She just wanted to do this.
“Maybe it’s because we’re in a foreign country. It’s so nice, isn’t it? Nice things should be done again.”
Jiho’s large hand enveloped Isu’s face, delving into her hair and grabbing the back of her head.
Holding Isu’s waist tightly, Jiho leaned over and entwined his lips with hers.
From a distance, it might look like a scene from a movie, Isu thought while kissing.
In the park, where the colors were predominantly green, Jiho embraced Isu tightly and shared a long kiss.
“It’s nice to see you in the morning.”
Jiho parted his lips and said.
“Me too.”
“Then let’s have a park date every morning.”
The hand entwined around the waist dug into Isu’s fingers, intertwining their fingers.
With a long kiss, as if they would melt, the two embraced softened hearts and started walking in the park.
It was okay to just hold hands without saying anything.
“I said I would only have breakfast and leave on my birthday. If I said I’m not having breakfast either, you would really be upset.”
Isu raised her head, smiling at Jiho.
He suggested spending the whole day together, but it seemed he had plans to see her from the morning.
“Good call.”
“I want to go on the trip quickly; a day feels too long.”
It was just three days until departure.
Jiho, like a child waiting for a picnic, complained that even that time was boring.
As they walked, they entered a garden permeated with the strong fragrance of roses.
Various colored roses filled the garden beautifully.
“By the way, did you tell your mom that you’re going with me?”
“No, I told her I’m going on a trip, but she didn’t ask who I’m going with. She probably thinks I usually travel alone.”
Isu nodded thankfully, thinking it was fortunate.
She didn’t plan to keep it a secret, but it seemed better not to know.
“Oh… right, how about Yumi? I forgot to ask yesterday.”
“She’s doing well. We only briefly meet in the morning at home. Except for me, it seems the three of them are getting along well. Why, does it bother you?”
“Not really.”
It was strange.
Jiho first brought her home, and even on the day he helped Yumi, who was making a fuss while suffering from a hangover, or the day he joined the ski club, it didn’t seem like Jiho would easily give up.
Yumi, who used to throw warnings about not staring too much, surprisingly organized her feelings without any resistance.
‘I thought she was very stubborn, but it seems that’s not the case.’
“Just curious.”
Isu shouted with excitement as she spotted a swift squirrel climbing a tree.
“Did you see that? So cute.”
As if forgetting everything they were talking about just now, Isu smiled broadly and lifted Jiho.
She quickly grabbed his hand with her fingers, pulling Jiho and walked rapidly towards the tree where the squirrel had climbed.
“Let’s get closer.”
“Sure.”
Jiho followed Isu as she led the way.
It felt like it would be good no matter where they went.
“Mom, tomorrow, I’ll go out with my friend and have dinner. Don’t wait for me; go to bed early as I might be late.”
After finishing dinner, her grandmother went to bed early, and Isu was chatting with Hyojin in the living room.
“Oh, the friend you watched the musical with yesterday?”
“Yeah, it’s her birthday tomorrow, so we decided to meet.”
Isu hoped Hyojin wouldn’t ask too many questions.
“Okay, have fun. Thanks to your friend, you won’t be bored this time.”
Thinking of Jiho, Isu nodded.
“You’re leaving in two days now. Are you going to Paris with that friend too?”
Picking up the last grape on the plate, Hyojin asked.
“Well, the timing just worked out somehow.”
“Ah, really? Must be a very close friend.”
Hyejin didn’t have any suspicion that it might be a boyfriend.
Although Isu felt a bit sorry for only telling Wonjin about it, she decided not to bring it up because it would be a lengthy story.
“Yeah.”
“Good. It would be nice if you could come with that friend next time too.”
Thinking it would be good if that happened, Isu smiled.
‘Next time will be in winter this year. Will I still be meeting Jiho with the same feelings then?’
“Now, let’s go in and rest.”
“Okay. I’ll take care of this.”
Isu stood up with a fruit plate on the table, and her phone, which was next to her, started ringing.
“Isu, you have a call. I’ll take care of it since I asked you to answer it.”
Hyejin took the plate from Isu’s hand.
“Okay, I’ll go to the room and take the call.”
Looking at the phone screen, Isu smiled brightly.
Isu went into the room, sat on the bed, and answered the call.
“Yeah, Jiho.”
[What were you doing?]“I thought I missed you.”
When Jiho followed the words Isu often said to him, his laughter resonated loudly.
“Why are you laughing?”
[Because I like it.]He still answered with a laughing voice.
For the past few days, drowsiness poured in from early evening due to the time difference.
Once, she fell asleep while talking on the phone, and the other time, she felt like she might fall asleep, so she talked briefly and hung up.
“Well, not yet.”
[Then, can you hold on a bit longer tomorrow than today?]Isu lay back on the bed with her back against it.
Although she wasn’t sleepy, lying down made her drowsy again.
Isu closed her eyes and listened to Jiho’s voice.
“What are you going to do until late?”
Isu laughed at Jiho, who was like a child waiting for his birthday.
Wondering what plans he was preparing, she was curious and excited.
[Since tomorrow is my birthday, do everything as I say.]“Well, isn’t that scary?”
Isu laughed at Jiho’s words.
Although she said that, she wondered if there was anything she couldn’t do.
[Don’t be scared because I’ll do everything well.]Jiho’s voice, filling her ears, was sweet.
After Isu took a deep breath, she said, “I’ll look forward to it.”
Speaking of it, it felt more like Jiho’s birthday than Isu’s.
She felt a bit off.
“Jiho, I’ll dress up nicely and go out tomorrow.”
Although Isu’s hands and feet curled up, Jiho’s laughter could be heard through the receiver.
‘This should be enough.’
[Sure, I’ll look forward to it.]On the night before Jiho’s birthday, Isu hung up the phone, having heard the words she wanted to hear.
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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