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I end up racing alone whenever I cycle with you.

I do it to feel the endorphins.

Can't you ride in front of me?

It's a flat course now, so I will.

Lee Ji-hyeok speaking.

Mr. Lee, I need you to return to the office now.

- Something happened. - What…

Oh Jae-jin did what again?

It'll take me an hour and a half. Yes.

An hour and a half?

Thirty minutes to the car and an hour to the office.

It's our 300th-day anniversary.

What?

I booked a one-night package with the restaurant at Ridge Hotel.

I was going to surprise you later.

That's unfair.

- We agreed not to do anniversaries. - I did it because I wanted to.

So tell them you can't make it.

Tell them you're on Jeju Island.

It's an important client, and it involves my team.

If you go now, I'll break up with you.

Even if I stay, I can't have dinner with you.

I have plans with my siblings.

Your plans with them matter more than our anniversary?

Of course. It's a prior engagement.

We agreed not to do anniversaries.

But I've already prepared for it.

You shouldn't have.

Ji-hyeok.

You still don't want to marry me, do you?

I don't want to marry anyone.

Excuse me.

Sorry. Excuse me!

What the heck? What on earth is going on?

Sorry. Excuse me!

KF COMPANY

Mr. Lee, what are you going to do?

A container loaded with 1,200 by 600 stone tiles has arrived

at Incheon Port. We work on exterior materials in two days.

Jae-jin, you knew the tile design for the exterior wall was partly changed.

When you confirmed the order with me,

you gave me the written changes saying a third would be 1,200 by 400.

As Haneul Construction delayed the process,

the entire orders for exterior materials got delayed and…

And you forgot?

Yes, totally.

I told you already.

Two times, it's a mistake. But the third time means you're incapable.

Yes, I remember.

How long do I have to go easy on you?

Not for too long, sir.

I'll go look into it.

What can you do?

They can't do it within the given time. They have other work.

I asked every factory, including Changwon 2.

I've checked that much.

I didn't say I was off to a stone factory.

Then where are you off to?

I'll tell you later.

Gosh, he's a tough guy.

Tell me about it.

Stone tiles aren't tofu.

A box cutter can't do the job. He's overreacting--

Yes, I heard you.

- No, I mean… - Jae-jin.

- Give me Haneul Construction's schedule. - That's on our team's--

Give me a printed one, not an uploaded file.

A4 paper.

I want it printed on A4 paper.

Do you get it clearly this time?

I'm sure I told you before finalizing the floor plan.

A few times, at that.

That an open ceiling would suit this retro vintage concept.

You clearly said no.

I'm not saying I didn't say no.

I changed my mind, Ms. Ji.

Then postpone the opening date by four or five days.

I'll see what I can do later.

Gosh, no. Never.

The invitations have already been sent.

And our opening event ad is everywhere on social media.

It could've been possible if you told me yesterday,

but the floor work is scheduled on Monday.

All the other work too.

You want me to open my café with an unsatisfying interior design?

Then…

how about a paint color that gives a bare concrete vibe?

I can find someone else for that.

That's a no.

It should be the original concrete to feel natural.

Then we have no choice

but to stick to the original plan.

Gosh, you give up too easily for someone young.

I'm 30.

And you're too naive about construction.

I hired a company with little experience and this is where it shows.

Ma'am, please watch what you say.

If you don't change this, I won't give you the next payment.

Is that why you still haven't paid me?

- It's four days overdue. - What are you going to do?

Well, I'll have to stop the construction until you make the next payment.

Excuse me?

If you don't make the payment, the schedule will be postponed.

And you'll have to handle the increased construction fee.

If you stop here, I'll find another company to do the rest

and sue you for neglect of duties and damages.

Go ahead.

I'll write about you online.

I'll expose your company name.

Go ahead.

From the meetings, floor plan changes and timeline

to the payment schedule, detailed estimate and detailed schedule,

I shared it all with you.

Oh, and I had to turn down a request because of this project.

I'll charge you for that too.

Oh, Ms. Ji.

Why would you take my words so seriously?

Should I be scared of your threat, then?

Geez, I never threatened you.

I just regret it so much.

Ms. Ji.

You're the boss. I thought you'd find a solution

if I was stubborn with you.

Because you were so enthusiastic.

I see.

I'll give up on the open concrete ceiling.

And?

Pardon?

I think there's more you have to tell me.

About being rude?

Well, that was simply my temper talking.

So?

I'm sorry.

Then should we stick to the original plan and resume construction on Monday?

Okay.

If you send the overdue payment today,

I'll proceed with the construction.

I thought she was a docile and bright pushover,

but she's a real piece of work.

She's got a temper too.

Oh, hi.

You're here today. Thanks.

No problem.

How was the talk with the client?

She said she'd file a lawsuit, so I said go for it.

And she stopped there?

People are so weird. When I'm nice, they cross the line.

A lot of people are like that.

They're soft with the powerful and abusive with the weak.

May I take your order?

Goodness.

KANG-O

- Hi, brother. - Aren't you coming?

