“I fell for it. I really fell for it.
I fell for the crafty Matapju. Matapju laughed heartily for a while.
“Ha… Really…”
“That’s why you look like a kid of my age.”
“…When didn’t I look like a kid of my age?”
“Yeah. You always walked around with a stiff expression, making wrinkles between your eyebrows. You seemed like an old man. But now, you just look like a kid of your age. Live like that. Don’t act as if you’re embracing everything in the world.”
Sessenia, who had a resentful expression just a moment ago, smoothed her voice somewhat in response.
“I…”
“That’s something old folks do. So, you just live like a kid of your age.”
“…Thank you.”
“I’m just saying. I was born as a human like this. A strong and powerful human. Many humans approached me because of that. So, getting close to someone became more difficult. Because they always think about backstabbing me. But you, you’re different from those humans.”
However, Sessenia didn’t fully agree with those words.
“I used you too. Matapju, from the beginning.”
“That’s just a little playfulness. And it only happened because it piqued my curiosity. You still haven’t backstabbed me.”
“Can I backstab you a little then?”
Looking at Sessenia with round eyes, Matapju started to laugh with her eyes closed.
“Asking Matapju if you can backstab her is truly a first, Sessenia.”
“It was just a joke.”
“Really, it’s so amusing. You might even deceive me happily.”
“It was just a joke. Why would I deceive Matapju? And there’s nothing to backstab.”
“Oh, you’re disrespecting me. It’s new, it’s new. It’s so enjoyable because it’s new.”
“That sounds a bit strange… Anyway, it’s not disrespect. I just won’t do it.”
Sessenia’s firm attitude piqued her curiosity.
“Why?”
“Matapju doesn’t specialize in making magical tools, and being Matapju is a prestigious position.”
“So, you don’t have much money?”
“Yes.”
Actually, wizards affiliated with Matap received very little money. But when they invented new magical tools, they sold them at a high price with a very low commission.
Since it was a magical tool guaranteed by Matap, it sold like hotcakes, and thanks to that, wizards affiliated with Matap often owned quite a bit of wealth. However, Matapju was an exception.
“I’ve never heard that Matapju has a lot of money.”
“Ho. Interesting. Sessenia.”
“Yes.”
Matapju found Sessenia, who was like this, very cute.
Sometimes, like a person who has lived longer than herself, she made a sad expression as if carrying all sorts of worries in the world.
Sometimes, like a person worrying that she might harm her own people, her eyes sparkled with concern.
Sometimes, like a small flame burning brightly when her emotions were exposed.
Living for a very long time and meeting countless people, he was the first of this kind that she had encountered. He seemed like a child, an adult, and an elderly person who had lived for a long time.
The thought of wanting to know more about Sessenia filled his mind, and no matter what she did, it looked cute to him, even the moment she asked if she could backstab him.
“Hey.”
“…Yes?”
“As you live for a long time, you end up doing all sorts of things.”
“All sorts of things?”
Wondering why he suddenly started talking about this to her, Sessenia looked at him quietly.
“I’ve done everything except hurting someone. I made various kinds of magical tools to earn money, lived pretending to be ordinary under a different name, and even built a family.”
“Do you have a family?”
Matapju’s expression darkened suddenly.
“If you don’t know the value of what’s by your side, you eventually lose it. That’s how human relationships work. It can’t be one-sided. I lost that way. Though it seems like the conversation is going off course, what I want to say is… express your feelings so that one side doesn’t get tired.”
“…That’s…”
“And one more thing, there’s no one richer than me in the empire.”
Sessenia blinked and tilted her head.
“What…?”
“So, you can backstab me. After living for a long time, the only thing left to do is to collect money as a pastime. Well, considering your position here, you might need an investment for your business. So, feel free to use me.”
This was a completely unexpected statement.
“Really…?”
“Yes.”
“Is it really okay with you? That business is new to me, and I might incur a huge loss. And… and.”
“After doing well with Hephyria Wool, you’re being modest. Moreover, you sent some of the Hephyria Wool to an orphanage, right? ‘That child’ liked it.”
“That child?”
“Yeah. So, you can use me. Use me instead of that child. Anyway, let’s get started.”
While Sessenia hesitated, Matapju approached Teddy.
“I’m going to change my hair color back to the original. Is that okay?”
“Yes, please. So that I can live as a noble.”
“Sure.”
Unlike before, Teddy’s eyes changed. They were much more confident than before.
Sessenia approached Teddy and firmly held his hand.
“Teddy, if you become blonde, your life will change dramatically. So, let me ask you one last thing. If you were born as a noble, would you dislike it?”
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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