How Long I've Kissed (아내의 자격)

Episode 12.

Are you sick or something?

No, I'm just a little tired. Shall we go?

It's the weekend, so don't work.

This must be completed by today.

Why? Room rental, tuition fees and a multitude of other costs.

Why am I worrying about those things right now. Oh, I'm so sleepy.

Gyeol! Be nice to your mom, okay?

Your aunt should be nicer to me. What are you going to do today?

I want to lose weight, doing it together with dad.

I see. But... Yes. Yes.

You don't like to eat meat?

You haven't had any interesting and fun activities recently?

You can go and visit your friends if you miss them.

It's nothing, everything's fine, just that I spilled some water.

Gyeol, if you're bored, look for something interesting to do.

If not, let me know what you want to eat, I'll bring it over.

Geez Mom, why are you like this all the time? You say the same old thing everytime!

Everything is boring.

Didn't I tell you earlier? What are you still doing in bed?

Yes. Right now.

Who were you talking with on the phone just now?

No, it's just...

Give it to me.

Hello?

Hey. You... were the one... who handed the child to me, got it?

Do you want a drink?

Yes

I want to see Gyeol.

What?

Welcome! Welcome!

- Hello. - Yes, welcome.

You're on weekend break, aren't you?

That's right.

Hello.

You're here.

Where's mom?

She's not feeling well.

When I get home, I'll definitely return you the money I owe you.

I beg you, please let me off, just once.

What?

Where are you right now?

Eonni, we are here.

Let me off. Let me off.

This is good. This weekend has been wonderful.

You're right.

- Thank you for a great meal. - Thank you for a great meal.

Oppa, do you want a cup of coffee?

Where is the seaweed soup that mom made yesterday?

I've thrown it out.

Omo. When?

When?

Bring the coffee quickly. I have something to say to you.

Yes.

Let's talk later.

It can't be helped if the child wants to meet his mom.

But isn't it a matter of course that studying is hard work?

He should be focusing on his studies.

Now that his mom is not around to care for him, he is feeling stressed.

I'm also speechless. It simply doesn't make sense.

Might as well tell her. Make it simple and clear.

You should tell her. It's difficult for me.

Somebody should tell her, it doesn't matter who.

She's not answering?

Really...

That means we'll have to seek her out. Where is her sister's place?

Yangja-dong.

As of today, the capital sum...

Continue.

stands at 1 billion 30 million won. If I'm unable to repay...

Sign it. This is your last chance.

Jae Hun, how can you sleep right now? It's time to eat your breakfast and go to school.

Seriously, it's Saturday. Let me sleep a little longer.

Yes, sleep.

You are truly a pair of father and son.

I'm heading out now.

All right. Study hard.

Yes, I will.

We're going.

First of all, our boarding school has different requirements from the foreign schools.

Which means even if we have thousands of applications we will only accept a fixed number of students.

Let me reiterate, it's very competitive.

That's the most important criteria.

What is most important is to ensure we produce the results.

Whether it's SST, IELTS or TOEFL

We'll start from the beginning even though this may be cause for concern.

Although we are concerned the reaction from the domestic front might be somewhat lukewarm,

but despite everything, we have to try our very best. That is the most basic requirement.

Based on the standard of education in our country, it should not difficult for our students.

But we still need to do whatever is necessary to comply with it.

Although we have divided it into several areas but the most important is of all is still results.

So, every second, every minute, must be focused on exams.

This includes mealtimes.

Every week they must be in school. After they register they must start their preparation.

My explanation has now come to an end.

Following that is question time directed at the Principal.

What I'm most curious about is

that we don't have enough out-of-school hours to be able to attend this school.

Therefore.

Our boarding school has taken measures to address the problem of lack of concentration.

After school on Friday, there'll be two nights three days weekend holidays.

Therefore we have more than enough time. Regarding the measures taken to counter the lack of concentration,

the teachers will focus on managing this issue. And we assure you that the measures will be extremely effective.

