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(Episode 26)

You said your name is Lee Nayeon?

Yes.

It's a very common name.

Is this yours?

Yes, why do you ask?

Why do you only have one?

Is she Yunae's daughter Nayeon?

So behind my back...

Mom, you're still up?

Yes, I'm going to bed now.

What are you hiding behind your back?

It's something I'm not supposed to see?

I'm not hiding anything.

Why did you get home so late?

You were with that jerk until this hour?

There you go again.

I'm going to bed.

Sejin...

Why do you look so surprised?

These bankbooks are

where Nayeon's been saving your paychecks?

I'll deal with them.

What are you going to do?

I'll take care of them.

I know you better than that.

You won't keep this money for yourself.

You'll go see Nayeon and give them back,

and you two will get involved again.

You told me you'd never

have to see Nayeon again from now on.

Okay.

Okay. You deal with it.

Happy?

(Saebyeol)

Thank you.

I'm going to drop by father's house.

How about you?

Why would I go?

Nobody likes me there.

Why are you going?

Father came home from the hospital.

And I have to discuss something with him.

I heard Uncle Hwigyeong had a blind date.

What sort of woman was she?

I heard she's a magazine reporter.

A reporter? Which magazine?

Well, I'm not sure.

Of all the jobs in the world...

She won't become my aunt, right?

Who knows?

Mom, you haven't heard anything?

Mom, you don't look happy.

Is it because I came home late last night?

I just don't feel so good.

Take your time.

Should I make you some porridge?

Your mom is going through menopause,

so she has mood swings.

I'll be home late tonight.

I have a meeting until 7:00,

and we're going out for dinner afterwards.

Is there anything you want to tell me?

Like what?

If you have something to say, say it.

Don't let that nasty feeling last the whole day.

What is it? What is it this time?

Must I say it myself...

Hold that thought.

Hello?

It's today?

I'm sorry. I'll be right over.

Okay.

I forgot I had a meeting this morning.

Just explain briefly.

No. Let's talk about it later.

Okay, let's do that.

I'll see you later.

Did you get my message?

I received a photo and a phone number

with the name "Lee Nayeon."

Find out as quickly as possible.

Where she is living and with whom,

and all records of her life in the orphanage.

Yes. It won't take long.

Oh, my!

Why did you make so much?

Did someone order these?

No.

These are for Saebyeol's friends and teachers.

I haven't paid enough attention to her lately.

Good job.

Make plenty.

That's what I did.

Mom, try this.

Oh, my!

What did you do to this?

It's delicious and perfectly seasoned.

Really?

Instead of yellow pickled radish,

I put the sweet soy sauce radish. Is it okay?

It's amazing.

How did you come up with

the idea of using the soy sauce radish?

You could get rich selling this.

That sounds like boasting.

I learned how to cook from you.

Should we get

Geumbong and Eunbong

this weekend and go on a picnic

at a nearby park?

Picnic?

That sounds great. Let's do it.

We can bring rice rolls and baked chicken.

That sounds like fun.

Okay, let's do that.

This is delicious.

Where did she hide it?

Oh, no!

I'm sorry you had to suffer so much

in the arms of Ms. Yang Malsuk...

She's treating you like you cost $30.

Don't be mad, and come with me.

You thief!

This was originally mine!

Are you a birdbrain?

Did you already forget

selling this to me for $30?

Here's your refund.

Here. All good?

Hey, who says you can do that?

What's done is done!

I don't care! I'm not selling it!

But you already sold it to me!

You can't ask me to give it back!

But I really need this bag today!

Let go! Give it back.

Ouch, Lee Geumbong!

My back...

Sorry.

I'll buy you a really nice bag later. I promise!

What?

Lee Geumbong, you stop right there!

Hey, Lee Geumbong!

When will she ever grow up?

Ouch, my back...

I hid a rock.

Hide the rock again.

What are you doing?

Me?

Your voice and your face

tell me I shouldn't have come here.

Right.

You should never come here.

Why would you?

No need to overreact.

I came to see you.

I thought I could do that if I came here.

I heard that

you saved Taejun's paychecks

while he was in America.

Then you should know very well

that those bankbooks belong to Taejun.

I returned them to their rightful owner,

so there's no reason to take them back.

Why don't you open them?

On top of Taejun's paychecks,

I deposited all the cash I had.

Open a decent restaurant with that.

You're a good cook.

Rich people must live so comfortably.

They think money can take care of anything.

Having money will keep

a single mother from getting ideas.

Let's end things here.

That will put everyone's mind at ease.

You're right.

I have to accept this money

in order for you, your father, and Taejun

to feel better.

