(Episode 35)
My gosh. How did you...
What do you think? Do you like it?
Of course, I like it.
I love it.
Thank you. I really appreciate it.
How did you think to make this?
What?
Well, I happened to have...
your grandmother's photo I took eight years ago, so...
When did you take this photo of me?
What?
Oh, during our work trip. When I was taking photos for the company newsletter,
you ended up in a few shots.
Really?
Anyway, thank you so much.
I was sad because I'd lost all the photos I had of me and my grandma together.
Well, I'll leave you to it then.
Do you have a crush on Dong Hee?
Is that why you're acting this way?
I'm sorry.
To me, you just seem like you're defending the girl you like.
So I actually have a crush on Dong Hee?
No way. That can't be.
No.
Cha Yeol!
I looked everywhere for you.
Why are you standing here like that?
What? It's nothing.
I was just thinking about something.
Anyway, what's up?
Here, I got this for you.
What is this?
Grapefruit ade.
I wanted to thank you for the picture.
I see.
Okay, thanks for this.
Oh, no.
Are you okay?
Be careful.
I can do it.
Okay.
Here.
Thanks for this.
What?
What's with him?
These are the intern assessments of Kang Cha Yeol and Seo Dong Hee.
(Kang Cha Yeol, Design Assistant)
(Overall, he is adjusting well.)
(He is easygoing, diligent, and flexible.)
(Average Score: B plus)
(Seo Dong Hee, Design Assistant)
(She has no respect for hierarchy...)
(and prioritizes personal matters over work.)
(Average Score: C minus)
Did you objectively assess their performance?
Yes.
Why do you ask?
I don't think you did.
Why do you think that?
Cha Yeol's assessment is one thing,
but Dong Hee's average score is C minus?
Don't you think you're undervaluing her?
No, I am not.
Then...
You wrote here that she has no respect for hierarchy.
Could you give me a specific example of what she did?
She forgot that she was still just an intern...
and designed a jacket, which she can't do until she's an assistant manager.
Then when did she prioritize personal matters over work?
As you know, she has a child.
Once, she left early to attend her son's talent show at school.
Didn't she get your permission to do that?
She did,
she'll ask to leave early often because of her child.
She's definitely got on your bad side.
Director Kang.
Let's be honest, okay?
Are you that insecure?
What do you mean?
You're doing this because you know Cha Yeol has a crush on her.
Am I wrong?
You got the wrong idea.
Why don't you just tell him how you feel?
That'd be much better.
I'll decide what to do.
It's none of your business.
You remind me of myself.
Being turned down by someone you like.
I sure know what that feels like.
I don't want to see you become more childish.
Being honest and confident was your charm.
I feel like you're losing your charm. It makes me sad.
You may not agree with me,
but I evaluated them objectively.
All right.
If you say so, I should believe you. Okay.
It's a three-month internship,
so if she doesn't show any improvement in the next two months,
we will terminate her contract then.
Are we good now?
Yes.
I'll be off, then.
Hello, this is the secretary's office.
I'm going through the list of suppliers you sent.
Most of the suppliers are managed by the manager of the textile team,
so how come Bosung Fabric is managed by Ms. Baek?
That's probably because we get lining fabrics from Bosung Fabric.
The design team is in charge of everything related to lining fabrics.
Is that so?
I noticed we switched from Joobin Fabric to Bosung Fabric this year.
Was that Ms. Baek's decision?
Yes, I think so.
Okay, I have to go.
Baek Seung Ju switched suppliers?
Hyun Sook.
I understand your situation,
but what can I do? I have no money.
Right.
I'm sorry.
Okay, bye.
She's so stressed out.
Why? Who was that?
My friend from high school.
She's in need of cash right now. She asked me to lend her some money.
She asked to borrow money from you?
Yes.
She knows I have nothing. I guess she was just desperate.
Tae Pyung! Your mom's friend asked to borrow money from her.
What?
Mom! So did you tell her you'd loan her money?
No. I have no money.
Right. You have no money. Why would she ask you of all people?
She's funny.
Her situation is not funny at all. She's really desperate.
Her husband is a taxi driver, and he hit someone with his taxi.
If they can't settle the case,
he'll go to jail.
My gosh, that is really bad.
Auntie Jung Eun!
Should I just lend her what I have?
What are you talking about, Mom? You have no money.
I told you that I have some money put aside for the repairs.
I have about 4,000 dollars. Maybe I should just lend her that money.
No way! Then what about our house? When will we get the repairs done?
Must I worry about the repairs when my friend's husband might go to jail?
