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[This drama is fictional and any similarity with reality is purely coincidental.]

[Production guidelines were followed when filming children and animals.]

[Episode 4]

Hello, everyone at Taehan Liquor.

We have a company-wide announcement this week.

Manager Jang Hui Won from the New Product Development Team.

Congratulations on your pregnancy.

That's impossible.

Congratulations, Manager Jang.

- Congratulations. - We congratulate you.

[Pregnancy Congratulations Song by the employees of Taehan Liquor]

Ugh, seriously, what is this?

Congratulations.

♪ Doobi dam doobi doobi dam ♪

Seriously, why?

♪ Congratulations on your pregnancy ♪

♪ This news truly deserves celebration ♪

♪ We'll all celebrate for you ♪

Congratulations!

♪ But they say it was a one-night stand ♪

♪ What? The baby's father is ♪

♪ The new President ♪

♪ Wow, you really seduced him, like a fox ♪

♪ Like a fox ♪

♪Ha♪

♪ Please blow out the candles ♪

♪ I'll congratulate you ♪

♪ Congratulations on your pregnancy ♪

Congratulations, Manager Jang.

Congratulations.

♪Ha♪

♪ You deserve the congratulations ♪

♪ You're like a fox ♪

♪ Congratulations on the pregnancy ♪

♪Hey♪

♪Ho♪

♪Hey♪

Is this real?

Manager Jang, will you become the mother of my child?

No, this is a dream.

No!

Ugh, what an ordeal.

Ah, I'm dying.

When did you get here?

Just now.

Are you okay?

Yesterday you said your morning sickness was killing you and I should come.

Ah, right, I did say that.

Did you buy this?

Huh? It was hanging outside the door.

Wasn't it you who ordered it?

What?

Your president bought this for you.

I heard you had dinner together yesterday. Seems like there was some progress.

What did he say? What did your boss say?

Yesterday?

Nothing like that happened.

[Last Night] Karaoke!

Manager.

- I told you not to eat raw beef. - What's wrong?

Raw beef.

Raw beef? Who ate it behind my back?

She said she had gastroenteritis, but she couldn't stop eating.

Uncle!

Ow.

I feel like throwing up.

Se Hyeon, quickly bring a plastic bag.

Yes.

Team Leader, come with me.

- With me... - Why me?

Go vomit in the restroom.

Why did you eat so much raw beef?

Do you have gastroenteritis?

What are you doing? Do you all want to watch her vomit on the street?

You should've said you had an upset stomach.

Ugh, I feel like I'm going to throw up.

- Oh, sorry. - Still, let me get you a taxi...

No, you go ahead.

Just go!

Let's go!

The restroom is far. Let's take my car.

No, I'm feeling better now.

We weren't caught, right?

Everyone was too drunk to remember.

But are you really okay?

Yes.

But what you said earlier.

What did you mean?

Then what about taking it slow?

Is that not possible either?

- Pardon? - Since you've decided to keep it,

I don't want to stop here.

I mean,

if you've decided to keep the baby, I'll take full responsibility.

By the way, when will you tell the company?

Let's just be open. You can't pretend to have gastroenteritis forever.

You might not know since you're the president,

but until recently I was talking about studying abroad.

If I reveal the pregnancy now,

there'll only be gossip.

Even so, he'll just say he doesn't care and will take responsibility.

I understand.

See?

Under... Huh?

Pardon?

You... understand?

- That's it? - Yes.

Why?

Ah, it's nothing.

It's late, so let's hurry up.

Progress? My foot.

Hold on. Did you decide to keep it?

So we can celebrate this, right?

Yeah.

Jang Hui Won being a mom!

Wow, I'm so excited.

Let's come up with a nickname right now.

- Nickname? - Twinkle.

Glue Stick, Little Sprout.

Ah, too ordinary.

Home Run.

This one's not great, is it?

Right.

- What about 'Yeol Mu'? - Yeol Mu?

Yeah, may the baby grow strong and healthy for ten months, Yeol Mu!

Cute, right?

That is pretty cute though.

Jang Hui Won, come here. Let me hug you.

Congratulations.

Congratulations on becoming a mom, Jang Hui Won.

Wait, Mi Ran. I think I'm going to throw up.

I'm sorry.

Did you perhaps leave the porridge this morning?

There was some left, so I just shared it. No need to thank me.

Leftover?

Of course it was.

- Manager Jang, are you okay? - Huh?

Ah, about yesterday.

That retching.

Yes, I'm fine.

You didn't get on the president's bad side, did you?

Well, no...

That's a huge relief.

