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...
On the day of the opening, I saw you take this out...
of the ice basket and throw it out.
Back then, I didn't think too much of the act,
but then the allergy incident happened,
and Oh Dal Nim was accused of being the culprit. So...
- Sun Ho... - You don't have to say anything.
I already know why you did...
such a thing.
I'm not telling you this...
to hear any of your excuses.
In fact, no one probably wants...
Oh Dal Nim gone more than me anyway.
That's why...
I was on the fence when I discovered this container.
If I turned a blind eye,
Oh Dal Nim would be out of my life.
However, this isn't the way to do it.
We can't stoop down to her level like this.
Let me be honest with you then.
Every time I'm anywhere near her,
I'm terrified and appalled.
It's scary how she lingers around us...
as if she's done nothing wrong.
She's why Ms. Yoon...
and Jae Wook are on edge.
I wanted her gone...
for all our sake.
It's why I crossed the line.
I didn't bring you this container...
to help or protect Oh Dal Nim.
I'm doing this for you.
Don't get your hands dirty because of that woman.
She's not worth it.
Don't change who you are because of her.
Neither Jae Hee nor I would want that.
Sun Ho...
I won't tell...
anyone about this and keep it between us.
Just make sure that Oh Dal Nim isn't punished...
because of what you did.
- But... - It's like I said.
I'm doing this for you.
All this time,
I was too absorbed in my own pain...
to realize...
just how much you were suffering as well.
I thought you'd be fine...
since you've always been the strong one.
You never tell anyone about your pain,
and you're never vocal when you're upset.
It's all my fault and I'm sorry.
Please don't cry.
I'll only feel bad if you do.
Also, leave it to me now, for I'll do better.
To be honest, it hasn't been easy all this time.
That's why I'm happy to hear you say this to me.
I finally have someone on my side.
Thank you.
Anyway,
that's why I'd like you to cancel Oh Dal Nim's transfer and...
keep her as a temporary employee.
Are you serious?
As a temporary employee?
I didn't have anything to do with the complaint.
Just the complaint alone...
is enough ground to transfer her to a province branch.
If you cancel her acceptance,
the company will be accounted for...
not reaching her for the final round.
It's too late to give her the same test as the others now,
and it's not fair to transfer her to the province.
I hope you'll listen to me on this one.
As a temporary employee?
At first, I was thinking about transferring her to the province,
but I made this decision so that Ms. Oh...
can have a chance to redeem herself.
So you're saying that...
she works as a temp for now,
be evaluated three months later,
and be reinstated then.
If you're right about hiring her for her skills,
she'll be able to prove herself during those three months.
If I'm being honest,
I'm against both the transfer and temporary status.
However, Ms. Oh should have the final say.
I'll ask her...
and let her decide what she wants to do.
Why the sudden change of heart?
Are you saying that you're upset?
It seemed like you were set on Dal Nim's transfer.
The press were sniffing around...
the allergy incident and the formal complaint.
If the news became public,
it could hurt our company's reputation.
Sun Ho also said...
it wasn't a good idea to accuse her without proof.
Sun Ho said that?
I withdrew my position on her transfer because...
it'll hurt us more.
It's not because I trust her.
That you should be very aware of.
Come in.
I asked her here.
Talk to Ms. Oh and tell me what you decide.
Chef, what's going to happen to me?
Am I being transferred?
You did nothing wrong,
so what are you acting like a guilty party?
You're not being transferred.
Really?
But in one condition though.
What do you mean?
Se Na, why was Dal Nim's transfer canceled?
Believe me, I had no choice.
Sun Ho found out that...
I brought on Ms. Yoon's allergic reaction.
He did?
He had the sauce container that I threw out.
He fished it out of the garbage before anyone got to it.
And?
Why do you think he came to me with it?
It was to protect me.
However, he suggested Dal Nim be a temp...
instead of getting a transfer.
Because of him, our plans have been ruined.
Things went south,
but I now know where he stands with me.
So you're happy about this?
For the first time, I felt like he was on my side.
I have a feeling that he might finally look my way.
