You had kidney transplant surgery some 10 years ago.
Yes, that's right.
I donated a kidney to someone I knew.
That being the case,
take good care of the remaining kidney.
Your kidney function level is very low.
How low is it?
You said everything was fine.
It'd be fine if you had both kidneys.
But you only have one.
You must be especially careful.
Yes, okay.
- Enjoy. / - Thank you.
(Episode 27)
You must not have eaten anything since last night,
so start slowly with the soup.
I'll become a child
if I spend more time with you.
You don't have to season my food.
This brings me joy.
Please stop
or I'll get used to it.
So what if you do?
How much longer will we live?
Let's enjoy life while we're still breathing.
Enjoy life?
Of course. Please eat.
Okay.
Hello? Yes.
Huh? What?
So?
So where is Eunjo right now?
Yes, okay. I'll be right there.
What is it? Is something wrong?
The thing is, my Eunjo isn't well.
Dr. Jeong, I have to go.
But you should still eat...
What's with her?
She'll send me packing
if I'm mean to the kids.
Wait up, Ms. Kim.
Ms. Kim.
You walk fast.
I'm in a rush.
You must go to the cafe, right?
Yes.
I'm relieved all's well with your health.
You should go then.
I'm off to the cafe.
Thank you very much for today.
Take care.
Thank you.
Eunjo. Huh?
Hey, where's Eunjo?
She's probably on her way over.
She should go to the doctor if she's sick.
I'll take her as soon as she arrives.
Hey! What happened to you?
Come here. Come.
Goodness me. You don't have a fever.
What did the hospital say?
Huh?
That I'm healthy for my age.
I'm fine except for a bit of high blood pressure.
Why did you go alone?
Filling out the questionnaire couldn't have been easy.
How did you manage?
People helped me.
- People? / - Yes.
But it feels like I got over a major hump.
I was very worried I might be sick.
So you got everything done alone?
Yes. Why do you keep asking?
Hey, the physical is done.
Ms. Oh called.
There's a great guy.
You'll go on a blind date, right?
Why would I do that?
You told me to hire matchmakers.
So I asked for sons of
all the hot shot families.
Why would such families want me?
What's with this nonsense?
You said Busik was too poor.
Busik himself isn't bad.
I'm going to see how it goes.
Good grief.
Why is she being so fickle?
Hey, do you know anything about this?
Counsel Byeon's very good to her.
And she doesn't seem to mind him.
Really?
I see.
Welcome.
- I was starving. / - Me too.
Busik.
You must be here for lunch.
Ms. Gil, it's been a while.
Are you here for lunch too?
I can join you, right?
Inu.
We ordered noodles.
What would you like?
Noodles?
Busik hates noodles.
I don't mind it once in a while.
Ms. Dong will worry if she finds out
you've having noodles.
I would've stopped you even if you wanted it.
Busik, order rice if you'd like.
I'll have your noodles.
No, I want noodles today.
One tuna rice roll, please.
Okay.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Thank you.
You like tuna rice rolls.
You have this.
I'll have yours.
Did you get noodles because I wanted them
even though you hate them?
You're so dense.
Don't have the kimchi.
The kimchi here is very spicy.
Inu.
You two musn't be that close yet seeing that
you ordered the foods he hates.
Busik, you should speak up.
Don't mind what Inu said.
We grew up in the same neighborhood.
I didn't mind.
I have a lot more to learn about you.
I'll be more open with you too.
It's almost time for the trial.
I'll call you.
Okay.
Did you like the noodles?
You have modest taste for a rich girl.
Or are you belittling Busik?
Ms. Jeong Inu.
Yes, Ms. Gil Eunjo.
You're being really weird today.
Or have you always been like this?
What do you mean?
Aren't you coming on too strong?
Earlier too.
You were very rude.
I was robbed of someone I most cherish,
so why should I hold back?
I never robbed you.
You lost him because you weren't good enough,
so don't take it out on me.
Not good enough?
Oh. You did say having a rich mom was a skill.
So?
Is it also a skill to be used for your rich mom?
What do you mean?
Think about whether
he likes you
or your money.
Are you talking about Mr. Byeon,
the man you love?
Busik's a human being.
Wow. You are very messed up.
That's what we call insecurity.
Geez.
Inu.
Can we have a word?
Go ahead.
I'm expecting a client.
Inu.
I know how you must feel...
How would you know?
Don't be testy like that.
You're breaking my heart.
Nothing lasts forever.
Darkness can become light
and light can become darkness too.
That's why life is both joyous
and difficult.
Speak plainly.
I don't get your drift.
I'm saying our family won't always be like this.
Our family?
Who?
Who's your family?
You and Injeong. Who else?
You're getting married.
Then your new wife will be family.
Doesn't she have kids?
She has a daughter and son about your age...
If you remarry, they'll be your family.
I told you.
You have a great life.
I'd like to be you and Injeong's
reliable shield and support.
