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Episode 28

Did you have a drink?

Stop me.

It doesn't matter what I'm planning.

Just tell me to stop.

Tell me not to do it.

If you tell me to stop, then I might waver.

So please...

But you can't do it.

That's your nature.

You sting, knowing that you'll drown as well.

Right.

You were a tough match for me

because you were always able to read my mind.

Nobody can make you stop but yourself.

You're right.

I have no brakes, so I just can't stop.

I can only go forward until I crash and burn.

Go on in.

I'm sorry...

...that I can't do anything for you.

You did the right thing.

Even if you had tried to stop me,

I would've kept going.

Were you out drinking?

Yes, but just a little.

I feel bad about Hye-joo.

And I feel sorry for you too sometimes.

You had to carry the burden of my past.

I know you've been looking after Hye-joo as well.

- Gang-suk. - Yes.

Have I lived wrong?

My daughter became my retribution.

So maybe my ways have been wrong.

Let the world cast stones at us.

Let them criticize us for being vengeful.

Let incompetent fools talk all they want.

What they think has got nothing to do with us.

Thank you, son.

You're right.

Let the fools talk all they want.

I'll only listen to my son.

Yes, Father.

I'll carry out your revenge against the world.

Get some sleep.

You'll be the only one by my side.

Mister.

I'm going to quit after next week.

Why?

I'll only be a burden to you if I stay here.

I wanted to quit this week,

but my boss wanted a week's notice.

So I couldn't just leave.

Are you going to work at a convenience store again?

Maybe.

Then you can stop by

and eat cup noodles without having to worry.

What brings you here?

Do you have any free time after work?

Who are you calling?

Let's go have lunch.

Where's Daeseong Construction?

Sorry?

You have a guest waiting in the lobby, Director.

What are you doing here?

Why haven't you been answering my calls?

I've been busy.

I have an obsessive disease to pay you back.

I don't even have money to buy lunch.

Why would you do this?

I said I have a disease.

Who's Kyung-sub?

How do you know him?

You said, "Wait for me, Kyung-sub."

None of your business.

Tell me who he is!

Why do you care?

You're being unproductive because of him.

Stay out of my life.

Who is he? Are you dating him?

I said stay out of it.

But I'm worried about you.

Get a room if you want to do that.

Did you two have a tiff?

- Director. - What?

Buy me a drink.

A drink?

Drink your saliva.

Did you tell your father about me?

He passed away.

When?

Recently.

I thought he'd be healthy.

Did you tell your brother?

Why do you ask?

You know why.

He'd be worried if he knew I was meeting you.

I didn't tell him.

Can you stay for a while?

I'll be sorry if I stay here and burden you.

I'm the one who's sorry. I ruined your life.

When did you get here?

A little while ago.

You should've called me then.

You would've come here anyway.

They'll build an extension next spring.

I saw the floor plan. It'll be a nice addition.

The faculty's grateful for your donations.

You'll slowly become a grandma here, right?

Can you make me coffee in your office?

You cooked me a meal, made me coffee,

and ironed my clothes once.

One more thing, you slapped me.

Why do you bring that up?

Just trying to remember what you've done for me.

You made me dance too.

What's wrong?

Are we nearing the end?

It's time for your tutoring.

Wait.

This is not just a gesture for that brat to see.

It's out of sincerity.

Welcome home.

Where's Mother?

She's still bedridden.

Professor Ha must be here.

Is Professor Ha here?

Yes.

Your mom's still upset over Hye-joo.

Should I tell Professor Ha to leave?

No.

I can't waste her time.

Let's just skip a day.

Mother.

Yes?

At least manage a few hours.

Right.

Welcome.

Perhaps you should rest today.

No, I've rested enough.

Let's study.

Have a seat.

Keep up with the treatment.

You have to get better.

Please do it for me.

I will.

I can't do anything else for you.

At least I can be your friend.

This may not be the best decision.

It might be more painful for you in the long run.

It won't be because I didn't expect anything.

I told you that you could treat me any way you want.

So I'm grateful that you'd be my friend.

