Jeonghaejin was not meant for such things.
“Secretary Choi! Are you outside?”
The chairman’s office, which had been silent until now, echoed with Juntae’s irritated voice.
**
Taehong, who went up to the chairman’s office, did not come down even after an hour. Every time the sound of someone entering the office was heard, Haejin strained her neck, waiting for Taehong.
Why isn’t he coming?
She kept waiting for him. She couldn’t concentrate on the documents filled with writing. Even the slightest sound caught her attention, focusing all her senses on the entrance.
Am I waiting for him after going up to the chairman’s office?
Despite not wanting to pay much attention, as time passed, Haejin couldn’t help but notice that the gaze did not leave the entrance.
How much time had passed? By now, her head, which automatically turned at any sound, was starting to feel stiff. Finally, the silhouette she had been waiting for appeared in Haejin’s eyes.
Unconsciously, Haejin stood up. And while waiting for Taehong, who was slowly approaching, she watched him over and over. Her eyes didn’t leave him.
As Taehong, about to enter the team leader’s office, passed Haejin’s desk, she called him to stop.
“Team Leader.”
Was her voice too loud?
Employees who were working began to lift their heads one by one. Glancing at the source of the voice, Haejin, and then at Taehong standing in front of her, they focused on their work again.
Feeling the eyes around her, she awkwardly stood in front of him. She tried to act as naturally as possible.
“Team Leader. I have something to discuss regarding Manager Jeong’s tasks. Are you available?”
He would surely know that this was not the real question. He also knew that there were many eyes watching here.
“Come in.”
Taehong opened the door, entered, and Haejin naturally followed him inside. The team members, who had glanced at the two, focused on their work again.
The door closed, and they entered a space where they didn’t have to worry about others’ gazes. Haejin sighed, whether it was relief or not.
“Team Leader, what did you talk about with the chairman?”
Haejin was too curious, so she asked without considering anything. It felt like a thief had stepped on her foot. Maybe the chairman talked about something else, but why did it feel like only her story was told repeatedly?
“Did he talk about me by any chance?”
Her numb feet had also lost their senses. Knowing that the questions were pouring out even though he understood, Taehong began sorting and organizing the piled-up documents.
Without a change in expression, knowing that the questions were pouring in, Haejin felt the reason for meeting the chairman might not be her.
Whether she had gone too far or not, the desire to confirm surged.
Whether it was true or not, there was no way to know what was in his mind. Frustrated, she swallowed dry saliva. The polite handshake held only a dry hand tightly.
Taehong shuffled through some papers and then, putting them down, raised his head to face Haejin.
“Deputy Jeong.”
“Yes?”
It was an immediate answer without a moment’s hesitation. Her body stiffened with tension.
“I think we need to move the desk.”
Ah. She knew what the hidden meaning behind moving the desk was. She knew what moving meant.
She could instantly understand what decision had been made in the conversation with the chairman. It was the moment when the first salary became the last.
“Hah.”
Haejin let out a deep sigh without realizing it.
He said he would cut the parachute strings, but he was Juntae’s son. Since Juntae ultimately held the real power and authority, it wouldn’t be easy.
The thought of having to pack her things brought her head down involuntarily.
“Until when should I work?”
Barely parting her unyielding lips, Haejin asked. In the lowered gaze of Haejin, Taehong’s brown shoes caught her attention.
“Until when.”
Only then did Haejin notice the expression on Taehong’s face. In his unreadable expression, there was a hint of delight.
“Whose, whose seat is it?”
Instead of answering, Haejin took a step back from Taehong. Taehong’s expression hardened again in a split second.
“Why are you avoiding?”
“I’m not avoiding; I’m keeping my distance.”
“Why?”
“Now, I might not be an employee of Yeonchang Group.”
The excitement she felt for the lively planning she was about to do was momentarily halted, never having the chance to unfold.
Haejin’s biggest regret was about the work. She had the confidence that she would do well if given the opportunity. She had hoped that this task would bring some trust in her abilities, but she didn’t even try.
“Manager Jeong.”
Now she won’t be able to hear that proper noun either.
“Why are you alone?”
Taehong watched as the face of the woman much smaller than himself changed in various ways. He watched her, forcing back laughter, wanting to capture her cute appearance, appreciating it enough to restrain a laugh.
“You’re mistaken again.”
He said it was a mistake. It would be nice if it were a mistake, but could it really be?
“I understand that you’re cute, but.”
It was a statement that didn’t match the situation. It felt unfair to categorize it as a misunderstanding when faced with such a serious situation.
“Decide where you want to move the desk.”
Not removing it, but moving it. In an instant, Haejin traveled between heaven and hell.
“I’m not even someone managing my schedule, and it’s a bit funny to be located right in front of the team leader’s office.”
Taehong decisively sealed Haejin’s position.
“Let’s set it up again where Manager Jeong wants it.”
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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