It was a thought that came too late, but I realized how much I had been worrying unnecessarily about Wolyeong’s whereabouts before I set out for the walk. A wry smile escaped me.
It was a humorous affair.
‘Did I somehow feel guilty?’
Perhaps because of his tragedy, or the point at which I closed the book as a thirdrate story, or something like that…….
Anyway, it was over now.
It was just a few words exchanged, but my mind felt somewhat at ease. And I felt like I had somewhat made up for the ruined first impression.
It was not a bad result for an accidental encounter.
(This is a time separator.)
The next day, during the late evening’s free time.
I had ‘again’ heard new news from Executioner Ryu. I really don’t know where he hears these things every day.
“Priestess, I’m talking about that boy who came into the mountain writing with Sahbaek a while ago. He’s going to take a kind of entrance exam on his own.”
Moreover, this was a truly new story, and the content was quite fresh.
My eyes widened in surprise, and after a brief silence, I couldn’t help but ask in bewilderment.
“……Taking an entrance exam alone? How did that happen? How?”
“That’s the thing.”
Executioner Ryu began to elaborate.
“Master Jangmun called the boy back and talked to him. Apparently, his head is good and his physique is okay, too precious to just give menial tasks, plus the boy wanted to enter the volcano and was determined.”
“Hmm.”
“So after much thought, Master Jangmun decided to let him take the entrance exam alone this time, and if he passes, he would be allowed to enter as an official disciple.”
I summarized those stories in my head. So, the summary was this:
‘The talent is precious, but it’s hard to make another exception, so let’s at least follow the formality.’
Here, the exception was me.
But doesn’t this make me a bit ambiguous? I blinked my eyes a few times.
‘Whether Wolyeong passes or fails, either way, it’s a problem for me.’
Of course, the acceptance I received was the sect’s decision, so I couldn’t object now. That fact hasn’t changed since my entry.
But as always, the human heart does not always move rationally…….
It feels like throwing a spark back into the controversy that arose from my entry, which had finally settled down. I suddenly recalled the conversation from the previous day.
‘I did mention formal procedures yesterday.’
But I didn’t really expect it to turn out like this. Master Jangmun’s decision, you say?
“……So, priestess.”
At that time, Officer Ryu hesitated a bit and opened his mouth again. When I interrupted my ongoing thoughts to look at him, Officer Ryu made a slightly awkward face and spoke in a lowered voice.
“Don’t worry too much about it… I know that it might bother you that our ages are similar, but the form of initiation is different. Uh, well, you have already been recognized as a disciple of the volcano after the family’s recognition, you know. Right?”
At those words, I burst into laughter.
Although we have been reconciled for a long time, the fact that he was once dissatisfied with me for that reason has not disappeared.
He seemed to feel that what he was saying sounded a bit selfcontradictory, knowing it himself.
“Ah, I know. It’s okay, Officer.”
Unable to bear the embarrassment, Officer Ryu bowed his head and mumbled a response.
“That’s right…….”
“I won’t laugh. I understand what you’re saying. Thank you.”
“Uh…….”
To console Officer Ryu, I took a candy out of my pocket and handed it to him.
He accepted the candy somewhat dumbfoundedly, looked at me with slightly astonished eyes, and then gave up and popped the candy into his mouth, mumbling.
Watching him, a sudden thought struck me and I paused.
‘Even though the form of initiation is different, giving the entrance exam alone is actually a special exception when looked at separately.’
It only seems like it’s not special treatment compared to my case, where the difficulty is higher even though there’s not a significant difference in timing.
……Wait, doesn’t that mean I can also take that difficult entrance exam?
Of course, since I have learned martial arts, the test may not be hard for me now. But wouldn’t it be okay? If I take it with everyone else, in others’ eyes, it would seem like I’m volunteering to make an extra effort?
That feeling seemed like it might dissipate the negative emotions regarding the ‘special treatment’ I had received earlier.
“You know, Officer.”
“Yeah.”
“How about I take the entrance exam with you?”
I wasn’t sure what the test would be, but for some reason, I didn’t feel like I would fail.
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?
——
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!”
——
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…
——
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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