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Episode 36 - Please let me live.

Gang-suk!

I can't live without her.

You're telling us you'd die because of a girl?

You've gone out of your mind.

Father.

You met Mother scrap-collecting

after you lost your parents.

You made it through this world because you had Mother.

I'm no different from you.

I want to be with the person I love.

I want to spend my life with her by my side.

Right, so do that with a normal girl.

Then you can have the life we have.

That's what we want from you.

I can't do that with anyone else.

I said I was fine with whoever that would make you happy.

I didn't even dream of love.

I thought that would get in my way of being your ideal son.

But Father, if I have her, I can live like you and Mother.

That's the life I want.

Your father and I both had clean slates when we met.

We didn't have anything,

but we were proud of living without bad records.

So she's had hardships, but they weren't her fault.

I love her despite all that.

Everyone in my group knows about Professor Ha's past.

How can I face them if she marries into my family?

Let them talk all they want.

Get a grip!

You'd be happy if I had no friends

and spent my life holed up in my room?

Just ignore people like them.

Say something, honey!

He's gone insane over a girl!

Get up.

Father.

I said get up.

Sit down.

Would you sever your ties with us?

Father.

I'm asking you if you'd leave your parents over a girl.

How could I leave you two?

That's exactly what you're suggesting, though.

Be quiet, honey.

I'll ask again.

If you had to choose, what would be your decision?

I'd have to live as if I were dead.

I'll live on as your ideal son,

but my heart will feel as if it's suffocating.

She's got to him.

He needs to snap out of it.

Go to your room.

We need to talk this over right now.

Go on.

Yes.

Just tell me good night and nothing else.

I'll worry about tomorrow when it comes,

so tell me to go ahead and rest.

Okay.

Don't worry. Just get some sleep.

After we get through this,

you'll be by my side telling me good night, right?

I'm sorry you have a bigger burden to carry than I do.

Don't think too much. Just go to sleep.

Okay, good night.

You hang up first.

Okay. I won't try to compete tonight.

I've never really been a fighter.

Maybe I've been competitive just to prove myself.

But I learned to put everything on the line to get what I want,

thanks to your master.

If it gets too hard on you,

just tell me we can't be together.

I'm okay with that because I'll always be right here.

Why are you up? Is it because of Dan-ah?

It's not the same as Jin-ha.

She learned to like him

because the elders arranged for them to be together.

And she couldn't forget him out of loyalty.

But this time, she chose someone for herself.

But there's just no way.

His mother would never accept our Dan-ah.

We have to stop them while it's still early.

She'll only end up getting hurt more in the end.

I haven't done anything for her as her father.

I haven't done anything for Soo-young or Tae-young either.

But even just looking at her tore me up inside.

I was worried she'd spend the rest of her life the same way.

I understand how you feel.

You want her to be with her loved one,

and have a happy life.

But there's nothing we can do.

I think he left early.

He doesn't even want to eat with us anymore.

That's exactly why men have to choose women wisely.

Did I say anything wrong?

Why are you here on a Sunday?

I could ask you the same thing.

You know how to make coffee?

I had to do it for your sister.

I think I could open a coffee shop.

Why didn't you take her out on a date today?

I don't want your family to think badly of me.

You ran away?

Is it because you didn't want to face your parents?

What about you?

I didn't have an appetite, and I had nowhere else to go.

Is it because of us?

Yes, but there's something else.

Is it something you can't tell me?

Don't bother dealing with my problems on top of yours.

Why aren't you eating?

I don't have an appetite.

You spent the entire night crying.

Drink some water.

Mal-soon.

I'm so stupid.

I...

...have something to say.

I'm glad to hear that from you.

Mother, Father.

Go on.

I'll keep up with the treatments.

I'll stop being a half-wit,

and won't make you worry anymore.

Are you getting medical treatments for something?

Be quiet.

To make up for the grief I've caused you,

Gang-suk lived doing things he didn't like.

What's wrong with you?

When did he do things he didn't like?

Has Professor Ha gotten to you too?

Go on.

I'll try to be the daughter you want.

So please let Gang-suk marry Professor Ha.

She's been bewitched too.

Please don't make Gang-suk break up with Professor Ha.

Mother, Father.

Professor Ha has a way of enticing people.

That's to be expected from someone with her misfortune.

When's the last time Hye-joo had a conversation with us?

That time when she said she was getting married.

That was for the sake of running away from us.

But today, she said she'd try to get along with us.

What are you trying to say?

Did you tell her you had a problem?

Yes.

And she still wants to marry you?

