(Episode 48)
Where is Mom?
She's in her room.
I kept asking her, but she doesn't want to join us.
Mom.
Grandma, Grandpa was so handsome when he was young.
He looked just like Dad.
You think so?
Your father does take after your grandpa.
What about me? Do I take after you, Mom?
What? You look nothing like Auntie.
You're like a mutant.
You always have to say mean things to me, don't you?
What is this photo?
Did you and Grandpa go on a trip together?
What photo?
Grandpa always took Grandma whenever he had to...
go on a business trip.
Right, Mother?
Yes, he did.
Oh, this is from when we went to Italy.
Italy?
My gosh, that is amazing.
It was amazing indeed.
Back then, you couldn't go abroad...
as easily as you do now.
Grandpa must've loved you a lot, Grandma.
What?
Yes, he did.
Who knew he'd pass away so young and leave me behind like this?
You have me.
Dad, Mom,
Uncle, and Auntie too.
And you have me right by your side.
That's right, Ri An.
Mom, you have us.
Don't cry because you miss Dad.
He's right, Auntie.
Why would I cry?
This japchae.
Did you really make this, Cho Hee?
Yes, of course.
Honey, this japchae turned out so well.
It tastes just like the one that your mother makes.
What?
By the way, why are you so busy these days, Mom?
Are you seeing someone or what?
Seok Gu.
- Seok Gu. - Hey.
Goodness, you brat.
How dare you say such a thing on your father's death anniversary?
Was that inappropriate?
Sorry, Dad.
I...
got a job.
Okay.
What?
A job?
You?
That's right. Your mother, Na Sun Duk, got a job.
A job? All of a sudden? What are you talking about?
I should earn a living, so I won't put a burden...
on you guys when I'm older.
What do you mean you'll burden us?
I'm upset just hearing this.
Why would you be upset?
I'm glad I was able to get a job before I got any older.
What kind of job though? I mean, at your age.
It's not like you have any job experience.
Is it a pyramid scheme or something like that?
No, she had a proper job interview and got hired.
Hey, Pa Ran.
So you knew about this?
I sure did. I recommended a staffing agency to her.
A staffing agency?
What kind of job is it?
You don't need to worry.
I work at a building in Gangnam.
A staffing agency and Gangnam...
Mom, don't tell me you got hired as a cleaner.
Yes, I did.
I'm doing it because I want to, so don't try to stop me.
Ri An, let's eat.
Okay, Grandma.
- Mother. - Mom.
Mom.
- Eat up, Ri An. - Okay.
Why are you here?
Even the bicycle is broken.
I'll deliver on foot.
And I'll get the bicycle fixed.
Forget it, Seul A. I want you to leave.
Mr. Soo.
It looked like you had something going on,
so I did my best to be understanding,
but this is too much.
I've been stressed out since the day I hired you.
I'm really sorry about yesterday. It won't happen again.
So please don't fire me.
The exact same thing may not happen again,
but I'm worried that something worse would happen.
I won't expect you to pay me back the money I gave you up front,
so don't come back.
(Premium Dry Cleaning)
(Sisters Side Dish)
Professor Seo.
Shouldn't you be at school now?
I can't really go to school at the moment.
About yesterday, thank you so much.
You need to graduate, no matter what.
You can graduate soon.
Don't give up now.
That's my advice.
Honey, are you all right?
She never worked her whole life.
She's never even had to do any housework. How will she do it?
I feel bad too, but let's support her decision.
Think about how she must've felt...
until she arrived at this decision.
It breaks my heart,
thinking about how she must have felt.
If you act like this, Mother will feel bad.
This isn't really about her working.
What's important is that she made this decision on her own.
So we should support her decision, don't you think?
My mom's been working her entire life, you know.
Working keeps you energized.
That's true. Let's be positive about it.
Mother will do a great job.
Don't worry so much. Let's trust her, honey.
How's she going to do it though?
You're cleaning a building in the heart of Gangnam?
Ms. Na from Apgujeong. Are you sure you can do it?
I'm no longer Na Sun Duk from Apgujeong.
My gosh. Once you set your mind to something, you do it.
I got hired on the spot right after my interview.
I'm that good.
What if you cause trouble and get fired in a few days?
Even you think I'll get fired?
Why? Who else said it?
Well, just someone.
Does your wife know that today is your father's death anniversary?
I can't believe this.
She must think our family is a complete joke.
She didn't call you at all?
Where is her head at?
This is not good.
Don't do anything, Mom. I'll take care of this.
- Darn it. - Goodness.
You'll take care of it? How?
You can't even raise your voice at your wife.
Goodness.
Take care of it, my foot.
Yesterday too.
I can't believe you took Sa Rang out and bought her tteokbokki.
And why did you let her see Ri An again?
She came in first place, you know.
I can't throw her a party, but I can buy her some tteokbokki.
Why would you celebrate...
someone else's daughter winning the contest?
You need to think about how our kid can come in first place next time.
Why can't I do that for Sa Rang's best friend?
And Ri An taught her that studying can be fun,
so she got five questions right this time.
