(Episode 29)
Mr. Song.
I came here after hearing...
that you were meeting my father.
Are you trying to stop me?
What do you mean?
You're pregnant?
Yes, Father.
I didn't tell you in advance in case it wasn't certain,
but it's for certain now.
I'll only believe it once I see it.
If I fail again,
you can kick me out of the house.
This is your grandson...
whom I gave birth to.
She's been...
deceiving me all along.
She has duped me.
Did you tell him?
I thought he already knew.
He didn't.
How could you not tell him?
I heard Hyeon Woo heard from his grandmother.
That means she knew...
but refused to tell.
I begged her not to tell my father.
I see.
I get it now.
You wanted to protect the security of your family.
In order to run your company,
you probably needed Na Kyung's support as well.
Mr. Song...
Ji Young...
lived with a hole in her heart after sending Joon Seo away.
If you had thought of how Ji Young...
must've lived her life in agony...
while you were living a great life with your family,
you would've at least disclosed who Joon Seo's mother was.
Isn't that...
the least you could do for her sacrifice?
I've always lived...
a life of atonement because of Hyeon Woo and Ji Young.
But now, you want Hyeon Woo back?
And you dare to offer me some land in exchange for my son?
What do you mean?
Don't you dare touch him.
If you harass our family one more time,
I will reveal your family's crime and hypocrisy...
to the entire world.
You better believe that.
Sir, the chairman did not want anyone to enter.
Okay.
I said I wanted to be alone.
(Land Registration)
I asked you...
not to interfere in anything regarding Hyeon Woo, Father.
How dare you!
How dare you deceive me for the past 10 years?
If it's about Joon Seo, please ignore it.
What?
Please turn a blind eye.
How could you ask me for such a ridiculous favour?
No matter what it may be, I can't forgive you for deceiving me!
And 10 years, at that!
I did it to protect my family!
Is this why you threatened me,
saying that you'd move out?
"I don't need to see that old man."
You thought it was that easy.
No, I didn't.
Then how dare you deceive me?
Do you know what the easiest thing to do is?
It's when you decide to deceive someone...
and begin lying through your teeth!
Please turn a blind eye.
I beg you.
For Joon Seo.
You disgust me! Leave!
(Kim Joon Gi)
Where have you been?
I had business to attend to.
What is this?
It's nothing.
You met someone, didn't you?
Did you...
go to Seoul?
I met Chairman Kim Sang Chun.
Did he send this?
I told him that if he stole Hyeon Woo from us,
I would tell the entire world about Joon Seo.
Honey.
Don't worry.
They may hurt others,
but they'll never be able to do anything...
that'll harm their reputation.
Then...
Did he also know about Joon Seo?
That doesn't matter anymore.
From now on,
I'll protect Hyeon Woo.
Hyeon Woo.
Yes?
What are you doing?
Oh, my.
Did you draw this?
Well, yes.
It looks nice.
Will you allow me to live in this kind of house?
Of course.
If I can't, Joon Seo will.
Do you want to live at your grandpa's in Seoul?
That's not what I meant.
It's all right.
I just want to hear your thoughts.
If they send Joon Seo over,
I'm fine with living at their house.
Hyeon Woo.
Yes?
Once you grow older,
I have no plans to interfere in your decisions.
I'm sure Dad feels the same way.
But...
I'd like for you to stay by my side for the time being.
Don't think about switching places with Joon Seo.
Still,
I want to see you living with him.
Later.
Aren't you hungry? Let's eat.
Okay.
Here.
Chew well.
Let him eat on his own.
Last time, he swallowed a fish bone and had such a hard time.
You shouldn't dote on your kid too much in front of the elders.
Eat up.
Okay.
Try this.
I'll grant you a wish. Tell me.
If I do something wrong,
let it slide once.
Did you do something wrong?
In case it happens.
That little...
What is it?
- What? - I mean,
what are you doing while eating?
Oh, sorry. My mind drifted away for a bit.
You wanted salted pollack roe, but you're not eating any.
We had it this morning, so why did you prepare it again?
You asked me to.
I lost my appetite.
