Chae-yoon thought to herself that they were filling the position due to Chae-yoon’s dismissal, so Manager Jung was somewhat startled by the unexpectedly audible voice of Chae-yoon.
“Are you Manager Jung?”
Seeing Chae-yoon walking towards him, Manager Jung’s facial muscles awkwardly slackened.
“Oh, Chae-yoon. You’re still here?”
Chae-yoon found the remark somewhat puzzling, but she was more curious about why Manager Jung had come here, so she redirected the conversation.
“Yes. But Manager Jung, why did you come here?”
“Oh, that… I’ve been transferred here.”
Chae-yoon’s eyes widened.
“A transfer?”
She had only heard about someone coming to the chairman’s office, not any additional recruitment of personnel. But a transfer, and that too Manager Jung.
Perplexed, Chae-yoon blinked her eyes, momentarily lost in thought. Just as she was thinking that she should ask Jae-oh about it, Secretary Yang emerged from the meeting room.
Seeing Manager Jung standing with Chae-yoon, Secretary Yang asked, “How did you come here?”
“Oh, I’ve been newly assigned here…”
“Oh, are you Manager Jung Gagyeong?”
“Yes. Hello.”
Secretary Yang, confirming Manager Jung’s name, smiled and approached.
Standing next to Chae-yoon, Secretary Yang asked Manager Jung, “Did you greet the chairman’s wife?”
“What? The chairman’s wife?”
Manager Jung, who couldn’t imagine who the chairman’s wife might be, turned his head to look around.
Seeing Manager Jung, who couldn’t grasp the situation, Secretary Yang attempted to point at Chae-yoon politely. However, Chae-yoon grabbed Secretary Yang’s arm, interrupting the gesture.
“Secretary Yang, the chairman is looking for the documents from the meeting with TN Holdings. Do you know where they are?”
Reading the awkwardness on Chae-yoon’s pale face, Secretary Yang smoothly accepted Chae-yoon’s words.
“Oh, yes. They’re right here.”
Coming over with Chae-yoon, Secretary Yang handed the documents to Chae-yoon.
Taking the documents while Chae-yoon held his back, Manager Jung spoke quietly.
“Please keep that confidential.”
Understanding that ‘that’ in Chae-yoon’s words referred to the chairman’s wife, Secretary Yang nodded slightly. Chae-yoon went into Jae-oh’s office, and when she disappeared, Secretary Yang said to Manager Jung, “Come this way.”
“Yes.”
Following Secretary Yang, Manager Jung’s mind was in turmoil.
[Star Icon]Meanwhile, inside Jae-oh’s office, Chae-yoon, who had entered, grinned continuously and walked towards where Jae-oh was chatting with Woo-jong.
“Why are you coming in again?”
Stopping in front of Jae-oh’s desk, Chae-yoon, with round eyes, stared up at Jae-oh.
“Who else is coming this time, aside from Secretary Choi?”
Jae-oh’s gaze turned towards Woo-jong. Meeting eyes with Jae-oh, Woo-jong nodded slightly and left the office.
Seeing Woo-jong leave, Jae-oh seated Chae-yoon on the sofa and briefly explained the situation.
“Both Secretary Choi and Secretary Yang had to focus more on your side, so we had to recruit more people. Why is it not okay?”
Chae-yoon couldn’t readily offer a response.
Jae-oh’s gaze landed on lips that didn’t easily part. Chae-yoon was well aware that Secretary Choi, who they had reluctantly brought in, had been by Ji-pill’s side for a long time. Secretary Choi was there solely to assist with Chae-yoon’s work, making additional recruitment inevitable.
It was a dual-purpose invitation, but judging by the troubled expression, it seemed to have been quite surprising.
“Your expression makes it seem like it’s not okay.”
“It’s not that…”
Not wanting to mention the trouble with Manager Jung, but fearing Jae-oh wouldn’t let it go if he knew right away, and hesitating to speak because she was concerned Jae-oh might be harmed due to Manager Jung’s handling of the situation.
“Or is it something else?”
Uncertain about what to do, Chae-yoon closed her mouth again.
Jae-oh, seeing Chae-yoon staring up at him with wrinkled lips, widened his smile, looking at her with an amused expression.
It would have been fine to just say it; why does she have to think so much?
Unlike him, who thought about various things, Chae-yoon’s head, filled with various thoughts, was intriguing to Jae-oh. Touching her cheek with a folded arm, Jae-oh spoke.
“Don’t worry. There won’t be any conflicts with you.”
Chae-yoon’s large pupils stared at him clearly.
Collisions with Manager Jung were no longer a big issue. At that time, Manager Jung was his superior, but not anymore.
The habit of leaving tasks to others couldn’t be maintained under Jae-oh or Woo-jong. They would be exposed as soon as they took on the task.
Yet, the reason for her unease was Manager Jung’s casual remarks.
If she spread what happened here to various places, what if Jae-oh got into trouble? Although Jae-oh had said he had no intention of revealing that he was married to her, if, during that process, Jae-oh suffered unnecessary harm, she would really dislike it. So, unable to decide what to do, Chae-yoon kept her mouth shut.
“Do you still dislike 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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