“Hmm.”
When she opened her eyes, she found herself in someone’s arms. The autumn breeze, accompanied by a suitable temperature, flowed in through the open window. Enjoying the new season, Haeyeon ran her fingers through Doha’s hair.
As she gently pushed aside the disheveled hair flowing down his cheek, a handsome face, too good to be seen alone, was revealed. Admiring Doha’s face once again, Haeyeon, who was about to kiss the sleeping face, suddenly found Doha opening his eyes.
“You’re enjoying good things alone again?”
With a voice not fully awake, he spoke and immediately pulled Haeyeon closer, wrapping his arms around her. Caught in the smooth movement like flowing water, Haeyeon, who was confined in his embrace, felt something strange and pushed Doha away a bit. However, her face was flushed red.
“Do, Mr. Doha. When did you wake up?”
“A while ago.”
Unlike the stumbling Haeyeon, Doha, who had plenty of composure, touched her face.
“By the way, what should I do with our Haeyeon, blushing so often like this?”
Already, Haeyeon, who was drawn into things whenever she got involved with Doha, was worried. Doha, who teased her unnecessarily, made Haeyeon turn the conversation.
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“…I’m going to take a shower.”
Even with a curt response, it seemed that Doha was satisfied. He smiled to the end of his eyes and raised his eyebrows once. Haeyeon rolled her eyes playfully and quickly escaped to the bathroom.
Behind the swift Haeyeon, Doha’s low laughter followed.
“You don’t have to go today for sure, Haeyeon.”
Doha, who was fiddling with the end button of his shirt sleeve, showed a displeased expression towards the neatly dressed Haeyeon. However, Haeyeon, like a child, blinked her eyes at Doha.
“Oh, it’s okay. Since both of us were invited at the same time, we can’t skip it, right?”
Since the morning, Haeyeon and Doha had been preparing together for the Partner Day at the Fritz Hotel.
Fritz Hotel was a place that boosted the sales of various businesses in various ways, attracting various corporate events, including overseas business customers. Therefore, it was a good opportunity for both the hotel and Doha’s company, CH Mice.
Especially this Partner Day had the participation of several major companies, so it could have a significant impact on Doha’s business. Haeyeon knew that he had been diligently preparing for a long time. So, for a few days, she had made all-round preparations.
“But using your first monthly leave for something like this makes me worry.”
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As Doha’s words revealed his sincere concern, Haeyeon took a day off today. Different Coffee had a system that provided one day of paid leave for employees who had worked for less than a year upon completing one month of attendance, so Haeyeon actively utilized it.
“It’s really okay, poof. If you say more, I’ll leave first.”
Haeyeon spoke firmly as if scolding a child. Doha, who was treated like a child, couldn’t help but sigh without even smiling.
“Ah! Couple wristwatches.”
Before Doha could say more, Haeyeon, cleverly changing the subject, took out a watch from a glass drawer where jewelry was collected.
Today’s Partner Day was similar to a workshop, so they didn’t wear party dresses. However, it was impossible to dress Doha, the main attendee, in an ordinary suit.
The traditional herringbone patterned vest and a well-matching double-breasted jacket exuded a tasteful elegance. Haeyeon chose a double-cropped jacket and pants suit that matched Doha’s dress, creating a harmonious blend of styles and colors.
Finally, they put on matching watches as a couple. Doha’s watch had a beige accent that complemented his charcoal suit, and Haeyeon chose brown to match.
Haeyeon was satisfied with her self-perceived sense of style today, fitting well with the season transitioning into autumn.
Looking out the window, the weather was heavily clouded, as if it would rain at any moment. In that case, she thought her outfit choice for today was even better.
“Hmm. It looks good!”
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“Who do you think you are? Of course.”
With Haeyeon filling the watch on Doha’s thick wrist, she took a step back, moving her head up and down as if evaluating. On this enthusiastic day, Haeyeon’s actions made Doha burst into laughter.
“Now that you’re satisfied, shall we go out? Secretary Kim seems to be urging us to come down quickly.”
As Doha spoke while looking at his phone screen, Haeyeon showed a regretful expression.
“Secretary Kim is working hard again today.”
When Haeyeon expressed regret with a pitiful face, Doha’s comment, showing discontent, with his eyes half-closed, was somewhat pointed.
“Quietly, it seems like you care more about Secretary Kim than me.”
“…Are you jealous of Secretary Kim, Mr. Doha?”
“Well, who knows? If you mention it a bit more, I might actually be.”
Doha’s somewhat childish and cheesy remark, not like that of a competent company representative invited to the Fritz Hotel as an official greeting, made Haeyeon unknowingly lift the corners of her mouth.
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“Then, before I start caring, be good to Secretary Kim.”
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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