(Park Yoon Jae)
(Kang Tae Sung)
(Seo Hyo Rim)
(Jin Ye Sol)
(It's My Life)
(Episode 28)
You didn't have to drive me home.
Your dad told me to drive you home every time you worked overtime.
I'll be working late every day since we've begun our project.
Does that mean you'll do this every day?
Of course. That's a given.
I'm like a trustworthy brother of yours.
My eyes and shoulders were so sore all day,
but I'm so happy that I've found such a reliable brother.
Don't get sick, my sweet, little sister.
You learn quickly.
That's my specialty.
Go on in. It's cold.
Okay, bye.
I could've totally run into them.
By the way, what was that whistle sound about?
Did a burglar break into someone's place?
Yes!
What happened?
I don't know. I must've had a break-in.
What do I do? I'm so scared.
The lock is fine. How did this person get in here?
Could the person have known the passcode?
Both of them?
No, that's impossible.
You installed it, so the number has completely changed.
How could anyone know the passcode?
Is anything missing?
So far, I haven't noticed anything missing.
It's okay.
We can report this to the police, so don't worry.
What if the burglar comes back though?
If he's figured out the passcode,
he can sneak in when I'm asleep.
- Right, that could happen. - What should I do?
Seon Gyu.
- Gosh, you startled me. - Why are you so startled?
Where did you go so late at night?
Oh, I stepped out to look for a part-time job.
A part-time job? At this late hour?
Yes, a part-time job at a convenience store.
You want a part-time job?
Yes, I actually went there for an interview,
but they already hired someone.
Do you need money?
Then you should've just told me.
I can afford to give you some allowance.
How could I ask you for allowance?
I'm already ashamed of myself for what I've done.
Come and have a seat.
You can take time and find a good job.
It'll be difficult for me to hire you back.
But I've asked those at the factory to look for a good position,
so there will be good news soon.
Oh, okay.
This is your sister's place, and that means it's your place too.
Why are you always on pins and needles?
Didn't you cause that huge trouble?
Don't be such a wimp. Goodness.
I'll give Yeon Sil more money for our living expenses,
so eat well and take care of your health.
Your face looks sunken.
Oh, okay. Thank you, Man Seok.
Man Seok, what are you doing out there?
All right, Yeon Sil. I'm coming.
She always has to sleep on my arms.
Whenever I step out, she wakes up and whines like a baby.
Get some sleep.
- Okay, good night. - You too.
What was that about? Now, I feel even guiltier.
- A blind date? - Yes.
I'm busy preparing for the contest. I don't have time for that.
Don't worry about marrying me off for the time being.
What are you talking about?
You need to find a nice girl from a powerful family now.
It'll help you further solidify your position.
In order to get the shares from Uncle and Minhan,
you'll need a lot of money. How will you pull it off?
You can't spend all we have just to get those shares.
From now on, money will decide the winner.
In order to make sure you can inherit the company,
you need to meet a girl from a family that can back you up.
So who's this girl?
She's the only daughter of Juseong Construction's CEO.
They have a big resort business,
and they're building a large shopping center now.
Juseong Construction? Is Juseong Capital their subsidiary?
That's right. They can definitely back you up financially.
And the girl majored in violin. She's very well-educated.
All right.
Then I'll schedule it for tomorrow afternoon.
Tomorrow?
Why wait?
Get some rest.
Whenever I felt like...
I hit a dead end...
and thought that I had...
no hope whatsoever,
you were always there for me.
And that's why seeing you gives me the urge to live.
Jung Jin Ah.
What do you mean to me? Why can't I stop thinking about you?
Why?
Why is it that I can't get you out of my head?
I borrowed that money from someone. I have to pay the person back.
We can't afford a boarding academy.
Studying at home should be enough.
I don't even make much money. I can't pay for the academy.
Whatever. I'm hanging up.
- Yeon Ji. - My gosh, Dae Sik.
What brings you here?
What if Jin Ah sees you?
I'm here to see you.
Me?
Here. My mom told me to drop it off for you.
She said you like grilled bellflower roots.
She told me you really enjoyed it, and it made her so happy.
Gosh, thank you.
I love grilled bellflower roots.
My mom has never made anything like this for me.
All she does is ask for money.
Yeon Ji, what's wrong?
You're... You're not crying, right?
Gosh, don't cry.
Dae Sik, when I saw your parents,
I envied you so much.