Are you feeling ill?
Eat up.
Did something happen at the company today?
No, everything was fine at the company.
Then?
Did something happen elsewhere?
No.
Should I prepare his tea?
- Yes, please. - Okay.
I'll bring it to him.
I handed the land registration forms to Mr. Song.
What did he say?
I'm still waiting for his reply.
The longer he takes, the better it is for us.
That means he's thinking about it,
which means he's pondering about what to do.
I guess so.
I'll wait for 2 to 3 days.
If he still hasn't replied, I'll visit him once more.
Let's wait for now. Don't be in a hurry.
Wouldn't it be better to put an end to this as soon as possible?
When Hyeon Woo becomes an adult, he'll come here on his own.
Perhaps, I was being too hasty.
I've already waited for 16 years.
Waiting 3 to 4 more years is not that difficult.
But...
It is better to be patient...
than to hurry and ruin things.
Until I bring this up again,
be patient for now.
You may leave.
Yes, Father.
He did?
Yes, he found out.
Goodness.
That's why he acted strangely during dinnertime.
How did he find out?
It's a long story.
I felt nervous ever since...
he was greedy about Hyeon Woo.
I asked him to turn a blind eye,
but I don't know if he will.
He hasn't said anything to Na Kyung so far,
so maybe he will.
What other choice does he have?
He cherishes Joon Seo very much.
Please help him.
Okay, I will.
- Hello, sir. - Hi.
She's been waiting for you.
Okay, I see.
We need to talk about something, so we'll postpone the meal.
Okay, sir.
Sit.
Thank you for agreeing to see me.
I also wanted to talk to you,
so I had thought about contacting you.
Is it because of this?
I didn't send Hyeon Woo to your place...
so that he'd be acknowledged as Kim Joon Gi.
Last time when we met,
I told you that you had no right to take Hyeon Woo.
I said that because of something you had previously told me.
What did I tell you?
Do you remember asking to meet...
after I got married to Jae Wook?
You told me to wait outside,
and I did for 30 minutes.
You made me stand in the cold...
while you were in the car.
Listen to me.
I'd rather take my son out of our family register...
than to accept you as a part of our family.
Even if you do have children,
they will never be welcomed into our house.
They will neither inherit anything from me...
nor will I ever see them.
Let's go.
At that time,
I was pregnant with Hyeon Woo.
I had no idea.
Whether you knew or not doesn't matter.
You said you'd never see my child...
or accept him into your house.
But back then...
Please stand by your words.
Please don't interfere with my family.
Look...
I apologize if I was rude.
I'll be off.
I'm sorry.
Now that I've aged, I look back and regret many things.
I shouldn't have opposed your marriage.
I only did...
because Jae Wook just wouldn't listen to me.
He was stubborn about wanting to move out.
I thought if I opposed,
he would be more obedient towards me.
And you...
were a selfless girl.
I only knew that he was the son of Cheonji Construction...
after we got married.
I had previously thought he worked at my friend's company.
Thank you for raising Hyeon Woo so well.
After meeting him, I got greedy.
I wanted to keep him by my side...
and teach him many things.
And that caused you pain.
Are you saying...
that you won't ask for him ever again?
I'll fix everything.
I think that's what I should do.
I don't know what you're thinking of,
but I am happy enough...
with him by my side.
Right, you should eat.
I had completely forgotten.
What should I do? What happened?
Goodness.
Oh, Ji Young.
Come here.
- Is something wrong? - Well...
The thing is...
It may not mean anything...
but look.
Look.
Isn't this blood?
I found this in Hyeon Woo's trash can.
It can't be.
Right?
What?
What do you mean?
It started with a bloody nose back then as well.
It's just that...
seeing him bleed from his nose makes my heart drop.
Come on.
It can't be. He's been doing fine.
Right?
It can't be, right?
Don't worry.
Is he in his room?
He just left,
saying he had to buy materials to make something.
I see.
Goodness.
Hyeon Woo.
Hi, Mom.
I just came.
Isn't it cold?
Would you like some warm soybean milk?
I'd love it.
- Hyeon Woo. - Come in.
