(Episode 16)
Why that leech of all people?
If only I could get rid of her.
I'd rather be left alone.
Myung Sook.
I told you to leave.
It's not like you to overthink things.
Anyway, they say it's impossible to change people.
It's faster to discard them.
What are you getting at?
Mo Ah and Do Hoon.
I'll help you make them get a divorce.
This is our window.
It'll be too late once the public knows of her.
You sure are confusing.
Seconds ago you were taking her side,
but now this.
The company is all I care about...
and Mo Ah doesn't benefit us at all.
What is it that you want?
Hand me one percent of our company's stocks.
That's equal to 20 percent of what I own.
That's a lot of money we're talking about.
The next CEO is Do Hoon anyway.
So instead of aiming to be CEO,
you want to be a major shareholder.
You miscalculated.
I'd never hand over my shares just to get rid of Mo Ah.
Without me, you'll never get them to divorce.
Well...
I don't care if they don't.
You'll only have a small window, so think about it.
Just know that you ruined Do Hoon's first day at work.
Did you call your aunt?
Not yet.
You should tomorrow. I'm sure she's worried.
What about your mom? She seemed really angry.
Don't worry. I'm sure it'll subside.
I didn't know you had fled the board meeting.
I'm such a fool.
I'm sorry that your day was ruined.
I'm tired. We should get some sleep.
Sort out your contact list and cut all unnecessary ties.
There are numbers that I don't recognize.
They're of prominent people in politics and business.
The rest you can add in yourself.
Most people at the company are loyal to your uncle,
so you need to form your army as well.
The supervisor for our hair care business in China.
I think Do Hoon will do a great job.
I disagree.
Our business in China accounts for half of our oversea sales.
Do Hoon, what do you think?
I'll do my best to make up for my lack of experience.
Doing your best isn't good enough.
That position comes with great responsibility.
The board meeting incident...
I sincerely apologize for my actions that day.
We can't have an inexperienced person...
to supervise the business in China.
I'm sure he's not even acquainted with our products yet.
Our products?
The attention to scalp conditioning is admirable.
But even with a better product, our competitor still has the edge...
and that's due to lack of advertisement.
What we need is a new marketing strategy.
If only you had the results to prove that.
I'll need a chance to do so first.
I'd rather you be honest and say you don't trust me.
Don't put words in my mouth.
The board is right.
We should hold off on Do Hoon supervising the China operations.
It won't hurt to give him a chance.
With my help, I think he can make it work.
What do you all think?
With your help, there will be nothing he can't do.
We'll make the final decision once Do Hoon writes up a proposal.
Slow down. You'll get indigestion at that rate.
Auntie, maybe I should have another bowl.
Stop it. You don't have to try so hard.
If you're done, you should go.
That reminds me.
Do Hoon changed his phone number.
Leave it. I'll call him through you if I have to.
He's busy as it is.
That's right. Besides, you can always visit like this.
It's his business card.
He wanted you to have it.
Don't worry too much.
Your mother-in-law may be harsh, but she's not one to hold grudges.
Hello, Mother.
Right now?
You called, Ma'am.
Yes, I did.
Did you call for Joo Hui too?
Joo Hui, you're fired as of today.
Your contract's been terminated and you know why.
Ma'am, Joo Hui already knew Do Hoon...
I mean Director Shin.
I thought it'd be best to give her a heads up.
You still broke our promise and better her than my daughter-in-law.
Anyway, you should get back to work.
Go on. You should console your friend.
I'll resign instead.
Don't. Your father-in-law will get the wrong idea.
You should stay on board.
I suddenly don't want to.
Why not?
I need to look after Jae Min's...
and also learn about the ways of this family.
Can you repeat that exactly to your father-in-law?
Yes, I can.
Good. Now go home right away.
I'll take care of your resignation.
Yes, Ma'am.
She let you have it, didn't she?
Don't worry about me. I can always find another job.
As if you'd find anywhere better.
Anyway, you've been reinstated.
Really?
Thank goodness.
I honestly thought that I'd be fired.
How did you change her mind?
- I quit instead. - What?
