“Everything of Grandpa’s is mine, anyway.”
And everything that is mine is Min Taehui’s.
Heegu chuckled softly and then asked casually.
[Who said I’d give it to you?]“If Grandpa doesn’t want to give it to me, give it to your future granddaughter-in-law.”
[You cheeky guy, bring her over then. I’d rather give everything to a pretty granddaughter-in-law than to you.]“Grandpa, no double-talking. You promised me.”
After ending the call with Heegu, Sajun turned his chair to face the window, gazing at the blue sky.
It had only been a day, but he missed Min Taehui unbearably.
Sajun, fiddling with his phone, sent Taehui a message.
[Shall I pick you up to match your quitting time today?]Before, he would have held back despite wanting to see her, but now he had a reason to go.
When he missed his girlfriend, he could just go see her.
As lunchtime arrived, Taehui again headed to the rooftop break room.
She preferred it here over the well-decorated terrace break room used by other employees.
The weather was nice, and the slightly warm temperature felt good.
Right after arriving at work, she went to Executive Choi and announced her decision to go on the business trip to France.
She left feeling mixed emotions, even after receiving encouragement, as the date might be delayed but the trip was still happening.
But what if, by some slim chance, Kang Sajun really loves her? What should she do then?
That’s when she received a message from Sajun.
[Shall I pick you up to match your quitting time today?]He’s doing something he never does. Why now?
While pondering this, Taehui couldn’t help but chuckle.
“Right. We’re dating now.”
Her brain and heart seemed to be working separately.
She had accepted the fact that they were dating, but it still didn’t feel entirely real. Perhaps she’d adapt in a few days.
Until she left for France, it didn’t seem bad to meet Kang Sajun and genuinely experience dating.
A new beginning, a new relationship, a new mindset. Trying new things, even those she never did before.
[Yes, come pick me up.] After sending a reply to Sajun, Taehui tilted her head back and looked up at the bright blue sky, murmuring to herself.
“What can I do? I have to leave even if it means dying soon.”
Sajun might betray her, but the company won’t.
If she really likes him, there’s no reason they can’t have a long-distance relationship.
The die has been cast, and her relationship with Sajun has begun.
So, it was right to think about the future when it comes.
Taehui had told Sajun to pick her up at 6:30 PM to avoid the gaze of her coworkers.
It wasn’t that she was embarrassed about starting a relationship or wanted to hide it.
But being the topic of idle gossip among the employees in her absence was the last thing she wanted.
At 6:20 PM, after shutting down her computer and tidying up her desk, Taehui took the elevator, her breath shaky.
“Why am I so nervous?”
Thinking of Sajun waiting for her outside the company made her heart race.
Exiting the elevator, Taehui paused in front of a large mirror in the lobby.
She scrutinized her reflection from head to toe.
A neatly tied bun, pearl earrings clinging to her earlobes, a white blouse, high-waisted boot-cut slacks, and 9 cm slingback heels.
Her outfit was perfect. But her face looked somewhat plain without the coral pink lipstick she had wiped off.
“Just a touch of lipstick.”
As Taehui applied lipstick and passed through the revolving door, she heard a voice.
“Assistant Manager, let’s go together!”
Kang Juim, who suddenly appeared, was in the same space.
Taehui, taken aback, walked through the revolving door with her and asked, “Haven’t you left yet?”
“I had to rush to the bathroom.”
“I see. Then, see you tomorrow, Kang Juim…?”
Before Taehui could finish, Kang Juim cut her off with an excited voice.
“Wow, amazing!”
What’s amazing?
“Assistant Manager, is that man getting out of the car your famous male friend? Please say it’s him.”
Following Kang Juim’s gaze towards the street, Taehui saw Sajun stepping out of a sports car with the hazard lights on.
White t-shirt, black jogger pants, colorful sneakers, a silver necklace, and flashy beaded bracelets.
Sajun’s distinctive fashion sense, tall stature, smooth physique, and handsome face were familiar to Taehui but probably not to Kang Juim.
Taehui considered ignoring it, but she decided against it, seeing Sajun quickly closing the distance with his broad steps, unmistakably heading towards her.
“It is him, but…”
She hesitated whether to reveal that he was no longer just a male friend but her boyfriend.
“Assistant Manager, could you introduce me to your male friend?”
Kang Juim shockingly made the request.
Taehui looked at her blankly as Kang Juim clasped her hands together, pleading.
“Please, just introduce me and ask him. I don’t mind getting rejected. I know it’s a long shot, but I want to try anyway.”
“…”
“Handsome guys like that sometimes have surprisingly average tastes in women, right?”
Taehui felt a generational gap despite being only four years older.
Was it admirable courage or overconfidence?
But that wasn’t important now.
“Kang Juim, I can introduce you, but I can’t arrange a blind date.”
“What?”
Before she knew it, Sajun had reached right in front of them.
Seeing Sajun’s real-life appearance up close, Kang Juim covered her mouth with her hands and murmured softly, “Real-life amazing.”
Being with Sajun had an immediate effect.
She felt a surge of confidence and pride, an inexplicable sense of empowerment and arrogance being next to him.
Ignoring Kang Juim’s envious gaze, Taehui spoke calmly.
“I thought you’d be late because it’s quitting time, but you came right on time?”
Sajun, with his hands in his pants pockets, looked down at Taehui and smiled softly.
“The traffic wasn’t bad.”
Despite Kang Juim standing beside them, Sajun only had eyes for Taehui.
Appreciating his subtle focus and persistence, Taehui introduced Kang Juim.
“Kang Sajun, this is Kang Juhee, a supervisor in my department.”
Upon Taehui’s introduction, Sajun reluctantly shifted his gaze to Kang Juim, and his smile instantly evaporated.
He gave a brief, perfunctory nod, his indifference clear.
Then he refocused his attention back on Taehui, as if she was the only one he could see.
As usual, the embarrassment was all on Taehui’s side.
His lack of manners was glaring, yet she found it endearing.
Her boyfriend, Kang Sajun, who was tender and polite only to her.
“And Kang Juim, this is…”
While harboring such wicked thoughts, Taehui introduced Sajun to Kang Juim.
“My boyfriend.”
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!”
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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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