Dohyuk, who was casually observing Jaein, who was wiping away her sweat, turned to Gyu Min sitting beside him and asked in a dry voice.
“Team Leader, is the selection of food ingredient suppliers all completed?”
“We still have some seaweed options to consider, but we are leaning towards Wando and Goheung.”
“Don’t you think you should visit the supplier factories in person? You should also compare product quality.”
“That’s why I’ve scheduled a meeting for next Tuesday.”
“Next Tuesday?”
Dohyuk raised an eyebrow, clearly dissatisfied.
“That’s too late. There’s a lot to coordinate, and it’s almost the end of the year. We don’t know how the supplier situation will be. Go there quickly, tomorrow.”
“Tomorrow? This week is already fully booked with other meetings, so it might be challenging. As planned, maybe next week…”
At that moment, Gyu Min, who looked perplexed, suddenly raised his hand.
“I’ll go on that business trip in your place!”
Jaein, who boldly declared this, had a rare bright smile on her face.
“What’s the appeal of long-distance business trips?”
The team members exchanged amused glances at Jaein’s fervent demeanor, as if she were possessed.
Dohyuk, with a skeptical look, turned to Gyu Min and inquired, “Assistant Manager Han, is this alright?”
“Um… yes. If it’s Chief Seo’s judgment, we can trust it.”
The sudden and unexpected turn of events left Gyu Min’s mind feeling tangled.
“Alright then, Chief Seo will handle the business trip tomorrow.”
“Yes, understood!”
Jaein’s voice was filled with renewed energy. For her, the upcoming business trip represented a golden opportunity to formally distance herself from Dohyuk, especially given her current apprehension about tonight. It was also a time to savor freedom.
“Now, I can finally catch my breath. That’s great. Let’s clear our heads while enjoying the sea breeze.”
Indeed, over the past few days, her mind had been consumed by thoughts of Dohyuk, leaving her feeling exhausted.
It was also a time to savor freedom.
“Now, I can finally catch my breath. That’s great. Let’s clear our heads while enjoying the sea breeze.”
Honestly, over the past few days, Dohyuk had filled her mind so much that she felt exhausted.
While Jaein was silently rejoicing, Yeonji smiled and spoke up.
“Team leader! Would it be alright if I accompany Chief Seo for support?”
“Yeonji?”
Dohyuk looked at Yeonji with surprise in his eyes.
“We’re planning to visit Goheung and then cross over to Wando for a one-night, two-day trip. It might be challenging for Chief Seo to drive alone. Besides, it’s better to have two people when visiting the delivery factory.”
“Hmm. Let’s do that, then.”
“Thank you!”
Yeonji gave Jaein a grateful glance.
“I didn’t even think about the driving part. Having Yeonji with me will be a big help when we explore the factory.”
Jaein was deeply grateful for Yeonji, who took care of her.
With Yeonji, someone she got along with so well, by her side, it felt like they could even embark on a long journey and return with the feeling of having traveled.
“Well, since everyone is busy, let’s conclude the meeting here,” Jaein said as she gave her closing remarks.
As they exchanged final greetings and rose from their seats, Manager Park grabbed Dohyuk, holding him back.
“Team leader, it’s almost the end of the year. What do you think about having a year-end party?”
“A year-end party?” Dohyuk responded with an indifferent expression.
“Yes, as a way to wrap up the year, shouldn’t we have a gathering?”
“Hmm. How should we go about it?”
From his somewhat indifferent response, it was evident that Dohyuk hadn’t considered the idea of a year-end party at all. Regardless, Manager Park, who couldn’t resist free drinks, became excited and started to chatter away.
Whether or not, Manager Park, who couldn’t resist free drinks, started to get excited.
“Team leader, no matter what, a company dinner should have alcohol and meat, right? How about some soju with the sashimi?”
“Oh my, Manager Park. The team leader can’t drink. He didn’t even have a drop during the last company dinner.”
Nahui gave Dohyuk a playful wink, as if to say, “I did well, didn’t I?”
Jaein, watching Nahui, let out an inward sigh of frustration.
“Having a whole liquor cabinet in the room, and he didn’t drink. Probably thought it would be hard to control himself if he did.”
Jaein felt her mouth itch and, a beat too late, she suddenly realized.
“…Oh!”
She sensed a warm gaze focused on her cheek.
With trepidation, she turned her head and saw a strand of hair sticking out.
Dohyuk was looking at me with burning eyes.
In an instant, Dohyuk’s face from last night, with its deep gaze, overlapped with his current expression.
Gulp!
Jaein felt her breath catch in her throat and hastily turned her head to avoid revealing her flushed face.
“These days, they say we should have a simple meal at company gatherings and engage in group activities like recreation or exercise. How about we do that this time?”
Coincidentally, Yeonji suggested a more wholesome approach to the company gathering.
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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