01x03 - Episdoe 3

[bunniefuu]

QUEEN OF TEARS

FOUR YEARS AGO

EPISODE 3

We own this entire orchard.

I see.

I thought my mom would be here.

Maybe she's at the store.

She runs a store as well.

I told you that our family

was influential in this town.

Right.

Mom!

Mom?

YONGDU-RI SUPERMARKE

Gosh.

She's not here either.

Pick whatever you want.

Have this.

It's a new flavor.

ICE POP

It's strawberry flavored.

All the kids buy one after school

since it's so popular.

It's good and refreshing.

It's my first time.

It's your first time having an ice pop?

Wait. Maybe not as an adult, but as a kid?

Did your mom never buy you one?

No, she didn't.

To be honest, I kind of knew.

Knew what?

You always wear t-shirts

with holes in them.

What?

That's vintage.

-I got them made in Europe--

-What you're wearing today looks like

something my grandma would wear.

No, hear me out first.

You'd be shocked to find out…

the price of this cardigan.

-You don't have to pretend with me.

-Trust me.

I'm not that poor.

Really.

You should trust me instead.

I give you my word.

From this moment on,

I'll let you enjoy

all the things you couldn't enjoy in life.

That won't be easy.

Didn't I tell you

that my apartment was leased?

You did.

But there's more.

To be honest…

I save two million every month.

Don't look at me

like you don't understand.

I'm not bragging.

I'm saying it's okay.

I don't care if your family has debt.

If we have debt?

Even if there's more than that,

I really don't care.

Because…

I'll be by your side.

You'll be by my side?

Yes.

I'll be there

for you.

Why did this memory pop up?

Would you be the last person on my mind

if I died right now?

Are you okay?

Hae-in.

Are you hurt?

Are you okay?

Can you wrap up here?

She looks startled.

She needs some rest.

Let's go.

Okay.

It felt surreal at the hospital,

but I really thought I'd die back there.

So I told myself again

that I would never die.

Because I felt

offended.

Are you okay?

I think you sprained it.

Am I being dramatic again?

Yes, if this was any other day.

But since I'm injured,

I think it's reasonable.

Right?

Isn't it easy to set wood on fire?

But this is oak.

-So is it impossible?

-No, it's not.

But campers like me

prefer plum tree to oak.

The burning smell of plum seeps

into the meat and makes it tasty.

Okay. Go on then.

Gosh, this makes me nostalgic.

I'm reminded of when I went to Africa.

My twenties were filled

with wildness and barbarism.

You mean how you stayed

in the hotel the whole week

due to the mosquitoes?

I had enough of the wilderness

just looking out the window.

What?

-There's only smoke.

-Right.

I think this wood is damp.

Even the most skilled campers

can't do anything about this.

Hyun-woo was never picky about wood.

He's from the countryside.

You can't compare me to him who probably

played soccer

on unpaved roads with pig bladder.

He has experience.

Jeez, you and your excuses.

Where is he, by the way?

You can stop. Just ask him to do it.

No, I can do it.

Soo-cheol, that's enough. You can stop.

Chamomile?

Yes.

Can you make two more

for the chairman and me?

Sure.

Why did Father return early

instead of hunting?

Well…

The great shaman contacted me.

About what?

The shaman suddenly asked

if the chairman had gone hunting.

-How did she know?

-No wonder she's great.

She said the chairman would be

in danger if he went hunting today.

Is that why he came back right away?

Yes, but at least

it's good news for Hae-in.

She got to take his course.

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Hae-in got injured.

What? How?

I heard she met a boar while hunting.

But her injuries

aren't that bad. They're not bad.

Goodness. Is she okay?

How did you know?

You truly are the best.

What did she say?

Anyway, thank you so much.

I'll visit you sometime soon.

What did she say?

Your ex-wife appeared in her dream.

She was holding a knife

at a hunting ground.

She wanted to take you with her.

You could've been in grave danger

had you hunted today.

See?

You were wise to listen to me and return.

Don't ignore superstitions.

Check in with the shaman

before making big decisions.

Okay.

Shouldn't we call Doctor Kim?

I'm okay. I just sprained it.

Hyun-woo saved your life.

I thought he couldn't even sh**t a bird,

but a boar?

He was pretending all along.

He probably has experience.

Did you just compliment him?

You need a lot of experience to catch one.

