Fortunately, the emergency exit was dimly lit, so the fact that her face turned bright red wasn’t too noticeable. But is it really fortunate?
“Well, that’s true. People shouldn’t laugh and talk loudly. Who was it that caused the misunderstanding in the first place?”
Jaein, unable to get a word in, glanced at Dohyuk and turned away.
“Never mind then. I’ll go in now.”
“Seo Jaein?”
Dohyuk called her name and grabbed Jaein’s arm.
Oops! In a blink of an eye, Dohyuk turned her around, enveloped her cheeks, and gently kissed her lips.
Thump. Thanks to the sudden appearance of Dohyuk, Jaein’s heart sank.
Through his lips that touched hers as if melting, a burning voice flowed.
“Where are you going?”
“Team Leader…?”
Under the dim light in Jaein’s eyes, Dohyuk’s beautiful features shone mystically.
Thump. Jaein felt a pressure in the center of her chest, making it difficult to breathe.
Still held by his hands, she turned her gaze away and stood close to the wall.
Then, as if unable to endure, Dohyuk once again stole her lips.
Separated only to touch again, seemingly ending only to start again…
In the continuous exchange of kisses, warm breaths tickled Jaein’s ears.
“If you didn’t send a sign…”
“I did send a sign. Luckily, you understood, right?”
“But why did you say no… Umm.”
Dohyuk lifted the corner of his mouth and covered and uncovered Jaein’s lips.
“Other guys cheer enthusiastically. Only you… don’t do it for me.”
As Dohyuk muttered, a faint smile appeared on Jaein’s lips.
In fact, whenever Dohyuk stood in front of Rain, Jaein sent him enthusiastic cheers filled with affection.
But only in her mind.
Yet, she couldn’t speak honestly; it made her uncomfortable.
“That’s because… we’re in different teams.”
“What’s the big deal? Some manager whispered something… What did he say?”
He was indeed concerned.
Even without opening her knowing eyes, Jaein could clearly see Dohyuk’s expression.
To provoke Dohyuk, Kyumin must have intentionally said something, but she couldn’t directly mention it.
“That’s… because Team Leader and I are in different teams.”
“I see. The manager said something in a whisper… I wonder what it was?”
Due to Dohyuk’s straightforwardness, Jaein’s chest was fluttering wildly.
Wanting to convey her sincerity a bit more, Jaein grabbed his collar and timidly pressed her lips against his.
Jaein, wanting to convey her sincerity even a bit more, grabbed his collar and timidly pressed her lips against his.
Then, Dohyuk’s hand, which had been on her cheek, twitched, and smoothly slid down her back, wrapping her delicate body tightly with strength.
That way, for a while, the two walked through sweet dreams in each other’s arms.
“Team Leader, we should go in now.”
How much time has passed?
Having regained her senses, Jaein stopped Dohyuk and said.
The worry suddenly rushed in that it might have been a while since others noticed.
“It’s okay.”
Dohyuk, who still didn’t want to wake up from the dream, whispered to Jaein.
“No, it’s not okay. I’ll get scolded for leaving the seat empty for too long.”
“Shall we just disappear like this?”
Dohyuk’s eyes were burning, and if Jaein answered ‘yes,’ he seemed ready to rush out.
Jaein stepped out of Dohyuk’s embrace and gave him a rebuke.
“Yes, yes, it would be great if rumors spread about us dating. Stop saying unreasonable things and go out quickly.”
“But I really don’t want to go…”
Hesitatingly, like a pitiful puppy in the rain, Dohyuk looked at Jaein with a helpless gaze.
Suddenly, there was a thought that crossed Jaein’s mind.
“Team Leader, are you doing this because you don’t want to bowl? Afraid you might lose again?”
“What do you take me for? Do you think I care about such things?”
Though he said that, Dohyuk’s eyes were subtly wavering.
Jaein chuckled.
A person full of competitiveness must have been shattered, breaking pride and feeling hurt.
Mr. Cha Dohyuk, you have a subtly charming side.
“Well, even if you haven’t tried bowling before, why did you suggest it? I would have done something else if you had told me in advance.”
“I thought all you had to do was roll the ball straight.”
“No matter how you put it, you’re worse than me.”
When Jaein chuckled, Dohyuk’s complexion darkened abruptly.
“By the way, is Manager Han really good at bowling? I heard he used to like it, but I didn’t know he was that good.”
“So what? Are you trying to make him look cool?”
Oops.
Seeing Dohyuk’s frozen face, Jaein hastily changed the subject.
“Just like that. Of course, even though he fell into the gutter, in my eyes, Team Leader looked much cooler.”
Hmm.
Raising one eyebrow, Dohyuk stared intently at her.
Is that true?
Did it sound like mockery?
In the moment Jaein tried to go into second recovery, the dormant Dohyuk opened his mouth.
“Seo Jaein, want to make a bet with me?”
“What kind of bet?”
“If I score higher than Director Han, grant me one wish. If I lose, I’ll grant a wish for Seo Jaein.”
“Where’s the challenge in that? Director Han is sure to win.”
“That’s because Seo Jaein has an overwhelming advantage. How about it?”
Overwhelming? Jaein recalled Dohyuk’s bowling ball that had cleanly fallen into the gutter.
Quite persuasive.
‘Should I ask her to stop by her grandmother’s 80th birthday celebration for a brief moment as a wish?’
Jaein hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
“Okay, don’t say nonsense later.”
“Who’s talking nonsense? Seo Jaein, make sure to keep the promise.”
“Of course.”
Suddenly, Dohyuk’s lips curled up, and his gaze became intense.
“Well, now that we’ve warmed up a bit, shall we start the actual game?”
“The actual game?”
Instead of answering, Dohyuk kissed Jaein’s lips for a long time.
After a while, a distant Dohyuk, who had separated, spoke as if growling.
“You should be a bit nervous, right? Now I have a good grasp of what bowling is.”
“…!”
“Now, shall we go for the real game?”
Seeing Dohyuk, who eagerly led the way, Jaein was enveloped in a foreboding feeling as if she had made a big mistake.
“Team Leader, what kind of wish are you planning to make?”
“Secret.”
“What? What is it?”
“I don’t know.”
Dohyuk sent a refreshing smile just by looking at it and went straight into the bowling alley.
‘What? No way… Could it be… something I can’t put into words?’
Chill.
Jaein shook her head nervously with two bowling balls in her hands.
‘Ah, it’s just unnecessary worry. From the beginning, there’s no way Team Leader will lose to Gyumin, absolutely!’
But then why does she want to turn back time?
Hurriedly following Dohyuk, Jaein’s bowling ball glowed red.
“After a long time, it feels so refreshing to loosen up a bit!”
Energetic voice.
A face full of vitality that seemed to handle overnight work effortlessly.
Despite the long company dinner that included three rounds of chicken and beer, Dohyuk, who returned home, looked even more lively than in the morning.
‘I guess it’s just bluffing.’
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…
——
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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