Yes.

That must've been a difficult decision.

I'm sorry, Grandfather.

I'm sorry for not being able to continue our family line as the firstborn.

But that's a matter you have no control over.

I'm sorry to cause you grief.

I'm sure it hurts you more than it does me.

Anyway, I'd like you to bring her here.

I can't do that when Dan-ah is having a hard time.

After her situation settles...

That matter will take a while.

She's willing to marry you despite your problem,

so we should accept her generosity and make haste.

Bring her.

Mister.

Yes.

Should I get a permanent wave?

Sorry?

Won't I look older that way?

What if they think I'm too young?

You're so silly.

You're already doing us a favor by marrying a person like me.

And why is that?

You know.

I don't.

We have to live as one from now on.

So if I say I don't know something,

you should say the same. Okay?

Tae-young's at the company?

I told him to come with me, but he refused.

He seemed worried about something.

He's probably worried about us.

I asked him if that were the case,

but he said he had other issues to worry about.

I wonder what it's about.

- Hello. - Hi.

I came to pick up some data.

I heard you two are getting married.

Yes.

I've been calling you a punk until now.

Have you?

Professor Ha's like a sister to me.

Please take good care of her.

I will.

I'll let you two be alone.

Isn't Professor Noh's birthday soon?

We should send him a birthday card.

Is it next week?

Let me check.

It's on a Thursday in two weeks.

We almost jumped the gun.

I'm going.

Goodbye.

What's wrong?

Today's Hyun-gyu's birthday.

Why keep a track of his birthday

if you're not interested in him?

Every year, he's asked me for a birthday present.

I marked the date so I could hide from him.

Sounds like an excuse.

What are you trying to say?

That I'm jealous.

You're so petty.

Yes, I am.

You're going to keep this up all day, right?

You know it.

You're trying to cheer me up to make me feel better.

Don't change the subject.

This is wrong.

You never asked me for my birthday.

It's not like you asked me either.

But I don't keep track of other girls' birthdays.

We're not done fighting.

Hye-joo.

What's this about, Sister?

Just letting you know today's Hyun-gyu's birthday.

His family's not here,

so he probably hasn't had any seaweed soup.

Thank you for letting me know.

Excuse me.

They're showing your drama again.

Just close the door.

Come and watch TV.

I don't want to see you all depressed.

Just close the door.

Hello?

I'm sorry to have called on your day off.

Please have a seat.

I know it's uncomfortable for you to face me,

but there's something I must ask of you.

I heard you were against the marriage of our children.

I admit at first, I felt disappointed

regardless of my daughter's flaws.

But I came to understand your decision in time.

I know it's not easy to accept my daughter

marrying the fine son you've raised.

But Mr. Chairman.

Please go on.

Would you please have some sympathy for my daughter?

She's never once gone against her elders,

and has always accepted their will.

She didn't date around like kids do nowadays,

but got married as her elders had arranged for her.

It was an unfortunate event.

She was left alone on her way to the honeymoon.

She would've spent the rest of her life alone

if she hadn't met Director Gang-suk.

She said she can't give up,

despite the fact that your family's against her.

Knowing my daughter's unwavering feelings,

I couldn't just sit around and do nothing.

I know this is very shameless of me.

To you, it may seem that we're using our daughter

to save the company and secure ourselves a fine son-in-law.

Mr. Chairman.

Yes.

If you allow their marriage,

my family will resign from the company.

And we won't accept the compensation you mentioned.

I know this sounds burdensome.

It seems like we're bargaining because of her flaw.

But as a father who couldn't do anything for his daughter,

I'm asking for your mercy,

even though we both know it's a pathetic request.

Mr. Chairman.

As an incompetent father,

I'm begging you to reconsider my poor daughter.

So please give her a chance.

Stop the car.

But as a father who couldn't do anything for his daughter,

I'm begging you to reconsider my poor daughter.

So please give her a chance.

I'll try to become the daughter you want,

So please let Gang-suk marry Professor Ha.

Please let me live.

I can't live without her.

Your birthday's on June 25th?

Yes.

Why are you laughing?

That explains your pugnacious nature.

That's the lunar calendar. Just write it down.

Let me see when it is on the solar calendar.

When's your birthday?

You're going to laugh.

Is it a funny day?

March 1st.

I can see some resemblance to Yu Kwan-sun.

Mine's to the lunar calendar too.

Yes, Father.

She's with me right now.

Let me talk with her alone.

What's this about? Let me stay.

I asked to talk with her alone.

Go on.

I'll make some tea.

Just have a seat.

