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Degree of Love

Oh, over there.

Oh.

Hyeon Su.

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Hello, Mother. Hello, Professor.

Hyeon Su...

Chef! Come over here. These are Eonni Hyeon Su's parents.

Yes.

Who are they?

Ah... they are my parents.

They wanted to buy me a meal to cheer me on. That's why we are here.

Hello, I am dating Hyeon Su. My name is On Jeong Seon.

Yes, hello.

Hello.

Excuse me.

Oh, it's quite hectic.

Mom, this is my boyfriend On Jeong Seon.

He's already introduced himself.

Omo!

Jeong Seon's mother is sitting at that table, we need to say hello.

Do we need to go over there?

Uh, I will bring them here.

Wait a minute, Jeong Seon.

I don't know what is the proper way.

- Dad.- Yes?

What do I have to do in this kind of situation?

Honey, let's go over and introduce ourselves.

Alright.

Hello, I am Hyeon Su's dad.

Hello, I am Hyeon Su's mom.

Hello, I am Jeong Seon's mom.

This is my fiancé.

He's a professor at Seo Wun University and a painter.

Hello.

Hello.

Degree of Love

~ Episode 23 ~

Wow. Hyeong, do you spend your whole life at your office?

Why are you at the office on your days off? Employees don't like that.

You're quite talkative. But you don't say anything really useful.

I've heard you are signing Director Min Yi Bok. Is it true?

Even if Director Min fails, he's better than many out there.

Unruly Detective failed because he went overboard, planning to leave the network with a higher salary.

I think I will be able to sign him at a discount since that project failed.

How can you say the word "failure" so easily, as if you're talking about someone else?

Hyeong, it's you who failed. The network has decided to cut the number of episodes.

Still, we didn't face any losses from the show. That's good enough.

Wow! You're incredible.

The number of episodes have been cut. But you say you didn't suffer any losses.

Hyeong, you really got everything, except for love.

How is "Kind Soup"? Writer Lee sent me the synopsis and the script.

I have yet to read it.

Since the ending changed, the story development has changed as well.

I like it better that it's more cheerful.

I will have the planning department review the project and I'd better have a talk with Writer Lee.

Hyeong, you don't like the new ending?

I will have to read it first.

But I don't like it.

Why isn't Hyeon Su sitting at our table but eating with her parents instead?

It seems like she's here on a family meeting. It's only natural for her to be there instead.

Still, I showed her how much I like her.

I will become her mother-in-law.

Do you want to become a mother-in-law, Honey?

No. You're right.

It reminds me of my mother-in-law. It makes me shudder.

The food is quite refreshing. Overall.

Chef On's cooking is really the best.

It's good when you're eating it, but you think about the food when you get home, too.

- I think so, too. - Right.

But, the portions are small.

I like the cooking.

You and I have similar tastes, as expected.

Let's get going now. You said you need to work too.

Did you enjoy your meal?

Yes, it was delicious.

Please, come again. The menu will be changing next month.

I will. I will say bye to the people there and leave.

Honey. Let's go.

It was nice to meet you.

Nice to meetㅡ

You don't need to pay.

They have paid already.

I thought you would be like this, so I paid in advance.

Since today is our family meeting,

please, officially invite us next time.

Alright then.

Honey, let's go.

We are leaving now.

Call me later.

This is the consultant's report on Good Soup.

The first consulting report on ways to improve the financial performance of Good Soup

1. Present Good Soup, Course flow, Menu quality.

CEO Park, you have to take things into your hands.

If Chef On continues in his own way, you won't see results within the year.

Please, set up a meeting with Chef On Jeong Seon.

Yes, Sir.

This is a way to overcome losses in Good Soup.

The evaluation says the quality of cooking and the flow of the courses are very good. I agree with that too.

That's why I invested in you.

So?

Please, organize and bring me records of recent sales and invoices of food supply purchases.

This is different from what we agreed on. It hasn't been a year yet.

I can't just sit back and watch this place fail for the remainder of the time.

You said it yourself. You won't make me suffer any losses.

I'll keep my promise.

I won't take any money except for Good Soup's revenue.

Fine, Hyeong, I will accept your management interference, .

I am accepting it since it's you, and not just a regular investor.

