(Episode 47)
Mother.
Are you all right?
Yes.
I see you got a new scarf.
Is it for yourself?
Ye Ju's formal outfit looked so old-fashioned.
So I went out to buy a new outfit for her.
But everything was so expensive.
This was the only thing I could afford.
Did you walk all the way home carrying the heavy groceries...
to save the bus fare because you had bought this?
On the day of her job interview,
she didn't have nice clothes to wear for the interview...
unlike others' daughters, and seeing her like that...
kept weighing on my mind.
Mother.
I understood...
that she must've spent so much money on getting makeup done...
because she wanted to get the job.
But at the same time, I felt like I was a terrible mother.
I mean, I've never been able to give her what she needs.
I felt so pathetic.
I guess I took my frustration out on her.
(300 Job Interview Questions, Secret to Getting a Job)
(300 Job Interview Questions)
Ye Ju.
Can we talk for a moment?
I don't want to, Kang San.
Come on. Don't be like that and look at me, okay?
Why? There's nothing much to talk about.
Ye Ju.
You must've been very upset.
Well, it wasn't exciting.
But this wasn't my first time getting rejected by a company.
Here. This is for you.
Mother bought it for you.
It's a scarf.
Yes.
She said she bought it to cheer you up.
She felt bad that you had no nice outfits for an interview.
But...
she couldn't afford any formal outfits and bought a scarf instead.
That's silly.
No one wears a scarf to a job interview these days.
Ye Ju, anyway...
You should pick yourself back up and try again. All right?
No, I don't think I do it again, Kang San.
You see, this time,
I applied for this job...
with every ounce of my pride on the line.
I think it's all over for me.
Well...
Could it be because you dream too big and only apply to large companies?
Maybe that's why you get even more disappointed and discouraged.
Kang San.
Don't people usually say one must dream big?
Well, that's true, but...
Seriously, I don't even know.
How are you feeling, Ju Hyuk?
I got much better thanks to Mi Rae.
Don't worry about me, Auntie Kyu Sun.
Ju Hyuk, I can finally put my worries to rest.
I was so worried that you and Mi Rae might break up.
I'm sorry.
You're the only one who truly cares about me as always.
Hey, your father has given up on Chan Ran once and for all.
He now hopes to see you marry her from the bottom of his heart.
It's not that he hopes to see me become happy with Mi Rae.
But he wants me to marry into the Hwang Dong Food family.
Come on. Either way, he wishes the best for you.
So you should stop resenting your father.
I don't know.
But I'll try to do as you said.
Good. Both of you should try to mend your relationship.
And think about Mi Rae's family.
They wouldn't be happy to know that you and your father hate each other.
It would look bad.
It's Mi Rae.
Really?
Answer it. I'll go and prepare breakfast.
Okay.
Hi, Mi Rae.
Ju Hyuk, how are you feeling now? Are you feeling all right?
I feel perfectly fine.
Now that you're back with me, everything seems much better.
But never leave me again, okay?
Of course. I won't do that ever again.
Mi Rae, are you free this evening?
I'm going to book tickets for Peter Yoon's exhibition.
Really?
Peter Yoon is one of my favorite artists.
Okay. Then I'll finish work early and pick you up at the academy.
Can you get off work that early?
Don't worry about things like that. I can take care of myself.
All right. Then I'll see you in the evening.
See you then.
She's still tedious and boring.
But I have no choice.
I have to put up with her even though she's boring.
(Sun Bakery)
An intern?
Yes, Ms. Dong.
Could you let my sister-in-law work here as an intern for a while?
I don't know.
It's a small bakery. We don't need any more employees.
And I'll have to pay her.
You don't have to worry about it.
I'll give you the money to pay her.
Well, you don't have to do that.
What do you think, Doo Ho?
It's hard for me to say anything about this matter.
Goodness. Forget that you're a tenant living with her family...
and tell me your honest opinion.
Okay. In my opinion,
when a young person musters up her courage to apply for a job,
it's meaningful to give her a chance to start building up her work experience.
I agree.
But we don't really need more staff here.
Ms. Dong, please help her.
Well... That's not all.
Your sister-in-law seems a little mean.
That's not true. She's not mean at all.
She's so nice. She's as meek as a lamb.
She doesn't look that meek.
Well... Hello.
I'm Lee Ye Ju, the applicant for the internship at Sun Bakery.
Come over here. You should stand closer to them.
- Stand here. Start over again. - Okay. Give me a second.
Let me introduce myself again.
I'm Lee Ye Ju, the applicant for the internship at Sun Bakery.
Oh, boy. Please stop it.
It feels strange because we know each other.
That's true, but this is our first time meeting each other...
as an employer and an employee.
So we should keep basic formality. Wouldn't you agree?
