(It's My Life)
(Episode 68)
My angel. It's me, Sang Hyun.
May I come in for a second?
Go away! Leave me alone.
Don't come in.
My angel, what's wrong?
The late Chairman Ahn was here.
He caressed my face with his icy cold hand...
and laughed at me.
He said he'd never... He'd never forgive me.
My angel.
Yes. Okay, Lawyer Kim.
I'll call you again tomorrow.
What did he say?
It can't be considered a false accusation at all.
Even the background check was done through proper steps,
so it'll be hard.
What will you do, then?
I knew he'd get away with it because he knows the law well,
but how could this happen?
How dare he accuse my mother of kidnapping?
I trust Ms. Choi as well.
She'd never do such a thing.
The misunderstanding must've been caused...
by her trying to hide her rough past.
I had no idea that my mother...
struggled so much in the past.
That's what utterly breaks my heart.
As her son, I really want to prove that the accusation is false...
so that she can clear her name.
What will you do? You said suing him won't help at all.
Even if he'll just get fined, I can press charges if I'm sure.
But to tell you the truth,
I'm not too sure.
What do you mean?
My head tells me that my mother would never do such a thing,
but if...
what Mr. Heo is insisting is true...
Why do you think like that?
What my mother told me...
the day my grandfather passed away.
I keep thinking about it,
and it's driving me crazy.
No way.
This can't be happening.
Something went wrong. This is wrong.
That boy died.
She probably said it because he was completely gone for 30 years.
That must be the case, right?
Don't be anxious.
What's Ms. Choi going to do if even you're this anxious?
The two of us have to protect her.
Right.
Like you said,
I shouldn't be thinking these things.
You should hurry home.
Even Mr. Jang called, so Ms. Choi must be having a really hard time.
Okay.
Well, thanks for today.
- For what? - You must have a lot on your mind,
but you didn't show it at all in front of my dad.
I'm totally fine.
Again, you're acting like you're fine.
Who'd be fine after hearing something so shocking?
At first, I was very confused,
but not anymore.
It actually taught me what it is that I need to do.
What is it?
I must protect Hyunkang.
They stole an innocent baby and made the rest of the family...
completely miserable. If their goal is Hyunkang,
I must...
protect it.
I must say, you make me so proud.
I'm proud of you.
You told me...
that the biggest revenge against those who want me to give up...
is not giving up.
Bingo.
She's never told me,
but I could guess.
Even when she got a call about her mother being critically ill,
she didn't go.
Then did she not even go to her mother's funeral?
Later on...
She visited later on, after her mother passed away.
Even though she was the chief mourner,
she didn't cry at all.
She must've been sick of her family.
A person who knows everything about her past,
which she wanted to hide so much, showed up.
No wonder she pretended she didn't know him.
That probably caused some misunderstandings.
But what do you think...
that meant?
The late Chairman Ahn was here.
He caressed my face with his icy cold hand...
and laughed at me.
He said he'd never... He'd never forgive me.
I'm guessing she had that nightmare because of Si Woo's dad,
who died in an accident.
I bet she had a nightmare...
because she's physically and mentally weak now.
You're here, Si Woo.
Yes, I'm sorry it took me a while.
I came by because I was worried,
but it seems like Mr. Lee has been taking great care of her.
Thank you, both of you.
We're a family, so you don't need to thank me.
I should get going.
Take good care of your mother.
You know that she needs you more than any medicine, right?
- Yes. - I'll be outside.
- Call me if anything happens. - Okay.
- Hello. - Good morning.
- Good morning. - Good morning, everyone.
Hello.
My gosh, Mr. Ahn is so early today.
Mr. Koo, the kindergarten's order will be arriving today.
Make sure it's delivered right after the inspection.
Yes, sir.
All right, we'll have a meeting in 30 minutes.
- Okay. - Got it.
He seems very energetic today.
We'll get scolded if we look exhausted from the holidays.
Well, what's with him today?
What did you feed him yesterday?
Yesterday? Ramyeon with rice cakes.
I heard you asked for me.
Yes, please have a seat.
What's this about? Why did you need to see me?
I'm planning to sue Lawyer Heo Chung San.
What? A lawsuit?
So...
browsing through someone else's bankbook...
is a breach of Personal Information Protection Act.
However, the person can only be punished...
if the owner reports it.
So?
What do you want me to do?
If you wish, I will also file...
your lawsuit through an attorney.
I don't want to do that.
What do you mean?
I've been in and out of jail countless times.
It's a miracle that I could even get a job here.
If people hear that Geum Soon... I mean, that Ms. Choi...
lent me 50,000 dollars,
what would the others think?
That money was strictly for business.
Sure, even if I claimed that it was for business,
who'd actually believe that?
It's obvious they'll say that I stole it, committed fraud,
or blackmailed her.
So why would I bother?
No, thanks.
I'm going to lie low for the time being...
until I have some money saved up.
When that happens, I'm going to go south where it's warm.
So could you just let me be? Please?
I think we're done talking,
so please do excuse me.
Darn it, this is annoying.
If your abductor target was Hyunkang Group,
are you saying that you'll protect it?
