(Episode 35)
Suk Joon was born out of wedlock.
He's a low class whose mother used to be a bar hostess.
I'm the successor! It's me!
She's heavier than I thought.
Gosh, I'm tired.
Dad.
Min Ji.
How do you feel?
I feel better.
Min Ji.
Grandma, I'm okay.
Thank goodness. Thank you.
You can give her to me.
We're almost there. I'll just carry her home.
I want to go with him.
Did something happen at school today?
One of the kids in the track and field team hurt his leg,
so I was at the hospital.
It wasn't anything serious though.
I guess that's why you couldn't pick up.
I was so relieved when Min Cheol picked up his phone.
- Let's go. - Yes, let's go.
Just a second.
- You can put her down. - Okay.
Come here.
My goodness.
She should get some rest.
It looks like your fever went down.
I think I'm all better because Mr. Kim gave me a piggyback ride.
His back was really broad and warm.
- Really? - Yes.
I'm so tired.
Dad.
Why is the blanket so heavy? It's so hot.
Will my poor mom...
get remarried to a rich guy?
Is she pretty?
(Is she pretty?)
She's just normal.
Then I don't think it'll work.
Why would a rich guy marry someone like her?
She's nice.
You're just saying that because there's nothing else to say.
It'll be hard to find a guy who's willing to accept her kids.
But on top of that, she wants someone rich?
My gosh.
Your mom is too greedy.
You should tell her to get to her senses.
Then will my mom never be able to get married?
She can get married.
My mom got remarried...
to a younger American guy even though she had me.
And she's doing just fine.
(My mom got remarried to a younger American guy...)
(even though she had me. And she's doing just fine.)
A foreigner might marry her.
She should go abroad.
Dorothy, are you living with your American dad?
I'm living in Korea with my dad.
My dad is single.
Then your dad and Bieber's mom can get married to each other.
That's a good idea. What do you think, Dorothy?
(That's a good idea. What do you think, Dorothy?)
I don't want her using my dad.
Your mom got remarried, so why can't his mom?
(Your mom got remarried, so why can't his mom?)
What are you so busy with? I called you so many times.
I thought you wanted ramyeon. It'll get soggy soon.
Oh, right.
"Is it possible..."
"to remarry a rich guy even with two kids?"
What a joke.
A rich guy will marry a woman who's never been married before.
Wake up.
Come in.
What's this?
I brought you room service. It's an American-style breakfast.
It's to thank you for bringing Min Ji home yesterday.
If you could easily cook this, why did you ignore me all along?
I can't cook you this every day.
It's just for today.
When is Min Ji going to get sick again?
I should give her another piggyback ride.
I'm just kidding.
How is she?
I think she'll be fine once she gets some rest today.
How old was she when her dad passed away?
He died when I was pregnant with her.
So she never actually got to see her dad.
Whenever she misses him, she looks at his photo.
Both your parents are alive, right?
Consider yourself blessed.
And be a good son to your parents.
You don't know how it feels to never receive any love...
or attention from your own mother.
I was busy getting training yesterday.
So I didn't know you were sick.
- I'm sorry. - It's okay, Aunt.
I have good news.
I have the highest score among all the interns.
So I think I might get the full-time job.
That's great.
Congratulations.
You can congratulate me once I really get the job.
- See you, everyone. - Mr. Kim, wait.
What?
Thank you for giving me a piggyback ride yesterday, Mr. Kim.
Oh, sure.
Min Ji, you're so polite.
Min Ji, he might not like that.
Why?
People who aren't married might not like kids kissing them on the cheek.
Is that true?
Well, I don't mind since it's Min Ji.
If he got married young,
he'd already had a daughter as old as Min Ji.
You should get married as well.
He's living as a lodger.
That might not be easy for him.
He can work hard, earn money, and get married.
He can get himself a cute baby.
I'll see you after work.
My gosh, my head.
My head is killing me.
How did Eun Ju go home yesterday?
I don't remember anything.
I thought you were going to have a team dinner.
Did you invite someone over to our house yesterday?
- Is it still a mess? - No, it's all clean.