I mean, I was really shocked yesterday.

Why...

Anyway... get back to work.

What? Leftover?

Leftover?

Such an advanced conversational skill, relieving the other person's burden.

Oh, I just got a text...

Wonder what it says.

I knew it.

You knew it?

Is this right?

Hey, gummy bear.

What's wrong with your mom?

You probably heard the heartbeat.

You scared me!

What? Since when were you here?

By now, the morning sickness should be starting soon, right?

What? How do you know that so well?

I'm not married, but I do have two nephews.

I handled my sister's postpartum care, man. Didn't even need a caregiver.

You did?

So, the types of morning sickness are...

What is this?

'Vomiting sickness' where you throw up even from water.

'Craving sickness' where you crave food all day long.

Other types include

brushing sickness, saliva sickness, vegetable sickness, smell sickness, etc.

What's 'saliva sickness'?

Oh, 'saliva sickness.' That's a great question.

I love such detailed questions.

'Saliva sickness' means

the morning sickness is so severe that

[Feels nauseated swallowing their own saliva] swallowing your own saliva feels disgusting.

Trying to swallow it

[Triggers vomiting] actually triggers vomiting.

This is completely insane, you know.

For severe morning sickness,

it's recommended to find your own safe foods.

Bananas, cold noodles, plums, strawberries, ice cream, ice, sports drinks,

sparkling water, and so on.

Some people said these helped their morning sickness.

But here's the thing.

In my sister's case, after countless trials of eating and vomiting,

the only thing

she could eat comfortably was tangerines.

Tangerines.

What?

What do you think? Isn't that inspiring?

Yeah, that's good.

Tangerines.

- Manager Jang. - Oh, you startled me.

Perfect timing.

Were you waiting for me?

No way.

By any chance, do you like tangerines?

I happen to know someone who runs a big tangerine farm in Jeju.

No,

I don't like them.

But...

Most people like tangerines though.

Why? Do you have a ton of leftover tangerines?

Enough to start sharing them with me?

No, that's not it.

President, do eat a lot.

I have a meeting now, so I should get going.

Wait...

Don't give me any info from now on, got it?

Eat all these tangerines today.

Ugh, seriously.

That's annoying.

[Premium Tangerines] No...

Sister.

Tangerines...

Stop by after work before heading home.

This massage is perfect for blood circulation and relaxation.

Jang Hui Won, Jang Hui Won.

How are you feeling? Did you eat anything?

No, eating makes me queasy, so better come on an empty stomach.

Oh, no.

Here.

[Hwang Mi Ran]

But can I use what you won from the event?

Of course.

Just in case, tell them to avoid your stomach and focus on your chest and above.

And don't forget to use my name when you go in.

It's over there. Let's go, let's go.

Thank you.

Ma'am, I'll bring you a face mask.

You reserved it through the event today, right, Ms. Hwang Mi Ran?

Yes, that's me, Hwang Mi Ran.

Okay, we'll begin now.

Relax and make yourself comfortable.

Sorry, but it's a bit chilly.

Could you raise the room temperature a little?

Oh, are you cold?

Just a moment.

That's what I wanted to say, thank you for saying it for me.

I noticed you were cold.

I'd enjoy a warmer treatment too.

How thoughtful, really.

You must've come straight after work, huh?

Is work not too demanding?

No, it's fun because it's what I love.

Turning your passion into a career couldn't have been easy.

So I consider myself lucky and work happily.

Ah, and maybe because I'm ambitious, I also enjoy the sense of accomplishment.

That kind of mindset is quite rare.

Would it be rude to ask your age?

I'm thirty this year.

Hmm, a four-year age gap.

Perfect, just perfect.

So, are you married?

- Pardon? - What's your religion?

Not seeing anyone?

What do your parents do?

Ah, well...

[Staff Profile]

You know this isn't allowed, right?

Huh? Yeah.

[Staff Profile] Let's see...

[Hwang Mi Ran] Found her, Hwang Mi Ran.

Her father is a director at Haemo Group.

But why would she work at our hotel?

What's this for?

Seems like her mother passed away early.

Seeing how well she grew up with one parent,

she must've matured early.

- Mother. - Huh?

Are you planning to arrange a blind date for Du Jun?

Oh.

No, it's not...

I just checked out of curiosity, nothing serious.

Anyway, thanks.

With autumn approaching,

how about a business targeting campers?

[Taehan Beer, Camping Season Companion]

Taehan Beer has a smooth taste

that goes well with Korean food

or strong seasonings.

So this time, I suggest pairing it with camping food.

Meal kits are really popular these days.

Collaborating with them could work well.

