(Episode 27)
Dal Nim, where are you off to?
My mom was found and is at the police station.
- Let me drive you. - Thanks.
Mom, is there something going on?
I saw Dal Nim and Jae Wook running off to somewhere.
I'm glad you're here.
You won't believe this.
The police have found Dal Nim's mom.
What? Call Jo Byung Soo right now.
I've been calling, but he's not answering.
(Ms. Ma)
I heard you found Kang Soon Hee.
Are you Oh Dal Nim?
Yes, I am. Where's my mom?
Someone in the neighborhood found her wandering around.
She doesn't remember anything...
except that her name is Kang Soon Hee.
Please come this way.
Ma'am.
Ma'am, can you wake up?
Let me.
Mom, Mom!
What a relief.
I thought we had lost Dal Nim's mom.
Do we still have her?
Yes, the nurse checked multiple times.
Why on earth hasn't Jo Byung Soo called though?
Mom, just so you know,
the chairwoman is now aware of the allergy incident.
Dal Nim will soon be fired.
Everyone thinks she's the culprit.
Good job.
Just like a witch hunt, we need to make Dal Nim look guilty.
Mom, I should get back to work now.
I should get ready for dinner service too. Let's go.
(Matna Short Rib Soup)
If business is like today, I'll soon be rich.
Dal Nim, what's the meaning of this?
You can't leave your post during work hours.
I'm sorry.
You should quit if you can't be responsible.
This is unacceptable...
especially when the allergy incident hasn't been solved.
Let me explain.
Dal Nim, you can head back.
Are you her spokesperson now?
Where have you two been?
We were at the police station.
The police station?
I'm exhausted.
Where on earth is Dal Nim anyway?
Where have you been?
We had to do your workload as well.
I'm so sorry. I'll take care of the rest.
That you should. You'll clean up the rest.
All right?
I'm sorry. You should go too.
Sure. I'll see you tomorrow then.
Dal Nim.
Are you all right?
Here. A warm beverage will help you feel better.
Sure. Thank you.
Chef,
why are you helping me like this?
I know my mom is no stranger to you but...
I want to find her just as much as you.
She left me a message before she disappeared,
and it still haunts me to this day.
She left you a message?
Here is your message.
Jae Wook. Jae Wook!
Mom...
When did you receive this message?
Before she left.
Before she left?
She called me right before,
but I didn't pick up.
When I heard the message,
it was already after she had left.
I know that...
she'd never leave you all alone like this.
That's why I can't wrap my head around...
why she left me this message before she left.
What on earth was she trying to tell me?
I'm going to find her no matter what.
Once I do,
we'll know what happened to her...
and why she had to leave like this.
Of course. I'll help in any way I can.
Let's find her together.
I know things aren't easy right now.
You'll soon be found innocent of the allergy incident though,
so hang in there.
My goodness!
What's more to discuss?
Dal Nim must be the culprit.
Is Ms. Yoon all right?
Yes, it was nothing serious.
What a scary woman.
How could she think of harming Ms. Yoon?
My words exactly. See? I now have goosebumps.
So what did they decide to do?
There's no actual proof, so it's still being investigated.
(Matna Short Rib Soup)
Welcome. This way, sir.
- Will someone be joining you? - No.
Let me see. What's delicious here?
Hello, ma'am.
Where's Ms. Ma?
She was at the counter a few minutes ago.
She's probably in her office.
- Let me know when she comes. - Sure.
Unbelievable.
What is he doing here?
Oh no.
- What's going on? - You won't believe who's here.
Who has you acting this way?
My gosh! What on earth is he doing here?
He can't be here.
Make him leave before Dal Nim sees him.
Why didn't you answer your phone yesterday?
I came over to apologize for that.
What?
How did you find out about this place?
Your previous workplace...
let me know so kindly.
Anyway, how could I not come by...
when you're now the owner of a fancy restaurant?
I came to congratulate you.
You can't come unannounced like this.
