(Episode 45)
Mrs. Choi gave birth to you?
It's meaningless to me.
How can it be meaningless?
What can it mean after all this time?
Is this why you were having such a hard time with?
Thinking that that's how I was born...
made me feel worse than an insect.
Mr. Jung.
The person I've thought was my parents' enemy all this time...
is my birth mother.
It felt like my destiny was being made fun of.
Rather, it was like my destiny was making fun of me.
Mr. Jung.
I wanted to pretend I didn't hear it.
I wanted it not to be true.
I'll do it. Go in and rest.
It's your day off. You should rest.
Mr. Jung.
You don't have to suffer so much all alone.
You aren't alone.
You have me.
Thank you.
All I've done is take from you.
I don't know how to comfort you in times like this.
You already have.
Yes, it's me.
I've had a lot of business to take care of.
I don't have much of an appetite. Can you make something to help?
Welcome.
It's been a while.
What were you thinking about?
Hello.
Have a seat.
You said you weren't hungry, so I made ark shell bibimbap.
Ark shell bibimbap?
I made an ark shell sauce. You can mix it into the rice.
Ark shells from the Yeosu sea and aromatic leeks are key flavors.
As you know, ark shells have...
a better flavor and texture than red shells.
My mind was so hectic that I didn't have an appetite,
but now that I'm here, I feel hungry.
Take your time and eat as much as you'd like.
Could you make this as ready-made food?
Of course.
All you need to do is take it out when needed and mix it in.
Just like I thought, she's a natural genius at cooking.
I enjoyed the meal.
I'll see you next time.
Okay.
At first, he said he was fishing with allowance money from his son,
but later he told me...
that he married at an old age and has no children.
I think that's why he looks lonely.
I want you to train Young Shin as the head chef.
Then what about Sung Chan?
Are you trying to kick him out of the restaurant too?
How could we have such a young chef?
What does age matter?
Skill is what matters.
Kim Young Shin as the head chef?
That's absurd, isn't it?
If we're going to compete in the ready-made food market,
we need to make a bold move.
Then what will Sung Chan do?
I want him to be the managing director.
Managing director?
The managing director...
is in charge of the restaurant, from the kitchen to the hall.
It's an important job I can't just have anyone do.
The managing director is one thing.
You should also help Young Shin in the kitchen,
and with the empty CEO position,
I want you to worry about the restaurant management.
I'm here has the vice CEO. Why are you worried about the CEO?
I see you don't trust me.
Do you think I'm not worried about having you in charge?
I'll do my best and work hard.
Yes, please work hard,
and I know you can do it since you have a discerning eye.
Still, how could you make Young Shin the head chef so soon?
She'll step up to the position we assign.
The managing director isn't bad.
He told you to take care of the restaurant management.
He has a good eye for people.
He also seems to trust you.
I'll do my best.
Why does he trust Young Shin when he hasn't even met her?
Well, she has contributed to our increase in sales.
It feels like he is cementing his decision.
Cementing?
I hope I'm not going to be stuck at home forever.
This makes no sense.
What is up with this?
I did my best to get Mrs. Choi stuck at home,
and now Young Shin will act up at the restaurant!
I guess he'll never trust me.
Would you trust yourself if you were him?
And he promoted Sung Chan to managing director...
and told him to survey the restaurant management?
Whenever we press one side, he presses the other,
and when we raise it on one side,
he raises on the other side.
My brother really is a fair person.
I'm getting so sick of the fairness.
As of tomorrow, I will be the managing director.
It's been a pleasure to lead you all.
The new head chef...
will be Kim Young Shin.
What?
The president has big hopes,
so please lead the kitchen with great responsibility.
That's all. Everyone to your stations.
- Yes, chef. - Yes.
Chef, what's this all about?
You'll do fine.
I think so too.
Are you serious?
How is this possible?
Now with Mrs. Choi out of the restaurant,
the restaurant is really improving.
Still, how can I be the head chef?
Nowadays, aggressively-managed restaurants...
are hiring young chefs. I read it in a magazine.
Still, I'm not deserving of the position.
I can see that Mrs. Choi's husband...
is a very sensible person.
I've never met him.
Young Shin became the head chef?
Hurray!
Mom, are you that excited about this?
The world really is changing.
Even with her skills, a head chef that young?
