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Degree of Love

do you know why I never had second thoughts about your relationship?

How could it be you?

You haven't even solidified your position in your career. And you're young.

What can you offer Hyeon Su?

I can offer her anything that she wants.

The only thing that matters to you are your own feelings. You don't even care about her future.

You need to be furious when it's time to be furious!

I am telling you now that I will take your woman away from you.

You have clenched your fist, then you should punch someone. Yet you can't even hit me.

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You finally seem human.

You seemed too dignified.

Degree of Love

No, you should go in first. I have to talk to Hyeong.

On Jeong Seon

You finally seem human.

Lee Hyeon Su

The person you're calling cannot answer the phone nowㅡ

Why is he not picking up the call?

Lee Hyeon Su

Hello? Where are you?

Don't tell me you're still not home.

I am home.

Oh, I am relieved.

I want to talk face to face. Can I?

You can.

Fine, I will be there.

- You were waiting outside. - You're impatient indeed.

You hung up without even giving me a chance to answer.

I hung up quickly because I was afraid you would say I can't come.

Why did you think I would say you can't?

Because you're probably in a bad mood.

It's cold, do you want to go inside and drink a cup of tea?

Can you give me food?

You are going to make rice?

Don't, you could make something like ramen.

I don't have ramen. I have noodles though.

Then, let's eat noodles. Rice is a bit too excessive.

- Should I boil the noodles? - No.

I will make the soup myself, too.

I was coming back after having a meeting with CEO Park earlier.

I smelled alcohol. Do you drink while you work?

Oh, that.

Jun Ha said let's go for a planning meeting.

We didn't know where we were going. Jun Ha didn't tell us.

Why am I giving excuses?

You went with Writer Hwangbo Kyeong. But why were there only two of you when you returned?

Are you being jealous now?

Wow. This is nice.

I shouldn't have told you. Nothing happened.

What did you talk about with CEO Park?

Nothing really. Ouch!

Oh, my gosh. What should I do?

It's alright. This happens all the time to us.

That's why I told you not do it.

Do you want some bread?

I only need to toast it. That would be the best.

That's good.

Do you not have any affection towards me?

I don't think my relationship with you will turn sour.

Why?

Because it's you, Hyeong.

I liked how she cherishes her feelings.

If that heart comes to me,

she will be like that with me, too.

I am debating if it's the right thing to continue working with you.

What did you talk about with CEO Park?

Nothing really. Ouch!

Oh, my gosh. What should I do?

That's why I told you not do it.

Board Meeting at 9am. Lunch meeting with the director of HNC Network at noon.

Netflix tea time at 2:30. Signing contract with Director Min Yi Bok at 3:30pm.

Dinner meeting with SBC Network Chief 7pm.

Since I know you come into work at this time, I stopped by for a brief meeting.

Please, prepare some tea.

Yes.

What do you have to say to come running in the middle of your exercise?

What did you say to Jeong Seon on that day?

I thought you're smart. Did your intelligence level decrease because you're blinded by love?

You know how to make yourself appealing by talking tough.

It is attractive. Not to me though.

You must be nervous.

You two are already getting swayed.

It's so easy.

You acted as if you had a really solid relationship.

It's alright for you to shake me.

Since I always return to my spot after being swayed.

I know what it means to be swayed.

However, Jeong Seon is different.

Aren't women usually attracted to strong men?

Do you like weak men?

You like a man who isn't stable, career wise?

Yes, I like him.

He's great on the outside but even greater on the inside.

He's twenty-eight years old.

It would be more weird if he already had a solid career.

You're being really mean to me.

If I try to get along with both of you, all three of us will suffer.

If I get along with only one person, only one person will suffer.

You talk as if you are the decision maker in this relationship.

Am I wrong?

That would only be possible if Jeong Seon and I didn't know each other.

Our case is different.

Stop acting like your boyfriend's parent and go home to work.

