(Episode 73)
- Aren't you leaving? - I'm fixing Yeong I's proposal.
I want to finish this before I leave.
Why? Is something wrong?
No. She got a high score in the preliminary evaluation...
because everyone thought it was a good idea,
but the layout is a little off.
I want to go through everything and tweak the layout,
design, and colors too since I need to fix it anyway.
It'll be nice if it stands out to the higher-ups.
Oh, right. Tomorrow is...
my late cousin's death anniversary.
That's why I let her go home early today.
She's probably visiting his niche now.
You look worried,
so I'm telling you this.
When I was in the US,
I forgot about his death.
But when I saw her today,
I suddenly felt so bad for her.
I know I've been mean to you...
because of her relationship with you,
but she's still my family,
so I want to help her out.
I'm sure...
you really want her to land a permanent position too.
Thanks for letting her leave early today.
And thanks for telling me.
I am her family and her manager, after all.
But if you really want to thank me,
and if you truly mean it,
do me a favor later on.
A favor? What is it?
Nothing big.
It's something very small.
All right, then.
I'm off. Take it easy.
(Food Product Development Team)
(Kang Eun Jin)
Hello, Eun Jin.
I want to ask you something.
Sir, what would you like for dinner?
I don't have much of an appetite.
Just grill a couple of rice cakes for me.
Sure.
Oh, right.
How's your son doing?
Is he still heartbroken?
She is already...
seeing another man.
Goodness. Then it's a one-sided crush.
Yes. Her flaws aside,
she's in love with another man.
Yet my son is head over heels for her.
It really upsets me.
On top of her flaws,
she won't even like your son back.
It must've hurt your pride.
Yes, it did.
Your child is...
like a heavy burden.
When they're young,
they're like burdens that you can't put down even for a moment.
Even if they're full-fledged adults,
they're still like burdens that you can't let go of easily.
But you see,
you must learn to let go of your burdens.
It'll improve your digestion...
and help you sleep better too.
Yes, sir.
Do Jin's death anniversary is Mi Ri Nae's birthday.
Mi Ri Nae was born on the day he died.
Kyung Jun.
Yeong I.
Gosh, you aren't even wearing gloves.
Here.
You were waiting for me out here?
Not even knowing when I'd show up?
I'm like the sunflower that always follows you.
I'll be like this for the rest of my life.
Let's go.
I'll just walk you to that alley.
I was worried after seeing you leave early today.
But Hae Mi told me...
that it was because of your late husband's death anniversary.
So I asked Eun Jin about it.
To tell you the truth,
I wanted to pick you up.
But I held back.
Then you should've just gone home.
What if you catch a cold?
I wanted...
to walk with you, even if it was just one step.
"What if..."
"she feels lonely and alone on her way home?"
I was so worried all day.
Next time, you have to let me tag along.
We'll visit Mi Ri Nae's father together.
I want to meet him too.
(Elevators)
You're not allowed to call me. I said I'd call you.
Why did you meet Se Jun?
A mother who hires someone to tail her own child?
How spiteful.
Why didn't you call me first if you were so curious?
How did you hold back all this time?
What did you tell him?
"Everything Vice President Cha said is right."
I also said, "You should listen to your mother."
I comforted him and said goodbye.
I did a good job, right?
Anyway, Yoon Hee.
How did you end up in this mess?
What?
At this rate, the great Cha Yoon Hee's life...
might be totally ruined.
What are you saying, Sim Won Sub?
What do you mean by that?
Stop smirking. Tell me already.
Why are you saying I'm in a mess?
You used to thoroughly vet everyone you hired,
including a mere gardener.
My gosh, this is...
Should we blame your old age? Or should we say...
fate is playing cruel tricks?
Forget it.
You're trying to trick me with your sly words.
I won't let you waste my time.
This is about Se Jun.
What?
What are you two doing over there?
Oh, honey.
Hello, sir. Are you done for the day?
Yes.
Anyway, what brings you to the office again?
Oh, this is...
Well...
I'm visiting Seoul to buy some supplies for my workshop.
I wanted to treat the two of you to dinner, so I stopped by.
And I ran into Ms. Cha here.
I'm a little tired today,
so I told him we should have dinner together another time.
Oh, really?
Let's just do it today if you aren't too tired, honey.
You don't visit Seoul often, right?
That's right.
Come with me. Follow my car, honey.
Okay.
Do you have to attend someone's funeral or something?
No.
The thing is, it's Mi Ri Nae's birthday tomorrow.
I'm going to meet Yeong I and give her this.
Is that right?
Come with me.
(Happy Birthday)
Here, take this.
Give it to Baby Chick.
She gave birth to her daughter on such a cold day.
Tell her to take Mi Ri Nae out for a nice dinner.
Thank you, sir.
