Huh? What did I just hear?
Jae In’s brain software stuttered as she processed Do Hyuk’s words.
It feels like something I’ve seen in an Rrated movie before.
A scene where the male protagonist, a commander, suspects the female protagonist, who is a spy from the enemy country, and proposes spending a night together to prove it physically.
Excuses are fine.
If it were a normal situation, torture would be the appropriate response. What kind of ridiculous joke is this, whether it’s in a movie or in reality, it lacks credibility.
“Physically, you mean…?”
As Jae In stepped back, shrinking her body, Do Hyuk burst into a smirk.
“Offer yourself as a sacrifice to make the Diet Line Project a success. Then I’ll believe in your innocence.”
Ah, it wasn’t a dirty intention, but rather a request to put me into the project… No way!
“Team leader, I submitted my resignation letter earlier, remember?”
“The deadline is two months from now, until the end of the shareholders’ meeting. We have to present the results of the project at the shareholders’ meeting. You should be prepared because things are going to get very busy. Since commuting takes up time, let’s just live together at my place.”
“Why should I quit? And why would I live at the team leader’s house?”
Ignoring my intention to resign so blatantly and just rambling on about his own words, and now he wants me to come to his house?
Jae In was flabbergasted and protested, but Do Hyuk’s expression remained unchanged, as if he had expected that much.
“I can’t trust Seo Jae In, who is restless because she wants to quit, and even if you’re not a spy, since you know about Chairman Cha’s work, you could potentially disclose secrets, so I need to keep a close eye on you.”
I wanted to quit the company to avoid dealing with Do Hyuk, but now I have to be with him 24/7?
It seems like Cha Do Hyuk has changed his strategy to torment me.
Bleeding to death.
“I don’t want that. Please accept my resignation!”
“No.”
“Team leader, are you serious?”
With a displeased expression, Do Hyuk asked.
“Why do you want to quit so badly?”
“Are you really asking because you don’t know?”
Jae In looked at Do Hyuk in astonishment.
“Yes, you’re asking because you really don’t know.”
I can’t understand at all, was clearly written on Do Hyuk’s face.
I spoke.
“I’m not a spy, and I don’t want to get involved with the chaebol business that you, as the team leader, are concerned about. Also, I’m planning to study abroad soon. I’ve already been accepted to a school.”
“Japanese confectionery and bakery school, right?”
Jae In was shocked to the core.
No one in the company knows about that fact.
“How did you know?”
“The semester starts in April, so there are still four months left. Why are you giving up already?”
So, it’s because of you, Team Leader!
I wonder if Hong Gildong would understand this feeling of being unable to speak despite having a voice.
“Do you know about this? Our company’s affiliate, Daesan Technology Foundation, has a partnership with the Japanese confectionery and bakery school.”
“…!”
“The chairman of the foundation is a friend of my grandfather, so we’ve known each other since I was young.”
What is this? Are you using your connections to threaten me?
“Well then, let’s do this. Follow my instructions until the shareholders’ meeting, and if we succeed in the project, I’ll arrange for you to receive a scholarship as compensation.”
Jae In almost screamed in surprise.
A scholarship!
In that case, I won’t have to worry about tuition fees. With the money I’ve saved, I can pay off my debts and have enough to cover two years of living expenses.
It meant that I could focus on my studies in Japan without any financial worries.
“Well, what do you think?”
Do Hyuk extended his palm as if tempting her.
It was a golden opportunity to sweep away all her worries. It was sweet, almost too sweet.
However, Jae In had learned a valuable lesson through the twists and turns of her past life.
There’s no such thing as a free lunch.
This is clearly the temptation of the devil.
Jae In shook her head and gathered her resolve.
“I will reject this proposal. I have already secured the tuition fee, and I can earn my living expenses from now on.”
“Oh, did my words sound like a proposal?”
As expected, Cha Do Hyuk.
He’s not the type to easily let things go.
Wait a moment. Now, more than ever, I need to think rationally.
Jae In desperately racked her brain to find a way to deal with Do Hyuk. And just before she was about to explode from overload, a smile of enlightenment appeared on her lips.
“Team leader, you seem to be mistaken. It’s you who will regret it.”
“Mistaken?”
Do Hyuk furrowed his brow at the unexpected reaction.
“If you want to proceed with the project when the director has given up, you definitely need me.”
“So?”
“And it seems like you’re preparing to expose Chairman Cha’s conspiracy at the shareholders’ meeting. That fact shouldn’t reach Chairman Cha’s ears, right?”
“What are you trying to say?”
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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