“Did they confirm positive results?”
“It’s not a drug-related article; this time it’s about bullying and repeated drunk driving exposure.”
“Bullying isn’t that surprising, but repeated drunk driving is… What’s more surprising?”
“Do you know what’s even more surprising?”
“What is it?”
“Team Leader Cho made the revelations with her real name.”
“Team Leader Cho from Team 2, Hyeonsim?”
“Yeah, she even showed her face and gave an interview. She seems to have done it on purpose.”
While Yeongin was reading the article, the deputy team leader continued.
“At 2 a.m., she asked me to buy her ice cream, and when I couldn’t answer the phone because I was showering, she said it was basic to answer the phone when entering to bathe from now on. She ridiculed me, saying that she resuscitated me last year when I fainted due to a heart attack because of her, mocked me for having a slump after the hit drama writer got tired of her, cursed at me for not using the product she advertised even though she gave it to me for free. She did all kinds of things.”
Haeyoon’s widened eyes didn’t return to their original size.
“Team Leader Cho revealed all that?”
“Yeah, the article has all the call and message contents.”
“Unbelievable… Did Team Leader Cho make all that public?”
“Oh, yes, it’s all in the article.”
“What in the world… How is this happening…”
Not only Haeyoon but also everyone else was dumbfounded.
While Yeongin finished reading the article, her face showed a mix of surprise, confusion, and bewilderment.
Entertainment news was flooded with articles under Baek Heeran’s name.
Heeran, who had returned home after the prosecution investigation, was shocked to see a new article only two hours later.
Not even an hour later, she almost collapsed upon seeing the newly published article.
“Cho Hyeonsim, are you crazy?”
Remembering the face that usually accompanied her home and told her to rest, her mind became dizzy to the point of confusion.
Public anger spread rapidly, surpassing any other incidents. It caused more significant public outrage than any other accident.
Drug suspicions, bullying, repeated drunk driving.
Even one of these issues would be challenging to overcome, but the fact that three issues overlapped made it an unprecedented explosive situation. Advertisers had to hide their ads without even having time to understand the situation.
Heeran couldn’t handle the incessantly ringing phone and turned it off. Then, she drove to the company herself.
“Where’s Cho Hyeonsim!”
A team member hesitated, rising from his seat.
“Team Leader, right now, the president is meeting with…”
Heeran quickly turned around and exited the office, going up to the 8th floor and pushing open the door to the president’s office. The secretary, surprised, got up from her seat.
“The president is currently in a meeting.”
“Move!”
Heeran forcefully pushed the secretary blocking her path and entered the office.
Seeing Seonghyeok sitting on the sofa and Hyeonsim next to him, her neck stiffened for a moment.
“That’s right. Cho Hyeonsim’s scale is no joke.”
The secretary, who followed after her, pulled Heeran’s arm and whispered, “Why are you doing this? Please leave.”
Looking at Heeran with an indifferent expression, Seonghyeok opened his mouth.
“Let her be. She probably has something to say.”
The secretary, wearing an awkward expression, bowed her head slightly and left the office.
Approaching the sofa, Heeran sneered.
“Are you going to come out like this, sneakily and deceitfully?”
Seonghyeok, sitting across from Hyeonsim, crossed his legs and responded with a smile.
“Sneaky and deceitful? Isn’t that Baek Heeran’s style? Hearing such words from anyone else might be unpleasant, but from Ms. Baek Heeran, it’s quite uncomfortable.”
“What are you talking about?”
“I’m talking about the dating rumor that broke out yesterday.”
“Oh!”
Heeran, as if realizing only now, let out an exaggerated sigh.
“Was my warning a joke to you?”
“The president told you not to do it recklessly, didn’t she?”
“But still?”
“Do you know how difficult it is for anyone else to hear such words from Ms. Baek Heeran, even if they don’t know anyone else? Especially when it comes to a top star in South Korea, isn’t dating rumor a significant honor? Isn’t it an honor for a family like Seojin-gyo?”
“In the Baek Heeran family, isn’t a dating rumor with a top star a great honor? You seem to know the level of that household.”
Only then did the relaxed smile disappear from Heeran’s face.
“Is it refreshing now?”
“Not at all.”
“Is it still not enough for you?”
“I’m very disappointed that it’s all over before I even get to use my hands.”
“You mean it’s not what President did?”
Seonghyeok casually nodded.
“I was thinking about how to repay Baek Heeran so that she would regret it the most, but I was a step too late.”
Realizing that it wasn’t Seonghyeok who gave the order, Heeran glanced briefly at Hyeonsim.
Seeing his indifferent expression, anger welled up. However, there was no time to pour out her anger on Cho Hyeonsim now.
The eyes that seemed lifeless turned back to Seonghyeok.
“If it wasn’t something the president ordered, what are you doing now? Aren’t you going to rectify this?”
Each confirmed article conveyed nothing more than the fact that they couldn’t reach the agency and received no response, implying an official refusal to respond.
“Why should I?”
“Do you not know that protecting affiliated actors is the company’s responsibility?”
“I know.”
“Then what are you doing?”
In response to his nonchalant reaction, Heeran shouted back.
“What are you doing for actors who are not affiliated with our company?”
“What is that supposed to mean?”
Seonghyeok, staring at her with trembling pupils, spoke in a firm tone.
“SL Entertainment and actress Baek Heeran’s exclusive contract ended yesterday. Didn’t you know?”
It meant that Baek Heeran was no longer affiliated with SL Entertainment.
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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