Time passed as swiftly as the wind, and it was already Friday, the day Min Woo had promised to meet with Ju Ran.
Min Woo, who came home earlier than the scheduled time, was surprised and furrowed his brows at the unexpected appearance of Ju Ran, who came to his house around 7 o’clock.
It was because he received absolutely no prior notice that Ju Ran would be coming over to his house.
What’s more, he was worried about how he was going to send Ju Ran away since he would have to spend time with Ji Yeon in this house in a little while.
“Why on earth did you change the password again? If you’ve changed it, you should have told me right away!”
Ju Ran entered the house, grumbling to herself.
“Mother, what brings you here?”
When Min Woo asked in an unavoidably irritated tone while opening the door, Ju Ran glared at him.
“Me? Ji Yeon asked me to come. And what do you mean by ‘what’s the matter’? Do I have to have something going on to come to your house?”
Ju Ran too didn’t respond kindly to Min Woo’s irritated tone.
There were many things Ju Ran wanted to ask Min Woo about Se Ah, the questions were rising to her throat, but she had to restrain herself since she was about to meet Ji Yeon soon.
‘So it seems he’s not living with that girl Se Ah in this house yet.’
Ju Ran rolled her eyes around, chewing over the conversation she had when she met Se Ah.
“You didn’t warn me at all. You should have contacted me when you come to our house. And did you say Ji Yeon asked to see you? At this time today?”
“No, why are you suddenly acting like this? Can’t I come to your house without contacting you? Isn’t this my son’s house? And when did I ever come to this house after making a call? I’ve never done that, and you, who never cared about it, why are you suddenly so irritated? And as I said earlier, today is because Ji Yeon called me. She told me to be home by 7!”
“Haah……. Mother!”
Upon hearing Ju Ran’s response, Min Woo let out a loud sigh so she could hear it too.
‘So she used to barge in without contacting us? Every time she came? Wasn’t she contacting Ji Yeon in advance?’
Things he had never noticed before due to his lack of interest, but now that he was interested, the things that felt strange and scratching his nerves were increasing one by one.
He had exhausted himself persuading Se Ah, who was irritated at Min Woo’s words to stay at the studio today, and it was even harder with his mother, who was more problematic than her.
Suddenly, a headache seemed to hit him, and one side of his head throbbed.
Ding dong, ding dong
A moment later, the bell rang indicating that Ji Yeon had arrived at the house, and Min Woo opened the door for her.
“You both came right on time.”
Upon entering the house, Ji Yeon glanced at Ju Ran, slightly nodding her head and then immediately sat down heavily on the living room sofa.
“Ji Yeon, why are you acting like this these days? Why are you behaving so carelessly?”
Upon seeing her, Ju Ran seemed to lose her temper and started to raise her voice at Ji Yeon.
“Se Ah Jung, didn’t you just find out? Why are you acting like this all of a sudden?”
“Yes, that Se Ah girl, I contacted you because of her, but you didn’t respond properly, and you didn’t even pick up the phone, and now you want to meet! If she appeared like that, you should have contacted me first to discuss and find a solution together!”
“Madam Kang Ju Ran, why should I do that? The man who was once called a husband, found the first love he missed as if he was about to die, I should congratulate him. You, Eun Ji Yeon, who lived with him for 3 years, he said you are less than a cockroach in a trash can compared to his first love. And you know? He couldn’t wait for the formal process with the woman he lived with for 3 years, packed his bags and left to set up a new household with the woman he claims to love?”
“Ji Yeon! Eun Ji Yeon!”
Startled, Min Woo shouted at Ji Yeon with a horrified expression.
Even in the process of breaking up, to call someone who was his motherinlaw for 3 years, Madam.
“You……what did you just say? What? Madam? Madam?”
So surprised and flustered by Ji Yeon’s words, Ju Ran opened her mouth wide and couldn’t close it.
Ridiculously, both Min Woo and Ju Ran, ignoring the ugliness of what they had done in the past or what was happening now, expressed discomfort solely at Ji Yeon calling Ju Ran ‘Madam’.
“Yes, Madam Kang Ju Ran. I am breaking up with the person I lived with for 3 years, so you’re no longer my motherinlaw, so what else should I call you?”
“Are you crazy? No matter how we’re breaking up, why are you so disrespectful?”
“What manners do we have to observe, Mr. Cha Min Woo. You’re a real gentleman, dumping your wife and setting up a new home with your mistress from the start? Wow~ Where did you learn such etiquette? From your mother?”
“Se Ah is not my mistress! She is…… she’s not like that at all! You’re the one who came between us!”
He stood up abruptly, his skin flushed as if excited by Ji Yeon’s words, and glared at her.
Ji Yeon chuckled at his reaction.
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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