Do Jun didn’t say a word until they arrived home.
Even as they got out of the car and headed to the front door, Do Jun remained silent, so Tae Yeon spoke first.
“Mr. Do Jun.”
Do Jun turned to look at Tae Yeon. His cold, dark eyes were entirely on Tae Yeon.
“I know it can be misunderstood.”
“…..”
“It’s not the weird relationship you’re thinking about.”
“Do you think I would believe that excuse?”
Do Jun had a chillingly cold expression, enough to freeze everything around him.
“I only trust what I see for myself.”
Tae Yeon let out a faint sigh.
Just as Do Jun said, Min Hyun’s actions towards her today were indeed open to misunderstanding.
Despite this, it was incredibly unfair.
“I was surprised too. Suddenly Min Hyun tried to hold my hand and behaved in a way he doesn’t usually, looking at something.”
Do Jun cocked his head as if to encourage her to continue, a lazy smile playing on his lips.
“I was startled and avoided him. But I still think Mr. Do Jun can misunderstand easily.”
“Ms. Jin Tae Yeon, trust is the most important thing between a married couple.”
“Yes, you’re right.”
Tae Yeon bit her lower lip nervously.
They were a windowshopping couple, only pretending to be affectionate in front of others.
That meant there were no feelings between them.
So the only reason Do Jun would be angry was this.
It seemed like he was concerned about baseless rumors spreading about their relationship.
“Mr. Do Jun, I’m sorry for what happened today. I should have been more careful outside.”
Apologizing, Tae Yeon caught Do Jun’s detached gaze.
“Ms. Jin Tae Yeon, what’s your real face?”
“Pardon?”
“I mean, what are you hiding from me?”
Tae Yeon didn’t understand Do Jun’s words and just blinked her eyes.
Hiding something.
Could he mean that she had agreed to divorce after fulfilling the agreed period with Mr. Jin?
Although she knew there was no way Do Jun could know that fact, she couldn’t help but feel anxious.
Do Jun, seeing Tae Yeon at a loss for words, spat out what he wanted to say coldly.
“It seems like there are many aspects of Ms. Jin Tae Yeon that I don’t know.”
His voice was a clear mockery.
“Earlier, was it because the restaurant was crowded that you purposely avoided that man’s touch?”
“Mr. Do Jun!”
Tae Yeon, who had been silent until now, raised her voice.
“You probably don’t know much about me, but what you just said crossed the line.”
Do Jun raised an eyebrow, furrowing his brow.
“I’m trying not to cause you any harm.”
Ever since Do Jun suddenly came to Korea, she had been living in tension every day, having to pretend to be a happy couple.
But she still wanted to do her best. For the period that she was by Do Jun’s side as his wife.
It must have been incredibly unfair because Tae Yeon’s eyes filled with tears.
Then, tears streamed down her flushed cheeks.
Tae Yeon, taken aback, hurriedly wiped her tears with the back of her hand.
Despite this, she didn’t immediately leave. Tae Yeon said what she had been holding back. She couldn’t stand it any longer.
“Mr. Do Jun, you’ve been hinting that I have a hidden man since the last time. If you’re so curious, you can investigate it yourself.”
“What did you just say?”
“No, please do. It might be better if you get a person to investigate me and see the results for yourself.”
This time it was Do Jun who was at a loss for words. Clear liquid was still flowing from Tae Yeon’s eyes.
It was the first time Tae Yeon had cried in front of him. Her delicate shoulders were trembling.
Not knowing what to do, Do Jun merely licked his lips. Tae Yeon was crying as if she was truly wronged.
She tried to suppress her trembling voice as she spoke.
“I’ll go to and from work separately for a while.”
“Ms. Jin Tae Yeon.”
“I think it would be better to use separate rooms until the misunderstanding about me is resolved.”
As if she had nothing more to say, Tae Yeon turned to go inside. Do Jun abruptly grabbed her wrist.
“I apologize if I misunderstood.”
Tae Yeon twisted her arm to free her wrist from him. Then she spoke in a cold voice that was unlike her usual self.
“No, I won’t accept your apology until all misunderstandings about me are completely cleared up.”
“……”
“What I’m saying now is just a word spat out to get over the situation.”
Tae Teon unlocked the door and headed into the newlywed house first.
Even after the door closed with a thud and the sensor light in the entrance turned off, Do Jun didn’t know how to move.
“Sigh.”
Do Jun brushed his face with both hands and wiped it dry.
“I didn’t mean for it to happen this way.”
Had he pressed too hard?
The face shedding pitiful tears as it stared at him kept popping up in his mind, driving him to the edge of insanity.
Caring about someone else’s feelings was a far cry from Do Jun’s style.
People always conformed to his mood, because that was what he was used to.
“Ah. I didn’t want to make her cry though.”
Whether he closed his eyes or opened them,
He kept thinking about Tae Teon’s face as she shed tears in front of him.
After standing for a while, Do Jun also moved his feet inside the house.
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!”
——
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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