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[Episode 12]

-Mom? -Grandma!

Mom!

Grandma!

Mom!

Mom, are you very sick?

Oh, Ji-sung... What are you doing here?

Grandma!

Oh, my cutie pie is here.

Oh, my puppy.

My sweetie.

You've grown up so tall.

Oh, how cute.

In-sung called me earlier, and told me that you were sick.

I wanted to make you some porridge,

but I couldn't make it as well as you.

I don't know why I can't cook well...

So, I just bought some.

What good is it to cook well?

And who cares if you can't cook rice porridge?

Don't waste your good brain and just use it on your studies.

Hang on.

You had a late afternoon class today, right?

Come on.

Who cares about my class right now?

Mom, don't you have to go to the hospital?

I'm just fine.

I must've come down with the flu, but I feel so much better now.

Mom, you must've been upset about what happened.

Not in the least bit.

I told you he can't get to me.

Tell me what you and Mi-na want to eat. I'll make it for you.

Oh, come on...

I'm here to nurse you since you're sick.

Mom, I'll prepare the porridge.

Hello, Producer Kim? How did it go?

Two months of suspending the show?

So, the board wanted to just give him the refund and some free giveaways,

but Director Ahn insisted on punishing me?

Away with home shopping! Out with Vixen Hong!

I... I refuse to accept the punishment.

Did you forget all I've done?

This is Hong Ae-ja you're talking to...

Why isn't she coming to work?

Ms. Lee.

You said you'd come back to work.

What's taking you so long?

What?

You're having a meltdown because of me?

Hello? Hello?

Hey! Hey!

Youngsters these days!

They have absolutely no will to work hard!

I guess I have to vacant my office again today.

A fight for justice has always been tough.

I apologize, sir.

We apologize, sir.

What are you doing?

Who are you gentlemen?

Get up. Please get up.

No.

Until you say you'll forgive us, we can't get up.

Well, I first have to know who you are to forgive you or not.

Please get up.

Get up. Get up now.

Gentlemen, get up now.

Sir, I'm Director Ahn Jin-bong from SH Home Shopping.

Oh...

You didn't even have time to answer my phone call.

What brings you all the way here?

I didn't know any better and made a huge blunder with you.

I was very much touched by your sharp and precise preaching to us.

We're going to use this chance as a stepping stone

...to re-inspect ourselves and correct our wrongdoings.

You're like the torch of this society.

Because we have heroes like yourself,

I believe our world is a better and honest place.

My dear Mr. So!

Oh, come on. What I've done is nothing much.

Please accept our gifts straight from our hearts.

What's all that?

Compared to what you had to go through, I know these things are all nothing.

But please accept our sincere apology.

It's not like I demonstrated so that I could get gifts!

Welcome.

You didn't order yet?

Ms. Ma is coming soon.

Huh? Ms. Ma is joining us?

I'll have indigestion.

Can't she leave us alone during the lunch break?

After-hour work and endless meetings...

We can't even take proper lunch breaks...

Ms. Ma is such a workaholic.

A really severe case at that.

She's too harsh on you, Mr. So.

I know.

Maybe she has something against you.

How can she ask him to make coffee?

Well, that's...

Are you all getting adjusted to her work style?

My motto is to go with the flow and not make a fuss.

But when she's ordering me around, I feel this burst of anger inside of me.

Gosh...

I lost 2kg ever since I joined this team.

I was staying up all night writing reports,

and I even had a nosebleed!

And how do you think I feel?

When I was on the PR team, I just made coffee and did nothing all day.

But here, I barely have time for bathroom breaks.

I'm working at nights, too.

Then, how come you don't speak up?

Since you're not saying anything, she's pushing our limits.

Right. It's not like we can take this forever.

We can't always hold it in.

That's right.

If you have something to say, you should just say it and get it off your chest.

Good. When Ms. Ma comes here, we should all speak up.

That way we can work better and have a stronger bond as a team.

Did you order yet?

Let's hurry up and eat and get back to work.

Ma'am..we have something to say...

