(Episode 9)
It's still so tidy and organized.
He really hasn't changed one bit.
You still have this photo.
It was the last family portrait we took before Mom passed away.
What are you doing in my room?
Do I need a reason to come into my father's room?
What?
Or do I need your permission before I do anything?
You brat.
Goodness.
Why are you two arguing already?
It's only been a few hours since you two met again.
Hey, Ju Hyuk.
Kyu Chul, can't you try to be more affectionate toward him?
He got on my nerves first.
It's only because you hurt his feelings first.
You met your son again after a long time.
Instead of staying in for dinner and catching up with him,
you went out as if you had important plans.
Don't tell me you went out to see Chan Ran.
You're not going to actually marry her, are you?
It's none of your business.
Kyu Chul.
Chairman Hwang kindly took us in when our parents passed away...
and even made you the president of the company.
Must you marry Chan Ran on top of that? Don't you think it's a little greedy?
I surely deserve it.
Hwang Dong Food wouldn't exist if Father didn't devote himself...
to the company and work so hard.
Like Father, I've devoted my everything to the success of the company too.
Most importantly,
Chairman Hwang wants us to get married.
Fine. But even so,
I'm worried that Ju Hyuk would be hurt.
He still thinks that her suspicion...
about your relationship with Chan Ran was what killed her.
Ju Hyuk's mother suffered from delusional jealousy.
You never once looked at her.
You were always looking at Chan Ran.
She watched my every move and didn't let me do anything.
Do you know how much she suffocated me?
She's the one who ruined our marriage, not me.
I'm a victim too.
Must you say such harsh things about someone who already passed away?
Stop. I don't want to hear it, so get out.
Kyu Chul, you know...
Get out.
- Hey. - Dad, what are you doing?
I was wiping this frame for your mom's photo.
Let me see.
Mom's so pretty.
- Isn't she? - Yes.
Oh, right.
Here.
What is this?
The money I made from the part-time job.
It's all I have left after buying gifts for Grandma and Auntie Ye Ju.
Put it toward the rent deposit for the restaurant.
I'm trying to be a good daughter, you see.
So...
you went back to the restaurant to get paid so that you could help me out?
You already know the answer. Must you ask?
You're looking out for me.
Thanks, daughter.
Stop it.
But don't get a part-time job again without telling me.
I'll take care of the deposit, so you don't need to worry.
Okay, Dad.
You worked hard to earn this money,
so I'll think about the most meaningful way to spend it.
Hey, Ho Sik.
What? Working early in the morning?
For sure. I can start right away.
Yes, thanks.
I'm telling you because it's you.
You need the stamina to get your kid into a special-purpose high school.
I've been running every morning...
since Jun Pyo entered middle school.
Why don't you do it with me?
What is this?
Gosh, mister!
What a mess!
All this kimchi juice! What will you do about this?
I'm sorry.
Aren't you Jun Pyo's mother?
What? Who is this?
Wait, let me...
You're Jan Di's father!
How are you?
Not well, as you can see!
You said you ran a side dish store. Do you work for a logistics company too?
(Golden Logistics)
I put them there for a moment so I could deliver them.
Are you hurt?
I wish I was, instead of my leggings!
Look. My expensive leggings...
are covered with kimchi juice!
I'll take care of the dry-cleaning cost.
It's difficult to remove kimchi stains.
- Gosh. - Hold on...
I'm so upset!
I'm sorry. Get home safely.
My gosh.
I'm home!
You must be hungry.
Eat first.
Kang San, what took you so long?
Goodness. A parcel got damaged during shipping,
so I had to pay for it.
You work all night and don't even make that much.
What do you even have left after paying for the damage?
At this rate, we can't save up 20,000 dollars in 3 months.
I should still try my best.
You're working too hard. I'm worried it might ruin your health.
You look like you've lost weight in just a few days.
I'm fine, so don't worry. Just eat your food.
Anyway, Jan Di isn't here.
Yes, she already ate. She went to her room to get ready for school.
Already?
Congratulations again, Hye Ri.
You have to stay in touch even if you get very busy.
Who am I going to hang out with from now on?
Hey, daughter.
I heard you already had breakfast. How come you seem so down?
Hye Ri signed with a famous agency as a trainee.
She'll start training right away, so I'll rarely see her at school.
And? Are you upset because you can't do what she's doing?