Boars are thick-skinned,

so you need to hit the right spot.

If not, it could be even more dangerous.

Exactly. Thank God he was lucky.

What if he missed?

Think about it.

He shouldn't have been

so reckless as a rookie.

He was a marine in the Special Guard Team.

-He was known for his sh**ting.

-Really?

Yes, really.

Do you finally understand

how much of a fool you were

to offer to teach him how to sh**t?

One thing is for certain.

I wouldn't be here right now

had he hesitated even a bit.

You lucky brat.

-What?

-I could tell by his muscular arms

that he didn't spend all his years

only studying.

How could you tell?

When I was in jail,

he handed me the agreement

with those muscular arms

and said, "Please sign this."

And my heart

fluttered.

-Aunt.

-Aunt, come on.

You amaze me at times, Hyun-woo.

How did you make that decision

in that brief moment?

I wasn't thinking.

It was instinctive.

Your instincts knew

that you shouldn't let her die.

You had to save her

so she'd revise her will. Right?

Hello?

Where's Hae-in?

She took some meds and went to bed.

She must've been so startled.

I can't believe this.

Actually, I scanned the course earlier.

I noticed that the fence was pried open.

I believe the injured boar

had entered through that hole.

That was supposed to be

Chairman Hong's course.

What are you getting at?

Are you saying someone purposely lured

the injured boar to harm him?

We wouldn't know

even if that was the case.

I'll check the nearby CCTV cameras

and dashcams.

I'll check them myself.

Would you like to do that?

Okay, I'll get them ready.

I'm sorry

this had to happen

during your visit, Mr. Yoon.

Don't worry about it, sir.

Mr. Yoon, try the soup.

I caught that pheasant.

Come on. Don't lie, Dad.

We bought them at a nearby farm.

All right. Let's eat.

Eat up.

Thank you.

Why did you season the bellflower roots?

Hyun-woo prefers them charbroiled.

No, I like this too.

Really?

Yes.

Eat up.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Yoon.

These are lacquer leaves.

They're pretty rare.

The mountain-bred ones

are very tasty and hard to find.

I had them when I was younger.

"Younger"?

Didn't you grow up in the US?

No, I went there when I was 13 years old.

I was in Korea up until then.

Did your family immigrate there

or were you studying abroad?

I was adopted overseas.

My adoptive parents passed away

right before I graduated university.

So I have no family now.

I lost my parents at 15.

And I came this far by myself.

I wasn't aware of your family history.

You're unlike today's young generation.

I agree.

I'm proud of you as if I'm your mother.

Feel free to consider us

your Korean family.

I appreciate that.

Eat up.

Come here. Yes, over here.

Thank you.

Is he a Pungsan dog?

Yes, sir.

He's a handsome one.

Not only is he handsome,

but he saved my son years back

when our house was on fire.

-Is that so?

-Yes, sir.

My son was home alone.

He would've lost his life

had our dog not woken him up

and dragged him outside.

He's intelligent and loyal.

Would you be willing to sell him?

Well…

I'm sorry, sir.

He's family.

-I'll give you 100 million.

-Sorry?

But he doesn't even have a pedigree.

That doesn't matter.

I'll offer less with time.

Ninety million.

-Eighty million.

-Wait.

Honey.

I'll sell him.

But…

could you give us 100 million?

Sure.

Honey.

There's only one thing I don't have.

It's prejudice, right?

But what about it?

It's about Mr. Yoon.

Doesn't he seem too laidback for someone

who has gone through so much in life?

He must've worked hard to make up for it.

Don't judge a book by its cover.

You can never know

what someone's thinking deep down.

Are you sure you're from the US?

You know our language and Korean proverbs

better than me.

I already told you.

My father made us only speak Korean

and read Korean books at home.

What a wise man.

Not everyone can become

an Ivy League professor.

Would you like some?

Right. Even beer is too bitter for you.

You know I feel terrible that

I can't be your drinking buddy, right?

What do you mean? Don't feel bad.

I need the toilet.

He's so chatty.

Your room is the very last one

on the second floor.

Yes, I know.

Have a lovely night.

You should go upstairs.

I will.

Good night then.

Right, Soo-cheol.

You asked me for advice last time

on how to get

on the KFTC members' good side

when they summoned you.

Right.

What do you say?

Do you want some detailed tips right now?

