(Episode 44)
Porridge, first thing in the morning?
I have to say, it smells pretty good.
The chairman collapsed yesterday. He's in the hospital now.
What? What's wrong with him? Is it something serious?
What's with that reaction?
You're talking as though you know him well.
Be honest. I bet you want to marry Hae Mi off to that family too.
He'll stay in the hospital for a few days.
It'd be nice if Hae Mi could use this to win some points.
Win some points? Is that important now? He's not well.
Gosh, seriously!
Must you nag me every day?
Do I really have to get a mouthful from you once a day?
A mouthful?
You mean, an earful?
Anyway, making porridge... It's a good call.
Gosh, hey. That color is too bright. Wear neutral colors.
I got up early to make abalone porridge.
Make sure you take it to the chairman, okay?
Mom, you made abalone porridge?
I was going to pick up some porridge on the way.
Thank you, Mommy.
Look, am I doing this right?
If I take one of the Bright cards,
I won't get my penalty doubled. Right?
That's correct, sir.
But you haven't flipped a card yet.
Flip one now.
Oh, that's right.
Sir, it's a dud.
What? Come again?
Sir, you just took a dump. Look!
We told you earlier that this is called a dud.
You have to wait until you get the rest of the set to take it all.
All right. It's my turn now. Here I go!
My gosh! You each owe me a card.
My goodness. Talk about robbing the poor.
Here, Ms. An.
Thank you.
Oh, you might win.
I'm here, Grandpa.
Hi, Kyung Jun.
You're here.
Why are you here? Shouldn't you be at work?
I'm taking the day off.
I took care of all the urgent stuff via email on my way here.
You've done enough.
I'll stay here. You can get going.
She's my guest.
Hurry up and go to work.
She's a manager,
but you're a mere intern.
How dare you take the day off?
You brat. Get going already!
Ms. An, please take good care of my grandfather.
I'm off, Grandpa.
Don't worry.
There's nothing I can take.
Oh, no. I'll just use whatever card I have.
- Here I go. - All right.
Will this be okay? Gosh, whatever. Here!
What?
Hello, I'm here.
- Yeong I. - What brings you here?
Shouldn't you be at the distribution center?
The management support team told me to pick up some documents.
I just dropped by to say hello.
By the way, where is Mr. Jang?
Ms. Kim isn't here either.
Kyung Jun took the day off because of a family matter.
- He took the day off? - Yes.
Ms. Kim said she had a family emergency too.
What's going on?
Did they take the day off for the same reason?
You said you had to tend to family matters.
Oh, it got taken care of quicker than I had expected,
so I'm here.
Oh, I see.
Ms. Kim is taking the day off too.
I thought it was for the same reason.
Well, Ms. Im.
And Mr. Heo.
It's true that I met Ms. Kim before I joined the company,
but we're not dating.
Please stop...
spreading false rumors.
Okay.
Oh, I see.
Then is Yeong I your real girlfriend by any chance?
Pardon me?
What are you talking about, all of a sudden?
Yesterday, you grabbed her hand and left with her.
And earlier today, she was here looking for you.
Are you casually seeing each other but not in a relationship yet?
She was here? When?
Well, about ten minutes ago?
Yes, they must be seeing each other.
Right, Ms. Im?
Stop meddling in someone else's love life. Just do your work.
I have to say,
we're too comfortable with each other.
Of course, we're like brothers.
- Ouch. - Stay still. My goodness.
- It stings. - Don't move.
- Stay still. - Do Sik, are you here?
Oh, Grandma!
Ms. So.
My gosh, Do Sik.
Let me take a look.
It's okay, Grandma.
Why are you being like this?
- Come here. - Gosh.
Come here.
Oh, my goodness!
There it is. You really have a bald spot.
Gosh, my granddaughter was telling me the truth after all.
Oh, dear.
Grandma.
- Goodness, what are we going to do? - Grandma...
What should we do? My goodness.
Did you like it, sir?
It was seasoned perfectly.
When you go home,
tell your mother that I enjoyed it very much.
Will do.
Sir, it's time to head over to the exam room.
Gosh, it's okay. Just stay here.
It's not like I'm critically ill.
Oh, okay.
Then I should put these away.
(TS Distribution Center)
Yeong I.
I'll take care of the rest.
Go inside and take a break.
You'll fall ill at this rate.
No, take a break with me.
Let's take a break together.
How come he's not getting back to me?
I'm worried.
(Pureun Bank, Yeouido Branch)
This sounds like a good investment.
My gosh, I'm so forgetful.
I won the prize but haven't even called Grandpa yet.
I won thanks to his help.
(Baby Chick)
"Baby Chick?"
Is this an urgent call?
Hello, Grandpa. It's me, Yeong I.
I have something to celebrate.
Shall we have some gimbap together?
