Mom.
Hello, Ji Hoon.
- Grandma. - Hello.
So, where did you two go to?
He wanted to go outside, so we went for a walk.
I see. Aren't you late for your date?
There's still time. I don't have to rush.
Hurry, or you'll be late. Go upstairs and get ready.
Okay.
Who is Mr. Kim meeting today?
Chairman Han's granddaughter.
She majors in piano and just got back from studying in Germany.
She's the right age for Seon Woo.
Although I haven't met her, they say she's sweet and smart.
I hope they like each other.
Me too. I hope they could give us some good news.
Exactly.
Ji Hoon, don't you want Seon Woo to get married soon?
- Yes. - You're so smart.
You sweet thing.
Here you go.
One for you. Come and get a pastry.
Eat all you want.
- Here you go. - This is for you.
There's more if you want.
- You too. - You're so pretty.
Study hard. Take these.
You're so tall. This is for you.
You look so healthy.
Eat up.
This is for you.
Can you look over here?
(Angel Orphanage)
(Taesan Industries' Day of Sharing)
You volunteered at a community service?
Yes, I took my wife with me.
I was flustered by how many photos the reporters took.
Good. You need the party's nomination.
People will think highly of you if you care for your community.
It's not just for the nomination. I've been doing it for years.
I don't have an ulterior motive. It's very rewarding.
I heard you're launching Chungil Foundation tomorrow.
Does that mean you'll become one of the directors?
Yes, it does.
I refused, but Madam Cho insisted.
Who would do it if you don't?
You helped Madam Cho so much from the early stages.
Rumor has it that you and Madam Cho are very close.
Yes. I gained her trust four years ago during...
the limestone powder incident.
You're doing very well building up your political career.
You won't have to worry about getting nominated.
I'll just follow you and do whatever you say.
Do help me out.
Jeong Wook.
It's so nice to be out here now the exams are over.
The weather's great too.
I'm happy that you're happy.
I can't wait to marry you.
I don't know why Dad wants us to wait until after I graduate.
A lot of my friends are already married.
You're his only child.
He doesn't want to part with you just yet.
Try to understand him.
If I hadn't taken a year off because I was sick,
we'd be married by now.
I'm so upset.
You managed to wait a few years. Wait just a bit longer.
I have just one more semester to go.
That's not long.
Time, please go faster. Pretty please.
(Incheon Penitentiary)
Honey, do you want more vegetables? They're well-seasoned.
No thanks. I'm almost done.
Eating while looking at your face...
turns a bowl of plain rice into a feast.
You're so funny.
When will Tae Soo arrive?
This evening. He wants to see his father's grave first.
He didn't get to see his father pass away.
He must've been so sad.
He always cared so much about his father.
It must've been so hard for him.
Poor guy.
He has us.
Let's treat him like he's one of our family.
Honey, shall we cook his favorite foods for dinner?
I can't believe how sweet and kind you are.
Can I get some groceries and head home first?
You do that.
I'll tell Dong Chul that Tae Soo's coming home today.
Let's go, honey.
- Thanks for the food. - Bye.
- See you. - Bye.
They're so sweet together.
They are.
What's wrong? Does your stomach hurt?
I think it's just indigestion.
You've been having a lot of stomach aches.
You should see a doctor. Shall I take you tomorrow?
Leave it. I'll be fine in a while.
I don't need to see a doctor. I'm okay.
- Oh, dear. - Hey.
Thanks for making the delivery.
It wasn't that hard.
I see that we're finally getting somewhere.
Yes. When I closed the fabric store due to the oil crisis,
I wasn't sure what I'd do to make a living.
Working with you was a great opportunity.
- Thanks, Mr. Yoon. - What?
Don't thank me, thank my two wives.
I was able to partner with you because they lent me the money.
I guess there's always a way out.
Hello, Dong Chul.
Hello there.
Is your business doing okay?
- Yes. - Do our noodles sell well?
You bet. They're very popular.
I should place a bigger order next time.
I'll tell Mr. Choi.
Dong Chul, do you know Tae Soo got released today?
Come home in time for dinner.
Okay, I should.
- I'm off to work now. - Okay.
- Bye. - Bye.
He's coming home today, is he?
It must've been hard on him.
I'm sure it was.
I know how that feels.
I had always wanted to meet you since I was in Germany.
Me? Why?
Don't you know that you're famous?