I invited the PR and Marketing Team to our house...
and had a few drinks.
What if your dad finds out?
He'll never know if you don't tell him.
- But when did you come home? - At dawn.
Your dad is going to work.
What?
Dad, you just came back from playing golf.
Why don't you get some rest?
I have a meeting.
Aren't you going to work?
I had a team dinner to celebrate the promotion.
I'll go after I have some soup.
Did Suk Joon drink with you?
Yes, it was a team dinner.
But he just left in the middle.
Then did you drink with the team until it got late?
Later on, it was just me and Eun Ju.
Ms. Lee?
I heard you like Ms. Lee. What's that about?
Do you still like her?
I told him...
that you almost met her on that blind date.
What's the point?
She doesn't like me at all.
Do you want me to talk to her?
And say what?
Are you going to beg and ask her to accept him?
Forget it. It hurts my pride.
This is regarding our son.
Exactly.
Why would we beg? She's no better than us.
Compared to the women he used to date in the past,
she's way below our standards.
No matter how much you like her,
it'll never work out because of your mom.
- What? - Stop it, you guys.
Don't fight because of me.
I'll take care of it.
Suk Joon was born out of wedlock.
His mother is someone else.
I called Choi Yu Mi and talked to her,
but she wanted more time to think about it.
She wants to weigh her options?
She'll eventually choose the deal with better conditions.
She received a lot of offers,
but she hasn't decided yet.
It means she's not satisfied with any of them yet.
Exactly. This might be an opportunity for us.
But we know nothing about her past.
He's right. She doesn't seem to have a lot of friends either.
She's always busy practicing when there isn't a game.
And when she doesn't practice, she just stays home.
Is she trying to seem mysterious?
That might be our way to approach her.
Let's find out what we can...
even though there's not a lot of information.
- Okay. - Okay.
Even if we sign a deal with her, it'll cost a lot of money.
And that might be a bit pressuring for the company.
Don't worry about that.
I'm going to convince the chairman.
Do you have anything more to say?
Did you leave early yesterday because I made you feel uneasy?
No, something really came up.
Let's not talk about anything personal at work.
(Executive Director Kang Suk Hwan)
Come in.
- Hey, Ms. Lee. - You asked for me?
Yes, have a seat.
I got really drunk yesterday, didn't I?
Yes.
By any chance, did I make a mistake?
Don't you remember?
I don't remember anything.
I feel like I said something to you.
But then again, I'm not sure.
You didn't make any mistakes.
Really?
You complimented Director Kang saying he's a good brother.
I did? I complimented Suk Joon?
There's no way.
We can never become close with each other.
What do you mean?
We have absolutely nothing in common.
Brothers can have different personalities...
even if they share the same parents.
"The same parents"?
Yes, I guess so.
Anyway,
I'm glad I didn't make any mistakes.
I'll be off now.
Okay.
By the way, there's nothing going on between me and your brother.
What?
I don't want you to be mistaken.
What...
What brings you here?
It's nothing, ma'am.
Can we talk?
You know Suk Hwan likes you, right?
Yes.
And you told him you're not interested.
Then...
make yourself clear so that Suk Hwan doesn't get confused.
What do you mean?
Your brother came to the office and received money from Suk Hwan.
Isn't that a bit out of line?
- My brother did that? - Didn't you know?
No, I didn't.
Behave properly...
so that Suk Hwan can get over you.
I won't have you play around...
with my son's feelings.
Why isn't Yu Kyung here?
She's going to quit now that it's been a month.
- What? - Dae Geon got hurt,
so it's going to be just us for a while.
Can't we just take a break as well?
Aren't you going to enter the contest?
Even if we do, we won't win any medals.
What if the school really gets rid of the track and field team?
That won't happen.
Even if it's just you guys, you should still practice.
Go on and give me five laps.
- Okay. - Okay.
Go on.
(Choi Yu Kyung)
- I'll leave you to take a look. - Okay.
- Does it feel nice? - Yes.
- What do you think, sir? - It's really nice.
Just a moment.
Hey, you're here.
