“Then, who did you eat with. Another man? Are you dating another man?”
At her mother’s words, Seol Hee jumped up.
“Dat, dating. Mom, why are you saying such things?”
“No, just after eating good food and coming home late without a word, why are you losing your temper?”
Is it because she hit the nail on the head,
She overreacted too much. Her mother tilted her head strangely. Seol Hee ran into her room, closed the door, and gasped for breath.
She wanted to be alone that night.
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“Ah, Teacher Ok. Why are you even in my dreams causing trouble.”
Monday dawn at 6 a.m. Seol Hee barely got up to the sound of the cellphone alarm ringing throughout the house. Her eyes weren’t fully open, but she had to get up. She couldn’t sleep on Saturday or Sunday because her mind was restless.
During the day, she received endless calls and texts from Chan Jeong. At night, she was chased all over her dreams by Eun Woo, who appeared as a dragon breathing fire.
The time she was awake because of Chan Jeong, the time she was asleep because of Eun Woo visiting her dreams, her mind was complicated all weekend.
I didn’t sleep even though I was asleep. I want to rest just one more day.
As she rubbed her dry eyes, she thought, but eventually, she had to leave the warm, fluffy bed.
If I’m late, Teacher Ok won’t let it go.
Even if you’re heartbroken, even if you’re sick, even if war breaks out, don’t the Korean office workers have to go to work? She barely managed to stand her shaking body upright and walked wobbly to the bathroom.
After retirement, jobless Seol Hee who had been lying down for three months suddenly started life at the animal hospital, which was quite difficult both mentally and physically.
Now it’s been three months. It’s time to get used to it.
She memorized the rules made by Teacher Ok as she finished showering and changed her clothes. She also read carefully the notes organized by other technicians.
I have to read every morning so I don’t forget.
If I do something wrong, I’ll have to shout slogans again that will make the hospital go away.
No, the way he looked last week was terribly affectionate. He was so gentle, he didn’t seem like the person she knew.
I don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad thing.
“Haah…”
As she pressed her head and came out of the room, her family was still asleep.
“Why am I doing this from 7 am to see what’s so wealthy.”
She grumbled and ran out of the house.
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Time of arrival at the hospital, 7:50 am. The usual time for employees to arrive at work was 8:30.
It’s not late, today I’ll be the first. This is the first time for me, right?
Seol Hee was grinning and going to the entrance of the hospital when she saw the shape of a person inside.
Broad shoulders, straight back. Muscles trained with exercise, white gown.
His neat lips were shining red.
“Oh my god.”
It’s Teacher Ok. As soon as she realized his existence, her heart throbbed.
What time does that man come to the hospital?
She glanced up at his face.
Is it only me who finds the past event awkward? His face was as usual.
Unlike Seol Hee, who had swollen eyes because she didn’t sleep properly the day before, his face was so perfect it was annoying. Even standing quite close, not a single pore could be seen on his white skin and there was a slight dimple on his cheek.
“Good morning.”
“Good morning. Miss Seol Hee.”
He slightly raised his head and pulled up his lips in a small smile.
It was the same Mr. Ok, but he looked different today. Normally, I would say he was handsome and that would be the end of it, but today his face looked even brighter and more radiant. Every time his gaze brushed past me, it made my heart uncomfortable.
“We’re dating, aren’t we? That’s still valid. Let’s reconsider this.”
Was it the echo of his soft voice from that night that was ringing in my ears?
Stop, stop. Let’s stop thinking about Mr. Ok.
Things didn’t seem to be going well. Seol Hee shook her head and bent over.
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
“It’s nothing. Mr. Ok, I’m going to change and go feed the hospitalized dogs.”
She quickly entered the changing room. Closing the door, she let out a long sigh.
“Now is not the time to think about Mr. Ok.”
She murmured to herself, but her reflection in the mirror was blushing.
((()))((()))((()))
She changed and entered the hospital room. As soon as she pushed the door open, Ttoi, one of the dogs they kept in the hospital, ran out to greet her.
“Ttoi, did you sleep well?”
Ttoi, a golden retriever, wagged his tail vigorously at her sight.
From her first day working at the hospital, the goodnatured Ttoi had followed her well.
She reached out and petted his head. His soft brown fur slipped between her fingers.
The more she worked, the more she liked animals.
While petting Ttoi, she got up to feed the hospitalized dogs. As she was halfway up, her vision turned white.
“Ah.”
Suddenly, her legs gave way and she staggered. She quickly braced her arm against the wall and took deep breaths.
Was it low blood sugar? I’m hungry… I should have eaten before coming.
Her vision was spinning.
It felt like a storm was brewing in her stomach, and she felt so dizzy that she thought she would fall to the floor with a single step.
From behind Seol Hee, who was staggering toward the exit, a familiar voice rang out.
“Miss Yu Seol Hee.”
“Yes?”
When she turned around, Mr. Ok was standing at the entrance of the hospital room. He was looking at Seol Hee with a dissatisfied expression.
“Are you feeling unwell?”
“I’m fine. Ah, it’s nothing.”
Upon hearing Seol Hee’s response, Mr. Ok twisted his mouth as if he didn’t believe her.
“It’s not ‘nothing’.”
He thrust his face toward her. Too close. His face was less than a foot away from hers. Unknowingly, Seol Hee swallowed hard.
“Did you eat?”
“No. I didn’t get to.”
Seol Hee tried to lie about eating, but she quickly gave up and answered honestly. The keen Mr. Ok was an expert at detecting lies.
“Ha.”
Upon hearing her response, Eun Woo let out a deep sigh.
His sigh was so long that it tickled Seol Hee’s cheek, which was right in front of him.
Whenever he sighed, a long lecture would follow. With his impending nagging in mind, she closed her eyes tightly.
Just then, something soft touched her lips.
What’s this?
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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