He replied, “Kang Young-kyu, the reporter, won’t say anything because it’s burdensome. It’s not that he wants to keep it a secret with me. He’ll decide wisely.”
He precisely addressed the part that worried Gaeul. However, it seemed more like he didn’t care whether Kang Young-kyu knew or not.
Observing his slightly doubtful expression, Gaeul realized her assumption was correct.
‘Come to think of it, the CEO seems to enjoy it when others notice our relationship.’
The big exhibition was successfully concluded, and the interview went well.
Feeling refreshed after completing all the schedules, Gaeul, unlike when she approached the interview seriously a while ago, now wore a bright smile and playfully asked, “Is it okay if the CEO is known?”
To Gaeul’s question, he chuckled, as if he had already noticed, and said, “Well, since it’s already known. I felt like there was no need to hide it in front of Reporter Kang Young-kyu.”
Ah, so that was the real reason he felt so good. He seemed so pleased when he told Jin Oppa; it all made sense now.
For some reason, it was endearing to see him, who seemed to enjoy publicly announcing our relationship.
Eventually, Gaeul also chuckled.
It seems he really likes making our relationship known. The fact didn’t bother her at all.
On the contrary… At some point, everything felt like a dream, with consecutive happy events.
A few hours ago, when Gaeul and Kitae entered the gallery for an interview with Kang Young-kyu, there was someone watching them.
It was none other than Hyesu, who had been jealous while looking at Gaeul’s paintings during the recent exhibition.
Lately, fueled by jealousy and anger, Hyesu often found herself following behind Gaeul without even realizing it.
And strangely, she could see them together. As if it was natural for the two to be together.
‘Even though the chairman said it was for business… Still, isn’t it too much to stick together like that? Even though Kitae has other business, how come when Yun Gaeul goes to visit, Kitae is always there…?’
Until recently, Hyesu had been picking out Gaeul’s flaws, but she now reluctantly admitted her own feelings, which she didn’t want to acknowledge.
It wasn’t that she was annoyed by the seemingly unremarkable girl. Rather, she was extremely envious, to the point of feeling jealous.
‘Why am I envious of Yun Gaeul…?’
The days when she wanted to say a few words to him and followed various exhibitions. The days when she studied looking at boring and meaningless canvases, even though she didn’t understand the meaning behind the paintings.
Even though she kept looking, painting seemed like a boring and meaningless art that I didn’t have any connection with.
In the end, envy arose because Gaeul was enviable. No matter how hard she tried, she had no artistic sense.
‘If Yun Gaeul weren’t a painter, she would have been no different from me. If anything, would she have even had a chance to say hello to Kitae?’
Only because she was in the field he cared about, she stood by him like a shadow.
Hyesu watched from across the gallery as the two disappeared into the gallery. Soon after, she noticed a man who looked like a reporter entering the gallery.
‘He’s doing another interview. A genius painter? Ridiculous, really.’
Recalling the title of Gaeul’s past interview article, Hyesu smirked.
Yeah, she draws a bit better, but to call her a genius?
Hyesu pursed her lips, thinking that reporters had nothing better to do.
She felt somewhat relieved after cutting Gaeul down like this.
‘…Should I leave now?’
He had been rude to her, showing no respect by coming without scheduling anything again.
A man fitting my age and my family was the only one suitable for me. I couldn’t afford to hate him for trivial reasons.
“Ha…, okay, let’s go.”
“Yes, miss.”
Although she had come this far, Hyesu tried to turn the car.
“No, wait.”
However, just as she was about to start the engine and leave, the car stopped again at Hyesu’s restraint.
‘Oh…? Isn’t he that beggar…?’
She had seen the beggar recently during the exhibition.
He wasn’t noticeable in the bustling crowd during the exhibition, but when it ended, the somewhat pathetic Daejun, who was alone and observing the gallery, caught Hyesu’s eye.
It was quite suspicious that he lingered only around the gallery.
There was nothing a beggar could gain from the gallery.
At that time, she thought it was a coincidence, but it seemed that it wasn’t.
He was precisely focusing on TS Gallery, circling around it.
Lost in the strange feeling, Hyesu forgot what she was planning to do and observed while the man suddenly hid his body.
When she looked around curiously, she saw the man coming out again with Gaeul.
Though he seemed to hide momentarily, his gaze didn’t waver. Instead, it seemed like he was aiming for them, glaring at them like prey.
‘That beggar… Is he trying to approach Kitae?’
While it was strange for a beggar to follow someone, Hyesu thought that if this man was following someone, it would undoubtedly be Kitae.
Considering his exceptional abilities and the influential TaeSan Group, everyone in the house was well-known.
She thought it was strange that an unknown man was following him, thinking he might be someone trying to take advantage of Kitae’s ignorance and trying to rip him off for a large sum of money.
In this day and age, what kind of world is it where people think they can get away with something big like that?
While thinking that she would see something very amusing, Hyesu chuckled.
At the same time, she pondered how to handle the man, who might be perceived as a threat.
‘…What? Wasn’t he targeting Kitae?’
As the sedan the two were in started moving, the man, seeming regretful for missing something, spat out curses and stomped his feet.
Hyesu, seeing this, pursed her lips in confusion.
‘Now, is he chasing after Yoon Gaeul?’
Why in the world…?
On the contrary, the man seemed to have no interest in him at all. He didn’t even glance at him once, only keeping his eyes on Gaeul.
Perplexed by what she couldn’t understand, Hyesu looked at the man again.
Then, suddenly, she spoke to her driver.
“Do you see that man over there?”
“Do you mean that beggar, miss?”
“Yeah, that’s right.”
Not knowing exactly what was going on, she suddenly became curious about why he was chasing after Yoon Gaeul.
Unlike her usual indifference, Hyesu, who had been prying into Gaeul lately, felt a spark of interest.
With a lively smile, Hyesu directed her driver, “Bring that man over here.”
Her interest was piqued.
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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