(It's My Life)
(Episode 73)
Thank you for lending me money.
I will repay you the money at least a small amount from next month.
Please don't say anything to Mr. Choi.
You... Explain this.
Did you lend money to Jin Ah?
Have you been in touch with her all this time?
How much did you lend her?
You won't tell me?
30,000 dollars.
You know what? I have to tell Si Woo about this.
Mom, please don't.
Why can't I tell him?
Jin Ah doesn't want him to know.
I'm not too sure, but there must've been a reason.
If Si Woo finds out, she may end up hiding somewhere...
where no one can ever find.
And what if she does something foolish?
Is she trying to cling onto you?
Is she trying to get back together with you...
because her relationship with Si Woo isn't going anywhere?
No, that's not what's going on.
Why do you keep misunderstanding her intentions?
You call this a misunderstanding?
Gosh, how could you say that, knowing everything she's done?
How will Seung Joo feel if she finds out about it?
You loaned money to a girl whom you used to have feelings for,
and you're staying in touch with her.
How will Seung Joo feel when she finds out about everything?
She already knows everything.
And she understands the situation.
What?
Gosh, are you both dumb or what?
How could she be okay with you lending money to your ex-girlfriend?
Anyway, please don't say anything...
to Si Woo and Ms. Choi, okay?
All right, I won't.
In exchange, I want Jin Ah's phone number.
I'll meet her and put an end to this once and for all.
Even if you call her, you won't reach her.
The number is out of service.
Minhan Group is causing all sorts of trouble.
That being said, I'd appreciate it...
if you could stop doing business with Minhan.
Of course, we've been working together for so many years.
Thanks, let's meet up for a meal soon.
All right.
Come in.
The security guard, Mr. Bang Cheol Sang, asked me...
to pass it along to you yesterday.
Okay, thanks.
Oh, right. Did we not receive the herbal medicine yet?
They sent it via courier, so it'll be here within an hour.
When you receive it, leave it in Si Woo's office...
along with this note.
Also,
what's happening with the paperwork for the lawsuit he asked you for?
For the lawsuit?
You mean, about Mr. Heo Chung San?
Yes.
He hasn't mentioned anything else since then,
so I've only prepared related documents.
Shall I proceed with the rest?
No, it's okay.
You may leave.
Jin Ah's gone now,
and I got rid of things that might cause problems later on. It's good.
Now, I just need to make sure Si Woo pulls himself together.
These are our finalized designs for the third round.
The contest is just around the corner.
Please start working on the samples right away.
Okay, I'll take care of Jin Ah's design sample.
I'll just need you to approve the design of the embroidery.
No problem. I'll send it to you via e-mail.
Because we're using all-natural fabrics,
the colors might vary for each batch.
How about we coat the fabrics using wax?
Yes, that's a good idea.
Well, what should we do about the designs from the second round?
I'm trying my best to find a factory.
I'm looking into factories in Vietnam and China as well,
so give me a little more time.
No problem.
Mr. Choi, you look exhausted.
Don't overwork yourself. Let us help you.
If there's anything I can help you with, let me know.
Okay, I'll let you know right away.
Well, what should we do with Jin Ah?
She's used up her sick days and vacation days.
HR can't make any more exceptions for her.
Has she been gone for that long already?
Try requesting a non-paid vacation on her behalf.
Okay, I'll try that.
We got a special memo about the third round.
Each team's manager and head designer...
have to go to Mr. Heo's office by 2pm.
Okay, got it.
As for the samples we got today, we're revising the designs, right?
Yes, the fabric is quite fragile, and the color might change easily,
so we'll have to treat the fabric during the dyeing process.
There isn't much information available about soy fabric.
I'll contact the dye factory...
and get advice on how we can treat the fabric...
to make it become more resilient against oxidation.
Make sure the pros of the natural fabric aren't compromised.
Of course.
That's it for the meeting.
- Okay. - Okay. Oh, boy.
Hi, Seung Joo. It's me, Nam Jin's mom.
