(Episode 17)
Dad.
Do you need something?
You're staying the night, right?
Aran, the thing is...
No. You can go.
It must be uncomfortable for you here.
I'm fine.
I can't leave with a peace of mind
until you get better.
So you're only staying with me
for your peace of mind?
It's not that.
I've never had peace of mind
because of you and mom.
I know.
Albeit late,
I want to apologize to you, but I'm too ashamed
to even ask you for such an opportunity.
So he came here.
He left me and Maru to come here.
What are we going to do about Jia?
She's at the front gate, demanding to see her dad.
Is there any way we can shoo her away?
What is she thinking coming here?
Go and tell her to leave and
say her dad will be home soon.
Maybe we should get Jeonggi.
It's not fair to Jia when
she's his daughter too, just like Aran.
Good grief.
Why are you so fickle?
Jeonggi's tenderhearted.
What if he leaves with Jia?
We only barely managed to
get him to stay by Aran's side.
But we can't keep Jia
away from her father.
And what if
Jeonggi finds out about this later?
He's a pushover in every regard
except when it comes to his kids.
I know.
Why did someone
so helpless had to have so many kids?
This won't do. I should go out there.
Gukhui.
Where are you going?
Aran's not well yet.
There's nothing I can do for her.
Make sure she eats when she wakes up,
Jeongmi.
Shouldn't you wait until Aran wakes up at least?
There's no need.
But Jeonggi is here too.
Don't bring up Jeonggi again.
I've decided to stay out of whatever
he's doing by Aran's side.
Gukhui.
Oh, no.
What if she runs into Jia?
Excuse me.
Miss.
Wake up.
What are you doing here?
Miss.
Are you unwell?
Wake up. Where do you live?
We're homeless.
My dad... My dad...
Miss. Miss.
Miss!
I found her unconscious in front of our house.
What a relief you spotted her.
I know.
She's so young.
She must be very ill to have passed out.
It looks like
she's underweight and malnourished.
Please treat her.
Hospitalize her if need be.
But we need to contact her family first.
I'll take care of everything until then.
Please go ahead and treat her.
Very well then.
Mr. An,
please postpone the executive meeting.
Is something wrong?
It's nothing. I'll tell you when I get there.
Okay. I'll ask the board to wait.
Thank you.
She looked familiar...
Miss.
Are you unwell?
Wake up. Where do you live?
I found her unconscious in front of our house.
I'll take care of everything until then.
Please go ahead and treat her.
Was that dad's ex-wife?
This is absurd.
Good grief.
I should kick out
those worthless hobos.
I'm a saint.
I feed them,
put a roof over their head, and take care of them.
I must be the nicest landlord ever.
Where were you?
Um...
How can you and your father be so shameless?
You owe me a great deal,
and yet you don't work.
I'll do it. I'll work.
You can only pretend to be sick for so long.
A cold should only last a couple of hours.
You're too young to cough all day long.
Hey, why didn't you bring your dad home?
Don't ask me about my dad.
Who else would I ask but his daughter?
Give me your dad's number.
I'll call him and tell him
he has to move out if he doesn't work.
Leave me alone.
How dare you lash out at me?
Mom, she's not feeling well.
You have a really bad cold.
Go in and get some rest.
Is this your pub?
Who are you to let her rest?
Don't mind what she says.
Go on in.
I'll wipe the tables later. I'm sorry.
Use the electric blanket.
I don't want you whining about
how your toenail fell out from frostbite.
Mom, why couldn't you be nice
to that sick girl from the start?
Why did you have to yell at her?
Aren't you going to work?
I'm going.
Today's gig pays well, and
I can put my specialization to use in a kitchen.
I wonder if she's taken any medicine.
Jia.
I got you something for your fever.
You should turn this up more.
I'm fine.
Where's Maru?
Probably working.
Where's your dad?
I told you not to bring him up.
What's wrong?
Did something happen to him?
Enough already. He's no longer my dad.
You're burning up.
Come on. Let's go to my house.
I'm fine.
No, you're not.
You must rest in a proper room to get better.
There's no ventilation
or proper insulation here.
I can't be bothered.
Don't be like this.
Do as I say.
Why are you pestering me?
