(We will not come home until Mom promises to get married.)
(From Min Ho and Min Ji.)
Did you find anything?
(Episode 28)
What's wrong?
My gosh, they ran away from home?
They ran away from home?
They must've planned to leave.
My goodness.
They're unbelievable.
Where...
Why did she leave in such a rush?
The kids ran away from home.
They ran away from home? Why?
You should just go inside.
Oh, okay.
- Eat up. - What about you?
I'm okay.
I miss Mom.
I want to eat her homemade fried rice.
It hasn't even been a day yet.
I miss Jumbak, too.
I thought you hated him because he betrayed you.
I still miss him.
He's probably sleeping with Mr. Kim right now.
Don't think about home.
If you keep thinking about it, you'll want to go back.
Do you think Mom saw our letter?
I bet she saw it by now.
Then do you think she's looking for us?
But we can't go home...
until Mom promises to get married. Okay?
Okay. But when will we get to go home?
Did you report that they went missing?
Yes.
Did anyone call the police about the kids?
No, not yet.
How could they think of running away from home?
I guess it's their way of getting their point across.
But still, how could they run away from home?
I bet Min Ho suggested it.
I know they're just kids, but how can they be so selfish?
Do they not care about what I want?
Do I need to get married just because they want me to?
Am I supposed to get married to just any guy?
Who told you to marry just any guy?
They want you to marry a guy who's rich and handsome.
They're so immature.
They're not mature enough to think about things in your shoes.
They're just kids, not adults.
But still, they should know when to stop.
It's absurd that they ran away from home...
to make me get married.
They ran away from home to make you get married?
When did you come downstairs?
Are you serious?
This is unbelievable.
Mind your own business.
So let me get this straight.
The kids want her to get married, but she doesn't.
So they left and won't come back until she agrees to change her mind?
Is that what it is?
That's a nice summary.
Is there a guy though?
What?
They want her to get married when she doesn't even have a guy?
The best thing you can do right now is to go back upstairs.
Okay.
Where are you guys?
Will you guys come home already?
What did you do to get hurt?
I fell while running.
Why do you work out so much these days?
Don't worry about it.
How can I not worry when you come home...
with scars and bruises on your body?
Tell me the truth. Are you getting bullied?
No.
Why would you run...
when you hate working out?
It's because I joined the track and field team.
You joined the track and field team?
- Yes. - Does your aunt know about this?
Yes.
Did you know that Yu Kyung joined the track and field team?
Did she tell you?
Why didn't you tell me?
Because she didn't want me to tell you.
Why? Did she want to join the team?
The PE teacher told her to join.
Even though Yu Kyung didn't want to?
It's complicated.
She comes home with scars and bruises...
because she's not used to working out.
Did you see the wound on her knee?
You can't force her to exercise. That's also a form of abuse.
- "Abuse"? - Yes.
Are you saying I'm just letting Yu Kyung...
get abused?
Let me tell you what happened.
Aunt.
I'll tell him next time.
- What is it? - Next time.
- Eun Ja. - Don't ask me.
I can't even say anything because I'm stuck in the middle.
It's frustrating for me, too.
What do you want?
Do you really like someone?
The fact that you're not interested in the director...
means that there's a guy with a better background.
Why are you so interested all of a sudden?
Did Director Kang visit you again?
No.
He might become my brother-in-law,
so it's natural for me to be curious.
Do you really like someone?
Or did you just lie to the director?
What if I do like someone?
By any chance, does he work at the same company?
I guess I'm right. Who is it?
Stop talking nonsense, and just get out of my room.
Okay, fine. That's more than enough.
What's that supposed to mean?
You're going outside again?
I'd rather go look for them than just stay home and wait.
It's too late.
Exactly.
I have no idea where they are and what they're doing.
How could they be so fearless and just run away from home?
On top of that, Min Ji is just a kid!
Hey.
Min Ji said something weird to me this morning.
What did she say?
She said goodbye to me...
as asked me to take good care of Leon.
