Original subtitles

This drama is based on a true story.

The plot was adjusted for entertainment purposes only.

We have no intention to offend any careers,

encourage immoral sexual values,

or create a pessimistic disposition of a gender or a group of people.

We would like to apologize in advance for any misunderstandings.

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Pim is

my girlfriend, Mom.

She's a poor woman from some faraway province.

Where did you find such a lowly woman?

This woman tried to seduce my son.

Good thing I told you to break up with her then.

We never broke up.

I accepted because your father asked me to.

You will marry into this family.

But this marriage will not be registered.

- Your father stopped breathing. - Dad? Dad!

Call an ambulance!

You are in this house for one day

and now my husband is dead.

He died because of you!

Stay strong, Hong.

Stay strong.

No...

(Traditional Love)

Stay strong.

It's a shame.

He left this world too soon.

What are we going to do without him?

He's like our father.

Don't worry.

I'll take care of everyone.

I need to check on the guests.

Hong.

- Here's some water. - Thanks.

Make peace with it, Hong.

Isn't that the girl?

What's going on, Hong?

You are in this house for one day and now my husband is dead.

He died because of you!

- Madame. That's enough. - You are bad luck!

Your father stopped breathing.

Dear?

- Dear? - Call an ambulance!

Dad? Dad, wake up.

Drink some water.

- Die! - Hong!

- Die! - Stop.

- Hong! - Mother.

Stop it.

Mom!

Mom, let go of her!

Mom, please. Mom!

Don't do this.

Mom, let go of her.

Mom!

Mom!

- Don't do this. - Please don't, Mother.

- Let go. - That's enough, Mom!

Enough, Mom!

Enough, Mom.

That's enough.

Enough, Mom.

Hong.

Hong.

- I'm here, Mom. - Hong.

- Mom. - Let's take her there.

- Hong. - Mom, get up.

Get up.

Hong.

Mom, sit here.

Mom.

Mom.

You killed my husband.

Sia sue nang! You're bad luck!

Mom!

Mom.

- I'm going to kill her. - Is that the girl

whose ill fate killed Song's father the night of their wedding?

Yes, I feel sorry for Hong.

What an unfortunate event.

Me too. I feel sorry for her.

Enough, Mom. Don't do this.

Enough.

Get out!

Get out or I will kill you.

Get out!

Mom, that's enough.

She killed your father, Song.

Mom.

She's bad luck.

- Mom. - Song.

- Song. - How are you?

Song.

You are all I have left.

My life and your father's factory

are in your hands now.

Don't worry.

I'll do my best.

Take care of yourself.

Make sure you are in good health.

Song.

Yes.

Can you do me a favor?

Sure, Mom.

Can you do me a favor?

Sure, Mom.

Break up with your wife.

Mom.

Your wife is ill-fated.

Sia sue nang!

Her ill fate might cause an inevitable doom to her husband.

Believe me.

Believe me. You have to break up with her.

Song, you have to break up with her.

Please, Song. Break up with her.

Trust me.

Aunt Giao.

Please take care of my mother.

Don't worry about her.

I'll keep her company tonight.

I hate her.

She's ill-fated.

Sia sue nang! I hate her!

Song is blinded.

He's blinded by that woman.

He's blinded by that woman, Giao.

Madame.

Just you wait.

I'll find a way to save my son.

Just wait and see.

Pim.

Yod.

You must be tired. You should go to bed.

I'll be right there.

Mom, listen to me.

Listen to me.

We only have each other.

Everybody is saddened

by my father's sudden death.

Even Pim.

I know

you are hurt by his death the most.

But I don't want you

to blame Pim for it.

It's not her fault.

Let's join hands

and give my father the funeral he deserves.

I'm begging you.

Pim.

Pim.

I apologize for what my mother did.

I'm really sorry.

Listen.

Once everything settles down,

I'll make it up to you by taking you on a honeymoon.

How does that sound?

Yod.

It's really unnecessary.

I don't care about that.

Go get some rest. You must be exhausted.

Pim.

