“How dare you raise your voice like this!”


  “Kuh-hmm!”


  Jang Kyeong-mo tried to chastise his niece, while Jang Kyung-ju cleared his throat in attempts to shut the mouths of these proud, unyielding, old folks. But it was too late. The burning embers had already been set alight.

  “Where are your manners! Why do you think big brother chose to do this! It’s because things have become too challenging even for him. I also don’t care anymore. Who would believe that I, Jang Kyung-nam, a well-known and respectable leader of the community, would have trouble sleeping at night because he’s worried he won’t be able to pay for his son’s lodging fees! Do you think any of this makes sense! Why don’t you say something? Why don’t you!”


  “Haaigoo. Will you look at this guy being so rude to his elder! Have you thrown away the customs and traditions of our Jang family out the window!”


  Jang Kyung-nam’s wife began pounding hard on the floor.

  “Uh-huh! Get a grip of your selves. Our Jang family is not dead yet.”