I promised you I'd give up on wanting to join a girl group,
and I now know that I don't exactly have the talent for it,
so I'm not sad.
But my dream is suddenly gone,
so I'm at a loss as to what I should do from now on.
How about you study?
Dad, are you kidding me?
Have you forgotten that I got the second lowest mark in class?
Be positive. It also means that you can only go up from there.
Without Hye Ri, I will come in dead last.
Studying really isn't my thing.
You're right.
I've got an idea.
We can also spend your hard-earned money in a meaningful way.
Nice!
What?
Mr. Baker, I'm sorry.
That day, I lost my temper in the heat of the moment.
Can't you come back and work with me again?
No, I can't do this.
Don't you have to go to the bakery?
Yes, I was just about to head out.
By the way, Ju Hyuk.
Yes?
Don't be hurt by what your father does or says.
He's cold to everyone, you know.
He's so cold to me too, even though I'm his sister.
It's fine. I'm used to it.
Besides, I'll be heading back to the US right after Mom's death anniversary.
Oh, really?
By the way, have you called Mi Rae?
She was very worried about you.
No, not yet.
Right, what's the point of calling her anyway?
Kyu Chul and Chan Ran will get married.
You two can't be a couple anymore.
Ms. Ok.
- Hello. - Oh! Hello.
Hi, Jan Di.
I heard you were joining our classes starting today.
Ms. Jang told me.
What is this, Dad?
Was this how you suddenly wanted to spend money on me?
I don't want to take art classes.
Really? Then would you rather study English and math?
Come on!
Jan Di, say hello to Ms. Ok.
I'm no longer "ma'am." I really am your teacher now.
You can call me Teacher Mi Rae.
Kang San! You're here.
Hi, Ho Sik.
Ms. Jang!
- Hello, Ms. Jang. - Hi, Jan Di. It's good to see you.
I really missed you, Ms. Jang.
You did?
Kang San, Jan Di likes me so much.
Ms. Jang, please take good care of my daughter.
Jan Di, I'm off. Do a good job.
Wait. Why are you leaving already?
We offer parent consultations too.
Come on. I'm sure you'll take good care of her.
I've got plans.
Jan Di, be a good student and always listen to Ms. Ok.
(Hwang Dong Food)
Mr. Eun, could you spare me a moment?
Yes, what is it?
(Hwang Dong Food)
Here.
This is for you.
My gosh. What is it?
I wanted to thank you for taking care of my grandfather.
It's a sesame oil gift set from our brand.
Sesame oil?
I got you the most expensive one, the black label gift set.
I'm glad the bruise around your eye is gone.
You must've been very surprised that day.
Why did my grandfather throw his spoon at you?
Well, I'm glad I wasn't seriously hurt.
Mr. Eun.
Do you have some time this week?
Why... Why do you ask?
I'm really sorry,
but my grandfather...
I mean, the chairman. Help me bathe him.
You must know because you've seen what he's like.
I really can't do it alone.
Again?
Why?
Just because you got hurt,
you'll say no?
I thought you were a man of patience and persistence.
Why would I say no? Of course, I won't.
You know, Mr. Ok.
I know of the most perfect caregiver...
for Chairman Hwang.
Who is it?
Just someone I know.
Yes.
Goodness. I'm relieved we persuaded him to lower the deposit a little,
but our rent has gone up too.
How will we pay the rent every month?
We'll try to sell more side dishes.
- Oh, Mother. - Yes.
I enrolled Jan Di in the art academy earlier today.
I'm glad you did that. She needs something to focus on.
But we can't even afford to pay our rent.
Are you sure you can pay for her art classes?
I'll take on more jobs with the logistics company and work harder.
Why does life have to be so hard? Oh, dear.
Hi, Sang Soo.
Really?
I'll leave now.
Thank you so much, Sang Soo!
What?
Was that Sang Soo? What did he say?
He got me an in-person interview with the chairman of Hwang Dong Food.
Really?
Sang Soo is the best!
He knows we're struggling, so he's always looking out for us.
Working directly for the chairman is a rare opportunity.
And the job pays well too.
If I get this job, we won't have to worry about the deposit.
Mother, I have to go.
Okay, I'll finish the rest. Hurry up and get going.
Ace the interview so you won't embarrass Sang Soo.
Sure thing, Mother. I'll do a great job.
All right.
Things are finally starting to go our way.
