(Episode 117)
Father!
I bet it's here.
What are you looking for?
What are you doing?
Move!
Did you install a camera in this?
Father...
Do you think it's me?
Then why did you lie?
You said you had a meeting,
so why were you in my office?
I forgot the meeting had been canceled.
And...
I was here to give you this.
It's a report detailing how the leaven lab
mom wants is a bad investment.
With you teetering,
I couldn't just let things
go in mom's favor.
Fine. You can go.
If you're so distrusting of me,
I don't know how I can help you.
I overreacted.
But you... You...
I don't get why you have to
be this cruel to your mother.
I've decided to side with you.
So who is it?
I don't know who's filming me from where!
Darn it.
Does he suspect me?
Aran.
Huh?
Why are you so jumpy?
It's nothing.
President An is looking for you.
He is?
Bom,
you must protect mom.
If something happens to me,
distance yourself from me,
okay?
What do you think?
There's no improvement from the first sample.
The plum blossom fragrance
hasn't seeped in deeply,
so it falls way short of
the wine we made at the workshop.
I know.
I followed the exact same recipe,
so I don't know what the problem is.
You said the second sample would be ready.
You know very well that a wine
we can't make a wine ferment
according to our set schedule.
And you know very well that business operations
cannot wait, right?
If you're not fit to work,
why don't you go home and rest.
Set up the second tasting then.
Really?
Fine.
We'll do it in an hour then.
President An's doing this on purpose.
He must have heard
the second sample isn't great.
That's why we made a second jar.
But what do we?
Will we have enough time to get it here?
Bom.
The tasting is running very late.
Why don't we go?
I heard the second sample
fell below expectations.
She must have given up.
Yes, let's get going.
Ms. Bae is extremely punctual.
I hope nothing's wrong
Let's wait a bit more.
We only just finished
our teas.
Sorry we're late.
No, no.
We were having a nice chat with President An.
Punctuality...
Let's just get on with this.
This is the second toast wine sample.
With a stronger plum blossom fragrance,
this wine can make a strong impression
on a special occasion.
Even though I know nothing about wine,
the fragrance has improved vastly.
Thank you.
The recipe's much more organized,
so after a few test runs,
we should able to mass-produce it.
But you said it was a failure...
Did you resort to an underhanded trick?
Of course not.
Why are you unhappy about the improvement?
It's as though you're hoping Ms. Bae fails.
I love that Ms. Bae is
full of surprises.
So I'd like to use this opportunity
to make a surprise proposal.
What...
Ms. Bae, so that you can
do even more for the company,
I was hoping you'd serve as vice president.
Mom.
That's out of the question.
Vice president?
That's not for the majority shareholder to decide.
That's why I brought
the board's signed consent.
I'm sure
this is enough to convince you.
If it's what the board wants,
I'll be happy to accept.
Why be vice president
when you're so ill?
But I'll be your subordinate.
Why are you so worried?
Why hide a terminal illness and
be vice president?
Why would I die?
I won't die.
Never.
I don't know why
you're being so stupid.
What do you think you can do
in your state by
staying on at Punggildang?
Don't you get it?
How am I to entrust you with Punggildang?
Even if I die,
I'll see you ousted before I do,
so don't
get your hopes up.
President Bae!
Bae Gukhui...
Aran, talk to your mom.
I don't know why she's being so unreasonable.
Why is she so eager
to become vice president?
Mom won't listen to me.
She considers me estranged.
Then what do I do?
How can I let her inch closer and closer
to the presidency?
And your mom's physically unwell.
I know the stress
has been getting to her.
You're the one who said
her bullheadedness has no match.
Geez.
You hurt my feelings.
How could you suspect me of
blackmailing you?
You know I go out of my way for you.
Maru.
What do you think you're doing?
What's the big deal?
Ms. Song,
what are you doing?
Pardon?
Why are you
arm-in-arm with a married man?
I'm Maru's friend.
In the States...
You can make a move on
a married man in the States?
I studied there too,
but I've never seen a hussy like you.
Since when have cared so much
about your sister's marriage?
Not long ago,
you asked me
to sabotage her wine.
And I regret it.
So I'm making amends
by keeping shrews like you
away from her,
okay?
Anyway, Maru and I are going to the US branch.
Would you stop it?
You're not going anywhere.
