(Episode 12)
There you go.
There.
Goodness, you must be tired. Come over here and eat.
Okay.
Hey, it's meat.
It's bulgogi.
- Is it yummy? - Yes, it's yummy.
Eat up.
Min Ho, it's your birthday in a few days.
Do you need anything?
Let me know what you want.
Tell her what it is so she can buy it for you.
- It's okay. - I know what he wants.
- What is it? - A bag.
- Min Ji! - "A bag"?
Do you want a bag?
No, it's okay.
I'm off to school now.
Does Min Ho really want a bag?
Yes, I saw him look at it on the web every day.
He always said, "This looks nice."
He should've told me. I'm sure we can afford that.
Are you going to get it for him?
It'll be a surprise gift. Keep it a secret, okay?
But do you even know what bag it is?
Yes, I think so.
- Are you going to work? - Yes.
Why did you work out for three hours?
Exercising is the best way to get things off my mind.
Sit down for a minute.
When are you going to tell your mother?
Hello?
Hey, Eun Sook.
What brings you to call me so early in the morning?
Oh, right. It's nighttime there, isn't it?
Eun Ja, Tae Woo went back to Korea, didn't he?
What are you talking about?
Tae Woo is in Canada with you.
Hey, did Tae Woo come to Korea without telling me again?
Tae Woo got deported from Canada.
I only found out yesterday.
What? What did you just say?
Tae Woo got deported?
Why?
You got kicked out of the country because your visa got canceled?
I didn't complete the required number of classes.
Did you at least tell them it was because you were getting treated?
The school wasn't willing to be lenient...
because I got into a fight and went to the police station.
My goodness.
Your mother will throw a fit once she finds out.
Uncle.
Can you tell her that I just came back?
She won't believe that.
Why did you get involved in that fight?
My friend was getting beaten up by five guys.
I couldn't just sit back and watch.
(Mom)
This punk won't even answer my call?
My goodness.
Eun Ju, we're in trouble.
Your brother got deported from Canada.
- What? - My gosh.
This punk is going to make me die early.
Why did he get deported?
He got into a fight and got arrested by the police.
He got hurt and missed all his classes.
Then he should be in Korea.
- He hasn't called you, has he? - No.
Then where in the world is he?
My goodness, he probably doesn't even have any money either.
I think I know.
(Sister)
- It's my mom, isn't it? - Yes.
Don't pick up. I think she found out.
You can't keep it a secret forever.
- Hey, Eun Ja. - Is Tae Woo there?
Tell her I'm not here.
Yes, he's here.
Calm down.
I'll take Tae Woo home later. Let's talk then.
- There it is. - Right.
It's pretty.
Why is it so expensive?
It's pretty and fancy.
But it's much more expensive than what we had in mind.
- What should we do? - We'll just have to go.
How about I pitch in a little?
No, let me think about it a little.
- My goodness. - Let's go.
We're here, sir.
There is no need to cause a fuss. You can stay here.
Bok Soon?
- Excuse me. - May I help you?
The woman you were with... Is she...
Are you talking about my mom?
She's your mom?
I'm sorry. I think I mistook her for someone else.
Okay.
That bag is very popular these days.
I see.
It's popular among middle school and high school kids.
Really?
I think we should create an outdoor brand for teenagers...
that can be worn daily and for exercising purposes.
Thank you for letting me look around. Have a good day.
Goodbye.
He seems familiar.
Is he the chairman?
I dropped off Ha Eun...
at the daycare center after I took her to the hospital.
It's your turn to pick her up tonight, honey.
I'm not the only parent.
I'm already an hour late to work because of her.
Gosh, whatever. It's your turn tonight.
Thank you.
The multi-purpose shopping mall is going to be built...
near the subway station.
The floating population in this area adds up to about 80,000 people.
We're already getting lots of calls saying they wish to enter the mall.
So we're expecting to be sold out before the building is complete.
Our stores will also be moving to this shopping mall.
That will happen once the construction is complete.
So when are you going to start the construction?
Well, we got most of the residents to agree with the construction.
But we still have one more place to confirm.
You're still not done with that?
If we force them to move out,
they might cause a huge fuss online.
So we're still waiting for them to come around.
Don't even report to me about the shopping mall...
until the construction actually begins.
Yes, sir.
How are things going with the screen golf center for employees?
A majority of employees agreed with the idea,
so we're going to start building it soon.
The employees are looking forward to it.
Why haven't you started the construction yet?
You heard what he said earlier.
There's someone who keeps refusing to move.
If he were allowed to do whatever he could,
he'd have them out in no time.
But there are people watching, so that's not an option.
That's up to how competent he is.
I'll make sure they agree to the construction.
I know it was my idea to build a screen golf center,
but it was really a good one.
How many of our employees get to enlist their kids...
in our company's daycare center?
About 30 percent. Why do you ask?
Then there must be a lot of people who don't get to use it at all.
That's why the competition is very fierce.
So I've been thinking.
I think we should expand the daycare center...
rather than build a screen golf center.
Why would we do that? We already have a daycare center.
If we're going to benefit the employees,
the majority of them should be satisfied with the service.
