(Episode 72) Yes, Mr. Choi.
We should get going now.
I have something to say.
Say goodbye to Mr. An and Ms. Yun.
I am marrying Taeho.
Huh?
Aran...
Aran.
Taeho wants to marry me too.
I told you Taeho was out of the question.
But the ones marrying are Taeho and me.
Taeho's the only one who can temper me,
and I'm the only one who can
help Taeho regain focus.
Taeho.
I have something to tell you.
20 years ago, Bom...
Taeho.
Stop it.
Dad.
I said, stop!
Dad, my silence won't put an end to this.
You're being rude to your elders.
If you have something to say,
think about it one more time before saying it.
What about Bom 20 years ago?
What were you going to say?
He probably wants to say if Bom didn't
go missing 20 years ago, our two families
would be free of our current conflict.
Actually...
What did you mean earlier?
Do I know why I was abandoned 20 years ago?
Abandoned?
That's not what happened.
It was an accident.
It was because we weren't careful.
That's right.
Taeho, watch what you say to Bom.
This is why we need to get married.
He's overwhelmed and disoriented.
Taeho and I will get married and do well.
We'll do so well that these issues
will be buried completely.
Aran, this isn't the time to be discussing that.
I fully support Aran.
These two share an extraordinary bond.
Of course they should get married.
You agree, don't you, Bom?
You said you wanted
your sister to be happy.
Right?
That's enough, Ms. Yun.
Taeho!
Good heavens.
What's all this on the first day of the year?
Mom, mom.
We're no longer little kids.
Marriage isn't simply about love.
Think about our families
and the company.
I need a partner like you,
and you need my help.
Aran, I...
I can embrace everything about you.
I forgive you for the grief
you caused us
because I love you.
I'm sorry.
If I had known how much I really loved you,
I would've been better and
things wouldn't have come to this.
Won't you change your mind concerning Aran?
What are you saying?
Why would I change my mind?
Aran says she's in love with Taeho.
Please stop.
Taeho is out of the question in my book.
But Aran's in pain.
Our daughter's desperate to marry him.
That's all the more reason I'm against it.
He fell in love with someone else.
Even if I say yes,
who's to say he won't do that again?
He'll end up hurting our daughter again.
Mom, I beg you.
Please forgive Taeho.
Don't even think about it.
I shudder at the thought of you being with him.
Aran will never get over you.
The pained look her father gave her
was so poignant.
It almost made me cry.
There will be no marriage with their family.
Why not?
What's the problem?
The possibility is open.
Why would we say no?
Take my word for it.
I'm pushing for it even if you don't.
Mom, we can't do it.
Even if they say yes,
we can't go through with it.
What do you mean?
Why are you being like this?
Ask dad
what the reason is.
Gilsu. Gilsu.
Hey.
Are you guys keeping something from me?
What are you doing, Bom?
You and dad prepared all the Seollal food,
so I prepared a simple breakfast.
Wow. Oh, you shouldn't have.
You have to get ready for work.
I can make breakfast.
I get to taste my granddaughter's cooking.
I'd be happy even if I were to die today.
This is so good.
It's perfectly seasoned.
I didn't know you were such a good cook, Bom.
She basically ran Chowon Pub.
She must take after her mom.
She's a natural-born cook.
Hon, her mom is right here.
That's right.
That nasty woman must have
driven my granddaughter like a slave.
How else
someone so young cook so well?
Bom's nothing like me,
who's just a useless freeloader.
Are you still seeing Mr. An's son?
No, of course not.
Why would I see him?
That's good. We spoke with his parents yesterday.
I said there won't be any more misunderstandings
or rumors between our girls and their sons,
so be mindful of your actions.
No matter how strong your opposition,
I can't leave Taeho.
And Taeho feels the same way.
Aran, why are you being so stubborn?
I said no. I don't like him.
Even if I were to scour the world,
I won't find anyone I'll love as much.
'Charge me with love'
'My battery of love is running out'
'I can't live without you'
'I really can't'
'You're my battery'
- Oh, yeah! / - Oh, yeah!
How well you sing, my pumpkin.
Here you go.
Live long and healthy, grandma.
Thank you.
Chisaem, wish your aunt, uncle, cousins
a happy New Year too.
Uncle, aunt, Aran, and Bom,
happy New Year.
Happy New Year to you too, Chisaem.
That's a lot.
You must put this into savings.
I will. Have a happy New Year.
You're making more money than me, Chisaem.
Mr. Lee, could you hold onto this until
I start school next year?
Huh?
Sure. Sure.
I'll keep it safe and sound for you.
Wow. You made a killing today.