You must be busy now.
I have to talk to you about something.
Can you meet me at Dae Sik's cafe in front of your office building?
Don't tell Nam Jin.
What's this about?
I'm stepping out for a few minutes.
What's going on? You must've been waiting for a long time.
Where is Jin Ah?
If you know where she is, I'd like to meet her.
I don't know where she is.
Why do you want to meet her?
Jin Ah is extremely shrewd.
Can't you tell what she's scheming?
What do you mean?
It's so obvious.
She's trying to get back together with Nam Jin.
Or maybe she wants Si Woo...
to hear about her through Nam Jin.
Sorry? Gosh, I'm sure that's not the case.
What are you talking about?
I guess you two don't get it because you're too nice,
but I can see through Jin Ah's schemes.
Even when she was little,
she cried her eyes out in front of Nam Jin...
whenever she wanted something to get her hands on it.
Nam Jin even worked at construction sites...
to help her pay for her classes.
Even though he had bruises all over his body,
he said he was happy he could help her pay for her classes...
with a big smile on his face.
If you leave her be,
she'll appeal to his sympathy and get him wrapped around her finger.
I understand where you're coming from,
but she won't do that.
And Nam Jin is helping her as a friend, that's all.
For over 20 years, he was dedicated to Jin Ah and no one else.
If Jin Ah is determined to seduce Nam Jin,
he might fall for her.
No. I trust Nam Jin.
He said he had erased Jin Ah from his heart,
and I am the only one in his heart now.
All right. Then, Seung Joo,
make sure Nam Jin won't do anything stupid.
You see, there are...
always people who try to...
take advantage of nice people.
I don't want to see...
you or Nam Jin being used by that kind of people.
I understand. I'll be careful, so you won't have to worry.
Good.
I will trust you, Seung Joo.
Yes, Mother. Let's go.
Okay. Let's go.
Oh, dear.
- Are you leaving? Goodbye. - Bye.
- Hello. - Hello.
Yeon Ji.
Four cups of Americano for my team members to go, please.
By the way, the lady who just left is Mr. Ahn's mother, right?
How do you know Ms. Yang?
She made a scene because Jin Ah accused Mr. Ahn of stalking her.
She was so scary.
As a matter of fact, she seemed really angry...
because of Jin Ah when she was here.
But Jin Ah went into hiding, and no one has heard from her.
What could she have done?
It looks like she borrowed money from Nam Jin.
What? Does that mean Jin Ah has been...
in touch with Mr. Ahn?
Are you here to see my mother again?
Yes.
But she's not in her office.
You meet her quite often.
Well, Ms. Choi...
asked me to find someone.
Whom did she ask you to find?
Even though you're her son, I can't tell you that.
If you want to know something, ask your mother directly.
What kind of person is Jin Ah?
Why are you asking such a question?
I can't seem to figure her out.
I thought I knew her, but suddenly, she feels strange.
I don't know either...
what kind of person she is,
what she's thinking,
and if we were even in love.
What do you think? Do you like it?
Of course, I do. I love it.
Since it's a 20-year-old coat,
I wasn't sure if altering it would make any difference.
But it looks like a brand new coat.
I'm glad you like it.
I couldn't throw it out because I paid a lot for it.
I always ended up packing it whenever I moved to a new house.
You have such good skills at such a young age.
If you bring your other clothes, I'll reform them as well.
Right. I should do that.
Thank you so much.
I will tell everyone I know in the town about you.
I'm the chairman of the residents' association of the apartment nearby.
I would very much appreciate it.
I should go now.
- See you. - Goodbye.
- Go home safely. - Bye.
(Pregnancy Diary)
My baby,
which one do you take after?
I...
hope you take after your dad.
I want you to be smart,
to have a great smile,
and to be calm just like your dad.
So that when you...
see him at least in the far future,
he can recognize you right away.
- Hello. - Welcome. We were waiting for you.
- Have a seat. - Okay.
I asked you to come because there's a change for the third round.
A change?