Bom, why did you bring her here?
Get the futon out.
What's wrong? Is she sick?
She's a walking corpse.
Watch it, Ga-eul.
I didn't even want to come here,
but your sister was so insistent.
You're still a smart mouth, aren't you?
You're right. I did drag you here,
so please do as I say.
You haven't eaten all day, right?
While I go make her porridge,
get her a cold towel for her head
and get mom's humidifier in here.
Mom was right to call you
the Mother Teresa of Hapjeong-dong.
Why are you nicer to her than to your own sister?
I'll go.
Don't listen to what she says.
Oh Ga-eul, I know about the ring.
What ring?
So take good care of Jia,
and not a peep to mom, okay?
Whatever.
What are you doing?
Nothing.
Why aren't you at the pub?
I'm hunting down your uncle.
Didn't you say you had work today?
Oh... It was canceled.
After all that big talk,
you can't even find decent work.
It won't happen again.
I'll be working tomorrow.
I have my eyes on you.
What you gave me is
less than a third of the interest payment.
I know.
I'll work all night if I have to.
Watch it.
Don't come crying later.
Have the money ready quickly.
I'm almost there, so you
worry about your half.
She sounds very confident,
so she must be holding on to a handsome sum.
Where did she hide it?
- Mom. / - Good grief.
Why did you startle me?
- Why are you going to my room? / - Huh?
Where's my ledger?
Why would your ledger be in my room?
Go look for it in your room.
Oh, right.
She'll throw a fit
if she finds out Jia is here.
She'll hurt Jia's feelings and
kick out the poor sickly thing.
Here.
I'm not eating.
But you have to.
What's the use in eating?
What's wrong with you?
My dad went to his ex-wife.
He's left us to go live with her.
What are you talking about?
My dad was
married to someone else before.
Grandma's at his ex-wife's,
and so is dad.
I went there, but they didn't even let me in.
They knew I was waiting outside
but never even came out.
I'm sure there was a misunderstanding.
Mr. Choi's not that kind of person.
Sure he is.
I'm ashamed to say this, but do you
know how irresponsible my dad is?
He's a philanderer who had me
without even having divorced his wife.
People say he's a nice guy,
but he caused my mom so much pain.
I'm sure he had his reasons.
Give me a break.
My dad acted like his ex-wife
was refusing to divorce him,
but he's left us to go back to her
as soon as mom died.
How can he do this?
What kind of a father would do this?
Don't cry.
Crying will make your cold worse.
What's up?
Where are you, Kang Maru?
Your sister's...
I'm in the middle of something.
I'll call you when I'm done.
What's with him when his sister's sick?
Is Maru coming?
Yes. He's coming.
Don't worry and sleep.
What are you doing?
Are you going somewhere?
I have to go to work.
What did I tell you?
Your health comes before work.
Dad,
Punggildang is my everything,
so working is how I take care of myself.
Aran,
the flowers are in full bloom in the yard.
It's thanks to you that I'm well enough to work.
Okay. Don't overexert yourself.
Our team
will be held accountable for this project.
What are we going to do?
What did we do anyway?
We only do what we're told.
Think about it, Mr. Yang.
It'll be us dregs bearing the brunt.
Ms. Choi is heir to the Punggildang empire,
and Mr. An is her fiancé.
Geez.
I would like your opinions
on the crisis we have on our hands.
I have to get Mr. Jeong to sign off on this.
Ow, my stomach. I'm sorry, Mr. An.
We should wait
until those two get back.
Darn it.
This was going to be mine anyway.
Why did I do something so stupid?
Darn it.
Aran.
Why are you
back at work already?
Being home feels
more like punishment than rest.
You should just stay home.
The entire team is
working hard to clear your name.
As if that will help.
What's more meaningful than your staff
believing in you?
Meaningful? That is nice.
I'm sorry
I didn't tell you.
You're straight as an arrow, so I didn't think
you'd understand what I was going for.
That's why I didn't tell you.
You know me better than that.
No matter what you do
or choose, I'm always on your side.
I always do whatever I want to
and then lash out at you,
so I thought you'd hate me.
How can I hate you?
Even my mom's cast me aside,
so you too will tire of me eventually.
