(Episode 8)
Then let's do this.
We'll give back all the money...
and cancel the plan to secure investments for the new brand.
Well, then what will we do?
Are you saying we should give up the new brand?
I'm saying we should buy some time.
It'll be three months at the most.
We can start working on it again after three months.
- Does that mean... - Chairman Ahn's doctor said...
that he doesn't have much time left.
The doctor told me all we can do...
is let him be at ease until his last day.
We can start working on it properly again...
after I inherit the company.
As for your mistakes,
I'll let them slide just this once.
But if something like this happens again,
you won't be forgiven.
Return all the money you received before the end of the week.
Make sure you clean up the mess you made.
Do you want to go somewhere for some tea?
Yes.
He brought her home on your mother's death anniversary.
She burned her hand while trying to help you prepare for the ceremony.
So President Han took her to a hospital...
without holding the ceremony. Is that what happened?
Yes. My dad is unbelievable.
He can't do that.
Which part makes you the angriest?
Excuse me?
That your father brought her to your house?
Or that he took her to a hospital instead of holding the ceremony?
Or that he's pushing ahead with the marriage...
despite your opposition?
Well... Should I rank the things that make me angry?
How could you talk like a robot?
When something makes me angry,
I try to figure out what makes me angriest first.
Doing so helps me see the problem from an objective viewpoint.
As a result, I can calm myself down and find a solution.
Whatever. I don't want to do that.
Anyway, I can't accept that woman.
I guess the fact that she is with your father alone makes you angry.
You promised to stop their marriage.
Have you forgotten?
I'm only dating you because you said you'd keep your promise.
I will keep my promise.
So stop it.
- Are you getting mad at me? - I'm not mad at you.
I'm just asking you to keep manners in a public place.
Please keep your voice down.
Enjoy.
Eat up.
Eating sweets will make you feel better.
Eating sweets can't help me in a situation like this.
Let's just eat.
Can't you be considerate of me? I skipped dinner for a long meeting.
Why haven't you eaten anything until now?
Eating well is the most important thing in life.
- Well? - Here. Eat up now.
Please sit.
Come in.
I cleaned the guest house, sir.
Okay. Thank you.
Prepare everything so it can be used from tomorrow.
Why the guest house? Are you having a guest?
Bring your mother and your colleague here tomorrow.
Pardon? Oh, no. No, sir.
You said your mother should go to the hospital for treatment.
I've already found a place for her.
It's a studio apartment for short-term rent. It's nice.
Why would you spend money unnecessarily?
Please don't do this.
I don't even deserve what you've done for me until now.
I can't be in any more debt to you.
I want to do that.
Even if you want it, I can't accept it this time.
I've been living alone since my child passed away.
I just wanted to live in a crowded house before I die.
Can't you do that for me?
It's not that...
You said your mother is a good cook.
Let me taste your mother's kimchi stew.
Thank you for making time for me.
What? Why are you acting like this?
You're like a little girl.
What? Gosh.
You can't hide your emotions. You laugh easily.
You cry easily. You also lose your temper easily.
Don't say that. It makes me sound like a simple, stupid person.
I know we have very different personalities.
If you're fire, I'm like cold water.
And that worries me.
I'm afraid...
I may put out your fire unintentionally.
What do you mean by that?
A woman who believes in passionate love...
and a man who doesn't believe in love.
I wonder if we can maintain our marriage...
with only respect and understandings.
I'm not sure about it.
That's exactly what I'm worried about.
So I just did some calculations in my mind.
Whether it's unity of companions or trust and respect,
my top priority right now...
is to do my best...
to win your heart.
Take it slow.
You know you should keep a safe speed, right?
Of course.
Oh, right.
These are the designs for the contest submitted earlier today.
I'm not sure if I can do it well.
When your head is a mess, don't think about anything,
and do what you like doing the most. Okay?
Okay. I'll do that.
Calculation...
It must be so tiring for him to live each day.
"When your head is a mess, do what you like doing the most."
I think he's right about that.
Nice.
Seung Joo. Are you sleeping?
If you're still up, let's talk.
Everything I stated in this video...
will go into effect immediately after my death.
I hereby declare...
that my last will and testament has been recorded...
in the presence of Lawyer Heo Chung San.
Is it done?
Yes, sir.
You just have to sign this document and have it notarized.
Then all the procedure will be done.
Reveal my last will...
at my funeral after I die.
Will do, sir.
Also, when will you tell Nam Jin the truth?
I should tell him soon.
I have to confirm something before doing that.
Oh, dear. So...
I'll stay at Chairman Ahn's house?
Gosh. He just said it. Do you have a hearing problem too?
How can I stay there? I can't accept his offer.
I already owe him so much. How can I burden him again?
I said the same thing to him, but he really wants you to stay there.