You refused to meet so many eligible young ladies.
You're known to be picky and have high standards.
What kind of a wife do you want?
I'm not really sure.
You don't know? That's tough, then.
Are you looking for someone you feel chemistry with...
the second you meet?
Aren't you hungry?
The steak here is famous. Let's eat.
I want something other than steak.
Shall we go and have that?
What is it?
You'll find out. You pay for the coffee.
I'll pay for lunch.
Enjoy your meal.
Do you like soup in rice too?
Yes. My grandfather liked it and I ate out a lot with him.
I'm surprised that someone like you likes something this simple.
Do you think I prefer expensive food because I'm from a rich family?
To be honest, yes. That's the impression I got.
It's sad if that's how I look.
But looks aren't everything.
Get to know me and I might surprise you in many ways.
Is soup in rice all you wanted to eat?
Yes. What's so bad about it? It's delicious.
I really didn't think you'd pay.
I said I would.
No woman on our first date had ever paid.
You're the first.
Am I?
It's good to know that I'm the first of something.
Let's go. I'll take you home.
Don't bother. The weather's so nice I want to go for a walk.
I want to do some thinking.
I'm quick to notice things and I just don't get it.
Get what?
Whether you're interested in me or not.
You have a blank look...
as if you're looking at me while thinking about something else.
But then, I don't think you really dislike me.
If I'm right,
let's meet up again.
Okay. Let's meet up once more.
I guess I was really nervous.
I had a good time today.
I think I can walk with a spring in my step.
I'll be expecting to hear from you. Bye.
He should be here by now. Where is he?
You said he told you he'd come straight home.
Then he'll be here soon. Why are you so anxious?
I'm worried because he's been in for so long.
I should've taken a day off work to pick him up.
He isn't a kid. He'll find his way just fine.
Ms. Oh's right, darling. He'll be on his way.
- Let's wait a bit more. - Okay.
Dae Bong.
Tae Soo!
- Gosh. - Have you been well?
Yes. I hope you didn't have too bad of a time.
I'm okay.
I was too busy to visit you even once.
I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
Here you go.
I know you went through a lot.
It's over now. Forget all about it.
I will. Thank you Soon Ok, Young Sun...
and Dal Ja for the food.
You probably haven't been eating well. Eat all you want.
I will. Thank you.
Did you see your father's grave?
Yes. Thanks for taking care of everything after he died.
Thanks, Dal Ja.
He wouldn't have had that nice grave if it hadn't been for you two.
Don't thank us. Of course we should help.
Think of us as family now.
We're now a family, so don't ever think you're alone.
Get ready to start over.
I will, thank you.
Let's eat first and catch up later.
- Eat. - Thank you.
- Enjoy. - Thanks.
Let's eat.
Did you enjoy your date?
Yes. The weather was lovely. I feel so much better.
Jae Man, I heard something while I was out.
I heard that Tae Soo got out.
Really?
My goodness. He's out already?
Fools like him should rot in prison.
Your jewelry was worth a lot, but it was his first offense.
He was put away for a long time considering the crime. Right?
Yes, I guess so.
I hope he doesn't hold a grudge against us.
You're scaring me now.
Honey, do you think he will?
He won't, don't worry.
Family is the only group you can really trust.
We hired him because he needed a job...
and he stabbed us in the back.
If Tae Soo starts to talk or threatens us,
it could cause a problem. Shouldn't we deal with him?
I think you should wait and see for now.
He did four years for theft.
I don't think he'll get up to anything so soon.
Okay. Let's see what he does.
We're launching Chungil Foundation tomorrow.
You should be there.
Me too?
Won't you be there with Ms. Hong?
Madam Cho wants you to be there.
Oh, I see.
I think you should get to know the board members.
Half of them are people we planted,
but when we need to win the rest over,
there will be a lot for you to do. Consider this the first step.
I understand.
The launch of Chungil Foundation.
It's the beginning of our plan.
Yes. Madam Cho put in a great sum to form the foundation.
Chungil Flour is currently financially strapped.
If we set things off now,
Chungil Flour can't survive on its own.
I bet.
The director of Hankuk Tradings.
The man Mr. Nam introduced to us. He'll be of some use now.
The director of Hankuk Tradings is practically in our pocket.
He'll be very useful for when we drag down Madam Cho.
What will you do now?