From what I've found out,
you gave a statement to the police as a witness.
Could I ask you how that happened?
That incident took place...
the day you came to see me.
I was the one who called the police and 911,
so I had to do a quick interview with the police.
You see, there's no such thing as a secret.
What if they find out that you're the one who helped them?
Then you'd be...
hurting them once more.
Even so, I want to know.
I want to know who they are,
where they live, and how they're doing.
I must find out.
It's me, Jang Se Jun.
Find out...
where his family lives.
I must find out where they are and how they're doing.
Yes. Please find out as soon as you can.
Se Jun.
Hey, Kyung Jun.
It sounds like you're trying to find out how someone's doing.
By any chance,
are you trying to track Ja Young down?
Oh, it's...
That's right.
I suddenly became curious.
We broke up against our will...
because Mom strongly disapproved of her.
I couldn't even say a proper goodbye when we broke up.
But I'm not getting my hopes up.
I'm sure she's doing well, wherever she is.
You have to go to work tomorrow.
Don't drink such hard liquor right before bed.
I'm taking a week off.
You're taking time off?
You?
Not because I want to. Someone made me do it.
Father.
This is good.
You've been working too hard nonstop.
Make sure you get some rest.
Do you want to drink with me?
No, I want to go to my room and do some research.
About what?
Yeong I's daughter, Mi Ri Nae...
It's her birthday tomorrow.
I want to get her a gift, but I have no idea what to get.
I need to find out what kids her age like. I'll look it up.
Why don't you just call Yeong I and ask her?
I want to,
but now isn't the best time.
I heard...
Mi Ri Nae was born...
the day Yeong I's late husband died,
which means tomorrow is...
Mi Ri Nae's birthday and...
It's also the anniversary of her late husband's passing.
Gosh.
How could that happen?
I feel so bad for the kid who never met her father,
but for Yeong I...
It must've been really hard for her.
I know.
Eun Ho.
Here.
I bought a coat. Eun Jin and I bought it together.
Thanks for remembering Mi Ri Nae's birthday every year.
Of course. We're Mi Ri Nae's aunt and uncle, so it's a given.
Did you have a chance to visit Do Jin today?
Yes.
I got to leave work early, so I went to see him after work.
I told Do Jin that I was seeing someone.
Good. Do Jin must be happy for you.
Thanks for saying that. That makes me feel better.
Well, there's this famous novel.
- Which one? - "Go Alone Like Musso's Horn."
You're no longer alone,
but it wasn't easy for you to decide to open up to him.
Don't care about what others might say.
Just be confident and follow your heart.
I want to see you do that.
After all, you chose to be with him to be happy.
- Right. - Eun Ho.
Mother.
Are you getting home just now?
Yes.
I need to talk to Yeong I about something. Go inside first.
What do you need to talk to her about?
Go inside.
Thanks for the gift. Give my thanks to Eun Jin too.
Will do.
Did you get everything you need for the memorial ceremony?
Yes, Mother and Father bought all the groceries earlier in the day.
I see.
Here.
Buy Mi Ri Nae what she wants.
Thank you. You do this every year.
But how come there are two envelopes?
One's from Chairman Jang.
He said, "Baby Chick gave birth to Mi Ri Nae on such a cold day."
"Tell them to go out for a nice dinner."
Grandpa said that?
Thank you.
What did you say to Yeong I?
Why? You think I said something mean to her?
What did you say to her?
Don't worry.
I don't think Yeong I is right for you,
but I think of her as my own daughter, just like Eun Jin.
Mom, Eun Ho. Are you two fighting?
No, we're not.
Just go to bed if you're tired. Why did you come out?
Did you give Yeong I what we got for Mi Ri Nae?
Yes.
She said, "Thanks."
My gosh. This is a lot of money.
What's up?
Grandpa.
I heard it's Mi Ri Nae's birthday tomorrow.
You gave birth to her. Well done.
I received what you sent. Thank you so much,
- but it's... - Is it not enough?
Should I send more?
No! It's too much money.
I feel so bad accepting this.
I don't know what I can do to repay you.
Repay me? Should I tell you what you can do?
What can I do?
Just live a happy life...
with Mi Ri Nae. That's how you can repay me.
That's...
what I want.
Okay.
You know what, Grandpa?
No one else...
has ever thanked me for giving birth to Mi Ri Nae...
on her birthday. You're the first one to say this.
Thank you so much.
My goodness.
The elders in your family were...
so devastated by your husband's death...
that they couldn't afford to look after you.
But you see...
We should celebrate her birthday for being born into this world,
but you really have gone through so much, Baby Chick.
Kudos to you, Yeong I.
For staying strong despite the struggles.
I should go to bed. Bye.
Thank you, Grandpa.
Sweet dreams.
This is how money should be spent.
Kudos to myself for earning enough money.
