At Sori’s sudden declaration, Eunseok momentarily wore a dazed expression.
“I actually have someone I like. I’m saying this out of politeness, but I don’t want things to get awkward with you, senior, for no reason.”
As Sori’s difficult words concluded, Eunseok laughed heartily.
“Oh, come on, Dr. Yoo. Why are you being so serious? Don’t you know? I’m Hong Eunseok.”
As if he had just heard a really amusing story, Eunseok laughed refreshingly, stealing glances around.
“Did I confuse you a bit? Well, you see, lately, I’ve been thinking of Dr. Yoo as a special junior and trying to treat her even better. I’m grateful for the grandmother incident.”
She looked at Eunseok with eyes that questioned whether that was all.
“Of course, I’ve felt closer, and I’ve become a bit more playful, but it’s not what Dr. Yoo is thinking.”
“Really?”
“Well, yes. Oh, I hate things like office romance. I’ve only touched on Dr. Yoo because of our unique situation with Grandma.”
“Phew. I’m relieved. I was worried for nothing about things getting weird with the senior.”
The serious conversation she had brought up seemed to end lightly thanks to Eunseok.
Sori’s mind also became much more at ease.
While deceiving people with a secret relationship felt a bit uncomfortable, she didn’t want to involve Eunseok awkwardly. But thankfully, it wasn’t like that.
Sori accepted his words without a doubt. It felt a bit embarrassing as if she had misunderstood, but she thought she did the right thing by speaking up.
“But Dr. Yoo.”
“Yes?”
“The person Dr. Yoo likes. Is it perhaps Professor Seo?”
It was then that she was unexpectedly stabbed in the heart.
“Dr. Yoo, the way you look at Professor Seo is different. Were you avoiding him at the hospital because you felt embarrassed?”
“Well, that…”
“Guess I caught on a bit quickly.”
“Excuse me, senior.”
Although she managed to fix her momentarily shaken eyes, she hadn’t answered yet.
“But Professor Seo also seems to think of Dr. Yoo quite comfortably.”
“…”
“Well, whatever. If Dr. Yoo likes him, even I might think of him as cute.”
How much had she noticed? Sori’s heart began to beat faster.
“Why are you so flustered? I was trying to say that. I support you. Dr. Yoo.”
Suddenly, as he gently patted Sori’s shoulder, she was left speechless.
“I might have been a bit over the top, but it might have helped Dr. Yoo’s crush on Professor Seo.”
“Really?”
“At first, I was skeptical, but Professor Seo’s gaze toward Dr. Yoo seemed different.”
What kind of development was this?
Sori was surprised, and her eyes widened gradually.
“Then today, did you purposely bring up the topic of senior’s mother to see Professor Seo Hyunwoo’s reaction?”
“Didn’t you feel it then? You seemed jealous.”
“Ah… No, not at all.”
Not knowing how to react, Sori denied it, pretending to smile coolly. What was certain was that, as he said, Eunseok didn’t like her in that way.
“Everyone will be surprised. If the two of you start dating.”
“What?”
Hahaha. Somehow, even with the refreshing breeze, it felt like cold sweat was dripping down.
At this rate, it seemed like a matter of time before we got caught. Will we be safe until marriage?
Wouldn’t it be better to open up about our relationship with the professor and transfer to another hospital before that?
Many thoughts crossed her mind for a moment.
“Don’t worry. I’ll keep the secret.”
“…Yes, thank you, senior.”
The conversation ended strangely. Sori felt uncomfortable, but there was nothing more to say.
And finally, just before the ship left the dock.
Seeing Sori nervously watching for Hyunwoo, Eunseok said.
For others to hear.
“Dr. Yoo. Professor Seo Hyunwoo isn’t responding, and he might have lost his phone. It seems a bit much for us all to go.”
“What should we do, then?”
“Dr. Yoo should stay, even if it’s only for a while.”
“Me?”
“Well, Professor Seo in our department can’t come, and we can’t all leave just because of that. What can you do? Get off. The youngest is supposed to handle this.”
Pushing her back a little while giving her a meaningful look, Eunseok and her eyes met.
That’s how Sori, left behind, was cheerfully waved off by Eunseok.
I don’t know what’s going on.
Taking it as a sign from the heavens to date a bit more discreetly, she decided to hide a bit longer.
Hyunwoo, who had heard the conversation, raised his head.
“So, did you leave me here because you wanted to involve me with her?”
For some reason, as he found out, he became an expression that couldn’t be understood.
The two who had been walking all along were now in front of a hexagonal pavilion with yellow streetlights.
As Hyunwoo sat on the pavilion, Sori followed and stood in front of him.
“Isn’t it a good thing?”
“…Yes. It’s really good.”
The answer felt a bit strange, so Sori looked at his face carefully. Something seemed off, and it made her uneasy.
“Why do you suddenly feel bad?”
Even though she asked that, he stared at Sori’s face without answering for a long time.
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!”
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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…
——
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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