Yes, you must. It's important!
Besides, you said it was for settlement money.
Then you'll have no idea when she can pay you back.
That's true.
It'll be hard to get it back once I loan her the money, right?
Yes! Obviously.
Okay, forget it.
I jumped through hoops to save up that much.
I should just pray for them that everything will go well.
Yes. Good thinking, Mom.
My gosh. My heart is still racing.
This will shorten my life span, seriously.
Same here! It's not like this isn't affecting me.
So why did you have to invest Myung Sook's money too?
Be quiet. Mom will hear you.
My gosh.
So? Who else is coming to the golf course with us?
Hold on. Come in.
(Miryung Food)
Hello.
Mr. Kim, what brings you by?
I'd like to talk to you about something.
Hey, I have to go. I'll call you back.
Yes, okay.
What is it?
I'll take a ten-percent pay cut.
So please let me keep my job, sir.
A ten-percent pay cut?
Yes.
Even if you said 50 percent, my answer would be no.
What did you say?
This company needs young blood right now.
Do you understand?
Tae Hoon, don't you know that I'm your father's friend?
You can't do this to me.
Don't you realize that I've helped you out until now because you're Dad's friend?
Are you doing this because I nagged you? Is that it?
Then I promise you that I'll never nag you again.
I only brought it up for the sake of the company,
but if you don't like it,
I'll never do it again.
Are you done talking?
Then please leave. I have to finish my phone call.
Mr. Jung.
Hey, go on.
So where are we going?
Aren't you leaving?
Should I leave?
Yes. No, it's nothing.
You'd better come ready. I got new equipment.
Yes.
Why don't you just tell him how you feel?
That'd be much better.
Are you not going to have lunch today, Ms. Baek?
I'm not hungry. You guys go ahead.
Okay.
Oh, right. Did the meeting with Bosung Fabric go well yesterday?
Yes, of course.
Are you going to order the lining fabrics for the next season from Bosung too?
Yes, that's the plan.
Why do you ask?
I was just curious.
Bosung should be good to you.
If it weren't for you, such a small company...
would never get a chance to do business with Inha Fashion.
- Right? - Ms. Kim.
Don't say things like that in front of others.
People will get the wrong idea.
Okay.
Why are you eating alone?
Come and join me.
What?
It's okay. I'm more comfortable here.
Can I sit here?
Of course.
- Enjoy. - You too.
Why is Cha Yeol eating alone over there?
I have no idea. He said he was more comfortable there.
People would think we're bullying him or something.
I'll join him.
- Okay. - Sure.
May I join you?
Sure.
Did you get home safely yesterday?
- Enjoy. - You too.
Oh, right. I've been there.
- Really? - Yes.
No way.
For real. It's so much fun.
- Right? - Yes.
Oh, you have rice on your face.
Where? Here?
Let me.
There. Oh, no.
Thank you.
What's wrong?
Sorry?
It's nothing.
Are you done already?
Yes.
I'm off. Enjoy your lunch.
Cha Yeol, did you already finish your lunch?
I lost all my appetite.
I read your intern assessment report.
I see.
You scored higher than I had expected.
Okay.
I called you here because you seem to be adjusting well.
I wanted to compliment you.
I see.
You brat. Kang Cha Yeol!
Yes?
What are you thinking about? You're all spaced out.
It's nothing.
What were you saying?
I said you scored pretty high on your intern assessment.
I'm sure Sung Wook has told you already.
We want you in charge of the expansion of the department store boutique.
Right, he told me.
But I'm not interested.
Why not?
Just have it managed by someone who's been doing it.
Don't put me in charge and ruin it.
Are you really not interested?
I told you. I'm not.
I should get back to the office.
Bye.
(Hana Dumplings)
What do you do when you get home after work?
I just wash up and go to bed. What else is there to do?
Aren't you lonely?
I don't even have time to be lonely.
I'm so tired that I just crash when I get home.
Really?
I get so lonely at night no matter how tired I am.
My goodness. If you're that lonely, you should remarry.
It's not like I can do that by myself. I need a man to do that.
Come on. I'm sure you have plenty of suitors.
You don't have anyone?
They're all useless.
I've dated a few,
but they all betrayed my trust.
I've been burned one too many times, Hyun Seok.
I see.
Yes. That's why I can no longer date random men I meet.
I feel like I can only date someone I've known for years, like you.
(Hyena Hair Salon)
I'm here.
Hi.
You got your hair colored the other day. Do you need something else done?
No.
I stepped out to get some air but had nowhere to go, so I came here.
