The sunrise at Geum Oreum was truly magnificent.
It was the twelfth sunrise Ji An had seen in Jeju.
Even though the sky had been cloudy the previous night, she wanted to commend herself for trusting the unpredictable Jeju weather.
After the sky regained its original color, she moved her steps.
As she walked, she saw Geumak Dam, the crater lake of Geum Oreum. She had heard that the sight of water gathered there was a spectacle not often seen.
She stopped her steps as she saw Hyupjae beach and Biyang Island, unwrapped a loop of her scarf and exposed her face to the cold wind.
“I’m going to get drunk on the winter wind. Good.”
Ji An was in the process of conquering the Oreum.
It was said that there were 360 Oreums in Jeju Island, scattered east and west around Mount Hallasan.
She was admiring the sunrise and sunset wherever her feet took her every day.
She had spent three days as one with the bed, arguing with Ha Joon’s logic, so she had had enough rest.
Although she had impulsively come to Jeju, she didn’t want to waste her day.
So, she began by watching the sunrise, and as she wanted to conquer more Oreums, she was even greedy to see the sunset.
After visiting Seongsan Ilchulbong, she had gained strength from the comfort nature provided.
And, as she had told Dan Woo, it was also a way to live quietly.
“Don’t live life trying too hard.”
The words Dan Woo had whispered in his sleep the night the boiler broke were lingering in her, having transformed into an odd emotion.
Ji An was running away from an emotion she had never faced before.
When he looked at her calmly, Dan Woo’s pupils had a strange color.
Would you say it was a color that wouldn’t leave her heart alone?
She wondered if it would be better if she didn’t look, but that wasn’t it either.
After turning her determination into action, her time in Jeju was relatively peaceful and fast.
Ji An sat in the driver’s seat, turned on her cell phone, looked at the Bluetooth screen, and smiled widely.
The call connection tone broke with a click.
Is it Ji An?
“Dad!”
The excitement given by the air of Jeju was not as much as this moment. Ji An was happiest when she heard her father’s voice.
How’s Jeju? Did you enjoy the Oreum you visited today? Is it clear in Jeju? How was the sunrise?
“Dad, one thing at a time.
I’m in the middle of a Genesis photoshoot. That’s why I’m on standby.
“At the studio, I see.”
Nodding slightly, Ji An spoke a little faster.
“It’s an Oreum with a Geumak Dam, it’s a crater. If you walk a bit, you can see Biyang Island… But, dad.”
Ji An’s voice choked off, her nose tingling.
If this were Seoul, she could be with her dad.
Who cares if mom doesn’t give her the time of day. Just ignore sis acting all elegant. Instead, she could have meals with dad, drink coffee, and even watch latenight movies.
As she talked on the phone like this, a brief regret visited her. Maybe because it was an island she couldn’t rush to immediately.
Ji An?
“Dad. Can you come to Jeju by any chance?”
There was a moment of silence from the other end of the phone, and then Jae Yoon’s voice came through.
Your mom and sister can’t do anything without me. That’s why. Instead, you have to play for me too.
“Dad, are you okay? Should I just go to Seoul?”
This was the first winter she wasn’t following Genesis’s schedule, and she knew how her mom treated her dad like an underling, so her heart felt heavy.
Ji An thought about her dad’s face, weary from a lot of work, and considered going back for a moment.
‘Only I care about dad. I have no one but dad.’
As if reading Ji An’s thoughts, Jae Yoon comforted her.
“Ji An, your father can handle things here. So you can go ahead and do whatever you want. It makes me happy just looking at the pictures you send me every day… She seems to be heading to the Jenis’ waiting room. I’ll call you again in the afternoon.”
“I will.”
While keeping her focus on the road, Ji An wiped away her tears with the back of her hand.
Being on Jeju Island wasn’t all good, every day. The strangely twisted routine felt heavy and burdensome at times. It was also daunting to think about what should be done next.
On tough days, she wondered if the term parasite was such an emotionally charged word.
“The bus has left. There’s no turning back. Kim Ji An is not a parasite. She’s a daddy’s girl.”
Happy Officetel room number 902 must have welcomed a new owner. After all, the deposit had been transferred to her bank account.
In front of a building with a distinctive brick red exterior and differently sized triangular windows, the navigation system announced the end of the route.
The place she had arrived at was a children’s library in Jeju.
If Ha Joon had seen this, he would have criticized her for visiting a library even there, but she had made a promise with a little friend she had met a few days ago.
As soon as she entered the library, she heard a voice calling out for her.
“Sister!”
“Bomin!”
As she hugged the little girl running towards her, Ji An bowed her head to the person walking towards them.
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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