So, he approached her and asked her to pretend to be his girlfriend. Her awkward smile and stiff lips were very charming.
Her inner thoughts would burst out unexpectedly like bubbles, which felt refreshingly candid.
When he bluntly asked if she liked him, she didn’t avoid answering, despite being shy.
Seeing her go through with it, Ihyeon grew curious about more than just her looks.
What did she really look like under the thick makeup? What expression would she make when intensely stimulated?
So, for the first time, he suggested a one-night stand.
In conclusion, she was unlike anyone Ihyeon had ever met before.
The way she vanished without a trace after such a meaningful night proved it.
Usually, women tried to cling to him for any benefits. But this woman had no such intentions, not even sharing her name, which intrigued him more.
The situation she left behind was also unusual.
He always woke up alone, but today, for the first time, he felt emptiness and loneliness.
Was it normal to feel this way just because a woman he barely knew was gone? He found it absurd.
“If she continues to provoke my interest like this.”
Ihyeon carefully kept the only clues he had – the note and the gold ring.
“I’ll gladly find her.”
She probably didn’t know that Ihyeon never let go of or lost anything once it was in his hands.
Also, once he set his mind to something, he always saw it through to completion.
Boom[Dash]
Another thunderclap, as if cheering on Ihyeon’s resolved heart.
It had been a week since that passionate night with her.
Secretary Choi seemed blatantly uninterested in finding the woman for Ihyeon.
With so much on his plate, Ihyeon couldn’t personally intervene.
Knock[Dash]
The sound of a knock, and then an exhausted Secretary Choi appeared.
“Secretary Choi, did you find her?”
“Director, now’s not the time to find that woman.”
“The most important thing for me now is to find her…”
Secretary Choi cut him off sharply.
“Finding the woman you fell for at first sight would be perfect for your new secretary to handle, don’t you think?”
Secretary Choi eagerly suggested looking at the list of potential secretaries he brought.
It was true about the first sight, but not about falling in love. Secretary Choi was clearly mistaken.
Ihyeon opened his mouth to correct him, then closed it, finding it too bothersome.
Instead, he glanced at the documents Secretary Choi handed him.
“Director, here’s the information about your potential new secretaries.”
Ihyeon casually flipped through the documents until he spotted a resume that caught his eye.
Seeing Ihyeon’s interest, Secretary Choi excitedly continued the briefing.
“She used to work for Executive Mo. Her experience and skills are exceptional.”
“Han Yerin…”
“Do you like her the most?”
A slight chuckle escaped Ihyeon’s lips, growing into a bigger laugh.
Secretary Choi watched, puzzled by Ihyeon’s laughter over a resume.
“If you don’t like her, I can…”
“No, I really like her.”
“Really?”
“Yes. Secretary Choi, where did you find her?”
“It wasn’t me, actually. The HR team selected suitable candidates.”
Relieved that Ihyeon liked Yerin, Secretary Choi showed the brightest smile since entering the office.
“I’ll talk to HR to expedite her appointment.”
“Good, quick action.”
Ihyeon smiled, watching Secretary Choi leave.
As he tried to focus on work, his lips kept curving into a smile, as if he were mad.
“The reason she didn’t want to reveal her name, could it be…”
Was it because they worked at the same company?
Then, it meant Yerin approached him knowing who he was.
But why did she run away like that in the morning?
Her truth was intriguing.
“To think she was so close all this time.”
The prospect of working closely with his new secretary filled him with anticipation.
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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