- Mother. - Cho Hee.
What are you doing here?
Did you come here to see me?
Is this where you work?
Yes, this is where I work.
You're here to meet the chairman of this company?
Why?
It's related to my work.
It's an important matter,
so I really need to talk to him in person.
But I can't reach him.
By the way, how's your wrist?
Probably because of the pain relief patch you gave me,
it doesn't hurt.
My gosh. Why must you work as a cleaner with a wrist problem?
Come on. I told you not to worry about me.
I'm worried about you. Why did you eat bread and milk...
instead of a proper meal?
I had no choice today because I had a situation.
I've been eating well, Mother.
Even if it's for work,
it's foolish of you to wait for someone...
who can't even be reached and might never show up.
But there's no other way to see him.
That being said, by any chance,
have you ever seen the chairman?
Of course not. I'd have no chance to see a person like him.
Even the employees of this company didn't seem to have seen him either.
And it seems that the chairman is a very strange person.
A very strange person?
How is that?
I heard that he comes to work at 5 o'clock in the morning,
and leaves at 7 o'clock.
He gets off work at 7 p.m.? That sounds normal.
No, he leaves at 7 a.m., in the morning.
He works only for two hours and leaves.
Oh, I see. Does that mean...
that he comes to work when no one's at work yet...
and leaves before anyone comes in? Is that what you mean?
Well, you can say that.
I guess no one would complain about the chairman...
deciding his own working hours.
But still, he's not normal for sure.
- Ms. Na. - My gosh.
- Oh, you. - He startled me.
What are you doing here? You should be doing your work.
Why would you sneak up on me like that?
Do you two know each other?
Yes, we do. She's my eldest daughter-in-law.
She's a senior manager of a large advertisement agency.
She's here to meet the chairman of this company for work.
Say hello.
He's a parking attendant at this building...
- I'm her work colleague. - Right.
Oh, I see. It's nice to meet you.
How much longer will you keep chattering with her here?
I wasn't slacking off.
Cho Hee, my break time is over.
I'll see you at home after work.
Sure.
(Bangsoo Construction)
Then I'll see you at home later, Mother.
Then goodbye.
Goodbye.
(Parking Attendant)
My goodness.
Her son came to see her last time, and her daughter-in-law came too?
Gosh.
- Honey. - Yes?
Do you really have to take your golf clubs away too?
You need those for your business.
I'm hiding them because they're expensive.
They're limited edition products, and only a few were sold in Korea.
If Dad sees them, he'll throw a fit.
I should hide them.
He doesn't play golf. How would he know they're expensive?
Don't you know that he recognizes expensive things once he sees them?
Anyway, have you done preparing the food?
Gosh. I'm so frustrated. I should've hired a caterer.
I don't even know what I'm doing.
It's not like he's expecting some fancy gourmet food.
He probably wants to eat home-cooked meal like the old days.
Just serve the food we have at home.
If I do that,
he'll be mad at me.
If we make him upset again,
I bet he'll stop financing your business once and for all.
You're right.
Wait. Aren't those earrings very expensive?
You know that I never wear cheap earrings.
Then why don't you take them off for a while?
My gosh. I must be the only daughter-in-law...
around my age who gets nagged...
about wearing expensive earrings.
Oh, man. I can't believe this.
Mom.
Hasn't Grandpa come yet?
No, not yet.
Sa Rang, do you have anything to put away in your room?
What should I put away?
What would she have to hide?
You and I are the only ones who have to hide our stuff.
It's so stressful to have him here only once a year.
Then how do the ones who meet their in-laws...
almost every day put up with it?
I must say, Cho Hee is amazing when it comes to that.
I mean, she has a job too.
What has gotten into you? You never complimented her.
It's not a compliment.
That'd be terrible. I would never be able to do that.
There's no way I could do it.
A car is coming out.
I'll take the parking pass.
Thank you.
(Parking Attendant)
Hey, are you still here?
(Parking Attendant)
This is for you.
You didn't have to do this.
Please help my mother-in-law as her work colleague.
What do you mean by that?
Actually, she had never had a job before she got a job here,
so she must not be used to work this kind of work.