Why would you tell me that now?
You should've told me the moment she said that.
Who knew they'd run away from home?
I thought she was just upset because of Leon.
If anything happens to my kids,
I won't forgive you.
They're driving me crazy.
Where in the world are they?
She can't go alone. It's too late.
You're going, too?
Someone should go with her.
I think it'll be safer for her to be with a man.
I'm sorry, but can you go with her?
Me?
This is why kids are a nuisance.
Are you going to look inside every single restaurant?
Mind your own business. Just go.
It's late.
You filed a report, so wait for the cops to call you.
Did you meet the bank president?
I went to meet him, but nothing worked.
Then you should've told me.
I was going to meet him again and try to convince him.
You always need to report to me regardless of the result.
That way, we'll be able to come up with a countermeasure.
Okay.
He'll throw a fit once he finds out...
that I never met the bank president.
I already called the bank president and told him...
not to answer your father's calls for the time being.
Are you going to keep asking him to postpone the loan?
It'll be a great way to frame Suk Joon.
But what if the company starts struggling financially?
That's when we'll talk to the bank president.
And we'll say you took care of the issue.
You never disappoint me.
You should've become the chairwoman.
My father made two big mistakes.
Do you know what they are?
He made me marry your father.
Then he even gave the company to him.
My gosh.
I'm going to take back what's mine.
I won't let anyone else have it.
Drink this.
How could they not call?
I know.
Hello?
Yes, that's right.
They're my kids.
Did they find them?
Thank goodness.
Where?
Okay.
Hey, you have a car, right?
Can you give me a ride? They found my kids.
- Really? - Can you do me a favor?
Sure. Let's go.
Can you drive faster?
It's the rush hour, so there's traffic.
I think it's faster to go left. Try switching lanes.
That's for cars that are going to turn left.
Then try to switch to the lane on the right.
I'm already late for work.
My sister isn't in her right mind right now.
Please understand.
I'm sorry and thank you.
We didn't do anything wrong. Why did you bring us here?
It's unusual for minors to roam around at dawn.
Is it a crime to walk around?
You could get in trouble.
Nothing happened, so let us leave.
You can go once your mom comes.
Why did you call her?
- Min Ho. - My goodness.
Where is Min Ji?
Min Ji.
Mom.
Are you okay? Did you get hurt?
No, but I'm hungry.
My goodness.
Are you hungry?
Let's go home and eat, my little puppy.
My goodness.
Where were you guys?
A fast-food restaurant owner in Suseo...
thought it was weird for two kids to be there so late at night...
and filed a report.
You went all the way to Suseo?
Can the guardian come and sign the papers?
There are rumors going around the employees...
saying the company is financially struggling.
Come here and sit down.
What do you think you're doing?
Why would you make us worry?
How could you be so thoughtless?
We thought about it a lot before we decided to run away.
What?
Why would you think we're thoughtless?
We asked you to get married after thinking about it a lot.
But you just ignored us.
But still, how could you run away from home...
with Min Ji who knew absolutely nothing?
I also agreed to run away with him.
Good going.
Did you think running away from home would solve the problem?
No one ever listens to us.
That's because you keep talking nonsense.
Why is it nonsense?
You could've at least told us...
that you'll think about it.
But you always say "No."
- That's... - You say you'll do anything for us,
but what have you done?
What have you ever done for me?
What?
What are you talking about?
You're able to live like this thanks to your mother.
All the other mothers do this much for their kids.
But you never do what you don't want to do.
Min Ho, marriage is a different issue.
There are a lot of things to consider.
Then she could've at least told us that she'll think about it.
Min Ho, don't be so mean to Mom.
How can you guys be so selfish?
Do you think we're being selfish?
Do you think we're okay with seeing Mom live without a husband?
It worries us and makes us feel distressed.
The fact that I'm single makes you feel distressed?
Yes.
I'm sorry, Mom.
We won't ever run away from home again.
Why do you give her such a hard time?
Hello, vice-president.
