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Ji Eun, what are you doing here?

Mom.

Who is he?

Oh, he's the owner of this furniture studio.

(Episode 4)

Why are you here? Shouldn't you be at work?

I needed some new furniture for my office.

And I had them custom-made here.

I dropped by to check how things are going.

You should've asked someone to do it for you.

Why would you come all the way here?

Mom, where are you off to so early in the morning?

I told you earlier.

I'm meeting the senior secretary's wife.

Oh, right. I'll be home early today.

I thought you had a lot to do today.

I mean I'll try. I'll try to go home early.

There you go. Go on.

Are you mad at me?

The reason I didn't introduce you to my mom was that...

I thought about it for a while.

But I don't know.

What are we exactly?

Do you want to know?

You're my one and only man.

I bet I'm just a guy you slept with.

We just had fun.

I think we should stop here.

Please leave.

Get lost.

You have a lot to say to me, don't you?

Some things are better left unsaid.

You should answer the phone.

(Secretary's Office)

- Yes, this is Lee Ji Eun speaking. - We urgently need you to come.

I'm outside right now.

The chairman is looking for you.

He's extremely angry.

Okay, I'll be on my way right now.

I need to go back to the office.

I'll call you after work.

No, I'll come here as soon as I'm done with work.

You tell me everything that's on your mind.

Tell you everything that's on my mind?

Then it'll be over between us.

Ji Eun!

What is the matter with you?

Do you have any idea what you've done?

We had to return all the fabric that we imported.

Why are you the one with such a look?

Back when we imported the fabric,

the SGS carried out a test,

and everything came out normal.

Don't you know that they have different certification standards?

The test they carry out in China only focuses on the ingredients.

But the Korea Apparel Testing and Research Institute...

tests the products after they're manufactured.

That's why they're different.

The Chinese are obviously going to play dumb...

and act like they didn't know anything.

We'll end up having to pay for the fabric,

customs clearance,

cargo, and shipping.

What are you going to do about the damage?

They'll know we have no choice but to discard the imported fabric.

So we'll make a claim...

and ask them to take back a few.

Instead, we'll offer to import alternative items in return.

Then they might agree to it.

Tell them not to expect any profit...

if they wish to keep doing business with us.

I'll try to convince them.

Free your dinner schedule tonight.

We're having dinner with Chairman Seo and Seo Jung In.

Ji Eun.

Why are you so absent-minded these days? It's not like you.

You can go inside.

I heard your father got furious,

so I came to check up on you.

Uncle, will you buy me a cup of coffee?

Are you seeing someone?

Is it someone your parents won't approve of?

No, I'm not seeing anyone.

Ji Eun, when you're put in charge of a certain task,

it means you're given the power to carry things out.

And it's normal to receive criticism along with the attention you get.

Let's be honest. You're too young and inexperienced...

to become the team leader.

But of course, everyone knows...

that you're going through this process...

so you can learn to take over the family business.

Uncle.

Honestly, it's a bit too much.

I feel like someone put a leash around my neck.

If Joon Young were still alive,

I wouldn't be the one getting ready to take over the business.

I'm very well aware of your strength.

You're capable of adding sensitivity to business.

Maybe that's my limit.

You need to be different when you're managing a business.

You shouldn't break the law,

but you need to be open to expediency.

You need to get your hands dirty.

And sometimes,

you even need to deceive people or betray them.

I can see that you've got the guts,

but you're too soft-hearted.

I don't want to be mistaken...

and think that success will bring me happiness.

But I'm trying my best to protect myself from getting hurt.

That's why I have a lot on my mind these days.

If you think too much, it'll only complicate things.

The more you show your weakness,

the more assertive your father will become.

He'll make you get married...

and proceed with our merger with Seorin.

I thought I'd be okay with a marriage of convenience.

But I feel suffocated just by thinking about it.

And marriage is still a very difficult term for me.

Dad isn't going to retire anytime soon.

I don't get why he's in such a rush.

He's become impatient...

because Joon Young is gone.

You could also take over.

If you want to be happy,

you need to know your place.

I'm not competent enough.

You're a very good person.

I may be good now, but I might change later on.

We should go now.

Today, we're going to make a monitor stand.

It's easy for beginners to make,

and it's very practical. That's why I chose to make this.

But the most important thing...

is to make sure you use your tools safely.

Make sure you keep your gloves on when you cut the wood.

And later on, you can choose...

to paint it with whatever color based on your preference.

- There are lots of colors... - I think this is yours.

It's been ringing for a while now.

I'm sorry.

Thank you.

(Ji Eun)

(Ji Eun)

I want you to try and please Chairman Lee once you meet him.

Call him "Father" and lighten up his mood.

Okay.

His son died last year,

and I bet he's been feeling empty ever since.

So tell him you'll be like a son to him and win his favor.

Why aren't you answering me?

I obviously have no other choice but to do everything you tell me.

Then why did you almost ruin everything?

Once we merge our business with Bisang,

they'll transfer their technology to us.

Then we'll carry out a vertical integration...

and expand our business network.

We have nothing to lose.

On top of that, they don't have a son.