You can't work at Taesan now. Do you have a plan?
Dae Bong, I plan to work in Seoul.
I'll look for Soo In while I'm there.
What do you mean? Do you know anyone there?
I just want to leave Incheon.
Sure. I see why you're sick of this place.
Can you find work in Seoul?
I'll find something. I'm still young. I'll get by.
- Don't worry. - Okay.
See how things work out and if they don't, come back, okay?
I will. Thanks.
Welcome back.
Let's drink until we die.
What are you doing here?
I thought you'd need company.
You're right.
I was just thinking it's boring to drink alone.
It is. So, how did today's date go?
Did you turn her down after one date again?
No. We agreed to meet up again.
You must like the young lady this time.
It's not that I liked her. She was different.
I thought I should see her again.
Good. You're putting in the effort and that's what counts.
Sometimes hard work forges a relationship.
Your meeting a nice woman as soon as possible...
and starting a family would be the best for everyone.
For Madam Cho...
and for Soo In as well.
Mr. Jang.
My job description includes looking into your heart.
Did you think I didn't know?
I haven't known for long though.
You hid it very well.
I know how hard it is on you and what a struggle it is...
to keep it up.
You knew.
Mr. Jang, what should I do?
I don't know what to do.
Keep trying as you are now.
Get over the feelings you have for Soo In as quick as you can.
Do you think it's wrong as well?
Didn't you hide your feelings and try to forget them...
because you know it's wrong?
It's not easy for me to say this to you.
You have to do this for yourself...
and for everyone else. You must get over her.
Some things in life won't happen however hard you try.
- Welcome home. - Thanks.
Did you turn this one down too?
No, I'll meet up with her again.
Really? That's a change.
Why? Do you mind?
Why would I mind? I'd really like some good news.
Make my wish come true.
I'll go upstairs.
I guess he liked the lady he met today.
I guess so. I might be allowed to get my hopes up.
Keep trying as you are now.
Get over the feelings you have for Soo In as quick as you can.
Do you think it's wrong as well?
Didn't you hide your feelings and try to forget them...
because you know it's wrong?
Yes. I should try, for everyone's sake.
Taesan Noodles.
It's me, Tae Soo.
I heard you got released.
Why did you want to meet?
I'm busy, so get to the point.
However busy you are,
you're the one who sent me to prison.
Spare me some time.
I also thought I should tell you my plans.
What will you do?
What can you do?
Jeong Wook.
I warned you.
I said you'll only get hurt.
Don't waste your efforts on something pointless.
You must believe Mr. Jung will never fall out of power.
What?
It's all over. What can you do about it now?
It's all over? You're wrong.
Whatever I must do, I'll do to prove that...
Soo In's innocent.
That's what I wanted to say.
Remember, I'm just getting started.
(Chungil Foundation Community Center)
We shall now cut the ribbon to announce the launch...
of Chungil Foundation.
In 1, 2, 3.
Madam, congratulations on the successful launch.
It wouldn't have been possible without your help. Thank you.
I did nothing. Your grand dreams and decisiveness...
is what made it possible.
I hope we can make it work.
Of course.
Mr. Kim, will you be running Chungil Flour now?
No, my grandmother will continue managing...
both the foundation and the company for a while longer.
Oh, I see.
I would love to leave the company to him...
and focus my efforts on the foundation,
but my grandson is so careful.
I think I'll be stuck at work for a while longer.
The foundation just kicked off and won't be busy yet.
Your helping out at the company will aid Mr. Kim a lot.
If I suddenly become busy with the foundation,
Mr. Choi, you can help my grandson.
I'm not sure what help I can be, but if I can, I gladly will.
Mr. Kim, shouldn't you get married?
What? Oh, marriage?
Honey.
I was thinking you should meet someone and settle down.
I think we'll be hearing some good news soon.
Really? I'll look forward to that.
Do invite us to the wedding.
Of course we will.
Hello, Chungil Flour.
Is this the factory manager?
What? What do you mean?
An employee is on a rampage?
Mr. Yang, a man we fired last month came back for revenge.
Isn't he the man we had to let go...
because he neglected his duties?
Yes. I called to tell you that you should be careful.
He might come to see you. Watch out for him.
I doubt he'll do that.
If he comes by again,
reason with him so he understands.
If he says he wants his job back,
let's see if we can accommodate him.
Okay, bye.
Come in.
