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I've rented out the sauna.

–Get out. –Grandpa!

Do you want to work here with me?

Bo–a, what is this?

You call this fried chicken?

I'll show you how different frying up chicken can be.

I'm not interested in other people's things like you.

Get better soon. You're the only one on my side.

I, Andrew Kang, will work for you starting today.

I hope we get customers tomorrow.

What? Is that really my restaurant?

–Bo–a! –What about your vacation?

–The flight was canceled. –She's his first love.

I must've missed you.

So did you want to get back with her after getting hugged by her?

How annoying!

We suddenly got a bunch of customers, so I wondered what was going on.

And it was all thanks to your flyer.

I need to hire a part–timer.

Can you recommend someone who would be a good worker?

Today, I'd like to introduce a fried chicken joint.

You love beer but you haven't had a sip.

Are you Yong–man? Gyu–man's cousin?

Someone called in saying you're selling alcohol to minors.

(Seonhwa Sauna)

From now on, I'm Snow White.

(Showered with Good Chicken)

(Notice of Suspension)

(Episode 7 – A Long Vacation)

It's the best.

That was good but can we do that again? This time, with a bit more excitement?

It's the best!

We're from the police station.

What is this about?

We got a report saying you sold beer to a minor.

Please comply.

What?

So–dam. What are you doing?

(Yum Yum Slurp Slurp)

We can't air that.

I know. I'm just watching it because it's such a shame.

We can't help it.

If we air it, people will go but it will be closed.

What good would that do?

Right.

But they chose the right guy for the job.

No one would believe he's in high school.

Chose him? What do you mean?

Oh, my. You didn't know?

Someone purposely sent a bomb to them.

Someone sent what?

Oh, come on.

You see...

You couldn't sleep either?

No, I haven't been able to for days.

–You too? –What?

No, I slept fine.

And I eat well, and do fine at work.

I'm happy, healthy, and I'm doing fine.

Everything is fine.

The bomb went off well, right?

Yeah, their business got suspended.

But what if it still doesn't go under?

Then we have to drop another bomb.

The joint will be suspended for three months the second time.

The third time...

...his business license will be revoked and his joint will be shut down for good.

Then the restaurant will really go belly up.

Right.

We have to do this two more times?

Yes!

What?

You guys scared?

Is that it? After all this?

It's for our friend. It's the least we can do.

Then, you never should've started it in the first place!

What's wrong?

They must be here for us!

What will we do?

What will I tell Grandpa?

I was wondering what she was talking about.

Mi–na, that was a fire truck.

A fire truck.

The truck has a longer siren.

The police car goes like this.

Stop it! Stop it! Stop it!

I'm just worried about you.

I said stop! Why would you mimic that?

Stop it!

Pulling your hair like that won't help!

But...

...I wonder how mean Bo–a's boss is being to her.

She hasn't come by at all.

It's obvious.

I bet the joint's atmosphere is more frigid than snowy Siberia.

I feel bad for them.

Why is everyone so down?

We haven't gone belly up yet.

Right. I've been so worried, that I could hardly breathe.

–Keep quiet. –Why?

The harder the situation, the more we should cheer each other on.

Mr. Park, I haven't gotten a welcome party yet.

Are you all free today?

Since it's come to this, let's just think of it as a vacation.

To be honest, I didn't prepare enough before opening.

And when we got a lot of customers, we had a lot of problems.

Let's consider this period as a time for vacation homework.

Let's redo the recipes and modify our system.

If the restaurant goes under, all that will be useless.

Restaurant work is real life.

Can you afford to pay rent, our two months' pay...

...and the cost of ingredients to redo the recipes?

Why would you pay us when the restaurant's closed?

It's called non–duty allowance.

And we should be paid 70 percent of what we normally get.

Let's say we're lucky, and we survive the two months.

If we reopen, there's no guarantee people will come like they used to.

Then what do you suggest?

–Why are you saying that? –If we can't last...

....it's best to sell the restaurant.

If we hold on...

...and it ruins Choi–go's life, who will care for him?

I know it takes more than just hanging on.

But if that's my only option right now...

...I want to try to endure.

I have a few sauce recipes I've thought about.

I'll make some so try them.

Okay.

We need to talk.

What's this about? Have a seat.

It's not something I can say here. Let's go out.

–A bomb? –Yeah.

When your competition wants to affect your business negatively...

...it's the secret plan they use.

They send a minor on purpose and then call it in.

Can you think of anyone who'd do that?

I appreciate that you're concerned, but I doubt that.

There aren't any fried chicken joints near mine.

The closest place that sells beer is near the main street.

