(Episode 34)
(Ranking English Academy)
When did you come out, Ri An?
Hi, Sa Rang.
Hello.
You didn't overhear our conversation, did you?
Let's go.
Bye, Ri An.
Bye.
Mom.
I'm hungry.
Sa Rang, I'll let you off this time,
but you really need to listen to me.
Okay, Mom.
Let's go.
Gosh, what? Gangnam?
Must she brag like that about owning a home in Gangnam?
But then again, I'm a fool.
I should've just told the truth from the get-go.
If Elegance finds out about this,
you will have to take full responsibility.
Including the compensation for damages.
I can't let this one slide.
Be it a demotion or a pay cut. I will strictly follow the rules,
so consider yourself informed.
I'm not going to get fired, right?
If I lose my job,
how could I pay the intermediate payment for the apartment?
I can't afford to lose my job, Ms. Seo.
Please help me. I'm begging you.
Mom.
We're not there yet. Get some more sleep.
No, it's okay. I'm awake now.
By the way, Mom.
Yes, what is it?
Why did you argue with Sa Rang's mom earlier?
What? No, we didn't argue.
We were just having a conversation.
Anyway, how are things at the academy these days?
Good.
Everyone is good to me.
So don't worry, Mom.
Okay, I'm glad to hear that.
I'm really relieved.
And Ri An.
If...
I quit my job...
and helped you study at home, how would you feel?
Are you going to quit your job, Mom?
No, just hypothetically speaking.
It's a "what if" question.
I'd love that.
Then I wouldn't have to go to the academy in Gangnam.
Really?
But it'd still be better to study with professional instructors.
Anyway, you have to tell me...
if anything happens at the academy from now on, okay?
Okay.
Promise?
Promise.
Stamp.
Promise sealed!
What? You need my help for a month?
But your office is in Nonhyeon-dong in Gangnam.
It's too far from my place. It won't be worth it for me.
Okay, I'll think about it and let you know.
All right, thanks.
Who was that? You two talked for quite a while.
Just a friend of mine.
He asked me to help him with a project for a month.
He said he'd pay me well.
Then you should do it.
It's a nice offer,
but his office is too far.
If I have to go all the way to Nonhyeon-dong...
from the school and drive back to Myeongjin-dong at night,
it'll be exhausting.
You can pick up Ri An at the academy on your way home.
There's no set schedule for something like this,
so I'll never know how late I'd have to stay there,
which means I can't pick her up.
Then why don't you work as a designated driver?
What? As a designated driver?
That's right. Just leave your car here...
and pick up a drunk customer coming to Myeongjin-dong at night.
If you get nice tips,
you'll have some spending money on top of saving money on gas.
Killing 2 birds with 1 stone. Good idea, right?
Have you lost your mind?
Your brother is a professor at Hankang University.
Come on, Mom. Get with the times.
Why can't a professor work as a designated driver?
If you need money,
you should pick up whatever gig that comes your way.
And make sure the other kids can't look down on Ri An.
Buy her new clothes...
and a new bag too.
If I were you, I'd start doing it right away.
All you do is talk. You do nothing but lounge around at home all day.
Why don't you start doing it yourself?
Mom, I'm waiting for my next big thing.
My situation is different from his.
We're home.
- Hi, honey. - You're back.
Hi, Cho Hee.
Go on in and wash up, Ri An.
Okay.
Mother, would you fix dinner for Ri An?
Sure, no problem.
Thank you, Mother.
Hey, why is she so downcast?
I wonder too. She looks devastated, like someone who lost their country.
Kang Seok Gu. Watch your mouth, okay?
You fool.
They'll report it to the police?
Yes. It's an expensive ring.
It's not something they can just let off.
Well, I'm sure they'll find it.
But what if it never turns up, even with the police involved?
Negative thoughts already?
Honey, what will we do if I must resign?
What do you think?
Your husband, Kang Nam Gu, will take care of you.
As if.
But I like that spirit.
Are you seriously considering leaving your job?
If we don't find the ring,
I may have to pay for it with my severance money.
My gosh, that's crazy.
Don't you worry. I'm Cometome's most competent employee.
I'll find a new job easily even if I decide to leave Cometome.
Of course. Anyone who hires you is very lucky.
Cheer up, Cho Hee. You got this!
Yes, I should cheer up.
Oh, who's here so late?
I don't know.
Hello, it's nice to meet you.
Hello.
Eui Kyung, what brings you here at this late hour?
