(Episode 71)
(In mourning)
Dal Ja, we need to get ready to serve customers.
I keep thinking Soon Ok will be sitting here smiling,
but she isn't with us anymore.
Cheer up, Dal Ja.
We need to run this restaurant in her stead now.
She wouldn't be able to rest...
if she knew we are so upset.
Right?
Can I have a soup, please?
Sure, coming right up.
I'll get it.
How did the funeral go, Young Sun?
It all went very well, thank you.
Thanks for coming by.
I had to. I've known you for years.
She was such a nice lady.
It's such a pity. She was in her prime.
Hello, Mr. Bang.
Already? Why not take a few more days off?
No. Staying at home only makes me think of Soon Ok more.
I'd rather be here working.
- Mr. Yoon. - Stop it.
I'm fine. It must've been hard managing the store alone.
- I'm sorry. - Don't apologize.
It won't be easy but try to cheer up.
The living have to go on with their lives.
I'll drop this off.
No, wait, I'll go.
It's fine, I'll go.
No, no. I'll go on all the deliveries for a while.
You can watch the store. See you.
- Take care. - I will.
(Taesan Develops Spinach Noodles)
"Taesan Noodles gets patent for Korea's first spinach noodles."
Hello, Taesan Noodles.
Hello, Mr. Jung.
Madam Cho, what do I owe the call to?
I called because I read the good news in the paper.
I see.
You must be busy with philanthropy and politics.
When did you have the time to develop a new product?
You even applied for a patent. I am so very impressed.
Thank you.
All I did was wonder what kind of noodles would be good for health...
and taste good, and I got favorable results.
I know you're a very capable man,
but you're so humble and hard-working.
I learn a lot from you. Congratulations.
Thank you.
I will visit you in Seoul soon. See you then.
Sure. Goodbye.
Come in.
Incheon News just called to ask for an interview.
- An interview? - Yes.
They want to talk to you about the patent.
Are you free tomorrow?
Yes, I am.
I'll call them back to say so.
You do that.
Mom, I'm off to class.
Why are you taking that skirt with you?
I have to drop it off to get fixed.
Jung In's quite good.
Is she? Did you read the article about your dad's patent?
Of course I did. He's so amazing.
When did he develop that?
I have no idea. Maybe that's why he had been so cranky lately.
Mom, do you think Dad's in a good mood now?
He must be. The article said a lot of good things...
and people are congratulating him.
Good. I should ask him about buying Jeong Shik a factory.
What? Why is your focus always on helping Jeong Wook's family?
I married their oldest son. It's my duty to care for the family.
My goodness... Good for you.
Have you forgotten you're our only child?
Mom, of course I know that.
If I'm good to Jeong Wook's family, Jeong Wook will be good to you.
I can't believe I just heard that. No one can stop you, can they?
Get to class.
Okay, see you later.
My goodness...
Jung In.
Se Young.
How did the funeral go?
I was too busy to go. Sorry.
It's okay.
Did Soo In show up for the funeral?
No.
She didn't even attend her mom's funeral?
We couldn't reach her.
I don't understand. How could she not call at all in years?
Sorry, but I don't want to talk about that.
- Can we change the subject? - What?
Sure, okay.
Fix this for me.
Fix the seam and shorten it by 5cm.
Okay, I will.
Young Sun, did you hear from the private detective?
Not yet.
I want to find Soo In soon for Soon Ok's sake.
She doesn't know her mom's dead.
She'll be so upset when she finds out.
Hello, this is Yoon's Soup.
Young Sun, it's me, Tae Soo.
Tae Soo?
Yes. How have you been?
How are you? Are you well?
Yes. I was a bit too busy to call.
How is everyone? Are Soon Ok and the others all right?
You should've called just a little sooner. You took your time.
Why? Is something wrong?
Well...
What is it, Young Sun? What's wrong?
Soon Ok passed away.
What?
What do you mean Soo In's mother's dead?
She died last week of stomach cancer.
If you'd called a little sooner,
you could've gotten to say goodbye.
Young Sun, I'm really sorry.
I'll call you again.
Why are you here?
Did Madam Cho send you for something?
No. I have something to tell you.
You want to talk? About what?
Let's sit down.
Okay.
Soo In.
Don't be shocked.
What is it about?
Your mother...
passed away.
What?
What do you mean?
Your mother died last week...
of stomach cancer.
What?
No way. How...
You're wrong. You're mistaken, aren't you?
Soo In, I wish I were wrong.
I just called your mom's restaurant...
and that's what Young Sun told me.
My goodness.
No way.
How could she...
Mom. Mom!
Mom...
Mom, where are we going?
Mom. Why are you crying? Don't cry.
Ji Hoon.
Mom.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry I came so late.
I'm sorry, Mom.
Mom.
Soon Ok.
I'm here to see you.
What's that?
Was someone here?
Soo In.
Tae Soo.
Yes?
