I can't believe he's shameless enough
to tell you what happened.
He didn't tell me.
Then how...?
I overheard your conversation at the funeral.
I'm sorry, I wanted to give you medicine for your nausea...
What's done is done. Why did you ask to see me?
I know it's rude to meddle in my elders' affair,
but I couldn't bear to see my dad in pain.
As expected of someone from a noble family,
you're not like young people nowadays.
I know that I'm old-fashioned.
Dad was drinking until late last night.
Is drinking not allowed in your family?
It's not that.
He's already told Grandpa that he wants to marry you.
But judging from him drinking,
I'm assuming maybe you have a different idea.
You're right about that.
I have no intention of marrying President Ha.
But...
My pregnancy?
You're really not like young people nowadays.
Isn't pregnancy just a casual mistake we all make?
Then...
What will I do with the baby?
Yes.
I'll deal with it accordingly.
I'm disturbing you too much, aren't I?
You should've just let us handle the problem.
May I ask why?
I chose abortion?
Yes.
What's the alternative? Should I have a baby at my age?
Can't you tell the type of person I am?
Aren't you two... in love?
Do you have to get married if you're in love?
Your dad will probably drink for a while.
Just let him. Time takes care of everything.
I have to go back to work....
Would you please reconsider it?
You're a strange one, Miss Dan-ah.
Can't you tell I'd make a horrible stepmother?
You're different, but...
You could put up with me?
I'm sure there's a reason why my father loves you.
I just fooled him.
He's been single for way too long,
so he just fell for a particular girl. That's all.
She makes me uneasy...
Professor Ha!
Let's play soccor against
the Family Sciences Department.
It's all right.
We're down a girl because Mi-jung's injured.
We've already lost to them 6 straight times.
That's the first time I've seen her play in a soccer match.
She must be bothered by something.
Now's your chance to win her over.
Sorry?
This isn't like her.
She went on this grueling hike after just recovering
from a serious medical condition.
She worried the heck out of me.
You mean when that guy died?
You better not have mentioned him in front of Dan-ah.
I asked her if it was just a mere legality.
That doesn't sound too comforting.
I was at the funeral, and it just slipped.
I didn't tell her I heard it from you.
Like she's not going to know who told you?
I just snapped because she was ignoring me.
Today might be your chance.
Sorry?
She's not her usual self. It's your golden opportunity.
I already prepared your towel.
You're not going to the after-party?
I'll meet him myself.
You're only holding onto the genealogy,
but you don't have the ownership to it.
I'll convince the family members.
I don't know where they are.
That's hard to believe when you have their genealogy.
Come in.
I brought the information you asked for.
Please leave.
Can I purchase it with their approval?
I can still find them even without any records.
Do as you wish.
If they ask for the genealogy, then please give it back.
Goodbye.
Professor Noh.
Is that something you can't sell?
Don't say something like that.
If they couldn't preserve it, and you paid a lot of money...
What's your point?
They'd think it's yours, So you should just...
Is that how I've taught you?
The after-party's at Nolbu's. You're not going?
You can go.
Let's go together.
You were the MVP, with your wacky assists.
Just have your students clean it.
I guess I have no choice...
Just why are you doing this?
What?
I'm not your match. I'm a professor.
If you keep doing this, it means you look down on me.
I told you I don't think of you as just a professor.
Forget it. I hate arguing with you.
Then why'd you look at me with those eyes that time?
If you were going to ignore me now?
I was just playing basketball with my friends.
Why didn't you just walk away?
Why did you look at me like you had something for me?
I'm sorry. I saw someone else in you.
So don't approach me pretending like you're that guy.
I don't care if you think of me as someone else.
Just don't push me away.
I won't forget what I've done to you.
And I'll always be sorry.
That's all I can give you, only apologies.
You can call me by his name.
I'd even pretend to be him and stay with you if you want.
Nobody can replace him. That's why I can't be with you.
Especially not you.
Hello?
I'm at your school. Want to go home together?
No, I'm in class.
Can you talk on the phone during class?
I'm on my way to class. Bye.
Are you all right?
I don't figure you for a sporty person.
A soccer game might've been too much.
Did you win the match?
Is it a cramp?
I'm okay, so please just go.
I can drop you off on the way.
It's all right.
Don't be so mean, we're not strangers.
I can take the bus.
Do as you like.
Are you finished for the day?
Yes.
Where's Dad?
He has an engagement. He told us not to wait for him.
Do you think it's over?
Dad and Director Lee.