I'm Kang Suk Joon from LX Group.
I'd like to meet you regarding the primary loan.
Really? The bank president said that?
You're Chairman Kang's second son.
What brings you all the way here?
I came to talk to you regarding the Seogye-dong construction.
I've already made myself clear about that issue.
I heard you told the vice-president to approve the primary loan...
you had promised to give us.
But I heard you told him to hold it for a while.
And I'd like to know why.
We need to see a settlement agreement in order to make sure...
that you'll be capable of paying back the loan.
Is that the only reason?
- Did someone ask you... - That's nonsense.
From what I know, you're planning to move...
the main branch of your bank to the new cultural center.
I heard we agreed to decrease your rent by 30 percent...
compared to other areas in return for receiving the loan.
What about that?
Compared to the rent you're paying now,
it'll be way less.
Don't you think the center should quickly get built...
in order for your bank to quickly move your office?
I'll get them to settle no matter what.
So please let us get the primary loan.
Did the chairman send you?
My father doesn't know that I'm here.
If you fail to get the settlement,
you won't be able to take out any additional loans.
Okay, thank you.
Tae Woo.
You should've come to my office.
I'm going to leave as soon as I tell you what I know.
I think my sister...
really does like someone.
Do you know who it is?
I think he works at this company.
He works here?
Who... Who is it?
I don't know.
But I did my part.
Wait.
You can't just leave after making me get more curious.
What do you want me to do?
Why don't you dig into it a bit more?
What do you say?
Okay, fine. But this might take some time.
If my sister doesn't tell me, I'll have to ask my mom.
Okay.
Who was that? Why did you give him money?
It's... It's nothing.
Then why...
Then why did he come here to receive money?
Was that money for alcohol?
He's Ms. Lee's little brother.
Why would he come to see you?
And why did you give him money?
I just gave him some pocket money.
"Pocket money"?
I just wanted to be nice to Ms. Lee's little brother.
So I gave him money and told him to eat something delicious.
(Infirmary)
- Excuse me. - Yes?
I'm here to meet Ms. Oh Pil Jeong.
"Ms. Oh Pil Jeong"?
She didn't come to school today for personal reasons.
I see.
Can I ask you why you're here?
- Well... - Dad.
Hey, Yu Kyung.
You're Yu Kyung's father?
Yes, my name is Choi Dong Seok.
Why are you here?
Why do you think?
I came to tell your PE teacher...
that I want you to quit the track and field team.
Who says I want to quit?
Your aunt told me...
that your PE teacher forced you to join the team against your will.
I can tell by your wounds...
that you don't want to do it.
I'll deal with it. You should just go.
Don't come here.
If something's bothering you,
I want you to tell me instead of struggling by yourself.
Do you know what bothers me?
No, so tell me.
I have more to say to a friend whom I meet every day...
than someone whom I meet every now and then.
What?
So don't try so hard to talk to me...
and hear me out.
You see,
- I want to at least try. - See?
You think you need to make an effort to get to know me.
I'll quit the track and field team myself.
So mind your own business.
Sir.
Nuri Bank just called and agreed to give us...
the primary loan.
Really?
Why did they suddenly change their minds?
Your second son apparently met up with the bank president.
- Suk Joon? - Yes.
He convinced him...
by mentioning the low rent they'll be paying.
It looks like he really knows how to bargain.
Call the construction supervisors.
- Hello, sir. - Hello.
You look awfully happy.
We finally managed to get the primary loan.
He got them to settle already?
No, not yet.
But Mr. Kang Suk Joon met up with the bank president...
and dealt with the issue.
I think he's better than his older brother.
We had already approved of the primary loan,
so there was no reason for me to disapprove.
But I told him that there won't be any additional loans...
if he doesn't bring me the settlement agreement.
Okay, I understand.
By any chance,
did you ask the bank president to hold the loan?
Did the bank president say that?
No, it's just my guess.
Why would I do that?
Because you don't want me...
to become the successor instead of Suk Hwan.
