(Episode 89)
I'm sorry.
I'm afraid I have to let your hand go first.
Sun Hae.
Let's break up.
Your mother gave me these.
But...
I don't think I can bring myself to give them back in person.
So I'm asking you a favor.
Sun Hae, I really don't understand why you're doing this.
Actually, I got offered a job as a visiting professor in the US.
A visiting professor?
Yes. It's a great opportunity.
I couldn't just turn it down.
Sun Hae.
I'm sorry I couldn't discuss it with you before deciding.
Is that really the reason you're breaking up with me?
Yes.
I've waited for this opportunity for a long time.
So I really want to take it, Kang Rim.
I'm very sorry.
Fine. Go.
I'll wait for you to come back.
Kang Rim.
If that's why, then I'll wait for as long as it takes.
No. Don't wait for me.
I won't come back soon.
It doesn't matter. No matter how long it takes,
I can wait as long as I have to...
if it's for you.
No. Don't do that.
That'll make me uncomfortable.
So...
let's end it here.
I think that my love...
and my feelings for you...
were never strong enough.
And...
Thank you for everything, Kang Rim.
Take care. I'll get going now.
Hi, Kang Rim.
Did you know, Cho Hee?
About what?
That Sun Hae will go to the US...
as a visiting professor.
Did Sun Hae say that?
Did you not know about this?
What?
No, I didn't hear anything about that.
I see.
She told me the news and broke up with me.
I'm confused.
She promised to marry me. How could she...
I can't believe she didn't even discuss it with me...
before making such a big decision.
This is so unlike her.
Kang Rim.
All right.
Since you don't know much about it either,
I'll figure it out on my own.
I'm hanging up. Bye.
Kang Rim, wait.
Honey, what's the matter?
I guess Sun Hae told Kang Rim that she is going to the US...
as a visiting professor.
Are you saying that she used her job as an excuse...
to break up with Kang Rim?
Yes, it seems so.
What did Kang Rim say?
He says he's confused...
and is having a hard time accepting it.
To be honest,
I didn't know Sun Hae was planning to leave the country.
She didn't tell me anything about it when I met her the other day.
She must've been overwhelmed too.
It seems to me that she wanted to lift the burden...
from you and Kang Rim as much as she could.
Hey, Choi Sun Hae! How dare you tell me what to do?
If you keep acting like this, I won't keep the promise I made.
Who is this?
Did you or did you not call Professor Choi?
What's your problem?
What would I call that professor for?
You'll register your marriage?
Yes, that's right. We both have the day off tomorrow.
So we'll go and register our marriage together.
Sure. Since you got married, you should register your marriage.
Thank you for your support, Hyung Do.
Don't mention it.
Well... Father.
What has gotten into you? You've never acted like that before.
You see, to register your marriage,
you need witnesses.
I want to be a witness for you two.
You do?
Of course. It'd be nice if Hyung Do and I...
do that together.
Right, honey?
Honey.
Well, it sounds good to me.
Right, Father?
Then let's all go to the district office tomorrow.
Since Won Ju volunteered to be a witness,
why don't we ask Cho Hee to be a witness as well?
The daughters-in-law from the two families.
What do you think, Ms. Na?
If that's what everyone wants,
I'd be happy.
Then you don't mind either, do you?
Yes. If that's what you want,
I'm totally on board too.
Then that's settled.
Oh, right. But there's no need for all of us to go.
Won Ju, we just need you to sign the form.
Pardon?
Oh, okay.
Goodness.
We're good to go now.
I wanted to go there with them.
You'll be a witness for their marriage registration?
What was that about?
This is why I said you had a long way to go.
What do you mean?
Now that things got to this point, we have no choice...
but to turn our enemy into an ally.
Are you at war or something?
Why would you call her our enemy?
Come on. Think about it.
Father is totally head over heels for Ms. Na right now.
If we act hostile toward her and put up a fight,
we'd only end up suffering damage.
We'd better try to win her over...
and get our cut as soon as possible.
Do you really think it'll work out as you want?
I mean, would Dad and Ms. Na do as you want them to?
Just trust me.
I know the likes of Ms. Na better than anyone else.
The future of you, me, and our dear daughter Sa Rang...
is in my hands.
I have a lot on my shoulders.
Honey, can you massage my shoulders?