What should I do now?
I wronged my mom so terribly.
How can I live?
I'm sure your mom will understand.
She knows how you feel now.
Don't be so negative.
My life's goal was to see her again one day.
Now I don't know what to lean on.
I have lost everything.
Soo In.
Is there anything you want?
You came first. I'll buy it for you.
I don't want anything as long as I have you.
You know,
there's nothing more I want in this world than...
for you and Jung In to do well.
Do you know what I mean?
Let's all be strong and go on living.
If we do that, things will get better one day.
Mom...
Is Ji Hoon asleep?
- Yes. - He must've been tired.
Soo In. Are you okay?
Yes. Thanks for everything today.
Sorry. If I'd called them just a little sooner,
you could've said goodbye.
No.
It's my fault.
You might get sick.
Tae Soo, don't say anything to Madam Cho.
Why?
I don't want her to worry.
Don't you think you should tell her...
and take a few days off?
No. Mr. Kim's meeting his future in-laws.
Madam Cho has a lot on her mind.
I'll tell her later on.
(Chairperson Cho Geum Rye)
Come in.
I'm back.
Did you sort out what you had to?
Yes.
What was it that needed taking care of so urgently?
Someone I knew had passed away. I went to pay my respects.
Oh dear. You should have told me about that sooner.
How did you know the person? Were you very close?
Yes. It's someone who treated me like a son.
You must be very upset.
I will have Seon Woo drive me home tonight.
Take the rest of the day off.
Thank you, ma'am.
- Welcome home. - Hello.
Hi. Where's Ji Hoon?
He's asleep.
He went to bed early today.
Why do you look so terrible? Do you feel unwell?
No, I just feel a little tired.
You said you had dinner plans, right?
Yes, we just ate.
Do you want some tea?
No, no. You don't look too good. Go and get some rest.
You too, Seon Woo.
Goodnight.
Do you need something?
I bought Ji Hoon a cake. Give it to him tomorrow.
Thank you.
You look like you were crying.
Is something wrong?
No, nothing's wrong.
Are you really okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
You must be tired. You should rest.
If something's upsetting you, you can tell me at any time.
I will, thank you.
I'm sorry, Ji Hoon.
If I'd mustered the courage sooner,
then you'd have...
been able to meet your grandma.
I'm sorry, Ji Hoon.
I'm so sorry.
Ji Hoon.
What now?
How am I to go on now?
Soon Ok.
Stepmother.
Why are you here?
I came in to clean up and get rid of the dust.
I have something to tell you.
What about?
I want to go to Seoul.
To Seoul?
Why do you suddenly want to do that?
My boss is going to sell his business.
He found me work in Seoul.
I want to go and work there.
You can work here too. Must you go to Seoul?
Staying here...
is just too much for me.
Without Mom and Soo In...
I feel their loss too much.
Jung In.
I want to succeed as well.
I will succeed...
and make sure that you and Dad live a better life.
It will be so quiet and lonely here if you leave as well.
Can't you stay here with us?
I'll visit you often.
When will you be leaving?
As soon as my boss sells his business.
Keep it to yourself for now.
Okay.
Living alone in Seoul won't be as easy as you think.
Can you manage?
I'll try.
I talked to Chairman Han yesterday.
He said that Hee Joo's mother likes flowers.
I think we should get her a flower basket...
for today's dinner. What do you think?
- That works. I'll get it. - Okay.
You really don't look good at all.
You look sick. Why don't you see a doctor?
I'm fine. I apologize for causing you concern.
I'll let you eat.
Why won't you join us?
I will eat later with Ji Hoon. Enjoy your breakfast.
Let's eat.
The soup tastes great today.
You have an interview with a paper today, right?
I set out a suit for you to wear.
You didn't have to.
I'll wear my usual.
They'll take photos to print in the paper.
You can't wear your usual. You need to dress up.
Articles of the patent and then an interview.
You're great, Dad. I look forward to reading the interview.
Okay, thanks.
Man Pyo, do you have no appetite?
What's this? Why is it bean sprout soup today?
What's wrong with bean sprout soup?
Did you want something else? You should've told me then.
How could you do this to me?
Don't you know what today is?
What day is it?
It's my birthday.
It is?
What? No one knew?
How come none of you care about me?
Aren't I family?
A birthday is just another day.
I'll cook you birthday soup for lunch.
I apologize. I was so busy with work that I forgot.
Forget it. You all really upset me this time.
I'm disappointed.
Mom, he looks really upset.
We all forget things. He's acting like a child.
Cook him a real birthday feast for dinner.
We're his only family...
and we neglected him.
Okay.
I should start a family of my own.
They're useless.
Mr. Hong.
For you.
It's cologne. Why are you giving me this?
It's your birthday today.
Ms. Oh, how did you know it's my birthday?
How couldn't I? Around this time every year...
you'd go around town telling everyone about it.
Ms. Oh.