Right now?

Based on the legal expertise I obtained

during my law school days at SNU

and years of working at the Legal Team,

I could offer an extensive

yet simple explanation.

I'm free from now

until late into the night.

I'm not. My wife is waiting for me.

Really? What a shame.

I mean, it's a shame for you.

This is a great opportunity.

Are you afraid?

Of what?

Sleeping in the same room as Hae-in.

Soo-cheol.

That's absurd.

We're married.

Why would I be afraid

of sleeping next to my wife?

All right.

Where are you going?

Your room is up there.

I know.

Go straight.

I truly

pity him.

-Where's the alcohol?

-What do you mean?

You drank it all.

I did?

Are you drunk already?

How cute.

-Let's go to bed.

-Okay.

I drank it all.

What took you so long?

Were you not sleeping?

I woke up.

I asked you a question.

Right.

Soo-cheol asked me something,

so we were talking.

What?

That lunatic.

Was he pestering you at this hour?

Honey. Hae-in.

Please don't be so hot-tempered.

Should I go back out there

and give him a stern warning?

That's okay.

Right? That's what I thought.

-Help me take off my top.

-What?

I think I sprained my fingers.

It hurts to unbutton it.

Can you do it?

-Me?

-Yes.

-Unbutton you?

-Yes, back here.

Here.

That's enough.

I can do the rest.

Okay.

Right.

Why aren't you undressing?

Do I have to?

You're not showering?

Do I have to?

Should I not go out?

What's wrong with you?

Don't glamorize him.

He wasn't that handsome.

Are you okay?

No. Stop it.

Don't replay it in slow motion.

Don't do it.

Don't.

I couldn't find

a bathrobe.

Right.

I see.

I'm so dumbfounded.

Does he think

he's sexy?

What in the world

happened to his body?

Seriously.

What? What do you want?

I…

There's a lot of water on the floor.

You don't like that,

so I was going to wipe it.

It's okay.

Just go dry your hair.

Don't tell me…

you didn't dry your hair

because you looked in the mirror

and thought you looked like

a drenched Timothée Chalamet

or a young Leonardo DiCaprio.

What do you mean?

If that's not why,

then go dry your hair.

Okay.

I will.

Unbelievable.

Was he trying to seduce me?

I'm too stimulated

for this hour.

Are you sleeping?

Not yet.

The bed is small.

Is this queen-sized?

It's king.

I see.

It feels too small

to be king-sized.

There was a time

when we slept together

on a single bed.

When?

Don't you remember?

My first visit to Yongdu-ri.

CERTIFICATE OF AWARD

DILIGENCE AWARD

Spend the night here.

It's too late.

It's 9:00 p.m.

That's pretty late.

-It's dangerous to drive at night.

-That's true.

Right.

Sleep here.

I'll be in that room.

I'll be there

if you need me.

Good night then.

The moon looked pretty.

Maybe we could look at it together.

Come in…

if you want.

-By the way…

-Yes?

How did we even sleep

on that bed?

We cuddled.

Right.

Did we cuddle?

Do you want to cuddle

if the bed is too small?

I'm okay.

It's not too small.

I have some room.

-Really?

-Yes.

Then…

do you want to cuddle

nonetheless?

I'm just kidding.

Don't be so scared.

What are you doing here?

Goodness.

I'm sorry.

I wasn't in my right mind yesterday.

I'd like to give this back.

Please help us.

We couldn't sleep last night.

I already gifted the dog to him,

so I can't do that.

I'm sorry.

He's family to us since he saved our son.

I must've been insane

to have sold him.

All right. I'll take this.

-Thank you.

-Thank you.

Thank you so much, sir.

Goodness.

What are you doing?

You felt guilty for selling him.

So let's just k*ll him off.

Would that be better?

What are you doing?

Jeez, I almost shot you again.

I asked you a question.

I was just joking.

Was that a joke to you?

What do you think it was?

Did you return the money?

Did you get it?

I'm your witness.

The deal has ended.

You may go.

Thank you.

Thank you. Let's go.

-Hurry.

-By the way,

why can't I k*ll it?

You heard him.

He doted on the dog.

The dog is like family.

I see.

In that case, is it okay

to k*ll abandoned or stray dogs?

That's the entrance to the forest.

No one else entered except for our family.

Does that mean this was an inside job?

