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Episode 3

Please ask the Chairman to eat something.

Nobody in this house listens to what I say.

- You're off this week? - Yes.

Make sure your grandpa eats something.

Are you sure you don't want to eat breakfast?

A bad parent like me doesn't have the right to eat.

- Oppa. - Thank you.

You don't have to skip your meal because of him.

I'm going to work, Father.

I'm off to work, Grandpa.

Have a good day, Dad.

Please take care of your grandpa.

Is Young-hee at her parents' house?

I think she's staying somewhere else.

I'm sorry.

He's in the shrine room.

I may never be able to enter this room again.

You have to convince your mom if I can't. You're her son.

You should've treated her better.

I wanted to, but you see, life...

Didn't turn out as you thought?

Exactly!

Then you should've changed your ways.

Stop talking like your mom!

You need to understand that people have different styles.

Mom said that you're full of crap.

Dong-dong.

I'll buy you a new gaming console, so help me out.

- An expensive one? - That's just not right.

- What about you? - What about me?

You shouldn't talk about stuff like that here.

Dong-dong.

- What are you doing? - Can't you tell?

Enough.

You made your point in front of the elders already.

I guess I learned my lesson... No, I'm sure I did.

I wouldn't dare cheat on you again, okay?

Make sure to boil any new clothes before Dong-dong wears them.

Kim Hyun-ok!

Make sure he eats his vegetables.

Just let me slide this once, please?

Go to work before you're late again.

You'll never be more than a director at this rate.

Family comes before everything. I don't care about work right now.

Ha Tae-young.

I've given up on you.

I said I'm sorry. I was just an animal in heat.

So please forgive me just one more time, Hyun-ok.

Just give me one last chance. I'm begging you.

I'm worn out.

If I stay with you, I'll die.

I'm begging you, let me go.

Was I that horrible to you? Was I?

Why would you die if you stayed with me?

Did I hit you or abuse you?

You wouldn't have needed me if it weren't for Dong-dong.

I've lived the last 8 years hoping that wasn't the case.

But I can't lie to myself anymore. I'm over this.

I love you, you know that?

Too bad. Those words don't mean anything now.

Hyun-ok, who else but you would put up with me?

Let's just talk this out.

I thought you said talk was reserved for business.

- Stop your bickering! - Don't waste your time.

I'd already made up my mind when I went to that motel.

It's not like I didn't know you had affairs before.

I didn't want to give up on you...

Then don't, and forgive me one more time.

I beg you.

The day before I raided that motel...

I had an abortion.

Do you understand?

I didn't want to have your child, so I had an abortion.

So we're finished.

Jerk...

You had to make me tell you... Jerk...

Thank you for your hard work during my absence.

The meeting is over.

Director Lee, I'd like to speak with you.

- How are you feeling? - We're at work. President Ha.

I don't care for personal chats at work.

Young-in.

Please address me properly.

Can we go outside then?

I have a busy schedule. Don't you as well, President Ha?

- Please... - I'm taking my leave.

- Where are you going? - You're late.

- That's not the issue here. - I'm going to the resort.

How's it going with Young-hee?

You should be working.

Don't tell me you're getting divorced.

I don't think I have a chance. So you have to save your marriage.

I know it's hard to forgive a cheating wife...

But you even got down on your knees...

My forgiveness doesn't mean a thing.

Do something. You're the older brother!

- Hello? - Where are you?

- What's it to you? - I think we need to meet.

- Are the papers ready? - Honey.

Let me know when the papers are ready.

Mr. Chairman. I'm coming in.

- I made some porridge. - Don't worry about me.

- Mr. Chairman... - I have no right to eat.

Dan-ah is refusing to eat as well.

She hasn't eaten anything, not even during the funeral.

What if something happens to her?

Dan-ah.

You don't have to do this.

I'm not eating to repent for my bad parenting.

I was lazy.

If I had hurried, I would've finished this garment for Grandpa.

I made excuses about work...

Don't blame yourself.

