(Episode 86)
You called Professor Choi Sun Hae last night, right?
Me?
You called her, didn't you?
Well, is Professor Choi Sun Hae...
your fiancee?
Did you call her or not?
Why are you grilling me like this?
Why would I need to call her?
No, I did not call her.
Is it true?
Yes, it's true!
What's your problem?
Let's go, Jun.
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That scared the wits out of me.
If I'm not careful, I'll lose the apartment.
Why are you talking to yourself?
Did you see a ghost or something?
- A ghost? - A ghost would be less scary.
What?
Ms. Ma, are you all right?
Yes.
(President's Office, Hankang University)
What?
When did you set up an appointment with the president?
Mr. Kang Nam Gu.
Don't you know who your wife is?
This certainly wasn't easy.
I had to jump through hoops to get this appointment.
You set up this appointment out of the blue?
He was only available today.
Don't be nervous.
Tell him everything you wanted to say.
You shouldn't accept the disciplinary action...
when you've done nothing wrong.
I can do this, right?
Of course, you can. You're my husband.
As Seo Cho Hee's husband,
I'll do a good job.
Hello, sir!
I received a long handwritten letter from your wife...
through my secretary.
She asked for another chance for you to explain what happened.
It was such an earnest request,
so I decided to meet with you after long, careful consideration.
Do you understand?
Sir.
I'm fully aware of the gravity of the situation.
I blindly trusted my fellow professor...
and jumped to the conclusion that there wouldn't be any problems.
I know it was my mistake.
So are you here to tell me that you think...
the disciplinary decision is unfair?
I'm not asking you to withdraw the disciplinary action itself.
I do admit that it was my mistake,
and I will accept your decision against my conduct.
However, I think a six-month suspension is too harsh.
Are you asking me to trust you because you did nothing wrong...
when it comes to money?
You've already explained that at your disciplinary hearing.
Yes, but now, everyone sees me as an educator...
involved in a research fund embezzlement scandal.
Sir.
Teaching my students the joy of learning...
was enough to make me happy.
But now, my students...
and my fellow professors...
think that I've betrayed my beliefs for money,
and that really is too much to bear.
That said,
I'd like a retrial...
so that I can repair my damaged reputation, sir.
My goodness.
Sir.
If the retrial yields the same results,
then...
I'll accept the disciplinary action, no matter what it may be.
(Perfect Porridge for You)
I'm sorry I told you to just leave like that last night.
I felt so bad.
I'm sorry for answering your phone without your permission.
How are you feeling? Better?
Yes, I'm totally fine now.
And about that thing, it's all been sorted out now.
I won't get those calls anymore.
Really?
Yes, there was a misunderstanding.
It's really embarrassing,
so don't ask me for any details.
Okay, I won't ask about it anymore.
But if anything else happens from now on,
I want to be the first one to hear about it.
Okay, I'll remember that.
You got my favorite porridge.
This looks delicious. You'll have some too, right?
Now that I've seen you smile, I can finally relax and eat.
Let's eat.
(Cometome)
Pardon me? Restructuring?
That's right. The new year has begun,
so we should freshen things up a bit.
Will my team be part of the restructuring too?
Of course, Planning Team One will be part of it too.
Sir, my team has been working together for a long time.
So I'd like to keep things the way it is now.
We know full well that your team has great teamwork.
However, having the teams swap some team members...
would be the best solution for the continued growth...
of the company as well as the employees.
I understand, but...
We'll be transferring 20 to 30 percent of the team members.
My gosh, are you serious?
When will the restructuring begin?
Nothing's been decided yet.
Anyway, that's the plan,
so keep that in mind.
I've been hearing rumors since the end of last year.
I was doubtful,
but I guess they decided to do it.
If they push ahead with it,
does it mean we'll all be transferred to different teams?
No way!
We've been doing so well as a team.
Ms. Seo, that won't happen, right?
I have no idea what will actually happen.
They said they'd only transfer 20 to 30 percent of the employees,
so it won't affect all of us,
but our team won't be an exception.
Then what about Ro Mi?
Will she be part of it too?
My contract is ending soon.
I'm sure it'll be renewed automatically.
Right, Ro Mi?
Not sure. It's not something I can decide.
All right. Let's not worry about something...
that hasn't even happened yet.
Let's all cheer up...
and focus on our tasks, okay?
- Okay. - Okay.
Hello, Father.
This evening?
Of course, I'm free.
Okay, then I'll come over with Ri An. See you later.
My gosh, it's listed very cheaply.
Okay, think about it and let me know.
Well, I'm sorry.
I can't find anyone who wants to buy the apartment now.
Really?
Then please list it at a reduced price.
Are you sure? It's already very cheap.
Why don't you wait a little longer?
I have to go abroad urgently.
I can put up with the losses,
so just sell it as quickly as you can.
Please.
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(Meitu Real Estate)
Dad, why did you do that?
