“Thank you for thinking so highly of us. Min Kyung always dreamed of a capable man as her ideal type, and Executive Director Cha Min Woo fits the bill perfectly. He’s rapidly risen to an executive position due to his abilities and looks so dashing. And with a mother as gentle and kind as you… We are truly grateful to Madam Kim Ok Ja for arranging this meeting.”
As the two mothers exchanged pleasantries, Kim Ok Ja suggested they leave the room to let the younger ones talk, to which they nodded and stood up.
“We’ll continue our conversation separately, letting the young people talk amongst themselves today.”
Although Min Woo was annoyed by the situation, he remained seated quietly, recalling Ju Ran’s words in his head.
“What will remain for you, putting aside feelings? Ultimately, it’s your position.”
The faces of Eun Ji Yeon, who had left him, Jung Se Ah, and Kang Ji Hyun, complicatedly intertwined in his life, flashed in his mind, but he decided to set those thoughts aside for now.
“Nice to meet you. I’m Cha Min Woo. You must be hungry; shall we order something?”
He forced a strained smile, but the girl opposite him seemed oblivious to it, her face flushing with excitement.
Meanwhile, Se Ah, possibly experiencing cravings due to her pregnancy, had come to the S Hotel’s bakery on the first floor, known for its cream bread.
Lately, she had been insisting on pastries from hotel bakeries, no longer satisfied with neighborhood bakeries.
‘People say when you’re pregnant, husbands buy you whatever you want and take care of you, but what about me? Sigh…’
She sighed deeply, picking out various breads she wanted to eat.
Even after announcing her pregnancy, Min Woo hadn’t returned home.
He only came home on weekends, and even then, they used separate rooms.
Their interactions were limited to brief exchanges during weekend meals, making their relationship more distant than with strangers.
She had stopped visiting Steve, the chef’s studio, where she took cooking classes once or twice a week, especially after the last class she attended with Ji Yeon.
Steve had expressed his wish to discontinue their meetings upon learning of her pregnancy.
She felt incredibly lonely.
But she was at a loss about what to do.
“In the end, no one is on my side. Not Cha Min Woo, not Steve.”
Muttering in frustration, she stood at the cashier to pay for the bread, when suddenly a familiar voice called out from behind.
“Since we’ve met like this, why don’t we have a cup of tea in the lounge here? They say the shaved ice is also good here; we could have that instead.”
“It’s nice, really nice. I didn’t expect to get along so well with Madam Kang Ju Ran. But I’m worried about our daughter Min Kyung. She’s quite shy and I hope she can talk comfortably with Executive Director Cha.”
“Ah, that’s just because she’s innocent and kind-hearted. She must have been too busy studying to have time for men. That’s not a flaw, but rather an advantage. I’m just worried our Executive Director Cha might be a bit too reserved to lead the conversation. He should try to make a good impression, especially since she might become his future wife. Oh, am I getting ahead of myself? Ho ho ho.”
Ju Ran’s voice was so loud that Se Ah could hear every word clearly.
‘Executive Director Cha? She’s talking about Min Woo, isn’t she? But what’s this about a future wife? What’s going on?’
After paying for her bread, Se Ah waited a bit and then discreetly sat near where Ju Ran and her party were in the hotel lounge.
Ju Ran seemed very pleased, continuing her loud conversation.
“You might already know, but although our Executive Director Cha has been married before, he’s legally unencumbered now. You heard about that, right?”
“Yes, I heard it through Madam Kim.”
“Our Executive Director Cha did well, but it just didn’t work out for some reason. However, having gone through that, he seems to have realized the importance of treating his wife well. I think he’ll be good to our lovely Min Kyung. And a mother-in-law should be kind to her daughter-in-law, right? I really like Min Kyung and think I would treat her like my own daughter if she were to become part of our family. Oh, am I counting my chickens before they hatch?”
Ju Ran laughed heartily, tilting her head back.
“I also find Executive Director Cha quite appealing. He’s so dependable and handsome, and he’s been so successful at work. You must be proud of your son. If I had the chance, I’d love to have him as my son-in-law too. Ho ho ho.”
Despite having only met briefly, both mothers continued their endless praise.
“Right, right. First impressions are crucial in such meetings, and since you mothers seem to get along so well, it feels like this will progress quickly.”
Madam Kim chimed in, matching the mood of the two mothers.
“We should let them meet a few times, and then not drag it out too long – perhaps have the formal introduction in a month or two.”
“Oh, that’s a good idea. I was thinking the same.”
“Things meant to go well often progress quickly. I feel like this meeting of ours is one of those cases.”
Choi Hyo Jin of PP Confectionery added, stirring the conversation further.
Choi Hyo Jin had already researched Cha Min Woo.
She couldn’t find out much, but she was aware that his previous wife was the youngest daughter of Onyu Pharmaceuticals.
Fortunately, he was legally clear, so there wasn’t a major issue.
After all, this was her second marriage as well.
It wasn’t a big deal after living through it.
And this was about C&C Global!
Her company, PP Confectionery, was a rising mid-sized business, but C&C Global was on another level.
Furthermore, her daughter seemed instantly smitten with Cha Min Woo, who was tall and had rapidly climbed to an executive position.
Her daughter, who had been resistant to matchmaking at her age, had a complete change of heart upon seeing Cha Min Woo’s photo.
In person, she appeared utterly captivated.
She had worried about her daughter hanging out with college peers and club mates until late, but now this seemed like an excellent opportunity! She just hoped her daughter and Cha Min Woo would hit it off well.
As Kang Ju Ran and Choi Hyo Jin chatted effortlessly back and forth, Jung Se Ah was eavesdropping nearby, completely unknown to them.
‘Cha Min Woo. He’s out seeing matches even though I’m carrying his child?’
Se Ah felt dizzy with the absurdity of the situation.
‘How can he plan to marry another woman when his child is in my womb?’
She was filled with rage.
She couldn’t be discarded like chewed gum.
She had to find a way.
‘I can’t be thrown away like this, Cha Min Woo. I can’t just end things with you like this!’
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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