About my mother,

- I... - I've told you before.

I promised you

that I would do what was best for you

and our family.

Your mother is grieving.

Anyone would be

if their lover suddenly left them.

I understand why your mother feels this way.

Pim.

Thank you very much

for your understanding.

Thank you, Pim.

You have a lot of responsibility on your hands.

Don't let my problems with your mother

break your focus from work.

Listen.

From now on,

I will do everything to please your mother

and make her happy.

She'll accept me eventually.

How does that sound?

Thank you so much, Pim. Thank you.

Thank you.

Come on. You should get some rest.

You had a long day.

- Come to bed soon. - I will.

Mom.

Song, are you leaving for work?

Eat some breakfast first.

I asked Giao to make you breakfast.

I don't have time, Mom.

I'm running late.

I have to drop Pim at work too.

Are you still working in that dead-end job?

Pim wants to work and earn money.

Being a restaurant manager isn't a dead-end job.

Song, you might not care about this,

but I cannot let people look down on us

for having...

a tenant who works as a server.

We have a lot of friends and family members.

If they find out, they will say

your father's death has left us desperate for money.

Mom.

It's my first day taking my father's position at the factory today.

Wish me luck.

Song.

I know you can make our business even more successful.

Thank you, Mom.

You can get back to work.

There's no work to get back to

as we don't have any customers.

I never knew

that my father put the factory up to take out such a huge loan.

He never told me, Samret.

Your father didn't fire anyone from the showroom or the factory

during the pandemic.

Our expenses were extremely high.

Your father probably didn't want to worry you.

The stress must have caused

his heart attack.

What are you planning to do?

Are you going to sell the factory?

My father built this factory from nothing on his own.

He protected it

until his very last day.

I would never sell the factory, Samret.

You have nothing to worry about.

I never knew

that my father put the factory up to take out such a huge loan.

My father built this factory from nothing on his own.

I would never sell the factory, Samret.

Aunt Giao.

Drink some tea.

You used to welcome my father home

with a cup of tea.

Now, it's me.

Where's my wife? Is she home?

Shouldn't you ask about me

before asking about your wife, Song?

Mom, how are you feeling?

Well.

I'm still having a hard time making peace with it.

I feel dizzy all the time

and don't have an appetite.

I keep thinking about your father.

I understand.

But you must take care of yourself.

You can't fall ill too.

I know. How was the factory today?

It was fine.

Your wife

hasn't returned home from the restaurant.

I bet she's out partying.

I doubt it, Mom. She's not that type of person.

Come on. How naive can you be?

You are so gullible, do you know that?

Look at the situation. You own a furniture factory,

but your wife works as a server.

You might not be ashamed of her, but I am.

I think you should get some rest.

Giao, take her to her room.

Yes.

- You should get some rest too. - I will.

Giao, his wife is supposed to be home taking care of him.

But instead, she's out partying somewhere this late at night.

I feel so sorry for my son.

What did he do to deserve this?

I'm home, Yod.

Hey, you are home late today.

I had to stay late and finalize the account.

Plus, we had customers coming for a late meal today,

so I stayed with the staff until we closed.

Quit if it's too tiring, Pim.

What?

What is this about?

Why did you say that?

The truth is...

I don't want you to work anymore.

Yod.

We've talked about this. I want to work and save money.

Or I'll have nothing if you decide not to support me financially.

Obviously I'm going to support you financially.

How about this?

Why don't you come work at the factory?

No, thanks.

Your employees already gossiped about me at the funeral.

I don't want them to do that at the factory too.

It wouldn't be a bad idea

if you stayed home as a housewife.

That way, you can take care of my mother and me.

- But we've talked... - I know

that dignity is important to you.

But we are married now.

Listen, Pim.

Let me support you as your husband.

That way, you will have time

to prepare for pregnancy

and raise our baby. What do you say?

- So? - Hey.

- Hold on. - What?

Do I look like a breeder to you?

Well, yes.

I've always dreamed of having 11 children.

We can form a soccer team.