Today's Saturday.

I'm not your Saturday part-timer.

I'm in the middle of a construction project.

You don't do it on weekends.

It's case by case.

I can't go today. I have tons to prepare.

Good luck with that. It's not even worth any money.

Cut me some slack, will you?

My dear brother.

Forget it, you nutjob.

Don't be rude to your older sister.

But I'm dead tired.

Look at you.

Welcome. This way, please.

- Hurry in. - Fine.

WORK CLOTHES

PAINTING CHIEF

CALLING PAINTING CHIEF

The number you've dialed is unavailable.

You'll be directed to voice mail after the tone.

Sir.

My third phone call

isn't about a request, but an apology.

I shouldn't have pushed you to work on Sunday.

I apologize.

Enjoy your weekend tomorrow.

You keep dealing with nasty clients who don't pay you much.

I wonder when you'll open that hanok studio.

Oh, right. Did Ji-hyeok find a place?

I'd really love to draw a map of your brain.

How can you go from hanok to Ji-hyeok's house?

Ji-hyeok likes hanok too.

Look.

You need to stop being a fool.

You're always so careful so he doesn't catch on.

There you go again.

He has a girlfriend. I can't let him know.

So, why have a crush on that playboy?

He's not a playboy.

Ever since he got a job, he's never been single.

That's what you call a playboy.

Well, he's never two-timed anyone.

It's just that he's always dating someone.

In any case, he's never single.

What if he ends up marrying someone?

He won't.

How do you know?

Because he's a misogamist?

Even if I told you, you won't understand,

or you won't get it, so I won't tell you.

It's something you don't know, but I do.

You want us to work all night for three days?

Then we can meet the required amount for glass.

Goodness.

You're very carefree with what you say.

I can work with you.

I won't even need a break.

Once the glass is ready, we can change the construction order, sir.

When you breathlessly said you'd wait for me at the factory,

I knew something bad was coming.

It'll be just three days, okay?

I can't persuade my staff to do any more.

Under your command, three days will be just enough.

Look at you flattering me.

You know it's a fact.

Thank you so much.

This isn't because you're forcing me.

You're not insisting that I repay you what I owe.

That's why I'm doing you this favor.

Oh, I forgot.

Goodness gracious.

I know about your pride,

but the rookie's mistake is his responsibility.

That guy, Oh Jae-jin, is quite timid.

Given the mistakes he's made, this could get him fired.

That's none of your business.

It's not like you to go the extra mile.

You're right.

Maybe I am generous with him because he's too incapable.

If we work on the stone tiles while attaching thermowood,

we can meet the deadline.

If we work all night for three days.

If this goes smoothly, we'll have no problem.

Great job, Mr. Lee.

Thank you.

No problem.

I'm grateful to you for not raising any complaints.

Truly.

From next time, I'll be in charge of anything we do with Haneul.

No one else.

Treat me to a meal.

And drinks.

Of course.

Anyway, I guess it's taking quite a while.

You're becoming more haggard by the day.

I'm having a fierce war with my dad.

War? You said you broke things off with him and that he left.

Didn't that mark the end?

He's making sure.

That's what my dad always does.

He solidifies everything as hard as concrete.

Can you help me understand?

You don't have to understand it.

This war won't end until either of us dies.

I don't want to know. Just looking at your face is complicated enough.

And you still have the same idea?

That you'll lead a simple life alone.

Good for you that you can control it.

You're sure you won't fall in love.

You're sure you won't love anyone to death.

You're determined to live only for yourself.

I'm jealous of you for it.

My emotions belong to me. I keep them under control.

You can do it with determination.

Only if you come to believe that no relationship lasts forever.

- My son? - Yes.

Well, I don't think he's ready yet.

People marry late these days.

And when I ask him, he just answers "okay," "yes" or "no."

That goes for every child these days.

I mean, marriage isn't only about themselves.

Gosh, I just assume he'll get married in two or three years.

For someone whose employment has been extended with an advisor title,

- you're different indeed. - What are you saying?

He's saying he's jealous.

Everyone wants to marry off their children before they retire.

Right.

Marriage is about taking what you've given.

Not to mention,

when Myung-soo's eldest daughter got married two years ago,

- they hired people to be guests. - Why must you say that?

It was three years after my retirement.

I had no one to invite.

You know what? What scares me is that I might be jobless

when my kids get married.

Former director Lee Ji-woon is still struggling to get a job

even with 15 certificates, you know.

Drink all you want.

You, cut down on drinking.

Thanks.

Guys, it's the same for those retirees who studied liberal arts.

That's why I'm going for welding.

Once I get a license,

I'm sure I can find employment anywhere.

Children are the problem, after all.

You struggle to raise them and then, even after retiring…

Stop it, guys.

We've gathered together to celebrate my retirement.

Why are you complaining about your lives?

Because it's just tough.

And because you're a friend with no issues.

Right?

Fine, take it out on me.

Let it all out to a friend with no issues like me.