Hold on.

Stop there.

Who is that?

I can only see his back.

That's your brother.

That can't be.

Honey.

We don't know for sure.

Beom-seok wouldn't do that.

Find out if he's still in Korea.

Yes, sir.

Pack up.

-Already?

-The day is ruined.

Let's go home.

-Honey, do you remember that boy?

-What?

It happened over two decades ago.

That incident where

the German Shepherd of a brewery died,

and the k*ller

turned out to be a little boy.

Right, the one

from the Evergreen Hope Orphanage.

He received a scholarship

from Queens Group because he was so smart.

I fed him several times when he visited.

Yes, him.

Remember what he said to the police?

This is you, isn't it?

Why would you k*ll someone's precious dog?

I won't let this pass.

Do you know how much he cost?

I'm sorry.

Apologize to him this instant.

What makes a precious dog any different?

Then would it be okay to k*ll

a normal dog?

What's wrong with that kid?

Gosh, what is he saying?

Gosh, you're right.

He did ask that question.

It was creepy to hear a boy say that.

-Didn't he look like him?

-Who?

Hey, it's me. Did you get home safe?

I booked you a meeting with Mr. Hermann.

Are you serious?

Thanks.

Okay, see you then.

You won't be disappointed.

ALL MAIL

WE APOLOGIZE…

I'm going

to die?

When Hercyna is just around the corner?

When I'm this close

to the One Trillion Club?

Impossible.

I have so many limited editions

that I haven't worn yet.

I bought so many islands

but haven't visited them yet.

And yet, I'm going to die?

No, that'd be such a waste.

I bought all these from artists

in their nineties

because posthumous works skyrocket.

So how could I die before them?

That'd be such a waste.

You'd be the biggest waste.

Then let's wrap up this store's contract.

Good work, everyone.

-Secretary Na.

-Yes, ma'am?

Are there women whose hearts still race

when they see their husbands

despite being married

for over three years?

Why would their hearts race?

-Do they have arrhythmia?

-No, not that.

Maybe…

because…

they're handsome?

-Their husbands?

-Yes.

Maybe she's ill.

Do you know someone like that?

Yes, I do.

On some days,

she looks him in the eye

and wants to embrace him.

Why?

Because she pities him.

She feels bad

that such a soft soul

has to endure this harsh world.

-No way.

-On other days,

his shoulders look

so broad.

She wants him to hold her.

He looks like a walking, sexy dynamite.

She wonders

if she should let the homme fatal

roam freely in this world.

Please tell her

to see a doctor. She's ill.

-Do you think so?

-I'm telling you.

Make sure she gets a brain CT scan.

Something's seriously wrong up there.

Secretary Na.

You're pretty good.

-I've been very strange these days.

-How so?

I feel sympathy

for others.

-Is that strange?

-I was never like this.

I've always been cold-hearted.

So it's odd.

You're so noisy.

Stop crying

when I'm sacrificing my arm for you.

And I keep empathizing

with others.

What was that?

Solicitors aren't allowed here.

I'm sorry. He's my acquaintance's husband.

So you're doing him a favor?

Their baby is in an incubator.

I felt bad so…

He won't come back.

-I'm sorry.

-How long does the baby…

Sorry?

…have to be in there?

-About three-

-Forget it. One week? Two?

I'll only let him come by until then.

You'll let him do that?

I better not see him

once his baby is discharged.

No insurance will cover it.

I wanted to use

our security deposit for her surgery,

but my mom won't listen.

She says it's my wedding money.

Money is always the problem.

I'm sorry.

Unbelievable.

Her mom isn't the only one who's sick.

Her mom can get treated,

so why would she cry…

Why are there so many sick people?

How annoying.

I was never like this.

I never cared

about people's pain,

so why am I like this?

My husband makes my heart race.

I believe my brain

isn't functioning properly.

Are these symptoms of my illness?

Not really.

Many terminally ill patients

experience such changes of heart.

They realize things

that they wouldn't have realized

if they weren't dying.

"You're changing because of death."

"You're going to die soon."

I think that's what you're insinuating.

But you're wrong.

You see, I've been

on the brink of death many times.

And my miraculous luck

saved me every time.

If you're not skilled enough to save me,

then just watch.

Another miracle

will save me.

Hey, Hyun-woo.

Long time no see.

Yes, I went to the hunting ground!

