Perhaps it was due to her diligent exercise before, the pain and difficulty she felt before giving birth were different from the refreshing feeling she had after giving birth.
After finishing the delivery and post-treatment, when Jaein, sitting in a wheelchair, came out, Taeso was standing in front of the delivery room, lost in thought, with a face wet with tears, without even thinking about wiping it.
Before taking the babies to the nursery, the nurse would have shown the babies to Taeso as the father, and even though the nurse would have told him that the mother was healthy, Taeso was kneeling in front of the delivery room, waiting for Jaein who had not come out.
“Taeso, did you show the babies crying for the first time to them?”
“Is it okay? Are you really okay?”
“It hurts. But when the painkillers run out, it will hurt more.”
“Sorry, I’m sorry. Jaein…”
“Is there anything else you want to say except that?”
“Our babies are so beautiful. Jaein, I won’t make you suffer anymore. I’m sorry.”
Initially, Taeso’s focus on Jaein, rather than the babies, seemed natural and even a bit hurtful.
She wondered if he was afraid to hold the children and if that’s why he didn’t seem particularly delighted by them.
Then one day, despite various excuses, she hugged Taeso, who refused to hold the baby. She thought it would be easier to hold him since he was lighter than Cha Yun.
“Taeso, are you crying again?”
With the large Taeso holding the small Cha Yun, it looked like he was holding a small sandwich. Despite the baby weighing only 2.38 kg, Taeso’s hands trembled.
“Too, too…”
“…”
“The baby is too…”
Unable to take her eyes off the sleeping Cha Yun, who was crying, Taeso eventually confessed with a voice mixed with tears.
“Perfect…”
“Huh?”
“I feel like I shouldn’t touch him.”
“What are you talking about?”
“I don’t know if I can be the father of such beautiful babies.”
“You’re already a father. So, what, did I give birth to another male baby?”
“No, no. It’s not that…”
Throwing a joke at Taeso, who was filled with emotion, was to lighten the mood.
And only then did Jaein realize that Taeso hadn’t distanced himself from the babies because he disliked them or felt burdened; rather, it was because he considered them so precious.
Gradually, Jaein allowed Taeso to hold the babies more often, and later, she even entrusted him with giving them baths.
Initially, Taeso, who found it challenging, gradually became accustomed to it, and now, he thoroughly enjoyed the time when he held both Jaein and the two babies in his arms as soon as he washed his hands after work.
As if saying, “When did I ever fear?”, Taeso, like Jaein, also fell deeply for the children. So, if Taeso were to take the twins for a stroll in the stroller, he would be very delighted.
“I’ll be back soon!”
Jaein, who greeted the sitter and the helper with a light step, opened the door.
She exchanged greetings with the neighbors with light steps and saw a familiar car coming from a distance, its small hand waving outside the stroller in Jaein’s eyes.
“Dad!”
Did they understand the word “Dad”? The small feet of Cha Eon and Cha Yul were visible outside the stroller, running out.
Smiling, Jaein raised one hand high and waved it. When she did, the expression on Taeso’s face, who got out of the back seat of the car right away, wasn’t good.
“Dad’s here, Taeso…”
“Jaein.”
Without hesitation, Taeso approached her and hugged her tightly.
What could be the matter? Feeling uneasy, Jaein wiped the face against her neck, soothing the man’s uneasy breathing, who was trying to calm himself.
“Taeso, are you okay?”
“…”
“What’s going on? Huh?”
After holding Jaein for a long time, Taeso lifted his head. Jaein raised her head and inspected Taeso’s expression, then gently stroked his smooth cheek.
“I need to go to Korea.”
“Huh…?”
It was soon scheduled to go to Korea. This was because there would be Sanghwa and Ted’s wedding in Korea two months later.
Still continuing their long-distance relationship, a baby came to the two. Everyone was surprised, but at the same time, everyone was happy.
Jaein knew how much Sanghwa put her heart into her wedding, so even in the midst of childcare, Jaein exerted effort in preparing for Sanghwa’s marriage. Taeso, too, was adjusting his schedule with the thought of entering Korea with Jaein.
“We’re going next month.”
“No, now. As soon as possible…”
Jaein looked up at Taeso with a puzzled expression, then bit her lower lip. It was because a momentary sad premonition covered her.
“Taeso, maybe…”
“We should have gone earlier.”
“…”
“If it’s late, what should we do…”
Jaein, closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, held Taeso’s cold hand.
“Let’s go.”
“Yeah…”
“Let’s quickly get ready.”
Instead of loading the stroller into the car and riding, Jaein chose to walk home with Taeso, pushing the stroller during that time.
Although they could hear their dad’s voice, the kids, who were making sounds because their dad, who usually doesn’t hug them, was acting strange, had fallen asleep quietly.
While the babies were sleeping in the evening, Jaein and Taeso were busy packing their things to go to Korea, and their expressions were stiff.
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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