As young entrepreneurs growing side by side, they had to weather many storms and hardships to become the top corporations in South Korea.
“We’ve lost and discarded a lot. But, we wanted to retain our conscience as entrepreneurs till the end.”
“…Father.”
“You know as well, Chae Ha, that the fact that Baek Young’s growth is largely contributed by indiscriminately merging and swallowing up numerous small and medium enterprises.”
It was a fact that couldn’t be ignored.
During a time when most businesses were facing a crisis, it would not be an exaggeration to say that Baek Young swept up companies on the brink of bankruptcy.
Despite the countless sacrifices made in the process, Chairman Baek didn’t care.
Kwon Kang Ho, who had been merely observing, had only sarcastically remarked about his ignorance of ‘business physiology’.
“I guess this might completely sever my relationship with Baek Young.”
“I’m sorry, Father. But I…”
“No, it’s not about you, Chae Ha. I should have been clearer from the start. I’m the one at fault too.”
Kwon Kang Ho’s gaze returned to the present.
He had only called to confirm, his intentions were already determined.
“I knew from the start that Sa Ra liked you, but I didn’t approve. It seemed you felt the same way.”
“I’ve never considered Baek Sa Ra as a woman. I’m not interested.”
“I know. You’ve always been indifferent towards women. Except for Seol Won.”
“……”
Caught off guard, Chae Ha fell silent.
Then Kwon Kang Ho, seeming amused, surveyed his son’s reaction and burst into a satisfied smile.
“Being able to see such a dumbfounded expression on my son, as cold as ice, is the reason why I cherish our daughterinlaw.”
“…Father.”
“You. You know how to feel embarrassed, don’t you?”
“It’s not like that.”
As Chae Ha awkwardly touched his hair, Kwon Kang Ho lowered his voice and muttered seriously.
“Since you brought Seol Won, I liked that girl. She has something… Something that people like us naturally lack. It’s hard to explain.”
A fatherinlaw’s love for his daughterinlaw.
At the praise towards his wife, the corners of Chae Ha’s mouth couldn’t help but rise.
Soon, Chae Ha concluded the conversation beautifully.
“I understand, Father. That’s exactly why I love her.”
“Ah, it’s not easy to see this face.”
“You’re early.”
“Of course, I should wait for a guest. Sit down.”
The place Kwon Kang Ho entered was a Korean restaurant they used to frequent when they were close.
It was clear that this place was chosen on purpose.
Chairman Baek was a meticulous person who wouldn’t leave any small thing unaccounted for.
“Do we need to travel all this way when we’re busy? We could have just eaten somewhere near the office.”
“Kang Ho, you too. What kind of relationship do you think we have? We were almost inlaws.”
Before the food even came out, he brought up the main point. Kwon Kang Ho responded calmly.
“That’s all in the past.”
“In the past… So… Is Mrs. Heo doing well? My wife often asks about her. As you know, my wife was a fan.”
“That’s old news.”
Even though he surely knew about Heo Young Joo’s wellbeing from Baek Sa Ra’s mouth, the food started coming in just as he was about to point it out.
Since it wasn’t something good to bring up, it was a good timing if any.
“Come on, it’s a great pleasure in life to enjoy a good friend and the consistent taste of food.”
“I’ll pass on the drink. I’m abstaining these days due to health issues.”
President Baek, a familiar barman, tried to pass over a glass with a sudden fall in his facial expression.
In the past, they would exchange drinks until dawn, but now they were in a situation where they had to be cautious about every word, so they somehow became reluctant to drink.
“There’s no choice. I’ll drink for President Kwon as well.”
“Do as you wish. Just don’t get too drunk.”
“You know, I’m not like I used to be either.”
Despite saying so, President Baek gulped down a glass in one go.
As soon as he put down his glass, he brought up the purpose he had summoned for.
“I hear your son publicly humiliated my daughter at the La Pleureuse launch party last time.”
“Huh, what humiliation? Our daughterinlaw barely managed to resolve the crisis caused by her naive husband.”
Kwon Kangho deliberately left out that the naive husband’s companion was Baek Sara, although he knew very well.
Thanks to that, there was a tense tension in front of the food that was served with steam rising.
“Our youngest daughter is also a problem due to her immaturity. Because she was so pampered, she whines like a child if she doesn’t get what she wants.”
President Baek gave a smirk like a snake.
Although he said so, Kwon Kangho knew very well how much he had cherished and raised Baek Sara.
With her smart brain and pretty looks, moreover, her temperament was just like her father’s.
While his muchanticipated eldest son turned out to be incompetent, the youngest daughter who possessed both business acumen and ambition was enough to be his pride.
If it weren’t for the fact that his pride was smitten with Kwon Chae Ha, President Baek would have been able to sleep with his legs stretched out.
Without the need to beat around the bush again, he put on the pressure again.
“Isn’t Chae Won’s resort business this time important? As you know, the key to a resort is the selection of the site. You must be aware that our daughter has a valuable land.”
“You gave her something big, which is unlike you.”
“She’s the kind of child who gets what she wants no matter what. Anyway, the problem is that my daughter wants to hand over the land to your competitors these days, right? Haha.”
“It’s only natural to give land to someone who offers a good price.”
As Kwon Kangho sipped his tea calmly, President Baek subtly increased the level of provocation.
“Weren’t you planning to divorce your resurrected daughterinlaw with Chae Ha?”
President Baek, who seemed to have gained a lot more weight than when he saw him last, wiped his chubby forehead.
Then, as if to show a good will, he served a piece of meat on Kwon Kangho’s plate and said.
“Calm down. We don’t need to do this when we can settle things nicely.”
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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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