Although Ina said it was nothing much, Ina sneakily saw that it was a set of premium Hanwoo (Korean beef) and a cosmetic set with the logo of the most expensive brand from the department store.
Oh… Jiwon spent too much money.
Ina felt both sorry and grateful at the same time.
“Whoa, whoa. Why did you spend so much money on such an expensive gift after coming a long way, huh? You could have come empty-handed.”
“It’s not proper to visit without a gift when meeting adults.”
Smiling, Jiwon explained, and Aunt widened her eyes again.
“My… Not only is his face handsome, but he’s incredibly handsome inside, huh?”
“Sister.”
Up until that moment, Ina’s mom, who hadn’t said anything, finally spoke, grabbing her sister’s arm.
“Don’t make the person who came a long way stand there. Let’s eat quickly.”
“Yeah, that’s right. Come quickly. Let’s eat.”
“Yes, I understand.”
“Hyung, give me your jacket.”
Youngmin quickly took Jiwon’s suit jacket and hung it carefully on a hanger.
After washing their hands together with Ina, Jiwon went to the kitchen and sat at the dining table.
From braised short ribs to various side dishes, boiled codfish to raw fish salad, and the famous gap kimchi from Yeosu, Ina’s eyes widened at the elaborately set table.
“I didn’t set it formally, but please enjoy it.”
In response to her mom’s words, Jiwon smiled broadly.
“No, not at all. Isn’t this a sumptuous feast? Everything looks delicious, and I don’t know where to start.”
After Ina’s mom smiled, she scooped rice onto Jiwon’s plate.
Seeing the visual that looked like they had combined two servings of rice, Ina was astonished.
“Oh my. Mom! He doesn’t eat this much. It’s too much.”
“Oh, what are you talking about? If you want to maintain this physique like a utility pole, you have to eat this much. Isn’t that right?”
Responding to her aunt’s words, Jiwon smiled and replied, “Yes, I have to eat this much. Thank you. I’ll enjoy it.”
“Yeah, yeah. Eat quickly. You must be hungry.”
“Yes.”
As soon as Jiwon picked up his chopsticks, Youngmin grabbed the biggest short rib and quickly placed it in Jiwon’s rice bowl.
“Hyung, try this. Braised short ribs are unbelievably delicious.”
Jiwon quickly picked up the short rib that was precariously perched on the rice.
“Oh, our Youngmin grew up as the only son, so he felt incredibly lonely. But this time, he brought back a handsome brother-in-law after going to Seoul. I stayed up all night talking about it.”
“Cough.”
Surprised by the term ‘brother-in-law,’ Ina choked on her food.
“Are you okay?”
Surprised, Jiwon quickly grabbed a cup and brought it to Ina’s mouth, feeding her water.
Ina, in her surprised state, absentmindedly drank the water, and the eyes of her mom and aunt widened at Jiwon’s caring gesture.
Smiling, her aunt lifted a piece of seasoned raw fish salad and placed it on Jiwon’s plate.
“Try this too. My seasoned raw fish salad is so delicious; you won’t know the taste even if you eat one and die.”
“Oh, yes. I’ll enjoy it.”
After replying, Jiwon systematically cleared the piled-up food on his plate like reward points.
“Oh, aunt. He’ll eat on his own, so stop giving him. If you keep doing that with so much food already, what will we do?”
Responding to Ina’s remark, her aunt glanced briefly at Ina and chuckled.
“Oh, my! My potential future son-in-law, right? Taking such good care of him.”
“Aunt!”
When Ina called her aunt with a blushing face, her aunt, pretending not to hear, picked up another piece of seasoned raw fish salad and put it in her mouth.
“Oh, come on! Whoever marries this guy, he’ll take care of them so much. Seriously.”
Laughing heartily, Youngmin teased her aunt.
Mom continued to gaze at Juwon intently while having the meal, and Ina felt concerned, as Juwon’s hearty eating seemed like a mission that needed to be cleared.
The person most excited in the current situation was undoubtedly Youngmin.
The stormy mealtime has passed.
Juwon ate so much that there was concern his pants’ hook might burst, but he didn’t show it.
“Thank you for the delicious meal, aunt, and mom.”
Smiling at Juwon’s courteous greeting, Aunt nodded approvingly.
“Yeah, if you enjoyed the meal, we’re satisfied too. Since you’ve eaten well, why don’t you and Ina go to the living room? We’ll tidy up quickly, and we’ll bring fruits and coffee.”
“I’ll help too.”
As Juwon spoke, rolling up his sleeves, Aunt and Mom were surprised and quickly waved their hands.
“Oh my, what guest cleans up? Go to the living room with Ina and sit down. Quickly.”
Even though Juwon hesitated, Aunt pushed him towards the living room.
“Oh, if guests do this kind of thing, will it be okay? Both of us are really fast, so we’ll clean up quickly. Go sit in the living room.”
Prompted by her aunt, Juwon reluctantly went to the living room with Ina.
Youngmin, still in high spirits, sat close to Juwon, wondering what was so good.
“Hyung, after having coffee, do you want to tour Yeosu? I’ll show you around.”
“Tour?”
“Yes. Anyway, mom and aunt have to check the restaurant later. They’re busy during dinner hours, so they can’t leave the place unattended.”
“Shouldn’t I go down and help too?”
“Oh my, do you think you’d help with something? Even saying you’ll clear the table surprised Mom and Aunt.”
“Still, I’m really sorry….”
“If you came as a guest, just behave like one and go. Please.”
Ina took Juwon’s hand, tapping it lightly, and spoke.
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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