By the time the conversation shifted from Chopin to Mozart and then to Beethoven, Seoyeon noticed that Seongjun, after looking around, asked a question.
“Have you been to this hotel before? For matchmaking or something?”
Seoyeon could sense it instinctively. He knew everything and was just asking for an explanation. Seoyeon stared at Seongjun as if demanding an explanation. Smiling, Seongjun answered.
“The hotel owner is also an alum.”
It was unclear whether it was a joke or the truth.
Considering someone in Seongjun’s position, it seemed more likely that he had gathered enough information about his matchmaking partner before contacting her. However, whether it was a casual joke in Seongjun’s style or not, Seoyeon felt sufficiently puzzled.
Seeing her matched with different men in the same place bothered her. Although today’s appointment time and place were arranged by Seongjun, somehow she felt a strange sense of detachment.
“You’ve had several matchmaking meetings in a short period. Is there a reason you’re in such a hurry to get married?”
“It’s because of my age. Now is the best age to get married.”
Seongjun furrowed his brow as if hearing something strange. Then, he spoke with a sense of bewilderment.
“Miss Seoyeon, you’re too young to be in a hurry for marriage.”
At 24 years old, Seoyeon did think she was young. However, her parents had different thoughts, hoping for a harmonious match that would benefit her brother at the youngest and most beautiful age.
The decision to participate in matchmaking was from her parents, and refusing them was also on her parents’ side.
Not wanting to explain her complicated family situation to a man she was meeting for the first time, Seoyeon responded with a brief smile.
“I heard from my mother. They contacted us first from the HanKyung side. May I ask why it had to be me?”
Seoyeon’s question seemed unexpected, and Seongjun quietly stared at her after setting down his wine glass. After contemplating for a moment, he calmly opened his mouth.
“Miss Seoyeon possesses the most ideal conditions for my grandfather’s prospective grandson-in-law. Until I complete the proper succession process and become the successor, I’ve committed to listening to my grandfather’s wishes. So, we need someone like Han Seoyeon.”
“Ah.”
“He was straightforward, don’t you think?”
A bitter smile hung over Seoyeon’s face.
“Yes.”
However, she quickly composed her expression and spoke in a calm voice.
“But I actually appreciate your honesty. It’s better than hearing clichéd lines like ‘love at first sight’ or ‘ideal type’ in a situation like this.”
After that, the conversation abruptly ceased. Puzzled, Seoyeon observed his expression. Seongjun gazed at Seoyeon with an expressionless face.
When he lifted the corners of his mouth to smile earlier, he looked enchanting to the point where his eyes sparkled, but now, with an emotionless face, he seemed incredibly cold. The gentle atmosphere from earlier was nowhere to be found.
Somehow, Seoyeon felt that his cold and aloof demeanor represented his true emotions. Whether he smiled or remained expressionless, the intimidation emanating from him was suffocating to his counterpart.
After a moment, Seongjun, who had been staring at her intently, raised the corners of his mouth.
“Miss Han Seoyeon must have come here because my conditions suit her liking as well.”
It was a highly subjective interpretation, but she couldn’t deny it. Then, Seongjun continued his relentless questioning.
“Do you have any expectations for your future husband?”
Seoyeon was taken aback. What kind of question was this?
“I haven’t really thought about that.”
Marriage was driven entirely by the wishes of the families. For Seoyeon, it was an unavoidable obligation, and she had never thought of it as a particularly enjoyable event. Seongjun, who had been lost in thought for a moment after her response, asked,
“Then let me change the question. How would you like to live after getting married, Miss Seoyeon?”
She couldn’t answer with an ‘I don’t know’ again.
“Just ordinary.”
It was a response omitting the statement that she also wanted to enjoy the ordinary happiness that ordinary people do, but it was sincere.
“I want to live an ordinary life.”
Seongjun tilted his head slightly, looking at her with his chin leaning to the side.
“It’s impossible for the grandson and granddaughter-in-law of HanKyung Group to live an ordinary life.”
“That’s true.”
Certainly, it was. So, she had felt uncomfortable thinking it was too much for her. However, her thoughts had changed a bit now.
Since marriage was inevitable, it seemed better to marry a charming man like Seongjun, meeting her parents’ expectations. Moreover, he had honestly stated that he liked her conditions.
So, Seoyeon decided to gather her courage and express her honest feelings.
“I hope you won’t betray me.”
“……?”
“Earlier, you asked what kind of husband I wanted.”
“You hope I won’t betray you. Is that all?”
Seongjun responded in a bewildered manner to Seoyeon’s answer.
“It might be a difficult problem to keep. If he shows trust without betraying as a husband, I won’t easily give up on him, even if he becomes my family.”
After answering that far, Seoyeon made a facial expression as if realizing something.
She couldn’t understand what she had said to a man she had just met, swept away by the atmosphere. Seongjun, who had been staring at Seoyeon’s face for a long time, lowered his gaze. His gaze fell on Seoyeon’s hands.
“Why are you looking like that?”
Perplexed, Seoyeon asked, hiding one hand with the other. Still not taking his gaze off her hand, he replied.
“I think I need to know the ring size.”
“What?”
Saying that, Seongjun looked back at Seoyeon.
“Next time we meet, bring the ring. The most expensive and splendid one that suits you, Miss Seoyeon.”
Under his intensely captivating gaze, Seoyeon’s eyes trembled with surprise.
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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