Is everything ready?
Yes, I just need to leave it in the fridge for a day...
before I use it tomorrow.
And this one's for your family.
I boiled it for a long time, so it'll be good for your health,
and it will taste good too.
It'll taste better if you ferment it for one more day...
in the fridge.
Thank you. I'll see you tomorrow at the test.
Okay, bye.
Here. I made some for you too.
It's okay. I already had a lot while testing it with you.
Are you confident that you'll win?
I'm not sure, although I did do my best.
I know you'll win.
I'm already trusting that you'll win...
because I've already bought you a congratulations gift.
"A gift"?
I really want you to accept it.
- What is it? - It's a secret for now.
If you want to know, you better win.
Okay, I'll win no matter what.
I'm going to win, so that I can find my mom...
and get that gift from you.
You can do this, Dal Nim!
I can do this!
Do you want to try that again?
I promise I won't trick you this time.
You promised, okay?
You can do this, Dal Nim!
I can do this!
Here.
Where did you get this from?
Did Se Na give it to you?
No, I got it from an acquaintance.
She said we should eat it after leaving it in the fridge for a day.
How grateful.
I'll put it in the fridge. We can all eat it tomorrow.
Tomorrow's the day of the test, right?
What do you think? Do you think Se Na will win?
I'm not sure. I'm going to go upstairs now.
Okay, rest up.
At this rate, I'll lose to Dal Nim.
Mom, just wait a little bit.
I promise I'll win and go look for you.
Mom.
Tomorrow's the big day.
I'll give you a massage to cheer you up.
- Dal Nim, I wish you all the best. - Thank you.
(Matna Short Rib Soup)
Dal Nim, why are you coming so late? We have a situation.
What situation? Is there something wrong?
What do you mean the fridge broke down?
It's exactly what he told you.
The fridge broke down,
so the broth didn't get fermented properly.
What are you going to do, Dal Nim?
The broth for today's test has gone bad.
What's going on?
Why is there something wrong with the fridge? It was fine.
There was a problem with the fuse box.
I guess too much power was being used...
because the fuse was disconnected.
Can we even receive customers today?
That's not what's important right now, Ms. Ma.
Dal Nim might not be able to take part in the test.
My business is more important than that test.
We'll lose a lot of money if we close for the day.
I'll ask the warehouse for extra ingredients.
Hurry up and get moving.
What are you going to do, Dal Nim?
You should be heading for the test right now.
But you won't be able to cook anything without the broth.
Then does this mean I'll get eliminated automatically?
Wait.
Sun Ho took the broth you gave him yesterday, didn't he?
Yes.
Hey, Jae Wook. Why are you calling me so early in the morning?
Mom. Mom.
I need to take this.
Why? I was going to cook this for breakfast.
I urgently need this for something.
- Put the lid back on. - My gosh.
- I'm going to go to work now. - But...
I wonder what's going on.
Don't you think you're unqualified for the test?
You call yourself a cook,
but you failed to take care of your own ingredients.
What do you plan to do...
without having any ingredients for the test?
You practically came to war without bringing any weapons.
Must I compete against a person who doesn't even know the basics?
It's not too late for you to withdraw from the competition.
She won't need to do that.
Thankfully, it was still there.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
What happened?
Why do you have...
Dal Nim's broth?
Director Choi, all the judges are here.
Today's test will be judged by the best professionals...
of instant noodles in Korea.
Please begin cooking.
Here are the instant noodles that our company has developed.
Let me introduce to you Ms. Hong Se Na and Ms. Oh Dal Nim.
I made a clear broth with beef brisket.
Then I added some traditionally-made...
soy sauce to the broth.
The name of my dish is Soy Sauce Instant Noodles.
I made the broth with beef intestines.
Then I added glasswort powder...
and glasswort extract to the broth.
Mine's called Glasswort Instant Noodles.
Okay, let's try the samples now.
(Score Card for Premium Instant Noodles)
I've been selling instant noodles for 30 years now.
