At Taein’s sudden request, Nokhyun was taken aback. However, she quickly found composure because there was a corner of trust.
On a day when Taein came home late, Nokhyun tried practicing the recipes she had learned from Manager Min. The chicken broth she had made at that time was stored in the refrigerator.
After gently cooking the chicken breast and heating the broth, she poured it over neatly trimmed enoki mushrooms.
“Wow, it’s beautiful.”
Watching a dish that could be sold in a fine dining restaurant, Taein’s heart pounded.
“I made the broth too.”
“Really?”
“With a little help from Manager Min.”
Taein widened her eyes as if she couldn’t believe it.
Nokhyun handed a spoon to Taein.
She scooped up the clear broth and tasted it. The fragrance of mushrooms and the delicate flavor of the broth blended well.
“This is unbelievable. It’s the first time I’ve had such a perfect dish since chicken!”
Although she couldn’t beat chicken, it seemed to be close.
It was a bit regrettable, but still, she was relieved.
Nokhyun wiped her chest.
“I’ll make sure you eat delicious things for the rest of your life.”
It was the sweetest confession in the world.
Arin has finally become an elementary school student. The night before the entrance ceremony, she couldn’t sleep properly because she was nervous and scared, but once she actually went, it was okay.
When she approached and greeted her classmates, they kindly returned the greeting. Becoming classmates with well-organized Hye-ri and having her as a partner also pleased her.
She was looking forward to her school life ahead.
“Did our soft rice cake have a good time?”
Lee Kyung, who visited after a long time, grabbed Arin’s cheek and asked.
Arin nodded with her cheek caught by Lee Kyung.
“Hello, Aunt Kyung.”
“Look at this chubby thing. Come on, take it. It’s a gift for starting elementary school.”
Lee Kyung held out a shopping bag.
“Why did you bring a gift? Just come.”
Taein, who drove, intervened.
“It’s for Malang Rice Cake, you know? Arin, try it on quickly.”
My clothes are hand-me-downs picked up from the used-clothing collection box, and Arin’s clothes were bought at a department store.
“Wow, Aunt, thank you.”
Arin put her hand on her belly and bowed her upper body. Lee Kyung stroked Arin’s head as if she were proud.
Arin opened the shopping bag and took out the clothes inside.
“How is it, Aunt? Does it look good?”
“Anything suits you, but this one looks particularly pretty.”
“Oh, this is our brand. But isn’t a leather jacket too much for an elementary school student?”
It was a jacket designed by Taein. This, too, was an upcycled product.
“We need to establish our presence. The image we have in the first grade will last until the sixth grade. Kids these days are so scary.”
Lee Kyung said with a somewhat serious expression.
“I like it… I’ll wear it well, Aunt!”
After giving a kiss on Lee Kyung’s cheek, Arin ran quickly to the mirror.
Days of receiving lots of gifts from adults and making many friends and happy days continued as she entered elementary school.
The next day, Arin learned a shocking fact.
One of the bullies who used to torment Arin, claiming she stutters at kindergarten, was Hyungbin, who was in the neighboring class. The moment Arin encountered Hyungbin, her body trembled.
“Oh? Stutterer? Didn’t you move away?”
Approaching Arin, Hyungbin asked. Two boys who were with Hyungbin also approached. Arin unconsciously took a step back.
“…….”
“Hey, stutterer! Have you become completely mute now?”
As if telling an amusing joke, the two boys next to him burst into laughter.
“Hey, do you know her?”
“We were in the same kindergarten. She eventually ran away.”
When the boy next to him asked, Hyungbin deliberately answered in a louder voice.
I didn’t run away. I moved to live with my sister! I wanted to shout, but I couldn’t say a word as if a stone were stuck in my throat.
Arin’s tightly clenched little fist trembled.
“Did Hyungmin chase you away because you liked him?”
The boy next to him stared at Arin and made a joke.
Even in the eyes of children, Arin was so beautiful that it seemed her eyes were dazzling.
“No, he, he’s not a st-stutterer!”
Arin shouted with all her might. And instantly regretted it. It was because of tension that she began to stutter. Hyungbin expected it and burst into laughter.
“See, I was right? She’s a stutterer.”
Before tears could well up in her eyes, Arin ran away. She was afraid and embarrassed to be seen by her classmates.
She hadn’t done anything wrong, so why did she have to shrink away? It felt unfair and made her angry.
Indeed, the world was not soft and gentle.
Cheolhan handed over everything to Nokhyun and Mora and was admitted to a nursing hospital. Although it was called a nursing hospital, it was a luxury hospital with top-notch facilities and the best medical staff.
Still, considering he was the head of a conglomerate, it was a modest expression.
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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