Why don't you plan to make money with my work?

I don't think it's right to say, "Even though this project won't make any money, I am working on it because of our relationship."

Other production companies don't talk like that about my projects.

Do you want to work with another production company?

I will keep my promise, too.

I will leave when I leave, but not before On Entertainment earns some money with my project.

So...

it will be a happy ending.

Look who's here. Our good-looking chef is here!

Do you have some sea bass? I wanted to see it with my own eyes before I buy it.

Oh, you're picky when it comes to choosing ingredients.

Okay, let's look.

Here it goes.

How is it?

Writer, CEO Park asked me to drive you home.

Oh, it's alright.

I will be waiting outside.

Hyeon Su.

Hello, Mother-in-law.

Isn't he CEO Park's driver?

Oh, yes. I stopped by to see CEO Park briefly.

Oh.

You're a writer affiliated with CEO Park's company, too.

Yes. What brings you here?

Oh, I had some things to discuss with CEO Park.

See you later.

Goodbye.

CEO Park is inside, right?

The meeting hasn't started yet.

He's already in a meeting.

Oh, really? It started early. Since when?

It's been a little over 30 minutes.

Oh, really? Fine.

I said he's not in.

You're here.

Are you displeased with Jeong Seon?

I am a bit blunt.

That's your charm.

Why do you ask?

I've heard that Good Soup is not doing well. Can't you help out?

I don't know what you've heard.

If you involve yourself in Jeong Seon's affairs, it won't look good.

What?

I am sorry.

I have to leave for a meeting.

Please, have a cup of tea before you leave.

Is Hyeon Su a writer with your company?

I met her on my way in.

Yes. She's one of our writers.

Is it only a work relationship?

Please, bring a cup of warm tea for Chef On's mother.

Hello, Chef.

Why won't you give a reply to my offer? I've heard that Good Soup will close down soon.

Hurry and jump ship before it closes down.

I've already given you my answer.

Things have gotten worse.

Your quitting might actually benefit Good Soup.

They will be able to cut down on costs.

Yes.

If the restaurant is doing this badly, shouldn't we voluntarily quit?

If we quit, who will make the food?

Su Jeong might quit.

I think she got an offer from somewhere.

I like our chef.

Why won't he make a TV appearance?

What were you guys talking about?

I thought that maybe we should quit for the restaurant's sake.

It's better to quit than get fired.

Su Jeong has gotten an offer from another place.

Chef. I have to talk to you.

Is there something going on?

Rather than a sommelier like me,

how about hiring another waiter?

Why do you think that?

I could make a wine list for you, even if I leave for somewhere else.

If you received an offer from a better place, then go.

I am not doing this to go to a better place.

I will go prepare for lunch.

I think she's doing that to make us save on labor cost.

If Su Jeong leaves it will be a bigger blow.

- Good job. Go and eat.- Yes.

Mom.

It's good you're here. What do you need to talk about that you came all the way to school?

Just because.

Jeong Seon.

Yes.

He loves me.

Yes, right. It seemed like it when I saw him that day.

Enjoy dating.

I can't just date.

You can't decide to get married based on your age.

It's okay to have an unmarried person in our family.

When did I say I am getting married right now?

I want to give Jeong Seon an assurance.

That our relationship is accepted by my family.

Is he that weak that you have to give him assurance, when you're dating him?

Is he oppressed by his mother?

His mother didn't seem like an easy person.

His mother is nice. She's new every time I see her.

That means she's not stable.

The CEO at your companyㅡ

Why are you bringing him up now?

He likes you.

Liking someone shows through even if you don't say it.

I like your CEO.

He has stability, too.

Mom!

You're over thirty-years old. How can you be so unrealistic?

Jeong Seon's mother

Yes, Mother-in-law.

I thought our parting was too rushed earlier. Let's have tea together.

I understand. Where should I go?

Oh, yes. Alright.

I really don't like this.