What is it?

He has something to say to you.

He seems to have a lot of complaints against you.

Hurry up and say what's on your mind.

You said that's the only way you can work more efficiently

...and have a stronger bond.

So, what did you want to say to me?

I have absolutely nothing to say.

Let's just eat.

Ma'am, can we get the menu?

You're the one who worked the hardest.

You should come with us to the hiking trip tomorrow.

That's right.

We didn't do any work to deserve to go.

It'll be no fun if you don't come with us.

Come with us.

We have a tenant.

There are so many new stuff.

I'm home!

Hi, welcome home.

Hey, look at these.

Wow! What are all those?

Hi, Jung-geun.

Good that you're home. Let's grill some pork.

Dad, what are all those?

The director of home shopping came by today.

They gave all of these to him.

He refunded his product, but he still got a free giveaway.

Sit down. Let's eat and talk more.

Jung-ie, go and bring the vegetables.

Okay.

Dad, I'll do it.

I thought they said they couldn't refund you for your product.

You must've taught them a hard lesson.

The reason I demonstrated wasn't for these gifts,

but to correct the wrongs of this society and make this world a better place.

Although the director was young, he understood and appreciated my actions.

He said, he'd humbly accept my advice

and would reflect on all the wrongdoings that he did.

So, I decided to accept his apology.

Good for you.

Not anybody would've done what you did.

Most people would just let it go.

Nobody would fight for justice and correct the wrongs like you, Dad.

This isn't going to do. Everybody, attention!

Attention!

Salute to Father with all of our respect and love!

Victory!

Victory!

Victory.

At ease.

Wow, it's been ages since we had pork!

I thought you were on a diet.

From tomorrow. From tomorrow.

Dad, I bought a bottle of rice wine for you.

Jung-ie, go bring us cups.

Okay.

But will you be okay drinking? You have to work tomorrow.

I'm going on a hiking trip tomorrow.

I can sleep in and go to work late tomorrow.

Here.

Let me pour you, Father.

Good.

That's enough.

Let me pour you one cup, too.

Cheers!

Cheers!

They're always having a party here.

Are they grilling pork?

Driving by the bridge under the falling stars~

My gosh, they sure know how to party.

Gosh, the pork is getting burnt.

I see your place waiting for me~

My gosh...

What do I do?

I won't get paid for my writing for a long time.

How do I cover my rent?

He'll ask me to pay my rent tomorrow.

Hello?

It's me, my dear.

What do you want?

What kind of question is that?

Your husband who left the house for days is calling you.

Shouldn't you be asking how I'm doing first?

I don't have the energy to talk to you, so make it short.

Well, listen...

Can you lend me some money?

What?

You want me to lend you money?

I'm in an urgent situation.

Please lend me just a little bit.

You're calling your ex-wife to lend you money?

You gave your money to your brothers and sister all your life!

Why are you calling me instead?

Why can't you ask them to pay you back?

Oh, goodness me! Me and my rotten luck!

You're absolutely no help in my life!

I have nobody but myself to believe.

All I have is myself! Hang up!

Oh, gosh...

Grandma!

Mom, are you all right?

Have some porridge.

All right. Let me have some.

I have to eat and get better.

Here, Mom.

It's Dad...

What? Give that to me.

What do you think you're doing right now?

Stop blabbering nonsense and hang up!

Mom...

Listen up, Mr. Ma Jung-ki!

Stop doing this.

Don't cling on to us and just go your way with class.

Girls, if your father ever calls you again, don't answer.

He'll just whine about his situation.

All right?

Oh, In-sung!

I'm sorry I couldn't talk to you earlier.

Dad, how are you doing?

Me? I'm doing just fine.

You didn't call us because you needed help, right?

Oh, no. It's not like that at all.

I just wanted to hear your voice, that's all.

I see.

Dad, are you staying at Uncle's place with Grandmother?

Huh?

Oh, yeah. I'm doing well here.

It feels better to be here than at home with your mom.

That's good to hear.