Goodness. Your daughter got five questions right...
and got the lowest score in the contest.
But last time, I didn't get a single question right.
Ri An told me how to solve the five questions...
I got right this time.
My gosh, Ri An is an amazing tutor.
So if you keep studying with her,
your grades will keep on improving, right?
Yes, the way she teaches is more fun than what the teachers do.
But I can't see her anymore,
so I don't want to study.
Why can't you see her?
She can come to our place and study with you.
Really? Can she do that, Dad?
Of course, my princess.
Nice. You're the best, Dad!
I'm the best!
- That solves everything, right? - Yes.
I'm a genius.
What's so urgent that you came all the way here?
I heard Ri An came in first place.
I wanted to congratulate you,
so I bought this cake.
You wanted to congratulate me?
Do you really mean it?
Of course, I do. I'm glad it's your daughter,
not some stranger's kid. I'm so happy for you.
You came all the way here at this late hour...
to congratulate Cho Hee and her daughter?
Yes, that's right.
Your daughter came in first place. Congratulations, Cho Hee.
She's the first one...
to get a perfect score in the academy's history.
But why did she leave the academy?
Did Ri An drop out of the academy?
Yes. She thinks it's better to study on her own.
I see.
Right, my husband...
took Ri An and Sa Rang out for some tteokbokki...
to congratulate Ri An.
Really?
Ri An didn't tell me.
She knows that we're on bad terms.
Of course, she couldn't tell you.
The kids did nothing wrong, you know?
We should let them be friends.
Ri An can come over to my place,
and Sa Rang can do the same.
Do you really mean it?
Just the kids, of course.
We won't need to do the same.
Sure, fine.
I've been feeling bad about it,
so I think it's a good idea.
Yes. You should let the kids be friends.
And we should meet up like this from time to time. What do you say?
Well, we shall see.
Right, Sa Rang said...
Ri An wanted to come over next time.
She can visit us anytime.
Okay.
Bo Ri.
What's wrong? You've been like this since yesterday.
You never skip meals,
but you haven't eaten anything.
Did something happen?
Mom.
Couldn't you have done a better job raising me?
What are you talking about?
You made sure that Kang Rim and Cho Hee...
went to good schools and got good jobs.
But my life is a mess. Why did you let me end up like this?
Bo Ri.
You should have smacked me and made sure that I'd study.
You should've shaved my head to make me study!
Who doesn't have a high school diploma these days?
What am I going to do now?
When your sister and brother were busy studying,
you sang.
That's why you're such an amazing singer.
I'm sick of hearing that I'm a good singer.
Mom.
I'd have a stable singing career if I really were a good singer.
What is this?
My life's a mess!
I hate you, Mom.
I really hate you.
Hey, are you going somewhere?
I'm heading out with you.
Why?
I need to know where you work, at least.
Hey, you can't show up at my work whenever you want to.
It's not allowed.
I won't bother you.
I'm just going to see where you work and what your job is like.
I can't let you go there alone.
Let's go, Mom.
Gosh, that brat.
Hey.
Mother, you didn't have a proper breakfast today.
Have some nuts on your way to work.
The wind is cold. Be careful not to catch a cold.
And if the job is too stressful,
you should quit right away. Don't even think twice about it.
You have me and Nam Gu.
Goodness.
Must you tell me to quit when I'm heading out...
to go to work?
Come on. She's just saying you shouldn't work too hard.
We're worried that the job would ruin your health.
Don't you worry. It won't ruin my health,
and I won't quit.
Seok Gu, are you going somewhere too?
I need to know where my mom works and who she works with.
As her son.
Okay. Go with Mom and make sure she gets there safely.
And Mom.
About...
what I said to you the other day, don't let it get to your heart.
What? What did you say?
I don't remember.
Even when your child says hurtful things,
you, as a parent, must forget and move on.
Gosh. Do you really have to do this first thing in the morning?
Enough. You two will burst into tears at this rate.
Why would I cry? Anyway, see you later.
Wait up, Mom.
Have a good day, Mom.
Really?
Yes, tell Ri An she can come over. You said you'd invited her.
Okay. You're the best, Mom!
My gosh. You must be so excited, Sa Rang.
What's gotten into you, honey?
She got five questions right thanks to Ri An's help.
Letting her study while playing with Ri An...
might be better than hiring an expensive tutor.
Yes, it's pointless to spend all this money...
because Sa Rang is just not cut out for academia.
Goodness. Must you say that in front of your daughter?
Didn't you hear what my father said?
Nothing's more pointless than spending money...
on a child who has no interest in studying.
Look at me. I had no interest in studying. If I kept on trying,
I wouldn't be a successful businessman now.
That is because your father is such a cheapskate.
Anyway, I'm so happy.
Thanks, Mom.
Gosh, you silly goose.
(Bangsoo Construction)
Why did you have to follow me all the way to my work?
- It's a nice building. - Ms. Na.
Hello.
Who is this man?
Is he your son?
Yes, he's my younger son.
Say hello, Seok Gu. He's a parking attendant.
Why should I say hello?
Gosh, you brat.
You're having breakfast now?