So what?

Why did you?

To see Father.

He's there around this time of the year.

But you left without seeing him.

Are you

suspecting me?

The fence was pried open

and there was bait nearby.

Then the boar that had been shot

attacked Hae-in.

-Someone purposely--

-So?

My daughter almost died.

Tell me the truth.

This is your last warning.

You're upset because Hae-in was involved.

Why weren't you upset

when I was falsely accused and kicked out?

Fine, sit down.

I went there because I knew

it was the family's hunting day.

But when I went there,

the great Moh Seul-hee said

he was asleep and didn't let me see him.

I begged her but to no avail.

So I came back. That's all.

Fine.

Beom-jun.

Help me meet him just once.

That's all I need.

I want to reconcile before it's too late.

Sometimes,

it's better to let go.

Hyun-woo.

Isn't my family so odd?

Sorry? Not at all, sir.

We have seven lawsuits against each other.

You must've walked

on eggshells as you took care

of our trivial matters.

You've done so much.

Hello.

The chairman is already asleep.

Already?

Should I wake him up?

That's okay.

I just came by to greet him.

Goodbye then.

Ms. Moh.

Did Beom-seok come to our hunting ground

and ask to see Father?

No, he didn't.

Is that what he said?

Look.

I don't like saying this,

but be wary of him.

He's been holding a grudge for a while

after getting kicked out.

Those who have nothing to lose

are the most fearful.

What kind of person

is Mr. Yoon Eun-sung? Do you know?

Mr. Yoon?

I know his business side,

but not him as a person.

You know that people like us

shouldn't trust others easily.

If this deal

goes down the drain as well,

Father will abandon Soo-cheol.

Don't worry.

I'll look into him discreetly.

Looking for me?

Gosh, you startled me.

A background check?

She's quite cautious.

She's just afraid,

but it's only in the beginning.

People like her trust easily

once they let down their guard.

She did let down her guard somewhat.

By the way, do you see

any hope with Hae-in?

Money is important to me for sure,

but I'd also love to see

that couple break up.

Why?

It's safe to say that I pioneered

the matchmaking scene in this country.

Yet I failed

to properly marry off Queens' daughter.

How humiliating is that?

I will tear them apart at all costs

and retrieve my lost honor

and performance.

In that case,

don't repeat what you did.

-You'll get in the way.

-That was…

I was told to do that.

But Hyun-woo stepped in, k*lled the boar,

and saved Hae-in.

I never saw that coming.

Hyun-woo, you've leveled up.

From Mr. Cinderella

who married into a wealthy family

to a lifesaver

who saved their daughter's life!

They are treating me differently now.

It was my first time eating

a pheasant leg.

I was normally given

the neck or the lean cuts.

But my father-in-law gave me the leg.

It's too early to be complacent.

Keep up the good work.

How?

"I was only doing my job."

Don't ruin this opportunity

by saying such nonsense.

"Yes, I was scared too. I could've died,

but I did it for Hae-in."

You need to take credit.

-Do I have to?

-Yes, you do.

Taking credit

is like collecting coffee coupons.

You need to collect ten coupons

for them to realize

you're a regular and give you freebies.

I don't need

any freebies.

All I want is to be free and unscathed.

What an idiot.

Say goodbye if you're going

-to be fake.

-Goodbye to what?

"Goodbye, my Italian suits."

"Goodbye, my handmade designer shoes."

"Goodbye, my foreign car."

"Goodbye, the luxury watch on my wrist."

"Goodbye, Hae-in's fortune."

Mr. Cinderella will now return

to his orchard down south.

But the problem is, his family

won't welcome him with open arms.

I'm sorry, Coach.

My son isn't interested in boxing

and wants to do Taekwondo instead.

That's okay. Kids are like that.

Goodbye then.

Let's go.

By the way, Jae-hyeon,

why do you like Taekwondo?

They have belts.

Belts? For your waist?

Is that why?

That's why he wants to go.

Jae-hyeon, we have belts too.

Look at that.

It's the champion belt.

Coach, that's okay.

-Ta-da.

-Gosh.

Check this out.

What do you say?

Isn't it fancier than those belts?

They smash things too.

Smash?

We smash things too.

We just didn't have time.

Should I show you?

No, you don't need to show him.

Hold on.

Give me one second.

Where's the board?

