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[My Secret Romance]
[Ministry of Culture and Korea Creative Content Agency aided in this production.]
[Episode 7: This Is How Business Is Done]
Come in.
I prepared Eggs Benedict for breakfast today.
Good work. You can go.
What is it?
- Please eat. - Huh?
You said you don't like eating by yourself.
I'll stay with you while you eat.
Does this count as one of the 10 meals you owe me?
- That would be nice. - No.
Then how about half a meal?
Deal.
I feel awkward eating by myself. Let's eat together.
I ate while making it.
You can stop now.
Pardon me?
You can stop making my meals.
It's hard enough to eat with me. I can't make you prepare my meals too.
Do you really mean that?
Clear your schedule for tonight. I made dinner reservations.
I think you got the order mixed up.
Before you made the reservation...
you should have asked me if I'm free tonight.
I see.
I can't tonight. I have a previous engagement.
Is it important?
My dog is always at home, so he's annoyed with me.
I have to take him for a walk.
It sounds like you like your dog a great deal.
I'm sure you understand because you raise a cat.
I'm actually not raising that cat.
She moved in without my permission.
Anyway, tonight won't work for me.
And next time, I'd like you to make plans with me...
one day beforehand.
I have a schedule to keep too.
Yes, I'll do that.
Father.
Jin Wook's interview was a success, thanks to you.
Thank you very much.
No need to thank me. I should support you at a time like this.
Jin Wook didn't act stubbornly, did he?
No, not at all. Despite what he says...
He was so caring on set.
He even prepared lunches for the entire staff to thank them for their hard work.
Really? Is he finally about to grow up?
By the way, when is the show airing?
It's today. I took a peek at it in the editing room...
and it turned out very well, so you have to watch it.
Of course, I'll watch it. I'll watch it twice.
Then, I'll talk to you later.
- Goodbye. - Okay.
Punks, are you the only ones with grandchildren?
It won't be long until I have a grandchild too.
- Cancel the reservation. - Gosh, that's right.
It was very hard to get that reservation.
What did I tell you?
I told you to ask her if she was free before making the reservation.
It's basic manners when you go on a date--
This isn't a date! This is work! It's business!
I'm the creditor and she's the debtor.
You don't know what you're talking about.
Understood. It's business.
Business?
I received a call from Hye Ri.
She said the show is airing today.
- I'm not interested. - Don't put it off and secure a date.
It's not manners to keep her waiting.
It's also bad manners to marry someone I don't love.
I didn't know you were such romanticist. Don't argue with me--
Father, you were a romanticist too at point in your life.
- What? - Even couples in love break up.
So how could I live with a woman I don't even love? Am I wrong?
I'm not doing this for me. This is for you--
If...
If this is really for my sake, please leave it alone. I beg you.
I'll get going then.
This is work! It's business! I'm the creditor and she's the debtor.
[Three Meals A Day...]
Hey!
Aren't you going home? Are you waiting for someone?
No, I still have to place some orders. Go home.
I smell something fishy.
It's nothing like that.
I'll get going then.
See you tomorrow.
Let's have dinner together. I'll wait for you on the first floor.
Geez, I knew it.
Geez.
Why did you look around like a meerkat before getting in?
I didn't want anyone to see us.
I thought you had to walk your dog.
Why did you change your mind all of a sudden?
I should repay my debt.
I thought about it, and decided to pay it back before my interest goes up.
And I'm sure my dog will understand.
- Is something the matter? - No.
But, where are we going?
I already canceled our reservation so we can't go there.
- I'll take you to my house. - Sure...
Pardon ㅡ? Your house?
What are you doing? Aren't you getting out?
It's just...
I don't feel comfortable entering a man's house at night.
Let's just go to a Korean hangover soup restaurant nearby...
Why is your face so red?
Pardon?
Don't get any funny ideas. Let's just go inside.
I'm hungry.
What is it?
Ov... Over there...
Oh, she's sensitive right now because she's expecting.
Let's leave her alone.
But, when are you going to let go of my arm?
Sit down.
Since you're here as my guest, I should treat you like one.
But why is there a blanket on your couch?
That? I have a hard time sleeping at night.
Do you suffer from insomnia?
Since when?
I'm not sure. When did it start...
I can't remember.
You're really good with a knife.