What about someone who bears a personal grudge?

Like a customer you had a fight with?

No one comes to mind.

It hasn't been a while since we opened.

Do you trust your staff?

–Moon So–dam. –Don't brush it off...

...and give it some thought, okay?

You know your new part–timer?

You said the day of the shoot was his first day, right?

Isn't it strange it was on the same day it happened?

Why would Ki–bum do that?

Then, what about the other part–timer?

–Seo Bo–a, was it? –So–dam.

Bo–a would never do that.

I don't know how close you and her are...

...but she was the one who served him.

She didn't even check his ID.

In fact, she knew that high school kid even before that day.

I'm going inside now.

Please don't accuse my staff...

...of doing something like that unless you have proof.

He frustrates me.

Bo–a, why are you sitting there?

Let's go inside.

Mr. Park.

Here.

(Letter of Resignation)

What's this?

A letter of resignation. I quit.

What's wrong?

We got suspended because of me.

And also...

...I just don't think I should stay on.

This is extreme.

–What? –Didn't you hear what Ki–bum said?

When times are particularly tough, the more important it is for us...

...to cheer each other on.

You're bringing me down.

–It's not that but–– –Whatever anyone says...

...you helped start the restaurant.

I got through tough times often thanks to you.

Most of all, without you, I would've gone under.

–You know that, right? –What?

So I can't accept this letter of resignation.

Because I can't do it...

...without you.

How is it?

I tried to simplify the ingredients and the proportions as best as I could.

They're all good.

The first sauce is refreshingly spicy.

The second sauce has a good balance of sweet and spicy.

The third one has the heat in the beginning.

And the fourth has the heat at the end.

The fifth one was fermented long to boost its savory taste.

This is tough.

How do they compare to the sauce we have?

Just based on taste...

...the current one is slightly better.

That's what I was afraid of.

The fifth one is the best and the most savory.

How about we make it a bit sweeter?

If we did that, it'd be as good as the sauce we have now.

That'll ruin the recipe.

To make it sweeter, I'd have to adjust...

...the sourness, the bitterness, the saltiness and the spiciness.

It'll be a different sauce altogether.

Doesn't he just have to add more sugar?

Wouldn't starch syrup be better?

–Or oligosaccharide. –Pipe down, you guys.

There's only so much we can do by only tasting the sauces.

Let's eat it with the chicken.

Again?

When can I get off?

Let's call it a day.

I have plans tonight.

Okay then.

I'm sorry, but will you close up, Bo–a?

Okay.

Bo–a.

Bo–a!

Bo–a!

Yeah?

Brat.

I get that you're feeling guilty around your boss...

...but couldn't you have at least texted?

Sorry.

I've been out of sorts lately.

Why do you look so worn out?

What do you mean?

Oh.

We haven't been sleeping well.

That's not what's important.

Are you okay?

Is your boss being really mean?

Don't tell me you're all worn out because of me.

Do I look that terrible?

I'm sorry.

This is all my fault.

You're all...

Why are you crying?

Don't cry!

Hey, guys?

I've given it some thought.

Don't take it the wrong way.

You're worn out and I feel awful.

Let's not try to make the restaurant go under.

What?

What I mean is...

...let's not make him stop running the restaurant.

–Why? –I mean...

You guys feel guilty too.

That's why you've been losing sleep over this.

And I've gotten to know him...

...and it seems Mr. Park is actually a pretty good guy.

I think he's serious about the restaurant.

Bo–a.

Don't be ridiculous.

What?

Can't you see?

The blood on my hands?

We were trying to help you before...

...but not anymore.

I already have blood on my hands.

We have to finish what we started.

What? What blood on your hands?

–Your hands are clean. –No, they're not.

If you stop now, I'd be an evil witch for no reason.

We'll do whatever it takes for you to open your cafe.

So don't worry about a thing.

Don't do a thing.

He won't accept my resignation...

...and my friends won't listen.

What am I supposed to do?

How annoying!

Mr. Park, I'm here.

Where does he go every morning and night?

Mr. Park?

Why is he still sleeping at this hour?

Mr. Park.

Wake up.

Are you okay? You feel really hot.

What time is it?

A little after noon.

I'm okay.

No you're not.

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I can't believe the torture he's putting me through.

Wait until I catch him!

I'll...

...break...

...his legs.

I'll make him take back what he said about wanting to quit his desk job.

Brat.

You're torturing me. Wait until I catch you!

You're dead!

Why are you in such poor health?

It's just a cold.

Yeah right.

–Hey! –Are you doing manual labor?

–How did you know? –I can't believe you.

You're doing manual labor?