Hey, I'm starting to get a headache suddenly.
What kind of trouble will you cause this time?
Okay.
Jun.
Let's move to an apartment with a playground one day, okay?
- Okay. - Then you'll be able to play...
at the playground every day.
- Wouldn't that be exciting? - Yes.
Welcome.
Mr. Attorney, what brings you here?
I have something to ask you.
What is it this time?
I already told you I never called that professor.
That's the truth. Do you want to look through my phone?
Would that make you believe me?
You're not lying, are you?
Mr. Attorney, I usually go to bed early in the evening,
and I sleep like a baby at night.
How could I call anyone at such a late hour?
I didn't say that it was at night.
You did. I clearly remember you mentioning it.
I'm sure of it. You said it was at night.
Hey, why would you stare me down like that and scare me?
Let me make one thing clear.
If I find out you threatened Professor Choi Sun Hae,
I won't let it slide.
Consider yourself warned.
What?
Why on earth are you accusing me of threatening her?
Hello, Mr. Attorney.
What did you two talk about? What's with the tension?
Ms. Ma, did you cause trouble again?
He scared the life out of me.
Pardon?
It's none of your business!
Hello, sir. This is Professor Kang Nam Gu.
Today? Yes.
Of course I'm available. Yes.
Then I'll head over right now. Yes, sir.
We decided to break up. I feel uncomfortable...
meeting you like this.
Have a seat. Let's talk.
All right.
But I can't stay for long. I have other plans.
I asked you to meet me because I had something to tell you.
I told you all I had to say to you.
Also, nothing can change my mind...
about going to the US.
Of course.
It's a great opportunity for you.
You should go.
Yes.
But I'll go with you.
What?
I'll go to the US with you.
No. I can't do that.
Why?
I can't let my decision cause trouble for you.
I'll go by myself.
Do you think...
that leaving me won't cause any trouble in my life?
I won't let you go without me.
I will never leave you alone again.
Kang Rim.
Let's not act like little kids.
It's wise for us to end it here and move on with our lives.
You know that.
Sun Hae, please.
I'm sorry.
I think I've heard everything. I'll get going.
Another text from Mr. Yang?
Yes.
What did he say?
That his mother said she was dying to meet me.
Did you set a date?
He said his parents would accommodate my schedule.
I'm so nervous.
I thought his rich parents would disapprove even before meeting you.
That's unexpected.
Come on, Auntie. I already told you...
that I would be loved by my future parents-in-law.
My goodness.
Still, his parents may have a different thought.
So you must stay alert...
to the last moment and behave yourself, okay?
Don't you worry.
Make sure to be polite and respectful toward them.
This is your first time meeting them, so don't be overly friendly.
All right.
You know that I always behave politely.
When should I meet them?
Jang Geum, isn't Bo Ri too excited already?
(Seo Cho Hee)
Here you go, Mother.
Oh, my. Thank you, Cho Hee.
I'm happy that our daughters-in-law are doing this for us.
Don't mention it, Mother.
It's finally starting to feel real that we all became a family.
You helped with our marriage more than anyone, Cho Hee.
Absolutely.
No other marriage could be as meaningful as ours.
That's not true.
Your love for each other is finally going to bear fruit.
All I did was root for you.
That's exactly my point. Had you not rooted for us,
we wouldn't be here together as a couple.
I'm really grateful for that, my dear younger daughter-in-law.
Is everyone doing well, Cho Hee?
Of course we are.
Well, I see Seok Gu every day,
but I haven't seen Nam Gu in a while.
Don't worry about him, Mother. Nam Gu is doing great.
Ms. Na always worries about Professor Kang.
I understand you care about him, but don't let it show too much.
Goodness. Are you jealous of your own son too?
Don't be silly. I'm not jealous of my son.
I'm not that petty.
You just sounded petty, you know.
Did you see right through me?
Stop poking my side. It hurts.
Goodness, you.
(Hankang University, Department of Urban Engineering)
We reviewed and discussed the case thoroughly.
But we decided not to overturn our decision to suspend you.
I'm sorry things didn't work out, Professor Kang.
I thought I might hear good news.
What do I do now?
(Professor Kang Nam Gu)
"Professor Kang Nam Gu?"
I've never imagined myself not being able to teach.