Whenever my mom brings me side dishes,
I'll give you some,
so please... Please stop crying.
- It stopped. - Good.
Oh, right. And...
there's another good news.
- Good news? - Yes.
I'm going to...
open up a cafe...
in front of your office building.
A cafe?
Where will you get the money from?
My dad said he'll finance it.
I told you. My dad is rich.
When I have my own cafe there,
I'll be able to see Jin Ah...
and you every day.
That's such amazing news.
Yeon Ji, I'll never charge you for anything,
so don't worry about a thing and come often.
- Seriously? - Of course.
You're my only friend in Seoul,
so everything will be free for you.
- Promise? - Yes.
I hope you don't get the wrong idea.
It didn't mean anything.
Yes, nothing happened.
I should focus on work.
What? You had a break-in, Seung Joo?
I heard many burglars target women who live alone.
It could've been dangerous.
- Are you all right? - Yes.
When she got home,
the burglar had already gone through her stuff and left.
Is anything missing?
I don't really have any valuable things.
Have you reported it to the police?
We have, but the security camera near the building was broken,
so there's no way for them to check.
I'm sorry to inconvenience you this late.
Gosh, don't be. I'm glad you're here.
It'd be so scary to sleep there alone after a break-in.
Yes, we're glad that you're okay.
Nam Jin, didn't you say you installed another lock for her?
So the burglar picked that lock?
Gosh, that's pretty impressive.
The thing is, it doesn't look like the lock was tampered with.
Then how did the burglar get in?
Goodness, they have so many ways of getting in.
I heard some even put in a metal wire through the cat hole...
on the doors to open locks from the inside.
Why did you have to say that? Seung Joo is even more scared now.
You'll have to sleep in my room.
My room is over there. Let's go.
- I got this. - Get changed...
- and get a good rest tonight. - Okay.
Go on in.
Hey, bringing her here wasn't a good idea.
Mr. Choi and my angel live here too, you know.
What if she runs into them?
Why is that a problem?
People even get divorced. They were only engaged.
Do you only care about your angel?
Me? It's not about that.
That being said,
do you know what people at work are saying?
What are they saying? Tell me.
They're wondering why Mr. Choi's fiancee is in the team.
They're saying the engagement might be called off...
because she is seeing Nam Jin behind his back.
They keep gossiping like that.
What... What did you say?
Gosh, who's spewing such nonsense?
I'll teach them a lesson.
When people find out that their engagement is actually off,
they may point the finger at you. That's what I'm worried about.
Try to calm her down...
and send her home.
She didn't want to come here, but I dragged her here.
Her family has a bit of a situation, so she can't stay with her dad.
A situation? What's going on?
Mr. Han's brother-in-law caused some trouble,
so they had to downsize to a two-bedroom place.
His brother-in-law lives there too, so there's no room for her.
That jerk, Mr. Han.
I knew that would happen when he grabbed you by the collar.
I should change all of her locks to digital ones tomorrow.
She'll go home when she pulls herself together,
so just let her stay here until then.
Well, I'm worried about tomorrow morning.
What if she runs into my angel when we're having breakfast?
Gosh, you worry too much.
They can eat separately and leave for work. What's the problem?
You're so smart.
Why didn't I think of that?
This stings.
My gosh, what happened to your knee?
I hurt my knee because of an idiot.
An idiot? Who?
Just someone I know.
I just wanted to make sure he doesn't get hurt emotionally,
but he has no idea. How dumb.
Gosh, I have no idea what you're talking about.
Let's put some ointment on it. Otherwise, it can get infected.
You don't want a scar on your knee. Goodness.
Let's see.
I think I'm falling for him,
but that idiot has no clue. He keeps looking at someone else.
Then just tell him how you feel. You have nothing to lose.
I'm scared. What if he rejects me?
I fear ruining the friendship we have now,
so I can't tell him.
Right.
Actually, it might be the best to just keep your crush a secret.
I mean, it doesn't cost anything.
What if he says he's not interested when you tell him how you feel?
You'll be heartbroken if that happens.
I must say, you're quite a temptress.
Hey.
You've been seeing another guy on top of Si Woo?
He must be the reason you called off the engagement.
I shouldn't have said anything.
Please take this to the guest house.
The guest house?
You'll find out when you get there.
All right.
What's going on?
Does Nam Jin not want to eat with us?
No, it's not that.
His friend... His friend is here, so he wants to eat separately.
His friend?
