The count’s dining room was quite ordinary. Delrina, who sat near Estelle, constantly scanned the room, half-expecting some mechanical contraption to throw food at them.
“Space looks a bit dull, doesn’t it? I wanted to arrange various experimental equipment, but the servants strongly discouraged it. It’s a bit disappointing. It could have been really fun to dine here.”
Well done, servants….
As Delrina mentally applauded the count’s servants, several dishes were placed on the table. Holding her fork and knife, she began to watch for Estelle’s cue.
“Is it really okay if I start eating first?”
“Sure, go ahead. Everyone will be coming soon anyway, so feel free to eat if you’re hungry.”
Fortunately, those expected did not take long to arrive. The door soon opened, and Vincent walked into the dining room.
“You……”
Vincent paused as he spotted Delrina sitting at the table. Two people followed him inside.
“My, look at all the food you’ve prepared for our arrival.”
“Come on, Vincent. Let’s sit down and finish up our pending conversations.”
A man and a woman who resembled Vincent. Delrina knew who they were.
Handel and Romie of the Vernon Count’s family—Vincent’s biological parents.
“Um, Estelle, who is that…?”
“Ah, this is Delrina Floren, Vincent’s friend. She came to visit today.”
As Estelle naturally introduced Delrina, she stood up to greet the two.
“Nice to meet you. My name is Delrina Floren.”
“Ah, could it be… from the social gathering? The performance?”
“……Yes, that’s right.”
Word about the main character of the social gathering performance had clearly spread. Surprised, Handel and Romie’s eyes widened before they took their seats.
“Um, good to see you.”
With that, their attention moved away from Delrina. They focused solely on Vincent before them, chatting and laughing about various things.
“So, Vincent, are you diligently attending your successor classes for the count’s estate?”
“……”
“My goodness, as if our genius Vincent would struggle with that.”
As Vincent remained silent, Handel and Romie chuckled. Romie then turned to Estelle.
“So, Estelle, have you given our proposal any thought?”
“You mean raising Vincent to the count’s family line?”
“Right. From your perspective, it must be great. You said you’re not getting married anyway. Then our Bansen would be the perfect successor for you.”
“Yes, of course I like Bansen, too. But shouldn’t we hear what Bansen has to say as well? If we move the household, then on paper, I become the parent instead of you two…”
“Oh, that would be great for us and for Bansen. Isn’t that right, Bansen?”
Despite the two asking, Bansen was just slowly swirling his plate with a fork.
“Better to focus on your studies and become the successor to the Duke than make something like friends.”
“Exactly. You do know that we’re saying all of this for your benefit? How great it would be to become an excellent successor through hard work.”
Delrina, who realized that she was included in that ‘something like friends,’ seemed to lose her appetite and put down her fork. Similarly, Bansen put down his fork and rose from his seat.
“I’ll go up first.”
“You’ve already finished eating? You hardly ate anything…”
“I’m full.”
Bansen, who spoke while looking at Estelle, left the dining room without giving a glance to Hendel and Romie. But Delrina could see it.
Over the head of the departing Bansen, red letters were flashing.
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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