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Degree of Love

~ Episode 28 ~

I have a goal at this moment. I'll get Michelin Stars to keep doing what I want to do.

I heard that Michelin reviewers (inspectors) showed up at different restaurants recently.

I heard that Michelin reviewers are completely anonymous. How do they know?

Is it that easy to be completely anonymous? In some ways, they'll be noticed somehow.

Right. I'll notice them right away if I see them.

There are a lot of chances that you're barking up the wrong tree.

We have to do well all the time to get Michelin Stars. Cramming for preparation doesn't work.

It's possible that they've already been here.

Let's concentrate until November.

Yes, Chef.

I want to know what he is up to now.

I shouldn't call him.

But, so what if I call?

Let's go.

You can do a research interview.

♫ It was love ♫

Guess who?

You'll get hurt.

Oh, you're keeping me away.

♫ I've always waited because I couldn't give you more ♫

♫ Even if we get a little far apart, we are bound to touch ♫

I called you in front of "Good Soup" yesterday afternoon.

I'm telling you now where I was.

♫ When I go closer, it gets farther away ♫

♫ But love isn't all bad ♫

♫ Because it calls you by my side once again ♫

Thanks.

I'm by your side.

♫ It has to be you ♫

♫ It has to be you again ♫

♫ The one inside me was you ♫

♫ I've missed you ♫

♫ That laughter that was always warm, and never ending ♫

♫ It came to us again ♫

♫ My love ♫

The terrace is big. So you need to buy a lot to fill it.

I won't buy a lot. I'll just move the plants I have to the greenhouse.

I'll just buy a few more plants since the others will be moved. If you want to buy something, go ahead.

I'll pay for a few of the ones you're going to buy.

I'll secure my terrace share. Don't stop me.

I want to try it.

- Do you even know how to do this? - Of course.

If you hold it like that, you'll hurt your hand.

You were going to do it all by yourself, weren't you?

♫ It came to us again ♫

It's all done!

♫ My love ♫

Of course, it's black noodles after laboring.

Am I the only person who has something on her face?

Jeong Seon's Mom.

It's your mother.

- Don't answer it. - Why not?

Just don't. She doesn't have a reason to call you anyway.

Whether she has a reason or not, I need to answer it to find out.

Yes, Mother?

How have you been? It's been quite a while.

Why didn't you call me?

It's still a bit difficult for me.

I'm not a difficult person.

Are you doing well with my son?

Of course. I am with him right now.

Ah, is that so?

How is his mood?

Like always.

Treat him well. For all the things I couldn't do for him, you need to treat him extra well.

I will, Mother.

If something happens to him, be sure to call me.

Don't forget calling me as an emergency contact.

Yes. Goodbye.

What's wrong?

What did Mom say?

Nothing much.

She is worried about you.

Are you upset that I didn't listen to you and I answered the phone?

Recently, I've not been getting along with my mom.

I don't want you to become a messenger between my mom and me.

I have my own situation.

How could I ignore the phone when an elder called me? Especially since she is your mom.

I don't know what is going on between you two,

but she is still your mother.

You don't know everything about my mother,

and about my family as well.

There are still a few things that I find hard to tell you.

I heard roughly from your mother.

I'm okay with that. Your father and you are different.

You have your own different life.

Do you want coffee?

Are you sensitive talking about your family?

Sometimes, I wish you won't talk about it.

I don't have any Blue Mountain coffee today.

Hello?

Hello, I'm Writer Lee's mother.

Ah, yes, Mother.

I'm calling you with the number on the business card that you sent with the gift.

- Yes. - I'm wondering if you have time to meet me.

I'd like to talk for a while.

I have time today. Would that be alright?

♫ Soar the strength to carry on ♫

♫ By every hope that seems to tie ♫

Hello, CEO Park.

Hello. Please, take a seat.

Yes, thank you.

Thank you for taking such good care of my daughter.

It was nothing.

I received a great gift, so I came to repay my debt.

