Became the Step-Mother of the Rabbit Female Lead (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 8
…In the end, I ended up sharing a table with Jade.
April stared at me with such eager eyes that I had no choice!
Me, April (the rabbit), escort knights Bill and Richard, and Jade.
What on earth is this party composition?
‘Two humans, one rabbit, one dog, and one wolf…’
This is diversity at its finest! —my foot! Jade, you bastard, what the hell are you thinking?! I know you’re not the type to do something like this without a reason!
‘Could he possibly know Gloria? They can’t have a personal relationship, right? What if they do? I don’t have a single memory from the previous Gloria I possessed!’
There wasn’t even a single line in the original story suggesting Jade had any personal connection with Gloria…
But what if my memory is wrong…? What if I just forgot after reading it??
‘Well then, I’m completely screwed. Hahaha…’
Hahaha…
My laughter isn’t really laughter…
What on earth is Jade scheming?
“Kkwiing.”
“Haha, thank you. You’re handsome too.”
“Kkiiwing.”
“Oh, your name is April?”
“Ungkkeot.”
…Hey, you two—what even are you…? How on earth are you understanding each other?!
April and Jade had been conversing like this for the past ten minutes.
Is this normal? Am I the only one who can’t understand rabbit April’s speech? Feeling strangely excluded, I glanced over at Bill and Richard.
Both of them were staring blankly at April and Jade with expressions that clearly said, ‘What in the world is going on…?’ So it wasn’t just me who couldn’t understand.
Which meant Jade must possess some special ability that lets him understand rabbit April’s speech…
‘What exactly is this guy? A druid?’
I don’t recall this kind of setting… in the original story…??
‘He can understand rabbit April’s speech when even I can’t…! And he’s just Candidate No. 1 for son-in-law!’
“Our food’s here~.”
Just then, a waiter arrived with our meals. It was the restaurant’s signature fried chicken dish—just ordinary chicken, really.
Chicken is chicken; it’s not like it’s anything extraordinary. I quickly reached out, grabbed a drumstick, and placed it on April’s plate.
April’s eyes widened at the sight of the steaming-hot drumstick. Her obsidian-like pupils sparkled brightly. Truly a gluttonous rabbit.
‘…But is she really planning to eat it in her rabbit form?’
Her fur would get all greasy! Couldn’t she just eat in human form for once?
Whether my thoughts reached her or not, the rabbit paused briefly in front of the drumstick, then instantly changed her appearance.
Straight, silky white hair flowed smoothly down to her waist, without a single curl.
April settled gently onto her chair like an angel descending from the heavens. She let out a faint sigh, and as her long lashes slowly lifted, her irises revealed a soft pink hue.
At that moment, the entire restaurant fell deathly silent.
Everyone—including me—stared at April with dumbfounded expressions.
‘N-no… she’s just… too… too beautiful! I’m going insane! Aaah!!’
My inner fangirling exploded again. But I couldn’t help it! April was just too gorgeous!
‘She’s an angel, an actual angel. There’s no doubt she’s come straight down from the sky…!’
I fumbled around the table where I always kept my smartphone. Of course, there was no smartphone there.
I swallowed tears internally. April… I wish I could take a photo!
“…So that’s your true form, then.”
Just then, Jade murmured to himself, staring blankly at April.
His gaze toward her had changed in a strangely indescribable way. Could it be…?!
‘Has he already fallen for April…?!’
No, no! April! Quickly tear into that drumstick! Show him your wild, savage side so he realizes your innocent beauty is just an act! Knock that silly infatuation right out of him!
But April gently picked up the drumstick with both hands and began eating neatly. There was no trace of the barbaric rabbit I’d come to know.
…Are you putting on airs right now? …Actually, come to think of it, this was the first time I’d ever seen April eat in human form.
Indeed. To put it simply, even April’s eating was beautiful!
‘I see… because she’s so pretty, even holding a drumstick with her hands looks lovely…’
After finishing her drumstick cleanly, April glanced hesitantly at the remaining ones, checking our reactions.
Jade gave a faint smile and promptly tore off another drumstick, placing it on April’s plate.
