Eunjo, who had almost handed over the work to Choengmi, didn’t have to wait until the time to hire a new employee.
Now, with about ten days left of work, Eunjo spent her time leisurely helping her colleagues with small tasks.
It was, in fact, the consideration of Manager Jang, who knew about her pregnancy.
“I’ve known for five years how devotedly you’ve worked. I wish you could comfortably come to the office for a few more months.”
“Work and just receive a salary while playing?”
“It wouldn’t suit your personality, right? Anyway, you’re stubborn. You’ll know when you have a child. Daon isn’t stubborn, is he?”
Eunjo, bringing a spoonful of hot sundae soup to her mouth continuously, nodded.
“Is it delicious? Eat slowly. You’ve become quite sharp-tongued; I thought it might be a bossy disease. It’s just indigestion. Anyway, Yoon Eunjo.”
Manager Jang, who smiled with a teasing smile, pushed a dish with kimchi towards Eunjo.
After the announcement of her leave and the confession of her pregnancy, Manager Jang, who had become like an older sister, changed a lot. She insisted on taking Eunjo to restaurants that could satisfy her taste.
“It’s strange. When I came here before, this sundae soup was definitely not good. I just ate it okay because of the kimchi flavor.”
“How many weeks did I say?”
“11 weeks.”
“It seems like the baby is good. There are many women whose morning sickness ends early. Soon, you’ll know whether it’s a son or a daughter.”
“…….”
Eunjo’s busy hand stopped.
“Are you nervous? It would be nice if it were a daughter, with Daon there, right?”
“I don’t know. No, it doesn’t matter. I just… wish for good health and want to meet soon.”
Manager Jang, who looked at Eunjo with moist eyes, gestured for her to eat quickly.
“When you meet quickly, I’ll buy it, whether it’s a son or a daughter.”
“……Yes.”
“Eat slowly, and then let’s visit the new cake shop.”
“It seems like you’ve decided to make me gain weight.”
“Oh, if you eat it, how much will you eat? I eat much more than you!”
“Anyway, I’ll buy the cake.”
“Okay, soon to be unemployed. Save your money.”
Smiling and savoring the chewy sundae, Eunjo nodded happily.
On the other hand, Nana, who received an order to suspend SNS activity from her mother-in-law Hyejeong Lee, immediately called her husband Sungja.
“That’s not all! She wants me to take cooking and oriental painting lessons!! What is this, not even a Queen Seondeok cosplay! What the heck is it! I’m going crazy, Mom!!”
[For now, try to imitate as much as you can, stop crying, okay?] “Crying sound? Mom, where have you been all this time? It’s insane! The thought of carrying our house on your back and becoming a madam!! Madam! Ha!”
Sungja, who already expected it, wasn’t surprised.
Rather than Choedae-sung, who directly engaged in politics, Sungja could tell from information he learned before the engagement that Hyejeong Lee was more ambitious.
“Mom, how much did I hear from Chang Sang-yoon, and as for Choedae-sung……”
[Nana! It’s uncomfortable for me to hear everything! Anyway, now that she’s become the daughter-in-law, you should address her properly.]“Got it! Okay!! Now, let’s summarize what I’ve heard about this brother-in-law! He’s definitely not the person to take such a position! Got it? Mom, you know all this, right? You’ve thoroughly investigated it, haven’t you? Mother-in-law[—dash]Uh[—dash]Incredible Lady Hyejeong Lee knows all about what her husband is doing[—dash]no, everything[—dash]and she says such things! Are you in your right mind?”
Nana’s words were about Choedae-sung’s affair. In fact, Sangyoon had talked to Nana about her younger brother, saying it was a secret.
[……Nana.]“Yeah?”
[Listen to your mom.]“Mom~ How long do I have to stay here, huh? I can understand marriage, but why do I have to be in this house with that woman……”
[There’s a prenuptial agreement.]“What? What, there is?”
[Rules for married life, property division in case of divorce, etc…….]“Who made such a thing!! Rules? Property division? What are you talking about?”
[You, more than anyone, should know what you did to Kwon Jaeha. To be in this situation…….]Nana heard her mother’s sigh.
“……. ”
And for the first time, her heart felt constricted with a feeling that tears were about to fall at the three letters ‘Kwon Jaeha.’
How could my brother be like this…….
[He disappeared, and I thought it was fortunate, but now he’s back. What should I do?]“……. ”
[It’s a contract that includes property agreements. Childcare, of course, and alimony in case of divorce have been decided.]“……Children? Alimony? Uh, how much?”
Entangled with the words ‘child’ and ‘alimony’ and Cho Sang-yoon, the small room spun around.
The situation that had been taken lightly until now suddenly felt like a chilling nightmare.
How do I wake up…….
The voices of Sungja’s voice from the phone, already distant, and Hyejeong Lee’s torn voice looking for her daughter-in-law on the first floor mingled.
But to Nana sitting on the bed, no sound could be heard.
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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