It keeps popping in. But no matter how close a friend, she could not openly talk about the dream she had today. While others easily bring up personal stories as light topics, Yul Li couldn’t.
“Anyway, it makes me uncomfortable. Even if everyone says it’s okay, I don’t like it.”
[Hmm.]
Instead of arguing with Yul Li, Hyun Kyung took a deep breath. One of the good things about Hyun Kyung was that she mostly accepted things as they were when Yul Li said no. She respected Yul Li and tried to solve the problem from her perspective.
The next morning, Yul Li headed to the office with her mind firmly set. She thought it would be better to convince Je Ho rather than meeting the chairman to refuse, following Hyun Kyung’s advice.
At first, she was skeptical about the need to do so. But after having a similar dream again last night, she changed her mind.
Because the second dream ended at a more progressed stage, her heart was pounding for quite a while after she woke up in the morning. The moans that kept flowing out still seemed to echo in her head.
How could she be so proficient in an act she had never experienced in her dream? Yul Li was shocked at her own boldness.
It was only after taking a long shower under cold water that her dizzy mind became a little clearer.
If she had to live in a house he designed at this rate…
Yul Li’s expression quickly darkened.
Even though dreams are uncontrollable, she felt pathetic for succumbing so easily to her desires.
She must confront Je Ho today no matter what. She was determined to speak bluntly if necessary, even if it seemed bad or rude.
Yul Li entered the office, boosting her combative spirit.
However, even past lunchtime, he didn’t show up at work.
“Wow, you’re really diligent. There’s no need to do all that, right?”
After lunch, Sun Young chattered as she handed Yul Li a takeaway coffee cup.
“Who are you talking about?”
“Who else? Kwon Je Ho. He went down to Changwon with the director as soon as he came to work today.”
“To Changwon?”
“Yes. For a community center rebuilding project. It’s purely a volunteer project…”
If he went to Changwon, could he return before the end of the day?
“I think both of them will go straight home from the site.”
Sun Young spoke as if she had read Yul Li’s thoughts.
Sure enough, even after work hours, Je Ho didn’t appear in the office. Yul Li, suppressing her disappointment, headed home. Of course, the reason for her disappointment was that she wanted to settle this quickly, but it was postponed until tomorrow.
That night, Yul Li was tormented by another nightmare.
Unfortunately, the third dream was more intense than the second. If the dreams continued, eventually, they would reach the end…
No, it can’t be!
Recalling the very passionate touch that dug into her shirt, Yul Li shook her head vigorously. She couldn’t stay up all night with her eyes open. This was all a side effect due to the anxiety of not resolving the work on time.
She wanted to believe that the phenomenon would naturally disappear when she had a conversation with Je Ho. While making a decision, she needed to politely request him to stop making strange jokes.
But sadly, Je Ho didn’t come to work the next day. Sun Young tipped her off that he had stayed overnight in Changwon due to late work. It seemed like he would come up to Seoul late in the afternoon.
So she wouldn’t be able to see him today? With a disturbed mind, Yul Li just wanted to cry.
Was she disturbed because her planned work kept being postponed? Or was she disturbed because she couldn’t see him?
With the back of her hand, Yul Li pressed against her eyes that had become hot and sneaked a glance at the empty seat next to her.
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When she was tidying up her desk to go home, she got a call from Director Kim. Yul Li held back her desire to ask if he was still in Changwon.
Yul Li wrote down the number of the drawing that Director Kim requested on a piece of paper. The fact that he was holding her back from leaving work meant that Director Kim would return to the office even if it was late at night. That means Je Ho would also come up to Seoul with Director Kim.
With the expectation that she could see him at least tomorrow, Yul Li happily obliged to Director Kim’s request. But since the drawing was complicated, it took quite a bit of time to set up the print. When she finished all the work, she was the only one left in the office.
After thoroughly checking the drawing one more time, Yul Li put it on Director Kim’s desk. Just as she was about to walk out of the director’s office, Je Ho walked in as the door opened.
It had only been a day since she last saw him, but when she saw him, her heart sank. As if she hadn’t seen him for a long time, tears welled up in her eyes. Surprised by her own reaction, Yul Li quickly averted her gaze.
As a formality, Je Ho slightly nodded his head in greeting and went straight to his desk. Then he picked up the drawing that Yul Li had just put down.
“I requested the drawing Director Kim called about. I’m sorry for making you leave work late because of me.”
“……Ah, yes.”
Yul Li responded shortly while avoiding his gaze. Even though she decided to settle the issue as soon as possible, she couldn’t easily open her mouth.
Did she have weird dreams for two days in a row? Just looking at him, her face heated up because the image kept overlapping with her dream.
He must be tired because he just came up, so she can’t hold him and talk.
She wrapped herself with a plausible excuse and promised herself next time.
“I’ll go in first.”
She greeted Je Ho, who was scanning the drawing, and headed towards the door. However, instead of receiving her greeting, Je Ho threw a question.
“But you haven’t told the chairman yet?”
When she turned around, Je Ho put the drawing on the desk and walked towards her.
“I’m talking about the newlywed house design.”
“I couldn’t tell the chairman immediately because he was busy.”
“……Is that so?”
He twisted his lips as if disappointed.
“I thought you changed your mind, and I was somewhat thrilled…….”
Now was the time. Now was the opportunity to persuade him.
Yul Li took a deep breath and asked abruptly.
“Can you spare some time today?”
“Time?”
“Yes, I have something to say.”
Looking straight into Je Ho’s curious eyes, Yul Li reiterated her words with emphasis.
“Just the two of us.”
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?
——
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!”
——
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…
——
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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