Whether he was trying to suppress the laughter that was about to burst out, the man, who was twitching the corner of his mouth, rested his chin on the table.
“Where?”
“……There.”
Didn’t I just show you? When Eun Jae pointed out the location with her finger, the man made a confused expression.
His gaze remained fixed on Eun Jae, the man’s face getting closer.
“What, why, why?”
A flustered Eun Jae retreated. Unperturbed by this, the man’s actions didn’t stop and he gradually closed the distance between him and Eun Jae.
“Do it.”
“Me?”
“Then who else will do it.”
“You should do it yourself.”
Mi Ran, who had finished eating and was pursing her lips, looked at the situation and finally scolded Eun Jae.
“Ji Eun Jae.”
It was just a threeletter name, but it felt like she could hear a million scoldings.
‘Mom, that guy is just acting!’
Mi Ran, who had no understanding of the situation, could only frown at Eun Jae.
Now that she was about to reach out to the man’s hair, she felt shy. To hide her true emotions, Eun Jae deliberately furrowed her brows and made an annoyed face.
Eun Jae slowly reached her hand out towards the man’s hair.
From the man who had come closer, a strong scent like the one she had taken in at dawn was emitted. The touch of his hair that reached her fingertips was soft.
Eun Jae carefully picked up the man’s hair strands and gently let them fall back neatly. Whether it was due to the smoothness of his hair, with just one touch, the hair found its place.
Eun Jae’s hand that was reluctant to leave, stayed on the man’s hair for a long time. She touched the man’s hair, which had already been neatly arranged, stroked it, and stroked it again.
Mi Ran, who had been looking at them with a contented smile, averted her gaze as if to give them space, turning it towards the window.
“You’ll wear it out.”
With a voice mixed with laughter, the man’s large hand slipped between Eun Jae’s fingers, fitting snugly.
“Do the rest at home.”
At the man’s last words, a blushing Eun Jae finally realized the nature of the emotion she had been harboring just moments ago.
It was jealousy.
Eun Jae, walking side by side with Sun Woo over the cloud bridge, suddenly lowered her head to look at her watch. There was about 10 minutes left until lunchtime.
Shouldn’t you go inside?
Although she was sure he would take care of it, Eun Jae, feeling inexplicably worried, pulled at her ecobag in the man’s hand and asked,
“I can go alone.”
“Just go.”
“There are only 10 minutes left. Please go inside, teacher. I’ll go on my own.”
“There’s still plenty of time. And―”
Suddenly, the man stopped on the cloud bridge and slowly looked down at Eun Jae.
Cherry blossom petals fluttered behind the man.
The man’s appearance and backdrop, far from reality, seemed like a scene from a movie.
“No more mister, no more teacher. Call me by my name from now on.”
“……”
“Before I tell you to call me darling.”
Sitting on the bus stop bench, waiting for the bus, Eun Jae slapped her knee as if she had remembered something.
“Oh, my bag.”
Look at my state of mind. My wallet and everything are in there.
It was the eco bag in which she had carried her lunch box. She had only just remembered the existence of the bag that the man had taken as if he had snagged it, offering to carry it even though it wasn’t particularly heavy.
She had been taken aback by the man’s last words and had quickly finished her farewell and avoided him when she saw the elevator door at the end of the cloud bridge open.
If she had been there a bit longer, she would have shown her face, ripe as a strawberry.
She thought it was better to show herself being flustered rather than exposing that face, but now, thinking that she would have to face the man again despite quickly leaving the scene, a sigh escaped her lips.
“Oh, if only it wasn’t my wallet!”
Her voice was grumbling, but her expression was bright. She had the opportunity to see him again like this…
“What on earth am I thinking?”
Could it really be that she had fallen in love?
A face that she would see tiresomely often in a few hours, and she was thrilled to see him for a moment.
When she thought of the man, her face reddened and her heart raced. Her heartbeat became irregular and her ears hot.
Feeling jealousy and love in this ridiculous relationship. It was an utterly absurd situation.
The heart, which had already grown beyond control, was now telling her it could not stop.
It’s okay. I know too.
It would be even better if she could win his heart.
Eun Jae’s footsteps heading back to the hospital were very excited.
It was almost when she arrived in front of the man’s office.
There was that woman in front of him again, and I had no choice but to hide again.
She could hardly hear the contents of their conversation, but the woman’s happy laughter kept coming from beyond the wall where she hid.
Hating to hear that laughter, Eun Jae covered her ears.
“Sun Woo… no, Professor Yoon is also a longtime friend.”
The story the woman had told when she met her a while ago came to mind.
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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