Right, and a collab using special sauces from famous chefs

like Jung Ji Sun would be great.

Camping food has many varieties. Any examples?

[Camping food] Barbecue, which is a must for camping.

Barbecue or smoked saus...

Sorry.

Smoked sausages or pork tro...

Pork?

Pork...

- What, did you just swear? - I think she said pork trotters.

Pork trotters.

[Camping food] Yeah, right, that.

Are you okay?

Wow, pork trotters!

Doesn't that sound delicious?

Pork trotters with Taehan Beer!

Oh, how about some merchandise for our brand?

Something like a cooler to keep our beer chilled.

Exactly, a cooler.

A cooler.

Good idea.

Manager, how old did you say your eldest is?

Ah, now in 8th grade.

He's going through a stormy adolescent phase.

No one can approach him.

Already in middle school?

They say others' kids grow up fast. That's so true.

Still, Manager Nah, you always brag about your kids.

Right, you call them all the time whenever you have a chance.

Nah!

I wasn't bragging.

A few days ago, my second kid went out

fully geared for inline skating but came back crying.

- Why? - When I asked what happened,

he said his helmet wouldn't come off.

Then he threw a fit blaming me, and I barely calmed him down!

Look at me.

- Is my head big? - Yes.

- Really? - Yes.

- Oh come on! - Seriously.

Oh, that's so funny I'm tearing up.

I need the restroom.

Is this story that sad?

Your son had a real reason to cry, though.

Seriously.

I told you not to act like we know each other at work.

What urgent matter is it?

No, it's not urgent, but...

I'm asking as your uncle now.

I'm just curious if work's manageable,

if there are difficulties,

or if you need anything.

Work is completely manageable, and there's nothing particularly hard.

And whenever I need something, you just buy it for me.

What's this about all of a sudden?

Feeling guilty about only giving attention to Manager Jang?

No, what are you talking about?

To me, you're always number one.

Oh, how nice.

I mean it.

Ah, come on.

Stop beating around the bush. What's going on?

Want me to ask Manager something?

That's not what I meant,

but if you insist.

Why am I like this? Why do I keep crying?

Are you okay?

Oh, yes.

The morning sickness,

I only saw it in dramas, but it must be really tough.

Is there any particular dish you're craving or would like to eat?

I thought I could recommend a lunch menu today.

Something I'm craving...

[Jjampong]

Jjampong!

For some reason, I think I could eat that.

Thank you for coming all this way.

I couldn't forget the taste of the sugar-glazed sweet potatoes I had.

I'm the grateful one.

That sales boost you gave us was huge.

Next time, I'll make sure to boost the sales even more.

Then, I'll leave it in your hands today.

- Thank you. - Um,

may I give you a hand?

I used to be pretty skilled with knives back in the day.

My forearms...

Oh, they're covered, so you can't see them.

These muscles were built from knife work.

Want me to show some skill?

Please don't.

Okay.

Cooking isn't done brutishly by force.

It's about wrist flick, like Chef here.

Not easy.

- Is she angry? - It's because of you.

Stop showing off.

Showing off?

[Try the Chinese Cuisine Queen's special lunch at Taehan]

[Taehan and a celebrity chef, a delicious encounter]

[The Chinese Cuisine Queen visits Taehan Liquor]

[A gourmet journey to China at work? Taehan makes it possible]

[Dim sum]

[Lobster jjampong]

[Stir-fried seafood and vegetables]

[Sugar-glazed sweet potatoes]

[The Chinese Cuisine Queen] Alright.

Today's lunch is

a special event prepared by

the President and Chef Jung Ji Sun

for our hardworking staff.

We hope you enjoy it!

What's the occasion today?

Chef Jung Ji Sun is at our cafeteria?

Our president is generous!

Sugar-glazed sweet potatoes, stir-fried seafood and vegetables,

lobster jjampong, even dim sum!

You said earlier you wanted jjampong.

The menu is exactly Chinese food.

Right.

For our intern, an extra lobster! Thank you.

Thank you.

And for Manager Jang, specially, an extra lobster.

Oh, I'm sorry... I can't eat it.

Manager Jang?

Oh, my! Two whole lobsters per person? Such luxury!

There aren't many left, so I think we have to stop giving them out. Sorry.

Yes.

Are you really that worried about her?

She's suffering from morning sickness. I can't just pretend not to notice.

This is just consideration and goodwill.

Oh, yeah?

So is that the end of your goodwill?

I don't know. What am I supposed to do?

With this kind of thing, details matter more than grand gestures.

No wonder you're a chaebol heir.

