(Episode 21)
Who are you?
We're sorry. We moved in...
Who are you?
This is our dad's house.
What? Your dad's house?
So you're the kids dad had out of wedlock?
What?
So you must be the daughter my dad abandoned.
What? Abandoned?
Leave my sister alone.
Let go,
you leeches.
Aran.
Maru.
Who are they?
What is this madness?
Madness?
Who are you to raise your voice at us?
Aran, watch it.
So is this what you were really after, dad?
We should have discussed it with you first...
Did you bring us here to subject us to this?
Enough, all of you.
Sit.
Get out. Get out right now!
Fine. I'm leaving.
I'm leaving even if you beg me to stay!
Have a great life.
Wait! Jia!
I'll go.
What's the point in having all the kids all here?
They're at each other's throats.
What do we do? What do we do?
What a mess.
My wallet.
Jia, that wretched girl...
They're probably enjoying quality family time.
I might be interrupting.
Jia.
Bom?
Are you crying?
What's wrong?
What do I do, Bom?
I can't live here.
I won't.
Did something happen in there?
Mr. Choi's not in?
What about Maru?
Jia!
You finally got you wanted, dad.
Will you have a perfect family
once I leave?
Why are you being so negative?
They're your siblings after all.
Siblings?
I'm dumbfounded.
Since when did I have siblings?
I'm supposed to embrace those
complete strangers as my siblings?
You're not a child.
Enough with your tantrum.
Mom, tell me the truth.
You suffered 20 years
because of them and their mother,
so why are you being like this?
You are so cold and distant with me, so
why are you so magnanimous with them?
Aran, you don't know the full story.
They're in dire straits right now.
Stay out of this, Aunt Jeongmi.
Since when have you cared about us?
Of course I care.
You're my niece.
Whatever.
I don't want to discuss this.
Kick them out right now,
or I'll do it.
Choi Aran,
why are you being so unreasonable?
Do you know why I asked you to stay?
I wanted your wholehearted devotion.
I wanted you to make amends
for abandoning me.
I'm sorry.
Aran, you mean the world to me.
But Jia and Maru are my children too.
So can't you be more understanding?
I'm begging you.
So this is how you'll hurt me this time?
Who do I always have to be hurt?
Those kids are suffering because of me too.
Why should I bear the burden
of your wayward life?
I know. It's all my fault.
So blame only me from now on.
Hate only me.
Does he expect me to pity him?
I was completely duped.
Dad was just waiting to return to that woman.
It seems like he was waiting for mom to die.
Is this how you're going to be?
I can't stand seeing them having fun together
or that daughter acting like she's all that.
Do you want to come back to our place?
Why would I go back there?
Then tough it out here.
That's easier said than done.
I bet you'd gag
if you saw them.
So you can't stand seeing the adults,
but the hardship outside is worse.
What is it that you want?
Why are you being hard on me too?
You know how tough it was at my place.
Life away from your parents
is very difficult.
The world is unforgiving.
But here, you have your dad
and a lady who wants to take you in.
I know it's hard, but tough it out.
So why did they bring me here?
Because they love you.
Apologize to them for
being rude.
Okay?
Otherwise, you'll have to leave this nice house
and do odd jobs with me,
worrying about how to make ends meet.
As if.
I'm sure Jia gets it now.
But why are you here?
Oh, right. I almost forgot.
Here.
It's mom's ring.
I found it behind my desk
when I was cleaning.
It's all we have left of mom.
Thanks.
Don't be.
I feel bad it took me so long to find it.
Look at the ring for a morale boost
when the going gets tough.
This ring will protect you in your mom's place.
Mom...
Go on in.
I'm off.
Thanks, Bom.
We'll be in touch.
Bye.
Bom.
Yes? What is it?
I'm sorry I left without saying goodbye.
Whatever.
Say, why did you include a note
for everyone
but me in your letter?
I didn't?
It's cold out.
What if you get sick?
It was you who said
a healthy body is the only thing
people like us have.
