I want to go home. Everyone here probably feels the same, but my desire to return was overwhelming.
Oblivious to my depression, she maintained her refreshing expression.
“You really know a lot about Gates. Usually, people aren’t this detailed.”
“……Just, I learned a lot.”
“Because you’re an Unawakened Returner?”
“……!”
I choked again. The continual coughing was even more painful. As I was coughing and tearing up, Anwoon offered me a water bottle.
“Don’t be surprised. I just did some personal research on Unawakened Returners. Never thought I’d actually meet one here.”
“…….”
“You’re quite famous these days, with the Cheon Shinwoo articles. I looked it up separately, and comparing the photos from the association with those in the articles, it seemed to match. The only Unawakened Returner in South Korea, maybe even the world, reportedly joined Cheonrang.”
Her smiling face was annoyingly irksome. The added explanation didn’t help my dazed state recover.
“Why did you investigate me?” I wanted to ask but refrained.
“That’s all, really. There was little record or information available. Even the data accessible from the association was limited, and there wasn’t much known about such a unique case as an Unawakened Returner. It’s like someone deliberately obscured the information.”
“……I see.”
“I figured this out because of my keen observation. But since we’re on the topic…”
“Yes?”
“What’s your relationship with Cheon Shinwoo?”
“Pfft!”
I ended up choking for the third time.
Tears streamed down not from emotion but as a physical reaction. I felt like I might get dehydrated from all the crying. After a lot of coughing and drinking water, Anwoon waited with twinkling eyes for my answer.
Does this person not realize the gravity of being trapped in an S-ranked Gate?
“……We have no relation.”
“Really? Are you sure?”
“I truly don’t know. Whether there is a relation or not…”
If there was, I wouldn’t still be here, would I?
I wondered if she also had some issue related to Cheon Shinwoo. It was possible. Cheon Shinwoo was the top-ranked Hunter with plenty of karma.
Anwoon seemed utterly unconvinced.
“Got it.”
“Seriously. I don’t understand why you’re curious about this.”
“I told you, it’s just personal curiosity.”
“……”
My eyes narrowed. Anwoon just smiled.
“You’re very guarded… Are you worried I might attack you? Like, poison the food?”
“……?!”
“But you’re fine, right? My curiosity is satisfied. I’ll take the night watch, so go ahead and sleep.”
“……How can you expect me to sleep here?”
“You look tired, don’t you?”
“……”
How can anyone sleep in this situation? I was tired, but my mind was getting clearer. Shaking my head at her suggestion, she just smiled.
My body felt unbearably heavy. That night, I stayed awake.
The next day, the group started arguing over whose opinion was right.
“You young ones don’t know anything! Just sitting around waiting, expecting an S-rank Hunter to come to the rescue?”
“But the safety guidelines say to wait in place for rescue…”
“Guidelines, guidelines. Do those feed you? We’re at risk of dying right now!”
“……But thanks to those guidelines, we managed to eat yesterday. The food I carry…”
“Typical of young people nowadays. No sense of initiative. Just following orders. Shouldn’t you be trying to save yourselves?”
“But sir, if we move recklessly and encounter a monster…”
“You’re talking back to an adult!”
“Old-fashioned much? Ugh.”
What a chaos. I silently observed their conversation.
“Anyway, you can’t trust those government workers. If they were coming to rescue us, they would’ve done so by now… I’m going to find my own way out!”
“But the lady’s point isn’t entirely baseless…”
“But isn’t he right too? I think it’s better to move along. We haven’t seen any monsters nearby.”
I refrained from offering my opinion, not wanting to add to the argument.
“Okay, student. What will you do?”
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!”
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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…
——
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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