You made me move in there because you know...
it'll be hard to get them to settle.
And if I fail,
you'll use that as an excuse to disapprove of my promotion.
That's quite unpleasant to hear.
I'm the vice-chairperson of this company.
And my own father worked very hard to build LX Group.
Even if I'm against your promotion,
do you really think I'd be irresponsible enough...
to put the company at risk?
- So you didn't do it? - Of course not.
You think however you want,
so I see no point in trying to convince you.
I'm extremely offended right now,
but I'll just let it slide since you took care of the loan.
What? The bank agreed to give us a loan?
Yes.
How? We told them to hold the loan.
Your brother met up with the bank president.
I can't believe Suk Joon managed to convince him.
Mom.
Suk Joon convinced the bank to give us the loan.
I heard.
He always gets in our way.
Don't get too worked up.
There won't be any additional loans...
if he doesn't get the settlement agreement.
Then they might even end up taking back the primary loan.
Are you sure about that?
Yes, so don't be too worried.
You need to eat lunch.
- What about the kids? - They already ate.
Min Ho went to his academy.
I'm not hungry.
Are you sick?
No.
Emotional pain can lead to physical pain.
I know they're just immature kids,
but I'm so bothered by what Min Ho said to you.
Even I feel this way, so I'm sure it's worse for you.
I used to lie to people...
saying I have a husband because I didn't want them...
to look down on me or feel uneasy around me.
But now, even the kids...
are bothered by the fact that I don't have a husband.
Min Ho tends to overthink things.
I'm totally fine.
So I don't get why they keep pitying me.
I'm totally fine with my life, but every time people pity me,
I suddenly tell myself that I'm a widow...
and that I shouldn't be so fine.
I know what you mean. I've been through it myself.
But...
what Min Ho said to me hurts a lot more...
that what other people say.
Why do I have to be a mom...
who makes my kids worry for being a widow?
I hate myself for it.
It's not your fault.
It's your husband's fault for dying so early.
The kids just want a dad.
That's all.
Don't think too much about it.
You heard what Min Ho said earlier.
That's how he truly feels.
What are you guys doing here?
We're just sitting here.
Is no one home?
Grandma and Aunt are in their rooms.
No one seems to be in a good mood.
Thank goodness I had dinner outside.
You guys.
Did you really tell your mom to get married?
Did you run away from home because she didn't listen to you?
Yes.
Normally, kids your age are against their moms getting married.
Why?
Probably because they think they'll lose their mom...
to their stepfather.
We won't be losing our mom. We'll be getting a stepfather.
Do you guys want a stepfather?
- Yes. - Yes.
Why?
I need a rich dad.
I need a handsome dad.
That's absurd.
- Why? - Why?
Why would a rich...
and handsome guy marry a woman like your mom?
But...
I guess it won't hurt to have hope.
Good luck.
Do you also feel upset by what he just said?
Very.
They must have a lot on their minds now that they know it's impossible.
I'm going to live a diligent life.
And I'm going to be happy.
I'm going to do everything I can...
for both Min Ho and the baby inside me.
We can all be happy.
Why is it nonsense?
You could've at least told us...
that you'll think about it.
But you always say "No."
- That's... - You say you'll do anything for us,
but what have you done?
What have you ever done for me?
She left to get some air,
but she hasn't come back yet.
- Should I try calling her? - Yes, call her.
Park Min Ho!
Park Min Ji!
Come outside!
Isn't that Pil Jeong?
I think she's drunk.
Min Ho!
Min Ji! Come outside right now!
I have something to say.
Come outside right now!
(Mom Has an Affair)
Suk Joon has a girlfriend?
Is that why he never even gave me a glance?
So who does she like?
I think it's the chairman's second son.
Please make sure Choi Yu Kyung doesn't get hurt.
But Yu Kyung works out really hard.
Would you like to take a look?
My husband used to love...
my homemade cold dumpling soup.
You call her "Mom", but what exactly is your relationship?