“Actually, a while ago, Somin and I saw something. At the store entrance… you and Director Sun… kissing.”
“What…! What did you see?”
Eunsu reacted with a voice so high-pitched it cracked. Juhan too, had an incredulous expression.
“At the store? Really?”
Seonkyung, as shocked as the main subjects, grabbed Somin’s sleeve. It was a desperate gesture for more details.
“We did see you two extremely close, almost as if you were one.”
“Oh my.”
“But I didn’t think it was a kiss.”
“Oh my, my!”
At Somin’s straightforward admission, Seonkyung was abuzz. Everyone was seeing this side of Seonkyung for the first time.
Somin, usually nonchalant, was now analytically dissecting the situation.
“It wasn’t in a secluded spot; it was right in front of the store, during business hours. That’s why I told Jaerim it must be a misunderstanding. Like something in Director Sun’s eye or a bug, you know.”
Juhan immediately realized what she was referring to. It was when he was removing a bug from Eunsu’s hair; apparently, Jaerim and Somin were nearby.
Eunsu, still stunned, couldn’t immediately recall the incident.
“That might be possible, but I have heard things… Anyway! We made a bet. I said it was a kiss and that you two were dating. Somin said it wasn’t.”
Finishing his explanation, Jaerim looked expectantly at Juhan and Eunsu, seeking their judgment.
“That was…”
Wait. Should we be clarifying this right now?
Juhan hesitated mid-sentence.
After all, the employees needed to believe them, but surprisingly, Jaerim, who seemed the least likely to believe, was convinced by this very incident. Jaerim’s assertiveness seemed to have won Seonkyung over, and even Somin seemed ready to believe if there was evidence.
Juhan’s gaze briefly lingered on Somin before returning.
Somin, usually so laid-back, was uncharacteristically impassioned, apparently due to the bet. Her fiery competitive spirit, a remnant of her athlete days, was in full display.
‘Sorry, Somin, I don’t know how much you bet.’
After conveying an apologetic look, Juhan spoke up.
“That was… a mistake. We always restrained ourselves at work, but that day, we couldn’t resist our instincts. We didn’t think there would be witnesses. Sorry about that.”
What nonsense is this guy spouting!
Eunsu’s eyes widened, and she attempted to hit Juhan’s thigh under the table. However, Juhan quickly grabbed her hand. He was always prepared for a counterattack whenever he said something deserving of a hit.
“Look at this! Look at this!”
Jaerim suddenly bent forward and exclaimed. With his quick reflexes, he noticed Juhan and Eunsu’s hands tightly clasped under the table.
“A secret couple sitting side by side? Then it’s a rule that they must be touching somewhere hidden. You saw it, right, Somin? Will you still deny it?”
“…I admit it.”
“Give me 100,000 won by tomorrow.”
“Please negotiate. I offer 50,000 won.”
“What? Starting a negotiation by cutting the price in half? Did your conscience also get halved?”
For Jaerim and Somin, the bet seemed more important than the director and manager’s relationship. Seonkyung looked at Juhan and Eunsu alternately, her cheeks slightly flushed.
“I had no idea. I thought you were just good friends. Even then, you looked good together and I was sometimes envious. How could it be…”
“Th… Thank you. Manager Sun.”
Eunsu replied awkwardly. By then, Juhan had already let go of her hand.
“I was a bit puzzled earlier, but now it all makes sense. You two really match well.”
Seonkyung added with a smile.
“About that program. ‘Work and Love, Love and Work.’ That’s exactly you two.”
No, Manager Sun. In truth, there is only work, no love. It used to be there, but it’s gone now.
Eunsu swallowed these words and smiled awkwardly.
Accidentally meeting Juhan’s gaze, she felt a mix of camaraderie for overcoming this hurdle together and the overwhelming sense of what lay ahead.
More than anything, the embarrassment was overwhelming. Feeling self-conscious under Juhan’s intense gaze and the employees’ eyes on them, she impulsively picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork and fed it to Juhan.
“Eat.”
Eat and don’t say anything. Like earlier, don’t spout any more crazy talk without warning or discussion.
Juhan, surprised by the sudden gesture but without protest, obediently chewed.
Having successfully silenced Juhan, Eunsu was about to eat when she caught the gaze of the three pairs of eyes staring at her.
“Director Juhan is good with chopsticks, why do you need to…”
“You really want to show it off, don’t you?”
“Seems like you’re not even trying to hide it anymore.”
Feeling a headache coming on, Eunsu quickly grabbed her drink.
“Let’s stop talking nonsense and have a drink. It’s time for a toast, right? Whose turn is it?”
“It’s mine.”
Seonkyung raised her hand. They had a tradition of taking turns proposing a toast during company dinners.
After pondering, Seonkyung brightly suggested,
“Let’s toast with ‘If you have no hands, no feet, then eat the sweet and sour pork alone.'”
“…”
Regardless of Eunsu’s crumpled expression, Seonkyung cheerfully led the toast.
“If you have no hands! No feet!”
Somin and Jaerim promptly joined in.
“Eat the sweet and sour pork! Alone!”
Watching Juhan, who nonchalantly clinked glasses as if it was someone else’s story, Eunsu sighed deeply.
Fooling just three people was exhausting enough, but how well could they manage a national lie in front of cameras?
Overwhelmed, Eunsu gulped down her drink.
And, a few hours later.
Juhan let out a sigh.
“I knew it the moment you started drinking like you were refueling, Eunsu.”
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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