(Episode 108)
Nice.
One, two...
Darn, what is this?
Who owns this land?
Auntie Pa Ran.
Nice, you're in trouble now.
Let me find out the fee. Two hotels and...
It's 2,600 dollars.
Darn it. I'm out!
This stupid game encourages real estate speculation!
What? You said you'd beat us every step of the way...
because you were a business specialist.
Hey, this is not a business. It's real estate speculation.
Besides, is it that much fun for you to see your family go bankrupt?
Stop talking nonsense.
Uncle Seok Gu always quits...
when he's losing, you know.
Hey, Ri An. When did I do that?
- Hey. - You're back.
- You're here too, Pa Ran. - Hey.
Mom, Dad. You're back.
Yes, Ri An. Did you have dinner?
Yes, I did. Auntie Pa Ran made omelet rice for me.
Omelet rice?
Thank you, Pa Ran.
No problem. I'm glad Ri An enjoyed it.
Let me ask the next chairman of Bangsoo Construction.
What's your resolution?
Hey, what are you talking about?
Seok Gu.
Are you leaving the job at school...
to join Bangsoo Construction?
No, don't get the wrong idea.
Why are you talking such nonsense?
It's not nonsense.
This is very important for the family.
Will it be Professor Kang Nam Gu...
or Chairman Kang Nam Gu. Am I wrong?
Hey, Seok Gu.
Let's be honest.
Does Hyung Do have what it takes to run the company? No.
But you're an expert in this field.
What?
Besides, you are Chairman Bang's second son now.
So the opportunity might land in your lap. Am I wrong?
Seok Gu, don't say things like that even if you're joking.
I'm dead serious right now.
Honey, let's talk.
Okay, honey.
Did something happen?
Why does Cho Hee seem so upset?
Don't bring that up ever again, okay?
Goodness. What did I even do?
Hey, it's Ri An's turn now. Pay the fee. Come on.
Whatever. I'm out.
Gosh, he does this all the time.
- Nam Gu. - I know...
what you want to say.
Mr. Bang asked me to do it, so I couldn't say no.
Besides, I've been studying...
the Hwangseok-dong redevelopment area for a long time.
- Honey. - I know.
I have no excuses for what happened with Mother today.
I'm really sorry.
Of course, I know that it wasn't intentional.
But to tell you the truth, I'm really worried.
About what?
You know what I'm worried about.
Is it about that again?
Yes. To be honest, it bothers me that you're interested in things...
that have nothing to do with your job as a professor.
Do you hate it that much that I'm interested in business?
No, it's not that I hate it.
Or is it because you think your father passed away...
because of his business?
Are you afraid it'd happen to me too?
Honey.
You're right. I'm not street-smart.
So I do understand why you're worried.
But you see, Cho Hee.
Can't you see it as an extension of the job I love...
and try to be more understanding?
Pa Ran, Ri An.
We'll play this game again tomorrow, so I can get my revenge.
You said it was bad...
because it encourages real estate speculation.
Well, I actually thought about it,
and if you play it wisely,
it can actually be a good investment.
You always do whatever you want.
By the way, I wonder what's going on with Nam Gu and Cho Hee.
I wonder too. Things were good for a while.
Pa Ran, are you going to stay unemployed forever?
Ri An has to go to school once school starts again.
Yes, I have to go to school too.
I'm going to apply to one more place.
I know I'll get the job if I apply.
What kind of company is that?
Why would anyone hire you?
Even you got hired.
Hey, I'm a top global talent.
You're not like me.
Whatever.
It is odd though.
The application deadline is just around the corner,
but no one has applied yet.
Gosh, that's not good.
Think about it. Why do you think not a single person has applied yet?
There must be a reason.
A reason?
Yes.
Pa Ran, I know that you need a job,
but you should not work at a place like that.
It's risky and dangerous.
It's dangerous?
Or maybe the pay is extremely low.
Or the owner could be an evil person.
But it's the only job I can get now.
I've clearly warned you.
You know that I have good instincts when it comes to stuff like this.
Why didn't you tell me, Mother?
I would've made time to go with you.
The wound could get infected,
so I'll take you back to the hospital tomorrow.