Why would such a high-ranking person let strangers stay at his house?
I can't accept this.
I don't mind staying in a tiny room. Let's go somewhere else.
I think it'll be more comfortable for me, Nam Jin.
Since his son and daughter-in-law passed away,
he's been living with his butler in that large house.
He said he wanted to live in a crowded house.
I couldn't refuse it.
In fact, it would be rude to keep refusing his offer.
It's not that I don't understand how he feels,
but I don't think this is right.
What do you mean it's not right?
The same goes for me.
Why do you think I still live here with your nagging?
It's because I can feel the warmth and affection,
and you're good at cooking.
But you always complain about my dishes.
That reminds me.
The chairman wants to try your kimchi stew.
My kimchi stew?
Hey. I can do things like that for him as much as he wants.
Let's go, Mom. Did you pack everything?
Nam Jin, I'll go get your mom's medications.
- Go with your mom first. - Okay.
I'll get the car ready. Meet us in front of the hospital.
Okay. Hurry up.
Nam Jin, can we go to Dongdaemun Market before we go?
Why? Do you need something?
Yes. I'll buy some underwear and clothes to wear in the house.
I asked Sang Hyun to go home and bring some,
and he only brought things that I never wear.
Also, all of my underwear is too old.
Gosh, you should've thrown out all the old underwear.
- Let's go. - All right, let's go.
I heard that Dae Sik's family opened a store for you.
With the store and the rent from the building,
I bet you don't have to worry about money. Why are you doing this?
- I gave it back. - Seriously?
Right.
Jin Ah ran away, so they can't even get married now.
It's only right that you give it back.
I think it worked out for the best.
You would've felt guilty about selling your daughter off like that.
My gosh, I'm sorry I'm late.
I had to visit my daughter in Seoul.
You'll have to finish this up, okay?
All right, don't worry.
My gosh. What are you doing here?
This is actually great. I was going to stop by your place anyway.
Why did you want to stop by?
I saw Jin Ah in Seoul.
Where? Where did you see her?
The neighborhood Mi Sook just moved to.
I ran into her at the convenience store there.
I saw her buying things like a blanket and a pillow.
Seriously?
Does that mean she's really living with Nam Jin now?
What on earth are you talking about?
They're not even dating. Why would they live together?
Everyone knows that those two like each other.
Think about it. Nam Jin moved to Seoul too.
She must've run away because they had a plan.
That makes sense.
Then what about Nam Jin? Did you see him too?
No, he wasn't with her.
Even Jin Ah pretended like she doesn't know anything.
Where did you see her?
Dae Sik.
Please tell me. Where did you see her?
Seoul?
Why are you going to Seoul?
I... I'm going there to meet Jin Ah.
What will you even do if you meet her?
I'll beg her.
I really like her.
She's the only one I want to be with.
She ran away because she doesn't like you.
Begging won't help.
I still want to try. I'll man up and at least try.
Dad told me that I should be manly.
He said women like manly guys.
Fine. Go and see if you can change her mind, like a real man.
Dad!
But promise me something.
What is it?
You must give up if you can't change her mind even after trying.
That's what a real man would do, you fool.
My gosh, Mr. Han. Are you getting married?
- Congratulations. - Yes, I am.
It just happened.
You may think I'm too old for this, but please don't speak ill of me.
What are you talking about? You're still young.
It's next Saturday.
I saw Seung Joo yesterday. She didn't say anything about this.
That's why I wanted to meet with you.
Pardon me?
Seung Joo is so against it.
I don't know what to do.
She actually asked me...
to make sure you don't marry that lady.
She did?
I think she was very upset yesterday.
It looks like she had to do the memorial ceremony alone...
because you took the lady to the hospital.
It sounds like she tells Si Woo how she feels about these things.
Please help me out, Mr. Choi.
I'm ashamed,
but I'm asking for your help since you'll be my son-in-law soon.
What can I do to help you?
She'll get so angry if she finds out that I've set a date for my wedding.
Knowing her, she won't let it slide.
But it's not like I can get married secretly...
without telling my one and only daughter.
So?
Please don't tell her about it until the day of the wedding.
Then I'd like you to bring her to my wedding...
after the ceremony begins.
I can't do that, sir.
Why not?
I've already given her my word...
that I'd make sure the wedding never happens.
I'm 60 now, and I've finally met the love of my life.
I'd like to...
just travel the world with her and live a happy life.
It's not too much to ask, is it?
I understand where you're coming from,
but Si Woo is in a bit of a bind as well.
Yes, I'm well aware of it.
But when he and Seung Joo get married,
I'm going to retire.
I'll give him full authority over the company,
and I'll transfer my shares in Hyunkang over to him as well.
Oh, right. I'll also put the factory site under his name.
Pardon me?