Is that so?
Absolutely, Ms. Dong.
Then can she start working here today?
Give me some time to think about it, Mr. Geum.
What's going on, Kang San. I thought she had agreed.
Actually, she hasn't decided yet.
Ye Ju, you brought your resume, right? Give it to me.
A resume?
My gosh. Do I need to submit my resume for a job at a bakery?
I submitted my resume as well.
You should submit your resume for any kind of job.
Oh, I see. My resume?
I understand. I'll bring it quickly.
- I'll be right back. Okay. - Hurry up.
She'll be back shortly.
Hurry up! Go on.
I don't think this is right.
(Resume, Lee Ye Ju)
Oh, gosh. My stomach hurts.
Hey, what are you doing here dressed so nicely?
- What's going on? - Leave me alone. I'm busy right now.
Why?
Can't you see? I'm writing my resume.
Hey, you got another job interview?
That's great. You get back up whenever you fall down.
So, which company are you applying to this time?
You'll be surprised when you find out.
What? Which company is it? Why would I be surprised?
I'll tell you when I get the job. I'm off now.
What? Hey.
Oh, I forgot.
(Hong Do's Side Dishes)
My goodness.
Oh, my. What has gotten into her?
Wait.
(Resume, Lee Ye Ju)
Ms. Dong, what do you think?
(Sun Bakery)
It looks good. Ms. Lee Ye Ju, you're hired.
Really? Does that mean I can work here?
Yes, you can work here, Ye Ju.
Thank you so much. I'm so grateful.
Thank you, Ms. Dong.
Don't mention it, Mr. Geum.
Neighbors should help out one another.
Congratulations on getting the job. I'm looking forward to working with you.
Likewise.
Hey.
- What are you guys doing here? - Mother.
Mom, I just got a job here.
You got a job here? Gosh, that's nonsense. You can't work here.
Mom?
Hey, listen.
Who are you to try to make my precious daughter work like a slave?
That's not what's going on here.
Your daughter asked me to let her work here as an intern.
I'm doing her a favor. Right, Mr. Geum?
Well... I'll explain everything to you. Let's go back to the store.
Let go of me. I'm too ignorant to understand what that even means.
Anyway, I won't let you make my daughter work like a slave here.
- I'm taking her with me. Let's go. - Oh, gosh.
No, I can't leave.
Why can't you leave?
I just got hired, Mom.
You got hired? Then quit. I'll hire you.
What? You want me to work at your store?
Yes. I'll pay you monthly and provide you with paid leave.
So start working at Hong Do's Side Dishes officially right now.
Oh, my. Kang San, what should I do?
Well, I don't know. What do you want to do?
I'm not sure.
I've never been in a situation where I had to choose...
between two companies like this.
Hey, stop talking and come with me.
- Just come with me now. Come on. - Mom, let go.
- You might rip my clothes. - Mother.
My gosh.
Ms. Dong, I'm very sorry.
That's okay. Don't worry about me and go talk to her.
I don't want Ms. Ma to get the wrong idea.
Right. Then I'll get going.
- Okay. See you later. - See you.
(Sun Bakery)
My gosh. What a commotion.
I hope it won't put you in a difficult position...
as a tenant while living with them.
No way.
Anyway, like mother, like daughter.
Both Ms. Ma and Ye Ju are all over the place.
(Hong Do's Side Dishes)
Is it true?
That you suggested...
Ye Ju should work at the bakery?
Yes, Mother.
My gosh. Are you out of your mind?
Mother, Ye Ju only applied for jobs until now.
She has no work experience.
I thought that made her get timid and lose her confidence.
So I suggested the idea.
But... Even so...
I didn't support her through college just to see her work at a bakery.
Mom, a side dish store isn't so different.
Shut it, you wench.
Anyway, Mom, you meant it, right?
That you were going to officially hire me as an intern?
What did I say back there? Did you say "lantern?"
What are you doing? Are you going back on your word?
Then I'll work at the bakery.
Stop. Don't go. Lee Ye Ju.
You're hired. You're officially my employee as of today.
Oh, yes!
Goodness, you. Are you that excited?
Of course, I'm excited.
- What? - Goodness.
Hello, everyone. I'm Lee Ye Ju.
I'll start working as an intern at Hong Do's Side Dishes today.
I'll do my best, Chairwoman Ma and CEO Geum.
All right. I'll be counting on you, Ye Ju.
Goodness, you. Just stay out of trouble.
Of course. You don't have to worry about that.
And you will have to pay me for my work on time starting today.
I'm not expecting to get paid a lot,
but late paychecks are not acceptable.
CEO Geum and Chairwoman Ma.
Of course, Ye Ju. You'll get your paychecks on time.
