(Episode 68)
Yes. Bae Soo was someone special to me.
Indeed. He was so special to me.
Mom.
He took such good care of me and Poong Geum...
to help out my parents who were busy with work.
We thought of them as our real big brother.
So I always wondered what he'd be doing.
My gosh, who knew?
So he is not your first love?
My first love? Why do you keep going on about that?
He and I are like siblings, just like you, Bo Ri, and Kang Rim.
Thank goodness.
What are you talking about?
It's nothing.
The side dishes are ready.
Tell Nam Gu to come out.
You guys should get going. It's getting late.
Your mother-in-law and Ri An must be waiting.
Okay, we'll get going.
Gosh, I'm all stiff.
Mother, can I come in?
Yes, come in.
Well...
Where is Seok Gu?
He's probably in Ri An's room.
He said he'd help her study English.
I see.
What is it? Did you need to talk to me about something?
The thing is...
What is it? Just say it.
Mother, about the side dishes...
Yes, what about the side dishes?
You can't keep it from him forever.
What do you mean?
Well, he thinks...
that you made all the side dishes yourself.
Right.
Brad thinks that I made them,
so I'm not just keeping it from him.
Accurately speaking, I'm deceiving him.
If he finds out later,
he might be very disappointed.
I know. I'm worried too.
I wanted to tell him the truth,
but I can't bring myself to say it after hearing that...
the side dishes were the reason he fell for me.
And I'm afraid...
he'd leave me if I told him the truth.
What should I do, Cho Hee?
I have an idea.
An idea?
My mother can teach you how to make the side dishes.
You think I should ask Ms. Oh to teach me?
Yes. Then you can make them yourself.
But will Ms. Oh help me?
Leave that to me.
So you do want to learn, right?
Of course!
I'll start learning right away if your mother is okay with it.
I'd be so happy if I could cook for Brad.
Okay, perfect.
I'll talk to my mother.
Okay, thank you. Thanks a lot.
No problem at all.
You wanted to learn how to season spinach with ppageumjang.
Yes, just tell me what to do.
Then let's prepare the spinach first.
Prepare the spinach?
I'm here to learn how to make the dish.
First, you need to master how to prepare all the ingredients.
Start doing it your way.
I'll tell you if you need to fix anything.
Sure, okay.
When you're preparing spinach,
you should cut it into quarters at the base.
The roots contain the most nutrients.
If you chop off the roots,
all the small leaves will go with them.
I see.
It's not as easy as I thought.
Not like that.
Make a cross.
I see, a cross.
- It hurts! - My gosh. Did you hurt yourself?
Yes, I'm bleeding. My goodness.
Hold on a moment.
Gosh, I'm bleeding...
Thank you.
You hurt your hand, so we should stop here.
Gosh, no.
I only bled a little. It'll stop soon.
Don't worry.
Will you be all right?
Yes, of course.
How's it going, Mother?
Hey, Cho Hee. I'm learning a lot from your mother.
She got a knife cut, Cho Hee.
My gosh, really? Let me see.
- No, it's fine. - Oh, no.
You should've disinfected it first.
Gosh, no. It's fine.
You don't need to worry about this at all.
Hold on. I'll go get an antiseptic solution.
Hey, Cho Hee.
It's the weekend. Do you not have any plans?
Weekends are for vegging out at home.
What's up?
There's no antiseptic solution in the medicine cabinet.
I was wondering if you'd have some.
Yes, I have a bunch.
Check down there.
- Down here? - Yes.
Oh, found it.
Let me borrow this.
Okay. By the way, do you know anything about that guy?
What?
The guy Sun Hae will be meeting.
I'm just a little worried.
So you are worried about it.
Of course. She's like a real sister to me.
Get Nam Gu to find out...
if he has any problems or if he's a weirdo.
Why don't you look into it yourself if you're that worried?
Well, I shouldn't get involved.
You said she was like your real sister.
Kang Rim.
