(Episode 121)
Mom...
It's a nice spring day.
Should I go on a hike with Taejun?
Why are you here at this hour?
What about work?
Mom...
Bom...
Is something wrong?
What is it?
Did that scumbag CEO fire you?
Or did you have a spat with Maru?
No.
My goodness. It must be tough at your mother's.
It can't be easy pleasing
your picky mom.
Don't cry though.
My goodness.
Why can't your mom
make you feel more comfortable?
Let's send your uncle's family over there,
and you guys can stay with us.
Mom,
what am I going to do?
President Bae,
you're still at it?
You should go.
I'll have one of my staffers do it later.
I'm almost done.
Good grief. Stubborn as a mule.
Mom,
what are you doing?
The apricot blossom wine fermented well.
Can you taste it?
My sense of taste is still...
Enough!
Who cares about that stupid wine?
Bom...
Stop making wines
and rest!
Take care of your health!
I have to finish the toast wine, and
there are things I want to teach you...
No thanks.
Let's go home.
None of this matters,
so let's go.
What's wrong?
She needs new shoes.
Don't worry about the workshop.
I'll stop by after work every day
to check on the toast wine.
You can't do all that alone.
I can ask you
if there's something I don't know!
How come you two are home so early?
I was going to take the car to pick you up.
Bom insisted,
and I was a bit tired too.
How exactly are you ill?
I wouldn't say I'm ill.
Just tired...
Hon, should we go have green onion bulgogi?
We can mix the rice with the sauce...
Next time.
Let's go since you're home early.
It's my treat.
She says she's tired!
She's not feeling well,
so we should let her rest.
Your mom said she was dizzy last night,
so I thought some meat...
I have to get back to the office.
Take good care of mom.
What's with Bom?
She's so snippety.
Bom.
What are you thinking about?
Oh...
Why didn't you answer your phone?
I...
Something's wrong.
What happened?
Maru.
Nothing.
It can't be.
I must double-check.
What are you talking about?
President An.
I have to ask you something.
I'm busy right now.
I have a question.
President An.
What?
Is this about how I searched your house?
Fine. Call the cops if you want to.
You can report Aran too.
You knew, right?
What? Knew what?
You knew.
About my mom...
You were going to tell me about her, right?
If you knew,
how could you keep it from me?
It took you this long to find out?
Has the world's most devoted daughter
only just found her mother has cancer?
If you knew, you could have told me.
You should've been more attentive.
Why take it out on me?
Fine.
I'm the worst daughter
who failed her mother.
I didn't know mom was terminally ill,
and selfishly thought only about myself.
Nevertheless, you could have told me.
Even though her misery makes you happy,
how could you not tell me
when her life is on the line?
Stop blaming others, okay?
I'll see how well you fare.
I won't let mom crumble.
You won't get what you want.
Bom.
Aran.
Don't worry.
He didn't find anything in your room.
And I have the evidence.
Aran, mom...
What about the meeting?
I'm coming.
We'll talk later.
Aran...
You two are hilarious.
Since when has there been any sisterly love between
you two that you're being so chummy?
Geez.
Aran...
What will do about mom?
This is maddening, absolutely maddening.
Nothing ever works out for some people.
I'm one of them.
As if losing everything I had wasn't enough
I lost everything I got by way of a loan!
Baedal, that's enough.
You fool! Lee Baedal!
How will you run a business
with that kind of attitude?
Calm down, Midal.
Baedal, life throws
challenges and
disappointments.
And when that happens,
you must have the will to start anew
if you are to succeed.
Taejun,
you need hope to have a will, right?
What do we have left?
We were robbed of everything
except the debt we owe you.
Baedal, let's pull ourselves together.
Being holed up in your room
won't solve anything.
Let's put our heads together to find a way for you
to open your restaurant.
I just don't know how.
I went to the police,
but they said they've been having trouble
tracking down those thieves, who
only rob stores that have just opened.
So you'll just wait
until they're caught and
you get your things back?
You have a store.
You should get it up and running.
Here.
Use this to start making some rolls.
Mom...
You don't have a lot of money.
This isn't much,
but please take it.