Believe me, I didn't want to.
However, it's been a while since I ran out of money.
You spent it all already?
I'm not your personal bank, you know.
Now you're just being mean.
I'm watching over a person for you.
Her hospital fees alone cost a fortune.
Don't use it all up like you did last time.
It's not like you're giving me much anyway.
Being a restaurant owner has made you quite generous.
Let me remind you not to come by...
unless I summon you.
Go against my words, and I'll kick you to the curb.
- I hear you. - Now run along.
I'll see you around.
Gosh.
Auntie, what's on your mind?
Byung Soo, it's you.
Ta-da. I bought you your favorite sponge cake.
Sponge cake? It's my favorite!
I'm eating it all myself.
Not so fast. You'll choke on it. Here, let me.
Slow down.
What's wrong?
Does it hurt again?
Where's my baby?
Find her. Find my baby.
Not this again. Calm down.
No, my baby. Where's my baby?
Auntie, all right.
I'll go out and find your baby.
I'll find her.
Please.
Find my baby. Find my little girl.
Mom, we're cutting it too close.
We need to get rid of Dal Nim.
What if she encounters Jo Byung Soo?
I'm worried too.
The allergy incident isn't enough to fire her.
Is there anything more we can do?
Mom, I have an idea.
There's someone else who wants...
Dal Nim gone just as much.
You must've been upset about the allergy incident.
I know how you feel.
We asked you here so that we can apologize.
Thank you for looking out for me.
So what's going on with the investigation?
Is Dal Nim going to stay?
We can't do anything...
for everything is just circumstantial right now.
Still, I honestly don't understand.
I don't know if I should tell you this but...
Go ahead and tell me.
Listening to her employees...
is what a boss needs to do.
Why is a high school graduate like her...
in charge of important tasks such as...
the VIP or food supply management?
In terms of education or talent,
Dong Jae and I are just as qualified.
Dal Nim only got the job because she personally knows the chef.
I knew it.
The chef and Dal Nim have personal ties.
No wonder. Now it all makes sense.
They're more than acquaintances.
I don't know if you know, but Dal Nim...
was additionally hired.
The chef personally made it happen.
Mom, you shouldn't tell her this.
My goodness. I'm so sorry.
Hye Ri, you can't tell anyone what I just told you.
This stays between us. All right?
Sorry?
Yes, of course.
What's the relationship between you and...
Ms. Hong though?
She just called you "Mom".
You should watch what you say too.
You can't call me that at work.
Does that mean you two are...
That's right. She's my mom.
That's another mistake we made in front of you.
Hye Ri, this also stays between us too.
Those who share secrets are more than just friends.
We hope that you'll aid us as we move forward.
Will you do that?
Yes, of course. I'll be honored to help.
Just so you know though, not all secrets should be kept.
Sometimes keeping quiet can benefit you,
while sometimes it's best to let everyone else know.
You're smart,
so you'll know which secret will benefit you the most.
So Ms. Ma is Ms. Hong's mother.
That's a secret I should keep to myself.
Meanwhile, the secret I can benefit from by telling others...
Take back those cabbages.
What? Why should I?
Compare them with those on the left.
Cabbages are all the same so why should I?
Your eyes aren't accessories. They should be more than dead.
I can't believe you just said that to me.
Look closely.
Good cabbages have firm white stems.
Touch the two here though.
See?
One is too firm while the other is slightly mushy.
Cabbages that are too firm lack sweetness.
It may not look so,
but the more yellow leaves the better.
Also, this one is too big.
Big cabbages mean thick stems.
It won't suck up the sauce that well.
Cooking with these cabbages...
won't lead to delicious dishes.
We can't serve customers food that isn't up to par.
Fine, I'll take them back with me.
Dal Nim, you're in trouble.
What do you mean? What's going on?
Well...
Someone made a complaint about your recruitment,
so you're being investigated for it.
A complaint?
Where's Chef Jung now?
A complaint?
