“No, I have. 200 billion won is not a small amount, and I’ve made a big mistake. From now on, all decisions regarding this investment will be transferred to Director Eun Ji Eun, please be aware of that.”
Chairman Eun Ju Hoon spoke, maintaining his warm smile.
“Then, Director Eun, please give us an update.”
“Yes, Chairman. In three months, as per the contract, Onyu Pharmaceuticals will recover the principal amount of 200 billion won and the interest of 3%, amounting to 6 billion won, in one go. If the principal is not recovered, we will exercise our rights to the Seocho office building of C&C Global, which was offered as collateral.”
At Director Eun Ji Eun’s words, Chairman Cha Seung Jo’s complexion turned ashen, then pale.
“What is this… what are you saying, Chairman Eun! Recovering the investment so suddenly?”
“Suddenly? We are merely following the contract for our investment, following all procedures.”
Chairman Eun maintained his gentle smile as he looked at Cha Seung Jo.
“Are you making this decision because Ji Yeon and I broke up, Chairman? Can’t you separate personal from business matters?”
Stunned by the unfolding situation, Cha Min Woo stood up and shouted.
He had thought the additional investment might be difficult due to the situation with Ji Yeon, but he never doubted that the existing investment would be extended.
Suddenly withdrawing the investment like this didn’t make sense for the continued positive relationship between the two companies.
“Director Cha, calm down and sit. You seem to be under some misunderstanding… It was actually in the past when I confused personal and professional matters due to Ji Yeon’s involvement. Only now, after clearing my vision, can I see purely from a business perspective what Onyu Pharmaceuticals must do.”
Chairman Cha Seung Jo fumed, gripping his nape.
“No, how can you make such a decision without prior discussion! Even if the contract states a three-month notice, this is… this isn’t how we should treat each other, Chairman Eun! Not even to strangers.”
“We are no better than strangers now, are we, Chairman Cha?”
Chairman Eun Ju Hoon replied with a smile, though his eyes did not.
“And in business, personal and professional matters should be separated, right? Director Cha Min Woo?”
In front of the calmly explaining Chairman Eun, Min Woo found himself speechless, his mouth agape.
“I can propose an extension of the investment, with one condition, for two years.”
Director Eun Ji Eun’s words caused both Cha Seung Jo and Cha Min Woo to look up simultaneously.
“We require a new department, not the sales department, to lead our investment and propose a new strategy for the investment direction. The condition is not just a department change but a convincing investment strategy that we approve. The deadline is one month.”
Eun Ji Eun spoke coldly to the two men.
“What will you do? Will you take it?”
As Chairman Eun Ju Hoon and Director Eun Ji Eun left the room, Chairman Cha Seung Jo yelled and threw objects on his desk.
“You! Have you gone mad! How could you mess up so badly with Onyu Pharmaceuticals!”
Cha Seung Jo’s shout left Cha Min Woo silent and head bowed.
He had never expected Chairman Eun Ju Hoon, who had always been accommodating and rarely opposed his proposals, to react this way.
“I… I was complacent. I apologize.”
His mind was too muddled to come up with any excuse.
Cha Seung Jo glared at Min Woo with fiery eyes and pressed the call button for the secretary’s office.
The only person he knew in C&C who could devise a new strategy to persuade Onyu Pharmaceuticals within a month.
Beep—beep—
“Yes, Chairman.”
“Get Executive Director Lee Kang Hyun up here now! No matter where he is, tell him to come immediately!”
“Yes, Chairman.”
“Sorry, everyone, but I need to enter a meeting with the Chairman for an urgent matter. Please settle the remaining issues among yourselves and update me in two hours.”
Kang Hyun, who was in a meeting with the TF team, hurried to the Chairman’s office upon receiving the call from Cha Seung Jo’s secretary’s office.
From Secretary Choi’s voice, he sensed it was not good to delay.
Knock—knock—
Entering the Chairman’s office, he saw Chairman Cha Seung Jo and a gloomy Director Cha Min Woo.
“You called for me, Chairman.”
“Executive Director Lee Kang Hyun. I know you’re busy with the TF and various projects.”
“Yes, Chairman.”
“A very urgent matter has come up, and I want to entrust it to Director Lee. It’ll be busy, but I need you to take charge.”
At Chairman Cha’s words, Cha Min Woo, who had been bowing his head, looked up.
“Please speak.”
“We need a new investment strategy proposal for the extension with Onyu Pharmaceuticals. Director Lee will lead it.”
“Father!”
Cha Min Woo, bewildered, forgot his position and shouted.
“This is my responsibility. What are you talking about!”
“Be quiet, you!”
Chairman Cha Seung Jo glared at Cha Min Woo with a fearsome look and then continued speaking to Kang Hyun.
“The 200 billion won investment in Onyu Pharmaceuticals must be extended at all costs. If the extension fails, we’ll have to return the entire investment amount and interest in a few months, which could result in the loss of our Seocho office building, given our current lack of funds for repayment. This is a very serious matter, considering our company’s limited surplus due to various business expansions. You must be aware of this, Director Lee.”
“I am aware.”
“The handover of related tasks should start by next week at the latest.”
Unable to believe what he had just heard, Min Woo looked back and forth between Chairman Cha and Kang Hyun with a look of horror.
This investment case with Onyu Pharmaceuticals was a major deal that had significantly bolstered Min Woo’s position as an executive.
It couldn’t just be handed over to someone else so easily.
And to Lee Kang Hyun of all people! It was completely unacceptable.
“Chairman, we should discuss this privately before you make a final decision…”
“Stay out of my sight for a while. I can’t stand the sight of you!”
Chairman Cha cut off Min Woo’s words without listening to the end.
Kang Hyun, who had been silently watching the two, briefly responded.
“Understood, Chairman. I will start the handover and begin the project immediately.”
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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