If that's the case, then I'm happy for you.
Still, it was almost a done deal.
How do we get rid of Dal Nim now?
So I'll be reevaluated three months from now?
This isn't an order.
You can protest if you find this unjust.
The decision is yours.
I'll take the offer as a temporary worker.
Won't you regret it?
I'm done dragging you through the mud.
I don't like people bad mouthing you either.
Don't do this because of me.
It's all right. I'll prove myself worthy.
Don't you trust me? I know I can do it.
I do trust you. I'm sure you'll get through this.
Thank you.
If it weren't for you, I'd be in more of a mess.
It wasn't just the sandwich recipe though.
Sun Ho was the one who put his foot down.
What do you mean by that?
He pulled the breaks...
saying that you can't be demoted...
without any real proof.
That's why Manager Hong took a step back.
Really?
Isn't he someone who'd be...
most glad to see me out the door?
That's because you don't know him.
He knows when to say no,
and personal feelings never cloud his judgement.
Ms. Oh accepted the temporary employment status.
Is that so?
I'm glad since it's something every party can accept.
File the proper paper work needed,
- and get back to work. - Yes, ma'am.
Oh Dal Nim, consider yourself lucky.
What happened? Is Dal Nim being transferred?
Let's talk somewhere quiet.
A temporary employee?
Is that really the best you can do?
I didn't know Sun Ho would come to me like this.
I had no choice but to do as he asked.
Sun Ho must've had his reasons.
Now I get it.
Get what?
He was being the smart one.
The company won't lose face...
when Dal Nim is fired now.
So...
Do you get now why Sun Ho did this?
After three months, Dal Nim will definitely be fired.
The problem is that we can't wait around that long.
Yes, ma'am.
(Sandwich Recipe)
(Half a teaspoon of crab extract powder)
So Jae Wook came to Dal Nim's aid with this recipe.
Right now, there's nothing we can do.
In order to prove her guilt,
we need definitive evidence just like this recipe.
However, we can't find anything.
Also, I don't know how,
but the press has gotten wind of the complaint against her.
The restaurant just opened,
so being showered by negative press...
will only hurt our reputation.
We'll lose more than we'll gain during the process.
She'll be a temp for now, so we'll wait for another chance.
If that's what you think, then it's probably right.
Make sure that the press keeps quiet about all this.
I'm sure we'll have more chances to get rid of Oh Dal Nim.
Yes, ma'am.
Se Na, I applaud you.
You're probably exhausted as it is from the opening.
Please don't say that. I'm just doing my job.
So can I take you out to dinner today?
I'd love to treat you.
Sure, I'd love that.
I brought you a beverage.
I'm good.
Omija tea restores you during the sweaty summer.
Drink up.
So...
What now? Did I do something wrong again?
Thank you for helping me out.
If it weren't for you, I would've been transferred.
Don't thank me for I didn't do it to help you.
It wasn't because I believed your innocence.
Right or wrong. That was the only factor here.
I wanted to show you that we were nothing like you.
Now you finally know how...
we're different from you.
We have what you don't and that's a conscience.
If you had one,
you would've never come to work here.
He says I should go to the recital with you.
Did Sun Ho turn you down?
Yes, he won't even allow me to mention another woman.
I can't believe he's still hung up on Jae Hee.
What if he never marries...
and rots away in that warehouse forever?
It upsets me too much.
I've thought about it,
and there's no one better than Se Na as his match.
I already said no to Manager Hong.
Who cares if she's my sister-in-law?
Just think about it.
Who does he open up to about his feelings?
It's Se Na.
After Jae Hee died,
it was her who stayed by his side too.
I know but...
My mom fully trusts her,
and Ms. Yoon practically believes everything she says.
Be wise about this.
Don't choose a ramie instead of a hemp cloth.
The saying is, "Don't choose a hemp cloth instead of a ramie".
Is that so?
Whatever. You know the saying, "Pheasant instead of a chicken".
You said that wrong too.
Gosh, they're so confusing.
Anyway, all I'm saying is that Se Na is a chicken.