Enough with your nonsense.
Let's think about how we'll resolve this.
Resolve what?
It's all over anyway.
I know what people are saying about me.
But it's not fair.
What I did wasn't just for me.
I did it for the company as well.
I know. I know that.
So what if you know?
Even my mom's turned her back on me.
You have me.
Please don't forget I'm by your side.
Good-for-nothing bonehead...
What did I tell you?
I told you to stay out of my sight.
Leaving is
the only way I can do that.
Can I run away again then?
Do what you will.
I'm just going to ignore you
like your father, so knock yourself out.
Whose herbal tonic is this?
You know I need it more than anyone else.
Hands off. It's not yours.
Did you get it for Taeho again?
You've really forsaken me, haven't you?
Yes, I have. If I could,
I'd put you back in my womb.
Move.
Oh, my.
My goodness.
Who is this strange-looking creature?
You must be Aran's grandma.
Who are you?
I'm
Aran's mother-in-law-to-be.
I'm sorry for coming unannounced
at such a trying time.
Aran's mother-in-law-to-be?
There were marriage talks without my knowing?
You must not be welcome here as
your son ran off with another woman,
so why would anyone have told you?
How can you say such a rude thing
to my face without batting an eye?
Here.
I went to a famous herbalist
and had him put in
all the very best herbs.
Make sure Aran takes it on time.
I look out for my daughter-in-law's welfare.
Really?
But a young person doesn't need herbal tonic.
This is more effective for an old lady like me
who doesn't have much time left.
So why waste this
on you when, like you said,
you don't have much time left?
What did you say?
You're a real smart mouth, aren't you?
Excuse me? A smart mouth?
Please mind your manners.
Listen,
you're the one who started this.
Who is it?
Mind your own business.
Is that your dad?
I'm not taking it.
Jeonggi.
What are you doing?
Go downstairs.
Aran's fiancé's mother is here with herbal tonic.
Really?
I can't get a hold of
neither Maru nor Jia.
I should go.
Why do you keep saying that?
Because you're here,
you get to meet Aran's fiancé's mother
and be a dad for once.
Just stay here.
I'll go check on the kids, okay?
I know this is the place.
Where are they?
Is no one here?
How may I help you?
Why did you creep up behind me?
But I was...
Why did you peer into my pub and then
attack my lips with yours?
You're...
Hey.
Haven't we met before?
I highly doubt that.
Oh, right. Wasp waist.
Wasp waist, asp waist...
I don't care. Just get me the kids who live here.
- Pardon? / - Gross.
This is the room.
So...
They've been staying in a place like this?
They used to live in a mansion, but
they're now in a rented room worse than mine.
They begged us to let them stay here.
We never asked them to take this room.
Hey, mister,
would you let your niece and nephew stay here?
No, but...
But I lent them my electric blanket.
Where are the kids?
How should I know?
Maru's probably out on a job,
and as for Jia, I have no idea.
Try calling her.
This is so upsetting.
Wait.
You can't just leave.
Of course I can.
Just tell the kids
to stay put and wait for their aunt
to come and fetch them.
But...
You stole a kiss.
Shouldn't we talk about it?
Are you kidding me?
Why in the world would I
steal a kiss from you?
Wait. You set me up, didn't you?
Even if both parties are at fault,
a settlement can be reached...
Give me a break.
Why all this fuss
over a little mistake?
But...
You stole a kiss
You can't just leave.
Hey, wasp waist.
Maru, where have you been?
Your sister's in bad shape.
What? What happened to Jia?
She was deathly ill,
so Bom brought her to my place.
She really looks like death.
What are you talking about?
She was fine when I left.
Okay. She's at your house?
He's okay to look at, but
he has nothing else going for him.
He's totally not my style. Nope.
She probably feels worse because she's upset.
Jia!
She just fell asleep.
You must've been very busy today.
I'm sorry about earlier.
Jia's fever has gone down a lot.
Thank you.
I'm indebted to you yet again.
Don't be cheesy.
Jia got sick because
my mom had to be a scrooge,
so I had to help her.
You sounded congested too
on the phone. Are you okay?
I'm fine.
Jia can sleep in my room tonight,
so you use the electric blanket.