It needs sincerity.

Sincerity?

Jujube tea.

Wow, retro vibes.

Is this the welcome drink for Hanok Village?

When I was little, whenever I had a cold or an upset stomach,

my mom would make me lots of jujube tea syrup drinks.

I looked it up, and they say it's good for morning sickness and boosting immunity.

Yeah, that's so thoughtful. This is exactly what I mean by details.

That's quite a lot, good luck.

Where are you going? You have to do this with me.

I'm allergic to jujubes, seriously.

Allergic to jujubes? You're joking, right?

Want me to give you another allergy too?

Where should we start?

Shake it off, this first.

Looks like this is going to be a busy one.

Manager Jang hasn't come back?

Did she go to the hospital or something?

What on earth did she eat to get gastroenteritis?

I heard she ate bad raw oysters.

Norovirus?

Wow, I hear that's no joke?

If it's severe, you have to be hospitalized and get an IV drip. It's that bad.

Shouldn't we report the place if it got her that sick?

Making someone that sick!

Should I just report them?

Please just pretend you don't know anything.

Did she really

come down with norovirus?

Then what could it be?

Hangover!

Ah, probably not that.

Manager Jang has a perfectly healthy liver.

Could there be some story she can't tell us?

Oh, what could there possibly be?

No, there might be something.

Like with the Germany study program last time,

she's been very suspicious lately.

So, for the urgent matters first,

the analysis of the first-half of next year's liquor market trends.

You two divide the work

and handle it properly.

- Yes. - Yes.

Do you like Hui Won or something?

What? I'm just worried she might meet some weirdo.

You two handle this.

Yes.

Assistant Manager Cha.

Assistant Manager Cha.

Yes?

Oh.

Yes, I understand.

And besides managing existing clients,

you all know we need to develop new client relationships too, right?

Yes.

Shouldn't the sales team get some applause too?

Ah.

Why do my eyes just want to close after eating?

I need to wake up a bit.

Oh, Assistant Manager Cha!

- Oh. - It's been a while.

Manager, how have you been?

What brings you to our floor?

Oh...

Here to see Manager Jang?

We're starting the trend analysis for the first-half of next year soon.

So I thought she might have some helpful materials.

Oh, Assistant Manager Cha, as expected.

So that's why you are so close with Manager Jang.

Do aces just understand each other?

If you keep buttering me up like that, I might actually believe it.

I'm just working hard.

What? Humble too?

I'm jealous of you, Assistant Manager Cha.

By the way, is everything okay with Manager Jang?

She can't seem to focus and seems sick often.

Is that so?

I haven't heard anything.

Hui Won works so hard, that's probably why.

She's a workaholic, you know.

Yeah? Well, if nothing's wrong, that's good.

Ah, then I'll head down first.

Yes, please go ahead.

Are you okay?

If you're going to scold me, do it later.

I don't even have the energy to get scolded today.

Am I someone who scolds you every day?

I'm worried.

But this boyfriend of yours...

Oh, sorry.

Hey, here.

If it's tough, want to go to the hospital?

No, it's just the morning sickness.

Let's go get a prescription for that.

I'll go with you.

If someone sees us, they might misunderstand. I'll handle it myself.

You said you could handle it, but you seem off.

Here.

Hold on to it properly.

Don't spill it.

Oh.

Thank you.

Call me if it gets hard.

Even at dawn.

Got it.

Go quickly.

That male friend worked at our company?

Oh my, I went all out washing the jujubes

and now my whole body aches.

You know I shed my blood, sweat, and tears for that jujube syrup, right?

Try putting some real effort into me instead of everyone else.

If I'm choosing, I want grand gestures, not details.

You know, something big. That kind of thing.

Are you even listening?

The report.

The report?

The report is really not good.

I thought it was fine.

No.

From beginning to end, there isn't a single part I like.

- Get the person in charge to redo it... - No.

No need for that.

I know someone who's perfectly suited for this job.

You wanted to see me?

Assistant Manager Cha Min Uk?

I heard you are famous in the sales team for being diligent and meticulous.

They say you're the king of organization.

Oh.

And?

The reports from the sales team sometimes feel rough, so I was curious.

I wondered just how meticulous your reports would be.

Well,

it can be done by the end of this week, right?

This week...

All of these?

Yes.

Yes, I understand.

Oh.

I hope I'm not taking time away from your date, Assistant Manager Cha.

Oh.

I don't have a girlfriend.

Is that so?

That's surprising. You're quite good-looking.

Well then.

And perhaps,

is there someone you like?

You don't have anyone you like either?

Pardon?