Goodness. Even you guys are being like this now?
I wanted to go alone because I didn't want to deal with this.
Jang Geum.
That's why this happened.
If you do this, people will speak ill of your kids.
Exactly.
You need to let your children do things for you.
What's family for?
Goodness.
Gosh, seriously.
Nam Gu should've called and told you he couldn't come.
Then we would've looked for a different solution.
Don't say that.
He insisted, but I told him not to come.
But he came to the hospital...
and drove me home.
I feel so bad that he had to deal with all this.
It wasn't even a big deal.
What? My goodness.
You nearly fainted on the street. It is a big deal.
Auntie Poong Geum is right, Mother.
Your fainting spells really concern me.
I was nervous when I was getting the tests done. That's why.
I'm fine now.
When do you get the results back?
I'll go with you that day.
Me too.
Mom, I'll come too.
What's with you guys?
You're making me so uncomfortable.
It's getting late. You should go to bed.
I want to get some rest.
Come on, guys. Let's go.
Goodness. There's no winning with your stubborn mother.
I'll go close the shop.
Let's go.
Mom will be okay, right?
Of course. She has me, Auntie Poong Geum,
and Bo Ri too. We'll take good care of her.
I should take her to the hospital alone.
We just got married, so you still have a lot to take care of.
You're hurting my feelings here.
I think of her...
as my mother, not just my mother-in-law.
Thanks for being so caring.
Right, honey.
We're supposed to meet Chairman Bang tomorrow. What should we do?
We wanted to thank him in person for officiating our wedding,
so we should meet him.
Right? We should.
But there is something that bothers me.
What is it?
He wants to see the photo taken on my father's company anniversary.
My dad and Seul A's father are in that photo too, right?
Yes.
Why does he want to see it?
He didn't say. I'm curious too.
I want to know why he suddenly brought it up.
(Cometome)
You got the results back?
Yes, there's nothing majorly wrong.
My thyroid function is low,
so I was temporarily anemic.
It's nothing serious, so I just need to take some medicine.
Both you and Nam Gu can stop worrying.
So you're really okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
You must be busy. I should let you go.
Let's talk later.
Okay.
Why are you all staring at me like that?
Jang Geum.
Are you really okay?
You'll fully recover if you take your medicine, right?
But why do you keep fainting?
It's so odd.
I've been under a lot of stress, you know.
The doctor said stress could cause it.
Let's go to a different hospital and get a second opinion, okay?
Forget it. Stop making such a fuss.
You're stressing me out.
- Jang Geum. - Mom.
All right. Let's get ready to open the shop.
Sun Hae and Bo Ri, go upstairs.
(Three packs for 10 dollars!)
Here, try it.
- Here. - Thank you.
So...
you made this yuzu tea yourself?
Yes, I did.
But I'm not sure if it's good.
It's good. It's delicious.
Where is Mr. Bang? I haven't seen him all day.
I wonder too.
He said he was meeting Cho Hee's brother and his wife...
later in the day.
Then how come he wasn't here in the morning?
Goodness. What a slacker.
"Slacker"?
Seok Gu.
What is it? My Gangnam sister-in-law...
I mean, the rookie on the team.
He makes people think that he just manages the parking lot,
but don't you know that he is the chairman of the company?
I didn't say he wasn't.
So obviously, the business keeps him very busy.
Besides, why should he tell you...
everything on his schedule...
when he has his son right here?
Right, honey?
Yes, that's true.
Well, Won Ju.
Seok Gu was just curious. That's all.
Don't mind him.
He is stepping over the line by being curious.
Chairman Bang Bae Soo has his only son,
Bang Hyung Do, right here.
Oh, my Gangnam sister-in-law is getting worked up again.
Are you afraid that my brother will steal...
what is his?
What?
Hey, Seok Gu.
Seok Gu, that's enough.
That is not something you can joke about.
Please don't mind him.
He cracks silly jokes often.
All right.
Are they just silly jokes?
Who knows? Maybe he is after the money.
Honey, just drop it.
Drop what?
Since it's been brought up, we should draw a clear line.
Anyhow, everyone is here,
so I want to make it very clear once again...
that the only son and heir of the chairman of the company...
is my husband.
