Sun Woo, who slowly lifted his head, examined Eun Jae’s expression. The surprised woman’s eyes were shaking uncontrollably.
Sun Woo knew well that he held the upper hand in this contract. He had quickly found and exploited Eun Jae’s weakness.
“If you want to end the married life within the contract period, you’d better cooperate fully. If you can’t receive the hospital donation, this contract is for one year, two years, ten years, it’s automatically extended until you receive the donation.”
At Sun Woo’s words, Eun Jae’s already large eyes doubled in size.
“What? There was no such clause!”
“In the event you don’t receive the hospital donation, can you afford to repay double the damage you’d cause me?”
“No?”
“In the first place, if it wasn’t for the hospital, there would have been no need for this contract.”
“….”
“So, if you don’t want to see me for ten years, you’d better cooperate quietly.”
Even though she was still hesitant, Sun Woo, who had sighed deeply, pried his clothes from Eun Jae’s grasp.
“If you can’t do it, I’ll do it alone.”
“What, how do you plan to do that?”
“I’m popular with all, regardless of gender or age.”
Even as he said such things, Eun Jae, looking at his usual indifferent expression, suddenly burst into laughter. Do you plan to conquer the beauty industry?
“Pfft…”
“Why, is it unlucky?”
“No, it’s just that I can’t deny it.” Eun Jae burst into laughter again at the serious expression of the man asking the question.
“A little bit?”
“Then, why don’t you, Ms. Ji Eun Jae, give it a try.”
“Oh, no.”
His hand caught Eun Jae’s slender wrist, which was waving frantically.
“Then just follow me.”
It was a warm, energyfilled hand.
Eun Jae was the first to open the hospital room door and go in. As she tentatively stepped into the room, she was continually conscious of Sun Woo.
“Mom… I’m here.”
“Oh my, Professor. You must be busy, what brings you here?”
“Mom, can you only see the professor?”
Eun Jae muttered grumpily as she watched Mi Ran greeting Sun Woo before her.
“Eun Jae, we’re meeting for the first time, right? Say hello. Mom—”
“I know, me too.”
I don’t know, you tell her, Professor. Before our mom faints from surprise.
Eun Jae, speaking with her eyes, shivered and hid behind Sun Woo.
“Why is she like that? Oh my, our professor could even be an actor. I almost didn’t recognize you in casual clothes.”
“Today, I came in the capacity of Eun Jae’s boyfriend. Lower your voice, ma’am.”
“Is that so, is that so……. What?”
She seemed to let it pass carelessly, but as expected, Mi Ran, who realized the situation late, was looking alternately at Sun Woo and Eun Jae with a face like she’d seen a goblin.
“What, what does that mean……”
“Mom, why are you asking again when you heard.”
“Ah…… No, uh, since when?”
“Well, that’s how it happened.”
Instead of Eun Jae, who kept scratching her head and hiding behind him, Sun Woo answered with a bright smile.
“It’s been a while. I’m sorry for not telling you in advance.”
Eun Jae continued to avoid Mi Ran’s direct gaze. She feared she might reveal that what I was saying was a lie.
The person who knew Ji Eun Jae better than anyone else in this world.
She didn’t want to be caught by her mother, even if other people didn’t know.
“You should hide what you should hide. Having such a cool boyfriend like this. Oh, look at my mind.”
Only then did Mi Ran, who had picked up her hand mirror, quickly tidy up her hair with a comb.
“No, you should tell me if you’re coming, looking this unkempt. Oh, I have nothing to offer.”
“It’s okay.”
“Eun Jae, go outside and buy some drinks.”
Seizing the opportunity, Eun Jae promptly turned around and left at Mi Ran’s words. As Sun Woo, who was smiling faintly at her figure, turned his head back, his eyes met with Mi Ran who was staring intently at him.
After a moment’s hesitation, Mi Ran called out to Sun Woo.
“Um, Professor.”
“Please, lower your voice. I’m Yoon Sun Woo.”
Mi Ran swallowed dryly as she received the shopping bag that Sun Woo handed over. She had no chance to see what was inside. Her mind was a blank with the sudden turn of events.
“I didn’t know what you would like, so I picked at my discretion.”
“No, why would you go to such lengths.”
When she first saw Sun Woo, she thought she would have no more wishes if Eun Jae could meet a man like this and get married.
At that time, she vaguely wished for a wealthy and considerate man, but now that all the conditions were met and the reality was right in front of her, worries came before happiness.
Would he hurt her sensitive daughter?
“If you’re a professor, your family background must be good too, and you’re likely much different from our Eun Jae.”
“You don’t have to worry about that.”
“Our Eun Jae lost her father at a very young age, and with me in this state, we couldn’t provide much in terms of parenting… Ah, I think I got ahead of myself.”
It was about time she felt ashamed for exposing her heartfelt concerns unknowingly.
“No, actually, I came to tell you that I want to marry Eun Jae.”
“Excuse me? Marry?”
At Sun Woo’s words, Mi Ran’s eyes widened.
“I want to marry Eun Jae.”
Eun Jae, who had boarded the elevator, asked Sun Woo.
“What did you talk about with my mom when I went out to buy drinks earlier?”
“We didn’t talk much.”
When someone asks, at least look at their face and answer.
“How annoying.”
All the while they were talking, Sun Woo was only staring at the elevator doors, which irritated Eun Jae who was growing increasingly discontented.
Knowing full well that they were bound by contract, it was her own fault that she blushed and felt hurt by the harmless actions of a man with no romantic interest.
“You need to keep your promise.”
Sun Woo tilted his head at the unexpected words.
“What promise.”
“The one where you said you would let me go earlier if my work gets sorted out faster than the contract period.”
Did I say that?
While trying to recall, Sun Woo suddenly remembered what he had said on the day he first brought the woman home.
“One year. If things get sorted out faster, I might let you go sooner.”
Ah, right, he did say that.
If things went smoothly, it was possible that everything could be settled within six months.
Sun Woo, who seemed to be in a brief moment of contemplation, met Eun Jae’s direct gaze and eventually nodded.
As he looked down at Eun Jae, who was smiling in satisfaction, he felt as though the corners of his mouth were rising and quickly composed his expression.
Sun Woo’s gaze slowly lowered until it landed on the heels of Eun Jae’s shoes. There were bandages on both her heels.
“Why are your feet like that?”
“Oh. I’ve never worn such high heels before, so I got a bit of a blister. I put a bandage on it, so it’s okay.”
Before Sun Woo could respond, the elevator doors opened and Eun Jae took the first step out.
“Weren’t you an actor instead of a doctor?”
“What are you talking about all of a sudden.”
“I think you would have been successful if you were an actor.”
I don’t know exactly what you did to my mother while I was away, but it’s been a while since I’ve seen her like this, so happy.
With a small smile, Eun Jae who was leading the way turned around and flicked her eyebrows.
“It seems I must have accumulated some good karma in my previous life, seeing that I met such a nice loan shark like you.”
“Why am I a loan shark? Ms. Ji Eun Jae, did you borrow money from me?”
She wanted to relish a bit more in the happiness she hadn’t felt in a long time.
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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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