Right?

That's why I won't accept this money.

I just won't.

All of you should feel

uncomfortable, guilty, and uneasy

for the rest of your lives.

And if I can add the fear of knowing

your happiness might end at any moment,

that would be a bonus for me.

Can I believe you?

Can I believe that you gave up on Taejun?

I have to prove that to you?

Then accept the money.

If you don't,

I can't believe you.

Really?

I have to accept this money

in order to prove my sincerity?

Sure. I'll take it then.

Lee Nayeon!

What?

I'm ripping up bankbooks that are mine.

What's wrong with that?

Seeing her again, Saebyeol was still adorable.

Maybe it's because I'm pregnant,

but I keep thinking about her.

And maybe

I could do a good job of raising her.

If you ever

mention Saebyeol again,

I don't know what I'll do.

♪Why am I so happy? Why am I so happy?♪

♪Why am I so happy?♪

What a delicious smell...

The best smell in the world

is the smell of money.

Saimdang, you on the $50 bill, it's been so long.

You know I love you, don't you?

Then you should come see me often.

I almost forgot what you looked like.

I'll be meeting Sejin's parents,

so I'll need some cash

to feel confident and hold my head high.

What a wonderful world. They lend money

without any collateral.

(Loans) When I gave them Taejun's name,

they just gave me money, no questions asked.

I had terrible husbands,

but I sure have a great son.

Oh Manjeong, I'm proud of you.

You wouldn't let go of Taejun,

and it finally paid off.

My son, you're the best!

You're still living like this

when your son is marrying a rich girl?

You abandoned your kid,

so shouldn't you be living large with a rich man?

♪The glances that meet♪

♪What do they say♪

♪I really don't know♪

♪I don't know yet♪

♪But my heart is pounding♪

Oh, that felt great.

Man...

I'm an idiot for expecting anything.

I'll leave for now.

Are you sure you really saw him?

He really went to that kind of place?

That's what I'm saying.

I even took photos to prove it.

He went into a motel

with a woman wearing heavy makeup.

He's definitely the man my mom's been seeing.

If that's true, it's really serious.

He's been two-timing.

He's not just a two-timer.

On top of being a player,

he's a male gold digger.

But he didn't seem like the type.

You think there are types for that?

Look at Kang Taejun. He doesn't look like it.

Why would you mention him right now?

Look.

Right? It's him.

Oh, you took these in burst mode?

Wait.

The woman looks a bit on the older side.

Isn't that your mom?

Are you crazy? How dare you think that's my mom!

Just look again.

If you're going to talk nonsense, go away.

Right?

That's your mom, right?

You were so busy pressing the shutter button

that you didn't even recognize your mom?

I said it's not her!

You're a smart guy,

so why make me repeat myself?

I'm not changing my mind about AP Foods.

So stop trying.

I understand what you want.

But...

The majority opinion of the board of directors

is that we should sell AP Foods.

Please read this over

and reconsider the issue.

(Report on Selling AP Foods, by Kang Taejun)

Kang Taejun...

That fellow must be

quite important to you.

Very well.

Since you feel that seriously about it,

I will read every word.

Thank you.

And...

Let me add one more thing.

Oh? What is it?

Please send Hwigyeong to the headquarters.

Failing to take advantage of his talent

is a great loss for the company.

Do you really think so?

I'm sure you know that better than I do.

Really? Then let's keep him there a little longer.

But...

You should go.

Stop bothering an old man like me.

You were standing here all this time?

It's just that I feel so anxious.

I know what you want to say.

Even if you do, let me say it again.

Don't just listen to my husband.

Think about Hwigyeong

and please help him.

I'm begging you.

I know.

You and I want the same thing, mother.

I'll take it to heart and do my best. Goodbye.

Thanks. Bye.

I'm coming in!

You were eavesdropping?

I couldn't help it, since I'm a mom.

This is work.

You never got involved in Hwigyeong's school life,

so why are you doing this when he's all grown up?

Because I have no other choice.

Why are you doing this?

Just like you wanted,

Hwigyeong went on a blind date

and is dating Mr. Baek's daughter.

So why are you still making him

work in the factory like that? Why?

Your voice is going to get hoarse.

Don't you see me?

You want me to collapse like I did before

from high blood pressure?

Why are you doing this to Hwigyeong?

What's the reason?

Sometimes you're a bit dense,

and sometimes you're a bit sly.

But this time, you're being really dense.

You don't get it at all.

Hwigyeong is

your only son,

and he'll have to run your company.

So what is it? What's the reason?

It's simple. Very simple.

So what is that simple reason?