A screen golf center sounds nice.
But I personally think expanding the daycare center...
will be more beneficial to the employees.
He has a point.
There are always more people who fail to have...
their kids enlisted in our company's daycare center.
And it made me feel bad for them every time we had a draw.
But there's no space for expansion.
There's the gallery on the first floor.
The daycare center will be able to double in size with that space.
That place is used as a lounge for the employees.
It's our company's pride.
I'm sure the employees won't mind.
This is for both male and female employees with kids.
It'll be great for PR.
It will boost our company's image.
We can't do both because we have a fixed budget...
for the company's welfare services.
So I want you to check if the employees are okay...
with expanding the daycare center...
instead of building a screen golf center.
No, wait. Dad.
No, I mean... Sir.
Thank you.
Darn it.
Suk Joon always ruins everything.
The company needs to make money.
But he always thinks about how to spend money.
He's using the company's money to be so benevolent.
My gosh, he makes me so angry.
Can't you speed things up with the land compensation?
They drive me crazy.
They refuse to move because they've lived there for a long time.
I tried threatening them, but that didn't work either.
They're just trying to get more compensation.
They're being so unreasonable.
Mr. Ha, why don't you try to convince them yourself?
Okay, ma'am.
About the new PR team manager...
She seems so familiar.
She's Ms. Lee Eun Ju,
the woman I was supposed to meet on that blind date.
What is she doing at our company?
- Did you hire her? - Yes.
- Don't tell me... - No.
She was the best one out of all the candidates.
I didn't even know it was her when I hired her.
Did you really not know?
Of... Of course.
Don't even get any funny ideas. She's not the right one for you.
Okay, fine.
We might need to write up some new announcements.
The company daycare center might get expanded.
Really?
I already have a concept in mind.
"An expansion of the daycare center..."
"allows the employees at LX to feel more reassured."
Where is it going to be built?
I think it'll replace the gallery on the first floor.
I always thought the daycare center should get expanded.
It's like someone read my mind.
Did the chairman come up with the idea?
The chairman gave the orders,
but the idea was pitched by the future director.
"The future director"?
You'll soon find out.
Then your kid will be able to go to the company daycare center.
If I could do that, I'll work here for the rest of my life.
I can't wait to get married...
so I can also bring my kid to work.
Are you here to see someone?
Are you Ms. Oh Pil Jeong?
Yes.
I'm here to talk to you about the land compensation.
I have nothing more to say about that.
Please don't be like this.
How much do you want?
It's not about the money. We just want to keep living here.
All the others have agreed to move.
Do you really want to keep living in this old house?
You're just trying to receive more compensation.
What did you just say?
If you agree to keep it a secret,
we'll pay you more than those who have already settled.
When did we ever ask for compensation?
That's why you're driving us crazy.
The answer remains the same.
We don't need your money. We just want to keep living here.
Was someone here?
Someone came to pay us for our land.
Again?
I'm sure they'll give up soon.
I feel like you're doing this for me.
It's your house now.
So you're free to do what you want.
No, that's not why.
This house means a lot to me.
I was able to move in here...
and start a new life when my life had hit rock bottom.
If it weren't for this place,
I wouldn't have been able to live with my kids.
Min Ji was born here.
And your son was born here, too.
Yes.
We made so many memories here.
So we can't just let them demolish it.
Even I feel this way.
So I bet it's even harder for you.
In the past, I used to think my son might come...
and visit me here one day.
See?
But not anymore.
It's been way too long.
Don't you know how your son is doing?
No.
I heard he was adopted by a factory owner.
But that was the last time I heard anything about him.
The family was pretty well-off.
So I'm sure they raised him well.
At least that's what I tell myself.
Don't you want to look for him?
I don't deserve to look for him.
I can't do that. I won't.
I won't ever let them do anything to this house.
This house is yours now.
I only registered it under my name because you insisted.
But this house belongs to you and your son.
It's our house.
It belongs to you, me, Min Ho, Min Ji,
and Soon Jeong. It's ours.
Yes, you're right. It's ours.
Uncle.
Let's just go home and come back next time.
Just get it over with.
It won't end quietly.
You know how she can be once she gets angry.
You should've thought things through before you got into that fight.
I would've done the same thing even if I could turn back time.
Then there's nothing to be afraid of.
Come in, Tae Woo.
Welcome, my son.
You should've come home.
It must've been uncomfortable at your uncle's place.
Eun Ja.
You must be hungry. You should eat first.
Uncle, she's freaking me out even more.
I'm getting the chills as well.
Come here and eat.
Sit down.
Mom, what's with you? You're scaring me.
Why are you scared?
I'm complimenting you for having done something amazing.
The result didn't turn out so nice, but he had a good intention.
It's not easy to save someone...
from getting beaten up. Plus, you were abroad.
Yes, it's not easy at all.
Normally, people catch thieves.
They don't help them run away.
That guy you helped was a thief?
Yes.
You helped a thief fight?
I didn't know he was a thief.
Mom, just yell at me and hit me all you want.
I'd rather feel comfortable that way.