Huh? What is that?
It's a cat fight. Look.
Aran!
Bom.
Hey! Let go!
Let go of me.
Please stop it.
I'll destroy your marriage.
You go with Maru.
How can I?
I didn't get a transfer.
I'll take care of that.
Song Jenny is after one thing.
Seducing Maru
and ruining your marriage.
You can't let that happen.
I trust Maru.
Don't be such a square.
This isn't a question of trust.
Is it because of mom?
She needs someone by her side.
I'll take care of her,
so protect what's yours.
You need to be selfish for once.
I'll talk to the board
about mom's vice presidency.
What can you tell them?
I'll say mom's health...
Wait...
Do you know?
Mom's sense of taste isn't what it used to be.
It will weaken the board's confidence in her.
Never mind.
It'll make me look worse
if I drone on about that.
About Bom...
Why don't we separate her from mom?
We can't fire her, but we can
send her to the States with Jenny.
Really?
But how can I justify transferring a researcher
to the States?
Second one today?
Hello.
You're not welcome here.
I've come to ask you two to talk
some sense into Maru.
You know about Maru's US transfer, right?
But he wants to turn down this
golden opportunity
for the sake of his marriage.
Look, young lady,
we know what's going on.
And we're with Maru if he doesn't want to go,
so you're wasting your time here.
I just don't understand.
This opportunity...
Never mind.
Maru will change his mind about the transfer.
What are you talking about?
Maru's being transferred to the States?
You didn't know?
Maru has wanted to work in the States
and finish his studies.
So I did him a favor
and got him the chance
to come to the States with me.
Really?
You're a bad egg, aren't you?
I'll get better. I'll get better.
Mom.
Yes?
The toast wine at the workshop...
I'll take care of the toast wine.
You should
go to the States with Maru.
That's not for me to decide.
And what will you do given
the loss of your sense of taste?
If you don't get the transfer,
just go with him.
One thing I'm ashamed about is that
I failed to show you a happy marriage.
You can't live like me.
Your husband is your life partner.
Safeguard your happiness.
Mom.
It takes effort to keep a marriage
and family together.
If someone tries to get in the way,
you fight with all you've got.
And what you protect that way
only gets stronger and more valuable.
Bom, do that.
Go with Maru.
I'm here.
We had patrons.
Oh, wow.
Peek-a-boo.
What a cutie.
Stop it.
You'll make him cry.
Okay.
I was thinking...
Yes?
The first thing I think about when I wake up
is how nice it'd be to see
soft baby bottoms around the house.
Good grief.
Peanut will be born soon,
so you can change his diapers.
Sure. I can change our nephew's diapers.
Since we'll be changing diapers anyway,
why don't we have a baby too
and change more diapers?
Goodness gracious. Geez.
You're so silly, Taejun.
No way.
Listen.
If we have a baby now,
we'll be 70 by the time
he or she finishes primary school.
What's wrong with that?
People live well past 100 these days.
You're still a spring chicken at 70.
Stop it. Geez.
Good grief.
What's this.?
Oh, my goodness.
I'll take this in
and make soup.
Oh, my. Oh, my.
Oh, my. Hold still.
Goodness me.
Geez. Hold still.
My goodness. My goodness.
Oh, my. Oh, my, Oh, my.
Hold still.
Hold still, will you?
Hold still.
Okay. I'll hold still.
I'll hold still,
Midal, do what you will.
Yum.
Why do I feel so nauseous?
Do you have indigestion?
Is something wrong?
Maru can prick your finger.
I gave her
a rub earlier.
You're still feeling sick?
It's the dream.
My strange dream last night must
still be grossing me out.
What did you dream about?
Well, you see...
I caught a huge carp
in our courtyard and
nestled it in my skirt.
But it kept thrashing about.
Just thinking about it
makes me feel sick.
I can almost smell the fishiness.
Oh, my.
Isn't that a conception dream?
Pardon?
How can you say that in front of these kids?
How can I conceive at my age?
You two have been very lovey-dovey.
I think you're pregnant.
Really?
I'll be getting another younger sibling?
I hope it's a pretty baby girl.
Don't be ridiculous.
If Midal has a baby at her age,
it's bad new for you guys.
You and Bom might have to raise the baby.
No.
Peanut will be born soon.
No one will get any sleep
with two crying babies.
