Dia almost held her breath.
“Viscount Bain?”
“Yes.”
Bellus gently inclined his head and greeted.
“It’s an honor to meet you, Viscount Bain.”
Dia, in that brief moment, swiftly averted her gaze that almost met Viscount Bain’s face. Then, she bowed her head along with Jen.
At that moment, Viscount Bain, who had been smiling gently by Delta Viscount’s side, spoke kindly to Bellus.
“Hoho. I couldn’t leave my daughter alone. I should leave it to my partner and go.”
“Ah, I see. You mean because of me. I’m truly sorry. I have a lot of people to greet.”
Originally, it was proper for partners to greet people together, but Bellus behaved incorrectly and remained unperturbed.
“Conceited child.”
Just as Viscount Bain was about to say something, Margaret grabbed Viscount Bain’s arm.
With a sly smile, she gently restrained Viscount Bain.
“A usually clueless woman is quick-witted in times like this.”
Frankly, Bellus thought it would be better if Viscount Bain said something to him.
If that happened, Viscount Bain might not be able to avoid Delta Viscount’s anger, and it might even lead to a breakup.
“This has gone too far. Unless it’s a serious flaw, it won’t lead to a breakup.”
Bellus, who smiled bitterly, spoke to Margaret.
“I hope you don’t regret leaving him behind. I just didn’t want to see you, the delicate one, suffering.”
A red flower bloomed on Margaret’s cheeks.
“T-Thank you for caring.”
“Why thank you? Between us.”
With a crafty smile, Bellus spoke to Delta Viscount.
“Grandfather, I wanted to introduce someone I mentioned before.”
“Ah, the bourgeois.”
Delta Viscount deliberately replied.
When the topic first came up, Delta Viscount suggested that it would be better not to bring Viscount Bain in front of him.
The idea was still the same, but since Viscount Bain pretended to be kind and gave his grandson a hint, Delta Viscount was not pleased.
“Thinking that my grandson has to be mindful of the likes of you is a big misunderstanding.”
Delta Viscount hoped that Viscount Bain would understand his feelings, but Viscount Bain was focused on the simple fact that a bourgeois had appeared at this party.
“What? Bourgeois?”
With wide-open eyes, Viscount Bain was surprised, and the surrounding nobles who eavesdropped on their conversation were also astonished.
In any rural noble’s party so far, no bourgeois had attended.
“As a servant, it’s one thing! How dare a commoner with a bit of money mingle among nobles?”
“Darn, after creating something like Chelsea’s Club, they’re causing an accident.”
The nobles were uneasy.
If Delta Viscount, a major noble, set a precedent, from now on bourgeois wouldn’t know their place and would want to confidently mix with nobles.
Even now, they were already receiving more than enough attention.
Bellus, who had stepped aside, gestured to the two people bowing behind him.
“Yes. Jen Baker and his fiancée, Viscount Blaise.”
Delta Viscount couldn’t hide his surprise.
Naturally, he thought that in the club created by Bellus, he would be acquainted with bourgeois who could fit in, but it was Jen Baker.
Delta Viscount had been observing Jen’s movements. As fellow entrepreneurs, he wanted to see his face at least once.
However, due to his noble pride, he couldn’t bring himself to ask to meet him.
But unexpectedly meeting someone he had only seen on paper like this was beyond his expectations.
“Feels like I’ve been blindsided.”
Delta Viscount felt embarrassed for not knowing who Bellus had been associating with recently.
However, when Jen slowly lifted his head, any fleeting emotions instantly evaporated.
It wasn’t just Delta Viscount.
Even young nobles who had known Jen Baker’s face for a long time, as well as nobles who pretended not to be interested but were curious about what kind of person he was, were all breathless in the presence of his beauty.
However, Delta Viscount couldn’t linger in Jen’s beauty for long. Because…
“This man, where have I seen him before?”
Delta Viscount’s eyes narrowed sharply.
Delta Viscount swore that he had never seen the man in front of him, Jen Baker.
Even if he passed by, he would surely remember such an elegant and handsome man.
“But what’s with this strange sense of familiarity?”
Delta Viscount thought of this familiarity as just a “sense.” But it wasn’t Viscount Bain.
“This can’t be!”
Viscount Bain’s heart sank to the floor. Viscount Bain had seen those sharp and beautiful eyes before.
He had seen those agile cheekbones and sparkling lips.
“Father…”
The image of Viscount Bain’s ancestor left in his mind was that of an old man. Nevertheless, the two looked very similar.
It was as if the ancestor, Viscount Bain, had turned into a young ghost and appeared. They looked so alike, how could they be unrelated?
“Nice to meet you for the first time. I am Jen Baker. It’s an honor to greet noble people.”
Jen bowed his head again. Hearing that voice, Viscount Bain’s heart trembled.
“Even the voice is so similar!”
Indeed, who could this man be? In Viscount Bain’s confused mind, for a moment, a chilling presence came to mind.
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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