- Are you crazy? - Maybe 22,

in case of injuries and substitutes.

That's too many. You're being silly.

We should get started on the process then.

- Yod. - Let's do this, Pim.

- Come here. - No.

- Pim. - Let me go.

Pim.

I'm serious.

I hate to let you go. You are great at your job.

But I understand how things are for newlyweds.

I wasn't going to quit,

but I promised my husband

that I would do what was best for him and our family.

I have to keep my promise.

Thank you for your understanding.

Bye.

Let me see.

Wow.

My husband looks extra handsome today.

A customer from Korea is coming to visit us today.

If he likes what he sees,

he might make a large order.

You are smart and handsome. You got this.

Thank you, Pim.

- Please take care of things here. - I will.

You know, Yod,

I've never stayed home without working before in my life.

You will be fine, Pim.

You will find out what you want to do soon.

If you want,

you can talk to my mother about it.

All right.

- I'll get going then. - Okay.

Take care of my mother for me.

I will.

Is that the girl

whose ill fate killed Song's father on their wedding night?

Yes, I feel sorry for Hong.

What an unfortunate event.

Aunt Giao, what are you making? It smells amazing.

Is it porridge?

It looks yummy.

This food is for Madame.

Go fetch your own food.

Yod told me you are a distant relative of his mother,

and you two came from China together as children.

Let me know if you need my help with anything around the house.

Also, I can cook certain dishes.

But I don't know how to make Chinese food.

Can you teach me?

What's with her?

She won't talk to me.

I'm starving.

Let's see.

Wow.

My goodness!

How rude of you!

What?

Did nobody teach you manners?

I...

I'm just having breakfast.

I was hungry.

Am I not allowed to eat this food?

Don't talk back to me.

Don't you know your duty as a daughter-in-law?

How can you eat

before an elder?

I didn't know, Mother. I just wanted to know how it tasted.

Don't expect to leech off my son

just because I said I didn't approve of your job.

Mother, I'm not that type of person.

I'm sorry. I don't know the Chinese customs.

But I'm eager to learn them.

Feel free to tell me what to do.

Giao.

Prepare me a new set of food and bring it to the other room.

Yes, Madame.

Hey, are you sick?

Don't cough on me. Do you have COVID-19?

No, I don't. I got a PCR test.

Mother.

I listened to you and Yod and quit my job.

But not because I'm lazy.

Feel free to order me around the house.

And I wouldn't mind

learning a few things from you.

Are you sure you can do it?

Aren't you just all talk?

I can do it, Mother.

I'm ready.

Giao, since you are sick, stay home.

Get some medicine and go to bed.

I'll buy food from the market for dinner.

Yes, Madame.

Mother.

Are we shopping for groceries?

What are you planning to cook?

I'm here to work.

I'm always active.

My Chinese ancestors have taught me to work hard

and never slack off.

Follow me and you'll see for yourself.

She's here to work?

(Madame Hong's Market)

She owns this market?

Yod never told me about it.

(Sirloin, 190 baht)

How's business going? That's great. Thanks.

How's business going?

I see. Thanks.

Thanks.

- Madame. How are... - Stop right there. Where's my rent?

Pay first, talk later.

Gosh, don't act like you forgot.

How are you doing?

I'm sorry for your loss.

Mm. Thanks.

There are a lot of vegetables today.

What do you feel like having?

I'm thinking of vegetable stir-fry.

- Go ahead and take your pick. - Okay.

This one's nice.

Did they just arrive from the farm?

- Yes. - Oh.

Here you go.

- Take it. - Okay.

How much is it?

It's okay. I'm giving it to her.

Oh, it's okay.

How much is it in total?

It's okay.

Please accept it.

A bit of imitation crab too.

Here.

Take it!

How much is it?

Take this.

You always read my mind. Okay. Thanks so much.

Here's the money.

How much for the eggs?

- It's okay. - No, please accept it.

- Here you are. - It's okay.

Oh dear.

How have you been?

Are you feeling any better?

It's good to see you. Oh,

here's the rent for two months.