Why didn't you tell me?
Because you didn't ask me.
I guess you cooked for a lot of girls at your house.
This is the first time I brought a woman to this house.
Okay, I'm sure it is.
You looked glum not long ago, but are you jealous now?
Wh... Who's jealous? Don't make assumptions.
I completely detest men like you.
I think you'll change your mind after you taste my cooking.
Can I help you with anything?
I can handle everything myself.
You can just stay seated.
I feel awkward. It's an occupational disease.
Then, please bring me the broccoli from the fridge.
Yes.
Is there... anything else you need?
It's good. It's delicious.
- Is it good? - Yes.
Okay, the food is ready.
Can you turn off the lights?
Why?
I prefer soft lighting when I eat.
I see.
Can you help me bring these over?
Yes.
Give me your hands.
This is mine, and this is yours.
You better not drop them. These are expensive plates.
Gosh, of course. I'm good at these things.
That was an appetizer.
What are you doing? Come here and sit down.
Here, try it.
- Wait, why is Father here at this time? - If it's your father...
Ch... Chairman Cha?
Why isn't he answering the door?
Oh, Father.
What brings you here without any notice?
Hey, am I forbidden from coming over?
No... It's not that...
Geez, I'm thirsty.
Father, you didn't have dinner yet, did you?
This is...
Please sit, Father.
Were you expecting someone?
No, this is how I normally eat.
I'm not in any kind of relationship with Joo Hye Ri.
That jewelry box...
has nothing to do with her.
The lead character... is someone else.
- What was that? - Pardon me? Oh.
This... house. Geez.
Is someone here?
No one's here, Father.
Did you ever see me invite anyone over to my house?
Father! Father!
Where are you going in the middle of your meal?
I'll... I'll go. Father, stay seated.
Geez, I should move out or something.
Wh... What's wrong with this house? What was that noise?
Damn it!
Father, please!
What's that?
Huh? What is she doing here?
She's a stray cat.
Hey, Blackey! I told you not to come inside the house.
How did you get in here and come up to the second floor?
Are you raising that cat?
No, I'm not really raising her. She just lives here.
- This punk. - I thought you were hiding a girl.
Hey, were you here alone?
Hey, call Hye Ri and tell her I enjoyed watching the show.
Yes. Yes. Yes.
Look at how she's helping you like a dutiful wife already.
I picked a good one.
Yes, I know. Father, get home safely.
- Fine, go inside. It's cold. - Of course, please get in.
Please take him home.
Lee Yoo...
Lee Yoo Mi?
Lee... Lee Yoo...
You scared me.
Are you all right?
Um, yes. I think I should go home.
Hey, you can't leave in the middle of dinner.
That's okay. I'll be going now.
Geez, what is she going to do about those hiccups?
Geez, I just lost ten years of my life.
Taxi!
Where did it go?
Where did this one go?
Wait, no way...
What are you doing? Did you hide money in there?
No, it's nothing.
It's Dong Goo's birthday next week, so make some time.
We should hold a small party, even if it's just the three of us.
Right, Dong Goo? You're going to blow out the candles, right?
I'm going to blow out the candles.
I found it.
Why did I forget this of all things?
What are you doing with that bra pad? Are you going to a party?
I'm not going to a party.
I booked the buyer meeting for this Wednesday.
- Did you ask the resort as well? - Of course.
We can't make any mistakes. He's known to be very picky.
- I'm doubt he's as picky as you. - Secretary Jang.
What are you trying to say?
I've been your secretary for three years. In three years, you pick up a few things.
In a restaurant, I'd simply make ramen, but under you, I was expected to die.
But thanks to that, people call me, "The Legendary Jang Jin Wook."
It sounds like you're dissing me right now.
I'm just saying.
Father, what brings you here without any notice?
Hey, am I forbidden from coming over?
No, but... I just...
Geez, I'm thirsty.
- Yes, Chairman Cha. - Secretary Kim.
I think Jin Wook is seeing a woman. Look into it.
Nothing is easy...
Nothing goes my way...
- You're tone-deaf. - You scared me.
After you left like that last night, you're in a hurry this morning too.
Why are you avoiding me as if you saw something you weren't supposed to?
Follow me. We need to go somewhere together.
Wait, what is it?