Let's practice driving after work.

I can't let my friend take five hours to get to school.

I love studying.

As soon as I started studying, I felt so much better.

Are you finished?

Why? You want to watch some dramas?

Just checking to see if you're doing all right.

- Mother. - What?

Today's Professor Ha's last day.

Why?

She's going to be busy with her dissertation.

But I want to study.

It can't be helped.

I'm so disappointed.

Let's go.

Then let's eat a meal together since it's your last day.

You have an engagement, right?

Sorry?

Yes.

Let's go then.

How can she quit without any notice?

I don't think it was her idea.

What do you mean?

She looked baffled when Gang-suk said that.

Really?

Why would Gang-suk do that knowing I want to study?

He's baring his fangs now.

Is today our last?

What do you want to eat?

Pick the meal you want to eat the most.

I don't have much of an appetite now.

Thank you for saying that.

Can we just go?

I just want to walk.

The winter sun sure is short.

This feels like a dream, like a short nap on a winter day.

I felt the warm sunlight gently caress me during my nap.

I'm glad it wasn't a nightmare.

But this dream can't go on, right?

Thank you though.

Today is our last day together, but the day's not over yet.

Director Ha.

How do you feel about her?

I mean Miss Oh Jin-ah.

I assume you two share something special.

Working with you and living in the same house has given me

a good idea of who you are.

Your father lamented that you took after him.

A while ago, before we got married,

he had been drinking and decided to wait for me

outside my apartment.

He wished he had done it when he was in his 20's.

I wonder if you feel the same way.

She's someone who's made me try things

I've never done before.

I've been frustrated about who I am.

But when I'm with her,

I can smile, chat, and feel great about myself.

Then I wasn't wrong.

But she's too young for me.

That's not a problem.

I'm not proud to say this to you,

but I've been married three times.

My third husband was an African-American

who played saxophone on the street.

He was ten years younger than me.

He was uneducated and lived in Harlem,

making money as a street musician.

One day, I was feeling moody.

I went to a bar and ran into him there.

I fell in love with him, and we got married.

I divorced him after he became a junkie,

but I can't say I wasn't sincere about the time we had.

Do you know why I'm telling you this?

Life is short. You can't hesitate.

I wasted 17 years of a woman's life.

I made her suffer in loneliness.

Are you afraid it might happen again?

You know what you did wrong.

So you can fix your mistakes.

Mother, I...

...don't feel right about bringing such a nice girl into my life.

That's for her to decide. You can't decide it alone.

Isn't love about making decisions together?

You wanted to know why I didn't ask you about your feelings.

Want to know why?

Because I have no right to ask you.

I'm scared of your answer.

The night you pulled out my earphones and tucked me in,

I couldn't sleep.

What's this warm feeling?

He's my friend.

He doesn't even see me as a woman.

But why's my heart fluttering because of him?

Mal-soon.

That's because you don't have any experience dating.

You were so lonely that you were easily impressed

when I showed you a little attention.

Just a little?

Did you care for me out of sympathy?

Exactly.

That's a trick I've used in the past to get women.

Stop jerking me around!

I have no experience, but I can still feel something.

I know why you're avoiding me.

Nah Mal-soon.

Come to your senses, you stupid wench.

I feel sorry for her.

Both of her parents remarried after they got divorced.

Good grief.

She lives with her grandma.

She told you that?

On my way home, I saw her holding onto a lady.

She was crying, "I want to live with you, Mom."

Her mom caught a taxi and left.

Then Hyun-ji wanted to punch me because I heard her.

I told her that I didn't mind a beating,

but I hadn't heard anything.

She started crying out aloud.

I think I'm grateful for my life.

She can't live with her parents.

But I have my dad who takes care of me.

That's good, Dong-dong.

Be kind to those who aren't as fortunate as you.

So I'll let her beat me up.

I have a happy life with this family.

What a nice boy.

I wish Director Tae-young were half the person Dong-dong is.

He may act immature, but he's a kind-hearted person.

Is that why he committed adultery?

Why are you so quiet?