Your laver rolls are delicious,
so I'm sure you'll do well.
When we get our paychecks,
we'll invest a bit more in Peanut's Laver Rolls.
Hang in there.
Uncle Baedal and Aunt Jeongmi,
I don't have any money,
but I'll work part-time for you without pay.
Oh, wow. You guys, thank you so much.
My goodness, you scatterbrain.
Lock up better from now on
and keep your head on straight.
I'll waive the rent and interest on
the investment for three months.
Midal and Taejun, thank you very much.
We won't forget your kindness.
Jeongmi,
this is all we have.
I'm sorry.
Don't say that, Gukhui.
Our dear family,
thank you very much.
Thank you.
Thank you so much!
Thank you!
Even though I'm Jeongmi's only brother,
I couldn't chip in while
the rest of the family did.
I want to help Jeongmi too.
But we can't afford to.
But you're the vice president of Punggildang.
You must have...
My hands are tied even if you think I'm heartless.
I've done more than my fair share.
I gave mother money when she said she wanted
to buy land and a house.
When we lived in rentals right after marriage,
I chipped in for Jeongmi's college tuition.
And what about every time you wanted a studio?
Why make me feel bad by bringing up
the past?
You can't live so mindlessly forever.
Mindlessly?
I didn't know you'd hold such a grudge and
nitpick at every little past incident.
You're overly nitpicky.
No, I'm not.
I want us to live within our means.
Um...
Is something wrong?
Are you fighting?
Of course not.
I'm being chastised.
This is my life.
It's because you cause mom grief.
Bom.
I cause her grief?
See? Even my daughter says
I cause you grief because you disrespect me.
Stop it.
What's the matter with you, dad?
Can't you cut us some slack?
We bought everything from you.
We'll pay you next month.
You're being so unfair, refusing
to take our credit.
I should just report him.
Why? Is something wrong?
Isn't the opening tomorrow?
He's been on the phone for a while.
But he can't get the fridge on credit.
It's getting warmer by the day.
What if the ingredients spoil?
I wish I could help,
but I get an allowance from Bom,
who's in charge of the finances.
If you let your wife wear the pants...
You saw, right?
You'll end up like me.
Jeongmi, can we talk?
Huh? Why?
Here.
What are they, Jeonggi?
Get cash advances.
If you max all these out,
you'll be able to get a used fridge.
I know you're hard up.
It's okay.
Just take them.
Oh, right. Gukhui can't find out.
She doesn't even know about these cards.
I feel so bad imposing on you.
Once we start making money,
I'll pay you back before anyone else.
Thank you.
Something's definitely up at Mr. An's.
When are you going to the States?
I told you.
My transfer was withdrawn.
But why?
Obviously because Maru's not...
Never mind.
Does anyone know what's going on with Mr. An?
Taeho.
Drink slowly.
For now...
What difference will it make
if you avoid me for now?
What difference can you make
by not coming home?
I couldn't stand seeing
you or dad.
Father might take my warning to heart
and actually be remorseful.
Or father might catch me and
kick me out.
So stop spying on dad.
This might be the only chance to get to him.
You can try to make him change his mind.
You're his son.
Come back.
Come back and persuade father
and protect me.
I beg you.
(Groundbreaking of Bae Gukhui Leaven Lab)
Now, the ribbon-cutting for the groundbreaking
of the Bae Gukhui Leaven Lab.
Our guests of honor
will cut the ribbon
at the count of three.
1, 2...
Wait!
Hold on! Hold on!
What is she doing?
Oh, my. I'm sorry!
I'm sorry!
Just in the nick of time.
You almost went ahead without me.
Scissors, please.
You have no business being here.
What are you talking about?
As the CEO's wife,
I shouldn't miss this important event.
Hey, that's where
Ms. Bae Gukhui should be standing,
so you move to the far end.
Excuse me?
Move. Move.
I'm sorry.
We'll start over.
Go away, will you?
Why?
I'm sorry.
This is about where I should be.
I apologize.
We'll start over.
Now, the ribbon-cutting.
1, 2, 3.
Congratulations, Vice President Bae,
on the groundbreaking of the lab.
Thank you.
1, 2, 3.