There is really no need to.

♫ My life is so so love ♫

Open it. That's what you're supposed to do with gifts.

Alright.

Yuja-cha is good for colds. I make it every year in case I get sick..(Korean tea made by mixing hot water with yuja marmalade)

I wanted to give it to you, CEO.

Thank you.

I'm thankful as well.

You and your father are different.

You don't know anything about my mother, nor anything regarding my family.

Are sure you're not going to regret it?

You're not supposed to mix emotions with business. If you want to come back,

I can accept it..

I won't involve money ever again in our relationship.

That's right. I also wish for the same thing.

You'd only hurt your pride.

Hello, Son.

You have something to tell me, right? So when are you going to stop avoiding me?

I guess you've already heard from Hyeon Su that I've called and tried to figure you out.

I was too scared to face you.

Hyeon Su has nothing to do with us, so don't drag her into our family's mess.

Don't contact her from now on.

You disgustingly care for her. Why don't you care for your mom like that?

I guess, I'm wrong. You do care for me as well.

Tell me how much the debt is. I need to know.

He only says what he wants to say.

This is driving me crazy.

What's important is that our relationship doesn't change. No matter who tries to hinder us.

Omo! You scared me.

Eonni, what are you doing?

Kyeong... Why am I lonely when I'm in love?

What?

Why do I feel even more empty when I'm in love?

Eonni, stop being so depressing and go to sleep.

Fine.

Do you understand this feeling?

Eonni, if you fall any further, you need to start sticking a flower in your hair. (a mark of crazy people)

I think I'm crazy, too.

There are two lunch reservations today.

One table has foreign customers. We're launching our new menu today.

Let's be even more attentive.

- Yes, Chef! - Yes, Chef!

- Yeon Wu: Aja aja aja! (but tears)...- Yeon Wu. Runs.

Yeon Wu: (N) To be honest, there was only one thing on my mind. I have to meet Hae Yeong. There isn't much time.

Eonni, shall I get you some tea?

No, I'm on a roll right now. I just want to continue writing.

I will check with the reservations again.

Do you have any allergies to any food?

No, we don't have any.

Then, should I bring you any wine or anything else to drink?

Yes, please bring some. [ Good Soup: Lunch Course Menu, Snack, Dish, Dessert ]

Chef On, I think you should pay more attention to table 9's food.

- Why?- I just have a feeling they might be Michelin reviewers.

It's just my gut feeling.

Attention!

Don't overreact and just concentrate on your own tasks.

- Yes, Chef! - Yes Chef!

This is a steak dish with carrot puree and bitter greens.

Enjoy your meal.

Delicious.

Do you think they're really Michelin reviewers?

No, they wouldn't be so obvious.

But I still want to grab onto that hope.

What's with the stars?

It must be referring to Michelin stars.

No, it's not.

But they're stars. I think he's right.

Have they left?

I wonder if it's true.

Did you enjoy your meal?

I've been to various places because I enjoy fine dining. This place fits my taste.

Thank you.

Our chef, On Jeong Sun, studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Franceㅡ

I know. I came after doing my research.

If there's a new menu, would you care to contact me?

A new menu? No problem.

Thank you for your patronage.

Thank you. Have a nice day.

Goodbye.

Su Jeong.

BJ Investment BankTeam Leader Choi Min Wu

Is he from Michelin?

Are you done fantasizing? Who wants to make the staff's meals today?

Why isn't Director Min here yet?

He's coming soon.

Ah, I should have come later.

It looks pitiable to arrive first and wait around.

Hello. Sorry for being late.

Welcome, Director.

I don't plan on taking part in your argument today.

Please, finish your greetings and then take your fight elsewhere.

Director, you know how the first step is important for everything?

Yes.

What did you want to talk about?

I was thinking.

How should I work for you to be less stressed?

And?

What's this?

It's a contract stating you'd face the consequences if you mess with my script.

Wait...

Are you kidding me right now?

I've never heard of such outrageous contract in my life!