I could ask you the same thing.

I'm embarrassed.

I'm a girl too.

Of course I'm ashamed about kissing you first.

You're too hasty.

Did I do okay?

What?

It was my first kiss. Did I do okay?

It's not ladylike to ask such things!

You know, I watched For Whom the Bell Tolls.

- The movie? - Yes, with Ingrid Bergman.

In the kiss scene, she asks "Where do the noses go?"

And then?

I was curious about that too.

I didn't know what to do with my nose.

You breathe with your nose.

That wasn't a deep kiss either.

Teach me things like that.

Ask some other guy.

Come on, Tae-young.

Once I think you're my woman,

I don't know what dirty things I'll do.

I'll kill you then.

Better to die than to live like a dog in heat.

And become a murderer for my sake?

Yes.

Take me out for a drive.

I don't think I'll sleep easy tonight.

Just go home, Mister. I'll just...

My roommate's home. Goodbye.

Mister.

Do you have coffee?

Better than bland water.

I didn't think you had the guts to come.

I didn't either.

From next week, I'll work at a convenience store.

Miss Jin-ah.

Yes?

Don't quit your job.

Mister.

I liked seeing you around at work.

But I'm worried that it won't sit well with your mother.

She's the one who actually encouraged me to step up.

I want to change my ways,

so can you be patient with me?

I don't know what to do on our last night together.

It's our last night.

Why didn't you refuse?

My invitation to this game?

You should've just slapped me and refused.

I made a vow not to do things I'd regret later, but...

I regret not slapping you and refusing your offer.

You'll have more serious regrets about having met a guy like me.

Why aren't you asking me what I'm planning to do?

Because I'll find out soon enough...

...the reason why you forced me to quit tutoring your mother.

Then you know why I said you'd regret meeting me.

The only thing I know is that Lee Gang-suk is suffering too.

He couldn't suppress his nature,

and I couldn't do anything for him.

So I'll remember that I drank out of helplessness this night.

I take back what I said, about remembering me

as your significant other at some point.

Just as you did before this show,

live on in the memories of that guy.

Forget about a jerk like me.

You'll realize what I am in due time.

I'll try to forget you, but it'll be hard.

We did a lot of things together.

So if I remember them, I'll let them be.

The good memories, and the sad memories,

I won't fight myself to get over them.

You should do the same. Don't suffer too much.

See how selfish I am.

Even during our last moments together,

I do what I want to do,

knowing I shouldn't be making any more memories.

Eat well and sleep well.

And don't fight yourself too much.

I'm going.

I'm back, Jin-ha.

I went far away, but now I've come back.

I'm sorry, Jin-ha.

I feel like I left a lot of things behind somewhere.

You weren't asleep?

I was waiting for you.

Did you have a drink?

Yes.

Take it easy.

It's good that you took care of Professor Ha.

I didn't really want to face her

since we were bound to become enemies soon.

Let's just strike while the iron's hot.

Good night.

You weren't sleeping?

What are you planning, Gang-suk?

I heard your conversation with Father.

You said you'd love Professor Ha.

Go to your room.

You said you weren't just seeing her for my sake.

You know the type of person I am.

I can't love anyone. I'm cruel to women.

You can't do this to Professor Ha.

This is who I am.

And this is why you're scared of me.

Gang-suk, you can't do this to Professor Ha.

But I will.

She's no different from other women I've played with.

Jeong Hyun-gyu won't buy our show.

So I'm giving up. Go to your room!

What you're doing is inhumane!

I gave up on being humane a long time ago.

Don't, Gang-suk!

Please change your mind!

Should I keep going?

How old is Dong-dong?

How old?

Nine.

Why do you ask?

Just out of curiosity.

Mal-soon, I told you that I won't remarry.

I don't recall saying I'd marry you.

You're the first guy I kissed.

So I just wanted to know about you.

Just what do you want from me?

Something like this.

Having a tiff while taking a late-night drive...

Is that all?

I'm not sure.

I'm really not familiar with dating stuff,

but I know one thing.

That I'm not happy just being your friend.