Right, Sang-cheol. You're most successful of us all.

Okay? You worked until retirement age.

That's not all. You were offered a job before that.

You'll stay on as an executive until your youngest son gets married.

How envious.

All right. Let's drink.

Let's drink.

- To Advisor Sang-cheol. - Cheers!

I think it's nice.

- Hey. - Hi.

Come on, Ji-hyeok.

I told you about my emergency situation.

So, did you guys have a talk?

Ji-wan says we should give out some rice cakes to neighbors.

A regular retirement alone isn't worth celebrating.

Why throw a party when it's not worth celebrating?

It's going to be a surprise event, not a party.

"Dad, thank you for your 33 years of hard work."

I don't see the difference.

What's the gift going to be?

We couldn't decide on our own.

We needed your help.

Any ideas?

Nothing much except clothes and shoes.

I'll be in charge of the vibes.

We need balloons and congratulatory banners.

You guys can pick a gift and pay for it.

I'm merely a jobseeker.

Let's give him cash, then.

That's too impersonal.

If you chip in less, it'll seem insincere.

- What? Why? - Stop laughing.

So that's what it means to retire.

Ji-wan, wire the money in two days.

You prepare things on the day.

- Okay. - Got it.

- Goodness. - What? What is it?

- It's Dad. - What?

Smile.

- Dad! - You…

Why were you staring at us?

Look at you brats. You're acting suspicious.

What were you doing here by yourselves?

You seem quite drunk.

Look at you changing the topic. Even more suspicious.

Well, we ran into each other on the bus.

And Ji-wan on our way.

It was such a coincidence that I asked them to have tea.

Oh, really? That's odd.

Let's go!

- Let's go. - Let's go.

- Let's go home. - Let's go!

Wait. Goodness.

To see two tall brats walk in front of me,

I feel like I have very reliable guides.

What about you? Are you coming from Mr. Young-bo's shop?

Yeah.

They suggested a gathering to celebrate my retirement.

I had drinks with my college friends for the first time in a while.

Your friends are all retiring too?

Except Mr. Young-bo.

No, not at all.

I'm the only one who lasted until the regular retirement age.

And I'm also the only one

who got another job right before retirement.

Dad, you're the best.

- The best! - The best!

Hey, eldest son. Ji-hyeok, why aren't you saying anything?

You're drunk for real.

Thank you, Dad.

For reassuring the family by getting reemployed.

It's reassuring, right?

- Dad, did you drink a lot? - What?

Yes, I drank a little.

We're home.

We're home.

How come you all came together?

Where's Mother?

She's already asleep.

Honey.

These brats excluded us

and got together at a café. I caught them red-handed.

Oh, please.

I told you. We ran into each other.

I mean, the three of us.

Mom, it was so random so I suggested we all go to a cafe.

I see.

How come you're out here?

I have business with your brother, but I barely get to see him.

Go inside.

- Let's go inside. - Let's go.

- Let's go in. - Let's wash up and go to bed.

Let's wash up and go to bed.

What is it, Mom?

- Your aunt, Kyung-ran-- - Stop.

Hey.

I've told you a hundred times. Don't set me up on blind dates.

She's 29.

She's 165 cm, a middle-school teacher, and her hobby is tennis.

She has one older brother and no religion.

She saw a picture of you and is fond of you.

Anything else?

She's your aunt's niece-in-law.

She's pretty too.

That's all?

What a disappointment.

It's not like you're always single. Why won't you get married?

I don't get married for a good reason.

When will you get married, then?

Mother, marriage isn't a must these days.

None of your friends got married?

Sung-jae, Joo-hyung, Ji-tae, Sang-woo, anyone?

Not yet.

I'm heading in. I'm too tired!

Ji-hyeok, wait.

There's a right time for everything.

It's killing you, isn't it?

Wait. Chief?

What's going on?

What are you doing here? Why?

You said you'd never come.

I thought you'd be doing this alone.

I was right. Gosh.

I was having breakfast this morning, and it really got on my nerves.

I had this uneasy feeling.

So, it worked.

That was from me.

"Get on his nerves. Bother him."

When will you stop being this inflexible?

The client gave up, but it bothered me.

She felt so bad.

But she was the one who insisted on painting the ceiling white.

Tell me about it.

Isn't she unbelievable?

You're even worse.

How could you think of doing it alone?

You're an interior designer, not a technician.

The sparrow near a school sings the primer.

Geez, you never reflect.

Get out of here.

I don't want to see you.

Sir, I'll be too moved if you keep caring about me.

See you.

Thank you.

This is the first wedding invitation I got from any of my friends from school.

It's the third one for me.

Two from my colleagues and one from my high school doctor friend.

Do I have to tell you how many invitations I got too?

It's that hard to get married, and I'm actually doing it.

Congrats, Joo-hyung. I'm so proud of you.

Anyway, didn't you say

you could do it in two or three years at least?

I happened to keep arguing with Kyung-hye.

So I ended up asking my father for help.

With the money we saved and a loan, we barely leased a place.