Is he complimenting me? Or picking a fight?

He's a bit odd.

Are you handling all the company work by yourself?

Wow.

Work really should be done like Assistant Manager Cha does it, right?

Wow, nice, yeah.

Ms. Ye Jin, Ms. Ye Jin!

The weather's gloomy today.

- Did everyone bring an umbrella? - Is it supposed to rain today?

I have one at the office.

I'm fine. I plan to go for a run after work today.

What? They say it's going to rain heavily.

Ah, haven't you heard of the 'rain-run' trend these days?

- You gotta run when you can run. - Look at that.

Tak Soo is so passionate.

- What about Assistant Manager Choi? - Of course I have one.

If I don't bring it, who else is going to?

On a rainy day like this,

is there no man to get wet in the rain with me instead of just using an umbrella?

Nope, none. And you'll catch a cold.

This isn't romance. It's turning into a disaster movie.

Manager, your way of thinking is really...

Be honest.

Your wife scolded you a lot when you were dating, right?

No, she was totally into me.

Hey, Manager Jang! Do you have an umbrella?

- Is it raining? - They said it'll rain heavily tonight.

Looks like I'll need to leave on the dot today.

I didn't even bring an umbrella.

Is Manager Jang still feeling unwell from the norovirus?

Even so, her pale skin looks even paler.

She used to pull three all-nighters, but now she's leaving early.

Are you having a meeting or just chatting?

Team Leader, did you bring an umbrella?

They said it's supposed to rain heavily tonight.

Why? Should I use yours, Manager Nah?

I'm really sorry. I only have one myself.

Unless you're going to hand over yours or stop the rain yourself,

stop worrying about the weather and get back to work.

Is there someone you like?

You don't have anyone you like either?

Childish. So childish.

What, are you a kindergartener?

No way, did you hear that?

Instead of doing your work, you were eavesdropping outside? Jeez.

Since when did you summon employees separately to assign work?

Just because he's close with Manager Jang.

What did Assistant Manager Cha do wrong?

It seems like you've got some misunderstanding.

Core talents of the company are always under special management.

He's famous in the sales team for being diligent and meticulous.

And it's only natural for a president to show interest in employees.

Should I just ignore it?

Oh, is that so?

Then why don't you pay some attention to me, who's stuck by your side all day, huh?

My birthday's coming up.

Oh, wait a second.

This is a bit sensitive.

You don't know my birthday, do you?

Come on, how long have we known each other?

October...

21st, right?

Wow.

I suspected it, but still...

It's the 25th.

October 25th.

This is annoying.

You keep calling me Secretary Go.

But you do remember my name, right?

Why would you say something that hurtful?

You're talking nonsense.

You!

You're acting unlike yourself, that's why.

Ugh, I don't know what's so special about you

that I have to drive you home on a rainy day like this.

It's raining outside now?

It's been raining for a while.

Why? Do you have business with the New Product Development Team?

Just checking if our company's core departments and key talents

are preparing to leave work properly.

Wait, do you even care about when I leave work?

Hey, hold on.

Don't tell me...

You're worried Manager Jang might not have an umbrella?

You didn't care when I got completely soaked.

Just check real quick and leave right away.

I'll head home on my own.

Ah, I can go?

You should've said so earlier.

I'm clocking out on time.

Si Hyeong!

Don't make it obvious. Seriously, don't let it show.

Alright.

- Good work today. - You worked hard.

- Yes, see you tomorrow. - Yes.

That's right.

Jang Hui Won wouldn't have brought an umbrella.

Thank you.

Oh.

Don't tell me you were planning to walk in the rain?

What could I do? I didn't have an umbrella.

The chance of rain was over 70%. Did you not check the weather?

I've been too busy to check.

Unlike some people, every day's a battle for me.

What if you, a pregnant woman, catch a cold?

Ugh, enough with the nagging.

What kind of president chases an employee after work just to nag them?

So why did you come?

Do you need something from me?

It's not leftovers, and it's not from someone else. Take it.

You drove me just to give me this?

'Just'? Just?

Do you even know what kind of handmade syrup this is?

How would I know that?

Well, this syrup...

I personally made it, paying attention to every single step.

Have you ever made jujube syrup?

You have to scrub it clean with baking soda,

remove the stems and seeds, and carefully prepare each piece of fruit.

It takes a lot of care to grind it finely

and simmer it over low heat.

Are you angry because it was hard to make?

Do you know how many batches failed just to make this one bottle?

- And you call it 'just'? - So why bother?

No one asked you, but why?

Well, obviously...

Because you are a top-tier employee.