That's none of our business.
That's our dad we're talking about.
Even during the meeting, he looked whacked out.
Watch your mouth.
I think Dad's clinging to Director Lee.
How shameful...
You're going home, right?
Why?
Let's just carpool. No sense in wasting gas.
No, then I'd have to ride with Dad tomorrow.
So what?
It was awkward before and now that he and Director Lee...
You...
Forget it.
Hello?
Where are you going?
You go ahead first.
We're almost home.
Something came up.
Whatever.
I feel bad for you.
Are you the only traffic officer they have?
Take that!
Do you need fast money?
Do you need fast cash?
It's my part-time job.
Are you eating well?
You saw me grocery shopping last time.
Well...
I get paid at the end of my shift.
So I haven't eaten lunch yet...
Can I just add more to my tab?
You should've followed the traffic signal.
This is all your fault!
Why is it my fault?
I'm sorry. I got careless...
Keep your eyes on the road!
I'm sorry. Are you feeling okay?
I don't know. I'll need an x-ray.
Let's head to the hospital first.
That's not the problem right now.
I'll have your car fixed just like new.
What about tonight?
Sorry?
My husband told me not to drive. What am I going to do?
Nothing I can do when I get rear-ended...
Ma'am?
This isn't such a big deal...
How would you know whether this is a big deal or not?
It's not a big damage, so don't worry.
He called me several times to remind me not to drive today.
Then he should've taken the car himself.
He's a taxi-driver, okay?
Okay...
What do they think this is? A seminar?
How about you call him and ask him where he is?
And then?
Then I drive to where he is, and catch the taxi he's driving.
then invite him to have a drink with me.
But he's off work soon.
Okay, that won't do.
How about this?
What?
You act like the car was stolen.
That would only make the situation worse!
I'll have the car fixed up and put it back.
What kind of a thief returns a stolen car?
Is that too crazy?
What do you think?
He said he'd divorce me if I took the car out again.
Then you should've listened to him!
Whose fault is it that I got into an accident?
Good point. What's wrong with me...
Two orders of kalbi, please.
No, I'll just have spicy beef stew.
Kalbi, please.
Beef or pork?
Beef, please.
Then I'll owe you a lot...
So work harder.
I'm only paying you back for the spicy beef stew, okay?
I mean it. I didn't ask for beef kalbi.
Okay.
Eat. I thought you were hungry.
It's been a year since I last ate kalbi.
The last time was the day my ex-boyfriend just got hired.
Hurry up and eat.
That day, at the police station,
you said that there's no such thing as love.
Thank you for saying that.
I wondered how I'd get through each day.
After I heard you say there was no such thing as love,
I could tell myself it was nothing, and move on.
I asked you to buy me dinner so I could tell you that.
Go ahead and eat.
It's so delicious.
He had such a bad temper.
I apologized, but he still got all worked up.
He said his car means the world to him.
So I offered him my car.
And stepped on his pride.
That's why he said,
Are you looking down on mebecause I'm not rich?
I wasn't trying to get on his nerves.
But you have a knack for getting on people's nerves.
What about you?
What about me?
Be thankful I stood by you through all that trouble.
Thanks a lot.
I'm sure you came along just to see me get yelled at.
Say what?
Is this what I get after I help you?
I wouldn't have crashed if you weren't such an eyesore.
I was actually a driver in the army.
Is that why you always ignore traffic laws?
I never did before you came to the neighborhood.
I bet.
Should a police officer be cynical and sarcastic?
I don't usually even say anything in retaliation, okay?
Sure, because you probably throw punches first.
How would you know? Don't talk like you know me!
Why else would you be sporting bruises?
How dare you! After all I did to help you?
I didn't ask for your help.
If I help you again, I'll change my name to Nuh Mal-soon.
Your first name's still wacky!
Didn't your wife divorce you?
You looked up my records? You're abusing your rights.
I don't have to look up something
you said with your own mouth.
You!
You better watch out.
I'll be on the lookout, especially for your car!
I'd move to somewhere else just to avoid you.
I'm so stupid... What did I say that for...
Thank you for the meal.
You should look for another job.
Why?
That kind of business exploits poor people.
I bet you were a good student.
Can you tell?
Good night.
Hey...
How will I pay you back?
You can pay me back if you run into me again.
Can I not pay you back?
You rude and obnoxious cheater.
I don't know how your wife put up with you.
Where have you been?
I was working.
You found a part-time job?
What's that smell?
You work at a kalbi restaurant?
No.
Then what?
