If the new drug was from abroad, it meant there were few patients in the country, and naturally, the drug would have been very expensive.
Fearing that her mother inside the room might hear, Seol Won whispered softly.
“I’ve kept my resignation a secret from my mother. She even refuses hospitalization because it’s expensive. If she knew I quit my job…”
“Take this money. Just take it.”
Chae Ha once again pushed the envelope toward her.
Yet, Seol Won, who needed the money in the envelope most urgently, pushed it back with a displeased expression.
“I will not accept it. To you, this may be insignificant, but for me, it’s about my pride in my work.”
“Pride?”
At that word, Chae Ha tilted his head slightly.
No one around him used such a word. It was both unfamiliar and refreshing.
“Yes. The watch you are wearing now is probably more expensive than our house. More than any other house in this neighborhood. In the world of people like you, you might call that pride, but the pride my father taught me is not like that.”
Suddenly, Kwon Chae Ha stared at the watch he had put on casually.
He had never estimated its value, and this sort of thing could never be a source of pride for him.
Min Seol Won’s clear voice heightened slightly, seemingly a bit angry.
“Even before my father passed away, he always prepared for his line of duty. He knew the dangers of his profession and that something could happen at any time. Even if he left the world before me, he asked me not to consider it a hardship but to take it as his pride.”
“He was an admirable man.”
“This matter happened due to my mistakes, so it’s only right that I take responsibility. Therefore, giving this money back to you is disrespectful to me.”
Even after becoming an adult, Chae Ha, who had become the chairman of the large Chaeun group, had never been scolded by his father.
However, he didn’t find her scolding, which was not really scolding, that disagreeable, and he exhaled slowly.
It was then. The door was gently opened, and her mother came out to the living room.
“Mom! Are you uncomfortable somewhere?”
“No, it’s time to take my medicine, so I came to get some water. Besides, it’s almost dinner time. Would you like to have a meal before you leave?”
Her mother proposed to Chae Ha with a gentle smile as before.
Seeing Seol Won flustered at her words, Chae Ha quickly shook his head.
“No, I cannot impose like that, especially as I came unannounced.”
“Don’t say that. It’s been so long since we’ve had a guest, it’s only pleasant. It seems like you’re very close with our Seol Won? You even know our house well.”
“Mom. It’s not like that……”
Seol Won frowned, her expression troubled, not knowing where to start explaining.
At that, her mother smiled even more gently.
“Because I’m sick, I always worry about our daughter being alone when I’m gone. It seems like I’d feel relieved if I see her meet a good person and start a family.”
“Mom, really. What are you saying to a complete stranger? We’re not close.”
“Oh dear, I’m sorry. Maybe it’s because I’m getting old, but I keep babbling nonsense these days.”
“No, it’s okay.”
As Chae Ha’s lips curled into a smile, her mother chuckled and returned to her room after getting some water.
As soon as the door closed, Seol Won tried to kick him out.
“If you’re done drinking, please leave. I think we’ve talked enough.”
Instead of responding, Chae Ha downed the tea on the table in one gulp, wiped the droplets on the corner of his mouth with his long fingers.
My judgment was correct. Min Seol Won was indeed the woman I was looking for.
“Ms. Min Seol Won, you seem like a dutiful daughter, don’t you have any thoughts of reassuring your mother?”
“Huh?”
“Let me be direct. How about marrying me?”
“……!”
At the word marriage, Seol Won’s eyes widened.
With a straightforward question in his expression, Kwon Chae Ha quickly added more words.
“More accurately, I’m talking about a contract. A contractual marriage.”
“A contractual marriage?”
“Yes. For about three years. Let’s say it’s a limitedtime marriage.”
Having confirmed what he wanted to confirm, he pulled out his business card and laid out his ‘purpose’ clearly.
“I didn’t intend to, but since I found out about Min Seol Won’s situation, let me be frank. My brother died six months ago. He was the original successor of the Chaeun Group, and the son my mother cherished the most.”
At the mention of ‘Chaeun Group,’ Seol Won, who had been looking down at the business card, flinched.
However, Chae Ha didn’t give her a break and continued.
“Because of that, my mother’s obsession has grown. Especially about marriage.”
“……”
“I have no intention of marrying a wealthy woman from a chaebol family. The kind of people who, as you say, believe their pride lies in jewels, handbags, and expensive dresses.”
Feeling sorry for having been treated as equal to them, Seol Won subtly bowed her head.
With her head down and out of her sight, Chae Ha continued, his lips curling into a smile once more.
“My mother is so stubborn, it will be hard to deal with her with a casual mindset. I like your firm gaze and pride, Min Seol Won. Plus, you seem tightlipped, so I guess you won’t carelessly disclose the contract details.”
Seol Won’s grip tightened on the handle of the tea cup she was holding.
After glancing at her small hand, Chae Ha added more weight to his proposal.
“Now that you’ve quit your job, wouldn’t it be difficult without an income? It seems like your mother could use the money, even if you don’t need it. She’d probably be even happier if she had a soninlaw.”
Although his words were somewhat sly, Seol Won’s eyes wavered at something she couldn’t outright deny.
Not missing that moment, Chae Ha played a card she couldn’t possibly refuse.
“I can provide whatever is needed. As a condition for marrying me, I’ll cover all your mother’s medical expenses. Regardless of the duration of the marriage, until she fully recovers, she will be able to receive any drugs, any surgeries, the best treatment currently available.”
“You… are…”
“Kwon Chae Ha.”
“Yes?”
At his firm tone, Seol Won’s gaze fixed on Chae Ha’s face.
For some reason, an unfamiliar feeling brushed his heart, wishing her gaze would linger for a while.
Thus, Chae Ha unabashedly proposed the false proposal.
“My name is Kwon Chae Ha. This seems like a winwin for both of us, Ms. Min Seol Won. Let’s get married.”
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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