(Episode 31)
What's this noise?
Did you see the kimchi we made?
If your working daughter and husband made kimchi,
the least you could do is come out and watch...
Tell So Young breakfast's ready.
I called Hyeon U too.
Mom.
- I... - Get married.
Do what you want. I don't care now.
Thank you, Mom.
Go and sit down.
I'll be good. I won't disappoint you.
Don't be so sure.
We promise.
We'll make sure we won't cause any worry.
I told you not to be so sure.
Go and sit down.
We might as well get things done.
Set a date.
Why set a date so soon?
Everyone at the hospital will know by now,
and they caused a fuss by taking holidays and resigning.
Marry them off before people start to talk.
But still, they should take some time to slowly...
What's the good thing about dating a colleague?
They know more than enough about each other.
What more time do they need?
I don't mind. Do what you want, Mother.
How can you not mind?
How old are you?
You need to have a kid soon.
Dad.
Even if they have a kid now, when he's in middle school,
his dad will be 60 years old.
From now on, you call her "Mother",
and you call him "Hyeon U".
Okay, I'll do that.
Mother. Thank you for accepting me.
Why are you so quiet? Say something.
Let's just eat.
Eat up.
Okay.
This is it.
- Is this your room? - Yes.
It's just a woman's bedroom.
Did you expect something special?
I thought it would be different.
It's pretty So Young's room.
I thought it would look like a princess' room.
I'm not a child,
and I hated princesses even as a girl.
I was just saying.
I feel bad that you have to leave this room soon.
I'm moving to a better place.
I hope it's better than this room. I'm just worried.
Don't you worry about that. Let's discuss when to marry.
Your mother doesn't want us to get married fast,
so let's wait until next spring.
Next spring?
Dad said we might as well get things done quickly.
- Let's marry before it's too cold. - It'll get cold soon.
So it should be soon.
Do you want something fancy?
No, I want a small wedding.
Where?
I don't care where we get married.
A small restaurant will work or even a park will do.
Don't you have a dream wedding?
Don't all women have one?
My dream isn't about the wedding.
It's about the man I marry.
That dream came true, so who cares about the wedding?
Where are you going when Hyeon U's here?
I'm going to live my own life.
If you agreed to accept him, let it all go and be nice.
Stop complaining.
Ever since I married you,
did I ever insist on having my way?
I gave up on everything else,
but I won't give up on my life.
What are you talking about?
Everyone else gets to do what they want.
You yelled at me all the time and made me do as you wished.
Dae Young left because he wanted to,
and So Young's getting married.
What am I in this household?
You gave them your blessing.
I don't want to argue with you anymore.
I'm going out to see someone.
Who are you meeting?
I said I'll live my own life.
Why that...
It's fine.
Where did Mom go when Hyeon U's here?
She went out to run an errand.
Watch yourselves around her for a bit.
- Okay. - We will.
And you, Hyeon U.
You may have been friends until yesterday, but not anymore.
Forget about that.
Yes, Father.
So Young's mother is your mother too.
Of course. I'll treat her as if she's my own mother.
You know,
I shouldn't have lived my life the way I did with my wife.
I still remember what my grandmother told me.
"Don't run after a meal. You'll feel hungry too soon."
What does that mean, Dad?
Back when there wasn't enough food to go around,
the adults told us not to run or jump.
You get me.
I was so poor when I grew up.
"I shouldn't feel humiliated. I must survive."
That's what I told myself my whole life.
That's why I was so oppressive to my wife.
Dad...
She suited all her needs to fit mine.
It must've been so hard.
Now I want to suit myself to her.
I want us to get along,
but I just can't.
Dad.
I can't change my lifestyle in one day.
I can't.
That's why I think my life's a failure.
Don't you live like that.
Suit your needs to fit So Young's.
Okay. I'll do that.
Dad.
Hello.
Sorry I'm late.
Sorry to bother you when you're busy.
You're not bothering me.
I'm doing this for a friend.
Come this way.
This is it.
I don't think the shop's open.
It's not a shop.
It's a showroom.
- A showroom for cosmetics? - Yes.
Come in.
Okay.
It's a cafe.
The trend these days is to make it look like a luxurious cafe.
I asked for your help...
because you're responsible and hard-working,
and you're a level one barista.
Right. But why does a cosmetics company...
need a barista?
These showrooms...
don't just display products.
They offer consultations, sell products,
and serve coffee to prospective customers.
It's such a high-end brand that...
the coffee must taste outstanding.
If the coffee tastes good, the product will seem nicer.
It would.
I'm sorry, but...
I don't know anything about cosmetics.
Not even this brand?
No. I make my own makeup.
You do? You make your own stuff?
Yes. So how could I ever sell cosmetics?
Thanks for the introduction,
but I don't think I belong here.
Let's make the decision when my friend comes back.
When will he return?
I don't know.
He spends months in Africa and South America at a time.
Sounds like a good life.
It's not just for leisure.
I don't have much time.
Can you clean up the place?
What if someone wants to buy something?
Who would on a weekend?
Call if you have any questions.
Okay.
Just look at this.
It's a very nice location.
A three-way junction and direct connection to the subway.
