She tapped the photo of ST’s second-in-command.
“This girl is to be Doha’s wife. Don’t make assumptions so easily.”
Cha Hyun’s brow furrowed, and her lips tightened.
“I don’t particularly like her.”
Chairman Cha’s gaze also fell on the second-in-command of ST.
She wasn’t unattractive. According to the documents, she had some work done on her eyes and nose. Her mother being a former actress, she had a decent foundation, enhanced slightly by medical means.
She was intelligent, had decent academic credentials, and was reportedly better at her company role than her brother.
So, the decision was that she wouldn’t be a bad match for Doha, considering the dowry she would bring.
But from the start, Cha Hyun was not in favor of this match.
“Why don’t you like her?”
“Being bold is one thing, but bringing journalists? That’s not audacious; it’s reckless.”
“I don’t find that aspect particularly bad. Ambition in a woman is not a flaw.”
The fact that she brought journalists was unpleasant for Chairman Cha too, but he admired the passion to achieve what she wanted.
“Ambition is necessary, but…”
“Is it just ambition that’s enough to be Doha’s match?”
Cha Hyun scoffed coldly and scanned ST’s second-in-command’s face with a mocking gaze.
“It’s impossible, Father. It’s not just any other guy; it’s Doha.”
Cha Hyun had always been devoted to her twin brother, Cha Kang, and that devotion had seamlessly transferred to his only son, Doha.
Unable to have children of her own, Doha was the only child to whom Cha Hyun had ever given her affection.
In some ways, it was a bit pitiful.
“Watch. She won’t be happy about her daughter-in-law either.”
The mention of ‘daughter-in-law’ made Chairman Cha Jiseop’s lips tighten firmly. Cha Hyun was referring to Doha’s mother and Cha Jiseop’s second daughter-in-law, Mihee, deliberately bringing her up despite knowing how uncomfortable she made the chairman feel.
It was a veiled threat to not mistreat Doha, because of the guilt associated with Mihee.
As Cha Hyun smiled faintly, Chairman Cha cleared his throat and looked away.
“This is business. Your sister-in-law doesn’t have a say in this.”
Cha Hyun, unable to hide his discomfort, rebuked, “It’s about her son. Why shouldn’t she have a say? You should let go of that mindset, Chairman.”
“Enough.”
Not wanting to hear any more of Cha Hyun’s nagging, Chairman Cha turned his attention back to the photos.
“I’ll have your brilliant trainer lady invite Doha to the event next Tuesday. Let’s see her capability.”
“It seems like her ability was proven by getting him to the marriage meeting, wasn’t it?”
“That’s her ability? It’s Doha using the trainer.”
Chairman Cha knew it wasn’t the whole story.
If anyone else had been sent, even a hundred people, such an incident wouldn’t have occurred. With Kim Haeri, the marriage meeting would have been more tumultuous.
And ST would not have quietly accepted such a situation.
So, this was indeed a credit to this Seo Yoo-eun.
It seemed even ST’s second-in-command had quietly accepted the situation.
The real issue was how much Doha would endure.
“The real test is getting Doha to show up at a family event.”
Chairman Cha gazed at the beautiful woman in the photo, pressuring Cha Hyun silently.
“If she disappoints, tell her there won’t be another chance. She’ll lose her standing in that industry.”
[Seo Yoo-eun, which side are you on? I’m curious.]For the umpteenth time, Cha Doha’s last words echoed in her ears, as if he had taken residence in her eardrums, replaying his words continuously until the elevator doors opened.
That’s when the space that had confined them together shattered, but the lingering sensation of that thick air still seemed to caress her skin.
Four days had passed, yet these moments of recalling Doha brought a strange sense of guilt.
The contract conditions: seduce Cha Doha but subtly succumb to his charms, and never give her heart away.
Balancing on this precarious line made her feel pitiful.
She’d repeat to herself that this shouldn’t happen, tried immersing in other work to shake off the thoughts, but it was futile.
Whenever she had a moment, or even without any, Doha intruded into her daily life relentlessly.
The sensation of his hot lips engulfing hers, his long, smooth fingers weaving between hers, resurrected moment by moment, causing chills over her body.
Even now, supporting another trainer’s work, her mind was entirely occupied with Cha Doha.
“Are you waiting for a call or something?”
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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