(Episode 87)
I thought you'd be home late.
I should've waited so we could come home together.
I'm not feeling that great.
The kids are home, right?
Yes.
Honey.
Are you upset because Se Jun decided to take a leave of absence?
No.
You seem to think that I'm such a mean mother.
You did this at work too.
All right. I'll believe that you're simply not feeling well.
Right. Won Sub visited the office in the morning, didn't he?
Oh, yes.
How did you know?
My appointment got canceled, so I got back early and ran into him.
My goodness.
I told him to call me and give me a heads-up from now on.
He's been dropping by unannounced every single time.
I know.
I know he's been close to the family for many years,
but it's not right.
I told Father...
that he'd come over for dinner in a few days. Keep that in mind.
Hold on.
You invited him over for dinner?
Yes. That was the plan, right?
And he said he'd come?
Yes, he was excited.
Honey.
I don't think...
we should invite him over.
Why not?
The truth is,
he's been coming to the office to see me...
because his business is struggling.
He's been asking me to lend him some money.
He said he couldn't bring himself to ask you.
Is his situation really bad?
It seems so.
The thing is, we don't have a reason to help him.
When he resigned,
we gave him a handsome severance package and...
Honey, what are you talking about?
You know that Won Sub was never just an employee to us.
The two of you are originally from the same town.
I met you through him.
There's more.
When the boys were little...
Yes, especially Se Jun. He was always so good to him.
When we were preoccupied with Kyung Jun and neglected Se Jun,
he took such good care of Se Jun.
Thanks to him, I could put my worries to rest.
I'm still so grateful to him.
We should help him, no matter what.
Honey, you know the saying that poverty can never be eradicated.
If we help him once or twice, it will only lead to...
I don't want to hear it. Don't try to change my mind.
Where is Se Jun?
Oh, I think he wants to go to bed early.
I see. That's too bad.
I thought the three of us could have some wine together.
We can do it another time.
Dad.
If you have Mr. Sim's contacts, can you send it to me?
Won Sub's contact number? Why?
Oh, do you want to see him?
He'll visit us in a few days.
No, it's not that.
I was wondering if I'd be able to hire him as my driver...
for a little while.
Instead of driving, I want to do more work...
and get some rest when I can.
Right, I forgot to hire a driver for you.
But he runs a small woodworking workshop.
I'm not sure if he can do it.
Just send me his contact number. I'll ask him.
Sure, all right.
One moment, Kyung Jun.
Okay.
I can talk now.
Did you have to step out?
Yes, Do Young and Mi Ri Nae fell asleep early.
My gosh. You must be cold.
I'm fine. I'm all bundled up.
How's Ms. Kim?
She can go home tomorrow morning,
so don't worry too much.
Okay.
Right, I ran into Director Jang at work earlier.
He said he was taking a leave of absence.
I was really surprised.
It came out of nowhere.
Right, it must be sad news for you.
You were so fond of Se Jun.
He's a wonderful person.
And I'm grateful to him for all his help.
I'm sad indeed.
I'll let him know.
You must be cold. Go back inside.
I'll be in the office tomorrow, so I'll see you at work.
Sweet dreams, Yeong I.
Kyung Jun, you know...
Yes?
Oh, it's nothing. Sweet dreams, Kyung Jun.
Bye.
(Father, Sim Won Sub)
Sim Won Sub or Cha Yoon Hee.
Which one of them should I meet first?
I'm such an idiot.
"I overheard the conversation when I was at the hospital."
"That happened between you and Ms. Kim?" I should've just asked him.
They talk on the phone after seeing each other all day at work.
Do they love each other that much?
Of course, they're in the honeymoon phase.
We were head over heels for each other too.
I'd turn around and want to see you again,
so I'd run back to see you.
Should we just tell her to move out?
Just because she's seeing someone now?
We can't make her move out, unless she comes to us...
and says that she wants to move out.
Also, I can't live without Mi Ri Nae.
I'm sure you can't either.