I'm spending my parents' nest egg on this undutiful marriage.

Undutiful?

I'd say you're talking high.

Your parents must've wanted to help you.

- Don't feel too guilty, okay? - Sung-jae.

Mr. Conglomerate Son, just stay poker-faced and nod.

Your situation is way outta my league,

and I'm most jealous of Ji-hyeok.

He chooses not to get married when he can.

You're young and on a roll now, but what about when you grow old?

Ji-hyeok, will you be surfing even after the age of 60?

Will you go mountain biking?

I wonder if you'll still be popular.

Do you feel like a winner now that you're getting married?

You're slandering me here.

There's a lot to do later on in life.

You can ride a bicycle, go swimming, go hiking,

go camping, and enjoy traveling.

Once I get my severance, I'll try going on a cruise trip.

Gosh.

He never backs down.

Anyway, Ji-tae.

You're the only son. Will you take care of your parents until they die?

Gosh, he better not.

These days, parents and children survive on their own.

My dad gave me 100 million won and said not to expect more

since he enrolled in a housing annuity.

It's either dying alone or dying together

if your family is in trouble.

Joo-hyung is the first to go, as expected.

How did he manage to see one woman for five years?

Because he loves her.

For five years?

He just got attached to her.

He should've broken up with her before that, like you.

Right?

It's odd.

You always make it clear before you start a relationship that you're a misogamist.

But your ex-girlfriends wanted to own you legally after a while.

It's a desire to possess?

Is anyone already waiting in line?

- Take it slow this time. - Why?

Just do as I say.

You're silly.

Don't your family push you to get married?

Your marriage is a must for your parents.

Right.

They'll probably tell me to have at least two kids once I get married.

Why do parents think it's natural to get married

and to have children later on?

When are you going to tell your parents?

I need to find a place first.

HANGYEOL UNIVERSITY ARCHITECTURE VOLUNTEER CLUB

INTERIOR RENOVATION PROJECT: HYE-YOUNG'S

ID: GIGGLE USED HEATER

- DOES TODAY WORK? - YES

Soo-jung.

I got a call about a fan heater. They'll bring it now.

It's practically new.

Do you actually believe that?

I doubt it's not too worn out.

I'll be back.

ENERGY-SAVING PORTABLE HEATER

Hello.

- Are you username Giggle? - Wait. Isn't that Eun-o?

She's buying used stuff again.

That'll be 30,000 won.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Excuse me!

What the…

Hey!

Ji Eun-o…

Sorry.

Ji-hyeok.

Darn it!

- Hey! - Dang.

Stop there, you jerk!

Give me my 30,000 won back!

- Damn. - Stop!

Hey.

Geez.

- Got you. Hey! - Move!

Not a chance. No!

Wait. Ji-hyeok? What are you doing here?

How much was it?

It was 30,000 won.

What, 30,000 won? Geez.

Gosh, I'm sorry. Sorry.

Damn you.

What should we do with him?

What do you suggest?

The police or cash compensation?

I'm sorry. It was just for fun…

Give me my money back!

Take the money, and I'll buy you a new…

I mean, the newest fan heater later today.

He says the newest fan heater.

In addition to 30,000 won, you'll give me the newest fan heater?

What do you say?

- This is it. - Right?

Goodness.

How dare he?

Okay!

It feels great, right?

Of course. This wasn't even his first time. What a jerk.

Eun-o, it wasn't your first time either.

Me?

Trusting people easily. Letting them fool you.

Right, I have experience with that.

The world is hopeless.

I mean, no one can be trusted anymore. Don't you agree?

You're in no position to say that.

You followed him to a remote alley. That's reckless.

Were you worried about me?

If that big guy had punched you,

you would've cried so hard out of anger and resentment.

In any case,

I didn't get punched, I had him arrested, and I got someone worried about me.

What a happy day!

Says someone who risked her life over 30,000 won.

Would you like a coupon?

Clean the empty table.

So that's what happened.

Geez, it was another fraud.

Did they hand him over to the police?

Yes, but the thing is,

Ji-hyeok ran to the back.

I just don't get how they met and caught him.

- There they are. - Hey.

- You're here. - I'm glad you came.

Ji-hyeok, how did you know to follow Eun-o behind?

She was being an idiot even before she reached the intersection.

I could smell it from afar.

I bet she was being tricked.

Anyway, why were you trying to get a fan heater?

What fan heater?

- Oh, hello. - Hello.

- Salute. - Salute.

At ease.

- At ease. - Yes, ma'am.

Eun-o went to check out the house before the remodeling.

Apparently, the house was really drafty.

Eun-o.

You're surprisingly thoughtful.

Are you joining the meeting?

Well, I'd say it's not my job.

Then are you here as a building owner?

To check the sales?

You punk.

This café is for sponsoring, not for money.

I'm too busy counting the money I made with my designs.

I brought some cookies.

Snacks for your meeting.

Jeong Hyun-soo!

- At ease. - At ease.

Oh, my. It's you, our honorary member.