Seung Joo is my only child.
I should obviously pass everything down to my son-in-law.
After my wedding, we can start preparing...
for their engagement ceremony right away, Ms. Choi.
Yeon Sil, I have to talk to you about something.
Meet me at the cafe by my office.
It's urgent.
Okay.
Gosh...
Man Seok said he'd pass down the company, his shares,
and even the factory site to his future son-in-law?
Yes, that's right.
So what? What about it?
He'll give all of his assets to his daughter and her future hubby.
That doesn't bother you at all?
Man Seok is very rich.
He'll only be passing down the management rights.
His actual assets won't go anywhere.
Gosh, you're not getting it.
What's going on?
Be honest with me. What is the problem?
Well, the thing is... I...
I touched the company funds.
What? What do you mean?
Did you gamble on horse races again?
Yes, I did.
Have you lost your mind?
What will you do if he finds out about it?
My plan was to win and put the money back into the account,
but I kept losing and got into more debt.
The thing is, if the management rights get passed over...
to Hyunkang's Choi Si Woo,
he'll look at the bank account first.
Yeon Sil, what should I do now?
What do you think?
You'll be put behind bars, and Man Seok will divorce me.
What is wrong with you? Do you want to see me going crazy?
Yeon Sil, help me out. Please?
There's nothing I can do to help you.
Man Seok's daughter saw us talking on the phone and threw a fit.
Are you saying I should ask him to pay back the money...
you took out from the company's account?
Yeon Sil, do you want to see me taking my own life?
All right, fine.
I guess you'll be happy if I jump into the Han River.
Wait, what's wrong with you?
I had no idea you'd treat your only brother like this.
Don't do anything, please.
I need to do some thinking, okay?
Sit. Sit back down.
Do as Mr. Han says, Si Woo.
You promised to stop my dad...
from marrying that woman.
What is it? Is there a problem?
No, there's no problem.
Getting the management rights over Minhan...
will naturally lead to a merger.
You'll also get his shares in Hyunkang...
as well as the factory site.
It's great. It's fantastic.
If we can work on launching the new brand...
through Minhan until Grandpa passes away,
it'll be the best-case scenario.
Exactly.
But I wonder if that woman, Han Seung Joo,
will let him get married.
They've already started to prepare for the wedding,
and people are watching. What could she do?
She's quite uncontrollable.
But I'll take care of everything, so you don't need to worry.
All right.
I should start preparing for your engagement ceremony.
Right.
I'm going to visit your grandfather later today.
I'll tell him about it.
(Han Seung Joo)
Yes, Seung Joo.
I'll send you the evaluation of the designs by this evening.
Are you done already?
I'm almost done. I just need to confirm one thing.
What is it?
I'm on my way to Dongdaemun Market to see...
if anyone copied the design of market clothes.
A large corporation like Hyunkang shouldn't select a design...
which is a copy of a market product.
Nice. My hunch was right as always.
Thank you in advance.
Let's have some drinks later tonight.
She's a smart girl.
She'll be suitable as Hyunkang's owner's wife.
Bring her home some time. I want to see her too.
Will do, Mom.
You have a visitor, sir.
A visitor? Who?
Who are you?
I'm the person who got into the accident the other day.
What are you doing here?
I have something to say to you.
Come with me.
What's this?
It's the money you gave me for medical bills.
It's what's left after buying ointment and bandage.
You don't have to give it back to me.
Did you come all the way here just to give it back to me?
I was partly responsible for it.
I didn't think I should receive this much money.
I see. You can go now.
Is there anything else you have to say?
In fact...
I submitted my design for the contest.
So?
If I fail because I lack talent, there's nothing I can do.
But if I have at least slightest potential,
I thought showing my face to you would be helpful,
so I came here even though I knew it could bother you.
You're daring.
So you came here with a purpose?
Yes.
I have no connections or anyone to help me get the job.
My design is all I have.
If I don't stand out so much,
I thought letting you know my name would be helpful.
Sorry to disappoint you,
but the judges will not get to see the details of the contestants.
I'm aware of that.
However, I know that the name, age, and gender will be revealed...
at the final evaluation.
Does that mean...
you're confident you'll make it to the final evaluation?
I'm not confident, but since I poured my all into my design,
I only hope that my effort will pay off.
What is your name?
I'm Jung Jin Ah.
Jung Jin Ah.
I'm not sure about the result, but you accomplished your purpose.
Pardon me?
I'm saying that you made me remember your name.
Gosh. I'm starving.
Just pick one. They all look the same to me.
What's the difference? Gosh. Seriously.
I said, I'm hungry.
Let's go eat some hangover soup.
Hangover soup?
You should be grateful. What else do you want to eat?
I didn't say anything.
Then stop grumbling and eat whatever you're given.