No, she's a pheasant.
Wait too long, and you'll lose your chance with her.
- Se Na. - Ma'am, what brings you by?
I was in the neighborhood and I thought I'd stop by.
Am I tearing you away from your work?
No, of course not.
Ms. Yoon's in her office. Should I escort you up?
No, I'm actually here to see you.
Me?
Here.
I bought one for you...
while buying mine and Ruby's.
It smells divine.
I'm not sure if I can accept this though.
Of course you can.
You've been there for Sun Ho during his darkest times,
and I've always been grateful for that.
Please accept it as my token of gratitude.
Thank you.
I'll be joyous every time I use it.
I'm really glad you like my gift.
So you must be getting off work soon.
If it's all right with you, I'd love to have dinner together.
I'm sorry, but I already have plans.
I see.
Hold on a second. I'll check if I can cancel it.
Please don't. There's no need for that.
You came all this way,
so I feel bad for not agreeing to dinner.
I really want to take you up on that offer.
We have other days to have dinner together.
Let there be a next time then. I'll treat you.
Sure.
I've overstayed my welcome. You should get back to work.
I'll get going then. Have a safe trip home.
Come in.
The sun must've risen from the east.
What brings you by the office?
Are you here to see me?
I see you every day at home,
so why would I come out here for you?
I came to see Manager Hong today.
I knew it. Why her of all people?
I've thought about it and there's no one quite like her.
What do you think?
You can't say that out of context and expect me to understand.
What do you think of her as Sun Ho's girlfriend?
That I'm fully on board with.
She's meticulous at work and respects her elders.
She's the full package.
Right? So we're on the same page.
What we think doesn't really matter though.
Sun Ho is one thing,
but she might not be interested.
She could also be seeing someone.
Hold on a second. She said she had important plans.
I wonder with whom.
What if you're right and she's seeing someone?
Today's dinner was absolutely delicious.
The restaurant itself was nice,
as well as the food and the overall service.
It's a restaurant on the rise,
so I wanted to take you there sometime.
I'm glad you liked it.
Hold on. Let me bring up some tea.
Hold the tea. There's something I'd like to tell you.
- Here. Take a look. - What's this?
(Profile)
This...
It's a list of potential suitors.
Look through it and see if you're interested.
Right now, I'm still focused on my work than marriage.
I know very well how important your career is.
I'm not telling you to get married and clip your wings.
You'll see that...
they're all sons of prominent families.
Use their social status to spread your wings wider.
So don't just say no,
and take your time reading the list. All right?
Sure.
My gosh. Goodness me!
He's the son of Shinha Group.
Shinha Group...
is the 10th largest company in Korea.
There's a rumor that he's a womanizer.
Names of female celebrities pop up when you search his name.
What's there to worry about?
You're pretty enough to snap that tendency out of him.
That's not all. His nickname is breadcrumbs.
It turns out that every business he starts crumbles.
It's normal to experience failure as a businessman.
Se Na, how about you ask him out on a date?
A date doesn't necessarily mean marriage.
Mom, how could you say that?
You know very well where I stand.
Have you forgotten why I hurt Jae Hee?
Don't ever talk to me about blind dates again.
Sure, I hear you.
It's just too bad, that's all.
Opportunities like this don't come so often.
I'll wash up then.
What a catch.
Gosh, that's bitter.
Haven't you ever seen someone take medicine before?
What did you mean that day?
That day?
You've been married for four years,
and you don't have children.
In my perspective,
there's something wrong with your...
What are you talking about?
Gosh. I'm telling you it's not me.
You said it wasn't you.
Meanwhile, you told me you've never even dated before.
So how can you be sure you're not the issue?
You must have some experience to be so sure of yourself.
Unbelievable.
Honey, what on earth are you getting at?
Don't you trust me?
I can't believe you.
Is that all the trust we have between us?
I'm truly disappointed.
You shouldn't have said something that would make me doubt you.
Are you mad?
Of course I am!
Unbelievable.
Now I finally know why we haven't been pregnant yet.
