't been eating.
I'm okay.
Take it.
And if Aran calls,
let me know.
And please tell her I don't hate her.
I was
just upset.
Later.
What are you doing?
Huh? What do you mean?
There's no rice at the house,
so I'm taking some over.
Bom's family moved out, so how are we
consuming a whole sack every three days?
You took a sack
just three days ago.
I did?
I doubt that.
You must be confused.
Really?
Wait.
Midal, I'm...
I'll go with you.
You're pregnant.
You can't do all this heavy lifting.
Midal, thank you so much.
So what are people saying?
Huh? They love your rolls.
But of course.
No one else sells laver rolls like these.
They taste this good because
I don't skimp on the ingredients.
We must not be making a profit then.
Don't worry.
I got the rice and eggs
from Chowon Pub, and
the spinach, pickled radish,
crab meat, and fish cakes
are also from Midal's pantry.
Really?
Good job. Good job.
Wait.
So minus $6 for the laver...
Wow. So we made $70?
Should we sell boiled eggs for $0.50
and offer specials
like omelets or tuna laver rolls?
The employees keep asking for those.
Should we expand our business then?
Sounds good.
Give me a sheet of laver.
Here.
Let me see that.
(Kang Maru)
(Maru)
Bom,
I'll wait until your anger subsides even if
it lasts until the end of time.
Do you know how scared I was
when you didn't
recognize me in the ambulance?
You asked me to marry you.
So how could you get yourself hurt?
Let's get married
as soon as possible.
Please let me protect you.
But we're still...
(Oh Bom)
Maru,
let's not hurt each other anymore.
Let's just focus on us
no matter what anyone says.
No.
I'm going to think about you and our families.
I must do that
to make you happier.
Let's reconsider your union with Maru.
I already informed his parents.
Mom, I don't doubt Maru.
We're getting married.
Bom,
I want a trouble-free marriage for you.
I don't like
all this pre-wedding static.
What happened that day was just a mishap.
Maru and I still love and
care about each other.
This is embarrassing, but
can't you just let it go as a lovers' spat?
Maru is a good kid.
But I'm worried he's a pushover
and will hurt you again
by putting himself
in compromising situations.
You shouldn't worry about that.
Maru's not that weak.
Without him,
I wouldn't have lasted at Punggildang.
I'm still there thanks to
his protection and support.
I wouldn't have won the contest without Maru.
Maru and I will work and live hard.
We'll get Punggildang back for you.
That's enough.
Mom won't come around easily.
I tried so hard.
It's my fault I disappointed her.
Leave it to me.
I'll figure this out.
If kneeling before her doesn't work,
I'll follow her around
until she gives us
her blessing.
What are you doing here?
I wanted to explain
what happened yesterday.
I'm all set.
I don't want your explanation.
You don't really think it's a one-way thing
with me chasing after Maru, right?
I don't care about
you and Maru's relationship,
so you shouldn't have come to explain.
You know what I think?
You're extremely rude.
Then give me your word that
you'll keep your daughter away from Maru.
You should go.
Why won't you agree to that?
Do you plan to take advantage of Maru's dad,
Punggildang's majority shareholder?
Jenny!
Maru.
I'm sorry.
Hey.
What are you doing?
Maru, you know how much I love you.
I've never thought of you beyond a friend.
Actually, I'm not sure I can
even call you a friend anymore.
Why do you like the daughter
of a ruined family?
If you marry Bom,
all you'll be doing is
propping up her dirt poor family.
Watch what you say.
My dad's influential in the States.
And President An is like an uncle to me.
If you want,
I can help you make it big
in Punggildang and soar to new heights
in the States.
You're so stupid.
Did you think that would win me over?
Bom and I aren't happy due to having it all.
We love each other
because we help each other
make up for
what we each lack.
Um...
I'm sorry.
I keep disappointing you
because I'm not good enough.
I don't want to upset you,
but I love Bom very much.
For Bom...
Maru,
can you always love Bom like you do now?
I can't imagine how it can be otherwise.
The board asks to
see me late at night to tell me
what?
Bring Bae Gukhui back?
Darn it.
Why does that matter?
Oh, wow.
What's all this?
You've come around.
So you've relented?
What's the point in one upping your child?
Let's enjoy the barbecue
and make up.
Maru's a thoughtful kid.
I'll be a good son and son-in-law.
Of course.
What are you doing here?
Can we talk?
No.
My wife has nothing to say to you, so...
I'll be right back.
Excuse us.
Please come to the board meeting tomorrow
and tell the board yourself
you won't return.
But I already made that clear to you.
But the board won't let it go.
You can't ask me for such a favor
after ousting me.
Because you're this set on driving me away,
perhaps I should return to Punggildang
to help out in areas
where your competencies are lacking.
What are you saying?
Are you threatening me?
Did it sound like a threat?
Are you that nervous?
So why did you use
my daughter to rise
to a position you can't handle?
Listen, Ms. Bae,
what are you saying?
Let's go. I'm fine.
(Traditional Fermentation Methods)
Mom.
Come back to Punggildang
for my sake.
And here.
You didn't pack your
work clothes and shoes when we moved out.
Okay.
I'll return.
Let's do it.
Oh, wow.
Congratulations on your return to
Punggildang.
Let me drive you
to mark your first day back.
Let's go.
I can just...
Go on. Go with him.
Thank you for your help, Mr. Kang.
Sure.
I asked Mr. Kang to pick you up.
Please, mom.
(Aran)
Bom, help me.
What was it?
It's nothing.
(Welcome Back, Ms. Bae Gukhui)
Punggil.
What is this?
Good grief.
Welcome!
We're so happy to have you back!