You are not even married. Why does she call you?

This is her charm. This unexpectedness.

I've met you earlier and we meet again.

You're dressed differently from earlier.

You were in your workout attire earlier.

Yes, I went there in the middle of a workout.

Are you close to CEO Park Jeong Wu?

How long have you known him?

- Thank you.- Enjoy.

I ordered it. I noticed that you seemed to like Kenya Double A too.

Yes.

I've known CEO Park Jeong Wu for about five years and I am close to him.

He's also a sunbae from my university.

Jeong Seon and CEO Park are like brothers.

Did you know that?

I found out not too long ago.

Do you also know that they are not in good terms lately?

Yes.

Is it because of you?

So it is.

I liked it that we both date younger men.

But I feel like I have been stabbed in the back.

There was a misunderstanding.

Just listen at times like this.

Jeong Seon's dad and I were married when he was twenty-five years old. I was two years older.

His parents were against it.

Since I had nothing to show for, except for my face and docility.

I loved him so much.

I thought I would die if we were apart.

But it was different when I lived with him.

He was violent.

So I was lonely.

Because I was lonely, I befriended people in my neighborhood.

That ultimately got me into trouble.

One of them made me invest in a private group savings plan and then fled with my money.

My husband lost his trust in me.

Before then, even though he cheated, he wasn't obvious about it.

Jeong Seon is like a flower that bloomed in a heap of trash. It pains my heart.

However, I can't control myself.

I am afraid to live alone.

I don't like being alone.

Can you accept all these?

I can accept it.

Pardon?

You will accept all these?

I will try, Mother-in-law.

Please, cheer me on.

You're really unexpected.

I love Jeong Seon.

That this is the once in a lifetime love,

is something I understood clearly during the five years Jeong Seon was gone.

Chef. I will do it. It's my turn.

I will do it. If you're finished cleaning up, just go outside and prepare for our lunch.

- I think he's going a bit overboard. - You're the one who shouldn't go overboard.

Thank you.

Is everyone worried that the restaurant will close down?

Oh, worrying is my duty, though.

You shouldn't overstep your limits.

Why aren't you answering? Are you going to say you'll quit because you're worried?

- No, Chef. - No, Chef.

Eat.

Hyeong, you like high places. So I asked you to meet me here.

I have thirty minutes from now on.

I am sorry for punching you.

There is no need to apologize.

I am apologizing to you,

but also to myself.

My life's goal was to not live like my father.

I suppressed my rash temperament again and again.

You triggered that.

Thanks to you, I am swaying.

Hyeong, I respect you.

In the end, your anger towards me is anger towards yourself.

Which means you cherished me that much.

Our friendship is being tested. I want to see this through to the end, too.

I want to know the true nature of the people I loved.

You are back?

For a second, I thought I was at your home.

This place is like home to me, too.

Kyeong isn't here?

She's sleeping. I think she's a bit lazy. She sleeps a lot.

But you like her, right?

Oh, I've submitted our project to the network.

But On Entertainment submitted Writer Ji Hong Ah's project too. We can't do both. I don't know what Jeong Wu is thinking.

I am sure he knows what he's doing.

Still, why can't you see the reality?

If you're with Jeong Wu, a comfortable life is guaranteed.

I know it because I've been there. The kind of love you have now doesn't last long.

I will do it anyway.

I will decide after I see this to the end.

Did you enjoy your sleep?

Eonni.

Do you want some ramen?

No, I have to do research at Good Soup.

If I go there, good-looking chefs give me delicious food.

Yes, yes.

I will work hard.

Let's do that.

Have you read Writer Ji Hong Ah's script?

Yes, it is fast-paced.

From what I could see, you two will be a good fit.

I told you from the beginning that you're not a good fit with Writer Lee Hyeon Su, but you wanted to do it anyway.

However, we can't continue with Writer Ji's script the way it's written.