Right, that's true.
So just relax and go easy on her, honey.
She's been working hard while raising her daughter all alone.
She's finally seeing someone.
Let's applaud our daughter-in-law and root for her.
Goodness. Because of her, your relationship with your brother...
is falling apart.
I told you. That's not Yeong I's fault.
Anyway, I hope Eun Ho's mother is okay.
Why did you jump to your own conclusion like that?
She seemed so upset.
I'm sure she yelled at her daughter. Right, honey?
We should meet her tomorrow and talk.
Gosh, no. I'm scared.
Eun Ho's mother? Why? She's always so graceful and nice.
Goodness. Not her.
I'm talking about Eun Jin.
Even when she was a little girl, she always talked back to me.
She's such a brat.
She can be very feisty.
She might become our daughter-in-law...
No. She'll probably become our daughter-in-law, honey.
It'll be another sleepless night. I can't sleep after hearing that.
What's up? You rarely drink soju.
My gosh, Father.
Pour me one too.
Sure.
You'd be worried even if he was working hard to climb the ladder.
But your son decided to take a leave of absence.
I bet that's why you can't sleep.
No, it's not that.
I guess I'm getting old too.
It's hard for me to fall asleep these days.
Right.
It's already been 30 years since you became a member of the family.
We live under the same roof,
but I believe this is the first time...
we're having soju together.
Yes, it is.
Yoon Hee, I know...
that nothing's more stressful...
than having to put up with a cranky father-in-law.
No, not at all.
It's all thanks to you that I can enjoy such a good life.
Do you really mean that?
Yes. Of course, Father.
I'm always so grateful to you.
I'm grateful too. I always pick on you,
but you always work so hard for the company.
For that, I'm truly grateful, always.
And I'm proud of you.
I mean it too.
But every time I see you,
I feel uneasy for some reason.
Do you?
I suppose I still have a long way to go.
No.
That's not true at all. You try too hard, if anything.
I feel this way even though we've lived under the same roof...
for decades.
You must feel uneasy too.
Well, Father.
I keep racking my brain to figure out the reason,
and I really don't think it's me.
You must be the one who holds the key...
to resolving this uneasiness between us.
I hope...
you will take the burden off your shoulders one day...
and tell me all about it.
Your father-in-law is your father too, you see.
Good night, Father.
That old man. Does he know something or what?
Ms. Im.
I've done some thinking.
Ms. Kim...
must still be in shock about her six-month pay cut.
She is probably so shocked...
and embarrassed that she can't come to work.
Ms. Kim?
You've worked with her in the same office for a while.
Shouldn't you know her better by now?
Why? Most people would feel that way in that situation.
She's no ordinary woman. That's the problem.
Good point.
Good morning.
You're early.
Goodness. As a newbie on the team, you should...
I can't scold you because you're early too.
Everyone on the team is an early bird.
Is Mr. Jang not here yet?
I'm here.
Hello, Mr. Managing Director.
Yeong I, can I talk to you in my office?
What are you waiting for?
Oh, sure.
Do you think it's about work or something personal?
None of our business. Let's get some work done.
I put your gift...
at a spot where I can see as soon as I sit at my desk.
It's nice, right?
From here, it looks tiny.
I should've bought a bigger one.
Why are you wearing the ring on the necklace?
Oh, this. I was worried the elders would see the ring...
and ask me about it.
Did this hurt your feelings?
Gosh. No, not at all.
But promise me you'll wear it at all times.
When you're walking down the street...
"Excuse me."
"You're totally my type. Can I get your number?"
"Let's go have a cup of tea together."
If someone hits on you like that, show them the ring right away.
That won't happen.
Just promise me. Come on.
Okay, I promise.
Kyung Jun.
To tell you the truth...
I stopped by the hospital yesterday.
You came by and left?
Why did you just leave? You should've texted me.
The room door was left ajar,
so I overheard the conversation between you and Ms. Kim.
When the two of you were in the US,
she saved your life.
Why didn't you tell me?
