(Episode 23)
Se Kang, let's take a picture. I want to show my mom.
I'm fine.
Let's take a picture.
I have dark circles under my eyes.
I'll take a picture of you.
What if the person he was going to...
break up with was me, not Choi Ruby?
Hong Se Kang,
what was really the truth?
Is this for me?
What?
- Yes. - Really?
Do you like it?
Why aren't you wearing the bracelet I gave you?
I kept it in my secret box...
so that I could keep it forever.
Secret box?
In fact, I think I saw...
What did you see?
I think I saw you wearing the bracelet.
Don't take this the wrong way. I'm not doubting you.
The bracelet that Se Kang gave me.
Why was the same bracelet in the summer house?
Why was the bracelet that was supposed to be at home gone?
What if this was all related to Se Kang?
It can't be.
He couldn't have done this to me.
It couldn't have been.
(Choigo Foods Employing New Staff for Restaurant Business)
This is it.
I need to know what Se Kang is hiding from me.
I need to know what he did...
to me.
(Matna Short Rib Soup)
- Number 32, Gu Ye Ri? - Yes.
- Number 33, Lee Mi Jung? - Yes.
- Number 34, Yang Dong Jae. - Yes.
Number 35, Oh Dal Nim.
- Yes. - Please come inside.
Hello, Ms. Kang.
How's the interview going?
(New Recruitment)
Why is Jae Wook here?
Today's mission is to...
cook the ramyun in front of you.
The time limit is 20 minutes.
You may begin now.
Isn't that Oh Dal Nim?
How can this be?
Why is Dal Nim there?
Chef, try this.
It's fine.
I'll announce the result.
Number 34, Yang Dong Jae, you passed.
The rest of you may go home.
Chef, I don't understand.
You didn't even try them. How do you know who did well?
My plating was perfect.
- But why... - You should find out by yourself.
If you can't,
it means you don't deserve to cook.
Why was Dal Nim there?
Did you know?
Don't ask me anything. It's got nothing to do with me.
You didn't know.
But isn't it a little strange?
Why did she suddenly come here?
What is she up to?
Let's not talk about her.
- But... - She didn't pass.
There's nothing more to talk about.
What should we do?
Only one person passed.
Why did you send the others away?
Except for that one person,
no one looked at the recipe on the back of its package.
Everyone knows how to cook ramyun.
Everyone must be sure of themselves.
That ramyun wasn't fried in oil.
That means we have to use a different amount of water and degree of heat.
But no one would take a look at the recipe...
on the back of its package.
To develop that recipe,
it would take a lot of time and effort.
Many researchers would have stayed awake numerous nights...
while testing the ramyun with millions of recipes...
to find out the best one.
It was the candidate's attitude that respected their efforts...
and did not go against the basic principles that I valued.
He passed because of the attitude he had about cooking.
Attitude about cooking.
I'm a researcher too,
but I learned something from you that I had never realized.
But what should we do?
We have only one staff.
I know. How about a consolation match?
A consolation match?
I know it might be bothersome for you, but what if...
we gave them another chance?
That sounds good. We'll contact them again.
Were you waiting for me?
- Yes. - Why?
I know you're angry at me.
Is that why I failed?
Don't get me wrong.
My personal feelings never affect my work.
You had a clear reason to fail.
I want to ask you one thing.
You left without a word.
Why did you come back?
I have a reason...
to get hired here.
There are other jobs out there.
I can't go elsewhere. I need to be employed here.
So?
Were you going to ask me to hire you?
I wasn't really...
If that was the case, I'm disappointed.
If you want to work here,
you need to get hired with your own skills,
fair and just.
What? Dal Nim?
What is she thinking?
What if she gets hired?
Who would hire her?
I won't let her get near the restaurant.
You told me there's a consolation match.
She won't pass. I didn't call her.
So don't tell Se Kang.
If he finds out, he'll come running and make a fuss.
- Do you understand? - All right.
But why is she hanging around?
What if she found out?
If she had, she wouldn't stay that quiet.
She'd make a scene at either...
Se Kang's house or ours.
That's true. She wouldn't know.
What if she wants something from us?
She doesn't have any money right now.
Maybe she's hanging around...
after she found out that Se Kang has been married to a rich woman.
Yes, that's probably it. She's clever.
When I see her again, I'll give her money so that she won't come back.
Do you have money to give?
I do. Don't ignore me.
I'm a CEO of the restaurant in the center Seoul.