Oh, right. Nam Jin, go ahead without me.
Where are you going?
I think the last store sell it at a cheaper price.
I'll go buy it at that store.
- I'll go with you. - I'm not a little child.
Can you find a way back here?
It's just across the street.
Go in and order food. I'll be back shortly.
Go on in.
Let's go. Come on. I'm so hungry.
(Jin's Hangover Soup)
The soup is amazing.
It would be so nice if I drink...
just one glass of soju with it.
- But I shouldn't, right? - You shouldn't.
You know I spent all the money I had to clean up your mess, right?
Fine. All right.
Where is she?
Could she be lost?
Hey. It's not like your mom is a little child.
I'm sure she's negotiating the price to get a discount.
I'm worried. I'll go find her.
Enjoy your food.
Okay. Go ahead.
My goodness. Ma'am, are you okay?
What is the problem?
Okay. Try to sit up straight. Here you go.
Good.
Mom. Mom.
Mom.
What happened?
I saw her sitting down here, so I...
Nam Jin.
Seung Joo.
- Is she your mother? - Yes.
Mom, are you all right?
Is it because of your asthma?
Suddenly, I couldn't breathe. I thought I would die.
I'm sorry. I should've come with you.
If it hadn't been for her, it could've been worse.
I don't know how she knew it,
but she found my inhaler in my bag.
Thank you. I owe you again.
You don't owe me anything.
Actually, my deceased mom had asthma.
That's why I couldn't ignore her.
You can stop massaging me.
I feel bad that I'm burdening someone else's precious daughter.
You're not.
By the way, do you guys know each other?
Yes.
We're friends.
Friends?
Yes. She's my friend, Mom.
She's pretty and understanding.
She pretends she's tough, but she's actually soft-hearted.
Dear me.
Shouldn't you go to a hospital?
That's okay. I feel much better thanks to you.
I can't thank you enough.
Please don't say that.
I'm relieved that you're okay.
Listen. I always make sure to repay others' kindness.
Let me know if you need my help.
You said you'll let me vent to you.
Can I still ask you for that?
Of course.
Thanks.
Is this it?
Oh, my. The house looks amazing.
- My goodness. - It's awesome.
Let's go in.
Okay.
Let's go in. My goodness.
Thank you.
Hello.
You must be tired from the trip.
- You should go now. - Yes, sir.
Get some rest, Mom. I'll go to see you later.
Okay.
I asked Nam Jin to run an errand for me.
I see.
Make yourselves at home.
If there's anything uncomfortable, please let me know.
You're helping us once again. I don't know how to thank you, sir.
I really don't know how I could thank you, sir.
If there's anything I can do, please let me know.
I'm a great driver,
- and I can unclog drains too. - My gosh.
Why are you so chatty?
Gosh, what? Why are you being like this to me?
It feels so lively here now that there are more people in the house.
Starting tomorrow, I'll make everything you'd like to eat, sir.
Whatever it is, you can just tell me.
- Ms. Heo. - Yes, sir.
Show Mr. Lee where he'll be staying.
- This way, please. - Oh, thank you.
Ms. Yang, please spare me a moment.
Pardon? Me?
Yes, I'd like to talk to you about something.
The designs that should be selected and the ones that aren't good.
I organized them into two piles.
But your design team should still go over them just to make sure.
You're very passionate about your work.
Did you find anything at the market?
Yes, I disqualified about two designs...
because I found similar ones at the market.
The contest should only showcase unique designs, you know.
Thank you for your hard work.
It was a good experience for me as well.
I really enjoyed it as it's related to what I've been wanting to do.
What you've been wanting to do?
What is it?
I'd like to start a shopping mall.
A shopping mall?
You can keep dreaming but only until you get married.
You won't be able to do it once you marry me.
I told you that I'd like to take it slow.
I've only agreed to dating you seriously.
You're already talking about getting married?
Don't you think you're being too aggressive and reckless?
We'll set a date for our engagement ceremony soon.
Engagement? Who says I'll do it?
I told you that this is the order we must follow.
We'll be the most ideal couple.
We'll respect and understand each other better than anybody else.
This is crazy.
Let's not argue about the same thing over and over again.
It's so odd.
It's never smooth with you.
These disagreements will help us work things out.
Well...
You said you'd like to talk to me about something, sir.
I'll ask you a question,
and I expect you to answer honestly.
Pardon me?
What's the question?
How did you start raising Nam Jin?
What... What do you mean, sir?
I'll ask again.
Where did you find Nam Jin, and how did you start raising him?
(It's My Life)
I'll face it and deal with it head-on.
You're bullheaded. It won't work.
I'll take a short trip with Nam Jin for a few days.
Why are you crying? Did something happen?
I don't think we're at the stage where we can discuss marriage.
Why do you say that?