70,000 people a day pass through this area.
70,000 people?
That's more than I thought.
It's such a great location.
My friend told me to buy a store before word gets out.
I put everything I made in the last job...
into buying a store.
I felt bad about dragging you into the supermarket business.
I'm glad you earned something.
I feel much better.
I guess there's always a way out.
Who'd have known I'd meet him?
I know.
Mr. Kim.
Come with me before it's too late...
and sign for a store yourself.
Do you want to work in someone else's office forever?
I should start something.
What if...
I suddenly need the money to do something else?
What then?
Once a tenant moves in,
you can sell the shop off for a premium.
Will it be worth a premium?
Go and see the place for yourself and decide...
whether or not it's worth it.
I already...
bought a place.
Shall I make some coffee then?
(My daughter So Young)
Hi, So Young.
Sorry. I left to meet someone.
I didn't think it would take this long.
You invited Hyeon U over, but you left after the meal,
and Dad left because Manager Park called.
Yes. Manager Park called, and Dad went to see him.
Dal Sook invited me and Hyeon U over.
What should I do?
She invited you? Then go and have dinner with her too.
Dal Sook and Hyeon U...
I can't call him that anymore. Silly me.
Anyway, you know they're cousins, don't you?
Go ahead.
Okay, bye. See you.
Welcome.
Would you like a coffee?
Yes.
Can you...
explain to me what products you sell?
I'm sorry.
It's my first day today, and I don't know anything.
She doesn't know anything, and she can't make up an excuse.
Why hire someone like her...
when there are young and pretty girls everywhere?
Don't you want your coffee?
This old guy is related to us?
Hey.
If he's Mom's cousin, we're related too, right?
Yes.
He's a distant uncle, so call him that from now on.
Does that mean So Young's now our aunt?
Obviously, because she's marrying our uncle.
He's our maternal uncle,
so she's our maternal aunt.
You need to study more.
No way, you're our aunt now?
How can we call her that?
You must.
From now on, call her "aunt".
What does that make you two?
I'm her cousin-in-law.
Can you call me "ma'am"?
I can't.
So Young, you need to call me "sir".
"Sir"?
You can't call her by her name. She's your cousin-in-law now.
That's right. Sorry.
Why is it so complicated?
That's what marriage is about.
They love each other, but it's a union of two families.
That's why we need to get things in order.
Who made the first move?
Why don't you two study for your exams?
I'm done.
Then teach Il Lan.
- Mom. - Go upstairs.
- Go on upstairs. - Hey.
See you around, Aunt.
They're hilarious.
A middle-aged lady came in and asked me to explain the products.
I didn't know anything.
I said it was my first day, and she just left.
Do you remember what she looked like?
Of course. She was the only customer.
She was well-dressed.
She wasn't flashy or over-accessorized. She was elegant.
Oh, was she?
The rent here must be a fortune.
He must have money to waste,
your useless friend.
Useless friend?
I don't think I belong here.
My useless friend's in Africa right now.
He'll be back in a few days. Stay until then.
What if someone wants to buy something?
Tell her to just look around.
Or read up a little bit.
I'll do that. I should go now.
- Okay. Thanks. - Bye.
Hey. Make sure you lock up.
You should get things ready then.
I'm his only relative, so I'll help.
I'll be in charge.
No, no.
She'll move into my studio apartment.
What about the apartment?
The tenant's contract hasn't expired yet.
You should buy some dowry.
We don't need anything.
Just a ring will do.
I like So Young's attitude. It must be because she's young.
Dowry and gifts mean nothing.
Make sure to get a full physical screening.
Once a man goes over 45, he becomes useless in certain ways.
What are you talking about?
What? Hyeon U's not exactly young.
He should have children.
Oh, right. Our fridge is full of things...
that are good for men's virility.
I'll pack everything for you.
That's for Heo Se.
It's like pouring water into a broken jar.
You can take everything.
You shouldn't say that.
Hyeon U, you should watch your health.
Don't make So Young live like a widow too soon.
A widow?
How could you say that to those two?
Why did you ruin everything...
by sitting on a champagne flute?
What about my pride?
What about your pride?
I said that because I have pride.
Stop it! Can't you live without sex?
Is that all you think about?
What? Am I wrong?
That's all you talk about!
What kind of woman only talks about that?
Get out.
Get out!
- Honey, I... - Get out. I said get out!
Get lost!
Hey. Am I wrong?
What? "Is that all you think about?"
This is unbelievable.
Hyeon U.
Did you drive here?
- Yes. - Let's go somewhere.
Where are you going?
I need to go out.
- Come along. - Okay.
See you later.
(Store space for sale)
Is this the building?
Yes. What do you think?
(Store space for sale)
It's in a nice spot.
It seems good for business.
Right?
My old subordinate told me about this place.
- Mr. Kim. - Manager Park.
This is Mr. Hyung, the man I told you about.
This is General Manager Kim, the man I respect so much.
I heard so much about you, sir.
- I'm Hyung Tae Seob. - Hello.
Hyung Tae Seob, the representative of SO Real Estate.
- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.
Mr. Kim, who's he?
He's my future son-in-law.