- Professor Ha. - Yes.

I'm not against you citing your misfortune as Gang-suk's mother.

I lost my parents at a young age,

and grew up collecting scraps.

So I had an unfortunate fate as well.

To change my fate, I've lived my life in a way

that's been criticized by many people.

But I gritted my teeth and fought my way,

so that I could give my children a better life.

I don't know if Gang-suk has told you,

but I lost a son because I was poor.

I harbored that grudge, and I spent my life

trying to take revenge against the world.

So I was proud that my son shared my fighting spirit.

He was proud of being my son

despite my being branded as a money-grubbing demon.

But that same son said he'd change by marrying you.

He said that would change his life for the better.

That tore my heart apart.

I noticed during the takeover of Daeseong

that he was acting strange.

I thought he was just impressed by Chairman Ha's character,

but I came to find out it was because of you.

I flipped out when he brought you to our house,

because it made me feel like

he was sacrificing my lifelong dream to be with some girl.

Professor Ha.

Yes.

Let me ask you one thing.

Yes.

What will you do if we don't accept you until the end?

It seems like that brat would leave us.

That would never happen.

I can't ask him to choose me over the parents

that brought him into this world.

Then you'd break up with him if we were against you?

I'm sorry, but I can't do that either.

What would you do then?

We won't proceed of our own accord with the marriage

or go against our parents.

But I won't change my feelings for him.

What do you mean by that?

When the time comes that he wants to leave me,

I'll let him go.

But I'll never live as someone else's woman.

Please go with him.

I have to think about something,

so I need some time alone.

Okay.

What did you two talk about?

Was he harsh with you?

No.

He honestly explained why he's against me.

He came here to assert his refusal?

He asked me what I'd do if he were against me until the end.

What did you tell him?

I'm sorry, Father.

I said those things without your permission.

How did he respond after you said

we'd give up the company for Dan-ah's sake?

He didn't say anything.

Father.

Go on.

I'd like us to resign if he accepts my offer.

I know I'm asking you to give up your lifelong achievement,

but please do it for Dan-ah.

All right.

I'm sorry.

I'm sure Lee Gang-suk will take good care of the company.

Why are you here on a Sunday?

I'm tired of eating take-out.

And the Chairman said I'm welcome here anytime.

Take the medicine.

I'm getting a strange vibe from you two.

What?

Maybe you two have a thing going on.

Young-in!

You're dead wrong.

At first comes denial.

Your family's fond of Joo-jeong,

so it'd be great for you two.

Come on, Grandma.

I'm staying single for the rest of my life,

so stop with the side commentary.

You said it.

Living single has a lot of benefits.

The Chairman and the President...

Again with the eavesdropping...

The President met Mr. Lee's father,

and said he'd give up the company for Dan-ah's sake.

Yes?

Why...

Is it true?

You told Chairman Lee about handing over the company?

You know what the company means to your father.

Father agreed to it.

You think Dan-ah'd be happy with a bargained marriage?

But I had to do it.

You didn't even talk with your sons.

But they would've agreed to it.

That's true.

Both Soo-young and Tae-young would've done anything

if it meant that Dan-ah could be with her loved one.

That's good.

Why's everyone so foolish?

Do you really think they'd accept Dan-ah for the company?

Who's that foolish?

But that was the only thing I could do for her.

You're home.

Yes.

Dan-ah, maybe you are getting married after all.

It's possible since he wanted our company so badly.

Dan-ah.

Yes.

They made a difficult decision for your sake,

so just get married if he accepts the offer.

I'm home.

Why come home early

after you left without even eating with us?

Where's Father?

He hasn't come home yet.

How do you think he's feeling?

He's probably out drinking.

It was fun, right?

I didn't get anything.

How do you play that game for hours?

But why are you guys following me?

We figured we'd keep you company.

You set up so fast.

We were sweating to keep him from coming home.

Thank you.

How'd you know it was my birthday?

Professor Ha.

Happy birthday!

Thank you.

Thank us too.

Presents.

Friendship is more than just gifts.

We give you our heart.

Our gift is being your friend.

Thanks for nothing.

Where's your present?

I thought you had a thing for him

since you looked after him so much.

Thank you for everything. And the seaweed soup too.

I didn't make that myself. It was ready-made.

But you tried so hard for me.

Here...

Why didn't you give it to me earlier?

Your friends were around...

It's nice.

The day I saw you smiling under the cherry tree,

this melody was playing on the speakers.

Yes.

You just came home?

Tell Sister I said thank you.

You threw him a surprise party?

