(Episode 10)
I noticed you're using honorifics.
I'm all grown up now.
Does Suk Hwan still talk to you without honorifics?
Mom still only cares about Suk Hwan.
Suk Joon's become really weird, hasn't he?
He's changed completely.
He looks so determined.
What should we do?
What if he becomes the director?
We need to do everything we can to stop that from happening.
How are things going with the daughter of Kangun Group's chairman?
She's boring.
She always says yes to everything. It's like she's stupid or something.
She never plays hard to get.
That means she's compliant. What's wrong with that?
She just agrees without even thinking about it.
So I ended it with her.
Again?
You just wait.
Pretty soon, I'll bring someone I like.
Are you already seeing someone?
What? Gosh, just wait. You'll see.
You're so full of energy, aren't you?
Of course.
After hearing that my son won the contest,
the pain in my body suddenly disappeared.
Yes, of course.
Children make everything worthwhile for their parents.
I agree.
But regardless of how great your children may be,
it's still always best to have a husband.
In the end, I'll just be left with no one else but my husband.
I don't need a husband.
My goodness.
That's because you're young. But wait until you grow old like me.
I know a decent widower. Would you like to meet him?
No.
I'm sick of marriage and having a husband.
Just the thought of it makes me...
I don't even want to think about it.
Was he that much of a jerk?
Pardon?
No, that's not what I meant.
But I've already been married, so why do it again?
I'm just happy that I get to live a healthy and joyous life...
with my children.
Are you sure you don't want to meet him? He's rich.
- No, thank you. - My goodness.
I'm home.
Mom.
Hey, I'm home.
You still haven't eaten dinner yet?
Min Ho hasn't come home yet.
He still isn't home? But it's way past 9pm.
Hey, Ho Seob.
By any chance, is Min Ho there?
Oh, I see.
Then can you please let me know if he ever calls you?
Okay, thanks.
Is he not there?
No.
He's never been this late without calling.
See? I told you we should've gotten him a cell phone.
Then we'd be able to call him right now.
Do you think he failed the test?
Today's the day he gets his test scores.
Min Ho's always the top student.
I bet he got the highest score again.
He might've gotten the second-highest score this time.
I should go look for him.
Me too.
Mom, call me if Min Ho comes home.
Okay.
You go to the bus station. I'll check the playground.
Okay.
Min Ho.
Why are you here instead of coming home?
Did you get your report card?
Did you not get good grades this time?
You can't always get the highest grades.
Let other kids be the top student once in a while.
No one's even had dinner yet because they're worried about you.
Let's go home.
Did his grades fall a lot?
Min Ho.
Min Ho!
You're home. Why are you so late?
Sit down.
Was he at the park all along?
- Yes. - Min Ho, let's eat.
- Eat it yourself. - Min Ho.
You made us worry about you, but you're just going to your room?
You should apologize.
Why? Why should I apologize?
What's wrong with you? Did you fight with a friend?
I don't have time to fight with a friend.
I'm always busy studying. I don't even have time to play.
But this time, I came in third.
You still did great.
You're still in the top three, and that's not easy to do.
- You call that a consolation? - What?
Why are you angry at us that your grades fell?
Just do better next time.
What more do I need to do?
I studied all night! What more can I do?
That's...
Do you know why my grades fell?
Jae Min came in first, and his dad is a professor.
And he always gives him answers to whatever he asks.
Cheol Su came in second, and he gets private tutoring.
And the test was based on what his tutor taught him.
But I don't have a dad, and I can't even afford a tutor.
I can study really hard, but I'll never be able to catch up.
So tell me what I need to do to get better grades than them!
- That punk. - My goodness.
Just let him be. He must be very upset.
But he still shouldn't talk to his mom that way.
Min Ho is bad.
I get you're upset that you didn't get good grades.
- But you were too mean to your mom. - What did I do?
Don't you know how hard she works for you guys?
She makes a living for all of you.
Isn't that a given? She's a mom.
What?
We're poor because we don't have a dad.
Not everyone with a dad is rich.
But things would've been better.
If your dad was still alive,
the situation would've been worse.
It's jujube tea.
Is this to help me relax?
If it helps, my plan would be a success.
He's 15 years old. What would he know?