I thought it was odd that she cared enough to fire me.
Her goal all along was to give you a hard time.
Just thinking about her nagging gives me the creeps.
It's nothing I can't handle.
You're right. There's nothing you can't do.
Laundry and vacuuming?
If she wants to move homes, then just do it with style.
If she asks that from me, I'll move us next to the office.
I wonder if Do Hoon got his driver's license.
The number you have called is not in service.
- Please check again. - Why isn't it in service?
Gosh, that startled me.
(Cha Young Hwa)
She's infertile.
Why I got divorced?
Knowing that will only make you pity me.
(Cha Young Hwa)
Where do I get my money now?
Nam Koo, we have a customer.
Well, I better start somewhere.
Nam Koo, you've got to be kidding me.
He's not available right now. Can I ask who you are?
I'm his friend.
Isn't this his phone?
I see. You're his friend.
Well, I'm his older sister.
- Hello. - How old are you?
I'm 30.
I see.
- And your name? - It's Cha Young Hwa.
I see.
Can I take your message?
No, I'd rather talk to him if that's possible.
I don't know if he has the time.
He's with a very important client.
I'll go and check with him. Can you hold?
There's no need. He seems busy enough.
Can you instead tell me your address?
The address?
Hold on. I need to take a look myself.
For some reason, I can't seem to remember it.
Here it is.
It's 985 Hannam-dong,
Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
(985 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul)
- "Don't do that." - Don't do that.
- "I'm sorry." - I'm sorry.
- "What is your hobby?" - What is your hobby?
Mom!
Jae Min.
You should listen to your teacher, Jae Min.
- I see you're home. - Let me do that.
No, it's all right.
Ms. Hong wants you to leave chores to me...
and read the books in front of you.
(Vincent van Gogh)
Pay attention.
"My hobby is reading a book."
My hobby is reading a book.
Mom, I'm tired.
Could we perhaps call it a day?
I'm sorry, but we can't. He still has French to learn.
He learns French too?
That I think we should hold off on.
It's Ms. Hong's orders.
Besides, he's already behind most children.
He's still a child. It's okay to take things slow.
Says who?
Ms. Lee, can you finish tutoring Jae Min upstairs?
Mother.
Jae Min.
(Ask your mother if she's had lunch.)
(Mom, have you had lunch?)
Should he continue?
Do you think I'm being unreasonable?
Mother, he's only six.
At that age, children should have fun.
And what?
Grow up to be someone as stupid as you?
Aren't you ashamed that you didn't understand his question?
Do you know where Picasso's from?
Name some of Vincent van Gogh's work.
I told you to read and that's what you should do,
not interfere with Jae Min's studies.
From now on, you don't have a say in Jae Min's education.
I'm waiting for an answer.
Yes, Mother.
Also, what on earth are you wearing?
Change into what I bought for you and bring me some tea.
Already?
Yes, I ran out of doenjang.
You know how the CEO only eats yours.
Can you bring some over today?
Okay, I will.
I said I will.
What's wrong? Is it uncomfortable?
Yes, a little.
Too bad.
We can't have any freeloaders in this family.
It's time you sacrificed something too.
Yes, Mother.
You don't even know which cups to properly bring out.
How much do you think this tea cup set is worth?
About 500 dollars.
These cups...
are only reserved for the CEO's VIP guests.
The entire set costs over 200,000 dollars.
They weren't kidding about being rich.
This is what I'm talking about!
Are you sure this is the place?
It is.
I work at the neighborhood community service center, remember?
Are we at the right place? This is CEO Shin's residence.
Yes, we're in the right place.
Shin Ae!
You tricked me into coming here.
Are you two here to ask them to buy you that building?
Of course.
A second in shame will earn us a new building.
Chun Soo, lead the way.
Me? Why should I?
You can ask for a position at the borough office.
She's right. Now please join us.
Mom would kill me if she found out.
No way. You're on your own this time.
I need to get back to work anyway.
Wait for us out here then.
It won't take long to negotiate.
Shin Ae, let's go.
Come on.
People can be categorized into class and usage.
The same goes for tableware.
This is for everyday use.