You'll see. I might earn more than you.
Chef, it's finished.
- Are there any others? - No, this is it.
Is Oh Dal Nim in the list?
She's in the list, but she didn't come today.
That can't be.
Give it to me.
Chef, what's wrong?
Is there a problem?
What's going on? Is there a problem?
No, there isn't.
- Did you decide whom to hire? - Here.
Then we have all the kitchen help we need.
We'll have interviews for waiters starting tomorrow.
All right. Well done. I'll get going.
- Goodbye. - Goodbye.
Please contact the successful candidates.
Okay.
Oh Dal Nim, you're over.
- Drink this. - Thanks.
How's work? Is everything all right?
Once we have all the staff,
we can prepare for the opening.
What is this?
It's nothing. These are just things I used in New York.
You must be tired. You should rest.
Okay.
(Choigo Foods Job Opportunities)
What should I do?
Choigo Foods only hire people with job experience.
I should have passed.
Even a dog at a restaurant would cook good ramyun after three years.
I've actually worked at a restaurant for 10 years,
and yet I still failed because I couldn't cook good ramyun.
Why am I so stupid?
Hello, Jae Wook.
You have something to give me?
All right. I'll be at the restaurant tomorrow.
Okay.
He has something to give me?
What could it be?
- What is this? - Open it.
This is...
I can finally give it to the owner.
What happened?
Why do you have this?
After I heard your mom left,
I visited the restaurant.
I found it on the road,
and I kept it just in case.
I didn't think it was to be thrown away like that.
I thought I lost it.
I had even forgotten about it.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Chef, you need to be at the meeting.
All right. I'll be there.
You must be busy. I should leave.
Why weren't you at the consolation match?
- What? - You said you needed to work here.
Why didn't you come?
I don't know what you're talking about.
We called everyone who was sent away.
Didn't you get a call?
A call? I didn't get any calls from you.
- Jae Wook. - Explain to me...
why Dal Nim didn't get a call.
I have checked, and there must have been a mistake.
One of my staff had omitted Dal Nim.
Were there anyone else?
There weren't any others.
It was only Dal Nim you forgot about?
I'm sorry, Chef.
You should apologize to her, not me.
Yes, I will.
That's not all.
What?
You need to give her a chance like the others.
That won't be possible.
We have all the employees we need.
You made the mistake,
and she doesn't even get another chance?
Is that what Choigo Food seeks?
Equal opportunities and fair competition?
All right. I'll give her a chance.
But I need to ask you a favor.
I need you to test her...
without your personal feelings interfering.
I believe you'll do that.
If that's the case, I'll call her.
You don't need to.
She's waiting at the cooking studio.
Make sure she can take the test again.
Dal Nim,
someone in my staff forgot to contact you.
I'm sorry this happened.
Does that mean I have another chance?
Yes, we'll begin the test now.
Now?
Put on your apron and stand in front of the kitchen table.
If you're not ready, you can leave whenever you want to.
What will you do?
I'll do it.
- Are you ready? - Yes, I am.
The mission for the consolation match...
Hey!
Is there anything left here?
I've starved all day.
I don't care what. Give me anything.
Sir, please leave.
We are not open yet.
I don't even have any alcohol left.
Wait.
Dal Nim,
make food to serve to him.
That's the mission for today.
The time limit is 30 minutes.
You can begin now.
Try this, sir.
It's hot, so be careful.
It's only porridge.
You're probably out, Dal Nim.
Why did you choose porridge out of all the food choices?
There are all sorts of delicacies. Why porridge?
He hasn't eaten anything...
but alcohol all day.
Meat or greasy food can cause stomachaches...
on an empty stomach.
That's why I prepared something that isn't too much,
but something that is also nutritious...
with meat stock and chopped vegetables.
Did you enjoy your meal?
I felt sick because I drank a lot. But the porridge was...
really freshening and also very soft at the same time.
It was really good.
We'll be opening soon.
- Come back when we open. - Can I?
Of course. Anytime.
Thank you so much.
I really enjoyed the meal.
Miss.
I had a really good meal.
Yes, take care.
I'll tell you the result.
Dal Nim,
you're hired.
Really? I'm hired?
You can start tomorrow.
Thank you so much. I'll try my best.
What do you mean special favor?
The mission was different from the one given to...
the candidates at the consolation match.
This one was more difficult.
The others had one more day to prepare.
But Dal Nim didn't have a chance to prepare...
and had to take the test today.