I thought of myself as the best professional of instant noodles.
But I don't think I'll be able to forget...
the taste of today's instant noodles for the rest of my life.
The five judges have reached a unanimous vote.
Chef Jung, the results are out.
What happened?
What should we do? Dal Nim...
got a unanimous vote...
and won!
- Really? - Yes!
Did Dal Nim really win?
Yes, she did.
- My goodness. - Ms. Ma, are you okay?
Nice!
Dal Nim's Glasswort Instant Noodles...
got chosen as the final new product?
Yes. The salinity of glasswort is lower than salt,
so we're hoping that it'll bring a new trend to the market,
since instant noodles are originally known to be bad for people's health.
I thought Se Na would win.
She must be so disappointed.
We're disappointed too.
My gosh, don't be too overly protective of her.
So what if someone else won?
Plus, Dal Nim is also our company's employee.
Everything's fine as long as...
good results arose from competing with each other in good faith.
You're right.
Mom, what do you think about going on a lunch date with Dal Nim?
"A lunch date"?
You can do it to encourage her.
It'll make her want to work harder.
Then go ahead and set a schedule with her.
Okay, I'll be off now.
I should call Eun Jung.
She's probably waiting for the results right now.
Speak of the devil.
Hi, honey.
Did you miss me that much?
Oh, the results? Yes.
Don't be mistaken.
Just because you won...
doesn't mean Sun Ho will fall for you.
That will never happen.
Butchering meat in the market...
is what suits you best.
Someone once told me that...
everything has its own place.
This is not where you belong.
You either belong in prison or the market. That's where...
I think you should eat a lot of garlic and mugwort.
What?
There's a difference between humans and animals.
Unlike animals, humans have a sense of shame.
Humans know what they did wrong,
and they know how to regret their mistakes.
But you're acting like a foolish bear.
You should eat a lot of garlic and mugwort...
so that you can become human first.
Are you done talking?
No, I'm not done at all.
Those who think they need to...
step on others in order for themselves to shine...
are the most ignorant and foolish kind of people.
You're a lot more educated than I am,
and you're a lot better off financially.
But why are you so obsessed about bringing me down?
Who are you to criticize me?
You warned me that your sword will hurt, right?
How does it feel to get stabbed on by mine?
- Does it hurt? - You better shut that mouth.
Do you really think the fridge broke down...
by coincidence?
Okay, I'll just let that pass.
But are you being like this because you're scared that...
I'll find my mom since I've won?
When I find my mom,
I'm going to unveil...
every single thing that you and your family is trying to hide.
Stop trying to accuse us when we're innocent.
We did nothing wrong.
We'll see about that after I find my mom.
That's when I'll find out if you're innocent or not.
By the way, stop trying to connect me with Director Choi.
He's not even my type.
He may be the best man to you.
But that's not the case for me.
I've made myself clear.
So please be careful from now on.
Dal Nim.
Congratulations. I told you, right?
I don't risk my money on useless things.
It was worth investing my money in buying you instant noodles.
It's all thanks to you.
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to come this far.
Thank you again.
By the way, you haven't forgotten our promise, have you?
The advertisement to look for your mother?
Don't worry.
I always keep my promises.
Then I'll trust that you will.
The chairwoman wishes to...
congratulate you on winning by going on a lunch date with you.
What do you say?
"A lunch date"?
Sure, I'd love that.
Then I'll call you soon about the schedule.
- Okay, I'll go now. - Okay.
What are you doing here alone?
Please leave me alone.
I don't want to show you how miserable I am.
Why are you miserable?
No one's pitying you.
Aren't you disappointed in me?
I am disappointed in you.
But it's not because you lost to Dal Nim.
People can always fail.
If you did your best,
the results don't matter.
But...
I'm just disappointed in you for doing something...
you shouldn't have.
"The results don't matter"?
Stop being pretentious and hypocritical.
I know you don't mean that.
People say the process is important.
But in the end, it's all about the results.
The same goes for you.
When I become someone you don't need,
you might leave me too.