So who do you think will end up taking over?

The merger will help us grow into a bigger company.

And we need to accelerate our golf wear business.

We must diversify our products as a sports brand.

Yes, I know.

I don't want another son who can't get his life straight.

Jung Min is already a handful.

What is he up to these days?

He's probably surfing on the Gold Coast.

Isn't that dangerous?

I heard Sang Bum's son died while rafting.

It has nothing to do with shooting through the rapids.

It's a different sport.

There's going to be a fight.

So we should arm ourselves with a weapon.

(Chairman Lee's borrowed-name bank account statement)

You might have to use it one day.

Keep it safe until then.

If situations change,

people easily change their words.

How did you get this?

Your enemies...

are always the ones who are closest to you.

Jung In.

You're all I have.

Sometimes, it takes a costly sacrifice...

just to take one step ahead.

If you can't seem to break up with Na Kyung,

at least keep her hidden somewhere abroad.

Why did you have to be honest about her?

If there's a traffic jam, try to find a way out.

Are you just going to sit there?

Turn on the blinkers and just cut in line.

Ms. Lee is here.

You should've been the one waiting.

The call with China lasted a lot longer than expected.

- I'm sorry. - What did they say?

Fortunately, Mr. Chung is scheduled to visit Korea.

Mr. Kim is going to pick him up at the airport tomorrow morning,

and we're going to have a meeting with him at the office.

Are you kidding me?

Can't you think properly?

They have the upper hand.

Don't you think you should go there yourself...

to make him feel like he's being respected?

I didn't think that far.

Running a business is all about playing with psychology.

You need to use their thoughts and emotions.

Gosh, you're incompetent, and you have no ambition.

You're a good-for-nothing fool.

Why are you so harsh on me these days?

Can't you be more understanding?

Do you expect me to be understanding because you're my daughter?

Stop being emotional, and start being responsible.

Dad, I'm not saying I did the right thing.

We're at work.

This isn't our house.

Chairman Lee.

Then let me tell you something as an employee...

who works at Bisang Apparel.

You set a dinner appointment with Director Seo...

without even asking me about it.

The only reason I was willing to go with you...

was that I'm your daughter.

But I have no reason to go if I'm just a mere employee.

What did you just say?

The reason I didn't want to hear you criticize me...

was that I knew you were right.

And the reason you're so angry at me right now...

is that you know I'm right.

You'd better not say one more word.

I'll be getting off work now.

Ji Eun. Ji Eun!

I got here as fast as I could after the meeting.

There was really bad traffic.

- We just got here ourselves. - I see.

I have a lot to say to you.

I look forward to hearing it.

Have a seat.

Where is Ji Eun?

Something came up with work, so I sent her on a business trip.

And it might actually be better that she's not here.

Parents tend to struggle when their kid is too smart.

I heard your daughter is quick to take action and is persistent.

She has a pretty nice reputation among the employees.

Relax. I didn't do anything suspicious.

Chairman Lee did a background check on you...

after you completely ruined your blind date with Ji Eun.

So I made a joke and told him that I might do the same...

to his daughter.

And right now, he's suspecting that I might've...

put a tail on his daughter.

I figured she might find out,

so I decided that it'd be better to be honest about it.

I was too careless.

I'll do my best to change her mind.

A spouse is someone...

who suits you well and is equal to you.

Your daughter and my son, Jung In,

can be of great help to each other.

I hope you get rid of the grudge you have against him.

Ji Eun also lacks a lot of things,

but I can assure you that she's very honest and just.

I know they had a bad start,

but they can start over again.

So now, let's just leave it to them.

(Se Hoon)

(Se Hoon)

The phone is turned off. You will be directed to voicemail.

You will be charged after the beep.

That's the end of today's lesson. You all did great.

- Thank you. - Bye.

See you next week.

Na Kyung, you're still here.

I'm in charge of cleaning up today.

Hey, Ho Jin.

Na Kyung, you're in for some luck.

I have some extra money today.

Would you like to join us for dinner?

- Excuse me for a minute, Ho Jin. - Sure.

She's so pretty.

Don't bother wasting your time. She's already seeing someone.

There's always a high chance for couples to break up.

So be quiet.

You do have a point.

By the way, it's almost time for you to close.

Isn't Ji Eun here yet?

We don't need to meet every single day.

Did you two fight?

I guess you did.

Is that why your cell phone was turned off all day?

I called you earlier, and it was turned off.

My store is closed for the day,

and I had to teach all day.

- That's why I turned it off. - Gosh, come on. I know you.

You don't like to talk when you're mad.

Gosh, this is bad.

Ji Eun has a temper, so she'll run over here any minute.

Do you want me to call Ji Eun?

Don't get involved.

Ho Jin, can I really join you for dinner?

Of course. I'll buy you anything. What do you like?

Why don't we go for some cold beer?

Okay, sounds great.

(We open at 9 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.)

Why aren't you with Se Hoon today?

What's going on? Did you cry?

Bok Ja.

Apparently, polar bears are dying...

due to global warming.

Isn't that so sad?

Your face looks even sadder.

