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(Episode 2)
Ms. Hwang.
- Get in. - No, it's okay.
Just get in.
I've saved up quite a bit from the delivery job.
Yes, it must be so hard for Eun Hye to live all alone away from home.
I'll give her this.
What is this?
Hey, who said you can go through my purse?
Eun Hye.
Are you pregnant?
Does that mean you weren't actually away this whole time...
I'm sorry.
My gosh, I'm utterly speechless.
You're pulling what Ho Jin did?
What is wrong with everyone?
Mom will feel so betrayed.
How could you do this to us?
Even you had to do this?
- Why didn't you tell me? - I had a bit of a situation.
What kind of situation?
What's the problem? What kind of man is the father?
Is he so horrible that you can't even tell Mom about him?
- It's not that. - Then what is the problem?
I'll tell you everything later.
Gosh, I can't believe this.
I thought we were very close.
I mean, I tell you all my secrets.
How could you do this to me?
You can't even tell me? Why not?
I'm beginning to understand how Mom feels to a certain extent.
I mean, what it's like to be stabbed in the back.
I'm sorry I kept it from you, So Won.
Fine, I'm sure you had your reason.
You must've been stressed out all alone.
You know we've always been together since Day One in the incubator.
We nearly died and came back to life together.
I trust you, just like how you trust me.
Thanks for trusting me.
Well, I think anything can happen.
Judging from how a shy girl like you got yourself into this situation,
that man must be very charming.
Yes, he is.
You're killing me.
They say that love turns you into a fool.
I guess even you, smarty-pants, are no exception.
Then where do you live now?
We live together in a rooftop room.
You're renting a room?
So you two lovebirds...
cook and sleep together in that small room?
My gosh, I'm blushing.
Oh, boy.
It's so nice to finally sleep in the same room as you.
Oh, right.
Do you get morning sickness? Do you crave anything specific?
I get cravings for perilla sujebi sometimes.
Oh, that.
Mom used to make it often.
Exactly.
Mom no longer makes sujebi because her arm hurts.
Ta-da!
- Did you make this? - Yes.
- All right. - I smell perilla seeds.
It's perilla sujebi made by me.
Please enjoy.
What's gotten into you?
You always sleep in. Why did you make breakfast today?
I woke up early today for some reason.
Is it because Eun Hye is here?
By the way, why did you make this?
Just because. I remembered us eating it often when we were little.
Why make sujebi for breakfast? It's hard to digest.
I don't even have much of an appetite.
Is it because I haven't had this for years? I have to say, it's good.
Eat up.
What's wrong? Does it taste bad?
No, it's good.
It's very delicious.
Min Hyuk, wake up. Come on.
Gosh, why?
Who's that girl?
The girl you met last night.
No one.
You'd better tell me!
She's one of our employees, and I ran into her. That's all.
Then why did you have drinks with her? Just you two.
And why drive her home?
Your father is the chairman of Noyu Group.
Don't you know that there are eyes everywhere?
What if Hee Soo's family finds out?
Soon enough, they'll break off the engagement.
Mom, I told you I have no interest in a marriage of convenience.
And Yun Hee Soo is not even my type.
Do you still not see...
that it's the easiest and fastest way...
to earn your father's acknowledgment?
It's marrying into the Changhae Electronics family.
I don't care. Get out. I'm going to get more sleep.
How could you be so unconcerned?
Jae Hyuk might come back anytime.
Will you let him steal your position?
Why is that my position? It is Jae Hyuk's.
Are you kidding me?
You have to solidify your position during his absence.
Why can't you see that this is your chance?
We're brothers. Who cares which one of us gets it?
He moved out because you're always like this.
- Why treat us so differently? - My goodness.
Honey.
This is bellflower root from Mount Jiri. Try it.
The aroma is delectable.
I'll eat it myself.
Well...
About Min Hyuk...
He's been a manager for five years.
Shouldn't he be promoted to a position that he deserves?
I mean, people might judge.
You haven't hired a new director of strategy yet.
He can't handle that position.
The position is vacant, but I can't promote just about anyone.
