“Kidnapping? Did you say kidnapping?”
“In the circumstances…”
The secretary, who was stammering, judged that the report he had organized was better than his verbal explanation and handed the sorted report to Jinhyuk. Angrily snatching it up, Jinhyuk quickly scanned through it.
Suspicious black vans were captured on CCTV at the intersection in front of the mental hospital and near the tollgate for about ten minutes without any apparent reason. The problem was that the van had traces of circling around the hospital before the incident occurred.
And since Ha Jaewoo disappeared, it had not appeared even once.
Who, why, and for what reason kidnapped Ha Jaewoo? How did they know that he was hospitalized here in the first place?
It became complicated.
Thinking about it, Jaeho was the only one who could be curious about the truth of the incident.
However, why is Jaeho delving into the past? It’s an unpleasant past that would be better left uncovered in this situation where using a nickname as a whole is exposed. It would be profitable to somehow inquire about it.
“How is Jaeho these days?”
He asked his secretary.
“He’s working day and night, sir. It seems like even if he had ten bodies, it wouldn’t be enough.”
“Forget about that, tell me about any suspicious behavior.”
“Nothing unusual, sir.”
Jinhyuk, who sent the secretary away, pondered deeply.
There’s a chance. Even if all the truth is revealed, he had to survive.
It probably won’t happen, but it was a time to be prepared at least. Jinhyuk, who made up his mind, clicked on the file containing the secret deal. He intended to sever all connections with Director Kwon Seokpil.
**
With fairly clear eyes, Hajaewoo looked at Jaeho.
Although he looked old and frail, he finally seemed to be in a state to have a conversation.
“Hajaewoo.”
Jaeho called him softly.
He had brought Hajaewoo to the Yangpyeong villa, but it wasn’t imprisonment. Director Jung was the first to inform the now conscious Hajaewoo that he could freely move around inside the villa.
Hajaewoo quickly adapted upon hearing that. He was delighted by the fact that it was not a prison, ate well, and consistently exercised.
He also mentioned that he wanted to stay here longer.
The guy who killed hundreds of people.
Jaeho’s eyes glared with anger.
“You finally came.”
Hajaewoo responded with a bold voice.
“Are you the boss? Who are you in a nickname? What’s with the act of playing around after getting me out? Are you some kind of joker?”
A sharp gaze swept over Jaeho as Hajaewoo quickly scrutinized him with a sneering question. Jaeho said coldly.
“No, you can’t ask questions. Just listen.”
Even though it was just his voice, it felt like a knife was at his throat. Hajaewoo’s eyes shook for a moment.
“Here, getting rid of you is as easy as breathing. So get rid of any foolish thoughts.”
Jaeho’s voice contained unmistakable anger. Anyone could tell.
“Hajaewoo. You’ll pay for what you’ve done now. Confess to the truth of the incident 13 years ago. I’ll send the recording file to the prosecutor.”
It was after he contacted Prosecutor Kim Taehoon, who had been suspicious about the fire incident until the end. Once the evidence was secured, the investigation was scheduled to begin immediately.
“Consider it fortunate to be punished according to the law.”
Jaeho, who barely suppressed the desire to handle it as he pleased, said.
He felt like he wanted to take out his anger on Hajaewoo after receiving the notification of parting from Dajeong. Since then, he hadn’t been in his right mind, and he could hardly sleep because of the pouring nightmares.
Even if it’s this guy, venting could make him feel better.
But there was still a thread left, so the anger didn’t explode.
“Cr… Crime… punishment!”
Hajaewoo screamed like a scream, trembling.
“I’ve been in prison for over ten years! That hospital was worse than prison! I hate it! I can’t do it!”
“What did you say?”
“And! What! That incident is already over! What’s the use now! I was accused of starting the fire, huh? Did I kill someone? No! Those guys are just unlucky!”
“That bastard…”
As Director Jung, who was behind Jaeho, clenched his fist and stepped forward, Jaeho quietly restrained him. It was an attempt to see how far the rant would go.
“In fact, I am the victim! I can’t live or die, and I wasted an unjust time! Originally, I was planning to thoroughly take care of it and leave for overseas, but that bastard trapped me! Uwaaaah! Damn bastard! I’ll kill him!”
Shouting with a voice that burst out, Hajaewoo finally exploded. Jaeho, who was casually looking down, suddenly burst into laughter as if he found it amusing.
“Jinhyuk made quite a good choice with this piece of trash.”
Then, with a lively voice, he said, “It’s one of two options. Either confess or go back to the hospital. Choose for yourself.”
There really was an intention to send him back to the hospital. As Hajaewoo said, that place was another kind of prison. It seemed like a fairly decent punishment to let him rot there for the rest of his life. Then Hajaewoo shouted back.
“I absolutely won’t go! I won’t go!”
Just thinking about the hospital was terrifying to Hajaewoo, who trembled while tearing at his hair. He pressed his body against the corner, muttering to himself as if he had seen a ghost, and tilted his head. Suddenly, he even drooled.
“Pl-please… I don’t want to…”
In the end, Director Jung couldn’t contain his anger. He rushed out from behind Jaeho and grabbed Hajaewoo by the collar.
“Do you think this person came here to listen to your tantrum? Wake up, you bastard!”
Even though he shook violently, Hajaewoo bowed his head. He repeated the plea that he had already received his punishment. Jaeho slowly blinked and stared at Hajaewoo.
“One day.”
The faces of precious friends flashed before him.
Hey, guys. And friendship. I’ve worked hard for 13 years.
“Decide by tomorrow. There won’t be a next time.”
So now, rest in peace.
Jaeho, who had the moment of judgment before his eyes, took a long breath.
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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