At first, when Min Hyuk said he was going to Gangwondo, she had her doubts.
Regrettably, among the 18 regions of Gangwondo, the one he had chosen was Yangyang.
It wasn’t the place Da Hyun had hoped for.
There was no specific reason, but she just didn’t feel comfortable about it.
When a program about Yangyang appeared on TV, she felt both discomfort and nostalgia.
It felt as if someone had tightly squeezed her heart then let go.
Da Hyun chose to ignore her throbbing heart. It was their first date, and she didn’t want to ruin it.
“Is it here?”
“Yes.”
The place they found leaving Seoul was a café located in Yangyang.
The entire building of the café was covered in pink, which was to her liking. She had no objections as she liked shades of pink.
Entering the café, Da Hyun had a familiar feeling, as if she had been there before. Her forehead wrinkled at the sensation.
“What’s wrong?”
After Min Hyuk had placed their orders and returned, he asked upon seeing Da Hyun’s unusual expression.
“It’s nothing.”
Da Hyun looked around. It would have been easier to find something not pink.
Even the doors were pink.
The interior was all pink and targeted her preferences perfectly.
Even the cups?
Ah, would they be that dedicated to pink?
But breaking her assumptions, even the cups were in shades of pink.
She could tell that the café owner was seriously committed to pink.
“Let’s go upstairs.”
“Okay.”
The staircase to the second floor of the café was, unsurprisingly, pink.
Da Hyun admired it, stepping on the stairs with amazement.
Having ascended to the second floor, Da Hyun and Min Hyuk sat at a table near the window.
Unlike the first floor, if you turned your head on the second floor, you could see the sea right away.
Sitting at the window, Da Hyun had a strangely familiar feeling. Had she been here before?
Her gaze lingered unknowingly at the familiar view outside the window.
While she was absentmindedly looking at the shallow waves hitting against the window, the waiter brought their coffee.
The cups were pink, and the straws were bent into the shape of hearts.
Da Hyun stirred the ice with her straw. Did she needlessly order a strawberry latte? The unified color made her feel like she was also eating the cup.
“Mr. Min Hyuk, how did you find this place?”
“You like it, don’t you?”
“Huh?”
Min Hyuk blurted out as if it was obvious that she liked this place, but then quickly shut his mouth.
“……Pink shades.”
Min Hyuk stumbled over an appropriate excuse, took the straw out of the round glass cup in front of him, and brought the cup to his lips.
“Ah, that’s right. I do like it. But aside from Yul, no one else knows that I like pink shades. I never told anyone. But the wallpaper in the room and the café are all pink, it’s amazing how Mr. Min Hyuk knew.”
Min Hyuk’s eyes rolled as if he felt pricked, even though he knew she didn’t intend to dig deeper.
Actually, I came here because there was something I needed to get from this cafe. Plus, I remembered how she particularly loved this place, so I brought her here, but it seems to have backfired.
“Most of your belongings are pink, so I guessed it. The wallpaper is a coincidence. I asked them to use wallpaper that matches.”
“I see.”
His explanation made sense, so Da Hyun didn’t ask further questions.
Despite the bitterness, Min Hyuk gulped down the liquid that was going down his throat.
Damn, I should just drink it quickly and leave.
Da Hyun watched him drinking coffee like water blankly, her face distorted as if she was the one drinking.
“Mr. Min Hyuk, why, why are you drinking so fast?”
“Oh, I suddenly became thirsty.”
Could he be upset about Su Cheol coming over this morning? However, he didn’t seem like the type to care about the past. He didn’t seem like the type to chew over things after they had happened.
“What will you do if you drink coffee so fast? What if it hurts your body?”
The more time she spent with him, the more anxious Da Hyun became.
She wished he wouldn’t hide anything from her, and her desire grew stronger.
Da Hyun pushed away the unfamiliar possessiveness trying to dig into her heart. She didn’t want to cling to him or bother him.
Min Hyuk loosely curled up the corners of his lips as he placed the glass cup, now only filled with ice, on the table.
“Are you worrying about my health now?”
She opened her eyes wide and looked at him while biting on a straw.
“Of course, it’s a given.”