You're just like your dad.
Your dad was the type of guy...
who poured his heart out for the people around him...
apart from his family.
He died because he offered to drive for his friend...
because his friend was drunk.
I mean, how dumb can he be?
He cared so much for his friend...
that he offered to drive even when he was drunk himself.
Eat up.
Mom.
Just do as I say and eat.
Is it delicious?
Yes.
You can enjoy your food.
Meanwhile,
I'll eat this.
Mom.
Aren't they sleeping pills?
This will help me...
forget about all my worries in life, right?
What's the matter with you?
Mom, don't do this. I'm sorry.
Let me go!
Calm down, Eun Ja.
How do you expect me to calm down?
You barely got into graduate school after you discharged from the army.
But you got involved a fight and got kicked out?
If you know anything else that will help me calm down...
other than these sleeping pills, go ahead and let me know!
Let me know what it is for goodness' sake!
- Oh, my gosh. - Mom!
My goodness.
My goodness gracious.
Are you okay?
What's done is done.
Being angry about it won't change anything.
Cut the nonsense...
and apply for a graduate school here in Korea.
Mom.
Don't tell me you're going to give up on being a professor.
To be honest, I never wanted to be a professor.
I only went to graduate school because you wanted me to.
What? Then what are you going to do?
I'm going to make money.
Get out of here, you punk!
Just leave!
Starting from now, you'd better stay out of my sight!
I'll just stay in my room until you feel better.
That little...
My goodness, what a life.
Do you want this, too?
- Did you study hard at the academy? - Yes.
Min Ho, come here for a moment.
Min Ho.
I wanted...
to buy the bag you wanted for your birthday.
But you see...
She couldn't buy it for you because it was too expensive.
I'm sorry. Instead, I'll get you something else.
It's okay.
I got the bag.
What?
Did you buy it?
My friends gave it to me as a gift.
How could they afford it? They're just students.
Did your friends really get it for you as a gift?
Yes. A lot of my friends are from rich families.
So you don't need to get me anything else.
I envy Min Ho.
I guess rich kids can afford those kinds of things.
Do you think he's telling the truth?
Don't you know Min Ho?
He's a wise kid.
We can trust him.
Min Ji, can I hold Jumbak as well?
Sure. Here.
He's so cute.
I can easily tell him apart from all the other dogs.
- Because of his spot? - Yes.
That's why Min Ho named him Jumbak.
If I see you, I would instantly be able to tell it's you.
Where are you, Leon?
Hey, Hye Jin.
I'm sure it was Bok Soon.
How could she look so similar?
Hey.
- Are you busy? - What's up?
I got a call from Hye Jin.
And her mother's cancer recurred.
Really?
I thought she had fully recovered.
Hye Jin must be extremely worried.
She thinks she should stay in the States.
Chairman Park wants you and Hye Jin to get married...
while her mother is still alive.
What do you think?
What's the matter?
Dad.
To be honest, I never had any special feelings for her.
I always just thought of her like a little sister.
What are you talking about?
Hye Jin thinks you guys are going to get married.
I know.
You guys picked her out for me,
and I thought she'd be good enough.
But I don't think I can marry her.
It's not right to marry her...
when I don't even love her.
Then you're not going to marry her?
No.
Do you like someone else?
No.
My goodness.
I'll talk to Hye Jin myself.
No, not now.
She's already worried sick about her mother.
Don't make things worse by telling her that.
You should tell her once the situation gets better.
Okay.
But I hope...
you'll change your mind.
The employees are very enthusiastic...
about expanding the daycare center.
I also thought of doing that,
but I figured it would cost too much.
What matters is how you spend that money.
Good for you.
Just because he came up with a good idea...
doesn't mean he's competent.
We should still give him a chance.
I'm thinking about appointing him as a director...
to oversee the Planning Team.
No, you can't appoint him as a director.
Yes, I disagree with that as well.
It took Suk Hwan five years to become a general manager...
when he was an assistant manager.
And he was a general manager for four years...
until he finally became a director.
So what's your point?
If you appoint him as a director without checking his competence...
just because he's your son,
the employees will be extremely dissatisfied.
It won't be any good to Suk Joon either.
Are you worried about me?
Of course. I'm your mother.
This is very unfair.
The employees will only accept it once he shows results.
Fine. I'll show you results.
Dad, send me to whatever team.
I'll bring you results in just three months.
- Do you mean that? - Yes.
You can work at the Customer Service Center.
That's where I began.
I'll work there, Dad.
Okay.
You can't tell anyone that you're the chairman's son.
I didn't tell anyone either.
Okay.
Some customers can be very rude. It won't be easy to deal with them.
That won't be a problem.
(Mom Has an Affair)
- Are you off to the CS center? - Yes.
- Didn't you memorize the manual? - I'm sorry.
I heard about what happened on your first day.
I'll pick out my own wife.
Are you being like this because of Ms. Lee Eun Ju?
- Do you have time? - I'm busy.
Doesn't your brother come to work?
Did Suk Joon just outshine me?
What? You want me to go to the Customer Service Center?
Welcome.
Do you work here?