Do Ha also opened his front door, stepping into his home. He paused for a moment, repeating her words in his mind.
“Director, your impression looks much better when you smile.”
‘Did she say I look good?’
At the unheardof compliment, the corners of his mouth unknowingly lifted in a smile.
He let out a small smile and headed towards the dressing room. After picking out various clothes, he decided on a comfortable shirt and pants, and put on sneakers.
Before heading outside, he checked his appearance in the mirror.
So Myung also returned home, shedding her high heels and clothes. She then put on a comfortable Tshirt and an ivorycolored cardigan.
Was it rather fortunate to meet Do Ha in front of the house?
Today, her heart felt too troubled, it seemed too difficult to be alone.
She didn’t want to live each day miserably tied to her past. She had resolved to live freely, indulging in things she couldn’t do because of her marriage.
However, the thought occurred to her, if another love comes to her, would she be able to accept that person?
The emotional wound she received from Ji Sung was so deep that it seemed difficult to accept someone again. She was now afraid of love.
She had given him everything and had sincerely loved him. She wanted to bear a child who looked just like him and create a blissfully happy family, but…
In the end, So Myung had neither a child nor a husband by her side.
Now, she wanted to look after herself more than others. She didn’t want to live her precious life in pain. Going through such unimaginable things, she was gradually maturing.
As So Myung opened the front door to step out, Cha Do Ha was standing in front of her house, dressed in jeans and a shirt.
Seeing him in casual wear, instead of his usual suit, made him look different. He felt more like a comfortable friend.
Seeing him, So Myung deliberately put on a bright smile and spoke.
“CEO.”
“Don’t call me CEO, we’re friends.”
“Yes?”
“To you, So Myung, I’m not…the CEO.”
“That’s right. Then, Mr. Do Ha.”
“Yes. Miss So Myung. Shall we go?”
“Yes. Do you have a favorite bar you want to go to?”
So Myung asked as she pressed the elevator button.
“Let’s go where you’re going, So Myung.”
“Mr… I mean, Do Ha, do you drink soju?”
“Soju? Of course.”
“No… I thought you only drank Western liquor.”
“No, I like soju.”
“Then, I’ll guide you to a local gourmet spot.”
The two of them got on the elevator. As they left the apartment and walked side by side, Do Ha was so tall that So Myung had to look up at him.
Going to have a drink with a man who was not her husband made So Myung feel peculiar. While walking with Do Ha, she stopped in her tracks and said,
“Here we are.”
The place was a small local beer house, but Do Ha found the unfamiliar atmosphere very refreshing.
It was because he had never drunk in such a pub before.
“Let’s go in.”
“Yes.”
Following So Myung’s guidance, they entered a place with dim lighting and segmented structure.
As she entered, a middleaged female owner approached and spoke with a smile.
“Oh, welcome.”
She then looked at Do Ha standing next to So Myung and said,
“Your husband looks even more handsome today.”
“What?”
At her words, Do Ha looked at So Myung in surprise.
“Owner, he’s not my husband, he’s a friend.”
“Oh, I see. I’m sorry. Your husband hasn’t been here in so long, I must have gotten confused. Come with your husband next time.”
“I got divorced.”
“What? Divorced?”
“Yes.”
“Oh no, you two seemed so close. Why? Oh, it’s rude of me to ask this.”
“It’s okay.”
So Myung spoke as she looked at Do Ha.
“Shall we sit here?”
“Yes.”
As So Myung and Do Ha took their seats, the female owner approached with an embarrassed face, put down the basic snack filled with popcorn, handed over the menu, and spoke.
“What can I get for you? It’s been a while since you’ve been here, so I’ll make the appetizers delicious for you.”
“They’re always so tasty.”
“Oh, stop it.”
“I’ll order a bit later. For now, please give us a bottle of Soju.”
“Yes.”
As the owner left, So Myung, looking at the menu, said,
“Do Ha, what would you like to have?”
“Are you okay?”
Do Ha asked, looking at her with a serious face. Seeing Do Ha’s expression, she looked at him in surprise. The two of them looked at each other’s faces for a long while.
“What is it?”
“Are you uncomfortable here?”
“No, I like it here.”
“If you’re uncomfortable, we can go somewhere else.”
“No, I’m not uncomfortable at all. Of course, you can ask. This is the place I used to come with my husband.”
“Even so…”
“Thank you for your consideration. Really.”
At that moment, Do Ha looked into So Myung’s eyes. There was sincerity in her eyes.
‘She is grateful.’
The more he realized that, the more he was drawn to her. At that moment, his feelings were confused.
“I’m grateful, but I’m hungry.”
“Ah… The rolled omelette here is delicious and um… The fish cake soup is also good. Soup is perfect with Soju. How about the fish cake soup?”
“I like it.”
In truth, Do Ha was not familiar with the atmosphere of such a bar. However, it felt so intriguing as if he had entered a new world he had never experienced before.
The pleasantfaced proprietress brought a steaming, appetizing bowl of fish cake soup.
So Myung opened the cap of the Soju and poured it for Do Ha.
Do Ha also filled her glass with Soju.
So Myung held out her glass and said,
“Cheers.”
Do Ha, smiling, clinked his glass against hers. The sound of the two glasses clinking together was cheerfully heard.
So Myung looked at him and brought the glass to her lips in one go.
Do Ha, looking at her, also lifted his drink to his lips. He felt himself repeatedly looking at her without even realizing it.
“Ah, it’s refreshing. The drink is sweet today.”
So Myung stared at Do Ha, who was only looking at her and bringing the glass to his lips as if it was strange.
“Do Ha?”
“Yes?”
“Is there such a thing as a deceitful toast without drinking?”
“Eh? Oh. Yes.”
Do Ha finally noticed his actions and quickly lifted his glass.
“How is it? Delicious, isn’t it?”
“Really, it’s all true.”
“I told you. So, in that sense, one more drink.”
So Myung carefully poured Soju into Do Ha’s glass. She was deliberately pretending to be happy, deliberately pretending to be excited. Her appearance felt even more pitiful in Do Ha’s eyes.
As So Myung tried to pour the drink into her own glass, Do Ha snatched her liquor bottle and carefully filled her glass.
Watching him, she smiled slightly and then quickly brought the glass to her lips.
“So Myung, drink slowly.”
“It’s too delicious……”
So Myung smiled brightly, looking at Do Ha.
“Don’t smile like that.”
Do Ha said to her heavily. The suddenly darkened atmosphere was unfamiliar, and she asked him while looking at him.
“Yes?”
“Don’t smile pretending you’re not sad when you’re sad.”
“No…… I’m not sad. I’m so happy and excited……”
So Myung’s words trailed off as she said she was excited. She hung her head and lost her words for a while. Tears dripped onto her table.
Do Ha pulled out a tissue and gently placed it next to her table.
Tears rolled down So Myung’s face as she lifted her head.
“I tried not to cry.”
“It’s okay to cry.”
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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