(Episode 73)
What's wrong, honey?
Seo Cho Hee, that sly fox.
Clearly, she knew everything.
I can't believe she toyed with me like this!
What happened? Did you actually find out something?
Honey, what do we do now?
We're doomed.
Seo Cho Hee, that little fox. She had a big picture.
What are you talking about? What did Ri An's mother do?
Calm down and tell me what's going on, so I can understand.
Father's girlfriend is...
Cho Hee's mother!
What?
The lady who makes ppageumjang is...
Cho Hee's mother, who runs her own side dish store!
- Darn it. - What...
She totally fooled us.
- That witch. - What is going on?
Are you sure?
Are you really sure that her mother is my dad's girlfriend?
How many times must I tell you?
I saw it with my own two eyes.
They were hanging out together at her store, laughing and smiling.
He was so sweet to her, and they looked incredibly happy.
Ever since I got married,
I've never seen Father that happy.
What in the world is going on?
I can't believe this. What a cruel twist of fate.
What if he announces that he's decided to marry her?
Come on. That is unlikely.
It is not unlikely at all.
You should have seen them together.
You know how obsessed Father is with food.
He said when you love someone's food,
you can never forget that person.
Cho Hee's mother must've used her cooking skills to seduce him.
Hold on. If it really happens...
Then will Cho Hee be my sister-in-law?
And Mr. Kang Nam Gu will be my brother-in-law?
That is messed up.
No way. I absolutely cannot let that happen.
I can't accept it, for the life of me.
Then what will you do?
Cho Hee must've thought I was a total joke.
But I won't just sit back and let this happen.
But how are we going to stop my dad?
You know how stubborn he is.
That's why we must put our heads together...
and figure out how we're going to break them up.
It must be Dad.
(Sisters Side Dish)
Father, you're back.
You got home quite late.
Yes, I know.
Dad, let's talk...
Here are the side dishes for tomorrow.
Hurry up and put them in the fridge.
Okay.
- Hyung Do, come and have a seat. - Yes.
Okay, Dad.
I wish I could just throw these out.
If you've put them in the fridge, come join us.
I have something to tell you guys.
I'm coming, Father!
Well, I'm about to...
tell you something very important.
It's already been decided,
so don't complain.
Just accept it, okay?
What is it about, Dad?
Well, I am...
getting married.
- Sorry? - Dad!
What? I am telling you that I am getting married.
Why do you guys look so upset?
Well... If you've met someone nice,
the two of you can just be happy together...
That is exactly why I want to marry her.
You want to remarry at your age? Please!
What is wrong with my age?
I'm still young!
Father, this isn't something you should decide so lightly.
You should spend enough time getting to know each other...
and consult your family members too.
So you're saying you guys don't want me to remarry?
No, that is not what I meant. I just meant...
that you must think carefully about this.
Right, don't you worry.
I thought carefully and arrived at this decision swiftly.
Dad, what is with you?
What's with you guys?
I want to decide what to do with my own life.
Why are you getting all worked up?
I understand it's your life,
but it'll also affect our lives. That's why!
Is it because of my money?
Sorry?
Dad...
If that's the case, I suggest you wake up already.
I decide what to do with my hard-earned money.
Do you understand?
And when I'm introducing her to you later on,
you'd better not hurt her feelings with this kind of rude attitude.
If you do, I will not forgive you.
Unless you want to get kicked out without a single penny,
you'd better behave yourselves.
You got that?
Honey.
What has gotten into him?
What do we do now?
Gosh, this is really insane.
We're having breakfast together for the first time in so long.
Right? Everyone's been busy with work.
We should have breakfast together on weekends.
Yes, eating together as a family is so important.
Totally, Dad.
If Cho Hee is always going to cook all this delicious food for us,
I'm all for it.
Goodness.
Honey, are you busy today?
Yes. I have to go to the school to take care of something.
But it's the weekend.
I have to look into something.
Honey, don't tell me...
What's going on? Are you in some kind of trouble?
Trouble? No, not at all.
I just need to do some research.
It's really nothing.
Don't worry, Mom. It's really nothing.
Let's eat.
My, this soup is so delicious.
Never in my life did I imagine this would happen.
At this rate, Cho Hee and I will become sisters-in-law.
What should we do?
My dad is so stubborn. We can't talk him out of it.
I should meet with Cho Hee.
Then what?
I need to find out what she's really thinking.
In any case, I still can't believe what we heard last night.
Sit up.
Honey, you must stay very focused.
When you're with Father, never show that you're against it.
If you step in now,
you'll ruin everything.
Do you understand?
Yes, well understood.
Stay focused.
Okay.
Gosh, that totally woke me up.
I should call her.
Mother, I called my mom.
You can visit in the afternoon.
I feel bad that I keep bugging your mother.
Gosh, you're not bugging her at all.
My mom really likes it.
She's so happy that you two have become closer through this.
By the way, have you decided what you'd like to eat...
with Mr. Bang?
Yes, I have a few ideas.
But I want to run them by your mother.
I see.