This is the results gathered from data concerning our management of the sophomore students.

You had a good look, right? Next question?

I would like to enquire further about the dormitories arrangement.

Yes.

On the students academic issue, since they are from different grade class

what do you intend to do about it?

We will divide them according to their grade class.

I have a question also. Last year there was a case

whereby one of the students achieved a 3.5 grade point in SSAT.

=Could it be the lawyer for the boarding school is Yun Jae's father?=

He originally achieved a 3. 2 grade point.

=Just keep that information to yourself=

It's absurd to think that a student's result can nosedive sharply

but if a student's achievement does not rise but decline instead,

how would you deal with such a problem?

That's a good question.

Am I dreaming or what?

Who is it?

Gyeol's aunt. Let's talk.

What is the matter?

Is there anything?

Since you didn't answer your phone, I had to come over and see you.

I was sleeping.

I know that now. Let's have a talk. You are still meeting up with the child, right?

Yes, that's a private family issue.

I know it's a private family issue. But...

since he's my brother's son, it concerns me as well.

Don't interfere in the child's life. For the child's sake, you should just forget everything.

It's a crucial period for Gyeol.

He must focus on his studies so that he can get into a good high school.

Concerning that, I wanted to have a talk with you about that as well.

Is it a failure if he didn't do well in his exams?

What is wrong with that?

That is why you are confusing the child.

As the mother of a child, you are not helping one bit.

His grandfather, grandmother and also his dad and aunt

are racking their brains on how best to raise the child.

So--

Don't you know what all this means?

We will take good care of Gyeol

so you should just forget about everything and start afresh. You should just put your mind at ease.

What did you say?

Don't destroy his future and live to regret it later.

Give it a thought and do the right thing.

Hey, hey!

=Are you awake?=

Yes.

We are going to prepare a delicious dinner. I'm having dinner together with the other ajummas.

Are you? Enjoy the meal.

Welcome. Welcome.

Welcome. Welcome.

Do you know him?

Yes, from the academy.

His grades have worsen too?

Yes.

This is great. Until you have achieved your target you must not falter, you know that right?

Not just the child's father

but his mom too must have put in immeasurable efforts.

No matter how well-intentioned his dad is, but he is taking it a little too far.

Didn't he remarry?

I heard he's raising the child himself.

Looks like it. I'm really worried what the future has in store for the child.

No matter how things turn out, one must do what's necessary.

If it's our Seon Gwe, do you think you can take him under your care, eonni?

It'll be very trying for the both of you.

Is that at the request of Gyeol's dad? Looks likely.

I guess so.

We are about to begin our enrollment now.

The students who have enrolled, please take your seat.

Make sure you pay full attention to this.

First of all, we wish to thank all our vvips for their enthusiastic support.

The school will work together with the students in an effort to improve their academic achievement.

We will endeavour to be the force behind the academic preparation for all those students in grade six, junior high, years one and two.

Although it's a foregone conclusion but this looks pretty impressive.

Seems like that.

First, the academic achievement.

We will guarantee a 3 percent increase instead of the usual moderate results.

Extracurricular activities, especially for the junior highs,

if they follow our tutorials without fail, we ensure they will succeed.

Quick, light the stove, my arms are hurting.

Wait for a awhile. This has not been in use for some time.

How's your hand?

It's fine, didn't I carry the rice home yesterday?

The smell of gas.

Cook it a little longer, it will taste better.

- Where are the spoons and chopsticks? - Spoons?

- There. - They are right here.

I forgot I left them here.

When I said I'd thrown away the seaweed soup

her eyes nearly popped out of her sockets.

In a harsh tone she asked me "When?" "Who asked you to throw it away?"

"How can you do that? I'm not done with it yet."

"It's unnecessary to let fly at you. Even if I don't eat it, I can still do it."

That was great.

That must have been really funny. Really funny.

I was absolutely speechless. I couldn't think of anything to say then.

Why did she have to do that?