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Lee Soo-kyung was shocked after her son decided to withdraw from medical school.
In the eighth episode of the KBS 2TV Thursday drama 'Shim-woo-myeon Yeon-ri-ri' (script by Song Jeong-rim, directed by Choi Yeon-su), which aired on the 14th, Sung Tae-hoon (played by Park Sung-woong) provided free fertilizer to the residents of Yeon-ri-ri along with Vice President Bae Ki-beom (played by Bae Ki-beom) of 'Mae-story'.
First, Sung Ji-cheon (played by Lee Jin-woo), the eldest son of the Sung family, decided to withdraw from medical school despite his mother Jo Mi-ryeo's (played by Lee Soo-kyung) objections, causing shock. Jo Mi-ryeo exclaimed, "Do you know what I gave up to send you to medical school? I gave up my entire life," unleashing emotions she had long suppressed, and clashed with her husband Sung Tae-hoon over their children's education. Enraged, Jo Mi-ryeo packed her bags and ran away.
Amid the chaos caused by Jo Mi-ryeo's absence, Sung Tae-hoon ultimately accepted Vice President Bae's proposal. Moved by Bae's words that he could save not only his family's happiness but also Yeon-ri-ri, Sung Tae-hoon joined hands with Vice President Bae and received fertilizer bearing his name as the person in charge. Upon learning this, Im Ju-hyeong (played by Lee Seo-hwan) expressed his determination to prevent a repetition of past pain by doubting 'Mae-story's' intentions.
Meanwhile, Sung Ji-cheon and Im Bo-mi (played by Choi Gyu-ri) resolved their mutual misunderstandings and restored their relationship. Im Bo-mi, who had expressed disappointment over Sung Ji-cheon's sudden move to the city without explanation, learned that the misunderstanding stemmed from a text message error, while Sung Ji-cheon approached Im Bo-mi with a more carefree attitude.

After running away, Jo Mi-ryeo, who had been staying at a jjimjilbang (Korean sauna), happened to encounter Nam Hye-seon (played by Nam Kwon-a) and Lee Sun-ja (played by Lee Seon-hee). With nowhere else to go, Jo Mi-ryeo stayed at Nam Hye-seon's home, where Nam Hye-seon, understanding Jo Mi-ryeo from the perspective of another mother, offered warm comfort. Additionally, Nam Hye-seon delivered side dishes to the Sung family, informing Sung Tae-hoon of Jo Mi-ryeo's whereabouts.
At the same time, Jo Mi-ryeo's absence significantly impacted the Sung family's daily life. Sung Tae-hoon, who had been struggling with his three sons, felt unexpected warmth amidst the help of village residents. The residents of Yeon-ri-ri, including the elderly 'Rae Sisters', shared food with the Sung family, and they managed their meals with the provisions provided by the villagers, gradually enduring Jo Mi-ryeo's absence.
Towards the end of the broadcast, Village Head Im Ju-hyeong's choice brought a twist. Despite his distrust of 'Mae-story', Im Ju-hyeong trusted Sung Tae-hoon and distributed free fertilizer to the village residents. Amidst this, Sung Tae-hoon's anxious narration added, "I thought getting burned by trusting the wrong cabbage would be a disaster. I hoped it wouldn't happen. Faith is always like that. When you hold it in your hands, you can't tell if it's poison or medicine," heightening curiosity about the next episode.
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