As her dream turned into reality, the Pandora’s box deeply buried in her mind opened.
Where did it all go wrong?
It must have started when Min Hyuk, instead of Si Hoon, showed up for the blind date.
Initially, it was just a formal meeting, but she didn’t know then that her feelings would genuinely grow as she met him more.
Why was she drawn to Kang Min Hyuk of all people?
Despite his cold demeanor, dismissiveness, and harsh words, why did she like him? Maybe because he occasionally treated her kindly? Or because he acted like a lover even without formally dating, making her heart flutter each time? Was it really for such trivial reasons that she grew fond of him?
It’s hard to say. Kang Min Hyuk just seemed to be irresistibly appealing, reasons aside.
He took care of her in his own gruff way. He would scoff at the places she wanted to visit but would eventually take her there. He was a man whose words lacked warmth.
Before she knew it, she was trained to follow him with her eyes. It wasn’t a long time but a brief moment that captivated her.
Every word and action of his made her heart race.
The first time their lips touched, she wished he would continue, longing for more.
It’s hard to pinpoint the exact reasons why one falls for someone. She didn’t need to find a specific reason to like him.
Days with him were joyful and happy. She didn’t think about the consequences of being discovered by Su Cheol. Being with Min Hyuk, she felt alive.
She thought she would peacefully continue her life with him, trusting him firmly.
Then one day, a woman claiming to be Min Hyuk’s girlfriend approached her. Initially, she didn’t believe her. But when the woman showed photos and call logs of their shared memories, her firm belief in him wavered.
Angered by the betrayal of Min Hyuk meeting another woman while being jealous of her relationship with Chan, her body trembled with fury. But he denied it completely, asserting he had no other woman.
Foolishly, she believed him again. Her shaken faith started to solidify once more.
But the woman stubbornly reappeared.
“I’m carrying Min Hyuk’s child.”
“What did you say?”
“So, please stay away from him. Do you think you can handle the time we’ve spent together?”
With that, the woman plunged her back into despair.
She pondered for days. She wanted to ask Min Hyuk about Kim Yun Hee but despised her own weakness for not doing so.
Finally deciding to confront him, she contacted him about Kim Yun Hee.
She intended to settle things that day. But before she could ask, seeing Min Hyuk with Kim Yun Hee, she fled.
She knew what they would have talked about and couldn’t approach them.
That woman ultimately stayed by his side. It made her envious and furious.
Even as their eyes met, Kim Yun Hee didn’t inform him; instead, she approached and embraced him. Min Hyuk immediately pushed her away, but it was futile.
She didn’t want to see Kim Yun Hee lifting her head in a victorious smile, triumphantly holding onto Min Hyuk’s arm. She didn’t stop running even when she heard her name called from behind.
She kept running without looking ahead.
She ignored reality. She thought it was over with him, but she had harbored a faint hope.
Her arrogance in believing that Min Hyuk felt the same was contemptible.
She had thought, once Si Hoon’s matter was settled, she could be with Min Hyuk. How foolish and stupid she had been.
And then, suddenly—
Bang, her body felt like it was floating. She hit something hard, with no sensation at all.
Time seemed to move in slow motion.
She didn’t want to do anything. Her will to confront him and discover the truth easily crumbled.
She wished she had never met him.
Being abandoned by someone was already unbearable due to Su Cheol.
So, she was being discarded again.
She closed her eyes slightly. She didn’t want to open them again.
The thought of seeing Min Hyuk and Kim Yun Hee together was unbearable.
Her own maliciousness was horrifying. She didn’t want to face Min Hyuk with such a twisted heart.
If she were to open her eyes again, she hoped to forget everything about Min Hyuk.
And when she did open her eyes again, without realizing it, she had forgotten about Min Hyuk for two years.
Da Hyun opened her eyes with a pained groan. Tears rolled down her temples endlessly.
“Heugh, haah, heuk.”
“Da Hyun!”
Her heart felt like it was burning, a fierce pain engulfing her.
The pain from the past felt as if it had just happened, burrowing deeper inside, reaching her heart.
She inhaled deeply, grimacing at the sharp smell of alcohol. She turned her head and noticed the IV needle in her left hand.
“What kind of dream did you have to cry so sadly? I was so worried, you wouldn’t wake up even when I tried.”
Then, from the opposite side, she heard a voice calling her name—a voice she yearned for but never wanted to hear again.
Her hazy vision cleared, and her mind gradually returned.
Da Hyun gazed intently at the man whose appearance was a bit disheveled. He seemed greatly relieved to see her awake.
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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