Yes.
My gosh, that's your breakfast?
You should've just ordered some jjajangmyeon.
Gosh, that costs money.
- Still, this is... - Mom.
- Yes? - Let's talk.
What is it? My goodness.
Why do you care what that loser is eating?
We work in the same building.
Can I not even be curious?
Forget it. Don't stoop so low.
What do you mean?
Don't even converse with a loser like him.
I'm a good judge of character, you know.
That man is clearly dirt poor. It's written all over his face.
You're not a good judge of character.
What if you befriend him, and he asks you...
to lend him money when you get paid?
So draw the line from the get-go.
Don't befriend him. No way!
Be quiet.
You've seen where I work, so leave now. Go!
You'd better heed my advice.
- Okay, Mom? - Leave, go!
- You saw how he was eating earlier. - Go!
- With food all over his face.
- Go home! - Stay away from him, okay?
- Just go! - Okay, I'm leaving.
What a fool.
I feel bad for Ms. Na.
- Hey, let go of me right now. - Professor Seo.
- Let me go, Kang Rim. - Professor Seo.
Who'd be a better catch between the two?
A naive guy around her age...
versus an older guy...
who's a successful lawyer.
Well, it's simple.
Get them both and see.
Gosh, Seul A forgot to take her phone.
Hello?
Hello? Isn't this Seul A's phone?
Yes, I'm Seul A's mother.
She forgot to take her phone.
Who is this?
You'd like my team to work on the apartment ad?
A big ad like this can really boost the company's reputation,
so we must land the contract no matter what.
Of course. I'll do my very best.
I heard that the advertiser was quite picky.
Right. And a huge cheapskate, according to the rumors.
Gosh, it'd be a headache to work with a cheap advertiser.
Still, an apartment ad like this...
can really boost Cometome's image,
so we should do our best to land the contract.
By the way, who is this advertiser?
Chairman Bang Bae Soo.
He's a real estate mogul who started at the bottom.
Chairman Bang Bae Soo?
My gosh. So is this the ad for Noble River Vill?
The apartment complex that will go up in Gangnam.
That's right. You know about it.
Our company is selling the units.
Your company?
No. Strictly speaking, it is my father's company.
Chairman Bang Bae Soo is my father.
Why does it have to be Won Ju's father-in-law's company?
Do you know him personally?
No.
I've heard of him.
Anyway, we must land the contract no matter what,
so be accommodating and accept any requests they may make, okay?
Yes, sir.
Chairman Bang rarely makes a public appearance.
He'll probably send his deputy to the meeting with you as well.
Really?
I know it won't be easy,
but it'll be important to win him over.
And Ms. Seo.
Yes.
By any chance...
Never mind. See you later.
Yes. Even I wouldn't choose...
a pathetic woman like me...
if I were a guy.
What? Bo Ri said that?
Yes. I had no idea that she was feeling that way.
Why would she blame you though?
It's her own fault. She was the one who chose...
not to study and get into singing instead.
It's because she's upset.
Then she should blame herself.
Why is she putting the blame on you?
Hey, Bo Ri.
What?
You need to apologize to your mom right now.
Why? What did I do wrong?
She worked herself to the bone...
so she could pay for your education.
And what did you do?
You were the one who decided to drop out of school,
saying you didn't need to study to become a singer.
You ruined your own life.
Why are you blaming your mother now?
It's none of your business.
I was the one who changed your diapers day and night.
That's enough, both of you.
Also, even if...
you'd decided to stay in school, you wouldn't have graduated anyway.
Auntie Poong Geum!
Be quiet!
- Darn it. - Goodness.
Bo Ri!
My gosh.
(Bangsoo Construction)
Gosh, I'm exhausted.
Oh, boy.
Goodness.
Oh, dear.
(Bangsoo Construction)
- Gosh. - Ms. Na.
- Thank you. - Oh, dear.
Is he your only son?
No, I have two sons. The one you met is the younger one.
My eldest son is a professor at Hankang University.
He's a professor at Hankang University?
He must've gotten excellent grades in school.
He went to school...
in the best school district in Gangnam.
Do you live in Gangnam?
I live... I used to live there.
I see.
Gosh. Although my family went bankrupt,
so we don't even own a house now in Seoul.
Oh, dear. I thought you'd have no worries,
but it sounds like you've been through a lot.
Whenever I showed up, everyone in Gangnam...
Forget it.
Tell me. It was starting to get interesting.
Reminiscing about the past will only make me upset,
so I'll just stop here.
By the way, shouldn't you keep an eye on the parking lot?
Oh, I'm on my break.
I need a break. I'm human too, you know.
If you keep slacking off like that,
you'll get fired before I do.
Gosh, my back. My goodness.
Gosh.
Get fired?
Who? Me?
(The All-Round Wife)
I want to know how you feel about Seul A.
Is this the right thing to do?
Eat it if you want to.
Did you make this yourself?
What do I do?
I can't go to Ms. Oh's store and buy the side dishes.
Hello, Mother.
What do you mean Cometome will be excluded?
I'll meet Chairman Bang and try to persuade him.