Why? Do you need money?

Yeah. Will you loan me some?

–Next patient. –Don't be like that.

I don't have any either.

I got a huge loan to open my practice.

Sit.

You don't sleep much either, huh?

What do you do at night? Are you a designated driver?

Wow, you're more like a fortune teller than an oriental medicine doctor, huh?

It's obvious.

You work for a designated driver service?

I'll prescribe you an herbal tonic to drink.

You need acupuncture and moxibustion too.

Are you going to charge me for this?

I can't give you a loan, but you don't have to pay me.

Acupuncture and moxibustion sounds fine.

But how about some gongjindan?

–Can I get some? –You want to sell them, huh?

No, I'm going to eat them.

I have to take them, get better and earn money.

Fine.

Bo–a, please keep an eye on him and make sure he takes them, not sell them.

Okay, I'll make him take them.

Get some rest.

–Even if for just a day or two. –I'll make sure he does that too.

Bo–a.

I'll carry that.

Don't even touch it.

I'll give you one a day.

But the thing is, I'm not even that sick.

Let's go.

Come on!

That brat!

That brat!

I got you now.

You're dead!

Where'd he go? I don't see him.

He's a whole head taller than the rest.

Huh?

I see him! You!

Choi–go!

(Wonil Real Estate)

(Wonil Real Estate)

He went this way.

I'll get you.

Wait until I get my hands on you!

Darn this uphill climb!

So he's around here, huh?

This way? That way?

Wait a minute.

Over there! I got you now.

I got you know, you brat! Brat!

How could you do manual labor in the morning...

...work on recipes during the evening, and work as a designated driver at night?

When will you sleep?

You should take better care of yourself!

How could you be so foolish?

Bo–a, are you mad?

Why would I be mad?

I can't be mad at you.

It's not that.

I'm okay.

I want to protect our restaurant even if I must do this.

I want give you your whole paycheck without falling behind.

That's why I'm doing this.

It's not so bad. I can take it.

Mr. Park.

You know, I thought about it last night...

...and I'd rather not get paid.

–Bo–a. –Please.

If you don't do as I say, I'm really not coming to work.

I'll just not come in at all.

Why are you so late?

Sorry. I had to take care of something.

Where did we leave off yesterday?

He's sick today.

–What? –I said I'm fine.

So he needs rest.

–Let's work on the recipes without him. –How sick are you?

I'm fine. Really.

Here, here and here. See? You're in pain.

You saw, right? Go to bed.

Let's get to work.

Sheesh.

Next patient.

Mom!

–Why are you dressed like that? –Am I really a mom to you kids?

What?

–What are you–– –If you really care about Choi–go...

...you shouldn't support him when he's doing something wrong!

You should've told me!

I wasn't trying to deceive you.

Call him this instant. Right now.

Now!

(Choi–go)

I just saw you. Why are you calling?

Actually...

...can you come see me right now?

Right now? Why?

Don't come! Mom's here!

Jun–hyuk!

–Get over here! –Don't pick up my calls.

–Don't come to my office. –Give it!

–And disappear for a bit! –Give it to me!

You jerk!

Mom? Mom!

Why are you dressed like that?

Never mind that.

I'm staying with you for a few days, and that's that.

Again?

But you were just there.

I won't stay long.

Maybe half a day.

At most, four days.

Sir?

Yes, welcome.

May I ask you a question?

Sure.

Go ahead. Ask away.

Mi–na, bring us two cups of coffee.

What is it concerning?

Looking for a place? What for?

–Rent? Long–term lease? –Neither, actually.

I'd like to know how many pubs and fried chicken restaurants...

...there are in this area.

–Oh, you want to open a restaurant. –No, it's not that.

Mi–na, I said bring us coffee. Why are you sitting there zoned out?

–Were you talking to me, Grandpa? –Oh, my.

Forget it. You can do what you need to.

What is wrong with you?

Why are you suddenly so dazed?

You're doing research before you open up a restaurant or a pub.

You're one smart cookie!

–Right. –Let's see.

I'll have to find you a good place.

A pub.

A pub. Oh, no.

There's a kid around here who is trying to get his footing...

...with a fried chicken joint so this area won't work.

A pub. Here's one.

There's a perfect place.

Over there. It's over there.

–If you go one neighborhood over–– –What are you saying?

What?

There's a good place open here.

But that's not one town over.

That's our neighborhood.

There's a great place that just came on the market.

It's right behind the main road.

And it's really cheap.

But you said there was a fried chicken joint there.

Right.

It got a two–month suspension recently.

If you open it quickly, and get your footing, you have a chance.