Even if you want to revise it, discuss it with the writer first. I've asked Writer Ji to come.

Hello.

Welcome, Writer Ji.

We meet again.

I was really conflicted about deciding

whether to work with you or not.

Wow, you're being aggressive from the beginning.

If you touch my script, I could even kill you.

You two are very exciting. Who will win, I wonder?

- Oppa.- Oh, you're here.

I am on the way back after meeting Director Min.

I guess it went well.

Yes, it went well.

Then, enjoy here and leave.

Oppa, I understand you have a girlfriend now.

But we have a human relationship too. How can you change like this?

I am sorry. The restaurant is not doing that well lately and I have a lot on my mind.

The people I have relationships with are Hyeon Su, you, Jeong Seon, and Kyeong. It's just these four people.

Not even a single person out of those four are supportive of me.

Hello?

Yeah, Jeong Seon is home, right?

He's not home now. He went to meet CEO Park.

You seem familiar.

Hello.

How do you know her?

I met her at CEO Park's office.

But seeing your face again, why do I get this feeling you are really tangled up and complicated?

Anyhow, I have to talk to my son today and I've spent too much energy already.

I will see you later.

Bye.

It seems like the food supply is less than before.

Did you interview him already? When?

B-b-before.

We don't have that much reservations lately, so we don't purchase as much food supplies.

Is the restaurant facing a lot of problems?

CEO Park is pressuring us a lot.

Is Chef On upstairs?

I've waited for over an hour.

How was your meeting with CEO Park?

Why aren't you answering?

It's because of Hyeon Su. That's why your'e hiding it.

Why does Hyeon Su come up now?

I met Hyeon Su at CEO Park's office. They seemed really close.

She's affiliated with that company, so they are close. Don't misunderstand their relationship.

Misunderstand, my butt!

Do you have a problem with Professor Min lately?

What do you mean?

Mom, since when were you interested in me to be acting like this?

What kind of mom doesn't love her son? I am a mom, too.

Leave.

Hello.

You're quite diligent. Do you follow me wherever I go?

Aren't you leaving, Mom?

Why do you look down at me?

It's a different thing if you do that when it's just the two of us. But if you behave like this in front of her, what does that make me?

I understand.

What do you mean you understand? It's all because of her! Why are you taking out your anger at me?

I liked you earlier, but not now.

I will try my best so you can continue to like me.

Are you going to keep on like this?

I won't. If I do, you'll dislike me.

Bye.

You're good in giving greetings.

Yes, Mother-in-law. I hear that often.

You're nice.

I came here to research but I was told you're upstairs so I came.

You'll have to prepare for dinner soon.

I am sorry for Mom.

I'm alright. She's not too challenging either.

Your mom is cute. She seems to get mad easily and she gets over it fast too.

I like that she's honest. That's why I liked Hong Ah too.

I like your positive attitude.

Yes.

Jeong Seon is like a flower that bloomed in a heap of trash.

Jeong Seon and CEO Park are like brothers. Do you also know that they are not in good terms?

I want to give Jeong Seon an assurance.

That our relationship is accepted by my family.

This is the third result of Good Soup consulting.

Collaboration with a celebrity chef. What's synergy? On Jeong Seon meets with Chef X for a better performance. Developing Recipe, Increase in Sales, Marketing Effect

This is Good Soup.

Chef, I am calling from CEO Park Jeong Wu's office.

Hello.

Dinner reservation for two please.

CEO Park will be there with Chef Eric Song, the three-Michelin-star chef from Hong Kong.

Yes, I see.

It's so weird since Su Jeong isn't around.

Do you know who's coming to our restaurant? Chef Eric Song. He's coming with Hyeong Jeong Wu.

Chef Eric Song? He has three Michelin stars.

It seems like CEO Park has decided to support us now.

I don't think that is the case.

No, my gut feeling says that's the case.

How great would it be if Chef Eric Song likes our food?

I better go in and prepare.

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