The second episode of "Would You Marry Me" begins with Woo-joo caught in a dream-like state, reliving the fateful car accident that claimed the lives of his parents. As he struggles to recall the face of the person who peered around the scene before disappearing into the shadows, his mind races, his heart thumping with each failed attempt to conjure a clearer image.
Suddenly, the phone rings, interrupting his reverie. It's Me-ri, and their meeting at the cozy coffee shop unfolds as a pivotal moment. Her proposal—that he pretend to be her husband—is met with a resolute no from Woo-joo, who dismisses it as a ruse and vows to expose her if he catches her up to her nefarious plans.
Meanwhile, Woo-joo's grandmother, the formidable Go Pil-nyeon, makes an announcement that shakes the company to its core: Woo-joo will be taking over as the head of marketing, replacing Kim Mi-yeon's son, Jang Eung-soo. The announcement is made in the presence of Mi-yeon's husband, Jang Han-gu, who holds the position of chief financial officer. Mi-yeon's displeasure is palpable as she watches her son Eung-soo and husband Han-gu show little concern; she feels marginalized and believes Pil-nyeon is biased in favor of her brother's son. Han-gu soothes her with a promise of a meal after work.
Elsewhere, Woo-jin pays a visit to Jin-Gyeong in the hospital. As they stroll through the corridors, a young girl dashes past them, trips, and begins to cry. Woo-joo notices a stuffed toy hanging from her bag, triggering a memory of a similar gift he received at the hospital after the accident—a toy that told her not to cry or a tiger would get her. Woo-jin uses those exact words to comfort the weeping child, mirroring the words of comfort he received as a child himself.
Later that evening, the realtor, accompanied by a team of workers, appeared at Me-ri's apartment. They barged in to take measurements, as renovations were set to commence in a week's time. Me-ri, resigned to the situation, took a leisurely stroll to the park. There, she received a call from her mother, who updated her on her sister's progress at the restaurant job in the US. The conversation eventually turned to the wedding, and Me-ri knew she had to be honest with her mother, promising to visit soon.
The next day, Woo-joo began his new job at the company. His uncle, Han-gu, introduced him to the marketing team, which included Oh Sun-hee, Han Won-suk, and Cha Se-jung. Han-gu tasked him with becoming familiar with the ongoing projects before meeting with all the teams later in the morning.
During the team meeting, Sun-hee presented the marketing plan for the company's new product. Eung-soo raised a concern about the packaging, noting that the copyright had expired, which could create a legal issue. It emerged that when he was the marketing head, he had authorized the team to apply for single-use rights on packaging rather than permanent rights on the design. Eung-soo attempted to pin the blame on Woo-joo for negligence, and Pil-nyeon ordered that the issue be addressed promptly.
The design company contracted for the design was Me-ri's. When Se-jung called to inquire about purchasing permanent rights, Me-ri instructed Song-hee to ask for 50 million won. Eung-soo had previously called the company and instructed them that if anyone from the company called about the copyright issue, they should ask for five times the price. Although Me-ri knew the price was unreasonable, she still asked for it, curious about the reason behind the earlier call.
At the Beaute department store, Sung-woo expressed his frustration about the price to Sang-hyun, who updated him that he was working on reducing it.
As Sang-hyun stormed back to his office, his fury boiled over upon learning that Sung-woo had dared to kick him. He demanded that Sung-woo clean his shoes, and immediately reached out to Mr. Kwon, reminding him of the crucial presence of Me-ri's husband at the upcoming ceremony; otherwise, the prize would be considered null and void.
At Merry Design Studio, Me-ri and Song-hee anxiously awaited a call from the company. A text from Mr. Kwon arrived, reiterating the same condition. Me-ri pondered asking Song-hee's brother to play the role of her husband, but Woo-joo's warning echoed in her mind, and she decided against it.
Instead, Me-ri turned to Woo-ju's family for help. Woo-ju's mother and sister, aware of the breakup, were overjoyed that Woo-ju was dating someone more affluent. They received a call from Woo-ju, who informed them of his resignation and Jenny's promise to take care of his needs. Just then, Me-ri arrived at their doorstep.
Before she could explain her visit, Woo-ju's mother launched a verbal attack on her, her mother, and even her education, deriding her for attending a third-rate school and not being worthy of Woo-ju. Me-ri stood up to her and left the house, vowing never to contact Woo-ju again. She asked the mother to convey a message to Woo-ju: that regardless of what he heard about her in the future, he should not reach out to her.
As Me-ri left Woo-ju's house, she received a call from Song-hee informing her of a scheduled meeting with the bakery's marketing team leader to negotiate the contract in person. Prior to the meeting, Me-ri overheard Sun-hee on the phone in the washroom, realizing the contract's vital importance to the company.
Me-ri was further shocked to discover that the head of marketing was none other than Woo-joo himself. Despite his initial refusal, Woo-joo eventually gave in after considering the pressure from Pil-nyeon and a bet he had made with Eung-soo.
Woo-joo joined Me-ri at the Beaute department store for the award ceremony on the following Saturday. Initially, they planned to merely show up and collect the keys, but quickly realized there would be a press release and photo session with Sung-woo for publicity. Mr. Kwon agreed to use fake names, and during the photoshoot, Woo-joo faked a viral disease, prompting them all to wear masks.
Woo-jin intended to leave immediately after the photo session but ran into Sang-hyun and Me-ri heading out to their house. Me-ri had lied that Woo-joo was going for more tests at the hospital, so Sang-hyun offered to give him a ride.
Woo-joo finds himself inexorably drawn into the fold, and Sang-hyun escorts them to the opulent abode. As they ponder the logistics of relocating their belongings, Me-ri candidly reveals her intention to sell the house due to its inaccessibility from their respective workplaces. However, a sudden realization dawns upon her as she realizes one of the terms she agreed to and signed stipulates a 90-day ban on selling. In the interim, Me-ri declares her decision to reside on the property. Sang-hyun, their neighbor by chance, informs them of his role as a frequent inspector. The situation proves more intricate than Woo-joo had anticipated, leading him to decide on an unplanned departure before Sang-hyun's return for a community tour.
The episode concludes with an unexpected encounter for Woo-joo as he runs into his aunt Mi-yeon and Eung-soo, who are paying a visit to a prominent figure in the community. Overhearing Sang-hyun inquire about Woo-joo's wife, Woo-joo is caught in the midst of a phone conversation with Me-ri when their path crosses. The sudden disconnection prompts Me-ri to venture outside in search of him, adding another layer of intrigue to the already complex situation.