At that instant, I snapped back to my senses and nearly choked on my own breath. That… that bastard…! That was supposed to be my job!
‘He’s already trying to score points with April!’
Furious, I grabbed two chicken wings and placed one each onto the knights’ plates. Now there wasn’t a single tasty piece left for Jade. Hahaha…!
Haha… How pathetic and childish of me, resorting to such petty revenge…
“You were cute as a rabbit, but you’re incredibly cute in human form too.”
Jade rested his chin on one hand and gave April a playful wink.
My hands, which had been meticulously shredding the dry chicken breast down to molecular level, trembled violently.
That bastard… daring to flirt with someone else’s precious daughter…!
“Aren’t you eating, Jade?”
April asked, genuinely puzzled. Jade’s expression instantly froze.
No need to see it—I knew exactly what happened. He’d clearly been entranced by April’s crystal-clear, melodious voice!
“…I should eat, but…”
Jade grinned, not taking his eyes off April. His golden eyes curved softly, and a voice as gentle as spring breeze drifted from his pale lips.
“My attention was completely stolen by April before I even realized it.”
“…?”
April tilted her head slightly, then glanced down at the drumstick in her own hand.
After a moment, she subtly checked Jade’s expression, quickly averted her gaze, and resumed eating her drumstick.
The moment I witnessed that, it struck me like lightning—I instantly grasped April’s inner thoughts.
She must have thought, ‘Did Jade want to eat the drumstick too…?’
‘Exactly! That’s our original female lead!’
Not a single milligram of romantic awareness!
I chuckled softly and popped a minuscule piece of shredded chicken breast into my mouth.
Excellent, very good, April. You’re putting up a flawless defensive wall! Please keep misunderstanding things like this!
Beer truly goes best with chicken. I desperately wanted a drink, but I held back because of the minors present.
After ordering four more whole chickens and finishing our meal, we stepped out of the restaurant.
April, looking thoroughly satisfied, walked beside me, tightly holding my hand.
And piercing into my back from behind… a gaze sharp as thorns!
‘That damn guy—why’s he glaring at me so fiercely…!’
The owner of that gaze was none other than Jade. He surely knew well of Gloria’s infamous reputation.
But as for personal acquaintance… he definitely didn’t seem to have any.
‘Still, I can’t let my guard down. Be careful.’
“Um…”
“Hm?”
Just then, April tugged firmly on my sleeve and launched her “sparkling, irresistible eyes” attack that made me want to grant her any wish.
As usual, my heart skipped a beat, and I instantly turned into “Yes! Just say the word!” mode. Ugh… what a hopeless, spineless fool I am…
“I’d like to… go look around the market.”
The market?
I glanced around briefly. Now that I thought about it, wasn’t there supposed to be a fairly large evening market nearby? I’d overheard that from the noisy chatter of people at the restaurant earlier.
‘An evening market, huh? That sounds nice. But…’
That’s an event that happens when you’re about 18 years old…
And in that event, April’s date partner is supposed to be Male Lead Candidate No. 2—not Candidate No. 1, who’s been glaring daggers at me from behind this whole time.
‘Damn it, Jade, stop glaring already. You’ve already lost so many points in this future mother-in-law’s heart that you’ve gone deep into the negatives.’
I shot Jade a sharp glare over my shoulder, then turned to April with a gentle smile.
“Then shall we go look around the market? We can buy some snacks too. It’ll be fun.”
“…! Yes! That sounds wonderful!”
April’s pink eyes sparkled. She was undeniably adorable when happy—but just how much chicken had she eaten already? …Hope she doesn’t get a stomachache from snacking too much.
‘I should probably feed her in moderation.’
With that decision made, I headed toward the evening market with April. Of course, the two escort knights followed us—but why Jade was tagging along too… remained a mystery…
‘I even paid for your chicken! Eat and scram!’
Seeing Jade, who looked outwardly so pure, keep showing interest in April made me deeply uneasy. If things followed the original route, April would end up trapped in some tragic romance later on…!
“Oh! That over there…!”
Just then, April pointed toward a street stall selling drinks. Sweet fruit juice.