No way, Midal. Okay?
Why not?
Yes way. Yes way.
Please give me a baby, Midal.
Is she really...
Could the hard times have gotten to her?
Bae Gukhui looked so drab and old.
She looked awful.
We're back.
You must be so upset.
Pardon?
Although you're estranged,
it must be upsetting to see your mom like that.
They say your family's ruin
can change you, but
your mom looked so drab
and has developed quite a temper...
Mom, enough already, okay?
Thank you for your concern.
No need to thank me.
Take pity on her and
look after her.
You weren't taught any better
before you got married,
so shouldn't teach you about propriety?
Yes.
I'll take your teachings to heart.
What? Propriety?
Who does she think she is?
What a hypocrite.
Don't be offended by what mom said.
I shouldn't even say this,
but mother makes mom feel insecure.
Insecure?
Like mother said, my family's ruined.
Do you know how hard my mom has it?
I'm sorry. It's all my fault.
I've been a bad son-in-law.
You looked out for my family,
so I should've looked out for yours.
It's fine. I'll figure it out.
Leave that.
I'll do it.
It's almost done.
You must be tired from the night shift.
Not at all.
You're the one who must be
really tired from your job
and all this housework.
Doing this together reminds me
of when we were first married.
It's me.
What brings you here?
Come in.
In there, right?
What is that?
When I was here for grandmother's birthday,
I noticed the washing machine
was on its last leg.
It still works.
Father, the washing machine's done for.
We should get a new one.
Perfect timing, right?
Must I be doing this?
Must I be finding you a hospital?
I'm doing this to keep you from working
so you can save yourself.
Thanks for trying, Maru.
And thank you, Taeho.
Taeho...
Take good care of Aran.
She pretends to be tough, but you know
how fragile she is, right?
Don't worry about Aran, mother.
You must do great things at Punggildang again.
I'll help you.
Aran's trying hard to keep your mom happy.
She took your mom shopping.
I see.
Do you ever go see your in-laws?
Well, I...
You should visit your mother-in-law.
A son-in-law is still a son.
I'd like to apologize to her for
what you and Aran did
and ask for forgiveness,
but it's hard.
I hear mother will be made vice president,
so why don't you two reconcile...
Spineless fool.
Your wife's more of a man than you.
Look at Aran
fighting tooth and nail for herself.
That's why she's still at Punggildang and
doing well for herself despite
all the criticism.
Don't force me to play dirty
like you.
How dare he?
After what your husband put me through,
I get nightmares about torrential downpours.
Let it go.
We're doing fine.
After selling
all 100 rolls
at the subway station,
we've started getting
a few calls for orders.
I'm sorry for making you work.
I feel bad.
Don't feel bad.
Holidays mean big money.
This is the time to work away.
Hey? What are you doing?
Don't jinx us and get lost.
Did someone place an order for 200 rolls
for a picnic on a rainy day?
Please cut me some slack.
I'll post these pictures on my blog
and promote Peanut Laver Roll.
Forget about it.
Hey, Maru,
you jinx everything you touch,
so stay away.
I heard you broke your washing machine.
It was already broken.
Maru, I'd prefer it
if you kept your distance from us.
Stop it.
Maru just wants to help you guys.
Forget about it.
I don't want his help.
Uncle Baedal,
Maru just posted these on his blog.
Aren't the photos and captions great?
Oh, wow.
People posted comments already,
saying our rolls look tasty.
That won't make us any money.
Uncle Baedal, look.
People want to know where to buy the rolls
and the number
to call to place orders.
Pardon?
Laver roll delivery?
Not for just two rolls.
Hello?
TV network?
Look,
I'm not gullible
enough to fall for your scam, okay?
TV network?
You're so naive.
It's a scam.
The stupid blog is
attracting all these scammers.
I'm off on a delivery.
Baedal, make us rich.
Go, go.
Why did you get so much?
It must be heavy.
Why were you waiting for me?
I'd like you to laze around
the house on your day off.
Must you go to the medicinal herb market
to get the ingredients yourself?
There's so much to do
and so many wines to make,
but there's no time.
If you're busy and
don't have time to shop,
make me a list.
I'll get the ingredients for you.
I will.
I feel bad seeing you like this
as you used
to be chauffeured around.
Buses are so convenient.
