It may sound sudden to you, but I'd like to ask for your help.
My help?
I love Soo In.
What?
I want to marry her. I'd like you to help me.
This really is so sudden.
I don't know what to say.
I understand. You don't know much about me...
and you only just met Soo In again.
I'm sorry for asking for such a favor.
Does Soo In know how you feel about her?
She does. I can also say that...
she feels the same about me.
But she's hesitant for a few reasons.
Could you please talk to her for me?
I know what you mean.
I should meet Soo In and talk to her.
You're the only person I know whom I can ask for help,
so I had to come here. I apologize for being so abrupt.
It's Soo In's birthday tomorrow and I was planning to visit.
I'll talk to her.
Thank you.
Is it her birthday tomorrow?
Yes. Didn't you know?
I didn't.
Soo In never talked about herself.
But now I do know, thanks to you.
I'm glad I dropped by.
Mr. Kim.
Hello, Mr. Choi.
What brings you here?
I had business in the area and was just leaving.
I see.
If you haven't eaten yet, will you join me for lunch?
Sure.
- Did you enjoy the meal? - Yes.
I think there are many great restaurants in Incheon.
Are there?
You must know.
Mr. Ko's in-laws' soup restaurant.
The food's really good.
Have you been there?
No, I haven't yet.
I'll take you there one day.
I'm sure you'll like it.
Okay.
I heard a passing comment about you getting married.
Will you marry the lady you were seeing?
It's a bit complicated to explain.
Why? Did it not work out with the woman you said you loved?
I feel the same about her. Actually, I'm even more in love,
but it takes more than love and will to marry someone.
Does Madam Cho disapprove of her?
Yes. I just want to marry the woman I love,
but it's hard to convince my grandma.
It's harder than you think to get...
both families' blessing.
I hope you convince Madam Cho and get what you want.
Thank you. You just gave me courage to keep going.
I think I spoke too much. Finish your tea.
Sure.
I'm back.
Young Sun.
You're back.
What were you thinking about? Didn't you see me come in?
Sorry. Did you get everything we need?
Did you get seaweed?
Why do you suddenly need seaweed?
I suddenly felt like having some.
I'll put the groceries away in the kitchen.
Okay.
Did everything work out in Incheon?
Yes. I met Soo In's mother while I was there.
Does Soo In's mother live in Incheon?
Yes. She sells soup and rice there.
Taesan Noodles' factory manager took me there last time.
It turned out that the owner...
was Soo In's mother.
That's a coincidence.
Isn't that amazing?
I think Soo In and I were meant to be together.
Mr. Kim.
If Grandma asks, tell her this.
I will never give up on Soo In.
Tell her not to hope that I will.
Dad, will your party reevaluate your nomination?
How did that happen?
It just did.
What happened to Man Pyo has a little to do with it.
He got unlucky and was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
How could that be a problem?
I told you to be careful.
Didn't I tell you to watch what you say and do?
I'm sorry to cause you more trouble, Jae Man.
Father and I will see what we can do. Don't worry too much.
Thanks, Mr. Choi.
If you're feeling better, resume work tomorrow.
Honey, he can't work just yet.
You have other workers at the factory.
Let Man Pyo rest a little longer before putting him back to work.
Things aren't going well without the overseer.
We have a lot of orders to fill and need all hands on deck.
I should help, of course.
I'll start work tomorrow.
I know you're on edge because of the nomination,
but even so, how could you be so cold to Man Pyo?
Why was he even at the cafe and getting into such trouble?
He's fortunate that Madam Cho was able to get him out.
We could've been branded spies.
Does being branded worry you more than Man Pyo's wellbeing?
Is it his fault that this happened?
He was just unlucky.
This isn't his first time being unlucky.
Failed businesses, victim of a con, that's his track record.
That's because you always belittle him.
He keeps getting into trouble just trying to impress you.
What?
I might as well bring it up now. Each time you mocked my brother,
I pretended I didn't care.
I felt guilty that you were always helping him out,
and I wanted Man Pyo to grow up and become independent.
So why are you complaining now?
Because you're too harsh.
Man Pyo put up with it because he's good-natured.
Anyone else would've had enough and have moved out long ago.
What more can I do for him?
Ask anyone on the street. They'll say I'm a model brother-in-law.
Can't you be just a little nicer to him?
Be more kind and understanding.
Can't you do that for your only brother-in-law?
I'm really disappointed in you.
What's wrong with her?
Goodness.
Jeong Wook, can we still get married if Dad's nomination is cancelled?
I don't know.
Why did Uncle get into trouble and ruin things for us?
This is so upsetting.
Don't be too upset.
His nomination wasn't cancelled yet. Let's wait a bit.
Okay. I hope he passes the reevaluation so we can...
get married as planned.
I waited so long for this.
It's a cake. It's your birthday tomorrow.
Share it with Ji Hoon.
You didn't have to buy me one.
I would have loved to host you a birthday party,
but our designer's new line comes out tomorrow.
I'll have to work all day and can't spare the time.
I need to congratulate you in advance today.
