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(Choi Youn So)
(Seol Jung Hwan)
(Shim Ji Ho)
(Jung Yoo Min)
(Unasked Family)
(Episode 48)
The collector said he wants to meet you.
He said it's about time.
"It's about time?"
Are you meeting someone here too?
"You're finally back in Korea, working as an artist."
"I thought it'd be meaningful to exhibit your first painting..."
"on this happy day, so I'm sending you this as a gift."
"I'll always be rooting for you."
"From your first fan."
No way!
So you're my first collector?
I told you...
that I'll be your first and last fan.
Still, I never even thought you'd be the collector.
Are you disappointed?
Do I look disappointed?
My gosh, you have quite the knack for surprising others.
I was in a bad mood earlier because of people saying...
that the company chose me because I'm part of the family.
But you totally lifted my spirits.
I'm glad to hear that.
I was worried you might be disappointed upon finding out.
Excuse me.
I prepared the best wine.
It's my gift for my first collector.
Why are you trying to make things complicated?
Is it because a person in your team is involved in this?
Act professional.
Don't let your personal feelings affect your work.
You said yourself before...
that as long as we work in your team,
the trust among us is more important than the individual's competency.
I trust Ms. Yang.
- Cheon Dong. - Hey.
Right, Seon Hwa.
If you feel awkward working at the studio because of me...
Ms. Hwang never says anything to me regarding personal matters.
I'm serious.
But I'm worried because she seemed hurt...
by the article in the morning.
Work must've been hectic for you as well because of the article.
Yes, a little.
Ms. Hwang must be more stressed out than anyone else now.
I've been observing her, and she'd never do such a thing.
I don't know how or why such an article came out,
but I trust and admire her as an artist.
Get some rest.
Okay.
I'm late. I'm sorry, Mother.
It's okay.
They wanted to wait for you and just started eating.
Mom, did you have dinner?
Eat with us, Aunt Yeo Won.
Mom.
Bring some rice for Aunt Yeo Won, please.
You worked until now without even having dinner?
I didn't have much of an appetite, so I skipped dinner.
Don't worry, Ji Yeong.
It's not nice to work so late when you're a mom.
Are you the only employee there or what?
Come home early and start preparing for Bo Ram's entrance ceremony.
She's starting school this spring.
Right. That being said, kids grow up very fast.
You need to do your best when they need you...
so that both you and the kid have no regrets later on.
Understood, Mother.
By the way, did something happen at work?
No, everything's good.
It looks like you've been losing weight since you started working.
Ji Yeong, don't you agree?
Well, maybe her face looks a little skinnier?
You like oysters, right?
I fried some up for you.
Have some food, even if it's just a spoonful.
Thank you, Mother.
I'm the breadwinner in the family, so I totally know how that feels.
I have to take care of my mother's hospital bills,
and I also have to pay for my siblings' college tuition fees.
You see,
I gave up on getting married a long time ago.
So did you hear the real reason...
why she withdrew from the competition?
Even if she had another reason, she would never tell anyone.
Ms. Kang, it's not a matter you can handle on your own.
A family member of the company owner is involved in it.
(Hana Beverages)
The disciplinary hearing should be over soon.
Ms. Kang, why do you keep staring at that?
What if Guillotine sees you doing that?
Something just doesn't seem right.
Ms. Yang.
Ms. Yang, are you all right?
I heard disciplinary hearings...
feel like standing before the Grim Reaper.
Thank you all for your concern.
Sit down and get some rest.
I bet you barely got any sleep last night.
Thank you, Mr. Bong.
Mr. Kim.
- Ms. Yang. - Yes, Mr. Kim.
The disciplinary committee has made its decision just now.
I thought I should be the one telling you.
You are...
dismissed from your position as of now.
Sorry? I'm fired?
Mr. Kim.
Pack up your stuff and submit your letter of resignation.
It'll be processed right away.
What's with all the fuss?
I think it's a fair decision.
Mr. Kim, please spare me a moment.
All right.
Hold on.
Why is this still here?
Ms. Kang, why haven't you shred this yet?
I'm sorry, Ms. Hwang. I'll do it now.
Did you not understand my question?
I asked you why you haven't done it yet.
If you have any complaints, just talk to me.
Are you trying to provoke me or what?
How could you let me see this?
Well, Mr. Kim.
Yes.
Could you please revisit the decision to dismiss Ms. Yang?
I think it's too harsh.
Please help her, Mr. Kim.
Ms. Kang, what on earth are you doing right in front of me?
You're just an intern, so you have no say in the committee's decision.
Ms. Kang, come to the kitchen for a moment.
Ms. Kang, do you not know when you can step in...
and when you shouldn't?
How could you bring up what I should be asking Mr. Kim one-on-one?
I'm sorry, Mr. Bong.
I wanted to help and felt rushed.
Still, that is not acceptable.
Ms. Hwang was there too.
I suppose you're most worried about her.
Ms. Yang is the one who held my hand and gave me a tour...
of the building when I first joined the company.
Every time I learned how to do my new task,
she was happy for me and cheered for me.
I can't let go like this.
Even so, you should stay out of this matter from now on.