Thanks for your donation.

Don't mention it. Anytime you need.

He's a fine young man.

Good luck, everyone. I'm going upstairs.

- Bye. - Thank you.

I, the honorary member, will be leaving too.

Good luck to you all.

- Thanks. - Sure.

All right. Let's get ready for the briefing.

- Okay. - Okay.

Joon-young, help me out.

In this house, an old man in his seventies,

his granddaughter in eighth grade, Hye-young,

her younger brother in sixth grade, Dong-soo,

and her 45-year-old uncle

share a single room together.

Fortunately, there's space here.

We can make a room for Hye-young

and work on the tiles in the bathroom, paint the window frames,

the sink, wallpaper, and change the floor.

This should be enough.

It's a lot of work. This is why Eun-o almost threatened us not to drop out.

She's an expert.

The electric wiring got changed with an additional room.

Hae-kwang, please check. You're in charge of electricity.

Okay.

Oh, the most important thing.

We need to purchase a secondhand door for the new room.

I'll have it prepared, since I'm back in a year.

Thank you, Ji-hoon.

No problem.

All right. Please double-check each of your roles in the file.

- Sure. - Okay.

What do you think? Does the tie look okay?

You must be sad.

I just feel a bit strange. I'm not sad at all.

I'm not retiring for good.

I'm moving to Mr. Choi's company.

I know you want to use this tie as an excuse.

"I can't go out because of you. You're too loose, tie."

Goodness, I guess I've lived with you for too long.

- I'm off. - Here.

Oh, yes. Bring it out.

Oh, Dad is out.

Dad.

You kids…

Wow.

It was my idea.

We're out to see you off on your last day at work.

Wow, I get to enjoy this kind of luxury?

Ready, go.

- Have a good day! - Have a good day!

All right, thanks.

That's very reassuring.

Let me join in.

Have a good day, honey.

Me too.

Goodness.

Sang-cheol.

Have a good day.

Thank you, Mother. I'll see you later.

See you, honey.

My children, I'm off.

Go, Dad!

Go, Dad. See you, Dad.

See you.

- Bye, Dad. - Bye.

- Bye! - Dad.

What should we buy today?

I'm going to make galbi, japchae, a few jeons,

and mussel seaweed soup.

He likes mussels, you know.

Let's make it mussel soup instead.

Let's make steamed minced butter clams

and jjajang udon too.

Rockfish kimchi too.

Pardon?

It's on me.

I'm going to pay for the groceries today.

But this money…

You guys gave me this allowance,

so I can't exactly call it my money, though.

Mother, that's not it.

We couldn't give you a lot, but you saved this much.

My son has worked for 33 years,

and for more than 20 years, he supported his parent.

I wish I were a rich parent.

I see you want to treat us to something nice

since your son is retiring.

That's right.

Let's do that.

All right, Mother.

But you pay yourself.

All right. Let's go.

MANAGEMENT TEAM HEAD LEE SANG-CHEOL

He's the same until the very last day.

- The retirement won't impact him much. - Why not?

Haven't you heard? He'll be an advisor at Sungil Textile.

- Really? - Yes.

For 33 years,

I've played a supporting piece of a mosaic called a company,

but I've always believed that my role was essential.

Now, on my last day here,

I've been given a chance

to make a speech as the key figure.

For the past 33 years,

I've put the company before everything, even if no one asked me to.

That may be why,

I've been through many meaningful and worthwhile moments,

but I feel empty.

I guess that's the way life is.

I knew today would come,

but I hoped it wouldn't,

just like a flame that burns with desire and then turns into ashes in an instant.

Dear juniors,

I apologize that I couldn't be better.

And dear seniors, who are only a few in the company now, thank you.

Now, I'll leave Kyungsung T&C

as my days here have expired.

Good luck.

Thank you for letting me work here until the retirement age.

Farewell.

EMPLOYEE ID MANAGEMENT TEAM LEE SANG-CHEOL

What a beautiful fall.

Dad!

Congrats on your regular retirement!

Congrats, Dad.

- Congrats. - Thanks.

Dad, thank you for everything you've done all these years.

Applaud!

Congratulations.

Mr. Lee.

- Congratulations. - Oh, hey. Thanks.

Great work.

Sung-jae?

I figured your family's homemade dinner would be especially good today.

Ma'am, have you been well?

Yes.

Hello, ma'am.

Hi.

Anyway, did your father go somewhere?

My dad? He went to his hometown to celebrate

- his brother's 90th birthday. - I see.

- Dad, let's hurry in. - Okay.

- Let's go. - Let's go.

Mom, Grandma. What did you make?

Butter clams.

Sorry I kept you waiting.

Goodness, look at all of this.

This is a pure example of what it is to have a grand feast, Dad.

Steamed minced butter clams and mussel soup too!

Sit down first. The jjajang udon will get soggy soon.

Oh, sure, Mother. Oh, goodness. This is…

Your mother made all the hometown dishes you missed.

- I see. - This is for you.

My jjajang udon. Nice.

