I've seen her in front of the Diner twice.
My gosh. Isn't this amazing?
The one who bought us that delicious cake was my boss.
That person...
came to our diner?
(Episode 15)
What are you doing here alone?
I see you're still here.
I came in as the lights were on in the kitchen.
What are you doing now?
I was making some broth.
Who gave you the permission to use the ingredients?
Mrs. Choi said I could.
Mrs. Choi?
It finally tastes good, Mrs. Choi.
- Is that so? - Will you try it for me?
Throw it away.
Has it become less savory?
I will try it again.
Until when will you keep working on broth?
I will persistently keep trying until you say it is good.
You will?
But what do we do?
What is it?
I'm afraid that you have no such talent.
Do you mean that?
You still can't get it right with these good ingredients.
That means you're hopeless.
Is that so?
People think of bringing out the flavor...
as a life-long pursuit.
But those who bring out the taste...
will make it even with a ramyeon.
You're right.
Talent for cooking is not a hidden gift.
Anyone can notice it at once.
Do you mean I don't have a chance even if I tried?
Your taste buds wouldn't get better even if you did.
Are you doing this to train her?
You don't want to overdo it.
What if she gives up her dream to become a cook?
Do whatever you have to and make her leave in a month.
Pardon?
But she's too good for that.
I don't think so.
What made you change your mind?
I want to make her leave right now,
but if I did, Min Gyung will be suspicious and pounce on her.
What do you mean by that?
I'm tired. Stop talking to me. You may leave.
I'm afraid that you have no such talent.
What's the matter?
Did someone give you a rough time at work?
I'm tired. I think I'll go to bed.
I'm sorry.
Yes, I just got home.
Why do you sound so discouraged?
I can't tell anyone about it as I'm embarrassed.
Hey. You don't have to hide anything from me.
What is this about?
What?
Who is she to talk like that?
What a ridiculous woman!
I'm so baffled that suddenly I feel wide awake.
You woke up late today.
You should have breakfast though it's your day off.
Are you sure you're okay?
I'm good.
I'll stay in bed for a bit longer.
You've been lying all day without eating.
All right. Can you just keep it to yourself?
It's only the opinion of your boss.
I wouldn't feel bad if a lady in town told me that.
But she's the greatest expert in Korean cuisine.
And that's what she said.
So what if she's the boss?
How could this woman speak so bluntly to my kid?
I'm so annoyed.
I'm going there tomorrow.
I'll see for myself just how good their food is.
I'll check it out for myself.
You wouldn't believe how expensive the food is there.
It's not like a local Chinese restaurant.
My goodness.
So what? How expensive could it be?
I can use the living expenses for this month.
They'll see if their food is not good.
So she said Young Shin does not have the talent?
She gave up going to college...
and has been fighting through it to make it as a cook.
What will become of Young Shin if she gives up being a cook?
It's been a while since I saw you at school.
Sorry I couldn't come to see you more often, Mr. Lee.
Young Shin. Do you enjoy cooking?
That's why I decided to become a cook.
There are two types of people when it comes to choosing the right job.
Those who choose to do what they excel in...
and those who choose to do what they're passionate about.
It would be wonderful if you're talented in what you do...
and become the best in that field.
But even if you don't make it to the top,
if you love what you do,
spending the rest of your life doing it is amazing too.
Life is longer than you think.
And there's nothing much to it, to be honest.
Whether you gain the recognition of others or not,
being able to live a life doing what you're passionate about...
is itself a blessing.
Yes, sir.
Would you be all right?
Take another day off if it's hard on you.
I feel more encouraged now.
Well, I should try to cheer up.
I'm going to work.
At the state banquet to be held next month,
Mrs. Choi was invited as the cook for Korean cuisine.
Some of the cooks here will take part in the preparations.
So we will assign some interns to make up for the lack of staff.
The people I call out will stop their duties as chef's assistant...
and participate in the preparations for some time.
Ko Sang Soo.
Yoon Jin Hee.
Park Gyung Ah.
Those are the three people.
Ms. Kim Young Shin.
Yes, Chef Choi.
Until we recruit personnel, you will have to take charge...
of all the duties of a chef's assistant apart from cleaning.
Yes, sir.
- To your places. - Yes, sir!
Okay.
Why are you trying to bully such a young person?
That doesn't make any sense!