I'm sorry, Ms. Seo. It's really late, isn't it?
I was so frustrated, racking my brain all evening.
I felt like my heart was about to burst,
so I came to see you although I know...
it's bad manners to visit someone this late.
But how did you know my address?
It's really late,
so all the cafes in the area must be closed now.
You two can talk in my study.
Okay, sure.
This way.
Would you like something to drink? Coffee or tea?
Coffee please.
Okay, go on in. I'll bring it to you in a minute.
- Thank you. - This way, Eui Kyung.
So you knew...
that I lived in Myeongjin-dong?
Yes. To tell you the truth, I happened to see your address...
on your resident registration certificate a while back.
Really?
And you pretended not to know about it all this time?
I got the impression that you didn't want to talk about it.
All right, fine.
Okay.
So? What did you want to talk to me about?
Eui Kyung.
I'm sorry for losing the ring.
Is that what you wanted to say?
And...
And what?
What should I do?
I'm so worried that you'd be held accountable.
And if the police get involved, then I...
I...
So? Then will you take responsibility for it?
Me?
Yes, you're the one who lost it.
At least that's what we know so far.
Right. That is true, but...
Okay.
If you'd like me to take full responsibility for it,
I will.
But if that happens, I'll get fired right away.
And I'll lose my unit in Rich High, which was so hard to get.
Ms. Seo, what should I do?
What does your husband say?
I haven't told him yet.
Ms. Seo.
Please help me. I'm begging you.
And I'm really sorry.
I'm so sorry, Ms. Seo.
(Our side dishes are made daily.)
(3 Packs for 10 Dollars)
Poong Geum.
Yes? What is it?
(Sisters Side Dish)
Is something going on with you?
You seem very distracted these days.
I'm worried.
You want to know what's up?
It's something great.
Hey, how do you feel about having a brother-in-law who's a foreigner?
I don't care if you're okay with it.
These days, it's not uncommon to marry a foreign national.
Really? Then what if I told you that foreigner is a doctor?
A doctor?
Yes, a UN medical officer.
Then I'd be so happy for you.
But why would a man like that marry you unless he was crazy?
My gosh. Must you belittle me like that?
No, what I'm saying is... Why would he live with you in Korea?
We don't have to live in Korea.
Anyway, just watch.
Soon, I'll bring a handsome man home and surprise you.
Okay, I can't wait to meet him.
My love, Poong Geum.
I managed to leave Yemen,
but I'm held captive at the airport in Iraq at the moment.
They're beating me up.
They said they'd only release me if I paid them.
So I need 50,000 dollars right now.
Can you help me, Poong Geum?
You're the only one I can reach out to for help.
I need your help, please. Help me.
(I need your help, please. Help me.)
No... Gosh, Chris.
What do I do?
Who is Chris?
What should I do, Jang Geum?
My babe, Chris... If something bad happens to him,
I will go kill myself.
What do I do? My poor Chris...
Auntie Poong Geum, why do you need your bankbook?
To give me some pocket money?
Be quiet. Don't distract me.
Let's see. This should be enough, right?
Auntie Poong Geum! What do you need it for?
Later. I'll tell you later, okay?
Auntie Poong Geum!
What's with her? She doesn't seem like herself today.
What brings you by, Kyung Ho?
Do I need a reason to visit you?
I've been told that Seo Kang Rim also teaches here.
Yes, he's an affiliate professor here.
I see. I get the picture now.
That girl, Han Seul A.
Both you and Seo Kang Rim teach her. Am I right?
Are you here to interrogate me?
Come on. Why would I interrogate you?
Then Seul A must be at this school too.
Don't tell me...
Our alumni reunion is coming up, you know.
I want her to accompany me to the reunion.
Kyung Ho.
What?
Get it together, will you?
Stop, okay?
You need to stop.
Me? Stop what?
Clearly, Kang Rim is not even interested in you.
Yet you still like him, even after all these years.
All right. I shall be off to catch Han Seul A.
(The 14th International Human Rights Law Seminar)
Thanks for the delicious tea, Professor Choi.
I sent you the money. Is that not enough?
This is crazy.
Anyway, you're doing okay, right?
Good to see you.
I'll call you back.
Mr. Do, what brings you here?
I have another job for you.
I'll pay you double the rate that you got last time.
What do you say?
What is it for, this time?
It won't be much different from last time.
The same dress code.
What kind of get-together is it?
An alumni reunion.
Seo Kang Rim will be there too.
If that bothers you, you can say no.
I need your answer now.