- What? - They say you're outstanding.

Your problem-solving skills are excellent.

We have so much to tackle together.

I can't just watch you wear yourself out.

So I brought something good for morning sickness,

yet you are drinking cheap stuff from another man.

How could I not get angry?

What?

Nothing.

[Mom]

Hold on, I need to take this call.

Yes.

- Yes. - Son?

That high-pitched voice means another blind date, right?

If that's what this is about, I don't need...

Why? Are you seeing someone?

Don't tell me that's why you asked for the jujube syrup recipe back then?

- Mom. - Well, if not, forget it.

I met someone really nice when I went for a massage.

They say one detail speaks volumes.

She grew up very upright under a single father.

Mom, you don't have prejudice against things like that, do you?

I'm saying that because not many were raised properly in those circumstances.

Mom, you shouldn't say that.

Then what about Se Hyeon?

Se Hyeon turned out fine

because you played the role of a father since her childhood.

No.

She would've grown up better if it weren't for me.

Without pain, just surrounded by love.

[Mourn]

Uncle, why are you crying?

Se Hyeon, you are here.

I'm not crying.

- I never cry. - Where's Dad?

Why is Dad over there?

He is...

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm outside now. Let's talk later.

Du Jun.

Food delivery's here.

What's the occasion?

No matter how busy you are, you have to eat.

You look thinner every time I see you.

Cut down on the coffee too.

And stretch your neck and shoulders more often.

Okay.

Hard to tell who's the mom and who's the daughter.

Dad would've really liked

seeing us like this, right?

Do you miss Dad?

Not really.

Uncle's like a dad to me anyway.

But he isn't your dad.

Your dad was so good to you.

Well, I was too young back then.

If not for that incident, your dad would've been way better than your uncle.

Don't say things that would hurt Dad.

You startled me.

Alright, let's eat quickly. You must be hungry, hurry.

Alright.

Sorry, the call took longer than expected.

What's wrong? Are you sick?

I'm okay.

I got caught in the rain earlier, so I feel off.

You have a fever.

Let's go to the hospital right now.

No.

I'll be fine if I just go home and rest.

And what if your fever gets worse?

Don't you know pregnant women can't take medicine casually?

I'm really fine.

I have to go to work tomorrow. I just want to go home and rest.

I'm really okay.

Oh, that's cold.

You need to cool down, stay still.

My house is still messy too.

Is that what you're worried about now?

I'll enjoy the homemade syrup.

No one's ever cared for me when I was sick like this before.

To be honest, I'm touched.

At least you know that now.

Wait a moment.

Your fever isn't breaking.

Why don't you tell the company and take some rest?

I told you. I have too much on my plate.

If you're worried about your career,

I told you before, I can help you enough.

Whether I finish it or hand it over,

I want to decide my own ending.

I gave up my lifelong dream with my own hands.

If I don't work now, I feel like I'll actually die.

Please stop telling me to rest.

I understand.

I know you're concerned about the baby,

but please don't be so nice to me.

I don't want to get the wrong idea.

[A family photo with my loving husband and our precious]

Don't let go.

Don't give up, please.

[Mom]

Ah, what a relief.

Come to think of it, I didn't even hear him leave yesterday.

I'll enjoy the homemade syrup.

No one's ever cared for me when I was sick like this before.

To be honest, I'm touched.

Oh.

I know you're concerned about the baby,

but please don't be so nice to me.

I don't want to get the wrong idea.

Oh, my.

Ah, this is embarrassing.

[President Kang Du Jun]

- Yes? - How are you feeling?

Perfectly fine. Fever's gone too.

You must've had a hard time because of me yesterday.

That's good to hear.

Are you ready for work?

Still getting ready, but why...

Let's go on a field trip together today.

I'm right outside your place, so get ready and come out.

Outside my place?

What do I do?

Ah, seriously.

Jeez.

What am I supposed to do if he contacts me out of the blue like this?

But is this a date or work?

He said it was a field trip earlier.

Ah, I don't know, I don't know.

Is this better?

This one looks a bit prettier.

Those are the eyes of someone who's in love.

No, it's not!

You look cool.

I mean, the clothes, the clothes!

Judging by how dressed up you are, were you expecting a date or something?

Well, you said we should go out three times a week or so.

Let's just go.

Where are we going?

I'm saying this just in case you might misunderstand.

About what I said, that I was touched or no one ever cared...

You're not actually believing that, right?

Weren't you really touched?

I knew this would happen.

Do you really think I meant it?

Even back in school, during every break,

so many guys would come bearing gifts.

But I didn't ask.