The only reason you kept me by your side...
is because you needed me.
It's not because you love me.
You're going to abandon me...
just like how people throw away gum once the sweetness goes away.
Se Na.
I'm not like you.
I did my best to study hard and get to where I am right now...
in order to become a woman that will meet your standards.
As someone from a poor background,
all I could do was to survive all the competitions...
and win.
That's why I don't know how to step down from where I am,
and I don't intend to either,
especially if it's because of Dal Nim.
Se Na.
There you are.
Is everything all right?
Your mom invited Se Na over for dinner tonight.
- Mother invited me? - You did great today.
So what if you didn't win?
We can just gather together to console you.
Dal Nim.
- I knew you'd win. - Me too.
My mind went completely blank when the fridge got broken.
Hye Ri, why aren't you saying anything?
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
Shouldn't we have a team dinner tonight to celebrate?
Of course, we should.
- You're not going to come, right? - Why would I not go?
It's a team dinner. Of course, I should go.
Mother, thank you for the delicious dinner.
Eun Jung cooked healthy food...
in order to cheer up.
I'm sorry for disappointing you, Mother.
No, it's okay. It's fine as long as you did your best.
The results aren't that important.
If you didn't injure your leg, you would've definitely won.
You couldn't even work properly because of your leg.
She's right. This is all because of that woman, Oh Dal Nim.
Let's stop talking about her.
Se Na, look at this.
What do you think of this wedding shop?
They have beautiful wedding dresses,
and the ambience is really nice too.
I really like it.
Se Na. Take this and go to Sun Ho.
Okay.
Ruby, can I take that too? Thank you.
Why did he get a pair of shoes?
Did he get them for me?
Sun Ho, I brought you tea.
Okay.
How's your leg?
It's a lot better now.
Look. Ruby recommended this place to us.
What do you think about this wedding shop?
I think we should get something simple like this...
for our wedding ring.
What do you think? Do you like it?
You can do whatever you want.
When we get married,
I want to redecorate the room...
by changing the curtains and wallpaper.
Where should we go on our honeymoon?
Is there any place you'd like to go?
I don't know. Not really.
I travelled around the world for four years.
We can go wherever you want to go.
What is this?
I'm the only one who's excited.
You seem like you're getting married against your will.
You're willing to run with a bucket of broth...
in your hands for Dal Nim.
But for me, you're not even answering my questions properly.
Guys usually don't know things like this.
But why are you suddenly mentioning Dal Nim out of nowhere?
I'm asking because I'm curious.
I heard she couldn't use her broth...
because the fridge at the restaurant got broken.
But how did you have some of her broth?
She gave me some to share with my family.
And it was still there when I checked.
What's the problem? Dal Nim's the one who made it in the first place.
When did I ever say it was a problem?
I'm only asking because I'm curious.
I'm more curious about why the fridge suddenly...
broke down.
I heard there was a problem with the fuse box.
How do you know that?
My mom told me.
What's that look on your face?
Are you doubting me?
I'm already upset that I lost to Dal Nim.
Do I even need to be doubted by you now?
Tell me.
Did you doubt me just now?
It's all over already.
Let's drop it. I'm tired.
You injured your leg.
I can do this by myself.
It's okay. It's not that hard.
- Do you need something? - I'm going to take some of this.
Oh, okay.
Thank you. You should take some too.
Doesn't that belong to Mother?
She gave me some because she got a lot from other people.
We need to take care of our health at our age.
This is something you guys can both take together.
I think I'm becoming healthy thanks to you.
Don't forget to take this, okay?
Mother, I tried cleaning this pot,
but the greasiness won't go away.
Oh, that?
Sun Ho brought a bucket of broth yesterday.
But it seemed pretty greasy,
so I boiled it one more time.
You boiled the broth?
Yes, I was going to use that to cook breakfast...
after I barely got rid of all the grease.
But Sun Ho just took it from my hands.
Because of that,
I had to hurry up and prepare ingredients to make another soup.