Oh, and Chairwoman Ma,
you should never swear at me or slap me in the back.
Workplace violence is absolutely unacceptable.
Of course. Understood, Ms. Intern.
How about you start working by cleaning now?
See? I knew it. She's already bossing me around.
What? My gosh.
Then I'm off to work now.
- Ms. Intern, assist Chairwoman Ma well. - Of course.
Aren't you going to be too late?
I let them know.
- I'll get going now. - Go on.
Don't worry about the store and have a good day, sir.
See you later.
- See you later. - Bye.
Then I'll...
get to work now, Chairwoman Ma.
Look at her.
It's good to see you smiling.
What's taking you so long? Aren't you going to work?
If you don't come out now, I'll leave without you.
- Ta-da. - Gosh. You startled me.
What was that? Your reaction was very offensive.
Ho Rang, are you going to start working as an escort?
Or are you going to participate in a dance contest?
Stop talking nonsense.
I mean, I don't know where to look. What's with that dress?
Are you going somewhere special today?
No. I put it on just to cheer myself up.
- How do I look? - Gosh, seriously.
Who do you want to torture with that?
By any chance, is there an important event held today?
No.
Gosh. Unbelievable.
Gosh. Someone asked me to move my car.
I'll wait outside.
Make sure to change your clothes before coming out, okay?
No.
You'd only be humiliated.
It'd also damage my reputation in the neighborhood.
Be honest with me. I look gorgeous, right?
Don't forget to take that bow off.
Ho Sik.
No matter how hard you try, you can't stop me.
I've already decided to pass the point of no return.
Oh, no. I'm so nervous.
Hey, Kang San. It's me.
I have something to tell you.
Can I see you this evening after work?
Hi, Kyu Chul.
Hello, Mr. Dong.
Hi. Have you two been well?
Not really.
You know what happened.
Ju Hyuk made a scene and collapsed...
while protesting because he didn't want to break up with Mi Rae.
We were all shocked and worried.
Besides, it happened while we were still shocked...
about what happened with you and Mother.
Soo Ji, must you talk about it now?
What's wrong? It's no longer a secret.
Chan Ran, from now on,
think of me as your in-law and your brother.
If you have any worries, you can always talk to me.
Thank you for saying that, Kyu Chul.
All right. I should see your father first.
Right. I'll go with you.
Soo Ji, ask the housekeeper to make some tea for us.
Yes, Mother.
Let's go.
My gosh. How thick-skinned.
He asked Mother to marry him so desperately until a while ago.
But he changed his stance all of a sudden.
Now he's trying to marry his son off into our family?
Are the father and son working together or what?
Oh, gosh. It gives me a headache.
Mr. Hwang, thank you for approving my son.
I'll think of Mi Rae as my future daughter-in-law...
and take good care of her.
Don't get ahead of yourself.
I didn't want to be involved with your family anymore,
but I'm giving your son a chance just this once.
If Ju Hyuk...
doesn't seem to be a good match for Mi Rae, I'll break them up.
I understand.
Father, please.
Why would you say such mean things when you made a good decision?
Kyu Chul just hopes that things will work out well between the kids.
Chan Ran, stay out of this.
Yes, Father.
I know that you want to be careful making your decision.
I can assure you that Ju Hyuk will never let you down.
So please don't worry and watch how things turn out.
You can leave that matter to the kids.
You should pay more attention to developing our new porridge product.
Yes, sir. I'll do that.
Ms. Jang, is today a special day?
You're dressed up so nicely.
Can you tell?
I paid a little extra attention to it this morning.
Because I'm going to tell my crush how I feel for him today.
You'll confess your love?
Yes.
Your cheerful words helped me decide to do so.
I'll leave a little early today.
Can you tidy up before leaving?
Sure. Don't worry about it.
Oh, and Ms. Jang.
Good luck.
Thank you. I hope it goes well.
But I'm getting so nervous.
(Hwang Dong Food)
I feel bad that you always pay for the food.
Oh, please don't feel burdened.
Having lunch with you is always my pleasure.
- Let's go. - Okay.
What? Mr. Dong, didn't you go out for lunch?
Mr. Dong, did you not have lunch?
- I had some work left to do. - I see.
Had we known, we would've waited for you.
That's okay. I'm more comfortable eating alone at work.
Gosh. You haven't changed at all.
Since I joined the porridge project halfway through,
I should work harder than the others.
Then would you two like some coffee? I'll go and pick it up for you.
Oh, I would appreciate that.
I'll have hot Americano. What about you, Mr. Dong?
I'm fine.
You don't have to feel burdened. Then I'll get you iced Americano.
Okay.
Gosh, I can't believe the two of them. The lunch break ended a while ago.
But they're not back yet. They always slack off.
