(Episode 27)
Yes, Uncle Young Soo.
Your mother's memorial ceremony is tonight.
Se Yeon isn't with us, but I'm glad you're here.
Me too. Anyway, I'll be there soon.
What was Ju Ae Ra's connection to Se Yeon?
Why is Mr. Seo here?
What?
Do they know each other?
How could you come all the way here?
Why did you visit again?
Didn't I tell you I never wanted to bump into you?
There's something I must confirm.
Ae Ra. Are you sure you don't know Se Yeon?
Did you come just to ask me that?
I told you I didn't know her.
Last time, I only called her Se Yeon.
But you clearly knew her full name was Oh Se Yeon.
And yet, you don't know her?
That...
You must have misheard me.
I never said that.
Then...
tell me what this is about.
Why was this with Se Yeon?
(Employee Personnel Record, Name: Ju Ae Ra)
I'd like to know myself now.
Who is this Se Yeon?
Why does she even have my human resources file?
I don't know who she is. I have never met her, either.
If you don't believe me, why don't you just ask her?
I came because I couldn't ask Se Yeon.
What do you mean by that?
Tae Yang.
I worked my butt off, more than anyone else,
to break away from my tainted past until now.
And I'm finally living the life I dreamed of. But barely at that.
So I beg you.
Please stop visiting me.
Ha Neul, try this.
Se Rin.
The last time you attended your mom's memorial ceremony was...
five years ago, right?
Even while you were away, Ms. Seo held it every year.
Thank you, Aunt Jung Hye.
I'll help out next time.
I'm sure you're too busy. It's all right.
Why isn't Tae Yang home yet?
Right? I don't know what happened, but he suddenly ran out.
I called him before the ceremony, but he didn't pick up.
Is something going on?
Se Rin, did he say anything to you?
No, he didn't.
- Hey. - I'm home.
Tae Yang, where have you been?
You didn't pick up your phone, either.
Something urgent came up at work, so I had to go do that.
I'm sorry. I'm late, aren't I?
Have you had dinner? Should I warm up some soup?
No, I have no appetite.
I'm a little tired. Please excuse me.
Come in.
Se Rin, what's up?
Tae Yang, by any chance, are you acquainted with Ms. Ju Ae Ra?
What?
Actually, she's my senior manager.
I saw you and her together in the lobby of my office.
I see.
We used to know each other a while ago.
A while ago? How do you know her?
She's a friend of a friend.
Really?
I heard you suddenly ran out on a day like this,
then you were meeting her at that hour.
So that got me wondering how you two know each other.
I went out for a delivery job,
then stopped by your office to go home with you.
I ran into her by coincidence, then had a chat.
Se Rin, I was going to wash up.
Sure. Okay.
He came to the office to go home with me?
Something is off.
I know there's a secret between Mr. Seo and Ju Ae Ra.
You have a field trip to the welfare center...
for the disability awareness program, right?
Yes, my teacher told us to tell our moms...
that we would be done at the welfare center today.
Mom, so pick me up there, not the kindergarten, okay?
All right.
But I have something to do today, so Tae Yang will be there.
Really? That sounds great.
Tae Yang is my favorite.
Is he really?
Here.
All right, we have a field trip at the welfare center today.
Do not lose me and make sure you follow.
- Yes, Teacher! - Yes, Teacher!
Let's go.
Puppy, why are you here alone?
Puppy, what's your name?
You're so adorable.
Hey, where are you going?
Goodbye.
What? Where did they go?
Teacher! Guys!
Where are you, Teacher?
Teacher!
Hey.
Little girl, why are you crying?
- Mister. - Yes?
My teacher is gone.
Please find my teacher.
Your teacher is gone?
Okay, I'll find your teacher,
so please don't cry.
Hey, don't cry.
Right, one second.
Do you want this?
I have lots of these at home.
You can have everything.
Here.
This is my favorite.
- Thank you. - Sure.
Anyway, what's your name?
Ha Neul. Seo Ha Neul.
What's your name?
Ha Neul?
My name is Nam Ji Seok.
Ha Neul.
You were here.
I told you to follow me.
- Thank you. - Sure.
- Let's go, Ha Neul. - Okay.
Goodbye, Mr. Ji Seok.