Gosh, hold on.

This tastes just the same.

Thank you.

Eat up, Mother.

- Let's all eat. - Let's eat.

- Thank you for the food. - Enjoy.

- Oh, Dad. - Yes?

You should say a word.

That's unnecessary. I'll go back to work in two months.

Still,

you've had your retirement, so do say a few words.

Should I?

Well then…

I'm sorry and grateful for everything,

and let's keep it up. That's all.

- You too, Mother. - Sure.

Goodness.

What's so simple?

And why are you sorry?

Well…

I'm sorry for not doing enough for you kids

due to my work and everything at the company.

I'm grateful that you grew up nice and well nevertheless.

From now on, I just need to take care of your grandma and mom.

You kids should do well on your own with your lives.

That's my wish. You know what I mean.

Ji-wan.

I ask you to stick to one place for a long time.

And Soo-bin.

You wanted to be a successful content creator.

I hear the competition is fierce in that field.

I ask you to do the best you can.

And Ji-hyeok.

Cut down on enjoying your hobbies

and start saving for your marriage.

- Okay? - Okay!

Okay.

Dad.

What about me?

I have no concerns for you.

You're from a wealthy family, and competent.

- Come on. - There's one.

Sung-jae needs to lower his standards for women.

Brat, why won't you date anyone?

Beats me.

You're right about that.

Ji-hyeok and Sung-jae. You boys are 33 already.

You need to prepare for marriage. Soo-bin, you're still too young for it.

For Ji-hyeok and Ji-wan's weddings, I can spend around 70 to 80 million won.

- Just so you know. - Gosh.

You have money for us, Dad?

You cashed in your retirement fund prematurely to buy this house.

Shouldn't you use the rest to pay off the loan?

Right, and for you and Mom's later years.

Don't worry about me.

I'm going to find someone rich too.

You sound so immature for a 24-year-old.

Don't you worry about us.

I'm the advisor of Sungil Textile.

Ten years' worth of monthly payments there will be enough for

our later years. I'll also have my national pension.

Right.

He won't have to spend any more money on your grandpa,

and I'll never get sick.

Grandma, that's not something you can control.

Birth and death.

Those are the only things humans can't control.

It's not like Grandpa wanted to be sick.

You've become so dumb during the past year I haven't seen you.

You don't watch what you say.

Ji-wan and Soo-bin are right.

We'll handle our future on our own.

The two of you should relax now.

You too, Grandma.

It's not that I can't trust you.

I want to do it for my children.

Ji-hyeok, you'll get married in a year or two, right?

Oh, right.

I forgot the gift.

Sir.

It's a travel ticket to Europe. You get to travel three countries within a month.

Once you decide, call the person in charge.

A trip to Europe for a month?

My gosh, Sung-jae.

You prepared a surprise alone to look cool?

Sung-jae, this is unfair. It's way bigger than the gift we prepared.

It's all right.

All the food he's had at our place since ninth grade

is worth much more than that.

I got it at a cheap price from my company client.

We've prepared cash.

- What? - Spend it on whatever you need.

You didn't have to do this. A simple dinner would've sufficed.

I mean, I'm sure you're all short on money.

This is for you, Grandma.

And for you, Mother.

You played a huge role until Dad's regular retirement.

Gosh, Ji-hyeok.

Ji-hyeok.

Save this for when you get married. I don't need money.

Come on, Grandma. Everyone needs money.

This is why one needs to be loaded. It's hard to be cool without money.

Yes. But you're not playing fair either.

You prepared cash for Mom and Grandma without telling us.

He's the eldest son in our family indeed.

The eldest son is certainly different.

If you get me a grandchild,

I'll be able to die in peace. Okay, Ji-hyeok?

Oh, Grandma.

- Let's eat. - Let's eat.

Turn the alarm off or don't sit up.

Starting today, you don't go to work.

- Gosh. - Gosh, right.

Yes, you're right.

Nice. I don't have to worry about running into Dad anymore.

My heart.

Let's see.

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Yeah.

This is a morning call from Lee Ji-wan.

Good morning, babe.

Thanks, Ji-wan.

Later today--

My father's support money for our wedding…

Last one.

Great. Nice job.

Mr. Lee. Ji-wan, come here.

One moment, please.

Well, your morning schedule is empty from Monday to Friday.

Right.

- I'll add one more. - Sure.

It's a middle-aged woman.

I asked you not to give me any female customers.

I don't train women.

But this woman personally asked for you to train her.

If you keep this up,

our boss will tear me a new one.

She specifically asked for me?

Mr. Lee!

Geez, Mr. Lee.

I didn't know you moved to this fitness center.

You know me, right?

I used to be your student at Honghong Swimming Center.

I'm Ha Young-hee.

Honghong.

Honghong.

This is insane.

Time goes by so slowly.

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START TODAY LOVE AND YOU

You own a house, but the loan is not paid off yet.

Gosh, this is a shame.

Soo-bin, you have

no savings and you're jobless yourself.

I do have a job. I'm a content creator.

