Yeonju moved closer to him and said,
“I heard from grandmother today. About my father’s matter… you helped him.”
She had waited until late to tell him this. Jinwook nodded, indicating he remembered the matter. Yeonju asked,
“How much did you support in investment?”
“Not much.”
“But it must have been a significant amount…”
“I’m a businessman. If it had been a burdensome amount, I wouldn’t have given it. There’s no significant gain, but no major loss either, so I helped.”
Jinwook spoke calmly, facing Yeonju.
“We don’t need to discuss this any further. It’s not a matter you need to worry about.”
“…….”
Yeonju stared intently at him.
It was hard to understand him. Why would a businessman, who avoids losses, not let her go?
It couldn’t benefit him to keep her around.
She refrained from asking, fearing it might prompt him to change his mind. She was too fragile and insecure to confront him.
Yeonju softly said to him,
“I’ll be more careful to avoid such issues in the future.”
“…….”
“Anyway… thank you.”
She expressed her genuine gratitude. Jinwook also gazed into her profound eyes.
In the dimly lit space, their eyes met, creating a subtle atmosphere. Yeonju’s cheeks reddened as she felt his scent drawing closer. She thought he was about to embrace her, her heart racing.
However, the words that came from Jinwook, who had approached her, were not what she had expected.
“Go to bed.”
“…….”
“I need to take a shower.”
With those words, Jinwook passed by Yeonju and entered the dressing room.
“…….”
Yeonju stood for a moment, looking towards the dressing room, then turned around. She went up the stairs to the second-floor bedroom.
Lying on the spacious bed, she heard the sound of the shower running in the bathroom downstairs. She tried to sleep, but couldn’t until the sound of the shower stopped.
The sound of Jinwook’s footsteps, apparently after his shower, reached her ears. His steps headed not to the bedroom where Yeonju was, but to another bedroom.
Jinwook, who used to be intimate with her every day, was now avoiding her.
It might have been a misconception, but she felt that even the way he looked at her had changed.
Was it no longer necessary to be close?
Now that he knew the chances of her getting pregnant were slim, he might consider their intimate moments a waste of time.
With that thought, her mood sank to an endless depth, as if she was falling into an unfathomable abyss.
Jinwook, dressed in a neat suit, stepped out of the elevator.
He had arrived at the LM Group Chairman’s office. Jinwook was on his way to meet Hongseok, who had summoned him.
Following the secretary, Jinwook entered the chairman’s office.
“Chairman, Director Cha Jinwook is here to see you.”
The secretary knocked and opened the door for Jinwook to enter.
Hongseok was sitting on a sofa in one corner of the office, reading a newspaper. He preferred reading printed newspapers, claiming that the same event was reported differently depending on the newspaper and the writer. He often read several newspapers piled up.
Jinwook bowed to him.
“Did you call for me?”
“Yes. Come, sit here.”
Jinwook sat on the sofa opposite Hongseok. The chairman, still flipping through the newspaper, asked,
“Have you had lunch?”
“No, not yet.”
“Why haven’t you eaten yet when it’s well past lunchtime?”
“I had some things to take care of. And I don’t have much of an appetite.”
“At your age, it’s a problem not to have an appetite. You know you shouldn’t skip meals, right?”
“Yes, I understand.”
Still reading the newspaper, Hongseok said,
“I called you because I was curious about how the redevelopment rights in Yongsan District are progressing.”
Jinwook was preparing thoroughly for the redevelopment rights in Yongsan District’s [Star Icon][Star Icon] area, set for early next year. Given its status as a major project in the industry, Hongseok showed much interest.
Jinwook responded smoothly,
“It looks like the bid for the construction rights will be a three-way competition between us, HJ Construction, and Korea Construction. We will leverage our high-end brand ‘Rene’ for a luxurious image and are planning premium residential spaces in collaboration with the global design group WG.”
“The [Star Icon][Star Icon] area has excellent location and a 47% general sale ratio, making it a viable project. It will be tough, but I hope we can secure the construction rights.”
“Yes, I will ensure you see the desired results.”
Jinwook spoke with confidence. Hongseok smiled in satisfaction at his demeanor.
Not only was Jinwook excellent in his work, but he also had overflowing confidence and consistently delivered satisfactory results to Hongseok. He had never disappointed him.
Setting aside the newspaper, Hongseok looked at Jinwook and said with a strong voice,
“There will be a major organizational restructuring soon.”
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!”
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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…
——
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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