How can we be when you don't trust me?
What good will this medicine do?
- Honey, I'm sorry. - Whatever.
Whatever! I'm so annoyed with you.
Honey, please.
- Don't be mad. - I'm going to be.
Who's ticklish?
(Matna Short Rib Soup)
Dal Nim, are you all right?
I heard you're now a temporary employee.
I'm afraid so.
This decision is more than just a demotion.
I wonder who made the complaint.
It must've been someone with a grudge.
Dal Nim, stop that and head over here.
These should be cleaned and drained in water.
It's for the broth.
You're up for the job.
- Me? - What's wrong?
This is what temps around here usually do.
I'll see you tomorrow then.
Serves you right. It's going to be a long night.
Here. Let me help you.
No, you should head home. I can do this alone.
There's too much.
It'll take you all night to clean them.
Move.
All right.
What's that?
It's my butcher knife.
When did you learn to do this?
My dad taught me how to butcher meat,
so I'm comfortable with it.
I don't understand why we mostly use cuts from...
the shoulder and not the back.
Other restaurants use back ribs.
Back ribs are big in size but lack a lot of meat.
That's not the case with shoulder cuts.
Chef Jung made the decision...
to differentiate us from other restaurants.
I see.
No wonder the customers say they like the meat in our soups.
You're really fast. I'm amazed.
With skills like this, you'll...
definitely be reinstated after three months.
Whoever wrote the complaint...
messed with the wrong person.
Ma'am, did you want to see me?
I wanted to talk to you.
About what?
I know that it was you who wrote the complaint.
Well...
I have a feeling that we'll be good friends.
- What do you say? - Friends?
Yes, those who share secrets.
Those who share even more secrets to be exact.
If you help me,
I'll be able to give you what you want.
You know I have that kind of power.
Of course.
I'll do my best to be one of your closest friends.
I'm off to my meeting then. Keep up the good work.
Since the opening,
we asked the customers to fill out a survey.
Taste, price, and customer service.
They were pleased on every aspect.
However, the franchise business is already a red ocean.
It's why we constantly need an upgrade.
Such as?
We all know the importance of customer service.
We need a unique new strategy...
that will move our customers.
A new customer service?
Let's ask our employees for their ideas.
(Customer Service Idea Challenge)
A prize of 5,000 dollars?
This, I have in the bag. It's my prize to win.
In your dreams. It won't go your way.
Dal Nim, have you seen this?
The prize is 5,000 dollars.
What is this?
What good ideas can a temp have?
Was that really necessary?
Hye Ri, you can be so mean sometimes.
What?
Stop right there!
Those potatoes better be of good quality.
See for yourself. You won't find them faulty at all.
They're so round and big.
They're perfect to put in a short rib soup.
Just so you know, this will be the last time.
What do you mean by that?
Do you know how much this costs?
I can't buy these for this price again.
It was a one-time deal.
That's absurd!
How can you bring bad potatoes after bringing me good ones?
The only potatoes I'm receiving are those of this quality.
Those not up to par will be sent back with you.
Look here. Do you realize...
Hold on a second.
What's this?
It's a bribe so that you'll bring good produce.
You call this a bribe?
I'd prefer Americano or drip coffee.
I only drink fancy coffee.
Give it back if you don't want it.
Being from a rich family has him spoiled rotten.
Hey.
Has me drinking fancy coffee...
brought you discomfort in any way?
You really have good hearing.
I only said that to myself.
I know that coffee is sweet and tasty.
I've already drank three cups of it today.
Three? Your insides must be burning.
Yes, that's why I declined when you offered.
Just like you're strict with the produce,
I'm strict with what I put in my mouth.
That's not healthy with all the cream and sugar.
Don't be strict with produce only.
Be strict...
with what you serve even if it's just coffee.
Be strict even if it's just coffee?
Mother, why did you call? Did you have something to say?
Take this and drink one every day.
What's this?
I've been worried ever since you came by before.
I had a good doctor brew this for you.
Se Kang's not the only issue.
A seed needs a good field to plant itself.
