By reconciling the two clients too quickly, Loan & Yul missed a chance to charge a hefty fee.
However, Jun Hwi had already planned to mitigate this.
Following P Automobile’s request, he had wrapped up the negotiation quickly while anticipating internal backlash, securing a new compliance management project with P Automobile. He had already reported this swift move.
But it was doubtful whether Cha Han Bin, despite being cunning, had thought that far ahead.
Seeing him summoned right after the negotiation, it seemed Cha Han Bin had failed to cover the loss in fees elsewhere.
“Exactly. Turned out to be a dumber opponent than expected.”
Jun Hwi didn’t need to intervene. The managing attorney would probably instill a great sense of crisis in Cha Han Bin.
Today, the lucky one was Jun Hwi.
Thanks to unexpected backup, Jun Hwi’s tasks were lessened. He twisted his wrist to check the time.
10 PM. It was later than he thought.
Would it be alright to go see her now?
“Attorney Kwon. Just go ahead quickly. I’m heading for the subway!”
Attorney Yang, who had been voicing his concerns, now seemed to be encouraging him to go see Yeon Woo.
Right. He should go to the most important person on his mind at this moment.
Jun Hwi immediately opened the emergency stairway door and ran towards the parking lot.
“Ahh, nice!”
Yeon Woo stretched lazily with a groan, then got up from the sofa.
“It’s already past 10 PM? Wow. My Friday night is ending like this.”
The negotiation started at 5 PM. Except for two senior members who attended, the rest of the team had mentally checked out from 5 PM and physically left at 6 PM sharp.
Naturally, Yeon Woo also relished the rare sense of freedom.
As soon as she got home, she ordered some hot soup with a side of drinks, relaxed on the sofa, catching up on SNS and dramas she had missed, and eventually dozed off.
She trusted the negotiation would go well without her worrying about the ‘top-notch lawyer’.
It felt improper to call him for a chat so late at night after he had probably been the most strained.
“I’ll rest over the weekend and see him at the office on Monday.”
Thinking so, she had come straight home after work to relax.
After leaving the sofa, Yeon Woo plugged her dead phone into the charger and decided to take a shower. She had accidentally fallen asleep without removing her makeup.
Under the shower, she leisurely planned her weekend.
But as expected, a weekend without plans for an office worker meant thorough house cleaning. She had neglected household chores during the weekdays, so it was time to get to them.
What next? A walk, some music. She loosely listed things to do in a plan-like manner and shook her head, clearing her thoughts.
“Oh, I think a package arrived. I saw a message about it.” She glanced at the clock on the wall – it was past 10 PM.
Why did she, in the past, ask for it to be kept in the management office instead of at her door?
After a bit of pondering, Yeon Woo shrugged off her laziness and stepped out of her apartment. If she delayed, it would be more bothersome tomorrow.
On the elevator down, she turned on her phone, which had been forgotten. Instantly, a flood of messages and missed calls appeared.
…All from Jun Hwi.
[Where are you] [Where are you] [Why aren’t you answering]Had something urgent happened?
After checking his most recent, unfinished text sent five minutes ago, she pressed the call button, but only received an automated response that the line was busy.
“What’s really going on? Ah, it’s bothering me.”
What could he need from his secretary at this time?
Mulling it over, Yeon Woo picked up the package from the management office and held her phone again.
Just then, his call came through.
[Where are you. Why aren’t you answering? Is something wrong? I was worried.]His voice, pouring out as soon as she answered, was dripping with urgency.
“Uh, Attorney Kwon, what’s the matter?”
But… something was off. There was a strangely echoing quality to his voice.
As if, besides the phone, his voice was also coming from nearby, sounding so real and close.
[If you’re home, can you come out? Just for a minute.]“…”
As Yeon Woo took the phone away from her ear and looked around, she spotted the broad-shouldered figure in a suit standing in front of the first-floor entrance.
‘Oh my goodness!’
And then, a hiccup burst out, adding to her surprise!
Yeon Woo, with her tactless mouth, quickly covered it with her hand and turned back, tiptoeing the way she had come.
No way, I can’t let him see me like this!
Her face was shiny, free of makeup, and only covered with moisturizer.
Her hair was limp and not fully dried, lacking volume.
She was wearing gray sweatpants that were almost too short and pink slippers.
That was Yeon Woo’s current state. Thankfully, her stretched-neck t-shirt was hidden under a hoodie she had put on.
How could she face that perfectly handsome man in a sharp suit looking like this?
Of course, there had been times when she had shown Jun Hwi even more unguarded moments. Like that time… when they unexpectedly spent the night together.
‘But that was different from now!’
It’s way too different, the mindset.
Back at the end of the year, Yeon Woo was planning to quit her job and thought she would never see him again, so she had been bold.
But now, she was going to see Kwon Jun Hwi more often and had even come to want to keep seeing him.
[Where are you?]As she desperately thought of how to escape, the impatient Jun Hwi urged her again from the other end of the line.
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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