At Do Jin’s unexpected words, Ji Na involuntarily opened her mouth.
“Pardon?”
“People in the company don’t yet know that Yoon Ju is pregnant. Yoon Ju is having a tough time. It also seems like she’s having a hard time working because of morning sickness.”
At this point, she thought it wouldn’t be a crime to kill an exboyfriend. He had kept her back just to blabber such nonsense. It was utterly absurd. Ji Na had to tightly clench her fist to maintain her composure.
“I have a lot of work assigned to me, so I don’t have the capacity to take on Employee Heo Yoon Ju’s work as well. I’m sorry.”
Do Jin tilted his head as if he expected Ji Na’s insincere apology.
“Ji Na.”
Do Jin called Ji Na’s name as if consoling her.
“I truly loved you.”
She tried not to meet his gaze on purpose, but in the face of his shameless words, Ji Na had no choice but to glare at him.
“Seriously. And even though we broke up like this, I still have good feelings for you.”
Anyone who saw Do Jin’s words and expression would have been fooled.
‘Just act…’
His deceit was Hollywoodclass. Ji Na looked at Do Jin with calm, undisturbed eyes.
“I’m sorry. I’ll take my leave now.”
Not wanting to hear any more, she bowed her head and turned around, only to hear,
“You don’t want Intern Seo Jin Woo to stay at the company, do you?”
“I think he will receive a fair score, even without my intervention.”
Ignoring his despicable threat, Ji Na left the conference room. Even after their breakup, Do Jin seemed to want to manipulate Ji Na to his liking. But since Ji Na wasn’t compliant, he used Jin Woo, her subordinate, as leverage.
She was worried. Given Kim Do Jin’s personality, he could give an unfair score to Jin Woo. Although she said that, Ji Na felt anxious. She wanted to protect him. Would everything ultimately depend on Do Jin’s will?
Last night, Jin Woo’s voice was still ringing in her ears. Much hotter and deeper than usual.
‘I really have to go.’
After an unfathomable amount of time had passed, Ji Na slowly pulled her face away from Jin Woo’s embrace.
The moonlight faintly shone on Jin Woo’s slightly disheveled face.
He looked so beautiful that he seemed pure. Every single one of his trembling eyelashes.
‘After shaking, it ended up like this.’
Just looking at Jin Woo made her heart pound.
Ji Na deliberately caressed Jin Woo’s soft hair nonchalantly.
‘I haven’t even properly shaken yet…’
Jin Woo, receiving Ji Na’s touch fully, smiled.
His faint laughter resonated in her heart.
Could there be someone as beautiful as this, as if the stars in the night sky had been embedded?
Does he only appear this beautiful in my eyes, captivated by him?
‘I guess I’m enchanted because you’re so pretty.’
‘You’re much prettier, sister.’
Jin Woo gently held Ji Na’s wrist.
Slowly caressing her wrist, he looked gently into Ji Na’s eyes.
‘You were pretty ten years ago, and you are still pretty. So much that I can’t take my eyes off you.’
His eyes, looking at Ji Na, shone brilliantly.
I didn’t know my heart could beat like this.
The newfound sensation felt strange.
‘I like you.’
The only words Ji Na could say were those.
At her shy confession, Jin Woo laughed.
‘Now, I’ll protect you, sister.’
It was a complete night, full of feelings.
Last night, they finally confirmed each other’s feelings.
However, separate from that, if Jin Woo lost his opportunity to become a fulltime employee because of this, she felt like she would feel guilty towards him for the rest of her life.
In the end, thinking of protecting Jin Woo, Ji Na abruptly got up from her seat. She just needed to endure until the internship ended. As Ji Na was heading towards Do Jin’s seat, someone called her.
“Assistant Lee Ji Na.”
It was a fellow office worker.
“The department head is calling for you.”
With curiosity, Ji Na hurried towards the head’s office.
As she knocked and entered the head’s office, she found Jin Woo, who was conversing with the head. Jin Woo, dressed neatly in a darkcolored suit, had a different atmosphere than yesterday.
Her heart pounded at the sight of him, as handsome as he was yesterday. Seeing Ji Na, Jin Woo gave her a knowing smile. The head’s jovial voice called out to the hesitating Ji Na.
“Assistant Lee is here? Come here for a moment.”
As soon as Ji Na sat down at the end of the sofa, the head began to speak.
“Intern Seo Jin Woo’s mentor is Assistant Lee Ji Na, right?”
“Ah, yes.”
“He’s our company’s nextgeneration talent. Not an ordinary resource.”
The head’s praise was unfamiliar to Ji Na, who had been with the company for five years. Famous for being more stingy than buying a coffee for subordinates, she wondered what expression she should have at his praise.
“He has a great forwardlooking perspective on the future of the company.”
Ji Na started to wonder whether he had called her in just to praise Jin Woo.
“The reason I called Assistant Lee is… I saw the MZ Generation fashion marketing plan that our department is carrying out and it was said that Assistant Lee planned it…”
“Yes?”
How could that be? It was definitely under the responsibility of manager Kim Do Jin.
For a moment, Ji Na witnessed Jin Woo’s eyes flickering coldly.
“I like Assistant Lee’s planning. So, I spoke with Manager Kim and wanted to get approval quickly and proceed. Since the 3/4 quarter is already late, let’s plan for the 4/4 quarter.”
“Yes.”
Ji Na simply responded with a startled face.
“Alright, let’s generate some sales. Let’s show the strength of our team.”
The department head burst into a hearty laugh.
“Head, but I think we need to talk to Manager Kim…”
As Ji Na spoke worriedly, the department head waved his hand.
“I’ll say that, so don’t worry, bring it directly to me next time.”
Really, could she do that? Glancing sneakily at Jin Woo, Ji Na responded awkwardly.
“I understand.”
Suddenly wondering what was happening, Ji Na intended to leave first and ask Jin Woo separately while keeping an eye on the situation.
Contrary to Ji Na, Jin Woo maintained his relaxed posture even in front of the department head. It seemed like he had indeed become close with the head, as he didn’t look uncomfortable like her.
Then, there was a knock on the door.
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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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