“I am one to face reality. I distinguish between what I should desire and what I should avoid. I value my life and live it to the fullest. My liking for you was simply my own feelings, harming no one else, I never had the slightest intention to cross the line.”
“So, you kept your distance and had a ‘safe crush’ on me, is that it?”
“Yes.”
That would do.
Let’s say, for argument’s sake, that the boss may have approached me out of some odd curiosity. But I can’t just follow along knowing that it will end badly, can I?
I don’t want to be a plaything of a thirdgeneration chaebol. I don’t want to damage my feelings of affection in such a way.
Seo Woo finished her piece and rose from the bed. Fortunately, her coat and bag were in sight. Just as she was about to hastily grab her coat.
“That line that Miss Eun Seo Woo does not wish to cross.”
His incredibly attractive voice flowed softly,
“I think I need to cross it.”
It penetrated into Seo Woo’s heart, causing a strong ripple.
If this boss wants to go crazy, let him go crazy by himself. It seems he’s intent on driving me crazy too.
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“Wow, Tae Min Hyuk is done for.”
A man sneered as he looked at the picture on the tablet.
He was Min Hyuk’s only brother, Tae Min Chan.
Beside Min Chan, who was chuckling on the bed, Yang Gi Sa stood at attention.
“Even you can see it, right? This guy’s screwed.”
“Aren’t these the pictures you took to make it appear that way?”
“Ha ha.”
Despite Yang Gi Sa’s matteroffact response, Min Chan simply smiled in delight. Under normal circumstances, he would have retorted to even the slightest annoyance with, “Sir, do you want to quit driving?”
But this time was different. The moment to get rid of the thorn in his side was just around the corner.
The picture showed Han Cha Woong, the executive assistant, carrying a woman, and Min Hyuk waiting for the elevator next to them. The elevator in the hotel operated only between the lobby, the restaurant, and the suites located on the upper floors.
They also had footage of them getting on the elevator with the woman, going up, and stopping on the floor where the suites were.
“There is satisfaction in sticking with someone, hoping for the day when Tae Min Hyuk stumbles.”
How tirelessly I’d chased him, hoping to catch even a speck of dust from my brother. And then, after a meal, he had taken a sleeping employee to a suite. What a delightful prey.
“Well, even though you occasionally cross the line, you do your job well.”
That’s why I kept Yang, the driver, so close. With him, nothing was impossible. He was the one who had caught the sly fox by alternating people and keeping a constant watch on Tae Min Hyuk’s every move.
“Now, how are you planning to proceed next?”
“After the weekend, I plan to post the pictures, videos, and a witness’s testimony on the company’s anonymous bulletin board on Monday morning. If I describe the circumstances of taking Eun Seo Woo, an employee, deliberately incapacitated to a hotel room, and raise doubts, even if he tries to explain, President Tae will inevitably be heavily tarnished.”
“Right! And with a very dirty scandal.”
Min Chan clicked his fingers and hummed a little song.
It was very easy to write a story even with weak evidence such as photos and videos. It didn’t matter whether people believed it or not. Just the fact that such a scandal would happen would be quite a blow to the young and competent President Tae Min Hyuk.
“It’s a very sensitive matter, so he won’t be able to get out of it easily. Not unless they’re getting married.”
There was the key in what Yang said.
As far as Min Chan knew, his brother Tae Min Hyuk was definitely not the type to marry just anyone.
“Exactly. He’s so greedy. He’s completely frustrated now because he couldn’t take the heir’s place. He’ll probably calculate till the end and choose very carefully.”
That’s why it would be an extremely tricky and desperate trap for Min Hyuk.
Even if he tried to rectify it, there would be no way to stop the spreading rumors, and he couldn’t really date or marry a woman who wasn’t helping in business. It would be quite maddening and jump around.
Whether he tried to solve it on either side, it would be hitting rock bottom for Tae Min Hyuk.
Moreover, given the matter at hand, he couldn’t just ignore it. If he did, the next strategy would be to incite a boycott of TH Food.
“Thinking he’s an onerisk and not knowing he’s going to hell. Puhahaha.”
The thought of Min Hyuk’s downfall, always ignoring me with his arrogance, made Min Chan feel full without even eating. Could anything be more exhilarating?
“But why did the employee pass out?”
“Apparently, she drank alcohol on an empty stomach. This employee, Eun Seo Woo, couldn’t have a proper meal either.”
“Ah, how unfortunate is Tae Min Hyuk that his employees can’t even eat their meals.”
Min Chan felt like he should bow down to Eun Seo Woo, who had endured such an uncomfortable situation and finally passed out gloriously. Because of her, he got such a great chance.
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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