“·····Deputy Kim seems to be drunk.”
And the one who quickly caught her staggering body was Jun Hwi, who was sitting next to her.
Her lower abdomen rested on his sturdy arm. For a moment, she had to hold her breath.
“I’m, I’m okay!”
Yeon Woo pushed his arm away and quickly sat back down in her seat.
“Why do you drink so much?”
She wanted to say ‘What’s it to you?’ but if she opened her mouth now, it felt like her throbbing heart would jump out too. Yeon Woo tightly closed her mouth.
But it seemed like she was drunk. She was brimming with courage to argue.
“Do you usually like wine?”
“No, I’m just drinking because it’s there.”
“How much can you drink?”
“I haven’t checked, so I don’t know.”
Why does she keep making me talk, it’s bothersome. Yeon Woo put down the glass she was about to pick up and crossed her arms. Everything about him, who was indifferently staring at her with slowly blinking eyes, was unpleasant.
Today, inexplicable sharpness was poured toward Jun Hwi. It was just Yeon Woo’s mood.
In the noisy company dinner, only their corner was briefly silent.
Breaking the awkwardness, Jun Hwi opened his mouth first.
“Are you not going home?”
“Eh? The dinner is still going on, isn’t it?”
“You’re already very drunk, stop drinking.”
“Why do you keep insisting that I’m drunk? I’m really fine. I’ll take care of myself, so don’t worry about me.”
“……….”
Yeon Woo’s words ended abruptly. Her flushed cheeks were pleasant to look at, but the usual lively smile was absent, giving off an uncharacteristic coldness.
Jun Hwi, engulfed in an unfamiliar feeling, silently massaged his forehead.
Well, considering the recent events, it was understandable for her to draw a line with him, even if she was exaggerating. But seeing her openly showing hostility made him feel not very good.
“How can I not worry? You’re my secretary.”
“Hah, not for much longer.”
“Are you getting a transfer?”
“No no, I’m resigning. I’m quitting!”
Oops! Yeon Woo, who had been off guard, accidentally spilled her secret. She wanted to stop her words midair, but it seemed too late.
“……….”
The man across her was stiff with a strange expression she had never seen before.
Ah, what can she do about the words that have already been said. Yeon Woo raised her chin confidently and took another sip of wine.
Moreover, observing the flustered Kwon Jun Hwi was quite a pleasant thing.
“Resignation? Why.”
Jun Hwi asked. Even his unrefined, slightly hoarse voice was satisfying.
Why? Because of your selfcentered personality, do you know how many secretaries have been driven away? You didn’t know until now?
“Hm…….”
Should she tell him or not. While she was hesitating, she saw the man’s hand on the table clenched into a fist.
Instead of answering, Yeon Woo stretched her index finger across the table, pointing at the man whose jaw muscles were twitching with tension.
“It’s because of you, Counselor. I’m planning to resign.”
“Be careful on your way home!”
“Message me when you arrive.”
“See you next year!”
After finishing the second round, it was a dispersal party.
Yeon Woo, who had been happily exchanging farewell greetings with everyone, started to adapt to the cold and headed towards the main road, hopping up and down.
She reached out her hand to hail a taxi, but there wasn’t a single one available. But then, it would have been more surprising if she could catch a taxi at 11 PM on New Year’s Eve in Gwanghwamun.
“So cold.”
Even so, she didn’t give up, waving her hand energetically, but instead of a taxi, a black sedan pulled up right in front of her nose.
“Get in.”
It was Jun Hwi.
“Attorney Kwon?”
“Get in, Deputy Kim Yeon Woo.”
The solid bass of his voice coming from over the codriver’s window made Yeon Woo hesitate.
‘Really get in? It’s true that it’s difficult to catch a taxi… ‘
“No, I’d prefer to take a taxi.”
As expected, she didn’t like it. Yeon Woo shook her head.
“I’ll drive you as a celebration of your resignation.”
“Why would Attorney Kwon celebrate my resignation?”
“Just get in. Can’t you see the guy behind us getting angry?”
Honk honk, the threatening horn of the car behind them was just blaring. Yeon Woo’s shoulders shrunk for a moment.
“You’re causing a lot of trouble.”
Muttering, Jun Hwi dismissed the regard for the car behind them.
Descending from the driver’s seat, he strode around the car with his long legs and soon stood in front of Yeon Woo, opening the passenger door himself.
“Get in. We need to continue the conversation from earlier.”
It was hard to refuse any longer when he went to such lengths.
Let’s just take advantage of this man until I resign. Changing her mind, Yeon Woo climbed into the passenger seat with a reluctant expression.
“What were we talking about earlier?”
“Are you really resigning because of me?”
“Ah, that.”
“Don’t just brush it off. Tell me exactly.”
Speaking like that, he ran his hand through his hair that he had been tapping on the steering wheel.
“Yes. Honestly, Attorney Kwon, you contributed about 80%.”
Helped by the courage of alcohol, Yeon Woo stated plainly.
“Is that so…”
“…”
“Understood.”
After the ensuing silence became too heavy, Yeon Woo slightly regretted not just continuing to hail a taxi.
In the meantime, Jun Hwi carefully adjusted the direction of the heater towards her. The warm air and the comfortable leather seat melted Yeon Woo’s shivering body from the cold, and soon, drowsiness swept over her.
‘I can’t fall asleep.’
She remembered blinking desperately not to fall asleep…
“Deputy, is it building 101 for your home?”
Unbeknownst to them, the car carrying the two of them had entered Yeon Woo’s apartment complex.
Awoken from the silence by Jun Hwi’s question, Yeon Woo, who had dozed off, was taken aback.
“Eh? How do you know my house? Are you a stalker?”
His forehead creased perfectly.
“What are you talking about? I know because I drove you before.”
“Oh… Right, you did.”
Still not fully awake, and even less sober. Yeon Woo, shaking her heavy head, was conscious of his pitiful gaze next to her and muttered a small confirmation, “Yes, it’s building 101.”
“Is your head okay?”
“Yes! After a good sleep, I’ll be fine.”
“But you’ve been banging your head on the window for a while now. Let’s see if you have a bump.”
Oh. Yeon Woo, momentarily taken aback, tried to laugh off her embarrassment.
“Me? That couldn’t be! You must have heard wrong. Hahaha.”
Well, let’s say it was like that. Jun Hwi nonchalantly responded, raising an eyebrow.
“But is the window okay? Is it not cracked?”
“Oh, Attorney!”
Ah, he’s embarrassing her.
As Yeon Woo surreptitiously rubbed her forehead and the car came to a stop, she unbuckled her seat belt and shouted.
“Thank you for the ride. Take care!”
She bolted from the car as if escaping. However, her intoxicated state didn’t allow her to move as fast as she intended.
She staggered slightly, and before she knew it, he had gotten out of the driver’s seat and approached her.
“Can you get home okay?”
“Of course.”
“Where exactly is your home? What’s the unit number?”
“It’s 1505! Is that okay? Take care.”
As he seemed to want to say something more, she turned away hurriedly. It was when Yeon Woo was about to enter the first floor lobby.
Suddenly, Jun Hwi grabbed her arm.
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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