For people like us who live hand to mouth,
our health is our only asset.
I'm sorry.
Stop apologizing.
I'm sorry I thought you took on a shady job
and got angry at you.
I knew you'd never do such a thing,
but I was worried.
Thanks.
It's nice that someone worries about me.
But take care of yourself
before you worry about me, okay?
Okay. I will.
I must do whatever it takes
to see this project through myself.
If I can't use artificial flavoring,
marketing is the only way
to beat our competitors.
Mom.
Let me get this straight.
(Letter of Resignation) Is this your idea
of taking responsibility?
I... uh...
Mom, I'm planning to
reattempt this project from scratch.
I won't let you down this time.
So I was thinking...
Why don't we change our marketing strategy?
Why are you so foolhardy?
You lied to the company and
tried to produce a shoddy wine.
When that failed, you tendered your resignation.
And now you want another chance?
Mom, I...
Choi Aran,
let me say one thing.
I'm not scolding you
over the project.
I'm concerned because you only care about results.
It's upsetting that you can't endure
failure, let
Who do you think made me like this?
That excuse again?
Before you blame others,
change your attitude first.
And you tendered your resignation,
so own up to it.
What is this?
Will she really kick me out?
This can't be.
What do we do?
Jia and Maru are staying
in a moldy storage room.
A little hardship at a young age can do wonders.
One must sail treacherous waters
to get to the promised land.
How can you be so callous?
Is your son all you care about?
That's right.
Why shouldn't a mother look out for his son?
And it's my son who has it the worst.
He has Aran to worry about while
his other daughter's being needy.
He must have so much
going on in his mind.
It's not right of you to
only look out for what's in Jeonggi's best interest.
Jeonggi's reaping what he sowed.
The kids don't deserve this.
They've become destitute
since their mother died,
and they're suffering because
Jeonggi's an incompetent father.
So he moved in here
to take care of all that
one step at a time.
Jeonggi will turn to
his other kids once Aran's in better shape.
When will that be, though?
Maru and Jia will either freeze or
starve to death in the meantime.
They might even end up on the streets.
That'll be our fate too
if we get kicked out of here.
This house is
Jeonggi's only option.
Geez.
I wonder how she is.
(Choi Jia)
Are you unwell?
Wake up. Where do you live?
We're homeless.
My dad... My dad...
Choi Jia?
So you are...
Hello?
I...
I took you to the hospital this morning.
How are you feeling?
Oh... Um...
Why did you leave without a word?
I'm actually Jia's friend.
Jia's unwell and just fell asleep.
Oh, really?
This number was in her wallet,
which she dropped at the hospital.
Oh, really?
I'll come pick it up then.
No, that's okay.
I'll call again.
Was that dad?
No.
You lost your wallet, didn't you?
The lady who took you to
the hospital has it.
What?
She has my wallet?
Where are you going?
I don't want her touching my things
or seeing mom's picture in my wallet.
Why not? What's wrong?
That woman
is my dad's ex-wife.
Then I'll go for you.
You'll get worse if you go out in the cold.
Tell my dad to
have a great life with that woman.
Okay. Just lie down.
No. I'll tell him myself.
Abandon you and Maru?
What are you talking about? I'd never do that.
I'll explain everything later.
Forget about it. There's no need.
Jia. Jia!
You don't care what happens to me.
You didn't even come out
to see me when I went there.
You came here?
- What are you talking about? / - Never mind.
You have a great life there.
Jia. Jia!
That must've been your daughter.
Just go. You were going to leave me anyway.
You were with her for 20 years.
You're more her father than mine.
I've lived without you all this time.
I can keep doing so.
If anyone has to suffer because
you had to start families here and there,
let it just be me.
I don't know what to say.
But I never forgot about you
even for a second.
Whatever. That's no consolation.
Did he only stay
for his own peace of mind?
And now, he wants to go back to his other daughter
and leave me again?
What are they to him?
Why would he go back to his bastard kids?
It should be around here somewhere.
Huh?
Mr. Choi.
Bom, what are you doing here?
Where are you going?
Where's dad?
Did he really take off?
Is that his daughter?
How dare she show up here?
That girl is dad's daughter?