There it is.

Okay. Look.

Check this out.

This is how you do it.

I'll smash it this time around.

Watch me.

Gosh!

See? I smashed it, right?

-Isn't boxing cool too?

-But…

What? What is it this time?

I want to do Taekwondo

because Ji-seong does it.

Ji-seong is his best friend.

I see.

Ma'am.

I'm only saying this

because I care a lot about Jae-hyeon.

Don't you think

he should have various friends?

Sorry?

-Do you know Baek h*-yeol?

-I do.

He's my son, and he's just like you.

He loves games just like you.

How great would it be to come here to box

and play games with him after school?

h*-yeol has the lowest grade.

Hey.

Coach.

You're bleeding.

Gosh.

Why am I…

Gosh, don't worry about me.

The wood must've scraped me.

Goodbye then.

Are you leaving?

-Let's go.

-Get home safe, ma'am.

Goodbye.

Okay.

Jae-hyeon, see you again!

Bye.

Goodbye, ma'am.

-Hey, you're bleeding.

-It's just a scrape.

The wood scraped me.

Why are you so irritated?

I haven't been getting much sleep lately,

so I closed down my salon today.

I should close down this gym soon

and consider working under someone

once Hyun-woo divorces.

Stop talking about his divorce.

I should accept reality

and prepare myself.

-Should we go to Seoul?

-And do what?

I called Hae-in, but she didn't pick up.

Let's meet her in person and dissuade her

from getting a divorce.

-Get ready.

-What?

Let's go.

You were so against this whole plan,

but I guess you eventually got into it.

Well…

I always do my best

when I set my mind to something.

You're right.

You always do things wholeheartedly.

But here's the problem.

Fool her halfheartedly,

and all will be fine.

But do an outstanding job,

and she'll be livid

if she finds out.

-Probably, right?

-Right.

So you should never get caught. Got that?

I won't get caught

as long as you and I

keep this a secret.

Right.

By the way, shouldn't we tell Hyun-woo

that we're going to see Hae-in?

You idiot.

Do you think he'll allow that?

We've got nothing to lose now.

We should try to stop them

at all costs, right?

Step on it.

ONGOING RECRUITMEN

What should we tell them?

We don't need to introduce ourselves.

Do you not watch dramas?

The secretary's office manages

the VIP families.

They'll be startled the moment

they see our faces and say,

"Ms. Hong, your sister-in-law is here."

Then they'll let us in right away.

You need to book an appointment.

You must be new here.

Look at this.

That's me.

This wavy-haired guy is him.

Okay? That's us. See?

Leave your name and number,

and I'll hand it to her.

Look.

We're her family.

We're part of the royal family.

Why must we book

an appointment to see our family?

Jeez.

Please book an appointment and come back--

Hae-in!

Long time no see.

I'm Hyeon-tae, Hyun-woo's brother.

I know.

I wondered if it was you, and I was right.

We need to talk. Even Hyun-woo

doesn't know that we're here.

Well…

Should we go upstairs?

All right.

-This way.

-Okay.

Are you surprised?

But you see, we won't punish you

for not recognizing us.

Don't worry.

We don't abuse our power in that manner.

You must be busy.

Sorry we came by unannounced.

I had actually called several times,

but I couldn't reach you.

I don't pick up unsaved numbers.

You must not have my number.

What brings you here?

You see…

Where should I begin?

It was our dad's 60th birthday recently.

You must be here because you were upset

that I didn't show up.

Gosh, not at all.

No?

Of course not,

because we weren't upset at all.

I don't know how you'll feel about this,

but Hyun-woo…

-Yes?

-He's difficult, isn't he?

-Sorry?

-Gosh, I understand.

Understand what?

The person who's the polar opposite of you

isn't on the other side of the globe.

It's the person you're married to,

the one you sleep and eat next to.

They fail to understand you the most.

Right.

My husband and I

argued all the time because of the AC.

He'd turn on the AC in the summer,

and I'd be freezing.

We even cursed each other out

because of it.

He used to be head over heels

for me when we got married,

yet he couldn't even

turn off the AC for me.

We don't argue over such things.

Is that so?

Then that's great.

You have a good relationship.

We sleep in separate rooms,

so we each have an AC.

That's understandable

if you have many spare rooms.

Anyway, this is what

I say to him all the time.