First the allergy incident and now this.
That woman is ruining Jae Wook's reputation.
I know he brought this on himself,
but I don't want this to fall back on him.
It's best if you stayed put though.
Our company should take care of the matter.
It won't look good if you're involved.
I'm sure the chairwoman will make the right decision.
If there were an issue with the recruitment,
shouldn't the outcome be different?
There's no need for it to be.
I have a right to hire my staff,
and I did so professionally.
In my opinion,
finding out who made the complaint is more pressing.
What do you mean by that?
Why didn't Dal Nim receive the call about her second chance?
From the allergy incident to the complaint,
it doesn't seem like a coincidence.
Are you saying that someone deliberately made a complaint?
I think so.
Dal Nim? Her again?
First the allergy incident and now this.
Why on earth did Chef Jung hire someone like her?
Especially as an additional hire?
I was aware of the issue...
and tried to speak up,
but Chef Jung had the right to hire,
so I couldn't make my case.
He was offered that right and it's written in his contract.
You can't blame Chef Jung for hiring her.
We can...
if he hired her because of their personal ties.
Yes, you're right.
The complaint is about how he favored her...
because of their personal relationship.
If this leads to a recruitment scandal...
and word gets out,
it'll ruin our company's reputation and image.
It's why we need to be careful on this matter.
Mom, think of the allergy incident and the complaint.
It's best if we strictly take care of this matter.
We'll be breaching our contract if we fire Ms. Oh without cause.
I'll meet with Chef Jung myself...
and hear his side of the story.
Being additionally hired isn't that big of a deal.
The fact is that they know each other.
That's why Chef Jung personally hired her.
So they knew each other.
I knew they seemed more like friends.
I'm disappointed in Chef Jung.
He was my role model.
Tell me about it.
What do you think is their connection though?
Rumor has it that he's quite the womanizer.
My goodness. Are you saying that they're...
Watch what you're saying.
You can say what you want about me,
but don't speak ill of Chef Jung.
He's not the kind of person you think.
That wasn't me talking.
I was only repeating what was in the complaint.
If I were you, I would've quit...
when the whole allergy incident surfaced.
I'm worried that you'll seriously damage...
Chef Jung's reputation.
Dal Nim, you should go to Chef Jung immediately.
Why? What's wrong?
The chairwoman asked to see him right away.
I'm worried that he'll lose his job over this.
Are you going to see the chairwoman?
Don't worry. Nothing's going to happen.
None of us did anything wrong.
- Still... - I won't be gone long.
Dal Nim, we should talk.
Dal Nim,
don't you think it's about time you quit?
The whole restaurant's a mess because of you,
and ill rumors about Jae Wook are spreading.
He's innocent in all of this.
If you change your mind and quit this moment,
I'll make sure you're compensated.
You dragged Chef Jung into this just to get rid of me.
What are you talking about?
The allergy incident and the complaint.
That's the work of you and Ms. Hong.
How dare you accuse us of such a thing!
Where's your proof that we did?
You and Ms. Hong see me as a thorn in your eye.
You've been trying to...
get rid of me since day one.
Prison sure has changed you.
You weren't like this before.
I was trying to help out due to old time's sake,
but here you are doubting my intentions.
I want to trust you, but you make it impossible to.
You lied about Se Kang being at the summer house...
as well as his relationship with Ruby.
How many times do I have to tell you...
that I knew nothing of it? That's the truth.
I can't believe anything you say to me.
Finally, I get why you're upset.
You're jealous that Se Kang's married into a rich family.
That's why you don't trust me...
and still linger close by my family.
Mother!
Mother, it's me.
Don't you know how to knock?
I'm sorry.
Should I come back later?
No, I'm done here.
You should get back to work.
What are you doing?
I told you to leave.
Gosh, my head hurts.
A rotten apple is spoiling the barrel.
Mother, what's wrong? Is something the matter?
I'm fine with what you do to me,
but you made a mistake hurting Chef Jung.
