Despite not speaking to himself, Ji Ho visualized the day he first met Hye Yoon. The autumn night, her brown eyes pouring concentration into him, saying that she reads minds well.
Thinking of it, she was so beautiful, and so annoying. Thinking that she might have tried to read another man with those eyes. His voice, pressing down on his sharpened emotions, filled the space once again.
“So, I wish you wouldn’t misunderstand. The eyes that really sparkle with excitement are very different.”
“Wow… how do you know that so well?”
The line Ji Ho had drawn properly triggered Do Hyuk’s mood.
“If I don’t know it, who would?”
The gaze that was stabbed straight at Do Hyuk also contained the same emotion.
A few seconds that felt like a few minutes. Their entwined gazes were taut, but inevitably, the first one whose focus wavered was Do Hyuk. Despite already knowing his defeat, Ji Ho also pushed a bit more.
To show that he didn’t just lose, but lost completely.
Ji Ho turned his head forward again. And he brought up the real topic he wanted to talk about.
“I can understand if you throw a fastball once. Because anyone can see that it’s pretty. But don’t keep sauntering around and poking at it.”
“…”
“I can’t bear it when Hye Yoon feels uneasy.”
Finally, Ji Ho’s hand headed for the elevator button. It seemed he had finished saying everything he needed to. As soon as he pressed the 13th floor button, the square space began to move with a hum.
A calm and smooth tone, the foresight of a winner contained within, and the leisure that always accompanies him as naturally as breathing. Do Hyuk clenched his fist.
Because his consideration made people feel even more miserable.
“…You’re too confident in everything.”
“Do Hyuk.”
The true feelings he could no longer hide sprang out of his body. Then, the manager, who hastily hit his arm, called Do Hyuk’s reason. But whether it was due to the stifling feeling of the small elevator, it was hard to keep it in any longer.
“If I really…decide to go all in, what will you do?”
“Hey! Are you really going to say that? I’m sorry, Ji Ho.”
The emotions pouring out as quickly as the elevator’s ascent could not be captured by the manager’s rebuke.
“I’m sorry, you are my senior. But my words are not coming out politely. I was wondering if you would be this composed at that time.”
One corner of his mouth crooked up vilely, and his tone was fierce.
In truth, he knew. He knew he would regret this moment as time passed. No, he had already been regretting it. However, some emotions were so scorchingly hot, they had to burst forth like molten lava. Otherwise, he felt like he would melt.
At his gaze that seemed about to catch fire, Ji Ho turned around.
“Well, that’s not too bad.”
His voice and gaze were cold. It was the complete opposite temperature of Do Hyuk.
“Oh my… Ji Ho.”
Bong Ki closed his eyes tightly and hung his head. He could only show his stifled heart, knowing he couldn’t stop them. Ji Ho’s spinechilling gaze was directly on Do Hyuk.
Since he had shown sincerity from that end, he was going to show sincerity from this end too.
At that moment, Do Hyuk terrifyingly vividly understood what it felt like to have a numb hip. Also, there was a sentiment more brilliantly piercing through his whole body. If now was the time when his real self, hidden beneath his usual gentle smile, was swallowed by the anger welling up, the other was the opposite.
The real self he had always suppressed with a gentle smile was right now.
“If because of Mr. Cha Do Hyuk, Hye Yoon realizes that the world isn’t entirely a fairy tale… actually, it’s a chance for me too. Because I can take her and live with her.”
“…”
“While promising to protect that fairy talelike world for her.”
Ji Ho was the same as before. He didn’t let it slide, knowing that the opponent had already lost the will to fight. In the narrow space, Ji Ho’s foot took a step forward.
As the distance between the two men shortened by a span, the chill that Do Hyuk had to bear became even harsher.
“So even now… I’m just letting it be. Because Hye Yoon views Mr. Cha Do Hyuk as a good person.”
“…”
“I thought I should also once protect the world that she sees through those kind eyes. If not, I plan to create it for her.”
Dingdong
A sound that was most welcome to Bong Ki and Do Hyuk’s manager resonated. The elevator arriving at the 13th floor opened its doors with a heavy sound. The raging waterfall of emotions spilled out soundlessly beyond the open door.
As the door opened, two movie staff members standing outside slightly nodded in acknowledgment.
Bong Ki greeted those faces, and Ji Ho only turned around after searing his sincerity into Do Hyuk one last time through his gaze.
“I hope I’ve given the answer on behalf of Writer Jang that you couldn’t.”
Ji Ho, who had drowned Do Hyuk in shock and defeat, again lifted him up with a warm voice. He couldn’t see Ji Ho’s expression as he was facing him directly, but he was certain. It would definitely be the gentle expression as always.
Therefore, no one would believe him even if he ranted about the situation a little while ago.
“I hope your movie goes well too, Mr. Do Hyuk.”
As Ji Ho exited the elevator, Bong Ki turned around and lightly greeted the two. When he met eyes with Do Hyuk’s manager, there seemed to be a sense of comradeship. A kind of empathy for having endured the stifling 10 minutes together.
After that, Do Hyuk and his manager also exited the elevator. They stood in front of it until the elevator closed and returned to the third basement floor. Until Ji Ho and Bong Ki’s backs were out of sight.
“Haah… why have you been acting like this lately?”
His manager finally spat out the words he had been holding in for a long time. The words that rose from deep within his body were somewhat damp.
“It’s definitely your fault. Who would stand by when their girl is being tripped?”
“…Maybe because I don’t think she’s my girl.”
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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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