(Episode 82)
Madam Lee.
What are you doing here, Mr. Jang?
What? Oh, I...
Why are you here?
I'm here to...
- Mr. Kim. - Hello.
- How is everything?
Everything's fine.
Tell me if you need anything.
I have something to tell you. Could you come with me?
Right now.
Sorry about this.
We need to talk.
What do you need to say, Mr. Jang?
The thing is...
- Hello, sir. - Hello.
See you.
What's wrong, Mr. Jang?
What? Oh, nothing's wrong.
What are you doing here?
I'm here to see someone who works here.
Someone you know works here?
Yes. A young man who used to be my tenant works here.
I brought him some food.
Oh, I see.
Are you here on work?
What? Oh, well...
Sorry, but I'm busy right now.
Would you mind if I call you later? I'm really sorry.
I went to Chungil to see you and met someone I know by chance.
At my company?
We were from the same town.
I thought he'd died in the war but he hadn't.
I met him by chance in Incheon...
and we met again today.
I see. You must've been pleased to see him.
I was.
Did you hear the news?
Soo In and Mr. Kim got permission to get married.
I heard. It's great for Soo In.
It is.
Tae Soo, there's something I'd like to ask.
You work at Chungil Flour...
and they supply to Taesan Noodles.
Yes.
Does Chungil Flour's CEO...
know Choi Jeong Wook?
Yes, I believe so.
I see. Then...
do you think Soo In knows that the two men...
know each other?
No, I don't think she does.
Really?
If she'd known, she wouldn't have stayed at Mr. Kim's for that long.
I'll make sure things don't get awkward for her.
You don't need to worry.
Thank you, Tae Soo.
Who's the employee that Madam Lee knows?
It was a close call today,
but she could meet Mr. Kim at any time.
Ms. Oh, what's this?
This?
It's beautiful.
Did that overseer buy it for you?
Yes. Isn't it pretty?
He brought it to the cafe yesterday.
He must be really rich.
It looks really expensive.
It's not. It's a fake.
What? Is it really a fake? Did you have it checked?
There's no point in checking. I've known Mr. Hong for years.
He could never afford a real ruby.
Do you really think he'd give the woman he likes a fake ruby?
Who cares if this is fake as long as he truly loves me?
No, Ms. Oh, I think that's the real deal.
My gut tells me so.
If you don't believe me, have a jeweler check it out.
Forget it.
It's me who makes the fake look real.
I don't need to check.
I have to go. Thanks for the soup.
- Gosh, it's so hot. - Hello.
Were you having lunch?
- I have to go now. - See you.
It's so hot. Can I have some water?
Sure, just a moment.
Hello, Yoon's Soup.
Jung In?
Is Mom there? Can you put her on?
She went to Seoul to see you. Haven't you met her yet?
I see. She left in the morning. She'll be there soon.
Call me back if she doesn't come over.
Okay, bye.
What's wrong? Did she not go to see Jung In?
She left saying she'd visit Jung In. Do you think something happened?
She'd been fine until now. I'm worried.
Did you make the delivery?
Is something wrong?
I have a bad feeling about something.
About what?
My wife. She went to Seoul this morning to visit Jung In.
I think she's lying.
Why would she lie about that?
That's what I think is so strange.
She's been going to Seoul often these days.
What is she doing?
Hang on. This old friend, this Mr. Jang.
Is she seeing him in secret?
She must have another reason.
You wife wouldn't cheat on you.
I know she wouldn't, but you can never be sure.
(Jewelry)
That's the real deal. My gut tells me so.
If you don't believe me, have a jeweler check it out.
Hello.
Welcome.
Can you check my ring?
See if it's a real jewel or a fake.
Sure.
It's a fake ruby, isn't it?
No, it's the real thing.
What? This is a real ruby?
Yes. It's top quality too.
My goodness...
You made a very tough decision.
Mr. Kim and Soo In will be happy...
and take good care of you. Don't worry.
Hello, Mr. Jang.
Hello, sir.
What is it?
I invited Soo In and Ji Hoon over for dinner.
You should join us.