What are you making?
This.
I'll make a replica.
I thought you'd construct a building.
Are you just going to make a replica?
You don't know anything about construction.
This is how you begin.
Okay, I understand, Mr. Future Architect.
Here. Drink it before it cools down.
Okay.
Right.
Did you get a nose bleed?
What?
Your grandma told me that she found some tissue...
with blood on them.
Oh, that?
I think I scratched the inside of my nose.
It started bleeding.
Are you all right now?
Of course.
It stopped quickly.
Oh, right.
It's time for your regular checkup.
I don't need that anymore.
It doesn't hurt to get it.
We should also say hello to the doctor who treated you.
I know it doesn't hurt to get the checkup,
but waiting for the result wasn't too pleasing.
I understand.
I'm sure anyone who waits for their checkup result...
feels the same.
But after you receive the result,
don't you feel like it was a good idea...
to get the checkup?
I'll go later.
I have too much to do these days.
I have to hand in some stuff to the school.
Even before starting school?
I know, right?
I bet they'll make me study a lot once school starts.
Gosh, it's nerve-racking.
You always do well.
What did he say?
He accidentally scratched the inside of his nose.
So it's nothing?
I think so.
Hey, he's getting his regular checkups, right?
It's about time.
We'll get one before he starts school.
Good thinking.
It's better to be safe than sorry.
- Okay. - Good.
Goodness.
This is the lineup for our most recent product.
We kept the main colour...
and also added black and white ones.
It fits our team colour.
We maintained the original functions...
and also focused on the consumers' comfort.
That's good.
Please group them together as a set...
and also package them nicely.
Yes, ma'am.
I'd like for them to be released...
- before the holiday. - Yes, ma'am.
Please think of a memorable promotion...
that we could have for its release in Korea.
Yes, ma'am.
This is the feedback from the club.
They're very happy with it...
and want to continue with next year's contract.
Aren't you impressed by my ability?
I know you have great taste.
Thanks.
I went through a lot.
But thanks to everything,
Seung Hoon will benefit from it.
Right, how's it going?
Please don't disclose it before the announcement.
Why?
He's still young.
I don't want to pressure him.
Okay.
What's wrong with this?
It's not working again.
- Again? - This is driving me insane.
It hasn't been connecting.
Darn it.
This already happened twice today.
What about rescheduling the presentation?
Are you kidding me?
- It's working. - It worked.
Get a hold of yourself.
There's only one chance.
- Don't make a mistake. - Okay.
- Okay, let's do this. - Okay.
I'm sure he will like them.
The packaging is so pretty.
He might mistake them for a bottle of wine.
We hear that often.
I hope it becomes a nice gift. You should visit together next time.
I will. Thank you.
Thank you.
Didn't you leave for the States? You should be on the plane by now.
I asked you to come with me.
You didn't reply back.
Why would my reply matter?
Your mother will put an end to it.
She's not the affectionate type.
You're misunderstanding her. Don't mind it.
If she asks how much I want, how much should I ask for?
How much are you worth?
Did her abuse her power upset you?
It's not a big deal.
All madams do that.
It doesn't mean I should condone it.
I need to receive your affection...
and cheer up.
Hold my hand.
Why is your palm so wet?
Because I'm so nervous.
I'm not sure if this is the end...
or the start of my life.
I'll find out tomorrow.
Dad.
Did I draw...
the same thing...
as you did?
Is something worrying you?
Why?
You always move the dishes when you're worried about something.
It must be because I'm aging.
I tend to be clumsy.
You have a boring life.
Since you've spent all your life in here,
this is your only playground.
But don't you have twice the fun for my sake?
Forget about the dishes,
and have a drink with me.
Why? Can you not sleep?
I'm a bit nervous.
Tomorrow is a special day for Seung Hoon.
I heard he's making a presentation at the company.
Yes.
I'm sure he'll do well.
He's smart.
Seung Hoon...
went through so much and lived a lonely life.
- You know, right? - Your father...
won't ignore him.
He has plans for him.
I bet his plan is to hand him one of our subsidiaries...
in the countryside.