This is for guests and this for VIP guests.
This one on the other hand is very cheap.
Why do you think we own such tableware?
I don't know.
It's all right, so tell me what you think.
It's for show.
- For show? - Yes, to look modest.
Not bad.
This is for reporters...
and also guests who are worthless to us.
Get it?
Yes, Mother.
Now let me demonstrate.
Here's a VIP saucer...
paired with a cheap cup.
It doesn't match.
That's right. They don't fit.
This is you...
and this is us.
I'm not asking you to become as classy as we are,
but...
you should at least be presentable.
I'll try my best.
It all starts by cutting off those useless people.
Stop associating with people that are worthless in this world.
I'm sure you know who I'm talking about.
Ma'am, young madam's grandmother is here.
I'll tell them to leave.
Don't be ridiculous. They should stay for tea.
Can you clear the table for her?
Welcome.
We were in the neighborhood and thought we'd stop by.
Hello.
Hi, Mo Ah.
Come on in. Mo Ah, get our guests some tea.
Have fun then.
Mo Ah, look at how different you already look.
- Let's head inside. - Sure.
Her mother-in-law is nicer than I expected her to be.
Of course she's nice to us. We're her in-laws.
Stop associating with people that are worthless.
I'm sure you know who I'm talking about.
Here you go.
The cup's so fancy.
I'm sure this is really expensive.
My gosh.
Shame on you.
This is how you drink it.
What are all these cups?
Shin Ae,
please don't touch them.
Why not?
Shin Ae, please. Leave it alone.
- What's the big deal? - Don't touch it.
I'm sorry.
It's really expensive.
Are you saying that we're too poor to even touch it?
Shin Ae, put it down already.
There's no need to fiddle with it.
Come on.
You've got to be kidding me.
Do you already think that you're above us?
Mo Ah, you tell me.
Why can't we drink from this cup?
It's still just a cup.
You have no idea how much that costs.
That's enough. Now please put it down.
How much is it? How much for this cup?
It's 200,000 dollars.
This costs 200,000 dollars?
I'm so sorry.
Oh, no.
Are you out of your mind?
You should've put it down when you were asked to!
Mo Ah...
What now?
My gosh.
We're terribly sorry.
I heard it was an expensive cup.
That's all right. It's only a cup anyway.
Mo Ah, please. You're making them uncomfortable.
Would you two like to stay for dinner?
No, we're good. We were about to leave anyway.
Shin Ae, let's go.
Come on. Hurry!
- I'm so sorry. - We're sorry.
You must feel awful.
I was surprised to see you serve tea in the cheapest cup.
After all, they are your family.
I'm sorry, Mother.
Don't be. You sure are a fast learner.
I'll clean up the mess.
Why would you do that?
That's not a job for the future CEO's wife.
The kitchen table needs cleaning up!
Someone called you.
- Who? - Take a guess.
I'm too busy right now to play games.
- Give me my phone. - I want you to guess.
Nam Hui!
Catch me if you can.
- Hand it over. - You don't have a girlfriend.
Give it to me.
Right now.
A girl called. Who is she?
- Is she your girlfriend? - Hand it over.
(Kang Nam Koo)
- She's calling again. - Nam Hui!
- Hello? - It's Young Hwa.
I'd like to invest in your packed meal business.
The deal's over, so don't ever call me again.
Who is she?
Someone who keeps making me feel bad.
- Where's Mom? - At home.
She's packing some doenjang for CEO Shin.
We're not their servants, you know.
- Look after things here. - Sure.
Gosh, that's delicious.
- Mom! - You startled me.
I told you not to help them out.
I feel bad for them. Think about their heartaches.
I know you felt sorry for them since they lost their child,
but they've found him now.
I can't just stop helping out though.
Besides, now I have an excuse to congratulate them in person.
Your back hurts as it is. Let me go instead.
Would you do that?
Would I ever get to live in a house like this?
Good, you're here.
Director, you're home.
Director?
Who's this?
Him?
He's the son of my friend who helps me out sometimes.
I see.
Here. I'll take that inside for you.
No, it's all right.
Okay then.