- There are a lot of customers. - Yes, this is the usual amount.
I actually wanted to call you.
But I was wondering if I should or not.
- Why? - You know why.
I feel so guilty.
I thought he'd be a decent guy...
since my aunt was the one who recommended me to him.
Who knew he'd turn out to be a leech?
I felt so embarrassed.
It's all in the past.
Then why do you look so down?
Yu Kyung quit the track and field team.
Dae Geon got hurt as well.
I don't think we'll be able to win any medals.
What's the use of trying so hard...
when the principal doesn't feel the need to support the team?
Just do the minimum amount of work.
But still, Yu Kyung is very talented.
You waste too much energy on your job.
Just focus on meeting a better guy.
I think I should just give up.
- Did the kids tell you to give up? - No, it's just what I think.
Now that I'm open to getting remarried,
I'm starting to realize the harsh reality.
There are no decent guys.
Am I that unattractive?
I must be completely useless.
You only went on two blind dates.
Cheer up.
What are you looking at?
Are you happy because you might become a full-time employee?
Well, it's not just that. There's nothing much to life.
We should all have fun.
The person who won the bet gets to make a wish, right?
Tell me what you want.
Look at you. You're acting like you already got the job.
It just came out.
What if...
you don't become a full-time employee?
Why would you say that? Hurry up and take it back.
My gosh.
- Are you waiting for someone? - You.
Me? Why?
Well,
is it really impossible for my mom to get married to a rich man?
I asked people online, and they were all pessimistic about it.
You only seem to think of things from your mom's point of view.
This time, try to think from a guy's point of view.
When a guy marries a woman with a kid,
he'll have to pay for their education.
And imagine how much the living expenses will cost.
There are no benefits for a guy to marry your mom.
Does he really need to benefit from the marriage?
You also want a rich dad, don't you?
But still, love makes everything possible.
Do you really think it's possible?
I thought you were smart, but I guess not.
So are you saying it's impossible?
That's right.
But if you're lucky, there might be a miracle.
"A miracle"?
If the guy is a bit dumb,
I guess he could like your mom.
So you're saying he won't be normal?
That's right.
My gosh, what's his problem?
- You're home. - Hey.
About the blanket in my room...
It's too heavy, and I don't like how it feels.
It's a cheap blanket, isn't it?
It wasn't that cheap.
Even if it's not,
I'd like to have a goose down blanket.
"Goose down"?
A blanket that's a smooth and comforting.
The kind of blanket...
that puts you to sleep the moment you cover yourself with it.
Do you think this is a hotel?
I know I'm just a lodger.
But can't you at least get me a nice blanket?
We can't afford it.
If you want it so badly, get it yourself.
Oh, come on.
You're never sincere...
about anything I ask for.
Because it feels like you're just complaining.
And it's best to just ignore stuff like that.
Should I ask Ms. Kim to get me a new blanket?
That doesn't feel right.
But where in the world is her son?
Come in.
- Can I ask you something? - What?
Do full-time employees at LX make a lot of money?
I feel like I might become a full-time employee.
Really? Congratulations.
We have a great welfare system and a great working environment.
I can't wait to become a full-time employee.
Thank you.
We're going to order chicken. You should come down and join us.
Hey, wait.
Doesn't Ms. Kim have a husband?
He passed away a long time ago.
I heard she has a son.
My mom told you that?
It came up during a conversation.
Why isn't she living with him?
She used to be very ill,
so she asked an acquaintance to raise her son for her.
Ever since then, she hasn't heard about him.
Hasn't she ever tried to find him?
She thinks it's shameless to do that.
She didn't even raise him.
So she feels ashamed to suddenly show up as his mother.
I think my mom's nice to you...
because you remind her of her son.
Everyone in our family has been through something.
But of course, who hasn't?
Come downstairs when the chicken arrives.
If her son was here, she would've given this house to him.
Then it would've been easier to get them to settle.
- Mom. - Yes, Min Ji?
Is it hard for you to get married because of me and Min Ho?
Are we like baggage?
- Who told you that? - Min Ho.
