The Extra's Role is Too My Taste (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 33
As night deepened, they boarded the ship under the guidance of a sailor.
Aidan’s steed, Blackaice, snorted lightly in unease upon seeing the dark, rippling water beneath its hooves, but quickly regained the dignified and valiant demeanor befitting its stature once Aidan calmed it.
The vessel appeared to be a passenger ferry, shuttling back and forth across the sea that embraced the bay from north to south.
There were other passengers besides Aidan and Brody; judging by their reverently worn robes, most seemed to be priests or pilgrims.
“It’s considerably quieter these days—ever since the North and the Empire split. Though the North appears to be taking a moderate stance toward the central territories it has occupied, no one knows what will happen next, so everyone’s waiting and watching carefully.”
Aidan and Brody nodded at the reply from the weathered sailor who was guiding them through the ship.
The sailor opened one of the cabins lined up along a corridor situated about half a level below deck.
“You’ll stay here.”
To avoid drawing unnecessary attention, the two had agreed to continue posing as a married couple for the time being.
Thus, without arousing any suspicion, the sailor assigned them a single room.
True to its nature as a small vessel that operated on a brief two-night, three-day route, the cabin was compact and efficiently arranged.
A narrow bunk bed, a simple table, a basin and bucket for washing, and a small window in the wall offered a sparse yet sufficient setting.
“As long as you’re careful with open flames, there are no particular restrictions—feel free to move about as you please. I’ve already spoken to the dining hall, so whenever you go, they’ll serve the meal you requested… Hmm, what else? Ah—please mind the noise. When newlyweds are aboard, complaints sometimes come from neighboring cabins…”
“Newlyweds…”
Newlyweds and noise? At the implication, Aidan’s cheeks flushed, while Brody frowned.
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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With all the events she went through, it’s very normal for her not to remember Aidan’s headache at all.
After the number of times she refused to marry him, now Brody was upset why Aidan changed! What exactly does Brody want?!
Brody please don’t talk or think anymore! Her stubbornness is very annoying. Male lead, find another heroine, please! (⩺_⩹)