You ate kalbi after you got paid? But you didn't invite me?
I'm getting paid tomorrow.
Then how'd you afford kalbi?
Someone treated me.
Who?
Someone.
Are you...?
Am I what?
Working as a karaoke-juicy girl?
No. But if I were to,
I'd rather work at a bar and make more money.
Then who bought you dinner?
I ran into an old acquaintance.
A guy?
Yes.
Are you seeing him?
No.
Then why would he buy you dinner?
You've never dated before, have you?
I have! How can I not have dated at my age?
That's a no, right?
I need a shower.
That's a guaranteed no.
I have!
How did she know?
Don't get distracted with other thoughts when you're studying.
Someone told me I have too many thoughts.
Who did?
Mom.
Come massage my shoulders if you don't want to study.
How much will you pay me?
What?
My friend Min-soo gets paid 50 cents for that.
That's not something you should be paid to do.
But Min-soo gets paid.
Then how much will you pay me?
Why should I pay you?
Pay me.
Why?
Because I brought you into this world.
So you have to pay me a lot.
Did you give birth to me?
If it weren't for me, you wouldn't be here.
Do I have to pay you a lot?
Yes.
Then I'll do it for free.
That's better.
Dong-dong.
Yes?
Move your body a lot if you have too many thoughts.
But what if those thoughts don't go away?
Then move more.
Where are you going?
For a jog.
Okay.
What the heck are you doing, Dong-dong?
As you can see, I'm jogging.
Why?
You don't need to know.
Stop treating me like that!
What brought this on?
You don't need to know.
Just keep that up, brat. You'll regret it later.
Dong-dong.
What's the matter?
Grandpa told me to move around if I had too many thoughts...
So what's wrong?
But I can't stop thinking of Mom.
Welcome home.
How was golf?
I lost everything.
So why do you keep betting?
Golf's no fun without betting.
But you've never won.
That's what drives me crazy.
Keep it a secret from Mom. I'll just tell her I won.
You sure keep a lot of secrets from her.
Hye-joo.
What's wrong with that brat now?
Honey.
What are you doing here?
Please spare me, Chairman Lee!
Geez...
Please save me, President Lee!
He's been like that ever since he came in.
I'm sorry, Chairman Lee! Please forgive me this once.
Stand up.
My greed got the best of me.
You should've known better.
This will never happen again, ever.
Have a seat.
I won't take any legal action.
Thank you, President Lee.
But you will not receive your severance pay.
President Lee, what will I do if I lose my job?
Please forgive me...
That's the restitution for the damage you caused.
My kid hasn't finished college yet...
If you ever come here again, then I will take legal action.
Chairman Lee!
You know I'm just a paper tiger...
Mrs. Lee!
What a pity...
Did he cause that much loss?
That's why Gang-suk's cutting him off.
But no severance pay?
Think of all the years he's worked for us.
Gang-suk's trying to set an example for the others.
If you try to stop him, it'll really upset him.
But Director Choi might hold a grudge...
Let Gang-suk take care of it.
I know he's my son, but he scares me sometimes.
Why did Hye-joo run out?
What else?
She got got scared by Mr. Choi and ran outside.
What the heck?
Don't ask me. I really don't understand her.
What a half-witted brat.
Start looking for her husband so we can send her away.
We can't let her get married before Gang-suk!
Is that right?
Mr. Choi said nobles don't allow the younger child
to get married first.
What's with all their darn rules?
The social code for nobles is as strict as the Joseon dynasty's.
We need more than just money.
That's why we need a genealogy!
Then find someone for Gang-suk first.
I'm already looking into it.
It better be someone good enough for Gang-suk.
Are you paying Mr. Choi enough?
No, I even pay him just to bring a picture.
That...
What was it?
Nothing went to your head, huh?
What a waste of money.
But I specifically asked him to find a nice girl.
Did you win the bet or what?!
I won...
You still haven't left?
I was waiting for you in the parking lot.
Someone's got a lot of time.
What are you still doing here?
As you can see, I'm working.
Let's go, I'll take you home.
I still have work left to do.
Do it tomorrow.
I have a lot of things on my mind,
so I'd just rather work.
What?
So you're thinking about it too.
Let's just go through it.
What?
I know you're scared. But that's only in your mind.
I'm over it.
You're not, so you keep yourself busy with work.
If I could, I'd get the surgery in a heartbeat!
You really don't care?
About the baby you're carrying?
I've been married three times.
This isn't the first time I've messed up.
