Lovers in Bloom (The Rose of Sharon has Bloomed / Moogoonghwa Kkotyi Pieotseubmida /무궁화 꽃이 피었습니다)

What's going on?

I feel like all of you are avoiding me.

Did you guys talk behind my back?

My feelings are so hurt.

Gosh, what are you talking about? We didn't.

I'll ask you directly since you'll find out soon anyway.

I need answers when I'm curious.

What is it about?

Officer Moo, were you a juvenile offender?

Were you charged with assault in the past?

Ms. Jang, why are you being like this?

Someone posted about it on social media.

I'm revealing an abusive police officer's personal information.

Officer Moo. Age 29.

I think I know her.

Wasn't she a school bully back in high school?

Yes, she was. She was notorious in the area.

I went to a school nearby, and she was notorious...

- even in my neighborhood. - She was charged with assault.

I know what that abusive police officer did.

- Everyone in the area knows. - She went to a juvenile hall.

- My goodness. - Can an ex-convict become a cop?

Did she bribe them?

- She's a woman, you know. - Does she come from a rich family?

They're all groundless rumors, right?

They must be. There's no way Officer Moo would do such a thing.

Officer Moo, why aren't you saying anything?

Gosh, she's probably just speechless because it's so absurd.

Goong Hwa.

My gosh, it must be true.

She's not even saying a word.

I bet she can't say anything.

They say that there's no smoke without fire.

Goodness. People spread ground rumors all the time.

You little...

Korean netizens are better than the police.

People call them "netizen investigation squad", you know.

All the dirt is coming out as soon as her information was posted.

If all of it is true...

Gosh, it's crazy.

Mr. Cha, we have a big problem. It's such big news.

What is it?

People are saying Officer Moo was charged with assault in the past.

Did you know about it?

What are you talking about?

People are digging up everything on her.

- Show him. - Here.

Well, do you think all of this is true?

Is that important right now?

Don't you know that leaking personal information is a crime?

Contact the cyber investigation unit and tell them to take it down.

And notify those who keep posting such comments...

that they can be sued for defamation.

Yes, sir.

Where's Officer Moo?

She's in Mr. Lee's office.

I got a call from the complaint department.

It doesn't seem to be resolved easily because of social media.

I know.

I know it'd be uncomfortable,

but I think I should know the fact, so I'll ask you a question.

Is the rumor on the internet true?

That I...

was charged with assault in the past?

Yes.

I was once investigated for assault when I was in 12th grade.

I was suspended of indictment.

You were suspended of indictment, not acquitted?

That means you weren't tried even though you were fairly accused.

How did that happen?

Oh, well.

It was a long time ago, and you were young and high-spirited.

It's understandable to make a mistake at that age.

All right. You may go.

It seems there's a weird rumor about Officer Moo. Did you know that?

I confirmed that from her.

It's true. She was suspended of indictment.

I got a call from Senior Inspector Hwang. He was in charge of her case.

He said that such a troublemaker joined the organization.

She passed the police exam. That shouldn't be a problem.

That's true,

but the problem is Grim Reaper Hwang is in charge of her case.

If he already found out about that, he will focus on her past...

rather than the nature of this case.

How?

He'll make her look like an abusive police officer.

Gosh. This is driving me crazy.

Where are you now? I'm on my way out.

I'm almost there. Please don't worry, and go ahead.

Okay.

Your grandma is sleeping, so don't make any noise.

Okay. Bye.

This is it.

Your house is lovely.

Maybe because I got old, I prefer houses to apartments.

You know how they say is meant to live on the ground.

It's a very old house.

Please come in.

Grandma, she's here at last.

Hello. It's nice to meet you, ma'am.

I'm Oh Gyung Ah.

Welcome.

My goodness. You must have had such a hard time.

However, it's a relief that your injury isn't any worse.

You're blessed.

When I heard that you hadn't injured your hip joint,

I thought you were very lucky.

You're right.

I'm sorry that I was too chatty when we just met.

I should fix that.

Still, I try to talk to elderly people often...

so they don't get bored.

You must be bored sometimes because you don't talk at all.

At your age, no one talks to you including your own children.

They are all just busy with their lives.

Why is she so talkative? She's so distracting.

I'm sorry.

Grandma, I have to go to the restaurant now.

I explained what to do briefly to her yesterday.

You can ask her to help you.

Don't worry about her. Go on now.

I'm counting on you.

See you later.

Your granddaughter is a very nice person.

She worries about you so much.

- Stop. - Pardon?

From now on, I'll ask you questions,

and you won't say anything except when I talk to you.

I understand.

- What's your name? - I'm Oh Gyung Ah.

How old are you?

I'm 58 years old.

What does your husband do, and how many children do you have?

I'll bathe you first. Your body must be itchy.

I'll fill up the bathtub.

She doesn't have to do it right now. Goodness.

All housewives will love the product we'll sell today.

- Right? - This garlic peeling machine...

- is really amazing. - Should we buy that?

39 dollars and 90 cents is a good deal.

Should I go for it?

Right. I'm a man.

I can't spend my days on crying while peeling garlic and onion.

39 dollars and 90 cents is almost free for Ms. Oh's replacement.

Payment done. Good.

You scared me. How did it go?

- I think it went well. - I'm glad to hear that.

To be honest, I knew it.

- Did you? - Yes.

It's true Grandmother is a little fussy, but Ms. Oh is so skillful.

You can tell by how she worked here.

She waited tables, and helped us in the kitchen too.

She's smart and quick, and knows how to make others feel good.

A caretaker like her is perfect for my grandma.

I see why they say that one feels emptiness in other's absence.

As Ms. Oh is gone, I feel so sad.

- You do? - Of course.

Speaking of which...

Oh, my. I have to meet someone regarding Hae Chan.

Honey, I'll be back shortly.

Honey...

Gosh. I missed the timing.

Hang on a second. I'm the owner of this restaurant.

Am I not allowed to buy a garlic peeling machine? I can do that.

- Can I do that? - I'm back.

Didn't you see your mom? She just left.

- Oh, yes! - You little brat.

I understand you, but you'll be in trouble if you get caught.

Okay, Dad.

- Are you hungry? - Of course, I am.

How about we order jjajangmyeon?

Dad, are you sure you won't get scolded by Mom?

This isn't right. I'm the head of this family,

but I can't spend money freely. Order it.

Dad, two portions of jjajangmyeon?

Sweet and sour pork too. Order a small portion.

Don't forget to ask them for free dumplings.

Not the redevelopment area that everyone knows about.

I think Hwaseong is perfect.

There's no such thing as a risk free investment.

The higher the risk is, the higher the returns are.

Look into more areas, and we'll talk again.

Excuse me.

Please use the vacuum cleaner when I'm not home.

I'm a little sensitive.

Oh, okay.

Put the mail in each one's room.

Okay. I'll do that.

Oh, dear.

Thank you.

I haven't felt so good in a while.

You are very pretty.

You look like one of those actresses in old calendars.

When I was young, I often got compliments on my looks.

You're still pretty.

Can you bring me the mirror?

Okay.

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