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(Episode 41)
Here are your products. Are we done now?
Sit down. Why are you so...
Don't touch me.
I'm not touching you. Stop being so upset...
What makes you think I wouldn't be upset?
Do you think employees are expendable because you picked them?
You fired me like that,
and now you act like you're sorry?
I'm not acting. I am sorry.
Forget it.
We don't have to see each other again. Don't even call me.
Yesterday, I thought that you'd duped me.
I told you to bring these in case...
you refused to come over.
Do you think that little of one's sincerity?
I was so excited to work here...
and worked with all my heart.
But you fired me twice over stupid misunderstandings...
without manners or an explanation.
Then you send a text accusing me of stealing?
Not knowing you're like this,
I stayed up all night analyzing and reviewing these for you.
- Stop it. - Why? Am I upsetting you?
I don't know what kind of trauma you have,
but everyone else has that kind of hurt.
But we all deal with it.
You should be ashamed of yourself,
whining at your age.
What do you know about me?
I don't know anything, but I know that you're horrible.
Mom.
Dae Young.
What are you doing here?
Why are you here?
He's my senior from university,
the guy who brought me back from Africa.
Seo Jin, this is my mom.
Oh... I apologize.
Mom.
Sorry, Seo Jin. I'll visit another time.
My gosh.
What kind of a coincidence is this?
What happened?
Say something.
Why were you there fighting with him?
Your senior. Is he usually that rude and nasty?
No, he's not.
As if. You got him wrong then.
What happened?
I was offered a job,
and it was as a showroom employee of his company.
But that jerk treated me like a thief and fired me again.
Twice. Do you think that's normal?
That's odd. He's not like that.
Was there a misunderstanding?
It's not a matter of a misunderstanding.
He has no basic manners.
Is that why you quit?
He has too many scars, and he does what he wants.
I don't want to know someone like that.
That's strange. He's not like that.
People aren't what they seem.
He doesn't have to think about money around you.
He spent his own money to bring me back.
Even so...
If you start off wrong, everything stays twisted.
I've had enough.
- You'll get it tomorrow morning. - Okay.
I'll thank General Manager Yoo myself.
You don't have to.
My mother-in-law needed one anyway.
Even so, thank you for coming to me.
- Goodbye. - Take care.
Goodbye.
Bok Nam.
How many are you selling a day?
My old colleagues are helping me out.
I guess all the work you put in wasn't in vain.
They could've ignored you after you quit,
but they all stepped up to help.
I know. I'm very grateful.
Bok Nam, what if you become really successful?
Let's not get too excited.
I'm doing okay now because people I know are visiting.
The real test will be next month.
Jin Ok.
You don't know just how well he's doing.
Don't say that.
Didn't you go to work?
I should go back to my office.
- Bye. - Thanks, Heo Se.
I never thought you'd come by. What are you doing here?
I was concerned you'd lose your son-in-law's money.
What about that place you were working at?
Do you work or not?
I decided not to.
Good.
Come out and watch my store.
I have a lot of lady customers.
Talk to them about things and have tea.
I'll find my own job.
My work is your work, and yours is mine.
If I make a profit, I won't just spend it on myself.
It's not just about money.
What is it about then? We all work to make money.
- Excuse me. - Yes?
- How does this work? - Oh, this?
This is made of...
If you open it like this...
(Resume)
We don't have to see each other again. Don't call me.
(Seo In Sook, CEO)
There are a few smart ones, aren't there?
Their majors and schools are all outstanding.
I liked the one who studied biotechnology.
Who did you pick?
So what if they have a flashy resume?
I think I should get that woman back.
That woman? You said she quit.
We're not picking your secretary.
We're picking someone to develop products with you.
That's why I want her back.
Look at these comments.
They analyzed nothing and praised everything.
Look further. If you hire someone smart,
they'll pull their weight later on.
I have a feeling too,
so I'll do what I want.
Why do you always keep the door open when you visit?
I told you. In case you try to grab me.
My wife knows everything I do.
Even that Mi Rae was here.
How did she know?
Do you actually suspect me?
I thought my wife would suspect us again,
so I sent Mi Rae away right away,
and Song Joo knew that too.
So you're suspecting me?
Only you and I know about that.
I have blood of an independence activist in my veins.
I wouldn't snitch.
I just can't.
I get hives if I do.