After I finish Great-grandpa's garment, I'll start on yours.

I wasn't able to make Great-grandpa's in time,

but I can still make yours.

- Dan-ah. - Yes, Grandpa.

Would you warm up the porridge for me?

If they were all like you, I'd die peacefully without regrets.

But I can't leave yet until I see those brats change their ways...

Will that day ever come?

I guess you mean the most to the chairman.

Everyone else begged him to eat, to no avail.

Give him this, and then get yourself something to eat.

You have to do your duties in Young-hee's place.

No one can replace Young-hee.

We'll focus on the head housewife of the family.

After the funeral, I did some research

on the culture of the traditional family.

The head housewife is the glue that keeps the family together.

With this in mind, we know we can appeal to the housewives.

We'll approach this theme with a feminist perspective.

Director, you're impressive as usual.

You have a sharp eye that's able to penetrate

beyond the merely superficial.

Byung-do. I didn't get to this position by luck.

You said it.

I'm not interested.

But this story is perfect for you!

My point is...

It's a story produced by a member of a traditional family.

It's guaranteed to have interesting results.

Start with interviews of your nephews' wives.

Just so you know, they really hate my family.

She's always like that!

I wasn't finished talking and she leaves!

I'm sure she doesn't look down on commoners like us.

Okay.

What? Commoners?

Hey! I come from a good family!

Joo-jeong, you should be glad that you at least have a story!

Then you can take it.

But I don't know anything about the extended family system.

I don't either.

What's with the fake modesty?

I think the director's onto something good,

so let's just take it.

We'll start with interviews of your nephew's wife.

She already left the family in a messy way.

She did what?

Call Young-hee.

Tell her I want to speak with her.

I'm here, Grandpa.

What are you doing here at this hour, Tae-young?

Come with me.

- Dan-ah. - What?

Please help me. You're the only one who can.

As a woman, you can convince Hyun-ok.

If I ask Joo-jeong, she'll just tell me to get divorced.

You're my only hope.

Please convince Hyun-ok to stay with me.

I can't raise Dong-dong by myself.

What?

You're just scared about raising Dong-dong alone?

What?

That's why you want her to stay?

I can take you myself, Grandpa.

Don't bother.

I'm sure Tae-young came here to ask you something.

Do what you have to do.

- Take care, Grandpa. - Okay.

Bring us some tea, please.

What kind of tea would you like, Mr. Chairman?

What would you like?

Chrysanthemum is good this time of year.

Then 2 cups of chrysanthemum, please.

Yes.

- You don't look so well. - I'm sorry, Grandpa.

I should be the one saying that. I'm sorry.

Why did you come?

I already said I have nothing to discuss with you.

Let me in, please?

Have a seat.

Would you like something to drink?

Just water, please.

Did your brother ask you to convince me?

I think he's afraid that you'll leave him.

Is that what he told you to tell me?

I know Tae-young hasn't been a good husband.

I didn't expect him to be, anyway.

You can tell just by looking at a person.

I felt sorry for him when I saw him crying when Dong-dong's mom died.

He loved her very much...

I thought I'd be lucky to have a devoted

husband cry over my death too.

You mean a lot to Tae-young.

As Dong-dong's mom?

You know that too.

Tae-young's a slow learner.

When he was a kid,

Dad would beat him when he did something wrong.

But he wouldn't admit his faults, so he got beaten some more.

It's not like he didn't know he was at fault.

He was just stubborn. You know the type.

Does it seem like I didn't wait for him?

He's hurting inside because he can't control himself as much as he wants.

You should know that better than anyone.

I can't put up with that anymore, Dan-ah.

If you leave him, what will Tae-young do?

But I have to live too. I can't die for his sake, right?

He's killing me.

If I were to die,

he'd have no idea that it was him who killed me.

I won't put up with that.

But you love Tae-young very much.

I suppose love can fade.

I'm relieved that he's slowly killed my feelings for him.

Please check on him often.

I'm relieved since I know you'll take care of him.