Okay. Goodbye, Ha Neul.
Bye.
You said you'd work outside today. Is that why you're leaving late?
Yes.
Young Jun, did you find out anything about Yu Jin and Ms. Ju?
Yes, I checked with Ms. Ju.
What you heard was true.
It was true?
I really hoped it wouldn't be.
So what did she say to you?
That she'd like to marry him if she could.
I think that's why Yu Jin wanted a divorce.
What? Those two must be insane!
I know Gyeo Ul is sick in bed,
but how can a so-called friend have an affair with her husband...
and even want to marry him?
What?
What are you talking about?
Gil Ja. Well...
Mom.
What are you two talking about?
You must've had a tough time because of that absurd rumor.
I was fine.
It's an absurd rumor anyway.
Why would those ridiculous people make up such a ludicrous rumor?
I don't know who they are, but I know they're pathetic losers.
It's because your girlfriend is such a big shot.
That's true. You're so pretty and talented.
No one can leave you alone.
Come here.
Oh my.
I hoped to heavens it wasn't true. How can you do this?
How can you do this as humans?
Mother.
- That's... - My gosh!
This is huge.
This is really huge.
Yeon Soo, what's going on?
I had to get something signed off, so I went to the director's office.
And there, I saw Ms. Jung's mother...
holding Director Nam by his neck. It's so chaotic!
What? What did you say?
How long has this been going on?
How long have you been seeing her behind Gyeo Ul's back?
Mother, please let go.
Please, you need to calm down.
How can I calm down right now?
And you wanted that divorce...
because of Ms. Ju, didn't you?
Tell me the truth!
Goodness!
Mother, I have to be at a meeting,
so let's talk later.
- Please return home... - No!
You better tell me now.
I am not moving an inch...
until you tell me everything!
Mother, what's with you?
Ms. Yoon, just do as he says.
You're at his work.
This isn't going to help Gyeo Ul.
What?
Ms. Ju, what?
If you cared about Gyeo Ul that much,
how can you do this behind her back?
- How can you do this to a friend? - Stop it!
Ms. Yoon, you need to let go and talk.
Mother, you need to stop!
I told you to stop!
(Director's Office)
Ms. Ju, are you all right?
Mother, she's the senior manager of the Planning Team!
You can't treat her like this!
Ms. Ju, you should go.
Mother.
You're too unstable right now to have a conversation.
Let's talk later.
Please leave.
(YJ Group)
Mom.
I'm sorry that I can only watch.
I will make sure those two are punished.
I'm really sorry, Mom.
Father. Mr. Kim got the car ready.
Oh, my. What are you going to do with that watch?
I'm planning to get it fixed on my way back...
after picking up Ji Seok.
Didn't you have it ever since I joined the family?
My goodness.
What's so good about such an old watch?
Why are you taking great care of it?
Father. Why don't I gift you a new one?
Forget it.
New ones aren't always the best.
If I think about it,
you're unique taste has never changed.
You only keep it in that box and never wear it.
Why do you cherish it so much?
It's something I must keep safe.
Darn it. Wasn't that guy so annoying?
Just make me do volunteer work, not take my cigs.
Did he take yours too?
What a loser.
- Got it, Dad. - What now?
Come safely.
- Hey, mister. - Yes?
Mister, get us some cigs.
Okay.
Wait a minute. But aren't you students?
Students shouldn't smoke.
Smoking is bad for your body.
Here.
What the heck?
Don't you think he's kind of weird?
Ha Neul. Did you have fun today?
Yes. I had fun.
Here, Tae Yang.
Candies? Where did you get these?
Did the teacher give it to you?
No. It was from Mr. Ji Seok.
I lost the teacher today.
But Mr. Ji Seok gave me candies and even found the teacher for me.
Is that so?
What a nice man.
But listen, Ha Neul.
From now on, listen to the teacher well...
and only follow the teacher. Okay?
Okay.
Let's hurry back.
On our way back, I'll treat you to your favorite dumplings.
Yes, I'm excited!
- No, stop it. Don't do it. - Give it already.
You shouldn't be doing this. It's bad.
- No, don't. - How much does he have?
What the heck? He has no cash.
Don't do this.
If you don't stop, I will tell the police officers about you!