And it won't take long for Na Kyung to amalgamate it.
Get along with Na Kyung, will you?
Don't act like a stranger.
If I don't, she'll think this is her home.
Both you and Father are too lenient on her.
That's why she's so brazen.
Come on. She does her work well.
You're an amazing person.
You embrace everything.
I respect that.
But I won't live like that.
I never asked you to.
That's why I'm going to have her on her toes.
Let Hyeon Woo be for now.
If you bring him right now,
he'll have to obey her, and she'll have everything.
She'll have both Joon Seo and Hyeon Woo.
What...
You have to be aware...
that Cheonji Group could go into her hands.
Is there something that you know?
I know just as much as you do.
What? Does that mean...
Don't worry. I won't say anything to Dad.
I'll only disclose it if she crosses me.
Wait. Does she know that I know as well?
You have to stay elegant.
Like the madam of Cheonji Group you are.
Goodness.
(Episode 30 will air shortly.)
(Episode 30)
Who's doing the presentation today?
You'll see.
Even if he makes mistakes, please understand.
You're assuming that he'll make mistakes.
No, he won't.
There's no need to be understanding. Please be objective.
Hello, everyone. Please sit. Let's sit down.
Hello.
I am Cho Seung Hoon, and I'll be leading this presentation.
And with me are architecture researchers...
from the MIT School of Engineering, who worked on the project with me.
Hello, my name is Alphonso,
and I'm here to introduce you to the Smart City Project.
I'm Ben Yang.
I'm Michael Lee.
All right, please begin.
First, please take a look...
at this aerial view we prepared.
At Smart City,
every function of the city will employ digital technology.
However, we aim to go beyond...
the general notion of a "digital city".
At Smart City, artificial intelligence...
will evolve and further develop...
through interactions with us, humans.
We plan to build a dynamic, moldable city...
with a ubiquitous presence of such technology.
It won't be just about adding more technologies to our lives.
We'll consider factors such as energy conservation and efficiency.
We'll also monitor and resolve environmental issues...
such as climate change and air pollution.
Our goal is to build a city that improves the quality of our lives.
Son, look at you in that uniform. You really are a high schooler now.
Don't you think this is too fitted?
It'd be better to go up a size or two.
Kids these days like their uniforms to be snug.
That's right, Dad.
I'll look like an idiot if my uniform is too big.
You'll grow taller quickly. This will be too small by the fall.
But it fits me perfectly now.
When you're buying a school uniform, you have go up a size or two.
Back in my day, everyone went up two sizes.
I had to fold the waistband down twice.
Did you do that too?
My pants became shorts by the fall semester.
That will happen to Hyeon Woo as well.
Let's go up one size, okay?
You have to wear this for at least a year.
- I really don't want to. - Listen to your mother.
Could we go up a size?
Sure, no problem.
Smart construction and advanced design analyses.
How will we apply artificial intelligence...
to the actual construction?
How will we remove risk factors and improve productivity?
Through systematic strategies,
we plan to make Smart City...
an international landmark.
Thank you.
Give them a big round of applause, please.
They deserve a compliment for doing a great job.
They did a great job of implementing your ideas and intentions, sir.
You think so?
Oh, let me ask you something.
Do you think the strategy team will be able to handle this project?
Of course, sir.
I'm excited.
This is for the future of Cheonji Group,
which will also benefit all of you.
Please help us out.
Sure thing, sir.
We don't need a management meeting. Just approve it.
Sir, we still have to follow the proper steps.
You saw everything earlier.
Help him out in every way you can.
He needs to get out there and do some work to build experience.
- Yes, sir. - Good.
Tell Seung Hoon he did a great job.
I will.
It's so nice to see the entire family...
rooting for him.
Right, Na Kyung?
Yes, Jae Hee.
If Seung Hoon is appointed the manager of the strategy team,
they'll gain total control over the Smart City Project.
I'll have to make sure he won't last long.
What about the scandal? Did you decide against it?
I'll expose what the chairman doesn't know.
I'll let him know that the land ownership could change.
The chairman may not have...
ownership over Smart City even if it gets built.
