(Episode 81)
You should leave, Ju Hyuk.
Mi Rae, let's talk.
I have nothing else to say to you.
Mi Rae, we should talk about it.
Mom, I need to get some rest. I'll head upstairs first.
Mi Rae is never that rude.
I don't know what has gotten into her.
It's all my fault.
I've been neglecting her saying I was busy.
I think it really hurt her feelings.
Mother, I'll try harder...
to convince Mi Rae, so please don't worry.
It'd be great if you could convince her, but...
I'm not sure. She's already so cold toward you.
For her, it could already be over.
No. I'll convince her no matter what.
You're home, Kang San.
Come on in, Ye Ju.
Kang San, did you find your phone?
I sure did.
I see. What a relief.
If you'd lost it, you would've had to spend money again.
Anyway, what are you making?
Kimchi pancakes, Mother's favorite.
You said she hadn't really been eating.
Right.
Well...
Mom told me not to tell you.
What is it that she told you to keep it from me?
The thing is, my mom...
After learning about what happened to Sun Ju,
she developed depression.
Depression?
Yes, it's quite serious. She doesn't want to do anything.
- I'm home! - Hi, Jan Di.
My gosh! It smells delicious.
Hey, where have you been?
Are you sure you were with Hye Ri?
None of your business.
Dad, are you making kimchi pancakes?
Yes. Grandma is feeling a little down.
I thought we could eat these together.
Good idea.
Is Grandma feeling really downcast?
Yes, she is.
What? Mi Rae really said that?
Yes!
In front of Grandfather, without even batting an eye.
"I can't marry Ju Hyuk."
She assertively and brazenly announced it.
My gosh. I've never seen her like that before.
Hold on, honey. You seem very excited about it.
Mi Rae's wedding might fall through.
What? I am not excited.
I'm really worried about Mi Rae too.
What is happening?
I suppose she realized after deciding to marry Ju Hyuk...
that he wouldn't make a good husband.
Maybe she can finally see his true colors.
I never once imagined that Mi Rae would do something like this.
Mom must be shocked too.
She'll be fine.
She'll be upset for a few days...
but will recover from the shock in no time.
Gosh, I'm exhausted.
It is exhausting to work for a big company.
You've been working late very often these days.
I feel exhausted and drained, Kang San.
What can I do though?
To survive in such a big company,
I must work myself to the bone.
That's true.
On top of that,
the team manager thinks that I'm a spy,
and Mr. Dong hates me.
I feel like I'm on the chopping block.
You must cheer up and stay strong.
That won't do.
I need Mr. Dong and Mi Rae's wedding to fall through...
so I can survive.
Kang San, do you know if anything's up in Chairman Hwang's family?
Are they really getting married?
I'm not sure.
What do you mean you're not sure?
What's with that look on your face?
What about my face?
Hey, Kang San.
Something must be up. What is it? What happened?
Nothing happened. I have to wash up.
Something's definitely up.
What's going on?
What could it be?
Please let it all through.
It must fall through!
What?
Mi Rae said she wanted to end things with Ju Hyuk?
I asked her several times about it,
but she just keeps saying she had a change of heart.
So I was wondering if you heard anything about it.
That's why I called you.
No, nothing.
Kyu Chul told me that they'd soon pick their wedding date.
What is going on, all of a sudden?
Pass me the phone.
Hold on.
Here, Kyu Chul.
Chan Ran, don't worry too much.
Now that the wedding is just around the corner,
Mi Rae probably has a lot on her mind.
Yes. I'll tell Ju Hyuk to be more attentive to her.
Bye.
Thanks.
Kyu Chul, what if Mi Rae has really changed her mind?
No, that won't happen.
She's just being fickle because she's feeling confused.
Even so...
I'm home.
Hey, Ju Hyuk.
Chan Ran just called.
I heard you and Mi Rae were having problems.
Auntie Kyu Sun, that's...
I told you not to make a fuss over nothing.
Kyu Chul, Mi Rae doesn't want to marry him!
Auntie Kyu Sun, Dad's right.
What?
I haven't been as attentive because work's been very busy.
I think it hurt her feelings.
We'll get married as planned,
so put your worries to rest.
Are you sure you two are going to be okay?
Yes, of course. It's just a little hiccup.
Did you have dinner?
I'm not hungry.
You should eat something. Get changed first.
Okay.