I have always been sincere with you till now.

I will organize recent sales records and invoices of food supplies and bring them to you.

It's true Hyeong Jeon Jae... is Sous-Chef's helper.

Why is this kid talking—

Work hard.

Yes.

Wow, it was so scary, I almost peed myself.

Chef On seemed very proper.

Yeah, he thinks properly too. I have a lot to learn from him.

He's more mature than I am.

He's quite capable too. To run such a restaurant at his age.

I guess his mom must be very rich.

I don't know about that, but he received an investment.

What does his father do?

I don't know.

You don't even know such things when you're dating him?

They are still getting to know each other. She's getting to know Chef On better now.

Right, Dad.

Does she live with that man? They are not married?

That professor.

I think so.

She's quite cool.

When did they get divorced?

If it was when he was a teenager, he must have had a hard time.

Mom, what is it that you want to say?

I have many things I want to say, but I won't say them.

It's not as if you're introducing him as your fiancé. You two are just dating.

Let's go, Honey.

Oh, fine. We are leaving.

Yes.

I was about to leave but I came back.

Why did you come back?

Are you going to marry Hyeon Su now?

Why do you ask that?

Marriage is not in the books now. Make that clear.

You still have many things to do in the near future.

You shouldn't butt in between Hyeon Su and me.

Just as I respect your personal life, Mom.

Even if I don't butt in, Hyeon Su's parents will butt in.

Even though I may be immature, I've lived longer than you have.

From what happened today, I have it figured out.

Her parents won't really like you.

Do you know how Hyeon Su's mom looked at me?

Mom, please don't view the world from your perspective.

Can't you see it from other people's perspective too?

Mom, how do you think I feel if you say such things?

I can't even tell you what I've felt?

Mom, it's not as if your feelings are always right.

Hyeon Su and I are adults. Since we are adults,

we can get married without our parents' permissions.

If we break up, it will be due to our own problems, not because of conflict between families.

So you won't be able to influence our relationship even for the tiniest bit, Mom.

You're really so clear-cut!

Kind Soup Doesn't Answer The Phone

Have you been well?

Yes.

I've met Jeong Wu but he still hasn't read it yet.

He asked you to go to the office.

Why is he asking you to relay this message instead of calling her?

If you were him, would you like to contact her?

He really has a strong pride!

He's only continuing to meet her since it's for work.

What did you think of the script?

I like the revised version.

As long as Jeong Wu gives his okay, I will submit it to my network.

Do you think your network will approve it? I left the show midway.

It might be better that you left the show midway.

Unruly Detective had episodes cut.

Did On Entertainment suffer a heavy loss?

No, he said he didn't lose money. Wow. Isn't that incredible?

Right, someone like Jeong Wu is the person you should get married to.

Love, my butt. After every love, you're only left with scars.

From the moment we're born, life itself is full of scars.

Nothing can be compared to the joy you get from loving someone.

Why are you looking at me?

I am looking with my own eyes. Do I need a permission for that?

You do need permission. Since you're looking at me.

Kyeong. You're arguing with Oppa Jun Ha instead of Hong Ah now.

I am telling you this since Hong Ah came up. Jeong Wu said he will team her up with Yi Bok.

Is Hong Ah crazy to work with that director? She won't work with him.

When does CEO Park want to see me?

You should call him.

This is Park Jeong Wu.

CEO Park. Have you finished reading the scripts?

I've read them. I am in the middle of reading them for the second time. Do you have time this evening?

Yes.

You should eat dinner first before meeting me. I have dinner plans, so I can't eat with you.

Yes.

Why aren't you telling me what your opinion is after reading my script?

Well, it was an easy read. It was quite dramatic.

It is based on real life events. Reality is even more melodramatic and extreme than dramas.

I don't mean it's bad, though.

Will you be able to give it an air slot?

That decision isn't up to me only, we have to discuss it at the network meeting.

If a director is attached to the project, it will have a higher chance of securing an air slot.

A director?

The network wants to give the mini series to Director Kim Jun Ha. It's about time for him to direct a drama.

You know Director Kim, right?

I know him well. He's also Hyeon Su's good friend.

It seems like he's preparing something with Writer Lee Hyeon Su. It's not concrete yet.