He gets greedy when it comes to land ownership,
but he has no idea that it might become Seung Hoon's.
I should let him know, don't you think?
If he finds out, all of their work will go down the drain.
Oh, right.
The chairman's secretary called...
and said we should submit a report...
that lists everything we're working on.
What for?
I wasn't given any details.
I was just told the chairman is asking for the report.
I'm guessing he needs it for the upcoming board meeting.
Are you saying it's a good or bad thing for us?
It obviously won't be a bad thing for us.
I bet he wants a breakdown of your accomplishments...
so that we can speak highly of you at the board meeting.
Submit the report, then.
Only list the successful projects.
Yes, sir.
Is something bothering you these days?
One of my blog readers...
with the username, Gyeol Ja Hae Ji. You know that person, right?
The one who lied about your food tasting good?
Gosh, you little...
What about him? Is he hitting on you?
No, it's not that.
I think he has an incurable illness.
So he is hitting on you.
He's not that kind of person.
How do you know that?
He said he has one last favour to ask of me.
Do not fall for that, okay?
Right, I told him that I didn't want to hear it.
What did he say to that?
"If you don't do me this favour,"
"bad things will happen to you all day."
That's what he said.
Not a full year? Just a day?
I know, right?
It sounds familiar for some reason.
What if it's my last time to ask you for a favour?
Would you still say no?
You can ask every single day. I'll never say yes.
Don't even say hi to me from now on.
I heard bad things happen to you all day long...
when you refuse someone asking you one last favour.
Could it be...
Hi, Hae Ji.
- Hello. - Hello.
Where are you going? Do you want a ride?
We're almost there.
Hyeon Woo, aren't you going to say hi to your friends?
- Hi. - Yes, hi.
We're headed to Hae Ji's restaurant. Do you want to come?
Maybe some other time.
Why? Go hang out with them.
It's okay, Dad.
Guys.
You two should come over next time.
I'll make you something delicious.
Okay.
Bye.
I can't believe he just left like that.
Maybe he's had a change of heart because you were so mean to him.
No way. That can't be.
I'm pretty sure I'm right.
He can't be Gyeol Ja Hae Ji.
How's the preparation for the board meeting going?
You've been putting...
stability before anything else when assigning positions,
but the decisions haven't yielded much result.
All of those people...
dug in the ground and anchored steel bars with me.
We went through thick and thin together.
I think we've given them enough compensation for their hard work.
What's your point?
We need to revamp everything, starting with the higher-ups.
You said I put stability before anything else,
and yet you want to fire my people?
Pardon?
Is that your plan?
What are you trying to get...
by cutting off my limbs?
- Father. - Did you agree...
to accepting Hyeon Woo only to gather more power?
Tell me what you think you can get out of...
accepting Hyeon Woo.
I'm not following, Father.
Are you going to tell me? Or shall I find out myself?
I never had such thoughts, Father.
Please tell me why you're being like this.
Do you really not know?
You fooled me about Joon Seo for 10 years.
Now, you're trying to cut off my limbs.
It was my fault for letting my guard down.
Now that I've found out,
you'll have to pay for fooling me.
Be on standby for now.
In my opinion, this is...
Everyone, leave.
What is this about?
Leave at once!
Please proceed as we've discussed.
Okay, got it.
I let Seung Hoon be in charge of the strategy team.
How dare you break the deal?
What are you talking about?
You told Father about Joon Seo.
I don't know what you heard,
but it wasn't me.
You didn't tell him?
Are you saying Dad knows about it?
He stepped out to meet a buyer regarding the new project.
Call him.
Ask him when he'll be back.
I've been told not to interrupt him as it's an important meeting.
Call him now!
What do I do?
How did he find out?
There has to be a way out of this.
Ms. Woo.
What is happening?
What now?
I just received a notice from the chairman's office.
He wants you to be on standby until you're reassigned.
The chairman told me not to let you in.
I'm his daughter-in-law.
I'm the director of the legal team.
I've already sent the notice.
Step aside!
Are you going to kick me out?
You brought this onto yourself.
Father.
Were you not prepared for this...
when you had originally planned it?
I...