Anyway, yesterday I had a fever

and said some nonsense, just so you know.

You're the one who contacted me?

Yes, I contacted you through my secretary.

Yes.

- I'm Kang Du Jun. - Yes.

[President Kang Du Jun]

Oh, my. I never imagined the President would personally visit our hop farm.

So it really is work?

We might be working together for a long time, so I wanted to greet you personally.

Ah, and this is our...

Hello.

I'm Manager Jang Hui Won from the New Product Development Team.

Oh, yes.

I rushed out and forgot my business card.

Oh.

You must be a very capable employee.

Thank you both for coming such a long way.

Please feel free to look around.

If you have any questions, call me anytime.

Yes.

Let's go.

Why did you wear such uncomfortable shoes?

If you'd told me where we were going beforehand, that would've been nice.

Well then, shall we go somewhere nice for dinner?

No, thanks.

What are you doing now?

Don't do that.

- Don't do that. - Feels refreshing, right?

Are you trying to pick a fight?

Huh?

Stop it, let's stop.

What are you gonna do? What are you gonna do?

Feels good, right?

Jeez.

The beer pairing business targeting campers is

- Our Manager Jang's... - Manager Jang.

- That new product set to launch next year... - The new pitch.

Ah, Manager Jang is out on an assignment, huh?

- No. - Manager Jang, just now,

we got a call from the factory about the Try golden ratio glass...

Manager Jang is out on an assignment, right?

Exactly, yes.

Manager Jang!

Ah, right. She's not here today.

It feels kind of empty with just Manager Jang missing.

Exactly.

I never knew Manager Jang's absence would feel this big.

Is the field trip going well?

Should I give her a call?

- Yes. - Then we should cover for her.

Is this the time to wistfully stare at her empty seat and chat?

Why is the team leader in such a low mood?

Do you want me to show you what 'really low mood' looks like?

Huh? What? Do you need me for something?

Even I, the team leader, haven't had it, yet a field trip with the President?

Does that even make sense?

Did you get home safely after the team dinner?

Team Leader Bang Soon Yi.

Yes, thanks to you.

But I asked you not to call me by my full name.

It's a bit old-fashioned.

My parents just made it up in a haste when life was tough.

Bang Soon Yi.

It's dainty and cute.

Pardon?

Ah.

You have unique taste.

Come on, it's cute.

Oh, I mean the name is cute, of course.

Ah.

Ah, wow, the corn is perfectly cooked.

- Oh, my. - Oh, my. Give it here.

Sit down, sit down.

Oh, it's fine.

It's way too much for us to eat.

Go ahead, just help yourself.

Yes, thank you.

Want one?

Wow, it's been ages since I last had corn.

I'll enjoy it!

Did you sprinkle sugar on this?

How is it this sweet?

President, you should try one too.

Delicious, right?

Yes, it is delicious.

Oh, it's just steamed.

My wife grew it herself.

She's so passionate about corn.

She knows how much work it takes,

but she's very enthusiastic about tending the soil and watering.

I can tell just by how plump these kernels are.

I can really taste the care you both put into this farm.

It's truly delicious.

The best?

I'll send the email as soon as I confirm it.

Yes, I'll be in touch.

Okay.

That car from before.

This is the President's designated spot.

[Reserved Parking]

I'd like to see a report organized in your unique style.

It can be done by the end of this week, right?

Why are you interfering with her sleeping schedule?

From now on, please refrain from calling Ms. Jang Hui Won

for personal matters after 7 PM.

Well.

[Reserved Parking]

Let's go home!

- Time to go! - Let's go.

Oh, Assistant Manager Cha.

- Hello. - Yes, hello.

Are you heading home now?

You came for Manager Jang, huh?

Yes, I came to see if we could leave together,

but I don't see her.

Manager Jang went on a field trip with the President.

- I guess you didn't hear. - A field trip?

Yes, and just the two of them.

- Just the two of them? - Yes.

They said they're visiting a hop farm for research.

I knew Manager Jang was ambitious, but I didn't realize she was this driven.

I'd feel uncomfortable being alone with the President.

I bet the President feels uncomfortable being alone with Manager Nah too.

- Assistant Manager Choi. - Since they went out,

will they clock out from there together?

Well, they'll probably leave straight from there.

They say the water and scenery are beautiful there.

It feels more like a getaway than work.

Come on, don't you all know Manager Jang?

She'll work diligently and return tomorrow with an amazing idea.

- Right! - Probably not?

Admit it, Manager Jang is passionate!

Then let's passionately clock out for the day!

We should go.

- Yes. - Come on in.

Goodbye.

