Jin Woo, who was looking at Ji Na with an unreadable expression, slowly approached.
The memory of the emergency staircase came up again as he, a head taller, got close.
“Now…”
Ji Na’s lips trembled slightly. Her heart pounded at the sight of Jin Woo’s deep eyes that seemed to contain the blackest of darkness.
“No, I’m sorry.”
Jin Woo, who couldn’t bear the silence, was the first to speak.
“Do you still regret it? The summer ten years ago.”
As Ji Na had told Jin Woo earlier, he was her past. No, he had to be her past.
She had just ended a trashy relationship, and the still red scar hadn’t properly healed. Whether it was love or not, the fact was she had been hurt by someone.
That’s why she kept pushing away Jin Woo, who kept coming closer and shaking her.
Because that was Ji Na’s only way to avoid getting hurt anymore.
“Yes, I regret it.”
I wanted to happily accept your confession then.
If I hadn’t listened to Min Hye’s words and accepted yours.
Would we be different now?
“I’ll make sure you don’t regret anymore.”
Jin Woo, who had taken one more step closer, grabbed Ji Na’s hand. Just that action alone made Ji Na feel like she was going to stop breathing.
“I’ll make you love summer again.”
With a desperate and warm gaze, Jin Woo spoke.
It felt as though they were standing under the night sky. No, it felt as if only the two of them existed in the vast universe. The noise around them became inaudible at some point.
Jin Woo’s passionate sincerity flowed into her. Ji Na could no longer resist. No, she felt as though his gaze had wrapped around her body and soul.
“You know, I’m not confident.”
Barely licking her lips, Jin Woo cast a faint smile.
“I’ll be by your side.”
It felt as though the wall she had firmly built in her heart was crumbling down.
“I’ll help you smile again.”
Jin Woo’s hand, which was holding Ji Na’s, was hot.
“So, let me stay by your side.”
At his desperate voice, tears flowed from Ji Na’s eyes.
“Is it okay… even if it’s me…?”
She was a small boat being rocked by a huge wave called Jin Woo. Ji Na was helplessly shaken by Jin Woo. And ultimately, she was swallowed by the wave.
Jin Woo raised his hand to wipe Ji Na’s tears. He too seemed tense, his smooth fingers trembling slightly.
“That’s what I should be saying… All I need is you. I don’t need anything else.”
Ji Na slowly closed her eyes. Over them, Jin Woo brought down his lips.
It felt like touching a quiet starry night. It also felt like a warm summer wind was blowing. The contact of lips, hotter than the summer sun, felt like it was soothing the soul. Maybe that’s why.
Ji Na kept shedding tears.
Jin Woo, pulling away from the kiss, gently wiped Ji Na’s wet cheeks.
“Why do you keep crying? It makes me sad.”
I don’t know either, Seo Jin Woo.
Why am I like this? Maybe because I feel so worthless.
“Seo Jin Woo.”
In a slightly husky voice, Ji Na whispered softly.
His name rolled smoothly off her tongue.
Jin Woo’s gaze was deeply focused on Ji Na.
Ji Na, who had hesitated for a moment, soon opened her mouth.
“As I said before, I… I’m not yet ready to have a secret love affair at work.”
Jin Woo only looked at Ji Na silently, saying nothing.
“So, I can’t do it right now, not right now.”
Saying so, Ji Na slightly lowered her head as if she felt embarrassed.
She still felt the heat on her lips as if Jin Woo’s warmth was left.
“That’s okay. As long as I can be by your side.”
Jin Woo, who caressed Ji Na’s cheek, gently closed his eyes.
“I don’t care about anything.”
As if all the stars embedded in the sky had fallen into Jin Woo’s eyes, his pupils sparkled brilliantly. The scene was so beautiful that Ji Na couldn’t say anything for a while.
There was still a lingering heat. On both her cheeks and lips.
Ji Na slowly stepped back from his hand. She wanted to touch Jin Woo’s warm body temperature more, but she couldn’t do that now. If she did, she might have used Jin Woo to recover her emotions.
“It won’t take long.”
At the words barely spat out from her lips, Jin Woo stared at Ji Na intensely.
“It doesn’t matter. Just don’t push me away.”
The same words again. He fearlessly said such mesmerizing words…
Ji Na blankly stared at Jin Woo, then took a deep breath.
“Well, I should go now. Thanks for everything today.”
It was time to return to reality.
“Promise me you won’t push me away.”
At Jin Woo’s gaze, which somehow felt intense, Ji Na slightly lowered her eyes.
“Okay.”
At Ji Na’s words, finally, Jin Woo drew a smile at the corner of his mouth.
“Thank you. Sister.”
I’m the one who’s grateful, Seo Jin Woo. Why are you thanking me?
With those words, Jin Woo waved his hand lightly, showing a sweet smile.
At a glance, his tall stature and perfect proportions made me recall the words of wisdom I’d once heard.
‘A sculpture carved by God.’
Jin Woo, with such flawless looks that the phrase couldn’t be denied, was standing still, silently watching Ji Na.
His gaze alone made her heart tremble.
‘There’s nothing changing. Don’t get your hopes up for nothing. Don’t flutter.’
Ji Na struggled to suppress her throbbing heart.
It seemed as if Jin Woo’s scent was still lingering around her. Throughout her journey home, because of his scent, the smile that lingered on her lips didn’t fade away.
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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