Even if she makes some mistakes,
please try to be understanding and kind to her...
and help her out.
Oh, so you're saying...
that I should give her some slack even if she makes a mistake...
because she's new to this work?
That's not fair.
- Pardon? - She gets paid for her work.
So she must work her tail off.
Such a young person like you... I thought you were better than this.
It's not right to get paid without getting your work done.
Oh, that's not what I meant.
I mean, you're right. I should've known better.
I hope you learned your lesson.
Right. Sure.
Oh, right. Sir.
I heard that Chairman Bang Bae Soo came to work at 5 a.m.
Do you think I can see him...
if I come here at that hour?
Well, that is...
Yes, sir.
That's confidential information.
So you should stop causing trouble at my workplace...
and leave already, okay? I'm so tired.
I understand.
Then I'll see you next time, sir.
There will be no next time.
(Parking Attendant)
My gosh. This is so good.
I see that Ms. Na has a good daughter-in-law.
You're Seul A's mother?
Her shift hasn't started yet.
I just stopped by to say hello since I was passing by.
- Jun. - Yes?
This is the store owner whom your big sister works for.
- Oh, you were her little brother? - Yes, I am.
You look so handsome and brave.
You must've had him at a late age.
Well, yes. I guess you can say that.
By the way, a lawyer lives in this neighborhood, right?
A lawyer?
Yes, the one who's very tall and handsome.
Oh, you mean the son of the owner of Sisters Side Dish over there?
Sisters Side Dish over there?
Do you need legal services?
Since the lawyer is also Seul A's professor,
you might as well ask Seul A.
I guess you're right.
Jun, let's get going.
Goodbye.
What was that?
She left without saying goodbye.
How rude.
(Eat Korean beef to improve your immunity.)
I was excited when I heard he was a lawyer and a professor.
But he turned out to be the son of the owner of a tiny store.
He's a smart man from a poor family.
Having poor people like them as my in-laws...
wouldn't be helpful for me.
(Sisters Side Dish)
Welcome.
Hello.
My, how cute. Hi.
- Hi. - Hi.
Are you looking for something for your child?
Yes. Can I have a look around first?
Of course, you can. Take your time.
Your child is so cute.
All kids are the same, you know.
Do you use meat from Korea for this side dish?
Of course.
All the ingredients we use are from Korea.
Oh, right. We made the bulgogi with Korean beef too.
Can you recommend me something that could increase an appetite?
In that case, how about salted squid...
or soy sauce marinated crab?
Those are not good for a little child.
Well... Then we also have jangjorim...
and rolled omelet.
Did you make cabbage kimchi here?
Of course, we made it by ourselves.
Otherwise, we wouldn't call this...
a side dish store.
We made young radish kimchi today. Would you like to try it?
Sister.
Oh, I see that you two are sisters.
I guess that's why you named your store Sisters Side Dish.
That's right. She's my little sister.
By the way, did you move to this area recently?
I don't think I've ever seen you around.
My daughter lives in this area.
Oh, there's a stairway here.
I see a stairway that leads upstairs.
Do you live upstairs?
Yes, we do. Why do you ask?
It's good to see two sisters work together like this.
Your husbands must be jealous...
as you two are so close to each other.
No. Neither of us has a husband, so we...
Have you made up your mind yet?
Well, I'm suddenly craving spicy food.
Can I get a pack of stir-fried spicy pork?
Spicy food?
It's five dollars.
Okay.
- Can you move aside a little? - Okay.
Here you go. One pack of stir-fried spicy pork.
Stir-fried spicy pork.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
Have a good day.
My gosh. What was that?
She asked many questions as if she'd buy food for the kid.
But she bought just one side dish for herself.
She looked familiar somehow.
Really? Do you know her?
I don't know. I'm sure I've seen her in the neighborhood.
I didn't like her,
but her son was so little and cute.
It seemed like she had him at a late age.
(Professor Choi Sun Hae)
What do you expect? I'm so foolish.
Come in.
Kang Rim.
I thought you might've left for the day.
I'm glad you're still here.
Why didn't you call me?
You had no classes today.