I'll hold onto it for you.
This is uncomfortable.
Take it off.
Since you're done bowing, you can change.
Why are you changing her out of her dress?
We have to go to Midal's and
show her off in the neighborhood.
She can just wear something warm.
She'll catch a cold.
Hon,
I want to flaunt our pretty Chisaem.
Let's go, Chisaem.
- Got the purse? / - Yes.
Can't forget that.
He's so loving.
I worried he might not accept her as his daughter.
Thank you, Baedal.
Remember what I told you?
What do you say if an adult
gives you only $1?
I know what to say.
I'm actually quite sharp.
Yeah?
You're so smart, Chisaem.
High five.
- I'm heading out. / - Okay.
I'm doing volunteer work with my colleagues.
That's great. There are many people who
feel lonely and downtrodden on holidays.
It's good to lend a helping hand.
- Right. / - See you.
Maru, where are you going?
Chisaem came to bow to you.
I'm too young.
No, no. Let her bow to you.
Mr. Kang, let my daughter bow to you.
The floor is cold.
Okay, young lady.
Go ahead then.
Mr. Kang and Maru,
happy New Year.
What a pretty bow.
Let's see.
I should give you something for that.
Here.
You can't even get ice cream for $1 these days.
What a shrewd little girl you are!
Here. Why not?
Thanks, I guess.
Okay.
Grow strong and pretty, okay?
I will.
You're more in need of good fortune than her.
Sit down.
Let's see how much you made today.
1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6,
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12...
$155.
High five.
Woohoo!
You and I make a great team.
But we can't tell your mom.
Got it?
I'm not stupid.
Don't worry.
Okay.
I'll get you a treat then.
Go pick out something good.
Splurge today.
Thank you.
Hey.
You saw Changsu,
the jerk who never paid me back my $2,400?
Where did you see him?
He'll get it from me.
That money almost got me killed.
Mr. Lee. Mr. Lee!
Mr. Lee!
Mr. Lee. Mr. Lee. Mr. Lee!
Mr. Lee!
I'm sorry.
Mr. Lee!
Chisaem. Chisaem.
Chisaem.
Where did she go? Chisaem.
Chisaem. Chisaem.
Excuse me.
Remember the little girl in hanbok I was with?
Do you know which way she went?
No, I don't.
Darn it. Where did Chisaem go?
Thanks.
Chisaem!
Chisaem?
Where did she go?
Chisaem! Chisaem!
So you might have ended up in an orphanage.
Yes, if it hadn't been my dad who first
found me.
Or you could've found your mother right away.
Maybe.
I used to volunteer at an orphanage
with my dad when he was alive.
Really?
We do this 2 to 3 times a year
here at Punggildang.
This is what we plan to do with the kids.
You figure it out.
I'm too busy to go today.
Aren't things like this for staff who need
higher performance evaluations?
Using the information and distribution network
we secured through the US deal,
we should export to Korean restaurants
in South America or Canada.
We'll discuss this later.
They're especially interested in fruit wines.
What are you doing when the staff is busy
prepping for our orphanage visit?
Work is important,
but isn't it more important to
work with your staff for a good cause?
Of course. I was planning to join them.
I worked with the staff on the program
and the gifts.
Thank you!
These are for you.
Are you siblings? You look so much alike.
I'm thrilled that the kids are so cheerful.
Yes.
You've been doing a lot of good.
Oh, please.
This takes me back.
We went to orphanages
all over Korea looking for Bom.
When I think about that,
it's like a dream to have Bom with us again.
I feel the same way.
Next year, let's bring our entire family
to partake in this worthy cause.
Okay, children.
We've prepared a special show for you
while you enjoy these delicious pizzas!
They'll love having new bedding.
Right?
Yes.
Decorating the kids' room makes it feel
like we're newlyweds, right?
Don't be silly.
You've been overly suggestive as of late.
Really?
I hope we get to do this for our kids soon.
- Here. / - Thanks.
You used to beg me to read to you
until you fell asleep.
Do you remember?
No.
About your wine recipe notebook...
I got this strange feeling as
I was leafing through it yesterday.
What strange feeling?
Nothing specific, but when
I was young, one of those notebooks...
I'm not sure. It's so vague.
I'll take that.
Here.
Okay, fine.
She's three- even four-faced, not just two-faced.
Now she's begging us to save her son.
Is the younger one still out of it?
He's been on that hunger strike for awhile now.
How does that concern me?
You shouldn't be that cold.
His life's hanging by a very thin thread
because of his unrequited love for you.
What am I supposed to do about it?
I'll pack you some food.
Take it to him.