How do you really feel?
What do you mean?
About Sun Hae.
You showed up with a cake on her birthday.
Don't you think you're confusing her?
Don't you realize that she could be all shaken up again?
It must've been very hard for her to give up her feelings.
So mind your own business, and don't cross the line.
- Cho Hee. - I have to go.
My mother-in-law got a knife cut.
Just go home if you're going to sit and sigh all day.
You're distracting me.
Mr. Soo.
Why am I cursed with a fate like this?
You can go vent to your family.
I'm a busy man.
You see, I used to be quite successful.
But now, I work at this tiny dry cleaner's...
while walking on eggshells around you.
I'm sorry that my business is so small.
But let's be honest. You're not the type...
to walk on eggshells around anyone.
You're making me uncomfortable right now.
I had so many guys chasing after me.
I should have chosen wisely.
Gosh, why did I fall for such a jerk?
Both my husband and my child brought me bad luck,
so I shouldn't hope for a good son-in-law either.
Seul A is such an amazing daughter.
What do you mean she brought you bad luck?
And things like popularity never last.
You see, I used to be quite popular too.
And I thought it'd be that way forever.
But it all went away.
It disappeared in a flash.
You used to be popular?
Had I known it'd fizzle out so quickly,
I would have made the most of it.
Now, I'm left with nothing but money.
I suppose you're quite well-off.
I own the house where I currently live...
as well as this shopping arcade.
And I'm moving to a bigger place soon.
I signed the contract recently.
You're wealthier than I thought.
It's all useless.
I have no one to spend my money with.
No wife or kids.
I lost my parents at a young age, and I have no siblings,
I have nothing to spend my money on, so I save every penny.
Mr. Soo.
You must be thirsty. Should I go pick up something to drink?
Don't worry about it.
Nothing will quench my thirst.
Come on, Mr. Soo.
- Jun. - Say hi.
Hello.
- I want to play with that! - Did you have fun?
That thing?
Gosh, Jun.
- Put me down. - Good boy.
Jun didn't cry at all. He had lots of fun today.
Thanks for today.
Seul A.
It's nothing expensive.
You always help me out so much, so I felt bad.
Thanks. I was going to buy a pair of gloves anyway.
I'll use these well.
I'm so thankful that there was something I could do for you.
Really? For real?
Yes.
It's so nice.
Jun!
Wow.
Gloves!
Yes.
Mom, is it all done?
Yes, Ms. Na and Poong Geum are packing what we made today.
What do you think? Do you think she can do it?
Well, she's not used to cooking,
so it'll take a while.
I see.
Why the long face?
She's pretty good.
Mom, the commercial I'm working on...
is about the warmth of family.
So I want ordinary people in the commercial.
That said, would you be interested in being in a TV commercial?
A TV commercial?
Yes, like those commercials you see on TV.
No, that would make me so uncomfortable.
I'm not interested.
Mom, would you please reconsider?
No, I'm not doing it.
- Jang Geum. - Mother.
We're done.
Ms. Oh, thank you so much for everything today.
You did well today, Ms. Na.
Thank you. I'll see you again soon.
Please teach me well.
Sure thing.
Mom, Auntie Poong Geum. We'll get going.
All right. Bye, Cho Hee.
Get home safely, Ms. Na.
Thank you, will do. Let's go, Cho Hee.
- Bye. - We'll be off, then.
- Bye. - Bye.
(Sisters Side Dish)
Oh, boy. Jang Geum, you did so well today.
You too.
It's cold.
Mother, I'm cold.
This is nothing.
It feels weird to go home with you after spending time together...
at my mother's.
It feels weird?
What I mean is, I'm so happy.
It felt awkward at the beginning.
But they were so nice to me that I could make myself at home.
I'm sure you'll be able to...
make all the delicious side dishes after just a few more lessons.
It's so nice to open up and get along.
Why did I play the blame game and try to pick fights all the time?
It must've been stressful for you, stuck in the middle.