Right. I'm here because I have something to tell you.
Sit down.
I can't talk to you if you stand there.
Okay.
Sun Hae.
Yes?
You've always been kind to me.
And when I was going through the hardest time of my life,
you were the only one who comforted me.
I think...
that's why I've never thought that we could be...
in a romantic relationship.
You have your own subtle way to reject a girl.
You sure are a lawyer.
Is that so?
I understand. It must sound like an excuse.
But for that reason,
I can't give you my answer...
right now.
- Kang Rim. - However,
I'm pretty sure...
that if I ever fall in love with someone again,
it would be you.
I understand.
Anyway, let's have dinner together since it's been a while.
You can do that, right?
What do you want to eat?
I'm not sure. Anything would be fine.
It's on you, okay?
Honey, talk to Sun Hae when you have free time.
I haven't had a chance to call her since the last time I met her.
I'm worried about her.
She must be very upset because of Kang Rim.
Why me? You should call her yourself.
I feel a little uncomfortable calling her.
It was awkward between us after our last conversation.
Okay. I'll go to see her sometime.
Okay.
I'll leave for the day.
There's nothing else I should do before I go home, right?
That's right. You can go home now.
Then I'll get going.
See you all tomorrow. I'm off.
- See you tomorrow. - Bye.
Go home safely.
You guys should go too.
What about you? Will you work overtime alone?
I've almost finished the proposal. I can do it by myself.
I just have to send it off to Bangsoo Construction.
No, ma'am. We'll assist you until it's done.
She's right. We'd feel bad if we leave without you.
All right. Then...
Shall we order some delivery food since we're all hungry, Mae Ri?
I'll do that, Ms. Seo.
Okay. Enjoy your dinner.
Kang Rim won't eat with us. Scoop just three bowls.
Is he going to eat with Sun Hae?
He didn't say that, but I have a feeling he's with her.
That's great. I knew it.
Are things going well between them thanks to Nam Gu?
I don't know.
How nice. I see a lot of delicious side dishes.
Bo Ri, you can sit there.
Kang Rim won't eat with us.
And Bo Ri, you should eat a lot.
It looks like you studied in your room all day long.
Of course.
I didn't come out except when I went to the bathroom.
How about you take CSAT as well to enroll in a college...
while you're at it?
Oh, right. You can major in popular music. Right, Jang Geum?
I agree. After you get your high school diploma,
- you should take CSAT too. - You should.
I'm not interested in majoring in popular music in college.
Come on. What are you saying?
Many people major in popular music to become a singer these days.
Whatever. I decided not to become a singer.
Jang Geum.
Bo Ri.
Bo Ri, have you given up on your dream to become a singer?
Are you serious?
I would've become one if I'd been meant to be.
Seeing that I haven't made it happen until now,
I'm sure that I have no chance.
Also, I have tried everything I could.
I have no regrets.
You've worked hard to become a singer for over ten years.
And you gave up on that dream just like that?
Then what are you going to do with your life?
What do you mean?
I'll start making a plan for my future from now on.
Jang Geum.
(Chief Director Yang Jae Min)
Goodbye.
She must've been flustered when she ran into me like that.
Maybe I should've called her after that.
Gosh. It's too hot.
Didn't you have dinner?
Of course, I ate dinner. This is dessert.
You just stay home all day long wasting your life.
Don't you ever get bored?
My gosh. Don't nag me like this...
just because you have a job now.
Do you think I'm nagging?
I'm just advising you for a better future.
By the way, Mom.
You didn't chat with that old loser like a friend again, did you?
What?
Come on. We're not friends.
Mom, I'm warning you. Do not get involved with him.
Why shouldn't I get involved with him?
Do you really not know why?
That would be like betraying my deceased father.
I'll keep an eye on you.
I've done nothing wrong. Why would you say that? Gosh.
I'm home, Mother.
Hey, you're back.
You're late. You must be tired from working.
It's okay. I'm fine.
Cho Hee, welcome back.
Hi.
You'll clean that up, right?
Yes, of course. I promise I'll do that.
- Mother, leave that. I'll do it. - It's okay.
I'm done washing it.
I really enjoyed the tea.