Don't think you hold all the power here.
I'm the one who will have the final say.
Aim your knives at me, and you'll...
hurt yourselves too.
What are you going on about?
I know what you people are afraid of.
Choi Ruby is here to see Ms. Ma.
What do you think will happen if I tell Ruby about...
me and Se Kang?
She doesn't seem to know about Se Kang's past.
Those threats won't work on us.
Tell her if you want to.
It won't change anything.
You'll only be dirtying up your own past.
You told me once that...
you loved my brother unconditionally.
If you really did,
then you should honor that by...
not hurting his future.
A complaint?
My goodness.
Dal Nim sure is a troublesome woman.
Just like Se Kang said, I should stay far away from her.
What brings you by though?
I was in the neighborhood, so I thought I'd come by.
I'm curious about Se Kang though.
What about him?
Did he date anyone before he married me?
- What? - He did, didn't he?
No, he didn't.
Don't be like that and just tell me who it was.
He didn't date anyone, so stop pestering me.
Are you sure?
Yes, I'm sure.
Why the sudden inquiry though?
I thought about it...
and it doesn't make sense that he's been single his whole life...
before he met me.
Why doesn't that make sense?
He wanted so badly to...
help his mother...
that he spent all of his time studying.
Why can't you believe me?
Is there something going on between the two of you?
No, of course not.
Then why would you ask about such a thing?
I guess I shouldn’t have said anything. Just forget about it.
I'll get going then.
Are they having a problem?
Her test was different to those handed to others,
but that doesn't mean...
I favored her in any way.
If you need me to, I'll take full responsibility.
However, my conscience is nothing but clean.
So you hired her...
solely on her talents and not your connection?
That's right. As you well know,
Ms. Oh has caused my family a lot of pain.
But if I didn't hire her because of that reason,
it'd be discrimination.
That's why I set my feeling aside...
and evaluated her only on her skills.
I don't believe that you would've done anything immoral.
However, a formal complaint was made,
so I had to do my due diligence as the chairwoman.
Every business suffers a setback from time to time.
But two incidents have occurred...
in a business that has just started.
I can't say I'm not at all worried.
I'm sorry for alarming you this way.
If I had given Ms. Oh the same task,
we wouldn't be in this mess right now.
I'm sorry for not being smart enough to realize that.
I understand your side of the story, so you can go back to work.
Sure.
I told her the truth.
She's a wise woman,
so I'm sure she'll judge this matter without prejudice.
I can't believe I put you in this mess.
I'm so sorry.
It's not your fault.
From the allergy incident to this complaint.
Someone's playing games with you.
It's probably the person you already suspect.
Anyway, look at this.
What's this?
It's an app for registering missing people...
while this is a website that finds them.
I check now and again to see...
if there's any news on your mom.
I haven't heard anything yet, but don't be too disappointed.
You'll find her soon.
Just in case my mom calls,
I've been holding onto...
my old number without changing it.
Why hasn't she called though?
Could it be because...
she doesn't know I was released from prison...
or that she forgot my phone number?
As each day goes by, my worry for her deepens.
What if she really abandoned me?
What if she cut me off...
because she doesn't want to see...
or meet me?
Why would you say that?
Don't you ever think that way.
Hang in there and don't lose hope.
- Look here. - What now?
Is something wrong again?
You're working in the delivery department.
Of course it's best to be on time,
but it's also important...
to develop a good eye in choosing produce.
Cut to the chase and just tell me what's wrong.
Look here.
The potato skin is of a greenish color.
That's because...
it has been harvested quite some time ago.
The skin is also too thin.
Here. Press hard on this side.
Go ahead.
With a bit of force, you'll probably dig into it.
Potatoes of good quality are those that are firm.
Last but not least, the buds.
Healthy potatoes are those with buds...
like a person's bellybutton.
What about this though?
The surface is anything but smooth.
Over time, it has lost its moisture too.
Moreover, it has no bellybutton.