No way.
Lee Yeong I?
(Baby Chick)
(Intern Lee Yeong I)
What? It is Yeong I.
How does she know the chairman?
He didn't even say anything.
Is he busy?
You should go home and get some rest.
You must be hungry. You should eat something.
I'm okay, sir.
I'm not okay.
All right, then.
See you.
Hae Mi, you should get going too.
I know how busy you are.
I took up so much of your time.
Well, sir.
May I ask you something?
Sure, what is it?
Well...
While you were getting the tests done,
your phone kept ringing.
I thought it could be an urgent call,
so I answered the call to tell them that you stepped out.
But I heard a familiar voice, which surprised me.
A familiar voice?
Who was it?
Lee Yeong I, the intern on my team.
Oh, boy. I wanted to quietly raise a baby chick.
But I've been busted.
Raise a baby chick?
- Why don't you sit down? - Sure.
The first store...
I ever opened was called Taesung Store.
Now, it's one of our convenience store locations.
Intern Lee Yeong I...
worked there.
Even for strong men,
it's hard to work in the wee hours,
but she did it for three years.
She didn't miss a single day of work.
I have so much respect for her.
Is that why you sent Kyung Jun to that store?
That's right.
Kyung Jun wanted to learn from the bottom up,
so she was the perfect person to train him.
I didn't want to lose her, knowing she'd be such an asset.
So I came up with the idea...
to hire her for the head office.
I see.
So she was the reason we suddenly started...
accepting recommendations from the store owners.
Yes.
All I did was give her an opportunity,
and she seized it.
She has no idea that I'm the chairman of the company.
She just thinks I'm an old man who comes to sell empty bottles.
Hae Mi, please pretend you know nothing about it.
Okay, I will.
(Evergreen University Hospital)
Hae Mi.
Yes.
Is there something you need, sir?
You see,
I didn't say anything because I was grateful to you.
But I suggest you stop visiting me starting tomorrow.
Whether it's here or my home.
Do my visits make you uncomfortable?
No, it's not that.
I just think that I'd be much happier to see you...
once you and Kyung Jun figure out exactly what you two want to do.
But...
Sir. No, I mean...
Grandfather.
I truly care for Kyung Jun.
But this is the only thing I can do at the moment.
If it doesn't make you uncomfortable,
could you just think of me as your granddaughter...
and adore me?
Hae Mi, I suppose you're anxious...
to make it work.
But I'd feel differently if I were you.
Young people still have a lot of time.
It's okay to stop from time to time.
Take your time and find your path.
You've still got time.
- Yeong I. - Hey, Eun Ho.
Your colleague told me I'd find you here.
Gosh, it's cold in here.
Let's bring an electric heater tomorrow.
Gosh, it's okay. I won't work here forever.
If it gets too cold, I'll just wear some thermal underwear.
Oh, I'm done now. Let's get going.
Okay.
- All right. - You work so hard.
(Hospital Guidelines)
I'm sorry, sir.
Time isn't what I can count on right now.
Ms. Kim.
You're getting home just now?
Hello, Mr. Kang. How have you been?
Good.
I guess you're here to see Yeong I.
It's getting late.
I'll get going.
Call me if anything happens.
Don't worry.
Thanks for everything today. Good night, Eun Ho.
Night.
You should've waited inside.
Anyway, what brings you by?
I guess Mr. Kang doesn't like me.
Well... Let's have a cup of tea.
You know,
I'm not here as your manager.
I'm here as your relative.
I have a favor to ask.
As my relative?
What is it? Tell me.
Help me,
Yeong I.
To tell you the truth, Kyung Jun and I aren't dating.
But you know, we were best friends...
during the three years we spent in the US.
And I was his only female friend.
So naturally,
I thought we'd end up dating.
But then, you suddenly came along...
between us.
I'm really sorry I've been mean to you.
But I...
really don't want to let him go.
Thank you very much for being honest with me.
But I never came between the two of you.
So I'm not sure how I can help you.
Kyung Jun means the world to me.
He's my everything. But the thing is,
Kyung Jun...
likes you.
Yeong I, you should draw the line first.
Don't talk to him or meet him outside of work.
If he tells you that he has feelings for you,
just tell him you have a child.
If you'd do that for me,
I'll do everything in my power to help you get a permanent position.
Let's be honest. That's what you want the most now.
(Mr. Jang Kyung Jun)
One moment, please.
Yeong I. You'll help me, right?
We're family, you know.
Yes, I will help you.
The person you have reached is unavailable. Please leave...
Ms. Lee.
You were probably worried about me.
It's nothing serious. Don't worry.
Your father...
has transferred all of his shares to your stepmother.
And those who were loyal to me have been kicked out of the company.
Soon,
you'll have to fight alone.
Step up your game...
and get ready.