I was worried about how you were doing.

Why would you worry about me?

All right.

Be good to your mother.

Yes. All right.

Dad, I'll call you again later.

Okay. Good night.

Okay. In-sung, rest up.

Don't worry about me.

Me and my poor life...

I think that guy lives somewhere near your house.

I wonder who he is.

I know who he is.

It's a man who runs a tiny real estate office across the street.

It's somebody you know, Mom?

What kind of person is he anyway?

Let's go talk to him right now.

I'm going to hear it straight from him about what he has against you.

In-sung. In-sung...

You don't need to talk to a lowlife like him.

He's just doing this to get more out of the company.

Just sit down. Sit.

How come he doesn't know that his greed is killing other people?

You should really calm down, In-sung.

When you were young, all the boys in the neighborhood

...got nosebleeds from getting punched by In-sung.

Well, those boys deserved to get punched.

They were making Ji-sung and Hee-sung cry.

When I had In-sung with me, no boys would ever mess with me.

This dude already got everything he asked for.

Looks like the director of SH went to him and apologized

...and gave him a whole bunch of gifts.

What? Gifts?

He must've gotten the gifts today. The articles are out already?

I think SH Home Shopping did this on purpose.

This is what we call noise marketing.

Admitting any wrongdoing and focusing on it instead of hiding it...

That makes people think that although they did something wrong,

...they acknowledge the wrongdoing and compensate for it.

That actually gives a positive reputation for the company.

From the company's point of view, it'll help promote their overall reputation.

So, the company used me?

They used me to elevate the company's reputation.

That's true.

So, don't be so hard on yourself, Mom.

My gosh, this is clearly wrong of them.

Shouldn't her company try to protect her first?

Do you know how dirty office politics are?

Everyone is just out to get their own profit.

You girls don't need to know the dark side of the world.

That's why I made you all so successful.

Do you know how much I struggled to survive this far?

They think they can bring me down?

They're dealing with the wrong person. I am Hong Ae-ja.

I'm home.

What the...?

Mi-na!

Where are they?

Hello?

Are you home already?

Yes.

I'm hungry. When are you coming?

I'm going to sleep at my mom's place so just eat your own dinner.

Well, there's nothing to eat at home.

You're an adult. Can't you fix something up for yourself?

You have two hands, so make instant noodles or something.

Darn it!

How can I make instant noodles?

My gosh...

What a pathetic home I have...

Hello, honey?

Where are the instant noodles?

Why are you asking me that?

You told me to make instant noodles.

Yes, make instant noodles for yourself.

But there are no instant noodles.

So?

Did you buy any at home?

I don't know.

Did you buy any?

When will I have time to do that?

Well, I didn't buy any either.

You know I can't stomach flour food.

Then why did you tell me to make instant noodles?

Suit yourself if you don't want to eat it.

And what's up with the mess?

How come you didn't do the dishes?

Yesterday was your turn to do the dishes.

You should've done them yourself.

Couldn't you have done it this morning?

Do you have to divide all the house chores into half like this?

I left earlier than you because I had to take Mi-na to her kindergarten.

I only have one body just like you!

Ma'am?

Bring out the half-dried fish my mother sent from the countryside.

Your wife will complain about the smell.

Well, she's working on her design right now.

When she's concentrating, she doesn't come out of her room.

All right.

Slice up some garlic with it, please.

If you have peppers, give me those too.

Put extra wasabi in the red chili-pepper paste with vinegar.

I also want some horseradish.

It'll be great to eat my old favorite food again.

Oh, goodness!

Hey!

Why do you keep coming here?

I got hungry.

There was nothing to eat at home.

Where is your wife?

She went to her mother's house.

Why did she go there again?

Oh, I forgot to ask.

I just asked where the instant noodles were.

Oh, goodness...

I feel so relaxed when your mom isn't home.

How come you don't feel the same when your wife isn't home?

Because I have nothing to eat.

What's that?

Isn't that half-dried fish?

Don't say anything and just eat.

Let's eat.

Ma'am.