Yes. Unlike the previous rounds, in the third round,
you will submit the final samples to the judges.
Then there won't be a fashion show. Am I right?
Correct.
Are you reducing the scale of the contest?
I'm not trying to reduce the scale.
Since the theme is nature,
we need to evaluate the materials and designs.
If the judges only see the clothes on the models,
and even if there are chemicals in fabric,
they might not be able to notice it, right?
To carry out component analysis for fabrics,
the evaluation can take a few days.
That's right. I think it'll take at least three days.
The affiliated research lab will carry out component analysis.
Therefore,
if the fabric has any negative effect on the environment...
or include any chemicals, you will lose some points.
What do you mean you'll stop working with us?
How could you do this, Mr. Sung?
Don't ask me why.
This will be the last order we make with you.
I'll pay you right away.
Did I do anything wrong to you?
If not, why would you do this to me?
I have no power.
I'm just doing what I told by the person who does.
It's Managing Director Choi, right?
She made you do this, right?
Hello? Hello? Mr. Sung.
Mr. Han, Youngjin and Daeho...
want to stop working with us. What should we do?
Choi Soo Hee... That woman...
Is this Ms. Choi's doing?
I think she's really going to make our company go bankrupt.
That witch doesn't even know trade ethics.
How could she cook up such a ruse like this?
Are you okay, Man Seok? Oh, no.
I shouldn't be just sitting here.
I should make a plan.
Yes, Dad.
Both Nam Jin and me?
What is it?
What? Is it true?
Okay. We'll be there shortly.
What's the matter, Seung Joo? What happened?
All the regular clients stopped working with my dad's company.
What?
Why suddenly?
He thinks Ms. Choi made them do it.
Si Woo, you are the most important person to me.
I'll look for Jin Ah.
So don't worry about anything and focus on the third round.
And make sure to take your medicine on time.
Well, Ms. Choi asked me...
to find someone.
I'm sorry, Mom.
I didn't want to accept the fact that Jin Ah left me,
so I suspected you for a moment.
Come in.
Welcome, my son. Have a seat.
I'm sorry that you had to see me acting pathetic.
Don't say such a thing.
There's nothing pathetic about my son.
If you're looking for Jin Ah with Mr. Bang Cheol Sang's help,
you don't have to do it.
Did he tell you that?
I think it's time for me to accept it.
That she...
left me of her own will.
I will terminate Ms. Jung next week.
All right. Do as you like.
Right now, whatever I tell you,
it probably can't comfort you.
But I know this from my experience. It'll fade away gradually,
and you'll feel less and less pain.
Right.
I will focus on the contest.
But don't work too hard.
We can win if you keep working just as you have until now.
Understood.
You know, right?
That you are the reason of my life.
Yes. I know that.
- Dad. - Hey. Welcome.
- Hi. - Hello.
Is it true?
Are you sure that Ms. Choi is behind this?
Yes.
CEO Yoon of Daeho told me honestly...
that he couldn't go against Hyunkang.
What are you going to do?
I can't let my company go bankrupt because of my pride.
But if I do as she wants,
it would hurt my pride so much.
How about you report her to the Fair Trade Commission?
That won't work.
They just won't renew the contract. There's nothing wrong about it.
Then what are you going to do, Dad?
Take the other team's production orders, Father.
Gosh. Here you go again.
Are you telling him to take our competitor's orders?
Our sales of the second round are much higher than theirs.
They can't catch up with our sales even if he takes their orders.
That's true.
But still, what Ms. Choi has done is wrong.
It's better for Minhan too.
They're not using their specialized equipment anyway.
Then what about my dad's pride?
She'll think he took her orders because of her threat,
and she'll be so proud of it.
Pride doesn't matter when it comes to making money. Work is work.
Take their orders for now...
and find new clients overseas that aren't working with Hyunkang.
- New clients overseas? - Yes.
You have specialized equipment. I think you can produce...
the quantity required by companies in Vietnam and China.
