Hyeongsuk laughed, pretending to be joking. Su-gyeong also smiled cheerfully without resisting.
“Yes, Mother. I heard it from Mr. Do-jun. I don’t have any intention of playing around while running the household. So, I said that I would work as a free legal consultant and lawyer after marriage.”
“Free… No, dear. What I mean is… Ugh, you! Did you excel only in studying? Why don’t you understand my words properly?”
Hyeongsuk couldn’t hide her true nature and exploded. Whether her mother got angry or not, Su-gyeong laughed even more brightly.
“I don’t understand. I understood everything, Mother. But I think the lawyer daughter-in-law you want isn’t a lawyer who does free consultations. So, I want to suggest something. Even now, why don’t you give birth to one and send them to law school?”
Even after speaking, Su-gyeong covered her mouth, chuckling.
Today, Hyeongsuk lost her words several times.
The house that used to be filled only with children’s laughter was unexpectedly bustling with people.
A banquet table and canopy adorned the grassy garden, and an elegant buffet was set up outdoors. And on the front stage, Si-a’s dol table was adorably arranged.
Si-a’s doljabi was attended only by family and close friends. Still, there were more guests than at the couple’s wedding.
Chairman Park and Jung-ae with Suk-hee. Also, some employees from Hanbit and officials from Jung-hyuk’s company attended.
“What kind of fuss is this at a baby’s doljabi? Anyway, tsk.”
Chairman Park grumbles again. Jung-ae, also unhappy with that, makes a comment toward an unfriendly place.
“All baby’s doljabi celebrations are like this. Is it some kind of drinking party? What is it?”
“What? You woman!”
“Oh my, son-in-law. You’re still so angry even at this age. What’s the matter with you?”
The parents-in-law, sitting side by side in the designated outdoor seats, turn their backs and sit without looking at each other since then.
Among the invited guests, there were also men and women with ambiguous relationships.
Sol, wandering in a secluded corner with a champagne glass in hand. And around her, Jun-ho. Except for Suk-hee and Chairman Hong, who burst into laughter at the sight of those two, it was a bit awkward.
The most anticipated doljabi time during the feast arrived.
“Eek! Si-a, money! We need to pick up money for Si-a! Pick up the money!”
Dajeong shouted excitedly as if staking her entire fortune on gambling. She looked desperate, like a woman who had bet her entire fortune on gambling.
Money! With the call of money, Chairman Park adds, saying, “That’s right,” quietly. It was the first moment he liked his son-in-law and daughter-in-law.
“Oh. You have to catch the thread. Catch the thread, baby.”
Jung-ae worries and looks at the scene. Suk-hee also intervened.
“Well then. Whatever you say, the best thing is for the baby to grow up healthy without any pain.”
It was a moment when the values of the parents from both families were clearly revealed.
As for Si-a, she had no particular interest, but the adults, with only tension, pursed their dry lips. And amid everyone’s attention and expectation, Si-a made an irreversible choice.
Si-a held in her hand the dinosaur model that Si-woo secretly mixed in as a joke. It was a Tyrannosaurus. No one could easily interpret the results of today’s doljabi.
Even the event that brought about a burst of laughter passed like that. Dajeong, holding Si-a, met and thanked each congratulator one by one.
After spending some time like that, she approached Junghyuk, who had been watching her from behind.
“Honey, it seems like we should put the bee to sleep for a nap. It keeps buzzing.”
“I’ll put her to sleep.”
Taking over the bee, he headed to the backyard, away from the bustling front yard. Although narrower than the front garden, it was a place with a clear shade where Si-woo and he often played soccer.
Pat, pat. After leaning her against his shoulder, gently patting her back, Si-a quickly fell asleep. After a while, Junghyuk wandered around the backyard.
Then, suddenly, his eyes turned to a familiar figure. It was Si-woo, who was stuck to the fence like a bodyguard, talking to someone on the other side.
Junghyuk slowly approached Si-woo. As he did, the face of a middle-aged woman, unfamiliar but not completely unfamiliar, came into view.
Naseongja. She was Si-woo’s biological mother.
Junghyuk slowly approached Siwoo. Then, the face of a middle-aged woman, not entirely unfamiliar, caught his eye.
Na Seongja. She was Siwoo’s birth mother.
Junghyuk’s expression stiffened at once.
“Yoo Siwoo.”
“Huh?”
Siwoo turned his head in surprise at his dad’s call. Seongja, who also noticed him, seemed startled and slightly bowed. Junghyuk slowly observed the situation and headed towards the fence.
“Dad, a pretty grandmother is here. Uh… but she insists it’s okay for Siwoo to come in.”
“Yoo Siwoo, your mom is looking for you.”
“Huh? Really?”
“Yeah, go check with Mom.”
“Okay!”
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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