She went through so much unfairness when she was hired there,
but she got through it all and came out on top.
How commendable.
After seeing her withstand all that difficulty,
this is so moving.
Is Young Shin your daughter?
Why are you so happy?
What? What do you mean?
I can't even breathe with her taking up all the space.
You should be happy for her. Why are you suffocated?
Unreal.
In life, sometimes we're so anxious about the next day,
and some days we're so happy that our hearts burst like today.
It's your day off. Won't Young Shin feel hurt if you don't go?
I don't want to go!
You!
Okay, let's go.
Cheers!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
I can't believe such a great thing could happen.
Young Shin, congratulations.
I'm here thanks to you all for caring for me.
What are you doing?
I'm so happy,
that I can't express it in words.
Just sit down! You're all dusty.
Isn't it hard to be the head chef at big restaurants without a degree?
In today's world, you can be recognized for your skills alone.
I didn't really like that restaurant,
but now I think I'm glad you got hired there.
Congratulations, Young Shin.
With Young Shin as the head chef, it'll be great for Da Jung too.
Da Jung, why the long face?
Let's say cheers to celebrate Young Shin as the head chef!
- Cheers! - Congratulations!
Wait!
He's here again.
I knew you'd have a celebration on her day off.
You should've called first.
Would she let me come if I called first?
Right, I should call you instead.
Give me your number, please.
My phone number?
I guess it's right.
Please save my number and pick up when I call.
Okay.
Also, here are the presents I forgot last time.
Mang Soon.
Yong Goo.
Mr. Lee.
And Mr. Lee's wife.
Oh, my.
The scary-looking man.
Also, I don't know if you're her brother or her uncle,
but the really important person.
The funny-looking guy.
And Da Jung.
You take one too.
You remembered all of us!
There's nothing for Young Shin.
Right, I forgot Young Shin's present!
Didn't you come to celebrate her promotion to head chef?
Exactly.
You're so cute.
Take a seat.
Where's a chair?
Sit here.
I showed my face, so now I'm leaving.
Young Shin.
Again, congratulations.
What's wrong with Da Jung?
I have a lot to study, so I'll go too.
Hey!
Goodbye.
I can't wait to open the gift!
Don't overreact.
You need to think about Da Jung too.
What about her?
She might be feeling a bit overshadowed.
They don't feel that way around each other.
Anyway, we should take care of her.
Aren't you going to open it up?
Da Jung is jealous of Young Shin?
That can't be.
We have four important reservations this afternoon.
Do your best, so we could serve our customers well.
That's all. To your places.
- Okay. - Yes.
Why were you standing there?
The way Young Shin talks to staff members as the chef...
is so charismatic that I go see her every morning.
You're going to see her?
Don't you have better things to do?
My Young Shin looks cool whatever she does.
Your Young Shin?
Are you saying that to rub it in?
Come on over with everyone.
Your friend is the CEO, so, of course, we'll serve you well.
Don't worry. We'll cook a feast...
and serve you a generous meal.
All right. See you.
You can't be on the phone all day.
I'll gather up all the guys who have looked down on me...
and show them what I'm made of.
You should do something about Jun Young.
He goes into the morning meetings to look at Young Shin.
What will the other employees think?
Why are you asking me to do something you can't do?
She's killing me here.
So far, you couldn't put up with Sook Jung.
I detest her more than Sook Jung.
Really?
I didn't know there was someone you hated more than Sook Jung.
I do.
No matter how much I think about it, she's more hateful.
Well, you know, whatever conflict sisters-in-law may have,
it wouldn't compare to that between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
Who are you comparing it to?
You're back early.
Mom can't come to the phone.
Do you think her condition became worse?
I can't make up my mind whether I should contact that man.
Do you know his number?
She left me a text to call him when I have to.
You should contact him if you want to know.
Why are you sitting out here again?
My mom's condition...
seems to have gotten worse.
Really?
What do we do?
Really?
I see she can't even take her calls.
Jung Hoon seems to have a lot on his mind.
He would.
What are you going to do?
About what?
Young Shin, can you do me a favor?
What is it?
Even if things become harder for Jung Hoon,
will you keep away from him for Da Jung's sake?
I feel so sorry for Da Jung these days.
It must be hurting her pride.
I see what you mean.
Don't worry.
Thank you.
Why would you say that?
