This man, why is he acting like this?
Not even a puppy!
From the tips of my toes to the back of my head, all my hairs stood on end.
The moist, hot flesh of Nikolai’s palm briefly touched the sensitive skin inside my hand before pulling away.
My whole body shivered.
Heat rushed to my cheeks.
Grimly biting down on the dizziness that surged up, I clenched my eyes shut.
Nikolai was not just shameless but arrogant.
“Try anything. I’ll repay you in kind.”
His confident gaze was annoying as if provoking me.
But I couldn’t withstand another palm attack.
With a raspy breath, I distanced myself from Nikolai.
Douglas and Owen looked at Nikolai and me, puzzled.
“Excuse me for a moment!”
With a rigid smile, I pulled Nikolai away.
He followed me willingly; maybe my reaction was satisfactory.
We passed through the narrow corridor like a maze.
The heat didn’t subside at all.
I rubbed my palm but it was useless.
The warm breath felt vivid, like a brand.
The heat that started from my palm was on the verge of consuming my rationality.
I pushed Nikolai into another private space that Burger King restaurant boasted.
After several deep breaths, I finally managed to separate my lips.
“What are you doing in front of people?”
“Didn’t I say? I’ll win in the seduction game.”
“You’re about to declare defeat.”
“I was about to, but I haven’t yet. You haven’t won.”
Nikolai leaned against the wall, tilting his head like a defiant teenager.
Something heavy surged from deep within my chest.
“I’m going to great lengths to save you while you’re leisurely turning people’s lives upside down!”
I swallowed a silent howl and clenched my fist.
Since when?
Nikolai’s life became as precious to me as my own.
Even in the dream of a guillotine, it was him I was looking at, not Claudia.
Nikolai, who held a strong body and high social standing but was awaiting his execution in desolation.
His empty eyes that had let go of everything.
I captured his face in my eyes just before the sharpened blade would drop on his neck.
And I promised every night.
“I’ll stop Claudia for Nikolai’s sake. As long as I’m here, nobody will kill this man.”
Nikolai didn’t know of this promise.
It didn’t matter if he didn’t.
As long as he could remain the proud sovereign, it was okay.
Sometimes his arrogance was too much, but…
“Who is that man?”
“He’s the art professor we’re hiring for Franz.”
“I’ve never seen his face before.”
“He’s a hidden talent.”
The term wasn’t incorrect.
Though a more accurate description would be “an escaped talent,” I was going to reveal Owen’s identity after persuading Nikolai.
“Why does Douglas have to find the talent?”
“Douglas introduced him.”
“So you can’t do anything without Douglas?”
“Don’t nitpick. Douglas is my friend and the literary professor you appointed.”
As Nikolai’s eyebrows twitched, I hurriedly added.
“I’m not taking Douglas’s side.”
It was futile.
A ferocious light began to shine in Nikolai’s green eyes.
“If you’re defending Douglas in front of me, dining with him, and receiving his help, but not taking his side…”
Nikolai trailed off.
A palpable tension filled the air between us.
“Are you dating him?”
It was absurd.
How many times did I have to repeat the same thing?
Crossing my arms, I gritted my teeth.
“You should know better than anyone that I’m in no position to date anyone.”
“I don’t know.”
“Don’t you remember the contract? The clause you wrote yourself about not interacting with the opposite sex?”
“I don’t know, whether I remember or not. So don’t get too close to Douglas or any scum like that.”
I chuckled at his childish stubbornness.
“A minute ago you compared him to a puppy, now he’s acting like a child. At least Franz is cute.”
With a sigh, I touched my throbbing head.
“Don’t worry, I won’t violate the contract.”
“You avoid my gaze and mingle with other men to feel at ease?”
“How much longer will Your Majesty follow me?”
“I’m simply out shopping.”
“How did you know I was here?”
“How could I not? You paraded loudly with two men.”
Such shameless, suspicious words.
Was he stalking me?
He declared he needed to know my every move, didn’t he?
However, Nikolai had a point.
Douglas, with his innocent beauty.
I, who shine just by standing still.
Owen, radiating a unique charm typical of artists.
Our party was more than enough to capture the audience’s attention.
“You could have ordered them to take care of it. Why did you come out yourself?”
“It’s nothing special.”
“Why didn’t you call the merchants?”
“I need to touch and examine.”
“And you say it’s nothing special?”
Nikolai shifted his gaze to the side.
It looked like he was uncomfortable, perhaps due to his slightly puckered lips or his flushed cheeks.
“What’s the big deal?”
“Wait. You’ll see soon enough, even if you don’t want to.”
“A custommade product, I suppose?”
“Has to be.”
Nikolai mumbled vaguely.
“Just go back quickly once you’re done shopping.”
“And you?”
“I have other matters. I haven’t eaten yet.”
“I haven’t eaten either.”
“……What?”
“Let’s eat together.”
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?
——
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!”
——
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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