What's wrong with Min Hyuk?
I bet you know better than anybody else does.
Why aren't you eating? Do you have no appetite?
There's oxtail soup. I'll bring some for you.
Have some soup at least, okay?
Is he a baby or what?
He turned out like this because you always coddle him!
You're partially responsible for the mess he's in.
Where's Min Ah?
Eun Hye is looking after her at home.
Where are you now?
Mom's keeping an eye on me 24-7.
So Won went to pick up fabrics,
so it's just me and Mom now.
She'll step out for a meeting later on,
so meet me here.
Gosh, Min Ah.
You're so adorable. Who do you take after?
You're a big eater, aren't you?
You have to play with my baby later on, okay?
- I'll be gentle. - Gosh.
Here. Yes, right here.
You're here.
You're obviously not happy to see me.
Gosh.
Mr. Kim, did you hurt your ankle?
He lost his footing while dyeing some fabrics.
Oh, no. What do we do, then?
It's a big problem. I need to hang all of that.
What should we do...
I'll do it.
Why are you back? You're not welcome here.
Please reconsider the offer.
Noyu really needs your expertise.
We'll do our best to accept all the conditions that you want.
I told you I'm not interested.
I've seen enough people who suffered a lot...
after signing contracts with big companies.
My answer is no.
Ma'am, I know that you're struggling because you're deep in debt.
I'll pay you more than enough to clear all your debt at once.
Did you even do a background check on me?
You're one horrible jerk.
You obnoxious punk. Leave. Get out of my sight!
- Why are you hitting me? - I told you to leave! Leave now.
- Mom, please. - Leave. Get out!
Mom.
It's heavy. Let's lift it together.
It's okay. I got this.
See? I said we should do it together.
I'll take this end. In 1, 2, 3!
Put it down here.
Go all the way to the end.
Shake it on the count of three.
In 1, 2, 3!
Once more. 1, 2, 3!
Are you serious?
- To your left. - Oh, right.
I'm going to do a turn.
We'll do it again. 1, 2, 3!
Go!
- It's really beautiful. - Right?
Nothing can beat the beauty of the colors of nature.
There's something that's even more beautiful.
Gosh, don't. I know what you're going to say.
I bet you were going to say, "My wife," but please don't say it.
I'm sick and tired of you going on about her.
Goodness.
They say there's nothing more pitiful...
than staring at someone who's eating.
Then share your food with me so that I can stop staring.
Gosh, seriously. You're unbelievable.
Thanks.
I'm hungry, so this is perfect.
You're a good cook.
Not as good as Squirmy's mom though.
"Squirmy's mom"?
That's our baby's nickname.
You're at it again.
I can't wait to meet my baby.
Squirmy will be so adorable.
I can't even sleep because I'm too excited.
Oh, I'll show you the ultrasound photo.
What? I wouldn't even know anything.
Look.
You see the eyes, the feet, and the hands.
What? Where are the hands and feet?
Look closely.
Listen.
I have no interest in your baby whatsoever,
so get that out of my face.
Eat as much as you want. I made it for you.
It looks so good. I've been craving your braised short ribs.
- It's delicious. - Is it?
It would've been nice to have So Won and Ho Jin here as well.
I saved some for them, so just eat.
Oh, boy.
You're still here.
Yes, I waited to see you before I leave.
- Let's eat this together. - My, braised short ribs.
- It looks so good. - You didn't even wash your hands.
Goodness.
It melts in the mouth.
By the way, where have you been all day?
Couldn't you have looked after the baby?
Why make your sister do it when she's here to rest?
Mr. Kim hurt his ankle,
so I had to help him out.
I have to say, that old man is such a whiner.
You must've worked so hard today. You look very tired.
My gosh.
Don't even get me started.
I'm mentally exhausted because of someone.
He drains me like there's no tomorrow.
My ears will get all plugged at this rate.
- Who is this person? - Just someone, a triple threat.
He's annoying, obnoxious, and troublesome.
He always brags about his wife and his unborn baby.
I'm so sick of it.
It reminds me of someone.
What? Who?
Eat up.