I raised Joon Seo as my own.
You know that.
You saw that Joon Seo relies on me.
I lived my life as his mother.
That's why you're so vicious.
In order not to let him notice your evil intentions,
I'm sure you were very meticulous.
I can see through you.
You said...
you'd let it slide if I made a mistake.
Look at you.
You had planned that out as well.
Father.
Out of all things,
how dare you think...
about making a deal with me using Joon Seo?
If you had truly thought of him as your son,
you would've never thought...
about using him to strike a deal with me.
That's a true mother.
You never had...
the right to become a mother.
I'm sorry.
Up until now,
I did as you commanded, whether it be right or wrong.
So, please.
I beg you.
Please forgive me this once.
If...
you truly love him,
would you be content with being stripped of everything but him?
What?
Live solely as Joon Seo's mother.
Only then will I believe you.
Father.
Please help me.
You should've thought of the consequences.
How could you let 10 years of hard work go to waste?
Did you know already?
Then...
Were you the one who told Father?
I've kept it a secret for 10 years.
Why would I disclose it now?
Jae Wook asked me to keep it a secret.
Mother.
You've told yourself and everyone around you...
that Joon Seo was your own.
I know...
how you feel.
I know that your love for him was genuine.
But...
my husband will never forgive you.
Please save me.
Mother, please help me.
There's nothing I can do for you now.
Just do as he says.
Don't try to do otherwise.
For now, that's all that you can do.
Mother...
You look exhausted.
Is Jae Wook not home yet?
No. When he does, come eat.
Mom.
Come here.
Mom, a pond by Hyeon Woo's house froze.
Can I go there and ride a sled?
Why would you go there?
No.
Why not?
I promised him that I'd go there once the pond was frozen.
Do you like them that much?
Do you want to live with them?
That's not it.
I can't break a promise.
Don't ever mention them again.
If you do, I'll get mad, okay?
No. I'm going to go there.
Dad said I could.
Why do you listen to him, but not me?
Aren't you my son?
Answer me.
Mom...
What's wrong?
Joon Seo.
Dad.
It's okay. She's just having a hard time with something, okay?
It's all right.
- Go in and play. - Okay.
Father found out.
I was put on the waiting list to be reassigned.
I heard.
What should I do?
What will become of me?
Let's move out...
with Joon Seo.
I can't leave.
I won't get kicked out.
I didn't go through everything that I've gone through for 16 years...
just to get kicked out like this.
Joon Seo is all that you want.
I was stripped of my position...
and was kicked out.
Do you think he'll respect me?
He will soon find out why I was kicked out.
Don't fight it.
Sometimes, you need to learn to back down.
Honey.
I'm acknowledging you as Joon Seo's mother...
and saying that I'll protect you.
I'm choosing you over my parents,
but you still can't come down from your position.
Don't you know how I got this far?
I can't give up being...
both Joon Seo's mother and Woo Na Kyung.
Those two define me!
Honey, please.
I'll protect them both.
There must be a way.
I'm sure.
I'm certain.
What are you doing?
You didn't...
relapse,
did you?
Right.
That's it.
I've found a way.
Father will have to forgive me.
He will come for my help.
What do you mean?
If he wants to protect Hyeon Woo,
he can't do this to me.
Joon Seo is my son,
and I have all the rights regarding him.
Is this related to Hyeon Woo?
I've found a solution.
I'm hungry.
I haven't eaten anything today.
Let's go eat.
Joon Seo.
Come on.
I'm sure you'll do fine.
Do I really have to read it?
I'm asking you for help because I just can't do it.
I've sent you a mail. Open the file, and let's talk.
Fine.
Are you in?
Hold on.
("Hae Ji's Cooking Style")
I can't believe this.
- Believe what? - It's nothing.
My son just made me laugh.
I asked about your wish too,
but you never answered me.
My wish came true too.
I met my little brother.
Your wish was to meet your little brother?
I was sick a long time ago.
We had to part ways after he saved me.
But we recently met again.
Congratulations. You're not sick anymore, right?
Actually, I think it relapsed.
What are you doing?
What's wrong?