Are you mad, mister?
No. You can't. That's from Gyeo Ul.
Did you just push me, you idiot?
Hey, step on him.
- Seriously, this punk. - Gosh.
What an idiot.
No, stop.
Hey! What are you doing over there?
Let's run.
Sir. Are you all right?
Are you all right?
Oh, it's Mr. Ji Seok.
Mr. Ji Seok!
What? Ha Neul.
Oh, right.
Where did they say Ji Seok was?
After class, he told them he would wait here like usual.
Really?
Then where on earth did he run off to?
I'm okay.
Ji Seok!
Thank you for saving my Ji Seok.
Had it not been for you, he would've been severely hurt.
I think it's best to see a doctor just in case.
No. I'm totally fine.
Thanks for today, Ha Neul's brother.
My brother's name is Seo Tae Yang.
"Tae Yang?"
Thanks, Tae Yang.
Don't mention it. You helped Ha Neul first.
That's right. He helped me find my teacher.
Mr. Ji Seok is a kind person.
I want to see you again.
I like you, too.
I also want to see you again.
Then, miss, come over to our house next time.
Really?
Ha Neul. I'll invite you to my house.
Okay, Mr. Ji Seok.
Ae Ra. Why did you suddenly want to have dinner with me?
I could only treat the other team members yesterday.
So I wanted to treat you too.
Why did you drop by the director's office earlier?
I got worried after Yeon Soo contacted me.
So what happened?
I heard that the woman who was there was Director Nam's mother-in-law.
Is what she said true?
There is a misunderstanding.
But I want to be honest with you.
I'm actually dating Director Nam.
I wanted to introduce him to you officially,
so I called him over.
I see.
Yu Jin. Over here.
Hey.
Good evening, Se Rin.
If it's been five years,
Director Nam could definitely date someone else.
Right?
I knew it, Se Rin. Is it because you studied abroad...
that you're so open-minded?
You're so cool.
You flatter me.
It's not like you two were dating...
even before your wife's accident, right?
By the way, Se Rin.
Are you dating anyone?
No, I'm not.
How come?
It's unbelievable that a pretty, smart woman like you...
is single.
I bet you were hit on numerous times.
By any chance, are you not dating on purpose?
The truth is, yes.
I actually don't believe in love.
You don't believe in love? Why not?
In the past, the man I loved...
secretly cheated on me with a friend I trusted.
Here's the worst part.
My friend secretly followed us on our anniversary trip,
and the two spent time together.
She even followed you on your trip?
Gosh, that friend was nuts.
What did you do? Just leave them be?
Of course, not.
I properly evened the score.
I'm the type to pay back twice as much as I suffered.
Good job.
Aren't you thirsty?
Let's order some wine.
Excuse me.
I guess you do feel a sense of shame,
judging by how you're trying to cover up adultery with love.
Se Rin.
You're back late. Did you have dinner?
Yes. I had it with my senior manager, Ju Ae Ra.
Is that so?
Oh, right. You told me you knew Ms. Ju, right?
This must be fate.
Why don't we three get a meal next time?
No, I'm good. We weren't that close anyway.
Then I'm off to my part-time job.
What could he be hiding?
I knew it. They weren't just acquaintances.
Is this why he doesn't want to meet her?
(YJ Group)
He's been holding onto that photo for over ten years.
It didn't look like their relationship was casual.
How could you come all the way here?
Ju Ae Ra seemed very flustered to see Seo Tae Yang.
I'll be able to shake Ju Ae Ra and Nam Yu Jin's relationship...
by using Seo Tae Yang.
Se Rin.
I have a meeting with the chairman about our next annual recruitment.
Do you have any ideas?
Recruitment ideas?
We recently went through a scandal with your credentials,
so how about a blind recruitment process?
It's the new trend for public enterprises,
but privately-owned companies rarely do this.
We'll make a great new precedent if we hire people for their experiences,
not for their backgrounds.
And we'll make a great impression, giving a new chance to job seekers.
That's a wonderful idea.
Thanks, Se Rin.
Blind recruitment?
Yes, Chairman Nam.
Not many privately-owned companies use the blind recruitment process...
compared to public enterprises.
If we choose this process now,
it'll be like sending a message...
that we provide a fair opportunity free from one's background.