That's the biggest reason I want to marry.
How would that be possible?
You and Injeong are my family no matter what.
I'll make up for
the injustice and pain you suffered
for being poor.
I'll give you the high life.
So have faith in me just this once.
I'll call you.
Okay.
Um, can I ask you something?
Sure, go ahead.
Why do you work so hard even though
the CEO won't notice?
You can slack off a bit and take it easy.
I'm not saying you should play hooky.
Chairwoman Gu.
Chairwoman Gu?
What did she do?
Thanks to her, our family could live together.
And my mom...
She ultimately passed away,
but Chairwoman Gu paid
for her surgery and hospitalization.
And she gave me work despite my young age,
so here I am instead of having gone awry.
Given how much I got from her,
the work I do is nothing.
Does that answer your question?
You were so strict with me.
Why were you like that with me?
You could've cut me a little slack.
Come in.
Here are the sales figures for the new lipstick.
Looks like it'll be a huge hit.
Don't let one success get to your head.
I'm still worried about next year's deficit.
I wonder what kind of a person Mom was.
What?
She didn't bat an eye over her son's agony.
Did you hear something?
Did someone talk about her?
What's going on, Seokpyo?
You know what?
This is the first time you've brought up your mom.
So what?
This is very important,
a very important development.
Seokpyo, your mom...
No, I shouldn't have brought her up.
That's enough.
Seokpyo.
Leave me be.
Seokpyo, Dr. Kim said if you bring up your mom,
it signals the start of a reconciliation.
Reconciliation?
I have no desire for that.
Seokpyo's heart is still icy cold.
But maybe the thawing has begun.
I hope so.
Hello, Mr. Lee. This is Kim Haengja.
I recognize your voice, Ms. Kim.
I'd like to see you about investing
in the Beauty Center.
Set a date, okay?
Okay. Then call me back. Okay.
Wow. You're home early today.
I was worried about you.
My goodness. You always worry about me.
There's no need.
The doctor said I'm very healthy.
I saw you with him at the hospital.
You came?
Where I got my physical?
I rushed over in case
you might have a hard time,
but I guess I really need not worry anymore.
Why do I sense that you're hurt?
I'm not.
A bit.
Myeongjo.
As I said to Eunjo,
I'm all for whomever you love.
You seemed at ease and happy even from afar.
I'm so relieved you met someone nice, Ms. Kim.
What are you doing there?
Sounds like Ms. Kim will get married.
What is this? Why are you guys standing around?
Try not to bother me tonight as I'm busy.
And I might pull an all-nighter,
so don't be loud either.
Wow. Myeongjo's got charisma now that he's older.
She has a tendency to ignore me.
Geez.
Seems like a wedding is all that's left.
Eunjo's not saying anything,
and Myeongjo's for it.
But do you really know this Dr. Jeong person?
What are you getting at?
I did some digging,
and he's a real loser.
What kind of digging did you do?
I didn't have to do much.
He's living in the cafe
and has nothing but two suitcases.
Good grief. He's way too poor.
And I asked a university contact of mine...
Who are you to do a background check on him?
I'm Kim Haengja,
a seasoned veteran of the marketplace.
You can't scratch your own back.
You're blinded by love.
I doubt you looked into him properly.
Gil Eunjeong!
You used my full name,
so you must be angry.
He's apparently well-mannered and nice
but couldn't get tenured due to bad luck.
That sounds like he's good schmoozer,
not necessarily a good person.
She would've kicked me out if I'd said that.
I've got a bad feeling about him.
What is Haengja's ideal man?
Well-educated but penniless...
Good grief.
Don't blame me if something
goes wrong later.
I've done all I could.
Geez.
Will you be a while?
I'm all set.
No, no. You don't have to bother.
Why? Do you have something to say?
I saw Dad briefly this afternoon.
He's not busy these days?
Did you see the woman?
No.
I didn't see her girlfriend,
but I think he's set on remarrying.
Really?
That's great.
But he says he's remarrying for Injeong and me.
He's a great fibber.
At least he knows he should feel bad.
Do you believe him?
I want to believe him this time.
He says he wants to shield and support us
to make up for all our suffering.
Mom,
I want to believe him this time.
I don't know how,
but I want to be compensated.
And if we can be better off than we are now,
I'll take whatever it is.
How does he plan to compensate us?
However it may be, we'll be better off than now.
Your father does bluff a lot,
but he was never a liar.
He must have something
to back up his claim.
Believe him if you want to.
What is he planning to do for the girls?
His girlfriend's apparently rich...
But that as it may...
I'm going to have to see him.
- It's her. / - What?
It's her, the woman Inu's dad is seeing.
Really?
Where are you going?
Hang on.
Oh, wow. This cafe's like a community center,
but you seem to be new. Right?
Yes. Yes, yes, yes. That's right.
Don't mind me and carry on.