I can't be friends with a guy I kissed.

Are you a pervert?

Ha Tae-young.

What?

We're going out starting today.

We can't just stay stagnant after having kissed.

So we're officially going out.

No.

Why not?

I don't mind being a jerk to all the women in the world,

but not to you.

Then don't be a jerk to me.

But I don't trust myself.

I'll trust you.

You don't want to be a jerk to me,

and I like you for that.

And you like me for accepting you, right?

You're late.

Do I look different?

You cut your hair?

No.

You don't look any different.

I'm seeing a guy.

Mal-soon.

Do I look prettier?

I heard women look more beautiful when they fall in love.

Who's the guy? Is he a police officer?

Some guy.

Was it like that for you too, Jin-ah?

What are you talking about?

I wanted the world to know.

On the way home, I wanted to scream,

I've found someone to love!

I read that in a book.

It's a medical condition.

Really?

Yes, it's when you can't help talking about your loved one.

Then I think I have it bad.

Father gave me permission to wear what I want starting today.

But for three months...

Father's permission.

Give me a glass of water, Jo-man.

What's with your outfit, Mother?

I don't have to wear a hanbok starting today.

Your grandfather gave me permission.

Why's Grandfather so lenient with her?

He wants to restore the prestige of the head housewife.

But he's made a tyrant out of her.

We shouldn't let Director Tae-young get married easily.

What do you mean?

Do you know if he's seeing someone?

No.

What I meant to say is that he's condescending to women,

judging from the way he treats me.

No wonder he was divorced.

He's immature, but he doesn't look down on women.

Although he was divorced, he was very good to his ex-wife.

Is that why he committed adultery?

I'll make him into a new man before he can marry again.

You sure have a lot of work to do between finding

a husband for Dan-ah and changing Tae-young.

Aren't I a perfect fit for the head housewife?

Why did you have to hesitate so much?

That's my charm.

Why aren't you eating?

I'm eating.

You've been working too hard recently.

Don't study too hard.

Studying isn't everything in life.

Does that apply to me too?

Don't take my words out of context!

Dear son.

Yes?

Don't hit him like that again.

You're the best, Grandma.

I'm only trying to teach him a lesson.

Do it without violence.

You're the best!

Sorry we cut the budget for your department.

But times are tough.

We'll do our best to continue to produce quality work.

I can always count on you.

You should knock.

I'm sorry.

There's trouble.

What's going on?

There was stock price movement reported.

What do you mean?

Chairman Lee bought out 17% of our share.

Director Lee Gang-suk requested a shareholders' meeting.

On what grounds?

He's citing our mismanagement

and asking for management rights.

President Ha's asking for you.

Okay.

You called for me?

Please have a seat.

What's going on, Director Lee?

You were notified about what's going on.

I thought we were partners.

I've already told you to be more decisive

if you wanted to be my partner.

You planned on taking our company from the start!

- Sit down. - Father!

Sit!

I want to know Chairman Lee's and your intentions.

They are what Director Ha suggested.

Punk!

Then saying we'll change our style won't make a difference.

Yes, but I'm asking you for one thing.

Please fight back with all you have.

I don't want this to be a boring battle.

Goodbye.

He's saying he has us pinned!

He thinks we can't win against him.

Please choose our company. We won't let you down.

Deal.

Please let him know I'd like to meet today.

How are the shareholders responding?

A lot of them have jumped over to Lee Gang-suk's side.

Don't lose hope, Father.

There are many who haven't decided yet.

Our first priority is to prove that our management is steady.

Let's try our best.

What do we tell Grandfather?

He might collapse.

Something's up.

I think there's trouble brewing in the company.

Let's delay the shareholders' meeting as much as we can.

Trash bin...

Yes, thank you.

Has Park Hee-sub answered?

No, Director Ha.

Keep trying to reach him.

You must be busy.

A little.

Is something wrong?

How detailed should the report be?

As detailed as it needs to prove we didn't cut any corners.

Okay.

That darned punk.

What's wrong, Hye-joo?

Professor Ha.

What's wrong?