It's an order as your supervisor.
Mr. Bong.
Let me tell you one more time. Stay out of it.
Understood?
I just don't want to lose two team members I like.
Did you give Ms. Kang a warning?
However, Ji Hun, how could they fire her right away?
The disciplinary hearing was expedited...
when the truth had not even been confirmed.
Ms. Yang could not prove her innocence.
And there's no evidence to prove it's true.
It's been concluded that an employee spread a false rumor.
So write it in the press release and finish it up.
Even so, it's hard for me to accept the decision as the team leader.
Cheon Dong.
Ms. Hwang's reputation as an artist is important,
but an employee's reputation is also important.
That's why we should get to the bottom of this.
Do you think you can say what you just said to Mr. Hwang too?
Su Ji is Mr. Hwang's daughter.
And it was Mr. Hwang's wish to fire the employee.
Tell Ms. Yang to be thankful that we're letting her off...
- without suing her for defamation. - Ji Hun.
I should tell Mr. Hwang the decision of the disciplinary committee.
Leave now.
Aren't you going to work? You're running late.
I waited so I could make you breakfast.
You always treat me like a little child.
I don't have much appetite in the morning anyway.
Here you go. Eat up.
How do you like it? It's good, right?
Did you buy this?
I didn't buy it. Someone I know gave it to me.
Mr. Choi?
It wasn't Mr. Choi. Why?
This is instant soup you can buy at a convenience store.
I know everything about convenience store food.
This braised quail eggs are also from a convenience store.
That can't be.
She said she made it by herself.
Convenience store soup is not bad.
But Yeo Won's food is the best.
Of course. Yeo Won does a good job in everything she tries.
Her idea for a new product was chosen, you know.
I bet she'll be successful in the new year. Watch and see.
A new year has come, but all you talk about is still Yeo Won.
My dear youngest daughter, I wish you the best for the new year.
You too. Happy New Year.
Mom, Yeo Won left her phone at home.
But she'll need it at work.
Then I'll tell I Nam to drop it off.
Wait. He should go to work too.
Leave it. I'll go.
You will?
She must've been out of it. She forgot to pack lunch too.
I'll pack lunch for her and visit her office.
You want to go and see how large the company she works at is, right?
You're unbelievable.
What should I pack for her lunch?
Right. I should cook rice first.
I can't believe I'm drinking the tea you made.
This isn't a dream, right?
Whenever you come near here, stop by to warm up your body.
The artist I'm working with steps out often for work,
so I'm here alone most of the time.
I see.
You must've been distressed when you met the bully.
Are you okay now?
It has been a long time,
and I thought I had overcome it well.
But when I actually saw her, it took me a while to get over it.
It reminded me of the times when she bullied me.
I don't want to see her again.
Did she at least apologize for what she did?
She said she was glad to see me again as if nothing happened.
She seemed to have forgotten what she did to me.
Whoever that delivery person is, I want to see her face.
Nevertheless, listening to the music box you gave me eases my mind.
Thank you.
I should go now.
Thank you for the tea. I really enjoyed it.
I'll come back soon.
Go back safely.
- I Nam. - Hi, Yeo Ju.
Did you deliver food around here?
Shall we have a cup of tea to warm up our bodies?
Tea? I just drank some.
With whom?
Aren't you coming from delivering food?
Was it the necklace owner?
Yes. She works here.
Did you really just go there?
Why?
I Nam.
I'll... I'll get going.
Yeo Ju. Yeo Ju...
I was going to introduce her to you.
- Do you know her? - Yes.
She's my work colleague.
She's also my in-law.
Here.
(Hana Beverages)
A rumor about the CEO's family member spread.
Why did you come to my office?
What would my employees think?
I don't care what others think.
I'm dying to know how it went.
Anyway, the matter regarding Su Ji has been taken care of, right?
Mr. Kim worked so hard to take care of it.
- Thank you. - I'm sorry for making you worry.
It wasn't your fault.
Why didn't Mr. Bong train his subordinate properly?
Dad, why are you blaming him?
Ms. Yang who got fired is to blame.
Thanks to her, Ji Hun won some brownie points.
Su Ji, you must have had a hard time because of the rumor.
I was speechless.
Why would I have done such a humiliating thing?
Right?
Well, since it's been resolved, I'll get going now, honey.
Please finish it up well, Mr. Kim.
Don't come to my office unnecessarily.
Su Ji, you should...
focus on the packaging design of the new product.
And go on a date with Mr. Kim whenever you have a chance.
What... Gosh, Dad.
Su Ji, can you spare a moment for me?
These are the two remaining pieces to your first collection.
I sent one to your studio at the grand opening, right?
My goodness.
Have you been well, my babies?
Ji Hun, you're peculiar.
You decorated your office like Hwang Su Ji Gallery.
I'll give them to you as a gift if you want.
You won some brownie points as the art collector too.
Thank you.
If you want to thank me, have dinner...
I know. I haven't forgotten about it. See you then.
I don't want to let these paintings go again.
I'll keep them in my room for the rest of my life.
Sure. Leave them here because I should step out.
I'll take them to your house after dinner.
I'm so happy right now.
