But how could she resist his touch, appearing just when she needed him most, consoling her with such sweet gestures? Forgetting momentarily that they were in the office, Yeon Woo quietly savored his affectionate touch.
However.
“Kwon! You’re here? About M Electronics[Dash]”
Unfortunately, Attorney Yang witnessed their intimate moment as he exited his office.
Yeon Woo quickly pulled away from Jun Hwi’s touch, though it seemed too late.
“[Dash]The response document. Yeah,
Jun Hwi, after casually tossing his words, also entered his office.
“I’m in trouble. It’s a disaster.”
Yeon Woo shut her eyes tightly.
It was all because of that strange man, Park Hyun Soo.
She had been entirely swept up in their intense confrontation just moments ago, yearning for Jun Hwi’s strong support while outwardly showing no impact from Park Hyun Soo’s confrontational attitude.
Facing Park Hyun Soo’s twisted face burning with rage, she recalled Jun Hwi’s indifferent yet affectionate smile.
She remembered what Jun Hwi had said in the meeting room when she felt cornered by Park Hyun Soo.
‘What’s worrying you?’
‘C Pharma is my responsibility to handle.’
Right. Why should a secretary worry about a top-notch attorney?
‘Yeon Woo’s job is to scream at men who approach her.’
That’s what he actually wanted from her – to assertively refuse. Surely, he would say she did well this time too.
So, she gathered the courage to stand up to a person who was out of his mind.
“Give you my number? I refuse. Whether the consulting contract happens or not has nothing to do with me.”
Yeon Woo firmly stated, giving Park Hyun Soo the brightest smile she could muster, embedding her subtle revenge against his despicable behavior.
“Even if a contract is made, will you, Mr. Vice President, stay with C Pharma until the end of the contract?”
“…”
“People ignore standards to hire you, and you spend work hours searching for unique and pretty things. I doubt your ability to run a company properly.”
“Wow, you’re even worrying about me. You’re way ahead.”
Yet, up to this point, Park Hyun Soo’s expression still had an air of ease.
“If the vice president changes again, Lo&Yul’s contract will be shaky. And I would just be a strange woman playing around with a man who has a fiancée.”
“Go on. Seems like there’s more.”
“The most important thing is, I don’t feel any male charm from you.”
“What, what?”
Yeon Woo’s heart raced with defiance. Time to be a bit more annoying! She shrugged her shoulders, tilting her head playfully.
“Your appearance is just so-so. You’re slightly off from the style people prefer nowadays, right? Sorry, but you’re far from my ideal type. And your personality feels like a child throwing a tantrum.”
“…”
A chill silence fell between them for a moment. Perhaps she had hit his pride too hard, but it seemed necessary to make this strange man who wouldn’t listen understand.
“Pushing like this is just shameful and unpleasant.”
With that, Yeon Woo pushed through to her conclusion.
Watching Park Hyun Soo’s face change colors, she stood firm.
“Enjoyed the coffee.”
Park Hyun Soo, regaining his composure, headed to the door, then turned to Yeon Woo with a snarl.
“Don’t regret it later. It won’t end with just an apology.”
And with those prickly words, he left, concluding the situation.
“Perhaps his pride is hurt enough to stop now.”
But the moment Yeon Woo saw Jun Hwi return to the office, a familiar warmth and comfort overwhelmed her, making her forget she was at the company. However, this encounter reassured her of the choice she had made.
In the early afternoon, when the spring sunshine deeply penetrated the office, Yeon Woo sat sullenly, staring at her phone.
“Are you coming on the evening flight today? Should I pick you up?”
“…,”
She had texted Jun Hwi in the morning about his Jeju business trip, but there was no response from him. Surely he must have seen it.
‘Busy, maybe? Or is he still upset?’
Tap, tap. Yeon Woo drummed her fingers on the unresponsive phone screen, recalling last night’s phone call with him.
Yesterday too, Jun Hwi had asked her to come to Jeju, and as usual, she refused. It was her third refusal.
A slight argument had sparked between them over the refusal, ending with both realizing their different positions.
Yeon Woo was particularly troubled by the ending of that call. If only she had gone down for the weekend to enjoy spring in Jeju together and return to Seoul with him! It would have been a perfect schedule.
But again, Yeon Woo, worried about being caught by others, declined, saying, “Let’s travel another time.”
Sometimes, Jun Hwi seemed genuinely unable to understand Yeon Woo’s desire to keep their office romance hidden, and she gradually felt slighted by this.
Their call yesterday had ultimately clashed over this issue.
‘It’s too much. He could at least reply with his flight arrival time.’
Still fixated on her phone, waiting for a text that never came, the office phone rang, startling her. Regaining composure, Yeon Woo checked the caller ID.
It was Kim Ju Hwan, the owner of Lo&Yul’s secretary.
Clearing her throat and adopting a professional tone, Yeon Woo answered the phone.
“Deputy Kim Yeon Woo speaking, how may I assist you?”
“Ms. Yeon Woo, do you have a moment? The chairman is looking for you. Could you please come out for a bit?”
“…The chairman is looking for me…?”
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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