You're doing the right thing.
Stay strong and make sure Mi Rae won't leave you.
Do your best not to upset Mi Rae...
and keep your temper under control until your wedding's over.
Got it?
Father, you're quite delusional.
What? "Delusional?"
I'll make sure Mi Rae stays with me no matter what.
Not for the reason you're thinking of, though.
Mr. Kim put this pain relief patch on me. My, this really works.
My spine feels supple again.
I'm totally fine now.
Then shall I start going to the club again?
Nice! Yes.
Father, where's Doo Ho? Did he go out?
What brings you here so early?
Goodness. I guess you brought food for Mr. Kim again.
You and Doo Ho can share this.
What is it?
It's seasoned skate, your favorite.
I got up early to make this.
Thanks.
No problem.
Father.
I heard you cooked ramyeon for my mother-in-law.
Come on. It was nothing.
We're both getting old, you know. So I felt bad for her.
You see, I know your mother-in-law is a good cook,
but you really are an amazing cook.
Your wife will shower you with her love when you remarry.
I guarantee you. I'm sure you agree too.
Goodness, you. I'm off to work now.
Hey, why are you leaving so early?
Is there a woman you want to see on your way to work?
What? I'm not seeing anyone!
What?
Hey.
What was that?
I think Kang San was...
He seemed flustered.
(Hwang Dong Food)
Soo Ji told me what happened yesterday. Is it really true?
What did Soo Ji say?
I heard that Mi Rae said she didn't want to marry you.
It really is nothing serious, but everyone is so worried about it.
What? It's nothing serious?
That's right.
Mi Rae has been on edge lately,
with the wedding coming up and all.
On top of that, we had a small argument,
and she's still mad at me.
I should've comforted her and reconciled with her right away...
but couldn't because work had been too busy.
That's why she announced that she decided not to marry you?
In front of the whole family?
I'm embarrassed. I'm sorry to worry you, Jae Hyun.
Ju Hyuk.
Are you sure nothing else is going on?
Yes, I'm sure. Don't you trust me?
I do trust you.
Thanks, Jae Hyun.
Don't worry too much.
All right.
(Horang Art Academy)
Ms. Ok, thank you.
No problem.
Then you're done with the morning classes, right?
Yes.
Ms. Ok.
You don't look so well. Are you feeling sick?
No, I'm fine. I guess it's because I didn't sleep well last night.
Why not?
Did you stay up all night, talking to your boyfriend on the phone?
What's wrong?
Ms. Ok, did you get into a fight with your boyfriend?
Come to think of it, you never talk about him these days.
That's right. And he hasn't called for a while.
We broke up.
What? You guys broke up?
For real?
Yes. We don't see eye to eye about a lot of things.
Don't tell me he cheated on you.
He looked like a sleazeball.
I thought he looked like a playboy.
Sorry, one moment.
Hello?
Hi, Mi Rae. It's me.
President Dong?
I'm near the academy where you work.
Can you step out for a few minutes?
(Horang Art Academy)
I kept you waiting long, didn't I?
No. Thank you for coming.
I'm stepping out during my lunch break.
Well, if it's about Ju Hyuk...
I'm sorry, Mi Rae.
It's all my fault.
Pardon?
I know Ju Hyuk wronged you.
But it's my fault...
that he ended up like that.
President Dong.
You see,
since Ju Hyuk was little,
I've done nothing but hurt him.
Because he resents me so much,
he did such a foolish thing and hurt you too.
Ju Hyuk...
had a really hard time because you two weren't getting along.
I'm glad that you now understand his emotional wounds.
Thank you for saying that.
Mi Rae.
I know it's not my place to ask you this,
but you're the only one who can embrace and help him heal his wounds.
You know that too.
I know Ju Hyuk hurt you,
but he deeply regrets it now.
Mi Rae.
Can't you please forgive him just this once...
and get back together with him?
Ju Hyuk truly loves you.
Mi Rae.
Do it for me. Please?
No.
I don't want to get back together with him.
I still hope that you and Ju Hyuk...
can reconcile with each other...
and stay on good terms,
but Ju Hyuk...
deceived me and my family and used us.
I really can't forgive him for that.
Mi Rae.
I'll be off, then.
My father is taking a nap, isn't he?
Yes, ma'am.
Why don't you take a seat, Mr. Geum?
Sure.