Sit.

Kind Soup Doesn't Answer The Phone

I don't like it.

- Pardon?- I liked it better before you revised it.

Why did you change it to a happy ending?

As I was following the character's journey—

Isn't it based on your personal feelings?

You have tendency to write your own story into dramas.

I did get inspired by them, but I don't make a plot based on personal feelings.

I showed both of you all the cards in my hands.

I am not saying anything about what happened on that day. Because I am afraid I will hurt you even more.

Did you feel sorry for me?

I made no moves for many years because I was confident you'll end up with me in the end.

But things have changed.

Things have changed. I suffered for five years because of that man. I won't change.

I suffered for five years, too. I can't change.

Let's each go our path. When we do that, we will meet at some point.

Are you confident you won't involve your personal feelings into work?

I am.

I wanted to produce this drama because it has a sad ending.

If a romance drama has a sad ending, it'll be likely to become a manic drama.

I told you, my goal is not to make money with your work

I like dramas that are unique and have a small number of devoted followers.

I want to write a drama that appeals to many people.

I want to write a drama that makes people happy with a happy ending.

If you continue to insist, I guess we will have to follow the writer's intention.

However, a sad ending is the right ending for this project.

Oh, Chief Producer.

- Eonni. - Oh.

What brings you here, Writer Lee?

Oh, right. I heard you're writing a drama about culinary business. I guess you're here to research?

- I guess you two had dinner here.- Yes.

Then, I will get going.

- Bye, Hong Ah. - Yes, Eonni.

Are you cold?

No, I am alright.

I said let's talk over the phone.

I need to talk to you face to face.

This is the first time you've met my mom and dad.

How were they?

Your father is really great.

Dad really likes you.

Of course, my mom and dad will like whoever I bring to meet them.

They trust my decision.

- You had a younger sister. The one to whom you displayed affection in a tough manner.- Yes.

She got married. She even has a kid now - four years old. The kid is very good at talking.

Brother-in-law is gentle and firm, so he has the upper hand. But she's still happy.

That time, when you saw us...

She was having a hard time after breaking up with her boyfriend.

She used to take her stress out on me.

My mom and dad have such a loving relationship that they don't have time for their kids.

They will soon retire so they are really excited about traveling after retirement.

How is your father like?

He has a dental clinic in Bundang.

I asked him what kind of a person he was but he answered with his job.

Did he not want to talk about it or he hasn't yet sorted out his feelings about it?

How is work coming along? Were you able to make a lot of progress on the script?

I finished revising the plot and the script and handed it in.

But the CEO doesn't like the revised plot.

What happens if he doesn't like it?

I have to either fix it or persuade him.

What will you do?

I have to think about it and discuss it with Jun Ha. Since he's the director.

How about your restaurant?

The way the restaurant is managed will probably change once the result of the consulting is out.

I cannot stop meeting CEO Park over work.

Does that make you unhappy?

I am not happy but I can't do anything about it.

Thanks for understanding.

Fighting.

We'll go through it well.

Eonni, I am back.

You're always welcome here.

Eonni. Aren't you being a bit phony?

Think whatever you want.

You always do as you please.

Su Jung. Can you give me the wine list you made for the Christmas promotions?

Yes.

Aren't you going to acknowledge me?

Even if I don't, you do anyway.

Are you mad at me?

What is there to be mad about? You acted in your usual manner.

So, you don't like me anymore?

Ji Hong Ah. Liking you isn't your concern, but my concern.

I never liked you because you were nice to me.

Are you dating Su Jeong?

That's a bad thing. When you have another woman in your heart.

Maybe having you in my heart is just a habit. Since I've been doing it for a long time.

Habits have to be fixed. Recently, that thought occurred to me.

Don't think like that. I am bored without you.

If you talk like that, my resolve becomes weak.

Why did you make such a resolution? Just follow your heart.

I am tired of having a one-sided love.

Before I heard Su Jeong's confession, I didn't know I looked so pathetic to other people.

Sous-chef. Here you go.

Thank you.

Hold on a second.

I have to say something now that Hong Ah is here.

Thank you for confessing your feelings to me in front of Hong Ah. But because I was sulking at her, I went a bit overboard.