My gosh.
How did she know?
She hired someone to watch you...
or she was outside watching.
It can't be that.
That or it's your phone.
The lock pattern I selected...
and fingerprint lock was of no use.
That means she unlocked the pattern and print.
The lock pattern, yes,
but how can she hack the print lock?
She can use your finger to unlock it while you are asleep.
She wouldn't have gone that far.
She's reading your messages and tracking your movements.
Reset your phone and set a complicated number as the lock.
That's the safest bet.
Is it?
Will you knock before you come in?
I didn't see Soo Mi, so I thought you were with a patient.
Hello.
I'm off to see Dong Hyun's mom.
Song Joo.
She wants to take Dong Hyun and I should do nothing?
She can't take him just because she wants to.
You said she said Dong Hyun wants to live with her.
That goes for him too.
He can't live with her because he wants to.
My ex needs a regular income, and she doesn't.
Do you have the finances to raise Dong Hyun?
How else will you bring him to live with you?
The government pays for his education. I don't need much.
My gosh. You're helpless.
Joon Ho paid for everything, so you have no idea...
how much it costs to raise a kid.
The reason the younger generation...
won't have kids is because it costs too much money.
What choice do I have? Dong Hyun wants to live with me.
If that's what you want,
you must find a job.
A job?
I'm tutoring Il Lan to dance. Won't that do?
You need to be able to legally prove...
you have an income.
Joon Ho will pay me childcare expenses.
Mi Rae. Find a job,
finish your vocal training, and make a comeback.
That's the quickest way to get Dong Hyun back.
Where am I to find a job?
I can't work part-time like Jin Ok.
Why not?
There are people who recognize me.
So you're embarrassed?
That's just how little you love Dong Hyun.
What mom wants her son back,
but then worries about being embarrassed?
Hello?
Hi.
Right now? To my place?
Okay, come over.
Is it her?
Yes. She's coming over to see me.
I'm sorry.
For what?
For punishing Dong Hyun.
That's no punishment.
Locking him up is violence.
Why do you think he called me crying, asking to live with me?
I didn't hit him or starve him.
I told him to stay in his room and repent.
Was that so bad?
You sat outside his door so he couldn't come out.
My idea was to share his pain by...
You're not a prison guard. That's confinement and violence.
What if I locked you in a room and sat outside to watch you?
Sorry. I should've put more thought into it.
Dong Hyun wants to live with me, so let him.
I can't.
Why not?
He left school early without a word,
skipped his extra classes, and lied also.
What would you do about that, Mi Rae? Would you let him be?
What? "Mi Rae"?
Even if you used to live in New York,
I'm still 10 years older. You can't call me that.
Then what should I call you?
Ms. Nam. I'm the 1st wife, and you're the 2nd wife.
Or Ms. Mi Rae.
What? You can't call me that?
I'll just call you "sister".
Fine, do what you want.
Would you be able to just let that go?
There are many other ways.
Like making him write what he thought he did wrong.
You'll make him write a page and then that's it?
He's a teenager that hit puberty.
Do you think an elegant penalty like that will work?
I know your heart breaks,
but it's not okay to just coddle him.
Punishing requires a level head.
There's still a limit to what you should do.
If I were his birth mother, would I be scolded this much?
You have a prejudice against me because I'm his stepmom.
If I send Dong Hyun to you,
can you care for him better than me?
Of course. I'm his mom.
I never gave him toast for breakfast once.
I wash all his underwear that day.
I even clean his room every day. Can you do that?
To be honest, I can't do that.
I'm teaching him English.
Do you still insist on taking him?
He wants to live with me.
It's not like he can do what he wants.
Do you have the financial means to support him?
I came here today...
to ask you to talk to Dong Hyun nicely,
even if he says he wants to live with you.
I'll take better care of him.
Please help me out here.
I can't deny a thing.
Nam Mi Rae.
You never lost an argument. What happened to you?
I shouldn't waste my time.
I must get my voice back.
Longing.
What?
Desperation.
Longing is the biggest emotion in Korean songs.
Your singing today...
is touching the feeling of longing so gently today.
What?
You're thinking of fond memories...
and the people you're grateful for.
Sincerity and desperation. They back up the longing.
Stop being so philosophical...
and move on with the lesson.
You missed classes for a few days. Is something going on?