Who is he?
The CEO's son, of course.
Where should I leave this?
Here would be fine.
What is it anyway?
Something you can't buy in any market.
- Can I have a glass of water? - Sure.
What was that again?
It's doenjang. I'll get going then.
Excuse me.
You dropped this.
Thank you.
He seems oddly familiar.
I know, right?
He seems that way to me too.
I almost got caught.
If only I had seen his wife's face. It would've been more interesting.
Anyway, I'll be busy starting tomorrow.
Why did you suddenly quit your job?
Didn't you say that you wanted to keep working?
I was worried about Jae Min...
and I needed time off to learn the family ways.
Did your mother-in-law force you to quit?
We both know that she's not a pushover.
We should put her on leave then.
That sounds better. Let's do that.
Mom,
can I have my friends over tomorrow?
Your have lessons with your tutor tomorrow.
Why not? He should have them over.
You know how much he's been wanting a party.
That sounds great. They're good friends anyway.
We'll have them over for some fun tomorrow.
Okay.
Mom, make me tteokbokki.
I want Mo Ah's resignation to be final.
Are you trying to drive her out of this house?
No, I'm trying to transform her into someone worthy of our name.
She's not somebody you can easily change.
She became an orphan at eight and did everything to survive.
Those who know how to take a beating are much scarier.
That's because they haven't been beaten properly enough.
Life has been unfair all her life.
A couple of hits from you won't break her.
I assure you that you'll never get your way.
Didn't you see her just now?
We'll see if I can transform her or not.
We should go to Mo Hyuk when he gets discharged.
Maybe next time.
You shouldn't go to Auntie's often anyway.
Why not?
You quitting work and now this.
Did something happen today?
Of course not. I read books and listened to music.
I felt really posh today.
You and Jae Min seem to be adjusting well.
I guess I'm the only one left now.
Jae Min's friends won't be easy though.
They're all from prestigious families.
What are you doing?
Jae Min wanted to eat tteokbokki.
These children are not street rats.
What if one has a stomachache?
Mother, I made this with the best ingredients.
I'm sure they'll love it.
I've heard enough. Now throw it all away.
What will we serve the children then?
Ma'am,
everything's ready.
Good. You can set it up then.
Mom!
- The children must be here. - Hold it.
There's no need to show yourself.
Stay back here and deal with the clean up.
My gosh, you're all here!
Where's my mom?
Mom? Mom!
Your mom's busy studying right now.
Come on in and have a seat.
Jun Seo, why don't you sit over here?
Sung Woo.
I'd like you to be friends with Jae Min, so sit over here.
Grandma, Jun Seo's my best friend.
I'd like you to be better friends with Sung Woo.
All right, let's eat. Can you pour us some juice?
Sure.
You stink. Get away from me.
Old man,
this tastes weird.
Why aren't any of you using honorifics?
This is how we talk to adults at home.
- That's right. - Right.
That's wrong of you. Right, Grandma?
Not exactly.
Your friends are right.
That's how you address people beneath you.
Who are people that are beneath me?
In our house, that'd be Ja Ok and that man over there.
Why are you laughing?
I wasn't.
I wasn't, Sir.
Don't lie to me. I saw you laughing just now.
I'm not eating this, you pig.
He's a pig!
He's a pig. He's a pig.
You, I want tteokbokki.
I don't have the ingredients.
- Sir. - Then go and buy some.
Go and buy some right now, you pig.
How dare you talk to an adult like that.
Apologize to him right now.
Grandma...
The help shouldn't be in here.
I told you to apologize.
I told you to leave his education to me.
Now go away.
I won't.
I won't let you raise Jae Min this way.
Are you challenging me on this?
(I Am Sorry, but I Love You)
Park Do Hoon!
You have some nerve calling his name.
I see you did find your parents.
So I can never get pregnant?
You promised we'd try everything.
Do you like Young Hwa?
Just because I'm infertile, we can't be friends?
I'm worried that I'll actually fall for you.
We've always been on the same page.
We'll see about that.
She'll be the death of him.
There's a darkness to her.
Let's see who survives.
Do Hoon!