Soeun’s movement abruptly stopped. Only then did the smell of alcohol waft through the air. In the scolding from Taejun and the awkward tension between Taejun and Eunpyo, Soeun was so absorbed in the moment that she couldn’t distinguish whether it was water or alcohol that she gulped down. As she emptied a cup containing about two shots of soju in one go, it proved fatal for delicate Soeun.
“Han Soeun! …Team Leader!”
Bang!
As Taejun shouted and abruptly stood up, the chair toppled backward in the wind. Unconcerned about such matters and turning into a whirlwind, Taejun rushed to Soeun, urgently tapping her back.
“Spit it out, spit it out! Spit it out!”
To vomit the consumed alcohol.
With tightly closed lips, Soeun, teary-eyed, swallowed hard. Since she didn’t understand why Taejun was making such a fuss, she felt even more embarrassed. It was so embarrassing that she couldn’t even perceive that she was in danger.
Please, Director, don’t do this. I won’t die.
Kweeak.
Thanks to Taejun’s large hand tapping her back, the alcohol left a refreshing trim and swiftly poured out. Taejun’s face turned pale, and Soeun’s face turned bright red.
For some reason, the stiff Mungyeong Song suddenly grabbed his stomach and burst into laughter.
If you want to marry me, bring a real ring.
Working in the same company, Heeuk sent a message to Hyunji to discuss something. Hyunji was irritated.
Why should I beg you for marriage?
If the treatment for the person who will be my husband is like this, do you think I would want to get married?
‘But I have to do it.’
Because I did something wrong. And it’s unfair.
With a heavy sigh, Heeuk stood up from his seat.
‘I’ll endure it once.’
Because I did something wrong. And it’s unfair.
From his pocket, Heeuk took out the ring case and left the office. Although he definitely planned to switch the ring, he couldn’t understand whether this ring was real or not. Anyway, he bought it, and now he couldn’t return it. It’s right to find the owner.
Because I want to get married. Because I need a trophy wife.
In a few steps, Heeuk arrived at Hyunji’s office. Laughter was flowing out from outside the office. It was a male voice. Heeuk frowned, pulled the entrance door forcefully, and opened it.
“Oh, surprise!”
Startled by the unannounced visitor, Hyunji raised her hand high over her chest. There was a male colleague lawyer in front of Hyunji.
“Attorney Yang! Come in without knocking!”
Hyunji scolded him.
Heeuk didn’t feel comfortable with Hyunji keeping their relationship a secret from colleagues. Moreover, she wasn’t coming to see him while they were at work but was chatting with some other guy. Not just any guy but one who already had a girlfriend.
Staring at Hyunji, Heeuk asked the male lawyer,
“What’s the matter with Attorney Park?”
“Just, we were talking about something funny today. Well then, Attorney Choi, please take care!”
“Yeah. Buy us lunch!”
When Hyunji playfully scolded him, Heeuk’s anger surged.
Since when did we start talking to each other? It’s just like when I was around.
Now are you planning to flirt with her too? Is it your hobby to seduce guys with girlfriends?
Last Friday, the memory of Hyunji flirting with Taejun, playfully acting like a baby, came back to Heeuk.
Hyunji extended her hand to Heeuk, who was seething inside. It meant she wanted him to give her the ring. Although rage extended to the tips of Heeuk’s hair, he obediently placed the ring case on Hyunji’s palm.
Hyunji’s eyes narrowed as she opened the ring case.
“Is this real?”
“Of course, it’s real.”
“How can I believe that?”
“Go back to the store and ask if you doubt it!”
“Why are you getting angry? Did I do something wrong? This is a reasonable suspicion.”
“No matter if it’s reasonable or not, do you think I’d slip in a fake ring twice?”
“So, you admit it was fake.”
Hyunji smirked, raising the corner of her lips. Well, Heeuk cleared his throat.
“I know you’re grateful. What kind of person proposes with a fake ring to his girlfriend? I know you accepted it because it’s me.”
Soeun also happily jumped around even after receiving a real ring. She even went to our mom and took off her ring, saying she wanted to give it to her since she wants to give love as much as she receives.
Although Heeuk’s mouth was itching to speak, he refrained from it, feeling like it might lead to another fight, and changed the topic.
“But have you contacted our mom?”
“No. Why? What’s the matter?”
“Mom said she called you several times from yesterday. Didn’t you answer?”
“How can I answer when I’m busy? Tell her that I’m not someone who can pick up the phone anytime. Do you think it’s okay if Mom calls you anytime during your work?”
Picking up the phone that Hyunji had left a distance away, she angrily threw it. Heeuk didn’t completely understand her perspective, but somehow it made him feel uneasy, as if she was looking down on her own mother. Our mom likes you more than me.
“Mom would be happy. A lawyer daughter-in-law with such a good family and background would be great.”
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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