So if you have a hidden agenda, give up already.
"Hidden agenda"?
There's no such thing, Won Ju.
Seok Gu, stop worrying about things that shouldn't concern you.
Just work hard so you won't lose your parking attendant job.
Come on, sister-in-law.
I'm Mr. Bang's adorable youngest son.
I have nothing to worry about.
Right?
(Traditional Tea House)
Why did he want to see this photo?
Not sure. I thought about it but have no idea.
Oh, boy.
I'm sorry.
Did I keep you waiting too long?
- No, it's okay. - Let's sit down.
Okay.
So? Did you have a good time on your honeymoon?
Yes, thanks to you.
Thank you very much for everything.
Thank you so much.
Without your help and everything you did for us,
we wouldn't have been able to have such a joyous wedding.
Gosh, I'm glad I could be of help to you.
Right, did you bring the picture?
Yes, here.
I see.
Why did you want to see it?
Oh, just because.
I need to check something.
What do you need to check?
Well...
It's nothing important.
I just wanted to double-check and make sure...
that the man who came to see me was Han Nam Sub.
So...
this man who is the shortest one out of the three...
must be Han Nam Sub.
And the tallest one here...
is your father. Correct?
Yes, that's right.
I see. Then the one in the middle...
must be your father.
Yes, sir.
I see.
Sir?
Yes.
Good.
It's all good now.
I was curious...
how you could remember something that happened over 20 years ago...
in such detail.
You see, I'm good at remembering faces.
As I mentioned before,
when Han Nam Sub came to see me impersonating Professor Choi's dad,
I thought there was something very fishy about him,
so I still remember him.
And...
Anyway, that's what happened.
Pardon me?
You haven't ordered anything yet, have you?
The traditional cookies here are very delicious.
Oh, I see.
Ms. Seo, I wanted to speak to you about something in person.
Sure, go ahead.
Ms. Seo.
Yes.
I'm planning to step down as chief director soon.
What?
Why, all of a sudden?
It's not finalized yet, but if I do step down,
I'd like you to be my successor.
Ms. Seo.
I trust that you'll take good care of the company.
Mr. Yang, did something happen?
No.
Did you not get a good night's sleep, Nam Gu?
You look tired.
The thing is, my mother-in-law had a fainting spell yesterday.
- What? - What?
How did that happen?
And? Is she seriously ill?
I was told that her test results looked okay,
but I'm still worried.
Hey, you should have told me.
Goodness. If the doctor says she's okay,
then you don't need to worry.
Right. Did you all know...
that this staff room was Hyung Do's idea?
What?
Right, yes.
You should've made it bigger.
It's too small.
My Gangnam brother, I'm disappointed in you.
You're so petty.
Oh, is this room too small?
Yes.
Mom, shouldn't we send something to Ms. Oh?
Yes, we should.
How about we send her some beef?
Then why don't we...
expand this room?
My husband...
can take care of that, no problem.
Let's send her some beef and some vitamins.
I'll take a half-day tomorrow and drop them off.
You'll go there yourself?
Yes.
Nam Gu took a half-day yesterday, so he can't do it again so soon.
I'm the perfect person for the job, don't you think?
I'm not sure about that.
- Honey. - Yes?
You know, the duty room on the eighth floor,
which you built for the welfare of the employees.
Why don't we go check? We haven't seen the room in so long.
Oh, that room!
When I suggested building it for the employees,
Dad complimented me and said it was an amazing idea.
Yes, that's right.
All the executives praised you nonstop...
and said you definitely deserved to be the company's next chairman.
They praised me? When?
Be quiet.
I love the duty room on the eighth floor.
That was your idea?
Yes, apparently.
There's nothing nice about that room.
Sister-in-law, the blankets in that room are filthy.
They're unusable.
Why don't you go wash them?
For the welfare of the employees.
What did you say?
Just thinking about those filthy blankets makes me...
feel like I have bugs crawling all over me.
- Stop it. - My gosh.
Are you in charge of cleaning that room, honey?
I'm itchy all over.
- Stop. Stop it! - What?
Seriously, stop it.
Those people... How dare they look down on us?
We can't gain the upper hand like this.