It's okay. I'll do it.
Just one more. Hold still.
All set.
Go on in.
I'm off now.
Bye.
I want all of us to live together,
but you're adults now,
so I can't force you.
You can leave if you don't think
this will work out.
Are you getting back together with dad?
Is that why you went to get his illegitimate kids?
If you say something like that again...
I'm not getting back together with your dad.
We'll just live like this.
So you'll run an orphanage here now?
I don't get this or like it one bit,
but I'm not leaving.
Why should I leave my own house?
If anyone has to leave, it should be them.
This is our dad's house too.
Okay.
Since you've all decided to stay,
you must all make concessions
to avoid another ruckus like today's.
I'll see how long
you can last here.
Really?
That's exactly what I wanted to say to you.
Jia.
That insolent parasite...
Did you return the ring?
Did they kneel before you with gratitude?
How much did you get for it?
I heard you get 10%
of a returned item's value.
Don't tell me they gave you nothing.
Mom, stop being unreasonable.
How am I being unreasonable?
Our interest payment is due tomorrow.
How will you get the rest?
You signed an agreement,
so you should honor it.
Where will you find the money?
I'll figure something out.
How?
I'll sell my hair if I have to
and make the payment.
Good grief.
Geez.
She's too nice for her own good.
We could've just kept the ring,
but she had to return it.
What a fool.
Where will I get the money?
Sorry, piggy bank. I'll have to cut you open.
Huh? What?
What happened here?
Who did this?
Oh, no.
Bom's really angry this time.
What do I do?
What's the matter with you?
Why are you talking to yourself?
What did you do this time?
Bom found out about her piggy bank.
You should've given me money
for my classes.
You good-for-nothing.
Why would I spend money on you
when you don't study?
Whatever.
If she finds out it was me again,
she'll want to sever our sisterly ties.
What do I care?
You deal with your own problems.
Only $1.30?
Oh, that...
(Bronze Medal: Gayang-ju Rice Wine Contest)
This gold badge you won at the rice wine contest
is not a prize but your dream and hope.
Pin this on your chest
and work hard until
you become Korea's, no, the world's
best winemaker.
I'll root for you until
you realize your dream.
I really wanted to hold on to this.
Aran, come have breakfast.
Aran.
Division Director Choi Aran
has been reappointed
as the head of Marketing Team 1.
This won't get me down.
I'll prove how
old-fashioned and anachronistic
mom's approach is.
Aran's not in her room.
Do you think she...
Don't worry.
She's no longer your seven-year-old girl.
She can take care of herself.
What happened last night may have...
She probably went to work early.
Okay.
Good morning.
Did you sleep well?
Very comfortably.
What about you, Jia?
What am I going to do?
If he remarries,
my daughter will be raised by a stepmom.
Why did your ex's mother had to call and
drive you up the wall?
Her son remarrying is nothing to brag about.
This won't do.
I'll go and get Chisaem right now.
Good grief.
And where will you raise her?
In your tiny motel room?
She can stay here with us.
It'll be better than being in a stepmom's care.
Come to your senses.
Your sister-in-law may be magnanimous,
but you can't bring your daughter here.
Then what am going to do?
My son's still in the spare bedroom.
He needs to get himself
into the master suite with Gukhui
to make their reunion official.
Before then, don't do anything Gukhui won't like.
We'll run the risk
of being thrown out.
Got it?
Darn it...
He said he was sick of women
and divorced me,
so why is he remarrying?
Oh, wow.
I know I gave birth to you,
but you really are shameless.
Right after you divorced your ex,
you shacked up with a gigolo
and gave away
the apartment
you got as alimony.
What's that got to do with this?
Are you trying to make me angrier?
Oh, my goodness!
May I help you?
This is maddening.
She not only stole a kiss
but also my heart.
Wasp waist.
'Wasp'
'Waist'
What's with him today?
Stop making a racket
and come out and work.
Lee Baedal!
I'm back from delivery.