Geez, why is it in such a shabby neighborhood?
I heard he sold books and alcohol, so I expected a bookstore and a bar...
But this is it?
Where did the owner go?
How could the owner leave his store instead of running his business?
You're from the shop, aren't you? Please take this.
- Hey, wait! - I have to pay in advance, right? Wait.
Here, keep the change.
Oh, are you here for your change?
Um, where are we?
- You haven't seen it properly, have you? - Pardon me? See what?
I brought you here because I thought it'd be quicker if you saw it in person.
This was my first piece after I entered this company.
"What's the use of differentiating men's underwear?"
The company was skeptical.
But now, this is what keeps our company afloat.
We're pushing forward with overseas expansion as well.
Wow, that's impressive.
But why are you telling me about it?
- I need your help. - Pardon me?
My help?
A foreign buyer is coming to see us this Wednesday.
The opportunity to expand our brand overseas depends on this meeting.
We are taking extra care in our preparations.
And I'd like you to be his personal nutritionist during this business trip.
Me?
This time, don't prepare meals for me, but prepare them for this buyer.
Writer Jung, I'm sorry I didn't recognize you that time.
You were so tan...
I mean, you're so young and handsome, so I didn't see you as a writer.
Who told you all writers are old and ugly?
That's not what I'm saying.
Anyway, if you star in our show, it'll benefit you in many ways.
It's a bookstore run by a young and handsome writer.
If we promote it like this, you'll get more customers--
- That's what I don't want. - Pardon me?
I have enough customers who find me on their own. But if more crowd in...
I can't have any free time.
I see. Um...
Then, we can exclude the store and your personal life...
And focus on your work...
Then it won't be interesting.
Um, our program is very high quality.
Even if people want to be on our show, it's not that easy.
Do you know who our last guest was?
He's the heir of Daebok Group, Director Cha Jin Wook.
Are you a little more interested now?
He has diabetes, so he pays extra attention to his diet.
He won't be here for very long, but he might not like Korean food.
And if his personal nutritionist makes his meals, he'll appreciate our efforts.
I think it might be helpful.
How could I take on such an important role?
All you have to do is do what you did for me.
Can I consider this as business too?
It's business, just like when we eat together.
Did you hear what I said--
Then make this count toward my repayment. Let this cover the three remaining meals.
- I can't do that. - Why not?
I'm going on a business trip to care for his meals.
Isn't that worth 300,000 won?
The conditions are different.
Separate your personal life from work. Isn't that what you said?
And you don't owe three meals, but you owe me four.
- Why? - We didn't get to eat dinner last night.
So it doesn't count.
I hid in your closet and suffered on an empty stomach, but it doesn't count?
There's nothing we can do.
This is how business is done.
I wish he couldn't talk.
Mom, what's gotten into you? Where are you taking Dong Goo?
- We're going to Ki-Ca. - "Ki-Ca"?
- A kid's cafe. - A kid's cafe?
- Don't you know that? - I'm not at an age to know that.
Maybe not.
That...
Isn't she Joo Hye Ri?
Hey!
Don't you know who I am?
Mom, please.
- Hello. - How did you find my house?
- Do you live here? - Why did you come here?
Here.
- Reserve an extra room. - Is someone else coming?
- Lee Yoo Mi is coming too. - Why is she coming?
We need someone to care for this picky buyer.
There's no need.
There's a chef at the resort so a nutritionist...
is very much needed.
We can't go on a business trip without a nutritionist.
I'll get on it right away.
I've said this before, but this is just business.
Business.
- And let's drive there separately. - Okay... Pardon me?
- Let's drive there separately. - But...
Understood.
- Jin Wook. - Yeah.
Did you know... that nutritionist lives with another man?
- Yeah, I know. - Oh, you do?
- Is that why you called me? - No, it's not that. There's a kid--
I have another call. I'm hanging up.
Gosh, what is this? I'm sure he's not that old lady's kid.
What is this?
Why did Joo Hye Ri come to your store?
Oh, she wants me to star in her show.
Oh, the show that our Director Cha was on?
"Our Director Cha"?
So, did you agree to do it?
Why do you ask? Do you want me to do it?
Isn't it a good thing? I heard they only cast successful people.
If you get busier and more famous...
I'll probably be lonely.