He visited us so I asked for a lift.
So Young's getting married already?
That's great...
But he looks...
Things happened.
I don't have much time. Will you sign the contract today?
That's why we're here.
- Come inside, Mr. Kim. - Okay.
Let's go.
- Just a moment. - What?
- Will you sign the papers now? - Yes.
I'll join you right away.
Okay.
Why don't you look into it a bit more?
You said it's in a nice spot.
Not just that.
You should look into their finances and the procedures of...
Manager Park and I did all that. Let's go inside.
Come on, Father.
I know you're worried,
but Manager Park was meticulous and careful...
ever since he worked for me.
Mr. Kim.
Just a moment.
Your future son-in-law looks a bit old.
He is old.
It's not just the age I'm worried about.
He looks a bit picky and troublesome.
- Did you do the test? - The test?
You can suss him out with just 3 or 4 tests.
Really?
Teach me what to do.
I should give it a go.
Sure. Let's go upstairs.
You're out here often.
I should stop this too.
Why?
I quit vocal lessons.
Why?
He comments on my personality and how I won't have friends...
when he's younger than I am. He upsets me.
What does he know about me?
You cut anyone off who gives you advice.
Anyone who gives you advice is a decent person.
Get rid of your rotten pride.
- My rotten pride? - Yes.
What do you have to be proud about?
Stop it.
You're a nobody if you lost a spot on the ensemble.
Do you know why I got rid of you?
Because you upset me by...
telling me things I know as if they're advice.
Can't you just make me feel better?
Shall we have ramyeon?
Why eat ramyeon when you have a bride who can cook?
I just want something spicy.
Sure. Let's have some ramyeon.
You've changed a bit.
How?
I said a few hurtful things earlier,
but you held back.
The old you would've screamed back or just walked off.
What about you?
"Shall we have ramyeon?" My gosh.
It's been so long since we laughed together.
You never used to drink the soup.
I know. Why does it taste so good today?
Come and eat, Joon Ho.
Joon Ho.
Steak tastes horrible when it's cold.
Come and eat.
Breakfast?
I have a surgery booked for this morning.
If it was booked, that means it's not an emergency.
I made a steak. Have a few pieces at least.
It's not an emergency surgery,
but I can't make a client wait.
I should eat for your sake,
but I'm sorry.
I'm off to school.
You finished your steak already?
No. I'm not used to eating meat for breakfast.
I see. Habits are important.
I should've increased it gradually, but I didn't think of that.
Sorry.
Yes, a huge slab of steak for breakfast...
is a bit too much for most people.
Let's have that just once a week.
Have fun at school, Dong Hyun.
- Bye. - See you.
I'm off to work.
(New wife)
Hello, ma'am.
Director Kang's not here yet.
Today?
We only have three dogs coming in this morning.
A surgery?
No.
There are no planned surgeries?
Okay.
Don't tell Director Kang that we talked.
Thank you.
He lied to me just to get out of...
eating the breakfast I prepared?
Director Kang must've lied about needing to operate.
Why am I so slow?
Will I lose my job?
He eats a little at each meal, so he wouldn't skip breakfast.
He must've eaten something.
Ma'am.
Director Kang's not in, right?
He's here already. He's in the middle of surgery.
You said there's no surgery.
It's not a surgery that requires opening up.
He's scratching something off an ear.
We don't call those surgeries.
Why are you here?
You skipped breakfast.
I bought some gimbap.
Just a moment.
Let me have a look.
I know, I know, just a moment.
Let me have a look. It's okay.
(Han River convenience store)
You didn't have to buy me gimbap.
You can't work on an empty stomach.
It's a hassle. Don't do this again.
Then eat whatever I cook for you.
Don't use your hands after treating a dog.
- I just washed them. - It's still a no-no.
I'm sorry.
You're sorry?
Go on being sorry.
You can't take back what you already said.
You got me riled up first.
I didn't say anything untrue.
You said I wouldn't have friends and you even mentioned my family.
I just lost my mind.
Never in my life...
had I heard something so insulting.
What did I say?
I didn't go too far, did I?
Do you really not remember?
I don't. Will you tell me?
"I treated you with respect even though you're young."
How could you say something like that?
You even yelled "hey" at me...
and said you were sick of it and wanted to quit.
I'm sorry.
I can put up with that much because we're both human.
We say things when our pride is hurt.
But...
There's more?
You threw this music on the floor as you left.
I did?
Seeing that you don't remember, you really let yourself go.
I don't forgive even my students at school...
if they don't take care of their music.
- Do you teach at a school too? - I do.
If you got the point, leave quietly.
Master.
I've had enough. Get out.
Get out!
(Lady Cha Dalrae's Lover)
We should have a baby before it's too late.
First, I lock my phone with my fingerprint.
Change the name of the person you want to hide.
Don't talk to me. I don't want to hear you say my name.
I had lost my mind.
I want to stop.
Did you test your future son-in-law?
He's a bit older, so test his physicality.
Put a huge dollop of wasabi in his dumpling.
Will you not let them marry if he doesn't pass your test?
I hope he passes the last stage too.
Mom, why is there wasabi in the dumpling?