My, it's a mansion.
(Resume)
Who is it?
Hello, I am Geum Kang San. I'm here for my interview.
- Thank you. - Welcome.
Hello.
Mr. Eun Sang Soo sent me here. I'm Geum Kang San.
Yes, I heard.
Mr. Eun is working so hard to help us out.
He even sent his brother-in-law.
Take a seat and make yourself at home.
Could you make some tea for us?
Sure thing, ma'am.
My father is taking a nap,
and no one else is at home at the moment,
so I'll have to conduct the interview by myself.
- Will that be okay? - Yes, of course.
Have you worked as a caregiver before?
Yes. I brought a cover letter.
I see.
Here it is.
My gosh.
Your grandmother had Alzheimer's, and you took care of her for ten years...
when you were in school?
It must've been hard,
having to look after her at such a young age.
I struggled at times but managed...
to pull through thanks to the help I received from the people around me.
Old adults can be difficult. It's impressive that you put up with it.
To tell you the truth, my father can be very fussy and difficult.
If I'm hired for the job,
I will do my very best to take good care of him.
I see.
You have a daughter who's in middle school now?
Yes. She's the apple of my eye.
I really want to get this job and make my daughter proud.
My grandson is around the same age.
Oh, I see.
Well...
If you do get the job,
when can you start?
I can start tomorrow.
I'm home, Mother.
- I'm back, Grandma. - Welcome home.
My daughter-in-law is here.
Hello.
Ms. Choi.
Jan Di's dad? What are you doing here?
Well, the thing is...
My gosh.
Do you know each other?
His daughter is Geum Jan Di, my classmate.
Oh, my goodness.
Yes, that's right.
Really?
What a coincidence.
Soo Ji, come here and take a seat. Join us, please.
Sure.
Jun Pyo, go upstairs and go through the level test again.
Okay.
Why is he here, Mother?
He's here to be interviewed for the caregiver position.
I see.
Jae Hyun said...
Mr. Eun was sending his brother-in-law. I guess that's you.
Mr. Geum.
What about your side dish store, though?
Why do you need this job?
Pardon me?
"Side dish store?"
You run a side dish store, don't you?
Yes.
How will you work as a caregiver...
on top of running your own business, Mr. Geum?
You seemed very busy the other day, handing out your flyers.
My mother-in-law helps out a lot at the store,
so I can make sure this job isn't affected.
Oh, that's right. You work for a logistics company too.
Mother, remember how I tripped and fell when I went out for a run earlier?
It was all his fault.
I got kimchi juice all over me.
So you're working multiple jobs.
If he gets this job too,
then he'll have three jobs. Right?
I was planning to leave the logistics company once I got this job.
You have nothing to worry about.
How can we not worry?
It's not easy to focus even when you only have one job.
But you're saying you'll at least keep two jobs.
Why do you think they say it's important to focus on one thing?
Ma'am, but the thing is...
Oh, wait.
He's leaving soon, so he'll skip the tea.
Actually, the two of us will have the tea.
What? Mr. Geum.
What are you doing at my house?
Do you live here, Ms. Ok?
Yes.
I was here for my interview for the caregiver position.
Oh, really?
Did the interview go well?
Well, I don't think I'm getting the job.
Why not?
They don't like that I have another job.
Also, Chairman Hwang's great-grandson...
and Jan Di are classmates.
- Jun Pyo and Jan Di are classmates? - Yes.
Well... Isn't that a good thing?
The thing is...
Some stuff happened between those two.
By any chance,
is Jan Di the girl who hit Jun Pyo?
Yes.
Do you know why they fought to begin with?
They were talking about my family.
That's how they got into a fight.
What? His daughter is that girl?
Yes!
When I saw her hitting Jun Pyo with her bag,
I was fuming mad.
When I saw that man earlier, I wanted to yell at him to get out.
But I held myself back because...
I didn't want to be a disgrace to the family.
I'm home.
Hey! I'm glad you're here, Mi Rae.
Sit down. I have to tell you what happened.
Just now...
The man who was here for the interview...
is the father of Geum Jan Di, who is my student.
What? Jan Di is taking classes at the academy?
That's right, Soo Ji.
She's one of my students.
My gosh. What a strange coincidence.
On top of being Mr. Eun's brother-in-law...
For real?
Mom, Jan Di's father is Mr. Eun's brother-in-law?