Why are you asking me this when you’re my husband?
Min Hyuk swallowed his snicker. Did she know how cute her actions were looking right now?
“Da Hyun.”
“Yes?”
“No matter how much I think about it, I should have stayed at home. I regret it.”
His gaze, which pulled his lips into a secretive look, was firm.
Da Hyun felt her heart pounding and tried not to misinterpret his words.
“Be, be quiet. What if someone hears you.”
Da Hyun coughed awkwardly, conscious of her surroundings. There were already many couples or female guests here, perhaps because the cafe design was just the type that women would love.
Male lead Asks for a Divorce Every Day
It’s not often you come across a plot like this in the female-dominant genre — make sure to check it out!
This is a novel I’m planning to reread as well.
The male lead is strong, skilled in martial arts, and not the usual fragile type you often see in matriarchal novels.
Meanwhile, the female lead is a scientist—rational and logical. Even when she falls for the male lead, she doesn’t let her emotions cloud her decisions.
If you push through the first few chapters, you’ll gradually find the story really intriguing.
It has a mix of mystery, detective elements, and romance.
The author’s writing style is like crafting a puzzle—except they deliberately leave out a few pieces, making it hard to predict what happens next, yet keeping you hooked.
In the end, everything will come together and be explained.
One-sentence summary: Wife, stop playing with beakers and look at me!
In a laboratory accident, research scientist Zhu Wansheng accidentally travels to a matriarchal world. The original owner of the body is an eighteen-year-old only daughter of a wealthy rouge merchant, already married with a handsome young man.
Zhu Wansheng grins: Nice! She always said she was heaven’s favorite granddaughter. After a life of toil in her previous life, she can enjoy blessings in this one.
However, her joy lasts no more than three seconds as bad news arrives: the original owner’s family is about to go bankrupt, and her husband wants a divorce.
Even worse, she’s stuck with a research system full of restrictions.
Zhu Wansheng: ? Is this the destiny of a research dog?
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Faced with this mess, Zhu Wansheng pours herself a bowl of wine to drown her sorrows. In her drunken haze, her husband arrives.
His figure is imposing, holding a long sword, with a dignified air that captivates Zhu Wansheng.
Gu Yingqing, however, looks at the alcohol-reeking Zhu Wansheng with undisguised disgust and coldly asks, “Divorce or not?” The intoxicated Zhu Wansheng mumbles vaguely, “I think… it’s not… it’s not… impossible!”
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The next day, after sobering up, Zhu Wansheng is full of energy, rolling up her sleeves ready to make a big move. As for yesterday? She has no memory of it.
Zhu Wansheng is ambitious; a research dog fears nothing!
Upgrading rouge, extracting fragrances, producing perfumes, researching lipsticks… all shall bow to the power of modern technology!
The original owner’s dying rouge shop is revitalized. Her mother is pleased and with a wave of her hand, passes on the family business to her. As she takes control and her experimental results gain popularity, it’s the pinnacle of her life…
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But there are always those who can’t stand to see her doing well. Jealousy, scheming, assassination attempts – they want nothing less than her life.
The person who has always kept his distance from her suddenly holds her tightly in his arms, eyes full of concern.
She is unharmed, but he falls into a pool of blood…
Zhu Wansheng feels guilty, “I can grant you one wish.”
Gu Yingqing tentatively circles his arms around her, carefully resting his head in the crook of her neck, pleading softly, “I regret it. Can we not divorce?”
Zhu Wansheng: ? When did I agree to a divorce?
[Small Theater]
The newly developed rouge is beautifully packaged, and Zhu Wansheng is eager to try it.
Gu Yingqing suddenly appears: “My lady, may I apply it for you?”
Cool fingertips lightly brush her lips. His Adam’s apple bobs as he leans in for a light bite.
Zhu Wansheng: ?
Gu Yingqing: It smells so good, I wanted to taste it…
On a warm spring day, Zhu Wansheng tries a new perfume: “Spring Night.” Gu Yingqing corners her against a wall.
Warm breath lingers on her neck.
“My lady, from now on, may I test the fragrances for you?”
[Humorous female scientist vs scheming live-in son-in-law male lead]
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