“Um… Manager, why did you come here?”
Jae In asked, looking bewildered.
It was Sunday afternoon. Jae In and Do Hyuk were sitting inside a bakery cafe filled with people.
On the table, there were tempting Mont Blanc, tarts, and chocolates.
It was the ‘Bake Moon’ that Jae In had mentioned she would visit whenever she felt tired.
Do Hyuk, who had been lost in thought, replied absentmindedly.
“Didn’t you say this place is delicious?”
“Yes, but you said it was for market research. Weren’t we supposed to visit our product retailers and competitors for the survey?”
“Well, this is also part of market research. We might plan desserts for the future.”
“You mean to say we’ve never planned desserts since the company was founded?”
Jae In widened her eyes and asked, but Do Hyuk cleared his throat and avoided her gaze.
“Ahem. Who knows how the business will expand.”
What is going on?
Do Hyuk raised an eyebrow at Jae In’s perplexed expression.
“…If you don’t like it, should we just leave?”
“No! We should eat what we ordered. It would be a waste.”
Jae In tilted her head assertively and picked up her fork.
In fact, except for the fact that it was “with the team leader,” it was a very satisfying situation.
Yeah, even if I wanted to come, I couldn’t because I was busy. What an unexpected opportunity!
“But, Team Leader, couldn’t you have told me in advance? I was so surprised.”
“…If you’re surprised, it becomes even more exciting…”
Perplexed, Do Hyuk recalled the words Manager Kim had said in the morning.
“Wouldn’t it be nice to try an event? Women are more impressed when they’re pleasantly surprised.”
“I came thinking Seo Jae In would like it. Did Manager Kim’s words turn out to be wrong?”
Do Hyuk, who was contemplating, couldn’t understand Jae In’s thoughts and let out a sigh.
“What’s growing? Your eyes? Perhaps it’s your temper!”
Jae In muttered, then took a bite of the Mont Blanc in front of her.
As if the rich scent of the night spread through her mouth, it quickly melted away, leaving no trace.
“Mmm! It truly tastes heavenly. Since it’s delicious, I’ll let it slide this time.”
That’s when Jae In’s cellphone, placed on the table, started vibrating.
Without anyone saying who should answer first, Jae In and Do Hyuk’s gazes met.
“What should we do? If I answer and it leads to misunderstandings with the team leader?”
Moreover, if what Yura said is true and Kyumin really likes her?
If that’s the case, it would be a matter of conscience to doubt Do Hyuk, who is just a friend.
Jae In, caught up in various thoughts, could only gauge Do Hyuk’s reaction without answering the call.
However, Do Hyuk spoke with an indifferent expression.
“Are you going to answer?”
“Ah, yes.”
Only then did Jae In put on a composed smile and answer the call.
“…Hello.”
Jae In, it’s me, Kyumin.
A pleasant and lively voice flowed through the phone.
“Yeah, what’s up?”
I was wondering if you’d like to go see next Saturday. It’s at 1:30 pm in Ilsan Cinema. How about it?
“1:30 pm? That’s fine.”
Shall we have lunch together? I’ll pick you up by 11 am.
In an instant, Jae In thought of yesterday’s nightmare and reacted impulsively.
“No! I have somewhere to go in the morning, so let’s go straight to the cinema.”
Okay, got it. Let’s meet in front of the cinema at 12 pm then.
“Sure.”
Jae In, what are you doing right now? It seems like you’re outside…
“Huh?”
Jae In’s heart fluttered as if she had been caught redhanded stealing.
“Kyumin, sorry, but I’m a bit busy, so I have to hang up. Let’s meet tomorrow!”
As she hurriedly ended the call, a chilling voice seemed to say, “Wait for me.”
“So, you really intend to go watch a movie?”
Do Hyuk crossed his arms and stared intensely at Jae In.
“Yes, since we made a promise.”
The energetic demeanor from last night was nowhere to be found, and Jae In looked completely deflated.
If she had known that Kyumin had personal feelings for her, she would have confidently refused.
How much time had passed?
Do Hyuk, who had been silent, suddenly stood up.
“Should we go now?”
Ah, he’s finally going home!
Jae In finally felt a sense of relief.
“Did we smoothly get through it without any issues?”
Step by step.
Jae In watched Do Hyuk’s back as he walked ahead without looking back, and she let out a sigh of relief.
“I’ve underestimated Mr. Cha Do Hyuk.”
Jae In stood in the lobby of “Cinema World,” located in the city center.
Of course, she had expected Do Hyuk to take her home, but he had dragged her along anyway.
“Team leader, why did you come here again?”
“To watch a movie.”
As if asking, “Did you come to eat popcorn?” Do Hyuk had an expression of why she was asking such an obvious question.
Jae In gritted her teeth, enduring her patience, and said,
“So, why me?”
Look, it’s not like we’re casually going to watch a movie together.
When Jae In looked up at him with an incredulous expression, Do Hyuk narrowed his eyes.
“I suddenly had a strong urge to watch a movie, and I feel uneasy leaving Seo Jae In alone.”
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!”
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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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