Yes, we interviewed him because Mr. Eun recommended him for the position.
Anyway, his daughter is a troublemaker.
It won't be easy to teach her.
Mi Rae.
Soo Ji said she was the girl who hit Jun Pyo recently.
Knowing what happened, I'm not sure if it'd be a good idea...
to hire him.
Of course, Mother! You shouldn't hire him.
There's more. His family is a total mess.
His wife ran away from home over ten years ago.
My goodness. How did that happen?
No idea.
I bet she either had an affair...
or maybe he hit her.
- Mi Rae. - Yes?
What do you think?
Well...
Soo Ji, do you know if Jun Pyo made fun of Jan Di or something?
What do you mean?
Jan Di can be a bit rough around the edges at times,
but she's not a bad kid.
I don't think she'd hit someone for no reason.
My gosh. I don't appreciate what you just said.
Are you saying Jun Pyo did something to earn it?
No, don't get me wrong.
I was just wondering if Jun Pyo said some hurtful things.
Well... Whatever the reason may be,
it's a fact that she hit Jun Pyo. That's what matters.
I've never once hit Jun Pyo.
He's my precious child.
Right, Mother?
Yes, I know that. But Mi Rae does have a point.
I do need to know why the kids fought.
Why did they fight?
Oh, that's...
Kids fight about nothing all the time, you know.
They were playing together and got into a small argument.
So it wasn't a serious fight, right?
I assume that they've made up and are back on good terms?
Well, sure. Yes.
- Mom. - Yes?
He's a single father, but he works very hard.
Everyone around him speaks very highly of him.
Is that right?
Yes.
Mother, that means...
he's raising his daughter alone on top of working two jobs.
Then he certainly won't be able to focus on taking good care of Grandfather.
Hi, Jae Hyun.
How was the interview?
Oh, really?
Okay.
All right.
(Hwang Dong Food)
Did Ms. Hwang say she'd hire my brother-in-law?
She said she wanted to talk about it with the family and decide.
Oh, really?
I hope he gets the job...
so that you can stop worrying about it.
I can't speak for other things,
but he's very patient and persistent.
Even if the chairman gets grumpy and yells at him,
he will hold out and do a great job.
Hello. Good to see you.
Hello, sir.
Mr. Eun, it seems like you're ignoring your tasks...
to help out Chairman Hwang's family.
What about you, Director Choi? You have a huge office.
- Why do you keep coming here... - Mr. Ok.
I have some interesting news for you.
Interesting news? What is it?
Dong Ju Hyuk is in Korea now.
Ju Hyuk is in Korea now? When did he arrive?
Recently, I think.
Mr. Choi, are you talking about Branch Manager Dong Ju Hyuk?
Do we have another Dong Ju Hyuk in the company?
Anyway, take it easy, Mr. Ok.
Mr. Eun, do better.
Have a good day, everyone.
Ms. Park, do you know about him too?
Of course, I do. He's the most handsome man in the company.
From his qualifications to looks, he really is perfect.
My gosh, I want to meet him. He may be my ideal type.
What did you say, Da Seul? Don't get your hopes up.
I'm just really excited to meet him.
All right, enough chitchat. Get some work done, please.
- Okay. - Goodness.
Anyway,
I can't believe he hasn't even called me yet.
Hey, Kyu Sun. I'm home.
Father.
This picture of Mom. Did you put it in the trash?
Why do you keep going into my room?
My goodness. Why are you two fighting again?
I guess you want to erase everything related to Mom from your memory.
You even dumped our last family portrait in the trash.
Gosh, Ju Hyuk. I did that.
It happened when I was cleaning his room in the morning.
You said you hadn't been able to clean the house.
Oh, did I say that?
I suppose you don't need this anymore, Father.
I'll take it, then.
Hey, Ju Hyuk.
Ju Hyuk.
If you wanted to get rid of it, you should've waited until he left.
Why were you in such a rush?
Those two, seriously...
Anyway, I bet Ju Hyuk was hurt again.
Oh, dear.
Mi Rae kept trying to persuade Mother to hire that jerk.
Dad, did the interview not go well?
According to Soo Ji, his family is a mess.
Chan Ran, you haven't told Chairman Hwang about us, right?
Did you tell your family about us?
Come home early today.
The three of us should have dinner together as a family.
Do you not care about Chan Ran anymore?