Do you want to have a look?
Isn't she adorable?
Who is she?
Take a guess.
This girl can't be Jun Pyo.
Is this a picture of you from when you were little?
Does it look like me?
Oh, if it's not you...
Is this a picture of Ms. Ok from when she was little?
Am I right?
Yes.
That's a photo of Mi Rae from when she was a little girl.
Ms. Ok...
was so adorable when she was little.
That picture was taken...
around the time when I first met Mi Rae.
As soon as our eyes met,
I thought, "This girl will be my daughter."
But these days,
I'm not sure if I'm doing a good job as a mother.
Why are you saying this, all of a sudden?
I'm sure you've gathered this much by now,
but she suddenly told us that she wanted to end things with her boyfriend.
I'm her mother, but I had no idea how she was feeling.
I feel like I've just been forcing her to get married,
so I'm very upset and have a lot on my mind now.
My daughter is still young,
so I don't know what to say.
But I once read in a book...
that trusting your children and just watching them...
walk the path they chose...
could be one way of showing your love.
Ma'am.
We both know that Ms. Ok is bright and wise,
so I'm sure she'll make the right choice.
She will, right?
Of course, she will.
(Horang Art Academy)
Gosh, I'm sweating.
Ms. Ok, it's too hot. I should tie my hair up.
Hold on.
You use that hair tie very often, Jan Di.
Hand it over. I'll tie it for you.
You'll do it for me?
Yes. I'm more of an expert than you are.
Ms. Ok.
Who gave you the hair tie?
My estranged father.
Your estranged father?
Then it must mean a lot to you. But you gave it to me?
I figured I'd never meet him again.
Then...
does it mean you've given up on waiting for him and meeting him again?
I'm not sure.
Who knows? You might change your mind later on,
so I'll hold on to it and keep it safe for you.
All right.
It looks pretty.
Let's get started.
Okay.
What?
Ms. Ok said she wanted to break up with your nephew?
Yes, apparently.
My brother told me not to step in,
so I can't even call Mi Rae.
I'm worried.
I see. That's why you barely ate anything at lunch.
I've lost my appetite.
What if you fall ill though? You don't want that.
Hi, Soo Ji.
Hi, Kyu Sun.
The track meet at Jun Pyo's school is taking place tomorrow.
Since I'm the class president's mother,
I have to prepare snacks for his classmates.
Right. It must be a lot of work to care for Jun Pyo.
Let me ask the baker if we could take care of the order.
Okay.
- Doo Ho. - Yes.
Would you be able to make 200 custard buns by tomorrow morning?
Two hundred? So two boxes, right?
Yes. Mi Rae's sister-in-law wants to place the order.
Sure, I'll make sure they're ready before the morning.
Okay.
Yes. We can do it, Soo Ji.
Great. Send them on time tomorrow.
Okay. Don't worry.
Hey, Soo Ji.
About Mi Rae and Ju Hyuk...
Well, never mind. It's nothing.
All right, bye.
If I ask Soo Ji about them,
she'll just say things that would upset me.
Hello, ma'am!
Hi, Jan Di. You're here!
Good to see you, Jan Di.
Hello, Mr. Kim.
Hi.
Who is she? Is she your friend, Jan Di?
Yes, Hye Ri is my best friend.
She wanted to eat the custard bun again, so I brought her along.
Hello.
I got to try it because Jan Di gave one to me.
It was so good!
Of course. We make...
the most delicious custard buns in Hongin-dong.
Take a seat. I'll go get you a glass of milk first.
Thank you.
- No problem. - Thank you.
- Let's sit down, Hye Ri. - Okay.
Yes, sit here.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
No problem.
My gosh, how adorable. Oh, I'll put this away.
(Hong Do's Side Dishes)
Ho Rang has been quiet, right?
Quiet, my foot.
She's vying for a chance to hit on him again.
What? Again? How dare she!
She kept calling Kang San nonstop yesterday.
Then she came all the way here to see him.
Goodness. She can try all she wants.
Kang San won't even bat an eye.
Well, I know.
But any man would cave in eventually if a woman keeps trying.
Even if she tries a hundred times, she'll just end up getting hurt.
- I'm back. - Kang San, you're back.
Hey, you're back. You must be tired.
No, I'm fine. Mother, you're here.
Yes. She said the kimchi pancakes cured her depression.
Your recipe worked.
