There were several messages and calls from Ji-han, but every time, the heavy and serious face of Gyeon, which naturally appeared in front of her eyes, made Yuin think twice and continue to postpone.
Why did Ji-han say such words? It required time and effort alone to understand the confusing questions mixed with chaos.
After spending several days like that, Jae-hee, who hadn’t shown up for a while, found Yuin and came to the library, a place she had never visited before, drinking carbonated water for relieving a hangover.
“What? What did Yoon Ji-han say?”
Yuin quietly swallowed the cold ion drink and cast her gaze into the azure sky.
Then, Jae-hee’s angry voice, showing signs of excitement, spoke.
“No, just because of that in front of the director? What’s wrong? Is he completely crazy? Who am I to say such things?”
This time, taking a deep breath, Jae-hee hit her chest area as if frustrated.
“Were you just accepting that? If he crossed the line, you should’ve said something like, ‘Crazy guy, don’t meddle!'”
“I wondered if he was worried like that. And when I actually listened, I was so surprised and strange that I couldn’t say anything.”
“That’s not a worry!… No, never mind. Anyway, if he does it again, contact me right away. I’ll throw everything away, whether it’s filming or whatever.”
“Do you know why he’s like that?”
“…I don’t know. So, make sure to tell me.”
Jae-hee’s expression while speaking was somewhat shaky. It seemed like Jae-hee, who seemed more heated than Yuin, had seen more than Yuin had at the remaining arboretum, a place where they were seemingly left alone in the world.
After presenting a sweet night that seemed to wander in a distant dream, he had told her to believe and look only at him, excluding everything else.
The man who subtly pinched Yuin’s anxious concerns, why did he seem to know everything?
“Yeah. It’s probably better not to do it… Apart from that, is the lovey-dovey relationship going well?”
Looking at Jae-hee’s face asking, “What are you talking about?” Yuin playfully smiled, and his eyes sparkled towards Yuin’s right arm.
The day became warmer, so Yuin, who wore a short-sleeved knit, had no place to hide. Moreover, it was more so for Yuin, who didn’t usually care about accessories.
How did he recognize what Gyeon had given her? When Yuin lowered her arm as if to avoid it, Jae-hee approached more playfully, smiling, and teasingly speaking.
“What are you hiding? Showing off blatantly? Let me see it in detail. Hey! Is this a diamond, by any chance?”
“What diamond? No way.”
“Tsk. This color is unusual. Haven’t you seen anything like a warranty or something in the box?”
“Yeah. The director filled it out personally…”
The eyes that rose like a cat began to twinkle, if not now, they would start to shine. Shaking the arm he caught, raising his eyebrows as if to say, “Tell me more,” it wasn’t exactly a comfortable situation.
That’s it, even if you say that, Jae-hee, who never gave up, laughed so refreshingly that he even looked at the people in the adjacent smoking area.
“Oh, Nam Yuin. Pretending not to, and already receiving gifts~ Taking care of everything so well. No need to worry. You’ve grown up well, really well!”
“Did you raise me? Since when? I had no idea.”
“Yeah. Only you don’t know, only you.”
After giving some advice and a few unnecessary words, Jae-hee, mentioning there’s a shoot, got up before leaving and earnestly pleaded with Yuin again.
“If Yoon Ji-han talks nonsense again, tell me immediately! Definitely!”
Smiling with a troubled smile, Jae-hee saw her off. Yuin, who entered the library reading room, tried to continue with her assignment. However, she wrote a few words, hit the backspace, wrote a few more words, and repeated the backspace.
Jae-hee said Ji-han had crossed the line. Yuin also thought so. Ji-han had always been like that to her, but this time, due to her friend’s overprotection and excessive reaction, she couldn’t just let it go. So, she had no choice but to avoid him even more.
Indeed, it seemed better to be clear, so as soon as Yuin thought so, she organized her things and left the library.
On the way home, she should leave a short message asking Ji-han when he had time.
Ji-han, who only read the message and didn’t reply, called Yuin around the time she got off the subway.
“Yeah, Ji-han.”
Yuin-ah. Are you going to talk to me now?
The inaccurate and distorted pronunciation came right after receiving the call. Behind Ji-han’s sporadic voice, very loud music and the voices of men and women were mixed.
Unconsciously, Yuin furrowed her brows.
“Have you been drinking?”
…Hoo, Yuin-ah. I’ll come now. Where are you?
“No, let’s talk later. You seem too drunk right now.”
The end of the sentence was subtly pointed. Pretending to be nervous and paying attention, she repeated backspace after a few words, but how should she interpret being drunk before early evening?
“I’ll hang up. Drink moderately and go inside.”
Yuin-ah, wait. Nam Yuin. Don’t hang up!
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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