Self-introduction. Haegin was known for his eloquence and articulate speech. He had prepared various things over the past week, recalling the memories of writing cover letters and preparing for interviews before joining Zion.
“Yes.”
His confident and firm response caught the employees’ eyes, and Tae-hong slightly furrowed his brow.
Though Haegin was beside him, he could see Tae-hong’s expression harden in real time.
You thought I’d be a parachute hire just enjoying the ride, but I’m not planning to let my lifeline be cut so easily.
“Good. Let’s hear it.”
Tae-hong leaned back in his chair, turning to face Haegin as if to watch how he would perform. Haegin found Tae-hong’s close gaze uncomfortable, so he turned to the opposite side.
He met each person’s eyes one by one. Haegin greeted them with a polite smile and a bow.
This was just the beginning.
“Hello, I’m Jeong Haegin.”
Despite his delicate and slender appearance, his assertive tone of speech commanded the attention of even the employees who had been looking down.
Even under the scrutiny of many eyes, Haegin didn’t shy away but met each gaze in turn.
“It’s an honor to join Yeonchang Group.”
Though lacking in company loyalty, he mustered as much sincere enthusiasm as he could for the sake of his livelihood.
“I know you may see me as a parachute hire, but I won’t deny it.”
It might sound like pouring cold water, but listen to the Korean until the end.
“However, I assure you, I won’t be the kind of parachute hire who’s useless, just another salary thief. I’ll work hard to support you all and ensure that you never think of me as such.”
I’ll also take good care of our unpredictable team leader.
“I won’t tarnish Team Leader’s reputation and will do my best not to become a villain in Strategic Planning Team 1.”
Haegin bowed deeply, then paused, waiting for their reaction.
After a moment, Tae-hong’s laughter echoed above his head. His laughter seemed to be the catalyst for the others in the meeting room to start clapping and laughing, albeit awkwardly.
Haegin cautiously raised his eyes and straightened up. Did he start off well? With a mix of worry and anticipation, he scanned the faces of Tae-hong and the other employees.
“I’ve heard your self-introduction well.”
As the laughter died down, Tae-hong stretched out and crossed his legs again.
Was it just his imagination, or did the mocking expression on Tae-hong’s face soften a bit?
“I like the confidence, though it’s not grand.”
Tae-hong’s hand fiddled with his chin. The other employees continued to alternate their gaze between Tae-hong and Haegin, still smiling.
“The pilot of Mr. Jeong Haegin’s parachute would have been pleased to hear that.”
A sense of warning permeated the air.
“I suppose the Strategic Planning Team has the freest atmosphere in Yeonchang Group.”
Was his self-introduction too stiff? The remark about a relaxed atmosphere made Haegin tilt his head in confusion. Tae-hong’s gaze, which had been on Haegin, shifted back to the other employees.
“I know everyone works hard under the team leader.”
The employees looked somewhat flabbergasted. It was as if Tae-hong was responding in real-time to their changing expressions, his lips slightly curling up.
Haegin also observed the team members carefully. They reacted noticeably to Tae-hong’s every word.
While some employees seemed visibly shaken, others maintained a perfect poker face, concealing their emotions.
After all, they were just like him, wage earners, and Haegin found himself empathizing with them, nodding in agreement.
“The reason Jeong Haegin has joined the Strategic Planning Team is to closely monitor me.”
The news that the new member would be directly responsible for the team leader rather than sharing workload surprised everyone. Their faces couldn’t hide the astonishment.
Haegin, still standing beside Tae-hong, could read the expressions of the Strategic Planning Team 1 members in real-time. They seemed filled with a mix of disappointment and resignation.
They must have thought a new person would lighten their workload, but now they were surprised to learn about the direct responsibility.
The employees’ eyes seemed to flicker restlessly, as if they were experiencing multiple shocks that morning.
“Please set up the workstation right in front of my office.”
Haegin quickly realized he was not in a position to empathize with anyone else.
A mental blueprint formed naturally in his head. When he had first entered, he had seen several empty desks.
He hadn’t expected his workstation to be so close to Tae-hong, let alone for such close monitoring. Just monitoring, not close monitoring.
Despite wanting to speak his mind, Haegin remembered it was his first day at work.
He maintained a pleasant expression, trying his best not to show any sign of discomfort or disagreement, as he looked down.
Meeting Tae-hong’s eyes now might prompt him to set up a separate desk inside his office right away.
As the meeting was about to conclude, one of the team members raised a hand, attracting everyone’s attention. The curiosity was evident, barely masking their apprehension.
“What exactly does ‘close monitoring’ involve?”
It was the voice Haegin had heard over the intercom. There was only one other woman in Strategic Planning Team 1 besides Haegin.
Haegin was also curious about the extent of his ‘close monitoring’ duties. He thought for a moment about thanking the woman who asked the question by buying her a coffee.
“It means accompanying me for all my schedules.”
Tae-hong emphasized ‘all schedules.’
“If necessary, from the time of arrival to departure, including overtime and working weekends.”
Oh. My. God.
Was this even correct?
Haegin couldn’t gather the swirling thoughts in his head, which were like driftwood, based on labor law.
The mention of specific schedules made his heart beat even faster than before. He wanted to escape this, but this was his livelihood.
Tae-hong continued to define the scope.
“Ah, I forgot something important.”
Tae-hong’s fingers tapped on the meeting room table.
“Business trips, both domestic and international.”
Haegin exerted force to keep his mouth from dropping open.
Don’t show panic, Jeong Haegin.
What was supposed to be a monitoring role had essentially become an executive assistant position.
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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