I met the president earlier today...
to hear the decision of the disciplinary committee.
So? How did it go?
They decided not to overturn their decision to suspend me.
What?
I'm sorry that it didn't work out after all the effort you made.
But he did say...
they seemed to believe that I wasn't directly involved...
in the embezzlement.
He suggested I should accept that and not take it further.
But that's not fair!
The suspension should've been revoked if they believed you.
I don't know. Things are so complicated.
Anyway, I got suspended just for a semester,
and I can go back to school in the fall semester.
Listen, honey. A six-month suspension...
is a severe disciplinary action.
You shouldn't give in just like that.
Cho Hee.
What do you mean by that?
Hey, Seok Gu.
Seok Gu, when did you come back?
He got suspended?
Did I hear that right?
For the time being,
let's not tell Mom.
Right, Seok Gu. If she finds out,
she'll be shocked and devastated.
Are you saying we should lie to her?
No, it's not like that.
I just want us to keep it from her just for a while.
Nam Gu, that's the same thing.
Seok Gu.
Gosh.
Okay. I get it.
You're telling me to keep my lips sealed...
not to make her worry since she just got married.
That's exactly the point, Seok Gu.
How on earth did this happen?
Well... I have nothing to say.
I mean, you always acted all smart,
but actually, you need to learn about how the world works from me.
You're right. I hope to learn a lot from you.
Then call me "Master."
That's ridiculous.
Master. Happy now?
I'd like you to be a little more polite.
Gosh, you little...
You see, getting suspended for six months is no big deal.
It will go by in a flash.
What?
Think of it as taking a sabbatical early,
and enjoy your free time while you can.
I'll work harder...
to make more money instead of you.
Seok Gu...
Seok Gu.
Cho Hee, I'll contribute to the living expenses from now on.
I'll send money to your account every time I get my paycheck.
So don't try too hard to save money, okay?
Seriously, you...
Oh, please. Stop getting sentimental with me.
That makes me feel sick.
Thank you, Seok Gu.
I'm so grateful to you just for saying that.
Cho Hee, believe me.
These aren't empty words. I'll actually send you the money.
So cheer up, Cho Hee.
And promise me you won't give him a hard time, okay?
Okay. I promise, Seok Gu.
Gosh, you punk. Cut it out.
Also, Nam Gu.
Consider this a chance to learn what being jobless is like.
You eat and sleep all day long.
You should learn how that feels.
Right. I'll enjoy myself so I can see how that feels.
Goodness, you.
Hi, Sun Hae.
Right now?
Professor Choi?
Yes.
Kang Rim, let's take it now.
One, two...
Smile big, Sun Hae.
Here we go. Ready.
One, two, three.
She refused to give me a copy,
but I should've demanded one anyway.
Kang Rim, I didn't realize...
that you were looking at me like this that day.
You're here.
What happened?
I heard you broke up with Kang Rim.
And what is the visiting professor thing about?
I had to do it.
You know I have to leave, Cho Hee.
Sun Hae.
If I just disappear quietly,
everyone else can live peacefully as if nothing happened.
Neither Kang Rim nor your mother...
will be hurt.
Are you saying...
that you'll give up on everything and leave?
I don't want to leave like this either.
But this is the only way.
Can't you reconsider your decision?
Are you sure that there's no other way?
If I stay,
one day,
everyone will find out that I'm the daughter of the con man...
who was responsible for your father's death.
Right.
I don't care if people talk and think badly of me.
But...
when I imagine how heartbroken Kang Rim will be...
I'd rather choose to be remembered as a selfish woman...
who only cares about her own life.
Sun Hae...
I'm sorting things out as much as I can.
I'm doing everything in a hurry,
so I think I might need your help. That's why I asked you to meet me.
I'm sorry.
You're the only person that I can ask for help...
right now.
Please help me.
So I can leave quietly.
Sun Hae.
(The All-Round Wife)
Did you say "my promotion?"
The higher-ups have high expectations of you.
Make sure not to make any mistakes.
I heard that Professor Choi is leaving.
Did your mother tell you anything about Professor Choi Sun Hae?
You lied to me, didn't you?
I will never let this go.
I'll keep the woman I love safe.
Kang Rim knows everything!
He knows you're being threatened by that woman!
Kang Rim knows?