You have a point. I like that.
I'll take measures so that we implement this right away.
Good work.
I'm just doing my job, Chairman Nam.
If the recruitment process changes, I'll be able to get Mr. Seo here.
How did it go, Ae Ra?
It passed.
The upcoming recruitment will be conducted blindly.
Really?
Okay, Mr. Ji Seok. I'll be there today.
Ha Neul, who were you on the phone with?
Mr. Ji Seok.
Ha Neul, let's go play at Mr. Ji Seok's place.
He said we could come.
Let's go, Tae Yang.
Come on.
Hello.
I came to pick up a file as Director Nam asked.
Okay.
Father, you should at least say hello to her.
Ms. Ju, you are no longer his secretary,
and there is always someone watching.
Please don't visit us at home anymore if that is possible.
Father, goodness.
Ms. Ju, you can go upstairs.
Yes, please excuse me.
Hey, it's Ha Neul!
Father, Ha Neul is here!
- Come on in. - Hello.
Ha Neul!
Hello.
I'm Tae Yang's sister, Seo Ha Neul.
You're such a bright young lady.
Thank you for inviting us.
Ha Neul, let's go upstairs.
- Let me show you around. - Okay.
Go on, Ha Neul.
Goodness, Ji Seok.
They just met yesterday, but he already invited them home.
Excuse me, have we met before?
You seem familiar.
I'm not so sure.
Young Ran, don't say anything that's unnecessary.
Please have a cup of tea with me.
Yes, sir.
Why is Seo Tae Yang here?
Ms. Cha.
Who was that?
I have no idea.
He's the older brother of a girl Ji Seok met at the welfare center.
It's great to talk to a young man like you...
thanks to Ji Seok and Ha Neul.
It's an honor, sir.
Goodness. "Grace and love in the everyday heart."
Are you familiar with that saying?
Yes, I believe it means you must care and love another...
with your everyday attitude.
It's a wonder that such a young man knows Chinese characters,
but you even know the meaning.
My mother had said that to me since I was a child,
so I have always kept it in my heart.
I see.
I believe this should be the foundation of one's character,
and your mother has taught it to you early on.
What a wonderful mother.
Don't mention it.
That looks like an old watch.
You must cherish it a lot since it looks well-maintained.
I can feel your heart in this.
Do you think so?
Nobody approves of this because it's too old.
If your heart is in it,
I believe it's more precious and valuable than anything.
I knew you would be able to see it for what it was really worth,
instead of taking it as it looked.
When will Tae Yang and Ha Neul come home?
They just called. They're on their way.
By any chance, has Tae Yang dated anyone?
I don't know. But he sometimes looks at this photo, so maybe.
Wait, why do you ask?
Are you going to find her and pull her hair out?
What? What do you mean?
Uncle Young Soo.
Se Rin, he's just joking. You don't have to mind him.
All right, we're home.
I had so much fun today.
Mr. Ji Seok and I promised to play again tomorrow.
Tae Yang, you will take me there again, right?
Okay, I will.
Se Rin!
You're home, Ha Neul.
Mommy's waiting for you. Go on inside.
Tae Yang.
My company is going to hire through a blind recruitment process,
so you can get a job there too.
It's a great chance for you. So why don't you apply?
Forget it. I don't need a chance like that.
I'll manage my own business.
I don't understand why you're like this.
You're looking for a full-time job as you work part-time.
So why don't you want to apply?
Se Rin, I said I didn't want to.
So cut it out.
I don't want a job at YJ Group.
Does he want to avoid Ju Ae Ra...
at the cost of an opportunity like this?
Please have a cup of tea with me.
Yes, sir.
Good.
Did he come knowing that YJ Group is Yu Jin's family?
I can't let Seo Tae Yang go in and out of that house.
It wasn't me.
My goodness.
Why is this...
Will you still continue to lie?
(Woman in a Veil)
I know he took it.
It wasn't me. It really wasn't!
Tae Yang isn't a thief!
Why did you apply for a job at my company?
Did Se Rin do this without telling me?
I did this for you.
You need to stop, please!
I want you to go to the interview.
Once Tae Yang begins to work here,
I can shake things up between Ju Ae Ra and Nam Yu Jin.