“Come to think of it, there’s no reason to neglect security in such a large training center. And that hall earlier. It was quite a large hall; there’s no way there’s no CCTV.”
Vicious.
Seojun’s expression, more than vicious, even terrifying, made my heart start to pound. Was there CCTV there? If so, I didn’t need to endure listening to that human’s nonsensical words any longer.
“Yeah. That should do it.”
Why didn’t I think of that? My face turned red quickly. In contrast, Manager Kim Hyung-seok’s face, already a mess, drained of blood.
“CCTV? Why are you checking that?”
A noticeably lowered voice.
“Why. Worried? Afraid your lies will be exposed?”
“W-What do you mean?”
“Just as you said, let’s call the police. Call them, check the CCTV, and go through legal procedures. If you think being hit by me is so unjust and infuriating, isn’t it simple to do that?”
Speaking with a raised corner of his mouth, Seojun looked like the devil himself. However, our team leader was deeply lost in thought.
“Team leader?”
When I called the team leader, he nodded.
“Let’s do that. When HR Manager Kim comes, let’s call the police and check the CCTV right away. First, let’s do that. Since there will be a police investigation later, let’s record all our conversations.”
He took out his phone and started the voice recorder.
“Who gave you permission to record now?”
“Since when has someone been looking for the police? If you’re really unfair, isn’t recording like this nothing much?”
“Seriously. It might be tough, but tell us slowly about the situation earlier.”
Seojun, who had asked me earlier not to speak if it’s tough, looked at me in the eyes. In that moment, I realized. He was luring Kim Hyung-seok to a corner for self-destruction as soon as the HR team leader left.
And Kim Hyung-seok self-destructed.
Manager Kim Hyung-seok, as Seojun and the team leader lured him, claimed it was due to the effects of alcohol. Still, he insisted until the end that I was spreading rumors, portraying me as a promiscuous woman. He continued to defame my reputation.
Upon listening to the recording, the HR team leader began to raise his voice at Manager Kim, and I stepped out into the corridor at the team leader’s suggestion.
With the exchange of loud voices, when I went in after being told to take a look, Manager Kim was kneeling down, begging.
“I’m sorry, Deputy Moon.”
I suspected if there was some other scheming plan behind this sudden change in attitude. However, Manager Kim was trembling as if frightened by something.
“I got drunk and went crazy. I won’t, I won’t do that again. Huh? I won’t even get close to Deputy Moon!”
What kind of conversation had taken place?
Upon hearing that they didn’t want to talk about it anymore today and suggested returning to the company to discuss it, we left the office.
“Daryul and I will go to Seoul first.”
“Okay. Rest well and see you on Monday. Deputy Moon.”
“Yes. Team leader. Thank you for today.”
“There’s a lot to be thankful for. If I don’t take care of my team, who will? You must have been very surprised. Take a good rest. Let’s think about the rest carefully in Seoul.”
The conclusion was not to call the police.
Manager Kim, who came out belatedly, walked away unsteadily. Other employees were surprised to see Manager Kim, who returned to his room with a swollen face covered in blood after being hit by Seojun.
“Where’s my luggage?”
“In the room.”
“Let’s go together.”
I nodded. Seojun was still holding my hand tightly. I lifted Seojun’s oversized coat up to my chin and walked unsteadily.
“Uh? Deputy Moon?”
While heading to the main gate where the taxi was waiting with Seojun, I encountered Baek In-ha. There were other people behind her, and among them was Yuna.
“Why aren’t you answering the phone? But…”
Only then did I check my phone and saw several missed calls from Baek In-ha.
“Oh, sorry. I had some work… Were you worried?”
Baek In-ha had no reply. She just stared through the hands that Seojun and I were holding.
Whispering.
People behind Baek In-ha started whispering as they looked at Seojun and me. Yuna alternated her gaze between me and Seojun, her face full of disdain.
“Where… are you going?”
Baek In-ha asked.
“Yes. Daryul is very sick, so we’re going up to Seoul together. I told the team leader, so we’ll go first.”
Seojun answered for me. At Seojun’s words, Yuna suddenly sprang forward.
“Why is Researcher Seojun going with you? To Seoul at this hour? Just the two of you?”
In Yuna’s confused voice, there was a hint of mixed sorrow.
“Because his girlfriend is sick. What’s strange about a boyfriend going with her?
Yuna’s eyes widened at Seojun’s words.
“Let’s go.”
Seojun dragged me along.
“Inha, see you in Seoul.”
Leaving a greeting to Inha, who still couldn’t take her eyes off the hands Seojun and I were holding, we left.
On the way up to Seoul in a taxi, as I looked out of the window, which was pitch dark unlike the night in Seoul, I spoke.
“If there weren’t CCTV there, what would have happened? Thank goodness.”
“Huh? Ah… CCTV.”
Seojun, who had nodded slightly at my words, pressed my head gently, leaning it against my shoulder.
“There’s no CCTV there.”
“What?”
I looked up at Seojun in surprise.
“There aren’t many places that install CCTV there.”
“Th-then…”
“I lied a bit.”
Seojun said casually without any change in expression.
“I thought a fool like you wouldn’t be able to think of that. So I started talking, and as soon as one team leader noticed my intention, he intervened right beside me.”
“That’s unbelievable.”
I muttered words I hadn’t thought of. Then he pulled my head again, making me lean against his shoulder, and patted my thigh.
“Now, stay still. I’ll stand in front and protect you. So hide behind me. You can do that much.”
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…
——
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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