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(It's My Life)
(Episode 65)
- What is it, Mr. Kim? - I've found her.
Pardon?
Are you saying that you found the orphanage director's wife?
Yes, sir. She's in a long-term care hospital in the suburb of Seoul.
Lead the way.
I'm going to meet her in person.
Goodness, I'm working. Why is she making me come all the way here?
Shouldn't she come to me if she's that anxious?
- Why are you speaking so casually? - What?
Well, I was just talking to myself.
Ms. Yoo, right?
You're feisty. I find that very charming.
Seeing how she's reacting instantly.
She must be very anxious.
Pardon me? Who are you talking about?
Who do you think?
Choi Geum Soon, obviously.
You don't need to make tea.
I brought you here to talk to you about something.
You said we don't have any unfinished business.
Why the sudden change of heart?
What are you trying to do?
Our transaction ended 30 years ago.
What are you talking about?
Let's be honest.
Don't you think you were too petty back then?
I mean, you stole the grandson of this big company's chairman...
and paid me peanuts. Do you think it's fair?
You're the one who ruined our deal.
I asked you to get rid of that kid. I never told you to raise him.
Ruin our deal? To be honest,
what do you think would've happened...
had I abandoned Nam Jin at an orphanage?
They certainly would've found him in less than a year.
Thanks to me, you got to live a comfortable life for 30 years.
You should be thanking me now, don't you think?
I guess you're after money,
but I'm sorry.
I won't even give you a penny.
If that's the case, I guess I have no choice.
Nam Jin, your son,
and that man, Mr. Heo. I'll just go ahead...
and tell them everything.
Sure, go ahead.
You have no proof, and you're an ex-convict.
What do you think will happen if you drag me into this?
The outcome is obvious.
You'll receive additional punishment...
and spend the rest of your life in prison,
and I'll be acquitted.
Shall I sue you for making false allegations on top of that?
Geum Soon, you've changed a lot.
You're making threats like a professional.
If...
I'm willing to risk getting locked up again,
what will you do?
I'm pretty sure I'll be able to do some damage...
to your reputation, which took you years to build.
I guess you're not scared of that?
As they say, some like to ruin what they can't have.
If I'll be locked up anyway,
it wouldn't be a bad idea to go up against you...
for a real showdown.
Sorting this out quietly would be the best for both of us.
I hate dealing with trouble.
Good.
Now, we're talking.
Then let's do this.
Choi Geum Soon is dead,
and you and I never met each other.
You stole and raised Nam Jin because you thought...
he looked like your child.
How much will I get for complying?
50,000 dollars.
That's way too little.
Wouldn't it be better to take that and not go to jail?
Forget it if you don't want it.
If there's something else,
I can think about giving you big bucks.
Something else?
I think there's something you can do for me.
What will you do?
It's nice to meet you.
I am Lawyer Heo Chung San.
I came here because I have something to ask you about, ma'am.
By any chance,
do you remember the person named Choi Geum Soon?
Since the symptoms of Alzheimer's got worse recently,
she can't even recognize her own son sometimes.
Geum Soon.
Choi Geum Soon.
She was very pretty.
Do you remember her, ma'am?
Whenever her dad got drunk,
he hit Geum Soon and her mom.
He also broke things in the house.
That's why Geum Soon lived in our orphanage.
She helped the kids with their studies...
and ran errands for us.
By any chance...
Is this person Choi Geum Soon?
Gosh, no.
Geum Soon is only 17.
Wait, no. Is she 18?
Then...
do you happen to remember the name, Choi Soo Hee?
No.
In order to obtain her own family register,
she needed to change her name at the orphanage.
Do you not remember changing Geum Soon's name...
to Choi Soo Hee?
Well, you should ask the director about that.
Where did the director go?
He was here until just a few minutes ago.
- You're back. - Did you find any materials?
Yes.
- Mr. Ahn. - Yes?
I saw Bang Cheol Sang, that jerk, coming out of Ms. Choi's office.
Mr. Bang?
Why did he go to her office?
When I asked him why, he talked some nonsense.