You must be busy with work and yet you remembered my birthday.
Thank you.
I said I'd make up for what I couldn't do over the years.
There's more.
Take this.
What's this?
I wondered what to get you as a present,
and I thought you'd need this more than anything.
Don't do this. You can't spare much.
Don't say that. I do have money to spare.
I worked as soon as I left high school. I have money saved up.
You have Ji Hoon to care for, so you need it more than I do.
Keep it.
If you give me things like this, I won't let you visit me anymore.
Take it.
Soo In.
I think someone's here.
Soo In.
It's Seon Woo.
Seon Woo? Who's that?
Seon Woo.
Hello, Ji Hoon.
Sorry. I didn't know you had a visitor.
Seon Woo, this is my aunt.
Is she your sister?
Hello, I'm Kim Seon Woo.
Hello. Nice to meet you.
Why are you back? I told you not to come.
I heard it's your birthday tomorrow.
Happy birthday.
Take this.
It's my present.
I got it because I thought it would suit you.
Don't do this, Mr. Kim.
I can't accept it.
Put it away.
It took me four years to give you this.
I bought it to confess my love for you...
before Ji Hoon was born.
At the time, I thought it was best for you if I didn't say anything,
so I hid how I felt and held back.
Now I know that...
the only way I can help you is...
to stay by your side and love and protect you.
Let's go to the seaside this weekend, with Ji Hoon.
I can't go with you, and...
I can't accept this.
I'll wait.
Until you accept my love and accept me.
I'll wait forever.
Mr. Kim.
Don't say I can't do that either.
If you forbid that, I'll lose the strength to live.
This necklace...
was yours from the start.
Do with it what you will.
Throw it away if you want.
I think I kept you for too long.
Your sister's waiting. You should go.
I got to see you, so I can go as well.
Grandma.
I have something to say.
What is it?
I'm listening.
I understand how you feel.
I know it's because you care for me.
I don't want to marry someone you disapprove of.
And?
How do you want me to live?
I wish...
you help Chungil Flour grow and become a great businessman.
Me too.
But if I'm to do that, I need Soo In.
With her by my side, I think I can overcome...
any obstacle or hardship I come across.
You can't marry her.
You don't know how the world works.
A young CEO who marries a widow with a son?
The world isn't tolerant enough to accept that just yet.
Soo In will drag you down in the end.
Grandma.
Fine. If you don't want to marry for the woman's background,
then find and marry an average young lady.
Someone who grew up in an average home without many problems.
Then I will accept that marriage.
Grandma, Soo In is the woman I love.
I said you can't marry her.
Don't think I'm being selfish. Do as I say.
I thought you'd understand even if everyone else didn't.
You know better than anyone what Soo In's like.
That's a separate issue.
I will not discuss this further.
You cannot marry Soo In unless I die.
You cannot.
What will you do if I don't give in?
Then I have no choice.
If you won't give up,
I have no choice but to cut ties with you.
Do you mean that?
Yes, I mean that.
Okay.
I don't know what's going on or what your story is,
but if you must hide,
then I think our house is the safest place.
You should stay here.
Soo In.
Do you know how hard I looked?
How worried I was?
Mr. Kim.
I missed you, Soo In.
I missed you...
so much.
Do you feel the same way I do?
Do you?
Don't say a word.
I know how you feel now.
Il Joo. Il Joo.
Il Joo.
Mom. Mom.
Yes, I'm here, son.
Look after Seon Woo for me.
Il Joo.
And also find her...
Find her for me.
Please, please find her for me.
Il Joo. Il Joo, no.
Il Joo.
Seon Woo.
Where is he?
Where did he go?
Hello?
Mr. Jang, why are you calling so late at night?
Is Mr. Kim at home?
I have no idea where he is.
He isn't in his room.
Why do you ask?
He called me just now...
and asked me to take over work for a while.
Did you two have an argument?
I had a bad dream and I don't like how things are going.
Could you go out and look for Seon Woo?
Please do.
Where did he go?
Dad, it's me.
How've you been?
Sorry I haven't been by in a while.
Eat up.
You didn't have to bring all this.
You must have birthday soup on your birthday.
Even after you left,
your mother always celebrated your birthday.
I added mussels, your favorite. I hope you like it.
Try it.
Eat up.
Well?
It's not as good as Soon Ok's.
No.
It's delicious.
That's great to hear.
I made a lot. Eat all you want.
You're such a good boy, Ji Hoon.
Thank you.
Don't thank me.
Eat up. You must eat well and look after your son.
Right.
Actually, Soo In...
Mr. Kim came by the restaurant yesterday.
Did he?
What for?
I think he likes you a lot.
What about you?
Is the feeling really mutual?
We can't be together, regardless of how I feel.
If it hadn't been for Mr. Kim's grandmother,
Ji Hoon and I could have had a very different life.
I owe her my life.
I can't cause her any trouble.
I can't repay the debt.
I shouldn't betray her too.
Okay.
I know how upset and stressed out you are.
But Soo In.
I want you to be happy with the man you love.
Don't think about anything else.
Choose what will make you happy.
