A moment ago.
Unable to even catch a glimpse of Jae Oh, Ho Yeon, infuriated by the fact that she had to work with Su Han, called Kyung Hee.
“[Dash]Madam, if you’ve taken a lot, you should give back equally.”
At this unexpected call in the middle of the night, Kyung Hee was taken aback by Ho Yeon’s aggressive demeanor.
“Why, what’s happened now?”
Without beating around the bush, Ho Yeon informed her that the lead for the TK Tower project had been switched to Su Han.
“[Dash]Please decide on how to address this and get back to me soon.”
The call ended with Ho Yeon’s cold command.
A sigh escaped from Kyung Hee’s lips.
“Is she annoyed with me right now?”
She put down her phone with frustration.
“It’s laughable. If she hasn’t won Jae Oh’s heart yet, why is she throwing a tantrum at me?”
Although they had taken a lot from the Jo Young Group, neither Jong Woong nor she had ever pleaded for anything. It was Ho Yeon who willingly offered everything because she wanted to marry Jae Oh.
Moreover, they wouldn’t have accepted those offers if they hadn’t been promised shares by Su Han.
Just looking at those shares, they hadn’t refused any gifts. Seeing Ho Yeon’s current actions, she felt guilty for having taken so much.
But it was too late to regret, and even if she disliked Ho Yeon’s behavior, Kyung Hee knew she had to reach out to Jong Woong.
Upon receiving Kyung Hee’s call, Jong Woong was startled.
“What? Jae Oh switched the person in charge to Su Han?”
Su Han is in charge of the TK Tower project? What does that even mean?
“[Dash]That’s what I heard. It seems Ho Yeon found out during a meeting today.”
That makes sense. I wasn’t aware.
Considering how deeply involved he is in his work and showing his ambitions, he hadn’t anticipated Jae Oh involving Su Han in such a major project.
[There’s no reason to refuse.]Had he been thinking about this since then?
Then why hadn’t Su Han mentioned this to me?
As these questions multiplied, Kyung Hee said,
“[Dash]Anyway, Ho Yeon asked for a quick resolution and to be contacted. Can you try persuading Jae Oh?”
Hearing the word ‘persuade’, Jong Woong’s forehead furrowed.
He had always been discontent being dragged by the Jo Young Group. Now, being asked for this favor increased his irritation.
“How am I supposed to persuade him?”
“[Dash]Find a way. If Ho Yeon isn’t placed alongside Jae Oh, she might act rashly. Ugh, I can’t even comprehend.”
Kyung Hee’s words made Jong Woong’s face darken with anger.
Changing the contractor on a whim, passing on the TK Tower project, and now being asked to accommodate Ho Yeon alongside Jae Oh?
Did they think he’d just accept any request?
“Exactly, she should have known when to refuse gifts. Accepting everything that’s given is the reason for this mess.”
“[Dash]What did you just say? And did you think I accepted it for my sake? This is all because of Su Han…”
“Ah, enough. Hang up.”
Frustrated, Jong Woong was the first to hang up.
“Sigh… Honestly…”
He wondered if he really had to go through all of this.
Until now, everyone had always tried to please him even before he spoke. This was the same with Su Han, who always respected and followed his words as an only son.
Everyone around him revered him, except for Jae Oh.
Every single word Jae Oh spoke scratched at him.
Moreover, Jae Oh’s gaze and attitude made it seem like he looked down on him, making Jong Woong detest facing him.
However, he had let it go thinking he was just immature.
He never cared about that young man’s rebellion, but now being asked to beg such a person?
Especially after already being rejected once by him.
[It seemed like he was anxious to please.] It was against his pride to speak again to someone who had said such things, and he thought it would come off as strange, but he couldn’t not speak, so he made the call.Yet, hearing that the other was feeling good about the situation infuriated him.
He wanted to hang up right away, but Jong Woong managed to remain calm and spoke about the purpose of the call.
“You put Su Han in that project without a word to me. What’s going on?”
“[Dash]Exactly as you’ve heard. I told Su Han to take on the tower project. Is there something wrong?”
“Without a word to me…”
“[Dash]That project’s main person in charge is not the Vice President, but me.”
“I get that, but I’m Su Han’s father.”
To involve Su Han in such a major project without consulting him felt akin to being disregarded, especially when all eyes were on Su Han, the successor.
Well, he wouldn’t expect moral decorum from someone like that, but he couldn’t help feeling ‘even so’.
“[Dash]I wasn’t aware that the Vice President had to seek permission for every little thing.”
Typical. That rude brat knew no manners.
Tension built in Jong Woong’s jaw.
Feeling that further discussion would only raise his blood pressure, Jong Woong changed the subject.
“Do you know why I handed the business over to you?”
“[Dash]Because you’re too busy catering to Chairman Kwon, I know.”
A vein throbbed on Jong Woong’s forehead.
Seriously, this guy…
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?
——
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…
——
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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