She didn’t even want to imagine what would happen if William realized his dragon lineage.
He’s the same one who offered his heart as a sacrifice as soon as he realized he had a talent for time magic. Knowing his lineage, he might do something even worse.
Every time she saw him harm himself to extract magic from his blood, it made her sick to her stomach.
“I won’t teach him magic, he’ll remain ignorant of everything. There was no regression, and William will just grow up and be happy with Larisa.”
Guinevere grabbed Seod by the collar and demanded,
“Got it?”
“……Yes.”
Guinevere was at least glad that dragons had a sense of parental love. She interpreted Seod’s feelings in her own way and sent him back to the Valley of Dragons.
A month had passed since Larisa came to the mansion. And now, she was in Dr. Prosch’s lab, having her blood drawn.
“Ouch, ouch, ouch…….”
Startled by the unfamiliar syringe, Larisa’s round eyes welled up with tears. As the long, sharp needle approached, she turned her head away. William spoke in a gentle voice,
“It’s okay. It’s just a blood draw.”
“Uwaa, I’m scared.”
“It’ll sting a bit.”
Larisa resented William for holding her arm so she couldn’t move.
“You said you’d always be on my side, traitor!”
“Lara, this is just a health check-up.”
William would have objected if it were a magic experiment. But this was different since it was to check Larisa’s health. She was too small, thin, and fragile for her age.
“It’s just a little blood.”
“No, it hurts!”
“Lara, be good, okay?”
“I’m not good.”
As Larisa and William bickered, Dr. Prosch skillfully drew her blood.
“It’s done.”
“Phew.”
William quickly picked up a whimpering Larisa. Holding her like this, he felt like a real big brother.
“Good job. Let’s eat chocolate. Ah~”
“Ah~”
Even while crying, Larisa accepted the chocolate William put in her mouth. He chuckled, knowing she never refused food.
In truth, Larisa wasn’t in much pain, but it was scary because it was her first time having blood drawn with a needle.
“The test results will be out today.”
Guinevere sighed and said,
“Please take good care of it.”
Dr. Prosch, the family physician of the Rodante family and a magical physician, couldn’t hide his surprise at Guinevere’s request, something he had never heard before.
“Why such a little kid…….”
Sensing the negative nuance, Guinevere turned to Dr. Prosch and said,
“What did you just say?”
“Nothing.”
Dr. Prosch, both a physician and a wizard, was a talent coveted even by the royal palace. However, he voluntarily chose to become the family physician for the Rodante household.
He did so because it offered him more benefits. Since Guinevere and William rarely got hurt or sick, he could spend his time leisurely on research.
He was overwhelmed with research, and to think Guinevere called him for something as trivial as a health check-up for a kid from the slums. Hearing such a request made him feel absurd.
But he didn’t mean to show it in front of Guinevere. He had heard that she recently took a liking to this girl.
However, Larisa did not miss the moment of Guinevere’s suspicion.
“I’m sorry for bothering you with such a trivial matter, Dr. Prosch.”
“What?”
Caught off guard, Dr. Prosch, holding Larisa, coughed awkwardly. Larisa, who was not yet a member of the Rodante family, was just a commoner from the slums.
He felt embarrassed to have shown such respect to a commoner child. But his embarrassment turned to shock at Larisa’s next words.
“You said not to bother you with trivial things, didn’t you? I’m sorry.”
Guinevere muttered ominously upon hearing Larisa’s subdued voice,
“Did you say that?”
Guinevere’s already cold demeanor seemed to drop the room’s temperature rapidly. Dr. Prosch hurriedly adjusted his monocle and denied,
“Not at all. A request from Lord Rodante could never be trivial.”
“But last time when William called you, you said not to bother you with trivial things.”
“My son is trivial?”
Dr. Prosch began to sweat profusely.
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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