They're acting like they belong here...
by making us feel left out.
This won't do. We must teach them a lesson!
Forget it.
I'm just going to show Dad my business plan.
You must use your skills to win, Won Ju.
Are you sure you can pull it off this time?
Yes, I'm sure.
I'm confident this time.
You haven't been eating, right?
I brought you some porridge. Try it.
You must be heartbroken because of Seul A too.
You don't need to worry about me.
Why did you come all the way here?
Seul A is gone,
so I should take care of you.
This is all my fault.
I'm such a bad mother.
That's why Seul A abandoned me.
Don't say that. She did not abandon you.
You truly love Seul A and care so much about her.
I know how much you love her.
So please, have some before it gets cold.
Stay strong and take care of yourself...
so that Seul A can do the same.
Seul A...
- Come in. - Dad.
Hey, Hyung Do.
I heard you met with Attorney Seo and his wife today.
Yes, I did.
What's that in your hand?
Oh, this. It's my business plan.
- Your business plan? - Yes.
I worked very hard on it,
so please go through it.
Sure.
I want to build a new landmark in Seoul.
I plan to build a luxury high-rise apartment...
for the uberwealthy in the top 0.001 percent...
and elevate Bangsoo Construction's brand value.
Hyung Do.
Yes.
Do you think...
that a home is...
nothing but a way to show off your wealth?
Not necessarily, but...
Well, in any case,
it's not a bad idea.
Really? Then shall I go ahead with this plan?
This is overly ambitious, so I'd say it needs some tweaking.
That said,
why don't you...
work on this with Professor Kang?
With Ri An's dad?
Yes, he's an expert when it comes to urban engineering.
He'll be able to see what this plan needs...
and help you perfect it.
What do you say? Would you be up for it?
I'll think about it.
Come on. There's nothing to think about.
In any case, tell me...
when you make up your mind.
Okay.
What? With Cho Hee's husband?
Yes.
I guess I'm still not good enough in his eyes.
He trusts that clueless nerd more than me.
You're way more competent than that bookworm!
I can't believe this.
So? What are you going to do?
I told him I'd think about it.
What's there to think about?
You don't need help from Ri An's dad!
Gosh, this hurts my pride.
I don't know anymore.
He fell for their tricks.
He's under that family's spell.
Won Ju.
It's getting late. Where are you going?
None of your business, Ms. Na.
"Ms. Na"?
Why is she suddenly calling me like that instead of Mother?
All right.
- Come on, Cho Hee. - Goodness.
What's going on?
Sit down, honey.
Hurry. Let's sit down.
Okay.
Where's Ri An?
When we're done playing this round,
she'll come down with Pa Ran and join us.
What are we playing?
A real estate investment game.
It's like a global version.
I'm bad at stuff like this. I don't want to play.
You should learn this game. It's fun.
Are you sure you don't want to play?
You can play with Ri An and Pa Ran when they're here.
Goodness. You're such a downer.
This is why you two always make...
such bad real estate investment decisions.
What?
Come on. I was just joking.
Cho Hee, I'll send you some money for our living expenses.
- What? - What are you talking about?
I said I'd contribute.
This month, I'll send you a little extra...
so you can buy new clothes for spring.
Thanks, Seok Gu.
I see that you're finally growing up, Seok Gu.
What? Did you think I was a kid or something?
Is it Pa Ran?
Hey, the door is open. Come on in.
- Seo Cho Hee. - What?
I mean, sister-in-law.
My gosh. What brings you here, Won Ju?
Did something happen?
Yes, something did happen.
Something big.
What happened, Gangnam sister-in-law?
"Gangnam sister-in-law"?
You're really something.
It sure takes a real smart brain to get a doctoral degree.
Sorry?
Use that smart brain of yours to teach your students,
not to steal someone else's money!
Sorry? What do you mean?
Won Ju, watch what you say.
I have to watch what I say?
Yes.
(The All-Round Wife)
- Seul A sent me a letter. - Seul A...
Must you do this to me too?
Did you have to cause trouble again?
Then what? Just do nothing?
I have a favor to ask of you.
I had an amazing conception dream.
Our second child will be a genius!
I want to update my will again.
His will?