See you.

The farm is larger than I expected with numerous hop plants,

so I think future collaboration would be beneficial.

Sign a contract with us.

We'll help you earn five times your current annual revenue.

What? Five times?

I know you already supply domestic hops to several other breweries.

We won't interfere with that.

However, to meet our supply demands,

you'll need to triple your current hop production.

Is that feasible?

We have to make it happen, of course.

Oh dear, honey.

Absolutely. We'll meet the demand even if we have to hire more help.

- Oh, wow. - Thank you.

You'll be swamped starting tomorrow. Wow.

You've worked hard.

You'll get busy soon!

Don't they look perfect together?

What is marriage, really?

How can two people from different lives

cherish each other like their own selves

for so long like that?

Someone said people marry

because they desperately need someone on their side.

Marriage

completes the insecure part of themselves.

My side...

You should've been on my side.

Even if everyone else turns their backs,

you should have been with me!

And if the person you trusted to be on your side betrays you,

doesn't it hurt even more?

Even if you start out inseparable,

eventually you may end up as enemies or strangers.

Maybe it's better not to start at all.

Is it

because of your mother?

[Mom: My life got completely ruined because of you.]

My life got completely ruined because of you.

You should never have been born.

You don't need to react to words meant to hurt you.

It's not your fault. Far from it.

Did you happen to see my text?

I didn't mean to see it, sorry.

But your life is too precious to be swayed by such words.

Don't pretend to understand me.

You grew up sheltered, so you might not realize how hard that is,

but for some, it's a lifelong struggle.

Wait, I...

Please drop me off here.

Thank you for the ride.

I'll should go.

Are you really leaving like this?

Thank you for your hard work today.

I'll send you the hop farm proposal as soon as it's finalized.

No...

You shouldn't take it out on someone who took your side.

How pathetic. Truly pathetic, Jang Hui Won.

Huh?

Min Uk.

Where have you been?

Were you with that person?

- Huh? - The baby's father.

Is it President Kang Du Jun?

I see.

I'm sorry, I was going to tell you...

What about the baby?

Have you decided?

I'm going to keep it.

- Hui Won. - I'm not giving up my dream.

I'm just postponing it.

After giving birth, I'll thrive and do everything I want.

But you said you didn't want marriage.

And now you plan to keep it and raise it alone?

I can do it. I can.

While you're thinking about this,

where is he, and what is he doing?

Shouldn't there be some plan?

He said he would take responsibility.

I refused.

He said he'd take responsibility?

Is he saying you should marry him or what?

A chaebol heir who can do anything with money,

can he really do that just because of a kid?

What if I can?

I don't understand why this is impossible right now.

- President... - If something like this happened,

wouldn't you take responsibility?

I wouldn't create such an awkward situation in the first place.

Hey.

If you're planning to use Hui Won, stop right here.

She's not someone for people like you to toy with.

I've never thought of it that way.

Do you think so too, Ms. Jang Hui Won?

Do you think I'm toying with you?

What?

Then why not check if that's true?

See whether I'm being sincere now.

Lately, I don't know why I'm having these thoughts.

You'll help, right?

Ugh, I don't know.

Oh, do you want some meat, Your Highness?

I shall prepare the meat, Your Highness.

I get angry just seeing her giggle with another guy.

I gave up my lifelong dream with my own hands.

If I don't work now, I feel like I'll actually die.

Please stop telling me to rest.

When she agonizes between work and the baby, I feel sorry for her.

How can you only think about yourself until the very end?

If I were you, I would never live like you, understand?

If she's crying alone,

it bothers me a lot.

I even wonder why I'm talking about this right now.

It's just that...

I want you to feel a bit at ease, at least for today.

Does this mean

I'm falling for you?

[Epilogue]

- Daddy. - Daddy.

Daddy, don't go.

Don't go.

Daddy.

Daddy.

Don't leave Mom behind.

Daddy.

Daddy.

It isn't easy for you either.

Daddy.

I'm not leaving.

Never.

Are you avoiding me?

It seems like you've been burdened because of my confession.

Don't avoid me.

You like your friend, huh?

Why are you just watching and doing nothing?

How truly vulgar.

The liquor model got a DUI? Isn't that insane?

If we can't fix this,

it'll be hard to keep our footing.

Then we must find

a new model to revitalize our image.

Well, my colleagues.

How would they react if they found out I'm pregnant?

Why? Did anyone say anything to you?

- She's pregnant! - Wow! How'd she seduce him?

Well, anyone can get pregnant.

What matters is whose child it is.

If it gets tough this time, will you just give up again?