Being alone like this reminded her of the feeling of his hand in the aquarium. Her hand was getting hotter, and her heart was pounding.
A landlord who makes her so nervous. Not good…
Seeing Seol Hee tense up, Eun Woo smirked.
“2,000 for 50.”
“Pardon?”
“Deposit 2,000 for 50.”
Isn’t this house haunted or something?
She had seen similar places before, and due to the hospital’s location in the city center, the rents elsewhere usually ranged from 80 to 90. Even places where pets weren’t allowed were around the same price.
This is probably a trap. It’s cheap, but it’s too cheap.
“Oh…”
Seeing Seol Hee unwittingly groan, he spoke.
“Think again about what’s best for Gomgom.”
“…..”
“The park and the hospital are close by, so if Gomgom gets bored, you can bring her to the hospital every day, and Gomgom and the hospital dog get along well, so they can meet frequently.”
Seol Hee kept her mouth shut. The annoying thing about Eun Woo was that he always said the right thing. If he was always spouting nonsense, she could just ignore him.
He was right.
I promised to take responsibility for Gomgom… If I move over an hour away from here, it will take 2 hours round trip. Bringing Gomgom to the hospital would be out of the question. And Gomgom would be alone at home all day.
The rent is cheap, the environment is good. The house was exactly the kind of perfect place she had dreamed of living in for a long time.
On a sunny day, how happy would she be, rolling around by the window with Gomgom.
“I am suggesting this for Gomgom. I don’t have any other intentions towards Ms. Yu Seol Hee.”
Seol Hee looked at Eun Woo. In his black eyes, she could only see concern for Gomgom.
It will be okay… right?
“So… when would you like to sign the contract?”
Her anxious voice echoed in the apartment.
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Three evenings later.
They agreed to sign the contract at the real estate office on the first floor of the apartment building.
Seol Hee was new to living alone, and this was her first time signing a housing contract. So, she came to the real estate office with her parents. But then.
“Oh, please take care of us.”
After the contract was signed and it was time to say goodbye, hearing her mother’s voice, which was a couple of octaves higher than usual, Seol Hee realized her mistake.
Why didn’t I think of this?
Seol Hee’s mother was a diehard visual lover.
A woman who lived and died for visuals.
She loved handsome men too much and ended up marrying her dad who was handsome but incompetent. If there were no classic handsome men on TV, she wouldn’t watch dramas. She loved handsome men so much that she knew all the handsome young men in the neighborhood.
When Seol Hee broke up with Chan Jung, the first thing she said was about his looks.
“That duckfaced guy dumped our Seol Hee? He looks like a Pikachu.”
Seol Hee laughed at her mother’s description, even in the pain of heartbreak and betrayal.
She loved Dr. Eun Woo, who was popular with patients and handsome. She was afraid of her mother’s reaction when she saw him, so she wanted to avoid their encounter.
But she forgot that and brought her parents to the real estate office today.
Her mother’s eyes were on Eun Woo.
“This is the vet? The one you talked about?”
Mother, your nose…
Dr. Eun Woo looked even more handsome today. If he had been a stranger, even Seol Hee would have fallen for him at first sight.
He was so handsome that it took my breath away. Despite his plain attire of a checkered shirt and jeans, he shone brilliantly. Was it due to his stylish dress sense, or his striking features?
I wanted to pretend I didn’t know him and run away. But now that I had brought my mother to the real estate office, there was no turning back.
“Ah? Ah, Teacher Ok, these are… my parents.”
“Teacher Ok. That’s a unique surname.”
“I’m Seol Hee’s father. Nice to meet you.”
My mother’s face bloomed with a smile, even my usually expressionless father was smiling gently.
“Hello, I’m Ok Eun Woo.”
“Oh my, thank you so much. Thank you for setting up a nice house for us. She told us she’s moving out, of course, she’s all grown up, but you don’t know how much we were worried.”
“That’s understandable.”
“But, to be able to move into a house owned by a wonderful person like you, it’s an honor for our family.”
My mother was probably unaware of what she was babbling about.
As my mother spoke with a wide smile, Eun Woo bowed his head.
“No, not at all. Seol Hee helps me out a lot. Compared to that, it’s nothing.”
“Oh, you’re so eloquent.”
She couldn’t help but squirm, whether Seol Hee liked it or not, mother’s face was glowing with a bright smile.
“I’m Seol Hee’s mother. And the head of the daycare center is our older brother.”
“I see, I’m always indebted to the principal.”
Mother was rubbing her body like a caterpillar. Just as Seol Hee had predicted, there was no doubt that Eun Woo had won her over.
“Seol Hee.”
Mother’s voice calling Seol Hee was incredibly sweet.
“Why didn’t you tell me he was handsome? You girl.”
‘I was afraid you’d react like this,’ she thought, but she swallowed her words. Even father joined in supporting mother.
“He’s really handsome.”
At my parents’ praise, Teacher Ok smiled.
“He is indeed.”
“Even I, as a man, think he’s handsome.”
“Enough, mom, dad.”
I wanted to crawl into a mouse hole if there was one. How embarrassing. At Seol Hee’s words, mother nodded her head.
“Okay, okay. She’s always this way. Teacher, you’re not upset, right?”
“No, I’m fine.”
“But, are you married, Teacher?”
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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