One of Ha Joon’s hands lightly held the wall, the other her slender shoulder. He lowered his head greatly and whispered in her ear.
“Use that time to memorize at least one more English word. It’s embarrassing to greet a wife with an empty head.”
Seo Ah’s heart seemed to sink.
Her pride was hurt, but the truth was the truth.
She had overheard her parents talking a few months ago.
Seo Ah barely passed again this time.
It’s not just barely! A bit behind in the middle…
We’ve waited long enough. It can’t go on. Let’s let her go to high school in France.
How can we send a child who can’t even speak English to France…
If she’s quiet, she’ll do it.
I’ll find a better tutor…
If you’re really worried, send her with Yeong Joo. She likes her like a real sister.
Despite Hye Kyung’s objection, Jin Won hadn’t blinked an eye.
Seo Ah wanted to show them. Her changed appearance.
She wanted to become a perfect wife, not embarrassed to stand beside the perfect Ha Joon.
Until she heard shocking words from Yeong Joo during her study in France.
((()))
The next morning.
The alarm rang and Seo Ah’s eyes flew open.
Damn. She must have turned 180 degrees again.
That means Ha Joon didn’t sleep in the room again. She had so many thoughts that she tossed and turned and didn’t know when she fell asleep.
It was 5:30 a.m.
Ha Joon said he would go to the gym in the annex for a workout and eat breakfast at 7 a.m.
She thought she just needed to get up and go downstairs,
but then…
“Madam, you’ve come down so early instead of sleeping more.”
Ha Joon was eating even though it was only 6 o’clock. That’s a whole hour early.
“Don’t tell me, young master, didn’t you say you’re leaving early today?”
“No! I came down to eat together.”
Seo Ah said, waving her hand.
Kang Ha Joon. This is how you’re going to play it, huh? You think I’ll fall for this? Let’s try this!
“Why are you up when you’re tired? It seemed like you were sleeping well, so I just came down.”
“It’s nice to eat together while eating.”
Seo Ah took her seat, and Yeon Sook brought her rice and soup, and added more side dishes.
While eating, she naturally asked about his schedule.
“Are you leaving early tomorrow morning, too? I want to help with breakfast, but you leave too early… I have a lot of morning sleep.”
She added an explanation, as there could be listening ears. It was embarrassing to try to appear affectionate after being cold when they were alone.
“I have to go to work at regular hours.”
But Ha Joon leisurely raised the corners of his mouth and even smiled.
At his appearance, Seo Ah could steady her mind, which had been slightly shaken the night before.
“Hmm, when will you be back today? I can help with dinner even if I can’t with breakfast.”
“I think I’ll finish and come back at 6.”
It seemed she would have to find out his schedule this way in the future. Without even this kind of conversation, the silence would feel suffocating,
After eating, they went up to the second floor together.
As soon as the door to the room closed, Ha Joon stripped off his top and entered the dressing room, making Seo Ah avert her eyes. Why does he keep undressing?!
Then, his voice came from the dressing room.
“Should I call a helper? Or will you help?”
Really going to call a helper? How can he casually show his naked body to someone else? Could it be, he has exhibitionism?
Just as she thought that, his naked image flashed before her eyes. The thought of the helpers having seen him like that made her mind cluttered.
“If you’re not going to help, I’ll call a helper. I’m short on time.”
Wait, if a helper helps him get ready while I’m awake, it could seem weird.
She strode into the dressing room. Rationalizing that it was to show her perfect inner beauty.
But Ha Joon was still topless, only wearing his pants. He only needed to zip up, which made Seo Ah avert her gaze again. The image of his exposed hipbone from last night made her dizzy.
A faint smile brushed across Ha Joon’s lips as he glanced at the scene. It would have been awkward if a real helper had been called, because he himself didn’t like that.
“Do you want to pick out a tie and some accessories if you’re going to help me?”
“Hmm. I agreed to give you a perfect dressup, so I’m doing it. I didn’t know I was dealing with a man who needs so much attention to detail.”
Seo Ah started picking out a tie and accessories after checking the shirt and suit he had chosen.
“Doesn’t your mother do this? Our mom does.”
She flinched momentarily. It was because she had never seen what her parents were doing in their room. Mornings were for sleeping in, and evenings were for having fun.
“Yes. My father does it himself.”
What do I care? My dad will definitely do it himself!
Meanwhile, Ha Joon buttoned his shirt one by one and stood in front of Seo Ah.
Seo Ah blushed as she was caught off guard by the finely toned muscles visible through the open shirt. Why are you doing it in front of me!
“Do you know how to tie a tie?”
“Th, That’s right!”
She had learned it in bride class. She didn’t expect him to want her touch,
As Ha Joon finished buttoning up his shirt and put the tie around his neck, Seo Ah started to tie it, trying to calm her trembling hands.
But he was so tall that she couldn’t tell if she was doing a good job as she had to look up from below to tie it. She was about to stand on tiptoe to check if she was doing it right, but…
She staggered and hit her head on his chest.
She couldn’t balance herself by holding his chest or hanging on the tie.
What surprised her the most was his large, hot hands wrapping around her waist.
Whether Ha Joon’s hands were large, or Seo Ah’s waist was slim, or both, the heat that was tightly wrapped around her waist disappeared in no time.
“What’s the point of being short?”
“……!!”
Seo Ah was at a loss for words.
It was because Ha Joon held her waist again, lifted her lightly, and sat her on top of the accessory dressing table.
As he pressed his body against her, she blushed and became restless because her knees seemed to touch his legs. She couldn’t spread her legs because she might touch an embarrassing place!
Fortunately, he stopped precariously and stood supporting himself with his arms on either side of her.
Seo Ah’s face turned red at the sight of his face so close, and her heart began to beat fiercely.
“I don’t like bending down.”
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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