Didn't you hear what I said?
This cafe's like a community center...
I don't care if it's like a community center.
I have a lot on my mind,
so please leave me be.
No? Then I'll go.
Wow. She's testy for someone so pretty.
She'll be a handful, won't she?
She's not his type.
What is his type?
Someone who's easygoing and pliant.
You know, someone who'll listen to him
because she's not bright...
Is that so?
Why are you looking at me?
Good grief.
Thank you.
Wait. Where did he go?
The tea's already here.
Drink, Ms. Kim.
Where did you go?
I went to get this.
I found the perfect leaf.
Pardon? What's that for?
We used to do this a lot back in school.
We'd press it between the pages
of a book, and when it dried,
we'd stick it in a book of poetry and go,
"Simone, do you know the sound
of a crunching leaf under your foot?"
I did see other people do it.
I'd like to gift you the time you lost.
Pardon? How can you do that?
I'll gift you all the experiences you missed
as you've lived differently from others.
I'd like to show you the sunrise at Jeongdongjin,
take you on a cruise,
take you on a train ride...
Good grief. There's so much I haven't experienced.
I only did what made me money.
Actually, I was busy studying
that I didn't get to enjoy much either.
I thought I'd rule the world if I got a doctorate.
But once I got it,
all I had was student loan debt.
My children were growing, and my pay
as a lecturer was beyond meager.
All I really had
was my doctoral title.
But a doctorate is a great accomplishment.
Don't say that.
I thought so too,
but once I smartened up,
I realized it was just a piece of paper.
Nevertheless, I wanted to be a good father,
but I had nothing to give them.
If I could go back in time, I'd make money
to be a responsible dad instead of getting a PhD.
You're a perfectly good dad for just thinking that.
No, I'm not worthy.
How can I be a good dad
without a single room to my name at my age?
Alas, that's me.
I'm penniless without anything to my name.
That's why all I can give you is a fallen leaf.
My goodness. What are you doing?
It's just so pathetic.
Goodness me. Don't say that.
This is worth more to me than a gold ring.
It's just a fallen leaf, but it symbolizes
my desire to give you school-day experiences.
I'm sorry that
that is all I have to give you.
School-day experiences?
Eunjeong. Gil Eunjeong.
I said to pretend not to know me.
Don't mind her. She's our maid.
Why are you picking up trash?
Trash?
They say you only see what you know.
Do you know poetry or romance?
Never mind. Go collect scrap paper or something.
Your uniform's pretty, Eunjeong.
Hey, I told you not to call me by my name.
Did you enjoy
losing me and stepping on fall foliage with him?
You're too old for such romanticism.
I was envious
of you going to school in your uniform.
Why bring up the past?
You'd press leaves in books
and listen to songs sung in a foreign language.
I was very envious of you.
You really looked down on me, didn't you?
Saying you didn't want me around Changsu.
I did.
Sweet Changsu always watched over you,
and you were always by his side
as happy as can be.
I really hated you hanging around him.
Anyway, you really looked down on me.
You were the meanest.
You were a street urchin
Dad took in out of pity,
so how could you covet my brother?
That's what it was.
Yes, it was.
Back then,
it wasn't the cold or hunger but your contempt
that upset me the most.
I regret it.
What?
I sometimes wonder
what would've happened had you married Changsu
and Eunjo and Myeongjo were your biological kids.
If that were the case,
you might have saved the family after
we went bankrupt and fled our hometown.
Then maybe Changsu wouldn't have suffered so much.
So what if you were an orphan
and didn't get any schooling?
If there's love, that's all that matters.
Why bring up something that's pointless now?
But I really want to put in my two cents.
Does that man truly love you?
Or is he after something else?
Dr. Jeong is an honest man.
He has no qualms telling me he's penniless.
Really?
He talks big...
He doesn't have money but he has a big heart.
I have money.
So we'll be fine.
This raises alarm bells.
Above all else, he's a loving father.
That's enough for me.
So your mind's already made up.
Changsu,
I miss the olden days of hardship I'd forgotten
due to the hustle and bustle of life.
Good grief. Those were harsh, tough times,
but I endured
because I had you
and our Eunjo and Myeongjo.
Like I said, I don't need anything like this.
- Lie still. / - Okay.
It's cold! It's cold!
But Changsu,
I'll now bury you deep in my heart
and get a fresh start
for the time I have left
and for Eunjo and Myeongjo.
Changsu, please watch over us
and help us avert trouble.
This is for my Eunjo.
You'll become the director of the Beauty Center.
When I sign the papers next time,
I'd like to meet President Hong Seokpyo.
I wish you would just stay friends.
Is there a reason Ms. Kim shouldn't marry?
I never thought I'd get my hair done
at a dump like this.
Even you
will have to do as I say regarding Genius.
I will never cave.
What do you have against me?
Not even Ms. Kim tells me what to do.
You are...
The thing is, you are...
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