The one who anxiously awaited Song Kang’s trial result more than anyone else was none other than Geum Moran. She was on pins and needles, forgetting to blink as she traversed between heaven and hell.
Finally, a call came from the director of the law firm.
“How… did it go?”
Even in the questioning voice, there was no assurance.
Seated next to Geum Moran, Na Song Rim and Na Song Woon were also tense, leaning in to hear the results.
“Mom, what is it, what is it? Quickly. Did my brother lose? What happened? Hurry!”
Na Song Woon urgently shook Geum Moran. Geum Moran, who had her ear to the phone, stared blankly with her eyes.
“Director, what is it? I absolutely cannot accept this result. You know you bear great responsibility too, right? For now, I’ll end the call.”
Geum Moran hung up the phone, turned her gaze downward, and bit her lower lip tightly.
“What? Don’t tell me, did my brother win?”
Seeing Geum Moran’s expression, Na Song Rim confirmed repeatedly with an expression of great fear. Despite several inquiries, Geum Moran couldn’t continue her words. In response, Na Song Woon also jumped around, causing a commotion.
“Ha… Son, Mom says it’s too noisy. Just go back. You too, Song Woon.”
She spoke, trembling her eyelids. At that moment, Geum Moran’s phone rang again. If it wasn’t a call from Chairman Na, the phone might have been thrown away.
“Yes, Chairman.”
Geum Moran suppressed her anger, swept it behind her throat, and answered Chairman Na’s call with a composed voice.
Our eldest son won cleanly today. As expected, he has never disappointed me. Our Song Kang.
Praises for Song Kang poured endlessly from Chairman Na’s mouth. The sound became thorns, flying into Geum Moran’s heart.
“Oh, really? Oh, it’s so good. The news hasn’t come up yet, so I didn’t know. It’s too… good. Look. Didn’t I tell you not to worry?”
Let’s all have dinner together for the first time in a while.
“Ah… Yes, Chairman. I’ll get ready. That’s the way to go. On a special day like today. I’ll prepare a menu that Song Kang likes especially.”
As she said this, Geum Moran’s dry hand clenched with strength. Once the call ended, Na Song Woon abruptly stood up from his seat.
“Mom is really fast. Saying such things in this situation? I don’t have the courage to see my brother today. I’m just going to have a drink with my friends.”
Innocently, Na Song Woon’s words made Geum Moran sharply open her eyes.
“Just because you didn’t know who Mom was talking to on the phone? Dad suggested having dinner together. Don’t you know that you can live in this house thanks to Dad even if your brother is out of sight?”
“So, just act busy with your art museum stuff when it comes to Dad!”
“If you don’t want to see Mom dying, please, at least don’t be noisy!
Hands and feet must match even in theft, but today, there was no one to help Geum Moran. The conversation between mother and daughter gradually became louder.
“No! Absolutely not! Will my brother just leave us alone? Doesn’t Mom know better what kind of person my brother is? Ah, I don’t know. I’m leaving!”
As Na Song Woon abruptly rushed out on his own, Geum Moran urged him to come to the evening appointment without being late.
“Ha…”
As if blood wasn’t circulating to her fingertips, Geum Moran wrung her hands. Her face, devoid of color, turned pale, almost sickly. With every breath she took, she felt suffocated, not knowing what to do.
“Mom, how long are you going to be like this? We might really lose our family register at this rate!”
If the problem were to end with just losing the family register, it could be considered fortunate. Geum Moran wasn’t tying her head because she was afraid of that.
“Son, can’t you please be quiet for a while? Mom feels like her head is about to explode because of you!”
In response to the noise resembling a roar from Na Song Rim, Geum Moran automatically brought her hand to her forehead. Na Song Rim, with no sense of timing, continued to make a fuss for a long time afterward.
However, Geum Moran had no strength to defeat Song Kang, and at the moment, no clever idea came to mind on what to do next.
“Don’t show any signs; act as usual.”
That was all she could do for now. First, she needed to figure out how to handle the immediate problem of the dinner that had fallen on her lap and calmly plan for the future.
“Mom, if we keep quiet like this, we’ll really die. It’s the end. Moreover, isn’t it that day when that Jira-in or whatever returns to being a prosecutor! At this rate, we’ll really be in big trouble.”
In reality, that was indeed the major problem. Geum Moran was well aware of Jira-in, the prosecutor.
However, even knowing that there was a connection between Jira-in and Song Kang, she couldn’t recklessly interfere with anything.
Stimulating Song Kang any further could lead to something frightening, and no one could guarantee what might happen. Yet, simply letting go wasn’t an option either.
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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