Mr. Choi, I applied for unpaid leave for Jin Ah,
but it was rejected.
I see.
Everyone, leave for the day.
Right. Let's go.
Yes, sir. See you tomorrow.
See you tomorrow.
Do you have something to tell me?
Well, it's about Jin Ah.
It looks like Jin Ah has been in touch with Mr. Ahn.
I know that.
I guess it's understandable that she called her childhood friend.
But she borrowed money from him too.
As much as 30,000 dollars.
What are you saying?
Ms. Jung has been in touch...
with Mr. Ahn?
And she borrowed money from him?
Where did you hear all this?
Have you been in touch with her?
No. Mr. Ahn's mother...
came to the cafe across the street earlier today.
And the cafe owner heard what Mr. Ahn's mother...
told Seung Joo.
She has nothing to do with me now.
Jin Ah will be terminated next week.
Pardon?
I see.
When the sample comes out, double check the sewing line.
Yes, sir. I'll do that.
I bought ramyeon for you.
Green onions and eggs too.
You like ramyeon with green onions and eggs.
Why are you suddenly craving ramyeon?
Be honest with me.
You just want to spend more time with me, right?
How did you know?
Give me a moment. I'll make incredible ramyeon for you.
It looks delicious.
You have your mother who is such a great cook at home.
I don't understand why you want to eat ramyeon.
I wanted to have a conversation with you quietly.
About what?
You've been quiet all day long.
And you looked so worried.
I was just enjoying solitude.
Now tell me. What's the matter?
For over 20 years, he was dedicated to Jin Ah and no one else.
If Jin Ah is determined to seduce Nam Jin,
he might fall for her.
Am I really the only one...
in your heart, Nam Jin?
Of course.
I was anxious for a while.
Since you help anyone when they're in trouble...
and are always kind to everyone,
I was afraid you might leave me for someone else.
For whom?
- Jin Ah? - Gosh. I didn't say that.
On Christmas Day when we went on a date,
I realized how I felt about you.
"I like her very much."
"And she has the same feelings for me."
Are you serious?
To be honest, I was confused.
I was surprised that my feelings had changed in a moment.
Since I was dedicated to Jin Ah for over 20 years,
I believed that I was a simple-hearted man.
But after I met you, everything changed.
I realized there's no reason or logic when you love someone,
I just liked you.
What I'm saying is that I won't go anywhere.
Trust me. Okay?
My boyfriend is so cool.
Eat up before the noodles get soggy.
You like firm noodles.
Does it matter now?
If you don't eat, I'll eat it all.
I can't let you do that.
I hate you dozens of times a day,
but then I miss you hundreds of times.
Just as my mom said,
will this fade gradually?
And will I feel less pain?
My angel, you look so bright...
just like a flowering camellia today.
Did something good happen?
I think my condition improved.
Oh, right. Is Seon Hui doing well?
Yes. She's working hard.
She's also studying hard to become a nurse aide.
And she bought a coat with the money you gave her.
A red one.
Tell her that I'll treat her to a meal some time.
- I'll treat her to a nice meal. - Okay.
We cook breakfast and dinner for you every day...
and clean the house. Can't you treat us to a meal too?
I will treat you to a meal.
I will, so stop nitpicking at me.
- I'm home. - Come on in.
- Did you eat dinner? - Yes.
I ate the most delicious ramyeon in the world.
I guess you ate with Jin Ah.
You made a fool of Si Woo...
and took Jin Ah away from him. Are you happy now?
I heard you even gave her money.
Yes. I lent her money.
However,
I think it's someone else who took Jin Ah away from him.
Someone else? Who is that?
That person must be...
someone who desperately wants Jin Ah to stay away from Si Woo.
(It's My Life)
I'll just drop this off for repairs. I'll be right back.
All right.
What's wrong? Do you know her?
I will accept Mr. Choi's work.
There's one condition though.
Until when will you hide behind Ms. Choi and act clueless?
Watch your mouth, Ms. Han.
I, too, would've left you if I were Jin Ah.