At Chaeha’s question, the man squeezed out an answer with a whining sound.
“Casino locker.”
Ha! A sigh of despair burst out from Director Jung.
As if to say all was said and done, the man desperately reached for the bundle.
The moment his hand entered the bag, Director Jung closed the document bag with his foot.
A scream of frustration echoed in the room.
While the man held up his bruised hand and complained, Chaeha was lost in thought.
Just the fact that the black box from Seowon’s car was with Jaeyoung’s side could prove some connection. In addition, the fact that there was evidence of a scheme…
If the conversation between them during that incident was recorded, there could be no better evidence.
“Lost it…”
“Ah, believe it or not, it’s true! Seriously, Hyung. If I had it in my hands right now, would you give it to me in exchange for this money?”
“True.”
After saying so, Chaeha casually bent down, picked up the fallen bills, and the man watched in despair as she collected them one by one.
After a moment, he made his last plea in a bewildered voice.
“Could you give me a bit? Just a little, Hyung? Let’s play a few rounds while we’re at it…”
His plea was thwarted by Chaeha’s gesture.
As the door opened, a few employees he had planted appeared and dragged the man away.
As the resisting man was taken away, Chaeha’s final words settled behind him.
“You seem to like hiding, so this time I’ll hide you. Stay quiet until I bring you out. I’ll let you stay at the gambling den you like so much.”
After the storm of the man’s confession, not a true confession, Chaeha and Director Jung returned in the sedan.
It was evident that Seowon had suffered something severe based on the man’s story.
However, it was regrettable that they couldn’t twist his neck right away.
There was probably nothing more to gain from beating him now.
Baek Jaeyoung and Baek Sa were not easy opponents.
The black box had already disappeared, and there was no evidence that the siblings had instigated anything.
Moreover, all the gambling funds had been transferred in cash and had already evaporated within the casino.
But there was still a harvest. At least they were close to the truth.
As Chaeha let out a long sigh, Director Jung quickly checked her complexion.
“Vice President. You must be tired. Should I drive you back?”
“No, it’s better to focus on driving now.”
“Yes…”
“Rather, Director Jung. Haven’t you noticed anything strange?”
“Ah.”
Chae, who had been wondering when to bring it up, nodded vigorously.
“It seems like there’s one more person involved. Both the stolen black box and the photo dropped from the clothes… Ah!”
“Why is that?”
Suddenly, a particularly gaunt man flashed in Director Jung’s mind.
During the surveillance of Baek Sa and Heo Young-joo’s meeting, a man who appeared briefly while Chaeha was on the phone.
It was just for a moment, but wasn’t he close enough for his clothes to brush past?
“It’s not certain, but it seems like someone else knows that we’re currently tracking Baek Young. Whether they’re an enemy or an ally, I don’t know yet.”
“Hmm. We should investigate that side as well. Anyway, for now, the most important thing is the whereabouts of that black box. It might be difficult after eight years, but please make an effort, Director Jung.”
“Of course! I’ll definitely find it. It will be the shackles that firmly bind the Baek siblings, for sure.”
Looking at Director Jung, whose eyes sparkled with burning determination, Chaeha also blinked her eyes with a different meaning.
Whether there is evidence or not, it was a bitter truth that they tried to harm Seowon. Regardless of the means, the goal was to make the two of them fall into ruin.
And there was one more person, someone unforgivable.
“Why did you do this?”
In a mercilessly compelling tone, Heo Young-joo’s two pupils lost their direction.
During Kwong Kang-ho’s absence from home, Chaeha suddenly barged in and handed her a photo.
“Do you really not recognize this man?”
“I don’t know! I said I don’t know. Who the hell is this rascal?”
“I just told you. He’s the one who made my wife, Min Seowon, look like she died, the one who pushed the car under the breakwater.”
“S-so, what does that have to do with me?”
Although violently trembling shoulders were telling everyone that it was relevant, Chaeha was determined to extract a confession from her.
So she revealed the fact that her mother, Heo Young-joo, would find most upsetting.
“Mother. Do you remember the incident where Uju almost got hit by a truck recently? What if that was something Baek Sa Ra did? Are you still going to keep your mouth shut?”
Heo Young-joo’s mouth dropped open.
With widened eyes, she stammered and asked Chaeha.
“B-Baek Sa Ra harmed our, our child? I-is that true?”
“There’s still no evidence, but I’ve requested analysis of nearby CCTV and tire tracks. It won’t be long before we catch the tail.”
“S-such a thing… I was afraid it might be true…”
Heo Young-joo’s contemplative expression was truly bewildered.
It seemed she had already guessed to some extent what was behind it.
“Our Uju almost died. We don’t know what danger lies ahead. And yet, will you stay silent? Do you want to see your grandson hurt again?”
“N-no, absolutely not! I won’t let anyone touch our child!”
“So tell me. What on earth did Baek Sa Ra plan?”
“….”
Reluctant to speak about it openly, Heo Young-joo shook her shoulders despondently.
However, in the face of Uju’s safety, she eventually had to open up.
“She conspired with Sara. She… suggested covering up the incident as an accident and making the person who died in the accident disappear.”
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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