We can't let him die.
Geez.
How can he possibly think
he has a chance with me?
Oh, my gosh.
But I suppose I'm pretty hot.
Huh?
What's he doing there and not on his deathbed?
What would look good on Jia?
Tell me what your girlfriend's like,
and I'll help you.
My sweet Jia has long limbs
and porcelain white skin.
She's just very pretty.
Hey, An Suho!
Jia.
What are you doing here?
I thought you'd look good in a dress,
so I'm using all my allowance to...
Do you expect me to believe that?
You were looking to see if the dress
would suit her.
I was a fool for bringing this
to a jerk like you.
Have a great life.
You're dead if you ever
call me again.
Ugly fool.
Jia. Jia.
Midal, what am I going to do?
I scoured the entire neighborhood.
What if I've really lost Chisaem?
Why did you
have to take her around to collect
New Year's gift money?
We can't just stand idly by like this.
Let's go look for her together.
Maybe she's back at Gukhui's.
What am I going to do?
When will you and Chisaem get back?
Did you feed her lunch?
Yes. Don't worry.
We're having a great time.
Chisaem, do you want to talk to mom?
No?
Okay.
It's getting cold out,
so bring her home.
Okay.
At least Baedal's good with Chisaem.
He may be incompetent,
but he's a kind soul.
This is the police station.
Pardon? Where?
Chisaem. Chisaem.
Chisaem!
Mom.
Here you are, my darling granddaughter.
I almost had a heart attack because
it reminded me of when we lost Bom.
What happened?
Why are you here?
She said she was lost and
asked us to call her mother.
Where's Mr. Lee?
Why are you here alone without him?
He disappeared after telling me
he'd get me a treat for making a killing
with the Seollal bows.
What?
What did he tell you?
Chisaem!
Huh? Chisaem.
What are you doing here?
You gave me a fright
as I thought I had lost you.
Good grief. This tiny thing
had everyone worried sick.
We looked for you everywhere.
Mr. Lee Baedal,
what's the matter with you?
Hon.
What did you just do?
How can you kick your husband in the shin?
What?
You were using a child to
make money?
Hon, that was just...
I was just kidding about that...
And it's Seollal custom
for the kids to go around bowing to their elders.
Mom, don't yell at Mr. Lee.
I begged him to take me around.
Look at this.
Why would she come to your defense
if you hadn't brainwashed her?
Even though she's not your own child,
how could you use her to make money?
The child's been found.
Why are you ganging up
on my little brother?
You can't live with these people.
Move back in.
Yes, Midal.
Please take this jerk with you.
Let's go, Chisaem. Let's go, mom.
Hon.
Where do you think you're going?
Please, Midal.
Okay, fine.
Go and get yourself beaten! See if I care!
That good-for-nothing.
I did a terrible thing.
I had no idea she'd disappear
in a blink of an eye.
Thankfully, she's been found,
but what if she hadn't?
You know we spent 20 years
looking for Bom after she went missing.
Since you seem repentant,
I'll let you off the hook just this once,
but watch it.
I can't stand to look at you. Get out.
Hon.
Jeongmi, what's with you?
I regret marrying you.
I know. I'm sorry.
I know I did a terrible thing, but
you shouldn't have
put me down like that in front of everyone.
I wanted to do a lot worse.
How could you do this to Chisaem
after vowing to be a father to her?
Stop it, Jeongmi.
It feels weird walking you to
where I used to live.
It's been a while.
Come in and say hello to grandma.
She won't welcome me.
It may take some time before we can
declare our relationship to the family.
- Please, don't be... / - Get out@
I can't stand to look at you.
I'm so sorry.
Hon, it won't happen again.
Please forgive me.
Your husband's pleading with you.
Forgive him.
Jeongmi, don't be so rash.
Grandma.
What are you two doing here?
It's mighty suspicious seeing the two of you
together like this.
Something's going on between you two, right?
It's nothing like that, grandma.
I have feelings for Bom.
What?
How can this be?
I know you two have been fond of each other.
But I don't want you to be more than
just work colleagues or friends.
I've had feelings for Bom for a long time.
Maru's helped me through my toughest times.
That's why we want you to stay friends.
You can help each other
and stay friends.
I won't repeat myself.
I'm sure you two will respect our wishes.
I don't want to break up with Maru.
You two know that
Bom and I love each other.
I don't want to hide that anymore.
I want your blessing and recognition.
Maru, you rascal.
Why are you being so difficult?
It's late.
Get home safely.
Oh, no. What are we going to do?
Mom. Mom...
Grandma.
This is all I made in a day?
