A few hours ago.
Juwon, who had finished his business trip, returned straight home. There was an urgent meeting due to a problem with the app being jointly developed with a company in Singapore.
“Ugh, so tired.”
As soon as Juwon put down his bag, he stretched out his legs on the bed and lay down. His head was throbbing from brainstorming ideas all day.
He woke up a couple of hours later, feeling like he had passed out without even mustering the energy to wash up. His clothes felt uncomfortable, and he was thirsty. With heavy eyelids, he managed to lift them and search for a water cup.
“Where is my bear cup?”
With drowsy eyes, Juwon stumbled around the living room. The bear cup was inside the sink.
“Here it is.”
Juwon rinsed the cup with running water and poured himself some water. As he drank the cold water, his mind cleared up a bit.
Should he go back to sleep or have dinner? He pondered while taking another sip of water.
The water cup adorned with a pink ribbon, with a bear drawn on it.
It was a gift from Hyeju, who had bought it for him because he kept breaking cups absentmindedly.
“….”
Gazing at the bear quietly, Juwon suddenly realized how much of Hyeju’s presence there was in his house.
For his sweaty self, she bought a comforter as a movingin gift. On the bedside table, she placed a glasses stand for him, knowing he often broke his glasses. Even the desk calendar that was filled with tightly packed dates for dates with Dahee was a gift from Hyeju.
“…Pathetic, Kang Juwon.”
Seeing how filled his life was with traces of Hyeju, it was agonizing to realize that he hadn’t even noticed her feelings all this time.
He had thought of Hyeju as more than a friend, but since he only considered a familylike relationship as something more than a friend, he simply thought of her casually.
“If I had known how much Hyeju meant to me, I wouldn’t have accepted Dahee’s confession.”
It was a regret that was useless.
He had been completely oblivious to the relationship between Hyeju and Juwon. There were times when the two of them didn’t show any signs, but more than that, it was because he had never even considered the possibility of Hyeju having another man in her life.
He knew about Hyeju giving Juwon a Pepero in high school and the spread of confessions after Juwon’s return, but he didn’t pay much attention. After all, in high school, it wasn’t just him who liked Kang Juwon, so he thought Hyeju might have been caught up in the atmosphere and had a crush. As for the confessions…
Yeah, it bothered him for a moment back then, but he thought it would be fine since Juwon made a fuss by reporting it to the police. Honestly, at that time, he was busy dating Dahee, so he didn’t pay much attention to Hyeju’s situation.
In Seungwon’s memories, Hyeju was always single. In high school, a few friends showed interest in Hyeju, but it never led to an actual confession, and at that time, he was so focused on studying that he wasn’t particularly curious.
Due to going to a different university, they were separated for four or five years, and when they reunited at the company, Hyeju was still alone. Although she claimed to have had a boyfriend during her university years, he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, so he let it pass.
Since joining the company and never having been in a relationship with anyone, Hyeju had always been single according to his standards.
Was that why he became infinitely relaxed?
Hyeju, who was always by his side, was delightful, and he was grateful for her willingness to come running whenever he called. It was enjoyable to be together and he was curious when they were apart. Taking her presence for granted, he had never stopped to think about the meaning she held for him.
Due to his muddled heart, Seungwon wandered for a long time before finally realizing his true feelings. Having learned from his hasty assumptions how dangerous they could be in his relationship with Dahee, he didn’t want to make any more mistakes. So he thought and thought again.
The conclusion he reached afterward was that he liked Hyeju more than he had thought. In the traces of Hyeju surrounding him, premature expectations began to bloom.
“Could it be that Hyeju also likes me?”
Of course, that couldn’t be true. If it were, Oh Hyeju wouldn’t have been able to hide it for so long.
When he had mentioned dating Dahee, Hyeju had sincerely congratulated him, and also… also…
“Wait, was that genuine?”
Suddenly, he recalled Hyeju’s expression when he mentioned dating Dahee. Her eyes trembled faintly compared to her smiling lips, her decreasing contact, and her seemingly evasive attitude.
“Maybe…?”
Seungwon began searching through his belongings in a frenzy. It was the luggage he hadn’t unpacked and had left in a corner since moving a few months ago.
“I’m sure I saw some kind of note back then…”
The day Juwon returned. The day when confessions echoed throughout the room.
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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