That's correct.
So Lawyer Heo,
please stop here for now.
I think that's for the best.
Come in.
Was it you?
What do you mean?
To obtain the succession,
did you turn my mom into an abductor?
Did you think that Hyunkang would be yours...
if you and Lawyer Heo schemed...
to tarnish my mother's reputation?
Don't speak such nonsense.
I have nothing to do with this.
Before I checked with Ms. Choi yesterday,
I had no idea about this.
I guess I had the wrong impression of you.
I will officially file a lawsuit with my attorney.
You know that you've committed libel...
and broke the Personal Information Protection Act, right?
Since I've never reported anything or written any documents on it,
I'll be free from libel.
And regarding my research on Choi Geum Soon,
I did nothing that was against the law.
You may be free from the law,
but your position as Hyunkang's legal advisor...
and temporary CEO...
will be tarnished.
Do as you please.
He had just asked me to cover this up,
and I was thinking about it.
I guess there's no need now.
Now that we've come to this, we'll have to find out the truth...
in regards to the kidnap 30 years ago.
Sure.
What I want the most is to find proof...
that my mother is innocent.
What will you do...
if it turns out that your mother was the one...
who ordered the kidnap?
I trust her.
I will protect her until the end.
He looked scared.
It looked like he was afraid to find out...
that she really did it.
Once everything is revealed,
Si Woo will suffer the most.
Hey.
I called you in regards to booking the plane ticket, ma'am.
I have a conference meeting tomorrow morning, right?
Yes, ma'am. Should I book a ticket for 7:05pm?
Never mind. I'll go there right now.
What if Si Woo files a lawsuit?
He'll just create a problem.
Right. As long as she's gone,
he won't be able to focus on this issue.
I was meaning to separate them.
The sooner, the better.
I get that she's upset, but how could she be protesting...
while lying down like that when she still has her position?
She may be doing that because she's upset or to gain sympathy.
Who knows?
You're right. After hearing that she's sick,
those two men were taking care of her as if she were a baby.
That wench is lucky.
Is being pretty the answer to everything?
When you tell an 80-year-old man that you'll introduce him...
to a grandmother, do you know what the first thing he says is?
What?
"Is she pretty?"
Goodness.
They'll only snap out of it once they meet...
a pretty yet malicious grandma...
who will steal their shares and kidnap their grandson.
I know.
Oh, my. Are you going to work?
Do you want some porridge?
It's okay.
Fine, Ms. Choi Geum Soon.
If you mutter that name one more time,
I won't stand still.
Why is she venting at me?
Si Woo met with Mr. Heo?
Yes.
He asked me to prepare some documents for a lawsuit,
and the accused was Mr. Heo.
Okay, you may leave.
Mother.
What's gotten into you?
You called me Mother at work.
Why are you here? You should rest one more day.
You came to work?
You're so stubborn.
What's wrong with you two? I'm completely fine.
Let's go sit down.
You're wearing the muffler.
Of course. Jin Ah made it herself.
The color looks elegant. I love it.
You shouldn't overstrain yourself.
You were in pain yesterday night.
You know,
there is a workshop for a fashion association...
in Japan tomorrow morning.
Could you go on my behalf?
I don't think I can fly out in this state.
Sure, I'll go.
Okay. It's better that you go.
For this remaining year, we need to restart...
the project we halted.
We're still picking the design, so you can be absent...
for a day or two.
Mr. Jang, please take good care of her while I'm gone.
She probably won't eat if you let her alone.
All right. I'll take good care of her, so don't you worry.
I'll feed her good food and also cheer her up.
Should we invite Jin Ah?
She'll be lonely without him.
Goodness, you're so kind to your future daughter-in-law.
What? What do you mean?
Our products have been leaked throughout the markets?
Okay, I see. We'll take care of it.
What do you mean, our products are all over the markets?
Where is the source?
Who copied it?
They said it's China.
They sold imitation products...
and disappeared.
There is no manufacturer's code either.
I think they're selling them at cheap prices...
to a private shopping center.
This is a big problem.
Our products haven't even been released yet.
Those imitation products will greatly affect our sales.
You obtained for a patent already, right?
Yes. But there is no way for us...
to stop what they're doing.
This is so upsetting.
I went through the same thing when I had my own shopping center.
Why does this keep happening?
You know what?
I think I can fix this.
- What? - You can?
The people in China...
use a type of mobile business...
where they copy designs that are popular in Korea or Japan.
They get the designs manufactured at factories...
and move to a different location.
How can we catch them if they keep moving to different locations?
There's a set list of factories they work with.
We can just go through the list and get the Chinese police involved.
With a document saying they violated the Patent Cooperation Treaty,
we can put a stop on their production immediately.
I must say, my team members...
always thrive in times of crisis.
Well, just prepare paperwork regarding our patent.
And I'd like to fly business class.
I'll go there and sort it all out.
- Nice! - Amazing!
- Awesome. - That's great.
Not a single day goes by quietly.
We deal with problems every single day.
Why is my life so dynamic these days?
Here.
Gosh, it's okay. What if someone sees us?
Who cares?
Why can't my girlfriend lean on my shoulder?