Yes, it was so stressful.
I'll do my best to stay on good terms with your mother.
Thank you, Mother.
Father, where did you get these side dishes?
You like them?
I got them from my friend's store.
Does a friend of yours run a side dish store, Dad?
Yes.
Grandpa, they're all so delicious.
- Eat as much as you want! - Okay.
Father, where is the store?
I want to check it out.
Why do you want to check it out?
Sa Rang likes them too,
so I want to go pick some up.
It's in Mungil-dong.
- Mungil-dong? - Yes.
You used to live there back in high school, right?
Must you bring it up? It's all in the past.
Well, I just thought you might know this store.
It's probably a famous side dish store.
Dad, where in Mungil-dong?
If it's really necessary, I'll go and pick some up.
So don't ask any more questions.
Don't pry into my personal life.
Please, Father. It's just a side dish store.
My goodness.
Why do you have so many questions?
We're just wondering because they're all so tasty.
Right?
Yes, that's right.
Let's eat.
- Okay. - Eat up.
These are on another level. They're so good.
My gosh, it's Brad.
Ms. Na, I miss you.
Gosh, he'll see me at work.
Why did he have to text me?
I miss you too, Brad.
- Mom, what are you doing? - My gosh!
Can't you see? I'm packing my lunch.
Shouldn't you get ready for work?
No, I'm off today.
I worked on the weekend, you know.
I want to bring lunch to work too. Pack me one starting tomorrow.
Hey, you always eat in the cafeteria.
Nothing can beat a home-cooked lunch, Mom.
Okay. But I eat my lunch in the staff room,
so you'll have to eat elsewhere.
Sure, fine.
And don't tell anyone that Ms. Oh made the side dishes.
Especially the parking manager.
Why can't I say it?
If you tell him that our in-laws made them,
it'll make me look bad.
Is that so?
Anyway, I have to go. Bye.
- See you. - Okay, see you.
Mr. Yang is in his office, right?
Yes, but he has a guest at the moment.
Hey, Bo Ri.
Cho Hee!
Cho Hee, don't I look like an employee...
because I'm here so often?
I feel like I work here now.
Should I ask them to put my photo here?
Did you have another meeting with Mr. Yang?
Yes. He said a really good cafe opened in the area.
He invited me.
Bo Ri.
What is it?
You look like you're going to scold me.
This isn't a playground.
All the employees come here to work,
which means it's not a place...
where you can come and go as you please for personal reasons.
Cho Hee.
You've never had an office job,
so you may not know this.
But in a company like this, there are eyes everywhere.
People might misunderstand Mr. Yang because of you.
Do you want that to happen?
What's your point? Are you saying I should stop coming here?
I trust that you'll make a wise decision.
Did I hurt your feelings?
Hey, Pa Ran!
What level are you on now?
What? Seok Gu, how did you figure out my door code?
It's your birthday.
This is crazy. Do I have to change it again?
Anyway, what's up?
I'm just bored.
It's my day off, but I have nothing to do.
My gosh. What is this smell?
What smell?
It's coming from your shoes!
It stinks. Do something about it!
My shoes?
Yes. You should throw them out.
Gosh, they stink so badly.
Everyone's shoes stink a little.
Seok Gu, stop being so stingy.
Just start wearing the new shoes Auntie bought for you.
Why won't you wear them?
New shoes? What are you talking about?
Auntie Sun Duk bought a pair of men's dress shoes not long ago.
I thought they were for you.
What? Hey, tell me more.
What are you talking about?
What? So they weren't for you?
No, they weren't.
Then who were they for? Were they for Nam Gu?
Gosh, it stinks.
I'm about to pass out from the smell!
Mom, tell me honestly.
The dress shoes you bought. Who were they for?
Dress shoes? What are you talking about?
I heard you bought a new pair of men's dress shoes.
Pa Ran said...
you hid them at her place because they were a surprise gift.
