The behavior he showed today was far from avoiding women. Plus, he definitely held my arm, albeit briefly.
Two entirely different facts seemed to be playing tugofwar on both sides. Unable to stand on either side, Da Jeong just rolled her eyes.
Then, a sudden ringtone cut the tense string.
‘Eun Ji teacher’
After checking the caller, Da Jeong pressed the call button without hesitation.
“Yes. Teacher.”
「Da Jeong, have you been well?」
The person who made the call was Young Jin’s piano teacher. It was a lesson started six months ago to train for entrance exam piano, although there was nothing particularly to teach him as he was a prodigy.
She must have called to discuss the progress of the lessons, or so he thought as they exchanged pleasantries, but somehow the teacher’s voice sounded gloomy.
After a while, she finally broached the main subject of her call.
“But… Is there something going on with Youngjin lately?”
“No. He’s, well, he’s got nothing going on except playing the piano… why do you ask?”
“Ah, well, I feel awkward bringing this up over the phone… but the truth is, Youngjin showed up two hours late to the last lesson.”
“Two hours late?”
“Yes.”
It was an uncharacteristic story for Youngjin, who loved playing the piano more than playing around. DaJeong was taken aback and sat upright in surprise.
“He said he overslept and missed his alarm, but it didn’t seem that way. It looked like he had been outside and rushed in, you know?”
“I see…”
She continued to explain, reaching the point where she had suggested Youngjin take a break from lessons for a while and that she had seen him working parttime at a convenience store near the school.
As the bewildering tale unfolded, she felt as if she had been hit hard in the back of the head, her mouth dropping open.
“Next month’s lesson fee?”
“Yes. He said he’d discussed it with his sister… and that he could pay her back, but it didn’t sound right.”
“Teacher, I’ll call you back later. I’m sorry. I have to hang up now!”
DaJeong swiftly ended the call and hurriedly pressed the end call button. She then dialed Youngjin’s number immediately.
The short ringback tone felt unusually long today. DaJeong anxiously chewed on her lip and focused all her attention on the phone.
A voice, a bit gruffer than usual, came through the phone.
“Yes, sister.”
“Han YoungJin, where are you now?”
“I’m at the dormitory.”
“The dormitory?”
Though faint, a familiar sound mixed with the conversation from the other side of the phone. The monotonous yet cheerful melody was undoubtedly the chime of the entrance of the convenience store.
DaJeong, keeping her rising anger in check, calmly spoke.
“I can hear the bell sound behind you.”
“……I said I was at the dormitory because I am right in front of a convenience store. I just came out to buy a drink.”
“To buy a drink? Not to sell it?”
“What… what do you mean?”
“What do I mean! You, what on earth…!”
The sense of betrayal that he hadn’t said anything, the concern over his minor transgression. A plethora of uncomfortable emotions entwined, and her voice broke out sharply.
However, she couldn’t finish what she had started with such momentum. Suddenly, a feeling of guilt that had been buried beneath surfaced.
Her high school thirdyear brother was standing at a convenience store counter late at night. He obviously needed money, but he probably didn’t want to burden his sister, so he hadn’t even brought it up.
DaJeong sighed softly, inaudible, and composed herself to continue speaking.
“I talked to the teacher. You’ve been skipping lessons and working parttime. Moreover, you even asked the teacher for a refund on your lesson fees.”
“Wow… Miss Eun Ji is more cunning than she looks.”
“Are you really saying that right now?”
“I told her I knew. That I’d pay her next week.”
She couldn’t believe he thought he could just give her the money without confirming. Da Jeong just sighed and continued speaking.
“What’s going on? Why do you suddenly need money?”
“It’s not about the money, I’m just… gaining life experience?”
“Han Young Jin, do you want to be hit as many times as there are piano keys?”
“Do you even know how many keys there are?”
“This is ridiculous!”
With a familiar sinking feeling, her voice involuntarily raised in volume.
Sitting on top of people’s heads and being smug was a longstanding hobby and personality trait of her brother’s.
It felt like he’d grown into this after hearing he was a genius so many times. At moments like this, she really wanted to give him a good smack on the back.
Da Jeong swallowed her anger and barely managed to speak.
“I don’t know. I’ll count them one by one and then hit you, so explain. Why do you suddenly need money?”
“I was going to give it to friends.”
“Friends? Who are these friends?”
“…….”
“Hello?”
Her brother who was usually so good with words clammed up. Da Jeong sensed something wasn’t right and retreated into her thoughts.
A moment later, an answer so obvious it was disappointing floated into her mind. The smile on her lips disappeared instantly.
“You weren’t planning on giving money to your Hope Orphanage friends, were you?”
“…….”
“Han Young Jin.”
“……Sister.”
“Yes, Young Jin. Talk to me.”
“I think the director’s father is sick. He was admitted to the hospital.”
“What…? The director’s father?”
At the unexpected words, Da Jeong’s expression froze.
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?
——
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…
——
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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