Myung-ok tells Jae-in that Nam-gil has proposed to her, and that she has agreed to marry him. At first, Jae-in is taken aback by the news, but then she begins to ask around about Nam-gil. The neighborhood people have nothing but good things to say about Nam-gil. However, Myung-ok is more concerned that Nam-gil's mother may be opposed to this marriage, little does she know that her fears may be confirmed.