I told Hong Ah to only call my name with your permission since I am yours.

I am sorry.

It's all right.

I am sorry. For interfering in your life without your permission, Sous-chef.

I'll leave now.

I think there are many good women in this world.

I am thinking about what I need to do in order to love a good woman.

I drove here. I can go on my own.

I will walk you to the parking lot.

Eonni.

You haven't left?

Are you going home?

Yes, I'm going now.

Go with me. I'm having a difficult moment. You have to listen to me.

What's going on?

Oppa Won Jun has changed. He's rebelling now.

I don't know why he's like that, when things are turning out well for me.

Won Jun has always been steadfast. It's about time he started getting tired of it.

What you say is exactly how Won Jun put it.

It's not an easy thing to love someone. Even though it may look easy.

Please, be nice to him. You'll regret it if you let him go.

You're lucky in many ways.

It seemed like your work wasn't going well, but now it's progressing again. You got your love, too.

You've got everything in the world if you don't compare yourself to others. Why are you like this?

It's not like I won't do it if I say I won't.

I'm going inside. It's cold.

When will the result of second evaluation be ready?

It will be ready soon. He's the driven type.

Why is he like this? It hasn't even been a year. Is it because of Hyeon Su?

Has he temporarily lost his sense of judgement because of that?

He's not the type to lose his sense of judgement.

That's true.

Still, if such a man liked Hyeon Su, how didn't she fall for him?

If she were Hong Ah, she would have fallen for him a hundred times over.

Hyeong, can you really end it with Hong Ah?

Even if I can't, I will try to.

I've rooted for your love. Hong Ah reminds me of my mom.

I have something like sympathy for her.

For real?

I could see why Su Jeong confessed her feelings to you.

You're a really attractive man.

Chef On, indeed. I feel warm in my heart.

By the way, how about you? Probably, you're the person Hyeon Su wants to receive a proposal from.

Why do those things matter? She must already know how much I love her.

That's right.

[Kind Soup Doesn't Answer The Phone]Happy Ending: They don't break up

Sad Ending: They break up.

Which one is more realistic?

Which one will appeal to a wider audience?

Several Days Later

Hyeong Jeong Wu

Hello?

The second consulting result for Good Soup is out.

I have a tight schedule today, so please stop by my office during your break time.

Okay.

Chef On is here.

Have a seat.

Good Soup Consulting for Improvement of Management Performance, Second Report

Read it over.

1. Problem Analysis. Had consistent loss since opening in 2016. Some profit in September, probably due to the chef's TV appearance.

Sales are on a gradual rise but costs are excessive.

Remodeling: Mint-toned interior. Lights to highlight Good Soup logo. Might come off plain and boring. Low and narrow windows don't offer a wide view.

You want me to remodel the interior first?

Since that costs a lot of money, it won't be efficient. I would like to change the menu.

You want me to change the menu?

The menu itself is wonderful, but it doesn't fit the Korean culture.

The food is too light and portions are small. The ingredients cost too much too, so it's hard to make a profit.

You want me to charge the same price for dishes but to make a profit by lowering the quality of ingredients.

I am not asking you to do that forever. You could pick up again after the sales stabilize.

Until I pick up again, will the customers be waiting?

I can't deceive the customers who trust me and come to the restaurant because they like my food.

I cannot make good quality food using cheap ingredients.

Then lay off some employees.

What?

You have too many kitchen and hall staff compared to the number of customers.

You could lay off two servers and the kitchen maknae.

Good Soup is a fine dining restaurant.

We have the minimum number of people for fine dining.

We are finally learning to work together as a team and you want to lay them off?

The allergy incident occurred when your team work was improving?

Ingredients or laying off of employees, choose one as recommended by the consultants.

What if I disagree?

Then do I need to pull out my investment?

That's a breach of contract.

- I will leave that up to our friendship.- Hyeong!

Let me ask you something.

Is this the childish fight men have over a woman? Shaking things up and disguising it as work?

You can't stand it already? I am only getting started.

If you want to give up, do it now.

Then I will stop shaking you in order to get Hyeon Su.

Do you not have any affection for me?

I do.

I do, but if I have to choose between the two... I choose Hyeon Su.

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