You have 13,000 subscribers.

That means hardly any income.

Men know that much these days.

Nevertheless, you have some big strengths.

You're young, pretty and glamorous.

Right? I hardly have any weaknesses.

Well, my YouTube channel will grow soon.

Of course.

Do your parents know about your visit here?

Well, no.

They're quite conservative.

And this is about choosing someone to date.

Date… Not marry?

I'm going to date first and then marry.

I'm looking for someone who's more than just rich.

Of course.

Then, Soo-bin,

tell me about the qualities of the man you're looking for.

A Seoul college graduate with a license or a business.

In short, someone capable.

Someone with parents who can handle every issue in their later years.

I want to start our marriage with a house we own.

Someone who's 177 cm or taller.

I'm okay with up to a 12-year age gap.

But not someone with a big belly. He needs to keep himself in shape.

About looks, good-looking is enough.

Are you done?

You want someone with a good job, solid education,

rich, wealthy family,

handsome face, tall height, and even a great body. Geez.

You want to be introduced to the perfect VVIP male members

with five-star qualifications.

- Is that it? - Yes.

Look, Soo-bin.

Would this kind of perfect man want to date you?

You may be young and pretty,

but your qualities are way too ordinary.

And you might as well be unemployed.

No way.

AGIT

Perfect timing.

I was coming back from the fitness center and I ran into you.

Today's Sunday. What are you doing here?

I left some documents at the office.

Stop or you'll make me feel uncomfortable.

There's no need for such courtesy. You know I'm bored with much time to kill.

He always says he's bored when he's got everything.

I just don't get him.

Is everyone else sleeping in because it's Sunday?

Why didn't you sleep in like them?

All three of them already left.

Ji-wan is out on a date, Soo-bin is out filming,

and Ji-hyeok is out

for the community work with his architecture club.

He graduated years ago, but he's still part of it?

Does he like it that much?

He says it's fun. That must be why.

Maybe Ji-hyeok can't seem to let it go.

That's not it.

I told you. It isn't about architectural design or such activities.

In college, they volunteered to fix houses for those in need

and during the break, they did group projects.

Now, as graduates, they remodel houses that need major work.

Yes, I know.

This volunteer service is pleasing and stress-relieving for him.

Have you been dwelling on it?

No.

I'm just surprised to see him continue to do something so tough.

Let me go wash my hands.

Wait. It's Ji-hyeok.

What? You're right. It's Ji-hyeok.

Sung-jae.

Hey, Park Sung-jae.

- What? - Park… Hey, Park Sung-jae!

Mr. Park, what's wrong?

Well, it's fun.

Hey!

Hey!

He's fast.

Wait for me!

Was that fun? Gosh, that was tiring.

Where's your car?

There's no parking here, so I left it in a public lot.

Anyway, why are you with Eun-o?

Mr. Park went for his morning exercise

and stopped by the office to pick up some files.

I ran into Eun-o with both hands full.

No get-together today. We'll be working late.

- I know that much. - Go.

Let's go. Geez.

Thank you, sir. Goodbye.

Give it to me. Let go.

Why did you come so early?

- Me? Because I'm a fast runner. - This uphill is quite steep, so be honest.

Was it exhausting?

She's head over heels for him.

It's awfully moldy.

Even bleach won't do.

We might have to remove all the wallpaper. It's so moldy.

We should've called in all the undergraduate members.

Let's make Eun-o do it.

Eun-o, you used to remove wallpaper to earn tuition during your college years.

You said it was fun, got you interested in this field.

No way. Removing wallpaper is the most annoying job.

When this dirty wallpaper comes off

and the fair wall shows up, it's thrilling, you know.

You sure are eccentric.

Let's spray mold remover and just overlay it.

But we have to remove it first.

It's going to be Hye-young's room, but it's most moldy here.

I'll do it.

There comes the most scary word.

- "I'll do it." - That's so her.

You guys are saying what your seniors don't understand.

Whenever she says--

When she says she'll do the job, no one can stop her.

She can't be stopped.

We don't have time. Let's start with the mold.

Ji-hyeok. Please cut and make space for Hye-young's room door.

- Okay. - Okay, let's get to work.

- Let's do this. - Let's go.

- Can you lift me? - Okay.

Up. All the way up.

Where's Sung-jae?

He left at 5:00 a.m.

Mi-yeon saw him on her way out after waking up.

Where did he go that early on Sunday?

Without even telling us…

Gosh, he was in workout clothes. He probably went for his morning exercise.

Sit down.

Don't call him over nothing.

- Good morning, Dad. - Morning.

Your mom can totally see through me.

Let's eat.

Hold on.

Has it been a week since the last time we ate together, Young-ra?

Aren't you pushing yourself too much?

I'm not.

Young-ra.

Why don't we have lunch outside today?

I need to go to the studio.

But it's Sunday.

Tell her to rest today.

Of course, I'd love her to.

But she says an artist with her exhibition coming up shouldn't take breaks.

She needs to concentrate.