He said he thought he should win Ms. Choi over to meet Ms. Yang,
so he went there to help her with something.
He said she is indebted to him. Could that be true?
Mr. Lee, can I see the materials?
Of course, our head designer.
Here you go.
Please hurry to finish checking it and tell me your choices.
You have to choose items today, so I can estimate the budget.
Why are you rushing them so much?
I bet they will get their work done professionally.
I wasn't rushing them. It was just a reminder. Okay?
I'll wrap it up at home.
It's my turn to look after my kid today.
Okay. Get going.
I think I'll have to work all night to finish this.
If you don't help me, Mr. Ahn, I'll have to work during the holidays.
Goodness, you. I am so scared.
Of course, I'll help you. It's you after all.
Then the deadline is tomorrow morning.
I'll leave for the day too.
Ms. Kim, Let's go together.
- I'll get going. - Okay.
We're leaving now. Let's go.
Let's go.
What happened back then is going to be buried.
No matter how hard Mr. Heo tries,
he won't be able to find out the truth.
All that's left to do is to take care of Jin Ah.
It's me, Mr. Ko.
How did it go?
Well...
I waited for her all night long, but she didn't come out.
If you can't even do things like that, how will you make money?
I'm sorry.
I'll make sure to get it done today.
She'll have dinner at my house this evening.
I'll send you my address, so wait in front of my house.
Okay.
Gosh. It's been only two days. Why would she rush me?
Welcome. What can I get for you?
I'm here for the part-time position.
Pardon? Part-time position?
I'm working part-time here. We don't need anyone else.
You must be Ms. Lee Seon Hui. Welcome.
- Please sit down over there. - Yes.
Mr. Kang.
Seon Gyu, you're busy working two jobs.
So I think it's better to hire a new part-timer.
I will finish my other job today.
I can work here for 24 hours a day.
This is the situation where people say,
"After death, the doctor."
- Please get out, Mother. - Thank you.
Is this it? Goodness gracious.
It looks like a house I've only watched on TV.
It looks more like a palace.
Right, Jin Ah?
- Is this your first time here too? - Yes.
By the way, what's this, Mom?
It's salted large-eyed herring. I brought it for Si Woo's mother.
Why did you bring this?
Hey. How can I visit my in-law with empty hands?
My goodness.
Let's go inside, Mother.
- Let's go. - Yes.
Oh, my.
Welcome, Jin Ah's mom.
I can't believe we meet again like this.
Oh, my. What are you doing here, Ms. Yang?
- This is Nam Jin's house. - Pardon?
Nam Jin and Si Woo are brothers.
So we're living here all together.
Is this Nam Jin's house?
Wasn't this Si Woo's house?
That's not important, Mom.
Nam Jin and Si Woo are co-owners of this house.
But Nam Jin inherited it from the late chairman,
so Nam Jin is the original owner.
Oh, I see.
Thanks to Nam Jin, your life got better.
Since you've been living in Seoul, you look elegant too.
I'll bring my mom out.
Okay.
Hello, Ms. Yang.
Have you been well?
Yes. I guess you and I have a deep connection...
seeing that you ended up with Nam Jin's younger brother.
Si Woo is his older brother.
Is Si Woo the older one?
Welcome.
Thank you for coming all the way here.
It's nice to meet you, Ms. Choi.
I am Jin Ah's mom.
I am Si Woo's mom.
Hello.
Oh, right. This is salted large-eyed herring.
It's Oepo's specialty.
When you don't have much appetite, mix rice in water...
and eat it with this. It's so good...
- Ms. Heo. - Yes, ma'am.
Please take that for me.
Well...
Here you go.
Ms. Choi and Si woo...
don't eat salted fish.
What?
I see.
Why don't they eat this delicious food?
No. I like salted fish.
Do you?
Jin Ah also bought traditional Korean cookies and fruits.
I'll serve them for dessert.
Oh, dear. The food might get cold.
- Come on in and eat first. - Okay.
This way, please.
Soybean fabrics, which is dyed with soybeans,
are effective in preventing skin ageing,
blocking UV rays, and improving symptoms of atopy.