Mother...
You've been married for four years.
I want nothing more than a grandchild with both your looks.
Make sure you take one every day, all right?
Yes, of course.
Mother, what's this?
Ms. Yoon lined up possible suitors for Se Na.
Is Se Na going on a blind date?
Ruby, you're home.
What now?
You'll lose the chicken and the pheasant.
- What are you talking about? - Se Na's going on a blind date.
Really?
I saw the list of suitors in Mother's office.
They all were from prominent families.
Even the son of Shinha Group was in the mix.
Ms. Yoon has set her eyes on finding a good match.
What if Se Na gets married soon?
You're talking as if marriage is that easy.
You seriously need a wake-up call.
These days, once everything aligns,
people don't wait to get married.
It's still not too late.
Don't regret it later and lock her in when you can.
Call Se Na immediately and...
tell her to come by.
Finally, we're on the same page.
Hold on a second. I'll call her.
Se Na, it's me.
Do you have plans tonight?
If you don't, you should come by.
We made new kimchi,
so you can take some home with you later.
Sure, I'll see you soon.
She agreed to come.
Why aren't you calling Sun Ho?
What?
What good is it with only Se Na around?
They can only connect when they're together. Come on!
Yes, connect. You're right.
Mom, it's me.
You want me home for dinner?
Why? Is there something wrong?
No, I just wanted a family dinner.
Sure. I'll be home early today.
Sun Ho, what's up with these orders?
Why are there so many returns?
Even I could tell there weren't of good quality,
so I had to take them back.
You should see for yourself.
Within our price range,
this is more than adequate.
But...
Isn't this one of our franchise restaurants?
It is.
I don't know who's in charge there,
but can't they cut us colleagues some slack?
Anyway, from now on, don't accept any more returns.
Yes, sir.
Eun Jung, Se Na's here.
- Hello. - Welcome!
I bought some supplements.
It'll be good for you and the chairwoman.
My gosh. Thank you so much.
Go upstairs with Ruby.
I'll call you once dinner's ready.
No, let me help.
Hold on. You'll ruin your clothes.
I'll grab you an apron.
Here you go.
It's just like the one you have on. It's very pretty.
Do you know what her dream is?
It's to cook with her daughter-in-law...
wearing the same apron.
Wouldn't you be happy if it were with someone like Se Na?
Of course. I'd be more than pleased.
- That must be Sun Ho. - I'll welcome him in.
- I didn't expect you both. - We met outside.
- It's Bok Nam and Sun Ho. - I see.
Manager Hong is here too.
- Sun Ho, it's nice to see you. - Right.
You two look sweet with matching aprons.
You're like mother and daughter.
To me, they look like mother and daughter-in-law.
What?
Daughter or daughter-in-law, who cares?
I agree.
I'd love a daughter-in-law like her...
who I can consider as my daughter.
She bought over supplements today.
That's more than what you ever gave me.
My gosh. What's with the sudden attack?
Say hello to your grandma and wash up for dinner.
- Sure thing. - Let's go.
Mom, Sun Ho and I are home.
The soup is refreshing.
Se Na made it.
The seasoning is perfect too.
I only followed Ms. Ko's instructions.
I'm glad you all like it.
I heard about your potential blind date.
A blind date?
Well, she is at the age to think about marriage.
I haven't decided on anything yet.
Can I be excused?
- You should eat more. - I've already had enough.
It looks like Sun Ho forgot to take his herbal medicine today.
- Can you take it to him? - Yes, of course.
Your mom wanted me to bring this to you.
Thanks.
How are things are the warehouse?
It must be tiresome.
It's not really that bad.
There's something I want to ask you though.
What is it?
It's about our supplier.
Is that what you wanted to ask me about?
What?
Is that all you want to ask me?
What else is there?
Are you okay with me going on a blind date?
(Sweet Enemy)
What's this?
- It's nothing. - Are you moving out?
What do you think?
- If you want to, you can live here. - What?
It's as if Jae Wook is Dal Nim's guardian angel.
What are you doing here?