He told me you're not going on blind dates because of us.
That's not true.
I'm trying to get married for you guys.
So why would I think of you as baggage?
Right?
I will never marry a man who thinks of you guys...
as baggage.
Then do you know anyone...
who won't think of us that way?
Your internship is almost over.
Do you think you'll become a full-time employee?
It's too late. The job will go to the person with the highest score.
And that's you.
I don't even want the job.
What are you talking about?
Then why did you do the internship?
Because you told me to.
- You darn punk. - Stop being so violent.
I'm going to tell the school...
that the principal abuses her son at home.
My gosh, it's not like you let me hit you.
You always duck and dodge.
Tae Woo, did you receive money from Director...
I mean, did you receive money from Executive Director Kang?
Is that why you met him last time?
I can't believe he told you that.
You received money from him?
When you suspended my credit card, he lent me money,
and I went there to pay him back.
You little punk.
That guy is unbelievable.
A guy shouldn't have such a big mouth.
Plus, that was ages ago.
Gosh, that little...
Did Kang Suk Hwan say something to you?
- Mom, I need to talk to you. - Okay.
What? Kang Suk Joon was born out of wedlock?
Someone might hear you.
Is that true?
The executive director told me.
He was brought home after he was given birth by a bar hostess.
My goodness gracious.
I guess the chairman had an affair.
But then again,
he probably had loads of women hitting on him.
He told me that while he was drunk and just suddenly fell asleep.
He doesn't even remember telling me that.
So I'm not sure if it's true or not.
Does Kang Suk Joon also know?
According to the executive director, he has no idea.
No wonder the vice-chairperson...
wants the eldest son to become the successor.
It all makes sense now.
Now that I look back,
she always looked at Suk Joon with a glare.
She was always cold to him as well.
Choose Kang Suk Hwan.
Even if the chairman supports Kang Suk Joon,
they won't be able to ignore the bloodline.
The stockholders won't stay still.
- Do you think so? - What's there to consider?
Kang Suk Hwan is already head over heels for you.
All you need to do is just reach out to him.
I still can't believe it.
Suk Hwan seems like the one who was born out of wedlock.
That's why the world is fair.
If Kang Suk Hwan was the one with a different mother...
My gosh, I pity him just by thinking about it.
What about Suk Joon?
I feel bad for him, but it's not pity.
Why are you still contemplating?
Let me look into a bit more.
I have an idea.
My wallet is in my bag.
Okay.
(The Chairman's Second Son Comes up With Idea for Daycare Center)
(Interview with Kang Suk Joon, Chairman Kang Tae Su's second son)
- Didn't you find it yet? - I found it.
There you go.
Min Ji, come here.
What do you think they're up to this time?
Who knows?
Did you finish reading it?
Yes, he's perfect for Mom.
Do you also think so?
Yes, let's tell Mom about him.
Guys, the chicken is here.
Come and sit down.
I know it's just chicken,
but once I become a full-time employee,
I'll buy you guys dinner outside.
Let's call Min Cheol.
I already told him to come down.
Why aren't you eating?
Min Ho, you tell her.
What is it? You're scaring me again.
We finally found a guy you can marry.
What?
That's our company newsletter.
His name is Kang Suk Joon, the chairman's son.
He's rich, and he likes kids.
He doesn't mind dating a woman who has kids either.
So you should marry him, Mom.
It says it right here.
"Kang Suk Joon, the soon-to-be director,"
"likes kids so much that he doesn't mind..."
"marrying a divorced woman..."
"as long as they're a good match."
Mom, he's the perfect guy for you.
(Interview with Kang Suk Joon, Chairman Kang Tae Su's second son)
(Mom Has an Affair)
You can never marry him.
You really are something. How could you try to make your mom marry him?
I see a gray hair.
Would you like me to pluck it out?
What are you doing in my office?
If you help my mom,
I'll tell my mom what you want.
Wait. I can use this chance to my advantage.
Why didn't you ever meet your son?
The old lady has a son.
Can you help me find the son?
Now, it's only a matter of time before Suk Joon finds out.