- Congratulations, Dal Nim. - Congratulations!
Thank you. It was all thanks to your help.
Tonight's dinner is on me, so eat as much as you want.
- Hurrah! - Nice!
Everyone, let's clink our glasses together.
Dal Nim, you're the heroine of the day. Please say a few words.
To everyone's happiness!
- To everyone's happiness! - To everyone's happiness!
Sister, let's drink up!
Geum Sook, since when did you call Dal Nim "Sister"?
Are you close with her?
She's older than me, so it's natural to call her that.
Dong Jae and Young Chul. Aren't I right, my older brothers?
"Older brothers"?
Older brother, my foot.
Without Dal Nim, you're the oldest person here.
Was she older than me?
Why are you so startled?
You must be interested in Geum Sook.
Who says?
Dal Nim, I'll treat you like my older sister from now on.
I'm going to think of you as my mentor along with Chef Jung.
Please teach me well.
What would've happened if she didn't win the competition?
I felt uncomfortable to treat you like...
we're of the same age when I already knew that you were older than me.
Dal Nim, you can speak to me more comfortably from now on.
Just think of me as your younger brother.
I've always wanted a younger sibling.
This is great.
I can't believe Dal Nim succeeded in developing the new product.
This wouldn't have happened if Se Na didn't injure her leg.
Exactly.
That woman, Dal Nim, is such a dangerous person.
She did that on purpose to beat Se Na.
By the way, Yi Ran. You look so tired.
I can't seem to sleep these days.
I keep thinking about my baby.
Do you think...
she's married now and has a child of her own?
I don't think I was in my right mind back then.
I'm sure you wouldn't have abandoned your baby...
if you weren't going through so much.
I abandoned her in the middle of the market.
But after walking for a while, I suddenly came back to my senses.
I couldn't believe what I had done.
I went back to where I had left her,
but she was already gone.
In that short amount of time,
someone had taken her away.
I looked all over the market for her.
But in the end, I couldn't find her.
I know how you feel.
I've asked someone trustworthy to look for her,
so don't worry.
It's been 35 years now.
Do you think we'll be able to find her after so long?
If she's still alive, I'm sure we'll be able to find her.
Let's keep our hopes and wait.
What are those sneakers?
Sun Ho must've bought them.
I wonder why he bought them.
It's obvious.
I'm sure he bought them for Se Na.
Oh, you're right.
Let me try them on. They look like a new edition.
My gosh, leave them.
They probably won't even fit you.
Fine, you're right. I have big feet.
The restaurant doesn't even open today.
Why did you want to see me?
Why are you hesitating?
I overheard you and my mother talking last night.
I wasn't trying to eavesdrop.
But is it true?
What will I be able to hide? You said you heard it all.
Yes, it's true.
She's a daughter, so she would've been Jae Hee's older sister.
Don't hate your mother too much.
She had her own reasons for doing such a thing.
I don't want to criticize her.
But I want to ask you a favor.
I know it won't be easy,
but I really hope you'll find her.
I don't have any hidden intentions.
You know that my mother and I are on bad terms.
I'm sure she'll feel different...
when she meets her own daughter.
I hope...
she'll be able to become close to her real daughter.
I'm hoping her real daughter will be able to make...
my mother happy.
And please don't tell my mother that I know...
any of this.
I'm sure she'll feel uncomfortable.
I understand.
I won't say anything to Yi Ran.
Thank you for understanding.
Like I promised, I've told our PR team to start getting ready for...
uploading the advertisement about your missing mother.
The advertisement will be on TV,
the four major daily newspapers, and magazines.
You can talk about the specifics with the PR team...
once the draft proposal comes out.
And...
this is a contract.
"A contract"?
You don't work in the development team.
So we need to sign a separate contract with you.
Give it a read and sign it.
"If the a similar product gets released from another company,"
"this contract will be invalid."
It's just there because we need to put that in.
But there's no way the same product will come out from another company.
You don't need to worry.
Okay.