Why do you look so upset?
Did no one congratulate you this morning?
Did your sister not cook you birthday soup?
How did you know that?
It's written all over your face.
Your family forgot and you're so upset about it.
How do you know me so well?
You're a regular.
We meet often. Of course I know you well.
Is it just because I'm a regular?
It's okay to tell me how you feel.
Tell the truth.
About what?
Do you happen to...
Do you like... No, don't tell me.
I think I can tell what you're thinking just by looking at you.
What are you talking about?
It's okay. I understand how you feel.
Thank you.
Thank you for the cologne. I'll use it well.
Sure. I hope you do.
It smells lovely.
Stand naturally.
Okay.
Now turn this way.
Okay.
Very nice. Could you stand over here this time?
Are you ready?
I'm done. Thank you.
Thank you.
It's never easy to pose for photos.
You're great at it.
I'd like to ask a few final questions.
- Sure. - Why did you...
develop spinach noodles?
Noodles are one of our staple foods.
People think they lack nutritional value compared to rice.
I thought adding spinach which is good for us...
would improve the nutritional value and that's how I got the idea.
I see. I heard you will donate some of the profits from...
the new noodles to benefit the needy.
Yes. I want to help the local community when I can.
Your good deeds could work towards securing a party nomination.
What do you think?
You could think and say so,
but I don't dwell on securing a nomination.
Just knowing that what I'm doing benefits the community is enough.
You're as great as I heard you are.
Mr. Jung. There's a problem with your nomination.
What? What problem?
Congressman Seo Nam Seok is from...
this constituency and he wants to stand in the general election.
You said he'd represent a constituency in Seoul.
That plan of his didn't work out.
He changed his mind and wants to represent his hometown.
What should I do now?
You need to compete against him for the nomination.
He has a very tight-knit organization behind him.
It won't be easy.
I will set up a meeting for you and the chair of the nomination board.
Let's try to come up with a plan.
I just could lose my chance.
Congressman Seo might be tough,
but you did a lot for the community in the meantime.
It's worth the shot.
We can't let our guards down.
See what you can find out about Congressman Seo.
Find anything that can be a weakness.
I will.
Congressman Park will help me meet the chair of the nomination board.
Find out what he likes as well.
Yes, Father.
Really? Your parents want to know about me?
Yes. We'll meet in a few hours but they keep asking me questions.
They're excited to meet you.
I hope they like me.
Why? Are you nervous?
Yes, a bit.
You don't have to be. I'm sure my parents will like you.
Especially my mom. We have similar tastes in men.
I hope that's true.
See you later.
I have to drop by Donghwa Baking.
I think we'll have to meet at the restaurant.
Really?
See you later.
Make sure you're on time, okay?
Yes. Don't worry.
Bye, then.
Mom, Mom.
Mom.
Ji Hoon.
Are you sick?
No, I'm not sick.
I'm hungry, Mom.
Are you?
I'll cook you something.
Mom.
Mom, wake up. Mom.
Mom.
Hello?
Ji Hoon, is something wrong?
Seon Woo, Mom's sick.
Who? Your mom?
Yes. She won't wake up.
I am scared.
Don't cry, Ji Hoon. I'll be right there.
Get here soon.
Wait a bit.
Soo In.
Seon Woo.
Everything's okay, Ji Hoon.
Soo In, wake up.
Soo In. Soo In.
Soo In.
Wake up, Soo In.
Did you not come with your grandson?
We couldn't because I had to make a stop on the way here.
Seon Woo will be here soon.
I see.
There's still time. We must wait.
Thank you so much for giving your precious daughter to...
my grandson in marriage.
We should thank you.
I wondered where Hee Joo got her great looks from.
She looks like her mother.
You're flattering me.
Is she really okay?
Yes. She's exhausted, that's all.
An IV drip and a couple of days of bed rest...
should mend her.
Thank you, doctor.
Bye.
I wonder what's taking him so long.
Do you think he is in trouble?
There must be a reason.
I am really sorry.
I think something urgent came up.
Let's wait a little more. He could be on his way.
Soo In, are you okay?
Mr. Kim?
What am I doing here?
Don't you remember?
You fainted at home.
I did?
Why are you here?
You're meeting your in-laws today.
That's the least of my worries. You fainted out of exhaustion.
Did you not go because of me?
I'm fine. You should go right now. Hurry.
No. I won't go.
What do you mean you won't go?
I...
won't be a coward anymore.
Mr. Kim.
Soo In.
I...
love you.
What?
I love you.
What do you have?
From redevelopment issues to trouble with Incheon Construction.
He's involved in them all.
The people won't leave the slum.
It's such a hassle.
I would like to help you.
What are you doing here?
Mr. Kim took Soo In to hospital and...
asked me to look after Ji Hoon.
I love you, Soo In.
I do not love you.
Can we call off talks of our wedding?
Is it about Soo In?
Yes.