Yes.

Was he happy?

Yes.

I'm sad. You don't do that for me.

Sorry.

I'm just kidding. Get some sleep.

Okay.

You're late.

You didn't have a drink? Were you meeting someone?

Where's Gang-suk?

He came home earlier.

I think he felt bad about not eating with us.

I met Professor Ha's father earlier today.

He said he'd give up the company

if we were to accept Professor Ha,

with tears in his eyes.

That's why I met Professor Ha.

She's a precious daughter to her father,

so I wanted to give her some more consideration.

Did the company motivate your decision?

You punk.

You're no different from the people

who call me a money-grubbing demon.

That's not what I meant.

I was moved by his love for his daughter.

Father.

I'll take a step back.

And I feel sorry for a girl

who'd choose to live alone if she can't be with you.

Thank you, Father.

But you persuade your mother.

I took a step back for you, so the rest is your job.

Don't expect my help.

Yes, Father.

Yes.

Father gave me his permission.

You're not surprised by this good news?

He didn't say anything else?

Like what?

You know they met?

Yes.

You think the company changed his decision?

I asked him that, and he scolded me.

He said I'm no different than those

who call him a money-grubbing demon.

We got over one hump.

He told me to persuade Mother,

but at least we have his permission.

Why are you so quiet?

I'm so thankful to my father and your father.

Let's celebrate by talking all night on the phone.

Don't tell your elders just yet.

Why not?

I'll go and tell them myself.

Let me win some points with them.

Mal-soon.

What's wrong with me?

It's not like we were together for a very long time.

But...

Excuse me...

May I have a word with you?

It's because Mal-soon knows you met her mother.

She doesn't want to place her family's burdens on you.

She's been up crying all night.

Hey, you're not doing your job.

Where's your head?

You're not answering?

Who is it?

Soo-young.

Are you meeting Miss Jin-ah after work?

Why do you ask?

You have a lot of things to talk about regarding

introducing her to our family.

There isn't that much to talk about.

Just meet her after work.

But I'm going to be staying at work late tonight.

I have to go to Mal-soon's house.

We need to talk alone.

Then call her to come out.

She's not answering my calls.

So I'd rather not have Miss Jin-ah there.

Why are you so eager to be alone with her?

Soo-young, it's not like you to be so suggestive.

Okay, I'll keep Miss Jin-ah here.

Go and have a talk with her.

Thanks.

Soo-young.

How about a double wedding?

What?

My father gave us his permission.

And he wants to remain in a partnership as I suggested.

Father.

Yes.

Thank you.

He had a change of heart after meeting you.

And your mother?

Not yet.

You can't get married without her permission.

She'll give her permission soon.

That's hard to believe.

That's enough for today, Young-in.

Don't ruin his mood when he's so cheerful.

Young-in.

Yes.

Prepare his dinner table as well.

Father, it's not like the issue's been resolved.

Regardless of that,

he's a guest who came during dinner.

Don't be so mean to your future son-in-law.

What future son-in-law?

It's not set in stone yet.

You should meet her mother and see how rude she is.

Don't tip me.

I have to say what I want to say.

Director Lee.

Yes.

Eat in the living room.

Father.

Yes.

We're not sure whether he'll be a part of our family or not.

He's just a guest now,

so I'd like him to eat in the living room.

Do as you wish.

Come out.

Mister.

Yes.

I'm really confused.

You were a jerk before.

Dong-dong, don't be rude to him.

Keep going.

You wanted to ruin our company,

so why do you want to marry my aunt?

It's a long story.

Aunt.

Yes.

He used to be a jerk. Is he a nice guy now?

Why are you here?

Don't come in. You and I are over.

Says who?

Leave.

Why are you being so pathetic?

I said leave.

Sit down. Sit!

Look at me.

Leave.

I said look at me.

To you, your family's just a burden.

But to me, they're the family of the woman that I love.

Just as you accepted me for the moron that I am,

I want to accept you for who you are.

What do you think about that?

I wanted to treat you.

But you have to work.

I wanted to buy you some good food.

This is good too.

Mal-soon and your brother are making up, right?

He wanted a double wedding ceremony.

Then...

Let's eat pizza tomorrow.

Why pizza?

That's my son's favorite food.

I need his permission before I can get married.

I want to carry your burden for you as soon as possible.

Ha Tae-young.

What?

Is that a weak proposal?

Isn't it better than "be my baby's momma?"

Or should I get on my knees and ask you?

I don't want my family to bother you.

What's gotten into you?

I'm watching dramas as usual.

You're acting strange.