Hold on. Mother, are you nervous?
Can you tell?
To tell you the truth,
I don't know how to tell him that. I really have no idea.
Don't worry.
Once he finds out where you were coming from,
he'll understand everything.
I really hope that is the case.
Hey, Won Ju. What's up?
Cho Hee, can we meet today?
I need to talk to you about something. It's urgent.
Talk?
Not today. I have to go somewhere with my mother-in-law.
It won't take long.
It's important. So important!
I have to talk to you today, in person.
Okay, all right. Then I'll call you later.
Well, Mother.
Yes, what is it?
Won Ju...
I mean, my friend wants to meet up.
She says it's about something very important.
So you can't visit your mother with me?
It's not that. Why don't you get going first?
I'll meet you there.
All right.
I'm sorry.
Don't be. I can go alone. It's no big deal.
Did I make you come to the school on the weekend?
No. Don't worry, Professor Kang.
I've been working on weekends to prep for the next semester.
I see. Professor Choi.
Have you heard the rumor about our department?
I've actually been meaning to talk to you about it.
Really?
There will be...
a disciplinary hearing for Professor Min.
That's the friend of yours who helped you out...
with a project a while back, right?
People say he pocketed research funds,
but Professor Min would never do such a thing.
Anyway, who told you that?
Most professors at the school already know.
Some are saying he could be dismissed.
- Really? - Yes.
I don't think they'll go easy on him.
I'm worried you'd get in trouble as well.
No way.
I returned the money that was sent to me by mistake.
Did you explain that to the school?
Well, it was a simple error.
Is it really necessary to provide an explanation?
Well, just in case.
You should find out exactly what's going on.
(Hankang University, Department of Urban Engineering)
Should I?
Anyway, are you going somewhere today?
You're never dressed like this.
Right! The blind date...
Professor Song arranged for you must be today.
Well, anyway... I'll be off, then.
Okay, all right.
- Bye, thanks. - Bye.
Be safe.
This reminds me. Should I call Kang Rim?
(Assistant Professor Choi Sun Hae)
(Entry for Online Romance Novel Contest)
It's Mr. Yang.
Hello, Mr. Yang.
Bo Ri, have you decided on the date for our third date?
Yes, I have.
So when is it?
I can be available anytime. I can even meet up now.
Let's not see each other for a little while.
What do you mean?
We promised that we'd go on three dates,
so it'll all be over once this date is finished.
Bo Ri.
I don't want that.
Let's put it off a little.
I want to see you when I can stand before you...
with more confidence.
If you're home now, can you come out for a moment?
Let's talk in person.
No, another time. Let's talk some other time.
Bo Ri.
But I'll continue to write reviews.
Nothing is changing on that front.
Anyway, I should go. Bye.
(Premium Dry Cleaning)
(Sisters Side Dish)
I heard you got a job.
Congratulations, Seul A.
Thank you, Mr. Soo.
Then what about this delivery job? Will you be quitting?
No. I'll get off at 6 p.m. unless I get very busy,
so I should be able to keep my evening shifts.
Can you really juggle both?
Yes, of course.
Right, I got the clothes you gave me through my mom.
Come on. They aren't even new.
Do they fit you?
Yes, they fit me perfectly.
Good. Work hard.
I'll be rooting for you. You can do it!
Thank you. I'll be rooting for you too.
- We got this! - We got this!
Let's go!
(Sisters Side Dish)
Hello.
What brings you by again?
Today, I'm not here to ask you to watch Jun,
so smile a little.
Are you here to buy side dishes?
No, Ms. Oh. Did you hear?
Hear what?
Seul A got an internship...
at your son's office.
Is that right? Seul A will intern at Kang Rim's office?
Jang Geum.
Yes. I came here to thank you as Seul A's mother.
Please take good care of Seul A.
Why would you thank me?
When you see your son, please put in a good word for her.
Well, I'll see you later then. You too, Auntie.
Goodness. What was that woman saying just now?
Why in the world did Kang Rim hire that girl as an intern?
Seul A must be hardworking and good at her job.
Frankly, I don't like that we keep having to deal with that family.
Seeing that woman stirring things up makes me anxious.
Why are you anxious? Why do you dislike her so much?
She keeps hitting on the owner of the dry-cleaner's.
This is not good.
I should warn him to watch out.
I'm sure he can take care of it on his own.
Why would you step in?
Because he's our neighbor, and I'm worried!
He had to work very hard to save his money.
What if that woman takes it all?
You see, Mr. Mustache is more naive than he seems.
If he's not careful,
women like her will take away everything he has.
You're worried for nothing.
What?
My goodness.
Seul A.
What is this?
It's a gift for your new job.
Dong Ha, you can't afford to buy gifts like this.
I can afford this much.
Open it.
Do you like it?
Do you not like it?
I like it. Thanks a lot.
But there's nothing I can give you, so I feel bad.
Don't worry about it. Just let me play with Jun once in a while.
Dong Ha, are you free for lunch tomorrow?
Tomorrow? Why?
Let's have lunch together with Jun and my mom. The four of us.