She took the test under more difficult conditions.
I won't say it was a special favor.
I won't accept the fact that she passed.
I need you to run a test under the same condition.
You should be honest with me.
It's you who has personal feelings against her, not me.
- Isn't it true? - What do you mean?
You're doing this because you don't want her...
to stay near us.
Is it the right thing to do to reject someone...
only because we don't feel comfortable near her?
You told me not to have personal feelings,
but in fact, you're the one who's trying to give her...
disadvantages, blinded by your personal feelings.
Am I wrong?
If you refuse,
I'll do whatever I want to do with my power as the chef in charge.
You know I have the rights.
If you're done, you should leave.
Why is Jae Wook trying to support Dal Nim?
Wait and see. It won't go as you intended.
What do you mean she was hired?
You told me you won't let her near the restaurant.
Se Na, you can reject her instead.
You should do that.
He has the power to hire people.
I can't do anything now.
What should we do?
We'll meet her constantly at the restaurant.
It won't happen ever.
Do you have a plan?
What if Jae Hee's mom finds out about this?
I didn't think of that.
She will be so angry.
Dal Nim will be sent out in no time.
I'm so relieved.
(Matna Short Rib Soup)
It's just the beginning.
Yes?
Ms. Yoon, I'm here.
Why didn't you tell me you were coming?
Did I interrupt while you were busy?
- No, it's fine. Sit down. - Thanks.
I came to drop by after the meeting with the publisher.
These are the samples for the cover. You should take a look.
Pick one you like.
I like everything.
I personally...
prefer the second one.
It goes well with her columns.
If you like it, you should choose that one.
I'm fine with anything you choose.
All right. We'll go with this.
But I'm sorry.
It'd be nice to have lunch together...
but I have an appointment.
It's all right. It's fine.
I just needed to see you.
You know Jae Wook is working as the chef in charge, right?
He's really busy preparing for the opening.
I should visit him since I'm here.
Yes.
Who are you?
What are you doing here?
Can't you see I'm cleaning?
I mean why are you here?
Didn't you see the staff only sign?
You can't come inside. The restaurant hasn't opened yet.
Please leave.
Take it off.
- Sorry? - Take it off.
Take the uniform off and leave.
Mr. Choi Sun Ho,
you're the person who should leave, not me.
What?
I took a test to work here.
So you won't leave?
I won't. Never.
How could you choose my family's company to work at?
I've lost all patience.
You should leave before I do something.
As I've told you before, I will never leave this place.
The only person that can fire me is Chef Jung.
So please leave.
What are you trying to do?
You never wanted to leave.
You were lying and putting up a show with me.
You are always like that.
You only tell lies...
and never show sincerity.
I shouldn't have been foolish enough to trust you.
What is this?
- Chef. - Jae Wook.
Did you hire her? Fire her right now.
Dal Nim, you're needed at the storage. Go now.
Are you out of your mind?
Don't you know who she is?
She killed Jae Hee.
Are you doing this because she's pitiful?
- Then just give her money. - Don't talk about her like that.
I hired her as my staff.
What? Does that mean you won't fire her?
I can't fire her without reason.
Don't you think about your mother?
- If she finds out... - It's none of your business.
It's between me and my mom. I'll take care of it.
I can't let this happen.
If she stays near you, you, your mother,
and the rest of us will all be unhappy.
I'll ask you one last time.
Will you really not fire her?
My answer will be the same every time you ask me that.
All right. Make her stay if you want.
But I'll show you...
how you're being manipulated by her.
I'll show you how shameless and heinous she is.
And I'll find out what she's trying to do with you...
and what she's up to.
Once you find out what she is,
you'll change your mind.
Isn't that Director Choi?
Is something wrong?
He seems angry.
I heard that in this company...
Ms. Hong and Mr. Hong are really powerful.
Yes, it's the Hong family.
Ms. Hong and Mr. Hong are brother and sister.
Then who has more power?
Regarding administrative work, Ms. Hong has more power.
But Mr. Hong is the Chairwoman's son-in-law.
Gosh. Son-in-law?
Then he must be one of the likely successors of this company.
The first in rank used to be Director Choi Sun Ho,
the Chairwoman's grandson.
- But he's jobless right now. - What do you mean?
This is a secret,
but he has a really sad story.
His bride died before the marriage.
I saw that on the news.
His bride was food columnist, Jung Jae Hee.
After that, he has quit his job...
and is wandering about.
He couldn't forget the love of his life.