Do you think people from all over Korea will line up at the store to see you?
- How would you feel if that happened? - What?
If other girls line up to see me, so I don't make time for you.
Hey, if you meet a nice girl, you should date her. Why do you ask?
Whoa! Hey!
Why are you looking at me like that?
Hey, don't stare at me like that.
What's wrong with you all of a sudden?
How do you feel? Do you feel anything?
I think your muscles got smaller.
Really?
Hey, it's late. Let's go.
I have to pack for my business trip tomorrow.
A business trip? Do nutritionists go on business trips too?
There's a need for that.
Didn't you throw that out yet?
Give it to me! I'll put it in the collection box outside.
- Why? It's perfectly fine. - This is an important occasion.
Even if you don't wear designer clothes, you should dress to impress.
- I'll take care of it myself. - Yeah, right.
Don't forget to bring that.
- "That"? - The bra pads!
The one I passed on to you.
I cleaned it thoroughly for 20 years just so I could pass it on to you.
You should use it for work.
Why would I bring bra pads to a business trip?
She hasn't changed one bit.
She looks the same as she did three years ago.
Look at your outfit...
I like that you haven't changed.
- Get in. - Okay.
Where is Secretary Jang?
I told him to drive there by himself.
But, where are we going, exactly? I wasn't told where it was.
You'll see when we get there.
So this is it.
Geez, what the heck does he want me to do here?
Is this why you didn't...
I'm sorry. I have bad memories about this place.
Let's go to work.
Gosh, seriously. This isn't right!
- Let's go! - Why is it here of all places?
Hey, guys. This is my secretary, Mr. Jang.
- Nice to meet you. - And Lee Yoo Mi.
She'll be taking care of your meals.
Hello.
Wow, a dietitian just for me?
- Yup. - I'm so happy to meet you.
I hope everything will go well.
Let's go now. Let's go.
This company is definitely worth investing in.
Let's start writing out the contract.
Sounds good.
This is steamed rice wrapped in lotus leaf.
It contains a component that is a strong antioxidant
so it helps prevent aging.
This is lotus leaf rice.
The rice has been put in a lotus leaf, and steamed.
Yum, delicious.
Gosh, wait a minute...
Um, what is all this?
- I didn't ask for room service. - This is free.
I thought you came to apologize. Go ahead.
It can't be...
Put this on and come out. I picked it out with you in mind.
It'll be fine, right?
I can't take my eyes off of you for a single moment.
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[Epilogue: You've never had this kind of appetizer, have you?]
I prefer softer lighting when I eat.
Can you help me bring the food over?
Yes.
Give me your hands.
Here, this is mine, and this one is yours.
You better not drop them. These are expensive plates.
Of course. I'm good at these things.
That was an appetizer.
[Epilogue: Director Cha's secret! Is it true?]
[It's the bra pad. Why is this here? It's not a jewel.]
[The jewelry box drops with a loud thud, and her heart drops with it.]
[What do I do? Let's hide for now. My heart feels weak.]
[Hide. Hide so no one will find you. The rules of hide and seek.]
Geez!
Father, please!
[The cat's gratitude. Blackey. Relieved.]
It was you? Hey, Blackey!
I told you not to come in here.
How did you come in and come up to the second floor?
Are you raising that cat?
No, I'm not raising her. She just lives here.
This punk.
I thought you were hiding a girl.
[I thought I'd get caught. Where did the bigger cat hide?]
Hey, were you alone?
[What do I do? Why do I still have this? Should I play dumb?]
[Epilogue: Director Cha's hidden card to secure the contract.]
[You'll sign it when you taste the food.]
Yum, delicious.
So, um... What is this?
[What is this called? He's embarrassed. He doesn't even remember it in Korean.]
Lotus root.
[Lee Yoo Mi's food steals the heart of foreigners.]
Thumbs up.
Yum, wonderful.
Thumbs up.
[My Secret Romance]
Please go up first. I'll bring some wine.
Did she dump me for a dog?
Why are you acting like this again? This isn't the first time.
I don't regret it. I was true to my feelings.
I'm not the real coward. You are.
Are you telling me he's dating a nutritionist instead of Hye Ri?
Find out about this woman.
I don't want to go home.
I don't want to sleep alone...
And I don't want to eat alone either.