He needs to experience the bottom,

so he can use that to climb up.

Second and third-generation rich kids

who start at the top

get into all kinds of trouble.

I started at the bottom.

Had I not, I wouldn't have gotten this far.

I would've failed a long time ago.

Hwigyeong needs

that valuable experience.

Without that, he won't be able to grow.

He won't be able to do anything.

Hello?

It's me. How are you?

Why did you call?

You know better than I do.

Why are you trying to stir things up again?

You promised to cover for me.

Explain so that I can understand.

Are you pretending? Or you really don't know?

Some reporter

has been sniffing around me.

A reporter?

What a nice atmosphere.

You're here. Sit down.

Cheers.

Girl, can you give us some privacy?

If she goes,

you'll have to pour my drinks, Ms. Baek Dohui.

Is that okay?

Girl! Can't you hear me?

What the heck...

That was scary.

Sit down.

Pour me a drink.

You're happy with that shot glass?

You're supposed to drink it from the bottle.

Ms. Baek, you're pretty charming.

You're like sparkling water.

The only flaw is that

there's no sugar, only fizz.

Do you know how you are, Park Hwigyeong?

You're a loser

who's trapped in the past,

unable to budge even an inch,

scared to death of your ex-wife.

Nothing more, nothing less.

Please continue.

Why don't you take off that silly mask?

What kind of childish tricks are you pulling?

What?

You wanted to act all strong and scary?

Or perhaps

did you want to prove

those disgusting rumors about you?

Ah...

Did you promise your ex-wife you'd do that?

Baek Dohui, who are you?

Why are you doing this to me?

I told you.

I've become very curious about you.

So you go around digging

when you're curious about someone?

I thought you were an ethical journalist,

but you're like a gofer for a private eye.

All I wanted to do

was find out about who you are.

Don't pretend to be noble.

If you like me, just say so.

It's a busy world, so why waste time?

Isn't this what you want?

I have no problem giving it to you.

Nothing helps you sober up better

than a slap in the face.

I've used it on a lot of men before.

Right.

I'm all sober now.

You didn't play fair.

You called a busy woman here,

but you started without me and got drunk.

I've lost.

I should've known that

this wouldn't work on you.

You're feeling embarrassed

and extremely sorry, aren't you?

Gather up all those feelings

and pour me a drink.

The real deal starts now.

Didn't I take up too much of your time?

It's okay.

My father went to Jordan for business.

I was supposed to accompany him,

but when I thought of not seeing you for a week,

I couldn't handle it.

I'll make it up to him when he gets back.

Segwang...

Segwang, do you know

what I want from you the most?

What is it?

Tell me. I'll buy it for you right away.

A bag? Shoes? Jewelry?

Those are all nice things,

but what I want most from you

is simply

the happiness you filled my heart with right now.

Geumbong...

And do you know what I hate getting?

What is it?

Heartache.

You don't look like you'll give me any.

You should go home.

I'll drop you off.

No, you can go home from here.

I have to stop by somewhere.

Then I'll come with you.

I have to see you go home safely,

so I can feel at ease.

Oh, my legs...

It's been 20 years already.

But it feels like it was yesterday.

What are you doing?

I'm catering a newlywed housewarming party

this weekend, so I'm working on the menu.

Nayeon.

Yes? What is it?

Don't try to stop me.

I'll make seaweed soup for you this year.

Mom...

Next week is your birthday.

Your mom passed away on your birthday,

and ever since then,

you've never had seaweed soup on your birthday.

I know how you feel, mom,

but what kind of daughter would have

a birthday feast on her mom's death anniversary?

I can have it on Saebyeol's birthday.

It just breaks my heart, that's all.

I can't believe how lucky I am to have you.

I feel the same way.

What if I had never met you, mom?

Lee Nayeon's birth mother is Lee Yunae,

who died in a car accident in 1997.

Yang Malsuk, who runs a chicken restaurant,

adopted Lee Nayeon when she was 12

from an orphanage.

The girl in the photo is Lee Nayeon's daughter,

and there was no father on the family register.

Lee Yunae, Lee Nayeon...

Must you...

Must you torture me after all these years?

What's the reason?

Why did you come back into my life?

It can't be that my husband...

Knows you're his daughter?

Is that why you have Nayeon's photos?

Isn't she out for revenge

because she hates me?

Am I supposed to just sit there

and let you do anything you want?

Please don't hate the girl.

Did you make Hwigyeong

the new director at headquarters?

Was this it?

You wanted a position at the company?

Even if Taejun comes to see Saebyeol,

don't let him.

You talk to Taejun. You deal with him.

Ms. Lee Nayeon?