Then did you see Hae Mi...
hugging me from behind?
That's fine.
I mean, no. It's not fine. To be honest, it made me upset.
But while I was standing there, overhearing your conversation...
How should I put this?
I was flustered to find out that I had no idea about it at all,
and I was a little hurt that you never told me.
I didn't keep it from you on purpose.
I just thought the fact that Hae Mi saved me in the past...
had nothing to do with my feelings for you...
or with our relationship.
And to be really honest,
the fact that she saved my life in the past...
started making me feel uncomfortable after I met you.
I feel really bad for Hae Mi,
but she keeps using it...
to force me to like her back.
After overhearing your conversation with her,
I've started to understand why she is so obsessed with you...
and why she is desperately longing for your love.
Perhaps, she feels that the two of you met like that...
because fate brought you two together.
Fate...
I never thought it was fate.
But I thought we could be good friends...
for a long time.
Then I guess she will take today off as well, right?
Yes, I think so.
Did you tell your team that you won't come in until tomorrow?
No. I'll get some rest and go to work in the afternoon.
My gosh. Have you lost your mind?
The president and vice president didn't even visit you.
Why would you go there and work?
Just rest at home today.
- Let me take you to your room. - No, I can go alone.
Staring at your daughter like that won't mend her broken heart.
It only breaks your heart.
Hurry up and go to work, honey.
I'll take care of Hae Mi, so don't worry.
Hwa Kyung.
Yes.
It's nothing. I'll see you later.
All right. Have a good day, honey. Get going.
Honey.
Make a lot of money, as you always do.
All right.
You should see a doctor.
You're a doctor.
No doctor can cure this. You know that.
Don't worry about me. Just go to work.
Call me if you start feeling really sick.
I'll see you later, Mother.
Mom.
Are you not feeling well because of me?
Mom.
Don't touch me.
Come on. This is so unlike you, Mom.
Mom.
I told you not to touch me!
Mother!
Why won't you listen to her?
I thought about it all night, and I'm still in disbelief.
Do you know...
how much I struggled to raise you when you were a newborn?
Eun Jin, you drank thrice as much breast milk as other babies.
That's a lie.
What? You brat! I never lie.
The moment I turned around after nursing you,
I'd be starving. So I'd devour a big pot of seaweed soup with rice.
There's more.
Your large eyes always sparkled.
I always wanted to see your eyes,
so when you were asleep,
I gently pinched you on purpose.
Then when you started babbling, I thought it was so fascinating.
I even recorded it on a cassette tape.
That's how I raised you, my dear daughter.
Gosh. My goodness.
I never even imagined something like this could happen.
Mother, Eun Jin just has a lot on her mind right now.
She's just not sure, Mother.
Stop crying, Mother.
Hey, what are you waiting for? Tell her that you'll marry Do Sik.
Mom.
I'm sorry.
Hit me all you want.
Why you...
Okay. Do Sik wants to marry you.
Must you choose to be a single mother?
You will raise two children all by yourself?
I think that is what I want.
Gosh. I know you're my daughter, but...
Way to go! Well done!
(Pureun Bank)
(Branch Manager Kim Chang Yi)
My gosh.
- Mother. - Yes?
I got a promotion.
I've been promoted to branch manager!
Oh, my! Really?
My gosh. That is amazing news.
Hey, Chang Yi. Did they announce it today?
That's right, Chang Il.
I came here as soon as I heard the announcement.
I've called Hwa Kyung too.
Oh, my. I'm so proud of my younger son.
You studied so hard for years...
and have been working day and night.
You finally landed such an amazing position.
Congratulations, ma'am.
- What? - You must be so happy.
- My gosh. - Congratulations.
- Yes, thank you.
Since I'm in such a good mood,
your beef bone soup is on me today.
- Okay? - Thank you!
My younger son was promoted to branch manager today,
so enjoy your food!
- Yes! - Thank you!
- Hurrah! - Congratulations.
I'm so proud of my brother! Way to go, Chang Yi!