Ho Jin and Yeon Su, you guys are back. Perfect timing.
Eat with us. Come sit here.
Yes. Sit here, Yeon Su. I'll go get more rice.
Rice, my foot.
There's no rice for you.
I don't want to waste even a single grain of rice on you.
Mom.
What are you doing?
You don't even deserve to be a mother.
I know I was harsh on you,
but how could you leave your baby here and not even call once?
Mom, why are you being like this again?
She came back because she missed Min Ah.
Had she really missed her, she would've come sooner.
I'm leaving.
Where are you going in the middle of eating?
I'm done. I'm off.
- I'll walk you to the bus stop. - No, I'll go.
Mom, Yeon Su is here.
That's why I want to step out.
No one wanted to see her anyway.
Let's go. I'll walk you to the bus stop.
Heat up the ribs for Ho Jin.
Sprinkle a bowl of salt in front of the door after Yeon Su leaves.
Mom, don't treat Yeon Su like that.
She's been raising the baby on her single income.
Think about how she must feel.
I tell myself I shouldn't be so mean to her,
but my blood boils every time I see her.
You guys probably think I just want a better daughter-in-law,
but it's not just about that.
Then what is it about?
It's because I've done nothing for Ho Jin.
Your dad passed away as soon as Ho Jin was born.
After that, I had to take any job I could get...
because we were drowning in debt.
I never even had a chance to breastfeed that poor thing.
Even when he was burning up with a fever,
I couldn't take him to the hospital.
Despite that, he grew up just fine on his own.
He loved to draw when he was little, you know.
I threw out all the awards he received from the contests...
he participated without telling me, saying he must study.
But he didn't even get angry at me.
Instead, he quit drawing right away and focused on studying.
He's such a good boy.
He's so sweet.
I wanted him to meet a nice girl...
and live a happy life.
When you have your own child,
you'll be able to understand how I feel.
By the way, are you eating well?
You look weary.
What do you mean? I'm fine.
Don't worry about me and make sure you eat well.
Don't stress yourself out.
I'll be a better daughter from now on.
My sweet, beautiful daughter.
Let's go.
Have some, Yeon Su. You like braised short ribs.
Put it away.
Your mom doesn't want to waste even a single grain of rice on me.
Yeon Su, I apologize on my mom's behalf.
- I'm sorry. - Yes.
She's sensitive these days because her shop isn't doing well.
We're in the red again this month. Try to understand her.
So Won, we're obviously struggling financially.
Can't we just agree to the partnership offer?
We have the technology, but the sales channels are limited.
And mass production is not an option because we have no money.
The fabric technology you and Ms. Song developed five years ago?
Yes.
A manager from Noyu Group...
visited us a few times with a contract offer,
but Mom said she'll never sign a contract with a big company...
and kicked him out.
Dad got duped by such people many times, you know.
Right. I heard he got his technology stolen,
and they even annulled the contract.
Still, we're struggling now. Why don't you try to persuade her?
I agree with Mom though.
We'll never sell the technology...
to money-greedy companies that don't recognize...
the full value of clothes.
You're keeping the related documents in a safe place, right?
Yes, of course.
It's my number one treasure.
About the fabric technology... Are you still stuck?
You must persuade her at all costs.
How could you come back empty-handed?
She strongly refused.
When we couldn't meet the required quantity...
because the subcontractors who weren't happy...
with their contractual terms and went on a strike,
what did your brother do?
He pulled an all-nighter at the factory every single night.
When he fainted,
the subcontractors finally gave in and ended their strike.
Why must you bring that up now?
Because Min Hyuk lacks such perseverance.
- Honey. - I expected too much of you.
Let Mr. Kim handle it from now on.
No.
I'll get it done.
Give me one more chance, Dad.
When it comes to business, obstinacy doesn't get you anywhere.
You must be competent, first and foremost.
Honey, you're out of line.
Please excuse me.
You brat.
Min Hyuk! My goodness.
Min Hyuk!
Min Hyuk. Where are you going, Min Hyuk?
Hey, Min Hyuk.
Min Hyuk.
Min Hyuk, don't take what your dad said to heart.