I'm glad you came here.
Did you have lunch just now?
I had a bunch of customers come in at the same time.
Have you had lunch yet?
No. I can't even eat right now.
What's wrong? Are you worried about something?
Tae Pyung is driving me crazy.
Tae Pyung? What did he do this time?
That's crazy.
He even steals now?
Hey, it's not stealing. Watch what you say.
Taking someone else's money without their knowledge is stealing.
If that is not stealing, what is?
I'm regretting it big-time.
If Mother finds out, she'll lose it.
I know.
If Myung Sook finds out...
Gosh, just thinking about it stresses me out.
Auntie Jung Eun, that A Global thing is a scam.
Do you really not get it?
It's not a scam. The interest has already been deposited.
And you invested the interest too, didn't you?
How did you know?
That's what they do.
They make you reinvest everything...
until you become penniless.
Well, it is not a scam, so don't even say that word again.
I'm starving. Do you have anything to eat?
Go have some dumpling soup.
Dumpling soup?
You no longer have to be uncomfortable around Mr. Jang.
That's true.
(Hana Dumplings)
What are you reading?
It's a collection of essays.
What's it about?
It's poet Ko Eun Hee's autobiographical essay.
Who is Ko Eun Hee?
I'm sorry, but I'd like to focus on my book.
All right, sure.
Does she want to advertise that she's an aspiring writer?
Here is your dumpling soup.
Thank you.
("Worry About It When It Happens" By Ko Eun Hee)
Oh. This book...
Why? Do you know this book?
Sorry? Yes.
How do you know this book?
You bought me her poetry collection a while back.
I loved all the poems in the book,
so I've been trying to read every book by Ko Eun Hee.
Oh, really?
I'm so grateful.
- For what? - Sorry?
It's nothing.
Enjoy the food.
- Okay, thank you. - You're welcome.
Hyun Seok, what are you staring at?
Oh, it's nothing.
What's with him?
She bothers me for some reason.
- See you tomorrow. - I'm leaving too.
- Bye. - See you tomorrow.
Aren't you leaving for the day?
What? I'm having dinner with Ms. Baek.
Get going.
Then I'll see you tomorrow.
Thanks again for this.
You've already thanked me a bunch of times.
I'll get going, Ms. Baek.
Okay, see you tomorrow.
Where should we go for dinner?
Let's go somewhere nice today.
Sure, let's do that.
Can I order a full-course meal?
Order whatever you want.
Then I'll get Course A.
Course A?
Yes.
Course A?
What is it?
Nothing.
Do you really want to order Course A?
Yes, I really do.
Why? Can I not order it?
It's not that. You should order what you want to eat.
What is it?
What?
It's nothing.
I'll have the same.
Sure.
My gosh. Who made this for you?
My co-worker. He's a photographer.
Is this your grandma who raised you?
Yes. She's your great-grandmother.
Did you ask him to put the two photos together?
No.
Then how did he get your grandma's photo?
Turns out, he was the one...
who took Grandma's funeral portrait eight years ago.
My gosh, really? What a coincidence.
Is it the person who took the photos of your grandma's restaurant?
Yes, that's right.
Mom. It's a guy, right?
Yes.
Obviously, he has feelings for Dong Hee.
No, Tae Pyung. It's not like that.
Then why would he make this for you? It's not like you asked him to.
I gave him a little gift because I felt like I owed him a lot,
and he gave me this saying he hated feeling indebted.
What did he do for you?
Just this and that. He's been helping me out a lot.
Then maybe Tae Pyung is right.
He's helping you out because he has a crush on you.
No, it really is not like that.
Come on. What's with all of you?
Well, I'll be upstairs.
Let's go, Him Chan.
Okay, Mom.
Something must be up, right?
Yes, for sure. I'm certain that he likes her.
But I wonder if he knows about Him Chan.
Right, that would be a setback.
Cha Yeol.
Punish him according to the law. He does this habitually.
What? Habitually?
Yes. Habitual stealing!
I'm sorry.
What?
Gosh.
You're so childish!
Likewise. Nice to meet you again.
Thank you. I really appreciate it.
Hey, I have something to tell you.
I think I like someone.
What do you mean?
You like someone? Who?
Seo Dong Hee.
I think I have feelings for her, Seung Ju.
(Bravo, My Life)
Ko Eun Hee must've been so happy. Her husband sounds so wonderful.
How much do you know about Dong Hee?
I see nobody but her.
I can't stop thinking about her all day.
I won't even know what to say if she asks why I called.
Mom! Someone's on the phone for you!