Something is always going on.
Isn't that what life is like?
I've never seen you laugh.
Yes.
Okay. Shall we go back to the lesson?
Begin.
Yes, that's right.
The worst is gone, and she's back to the basics.
She sounds earnest now, so you don't have to worry.
That's her personality. You can't change that.
Yes. I understand.
(Jeil Hospital)
Mom fought with your senior?
It was really serious.
But my senior keeps asking me to arrange a meeting with Mom.
What should I do?
Let them meet up.
She just hates the guy.
She won't see him at all.
We know how your senior feels,
and it's the job your mom wanted. Let's get them to meet up.
Yes. Then your senior will take it from there.
How can I get them to meet?
Take your mom out on a date.
Ask the senior to come over.
Won't Mom yell at me?
I doubt that. He brought you back from Africa.
You still don't want to go back to university?
I didn't go to medical school because I wanted to.
I did only to become a doctor.
Your dad forced you too.
Yes. I guess I had a sense of doubt...
because I didn't have my own reason to be there.
What about now?
I saw a lot of special things...
while volunteering in Africa.
Special things? Like what?
The people there live a completely different life.
From the natives to the workers.
They all get along and sacrifice something.
That's how people are meant to live.
Seeing that...
gave me an idea of why I should study medicine.
You've grown up.
You should tell your dad this when you get the chance.
He'd be so pleased.
Okay.
What a lovely picture.
I'm sorry. He wanted to talk to you.
Sit down for a bit.
I'm sorry. I apologize. I was too rash.
Please hear me out.
If you don't like what you hear, you can leave.
Mom.
I don't deserve to ask after firing you twice.
I'll write a memo swearing that I won't fire you unjustly.
What's the point in that...
if you give me a hard time at work?
I give you my word in front of your son, Dae Young.
(Cha Jin Ok, Director's Office)
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Am I the only one working here?
Did you think it's a big company?
We might get to hire more staff later.
What usually goes on here?
Ask your director that.
You do everything.
Be my assistant, come up with new ideas, and develop products.
You have to help with everything I do.
I understand. I'll do my best.
Don't you have an office upstairs?
No. I've always used this space as my office.
Don't you prefer this to a stuffy office?
It's my first job so I wouldn't know,
but shouldn't an office look like an office?
Not these days.
It's all about having good ideas,
so freedom and personal taste are respected.
I see that now.
So, Ms. Cha. Tomorrow, we'll start by going over your comments.
"Ms. Cha"?
What?
I'm used to people calling me "hey", "Mom", "So Young's Mom".
It feels strange hearing someone call me something else.
How does it feel?
Somewhat unfamiliar,
but it feels like I got back something I lost a long time ago.
(Employee ID)
"Cha Jin Ok."
Let me see.
My goodness.
You made your own cosmetics all your life,
and that skill finally became useful.
How much are you paid?
The pay's not an issue at all.
It's so hard to get a job these days,
and someone who'd been a housewife her whole life got this.
She's a full-time employee. That's what's important.
Did your Open University degree...
and barista or story-telling license come in handy?
I don't know. I mentioned all that on my resume,
so I guess it helped a bit.
You handed out so many resumes just to find a part-time job,
and you finally get to hang this lovely thing around your neck.
Congratulations, Jin Ok.
Thanks.
I came over to brag to you two first.
The smart one gets a job first.
What's wrong with her?
We might have to hire her.
Why?
Dong Hyun said he wants to live with his mom,
but she has no income and can't take him back.
Even if I had the financial means, I don't have the confidence.
What's this about now?
You ranted about getting him back whatever it took.
I met the stepmom,
and I don't think I can do more for him than what she does.
She treats him way better than I did.
If he wants to live with you despite that,
there must be a reason. Get him back.
She can't.
You can't beat Joon Ho without any income.
Wait.
I don't need to fight Joon Ho. I just need him to say yes.
That's right.
Are you thinking of a way to manipulate him?
He still listens to me, you see.
The retirement age is no longer 45.
These days, they say "340Q".
What does that mean?
People in their 30s and 40s quit.
You're starting at the bottom of the ladder at 45.
What do you think you can do there?
Are the people at that company blind?
Why would they hire a housewife?
I've never felt like this before.
Don't ruin my good mood.
Don't end up getting fired again after a few days.
Help me at my store.
