During the time Song Kang was catching up on pending approvals and even during meetings, he couldn’t stop worrying about Line and kept checking his phone. He was concerned about her lackluster appetite and unusual cough.
[Dash] How are you feeling? Leave work early today to take care of your health.He texted her, hoping for a slightly longer message or a quicker reply, but all he received were work updates from his employees.
“Director…”
The employees in the meeting room, waiting for Song Kang’s feedback, began to feel tense.
“Ah, sorry, I didn’t hear you. Could you repeat that, please?”
“Ah, sorry, I’ll come back prepared.”
The employee cautiously withdrew, noticing Song Kang’s mood. He really hadn’t heard…
“I really didn’t hear you. Can you explain the last page again?”
As the employee resumed the project presentation with a cleared throat, Song Kang refocused.
“That should be enough. Let’s proceed.”
With his single command, everyone in the meeting room sighed with relief. If they hadn’t gotten the project approved by today, Song Kang, with his personality, wouldn’t have just let it pass.
He would’ve probably moved his desk to their office and led the project himself. Song Kang gathered the documents in front of him and stood up.
“But why isn’t Deputy Director Na Song-rim here?”
Despite his internal turmoil, he wouldn’t let it pass unnoticed. He was aware from the start but didn’t want to ruin the meeting’s atmosphere by bringing it up.
Song-rim’s frequent tardiness and sometimes even absence weren’t surprising considering his antics, but being the chairman’s son wasn’t a reason to let it slide.
The employees exchanged wary glances, hesitant to defend Song-rim with feeble excuses like vacations or other reasons, fearing Song Kang’s wrath.
“Is he absent without leave? There’s no leave application submitted. Without any prior notification, it’s unauthorized absence.”
Just then, Song-rim rushed into the meeting room, panting.
“No, it’s not! Hah… Huff.”
He was sweating profusely and panting, while Song Kang’s expression turned icy.
Seeing his expression, Song-rim immediately lowered his gaze, clasping his hands and bowing deeply, realizing that lying wouldn’t work.
“No, it’s not unauthorized absence… I’m just late. Very late.”
It was pathetic to see him without any dignity… Song Kang felt nothing but disdain for his brother, who was also his subordinate in name only.
“The meeting is over. Everyone except Deputy Director Na Song-rim, you may leave.”
At Song Kang’s word, the employees quickly vacated the room, leaving Song-rim trembling alone.
Song Kang stared at him without a word. Song-rim, feeling cornered, put on a pitiful face as if ready to kneel and beg.
He was desperate because if Song Kang decided to follow the rules, it could mean his third strike and potential dismissal.
This wasn’t the first time for such a ‘three-strike’ situation. Song Kang thought the company rules were too lenient.
“Brother!”
At the call of ‘brother’, Song Kang’s eyes sharpened even more. He had no intention of tolerating a lack of professional boundaries. Realizing this, Song-rim quickly corrected himself.
“Ah, ah… Director, I thought I’d be caught for drunk driving due to a hangover if I drove in that state…! Imagine what that would do to Taesung Group’s image.”
The claim that Song-rim was concerned about Taesung Group seemed like a lie, and it appeared he really had indulged heavily in alcohol the previous night. The smell of alcohol was still strong around him.
“Don’t you have a driver and a secretary?”
Song Kang had no interest in indulging Song-rim’s flimsy excuses and maintained a cold, formal tone. Song-rim hung his head again.
“I’ve repeatedly warned you about attendance. It’s not just what I think, but what the employees see and say. Your future position as Deputy Director Song-rim will be determined not by me, but by your own behavior. Conduct yourself accordingly.”
“Yes, I’ll do that. Please, just this once, if you overlook it, I really will change next time…!”
Song-rim feigned repentance, desperately pleading as if to grab onto Song Kang’s coattails.
“Absenteeism or tardiness, three strikes and you’re out, according to company policy.”
“Brother! Then father will find out!”
His immaturity was exasperating. Song Kang decided to let the company’s disciplinary committee handle the matter, as per the policy.
Meanwhile, he was still distracted, waiting for Line’s reply. Finally, after a long wait, he received a simple ‘Yes’ from her. He wondered if that meant she was heading home or if she was feeling better. The many scenarios that a single ‘Yes’ could imply surprised him.
Song Kang, having finished his work, was driving home but changed his route to Line’s office, hoping she had left for home to rest. Entering the office to the sound of coughing amidst the silence, he found Line still working. His eyes darkened with concern.
“Ah… the Legal Affairs Manager really…!”
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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