"Now that you're married,

you're no longer one of us.

Consider yourself a part of Queens

and stay there even after you die."

"Don't you dare come back

or set foot into our house."

So speaking of which…

Div--

I'm sorry to interrupt,

but you're going to be late

for your meeting with Mr. Hermann.

I'm sorry, but I need to go.

I have an important dinner today.

Okay, you should go.

I'll text you

the rest of the conversation,

so please save my number.

-I'll visit you sometime soon.

-Really? Would you do that?

I admit that we've been distant

after Hyun-woo got married.

After all, you got us a building.

A building?

Yes, the one in our town.

Did I purchase a building there?

Yes, you did. You told me

to get one when you got married.

I see.

Are you using that?

Yes.

But don't you worry.

I do the cleaning and repairing.

I do everything.

Don't you worry about the building

since I have it under control.

By the way, why did your in-laws visit?

I'm not sure.

She mentioned

how I didn't attend her father's 60th.

So she came to nitpick?

She said no.

Then?

She said marriage

was like turning the AC on in the summer.

What? What does that mean?

You never agree on the temperature.

I see.

That makes sense.

Hey.

-Where's Mr. Hermann?

-Right.

He went to see his baby daughter

because she flipped over.

He ditched this meeting

just because his baby flipped over?

He's a family guy.

That must be why he divorced four times

and had a baby at 60.

How irritating.

I even brought the floor plan

since he wanted to see it first.

This is actually better.

You see, he already has a picture in mind.

Knowing that beforehand

would give you an advantage.

What does he want?

What? You're back?

I thought you went home.

I have more documents to look over.

-You can go home first.

-Yes, sir.

By the way, Secretary Na told me earlier

that Ms. Hong had a dinner appointment.

I see.

She said Ms. Hong was meeting

with Mr. Yoon Eun-sung

and might come home late. So sir,

I think it's safe for you

to go home instead of staying here.

Who is she meeting again?

Hercyna wants two floors.

-Two floors?

-Yes.

You'll need a fancy staircase around here.

How can we do that?

This won't be a simple renovation.

I'll have to change

the structure and get it approved.

Exactly. He'll make that suggestion

and choose whomever gets it done first.

That's insane.

It's ridiculous…

but only I know this?

Correct.

Sir, did you hear about your siblings

visiting Ms. Hong earlier today?

-Who?

-Your sister and brother.

Secretary Na just told me about it.

Did you not know?

Eat first before they get soggy.

Hold on. "I know it's tough.

Dot, dot, dot."

"But you still can't get a divorce."

"Can you reconsider it for my sake?"

Why would she do that?

She barely knows you.

Just eat your udon.

Why did you mention

cleaning the building to her?

I was so shocked.

How did she not know

about her own building?

Is this similar to how I forgot

about the 10,000 won I left

in my winter coat?

Is that what owning

-a building is to them--

-Stop talking!

"Whatever the reason

for your divorce may be,

I believe Hyun-woo is to blame."

"So could you please

be understanding this once

and not get a divorce? Crying emote."

I'm sending it.

It's Hyun-woo!

BAEK HYUN-WOO

-What do I do?

-Pick it up.

What? Yes, I met her.

Why do you think I did?

To tell her not to divorce you.

But she was too busy,

so I texted her instead.

-What?

-What?

They're not separating.

-Did they reconcile?

-Did you reconcile?

No, she just doesn't know that he wants

-a divorce.

-What?

He never brought it up.

What do I do?

HONG HAE-IN

BAEK HYUN-WOO

POWER OFF

Are you okay?

Yes.

Let's go.

What kind of person

is your husband?

That was random.

You were always cold

and suspicious of others.

So I was curious about the person

you chose to marry.

Let me think.

It feels like

you're hoping I'd bad-mouth him.

But you're wrong. He's a good man.

You saw how he jumped in

to save me in that dangerous moment.

You're wrong.

I saw him hesitating.

He hesitated

to save you.

Hae-in.

HONG HAE-IN

The number you have dialed

is not available…

That's the difference between you two.

You were watching him at that moment,

but he was watching me.

You actually believe that he loves you.

Yes, I do.

I don't know what love means to you.

But to me, it's not about being happy

and whispering sweet nothings.

Love is when

you endure the pain together.

When you choose to stay

instead of running away.

Even if they have a debt

or something more than that,

you still stick together.

