Si Hyun had fallen asleep on her desk at dawn after a night of going through user logs. It was only after everyone had arrived at work that she managed to open her eyes, still dazed.
“You can’t go on like this, Si Hyun. Let’s go get a coffee transfusion.”
Dragged by Mi Joo’s hand, she drank a small threeshot Americano. It was only after that that she seemed to regain some consciousness.
Taking advantage of the coffee time, Si Hyun sought advice from Mi Joo about the gift money for the wedding.
“Well, then you have to give the gift money.”
Mi Joo, having heard the situation, said.
“What’s going on? I thought you would jump up and ask why we have to do that.”
At the unexpected response, Si Hyun looked at Mi Joo in surprise. Mi Joo, being upright and a little aggressive, she thought Mi Joo would be angry, saying there’s no such law in the world.
“It is unfair. But, from what I see with our sisters, if you’re going to get married, it’s easier in this way and that to do what the inlaws want. Otherwise, the words keep coming after marriage. My older sister, because she didn’t get a mink coat that her motherinlaw asked for, even after ten years of marriage, every winter she complains that her bones are cold!”
Mi Joo seemed to let out a sigh of relief as she said this, then raised her pointer finger.
“And that, it’s absolutely not something her boyfriend thought of alone. His parents brought it up. So wouldn’t they have decided on the amount too?”
“Is that so?”
“That’s what I’m saying. So, it’s better to go along with what they ask as much as possible. Since half of the gift money comes back as wedding expenses, if you think of it as around 1.5 million won in the end, it’s not that unaffordable amount, right?”
Hearing this, Mi Joo’s words seemed to make sense. She felt refreshed as if her worries had been resolved.
“Thanks for the advice, Mi Joo. I think you’re right.”
Si Hyun belatedly thought that perhaps she had wanted to hear the words ‘go ahead with the gift money’ from the beginning.
As the saying goes, if you’re not going to get married, it doesn’t matter, but if you are, it’s more comfortable for your mind not to go against the future inlaws’ feelings.
Furthermore, considering that she had a big fight with Woo Jin yesterday morning because of Tae Ha, it was even more so. Perhaps he was really angry, Woo Jin hadn’t sent even a single message or call all day.
Maybe if she said she would give the gift money, Woo Jin’s mood would lighten up a bit.
Si Hyun had not completely come to terms with the misunderstandings with Tae Ha and the fact that she was giving a betrothal gift.
However, more than anything, Si Hyun didn’t want to cause a fuss. All Si Hyun wanted at the moment was to get married without any trouble.
She thought it was worth enduring a certain degree of injustice for that purpose.
“Anyway, where can I suddenly find 30 million won?”
She was not sure whether she would get the dowry money back properly, but even if she did, she had to find the huge amount of 30 million won first.
Seeing Si Hyun’s worry, Mi Joo gave her a tip.
“If it’s really impossible, why don’t you take a retirement fund collateral loan? The company offers that, you know.”
“Ah, that was an option.”
Should she touch the retirement fund to get married?
Such a thought crossed her mind for a moment, but Si Hyun quickly shook her head. They said you get a lot of thoughts before marriage. It was just that.
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Lacking sleep, Si Hyun spent the whole day in a daze, as if she was half lost in a dream. In the afternoon, as she was coming back with coffee, Tae Ha, who happened to pass by in the hallway, briefly told her.
“You can drop the journey map, just submit the user log analysis by next Monday.”
He seemed to think it was too much even though he ordered it.
It was a relief anyway. Holding back her desire to drop dead as soon as she got off work, Si Hyun headed to Woo Jin’s company.
“I’m in front of your company now. Let’s meet briefly.”
Even after sending the message, it took ten minutes for Woo Jin to finally show up leisurely.
“What is it? I’m busy, speak quickly.”
His voice was still gruff.
“Are you still angry?”
Si Hyun sighed and spoke in a soft voice.
“Don’t be like that. I explained things well to Tae Ha yesterday. Since it bothers you, let’s not visit each other’s houses in the future.”
Woo Jin lost his temper.
“What are you talking about? Why should I care about such a kid?”
“That’s right. You don’t need to care at all. I told you, he’s just a kid to me.”
Si Hyun tried her best to calm Woo Jin down.
“Also, about the betrothal gift, I think I’ll do as you suggested.”
Only then did Woo Jin seem to perk up. Until now, he had been looking away, but for the first time, he glanced sideways at Si Hyun.
“Really?”
“Yep. I’ve thought about it, and I think it’s right to do what needs to be done. I think I can manage the money somehow.”
Woo Jin seemed delighted, as if his own wish had come true, and was beaming brightly.
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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