Then we can use it to make clothes for women, children, and seniors.
And it'll be beneficial for people in all age groups.
After the holidays, let's make a sample...
and have a meeting with everyone.
Okay. It's a good idea.
All right. Soybean fabrics.
What are you doing? Do you want me to work or not?
I just thought that I'd never get bored...
if we got married.
What? If we got married? Why do you say that?
Hours will fly by even when we just talk about work.
Be it taking walks, cooking,
or watching TV together. Everything will be so much fun.
You're such a fun person.
Are you realizing that just now? Goodness.
It's my dad.
Hi, Dad.
Seung Joo, we have a big problem.
What should we do?
A big problem? What do you mean?
Well, Yeon Sil made a mistake.
It looks like we'll have to re-manufacture your team's designs.
What?
Okay, I'll be right there.
Mr. Lee, don't you need to go home?
Why would I go home?
My angel is busy because she's meeting with Jin Ah's mom.
Lunar New Year is coming up,
but I don't even know where my daughter is.
I must say, hanging out with you young folks...
is making me feel better.
Mr. Lee, you can't take hints, can you?
What?
What are you talking about?
Do you know what my nickname is? Mr. Quick-witted.
You're saying you're quick-witted,
and yet you'll keep following us around when we're on a date?
You won't follow us to the movie theatre, right?
Are you two seeing each other?
Can't you tell?
We started seeing each other recently. It's only been a week.
You two used to bicker with each other all the time.
When did you get so close?
We were like that because we were interested in each other.
How can you not know that?
Here's your coffee.
- Enjoy. - Thank you.
My gosh.
Oh, Yeon Ji!
How are you feeling?
My bear, I've fully recovered thanks to the ginger tea you made for me.
My bunny, you're here now, so I should close up quickly.
Cheers.
Goodness.
These two are Tom and Jerry,
and those two are Bear and Bunny.
Jin Ah, give her some on a side plate.
It looks like she's very nervous.
Okay.
My hands keep trembling for some reason...
now that I'm sitting with you, Ms. Choi.
Please don't be nervous.
My mom isn't scary.
Right.
Well, I heard they'll live here...
after they get married.
If they had their own place, I'd be able to visit more often...
and help them with house chores as well as with their kid.
Mom.
I invited you over for just a meal.
I don't think we should be discussing marriage yet.
Oh, I see.
Since you came all the way here, you should get some rest...
and also get a tour of Seoul.
Jin Ah and I will show you around the city.
Oh, my.
It seems like the schedule for the third round will be expedited,
so I'm not sure if you'll have time.
I'm sorry, I know you don't get to visit Seoul often.
My mom has to go home soon anyway.
No, Jin Ah. I have a lot of time.
It'd be nice to spend time...
with Si Woo and Ms. Choi again before I go back.
Maybe another time.
I'll arrange something after the third round is over.
All right, then.
Shall we have some tea if you're done?
Sure.
You two can go upstairs.
Show Jin Ah your room.
Okay, Mom.
What's making you so nervous?
I'm worried that my mom...
might blurt out something foolish and upset Ms. Choi.
Why would she be upset?
The fact that my mom approves of you...
means that she'll accept everything about you.
She might think that my mom is annoying.
What are you talking about?
I like your mom because she's like a real mom.
"A real mom"?
The kind of mom you read about in books.
She'd tear a piece of kimchi for you with her hand...
and wait for you at the bus stop with an umbrella when it's raining.
A loving and affectionate mom.
Ms. Choi is such an inspiring career woman...
and a stylish, perfect mom. How could you say that?
Don't tell me you don't know how much she cares about you.
Is that why you're saying this?
This is great. When we get married,
I'll take care of your mom,
and you can take care of my mom.
My, we'll be the most perfect couple ever.
- Dad. - Hey.
What happened?
Well, I thought there might be some colour loss,
so I made some changes.
But Yeon Sil sent the original one to the factory.
What?
How did that happen?
I forgot to save the changes...
in the attachment.
What do we do now?