Yes or no?
Why do you think I'd be bothered by Professor Seo being there?
So it won't bother you?
- Is that right? - Yes, it won't.
Do your parents know about this?
What do you mean?
Do your parents know that you've chosen to live...
such an easy life?
What do you even know about me?
How dare you talk about my parents?
Don't talk like that when you know nothing about my life!
I see how low you can stoop.
An easy life?
What is an easy life?
Did you hear?
The police will launch their investigation today.
(Planning Team 1, 2)
I think it's good.
We can find the ring if we find out who took it.
By the way, I heard JP got the Elegance project.
My gosh, JP is on a roll.
They've landed so many projects this year.
I know.
Doesn't your former manager work there now?
Yes, my predecessor...
is the chief director there.
From senior manager to chief director?
Who wouldn't accept such an offer?
All right, let's stop talking about this.
Go have lunch.
What about you, Ms. Seo?
You can go ahead. I have to make a phone call.
Okay, see you later.
- All right. - See you in a bit.
- Enjoy your lunch. - You too.
- What shall we eat? - Let's go.
(Go Designated Driving Service)
Do you want to be registered as a designated driver?
Yes.
Is it your first time?
Yes, I've never done it before.
I need your driver's license and banking information.
(Go Designated Driving Service)
Here.
Here, please fill out this registration form.
Sure.
Yes, hello.
Yes, your secretary called me about it.
I'm not sure. This offer came out of nowhere.
Dinner?
Sure, I'm available.
Okay. Then we'll talk in person when I see you.
All right.
(Letter of Resignation)
- Won Ju... - Why did you drink so much?
Gosh, seriously!
What's he saying?
Honey! Take this jacket off at least.
No, I'm cold.
Right, he said he changed the pattern.
Then...
Nice.
Who did he drink with?
(Tutor Gong Ju A)
(Mr. Bang, I spent too much on your credit card, didn't I?)
Mr. Bang, I spent too much on your credit card, didn't I?
I'm sorry. From Ju A.
What is this?
Ms. Gong. All I do is worry about you, all day and night.
Don't worry about a thing...
and just move into the studio apartment I own.
What? His credit card and the studio apartment?
I knew it.
So he gave his credit card to Gong Ju A, that little witch.
Hey! Bang Hyung Do!
Mom, did I wake you up?
No, I was about to go to sleep.
What is it? Is everything okay?
Well...
Mom, I was just wondering...
Yes, what is it?
It's nothing.
I just wanted to make sure you were okay.
Of course, I'm fine.
Don't worry about us. Just take care of yourself.
And look after your health too.
Okay, I will. You should get some sleep.
Good night.
Seo Cho Hee, have you lost your mind?
I can't believe I even considered asking Mom for help.
She sounded so down. I wonder if she's going through something.
Hey, why are you staring at your phone all day?
What? Oh, it's nothing.
Goodness. Why is everyone saying nothing's going on?
My gosh. You're getting in just now?
It's so late.
I've decided to help my friend with the project I told you about.
I'll be coming home very late for a while.
Cho Hee is home, right?
Of course. She got home at the usual time.
What about Ri An?
She was studying earlier,
but she's probably asleep now.
I see. You should get some sleep too.
All right. Get some rest.
Hold on.
Why is it that both Cho Hee and Nam Gu...
seem so down and fatigued these days?
Why did you get home so late?
Didn't I tell you?
I'm helping a friend of mine with his city planning project.
I see.
Right, I have to meet someone for dinner tomorrow.
Who's going to pick up Ri An?
Well, I don't think I can pick her up either.
Gosh. I don't want to ask Seok Gu.
It's okay. Just tell him to pick her up.
He won't cause trouble again.
I don't know. He's your brother, so you deal with it.
By the way,
what's going on with the ring? Has it turned up yet?
No, we haven't found it yet.
Really? Then what's going to happen now?
Honey, I might have to...
quit my job.
You'll quit?
If we can't find the ring,
I'll have to resign and pay for it with my severance money.
So? You're actually going to quit your job?
My gosh.
Oh, boy. What should we do?
What's going to happen if Cho Hee loses her job?
Who will take care of our living expenses?
Oh, dear.
(The All-Round Wife)
Will Ms. Seo really hand in her resignation?
I'd hate to waste my severance pay on something like this.
Should I send this or not?
This is all I have.
And you'd better not tell anyone about this.
So I haven't told anyone about your divorce.
You see, I wouldn't mind staying here.
I'm just going to tell Mother.