After hanging up the phone, Tae Joon sat quietly for a moment, looking around.
The chic interior, which somewhat resembled Seo Rin in its coldness, came into view at once. It was a space that had looked a bit dynamic when she was there, but the space that lost its master looked very cold.
Suddenly feeling a chilly sensation, he brushed his arm and turned his gaze, his shirt, discarded due to a fever that had risen overnight, caught his eye.
It seemed like she had picked it up and placed it on the table, but the shirt was already so wrinkled that it couldn’t be worn.
“It’s gloriously, dead.”
He couldn’t go out wearing this. Moreover, his suit pants were also a mess.
In the end, he picked up his phone.
[Hello? I’m on my way now, do you need anything?]“Okay. I’ll send you the address, so prepare some clothes to wear and wrap them up quickly when you arrive at the hotel.”
[Huh? Aren’t you at the hotel now? Then where are you?]
“You don’t need to know that, just send it as soon as possible.”
[Should I go?]“No. You’re known to President Baek. There are people attached to me, so it’s not good to be seen together until the shareholders’ meeting ends tomorrow.”
[Ah, right. That’s true.]“While you’re at it, also pack some sportswear and send it along. I’ll stop by the gym on the way.”
[Understood. I’ll send it as soon as possible.]“Ah, and how about President Baek’s side? Any movement?”
Even in the chaotic morning, Tae Joon did not forget to check on President Baek’s activity.
He was not the only one who could handle President Baek. From the moment President Baek assigned him a troublesome shadow, he had been checking all of President Baek’s movements as well.
[It seems like he’s going to have lunch with all the directors today. Besides that, there’s nothing special.]
“Ah, enjoying a feast, you say?”
You’re in good spirits, President Baek. Our Seo Rin can hardly eat because she’s so sensitive right now.
[He probably believes we’ll support him.]Of course. That’s exactly what he intended.
At So Dam’s words, the corners of Tae Joon’s mouth wickedly curled up, as if he was thoroughly enjoying this moment.
“I think it’s okay to leak some information now.”
[About the CEO? Why? They will find out everything tomorrow anyway.]“Not everything, just the name. It’s fun. They’re all excited without knowing if tomorrow is the end of the world.”
A sigh of realization flowed from So Dam’s mouth as if she fully understood his intention.
The higher you go, the greater the impact of the fall.
Tae Joon intended to boost President Baek’s mood to the fullest today.
Of course, there won’t be much they can find out right now with just his threeletter name. However, if he slightly loosens the information that had been tightly closed up until now, even the most trivial information would sparkle with a small sense of anticipation to those who receive it.
And by the time they bite into the breadcrumb he dropped and just barely find out about his identity, it would already be too late.
President Baek, you can never beat me.
If you threaten my woman’s life, I will bite you first, in the most brutal way.
“Enjoy your last supper, President Baek.”
A cruel toast flowed from his lips.
“Ahahaha. As expected of our CEO! To finally make The MG surrender, even though they didn’t bat an eyelid despite all the contact!”
“That’s not it. I just said I’d consider it positively.”
“What’s the difference? You’ve been in contact with Vice President Baek, but I bet you couldn’t even step into the shadow of The MG?”
On the day before the temporary shareholders’ meeting.
President Baek was having lunch and listening to a toast with the board members who would support him at this temporary shareholders’ meeting. Premature celebration wasn’t President Baek’s style, but he never tired of this kind of flattery.
His ears were pleased. So was his heart.
President Baek, who didn’t drink during the day, had to have alcohol for lunch on such a day.
“Congratulations, Chairman.”
Director Hwang refilled the empty glass and laughed heartily. The others present quickly filled their glasses and held them high.
“For the new owner of our Sungwon!”
“For him!”
Belatedly, President Baek also raised his glass and clinked it against theirs.
In truth, the death of his older brother, Chairman Baek Hyung Ki, was a shock to him too. Regardless of their differences, he was the only blood relative with whom he had worked for the company, and the only person in the world who could speak harshly to him.
But wasn’t Chairman Baek Hyung Ki a man who was already gone?
Clinging to the shadow of a departed person and looking back at the past was nothing more than the past. Sungwon needed a future, not a past. To do that, new reforms were essential, and to implement those reforms, the shadow of Chairman Baek Hyung Ki had to be cut away.
That was Seo Rin.
It was a bit regrettable for his niece, Seo Rin, but it was time for the winds of reform to blow in Sungwon.
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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