That was good.
Thank you.
Mom, are you okay?
Yes.
Over there too.
Congratulations.
Congratulations, mother.
Bom and I will uphold
the pledge to small winemakers.
Please do.
Thank you.
Gukhui,
let's have your toast wine.
Sounds good.
Let's drink to the Bae Gukhui Leaven Lab's
boundless growth.
Cheers!
May I say a word?
Sorry.
Hello.
Call Peanut's Laver Roll for your next snack.
We deliver orders $12 and over.
Right.
Sir?
Hello. Hello.
These are very tasty rolls.
Good job.
Peanut's Laver Roll.
Hello. Hello.
You're selling laver rolls here?
Oops.
Oh, my. Goodness me.
What are you taking?
Give me that.
By the way, did you have to
stand in the center like that
when you're only the vice president?
Since you're no longer the president,
you should keep a low profile.
Must you hover around President An
and get on his nerves?
Stop it.
Stop what?
Hey!
Geez.
If you're itching for a fight, take me on
instead of this elegant woman.
You stay out of this.
Why? Are you scared?
That's enough, Midal.
Hang on.
I need an outlet after playing the chairman's
wife all day,
so let's go.
Come on.
Geez. What's the matter with you?
Why? Are you scared?
Where do you think you're going?
I'll beat you to a pulp
if you bother Gukhui again.
I can take you out
in a single punch.
Good grief.
Bring it on!
Are you okay?
- Yes. / - My goodness.
Let's taste the toast wine you created
with your dogged determination.
You made a great wine
that does your name justice.
Remarkable.
You're too kind.
I have a favor to ask you.
You gave this to me a while back.
I remember.
It's the cup of restraint.
I gave it to you as your yeonhwaju
was more fragrant than
what I had taught you.
This symbolizes my desire for you
to keep making wines that contain
no more and no less than 70% of your passion.
You told me to
pass on the cup
to a good student.
When Bom perfects the wine you taught her,
please give it to her.
Why
don't you teach her and
give her the cup yourself?
You're a better teacher to her than I am.
Please do it for me.
Good grief. I'm dumbfounded.
Why did you go to the ceremony
as Bae Gukhui's sidekick?
If I had known,
I wouldn't have gone.
Enough.
Stop droning on about it.
Say, is Bae Gukhui ill?
She was so sallow
the last time I saw her,
and I saw her taking a pill today.
You saw that?
Given her condition, she should rest,
not come to work.
Even chemo may fail to save her.
What did you just say?
Chemo?
Bae Gukhui has cancer?
Mom, congratulations on the lab.
Thanks.
But it's a lot of pressure as it's named after me.
Gukhui. Gukhui.
Oh, my. You were eating.
Why are you here after
driving your family to ruin?
I was about to leave.
Never mind.
Here.
Since you're eating,
I'll keep it short.
I heard you're very ill.
So let President An
take care of the lab
so you can just focus on beating the odds.
What are you talking about?
Given your condition,
why start a new project?
Please go.
It appears that your family has no idea.
I feel so sorry for you, given
what happened to your second wife
and now your first wife...
Watch it.
You'd better stop.
Good heavens you're rude.
Even if you harbor ill feelings,
you shouldn't comment on our family's affairs!
Please go, mother.
Geez.
What is this?
You're so obsequious back home,
but look at you raising your voice at me here.
Do you have any idea the state
your mother's in?
Stop causing a scene
and leave right now.
Geez. I'm leaving, okay?
This is why I shouldn't
just sympathize with anyone.
I gave you valuable advice,
yet you don't trust me.
Good grief.
Oh, my. Wow, Taejun.
You look great in a fedora.
You look like Marlon Brando
in "Godfather."
I do?
You say the sweetest things.
I should properly thank the person
who got me this hat.
You must.
Treat the person to a fancy meal.
Really?
You know my assistant, right?
Ms. Park got it for me on her business trip.
I don't know what she likes to eat though.
That half-naked secretary got you this?
Wait. Isn't that Miss Half-naked?
What the... Taejun.
Taejun!
Why are they walking arm in arm?
Taejun.
Why didn't you answer right away?
Midal, I can't talk right now.
