When Taekyung entered the hospital room, Siyul was watching a soccer game on television.
It had been about a week since Siyul’s surgery, and fortunately, Siyul was recovering rapidly.
“Oh, come on! You should have shot that! The transfer fee was wasted!”
“You’re completely fine now.”
“Oh? You came? Thanks. Because of you, I get to use such a nice hospital room.”
Siyul sniffed disdainfully. He was only wearing a patient’s gown, but he looked so healthy that anyone who saw him might wonder if he was really a patient.
Nevertheless, there was a heavy burden on Taekyung’s chest. Despite moving Siyul to a private room and even hiring a caregiver, Siyul had insisted he was fine, but Taekyung was not.
“Don’t mention it. How’s your health?”
“I feel like dying. What’s this? A fruit basket? Is there anything else besides this?”
Siyul rubbed Taekyung’s hand playfully. Taekyung chuckled in response.
“If there’s something you want to eat, I’ll buy it for you.”
“Enough. I can’t move, and eating will only make me gain weight.”
“I see.”
Taekyung placed the fruit basket he had brought on the table. Even if Siyul said he wanted something else, Taekyung wanted to buy everything for him. Taekyung looked around and asked.
“What about Sihyun?”
“My sister went to wash up for a moment. She says I can be alone, but she won’t listen.”
“I see. I’m sorry. Because of me.”
“What nonsense is that? Why blame yourself? It’s Dr. Jin’s fault.”
Siyul comforted Taekyung by waving his hand. The suspect who stabbed Siyul and fled was not easy to find.
After hiring a private detective, it was discovered that the suspect was in his mid-30s and had an 8-time criminal record, but his current whereabouts were unclear.
He was probably being hidden by Dr. Jin.
Siyul turned off the television and said with a heavy heart.
“I’m thinking of quitting the newspaper. It’s so dirty; I can’t stand it.”
“Why?”
To Taekyung’s question, Siyul unexpectedly said indifferently.
“When my sick leave is over, they want me to transfer to another department. It’s a complete demotion. Just being grateful that they didn’t turn my desk into a warehouse.”
“Oh, no. What are you going to do? Do you have anything else if you quit?”
“Well, I’ll have to look into this and that. And it seems like it will take some time to recover. The surgery went well, but it’s difficult to randomly cover news like before. I’ve worked hard for a while, so it’s okay to take a break. And I feel disillusioned with the journalist’s life.”
Taekyung looked at Siyul blankly, but he tried not to reveal the sense of guilt welling up inside him.
In the end, he thought that if it weren’t for Taekyung himself, such a thing wouldn’t have happened.
When Taekyung’s face didn’t seem to brighten up, Siyul intentionally spoke brightly.
“Hey, cheer up. I’m not dead yet, you know?”
“I know. You’re perfectly fine.”
“Right. Since I’m fine, if you have any work for me, just tell me.”
Taekyung hesitated at Siyul’s words, then opened his mouth. Although he didn’t feel like giving him more work, there was no one else to delegate to except Siyul.
“Can I ask you for a favor?”
“A favor? Is it about risking my life this time?”
Siyul kicked and bantered towards Taekyung, responding in jest. For no reason, he boasted, concealing the tension. Taekyung shrugged his shoulders and replied.
“No way.”
“I can’t trust you. Kick, kick. What’s the request?”
“Assemblyman Jin Cheol-wook.”
Siyul waved his hand, saying with determination. He genuinely worried about Taekyung.
While Siyul might lose only a job, Taekyung had much more to lose. Moreover, now he had a loved one and a child, making him even more concerned.
“Oh, come on. I may be chased out of the newspaper, but are you okay? Wouldn’t it be better not to get involved?”
“Even if I don’t get involved, they won’t leave me alone. To protect my woman and child, I need to have something they can be threatened with.”
“…….”
Taekyung’s words made sense, so Siyul couldn’t object. However, he still couldn’t easily accept it due to lingering concerns.
“Of course, I won’t ask you to headbutt a brick wall. I already have a rough idea. You just need to fact-check once more.”
“Got it. Anyway, now that it’s like this, I also have to repay Assemblyman Jin to some extent.”
“Thank you.”
“Well, between us, back in high school, if it weren’t for you, I would have continued to be bullied by those guys like a misfit.”
Siyul scratched his head as if he were cool.
For Siyul, it was only right to do everything in his power to help Taekyung.
At that moment, Siyul’s younger sister, Sihyun, entered.
“Oh my! Taekyung Oppa! Hello?”
“It’s been a while, Sihyun.”
Sihyun’s face lit up with a smile at Taekyung’s smile.
“Oppa is still cooler than our Oppa.”
“That’s probably because he’s not your brother.”
Sihyun laughed at Taekyung’s words. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she widened her eyes and asked a question.
“Oh, Oppa, that rumor. Is it true?”
“Rumor?”
Taekyung didn’t catch on immediately and just grinned.
“Hey! What unnecessary talk.”
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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