When's your next date with Chairman Han's granddaughter?
We just decided to meet for dinner.
Did you? You must really like her.
I'd like to see what she's like.
I just said I'd see her again.
- Don't expect too much. - Is that right?
I can't help but get my hopes up.
Grandma.
Okay, no pressure.
If it's meant to be, it's meant to be.
It looks like we both have dinner plans.
I'll tell Soo In not to cook for us.
I'll call her.
Will you? Go ahead.
Okay.
- It's me. - Yes, Mr. Kim.
Grandma and I both have plans. You don't have to cook dinner for us.
Okay, then. I won't.
Won't you ask who I'm seeing?
You're meeting the lady from yesterday.
Yes.
I hope you enjoy your dinner.
You should take Ji Hoon and see Kyung Hee.
I'm sure she wants to see him.
How did you know that?
I talked to Kyung Hee a while ago...
and she said she wanted to see Ji Hoon.
See you at home later.
Yes, Mr. Kim.
He's so big. Children really do grow up fast.
He's taller each time I see him.
Right?
He's been growing up so fast.
Are you doing okay?
Of course. My body and mind are both at ease.
What about you? Is the factory work bearable?
Yes. Madam Cho checks in on the new CEO.
Everything's fine.
By the way, with Ji Hoon growing up so fast,
I'm worried since he's not registered yet.
Do you know how he's doing?
Ji Hoon's dad.
I don't. I'm sure he's fine.
Why don't you meet someone and start over?
Ji Hoon needs a dad.
You haven't even registered his birth yet.
It breaks my heart each time I see him.
Sorry, I just blurted it out out of concern.
I made you upset, didn't I?
No. Thanks for the concern.
Aren't you too late?
It's okay. Go back inside.
Bye, Ji Hoon. See you again soon.
Bye, Kyung Hee.
Bye, see you.
See you soon.
Bye, Ji Hoon.
Kyung Hee.
Hey.
I was worried you'd moved away.
I'm glad you're still here.
What brings you back here to see me after so long?
Have you heard from Soo In since then?
Soo In?
Not really.
I see.
May I ask if you like her?
What?
I'm just worried about her.
Why would you ask that?
What?
I was just... I was curious.
Do you know where she is?
You do, don't you?
No.
But I do know that she's out there and that she's fine.
What do you mean?
She called me at work once.
She said she's fine. She sounded fine.
Try not to worry too much about her.
I see.
Sorry for bothering you.
I live in Seoul now. If you hear from her again,
tell her I really want to see her.
I don't have a phone number yet. I'll come by when I do.
Please tell her I called.
I'll be direct.
I've never felt this way about someone.
I asked yesterday if you're waiting for someone fate assigned you.
I think I met the person for me.
I think relationships can be made through hard work.
Do you think you could try and make it work?
I'm not sure if it came out right.
I wrote all that down and memorized it last night.
Why did you smile? Am I funny?
No. I was taken aback by your frankness.
I've never been this open with anyone.
I like you so much that...
I thought only my sincerity would work.
How do you want me to try to make this work?
What?
Oh, I forgot to say the last sentence.
I'm so nervous. I've never been this nervous even in a competition.
I like you a lot.
I want to date you.
If that's too much for you, let's just keep meeting up.
What do you think?
Welcome home.
Where's my grandma?
She isn't back yet. She's later than usual.
Did you have fun with Kyung Hee?
Yes. Thanks to you, I had a great time.
Thank you.
What's wrong?
Do you want me to get married soon?
Of course. Madam Cho constantly worries about you.
I want you to meet someone nice and start a family of your own.
What do you mean by "someone nice"?
Someone who loves you and cherishes you?
And someone you love and cherish?
Someone like that.
I hope you meet that someone soon...
and make Madam Cho happy.
Don't talk about my grandmother. Is that what you truly want for me?
Of course.
I really want to marry the person...
I love and cherish.
I already have that someone.
Do you really? Who is it?
Do you want to know?
Are you sure?
Yes.
Let's do as you say.
Really? Will you date me then?
- Yes. - Mr. Kim.
The person you want to marry. Who is it?
Madam Cho!
Why are you doing this?
Are you all right?
Will Mr. Nam meet the director of Hankuk Tradings...
who supplies wheat for Chungil?
I need to ask for a favor.
What do you mean the shipment of raw wheat didn't arrive?