That's love.

And he's doing just that.

That was lengthy.

What?

People tend to ramble when they're unsure.

You don't look confident.

I didn't know you were here.

Where's Hae-in?

Well, you see…

What brings you here?

Hae-in had a lot to drink.

She drank?

Hae-in.

-Hae-in.

-Let her be. She's sleeping.

She sleeps when she's drunk.

Hong Hae-in.

She's been sleeping the whole time,

so give her ten more minutes.

Or I'll bring her in later,

so you can wait inside.

How much alcohol did you feed her?

Sorry?

Look.

She doesn't usually drink,

but she can hold her liquor.

So how much did you feed her for her to be

this drunk?

I mixed alcohol.

I can't sleep because you're too noisy.

Thanks. Go home safely.

Okay. Sleep well.

-See you tomorrow evening.

-Why would she--

I mean…

I heard you guys met

with Mr. Hermann today.

So what's tomorrow for?

Mr. Hermann didn't show up today.

It was just us two.

And we drank

by ourselves.

Right. Don't forget to drink

orange juice in the morning.

That's your hangover cure.

Whatever. Okay.

Okay.

-Bye.

-Goodbye then.

Please take good care of her.

-Mr. Oh.

-Yes, sir?

Please take him home safely.

He seems to be very drunk.

He seems very out of it,

so walk him to his door.

Yes, sir.

What are you doing? Get in.

Why did you suddenly drink so much?

Because it was unlike me.

I'm going to try new things from now on.

It's so unfair.

I lived differently from others

so I could live a long, healthy life.

But look at me now. It was all useless.

I'm going to speak my mind,

do everything I want,

and k*ll those who deserve it.

What's with the last one?

I'm going to k*ll

every single scumbag who betrays

and stabs me in the back.

Think about this.

Even if I do commit m*rder,

I'll just need to attend trial

a few times before I die

in three months.

Right. You could be my attorney.

Okay, give me that. Let's go inside.

You have a knack

for saying such terrifying things.

Don't be afraid.

I know you would never betray me.

Of course not.

I'm not afraid.

By the way,

your phone was turned off.

Where is it?

Is it not in there?

Right.

I must've left it in the car.

In the car?

Go in first. I'll get your phone.

Mr. Oh, have you left? Where are you?

What? Here it is.

It was in my pocket.

What? It's turned off.

Hae-in, wait.

-What are you doing?

-I'm not sure.

What…

am I

doing right now?

I'm glad

that you found

your phone.

It could've been

a hassle to get it.

Why wasn't I…

confident?

What?

What did you say?

Right.

I told you, right?

I'm going to try

new things from now on.

SANSSOUCI PALACE, POTSDAM, GERMANY

THREE YEARS AGO

Did you say this place had no worries?

"Sans souci" in French

means "carefree."

That's just ridiculous.

How could such a place exist?

Do you know The Happy Prince?

The prince who made

a swallow poke out his eyes?

Yes.

The prince used to live in this palace.

I only realized one thing

after reading that book

as a child.

"You'll always suffer away from home."

Even the prince probably missed his home.

He left home only to suffer.

He gave away his gems and eyes.

Hae-in.

That's why he's the "happy prince."

Please. He wasn't happy.

He just changed before his death.

We should stay true to ourselves

and not act out of character

just because we're dying.

I'd like to build something.

A cancer support center

that A*DS employees' families.

Sorry?

You want to offer financial help

to their families?

Why?

For efficiency, of course.

What do you mean?

Imagine if your family member has cancer.

Could you focus on work?

-Probably not.

-Right?

Then you wouldn't be able

to sell your products.

That would be my loss.

And you'd cry in the toilet

about how you're in need of money.

Your makeup would run,

your eyes would be swollen.

It would only bring down

our department store's reputation.

I see.

I'm not trying

to help others out of goodwill.

It's all about the efficiency

and the financial aspect.

QUEEN OF TEARS

-Are you going to bed?

-Let's do it.

It was because I was scared.

That's why my heart was racing so much.

Now that I've been cured,

you're going to betray me?

Watch out!

What kind of lunatic yells like that here?

You're not the Eun-sung I knew.

I've worked very hard

to hear this from you.

I don't even like Hae-in.

Why would I be jealous?

I have something to tell you.

Don't worry.

It's good news that you'll love.