They said on the news that some rich guy
made an anonymous donation of $1 million.
Why can't I come into tons of money?
Money eludes you if you obsess over it.
Obsessing over money isn't very becoming.
I work my finger to the bone making soup,
but I can barely make ends meet.
I should have taken the $500,000 for raising Bom.
Is money that important to you?
There's more to life than money.
Why are you being such a nag today?
Listen, Mr. Kang,
have you come to think little of me
because I danced and
did a love shot with you?
Even a truckload of you won't do it for me.
Ms. Lee,
please watch what you say.
You sure have some pride for someone
who's renting a room from my restaurant.
Listen, Mr. Kang,
you're on my payroll, okay?
Don't overstep your bounds.
Darn it.
Good grief.
I should be the one who's mad, not him!
Who does he think he is?
Geez.
I'm so sorry.
I swear I didn't see
your porcelain white shoulder.
She may act like that, but
she's actually fragile and tender deep down.
I should be understanding.
You're open during the holidays?
Isn't business tough these days?
It's never easy making money.
Let me know if you need more radish kimchi.
Do you take large group reservations?
I'm planning a get-together
after the holidays
for around 30 people.
30?
I'm sure you know,
but our soup's very tasty.
And I make amazing steamed pork
as well as savory beef sashimi salad.
What's your budget?
Around $2,000 for food and drinks.
$2,000?
When would you like the reservation for?
Why don't you have a drink with me
before we discuss that?
Oh, okay. Sure.
What about me?
Sure. Let me pour you a shot.
I hope this gets me out of the doghouse.
One more.
Who do you think you are?
And who do you think you are?
Me?
I'm her boyfriend.
Oh, my goodness.
What? Her boyfriend?
I thought I was going to
get lucky with this widow.
Darn it.
My goodness. Excuse me, sir.
What about your reservation?
Wait!
Stop it.
I was about to get a reservation for 30 people,
but you just blew it.
I lost $2,000 in potential sales.
Ms. Lee,
must you stoop so low to make money?
Yes. I will stoop low if I can make money.
So what if I
drank with him and let him touch my hand?
If I can make money,
I'll let a man touch my hand
1,000 times over.
I will not be judged by some man
who abandoned his own son!
Did I go too far?
Why did you get these?
They're a waste of money.
Thank you for everything.
But... Wait!
But I didn't tell you to move out.
Wait.
Hi.
Have you eaten?
Have breakfast with us.
It's okay.
Is my dad here by any chance?
Why are you looking for him here?
You and your dad are my tenants,
no more, no less.
So don't saunter in here
using your father as an excuse.
I'm sorry.
You've been cranky since last night.
Is something wrong?
Just eat, you wretched girl.
Are you in there?
Why isn't he in?
He hasn't returned since
he left yesterday?
He sure is touchy for someone who
looks like a ferocious hoodlum.
Why did he leave this here?
Has he really left for good?
Oh, no...
How could he leave
without saying goodbye?
What is this?
I leave you next month's rent.
No one's ever left me money before.
What's with this guy?
The rent's $500,
so why did he only leave $350?
Mr. An,
last year's sales performance relative to
marketing expenses is wrong.
Mr. An, aren't you coming to the team lead meeting?
Mr. An.
What did you just say?
There's an error with
the sales figure.
Take care of it yourself, Maru.
Taeho.
Stop thinking about it.
I don't care my parents are against us.
I just want you back.
Aran, I have enough on my plate.
Marriage is the least of my concerns.
Is it Bom again?
No, it isn't.
Then what's the matter?
Do you know what this is?
This...
Taeho!
They're letters from the orphanage kids.
We plan to make the visits regular.
How sweet of them.
And our staff is so sweet too.
It'd be great for our staff to mentor them.
Blocked caller ID again?
It must be from a shady character.
Don't pick up, Ms. Bae.
Hello?
President Bae Gukhui?
Yes, this is.
You lost your wine recipe notebook
when you lost your daughter 20 years ago, right?
May I ask who's calling?
Me?
Someone who knows what happened
to your daughter.
Who are you to
talk about my daughter like this?
What's wrong with me?
Why are you...
I don't know why I'm like this either.
Ms. Bae,
I have something to tell you.
Taeho!
Wait.
Must you crush the 30 years
I dedicated to Punggildang?
Dad!
Mr. An!
My father sold this to
a competitor 20 years ago.
What are you talking about?
He also abandoned Bom.
That can't be true!
What are you two doing?
If this keeps me from marrying Taeho,
I'll just burn it.
Do you remember when I was little?
Of course I do.
You took me somewhere, didn't you?
What do you mean?
It actually came back to me.