“Reclaiming your name was a very thoughtful decision. Having the courage to regain what was taken away is also bravery. From now on, don’t worry about your father-in-law; we’ll take care of everything. Just think about living well with our precious son-in-law and daughter-in-law, the jewels of our family.”
With that, the conversation finally turned to Sa-jun’s long-awaited marriage.
Sa-jun looked at Heegu with eyes expecting the word to hold the wedding as soon as possible next month.
However, pretending not to notice the grandson’s gaze, Heegu calmly said,
“First, even after the wedding, we will keep the status of our son-in-law and daughter-in-law a secret, so you don’t have to worry.”
This part had been discussed in advance between Tae-hee, Sa-jun, and the two elders when they had a conversation.
When Yeonhwa, who had visited Tae-hee’s workplace, asked if it would be challenging to become a part of a chaebol family, Tae-hee had no confidence. Therefore, she made a different choice. Instead of being Surmun Group’s daughter-in-law, she chose to live an ordinary life as Kang Sa-jun’s wife, not the mistress of the Western House.
“And I hope the wedding takes place after everything is settled. Instead, we might have an unofficial celebration, but we’ll make it grand in line with the Western House. What do you think, Father-in-law?”
“As long as my daughter is happy, anytime is fine. You should ask Tae-hee.”
Ok-hee looked at Tae-hee with a gentle gaze.
In response to Chae-geun’s eyes urging Tae-hee to say what she wanted, Tae-hee calmly spoke.
“I would like to have the wedding after the adults are okay with it and after having a child. As Grandfather said, I think everything should be settled for me to have a comfortable and happy wedding.”
Looking back, too much has happened in a short period.
Now everything seems to be going as planned, but that doesn’t mean everything has been neatly sorted out.
The name remains the same, but the resident registration number has changed, and the situation has changed.
She became Song-hyun’s proud granddaughter, but meeting Chairman Min was embarrassing, and she had to leave the company where she had been for over six years.
Regaining her original life, as the words suggest, did not mean everything changed neatly at once.
Both Mom, Ok-hee, and herself, there were still piles of things to deal with.
Although she hated and resented him to death, somehow the person died.
Min Sun-tae, who had eaten all kinds of curses after death, was buried, and the woman who had lived for over 30 years as Kim Ok-hee eventually put on makeup as Shin Hye-sook without taking that name.
After selling the house, Min Yeon-seo left Ilsan as if running away. She said she occasionally appeared in well-off Seoul clubs, bars, and hotels.
It might be difficult to find a chaebol husband to take responsibility for her future, given the daunting road ahead.
On the chaebol side, they already knew everything about the truth related to the death of Song-hyun Electronics’ son, and they didn’t treat Min Yeon-seo, the daughter of a mistress, as more than a brief affair.
When Sa-jun heard that story, Tae-hee sighed. Since it turned out that way, she thought she should pull herself together and live properly. Why did she keep thinking about such lingering thoughts?
Still, even though time was passing, things were gradually being forgotten and organized, but more time was needed.
“I want to lose weight diligently and have a beautiful wedding. I want to leave the child to my mom and go on a honeymoon abroad.”
The adults gladly agreed to Tae-hee’s words.
That was when they were about to finalize the wedding plans.
“Why didn’t you ask for my opinion?”
Sa-jun interjected with a discontented expression.
Before Tae-hee could say anything, Heegu swung his cane and scolded his grandson.
“You, the wedding is the bride’s day. Why would we ask for your opinion? Did I raise you like that?”
However, this time, instead of responding sharply, Sa-jun gently caught the cane with his hand.
“Speak up. Grandfather did take me in, but he didn’t raise me.”
“T-This guy! I raised him with my money!”
“Wow, look at our grandfather, advocating capitalism. No wonder I have nothing to learn from him.”
“What, what did you say? This insolent guy!”
Tae-hee and Yong-jin were used to such situations, but it was not the case for Ok-hee.
To me, Sa-jun, who was always sturdy, polite, and deep, did not utter a word to the most adult Hee-gu, and it was surprising to act arrogantly.
However, Ok-hee soon adapted and quietly smiled. She knew that such appearances could happen when there was plenty of affection for each other.
While Hee-gu and Sa-jun were arguing, Yong-jin subtly hinted to Ok-hee and Tae-hee that he wanted to provide them with a house to live in the future.
Unlike Ok-hee, who was hesitant due to the burden, Tae-hee smiled brightly and said, “Father, I will gratefully accept it.”
She knew that knowing how to receive with gratitude was a way to maintain one’s dignity rather than refusing it, which might be more burdensome.
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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