I'm just not the motherly type. Leave.
I have to work.
I don't know why it had to be you.
If it weren't for you...
I wouldn't have minded being alone...
Joo-jeong, is this your house?
Tell me!
It is.
Finally. Who takes 2 hours to find her house?
Good job. We've finally arrived.
We're heading down tomorrow.
To where?
You said you'd come to my hometown with me.
When did I say that?
When we were at karaoke singing 'Dear Friend.'
Why would I go to your hometown?
Geez...
You said you'd do me a favor and save me from misery!
Did I?
I must've been really drunk. I take it back.
Where's your car, Suk-ho?
Did you have a drink, Aunt Joo-jeong?
As usual.
Hello, I'm Joo-jeong's coworker. I met you at the funeral.
Hello. Thank you for bringing her home.
It took 2 hours to get here because she was drunk.
I'm sorry for the trouble.
Joo-jeong, it's tomorrow, okay?
I won't wake up in time.
What's this? How much did I spend on you tonight?
Thank you for buying me drinks.
Joo-jeong!
I won't hang out with you anymore if you keep this up.
Suk-ho.
Let's sit down for a while.
I talked with your dad, but it's going to be hard.
He said she's not fit to be in this family.
Sorry, I wanted to help you...
Suk-ho.
Yes.
You can leave the company in Soo-young's hands, right?
Then you should just leave.
Leave with the person you love.
Don't think about anything else.
You can't?
That's something you just can't do, right?
Then just date her. Is she insisting on marriage?
What horrible sleeping habits...
You're not asleep?
I have some books to read...
It's so late...
Dan-ah!
Does it ache?
Just a little.
Did you walk a lot today?
No.
How's your shoulder?
It feels fine.
Is it flaring up again?
It's not time yet.
Strange how this scar flares up every winter...
Your shoulder's really okay?
Yes.
You really have such keen hearing.
I worry about you being a professor.
To stand up all day in front of students...
It's not a fatal disease or anything.
I'll bring more hot water.
No, I feel okay now.
Just relax, I'll get some more water.
I'm okay...
Please help Dan-ah...
She still hasn't healed after 10 years...
She was doing fine for a while...
Your hand has the healing touch.
Mr. Chairman ordered herbal ointment for your shoulder.
I have prescription medicine.
But it doesn't help.
Don't just try to bear the pain on your own.
Sam-wol.
What?
I wish I were as old as you.
That's terrible.
Don't you ever think that again.
You're in the best stage of your life.
You smell so good, Sam-wol.
You'll have to let me go. I can't stay with you forever.
I thought you ran away from home.
I don't even have the courage to do that.
Director Choi will never come here again, so don't worry.
I'm sorry you had to see that.
Just tell me what your problem is.
Why do you always act like a half-wit?
Would Director Choi hurt you? He came here to beg us.
Why do you always run out crying every time?!
Say something!
What are you doing, Mom?
She drives me crazy.
I wonder if she can even get married. I really worry about her!
It's late.
Get some rest, Mom.
You're too overprotective!
That's why she's the half-wit she is!
Mom!
Put yourself in my shoes, calling my own daughter a half-wit!
Get some sleep.
I know I'm a half-wit.
Hye-joo! I've never hit you before!
If you dare call yourself that again, I'll hit you!
Empty bottles or rubber shoes!
Don't say that again!
I've been saying that since I was 13...
Is Hye-joo home?
Gang-suk brought her home.
Good. Let's get some sleep.
Maybe Hye-joo was the result of baby switch at the hospital.
That might explain why she's different from Gang-suk.
But you gave birth at home.
That's right.
How can you forget something like that?
It's been a long time.
So you forgot where you gave birth?
Thank you for remembering that I'm your husband.
I see you every day!
Professor Noh scolded me for telling him to sell it.
Why did you say something like that?
He could use some money, and that punk haggles him.
That jerk said he'd purchase the rights from the family.
So I figured Professor Noh should sell it and make a profit.
Lucky he didn't smack you.
He looked like he wanted to.
Anyway, that jerk...
He doesn't seem like the vulgar type,
but being at a hotel says something about his character.
And you told Professor Noh to sell the genealogy to him.
But I like those handsome guys. That's why I'm still single.
Come in.
I put the spare tire on, so get your flat fixed soon.
Thanks. I'll buy you lunch.
Next time.
You have a class?
I have to go to work.
You have a part-time job?
Yes, I'm saving up for my marriage.
So you're saving up?
Yes, so I can buy a ring.
See you later.
