There was a time when I lost consciousness like this, with a thud. For a brief moment, Seo Ha was lying somewhere, staring at the hospital room ceiling.
Had there been danger to my body at that time too? Did Lee Seung Oh try to kill Yoon Seo Ha completely?
The doctor who finished the treatment exchanged greetings with Kyung Joon. That made Seo Ha stop her thoughts.
“Thank you, Doctor.”
“No problem. If you find any signs again, call me anytime.”
As the medical staff left the room, just as when they entered, silence flowed in the room. Kyung Joon got some warm water from the water dispenser, added a tea bag, and offered it to Seo Ha.
“Drink this. It’s not too hot.”
The warmth was felt from the mug. She thought of Lee Seung Oh, who used to give her warm tea when she suffered from migraines due to stress.
She should have poured that tea on his face.
As the warm tea went down her throat, her mind became more stable. Seo Ha took a few more sips of the tea before she raised her head.
“Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something you want to talk about?”
Kyung Joon had a complicated expression. It seemed like he had something to say. Hesitating, he got a glass of cold water from the water dispenser, drank it, and shook his head.
“I’m sorry for bringing you here suddenly. I didn’t know you’d hate it.”
“I didn’t hate it. It’s just…”
Seo Ha paused for a moment to choose the right words.
“I was scared. What Yoon Seo Ha would look like. The always beautiful and loved Seo Ha, lying there like that… Seeing that with my own eyes, somehow…”
“I failed to be considerate.”
“Secretary Ryu, you’re not good at being considerate in the first place. Or is it that you just don’t do it?”
Despite the joke she threw to lighten the atmosphere, Kyung Joon’s expression remained serious. Feeling awkward, Seo Ha stayed quiet for a moment before asking.
“By the way, why did you suddenly come here?”
“I had a strange thought.”
“A strange thought?”
Kyung Joon suddenly approached and stared at Seo Ha. Startled, Seo Ha gripped the edge of the bed with one hand and leaned back.
“…It might sound crazy, but…”
Kyung Joon murmured, straightening his back.
“I thought that you might be Yoon Seo Ha. Not a friend or someone who looks like her, but the real Yoon Seo Ha. As if Yoon Seo Ha transformed into Jo Seo Ha, like a ninetailed fox… So, I wanted to confirm right away that Jo Seo Ha and Yoon Seo Ha were both in front of my eyes. Otherwise, I felt like I would keep having that crazy thought.”
How did he know?
Seo Ha stared at Kyung Joon with surprised eyes.
Even Lee Seung Oh, who had lived with her all her life, hadn’t seen any connection between the two.
But Kyung Joon had recognized Yoon Seo Ha’s design just by taking a brief glance at Seo Ha’s, and now even thought that the two people were the same person.
Was that possible? Why and how did he?
Then she had a thought, just in case.
“Secretary Ryu.”
Although she knew that saying this out loud would sound crazy as well, Seo Ha asked.
“By any chance, the person you like… Is that person Yoon Seo Ha?”
“No, it’s not.”
Seo Ha almost screamed. If it wasn’t, then the expression Kyung Joon was making would look like a lie, even to the most clueless person in the world.
All the questions were answered with that one expression. Why Kyung Joon, who had infiltrated the company to take it over, had been protecting and nurturing Kang Yoon without any connection to Seo Ha or the merger and acquisition.
Why he took such great care of Hae Sun. Why he cherished Yoon Seo Ha’s design like a treasure.
“Stop talking nonsense, let’s go if you can manage. I’ll take you there.”
Kyung Joon quickly turned his body. His ears, visible from behind, were slightly red.
“Yap! Yap!”
As soon as the rusty gate opened, Min Ji rolled out like a marble and barked excitedly. Seo Ha crouched down and patted her head, chuckling.
“Your dad hasn’t come in yet, huh?”
Min Ji lay down on her back and wagged her tail vigorously.
After satisfying herself by touching Min Ji’s plump and soft belly, stroking her head, and taking a dog treat out of her bag and throwing it, Seo Ha finally stood up and went up to the rooftop.
“You came early today.”
The caregiver greeted her warmly.
“Over there, I made spicy clam soup, so have it for dinner. Our mistress enjoyed it.”
“You don’t have to prepare side dishes for me. Thank you, ma’am. I’ll enjoy it.”
“Our mistress here is so gentle and wellbehaved that I have nothing to do. I have to cook side dishes in my spare time. I’m leaving for the day, so see you tomorrow!”
“Yes, ma’am. Please go home safely.”
Come to think of it, it had been quite a while since she had sat face to face with her mother and had a meal. She had arrived home just in time for the caregiver to leave.
Seo Ha washed her hands and opened Hae Sun’s room door. As usual, Hae Sun was staring blankly at the yellow wallpaper as if she were watching television.
What was Mom looking at over there? What could she be thinking about sitting still all day?
“Mom.”
When she called out very softly, Hae Sun turned her head. Today, she had the expression of seeing a stranger.
“Who are you?”
“……”
What should she respond? I am your daughter. But I am not your daughter.
When she first saw her at the hospital, Hae Sun had asked Kyung Joon who she was. Kyung Joon always gave the same answer without getting annoyed at the question she asked dozens, hundreds of times.
‘I am Ryu Kyung Joon, the new recruit in the secretariat. I look forward to working with you, ma’am.’
That was well over three years ago. When did you start to care about Yoon Seo Ha? Why did you do that? They were always hostile when they met, and there were no good memories between them.
Strangely, her chest ached heavily.
When she thought about it, she had always received help from Kyung Joon. When she saw Lee Seung Oh cheating and got caught in the rain alone, when she threw the divorce papers, and even after she was hit by a truck and died, then came back as Jo Seo Ha.
Kyung Joon, who used to mumble nonsense like not being in pain and useless people being the ones in pain, was hovering in front of her eyes.
Is it right for me to use you?
She was exhausted. Too many things happened in too short a time, and too many thoughts filled her head, making her feel like it was about to explode. She just wanted to sleep, feeling her mother’s hand stroking her head as she rested on her mother’s lap.
Still, Seo Ha smiled and bowed to Hae Sun.
“Hello, ma’am. I am Jo Seo Ha, a new designer who just joined the company. I will do my best.”
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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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