It's located on the way to the fried chicken joint.

Really? I'm interested.

Can you tell me more?

You came just in time.

There are lots of people trying to get it.

And if you sign the contract now...

...my office is first on the list because we've been doing such a good job.

Once you see it, you'll love it.

We'll give you a 50 percent discount.

Okay, Grandpa?

Let's do it! Come and see it now.

What are you doing?

Is working in the kitchen a joke to you?

I was only doing what I was told.

You should've dried them, and meticulously covered them with batter.

–You! –What?

I said to make the batter, not soup.

Still, that's no reason to get angry.

I'll add more flour.

You two are hopeless.

Finish that up and bring me some white radishes.

What if the restaurant really goes belly up?

–We're closed for two months. –A part–timer should just do as he's told.

The boss said it won't go under.

You have to assess the situation logically.

We do all this work...

...and then, what if he doesn't pay us because the place goes belly up?

You jerk.

What I mean is...

We need a plan.

There's no such thing. We have to endure the hard times.

And try to cut back on unnecessary costs.

Unnecessary costs?

What? Why are you two looking at me?

Are you trying to suggest that I'm an unnecessary cost?

That's so mean.

You guys said I was like family before.

–Showered with Good Chicken family. –I never said that.

Me neither.

When times are particularly tough, we should bond more to overcome it.

–Don't you agree? –Whatever.

Don't you agree?

Unnecessary costs!

Don't be so mean to me, Bo–a!

We're both part–timers after all.

I have to head out.

Where are you going?

You have to fry the chicken!

Can't you get that right?

You'll never finish at that pace.

Wait.

You want me to do all this by myself?

Do it with me.

See this?

Do you really want to prepare the ingredients with me?

I mean...

How did this place stay open without me here before?

Excuse me.

You're not even allowed a bathroom break until you're done with all of that.

If you go missing ever again...

...you're done for.

They usually don't ask me to do things if I'm this bad at them.

Sheesh.

–Choi–go's knocked out. –Pardon?

It's best not to wake him unless it's really important.

You can either leave or wait. It's up to you.

Why is he sleeping here? It's uncomfortable here.

He lives here.

Isn't he living upstairs?

That's personal. Stop prying.

So he's not.

When are you off?

–What? –When are you off?

When do you get off work?

You've always been rude to me, and you have a peculiar name.

I figured you were American.

Can we talk after you get off work?

What's it concerning?

You'll find out when we meet up.

Yeah, pride isn't all that important.

–What? –What do you mean?

–Why don't you go inside? –Hi, Grandpa.

Are you not feeling well?

Why are you putting on pain relief patches?

Maybe I didn't sleep well.

I have cramps all over.

Do you have indigestion?

You must've eaten a lot of really good food, huh?

Just wait till you get old.

Your body doesn't work the way it used to.

Still, why'd you buy so much medicine?

–I'm worried about you now. –When are you moving back in?

Why would I move back in when I have a place of my own?

How long are you going to put that boss of yours out?

Don't argue. Pack your things and move in.

I'm not putting him out.

You are putting him out!

He eats, changes and washes at the restaurant.

I'm sure it's really inconvenient.

You're really care a lot for him, huh?

I had no idea.

Grandpa, so I was wondering...

...do you think there's equality in our society?

–What? –As someone from the younger generation...

...I don't think so.

Don't you feel some responsibility for this as the older generation?

What responsibility?

But you have the opportunity to set it straight.

Actually, I shouldn't say "opportunity."

It's your duty for society's sake, a moral responsibility.

This is my point.

Grandpa.

What's the use of paying rent, really?

–You brat! –Hear me out!

Rather than not earning income...

...those who work should get paid for a better society.

It's true. Am I wrong?

Get out! Get out!

If you don't like the idea of free rent...

...paying in installments after two months would work!

Grandpa!

You miser! Scrooge! Evil landlord!

Sheesh!

I fell asleep.

–Where's everyone? –Ki–bum's inside prepping the white radish.

–And Bo–a suddenly left. –What?

She said she'd be right back but she's not.

Oh, I see.

You should've taken a break too, Antonio.

–You must be tired too. –If you can't remember my name...

...read it off my nametag.

Andrew Kang, it's written there.

Oh, so it does.

Since you're up, taste the new sauce.

Okay.

Where'd he go this time?

Ki–bum!

Ki–bum!

I said he couldn't leave the kitchen until all this was done.

Who did this?

Why is it so dark in here?

People will really think the place closed down.

Mr. Park! Are you still sleeping?

I told him to stay home.

I'm not putting him out.

You are putting him out!

He eats, changes and washes at the restaurant.