Gosh. You're back, Sung-jae.

Sorry I'm late. I woke up early and went on a drive.

I see. You must be hungry from going around since early morning.

Have a seat.

- I'll get him the soup. - Sure.

He doesn't like clams. I'll do it.

Thank you.

You couldn't sleep well and woke up early.

Did you have a lot on your mind with the proposal?

No. Nothing like that.

Young-ra, how's the preparation going?

Isn't it hard?

I just follow the instructions and draw.

Mom's having it tougher with all the preparations.

I'm deathly nervous, Sung-jae.

Your father is already used to it,

but supporting my daughter's exhibition makes me so nervous.

I wonder how you can handle such a tough successor training.

Thank you for the food.

I'm always watching you.

What on earth?

Move!

Come on!

Hae-kwang. Are you done with the wiring work in the kitchen?

Joon-sang probably did it.

Joon-sang?

- Well… - You sure?

Get it done quickly.

- Move a little to this side. - Here?

I'm checking if the vertical slope is right.

Ms. Ji.

I'm following the floor plan with zero mistakes.

All right.

- Perfect, right? - Totally.

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Good job!

It's pretty.

Wow, it's so pretty.

- Is there a hardware store nearby? - Why?

Hye-na, see if there's one.

- What? Well… - Why?

She's a girl in the eighth grade. She needs a door lock.

- How do you think of such stuff? - I have a younger sister.

She almost always locks the door and fusses if you don't knock.

Hardware stores must be closed at this hour. Give up.

- Let's do it next time. - Yes.

Okay, I'll change it on the weekend.

Eun-o may be like a peddler, but she wouldn't have a doorknob.

People call me a peddler for a reason.

- You have one? - No way.

- Wow. - You're scary.

- She has one. - She has it.

Here you go.

They are leftovers from the café's bathroom handle redesign.

Awesome.

Give me her bag.

I can't believe she has this.

Geez. Ms. Ji, you're incredible.

MAY HYE-YOUNG'S NEW ROOM BE FILLED WITH HAPPINESS

I love it.

It might be a bit stuffy with no windows.

I still love it.

And…

Here, the room keys.

An eighth grader is a lady. Keep the door locked.

Don't let anyone in.

This is so touching. Let's give a round of applause.

Hye-young, good luck.

Good luck.

Hye-young, good luck.

Good luck.

Call us if you need anything.

Call us.

Get some shut-eye.

But don't snore.

I'm good.

Your eyes are bloodshot.

You easily take catnaps, so why force yourself not to sleep?

It'll be horrible if you doze off, so I should be watching you.

I never doze off while driving.

That lady is sticking around a while.

Why call her "lady"?

She may be younger than you.

How else should I address your girlfriend? What, your dear girlfriend?

Just "my girlfriend" is good enough.

Why is it lasting so long?

It's already been almost a year.

You'll even celebrate our anniversaries for us.

You're a misogamist. A long-term relationship is unfair.

Stay out of my business,

and just get some sleep.

It's not just your business.

- Sir. - What?

What should we have for lunch?

REALTOR

Lee Ji-hyeok speaking.

There's a place available?

The contract hasn't expired yet.

But the tenant's mother was unwell, and he had to move back in.

This is the best of all you've shown me so far.

I'll take this.

You made a good choice.

I'll call the landlord and fix the date.

Okay.

I want to visit all the places from Roman Holiday.

I want to visit Sagrada Família in Barcelona too.

In Paris…

Do you remember that movie?

That bridge from The Lovers on the Bridge.

And Ethan Hawke was so cool in Before Sunrise.

I've wanted to visit Vienna too.

Right, back in our days, we'd watch movies and imagine the cities abroad.

Pick one country you want to visit.

I'll pick the other two.

No, you can choose everything about this trip.

- Let's do anything you want. - What?

I'm home.

What?

Ji-hyeok actually left work this early?

Come in.

- I'm home. - Yeah.

This is strange.

Ji-wan and Soo-bin just came home too.

Grandma eats early and sleeps early these days.

- It's still early in the evening. - That happens when you're old.

Your grandma is 88.

I have something to tell you.

I'm going to move out.

What, move out?

Exactly that. I'll move out and live alone.

Ji-hyeok.

This is so random.

You'll get married soon, so why bother moving out?

I don't want to get married.

You don't want to get married?

What do you mean, Ji-hyeok?

It's just as I said.

I have no intention of marrying anyone.

You have no intention of marrying anyone?

Isn't there anyone you like?

There isn't.

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And there won't be any woman I like.

I found her.

You did?

That's why I'm telling you I'm moving out.

The moment you move out, you have to give up on saving money.

Ji-hyeok, can I get married first, then?

The stage four pancreatic cancer?

Ji-hyeok, have you heard? What's going to happen to Dad?

Are you telling me to meet a man who's 17 years older than me?

That Eun-o has had a crush on Ji-hyeok for a very long time.

I wonder what I'll get out of it.

Goodness. What are you doing here?

You asked me to come.

I like you.