I know.
It's a very sensitive age.
He probably has no idea what he's saying.
Min Ho is right.
But Mom.
Why do I feel so empty?
I thought if I lived a diligent life,
I'd be able to give everything to my kids.
But it's getting harder as time goes by.
Instead, you give them a lot of love.
Not a lot of kids receive...
as much love from their mothers as Min Ho and Min Ji.
There are a lot.
Well, yes. Some even receive more.
But we're doing the best we can.
That's all that matters.
Min Ho will realize that one day.
Is Tae Woo studying hard?
Of course. He's my son.
He refused to go back to Canada after he got discharged.
I had a hard time convincing him to go.
- Does he graduate this year? - Yes.
By the way,
what do you think of him?
You got me another date?
His family is one of the wealthiest families in Korea.
And he's their second son.
He runs a huge Italian restaurant in Gangnam.
I know how much you love Italian food.
So do you want me to eat Italian food every day?
Forget it.
I'm going to marry the guy I like.
You must've lost your sense of reality in England.
You want love?
You're too old to be chasing after love.
The guy I like is also very rich.
Who is it?
You just wait.
I'm home.
Hey, what brings you here at this hour?
I heard Eun Ju came back, so I figured I should drop by...
to say hello.
- Have you been well? - Of course.
I bought you some tteokbokki and sundae.
I thought you might crave them.
I've actually been craving something spicy. Thank you.
Starting from tomorrow,
Eun Ju will be working at LX Group as a team manager.
That's great.
You're very competent, so you'll do great wherever you go.
A woman's competence depends on whom she marries.
- Why don't you... - No, just leave it to me.
I'm going to go to my room. Thanks for this.
I have a favor to ask.
A favor?
Yu Kyung wishes to live with me.
She was the one who left you...
saying she wants to live with her mom.
So why the change of heart?
She lived with her mom for 10 years.
And now, she wants to live with me.
So I told her to come.
So what's the favor you want to ask?
If it's just me and her, I won't be able to take care of her as much.
When I have to work shifts at the hospital,
she'll be home alone.
But if we live here, she'll be with you and Eun Ju.
So she won't be lonely.
Are you asking me to raise Yu Kyung?
She's in middle school. She won't need a lot of care.
You think she's all grown up, don't you?
But she still has a long way to go.
Look at Eun Ju and Tae Woo.
If you don't like the idea, just forget about it.
When did I ever say no?
Thank you.
Mom, can you read to me?
I'll read to you after I give this to your brother.
Don't give this to him.
- Why not? - He got angry at you.
He didn't get angry. He was just upset.
I don't like people who yell at you.
I'm going to protect you.
My goodness, you're adorable.
But still, he didn't have dinner. So let me give this to him.
I'll forgive him since he's my brother.
Thank you.
Instead, can I sleep with Jumbak tonight?
No, you can't. You have allergies.
You're hungry, aren't you?
No, I'm okay.
I'll leave it here. Eat it when you're hungry.
Why aren't you scolding me?
Did you do something to earn a scolding?
I know you're upset.
If I were in your shoes, I would've felt the same way.
I'll work harder so you won't have to feel that way.
(Fresh Distribution)
- I'm home. - You must be tired.
Where's Min Ho?
I guess he's still a bit upset.
Just leave him. He'll eat if he's hungry.
He can't go to school on an empty stomach.
It's tuna pancake.
Min Ho, apologize to Mom.
You yelled at her yesterday.
He already apologized.
- Really? - Yes.
Okay then.
Bye, everyone.
Have fun at school.
I'll also study harder.
My goodness.
Look at you smiling so easily.
Hi.
Long time no see. How are you?
This is so good.
Isn't he charming?
Well...
He's Kang Suk Joon, the second son of LX Group's chairman.
Isn't the eldest son going to succeed the company?
The chairman apparently wants...
the second son to take over.
Really?
I don't think he's seeing anyone.
But for some reason, he's really cold to women.
How interesting.
Hello.
Didn't you come to London last week to visit the PR Team at Kart?
Yes.
I'm Lee Eun Ju, the PR manager at Kart.
You have good memory.
I just went there with a friend.
Do you remember everyone that comes by?
Not everyone.
I remember those who catch my eye.