I warned you.
You don't know a thing about society or reality.
That's right.
I kept my eyes shut because I had to serve you.
Now I'll go out there and see...
how people live and how the world works.
I'll see all that...
and live my own life and give it some meaning.
Did you see that?
She's not what she used to be.
She changed way too much.
Dad.
The senior who brought me back from Africa.
Yes, him.
I told you to have him over. Why don't you invite him?
We'd be the same as livestock if we don't show gratitude.
The company Mom's working at is his.
Is it?
Did you get him to give your mom a job?
No.
Mom didn't want to work there,
but he begged her to work for him.
What can your mom do that he'd want her to work for him?
Stop talking nonsense and eat up.
It's true.
Mom.
- Where's Mom? - Hello.
- Hi. - Hello.
Mom. Congratulations.
Thanks.
Congratulations, Mother.
We got you a present.
What for? You didn't have to get me anything.
- Hi. - Hello.
You have a lot of customers now?
I should.
I'd be so ashamed to you if my business didn't do well.
Don't say that.
- Sit down. - Sure.
Ever since you married into my family,
Dae Young came home...
and everything's going well, so I should thank you.
Don't say that. It's all down to So Young.
That's right. It's all my doing.
So Young, how much is this?
1, 2... 1,500 dollars?
Are you crazy?
We didn't exchange any gifts because we had a small wedding.
Hyeon U got you that to celebrate your new job.
I can't carry something this expensive.
If you want to give me something, get me something cheaper.
That cost not 150 but 1,500 dollars. You're all crazy.
Just keep it, Mother.
Others accept bags worth 10 times that much.
That goes for people in a different world.
I don't feel comfortable taking that.
Yes. Get her something cheaper.
Your mom isn't worth a 1,500-dollar bag.
Only someone who deserves it should carry such a bag.
Dad.
Dad, what's wrong with you?
Mom's now a full-time employee.
Watch what you say.
I got her to accept the bag, didn't I?
Gosh.
(Cha Jin Ok)
You're home.
What's wrong?
Oh, dear. You didn't make it?
It's because Dad promised to give us a lift...
and bailed out last minute.
He bailed out?
Someone suddenly called to ask to see a house.
How could he take you there when he had to show a house?
So what? Did you miss the audition?
We got there just in time,
but she had to rush on stage.
It was all ruined then.
Why didn't you go up there and help?
I did go on with her.
I helped out as best I could,
but she messed up the moves and lyrics.
What if Yi Ran end up debuting instead?
That happened to a lot of stars.
They showed up with their friends and got cast instead.
Mom.
I'm not saying it happens often,
but every now and then, things like that happen.
Would that happen to you two?
Mom, don't even say that.
And you.
You can help me,
but don't look prettier than me.
And don't dance better than me.
Okay?
I don't want to debut.
Stop worrying and practice for the next audition.
The day after tomorrow? How many shots do you have left?
- Two. - Okay.
I'll take you this time.
Don't worry and go practice. Hurry.
Let's get cooking.
Oh, dear, what's wrong with me?
This won't do. Girls.
Keep going.
I'm exhausted.
- Come here. - Hey.
What's wrong?
Let go of me. Why did you drag me in here like a dog?
You were amazing, dancing like that.
Let me hug you.
Get off me. I was just getting into it.
You can still move to the beat.
Honey, come here.
What? Have you lost your mind?
Get off me.
Darn you.
How does it feel to work after being a housewife all your life?
I'm not sure.
I'm still trying to figure out what to do and how.
Just help the director.
Okay. I'll do my best.
I asked to see you for a reason.
I'll pay you an extra incentive...
to do me a favor.
What is it?
It's not difficult.
Just tell me what my son does...
and whom he meets.
You don't have to be so serious.
As his mother, I just want to know about him.
Even so, he's an adult.
It's about both him and the company.
I'm worried, so I'd like you to do as I say.
(Lady Cha Dalrae's Lover)
You'd do really well...
if you only watch your expression.
- Kimchi. Cheese. Smile. - Kimchi. Cheese. Smile.
I have to test this on all skin types.
Dal Sook's neutral, Mi Rae's dry.
You know where Mi Rae lives. Come over right now.
Okay, honey.
Sister. Who are you calling "honey"?
Consider Dong Hyun's education.
Can't I just live here with Mom?