I'm thankful you're taking care of Da Jung.
How did things come to this? You guys used to be best friends.
Now it's Young Shin's turn.
I want to get a "mo."
It's a "do."
This is a "mo."
It's a "do." How is this a "mo"?
It's a "mo" since Young Shin threw it.
How could you say that?
It's Young Shin's first time playing yut nori.
So it'll be fun if she wins this game.
Will you be satisfied if you win against Young Shin?
It's okay, Da Jung.
Da Jung, we're on the same team.
Whose side are you taking?
No matter which team I'm in, I want Young Shin to win.
Then shall we give Young Shin another try?
No, we can't do that.
Don't play then.
This is why I shouldn't hang out with girls.
Da Jung, I really like you.
I really like you too.
How much do you like me?
I like you to the moon.
I like you to the moon and back.
I like you to the moon and back, and...
as much as apartments.
Apartments? Why would you say that?
Apartments are tall,
and they have countless flats.
Yes, you're right.
That's why I like you to the moon and back...
and as much as apartments.
I also like you to the moon and back...
and as much as apartments.
Let's go.
They're not going to become big aunties, are they?
What do you mean by big aunties?
It refers to older women who like apartments.
Hey, you know about everything.
- Let's go. - Sure.
Hello?
It's me. I have to see you.
Have a seat.
If it weren't for Gyung Soo,
you wouldn't be who you are today.
Right?
I am Gyung Soo's mother.
What would that make me to you?
I gave birth to someone who is your lifesaver.
I can't return to the restaurant because of you.
Is that so?
You should leave the restaurant.
Can't you do that much when I'm his mother?
If Mr. Jung tells me to, I will do so.
Do you think he'd tell you to?
Even if he stops you, you should leave for my sake.
If you save me, you're saving Gyung Soo too.
He is my only son.
Who do you think will benefit if I am safe?
I understand what you mean.
I will let you off for acting rude to me so far.
You did that for my son.
But from now on, do as I say and be compliant.
You owe Gyung Soo,
so returning the favor to me, his birth mother,
wouldn't make you feel resentful.
Where have you been?
I had an appointment.
Is it something you can't tell me?
What? You want to quit working at the Korean restaurant?
Yes.
Did you meet Mrs. Choi Sook Jung?
I can't deal with this woman.
I no longer have a reason to work in that restaurant anyway.
What are you talking about?
I went back there, so I could bring Mrs. Choi down.
We don't need to do that now.
Maybe that's why you went back at that time,
but you were recognized for your hard work so far...
and became a chef when you're still young.
But you want to quit of your own accord?
- Mr. Jung. - Don't be ridiculous.
Mr. Jung.
(Jung Gyung Soo)
I'll see you at the cafe we met at three o'clock.
(Kang Jun Young)
My goodness.
How did you find out about this place?
I asked Kang Jun Young.
You asked Jun Young?
How could you say that to Young Shin?
Where do you think you are? It's almost time they came home.
How could you say that to Young Shin?
All right. Go now. We'll meet tomorrow.
I'll ask you one more time.
How could you say that to Young Shin?
Is this how you're going to be?
How dare you come here and yell at me like that?
I kept quiet last time because I didn't want...
to get involved with you. I made myself clear on that.
So don't try to act like my mom...
just because you gave birth to me.
It's true that Young Shin is indebted to you.
Is it so wrong that I asked her to return the favor instead of you?
What have you ever done for me to ask her to return the favor?
It's Seo Min Gyung. Keep quiet.
I only have one mother,
and she's already gone.
So whatever happens,
let's not meet again.
Who was that? Wasn't he Jung Gyung Soo?
Why did he come all the way to our house?
He had something to discuss with me regarding Young Shin.
What are you doing just standing there?
What did he mean by it?
Mean what?
That he doesn't want to see me again?
Didn't he say his late mother is his only mother?
Why would he say such a thing to you?
(A Good Supper)
Isn't there a special relationship between you and Gyung Soo?
How am I going to keep Min Gyung from blurting out?
There is something I was going to keep to myself.
What is it?
I didn't raise you so you could sacrifice for someone like her.
Do you want to see me get mad?
It's all because of you, Dad!
Your wonderful sacrifice is what made me who I am today.
This is the extent of what I can do for you.
I came to tell Oh Bok something.
To me?
Let's go out.