I'm sure it's really inconvenient.

I wonder if he's right.

If it's inconvenient, he should tell me.

It's been days now, and my back hurts.

You really need to move out.

He did tell me.

Here you go.

Thank you. Take care.

Thank you.

Hello?

Yes, I'll be right there.

Thank you.

(Ever)

(Showered with Good Chicken)

(Great place to have fried chicken Showered with Good Chicken)

(When I crave fried chicken, I always go here to have some)

It doesn't taste as good anymore.

I wanted to try this place out but it's not good?

The first time I went, it was really good.

But yesterday, it was just okay. They let me down.

That's strange.

I only did fried chicken then.

We don't really need to introduce ourselves.

I'll skip the formalities and cut to the chase.

Have you heard about someone "sending in a bomb"?

It's a reasonable suspicion.

Someone reported it in for the cops to have come.

Right, which is why yesterday and today, I did a little investigating.

And there are several things that feel off.

For now, we must suspect everyone.

Why do you trust me?

If everyone's a suspect, why am I not?

I noticed during the shoot that you can't use your hands. Am I right?

It's a restaurant that a chef like you can work at.

So you wouldn't do that.

Why didn't you call Choi–go?

–It's his restaurant. –He wouldn't be of any help.

He'd never accuse anyone.

–He'll just make it obvious. –Yeah.

I told him but he didn't believe me.

It won't be too late to tell him after we find the culprit.

Possible suspect one, Hwang Mi–na.

She's so much like my mom.

What?

Nothing. Go on.

She works at the real estate office...

...and she openly disliked Choi–go's restaurant.

She did?

–Why? –I'm not sure.

I'll have to look into it.

The next suspect.

He looks suspicious enough.

Kim Gyu–man, the butcher shop owner.

This is the high school kid from that day.

Right, they look exactly alike, right?

There's an age difference, so they're not twins.

They look alike and they're cousins.

So much so that the part–timer took him for Gyu–man.

He might have done it...

...because Choi–go started getting his chicken elsewhere.

Next?

That's Bae Ki–bum.

It occurred on his first shift.

I looked into it since the timing seemed suspicious.

Everyone in the neighborhood had only bad things to say about him.

But I asked Choi–go...

...and someone recommended him, saying that he was a hard worker.

Hard worker?

Who'd say such nonsense?

Oh Young–ho, the convenience store owner.

He's the third possible suspect.

How did Choi–go get so many enemies?

That is all I know so far.

But what I still don't get...

...is the three don't have a clear motive.

I was the production assistant for a crime TV program...

...and what I learned from it is this.

Usually, when something like this happens...

Yes? When something like this happens?

There could be another culprit pulling the strings.

There's a dark secret.

Don't tell me you've been working as a designated driver until now.

Bo–a, you're still up?

Do you know what time it is?

You'll just sleep a couple hours to go do manual labor again, right?

You may call it manual labor, but it's not as bad as you think.

–I just do odd jobs so–– –You're not going.

You heard the doctor earlier!

He said to take a few days off until you get better!

Okay, I won't work tomorrow.

I'll get some good sleep. You should go up and get some sleep too.

No!

–What? –I don't trust you anymore.

Don't just stand there. Come in.

It's not like it's your first time.

I know but it's really late at night.

Come in. You came up and now you're suddenly bringing that up?

Bo–a, what are you doing?

We have to go to bed. It's late.

–What? –Go inside and get to bed.

If I sleep in your room, where will you sleep?

I'll sleep in the living room...

...so I can make sure you don't leave.

Go to bed. I'm a light sleeper.

If you try to leave, I'll catch you.

Oh, well.

It's very comfortable...

...so why am I wide awake?

Oh, yeah.

Are you sleeping?

No, not yet.

Good.

Today's dose of gongjindan.

Bo–a, you're up.

Yes.

Here we go.

When did you wake up to make all this?

I just whipped it up with what you had.

Thanks.

Enjoy.

Who could it be at this hour?

Who is it?

Are you expecting a delivery?

The delivery people wouldn't come up all this way.

They usually leave parcels by the door on the first floor.

Did you forget to lock the restaurant up last night?

I forgot.

I was out of sorts yesterday.

Who is it?

My son's here, isn't he?

Mom!

(The Best Chicken)

When are you going to close the restaurant?

How much time do you need?

They're Seo Bo–a's friends.

–Seo Bo–a? –Why do you even trust her?

–She can't be trusted. –Stop right there.

Are you going to marry my son?

No, you're misunderstanding.

Bo–a, I want to protect my restaurant.

I'll always be here.

Mr. Park, don't go.