I should go to sleep.
I guess Won Sub's workshop is doing well.
It seems like he visits Seoul often for work.
Yes, it seems so.
Right, I told Se Jun to take a week off.
What? Why?
This wasn't for your headaches.
Se Jun has been taking these sleeping pills, right?
Honey, how did you know?
How did I find out? That's not important.
We live under the same roof and sleep in the same bed.
But you keep hiding things from me.
That makes me upset and angry.
I'm sorry, honey.
I didn't want to worry you. That's why I didn't tell you.
I am worried about Se Jun.
But I was shocked to find out that you had been taking these too.
Both you and Se Jun must cut down on work immediately.
Okay, we will.
Remember...
that I love you and that you are my wife.
Don't keep any secrets from me.
I feel betrayed.
Be careful not to hurt your hand.
Okay.
You should lie down for a bit, Mother.
I will, when Chang Il gets home.
Put less salt in the fritters this year.
The ones you made last year were too salty.
Then could you taste them for me?
You little...
You know that I'm a bad cook.
We shall call a truce for the next two days.
A truce?
At Eun Jin's cafe,
I lashed out at you because I was so angry.
But it is Do Jin's death anniversary...
and Mi Ri Nae's birthday as well,
so let's call a truce for the time being.
Just thinking about your situation gives me a terrible headache.
On Do Jin's death anniversary,
I want to only think about him and nothing else.
Okay.
This is done, Yeong I.
The chestnuts are even bigger than the ones we bought last year.
Yes. They're from Mount Gyeryong.
Your grandma's friend kindly sent them to us.
I see.
I'll put these away. Go get some rest.
Okay.
Gosh, my legs...
They must ache.
- "But there is no air on the moon." - "But there is no air on the moon."
- "So how is it possible?" - "So how is it possible?"
"But over there..."
You should be helping Yeong I.
Did you have to put on a sheet mask now?
I want to look good when I see Do Jin tomorrow.
Don't try to pick fights with me.
What's that?
Oh, is it for Mi Ri Nae?
Is it for me, Uncle Do Sik?
Why are you whispering? We're in your room now.
Give me that.
Oh, my! I wanted a new crayon set.
Happy birthday in advance, Mi Ri Nae.
It has 48 different colors.
Thanks, Uncle Do Sik.
Mi Ri Nae.
My gosh.
Grandpa, Uncle Do Sik got me a new crayon set.
Did he?
I want to give you your birthday gift in advance too.
- Ta-da! - Oh, my.
What do you think? Cute, right?
Dad, you picked a nice present this year.
Mi Ri Nae, you should try it on.
Here, sit down.
Let's see.
- How cute. - Oh, my!
I'll wear these to the kindergarten tomorrow!
Sure thing.
My adorable granddaughter.
I know your birthday is tomorrow,
but happy birthday. I love you.
I love you too. Love you, Grandpa.
Yes.
Gosh, my sweet pumpkin.
What about you? Where's my gift, Auntie Do Young?
What? Oh, it's on its way now.
I see. I guess they have a backlog of parcels since it's January.
Mi Ri Nae, you're a little kid. Who taught you such words?
Great-grandma.
I see.
What did you get for me, Auntie Do Young?
You must be curious.
Come here.
Really? For real, Auntie Do Young?
Yes, for real.
I'm so excited! You're the best, Auntie Do Young.
I hope it arrives soon!
Are you done preparing all the ingredients?
- Yes, Grandma. - Good.
You must be tired.
I'll let Mi Ri Nae sleep in my room today. Bring her to me.
Okay.
Go to sleep, my darling child
My precious love
You're fast asleep, have sweet dreams
I would never trade you
For even gold or silver
Sweet dreams
I was worried it wouldn't fit her,
but it fits her perfectly.
My adorable sweetheart.
Grow up...
quickly.
I don't want seaweed soup.
You have to have some to celebrate the day your ears fell out.
My ears didn't fall out, Grandpa.
No, it means today is your birthday.
To celebrate the day you were born,
you have to have some seaweed soup.
Grandma woke up in the wee hours...
to make this seaweed soup for you.
Okay?
Open wide.
- No. - Come on. Be a good girl.
Good girl.
You poor thing.
Honey, don't.
Okay.
Have some more. Open wide.
(Vice President Cha Yoon Hee)
Should we blame your old age?
Or...
should we say fate is playing cruel tricks?
Forget it.
You're trying to trick me with your sly words.
I won't let you waste my time.
This is about Se Jun.
What were you going to say yesterday?
What's happening with Se Jun?
Since it involves Se Jun, I need to think about it more.
What's there to think?
Tell me at once!
From now on, do not call me. I will call you.
I have to go.
Hey! Sim Won Sub!
(Mother)
Yes, Mother.
Oh, one moment.
She didn't have to step out.