“She said she couldn’t handle her own name, so Mom willingly took it for her. In return, she confidently received the name.”
That woman was not only foolish but also a unique coward in the world.
She was weak, and when her health deteriorated during her bedridden days due to her pregnancy, the woman’s father changed his mind.
He unconditionally handed over all the lands in the region to Song Hyun Electronics for investment.
This was done to give strength to his son-in-law and to hope that his daughter would receive unconditional love from her in-laws and husband.
He hoped that, without him, hyenas rushing in like crazy from the family would protect his daughter.
However, when the timing was right to draft the investment attraction contract and hold the engagement ceremony, the man collapsed due to a stroke.
It was unfortunate for that woman, but it was another opportunity given by heaven for her.
Although it was personally owned, it was clearly the family’s land.
It was natural for the family’s anger to be directed at the illegitimate daughter, the scapegoat of this incident.
Facing the old hyenas running as if to devour, it was herself who confronted them instead of the fallen woman.
The family members were unaware of the woman’s face as she continued to stay in the nursing home, and it wasn’t difficult for her to deceive them since she was an aspiring actress.
Even Song Hyun’s Chairman Min was unaware of this fact. Despite his poor health, he, too, had faced that woman instead of the one who could faint at any moment due to pregnancy.
Ultimately, she received that woman’s name and life as a legitimate compensation.
So, she could only live pretending to be that woman.
Pretending to be elegant, noble, knowing how to yield, forgiving generously, loving flower arranging, and decorating the house, she became the precious illegitimate daughter, Kim Okhee, in the provincial area.
“So, Yeonseo, don’t worry about anything. Since your mom is handling your dad, don’t think too harshly. Don’t you trust your mom?”
Only then did Yeonseo nod and smile faintly, answering that she believed.
Thinking about it, Mom was right.
During occasional fights between parents or when they were together, Dad couldn’t move a finger when Mom was around.
As promised, Sajun brought Taehee to the company.
Of course, he didn’t hesitate to stop by Taehee’s house briefly before coming to the company.
Sajun, with gratitude and a call to Taehee who was about to get off the car, said nothing.
He just stared without saying anything.
Unable to endure the long gaze and subtle silence, Taehee said, “Should I get off?”
Then Sajun leaned toward Taehee. More precisely, he tilted his upper body toward her, tapping her right cheek with his fingertips.
“Well, want a morning kiss?”
Asking as if it were obvious, Sajun’s gaze staring blatantly again was casual and shameless.
While arguing about what a morning kiss was during their contractual relationship, Taehee just laughed it off.
Considering the many things they did during their contractual relationship, it seemed amusing not to receive a morning kiss.
Pecking Sajun’s cheek lightly and quietly, Taehee got off the car.
But there was no noisy commotion from behind.
Turning around with the thought “Could it be?”, Sajun was looking at her from inside the lowered window.
After watching Taehee go inside the company completely, it seemed as if he would leave after that.
For some reason, her heart fluttered strangely at the persistent gaze that silently watched her.
Chewing on her lips and hesitating, Taehee turned back towards Sajun’s car.
When Taehee opened the car door, Sajun asked, “Did you forget something?”
“I didn’t forget anything. There’s just something I haven’t properly done.”
Taehee, nonchalantly saying this, leaned into the passenger seat and boldly stole a kiss from the defenseless Sajun, just like Sajun did to her last night.
“If you’re going to do it, it’s better to do it properly. I’m not timid like someone else.”
To Sajun, who looked a bit dazed, Taehee smiled beautifully.
After giving a scolding look like that, Taehee closed the car door and turned to head towards the company.
This time, she didn’t even turn around when the car sound was absent.
As she entered the revolving door, Taehee muttered quietly to herself.
“… Kang Sajun, you fool.”
I understand you.
In fact, what she wanted after the morning kiss was not a cheek but lips.
It’s you who put up an ultimatum that we would have a superficial dating, but in the end, it’s not me but you who took out the superficiality.
Lunchtime arrived.
Sitting on the rooftop lounge bench as usual, Taehee smiled softly.
“… I slept so well yesterday.”
When nestled in Sajun’s arms, her heart would race, and she thought she couldn’t sleep well. But it turned out differently.
In the first few minutes of being held, she felt nervous and tense.
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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