I have a good eye for people.
Does that mean...
you're picky with people?
So in other words, you discriminate people, right?
Whatever the case, it's a pity to hear you judged me like that.
I meant it in a positive way.
You have good memory,
but you must have trouble understanding things properly.
Didn't you hear me say "whatever the case"?
You're going to Seoul, right?
I'll see you there.
I'm not sure about that.
I don't think we'll ever meet again.
Hi.
- Hello. - Nice to see you.
Where are you from?
I'll see you again, Mr. Kang Suk Joon.
If I get what I want that easily, it won't be any fun.
I heard you used to work in the PR Team at Kart.
Yes, I was at their branch in England.
I look forward to your achievements at our company.
I'll do my best, sir.
Come in.
Sit down.
Yes, sir.
You should say hello.
He's Kang Suk Hwan, our general manager.
And this is Ms. Lee Eun Ju, the PR team manager.
It's nice to meet you.
I look forward to working here.
The two of you should work hard...
to elevate our brand image.
Yes, sir.
Is there anyone else I need to meet?
Of course.
You should meet everyone in the PR Team.
Director Kang, take Ms. Lee to the PR Team...
and introduce her to everyone.
Okay, sir.
Ms. Lee.
Don't you remember me?
Seven years ago, we were supposed to meet on a blind date.
But we both sent substitutes.
After that, we met by coincidence at the restaurant.
I'm sorry I failed to recognize you.
It's okay.
It's really nice to meet you again.
I hope we get along.
Me too.
I'll introduce you to your team after lunch.
Would you like to join me for lunch?
I have an appointment. Sorry.
Is she the person you hired?
Yes.
Here are the candidates we picked out...
for the PR Team's team manager position.
(Lee Eun Ju)
- She's... - Do you know her?
This is Lee Eun Ju and her mother. She's the person your eldest son...
was supposed to meet on that blind date.
I can't believe I get to meet her again.
You design your own fate.
I've made up my mind.
She's the one.
Does she know that you hired her?
No.
Make sure she never finds out.
Why?
Because...
it makes me seem cool.
If you lost him seven years ago, it'll be hard to find him.
The abandoned dogs get euthanized if they don't get adopted...
during a certain period of time.
- Then... - That means...
he either got adopted or got euthanized.
Can I check your adoption records?
I can help you look through them,
but we might not have records from seven years ago.
We met in seven years, but you look so sad.
You're making me feel upset.
Sorry.
Didn't you find Leon?
No.
It's been way too long. I'll just have to give up looking for him.
You must be so sad.
It's my fault for leaving him here.
By the way, how are you doing?
I'm finally used to my job now that it's been a year. It's fun.
- Do you like your job? - Yes.
I heard the new team manager was scouted from another company.
Really?
Suk Joon, are you going to come in as the director?
That's my plan.
Do you know you've changed?
You weren't like this when you studied for the bar.
But I like you better like this.
You haven't visited the gosiwon restaurant, have you?
- No. - The owner passed away.
He died three years ago due to a heart attack.
Really?
He liked you a lot.
Yes, I know.
He always gave me grilled mackerel every time I went there at night.
- What about the restaurant? - His son took over the business.
My goodness, it's nice and shiny.
The inside of the car is even cleaner.
I got rid of all the dust that got stuck in between the seats.
And I even disinfected every corner of the car.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you.
And this is your tip.
Thank you. Drive safely, sir.
Goodbye.
I hope you visit again!
Here it is.
(Soon's Restaurant)
Welcome.
Hey, lady. Pour me a drink.
Come here and pour me a drink.
Come on.
I'll give you a tip.
Hurry.
Sir.
What do you think you're doing?
Give me money first.
Here.
Pour me a drink, too.
(Mom Has an Affair)
You put aside your pride for money...
just because you work at a place like this?
What exactly is pride? I don't care about that.
You even steal stuff?
I was going to pick it up and give it back.
Lee Tae Woo.
You got deported from Canada?
- This is... - I was right, wasn't I?
It's nice to meet you again,
- Mr. Kang Suk Joon. - You know each other?
Let's have a welcoming party for Ms. Lee.
You... When did you come back to Korea?
Is that really the best you can say?
Do you expect me to apologize?