It's a huge order as it includes the stores' orders.
Are you saying you have to make everything again from scratch?
We'll need at least another week. What do we do?
We have no choice. You'll have to re-manufacture them.
I'll speak with the stores.
What about the group order from the kindergartens?
You said it had to be done before the event.
Please take care of their order first.
We're in serious trouble.
Everyone will be off next week as it's Lunar New Year.
I'll have to pay them double for making them work over the holidays.
I'm sorry, Man Seok.
Nam Jin, I'm sorry.
What is the matter with you?
Do you and your brother want to make my dad's company go belly up?
Gosh. That's enough, Seung Joo.
It was a mistake. We all make mistakes.
This isn't a simple mistake.
We can lose tens of thousands of dollars with one mistake.
How could you be so lackadaisical?
Your mindset itself is the problem.
Well, we'll absorb...
part of the losses.
Why should we do that?
He should deduct it from her pay or something.
I don't even get paid that much.
I probably won't get paid for at least 10 years.
Why did I get involved with you and your brother?
Nowadays, any words that begin with "Ko" irk me because of you two.
Enough, all of you.
It already happened, and we have no time for this.
We must get it sorted out.
First, start working on the orders again,
and continue to work on them over the holidays.
All right, I will.
Submit a written apology by tomorrow morning.
What is that?
Do you want me to write about what I've done wrong?
Gosh, shall I turn on the heat?
No, no. I shouldn't waste gas.
Gosh, it's freezing.
- Hello? - Seon Gyu.
Hey, Yeon Sil. Are you crying?
Did something happen?
I'm so humiliated and upset.
- You see, Man Seok... - What did he do?
You know that I work at his company now, right?
I made a little mistake today,
and he scolded me harshly in front of others because of it.
He said any words that begin with "Ko", our surname, irk him.
Wait, Yeon Sil. I actually can't talk now.
- I'll call you back later. Bye. - Seon Gyu.
Gosh, I'm really upset.
I don't even know why my dad gave her a job at his company.
This may upset you even further,
but you were too harsh on her.
What are you talking about?
I wanted to say harsher things, but I held my tongue.
I fully understand why you're angry.
Because of her mistake, Mr. Han will lose tens of thousands of dollars.
It's understandable for you to be angry as his daughter.
Even so, losing your temper and saying harsh things to her...
wouldn't solve anything.
But...
You said that Mr. Han's wife has never worked at an office.
That's why she should have been more careful.
You have already accepted her as your family.
Getting mad and saying harsh things because of your family's mistake...
is not like you, Seung Joo.
What do you think I would do then?
You have the power to make others cheer up and do better.
That's your special power.
And that's what I like about you.
Goodness. You made it impossible to argue with you anymore.
All right. I'll be careful.
Good girl. You took my advice, my sweet Seung Joo.
- You're so sweet. - What are you doing?
You must be apologetic for scolding me.
My shoulders hurt.
Si Woo's mom looks like she'll give you hard times when you get married.
Ms. Choi is not that kind of person.
She said she'll make you quit your job after getting married.
What? What do you mean she'll make me quit my job?
What did she say?
She said she wants to teach you everything while living with you.
She said it's necessary to make you good enough for Si Woo.
Gosh. Seriously.
She'll make me quit my job?
She never said that.
Why did you come in so early?
Do you have any worries?
No, I don't.
I came in early because I wanted to work on my design alone quietly.
It's good to be here with you alone.
Shall we come in just one hour early from now on?
Well, Mr. Choi, by any chance, did Ms. Choi...
Hi.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
- You came in early. - Hello.
What were you going to ask about?
Nothing.
Mr. Bang.
You said you're looking for Choi Geum Soon.
Pardon me?
Yes.
I found someone who knows Choi Geum Soon well.
Would you like to meet that person?
(It's My Life)
Seon Hui, you're early.
By any chance, is your father's name...
The orphanage log book.
If we find the log book, we can find out who Choi Geum Soon really is.
- What are you talking about? - Are you a debt collector?
I don't know where my dad is.
I've been out of touch with him for years. It's true.