Pa Ran, that brat. She sure can't keep secrets.
What?
No, it's not true!
So who were those shoes for?
No one! What are you talking about?
The man you're seeing. I bet you bought them for him.
No! Someone asked me to pick up a pair, so I did.
Is that so? Then why did you hide them at Pa Ran's place?
That was because...
Because I was worried you'd get mad at me.
- Mom! - My goodness.
Enough. I'll buy you a pair too.
I'll buy you a nice pair when I get paid this month, okay?
I've made it very clear to you.
Do not betray me.
Nonsense.
(Bangsoo Construction)
Someone asked her to pick up a pair of men's dress shoes?
Goodness. My mom's gotten better at lying.
She'd never do such a favor for anyone.
Who is this geezer she's seeing?
I will catch him, no matter what.
(Bangsoo Construction)
What are you looking at?
Did someone drop money on the floor?
I'm looking for something much more important.
Is that so?
Important enough for you to risk losing your job?
Why would I lose my job?
You're a parking assistant.
Your eyes should be glued on the cars,
yet you keep staring at the floor.
That's a good enough reason to fire you.
Goodness. You're being so unhelpful.
I'm looking for a pair of dress shoes...
(Parking Attendant)
Why are you giving me that look?
You're wearing new shoes.
Yes. I got a new pair for the 1st time in 20 years.
- You got them? - Yes.
Did you buy them yourself?
Yes. Why do you ask?
Oh, do you like my shoes?
I can't give you these no matter how much love them,
so stop slacking off. Get back to work at once...
unless you want to get fired.
Could she be...
No, that can't be. No way!
Oh, no.
How did this happen?
The knife slipped while I was cutting some veggies.
It's just a small cut. Very small.
It's fine.
Oh, no. You hurt your beautiful hand.
Gosh, it must've hurt a lot.
No, it's fine. It's really nothing.
How could you say it's nothing?
Stay still. I'll help it heal.
Gosh, what are you doing?
Please let it heal fast.
Brad.
It'll heal before you even know it.
Don't worry about a thing, Ms. Na.
No.
It has already healed, Brad.
Ms. Na.
Brad.
(Bangsoo Construction)
(Parking Attendant)
(Bangsoo Construction)
Isn't he Sa Rang's grandfather?
Mr. Chairman!
My gosh! What?
Who's calling me Chairman...
Look who's here.
You're the father of Sa Rang's friend, right?
It is you, right? I am Ri An's dad. We met recently.
I remember you, of course. The Hankang University professor.
Yes. By the way, why are you wearing this uniform?
Well, it's just a personal preference.
I like practical clothing.
I see.
What brings you here?
My mother and brother work here.
It'll snow later, so I came to drop off these umbrellas.
I see. Which department?
My mother is a cleaner,
and my brother works as a parking assistant.
His name is Kang Seok Gu. Do you know him?
(Parking Attendant)
Oh, so your wife is...
Senior Manager Seo Cho Hee at Cometome, right?
You must be Ms. Na's eldest son.
Yes, that's right. You know my wife and mother too?
Yes, of course!
- Ms. Na's eldest son. - Yes, Mr. Chairman.
My goodness! Stop calling me like that.
I have a bit of a situation here.
Could you not tell anyone about meeting me here?
It's because...
no one in the company knows that I'm Bang Bae Soo.
I see, I understand.
I'll keep my lips sealed.
I'm sorry to ask you to do this.
Don't worry about it. Your secret is safe with me.
All right. Then do what you need to do.
This way, right? I'll be off, then.
(Bangsoo Construction)
My gosh, yet another discovery that brings us closer.
This is why they say the world is such a small but fascinating place.
(The All-Round Wife)
Kang Rim has been stuck in his room since coming home.
I suppose the snow made him moody.
You're Ms. Seo's sister?
- I think Mother is seeing someone. - What?
It's not like they will take responsibility for your life.
I'm the one who will be there for you until the end.
By that, do you mean...