Lee Soo asked, surprised.
“Weren’t you the one asking me to?”
He expected her to be happy, but Lee Soo’s expression was indifferent.
“No, I was just relaying Ha Jun’s request. I thought you’d refuse…”
Lee Soo trailed off.
“Why that look? You don’t like me doing it?”
“You know they’re asking you to boost sales by using your face as a draw.”
I didn’t like the idea of my boyfriend being eye candy for other girls.
Lee Soo’s lips turned downward, and Ji Ho smiled.
“Bothered by girls coming to see me?”
“…”
“Don’t worry. I’ll only be looking at you.”
Knowing Lee Soo disliked it made Ji Ho’s lips curl in the opposite direction of hers.
The thought made her heart beat like a drum.
“Then that’s settled. Anything else you want to talk about?”
Ji Ho’s gaze deepened as he looked at Lee Soo’s lips, as if he would use them if she had nothing to say.
“Uh, yes. When is your birthday? We still don’t know each other’s birthdays.”
Hearing that, Ji Ho lifted his head.
“Ah, right, we don’t.”
“Mine is November 15th. What about you?”
“July 7th. Summer and winter.”
It was the first time Ji Ho seemed genuinely interested in the conversation since it started.
“My birthday comes first. Let’s spend the whole day together. 24 hours.”
24 hours?
Lee Soo looked at Ji Ho with widened eyes.
“It’s a birthday. You have to do what I say that day.”
Ji Ho’s lips curved again, hinting at his thoughts.
“We’ll talk about that when the time comes. Um… What are your hobbies?”
It sounded like a question for a blind date, but honestly, she understood why it was asked.
Because they didn’t know even this.
Pfft.
Ji Ho burst into laughter.
“Why are you laughing?”
“It’s been so long since I’ve been asked such questions.”
“I don’t know much about you. I didn’t even know your birthday, let alone your hobbies. There’s so much I don’t know about what you like. That’s why I’m curious.”
Ji Ho looked at Lee Soo affectionately and gently caressed her face.
“This makes it feel like we’re really dating. Saying you’re curious… it’s thrilling.”
“All I know is what I see on the surface. I just want to know even the trivial things.”
“You know my heart. How much I like you.”
Ji Ho, embracing Lee Soo tightly, spoke sweetly.
“What do you eat that makes you so affectionate?”
Lee Soo asked, half-jokingly, half-incredulous.
“I think you’re the only one who would consider me affectionate…”
A genuine smile spread across Lee Soo’s face at his words.
“I’ve never been on a blind date, but let’s pretend we just met today. I’ll share.”
Ji Ho smiled and began.
“Skipping what you already know. I’m 187 cm tall, weigh 77 kg, blood type B, hobbies are piano, cooking. I’m not picky about food, but I like meat, no siblings, both parents in the UK. You might know from rumors, but there’s a wealthy grandfather. Also… I like winter, white, basketball…”
He hesitated over J(제이).
He didn’t want to shatter Lee Soo’s happy illusion.
After a pause, Ji Ho looked at Lee Soo again and continued.
“And right now, I’m really fond of Jeong Eesoo, and I think I will be in the future too.”
Lee Soo listened intently, nodding and then smiling shyly.
“Anything else you’re curious about?”
“Um… Do you visit your parents every vacation?”
“Not necessarily. Do you go every vacation?”
“Yes. I just realized your birthday is during the summer vacation. That’s why I asked.”
She thought she might need to adjust her plans to be with him on his birthday in London. If she hadn’t known earlier, they might not have been able to see each other for even 24 hours.
“Ah, right.”
Ji Ho seemed to ponder for a moment, then his eyes sparkled.
“Let’s go on a trip to Europe this summer.”
“Huh?”
“Let’s go to London and then travel around Europe to match my birthday. Wouldn’t that be great?”
“Ah…”
Lee Soo found it hard to handle such spontaneous and impulsive conversations.
Deciding on a trip with her boyfriend on the spur of the moment was not something she could easily do.
Especially for a trip not just anywhere, but to Europe.
“That’s something I need to think about.”
“Why? You’re going to London anyway. I’ll come along. While you’re in London, I can visit my home too.”
Ah. Lee Soo felt like she had unintentionally sparked an idea.
She was at a loss for words at Ji Ho’s impulsive decision.
How could this man make everything seem so simple and easy?
“So, you had no intention of going, but now you suddenly decide to go?”
“Yes. Now that I have a reason to go, why not? What’s there to think about?”
“That’s a bit too…”
Should she admire his drive?
For Lee Soo, such behavior was utterly incomprehensible.
“Let’s not rush into it and think it over slowly. Let’s continue our conversation. Should I start with my height and weight like you did?”
“No. More than that, I’m curious about how much you like me…”
Ji Ho, tilting his head slightly, began to speak.
“Sometimes I wonder if I’m the only one who likes you too much.”
She hadn’t realized he felt that way.
Lee Soo, not adept at expressing affection, felt awkward.
She couldn’t naturally say sweet things like Ji Ho.
Blinking, pondering a response, Lee Soo turned to face Ji Ho closely.
With slightly trembling hands, she tightly clasped them and pressed her lips firmly against Ji Ho’s, then pulled away.
“I like you a lot too.”
As soon as Lee Soo finished her response, Ji Ho, smiling broadly, deeply overlaid his lips on hers.
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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