While his mind was blank, Hongseok raised his glasses and said, “If Yeonju hadn’t made up her mind first, I would have made her leave. If that had happened, it would have ended even more miserably.”
“…”
“Yeonju is not a thoughtless child. She probably left after thoroughly considering what is a better life for herself.”
Hongseok, who was speaking solemnly, stared at Jinwook.
“There’s no need for lingering attachments to someone who left on her own. You don’t need to care. Focus on your work now.”
His eyes momentarily sharpened and gleamed fiercely.
“I can’t wait forever. I won’t treat her like a granddaughter.”
“…”
“Quickly sort out Yeonju’s affairs.”
Even without raising his voice, a deep firmness was felt in the chilly atmosphere.
In the midst of the cold atmosphere, Jinwook spoke up.
“No.”
“…”
“I can’t end it like this.”
Jinwook looked at him with determined eyes.
“I will find Yeonju again.”
“…”
“If there’s anyone blocking the way, I will drag them out, no matter who it is.”
A firm voice directed itself towards Hongseok.
“So, please don’t even think about interfering.”
Jinwook briefly lowered his head and then went outside.
Left alone, Hongseok put down the documents and looked out the window. The chilling wind, which had become increasingly cold over the past few days, shook the withered branches.
On such a cold day, where could she be…
Hongseok also didn’t know where Yeonju had gone. However, he was confident that she would be fine wherever she was.
Yeonju was a mature and strong person. Simultaneously, she was a person with a sense of tact and conscience.
Even though she knew her presence didn’t benefit Jinwook, she wasn’t the type of person to endure recklessly.
Therefore, when he learned about the difficulty of Yeonju getting pregnant, he foresaw that she would let go without him pushing her away. Knowing she had a straightforward and tender personality made it somewhat regrettable. But in the end, that straightforward and tender nature could be a weakness and a source of trouble for Jinwook.
Yeonju was not originally someone who fit into this household. It was a place where a tougher and more resilient person could endure.
Once, he had hoped that Yeonju might change. However, now that Mi-hyun had left this world, the remaining venom in her seemed nonexistent.
He couldn’t keep the precarious Yeonju by Jinwook’s side. Yeonju was a presence that offered no help to Jinwook.
Jinwook would realize this fact sooner or later.
So, Yeonju leaving was the right thing to happen, and it should be considered fortunate.
“…”
Listening to the intensifying sound of the wind, Hongseok pressed his temples.
A deep sigh, rising from his abdomen, escaped through his nostrils.
Ding-dong.
The sound of the doorbell echoed, and the silver-colored front door opened.
The one who opened the front door was Kyung-ok and Dae-han. Both of them widened their eyes in surprise as they met the unexpected guest in the late night—none other than Jinwook.
“Why did Master Cha come here at this hour?”
Kyung-ok asked, looking quite surprised. Jinwook had visited this house only once briefly during the holidays after his marriage.
Seeing him suddenly show up now, there must be a significant reason.
“Hello. Grandmother. I apologize for visiting so late.”
Offering a courteous greeting first, Jinwook asked with a serious expression, “By any chance… has Yeonju been here?”
“Here? No. She hasn’t been here since Chuseok.”
“Or has she contacted you or mentioned anything about going somewhere?”
Both of them shook their heads, stating that nothing like that had happened. Disappointment colored Jinwook’s expression.
‘She hasn’t come here either.’
Even if she didn’t come here, he had expected her to at least contact her family.
However, looking at the faces of Kyung-ok and Dae-han, it seemed like they didn’t know about Yeonju’s disappearance at all.
After checking the CCTV footage from the mart where Yeonju disappeared, it was found that she took a taxi in front of the mart, which she had called in advance.
The taxi dropped her off in a neighborhood far from the mart, and according to the taxi driver, Yeonju got into another unfamiliar car and went somewhere else.
So, where did she go?
Seeing Jinwook’s frustrated face, Kyung-ok asked, “Why is that? Has something happened?”
“In fact, Yeonju left home, and I couldn’t reach her. I stopped by to ask if you knew anything.”
Kyung-ok’s mouth opened wide, and the wrinkles on her face deepened.
“Yeonju… left home?”
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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