In my day, we spent years cleaning before we could pick up a knife.
These days people would complain, but we learned that way.
What are you going to do if she passes out someday?
She's not foolish. Do you really think she'll stay until then?
Should I post about it online?
Or should I submit a petition somewhere?
If I cause problems like that before quitting,
I'll never be able to get another job.
Exactly, you should just stay quiet and leave.
Let's look for another place.
If I can't last here, I won't last anywhere else either.
My legs are so swollen that they don't even look like mine.
Young Shin, did you perhaps...
tell your boss that you saw her outside the Diner...
that one time?
Of course, I did.
I told her as soon as I thought of it.
How could there be someone so persistent in this day and age?
I feel like I need to study hard too.
It's not easy to earn a living through an employer.
She can just quit her job. Why is she putting up with that?
It's easy to say that when it's not your life.
Aren't you going to the library?
Do I look like I'm going to the library?
Then where are you going?
Oh, my!
What a surprise!
What are you doing here?
I just had an errand to run nearby.
What kind of errand would you have here?
Have you had dinner?
Do you think this big restaurant would starve its employees?
Buy me a beer since I came so far.
You heard about it from Da Jung, right?
No, I didn't hear anything.
You're acting so awkward right now.
Just be open with the fact that you're worried.
I'll let it go today.
No, today,
I think I'll stay quiet and be here for you.
I see you're finally growing up!
I didn't have a reason to laugh all day until you said that.
So, let's keep our mouths shut and have a drink.
Anyway, thanks.
I feel a bit reassured.
Jung Hoon.
Why did you say my name so sweetly? You'll make me like you.
I just cry a lot.
I cry when I cross the road,
when I wait for the bus,
and even when I walk around on the streets.
People must think I'm a crazy woman.
Do you think I don't understand how you feel?
You were so thankful he raised you and didn't send you to an orphanage,
so in order not to cause any more burden,
you gave up on your studies and got a job to make money.
The world...
is so unfair,
so I understand why you cry.
I've always wondered...
why my mother...
brought me into this world...
and died so young.
Ever since I was a kid,
I felt upset whenever Da Jung cried,
and whenever you cried,
my heart broke.
What are you doing here?
Did you fight with Da Jung?
I'm afraid that Mr. Jung will die.
But why are you crying here?
I'm going to sleep at Da Jung's house tonight,
but when her mom and dad come,
they might be worried.
So that's why you're out here crying alone?
Yes. Do you know why it's sad when people die?
No matter what you do, you can't see them again.
I'm not coming to school tomorrow.
Oh Bok embarrassed me so badly that I can't come to school.
Oh Bok, apologize to her!
She's crying because of you!
What did I do?
She's crying...
because you wrote that on the chalkboard!
You make me so upset.
She's the one who's crying. Why are you getting so mad?
See? You two really do love each other!
What? Is that all you have to say?
Let me go!
What are you doing?
Can't you just stop now?
Oh Bok, I'm not letting you get away with this today!
Let go!
I dare you to tease Da Jung again!
I won't let you get away with it!
Let go!
Go ahead and make me mad again!
Seeing me cry broke your heart,
and seeing Da Jung cry made you upset?
What's the difference?
I only realized how different they were...
when we were in high school.
What do you mean?
What do you have to say that brings you to my office?
You've been avoiding eye contact with me since that day.
With not only me but also Sook Jung there,
how could you disgrace the family like that?
Even if I'm not here,
please make sure Min Gyung and Jun Young have food to eat.
What?
I'm so sick of the world and of myself,
so I think I need to go far away.
What? Go far away?
Even after being sent to work in the parking lot for stealing...
and having the restaurant workers whisper behind my back,
I tried everything I could...
and let so many things go to show Sook Jung that I'm sorry.
If you disregard Jun Young and adopt a son,
my wife will divorce me immediately.
Before it gets to that state, I'm going far away of my own will.
Divorce you?
To be frank, she's seen everything already.
Do you think she'll put up with me anymore?
Do you really want to see me get divorced?
Please go back on what you said about adopting a son.
It's my last wish as your foolish younger brother.
What are you doing here during your break time?
Chef Choi said the counter has an oily film left over.
It looks okay to me.
It looks okay to me too, but she keeps telling me to clean it.
Is that so?
Why is the intern Kim Young Shin in your bad books?