My brother...

My brother...

What about him?

I'm sorry, Professor Ha. He's not a bad person.

It's just the way he's lived his whole life.

He wants to do everything Father asks him to.

My brother doesn't want to do it.

My father... Your family's company...

He's after your family's company.

Tell your family what my father and brother are planning.

Tell your family to stop them.

Thank you for telling me, Hye-joo.

I'm sure it wasn't easy for you.

We'll try, but we might have to expect the worst.

Does that mean our company will go down?

Dan-ah, we're in trouble.

You know Lee Chun-gab?

He and his son are intent on bringing down our company.

They're such atrocious people.

They even came to the funeral to mourn our loss.

He told me that he's a cold-blooded businessman.

He warned me that I'd have to face that risk as his partner.

He had it planned out.

That's why he asked for shares and a management position.

I was aware that there was a risk.

We have to fight back as much as we can.

He's right, Grandfather.

We can't let them take ownership.

So Father...

Please persuade the shareholders you know.

I understand.

Since he doesn't want us to keel over,

we'll give him the fight he wants.

Now that the bomb's dropped, how does the field look?

The employees are stirred.

Where's Gang-suk?

He's meeting the shareholders.

I see. You can go now.

Are you becoming the chairman soon?

It's not that easy to take over a company.

I thought you've secured a lot of shares.

We need 51% to get management rights.

You're not there yet?

Why do you think Gang-suk's working so hard?

Then why did you break the news before it was finalized?

Because it's not possible to get 51%.

But you said you needed 51% for a takeover.

That's why we announced how many shares we have.

Smart shareholders will jump on our ship.

I don't understand.

Don't worry about it.

Gang-suk will take care of everything.

Mother.

Don't you know a lot of reporters?

I do.

I'm sure Lee Gang-suk hasn't been an angel.

So there must be some dirt on him.

There was a rumor that

Chairman Lee was involved in Myungseong's collapse.

Why are you telling us that now?

I told her not to talk about unconfirmed rumors.

I bet they had something to do with Myungseong's collapse.

But it's just a rumor without a body.

Even the press couldn't dig up anything.

There's a skeleton in every man's closet.

We just need to find one legal violation to stop him.

We can stop him dead in his tracks.

That's unlikely. Lee Gang-suk's very shrewd.

We'll know if we try.

I asked a friend of mine to see

if Lee Gang-suk's been investigated for M&A.

And then?

He's always abided by the legal guidelines.

You can't stop a shrewd criminal.

I hope he gets struck by a lightning.

Drink.

One more round!

Come on.

Let loose.

I'm sorry, Grandfather.

Why should you be sorry?

I couldn't change them at all.

At least you tried.

Chairman Lee aside,

I wanted to trust that young man.

He was fierce,

but I liked what I saw in his eyes.

I could see some of the purity of a child in him.

I guess I still can't see people for who they are.

See you again.

See you every day.

My memories of you are like a short festival in my life.

Eat well and sleep well.

And don't fight yourself too much.

How did you get my number?

I got it when I called you because of your sister.

I couldn't forget it because you messed with my woman.

Why did you call me?

I warned you that I'd kill you if you were playing with her.

You should thank me. She's all yours now.

Get up, you punk!

I'm not finished yet.

Why did you stop?

I heard your sister telling her your plans,

that you and your father are after her house and company.

Hye-joo sure has changed a lot.

Thank you for that.

How could you do that?

You shouldn't have played her like that.

She'll cry a lot.

I told you, the steady one wins the fight.

So you won.

So please be by her side when she cries.

Now that we kissed, you're treating me like this?

I think I got dumped.

Can you be that guy just for today?

I can't believe you faded in my memories.

I don't know the details,

but I feel sorry for both of them.

So I'll stop.

Of course I'm okay!

I'm the cold-blooded beast Lee Gang-suk.

Professor Ha fainted?

It pains me that my heart was swayed.

Professor Ha's very ill.

She's a fool for falling for me.

Don't forget that you're just a beast, Gang-suk.

TO BE CONTINUED...