Yes. Anyway, what's for breakfast?
I guess we're having soft tofu, my angel.
This warm, fresh tofu...
will fill you up.
Ms. Yang, you made sauce for the tofu, right?
The sauce she makes with soy sauce...
is so good.
It won't taste much different from soy sauce anyway.
That woman is so rude.
I'll change all of your locks to digital ones tomorrow.
Goodness.
Are you scared that I might stay at your place forever?
Gosh, that's not why I'm doing it.
Then why are you dying to change all of my locks?
I like staying at your place.
The breakfast your mom made was delicious.
Really?
All right, then. You can stay as long as you'd like.
Okay, I will. Let's go.
Big news. Big news, everyone!
Big news? What's going on?
Team Two's head designer, Ms. Han Seung Joo.
You all know that she's Mr. Choi's fiancee, right?
Yes, I heard about it.
But you know what?
I think there's something going on between her and Mr. Ahn.
There's something going on between them? What do you mean?
Ms. Han...
It sounds like...
she currently lives with Mr. Ahn.
What? She lives with Nam Jin?
- Cut it out. That's crazy. - What are you talking about?
Gosh, I clearly heard them talking about it.
- Goodness. - What do you mean, Ms. Seo?
Oh, it's...
Did you say Seung Joo lives with Nam Jin?
I overheard Ms. Han's conversation...
with the manager of Team Two in the hallway.
No, it's not that. His friend...
His friend is here, so he wants to eat separately.
Si Woo and Seung Joo are not in a relationship.
There were talks about marriage,
but it fell through because of issues on Seung Joo's end.
So I hope there's no more gossiping about this matter.
What's going on?
Nothing's going on.
I was just answering Ms. Seo's question.
- Aren't I right, Ms. Seo? - Pardon me?
Yes, ma'am.
You've all completed your reports, right?
Yes, of course.
Then please e-mail them to me.
Mr. Jang, Ms. Jung, and Ms. Seo...
can get started on the designs.
Okay.
All right.
Ms. Kim, could you spare me a moment?
- Me? - Yes.
About the stain-resistant nano fabric...
Is there a big difference in cost?
It's a little pricey, but I can lower other costs to make it work.
Okay, that's great.
Then let's go with that nano fabric.
Secure the quantity we need.
You should look into coolon fabric as well.
It absorbs moisture and keeps you cool,
so it's great for making sportswear and comfortable clothes.
Sure, got it.
By the way, where's Ms. Lee Jeong Joo?
She's visiting a few high schools this morning.
She said it'll help her come up with good designs.
Seung Joo.
How about we visit a few schools too?
Sure.
Pass it over.
They seem so happy.
Their sweat, passion, and energy.
Wouldn't it be so great to come up with a design...
that represents all of it?
That's what we should strive for.
By the way, will you really be okay?
With what?
Can we really do a design contest...
with just school uniforms?
I once worked as a temporary PE teacher at a high school back home.
Back then, students told me...
that their uniforms...
feel like shackles that are confining them.
That's understandable.
All school uniforms look similar, you know.
They want to express their individuality but can't...
because they have to wear uniforms. It can be frustrating.
My point, precisely.
If it's made with light fabrics that are suitable for activewear,
and if the design is nice and unique,
there's no reason for students and their parents not to like it.
I think you're totally cut out for this job.
When I set my mind to something, I do an amazing job.
I gave you one compliment, and you're already bluffing.
Forget what I said. I take it back.
Goodness, I was wondering why you were complimenting me.
Anyway, I've done my job, right?
Then shall I warm up a little now?
What are you going to do? Are you going to run?
I want to join those boys.
Observe thoroughly and come up with a great design, please.
Go for it.
Pass it to me. Let's go.
What?
It's already past noon.
Hey, Seon Gyu. Are you still in bed?
Where did he go?
I told you that Ms. Choi isn't here at the moment.
Then I'll wait here.
You can't do this, sir.
If you give me your name and contact information,
I'll let Ms. Choi know and contact you.
Look, I don't have time for that.
There's an emergency. Don't you know what "emergency" means?
An emergency?
Hello.
Do I know you?
I'm Mr. Han Man Seok's brother-in-law,
Ko Seon Gyu.
Mr. Han's brother-in-law? What brings you here?
You see, I have...
what you're after.
You have what I'm after?
Let's hear it, then.
- Make some tea for us. - Sure.
Come in.
Now, tell me.
This will probably explain everything.