What took you so long?
Were you goofing off somewhere?
Come here and do this.
I don't want to.
What did you say?
Mr. Lee Baedal I was in charge of deliveries.
Are you working for me or
am I here to serve you?
Where's the money?
What money?
Money for one spicy and two regular soups.
You told me to deliver the soups,
not bring you money.
Hey!
Why are you yelling at me?
You can't treat me like vermin.
I'm a beloved son, not just a part-timer.
How did I end up with this nutcase?
Ow, ow. I'm at a loss for words.
Hello.
Our team's done for.
We not only lost Mr. An, but
Ms. Choi's also taking his place.
Nothing can be worse.
Anyway, it gives me
faith in the company as they're
going by the book even when it comes to
the owner's daughter's fiancé.
We'll see if that's what they're doing
or they're up to something.
Up to something?
They must be gossipping about
Taeho's rise up the ranks.
The wine bar inspection
has been rescheduled.
Okay.
I'm so sorry about Taeho.
I'll discuss the matter with the board again soon.
I'm sure Taeho's learned a lot from this.
It's only right he's held accountable
for his own words.
Oh, my. Hello, Gukhui.
It's nice here.
Seonyeong.
What are you doing here?
I was in the neighborhood
and thought I'd drop by to thank you
for taking good care of Taeho.
I should have
come to you first to explain.
The engagement party's water under the bridge.
Why dwell on the past?
What is that?
Here.
She keeps promoting Taeho,
so I couldn't just sit back.
This is a small token
of my appreciation,
so please enjoy it, Gukhui.
(Yay for An Taeho's Promotion)
(Thank You, President Bae)
But Seonyeong...
Hon, come have a piece too.
Let's
consider this quality family time.
Why don't we talk about
skipping the engagement altogether
and just getting our children wed?
Seonyeong,
this is my place of business.
Oh, right.
It would be nice to get Aran and Taeho here
and light some candles on this cake.
I don't know how to tell you...
Taeho...
I'm just kidding.
I know the kids are busy working.
So what is the position
Taeho was promoted to?
Aran is the division director,
so something comparable?
The wines smell sweet,
and the ambience is great.
It's a swell office for a sales point.
The freebies have yet to be boxed.
Mr. Yang.
Sir.
I didn't know you were transferred here too.
It must take more than just you
to save Ms. Choi.
What power do I have?
I come and go
as the company sees fit.
It's a lot better than I expected.
From wine production to sales,
the entire process happens here.
We can see and learn what we've been
pushing papers for back at HQ.
Sure.
We'll learn a lot
and break our backs in the process.
It's been a week since opening,
but look at this.
Nothing's in order.
We need to box these up
and put them on display
so that our bar
looks more welcoming.
Doesn't anyone here do any work?
Hi, Aran.
I'll go check on the hall.
This is worse than giving me the boot.
They replaced you with me.
This is torture.
I find mom crueler than the board
for going along with the board's decision.
I'm sorry.
I should have been more emphatic
about your lack of involvement.
Stop it.
Hearing you say that
makes me feel worse.
I would give you a hug if I were there.
How can you be so laid back?
Why shouldn't I be?
Who knew there was such a great position as this?
The ambience is great,
and the staff works hard,
so don't worry about me.
I'm scared I'll get called back to HQ.
Chin up, okay?
Okay.
Wow.
The kitchen said
they didn't have anything to spare.
How will these measly sandwiches
motivate us to work?
This will make a good story.
We now share an experience
we can talk about
over a drink years from now.
Mr. An,
shouldn't we get part-timers?
It's a lot of work just to pack, display,
and manage these freebies.
Part-timers?
This is a list of part-timers we've used.
Take your pick.
Okay.
Dad, my survival is at stake...
I can always win another badge.
I just barely made this month's interest.
When will I ever pay this off?
This week's job was canceled.
Oh, come on.
I have no work.
How will I make next month's interest?
Did Bom make the interest payment or not?
