They wanted to hear about the conversation with the grandfather.
But it didn’t seem like the right timing.
Especially with Dohyuk’s gaze being so deep.
“I, if we keep this up, my parents will wake up. Let’s talk tomorrow. Goodnight!”
“Wait a minute…”
Ignoring Dohyuk’s pitiful voice, Jaein swiftly left the room.
However, even lying in bed, thoughts of Dohyuk made Jaein’s heart beat wildly.
‘Crazy! My parents are here….’
The more Jaein tried to fall asleep quickly, the clearer their thoughts became.
Things they hadn’t been deeply aware of during the hectic day passed through their mind one by one.
The sturdy touch of Dohyuk’s hand on Jaein’s shoulder.
As soon as they sat down, Dohyuk secretly placed a ring on Jaein’s finger under the table.
Dohyuk’s charisma that made rude people unable to move.
His warm gaze that consistently protected Jaein.
Oh, really!
Jaein’s heart trembled crazily, and they couldn’t think of anything.
At that moment.
Knock. Knock.
Following the knocking sound, a whisper was heard from outside the door.
“Seo Jaein, are you asleep?”
Jaein’s heart responded with a thump-thump to Dohyuk’s voice.
Approaching the door, Jaein asked, “Why?”
“I forgot something important. Just open the door for a moment.”
Thump.
Jaein, unable to resist, opened the door slightly.
In the dim corridor, Dohyuk stood like a mountain.
The surroundings were shrouded in darkness as there was no light in the room.
However, Dohyuk’s sculpted features were clearly visible.
Concealing their excited feelings, Jaein asked cautiously, “What… do you have?”
“This.”
At the same time as the words, Dohyuk reached out through the narrow gap and gently cupped her two cheeks.
Before Jaein could say anything, Dohyuk lowered his head and kissed her on the fresh lips.
Intensely.
Deeply.
At some point, the breathless kiss that continued abruptly subsided, and Dohyuk’s lips parted.
Jaein’s wide-open pupils were filled with his face, vividly recalled.
Dohyuk gazed intensely into her eyes, his rough breath audible.
Ah.
Jaein, unable to endure any longer, forcefully pulled Dohyuk’s shoulders.
And then.
When Jaein regained consciousness, they were already lying on the spread-out bedding, tightly embraced with Dohyuk.
Amidst the silence, indistinguishable breaths intertwined and wandered through the air.
In the tranquility, the two fumbled with each other, trying to grasp the enchanting memories of the previous night.
Every time his still unfamiliar touch reached, Jaein clenched their lips, holding back the moans threatening to burst out.
Eventually, Dohyuk’s cool touch reached under Jaein’s clothes.
Unexpectedly, a gentle voice came from outside the door.
“Cha Seobang, are you sleeping?”
Jaein and Dohyuk fell apart at the speed of light, without deciding who should move first.
They hid apart, holding their breath.
This time, Dohyuk knocked on the door of Seojae’s room where the two were.
“Jaein, are you sleeping?”
Sip!
Jaein thought their breath had stopped.
Their heart pounded, almost bursting out of their chest.
Dohyuk, too, sweated coldly like rain.
The voice of mom mumbling reached their ears.
“Is this one already asleep? It hasn’t even been 10 minutes yet…”
If mom decides to open the door this time?
No!
Jaein abruptly stood up from their seat.
Then, they gestured to Dohyuk to hide.
Quick-wittedly, Dohyuk stood pressed against the wall behind the door.
Jaein, who tidied up their disheveled appearance, took a final deep breath.
Preparations complete.
With teary eyes, Jaein opened the door.
“Ah… Mom, why are you here?”
“Oh, dear, you were sleeping. I woke you up for no reason.”
A hint of apology flickered on Mom’s face.
Jaein yawned as if nothing had happened.
“Yawn… What brings you here?”
“Oh no, I realized that I forgot to change your pillowcase.”
“Pillowcase?”
Mom showed a white pillowcase.
Jaein stared at the pillowcase in embarrassment.
All this commotion just because of this? Almost getting caught with Team Leader?
“What about me is fine, but you should have changed Cha Seobang’s pillow. It bothered my mind, and I couldn’t sleep.”
“Mom! You don’t have to worry about such things.”
“Well, even so, he’s your only boyfriend you brought home. You should treat him well. So, since it seems like Cha Seobang is asleep, can you change it for him now?”
Mom’s face showed a determined will to change the pillowcase.
Phew. Jaein reluctantly accepted the pillowcase.
“Got it. I’ll change it, so don’t worry and go to sleep.”
“Good, thanks. Now, I can stretch my legs and sleep. Sleep well.”
“Yes. Goodnight.”
Mom turned away with a relieved expression.
Jaein was watching her back when suddenly…
Gyaahhh!
Mom turned around and walked back.
“Right, Jaein.”
“What now?”
“What kind of food does Cha Seobang like?”
“Why do you ask?”
“I’m planning to make it for breakfast tomorrow.”
“Ah, breakfast…….”
Dohyuk, who had no particular reaction no matter what he ate, couldn’t think of any specific food.
Finally, one thing came to mind.
“……Pollack soup?”
“Really? That’s good. Since we drank today, let’s add bean sprouts and make it refreshing tomorrow.”
“Yes. I’ll make it mild.”
The day after the first company dinner.
Jaein, who remembered Dohyuk saying he drank the pollack soup he made and praised it while drinking water, swallowed those words.
Phew.
A short laughter was heard from behind the door.
Mom asked with a sly smile.
“Did you just hear something?”
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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