I don't believe a word you and Tae-young said to me.

I know the type of person you are.

I won't believe such nonsense.

- But it's the truth. Was that the only way?

I had my moments of doubt about you and Soo-young.

Who wouldn't be concerned about

a couple who went 17 years without a child?

Is there a problem with Soo-young?

Problems should be resolved. What's wrong with Soo-young?

He and I weren't like a real married couple.

He said he kept his distance not to trouble me any further,

but I knew that he didn't see me as a woman.

That brat...

It wasn't his fault. He was only 20 at the time.

It must've been difficult for him to approach me,

an older woman who'd already completed college.

As the years went by, he probably couldn't approach me at all.

Since you already know the problem, can't you try to start over?

No, Mr. Chairman. I don't want to see him anymore.

I can't watch him live in his cage forever.

I made a grave mistake...

trying to continue our family's tradition...

But such is his fate.

Otherwise, we wouldn't have met each other.

- Is there no other way? - No, Mr. Chairman.

I don't mind being seen as the head housewife of the family by everyone.

But I can't stand Soo-young treating me like that.

I don't want to watch him from a distance anymore.

I can't anymore.

You were a beautiful flower before you withered in my family.

Thank you for all the wonderful times.

I won't forget the times when you were part of our family.

Any luck convincing her?

Well?

How am I supposed to fix your mistakes?

Don't do this to me, Dan-ah.

Let Hyun-ok go.

Just let her go.

You can't do this to me, Dan-ah.

So why'd you cheat on her in the first place?

I don't know! I don't know why I do what I do.

It frustrates me too!

Hyun-ok doesn't have feelings for you anymore.

You know what that means.

I'm sure there's a way. Right, Dan-ah?

Come on, Dan-ah, think of something for me.

Young-hee?

Is that Young-hee?

Sorry?

Please don't do this, Young-hee. You can't leave the family now.

Didn't you have a talk with grandpa?

What did you say? Grandpa met Young-hee?

Don't tell me Grandpa met Young-hee.

Young-hee? Young-hee?

Grandpa met Young-hee?

Open the door. I know you're home.

Young-in. Young-in!

Would you cut it out? Don't!

- Let's talk inside. - I'm tired.

- Let me in. - Stop, Suk-ho!

I said I'm tired.

- You didn't do it yet, right? - What?

You didn't, right?

The abortion? I already had the surgery.

- Young-in. - I already had the surgery!

Young-in, open the door.

Young-in.

Just my luck...

Young-in.

- Are you feeling okay? - Do I look okay to you?

- Thank you, Young-in. - Don't get clingy!

Young-in.

I couldn't have the surgery because of scheduling.

I'll get it done in a few days.

Young-in.

Stop saying my name so much.

Let's get married.

Let's get married, Young-in.

Hello, Mr. Ha Suk-ho. Have you gone crazy?

It's a little hectic with the funeral and all,

but it can't be helped.

I don't want to get married.

Young-in.

I said stop saying my name so much.

I know why you're acting like this.

You never called me by my name, not even in college.

Do you know why?

I'm sure as the son of an esteemed family,

it was awkward for you to say my name.

But after you slept with me,

you've been saying my name ever since.

Why do you think that is?

It's simple.

You're just trying to make up for the times

you didn't have as a young man.

Like the way old people act at a reunion.

That's what you're doing to me.

Maybe you're right. I think you have a good point.

That's exactly what it is.

So don't make such a big deal out of it.

My grandpa would roll over in his grave if he heard this,

but I just wasn't sad at all during the funeral.

I just wasn't sad,

and I couldn't feel angry, even when Dad hit me with a wooden pillow.

You got hit with a wooden pillow? Why?

Why are you getting beaten at your age?

Is it a big wound?

You're a little too old for a beating... Who cares about a beating?

My heart was fluttering so much, I couldn't feel sadness or anger.

You're just senile. Old age clouds your judgment.

I'm so surprised that you're carrying my child.

That's nothing compared to what Picasso did.