My gosh. If this news reaches your father up above,
he will be incredibly happy.
Gosh. My younger son, Chang Yi. Well done.
You worked so hard for this!
Mother, wait until I become the president of the bank.
I will make it happen so you can live comfortably.
You have to stay healthy and live long, okay?
Of course!
These days, so many people live to 100. Don't you worry.
My gosh. My adorable son. Well done.
I'm sorry, Mother.
(Pureun Bank)
Go back inside and get back to work.
You're leaving like this without a farewell party?
He's right. They haven't officially announced it yet.
Sir.
It was an honor to work with someone like you.
You have to let us throw a farewell party for you.
Yes, of course.
I'll be in touch soon. We should all get together.
The new branch manager will start in two days.
Just keep up the good work.
You're all such good workers.
I was truly honored...
and happy to have had the chance to work with you guys.
I enjoyed every moment of it.
I'm off.
Goodbye, sir.
Thank you for everything.
Thank you, sir.
Get home safely!
Mr. Yoon, that jerk.
Are you feeling better?
Oh. What are you doing here?
Kyung Jun told me that you were taking a leave of absence.
That's right. I stopped by to take care of something.
Where's everyone else?
I guess they stepped out for lunch.
I see.
Ms. Kim.
You know that what you did was very foolish, right?
Well, I did get something out of it.
Oh, right. I wanted to ask you something.
I...
lost my mother when I was little.
Even now, I feel so afraid of losing anyone I know...
just as much as I felt back then.
Ms. Kim?
Oh. You and Kyung Jun...
You two have different mothers?
You didn't know?
Well, Kyung Jun told me when I was in the hospital.
But I was in a daze,
so I just wanted to check.
Does it mean Ms. Cha is his stepmother?
That's right.
Kyung Jun and I are half-brothers.
I can see the wheels turning, but don't bother.
My mom...
wants me to get a better position than Kyung Jun.
That's her goal.
That's why she wanted to find a girl from a decent family...
who'd quietly obey her...
to marry Kyung Jun off.
And she thought...
you fit the bill perfectly.
So in other words,
Ms. Cha approached me to use me from the get-go?
Not because she was truly fond of me?
Now, you know the truth.
So I suggest you give up on Kyung Jun now.
And please take better care of yourself.
It's so nice.
Yeong I.
Director Jang, you're here.
I had to take care of something.
I have a high-level position,
so I have stuff to take care of even when I'm not working.
Of course, I understand.
Where is Kyung Jun? Why are you here alone?
He has a meeting this afternoon.
It's an important meeting, so he was a little stressed.
He barely touched his lunch.
He left right away.
I got this for his office.
I brought it out so it could get some sun.
It looks healthy.
This cactus. And so does my brother.
Director Jang.
I can't buy you an expensive gift,
but I'd like to take you out.
Take me out? For what?
You're taking a leave of absence, so I won't see you for a while.
I'm sad.
And I'm grateful for everything you've done for me.
I feel the same way. Okay, so?
I want to take you out for a meal.
Oh, a meal? That'd be nice.
Just so you know, I'm very picky.
It has to be a very good restaurant, or I won't approve of it.
Well, I'll take you to the best restaurant in Seoul...
with 30 years of history.
They're known for their amazing broth.
For now, that's all I can tell you.
Oh, that said... How about this evening?
Sure, I've got no plans.
That's great.
Oh, I'll buy you the double portion.
I'm so curious. Where are you taking me?
(The Love in Your Eyes)
Don't... Don't hound me like that.
I can't breathe...
How about you work at our branch office in China for a few years?
China? Why?
I'll be honest.
I'm not thrilled that Do Sik wants to marry Eun Jin,
but what can I do?
Why not? Why do you not approve of Eun Jin?
You two are not getting married!
Don't even dream of it!
The person who donated his corneas to Kyung Jun.
You still can't find anything on this family?
Even if it's just once.
I really want to meet them...
and express my gratitude.