I'll cook.
All of a sudden?
Don't expect anything fancy though.
I'll just make some stew and a few side dishes.
Sounds good. What time should I be here?
I'll come early to help you out.
No, just come and eat.
Although I can't guarantee that it'll taste good.
All right.
Jun, come here.
Jun!
We'll have lunch together tomorrow.
Okay.
(Seo Kang Rim Law Office)
Her blind date with Professor Song's cousin...
must be today.
(Seo Kang Rim Law Office)
Hey, Kang Rim.
Sun Hae.
I thought you'd probably be in your office,
so I wanted to stop by.
You should've called me.
I was in the area anyway.
And I didn't want to disturb you, knowing you were probably working.
It's the weekend, so I'm not that busy.
Hold on.
Didn't you have plans for today?
Plans?
How did you know?
What? Oh, it's...
I did.
But I canceled it.
I struggled to bring myself to cancel it.
Then let's go eat something.
I'm hungry.
Shall we?
What do you feel like eating?
Not sure.
Seafood stew?
Seafood stew sounds good.
Let's go. I know of a good restaurant nearby.
Okay.
(Traditional Tea House)
What did you want to talk to me about?
Hey!
Won Ju, what's the matter?
And when I'm introducing her to you later on,
you'd better not hurt her feelings with this kind of rude attitude.
If you do, I will not forgive you.
Unless you want to get kicked out without a single penny,
you'd better behave yourselves.
Sorry about that, Cho Hee.
There is something I really want to know.
What is it? Tell me.
Your mother...
has been single since your father passed away, right?
Why are you asking me about that all of a sudden?
I think my father-in-law is seeing someone.
I hope he can just keep it that way,
but he wants to marry this lady now.
Oh, really?
Why does he want to remarry at his age?
Anyway, it's giving me such a headache these days.
Also, how could you do this to me?
How could you stab me in the back?
I bet you suggested we reconcile...
because you had a plan.
It was all because of my father-in-law, wasn't it?
Gosh. No, Won Ju. That's not what happened.
Nonetheless, I am sorry I kept it from you.
Finally, the truth is coming out.
Anyway, let me make this clear to you.
I cannot let this marriage happen no matter what.
So you get it sorted out before things get out of hand.
Won Ju, this is about them.
We're in no place to step in.
Don't be ridiculous. This is our problem too.
Why must we become sisters-in-law?
"Sisters-in-law"?
Won Ju, what do you mean?
If your mother and my father-in-law get married,
we'll be sisters-in-law. Am I wrong?
Won Ju, you got the wrong idea.
My mother and Chairman Bang met...
when he first moved to Seoul.
He was a tenant at my grandparents' house,
so he and my mom grew up together like siblings. That's all.
At your grandparents' house?
Then why does he want to marry your mother?
I mean, if nothing's going on...
Well, anyway... The lady he wants to marry is...
not my mother. I swear.
Are you sure?
Cho Hee, do you really swear that you're telling the truth?
Yes, I told you.
Okay. I'm relieved then.
I was worried we'd end up becoming sisters-in-law.
That should never happen, you know?
How do I look? Do I look dashing?
Yes, totally. You look so dashing, Grandpa.
I hope Ms. Na thinks the same.
Who is Ms. Na?
What? Oh, right.
Remember? I told you that I'd introduce you to someone.
Right, I remember.
My gosh.
Hi, Jang Geum. It's me.
Bae Soo, you left your keys at my store.
My keys? Did I?
Oh, no. Those are important keys. I can't believe I left them there.
I found them, so don't worry.
They looked important, so I'm keeping them somewhere safe.
Okay, great. Then I'll stop by.
Those keys are very important to me.
Okay, Bae Soo. See you.
Are they Bae Soo's?
Yes, he'll stop by later to pick them up.
Oh, boy.
Hello, Ms. Na.
You're here, Ms. Na.
Hello.
My gosh, you must be very busy.
I hope I'm not being a nuisance.
Not at all. Don't worry.
Cho Hee told me that you had important plans for today.
Oh, that's...
That's why I want to work extra hard to make delicious dishes today.
What's the occasion? Why do you need to cook?
Nothing special. It's just...
- I see. - Let's go inside.
Okay.
(Sisters Side Dish)
I have to say, Ms. Na has changed so much.
Today, we'll make ppageumjang stew...
and a few side dishes.
Thank you, Ms. Oh.
My pleasure.
Hi, Auntie Poong Geum.
I'm here.
How's my mother-in-law doing?
(Sisters Side Dish, Today's Menu)
Really? Okay.
Ms. Seo.
(Sisters Side Dish)
Mr. Bang.
What are you doing here?
(The All-Round Wife)
This is Sun Hae's favorite.
- You're head over heels for her. - She's pretty.
Ms. Na!
Brad. What are you doing here?
Let's be honest. She seduced Bae Soo using your cooking skills.
Did something happen with Chairman Bang?
That old loser is Chairman Bang Bae Soo?
This is actually great in the grand scheme of things.
Mr. Bang.