I really like him.
He's handsome and he has such good manners.
Don't urge him on. He's a sensitive person.
I'm not the one hurting his feelings.
I'm going to class.
A noble family wouldn't give out their daughters' pictures.
But I got those because I'm very close to them.
I see. What did they say about Gang-suk?
That men's looks have no value, but they said he's handsome.
Doesn't that mean they're interested?
They're a very conservative scholarly family.
But they said it'd be nice to introduce
Gang-suk to their daughter.
However, they don't want people to know of this date.
Of course.
I'll keep no comments about our Gang-suk meeting girls.
Didn't I tell you to say off the record?
I was trying to cheer you up with a joke, Mr. Choi.
Don't try that joke anywhere else.
And don't use English. You only sound foolish.
I agree!
It's ridiculous when people use random American words!
You mean English.
That was a joke too!
I said it's not funny!
I think she had her eyes done, and her nose too.
So you don't like her?
No, that's not it.
It looks like she used an expensive plastic surgeon.
Isn't that stating the obvious?!
We can't get the loan at this crucial point?
The bank said they're deferring the loan.
Deferring?
They need to review the assessment.
By when?
They didn't specify.
How can they do that?
What happened? We can't pay Jinsung today?
We had to pay Daeil first.
President Lee of Jinsung's been calling like crazy!
We'd already put off Daeil three times. They had priority.
President Lee's threatening to shut down the construction site.
Go there and talk with him.
I can't go empty-handed.
It's a mess because their employees haven't been paid.
Just ask him for a few more days.
Like I said, I can't go empty-handed.
Our loan's been deferred.
What? I thought the deal was finalized.
We needed that loan to make our emergency payments.
The bank said our assessment has to be reviewed.
They can't do that to us now.
Dad went to see the bank director.
Chairman Lee Chun-gab's our only way out.
We can't put it off any longer!
Thank you for your efforts.
Make sure to defer, and not cancel the loan.
After the contract, give them the loan.
Now the iron has been struck.
They'll call us.
How about asking for their family house as collateral?
Dad.
We'll just act crazy and tell them we'll pay enough.
You know he won't risk it.
Is that too much?
I'm looking around, so don't bother with that family.
I heard their family house in Seoul's been mortgaged.
Since the ancestral shrine has been moved to Seoul,
the original family house doesn't mean anything.
You heard those old fools talking, right?
That family's ancestors were all born in that house.
Chairman Ha would never sell that house.
How long before?
Before what?
Before they completely surrender to us?
Not too long.
You have to make the decision.
Grandpa, we don't have any time to waste.
Sit down.
Dad, you also have to push the issue.
The construction's been stopped.
Weren't we getting a loan with the office as collateral?
There was a slight problem.
They won't tell us when we might get the loan.
We'll go bankrupt at this rate, Grandpa.
The situation could get completely out of hand.
Let's think about this.
We don't have time to think.
I'm tired of people asking for money.
I said sit down.
That's not the issue right now.
Grandpa, there's only one way out.
If we burn time without another plan...
Grandpa!
That's enough.
He already knows the situation without you telling him.
I'm just really frustrated right now.
Grandpa.
Yes?
Are we not allowed to talk during a meal?
It wasn't like this yesterday.
We're thinking about something.
Okay.
Has it been bothering you?
A little.
You want to say something?
Can I go pee or do I wait until you finish your meal?
You may go.
Okay.
Finally!
Call Chairman Lee Chun-gab and set a date.
Dad.
Grandpa, you made the right decision!
I took a long time considering your offer.
Have you made your decision?
I would like to ask for your help with the funds.
Pardon my interruption.
We thought you were inclined to go with another company.
So we've decided to cancel the partnership with Daesung.
I'm sorry.
I thought it would be only proper to tell you in person.
That's the price they have to pay for making us wait.
Put them right on the edge!
Did he just toy with us?
What are you going to do now?
Are we going bankrupt?
Is our company in trouble?
He screwed us over.
That Lee Gang-suk?
You want to marry my sister?
Why are you eating in my house?
Cheer up. I'm right by your side.
I can't marry you, but I love you.
Some guy told me there's no such thing as love.
Isn't that depressing?
There was only $3500...
My name is Lee Gang-suk.
Don't you want to save your son?
But he protected the genealogy with his life...
Are you going to pay his hospital bills?
I paid the hospital bills.
Aren't you out of line?
What are you doing?
Stay out of it.
That's my girl you're talking to.
It's not her fault, so don't talk about her like that!
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