And the bus-only lanes
cut travel time.
When I save up enough,
I'll get you a used car.
I can't get you a chauffeur,
but I can get you a used car.
Thank you for offering.
Walking with you like this
takes me back.
When we were dating,
we didn't want to say goodbye,
so we'd spend all night
walking to and from our houses.
Um...
Would you
buy me dinner?
I'd like to have
noodles with you.
Sure.
Let's reminisce over
a bowl of noodles.
What are you doing?
What's that money?
It's nothing.
Give me a break.
Did you get paid?
Say, Jeonggi,
it's been ages since I got a perm,
so my hair's gone flat.
Can't you pay for my perm?
Geez, mom.
How can you get a perm
with Jeonggi's hard-earned money?
Jeonggi, invest
that in our business.
You know
I'm the laver roll goddess, right?
There's a storefront for rent
in front of the bus stop.
If we add your money to
what we saved up,
we'll be able to put down the deposit.
No can do.
I'm sorry.
I'll get you a perm next month.
You want to switch to a lease?
Yes.
You know the landlord,
so could you ask?
But a lease requires a lump sum.
I beg you.
Maru and Bom must save up to get even
a small apartment, so I feel bad
they're chipping in for the monthly rent.
I can't leave them a fortune like other parents,
but I must lighten their load.
That's true.
It's not like Jeonggi
makes a lot of money.
Bom and Maru do
need to build a nest egg.
I'll ask the landlord.
I must build them a solid foundation.
I'll get them a leased apartment if nothing else.
How can I leave behind
these helpless kids and my husband?
Bom.
Are you heading out?
I'll come in this afternoon
to check on the fermentation,
so just remove the froth from the wine.
Okay.
Here.
What is this?
My installment savings.
My Chowon Pub mom said
you want to switch to a lease.
It's not much, but use it.
No, it's okay.
You guys must save up.
I want to switch to a lease to
ease your financial burden.
I can't take this.
Dad seems to have saved up a bit.
I can use that.
Then you can give us the lease deposit
when Maru and I move to a big place.
You and dad will live with us anyway,
so why worry?
Okay, Bom.
We will
Iive with you.
I'll
babysit our grandchildren and
do all the housework so
you can make great wines.
You sound like
you're already a grandma.
I do?
Gukhui.
Come on out.
Tada!
I got it for you.
What is this?
I told you.
I can't get you a chauffeur,
but I promised you a used car.
I felt bad seeing her taking buses,
so I got this for her.
You're the best, father.
Mother, I'll wash it this weekend.
Great.
You and I will get all the grime off.
Jeonggi, how could you...
A car?
Why?
Don't you like it?
We can't afford a car.
We live in a rented apartment.
A car is out of the question.
I felt bad seeing you taking the bus.
Did I ever complain to you
about riding the bus?
Mom, stop it.
It's a gift from dad.
Father wanted to express his love for you.
Please just accept it.
Why are you being like this?
You two, listen.
You must scrimp and save
and always be on your toes.
You can't live mindlessly like this.
Grit your teeth and stay alert.
Geez.
That's enough in front of the kids.
Since I already paid for it,
can't you just use it?
Good grief. Stubborn as a mule.
I'll return the car.
Bom told us.
She's upset over the car?
Look, Gukhui.
You need to
be thankful and accept a gift
for more gifts to come your way.
That's right.
Why do you push away
the good things that come your way?
Are you upset because it's a used car?
Do you think I'm upset about the car?
I'm just dumbfounded
by his immaturity when we're barely
making ends meet.
When will you grow up?
- Gukhui. / - Gukhui.
How can you look down
on your husband like he were a baby?
What about you?
What makes you think you're better
when you lost the mansion and
brought us to this dump!
I don't think I'm better. I'm just upset.
I'm just sad I have nothing to leave behind.
I lose sleep worrying about this baby of a man
and the kids.
Jeonggi, is something up with her?
I doubt that.
Living like this is unbearable
and stifling for her.
How can you get chewed out for getting a gift?
You should've just gotten me a perm.
Let's go.
Bye.
I took on extra cleaning
and guard shifts
to get her that car,
yet she calls me a baby?
It's so unfair.
Gukhui!
Gukhui.
Gukhui!
Gukhui. Gukhui.
What's the matter?
Gukui.
Wake up.
Gukhui.