She really does love sugary syrup, doesn’t she? Better watch out for diabetes…
“Since sweet drinks aren’t good for you, let’s have just one glass, okay?”
April obediently nodded at my words. She was so cute I wanted to hug her tightly, but I forced myself to refrain.
I’m a duchess—I must maintain decorum, decorum… though I’ve probably already failed at that several times…
“One strawberry juice, two orange juices, one green grape juice… and one lemonade, please.”
Anyway, I ordered drinks at the stall. The lemonade was for Jade.
I didn’t want to buy him anything…! But if I didn’t get him a drink, I’d look too mean… so I had no choice.
“Drinks are ready―!!”
Soon after, the drinks arrived. The strawberry juice was for April, I took the green grape juice, and the two orange juices were for the knights.
And Jade…
“Thank you. I’ll enjoy it.”
He took the lemonade from me with a faint smile—perfect manners and an innocent expression.
With his maturity beyond his years, there probably wasn’t a single person in the world who could dislike Jade… at least, not at first glance.
‘But what’s really going on inside his head…’
Well… I know how to put on a show too. Let’s see you try. I smiled back at Jade as sweetly as if painted on. You won’t get my daughter, you rascal.
“Duchess…! Let’s go over there!”
April said excitedly. Now that I noticed, she was calling me “Duchess”?
Hmm… she could just call me “Mom”… Is it still awkward for her?
‘Well, we’ve only known each other for a few days… Let’s slowly get closer!’
Thus, to bond with April, I lowered my mental age to match her 12-year-old level and played enthusiastically.
We tried archery, dice games, and all sorts of other amusements.
…Before long, I was completely exhausted. Meanwhile, April was still bursting with energy. Youth really is wonderful…
‘Ugh, I’m so tired…’
As I lagged slightly behind from exhaustion, Jade swiftly slipped into the gap and approached April’s side.
“…!”
That guy!
‘What a scheming fox!’
Are you even human? Are you a fox shifter?!
“April, how about we go watch the fireworks?”
“Fireworks…?”
At Jade’s suggestion, April’s eyes sparkled brightly.
Seeing that, I sank into deep despair. No, no…! The fireworks were supposed to be something I’d enjoy with her…!
‘Jade, you damn―’
At that exact moment.
Jade flinched and abruptly turned to look at me. Simultaneously, someone grabbed my arm tightly—painfully so.
It was clearly an act filled with malice.
“Duchess!”
The knights, who had rushed over, quickly pulled me away from the attacker.
But when the attacker tried to lunge at me again, Jade stepped forward and blocked him, standing firmly in front of me.
‘W-what… what’s going on…?’
Bewildered, I blinked rapidly. April had somehow already slipped to my side and clung tightly to me. Judging by her trembling, she was frightened.
“It’s okay,” I soothed her quietly.
“Sir, what’s the meaning of this sudden attack?”
‘…Sir?’
Could it be…?
I cautiously peeked up at the attacker. …And indeed, it was him! The very swordsman elder who’d faced off against Jade at the arena earlier!
“I understand you hold a grudge against me. If so, just challenge me properly with a glove. Why attack someone completely unrelated…?”
“Move aside! I have no business with you! The one I want is that woman! Gloria Einstein!”
The elder swordsman loudly called out my name.
Instantly, everyone’s attention snapped toward me.
…Now that I thought about it, most of the onlookers were shifters. And I…
‘…was the infamous princess of the Einstein Kingdom, notorious for her cruel deeds toward shifters…’
This… doesn’t feel good at all.
Was the elder swordsman’s attack on me also due to the karma of my original body’s past?
Damn you, Gloria. Just how much hatred did you accumulate in your lifetime?
“Everyone, please step aside!”
“Whoa, whoa, could you make some room, please?”
Just then, loud voices rang out, and the crowd parted like waves.
Through the gap appeared someone I never imagined I’d see here.
I stared at him, my mouth slightly agape.
Grayan gave me a gentle smile.
“There you are, my lady.”
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!”
——
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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This thought is hillarious 🤣🤣
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic” – Arthur C. Clarke.
It kills me that she is using important spirits to grow strawberrys 🤣🤣🤣