“Where are you going?”
Even while being held by In-ho, Su-yeon hastily put on her shoes.
“I have somewhere to go.”
“Where exactly?”
“Just, just somewhere.”
“Where on earth are you going at this hour?”
In-ho shouted roughly at the overwhelming anxiety that seemed unbearable.
He was anxious.
Too anxious that he felt like he would go crazy.
However, as he looked directly at himself, who was so anxious, Su-yeon smiled again.
“…I’ll be back soon.”
Her whispering voice trembled delicately.
In that moment, all the tension in In-ho’s body dissipated, and his mind went blank.
In Su-yeon’s eyes that met his without a gap, there was an inexplicable urgency.
The thought that he shouldn’t keep holding onto her filled his mind instinctively.
Gradually, the strength in In-ho’s hands weakened.
Taking advantage of that, Su-yeon pulled her wrist out of his grip without hesitation and left the house.
In-ho, who belatedly came to his senses, hurriedly followed Su-yeon, but he couldn’t find her anywhere.
He stood still in dismay only after rushing out to the main road.
His heart felt like it would burst from the overwhelming anxiety that surged with every step.
But soon, he forcefully pushed aside his worries and moved his legs again.
He had to find Su-yeon.
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Su-yeon, frighteningly getting off the taxi, rushed to the front door and pressed the doorbell repeatedly.
More than an hour had already passed since Hye-kyung had mentioned.
She had called Hye-kyung while coming here, but there was no answer.
The same was true for Su-jin.
So, she sent a hurried message.
She was on her way, so please wait a little longer.
Although there was no reply, the number ‘1’ indicating that the message was checked was gone.
Touching In-ho would inevitably involve TK, so it wouldn’t be easy for Hye-kyung to act recklessly.
However, the anxious feeling could not be easily let go.
One second felt slower than any other time.
Right when she felt like she would suffocate in impatience.
The door, which had been tightly closed, made a heavy sound as it opened.
Su-yeon rushed inside as if running.
“Did you come?”
Opening the entrance door and entering, the frightening voice of Hye-kyung flew over and stuck to her.
Su-yeon looked up toward the direction where the sound came from.
Hye-kyung was sitting on the sofa.
Only her head was slightly visible above the sofa armrest, but just that made Su-yeon’s entire body shiver, and she couldn’t even move.
But she shouldn’t disturb her emotions any further.
“…I’m sorry for being late.”
Su-yeon, who barely managed to approach Hye-kyung, bowed her head and apologized with a trembling voice.
“Don’t just stand there. Sit down. We probably have a lot to talk about.”
In Hye-kyung’s inviting voice, there was a subtle hint of laughter.
Breathing deeply, Su-yeon barely managed to take a step and sit down.
Even though she sat still, her hands and feet trembled, and cold sweat flowed.
Hyekyung’s piercing gaze felt vivid, but I couldn’t bring myself to lift my head.
The moment our eyes met, it felt like her gaze pierced my throat, cutting off my breath.
“It took precisely 1 hour and 48 minutes. I’ve become quite patient, haven’t I? I waited for you for 48 minutes while you were sleeping.”
A warm voice that didn’t match her bright red lips flowed out.
Su-yeon bit her lower lip and replied with a trembling voice.
“…I’m sorry.”
The only thing that came to mind was an apology.
Hyekyung tilted her head and twisted her lips, letting out a mocking laughter.
“Is that all you have to say?”
“…”
“Why are you keeping your lips sealed like that? You’ve already revealed your true colors, so there’s no need to pretend to be quiet now. Ridiculous.”
Unable to find the right words, Su-yeon took a deep breath.
Although Hyekyung’s words weren’t easily understood, Su-yeon couldn’t feel comfortable asking for an explanation.
The more she hesitated, the thicker Hyekyung’s mockery became.
“Why don’t you try it again, like last time?”
“…Mom.”
“Mom? Oh, I see. You knew, huh? That I’m your mom. Even though you knew, you acted so insolently.”
Initially, the laughter that was hidden in Hyekyung’s voice disappeared.
Su-yeon’s fingertips trembled even more.
At that moment, leaning on the sofa, Hyekyung pulled her upper body towards Su-yeon and reached out her arm.
The sharp nails, raised like blades, passed over Su-yeon’s cheek, sweeping away her hair.
Shivers ran down Su-yeon’s spine at the creepy sensation flowing through her.
“Now, have you finally come to your senses, or are you deceiving me again?”
Muttering as if unsure of the answer, Hyekyung continued.
Su-yeon was also clueless about the answer.
She couldn’t understand what Hyekyung was saying.
All she could do was speculate that something she didn’t know had happened while their bodies were swapped.
“Either way, it doesn’t matter. This mom has completely made up her mind.”
“…”
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…
——
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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