Oh, here it is.

Hey, eat this, too.

What's this smell?

Here.

If you have a marriage problem, solve it between you two.

My wife doesn't think about my meals at all.

Mom at least prepares your food.

People need more than food to survive.

When she glares at me, I lose all of my appetite.

I'd at least know that she's mad at me if she gave me the stink eye.

I just don't know what she's thinking.

Why do you want to know what she's thinking?

Just be grateful she doesn't look down on you.

Pour me some.

I'm suddenly so tired.

I'm going to go to my room to sleep now.

Why are you stopping to eat?

Eat up, son.

I'm too tired.

Talking about Mom made you lose your appetite?

You know I never eat this stuff!

Ma'am!

I want you to clear the table!

But I'm not done eating yet...

You came here without eating dinner at home?

Yeah.

She went to her mother's place with Mi-na.

She never picks up my calls, yet she's always rushing to her mother's?

What did you say? I glare at you?

When did I ever glare at you?

Huh?

Right now.

Why, you!

What in the world?

Mom!

Oh, Hee-sung.

Why are you home? You said you had a night shift.

You're home? You said you couldn't come today.

I came by because I was worried about Mom.

I brought some DW and Kabiven.

She'll feel better after getting the injection.

Good job.

She must be sleeping in her room.

Mom?

She's not here.

Where did she go?

Mom?

Ms. Hong Ae-ja?

I was told that you didn't leave yet, so I was waiting for you here.

Can we have a talk?

I have nothing more to say to you.

Then, please listen to what I have to say.

I have an appointment so I have to go now.

What are you doing?

You feel offended that I'm blocking your way, right?

I, Hong Ae-ja...

I've been working as a home shopping host for over 15 years.

And it wasn't all smooth sailing, either.

Please don't block my future.

What are you trying to say?

You suspended my show for two months.

I can't accept such a decision.

Make this very brief and clear.

Then, answer me very briefly and clearly.

What did I do so wrong?

Pardon?

I heard that it was your decision to suspend me for two months.

Just be thankful that I didn't fire you from the show altogether.

I was analyzing your show and you were saying things from your given script,

and yes, there was false advertising.

You also dumped sesame oil as a giveaway.

Because of the sesame oil, the detergent was more expensive than other networks.

A show host isn't an actress.

How can I sell products with just the words on the script?

And you keep on saying I dumped products.

Then, fine. Should I sell products even if it financially damages the company?

I've worked hard for this company for 15 years,

and I'm proud to say that I've done my very best.

I can't accept that I should be punished over some complaint about me.

I don't think this issue has anything to do with our profit.

Because of your show, this has happened,

...and the reputation of our TV network has gone down.

Then, shouldn't somebody take responsibility for it?

I don't think that's it.

You became the new director and you're still so young.

You were sick of the old reputation that the network has

...and thought negatively of me as someone

...who keeps selling out products for elders.

You keep mentioning selling out products, but you probably don't know

...that many people in the field think of you as a cheap salesperson.

I have something to say about that, too.

I asked over and over to the production team

...to come up with a new line of luxurious products to sell.

With my skills, I can sell anything.

Well, let me just say this to you.

Give me just one chance for me to prove myself to you

...and also elevate the reputation of our company.

I'm not sure.

You were just selling cheaper products for 15 years,

...I doubt that you can even if I should give you a chance.

Well, you have nothing to lose, right?

Fine.

But it must be a high-end brand that no other TV home shopping has ever sold.

You'll have to come up with a product completely different from before.

Sure. You can count on me.

If you fail, you'll have to leave us once and for all.

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Even walls have ears. Watch what you say!

Why don't you stay and clean the office?

This is not right.

Sweet potatoes are gone and pork meat is gone, too.

Huh?

Designer Huh? I'm sure every team is eyeing her products.

What are you eating so deliciously?

Oh, it's nothing.

Why don't we take a break?

Did I say I was tired?

I'm not tired at all.

Oh gosh, I guess you didn't get fired yet.

Why would I be fired?