It kept me warm and energetic.
I'm glad to hear that. I'll pack it for you more often.
Oh, right. The parking attendant is nice to you, right?
"The parking attendant?"
Mom, don't tell me that she's talking about that old man I know.
I don't know.
I don't know whom she's referring to.
Oh, I think it came out wrong. I was thinking about something else.
You want me to pick up side dishes at Cho Hee's mother's store?
Why should I do that for you?
I can't go there, you know.
I feel a little uncomfortable to see Ms. Oh.
No, I don't want to do it. Ask Cho Hee to do it for you.
But Cho Hee is busy with work.
Since I barely managed to get this job,
I really need to get along well with my work colleagues.
Pa Ran, please help me.
I'll pay you more than enough. Do it for me, Pa Ran.
Auntie Sun Duk, I have enough money to spend.
Will you keep acting like this?
Oh, gosh.
Your shoulders are so stiff.
You must've gotten so stressed out at work all day long.
By the way, have you talked to Sun Hae?
Yes, I stopped by her office on my way home.
And she was with Kang Rim.
Sun Hae was with Kang Rim?
Try not to feel uncomfortable about it. They look great together.
I'm not saying that they don't.
I'm just worried if they might end up breaking up...
on bad terms.
No way.
Even if they end up together,
I think it would be weird...
to be her sister-in-law. I'm not exactly happy about it.
Honey, why would you worry about what hasn't even happened yet?
Let's just see how things go between them.
Goodness, you. I don't even know.
Hello?
- Eui Kyung? - I'm sorry for calling you so late.
Who is it?
My work colleague. I'll go out to take this call.
Hey, hold on a second.
Go ahead, Eui Kyung. Why are you calling me at this hour?
It looks like Bangsoo Construction blocked our email addresses.
I checked if the email attached with our proposal had been sent.
But I only found the message that said it couldn't be sent.
What? They blocked our email addresses?
I see. Let's discuss this at work tomorrow.
What on earth is wrong?
Does Father just want to give me a hard time?
Why, Cho Hee?
Won Ju, I have a favor to ask of you.
It's about your father-in-law.
What about my father-in-law?
And why are you so interested in my father-in-law?
I'm so busy right now since he's about to come over.
Hey, I'm busy. I should go now.
But... Wait, Won Ju.
Her father-in-law is going to visit her family?
Then...
You'll work as an admin assistant? Where?
It's a part-time office job.
What about your job at the dry cleaner's?
I'll keep working there too.
I can do both since I'll work there at different hours.
Ask for a high salary if you can.
Don't waste your youth...
for meager pay.
Hang on.
That means I'll have to look after Jun all day long.
Seul A.
Why?
Don't be like that and send him to a daycare center.
So that I get at least a few hours of free time a day.
I want to, but no daycare center would accept him...
because he's ill.
I don't want to leave him with people I don't know.
I need to live my own life too.
I know. I'm asking you.
Please look after him just for the time being.
Also, about that man who's a lawyer or something.
Don't get too close to him. Keep a distance from him.
I mean, his mother who's single and his aunt seemed...
to mooch off of him while running a side dish store.
He's definitely not a good catch.
Not at all.
Did you meet the owner of that store too?
Of course, I did. I should know what kind of man...
that my daughter got involved with as your mother.
Mom.
Hey, how about Dong Ha's family?
Is he from a rich family?
Is he an only child?
Come on. Tell me.
Could it be Father?
What? That's Cho Hee.
Why did she come to my house?
Why did you come here at this hour?
Won Ju, I'm sorry.
For what?
Chairman Bang Bae Soo,
I'm Seo Cho Hee from Cometome.
Hey, Cho Hee.
Chairman Bang.
Chairman Bang?
Chairman Bang.
(The All-Round Wife)
Hello.
You came all the way here to buy side dishes?
She'll work here with me.
Why Seul A of all people?
Just wait and see. I worked so hard to make it this far.
What a surprise. You're Ms. Na's daughter-in-law.
Are you joking me?
Chairman Bang asked me to deliver his message to her.
"Dear Senior Manager Seo Cho Hee of Cometome."