Who said that she's in my bad books?
At one time, you trained her while having her develop the broth.
But nowadays, you have her do all the chores in the restaurant...
as if you want her to leave on her own.
Min Gyung. Why are you so skeptical of everything?
I'm not distrustful.
I was just asking out of curiosity.
What are you so curious about?
You're treating her coldly suddenly when you've covered for her,
so I'm curious about the reason.
Wouldn't I?
Ms. Kim.
Yes. Is there anything you want me to do?
Do you still not remember where you met Mrs. Choi?
Yes. I think I confused her with someone else.
I see.
Pardon?
I can't do that.
Why can't you? I'm ordering you to do it.
If you just leave her be, she'll leave as she can't stand it.
Why would you do that to a helpless person?
It's because I don't have much time left.
What do you mean?
There's a woman in the family who gets suspicious.
I told you it'd get complicated if Min Gyung figures it out.
What is this you keep saying from last time?
You heard in the interview that she lost her parents...
when she was young and was raised by someone, right?
Do you know who raised her?
The interns must choose one of the a la carte Korean dishes...
and submit a recipe that summarizes their ideas by next week.
It will be reflected when hiring full-time employees later.
What is an a la carte dish?
You mean a dish that can be served in one bowl, right?
All right. Starting today, I'll stay up all night and come up with ideas.
You're not good at cooking.
She's not good at cooking, but she's good at eating.
He's right!
How about cooking a dish with mushrooms?
Mushrooms?
I know a mushroom farm that has a lot of good quality mushrooms.
I went to work there once before.
There's a good taste that only good quality mushrooms can make.
It sounds like a great idea!
Then let's go together on your next day off.
Anything Young Shin makes will be delicious.
Of course!
She learned how to cook even before growing up.
The chefs that only look slick would be jealous! For sure!
Thank you, Mang Soon.
How come there's no one with a car?
Indeed.
You couldn't go to work because of me.
I'm sorry, Mr. Park.
You're talking nonsense.
You get upset a lot...
as Jung Hoon isn't affectionate, right?
Apparently, all sons are like that.
Instead, I have you who is like my daughter.
Mr. Park.
I've been thinking of you as a daughter.
I can't convey my feelings well.
Young Shin. Though it's hard, lighten up!
Okay, Mr. Park!
This mushroom is the best quality mushroom...
that is plump and very moist.
- Would you like to smell it? - Yes!
- It smells good, right? - Yes, it smells good.
(Mushroom dumpling soup)
How's the preparation going?
I'm thinking of mushroom dumpling soup.
Do you want me to review what you've done so far?
Thank you.
Let me start with the results...
of reviewing the recipes submitted by the interns.
To conclude,
no one has passed.
Ms. Kim.
Come forward.
Where did you learn this kind of crap...
before you even learned how to work here?
I'm sorry?
The first attitude a person who makes food should have is honesty.
Who will trust and eat a dish made...
by a cook who will do anything in a rush?
What do you mean?
This is the dish that Chef Choi Sung Chan...
will submit at the mushroom cooking contest.
Could you please explain to me...
what's different from what you submitted?
Ms. Kim once asked me to show her as she wanted to refer to it.
Chef Choi.
You read the employee regulation that you can get fired...
if you make this kind of problem, didn't you?
I did, Mrs. Choi.
It was nice working with you.
I can't stand it anymore. This is really nonsense!
I'll crush that chef guy!
That piece of crap!
Oh Bok! Calm down!
Don't get into trouble and sit down, please!
How can I calm down when that happened to Young Shin?
If she gets fired for this reason,
will there be any problems when getting another job later?
(Royal Palace)
I'm here to meet Mrs. Choi Sook Jung.
Who are you?
Who shall I say is here?
Please tell her that Jung Gyung Soo is here.
Who is here?
Jung Gyung Soo?
Send him in.
Long time no see.
What brings you here?
(A Good Supper)
Do you have the employee card of Kim Young Shin who got fired?
Find out as much as you can...
about Young Shin and why she lived there.
Do you want to dig into everything that is connected to me?
What do you mean dig in? Why do you say that?
What?
I'll take a leave of absence...
and scrape up your enrollment fee.
Maybe he has someone he likes.
Last night.
Last night?
Then what do you want me to do for you?
What are you doing here?
What brings you here?