Is something going on between you and Se Hoon?

Here you go, guys. This is our second round.

Let's start our second round.

- Thank you. - Here.

Now, go ahead and finish answering my question.

Do you think dating always leads to marriage?

My gosh.

Don't answer my question with another question.

Do you want to marry your boyfriend?

I don't think...

he'd want to marry me.

Even if you do?

There was once a time...

when I thought my love for him could solve everything.

For a brief moment.

We think love can solve everything.

But love can ruin everything as well.

I know dating doesn't always have to lead to marriage.

But an unrealistic future...

will only lead to a breakup.

Unless you both don't believe in marriage...

but are still capable of staying loyal...

to each other.

Let me get this straight.

You want to marry him,

but he doesn't?

Gosh, what a jerk. You should break up with him.

I'm trying.

That's why I'm here.

Does that offend you?

You can use me all you want.

Call me whenever you need me.

I'll come running over and be a good friend.

Thank you.

Then I'll call you out only until you start dating someone.

You're starting to make my heart flutter.

Aren't you going to meet Ji Eun?

I'm starting to get curious about her.

What kind of woman is she?

She's a woman who's full of surprises.

You didn't introduce him to your mother.

That means you don't think of him as your boyfriend.

Would you have easily forgiven him if you were in his shoes?

I bet Se Hoon is furious.

That's why his cell phone is turned off.

I don't think he wants to talk to me.

What do you plan to do now?

Ji Eun.

If you can't even introduce him to your mother,

you should end it with him.

But I like him too much to stop.

I'm...

in love with him now.

And I want him so much that I can't hold back.

Does he really mean that much to you?

I finally learned how it feels to be in love.

So things can't go back to how they were.

Because of that, I'm a little scared.

Should I tell you a nice plan?

You should just get pregnant.

The world may have changed,

but that stuff always works.

Who are you calling?

Isn't it obvious? Se Hoon is probably with Ho Jin.

What can I do to make Se Hoon feel better?

I'm even more worried because he won't show me how angry he is.

My gosh, try talking to him.

This was bound to happen one day.

Although I'm sure Se Hoon already knows...

what to expect of your family.

Ho Jin, where are you, and what are you doing?

Okay, got it.

Hurry up.

I'll pay for it next time.

We can't be friends if you're so calculative like that.

It doesn't matter who buys.

We did volunteer work together, so we're already pretty close.

Bok Ja, her name is Na Kyung.

She'll be coming with us...

Why are you glaring?

It's nice to meet you.

Likewise.

I've been curious about you. I'm glad we met.

You really are full of surprises.

I thought Mr. Jang would prefer someone more quiet and modest.

How do I seem to you?

I didn't mean to offend you.

I only said that because you look very fancy.

You're wearing our brand.

Do you work at Bisang Apparel?

She's the owner's daughter.

I see.

Na Kyung, let's go. I'll grab you a cab.

I'll be off now.

She really knows how to bring down the mood.

Bok Ja, I'm disappointed in you.

Why would you badmouth someone whom you don't even know that well?

When did I do that?

- Se Hoon. - Let me talk first.

You made Bok Ja take the lead and interrupted us.

And Na Kyung had to leave because of you guys.

Does it bother you that she had to leave early?

She takes my class, and she's my student.

So yes, it does bother me.

I know...

how you feel deep down inside, so it's okay.

I made this decision knowing that.

I will live...

in your shadow.

About that woman you'll be marrying...

What company does her family own?

Bisang Apparel.

Ms. Lee Ji Eun, I wonder what kind of decision...

you'll end up making for yourself.

There's a reason why I didn't introduce you to my mom.

I didn't want you to get humiliated.

I knew how my mom would react.

Can't you please understand?

I understand.

I need a strategy.

A strategy to fight against my family.

My family will disapprove of you,

and I need a strategy to overcome that.

Ji Eun.

Let's not waste time.

We both know how this is going to end.

What do you mean?

We're not meant for each other.

I had forgotten that for a while.

But today, I remembered it again.

Let's break up.

How could you say that so easily?

How could you be so cold and calm?

I don't want to fight over it.

I don't want to yell at you either.

Why can't you just be angry at me?

Just tell me you felt offended and upset.

Do you want me to feel miserable?

You know that's not what I meant.

I should've been wiser...

and never should've dated you in the first place.

Se Hoon.

Can you really live without me?

I won't die.

I might not want to live for a good while.

But I'll try to get over you.

And in the end, I will.

Life will go on.

And I'll just think of you from time to time.

No.

I can't break up.

It's over between us.

Please don't do this.

I love you.

That's your misfortune.

Love is about belonging to one another.

And you need to give it your all.

But you can't do that.

That's why if you love me,

it will make you miserable.

(Phoenix 2020)

Se Hoon must've felt really hurt because of me.

I'm sorry, Ji Eun. I put myself before love.

It's not over between me and Se Hoon!

I'm going to look for a way...

to change Se Hoon's mind.

Who is this guy? Why are you...

clinging onto someone who won't even treat you properly?

Dad, I don't think I can let go of him.

Ji Eun, wake up. Ji Eun.