Thanks. I still don't have much of an appetite.

But the pork seems fresh.

I'll take some minced pork for soup then.

And some pork belly too, but not too much fat.

I want to cook five-spice soup for my son.

Sure thing, Madame.

How much is it for the pork?

It's okay.

It's okay. They're commercial goods. Please accept the payment.

It's okay! You don't have to pay!

Uh, I guess that's around four...

- No, it's okay! - What are you doing?

Huh?

Well, I...

I'm going to pay for the pork.

What did you say?

It's on the house, Madame.

But she insists on paying me!

Well, he's running a business.

And he already paid you the rent.

So I thought we should be paying him

for his produce so that no one gossips about us.

Oh, are you saying you paid everyone

for all of the groceries I put into the basket?

That's right. But it's okay. I'm happy to pay.

You wench. You humiliated me and about happy about it.

- Mother... - Don't call me that!

I'm not your mother!

Do you think I can't afford

these groceries?

That's such an insult.

Song really has bad taste for choosing a wife like you!

You only bring bad luck and trouble to my family!

I wish I could just kill you!

Go!

Mother, what did I do?

- Madame! Madame! - What did I do wrong?

Please give this money to her.

I'm home.

Is something going on?

Song,

it's time to make a decision.

- About what? - About her!

Hang on.

What's going on? Weren't you fine with each other this morning?

Pim, what happened?

I don't know, Yod.

I don't understand what I did wrong either.

Mother...

Your mom slapped me in the market.

I was hurt and humiliated.

Mom! Why did you do that?

She humiliated me.

Ask her! How could she not know what she did?

Pim.

I went to the market with her to collect rent.

The tenants were paying us.

Then your mom placed some orders with them

for vegetables, pork, and dried goods.

And I just paid them.

They're commercial goods. I didn't want anyone to gossip.

- I also paid out of my pocket. - Did you hear that, Song?

Did you hear

your wife made me look like a greedy person,

a miser, and a cheater.

I've been renting out those market stalls since you were young

and have never increased the rent.

Whenever someone was unwell

or if there was a wedding or a funeral, who helped them? Me!

Everyone's like family.

These small items of food

are just tokens of gratitude.

They're so insignificant, but they wanted to thank me.

It's been like that since forever.

They're actually very willing and happy to give them to me.

No one's complaining.

And look at what she did today!

She humiliated me! Do you understand it now, Song?

I...

- I didn't think it through. - You didn't think it through?

Is that it? Or is your mind full of evil thoughts?

Busybody!

Mom, come on.

She didn't mean it, Mom.

Okay?

Pim,

just apologize to her, okay?

- Mother... - Don't call me that!

- Mom! - If you don't respect me deep down.

I... I didn't think it through.

- I'm really sorry... - Don't try to be nice

in front of Song.

I don't believe you!

Song,

I never accepted her as your wife!

But when I tried to, she treated me like that.

We can't live under the same roof!

Mom.

You have to break up with her!

Mom!

That's right, Yod. It's my fault.

I guess I can't be a good wife.

Let's break up for Mother's sake.

- Pim! Pim! - Come here, Song!

Mom!

You said that with confidence.

You're giving yourself too much credit.

What's going on here, Mom?

I had a long day at work,

and now I have to go through this too?

Huh? Mom?

Pim! Pim, what are you doing?

Pim! Pim!

Pim, that's enough! Stop! What are you doing?

Pim! Pim!

Yod...

I don't think our marriage is going to survive.

We should break up.

Pim!

Why are you saying that?

We've been together for more than ten years

and have gone through a lot. We're married now.

Are you going to let it end just like that?

Come on, Pim.

I don't think I'll be able to win your mom's heart, Yod.

And I really was in the wrong today.

I didn't think it through

and ended up humiliating her.

I'm sorry I...

- Pim. - I can't keep our promises, Yod.

Pim, don't cry.

Please? It's okay.

Hang in there just a little longer.

I really believe things will get better.

Okay?

You and Mom just had a misunderstanding today.

Okay?

She's already punished you,

hasn't she?