Too bad. I can't.
Why not? You said this morning that you had no dinner plans.
I did, but something came up last minute.
Why did you make plans without asking me first?
Sorry, Grandma.
I assumed that you'd be free.
Well I'm not today. Count me out.
Okay. We can eat together some other time.
I'll come home after dinner, then.
Okay.
Madam Cho.
As far as I know, you don't have a dinner appointment.
May I ask why you said you did?
I gave permission because I had no choice,
but I don't feel comfortable with the idea just yet.
I see.
I understand how you must feel.
Do we have the campaign funds?
We're gathering investors to come up with the money,
but it won't be enough. Campaigning is expensive business.
What can we do? Do you have an alternative?
I think we must take from the foundation.
The foundation?
Yes. At first I considered bribing the finance team,
but we could get found out before it's cleared.
That's true. What is your plan?
What's this?
A list of orphanages that Chungil Foundation is sponsoring.
They pay out a huge amount to these places every month.
See if any of the orphanage directors...
will cooperate with us.
Do you mean...
you plan to divert the foundation's money elsewhere?
Yes. I need you to find out which directors are willing to help.
See if you can find other orphanages that will join in our scheme.
Are you trying to gather Mr. Jung's campaign funds?
Mr. Nam, since when did you get so curious?
Do not ask questions and just do as I say.
Yes, sir.
Drink this.
Tell me the truth. Where did you go today?
What?
You didn't go to see Jung In.
She called the restaurant and asked for you.
Where were you?
Are you meeting this Mr. Jang?
The old friend from your hometown?
What? No, I'm not.
There's no need to be so startled.
Then what? Are you in touch with your other family?
Are they all alive?
Why would you think that?
If they were alive, why would I tell you they were dead?
I can't make sense of anything.
You go to Seoul often and Jung In said you didn't visit her.
I did see Jung In. I just arrived a little late.
Did you? Are you sure?
Yes. You can ask her if you want.
It's just that...
hearing that you met an old friend...
made me feel a little strange.
What if your previous family suddenly shows up?
I was worried, that's all.
I'm sorry if I got the wrong idea about you.
Don't apologize. I'm sorry for making you worry.
Are you really not hiding anything from me?
I'm not.
Meeting Mr. Jang like that...
did make me feel a little strange.
But nothing of the sort that you think of is going on.
Okay, I know.
Who could I trust if I can't trust you?
Jung In's such a brat.
The impatient thing had to call and make me feel all uncomfortable.
Oh well.
Ji Hoon looks like an angel when he sleeps.
I don't know what you'll think, but I sometimes...
feel sorry that Ji Hoon's dad died without getting to see this.
The happier I am to become Ji Hoon's dad,
the more guilt I feel towards his dead biological father.
Sorry. I said something silly and upset you again.
It's fine.
Mr. Kim, there's something I must tell you.
What is it? I'm listening.
What's wrong?
What is it?
It's nothing.
Do you have any family?
- I'm back. - Welcome home.
Thanks.
You said you had dinner plans. You're home early.
Yes, it so happened.
When shall I reschedule the dinner you missed tonight?
I'm not sure. I have a lot of work to do.
It's not urgent. Let's take our time.
Okay.
You can go to your room, then.
Goodnight, Grandma.
Where's the dad?
He's dead.
He's dead? How?
The happier I am to become Ji Hoon's dad,
the more guilt I feel towards his dead biological father.
(Chungil Flour)
Hello, Chungil Flour.
Mr. Kim, it's me.
Hi, Soo In.
I have something to say. Are you free right now?
Now?
What did you just say?
Ji Hoon's father isn't dead?
Do you mean he's alive?
Yes.
And contrary to what you and Madam Cho know,
I was never married.
Soo In, what on earth are you saying?
Can you please explain so I can understand?
I promised to marry this man once.
But when I found out I was pregnant with Ji Hoon,
he was already engaged to someone else.
He got engaged? How did that happen?
It so happened.
I wasn't able to tell him about Ji Hoon...
and I left Incheon.
Kyung Hee got me the job at the factory where I met you,
and that's how things progressed.