Our development team will now start researching...
the recipe for your Glasswort Instant Noodles.
There are still a few steps...
we need to go through before we launch the product.
We need to pass a few more tests,
and we need to come up with a product line.
I understand. You're saying we still have more mountains to climb, right?
But thanks to your recipe,
we'll be able to launch the product earlier than expected.
Oh, I almost forgot. Here.
- What's this? - Open it.
It's a congratulations gift.
I got it for you as a means to...
encourage you to work harder with new shoes on.
You're not going to refuse to accept this again, are you?
You're giving me this to work harder as your employee.
So I'll take it.
Try them on and see if they fit you.
I had to guess your foot size.
They fit perfectly. Thank you.
I'll work hard so that all the soles will wear out.
Why are you...
wearing those sneakers?
Director Choi gave them to me as a gift.
"A gift"?
Why would you get a gift from him?
What gives you the right?
If you're curious, ask the person who gave these to me.
- Don't take it out on me. - Take them off right now.
Take those sneakers off right now!
Stop acting immature.
Are you ignoring me right now?
Stop it, Se Na.
Sun Ho, I...
You can go.
Where do you think you're going?
- I'm not done talking to you. - Se Na.
Let me go!
What's wrong with you?
Is this the best you can do?
Did you really have to do that?
Did you really have to take her side in front of me?
If you keep doing this,
it'll only make me hate her more. Why can't you understand that?
I wouldn't have stepped in if you kept your manners.
"Manners"?
Why would I want to be polite...
to the woman who stole your heart?
What?
You bought those sneakers for her because you like her.
I don't want you liking anyone else.
No. How many times do I have to tell you that I don't like her?
I have no other intentions.
I gave it to her to encourage her...
because she succeeded in developing the new product.
Can't I do that much for my employee?
Stop overreacting about something so petty.
Is that really all?
To be honest,
I also feel sorry for her thinking that she had to keep quiet...
about her past relationship with Uncle Se Kang because...
she didn't want to hurt anyone.
I know more about you...
than you do.
I know what you're thinking just by looking into your eyes.
There are times when people don't know how they truly feel.
That's exactly how you're like right now.
You're being fooled by yourself.
I signed the contract,
and they're going to upload the advertisement about my mom.
Then I guess it's only a matter of time before you find her.
If the advertisement airs on TV,
everyone in our country will be able to see her face.
Mom, I did it.
We'll be able to meet soon.
I'll go get it.
- Who is it? - There's a parcel for you.
This is for Ms. Oh Dal Nim. Please sign this here.
Thank you.
Someone sent you a parcel.
I wonder who it's from.
My gosh, it's so pretty.
Dal Nim, I hope you like my gift.
You deserve to laugh...
and be happy today.
Please wear those bright shoes,
and come see me with a happy heart.
I'll be waiting for you.
Did Chef Jung send this to you?
He must've sent you this...
to congratulate you on winning.
He's so kind-hearted.
It's pretty.
Don't just sit there. I'll put on makeup for you.
I don't need to wear any makeup. It's okay.
Don't you think you should look well in this pretty dress and shoes?
It's only right for you to wear makeup with this outfit.
Why isn't she coming?
Did something happen?
I'm sorry for being late.
No, it's okay. I just got here myself.
Please sit down.
Don't I look weird?
It feels really awkward.
Not at all. You look great.
Do you like my gift?
Yes, it's as if I'm Cinderella.
I got a pretty dress, and a beautiful pair of shoes.
Of course, after some time,
I'll be returning to my house that costs 400 dollars a month,
just like how Cinderella had to go back after her spell got broken.
But right now, I feel like I'm the happiest person in the world.
Thank you so much.
I have one more gift for you.
There's more? You already got me a dress and a pair of shoes.
This is already more than enough.
What's this?
This is how I feel towards you.
Will you accept my heart?
(Sweet Enemy)
We're going to boycott the new product development.
Please enjoy.
My gosh, you startled me.
Stop right there!
What do you think you're doing?
(Sweet Enemy)