“Oh……”
She asked a selfevident question. Stupidly.
Embarrassed, So Yeon inflated her cheeks slightly. At her face, Seo Jun laughed with a snicker. Just at that moment, So Yeon’s phone, which was on the dining table, vibrated briefly.
[So Yeon, I’m curious about the results of your film audition but I can’t ask. Even so, I’m asking. Are you wandering around until this ambitious night because you failed the audition?] So Yeon who briefly checked the message that automatically popped up on her phone screen was indecisive about how to reply. In the meantime, the phone rang.“Answer it.”
“It’s a friend. I’ll call later.”
So Yeon turned her phone off entirely. There was a good reason for her to ignore Do Sun’s contact.
Do Sun was a passionate fan of Tae Seo Jun.
Because of that friend, So Yeon was aware of all of Tae Seo Jun’s history from his debut to the present. If Do Sun knew that she was with him now…
Even though she wouldn’t believe it if told, it was a secret she had to keep, no matter how close a friend she was.
“It’s getting late, do you need to contact your parents or family?”
Seo Jun spoke slowly, raising an eyebrow slightly.
“My parents are abroad. My older sister is a workaholic and has no intention of coming back from New York, and my younger sister married early and settled in Jeju Island. So, I live alone. I manage everything on my own.”
“Then, can you stay the night? There’s an extra bedroom.”
“……!”
So Yeon’s gaze faltered.
Considering she had been drinking wine and it was late, he was probably suggesting it out of consideration, but So Yeon couldn’t help but feel her heart drop. This was the first time she had felt this excited. Unconsciously, So Yeon responded.
“Then, can I drink more wine? I feel like I want to drink a bit.”
Seo Jun, who had been staring at the empty bottle for a moment, brought a new wine and filled So Yeon’s empty glass.
“You seem to have something bothering you. Have a bit more and then rest.”
He was a perceptive man. What words would be necessary? So Yeon drank the wine in her glass in big gulps. However, as the alcohol piled up, the events of the day that she had forgotten began to flood back into her mind, and her mood turned gloomy.
Her large eyes reddened.
Tears seemed to fall any moment, but she stubbornly held back. He understood that she was on the verge of crying because of something that upset her, but he didn’t understand why his own heart felt so heavy.
No, actually, Seo Jun knew.
He wanted to do something for her, this girl who didn’t feel unfamiliar at all even though they just met today.
She was warm enough to melt his frozen heart, and beautiful on top of that. How could any man just watch a girl like that cry in front of him? She seemed unaware that unintentional temptation was even harder to resist.
Seo Jun’s right arm twitched.
He swiftly rolled back the hand that was reaching out to her, irrespective of his own will.
Yes, he needed to help her at the bar, but there was no need to bring her to his room. And then, to offer comfort to this girl, who didn’t even know this and followed him all the way here.
He had to restrain himself.
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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