I didn't mean to lie from the beginning.
One thing led to another.
I'm really sorry.
I don't think you lied on purpose.
Why are you telling me this...
when you could lie forever?
I wasn't going to tell you at first.
I thought the truth would hurt you too badly.
I wanted to hide it if I could.
But I think that others can, but people...
who love each other should keep no secrets.
I should have told you sooner.
I'm sorry I took my time.
You don't need to apologize. I don't care.
Whether he's alive or dead, he still abandoned you.
You need to forget about him.
Mr. Kim.
You love me right now, so the past doesn't count.
What upsets me more is how much all this...
must have hurt you.
You don't have to struggle anymore.
Nothing has changed.
Ji Hoon is our son, yours and mine.
Did you tell your sister about us?
I was going to see her later to tell her.
If she's free this evening, invite her to dinner.
We're family now. We should get to know each other.
Okay. I'll ask her.
Thank you, Mr. Kim.
But when I found out I was pregnant with Ji Hoon,
he was already engaged to someone else.
I wasn't able to tell him about Ji Hoon...
and I left Incheon.
Seon Woo bears the weight of the unexpected truth...
alone in silence.
As he does so, he thinks of the pain Soo In must have felt...
as she bore the same weight for so many years.
Seon Woo now tells himself that he will comfort Soo In,
and protect her and Ji Hoon so they feel safe.
He swears this to himself.
Come in.
Did you ask for me?
I need you to do something for me.
Find out about Soo In's family.
Soo In's family?
Yes. She's about to marry into our family.
She lived and worked for me for years,
but I don't know anything about her and she won't answer my questions.
I need you to find out about her.
She hasn't been in touch with her family for a long time.
Don't you think we should all meet up before they get married?
If her family has any problems,
I would like to know how I can help.
Find out as much as you can.
Do you understand?
Yes, I do, ma'am.
Really? You and that CEO will get married?
Yes. I asked to meet you to tell you that.
That's great news. Congratulations.
I'm sorry I couldn't tell you then.
You don't need to apologize.
You were trying to push him away then, weren't you?
How'd you know?
I could tell. I'm quick to notice things.
I started wishing you two would get together.
I'm so glad it worked out.
You went through a lot until now.
I hope that you and Ji Hoon can be happy from now on.
Thank you, Jung In.
When will you introduce me to Seon Woo?
What?
You can't call him that.
Why not? He'll be my brother-in-law. I can call him by his name.
He wanted to know if you're free this evening.
Can I meet him today?
Yes, if you're available.
I'd love that. This is so exciting.
(Shinchon Boutique)
This is it.
The girl you know works here?
- Yes. - This place is famous.
She's pretty good. They hired her from Incheon.
That's impressive. Let's go inside.
Okay.
Welcome.
I heard that Yoon Jung In works here.
Is she in?
Oh, Jung In?
She left to see her sister.
Her sister?
Did she say she'd see her sister?
Yes.
Is there a problem?
No.
Mr. Hong, this is a real ruby.
Tell me the truth. Where did you get it?
- Well... - Is it your sister's?
How'd you know that?
Give it back to her.
Why? Do you not like it?
Because it's a ruby, not a diamond?
Mr. Hong, you got me all wrong.
I don't go crazy for jewels.
Do you not like jewelry?
What woman doesn't like jewelry?
Even if I do, I don't want things you stole from your sister.
How would I look like if she found out?
Who cares? We're family.
It's just a ring. What could go wrong?
Mr. Hong, give it back right now.
I went through a lot to give this to you.
You can't tell me to give it back to my sister.
I wanted to give you a ring for a present.
Doesn't that count?
It's the thought that counts. I don't need jewelry.
If you still want to give me a ring,
I don't care if it's a fake if you get me something with...
money that you saved up.
Ms. Oh, how are you always so wise?
Ms. Oh.
You're adorable.
What?
This fool.
What should I do with him?
Man Pyo.
Sit down and talk.
Where's my ruby ring?
You didn't go into my room to get painkillers.
You swapped this, didn't you?