What is this?
I heard you desperately want to get your hands...
on the shares that my brother-in-law has.
"Share Transfer Agreement"?
And what do you want in return?
Well, I'd say the cost of those shares...
plus a couple of big bills.
Do you have an authentication certificate of his seal?
Pardon? An authentication certificate?
Even if you have it,
this must be signed...
by the transferor and transferee in person...
with their lawyers present.
Can you bring Mr. Han to me to do that?
Well, that will be...
How dare you try to cut a deal with me with this garbage?
Get out.
I told you to get out.
There is another way to do it, but...
What is it?
A block deal...
after the market hours.
A block deal?
If you can pull it off,
I can certainly give you two big bills you asked for.
I'll... I'll do it.
We've met before, haven't we?
Pardon?
Well, not that I recall.
Aren't you Mr. Han's brother-in-law?
I'm Hyunkang's legal advisor, Heo Chung San.
Oh, I see. It's nice to meet you.
I apologize. I'm not good at remembering faces.
By the way, what brings you here?
Sorry?
Oh, it's...
Right, I was just running an errand for my brother-in-law.
Sorry, I'm in a rush.
I've got to run.
I'm very busy this afternoon.
"Lady of the house"? What do you mean?
Nam Jin owns this house now,
so you are the lady of the house.
Gosh, what kind of nonsense is that? Cut it out.
I'm more than happy to just live as Nam Jin's mom.
Think about it though, Ms. Yang.
If he does inherit the company,
you'll have to attend many official events with him.
- Pardon? - There might be a garden party.
Your presence will be required at many formal occasions.
If you eat kimchi with your hand like that and wipe your fingers...
on your shirt at such occasions,
it'll make Nam Jin look bad.
My brother said to me yesterday...
that I should find a way to thank you, Nam Jin, and Mr. Lee...
for treating me like part of the family.
You don't need to thank us.
I'll turn you into an elegant, graceful lady so that you can...
be comfortable with being called the lady of the house.
How will you do that?
I'll teach you tea-time etiquette, how to arrange flowers,
and also arrange volunteering activities...
that befit the image of noblesse oblige...
Goodness. No, thanks.
What do you mean?
I'm too old to learn anything new.
Tea-time etiquette?
All I need to know is the golden ratio, 2 sugar and 2 cream.
Flower arrangement?
There are flowers all over this neighborhood.
Why pick flowers and put them in a vase?
And what? Noblesse... What?
Goodness.
I'll have to teach you table manners first.
Hello, Mr. Han. How have you been?
My gosh, Lawyer Heo.
Wait, should I call you CEO Heo now?
Not at all.
You can keep calling me Lawyer Heo.
My brother-in-law was there?
He said he was running an errand for you.
What errand?
I never sent him on an errand.
Yes, okay. I'll ask him.
All right, bye.
Why did Seon Gyu go to Hyunkang?
Was he trying to see if there's a vacant position?
It's a chicken breast salad...
topped with mozzarella and olives.
No, no. Not that one.
You have to use the salad fork.
Forget it. I won't eat this salad.
I hate rabbit food like this.
I'll just eat this bread.
No, no.
That knife is for fish. You can't use it for butter.
Why can't I use just anything? Why are you being so particular?
This is just how it is.
You'll have to attend many VIP events.
If you do these things, you'll embarrass yourself.
I'll embarrass myself? Goodness.
You see, when you eat,
you just have to enjoy it. Then it'll nourish you.
Such formalities aren't important. Stop bugging me so much.
Ms. Yang.
I don't want to learn these things,
so please leave me alone now, okay?
Oh, boy.
Mr. Choi Si Woo?
- Ms. Na So Jeong? - Yes, it's nice to meet you.
Likewise.
Oh, this?
I pulled a ligament in my wrist while playing the violin.
It'll come off next week.
I see. Have a seat.
I wanted to postpone this because of my wrist,
but I heard that you're very busy.
Right.
Write something on my cast.
I think it'll bring me good luck.
(Jung Jin Ah)
Did you write your name on your cast?
No, my dad wrote this.
Wishing me a speedy recovery and hoping that I can...
make a name for myself as a violinist internationally.
(It's My Life)
What's our goal?
It's you inheriting Hyunkang.
That's your goal, not mine.
That's odd. The share transfer agreement is gone.
I'm not the only one benefiting from the shares.
She said she'd give me two big bills.
- Seon Gyu. - Man Seok.