I'm home.

Hey.

Did you have dinner?

I ate at Professor Ha's house.

Why would you eat dinner at her house?

I went there to have a talk,

and they served me dinner.

What's the matter with you?

Honey, he went to Professor Ha's house.

That line was so cheesy.

Say something!

He went to Professor Ha's house.

It's the same storyline.

Honey!

Get up.

My back hurts.

Did Gang-suk talk you into it?

You're letting him have his way?

I'm just a normal parent too.

And he says he can't live without Professor Ha.

I don't want my son to die.

And you don't care if I die?

You're wrong if you think it's a done deal.

I'd never accept her into my family.

Mother.

Unless you want to see me die, do what you want.

Please change your mind, Mother.

No means no.

I don't want a cursed girl in my family.

What's the matter with you, Mother?

Wait until I'm dead.

Mother.

Let's eat, honey.

Come on, you have to eat something.

Why?

It's not like I mean anything to this family.

Don't say such absurd things.

I don't mean anything to you or my children.

She's bedridden.

Let her be.

You'll only make it worse.

Dong-dong.

What?

She's a police officer.

And she can even beat up thugs.

So what?

Just saying.

Learn martial arts from her,

and Hyun-ji can't hurt you anymore.

I don't mind her, and she doesn't beat me up anymore.

Have some pizza, Dong-dong.

Dad.

Yes.

Why are we eating pizza with her?

Are you dating her?

Dong-dong.

Are you going to get married?

Is that it?

Dong-dong.

Son.

I know I've been bad, and that I've hurt you.

I didn't like myself for doing that,

but I changed after I met her.

She changed me for the better.

So what?

I want to marry her.

But if you don't want me to, then I won't get married.

I'll just live with you.

Ma'am.

Yes.

Do you know that he's a cheater?

I'll never do that again. I'm a changed man.

Do you still want to marry him?

I'm a real good fighter, Dong-dong.

I can beat up thugs without a problem.

So if he cheats on me, he's a goner.

Trust me.

Dad.

Yes.

You can get married.

Dong-dong.

But if you get divorced again, then I won't live with you.

That'll never happen.

This better be a good announcement.

Grandfather.

Go on.

I have someone I want to marry.

You too?

That makes all three of them.

Be quiet.

Are you talking about the police officer I met last time?

She's a police officer?

Yes.

I had her meet Dong-dong today.

He gave us his permission.

Is she pretty?

She said she's a good fighter.

- What's that about? - Be quiet.

Tae-young.

Yes, Grandfather.

You'll probably say I'm being unfair,

but I have to say it regardless.

There's a difference between Soo-young's and your divorce.

Yes.

Did you consider it carefully?

Yes, Grandfather.

I know how bad I've been, so I've been mulling it over.

But I think she's the one.

There's nothing worse than making the same mistake twice.

Life is not long enough to waste.

Yes, Grandfather.

I understand what you mean.

Since you've carefully considered this,

I'd like to meet her.

Grandma.

Yes.

Tae-young has a girl.

She'll be coming on the same day as Soo-young's bride.

What do you mean?

Tae-young's getting married.

We need to talk.

As I said last time, you need time

to reflect back on your actions.

But I have.

That's not how you seem.

In what way?

I just get that feeling.

Maybe it's because I'm as silly as a goose...

But I've changed, Mother.

Director Ha.

Yes.

You can get married, but you'll live here.

Sorry?

You'll be under my surveillance for some time.

I don't want Mal-soon to see me under her thumb.

Let's go enjoy our Saturday.

I have to go home.

Why?

My future sisters-in-law are coming.

Your sisters-in-law?

Why are you here again?

I heard you were having important guests over.

And you came regardless?

All the more reason to come.

I should greet my brothers' future wives.

I told him not to come.

I came of my own accord.

Thick-skinned or optimistic...

Why's your house so big?

Only the garden's big.

Mal-soon.

I'm scared.

Me too.

Grab my brother's hand, not Mal-soon's.

Don't be scared.

Let's go.

Do you like your new mother?

I miss my mom, but I'll try not to think about her.

You can't call your sister-in-law "Jin-ah."

Sister.

Stand right here.

I love you so much, Ha Dan-ah.

You're having such a hard time.

So I'm leaving.

Don't be too long.

Shouldn't you give up now that we let you keep your company?

Dan-ah. Can you forget him?

Please at least let me see her face.

Stop putting my family through so much.

I've never been ashamed of being your son before today.

How can you get in the way of your son's life?

I'll just die then!

TO BE CONTINUED...