You can joke around even in a situation like this...

I love you.

- Don't. That's gross. - Let's get married, Young-in.

You're asking me to marry you in a situation like this...

Well, I like you too.

But I wouldn't marry you. So leave already!

Please prepare everything for Young-hee's departure.

She's been through so much as the head housewife of this family.

I'm sorry to make you worry.

- Soo-young. - Yes.

I don't mean to meddle in your marriage.

But you're the firstborn of this family.

You have to seek treatment if you can't have a baby.

Especially if the responsibility was too burdensome

for you to become infertile.

I've already been to the hospital.

There's nothing wrong with me.

Young-hee knows that too.

Then Young-hee must've been very disappointed.

Grandpa! Grandpa, you can't do this!

You can't treat me like this!

- Tae-young. - What are you doing?

- Grandpa! How could you? - Stop.

Let go of me!

Grandpa, this is unfair!

Why do you only favor the firstborn? I'm not as good as Soo-young?

I'm not your grandson? Please say something!

Stop.

Back off, Hyung. I have something to say.

Only the head housewife matters to you?

Only Young-hee matters to you?

You try so hard to convince Young-hee to stay,

but you won't help me save my marriage with Hyun-ok?

You should treat us fairly!

I have a lot to say to you, Grandpa!

You're late.

- Who's yelling? - Tae-young.

- Tae-young? - Go stop Tae-young.

I was only born 10 minutes after him! So stop treating me so badly!

Stop it, Tae-young.

What is all this, Tae-young?

Don't interfere.

You're all the same.

I have a lot to say to you, Dad. You only care about Soo-young!

Brat...

We're twins, but the firstborn is loved.

Nobody cares about the other one.

Fine with me! I suppose that's my life!

But I'm saying you can't treat my wife like that!

What did Hyun-ok do wrong?

Is it just because she doesn't come from a noble family?

You should've gone after Hyun-ok and convinced her to stay.

But you just go after Young-hee who cheated on her husband?

That's ridiculous!

So you know what ridiculous means?

Sorry? What did you say, Grandpa?

I couldn't hear you because I'm drunk.

Please repeat what you said.

I would've begged if I could.

But what you did is unforgivable,

so I couldn't even try to convince Hyun-ok.

What an imbecile.

Splash him with a bucket of water and send him home.

You always do this knowing you can't win, Tae-young.

More.

When will you grow up?

How will you raise Dong-dong the way you are?

Have you talked with Hyun-ok?

They should take care of their problems themselves...

Don't you know Tae-young better than that?

- Did Tae-young leave? - Yes, he left very disappointed.

What's wrong with him?

I don't think Hyun-ok will come back.

I told Tae-young to let Hyun-ok go.

Incompetent fool.

- Get some rest, Dad. - What about you?

Yes?

Did you try your best to make it work?

Go to sleep.

Get some sleep, Dad.

Tae-young's not a cold-hearted person.

Right, that's why he's even more disappointed.

About Director Lee Young-in...

She didn't seem well. How is she now?

How'd you know she wasn't feeling well?

She told me she had nausea. I'm a bit concerned.

I wouldn't know. I've never talked to her personally.

- Good night, Dad. - Good night.

- Soo-young. - Yes? What is it?

- Do you need anything? - No.

There's some acacia liquor left. Do you want some?

- No, thank you. - Okay, good night.

Dan-ah. Thank you.

Where's Dong-dong?

Can't you tell? He's sleeping.

Shower before you go to sleep. And don't wake Dong-dong.

Hyun-ok.

I'm leaving tomorrow.

I'll be gone by the morning.

Hyun-ok.

I'm a bad person, aren't I?

Hyun-ok, is there no other way?

No.

But I was able to shape up with you by my side.

I know I wasn't good to you,

but I was able to be a dad to Dong-dong,

and did my part in the family, all thanks to you.

I don't want to hear it. Go to sleep.

You wouldn't believe me but... I loved you.

I loved you.

I acted like that because I could trust you.

