Turning her stiff neck, Chae Yoon saw a man who was warmly smiling at her.
At that moment, Chae Yoon pretended to recognize the man.
“Senior.”
The man was Chae Yoon’s university senior.
Though they had different student numbers, they were in the same grade, so they attended the same lectures until graduation and were quite close.
However, they lost touch after graduation. Meeting him unexpectedly outside like this brought a smile to Chae Yoon’s face.
“It’s been a while, senior. Have you been well?”
“Yeah, I’ve been doing well. You’ve become even more beautiful?”
As the man scrutinized Chae Yoon, a spark of jealousy flashed in Han Jae Oh’s eyes.
With the atmosphere growing colder around Jae Oh, the man continued speaking.
“It feels good to see you outside. What are you doing here?”
“I came here for work.”
“Work? By any chance, a seminar here?”
“Yes. Are you here for it too, senior?”
Nodding, the man replied.
“Yes. It’s quite surprising.”
Han Jae Oh smirked upon seeing the man smiling brightly at Chae Yoon.
Judging by how Chae Yoon addressed him, it seemed they were university alumni.
‘But do juniors and seniors usually converse this warmly?’
He had once casually dismissed greetings from his juniors.
Having no memory of ever laughing and chatting with a junior, Jae Oh now fixed his gaze on Chae Yoon as she engaged with the unfamiliar man.
Her face, different from when she laughed uncontrollably, now looked genuine.
Perhaps more like the real Chae Yoon.
Seeing this side of Chae Yoon he hadn’t noticed before, Han Jae Oh’s eyes darkened.
Though they had only been working together for less than a week, seeing her face daily, sharing meals, and having conversations, Jae Oh felt a significant closeness with Chae Yoon.
She seemed more comfortable around him, and most importantly, her laughter had become more frequent.
Even if her laughter wasn’t overly joyous, Jae Oh felt it was satisfactory.
So, he resolved to make her laugh more in the future. But seeing Chae Yoon conversing with her senior stirred something inside him.
‘Is this how you were in college? Like this…’
“……”
Lost in thought, wrinkles formed on his smooth forehead.
A bitterness lingered on his elegant lips, and his deep eyes lowered.
Meanwhile, Chae Yoon, feeling Jae Oh’s persistent gaze, found it hard to concentrate on her conversation.
Had this not been the reception area for the seminar, she would’ve introduced Jae Oh as a close friend. But at the moment, she was acting as his secretary.
Feeling it odd to introduce a personal acquaintance to her boss and vice versa, Chae Yoon tried to wrap up the conversation quickly.
“Senior, I think I should go now.”
“Alright. Take care. Let’s meet up sometime.”
“Yes, please head in.”
As Chae Yoon bowed slightly, the man left.
Watching him leave, Chae Yoon turned to Han Jae Oh.
He was still intently looking at her. His gaze seemed to ask for an explanation. Approaching Jae Oh, Chae Yoon softly said,
“He’s a university senior. We weren’t that close…”
Before Chae Yoon could add that she hadn’t introduced him, she trailed off, seeing confusion in his deep eyes.
‘Why is he looking like that?’
Having seen a different expression from him since they arrived, Chae Yoon looked around and quietly called out.
“Brother.”
Moving only as Chae Yoon did and blinking blankly, Han Jae Oh finally focused on her.
Feeling Jae Oh’s gaze intently on her, Chae Yoon met his eyes and cautiously asked,
“Were you upset because I didn’t introduce you to that senior?”
At this, Han Jae Oh’s lips drooped slightly.
After gazing at her for a brief moment, he let out a faint sigh.
“There’s a lot that can upset me.”
“But why that expression?”
“Why my expression?”
Just moments ago, his eyes which were downcast had now returned to their usual state, reminiscent of the Han Jae Oh she knew.
‘Did I misinterpret?’
Feeling that I was the only one who reacted sensitively, I felt a bit embarrassed.
Pulling her lips into a slightly awkward smile, Chae Yoon continued.
“Just… You looked upset. It’s fine if you’re okay.”
Out of awkwardness, Chae Yoon shrugged and walked past Jae Oh.
A silent gaze followed her.
Jae Oh intently watched as Chae Yoon moved away from him.
[I just… wanted to see you outside.]Bitterness deepened in his eyes as he watched Chae Yoon.
[Star Icon]After the seminar ended and Chae Yoon returned to the company, she entered his office and asked directly,
“Why did you do that?”
“Do what?”
“You weren’t focused on the meeting. You just stared at me. Why?”
About three hours earlier.
While Chae Yoon was engrossed in a presentation from another company, she inadvertently glanced at Jae Oh and was taken aback.
Because his eyes were not on the presenter, but on her.
She couldn’t tell how long he had been watching her, but from the reactions of those around, it was clear he’d been staring for quite a while. Since then, Chae Yoon had felt uneasy.
Don’t the people around you mind? Why are you staring like that?
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…
——
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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