I'll call you back.
Hello?
How can he just hang up like this?
Midal,
I couldn't talk on the phone,
but I've come to talk to you face-to-face.
Write down everything
you did today,
including when and where.
Huh?
Why are you so curious about my day?
Why don't we
eat something sweet
to help lift our spirits.
I had to give it my all today.
I'm spent.
Give it your all?
Give your all doing what?
Geez, Taejun. What did you...
Ms. Lee,
how are you?
Long time no see, Ms. Lee.
I'm here to say hello.
I finally found
the woman of my dreams, and it turns out,
Ms. Park Bokhui knows you guys well.
We haven't been dating long, but
we're getting married.
Pardon?
How uncanny.
That's great.
Congratulations.
I advise that you get married
and live together
if you're in love.
It's wonderful.
I'm a prime example.
It's great.
I thought of you when I saw these.
I know how much you like these.
Have some. Here.
Why did you bother getting these?
How's the restaurant shaping up?
The fridge was the big-money piece,
but thanks to Jeonggi...
I mean, thanks to everyone's help,
we're doing okay.
I'll hit the big time within three years
and repay you for your kindness.
As they say, good things
come after the bad.
I'm sure all will go well.
I'm home.
Hi, guys.
Have some, Jeonggi.
Jeonggi, thank you.
Did he get a cash advance?
What is he thinking?
How could you do this?
Why did you get a cash advance?
Why are you going through my things?
I'm desperate to get the kids their own place.
What did you do with the money?
Do I have to report every little thing to you?
Are you having an affair...
That's way out of line.
Then tell me!
Why can't you tell me?
Jeongmi needed a fridge for the store,
so I got it for her.
Having an affair?
I don't know why I bothered to apologize to you.
You still see me as the nasty husband
who cheated on you!
I'm being stifled by your self-assured
spite and self-righteousness.
Darn it.
Your mother-in-law is getting
I'm a prime example.
She keeps snapping at me and
driving me up the wall.
It's so hard being with her.
Bom doesn't even respond when I talk to her.
It's like she's shouldering the world's woes.
I'm upset too.
She takes after her mom.
Gukhui was just like that at Bom's age.
I'm going to the restroom, father.
Sure. Go ahead.
Come eat, mom.
Bom, why are your eyes so puffy?
Bom's still a teeny bopper.
She said she cried over a sad novel.
After a night of drinking,
I need beansprout soup
with chili pepper flakes.
Darn it.
And what's with the salad?
Has it not been seasoned?
We won't have salty or spicy foods.
No oily foods either,
and seasonings will be minimal.
Why is the water lukewarm?
Get me cold water, Gukhui.
I'll get it for you.
I'll go.
You two, sit.
I told Gukhui to get me the water.
Dad, stop it.
How dare you tell me what to do?
Listen up.
I've gone too easy on everyone.
I'm bringing discipline to this household,
so that's that.
What welcoming news.
That talisman I got must be working.
You stop it too, grandma!
Leave mom alone!
Bom, what's wrong?
Bom.
Have you taught the kids nothing?
Why is she so disrespectful?
Please.
Mom has...
Please pick up, Aran.
I don't know what to do.
(Bom)
Take care of your ailing mom instead of
making silly calls.
Your sister's cooking,
so hang up.
Mother, breakfast is ready.
After you finish the dishes,
run an errand for me.
Why laze around at home
on a weekend when
you can do my bidding, right?
Yes, mother.
I feel so sorry for mom.
My poor mom.
No.
I'll make sure mom recovers.
I'll do it somehow.
I'd be happy to run your errand.
You won't be smiling much longer,
so enjoy.
Why is this cracked?
(Bom)
When did you call, Bom?
Bom!
Aran.
I'm sorry I doubted you.
But I saw that you had
taken out a cash advance...
Never mind.
What's the point in wasting my breath?
Darn it!
What is it?
What's wrong?
Did my father-in-law...
It's mom... It's mom...
Girls.
What about mom?
Tell me.
Did something happen to her?
Mom has cancer.
Mom has cancer, Aran.
What do we do?
Bom, what are you talking about?
What did she just say?
Dad.