You'll encounter a lot of these fun and interesting things as you work with me.

You're getting ahead of yourself, Writer Ji.

I like your script, Writer Ji.

I don't get along with Writer Lee.

This sauce is addictive.

Eonni, this is a serious illness.

Are you bragging about Chef On's sauce in a moment like this?

Don't you really love him as a chef?

You think of him whenever you see food. You become happy whenever you eat.

You're right. You become happier.

Jeong's Seon mom.

Hello?

Hello, it's me.

Yes, Mother-in-law.

What are you doing today?

I'm working.

Even when you're working, you still need to eat. Let's have dinner together.

Alright.

I'm meeting Jeong Seon, right now.

I feel like I'm going to be extremely sad after meeting him. That's why I want to see you.

Yes, I understand.

Was it Chef On's mother?

Chef On is super, super, great.

Chef On's mother is stupid. Super, super, stupid!

Zero points!

You make me laugh.

Over here.

I already ordered your drink for you. Didn't I do well?

I don't want to talk long. Just how much debt do you have?

Not much.

I calculated as you told me to. It came out to about 50 million won (approx. $50,000) .

You have to tell me the exact amount so that I can calculate the interest properly.

What are you talking about? There's no interest added between close friends.

I'm scared. Don't look at me with those eyes.

Fine. I guess this is the best you can do with your life, Mom.

I'm sure you had no choice but to live this way.

You're already here.

What would you like, Mother? I researched a little before you got here.

You did?

This is bún thang, a Vietnamese rice noodle dish.

This is a spicy noodle dish, and there's even a seafood-based soup as well.

Is it not good?

Do you want to have a drink?

I'm a little nervous since it's the first menu we're making after CEO Park left.

I think it's a little heavy to pair with seafood.

Hmm... I think so, too.

This one is too light.

I personally recommend this.

The fruit flavor is rich and the acidity isn't as strong. It has a nice balance.

I also like this one.

The subtle sweetness is also good.

Then we all agree on this one?

Would you listen to my life story?

You're a writer. I feel like you'd understand since you're a writer, so I want to tell you.

Go ahead.

Why was I born?

Why was Jeong Sun born as my son and given such hardships?

I feel bad. I do feel sorry,

but I can't seem to change.

Do you think I would be able to change if I tried starting now?

Did you drink?

Yes, I did.

You did well.

Guess who I just met?

Who did you meet?

Your mother.

Who?

Your mother.

You met with my mother and drank with her?

I felt sad for her. I want to treat her well.

- My mom asked to meet with you, right?- Yes.

You didn't think to let me know you were meeting my mother?

I have to let you know before I meet her?

I told you before. I'm not in good terms with my mother right now.

I have a relationship with your mother as well. I can't just reject her.

WIthout me, you wouldn't need to have any relationship with her.

I can't take her out if I want to be a part of your life.

I'm trying.

Are you sure it's not you being uneasy about me?

You're right. I'm worried because you said that a person who's never wavered would waver.

I'm exhausted thinking you'd give up and disappear. I've wavered a lot before,

so I know that it's a strong feeling.

Wavering means constantly breaking down and building yourself up again.

You don't trust me.

It's not that.

You just said it. You're exhausted thinking that I'd give up and disappear.

Do you think that it's all happiness for me?

Why are you only thinking of yourself?

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♫ It's not all right. ♫

♫ I'm hurting like crazy. ♫

Degree of Love

I told you not to sell that land.

It's my land. I can do whatever I want with it.

Must you really take money from my son? Do I need to kneel in front of you?

Your mother needs to get surgery?

Why do we need to wait three months for her to get surgery?

Tell CEO Park.

How can I do that?

Is it because of Jeong Seon?

- Where are you?- Something urgent came up. I'll call you afterwards.

What if it bursts while we wait?

Why didn't you tell me that your mother needed to get surgery?

I constantly waited.

When are you going to let me into your life?

You're already a part of it.

Then why don't I feel that way?