Juwon was first surprised to learn that she still had his phone number, and secondly, he was taken aback by her cold and chilly tone.
Come to think of it, he unintentionally earned a lot of resentment from women. From Juwon’s perspective, it was because his feelings didn’t reach the point of dating, but from the other person’s perspective, he might have seemed to act as if he were interested in dating, only to suddenly withdraw one day.
So, it might seem like he was begging for forgiveness like an archenemy encountered unexpectedly in the wild.
‘Well, whatever. Making a phone call won’t kill me.’
Hang in there, Kang Juwon. Hyeju is watching.
Internally chanting “fighting,” Juwon mustered the courage and asked, “Do you know Cheon Dahee?”
Skipping the pleasantries and diving straight into the main topic, the woman on the other end chuckled.
[Dash] Calling me after several years to talk about a woman. Are you in your right mind?“I’m not talking about a woman; I’m talking about our employee.”
[Dash] Do I have a reason to answer? You, who barely passed and received your graduation certificate a semester late, are calling me after all these years.
“…….”
Hyeju, who had been listening closely to Juwon’s phone, showed various expressions.
‘She said she knew the person; could it be an ex-girlfriend? I praised him for his impressive connections just five minutes ago, and now I realize it’s about this man-woman trouble. Yes, that’s what it was.’
She was smiling, but the corners of her eyes were trembling. Clearly, she was angry.
A chill ran down Juwon’s spine.
“Don’t talk nonsense. Our company employee recently interviewed at your company. I heard she leaked information about the ongoing project at our company during the interview, so I’m asking you about it.”
[Dash] Well, I don’t know if such a thing happened, but even if it did, I don’t want to talk about it openly.“Well, then, how about treating me to a meal?”
[Dash] Meal’s fine, but buy me a drink.It was regrettable that their past, which could have remained ambiguous, had been exposed. Now, it was boldly turning into an open seduction.
No matter how urgent it was, he couldn’t overlook such a scheme when his woman was glaring at him with narrowed eyes. Theoretically, at least.
“A drink is enough?”
Juwon glanced at Hyeju’s vigilant gaze.
Given her expression, becoming a pure and innocent boyfriend was hopeless.
‘If I panic here, I’m done for. The more urgent, the more strategically I should handle it.’
Pressing his warm ear against the phone, Juwon casually responded, “Let’s consider it a repayment for the bad things I did during my study abroad days and drink heavily this time.”
Pulling Hyeju closer with one hand.
‘What are you doing? In the sacred CEO’s office!’
In an instant, Hyeju, who had climbed up Juwon’s thigh, protested with her mouth-shaped as a complaint.
Holding the phone between his chin and shoulder, Juwon leisurely answered, “Shh. Don’t believe anything I say from now on.”
With a finger pressing on his lips, he winked playfully, leaning his face against the nape of Hyeju’s neck.
The breath, licking down the long neckline, was dense.
[Dash] It seems like you’re really in a hurry. Kang Juwon, the man with a high nose bridge, is showing up like this.Unaware of the situation on the other end of the phone, the woman on the other side let out a nasal sound.
“I’ve been wanting to see you after a long time.”
Juwon responded affectionately, flipping Hyeju’s lips with his fingers. His fingertips glided through the moist lower lip and neatly arranged teeth.
[Dash] Miss me? Me?“Why. Is that not allowed?”
The slightly raised nasal bridge overlapped with Hyeju’s face.
Thick lips met and parted with a glossy sound. Despite Hyeju slapping Juwon’s back of the hand with a wide-open face, Juwon’s actions gradually became bolder.
[Dash] Well……. there’s nothing that can’t happen, right? Well, the situation led to us breaking up back then, but you must have had positive feelings toward me, so I can understand why you’re acting like this now.The woman who had quickly moved on was heard chatting away.
Among the things she mentioned were that she personally interviewed Dahee and that Dahee’s idea, which Hyeju had clamored about, was indeed in the process of being commercialized.
[Dash] It was somewhat intriguing that she was your employee. What if we exclude the employee who worked under the man who embarrassed me during my graduate school days? Kang Juwon would be interesting to watch. Honestly, I did have such thoughts.By the time this conversation progressed, Hyeju’s hidden emotions had almost reached the tip of her chin.
The fingers that slid down like a slippery slope on her nape passed over her back and slipped under her skirt.
The naughty hand, gently roaming on the tight stocking, gradually delved into deeper forests.
“Yeah.” Every time a short response flowed from Juwon’s lips, Hyeju would gasp for breath.
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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