I started getting ready for this fight five years ago.
I'll be sure to protect...
the company, Se Jun,
and the woman I love as well.
You want to open a cafe? You have nothing prepared.
Besides, is it doable with your savings?
Goodness, don't you worry.
I've kept it from you until now,
but I started preparing myself for it a while ago.
And while working part-time at the cafe,
I got my barista certificate.
I feel confident.
I can do it.
Hi, Eun Jin. I'm here.
Hi, friend.
So you're serious about opening a cafe?
She says she's confident,
but I'm not sure.
Gosh, it's always been my dream.
I don't want to be a flight attendant anymore.
I want to make coffee for a living.
Good coffee.
Hey, Yeong I.
I bet you're not here to check in on me.
It's written all over your face that you have something to tell me.
Did you get into an argument with Ms. Kim Hae Mi?
She came to see you at this hour.
It must've been about something serious.
Ms. Kim Hae Mi?
Oh, your cousin-in-law?
Hey, did she grab you by the hair?
No, she did not. She told me the truth.
That she has a crush on Mr. Jang and that it's one-sided.
And?
She asked me for help.
I said I'd help her.
Of course, I should help her.
You're such a pushover.
He told you he had feelings for you. Why would you help her?
Let's be honest.
You can't afford to worry about her feelings.
You can't even figure out what you want.
I'm talking about your feelings, not your situation.
Not as a mother or daughter-in-law.
As a woman, Lee Yeong I.
I don't know. I've never really thought about that.
But you know, Eun Jin... When I'm with him,
I can be myself.
Not Mi Ri Nae's mother or the Kim family's daughter-in-law.
I can be Lee Yeong I.
So you like him.
You, my friend, have feelings for him.
I'm just a little confused, but it's a fleeting thing.
Once this passes, I'll forget all about it.
I don't want to overanalyze my feelings and confuse myself.
To tell you the truth, I'm scared.
My situation is different since I have a child.
You fool, we're only 27.
Just eat out and go for coffee with the guy who likes you.
And go to the movies with him too.
Just do it.
It's so easy for other people.
Why would you worry about your situation and run away first?
Gosh, seriously...
What?
Ms. Lee. You were probably worried about me.
It's nothing serious. Don't worry.
It's nothing serious? Then I'm relieved, but...
(Mr. Jang Kyung Jun)
Yeong I. You'll help me, right?
We're family, you know.
Let go.
Why? I want to comfort you.
Let me know if you feel like you need a drink, okay?
Why would I need to be comforted?
I haven't even started yet.
She says he makes her feel like herself.
I haven't figured out how to do it,
but Jang Kyung Jun can do it.
I'm a little shocked, but...
I suddenly feel the competitive juices flowing.
I want to just face it...
before it's too late.
I'm rooting for the winner! You can do it!
I'm sorry, brother.
I can't side with you...
because I'm on Yeong I's side.
Why does Kyung Jun have feelings for someone like her?
My pride is hurt.
Gosh, this is so embarrassing.
Darn it.
Hello?
I'm sorry for calling you so late.
You were off today, so I couldn't tell you.
Tomorrow morning, the Chinese buyers...
Ms. Kim, are you crying?
Yes.
You're actually crying.
Where are you now?
Why do you need to know where I am?
I want to comfort you as your boss.
Besides, you saved my grandfather's life.
I'm leaving the office now. Let's meet.
Well... Stop crying.
Sure, whatever.
When will you tell me why you're crying?
I'm really curious.
Is this fun for you?
Today, all my pride and everything else...
went down the drain.
So you're not sad.
Your pride is hurt, so you're upset. Is that why you're crying?
I bet my brother is the reason.
I'll have another one.
Not right away.
Who are you to delay my order?
At the team dinner, I noticed that you were a lightweight.
Also, it's not good to drink when you're upset.
Don't drink to get rid of your anger.
You need to talk it out.
So? Why is your pride so hurt?
If you're not drinking, I'll have your drink.
Why do you like my brother so much?
What's his charm?
Ms. Kim. What are you, a crying machine?
You keep crying nonstop.
You provoked me!
I won't tell my brother that you cried today.
No, tell him! You have to.
I want Kyung Jun to know what I'm doing because of him...
and how hurt I am.
I really want him to know.
So you have to tell him, okay?
I'll have to see what you do...
to decide whether or not I'll tell him.
Hold on. You dropped the honorifics so naturally.
Can I just get a bottle of this?
Gosh, it's burning my throat.
My gosh.
(The Love in Your Eyes)
He will never make it.
He should've given up long ago.
What are you all doing in this tiny room?
You'd better tell me the truth, honey.
She doesn't like me,
so I have to try harder.
Don't come here tomorrow.
Just go on a date.
I came here to let you know that I'm alive.
Let's meet.
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