Yoon Woo Yeon averted her gaze and responded.
“Weren’t you somewhat aware of it too?”
Woo Sik nodded.
“I knew something was up. But I didn’t realize it was to this extent. She’s talented and pretty. Why would she choose that old man?”
“Who knows.”
Senior had claimed it was love, but Yoon Woo Yeon never thought of it as such for a moment.
Therefore, she had no intention of speaking for her, nor did she plan to publicly denounce her on the opposite side.
Everyone should bear the responsibility for the life they choose.
Yoon Woo Yeon sipped her coffee with a cool expression. Tae Kyung’s face flickered briefly in her mind, but she believed it would pass too.
She fiddled with her phone out of habit and opened it.
There was a message from Seo Ji Woo.
[Did you get home okay last night? Was everything alright?]Yoon Woo Yeon replied that there was nothing to worry about.
[That’s good. I made up with my husband. He apologized all day for yesterday, so I decided to let it slide.]That’s good, she thought to write but instead sent a laughing emoticon when Park Min Kwon’s disgusting face, who once hit on her, flashed in her mind.
Ding.
Another message popped up.
Her eyes, which had been reading the script, darted towards it.
Apparently, she was waiting for someone’s message, but it wasn’t Seo Ji Woo’s.
Then what was she waiting for?
If she were to be honest…
She must have imagined Cha Tae Kyung’s voice, asking her out for a meal, for coffee, or to a hotel, dozens, if not hundreds, of times in her mind.
Having released him, yet unable to let go for days, she laughed at herself.
Yoon Woo Yeon, you’re too transparent.
Before she could dwell on the aftermath of the night she shared with him, PD Park burst in.
The urgency on his face seemed to tell the situation already.
“Yoon Anchor, breaking news!”
“What’s going on?”
“There’s been an accident at a construction site.”
“Did it collapse?”
“Yes, it seems serious. The ground collapsed, and most of the workers at the site are now out of contact. To add insult to injury, four vehicles including passersby were also buried.”
“How many casualties?”
“We don’t know for sure yet.”
“Which construction company is it?”
“Jeongeum Construction.”
“Isn’t this their third incident this year?”
“Right.”
“Got it. I’ll head up right away.”
Although there were still nearly four hours left until the news program Yoon Woo Yeon was hosting, this kind of breaking news was right for her to deliver.
No one in the newsroom was unaware that Yoon Woo Yeon was the best at connecting to the scene in real time and delivering accurate updates. Even if there was not a single line of script to read, she would immediately come up with anchor comments worthy of the broadcast.
As she moved to the studio, staff including a makeup coordinator hurriedly followed her, helping her get ready.
While helping her into a white jacket, the coordinator quickly asked, “Should I redo the makeup?”
“No, there’s no time for that. Just reapply the lipstick.”
“Okay.”
As the red lipstick was reapplied, Yoon Woo Yeon prepared for the news in the studio.
Park PD signaled that they would go live in four minutes.
There was no prepared script. Yoon Woo Yeon spoke into the intercom, “Any more updates?”
Park PD replied from the control room, “[Dash] Nothing yet. We have a reporter on standby at the scene and will connect as soon as possible. Be ready.”
“Okay. But is Jeongeum Construction the same company that recently had a construction permit controversy?”
“[Dash] Yes. The area is a flood zone. The local residents have been opposing it, but the government eventually sided with the construction company. This is going to have a big aftermath.”
“I’ll keep an eye on it in real time.”
“[Dash] Title in one minute. Okay.”
“I just hope there are no fatalities.”
“[Dash] I have a bad feeling. Ten seconds to go… 3, 2, 1. Title start!”
The red light in the studio turned on.
Returning to the Wedding Tower, Tae Kyung heard Yoon Woo Yeon’s breaking news.
Usually, he focused on economic news on the radio, but ever since he met her, he had been exclusively listening to the news from UBC Broadcasting.
Her voice during the daytime broadcast was unusually comforting.
Ah. It shouldn’t be comforting, should it?
Well, anyway.
Why would she be pretty?
On the giant screen in the middle of Seoul, her face was magnified, and Tae Kyung asked Han Director to turn up the volume.
“[Dash] ……So, in other words, the construction permit was suddenly issued despite the area being clearly a flood zone and facing strong opposition from local residents for several years?”
“Yes, that’s correct. The area was deemed unsuitable for building, but the decision was suddenly reversed recently, and Jeongeum Construction hastily began construction. Residents at the scene are all expressing their outrage.”
“[Dash] Understood. Reporter Kim, we hope the rescue operations can be conducted swiftly without passing the golden time. If more information comes in…… (truncated)”
Yoon Woo Yeon’s voice delivering the news was as calm as always.
Her presence filled the large screen, intruding into Tae Kyung’s busy day.
“…….”
How would her day be?
Would it be as unchanging as her firm voice on the news?
Would she be able to dismiss and push aside the man she spent a night with so effortlessly?
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!”
——
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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