How can I do that?
How can I do that to others so I'll be happy?
If you become happy, then everyone around you...
will become happy in the end.
That is what I wanted to say.
I don't want you to be unhappy or stressed any longer.
Ma'am.
Tae Soo. Have you found Seon Woo?
Not yet.
Where on earth has he gone?
Go and see if he is with Soo In.
If he is, bring him back right away.
Yes, ma'am.
I should bring more vegetables next time.
Ji Hoon seems to like it.
Don't bother yourself.
Don't stop me. I'll do what I want.
Tae Soo.
Hello, Ms. Lee.
Hi. I was just about to leave.
What are you doing here?
Did...
Mr. Kim come by?
Mr. Kim? He didn't.
Why? Is something wrong?
We can't seem to find him.
What do you mean you can't find him?
I don't know. He left home early in the morning...
and we don't know where he is.
Did he say where he'd go?
Did he leave home?
I think so. The chairwoman thought he'd be here...
and sent me over.
He wasn't here.
Is the chairwoman okay?
Yes. She's very worried.
We should find him fast.
If he does come by, I'll tell him to go straight home.
Okay. I should see if he could be anywhere else.
See you soon, Ms. Lee.
Sure. Bye.
Don't worry too much. He'll be fine.
Do you think? He'll be safe, won't he?
He will.
I'm so worried.
And I feel terrible for his grandmother.
It's all my fault.
You can't say that.
What if something bad happens to him?
Mr. Hong, why don't you take a few more days off?
I'm well enough to work now, so I should.
I can't cause any more trouble. Not when I'm the overseer.
Did you drop by Tiffany?
No, not yet. Why?
You should when you can.
Dal Ja says that Ms. Oh is incredibly worried about you.
Is she?
Mr. Hong. Are you feeling better now?
Yes, I'm fine. Sit.
If you're fine, why didn't you come by sooner?
Do you know how worried I was?
I'm here now.
I'm really okay. Don't worry about me now.
I'm so sorry you had to suffer because I asked you to give chase.
You did nothing wrong. Don't say that.
I actually think it's a relief I got caught...
instead of you.
You're even looking out for me.
What should I do to repay you for this?
Forget it. I don't want you to repay me.
But I must.
From now on, you don't have to pay for your coffee.
A cup a day. No, even if you drink 10 or 20,
I won't charge you. How does that sound?
I wouldn't be able to sleep at night if I drink 10 cups of coffee a day.
Instead of that,
could we watch a movie together?
A movie?
Why not? I'll watch 100 movies for you.
Would you?
Soo In.
Mr. Kim?
Soo In.
Mr. Kim.
Soo In.
Where have you been?
Are you okay?
Do you know how worried I was?
Were you worried about me?
Yes, of course I was.
So was your grandmother.
Why did you leave home?
I just needed time to organize my thoughts.
However long and hard I think,
I don't think I can give up on you. I don't have the courage to.
I can't.
Mr. Kim.
I tried to put you and your feelings first,
but if I do, then I think I will die. So Soo In, please...
Can't you accept me?
If you don't, I will lose you...
and my grandmother.
Mr. Kim.
Please take my hand, Soo In.
Take my hand and come with me.
Let's fight this together.
Thank you, Soo In, for accepting my love.
I'm sorry...
for making you...
suffer so long.
No. You came to me in the end.
Mr. Kim.
I love you, Soo In.
Seon Woo.
Yes, Grandma.
Do you know how worried I was?
Where were you the whole day?
Where did you go?
I'm sorry, Grandma. I took a break to think things through.
Have you given up on Soo In?
No, I can't give up on her.
If you can't,
then will you cut ties with me instead?
No. How could I when you're my only family?
I'll wait until you understand...
and accept my decision.
Wait all you want, but I will not give my permission!
Let's talk about this another time. I'd like to go upstairs.
(Chungil Flour)
Do you mean that Soo In accepted your love?
Yes. Now I must convince my grandma.
How will you do that?
That's where I need your help.
I need you to help me.
Soo In and my grandma are equally important to me.
I can't lose either of them.
I thought about it for a long time last night.
I didn't think you would give in.
Very well. I'm not sure how much help I will be,
but if there's anything I can do, I'll do it.
Thank you, Mr. Jang.
But you must promise never to disappear like this again.
Okay, I promise. I won't do it again.
Soo In and I will both try to make it up to my grandma.
You'd better do that.
You have a lot of meetings and paperwork to catch up on...
because you went missing yesterday.
I will visit the buyers today.
Okay. Do that for me.
Thank you.
Do we need anything else?
No, that's all.
I'm off, then.
Okay.
It can't be.
Wait.
Madam Lee.
We got him.
I'll be right there.
Why are you doing this to me?
Just do as I say and you can live.
Are my mother-in-law, husband, and son still alive?
I'm sorry.
Do you think it's true what Mr. Ku said about Madam Lee?
Why are you bringing that up all of a sudden?
Seeing the necklace around your neck overwhelms me.
Now it's all down to you.
Are you saying Soo In accepted your love?
Yes.