Rood wanted to quickly resolve this matter, just as Kang Yihyun had mentioned, and not deal with it anymore.
So, he didn’t want to bother with it again.
“That damn suspicion!! Stop it! If you’ve been sticking to your methods and haven’t succeeded even once, shouldn’t you try changing your approach?! Huh?!”
Everyone in the room stared at Rood.
Due to the visible frustration and annoyance evident in his furrowed brow, some of Kang Yihyun’s energy leaked out, spreading around.
“By making it so frustrating, what are you trying to achieve? You want…!”
‘I didn’t used to be like this.’ He was about to say that, but his mouth snapped shut.
Having swallowed his words, Rood sighed, and then sat back down in his seat.
In front of him, Jung Suho, with a bewildered expression, squinted his eyes and stared at Rood.
Expressing annoyance, he forcefully pressed his finger on the table and delivered his final words.
“I don’t know who’s in a more regrettable situation right now, but if we fulfill our service period and get rid of you, that’s fine. So if you’re not going to do it, then don’t.”
Jung Suho, who had been squinting his eyes blankly, hastily typed a message on his terminal.
Unlike this situation, the calm voice of the AI flowed out.
[I’ve tried many methods. All have failed. I attempted dialogue, tried to overpower with force. I set traps, and again.]“Are you kidding me? Is it really you? More competent than me?”
Thump, Rood clenched the table with his fist.
Since he was wearing sunglasses, making him appear even more like a gangster, Jung Suho, feeling overwhelmed, flinched.
“You haven’t tried bringing three S-ranks to beat me to death, have you? Do you think such opportunities come often?”
[In the early stages, I tried being beaten to death. Even overwhelming with force didn’t release me.]“Hey, you’re one person, and we’re three. No matter how strong you are, you won’t survive a beating.”
Jung Suho made a face as if questioning what kind of strategy this was.
In front of him, Rood cleared his throat and coughed lightly. His words were something anyone present could understand.
“…Well, believe in my experience.”
“How did it turn out well?”
“Yeah, even though I’ll give that bad guy another chance, I need to feel refreshed in my heart for things to work out somehow.”
After Rood vented his frustration once, a dramatic alliance was formed.
More precisely, it was when Jung Suho, pressed by Rood’s annoyance, unexpectedly nodded his head.
After the decision was made for Jung Suho, Kang Ihyun, and Rood to immediately clear the gate the next day, the accommodations for Kang Ihyun and Rood were changed for smooth communication.
To the top floor just below the rooftop where only the core members of the Divine Guild gathered.
In the two-person room, Rood was reading a report.
“When facing a boss monster, immediately jump to level 2, until then, level 4. Be careful as soon as you enter, it’s like a maze. If you hear a roar, the curse will start immediately…”
Sitting by the window, Rood read the report, muttering as if trying to put all the information into his head. In the midst of this, Kang Ihyun approached him with a smile.
“Mr. Rood, do you think it will go well? The operation, I mean.”
“It won’t work with three S-ranks sticking together. What’s the plan? We cleared a level 2 gate together last time, just you and me.”
“Haha. Still, if you’re too relaxed, you might get into trouble, you know? You always have to enter the gate with tension.”
Kang Ihyun, kneeling in front of him, cautiously extended his hand.
When Rood blinked and looked at him, Kang Ihyun smiled and said, “Are you feeling a bit better? I’ll help you.”
“……Ah, I’ll ask for a favor.”
As Rood reached out his hand, Kang Ihyun carefully took Rood’s hand.
As the aura seeped in, Rood let out a small sigh, feeling a sense of fatigue being relieved.
Maintaining the Rood avatar 24 hours a day was challenging. Even while diligently taking contraceptive pills.
“Still, I hope your heart has calmed down a bit after expressing your anger to Jung Suho.”
“Well, that’s…”
Seeing Kang Ihyun smiling and speaking like that, Rood mumbled.
What? Kang Ihyun asked again, and Rood sighed loudly and said, “He wasn’t originally like that.”
“W-what do you mean?”
“Jung Suho. He wasn’t originally such a stubborn guy. He used to cry just from being lightly touched, clearly. He changed here for sure. Otherwise…”
Originally, he was a naive guy.
He couldn’t walk without himself, and if Nari didn’t take care of him, there were many things he couldn’t do. In the meantime, he enthusiastically dug up what he liked as if he were crazy.
“……Mr. Rood, if you keep doing that in front of me…”
Rood’s grip on Kang Ihyun’s hand tightened. In a chilling voice, Rood turned his head to look at him, and Kang Ihyun, still smiling, was only holding his hand.
Soon, the aura gradually dispersed, and Kang Ihyun let go of his hand, looking up at him.
The usual expression was visible. As Rood blinked his eyes, Kang Ihyun, with a gentle smile, continued to speak.
“It seems like you’re quite tired. It might be a good idea to get some rest. I’ll be on guard duty in the next room, so you can release your avatar if you want.”
“Ah. Yeah. Thanks.”
‘Something feels oddly different in the way he speaks…’
With that thought, Rood nodded absentmindedly.
Today, he considered taking a shower, releasing his avatar, and getting some sleep. However, his uneasy feeling outweighed those thoughts.
Since yesterday, Kang Ihyun’s attitude had been a bit strange. Rood was aware of it, but his urgent circumstances prevented him from inquiring further.
Seeing Rood becoming more serious, Kang Ihyun wore a puzzled expression as if he had experienced something strange.
“Do you want to use the bathroom first?”
“…Sure.”
Looking at Kang Ihyun intently, he was about to enter the bathroom but eventually turned back.
“Hey, Kang Ihyun. Did something strange happen to you? Or did someone bother you?”
“Oh. No. Nothing happened.”
“…Hmm, okay. If anything happens, let me know. I’m worried.”
With Kang Ihyun’s reassuring smile, Rood finally entered the bathroom.
For a moment, there was a feeling that Kang Ihyun shouldn’t be left alone like this, but Rood quickly dismissed the thought and got entangled in other concerns, soon forgetting about 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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