All right, then.
I totally understand why you're upset.
Yes, I'm so upset.
I'm really upset.
But try thinking the other way around.
They obviously copied your design because it's awesome,
and they thought it'd earn them money.
If it was mediocre and didn't look like it'd be popular,
who would copy it?
Well, that is true.
- Right? - Yes.
Mr. Lee said he'll sort it all out,
so don't worry about a thing.
You see, he ran...
a sewing factory in China for over a decade.
He wouldn't bluff like that if he wasn't confident.
Whenever I'm leaning on your shoulder like this,
your voice echoes in my ears.
It soothes my mind.
I think falling for you was one of the best things...
I've done in my life.
Oh, is that right?
Then you can lean on me for the rest of your life.
Lean on my shoulder all you want.
Cut it out. You're such a prankster.
Lean on my shoulder. There.
I'll be back tomorrow night.
Jin Ah and Yeon Ji, work on the designs with Mr. Jang.
- Mr. Jo, focus on the sales. - Got it.
- Ms. Kim, get all the materials. - Yes, sir.
Do you not trust me?
You'll only be away for two days. Why are you nagging us nonstop?
I'm not nagging. And I do trust all of you.
Oh, I heard the other team is experiencing delay...
because there's an issue with their design.
Thanks to that, our sales have been pretty good.
On top of that, knockoffs of their designs are being imported...
from China.
They're in a state of emergency now.
Their design is easy to copy because it's simple.
It'll probably take them some time to sort it all out.
That's good news for us.
Jin Ah, see if we can sponsor celebrities.
Sure.
We've been getting positive feedback from girl groups.
I'll let you know as soon as we have confirmation.
Okay, sounds good.
Gosh, you'll miss your flight. Are you not going to leave?
- I should. I'll be off, then. - Okay.
- Have a safe trip. - Thank you.
Jin Ah, aren't you going to see me out?
I'm leaving.
- He's so straightforward. - My gosh.
- Go on. - He's so sweet.
You still need more time?
Why is it taking you so long?
Gosh, I'm almost done.
I don't want to make another mistake, so I'm being very thorough.
Yes, Mr. Koo.
What? What do you mean?
Knockoffs from China are being sold?
Yes. All right.
I guess it's too late for this design, but we should...
come up with a plan to prevent this.
Yes, that's right. I'll see you at your office tomorrow.
Okay.
Is there another problem?
Oh, boy.
Did I cause trouble again?
Gosh, no.
Yeon Sil, please make me a hot cup of tea.
Okay.
I feel bad that you have to deal with all these problems.
You're the only one who worries about me.
Of course, I worry and care.
- I'll go make some tea for you. - All right.
- Hello. - Hello. Oh, Yeon Ji.
You must be Seon Hui.
- I heard you're Mr. Lee's daughter. - Yes.
My gosh, it's nice to meet you.
Please take good care of Dae Sik for me.
I'm glad I can work for him.
Dae Sik, can we go for steak?
When I heard that Ms. Choi was taking Jin Ah out for steak,
I started craving it like crazy.
By the way, who is Ms. Choi?
You mean, Mr. Choi Si Woo's mother?
Didn't you say she's not really fond of Jin Ah?
At first, she hated her.
But after giving them permission to get married, she completely changed.
She's very sweet to Jin Ah these days.
Jin Ah knows how to charm the elders.
Why are you looking at me like that?
Did I make another mistake?
Gosh, Mr. Kang.
Why can't you take hints?
You should never praise other women in front of your girlfriend.
My gosh, what are you talking about? We're just friends.
You two call each other "My Bunny" and "My Bear".
Come on, I know you two are dating.
Well, it's true that we flirt,
but he's never asked me out or told me he has feelings for me.
I can think about it if he asks me to be his girlfriend.
If I ask you?
Well, how exactly should I do it?
You frustrate me so much.
You shouldn't be asking her that question.
He frustrates you, doesn't he?
I said I could totally give you a ride home.
I have to take care of something.
Thank you for dinner, Mr. Jang.
Goodness, you barely touched your food.
Is your stomach upset?
Are you still uncomfortable around me?
No, Ms. Choi. I ate a lot.
All is good if you enjoyed it.
I'm so happy I could have dinner...
with you ladies.
I'm worried as you don't seem to eat much.
I'm usually a good eater,
but I'm having digestive problems today.
I'm sorry, Ms. Choi.
Get home safely.
- Okay, get home safely. - Thank you.
How can I help you?
- I need digestive pills. - Sure.
Actually, not digestive pills.
I'll get a pregnancy test.
Who is it?
Jin Ah, it's me.
Ms. Choi, what brings you here?
How did you know my address?
Finding your address is a piece of cake.
Can we talk?
Sure, please have a seat.
Would you like a cup of tea?
No, thanks.
There's something we and I need to talk about before Si Woo is back.
What is it?
(It's My Life)
Please forgive me.
I'll do well.
Do you think he'll be with a woman who ruined his mother?
Do as you please.
It won't faze me.
That's a warning.
I will never forgive you.
I was pregnant,
and I had an abortion.
How could she do this?
You said you loved me.