As always, just as Do Hyuk’s concise remark was ending, it was time for Kyu Min’s declaration to come to a close.
Manager Park raised his voice.
“Team Leader, we have a new member. It would be a shame to let it slide without celebration. Shouldn’t we have a dinner gathering?”
It was strange that Manager Park’s usual topic of afterwork gatherings hadn’t come up.
Manager Park was the type to constantly propose dinner gatherings, using any excuse he could find, in the hope of getting free drinks.
“Please do as you wish.”
“Thank you!”
As Do Hyuk gave his approval, Manager Park’s face brightened.
At that moment, as Do Hyuk was about to enter the team leader’s office, he turned around and added a word.
“Let’s do it today while we’re at it.”
“Yes?”
“We’ll go to the barbecue restaurant behind the company.”
Upon Do Hyuk’s words, the eyes of Manager Park and the team members lit up.
And no wonder, because Do Hyuk had even skipped his own welcome party, using the excuse of being too busy, and only handed out the corporate credit card.
Since then, there had never been a single occasion where they had a meal together, so it was nothing short of a surprise to see his active participation in this dinner gathering.
“Team Leader, are you also… coming?”
“Yes. Is there a problem?”
“Oh, no! I’m just so glad that we can finally have a meal together. The barbecue restaurant behind the company has an amazing taste. It’s a truly desirable and excellent choice, haha.”
Manager Park couldn’t let it go, fearing that he might have offended Do Hyuk in some way.
Meanwhile, Jae In was feeling embarrassed because of the sudden dinner gathering.
It was because of a promise she had made to assist Min Woo in choosing a proposal gift this evening.
“Why of all days? I feel sorry for Senior Min Woo again.”
Jae In sent a message to Min Woo, expressing her apologies, while inwardly grumbling.
Do Hyuk, who was observing her from a distance, couldn’t help but smile at her reaction.
The barbecue restaurant located behind the company.
Manager Park was eagerly staring at the entrance, his hungry stomach rumbling.
It was still before the end of working hours, and Do Hyuk had told him to leave first because he had something urgent to take care of. However, 30 minutes had passed, and there was still no news.
“When is the team leader coming? Ji Hoon, try calling again.”
“When I called earlier, you said you would arrive before 7 o’clock. You’ll be here soon, so let’s start first.”
“Alright, should we do that?”
As Manager Park’s words fell, the meat quickly spread out on the grill.
While everyone was focusing on the sizzling and delicious meat, there was someone who only had eyes for the scorched rice, and that was Kang Na Hee.
She had quickly taken Do Hyuk’s seat and occupied the seat next to him. Her face bloomed with a smile, as if she considered it a perfect opportunity to get closer to Do Hyuk.
At the same time, she was executing a somewhat desperate tactic of not missing out on Gyu Min’s seat.
Na Hee asked Gyu Min with a cute voice, “Director Han, do you happen to have a girlfriend?”
“Yes.”
“Really? The female colleagues must be so disappointed. What kind of person is she?”
Gyu Min pointed to Jae In, who was sitting next to him, and said, “She’s right here, my girlfriend.”
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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