Consider it even.

Aoy, Chod,

there have been many times I thought of ending it and giving up.

But Yod's love

always reminds me

that I won't be able to find someone as good as him.

And it motivates me

to stay in our marriage.

- Let's put things away. - Even though the obstacle

is the fact that his mother absolutely hates me.

Right here?

And I still can't figure out what I should do with this problem.

I can only keep believing the same belief I've always held

that someday,

our love will conquer all.

But is that possible?

She said she was going to break up. How come it's all quiet?

She must've buttered him up asking for sympathy.

How could Song fall for that kind of woman?

What should I do about her?

Turn around.

Okay.

Okay. All done.

Pim, are you sure you don't want to go anywhere?

You know I don't like running away from my problems.

I made a mistake yesterday.

But today, I'm going to try again.

Attagirl. Now that's my wife.

- I have to go to work now. - Mm.

Mm.

Good luck, Song.

Thanks, Mom.

Aoy, Chod, the person who dislikes me

is still the mother of the man I love.

At the time, I was completely determined

to endure and win her heart

no matter what I have to do

for the sake of my husband's happiness

and everyone else's in the family.

But everyone's patience has a limit.

Isn't that right, Aoy, Chod?

Giao, bring me more tea!

Here's your tea, Mother.

How many times do I have to tell you

I'm not your mother? Don't call me that!

Oh? What are you standing there for?

I'm waiting in case you need anything else.

Why would I need anything else?

Ugh! You're annoying! I've lost my appetite!

Mother.

Pim,

didn't I just say I'm not your mother? Don't call me that!

But you're the mother of my husband. What am I supposed to call you?

Don't you dare be cheeky with me.

I'm not.

I know I was in the wrong the other day at the market.

I'd... I'd like to make it up to you.

Oh, are you sure about that?

Yes.

Please give me a chance.

All right.

Then break up with my son

and move out of my house!

I'm afraid that's the only thing I can't do for you.

You brazen woman. You know I hate you

for bringing bad luck into this house, causing my husband's death!

Yet you're still leeching off of my son!

If you truly love him,

then you have to realize you're bad luck!

Keep that in mind, and get out of here!

I think you're too prejudiced.

I'm going to prove you wrong.

Sia sue nang!

That's the email from the Korean client asking for a discount.

But I think they're asking for too much.

It's going to be risky if we accept it.

But we need money, Samret.

Be careful with your decision, Sir.

Sir?

Whenever I hear you

or the other employees calling me "Sir",

it's actually quite motivating.

It motivates me to carry everyone through these difficult times

like what my father used to do.

I'll come back for your answer tomorrow, Sir.

Samret,

if we accept

the job from the client from Korea,

we'll get 30 percent as a down payment.

But we have to finish before the requested deadline.

Do you think we'll pull through?

We might

if we rush the production.

- But... - Then let's do it.

We need the money.

Your call, Sir.

(How to win your mother-in-law's heart)

(Five Tips to Win Your Mother-in-Law's Heart)

It's just putting up with it, letting her have her way,

and pampering her.

Oh, my poor, poor Song.

He has to leave for work as soon as he wakes up

just to feed someone who only eats, sleeps,

who's addicted to their phone.

You're probably talking to another man.

I'm not that kind of person, Mother.

I said don't call me...

Okay. I'm sorry. I shouldn't call you that.

Is there anything I can help you with, Madame?

I'd rather not disturb your time lazing around

in case you disrespect me the same way you did yesterday again.

Put up with it and let her have her way.

Really?

Will I be up for it?

Yod, are you really not hungry?

Should I cook something for you before bed? All right?

Wait.

It's okay, Pim.

I'm exhausted. I'd rather rest.

And what about you? How were things today?

Well, quite messy, actually.

Your mom's got a huge vocabulary for insults.

Really?

But I can handle it.

I just tune out her voice

like when I listen to the radio.

That's great, Pim. Thanks.

Mom? Mom! Mom!

Mom!

Song! Song!

Song!

Help!