If she didn't, it's her loss.
She'll be stuck with the late fees,
and her credit rating will suffer.
The interest payment?
Right...
Did you pay it or not?
I paid it.
I even sold my prize badge to
make this month's payment,
so don't worry.
Geez.
Why are you
raising your voice?
That money wasn't for me, okay?
It's your father who left this mess behind.
Start saving up for next month's payment.
Payment due dates always
come around sooner than you think.
Aren't you going to work?
You yelled at me for not giving you time
to go do your odd jobs.
I got fired.
Hello?
Yes, of course. Anything.
I'm pretty good at most things.
Okay.
I'll see you tomorrow then.
There's always a way.
It's baffling that you're over the moon
over some lousy odd job.
Mom, they say these days,
you're halfway there if
you don't mooch off your parents.
Aren't you proud of me that
I earn my keep?
Give me a break.
Mom,
Stroke me on my head
and tell me you're proud.
What's the matter with you?
Mom.
My goodness.
Good grief. Geez.
I've had it.
I'm a joke at work
and now at home as well?
Mom, I'm moving out.
I'll find an apartment near the office.
Won't I have to work nights to
get reinstated as the division director?
But yesterday, you said you'd stay.
Everyone will worry if you move out right after
Jia and Maru's moved in.
You took dad in and brought
those kids here
without discussing it with me,
so why should I play along?
Aran,
I thought you'd understand.
I wanted you to see that
this was my way of making amends
for what happened to Paran.
Mom,
can I give you a piece of advice?
If you can't let Paran go,
you're not being sincere toward those kids.
If you're driven by guilt,
you're doing this to exonerate yourself,
not out of your love for the kids.
But that's not true.
Mom,
let go of Paran for our sake and for the sake
of the kids you brought here.
If you do that, I'll make an effort too.
What are you doing?
I had it all wrong.
I shouldn't have taken the kids in for Paran.
They can't take Paran's place.
But thanks to you, the kids...
Like Aran said, I was trying to exonerate myself
by taking Jia and Maru under my wings.
I said the kids came first,
but I really did it for myself.
That's not true.
You're a good person.
I'm letting Paran go.
I should now focus on
our kids here, Aran, Jia, and Maru.
(Declaration of Missing Person)
Are you sure about this?
Won't you regret it?
How can I be okay with letting
my daughter go for good?
It'll be more painful than cutting my heart out.
Your application has been registered.
Once processed, Choi Paran
will be considered deceased.
Paran,
my time as your mother was long and painful,
but your time as my daughter was very short.
Whosever daughter you are, be happy,
my darling girl.
Choi Paran,
I doted on you.
Why did you turn me into a mean sister,
you wretched thing?
Ms. Oh Bom?
Yes.
I have no patience for slacking
part-timers,
so be on your toes.
Got it? Take it to heart.
Of course.
It's not in my nature to
dilly-dally at work.
Then go and bring in the wreaths
as we will
be reusing the flowers.
Go.
Yes, sir.
Hey.
Mr. An.
What brings you...
Are you working here?
Yes.
But why are you wearing the bar uniform?
What?
Doesn't it look good on me?
It makes you look younger than a business suit.
Are you implying I looked old in a suit?
No...
I hope this doesn't
get me in your bad books.
Of course not.
The work here won't be easy,
but hang in there.
If you do well, you might get an internship.
And we sometimes even make full-time
job offers to outstanding support staff.
Really?
Yes.
Mr. Manager,
please check the inventory.
Hey, part-timer,
get all the freebie boxes
out of the office.
They have to be ready before customers rush in.
I'm on it, sir.
Mr. Manager, I look forward to your guidance.
Of course.
Ms. Bae, the car
is here to take you to the wine bar.
Okay. Let's go.
It's tough right from the get-go, right?
Leave it. I'll do it.
Once we get these out,
I'll clean your office.
I can clean my own office.
I'll do it.
No, I'll do it.
Whoa. These things are so heavy.
Ma'am!