She was, after all, his first love.
This is the schedule for the opening date.
And this is the list of the media participating at the opening.
This is the schedule for your interviews.
Why do I need to do so many?
You are a star chef.
We need to advertise a lot to succeed.
I saw Sun Ho leaving.
Did something happen?
I need to tell you something.
You and Sun Ho both need to stop pushing Dal Nim around.
She's in my team. I won't allow it.
Can I ask you why you came here?
I don't understand why you chose here out of all the places.
Do I have to answer that?
It was Chef's decision, and I won't say anything about it.
But forget everything that happened in the past.
We met here as a boss and a kitchen staff.
Do you understand?
Yes, ma'am.
Ms. Hong,
I heard Mr. Choi...
had left the company. Is that true?
Why do you ask?
Are you going to compensate for the past few years?
I don't need to explain...
how he's been living the past four years...
after quitting the job, and why his once successful life...
has been ruined, do I?
It's because of you, Dal Nim.
I would go into hiding if I were you.
And yet you dare come here to work?
Let's see how you do here.
I don't know how long you will last.
The chairwoman went home a few moments ago.
- Is my father here? - Yes, sir.
1, 2. 1, 2.
Cha-cha. Cha-cha.
Cha-cha.
Yes, Mr. Kim.
- Really? - Father.
You surprised me.
Why didn't you knock?
I need to tell you something.
I know. You need money, right?
Don't tell your grandmother and use it secretly.
If you get caught, I die too.
I want to start working again.
What?
I didn't hear wrong, right?
Sun Ho, why are you at the company?
You knew Dal Nim was at the restaurant.
Why didn't you tell me?
I couldn't even if I wanted to.
How could I have told you...
when you were wandering about...
and had no interest in the company?
Sun Ho, let's go.
Se Na, are you here with the report?
You can give it to Sun Ho from now on.
Pardon?
What do you mean?
He'll be working at the company again.
- Really? - You should talk.
- I'll be at the parking lot. - All right.
Are you trying to work again because of Oh Dal Nim?
Why? Shouldn't I?
No, I think you did the right thing.
Whoever it was for,
I'm happy you've returned.
What school did you graduate, Dal Nim?
I studied at Le Cordon Bleu Paris.
How about you?
I went to Oseong Culinary High School.
How about college?
Did you go somewhere abroad?
No, I've never been on a plane before.
Please clean up here.
I'll throw the garbage away.
Oh my gosh.
Did you hear that?
You and I have both been to college abroad.
How can a high school graduate work here?
Why not?
Are you sick?
Do you want some medicine?
You know it won't work.
How can Sun Ho do this to me?
I told him I was going to die, and he didn't even care.
You must have been shocked.
Do you have any ideas?
I can't bear to see him wander about like that.
I know a really good fortune-teller. Do you want to try that?
My friend's husband had cheated and had run away from home,
but that fortune-teller made him come back home.
Sun Ho had run away too.
That's not the same thing.
It's not that different.
He can't seem to stay at home.
It's all right. Let's drop this.
Mother.
I must be hearing things.
No, you're not. It's Sun Ho's voice.
- Why would Sun Ho be here? - Sun Ho.
Eun Jung, Sun Ho is here.
I'm not in the mood for jokes.
You should leave.
I'm not joking. He's really here.
Gosh, why are you...
Sun Ho!
What happened?
I won't go anywhere.
Is that true? You won't go anywhere?
- No. - Honey, honey.
Sun Ho will come back to the company.
We only have to get my mom's consent.
She will say yes.
Of course, she'll be so happy.
She has been waiting for you.
You should go to her room.
- Let's go. - All right.
- Let's go. - Let's go.
Gosh.
Eun Jung has recovered so fast.
Honey, you should go in before he changes his mind.
- Me? - Be quick.
All right. Don't push me.
Why are you here, Sun Ho?
Mother, he has something to tell you.
Grandma, I want to work again.
I'm sorry I caused you trouble.
I told you he'll come back.
You're happy, right?
You'll work again at the company?
Yes, I'll start working tomorrow.
Who said you can?
(Sweet Enemy)
She's working where?
I'll make Oh Dal Nim self destruct.
Where are you staying?
I'm staying at my friend's.
I should work at the warehouse?
- Aren't you going to go? - Sorry, I will.
We're short-handed. Why was he hired?
How about we visit the restaurant?
The CEO is coming to visit.
Welcome, sir.
The bomb is about to go off.