- Song! - Mom! Mom, what's wrong?

- What's the matter? - Song, I was asleep!

But when I opened my eyes, your father was lying next to me!

Just like that day!

The day he died!

When I opened my eyes,

he was lying right there in that same pose!

- Mom, you just had a nightmare. - Song!

It was a nightmare.

His spirit must still be here.

He can't find his way to heaven!

He's probably a lost wandering ghost!

That probably isn't the case. It was just a nightmare.

Song.

That day is etched on my memory.

He's really gone, isn't he?

Mom!

Why are you asking me that?

We just conducted the Gong Teck ceremony for him.

He's really gone!

It seems impossible!

It's like he just dropped dead of his own accord!

Oh, my Dear!

He was probably under a lot of stress.

It's not true! What would he be stressed about?

He was perfectly happy!

He never complained about anything to me!

Then you got married...

That's it.

You got married. That's it.

You got married.

You little devil. Sia sue nang!

- You killed my husband! - Mom!

Mom, what are you doing?

What are you doing? Let her go!

Ah! Mother!

Mom, don't! Let go of her!

Mom! Mom, stop!

- You're bad luck! Sia sue nang! - Mom, that's enough! Mom!

- I'm going to kill you! - Mom, stop!

- I'm going to kill you! - Mom, stop! Enough!

Mom! That's enough!

Mom, enough! Get a hold of yourself!

Song!

You're the only one I have left now!

- I don't have anyone else! - I'm here now, Mom.

- I'm here. - If you leave me,

I'll probably die like your father as well, Song!

I won't leave you, Mom.

- I won't. - Song!

I'm here now.

- Please don't leave me, Song! - I won't, Mom.

Pim, how are you feeling?

Do you even have to ask?

My cheeks are all red.

Yod, ever since I was born,

no one's ever treated me this badly.

But I guess I'll have to put up with it?

Pim, I'm sorry for what my mother did.

Do you really think she saw your father?

Of course.

He only died a few months ago.

They'd been living together for 30-40 years or so.

It won't be easy to come to terms with it.

Then she's going to keep blaming me.

Is she going to assault me

every time she's in a bad mood?

I don't think so.

I've already taken her to see a doctor.

The doctor prescribed her something for stress.

Besides,

she's a very strong woman.

She'll eventually come around, okay?

I'd probably lose all my hair

before that day comes.

I'll go bald.

Bald?

What? What are you laughing about?

Stop it. Take a shower. Then we can go to bed.

Go on.

Give my mother some time, okay?

Please?

Please don't think too much about your husband, Madame.

You might end up falling ill.

At least Song will never leave you.

My son will never leave me.

But I'm not sure if he'll leave his wife for his mother's sake.

Let's see how long she'll be able to endure me.

- Giao. - Yes, Madame?

Come closer.

(Traditional Love)

Family issues are tests

that measure the strength of love.

(Family issues are tests...)

(that measure the strength of love.)

Why do I feel like I'm being bullied?

The daughter-in-law in a Chinese family always does the chores

and does an impeccable job of serving her husband's mother.

Ah! What is this?

It's my fault for wanting to help with the chores to win your favor.

Then break up with my son. I'll even pay you to do it.

- Where are you going? - Would you like to come along?

Maybe you should get a face massage and some botox or filler.

- Your face seems so... - Song, don't you see?

Giao searched your bedroom and found my earrings!

I'm going to get rid of this unlucky woman tonight!

Pim's not leaving this house, Mom.

I'm about to become a father.

(Next episode)

Today only has long scenes.

- Long scenes? - Very long.

Like, two pages long.

Add them all up.

It's four pages long with two scenes combined.

Oh.

I've had a lifelong dream of having 11 kids.

- So I can have a football team. - Are you crazy?

Maybe 22, in case of injuries and substitutes.

That's too many. You're being silly.

It would be funny if I said that.

You would be like, "Are you serious about that?"

Eleven kids!

So there are 11 players in a football team, not 12?

- It's 11. - It's...

It's 12 with everyone else included. I mean 22.