Please keep surprising me like this from time to time.
That's why you wouldn't stop looking at Ms. Nam's portfolio.
In fact, Ms. Yang would never spread a false rumor.
I'm sorry I couldn't tell you sooner, Mr. Bae.
It's something that you wouldn't tell Mr. Bong either.
Besides, I couldn't have come up with a solution even if I'd known.
I went to see Ms. Nam without a plan because I was frustrated.
However, there's something I can't understand, so I'll meet her again.
But you said Mr. Bong told you to stay out of this.
I understand how you feel, but don't waste your energy.
There might be hope if you can get a petition from the person involved.
But there's no way Guillotine will do that.
A petition?
Hello.
- Where's Ms. Yang? - She went to the HR office.
I guess she's signing the termination agreement.
I stopped by to say goodbye to her.
Tell her I said goodbye.
Ms. Kang!
- Ms. Hwang. - Don't touch my jacket!
I'm sorry.
I have a favor to ask.
I heard the company will revisit the decision to let Ms. Yang go...
if you submit a petition.
She's the breadwinner of her family.
I know that you're very upset about what happened,
but could you please try to be considerate of her situation?
I beg you, please.
A petition?
Then first, you'll have to do what I tell you to do.
Sure, tell me whatever it is that you need me to do.
- Excuse me. - Yes.
This is Hana Beverages, right?
Yes, it is.
I came to the right building.
This building is massive.
My daughter-in-law works here.
Really?
You can find our information desk over there.
Give them her name, and they'll tell you which floor she's on.
- Thank you. - Have a good day.
He's very polite, just like Mr. Bong.
(Hana Beverages)
"Hana Beverages".
Yes, this is the right building.
Darn it!
Be careful!
Do you know how valuable these paintings are?
I'm sorry.
I won't submit a petition if you do such a lousy job.
You should get going. From now on, I'll carry them properly.
Your friendship toward your co-worker is making me teary-eyed.
You're still a newbie. Don't be so nosy, okay?
You'd better behave yourself unless you want to get fired too.
Hurry! What are you waiting for?
Yes, Ms. Hwang.
Trang, put in more seafood in my spicy soft tofu stew...
from now on.
I like seafood.
Then it's not fair for other customers.
What?
Putting in more seafood will ruin the harmony among the ingredients.
It won't taste good.
And Ms. Wang told me to make sure what the customers get...
is exactly the same as what her family gets.
Are you lecturing me right now?
You're so outspoken.
How did you manage to be labeled as a thief at Jenny's house?
Actually, maybe you actually stole something. Who knows?
I didn't steal anything.
I never touch other people's stuff.
I don't know how you earned my mom's trust,
but I get a bad feeling every time I see you.
You seem like the type that has been through a lot.
Shall I sell something else in the new year?
I need to give her some money to make her leave quietly.
- Who? - What?
Do you owe someone money?
No, why would I?
- Il Nam. - What brings you here?
Don't tell me you're here to buy yourself coffee.
Gosh, of course not.
Il Nam, I need to ask you a favor.
What? Me?
- What is it? - It's about Trang.
I'm interested in her. Can you help me out?
How can I help you with that? Forget it.
Gosh, come on.
You have a way with words.
Put in a good word for me when you talk to her.
Find another woman.
There are many Korean women.
Love has no borders.
The more I see her, the more I find her attractive.
I'll buy the most expensive facial cream that you have.
- No, forget it. - Here it is.
Then I'll be counting on you, Il Nam.
Hey.
Why give him that when I clearly said no?
You need to sell it when you have the chance to.
I helped you sell it, so I'll take this as my commission.
Gosh, that fool.
Ms. Wang.
Hello, Mr. Bong.
Are you here to see Ms. Kang? Let's go in.
No, it's okay.
What is this?
She left her phone at home.
And that's her lunch.
Please make sure she gets them.
You're leaving without seeing her?
I can't leave the restaurant unattended for too long.
Then I'll walk you out.
Well, Mr. Bong.
Yes, go ahead.
I can go alone, so you don't need to see me off.
Get back safely, Ms. Wang.
Did Ms. Kang step out or something?
I think I saw her leaving the office with Ms. Hwang earlier.
Why?
Hello.
Ms. Kang, what are you doing here?
- Give me that. - Mr. Bong.
I said it's okay, but she kept insisting on carrying them for me...
because she felt bad about the morning incident.
Ms. Kang, you can get back to the office.
And...
Your mother-in-law dropped this off for you.
- My mother-in-law? - Yes.
I'll help you.
You?
These are going to my house.
I'll drop them off at your house.
All right. Thank you.
Ms. Hwang.
What about the petition?
"Petition"?
Why would I write that for you?
Wait, Mr. Bong. Wait up!
(Nam Ye Seo)
(Unasked Family)
You're so persistent.
Don't mind me. Just do what you need to do.
Ma'am, did you buy this painting?
Mr. Kim gave it to me as a gift.
Why would he give you my rival's painting as a gift?
What? Dad. Who is this woman?
I'm Gyu Cheol's girlfriend.
Do you know how long I've waited for this day?
To tell you that I will protect you forever right by your side.