I knew you'd forgive me,

even when I was doing something wrong.

Whenever I doubted myself, I did stupid things.

I wanted to be cool in front of those girls to prove myself.

Why am I so pathetic, Hyun-ok...

Hyun-ok.

Are you really leaving me?

Yes.

I'm leaving.

You can live here. You have no place to go.

You can keep this house.

Who are you trying to fool? I know you have no money.

I'm going to live at Grandpa's with Dong-dong.

At least there, Dong-dong will grow up to be a good kid.

I'll sell this house and give you half the profit.

I said it's all right. Don't make me feel so pathetic.

I know you have no money. You wasted all your money on girls!

But you're the only one who cared about me.

I'll give you half.

You should open a floral shop.

I'll give you some more money later when I receive my inheritance.

This is all I can do for you now.

If you were a horrible guy,

then I wouldn't have put up with you all this time.

But I just can't take it anymore...

Dad.

I brought those persimmons you like.

How about coming home sober?

Dad. Dad!

Be quiet. The Chairman's sleeping.

I think my dad really passed away.

He won't even answer when his daughter's calling him.

Dad...

You're such a hassle...

You drunkard. I wonder whom you take after...

I think Tae-young and Joo-jeong are alike.

I think so.

Dan-ah.

- Dan-ah... - Yes, Grandma Joo-jeong?

I'm really sick of this family.

Then why don't you get married and leave?

You got me! I'm such an idiot...

- Go wake Joo-jeong. - Yes.

Grandma Joo-jeong. Grandma Joo-jeong!

Leave me alone.

We're having the memorial service.

Let me be!

Who is it at this hour?

What brings you here at this hour?

I'm moving in.

I wanted to make it in time for Grandpa's service.

Am I late?

Hello, Grandpa. We're moving in.

I'll try my best not to make trouble, Grandpa.

I'll try my best not to make trouble, Great-grandpa.

- Dan-ah. - Yes?

- Arrange a room for them. - Yes.

Dong-dong, you'll be staying in my room starting today.

Huh?

But Grandpa, he has bad sleeping habits.

I don't want him to take after you.

That's not funny, Grandpa...

You're dead...

This room's so small.

This is all you brought?

Only clothes. I'll bring the rest later.

I wonder if a bed would fit in this room.

- You're bringing in a bed? - I'm used to sleeping on a bed.

Ask your grandpa in 3 years, when the service is over.

I can't sleep on a bed before that?

At least you have blankets.

I don't think Dong-dong can sleep on the floor either...

- Why are you here? - I moved in.

Did you get kicked out?

Why would I get kicked out, Grandma Joo-jeong?

As a real man, I let her keep the house.

I'm so impressed!

Just eat it.

Just eat it.

Dong-dong can't eat a meal without ham...

Just eat it.

I'll allow ham once a week.

But I have to eat it every day, Great-grandpa.

Then eat something else every day.

I don't want to eat this. Do I have to eat this?

You don't have to eat it.

Dong-dong, you can't leave until your elders have finished eating.

Just eat it.

It must be troublesome for you to look after

your divorced brothers, Dan-ah.

That's how life is.

I can't believe you said that.

I just can't believe how suddenly things went awry.

Right, two divorced brothers and a motherless orphan.

I understand how you feel.

You're talking about your own family.

She started it first!

I can't imagine how things will be without the head housewife.

We have no choice but to make Soo-young marry again.

Do you think he'd want to marry again?

It's not like he can do anything about it.

He got married at 20 because the elders told him to.

He's the head of the household to the bones.

And that's exactly why he was divorced.

Chairman Ha will hear you!

Oppa, let's take our time regarding Soo-young's marriage.

This time, let him marry a girl he likes...

I didn't expect you here,

but it's a good thing I kept this with me.

My mom brought it back from China.

It's an expensive medicine, so take it.

I'm not sick.

It'll restore your calmness.

I snuck it out for you, so just take it.

You want me to take stolen goods?

I know you were shocked over your great-grandpa's death.