You taught me...
to never hurt others.
So how could you do such a horrible thing?
Seeing Ri An and Sa Rang together...
makes me incredibly happy, as if the whole world is mine.
Right, Ms. Na?
Yes, sure thing!
I missed you so much, Ri An.
I missed you a lot too, every single day.
My gosh, you did?
Grandma, then I'll have Ri An come over every day.
That way, you'll be happy every day.
My gosh. You're very thoughtful, Sa Rang.
Thank you.
Sa Rang.
Play with Ri An in your room.
Okay, Mom. Ri An, let's go play in my room.
Okay, Sa Rang.
Have fun, kids.
Thanks to you, Cho Hee, we had such a delicious dinner.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
We're very grateful.
If it weren't for Ri An's grandmother,
we'd never get to taste such delicious dishes.
That's right! My dear Jang Geum is an amazing cook.
"My dear Jang Geum?"
If you take after your mother,
you must be a great cook too. Am I wrong?
I still have a lot to learn...
to be as good as my mom.
Dad, it sounds like you and Ri An's grandma were very close.
Yes, that's right. We lived in the same house,
so we were very close, of course.
She's still beautiful.
Was she that beautiful even back then?
Gosh, don't even get me started!
Men were always lining up...
to see Jang Geum's face.
My gosh, I see.
Then did you have a crush on her too?
- My goodness. - Hey.
Well, every young man in the area had a crush on her.
That was the reason I couldn't move out.
Dad, please.
Oh, just kidding!
My gosh, he's just kidding.
I heard you two were like brother and sister.
That's right.
Cho Hee, make yourself at home.
Wait, Mother.
Hey, stop.
Ms. Na!
My goodness. I was just kidding.
I'm teary-eyed.
"My dear Jang Geum?" Must he go on about her like that?
I can't believe this.
Ms. Na.
You're not mad at me, are you?
Come on, Ms. Na. What's wrong?
If you think she's that beautiful,
why did you marry me?
Goodness. Jang Geum is...
like my little sister, whom I adore.
To me, you are...
the most beautiful woman in the world.
Whatever.
I mean it.
You're the only one for me.
You, Na Sun Duk.
How can I trust you?
What? You don't know that it's true?
My gosh!
You still don't know?
You, Ms. Na, make my heart pound...
like this.
Whatever, I don't know!
You need to feel my heart if you still don't know.
How about now? It's pounding so hard.
You see, you're my everything.
You're the only woman in my life.
And it'll always be this way, forever and ever.
Come on. Must you make me fret?
I told you. You're my everything.
Whatever, I hate you!
Gosh, you drive me crazy.
You're so pretty even when you're sulking.
My dear Ms. Na.
Come here.
You called her "My dear Jang Geum."
Come on! Jang Geum is not here!
Won Ju, you really didn't have to bring that up.
Why not? I was just curious. I can't even ask about it?
You didn't do that because you were merely curious.
You deliberately brought it up...
to upset my mother-in-law.
Hey, Cho Hee.
Shouldn't we...
address each other differently now?
Address each other differently?
Yes, it's so natural for you to call my father-in-law "Father."
Isn't it about time we figured out the hierarchy between us?
Yes, you're right. Sure thing.
You should use the honorifics.
What?
Isn't my husband older than Ri An's dad?
So you should use honorifics when addressing me, right?
Yes, you're right. Since you're my older sister-in-law.
Please kindly help me out, my older sister-in-law.
Oh, would you kindly tell me where I should put these?
This is my kitchen,
so please don't touch anything, my younger sister-in-law.
Oh, okay.
Then since you're saying you'd put everything away,
I'll leave you to it, my older sister-in-law.
What?
What the...
This wasn't my plan.
Should I have said I was the younger one?
Mr. Soo.
There are no customers now. I can call it a day, right?
Since when did you ask for my permission?
Do whatever you want.
I'll see you tomorrow, then.
Let's go, Jun.
What's wrong, Ms. Ma?
(Sisters Side Dish)
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Ms. Ma.
Why am I acting like I did something wrong?
Let's go, Jun.
Jang Geum, what is he talking about?
He's Bo Ri's boyfriend? Is that what he said?
Auntie Poong Geum.
Yes.
Let me introduce myself officially.
I'm Yang Jae Min, Bo Ri's boyfriend.
Look, I never asked for your name.
Last time, you got Cho Hee into trouble.
And what now? You're Bo Ri's boyfriend?
That's enough, Poong Geum.
I'm sorry.
I'd like to speak with Bo Ri first.
Get up, Bo Ri.
Just me? Why?
Get up at once.
- I'm home. - Hey, Kang Rim. You're back.
- Yes. - Hey, Kang Rim. Perfect timing.
Bo Ri brought this guy home, saying he's her boyfriend.
Who are you?
Hello, I'm Yang Jae Min.
I see, hello.