Then I, Generation X, will go quickly instead of Generation Z.
Okay. Thank you.
Hey, Ju Hyuk. You know...
Yes? Do you have something to say to me?
You know I was rooting for you two, right?
You mean, me and Mi Rae?
That's right.
When I found out about our parents' relationship,
I faltered for a while. I hope it didn't hurt your feelings.
I mean, she's my mother.
I felt so sorry for her.
I know that, Jae Hyun. I fully understand how you must've felt.
So don't worry about it.
Thank you for understanding me, my future brother-in-law.
(Sun Bakery, Hong Do's Side Dishes)
Hello.
Welcome.
(Sun Bakery)
My, the floor is so clean and shiny.
It makes me want to dance here.
What kind of bread would you like?
Before choosing bread, can I see her?
Who?
Is the owner in the kitchen?
She stepped out briefly.
Are you sure...
she's not here?
My gosh.
What?
If you're not here to buy bread,
stop interrupting me cleaning and leave.
- Come on. Please leave. - Gosh.
Are you kicking your customer out?
My gosh. This is ridiculous.
Gosh. He's not easy to deal with.
He's a very tough competitor.
But still...
I'm glad that bear is not her husband.
(Hong Do's Side Dishes)
Oh, my. Mr. Geum, hello.
Hey, Ye Ju. How did the job interview go?
Your mother bragged so much that you would probably get the job.
Oh, that? I got a job.
Hey, congratulations.
You got a job at Korea's largest cosmetic company?
No. I work here.
At this side dish store?
Then have you given up on getting a job?
Of course not.
Today is my first day at work.
What are you saying?
I mean... Anyway, it happened that way.
What?
(Horang Art Academy)
You already got here? You're coming up now?
Okay. Then I'll wait.
Ms. Ok.
I guess you have a date with your boyfriend today.
A date?
Yes, I'm going on a date.
Then shall I take a guess?
Your boyfriend caused you so much grief, right?
What?
That's why you canceled your classes for the past few days.
No, it wasn't like that.
Don't lie to me. I can just tell.
Anyway, if your boyfriend ever causes you grief,
just let me know. I'll take care of him for you.
I specialize in taking care of a bad guys.
Okay. Thank you for your offer, Jan Di.
Go home safely.
Okay. See you tomorrow.
See you tomorrow.
I told you...
not to call me until I call you.
If you keep bothering me like this, I'll end things with you. Got it?
Oh, my. Hello.
I won't repeat myself.
I should go now.
Gosh.
Unbelievable.
(Horang Art Academy)
How ridiculous.
Did he just ignore me or what?
Gosh. What a jerk.
Oh, no. I forgot about my school indoor shoes.
Oh, man. I have to wash them today.
By the way, how did you know I liked Peter Yoon?
There's nothing I don't know about you.
Why are you laughing?
Jan Di said earlier that she specialized in taking care of a bad guys.
I think I can tell her not to worry.
Because you're such a good man.
Jan Di?
Yes. She's Mr. Geum Kang San's daughter.
Oh, Geum Kang San?
Didn't you say his wife had packed up and left home a long time ago?
And not long ago, you went around with that girl called Jan Di...
to help her find her mother. You got exhausted.
Right?
It wasn't exhausting. All I did was go to some place with her.
She's been waiting for her mother who abandoned her...
without knowing if she'll ever return home?
That alone must scar the girl's heart.
By the way, why did his wife leave home?
Well... I don't know.
In fact, Mr. Geum may seem like a nice person,
but he seems incompetent.
He looks like a hopeless loser, I would say.
I mean, like those useless people who are not good at anything...
and who can't live a decent life or belong anywhere...
until the day they die.
If he's that kind of person,
it wouldn't be strange that his wife packed up and ran away.
Jan Di's mother probably left home because she thought...
that her life wouldn't be easy with her husband.
Just like in most cases.
Ju Hyuk.
Why would you say such mean things about the family's pain?
I mean, you don't even know them.
Mi Rae, why are you getting upset?
You know what I mean.
Oh, Jan Di.
Is she Jan Di?
Hello.
I left my school indoor shoes here.
Ms. Ok, shall I empty the water bucket on my way out?
I'd appreciate that.
It's no big deal. I can just empty it on my way out.
Oh, my gosh. It's so slippery.
Oh, no. Look at that.
What should I do?
Gosh.
Mr. Eun, have you decided on whom you'll side with?
The chairman would never hand over the company to his grandson-in-law.
Oh, there's a news article...
- about Hwang Dong Food, Great-grandpa. - Oh, really?
Gosh, this is so annoying.
Dad, why do you keep apologizing?
Mister, you talked badly of my dad earlier.
Is it true, Ms. Ok?
Mr. Geum, actually...