How'd you know that?
I went to the jeweler's to have my ring reset...
and got the shock of my life when he said it was a fake.
Give me back my ring.
Here. This is the real thing.
When will you stop stealing?
You will be the death of me.
Were you going to sell it to make another investment?
No way. I'm done with investments.
Why did you take it?
To give it to the woman I like.
You have lots of rings.
What? A woman?
You resorted to stealing for women now?
What? Did she beg you for a ring?
She's not that kind of person. I wanted to give her a ring.
When she found out it was yours, she told me to return it.
She has a conscience, then.
She's incredibly thoughtful.
She'll do with a fake ring...
as long as I saved up to buy it for her.
I picked a really good one this time.
Who is this woman you keep talking about?
I miss her.
Did you ask Ms. Oh? Why will she just date him?
She's hesitant because Mr. Hong isn't really reliable.
It's just as I thought.
You're so hard-working and reliable.
I think I married the perfect man.
I married the perfect woman.
There's no one in the world who's as kind-hearted as you.
Hello, Yoon's Soup.
Mother.
It's me. Do you have any news?
How long will you make me wait?
I'm sorry, Mother.
Can you give me a grandson before I die?
Answer me.
Mom, why do you keep asking and giving her a hard time?
If you call and do this again, I will do something about this.
You shouldn't have hung up like that.
Did she bother you with calls like that before?
Why didn't you tell me?
I didn't want to talk about it.
Don't you think we should tell her about us?
I don't think so. It'll only make things worse.
But still.
I feel bad, like I'm deceiving her, and I don't like that at all.
Don't feel bad. She'll give up soon.
Don't worry too much.
(Taesan Industries)
Are you back from class?
Yes.
Mr. Ko.
Have you heard from Soo In?
Soo In? She hasn't called.
Why are you asking about her?
Well...
I went to the store that Jung In works at.
Did you? Is Jung In doing well?
What? Yes, she's fine.
I guess seeing Jung In reminded you of Soo In.
Thanks. I'll tell you right away if and when we hear from Soo In.
Okay.
I'm busy. I should get back to work.
What's going on? Why hasn't she called home...
when she's in touch with Jung In?
Soo In.
Why are you refusing to show yourself?
What's going on?
(Chinese Restaurant)
When you marry my sister,
can I call you "Seon Woo"?
Yes. Can I call you by your name as well?
Of course.
I'd always envied friends who had brothers-in-law.
It's great to have one of my own.
I hope we get along, Seon Woo.
I should say that.
I want to thank you and your sister for accepting me.
What do you like about my sister?
Everything. I like everything about her.
Everything? That's impossible.
I see you're completely blinded by love.
Am I?
Mom, I need to pee.
- Do you? - I'll take him.
Ji Hoon, come with me.
Ji Hoon seems to like Seon Woo.
I think he's a good, kind man.
Yes, he is.
Don't you think you should tell the rest of our family...
about Ji Hoon?
Dad almost found out that Mom...
comes to Seoul to see you.
Really?
Yes. You'll be getting married soon.
We can't keep Ji Hoon a secret forever.
Yes. I should tell them soon.
(Chungil Flour)
(Chairperson Cho Geum Rye)
Come in.
So, did you find anything out yet?
Yes. Soo In's mother owns a restaurant in Incheon.
Does she?
I believe Soo In mentioned her mother has a soup restaurant.
It's in Incheon?
Anything else?
I plan to go over there and find out more.
You do that.
Find out all you can about her,
her family, and the people they know.
Yes, I'll do that. I'll leave now, then.
Oh, this must be it.
Welcome.
Hello. Can I have some soup?
Sure, just a moment.
Okay.
I'm back.
Madam Lee.
Mr. Jang.
Is this the soup restaurant that...
you own?
Yes, this is it.
Is this what happiness really is?
It's great.
For me too.
Did you find something in Incheon?
Yes. The truth is...
Why are you doing this?
You two cannot be together.
Are you trying to ruin Seon Woo's life?
If you truly love Seon Woo,
I trust you will think carefully and make the right decision.