Sa Rang found Yun Jae at a restaurant in front of their school.
They had made a pact to go to the pool hall, but she didn’t feel the need to learn anymore.
She had wanted to impress Do Han and thus had chosen to learn, but had given up when he said it wasn’t an ideal spot for a date.
It also didn’t help that she had heard him confess to another woman while they were separated by a single wall during the day.
She no longer wanted to do anything for him.
When Sa Rang became a university student, she wanted to have a boyfriend first.
She wanted to become someone special to someone.
But to Do Han, she was just one of the many who confessed their feelings to him.
Just another girl who got rejected on the spot when she confessed her love.
Without any meaning, a worthless memory he would forget as soon as he turned around.
Despite knowing all this, it was hard for Sa Rang to give up on her feelings for him.
At this point, it would be normal to dislike him, but somehow, the him in her heart grew bigger.
“Why are you so down?”
Yun Jae glanced strangely at her, occasionally letting out a small sigh.
It was strange that she had been begging to learn pool a few days ago, but was suddenly saying that it was unnecessary.
“Maybe it’s because the exams are over. Everything just feels bothersome and boring.”
Feeling sorry for suggesting to eat together but being lost in her thoughts, Sa Rang quickly forced a smile.
Yun Jae watched her for a moment.
Then he casually spoke as he ate his meal.
“Then, should I tell you something surprising?”
“What is it?”
Sa Rang’s eyes slightly lit up as she continued to eat.
She was curious about what he was going to say.
“I like you.”
As if he was conveying an ordinary piece of daily news, Yun Jae blurted it out. Sa Rang dropped the spoon she had been holding onto the table.
“Surprised, aren’t you?”
Yun Jae laughed playfully, making it hard to tell if he was serious or not.
Sa Rang didn’t know how to react and could only feel bewildered.
“Uh, I was really surprised… But Yun Jae, is that true?”
He wasn’t the type to joke about such things.
Because everyone around her had been saying that it seemed like Yun Jae had feelings for her, Sa Rang couldn’t simply ignore what she had just heard.
She knew well how hard it was to confess.
She also knew how hard it must have been for him to muster up the courage to say those words.
She knew better than anyone, so she couldn’t just laugh it off.
“I didn’t know when to tell you. I thought I couldn’t keep it in forever, so I just decided to do it today.”
Yun Jae scratched the back of his head and blushed a little. Sa Rang hesitated with her response, looking troubled.
It seemed she was the only one who had been oblivious.
Because she had only eyes for Do Han, she must not have noticed Yun Jae’s feelings.
She slowly opened her mouth, pondering on how to not hurt him with her words.
“Yun Jae, I’m grateful that you like me… But the thing is, I like someone else.”
“I know.”
“What?”
“I said I know.”
Sa Rang was even more surprised than when she had heard his confession.
“That’s why I confessed. I thought if not now, I might never get the chance. If you end up with him, I would have to fold without even having delivered my feelings. I was worried it might burden you, so I was thinking of not saying anything, but then I thought it would be unfair to me. I thought it would be better to confess and get rejected cleanly. I thought that way, I could see you comfortably.”
Yun Jae’s face looked much more relaxed than before.
He seemed genuinely relieved, smiling brightly.
“Am I being too selfish? Are you uncomfortable because of me?”
“No, I’m fine. I’m worried about you.”
“I’m okay too. I confessed expecting rejection, before my feelings grew any further. I want to keep being friends with you.”
Sa Rang felt like she had worried for nothing.
Unlike her, who had lost her appetite from getting rejected by a guy, Yun Jae was resilient.
As he said, it must be because his feelings for her weren’t that big yet.
“Thank you. It’s my first time receiving a confession. I feel sorry for you, but I think it will remain a good memory.”
“That’s a relief. It’s not a memory you don’t want to remember.”
Even at that moment, Sa Rang thought of Do Han.
I wonder how my confession will remain in his memory.
“Shall we get up? You look tired today.”
“Yeah, let’s do that.”
Having returned to being friends, they left the restaurant with a warm memory tucked away in a corner of their hearts.
Yun Jae walked Sa Rang home.
“I told you I can go alone.”
“It’s dark here at night. There are too few street lights.”
Sa Rang also didn’t like that aspect.
The house was nice, but she was scared of the night streets, so she tended to go in before the sun set.
“We’re almost there. Thanks for walk…ing…”
Sa Rang, who was giving her thanks, suddenly stopped.
“What’s wrong?”
When she saw something and her face turned pale, Yun Jae turned his head to where she was looking.
A man was supporting what seemed to be a drunken woman, walking towards them.
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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