Seo Rin took a step back at my question asking who her husband was.
Then, under my gaze that was still demanding an answer, she hesitated and couldn’t answer easily.
“That, that is….”
At my sharp question, Seo Rin’s face gradually turned pale.
Perhaps feeling the scorching gazes around her, Seo Rin’s eyes wavered aimlessly.
“Did I ask such a difficult question?”
At my question, seeming puzzled, the gazes of the people slowly began to change strangely.
In the subdued atmosphere, the sound of vibrations started to ring from here and there.
I shifted my gaze from her and picked up the cell phone that had just vibrated.
There was one text message from Uncle Hyun Ik.
[Yeo Jin, I’ve handled it as you directed. Uncle Hyun Ik]All morning, articles related to Ji Han’s donation event had filled the media.
The childcare center that man had sought out to launder his image regarding the divorce.
[Ho Jin Group, ‘CEO Ji Han’ donates 50,000 diapers for singlemother households. ‘Noblesse oblige’ in action.]When I clicked on the link Uncle had sent, I noticed an article on a different topic related to the donation event.
[The divorce of W·Ho Jin Group revealed to be due to CEO Ji Han’s fault. The opponent is the main news caster of KBC.] [A blow to Ho Jin Construction? Newly launched apartment brand Traum’s image plunges due to owner risk.]Articles about Ji Han’s affair with Seo Rin poured out, overshadowing the significance of the volunteer activity Ji Han had participated in.
“No… is this true?”
“If it’s the main news, then she’s the news caster.”
“What on earth is this….”
Looking around, people were also busy bowing their heads, looking at their phones and at me and Seo Rin.
Seo Rin also seemed to feel the changed gaze of the people, her brows deeply furrowed.
“Seo Rin. What’s going on?”
Seo Rin, who still seemed to be grasping the situation, took the phone handed to her by a colleague sitting next to her.
“Is the caster they’re talking about in the article you, Seo Rin?”
“…..”
“No? No, if it’s the main caster then it’s you, Seo Rin… What on earth is going on?”
Various pictures were included in the articles with candid titles a photo of the two of them coming down together from the parking lot to the house, a photo of them entangled inside the car.
The man in the pictures was unmistakably Ji Han. Although his real name was not mentioned, the main news caster of KBC immediately reminded everyone of Seo Rin.
Seo Rin had been the main news caster for quite some time with her bright and cheerful image, hence she was well known.
Thus, the scandal of the two took over the search terms on portal sites in an instant.
Seo Rin’s shoulders shivered as if she understood what the article meant.
“That’s what I’m wondering. The person who was having an affair with my fiance was you.”
“…..”
“Not someone else, but Chae Seo Rin. How could you do this?”
As I criticized Seo Rin, the faces of the people around us turned into shock.
Because a reality more terrible than a melodrama was right before our eyes.
Everyone seemed to hold their breath, waiting for Seo Rin’s response.
Seo Rin bowed her head deeply and tightly clenched her hand holding the ring.
‘Well, what are you going to do? Chae Seo Rin.’
I was curious about how Seo Rin, cornered in the gaze of so many people, would respond.
Would she rush at me, or run to the arms of her proud fiancé, Ji Han.
The air around us, which had been noisy, grew cold at my question.
In the midst of silence, a short chuckle burst out from Seo Rin.
“Ha… I understand your feelings, but if you do this, people will misunderstand.”
‘Misunderstand?’
Seo Rin, who spoke of misunderstanding, shook her head.
Then, lifting her bowed head, she met my gaze.
Only when she brushed her fallen hair aside did I see her hidden face.
‘Is she, laughing now?’
I frowned, watching Seo Rin’s lips twitching with a hint of mockery.
Seo Rin was looking at me with eyes filled with disdain.
“The reason for the divorce is not us, but you.”
“…What?”
I am to blame?
Knowing that she was not someone I could reason with, I frowned at her absurd words.
“You’ve been meeting with Chairman Jae Ha for a long time, haven’t you?”
“What kind of nonsensical assumption is that?”
“My fiancé is mentally exhausted. Because of your inappropriate relationship with Chairman Jae Ha! He can’t even sleep without tranquilizers. I just felt so sorry for him that I stayed by his side.”
Seo Rin cut off my words and vented her anger.
Seo Rin, clutching her agonized face, looked like a victim to anyone.
‘She thinks people will believe such a story.’
“So, please stop it. He’s finally regaining a little stability… Did you really have to do this?”
“….Ha.”
“He said he won’t hold you responsible. He said he would just let it go, so why are you making it this way?”
The inappropriate relationship with Mr. Jae Ha was the only thing that came to her mind…
I was dumbfounded, looking at Seo Rin, a chuckle escaped from my lips.
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…
——
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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