I'm so glad to hear that.
Oh, I saw Jan Di...
at Sun Bakery just now.
Yes. She went there to have delicious custard buns with her friend.
How will she have dinner if she eats that now? Goodness.
Kang San. At that age,
kids can eat a full meal after a snack.
Don't you worry.
Anyway, Kang San.
How are things going...
between you and Ho Rang these days?
We decided to go back to being friends, just like before.
What? "Like before?"
Yes, Mother.
Oh, hold on.
My, that feels nice.
Thank you for calling Hong Do's Side Dishes.
Yes.
Two deluxe lunchboxes for Good Spring Nails.
Yes, on the second floor of the Horang Art Academy building.
Yes.
Sure, they'll be delivered shortly.
Ye Ju, I'll go.
No, don't worry.
You must be tired. Just let Ye Ju take care of it.
No, it's fine. I'm still full of energy.
Ye Ju, just tidy up...
and go home with Jan Di and Mother. Okay?
Wait, Kang San! They didn't order any rice balls.
Are they on the house?
Oh, I'm taking some just in case.
Anyway, I'll see you later.
Wait.
Mom.
Do you think he offered to go there on purpose? That can't be, right?
On purpose? What do you mean?
Well, Ho Rang's academy is in the same building.
No way.
Jan Di, what's that hair tie?
It's nice, isn't it?
I like how simple it is.
It's so cute.
Can I see it?
Sure.
Here.
I'm taking a new profile picture this weekend.
Can I borrow this?
No, I'll get in trouble if I lose it.
Come on. Let me borrow it.
Hey, I said no. Give it back.
You're mean.
Let me borrow it. I'll return it right away.
I said no!
Why would you take this?
Don't you want more?
No, I'm full now.
Me too, Mr. Kim.
Oh, that hair tie...
Why, Mr. Kim?
(Sun Bakery)
What? He has the exact same hair tie, Jan Di.
That's right. I feel like I've seen this before.
Yes, Jan Di.
Where did you get it? Did you buy it?
Come on. No one sells such an old-school hair tie these days.
Ms. Ok gave me this...
and told me to take good care of it.
No, I promised her that I'd take good care of it.
You're taking care of it for her?
Yes. She said it was the only gift...
from her estranged father.
So I should take great care of it.
Hello.
Mr. Geum.
Jan Di went home after her class.
Yes, I know.
Here, I brought you these.
(Hong Do's Side Dishes)
They're rice balls.
I had to drop off some lunchboxes at this building.
I was worried you'd be too busy to have dinner.
You can eat these if you get hungry.
Thank you. I'll share them with Ms. Jang.
Okay.
Well, Ms. Ok.
Yes?
I heard about...
what happened yesterday.
I didn't want to pretend not to know about it.
What exactly are you talking about?
I heard you made a difficult decision.
Maybe I'm being too nosy.
But you have to bear the burden all on your own.
It must be so stressful.
I couldn't help but worry about you a lot.
I'd be lying if I said I was totally fine.
But I know I'll overcome it.
And...
these rice balls will help me cheer up.
Tell me whenever you want them. I can drop them off for you anytime.
Just hearing this makes me feel so much better.
I clearly warned you.
Ju Hyuk.
I told you not to hover around my fiancée.
Don't tell me you already forgot...
because you're stupid.
Ju Hyuk, why are you here?
We broke up.
For me, it's not over yet.
You think you can end things by unilaterally announcing...
that it's over?
Ju Hyuk.
Mr. Dong, don't make her uncomfortable.
Let's leave.
You can leave.
Who are you to butt in and tell me what to do?
I'm not butting in.
Can't you see that she's having a hard time...
because of you?
I told you to mind your own business.
Mr. Geum, are you all right?
Ju Hyuk, what are you doing?
Well, I guess we're even now.
Mr. Dong, let's not complicate things.
Let's go.
You little...
Dong Ju Hyuk!
If you...
show up...
in front of Ms. Ok and harass her like this one more time,
I will not let it slide.
Do you understand?
Is Ms. Ok Mi Rae my daughter, Haeng Bok?
Gosh, stay still.
Ms. Ok.
Ms. Ok!
Sir. It's me, Dong Kyu Chul.
I'd like to ask you a favor again.
Mi Rae, if you want to cancel your wedding,
I'll no longer consider you a member of the family!
Father!