Unfortunately, this isn't good enough to serve to customers.
Do you remember everything I just told you?
Of course. What do you take me for?
Then repeat it back to me.
Well, let's see. The bellybutton...
What's the meaning of this?
I don't appreciate you treating me like a child.
I see you have a poor memory.
It'll take a long while for you to be a director at this rate.
Hey!
Take this.
What's this?
It'll be of good help.
(Produce Note)
You really should stay out of people's businesses.
You're not in a position to worry about others.
From the allergy incident to the complaint,
you could be fired any day now,
so worry about yourself.
Don't worry about me.
I don't have any other intentions.
I'm giving this to you, so we can receive quality products.
This much I can look up on the internet.
Don't be a smarty-pants.
There are some tips in here...
that can't be found online.
Read it. I guarantee you won't regret it.
(Produce Note)
Ko Bong, what's going to happen to Dal Nim?
She'll be transferred to a smaller branch.
A complaint was made.
Shouldn't she be fired already?
Everyone knows that she's the culprit...
behind the allergy incident too.
That's why she's being transferred instead.
If she stays in Seoul,
Chef Jung could just reinstate her.
I see. So you're transferring her to fire her...
when you have the chance.
What do you mean by "when we have the chance"?
She's being punished for what she did wrong.
Sun Ho, what's on your mind?
Nothing. I'll go upstairs to my room.
(Produce Note)
Take this.
What's this?
It'll be of good help.
(Produce Note)
(How to Choose the Right Supplier)
(Good Quality Rice and Potatoes)
(Potatoes)
(Produce Note)
What's this?
It's the recipe of the sandwich my mom ate before the opening.
It's from where she normally orders it,
but 2g of crab extract powder was found in...
what she ate that day.
So her allergic reaction was triggered by...
this sandwich?
She has shellfish allergy which include shrimps, crabs, and lobster.
That's why we can't say it was our food that was faulty.
So you're saying that...
the sandwich maker is to blame and not Ms. Oh.
We don't have proof that it was her.
That doesn't mean she's off the hook.
What are you trying to say?
This doesn't prove her innocence either.
All circumstances point to Ms. Oh as the culprit.
Ms. Koo witnessed her,
and she lied about the sauce plate...
in the plate.
We also can't look past...
the fact that she tried to pin it all on me either.
Exactly. Se Na's right.
If she were truly innocent,
she wouldn't have tried to blame someone else.
She only did that because she's guilty.
I'll at least take this recipe to the chairwoman and the president.
I must say that I still think it was Ms. Oh though.
The issue regarding her will be dealt in today's meeting.
She'll be transferred to a factory in the province.
What? Why the province?
- What's the reason behind it? - It's the chairwoman's idea.
She thought long and hard before making the decision,
so I'm sure you won't try to fight her on this.
I'll get going then. The chairwoman is waiting.
Dal Nim will be transferred to the province.
Really?
That's too bad.
From the allergy incident to the complaint,
she's lucky she didn't get fired.
What are you doing here?
I was waiting for you.
Could we talk?
It's nice to just walk like this.
Is it just the walk...
or is it because I'm with you?
Both.
Let's have a seat here.
You're acting strange today.
You had something to say, so what is it?
I thought long and hard about this.
I could've turned a blind eye,
but I don't think that would've been right.
For you, especially.
What are you talking about?
I honestly don't understand.
But how...
(Sweet Enemy)
Dal Nim, you won't be transferred.
There's another condition though.
Both were trying to be smart.
Dal Nim will be fired now no matter what.
We need a unique new strategy.
Let's ask our employees for their ideas.
The prize is 5,000 dollars.
I think we can be good friends.
Friends?
Yes, those who share even more secrets.
I have a feeling that he might finally look my way.
There's no one quite like Manager Hong.
I see. Well, I totally agree.
Call Manager Hong...
and tell her to come by.
Now you finally know...
how we're different from you.
We have what you don't.