Kang Woo exchanged formal greetings with Min Young and then entered the main building with Nam Tae. It was to show his face to the chairman who was resting inside.
In his stead, Se Ah took over the hosting duties for Min Young.
In Min Young’s hand, a soft shawl of fabric was held. The peculiar yet elegant color was a mix of deep brown and wine.
“The weather is quite unusual, isn’t it? It’s so warm unlike autumn that I had to take off the shawl.”
“The shawl and the dress suit you well, Miss Min Young.”
As Se Ah naturally praised, she looked at Min Young. The atmosphere was strikingly different from the day before. A dress as elegant as a pantsuit suited her well.
Thanks to a moderate Vneckline, her slender neckline was highlighted. Her bobbed hair with natural C curls was like a newscaster’s. The flowing velvet dress with her graceful movements made her look like an actress on the red carpet.
“Miss Se Ah, you’re incredibly beautiful. Wow… is it the innocent mascara? How can a pearl necklace suit someone so well? You even have a trench coat, completely embodying men’s first love image.”
The praise was somewhat of an American style. The rich reactions like exclamations and claps were very New Yorkeresque. Se Ah showed an awkward smile and then opened her mouth.
“Thank you. When did you arrive?”
“About 30 minutes ago.”
As she was speaking, Min Young naturally tucked her hair behind her ear. A dazzling crystal bracelet on her wrist caught the eye.
“Oh. The bracelet is too loud, isn’t it? I was about to take it off because it’s too ostentatious.”
Min Young casually shook her wrist. When she saw her in the hospital, the gaze that stared at her too intensely for their first meeting gave her a bit of an odd feeling. She wondered if she was being overly sensitive.
That’s right, was there a need to be on high alert with Min Young because of Nam Tae? An unmarried woman, what’s there to be sorry about with a married man? It was just Nam Tae’s delusion.
Se Ah chuckled at Min Young playfully twirling her wrist as if she were teasing a close friend.
“Actually, I was going to dress like yesterday. But my father insisted so much that I wear a dress.”
“Ah…”
“Just between us…”
Conscious of the listening ears, Min Young moved closer to Se Ah’s ear.
“My father is a real oldtimer. A person of the past. He’s really rigid. He still believes women should wear skirts.”
“Ah.”
“But… having a beauty like you, Miss Se Ah, compliment me, makes me feel like I’ve been acknowledged. Thank you.”
Although it was their second meeting since yesterday, Min Young’s sociability was truly surprising. Her outstanding speech drew people in.
“Madam…”
In the midst of receiving Min Young’s chatter, there was a voice from behind. It was Young Cheon’s wife. Min Young discreetly made way.
“You are asked to come inside. We are only planning to have tea here.”
No matter how nice the day was, it was too much to eat outside in November.
“Yes, I’ll be in soon.”
At Se Ah’s response, Young Cheon’s wife turned around first.
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Meanwhile, in the dining room.
With Chairman Lee momentarily leaving his seat, Kang Woo was seated at the dining table with Nam Tae.
Looking around, Nam Tae showed a displeased look towards Kang Woo. Despite knowing his dissatisfaction, Kang Woo ignored him, forcing Nam Tae to speak.
“Why did you bring Se Ah here?”
“Is there a reason my wife shouldn’t be here?”
Nam Tae looked at his son with narrowed eyes.
“I simply wanted to introduce Se Ah.”
“Do you think I set up this meeting for a meal?”
“If not that, then what? I hope it’s not because of me.”
Kang Woo’s attitude and tone were cold, though his lips only curled up slightly.
Nam Tae was very dissatisfied with his defiant son. He couldn’t say anything because his son was paving his own way, not living a carefree life.
Why did he start defying him at some point?
Why did he get involved with Se Ah in the first place? He thought politics for the common people was just a ruse and planned to abandon it, but then there was the accident.
He was barely a firstterm politician, but worried that rumors of his son and Se Ah’s onenight stand could upset the public, he had them marry.
Now, it felt like they really had developed feelings for each other. Nam Tae was concerned.
“I went through the trouble of arranging this meeting thinking of you.”
“I’ll handle the business myself. Don’t arrange meetings because of me.”
“Why did you come if you think you’re so smart? You should be buried in the company.”
“The chairman wanted to see you. It’s common sense to attach oneself to a profitable businessman.”
In other words, he was a being inferior to the chairman, and his bloodline seemed to have mixed in. He had a calm tone that turned people inside out.
Kang Woo wiped his hands lightly with a wet towel brought by Youngcheon. As soon as she put it away and turned around, Nam Tae tilted his head towards Kang Woo again.
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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