I'm okay now, so give it back to your mom.

Can't you just take it for my sake?

Look in the mirror, and see how frail you look.

Keep this up, and I can't let you come near me anymore.

Professor. Professor!

You're such a pest!

What a stubborn man...

It must be one of those three...

Lee Hye-joo!

Are you finished with school?

What brings you here?

I'm here to see if you're studying hard.

Let's go home if you're finished.

I can do it myself.

- Throw that cup away. - No!

I'm not throwing this away.

Why are you keeping it?

One thing you must be careful while examining for Shin Yoon-bok's work...

- Gang-suk's home. - Yes.

Please pay attention!

Look at all these breasts! That's why I don't like...

Please continue.

I know you're a free-spirited person, Mrs. Choi.

But you need to concentrate during my lecture...

You're home together?

- Hello, Mr. Choi. - Hello.

Mrs. Choi...

Stop bringing home rubbish like that.

I told you to throw those away before you came home.

I know your dad and I owned a secondhand store, but...

I think we're done for the day.

Okay.

Here's your monthly lesson fee.

Mrs. Choi, you don't have to mention what it's for.

- Right, I'm sorry. - I'll see you next week.

- Take care. - See you.

You get prettier every time I see you, Hye-joo.

But you're not very polite...

What's Hye-joo's problem?

He's a loudmouth, so he'll probably talk about Hye-joo.

Then we won't be able to find a marriage partner for her.

Where's Dad?

He's taking a bath after playing golf.

Did I make a mistake earlier, Gang-suk?

I shouldn't have mentioned that we owned a secondhand shop...

Why do you worry about that? You're frank about it.

He's an antique seller himself.

But he's such a loudmouth. He gossips about everybody.

- Then find someone else. - I can't!

How else would I hear about others?

Honey! What's wrong with you?

What if Mr. Choi was still here?

Sorry, I forgot.

Honey, you're driving me crazy...

Honey.

Weren't you supposed to get a shot?

- Why? Can you tell? - Yes, you look wrinkly again.

I don't think it's time yet...

Ask them for a stronger dose this time.

Don't spare money for this kind of thing...

Son, you should be doing your duties.

Find better doctors for you mother, would you?

Please forgive me.

- What? - Can I come in?

Mom and Dad want to go out to eat steak.

- Get ready. - I'll stay home.

Let's go together.

Come on, Hye-joo.

Dad must be running late.

You don't have to make the bed.

Sorry?

He's still too young.

Get some rest.

- Good night, Grandpa. - Yes.

- Good night, Dong-dong. - Okay.

- Dong-dong. - Yes?

- Let's go to sleep. - You can go to sleep.

Make your bed.

- What are you doing? - Sorry?

- What about me? - What about you, Grandpa?

- Do I sleep on the floor? - Make your bed.

You're supposed to do it for me.

- Why would I make your bed? - Because you're my grandson.

- Is that a grandson's duty? - It is.

This is why I don't want to live here...

You're supposed to not say that when I'm around.

Can I think it in my head?

You shouldn't think bad things like that either.

I'm done. Go to sleep.

- Turn off the lights. - I'm not finished reading.

Early to bed, early to rise.

The good days are over for you.

Oppa! What happened to your face?

I'm really busy, so just let me go.

A train wreck of a family!

Let's make this easy.

That wench...

You're not married?

You don't even have a boyfriend, right?

Punk!

I don't owe him anything...

Is there no other way?

I'm sorry.

It's over once you sign this.

Can we really part ways so easily?

Everybody in my department knows that he's into you.

He's just a kid.

I'm Jeong Hyun-gyu.

Stop bothering me!

This is just a mistake.

How am I supposed to get married at this age?

Is that all I mean to you?

Mom, I think I should live with you.

I'm not your mom, so don't come to me anymore.

Who's my real mom?

Hye-joo! Wake up, Hye-joo!

What did you do, punk!

Why would she collapse?

You call yourself a professor?

TO BE CONTINUED...