Don't you remember him, Kang Rim?
Cho Hee got kicked out of her home because of this guy.
He's that chief director.
Is that true?
Yes, that was me.
But that was just a misunderstanding.
As far as I know, he did nothing wrong.
Gosh, what's wrong with you?
Jang Geum, say something.
Mother, I'll explain everything.
"Mother?"
Who says you can call her like that?
I think...
it's right that I have a chat with Bo Ri first.
- Come with me, Poong Geum. - Me too?
Come on, Bo Ri.
Gosh.
Have a seat. It must feel awkward to be standing like that.
It's okay.
Mom, I totally understand why you're surprised and flustered.
But you see,
you have nothing to worry about because my dear Mr. Yang...
is definitely not a weirdo.
"My dear Mr. Yang?"
You've lost your mind.
I'll keep this short. Break up with him at once.
Who are you to tell me to break up with him?
I love Mr. Yang.
My goodness. Did you hear what she just said, Jang Geum?
I can't believe this.
Thanks to him, I've changed a lot for the better.
I'm sure the two of you know that too.
Mom, you brought me into this world,
and Mr. Yang helped me grow into the person I am today.
He's a wonderful person.
Okay, let's say that's true.
What happened with Cho Hee was all a misunderstanding too.
But you know,
what I'm worried about is...
I know. I'm not good enough for him.
He's far out of my league. I know that too.
If you know that, why are you being like this?
If you get hurt down the road, how will you handle it?
I don't want to give up on my love just because I'm afraid of that.
If I do that, it'll hurt me for the rest of my life.
Bo Ri.
Everyone looked down on me...
because I dropped out of high school and was jobless,
but he was different.
He accepted me for who I was,
and he loves me for who I am.
I'll do my best to make things work so you and Auntie Poong Geum...
won't need to worry.
So can't you please trust me just this once...
and support my decision?
Jang Geum.
Sit comfortably.
Okay.
Bo Ri has told me so much about you.
Really?
Yes.
She told me that you were very smart...
and that you were a perfectionist.
I also heard you were very neat and...
You came all the way here to meet her family,
which tells me that you're taking the relationship quite seriously.
Am I right?
I like Bo Ri a lot.
You do realize...
that you two will face many hurdles, right?
And that Bo Ri will be hurt in that process.
What man would just sit back...
and watch the woman he loves getting hurt?
I will protect Bo Ri...
and make sure she won't be hurt.
So...
please help me, Kang Rim.
Mother.
Mr. Yang.
Okay, Bo Ri told me all about your relationship.
But...
do your parents know about Bo Ri?
They know that I have a girlfriend.
Then introduce her to your parents...
and get their permission. Then we'll talk.
- Pardon me? - Mom.
For this to work, you'll need...
your parents' permission too, not just ours.
You two aren't so young,
so you can't just casually date.
So do that first. It should be done that way.
Well understood.
I'll do that.
If Bo Ri is hurt,
I will have to step in.
I'll make sure you won't have to worry about a thing.
Please trust me, Mother.
You too, Bo Ri. Don't worry too much.
Mr. Yang.
Thank goodness.
He'll consider holding a retrial for you.
Isn't it such good news?
I'm not sure.
We don't know whether or not it'll happen,
and even if it does,
I'm not sure if they'll change their initial decision.
But I have no regrets now.
Thanks, honey. I owe it all to you.
Don't you worry.
You'll be able to teach again in the new semester.
I really hope so, Cho Hee.
What would you have done had you not married me?
My gosh, you'd be in so much trouble now.
By the way, is Mom doing well?
Yes. She's doing great, receiving lots of love.
So you can put your worries to rest now.
Really?
I want to visit her soon too.
But I'm not sure if it's okay for us...
to keep visiting them so often.
I think Father wants that.
The two families visiting each other...
and becoming a real family.
Of course, Won Ju...
I mean, with our older sister-in-law's permission.
"Older sister-in-law?"
Well, Won Ju...
I mean, our older sister-in-law said I should respect the hierarchy.
What? She did?
Yes, she did.
She's really something.
Hold on. Someone texted me.
- Oh... - Who is it?
Sun Hae wants to see me briefly.
Professor Choi? At this hour?
You haven't been eating well, so I brought you these.
I'm worried you'd fall ill right before your wedding.
Cho Hee.
What is it? Should I put these in the fridge?
No, it's okay.
I have something to tell you.
Okay, go ahead.
Let's sit down first.
Sure.
Hey, what's wrong?
I'm sorry.
I...
Sun Hae.
I...
can't marry Kang Rim.
What?
I'm sorry, Cho Hee.
(The All-Round Wife)
Come on, don't be like this. We're both pros.
Shall I put it down in writing, then?
I must decline.
Isn't this too much?
I didn't get things sorted out, so we're in this mess now.
It was something we had to go through.
How could this happen to us?
What happened, Cho Hee?
It's about Dad.