He just wants you to do better.
- Everything he said is true. - What?
Jae Hyuk is more competent than I am,
and it's true that I'm neither capable nor persevering.
I know the limits of my ability better than anybody else does.
What on earth are you talking about?
I should accept my reality.
And that's what's driving me so crazy.
I know that I won't make it no matter how hard I try...
and that Dad will never acknowledge me.
I...
I really want to do a good job,
but I can't.
That's why I'm not angry at Dad.
I'm angry at myself and my stupidity.
Mom.
Why did you give birth to such an inept son?
How could you say such a thing?
Min Hyuk.
Mr. Han.
I guess you stayed late.
No, I got called in to take care of something urgent.
By the way, you seem quite upset.
I guess you're stressed out about something.
Yes.
I am quite stressed out.
I suppose I'm just not competent enough.
- Leave. - Why are you hitting me?
I told you to leave! Leave now.
- Mom, please. - Leave. Get out!
But I have to say,
you seem quite upset yourself.
Right, I'm having a bad day as well.
Well, good night.
Wait.
Aren't you hungry?
How about we go for some udon?
You must be cold.
No, I'm fine.
I don't want you to catch a cold.
Why is it that you're getting prettier by the day?
Stop getting prettier, please.
Enough, okay? Squirmy will laugh at you.
Squirmy, Mommy is so pretty, isn't she?
All right, enough. Let's go get some food.
Squirmy is...
- craving braised pollock. - Is that so?
Squirmy, you and I have the exact same taste.
Let's go.
- Let's go. - All right.
He lives in a place like this?
Sir.
Yes.
Let's go.
Why isn't he picking up?
Honey, where were you?
Min Hyuk isn't back yet.
He's all grown up. Why are you so worried about him?
Why are you being so cold and heartless to him?
Must you treat him this way?
Can't you see that he's trying?
If he's trying, he needs to show me results.
Stop coddling him, please.
If that fainthearted guy doesn't toughen up,
he'll be nothing but a troublemaker.
- Mr. Park. - Yes, sir.
- Go find Min Hyuk. - Yes, sir.
Where did you take the chairman?
- To his elder son. - What? Jae Hyuk?
Yes, ma'am.
So? Did they meet?
No, he just saw him from afar.
I'll go back out and look for Mr. Han.
You must've been starving.
Yes.
But there's a bigger void...
in my heart.
You know what though? I'll eat this and get through it.
I heard Abraham Lincoln said this in the midst of a predicament.
"The path is worn and slippery, but it's not a cliff."
What I'm saying is, we're not standing on the edge of a cliff now.
If the path is slippery, we'll climb with a trekking pole.
There are non-slip shoes too, you know.
You're right.
No river flows in a straight line.
All rivers flow through curved paths...
and travel in circles at times.
All is fine as long as they reach the ocean.
Ms. Hwang, your words...
are cheering me up.
Shall we get going if you're done?
Yes.
Ms. Hwang, your words...
are cheering me up.
What?
- He met her again? - Yes, ma'am.
What on earth is he thinking?
What do you know about her?
She's in Sales Team One.
She's an admin assistant who's on a contract.
She's a nobody.
Mr. Park, fire her immediately.
I don't want to see her ever again.
Yes, ma'am.
You're still sleeping?
- Gosh. - You need to pick up the fabrics.
Goodness, the truck broke down.
I'll just go tomorrow.
You wench. You'd better get up!
Okay, fine.
Gosh.
Get up.
Goodness.
Why must I do all this first thing in the morning?
I won't see that annoying jerk today, right?
It dried perfectly.
We meet again.
(Bad Love)
- Have some. - No, thanks. I'll leave soon.
My wife's sister is probably just like you.
We don't have our parents' permission yet.
A heartbreaking, tragic story about two star-crossed lovers?
I can't believe this. What did I do so wrong?
What did I do wrong?
Why must you make me feel so pathetic?
There's an article?
What are you waiting for? Tell them to take it down.
I can't block it forever.
Mom, you're suffocating me.
She had the nerve to whine to you about it?
She's really something.