Instead of a reply, Jeho twisted his lips. He didn’t mind her proactive approach. However, she, who sometimes felt distant, suddenly came so close, making everything feel strange and awkward.
“A while ago, Jeho, I wanted to do this as soon as I saw you. Do you know how hard it was for me to hold back?”
It was a voice filled with longing.
“But why didn’t you check any of the messages I sent?”
“If I see the messages, I won’t be able to resist missing you, Jeho.”
In response to Jeho’s question, Yuri added more strength to her embracing arms and looked at him intently.
The two of them gazed at each other for a moment. Yuri was the first to move. Lifting her heels, she gently kissed Jeho’s lips.
“Jeho, do you know how much I like you?”
Was it not sincere? In the past, she could never have uttered such awkward words. But now, even if rejected, it wouldn’t hurt her.
And so, she could casually throw it out like a joke.
It must have been like that. It must have felt like this.
This morning, as Yuri left her house, she decided to imitate Jeho’s actions towards her. She hoped that by doing so, she could understand even a little bit of his feelings towards her.
Even if it was insincere, the other party didn’t seem to notice. Jeho’s gaze deepened in response to the impromptu confession.
A face so moved by the simple words “I like you,” not even saying “I love you.”
Suppressing a laugh that wanted to burst out, Yuri again spoke insincere words.
“Hug me, Jeho.”
As soon as she finished speaking, he, as if unwinding, tightly pulled her into an embrace. It was so tight that she couldn’t breathe, but Yuri didn’t push him away; she simply closed her eyes.
Due to not completely sorting out her emotions, her body slowly began to respond to his.
Maybe it wasn’t a lie; perhaps, in that moment of looking at him, she really wanted to be embraced by him.
Everything had turned 180 degrees, but his embrace was still warm, and the citrus scent tickling her nose was irresistibly warm.
“Yuri.”
Even his voice flowing softly into her ears made her heart flutter.
Pull yourself together.
If only she could, she would scold her weak self.
It was not an easy fight. Perhaps it wasn’t a fight with him but a fight with herself.
To avoid being easily led by him, she had to erase useless emotions cleanly. But when on earth could she become free?
Don’t forget, Chae Yuri. Everything depends solely on you.
As if warning herself, Yuri whispered to herself while biting her lower lip.
“Do you know what everyone is gossiping about?”
The office door opened wide without a knock, and Madam Na entered. Vice President Kwon, looking at his wife who appeared flustered, shook his head as if he had a headache.
“Are you just going to stay still like this?”
“Have you scolded me enough all morning? Is that why you’ve come all the way to the office?”
At the mention of scolding, Mrs. Na’s face twisted fiercely. Instead of sitting on the sofa, she walked over to the desk and snatched the documents from her husband’s hand.
“Did you call my words scolding? Do my words sound like nagging to you?”
As she tossed away the seized documents into the air, Mrs. Na walked away from her husband’s side, causing Vice President Kwon to finally lose his patience and stand up from his seat.
“So, that’s what I said from the beginning. Minwoo, that guy, I suggested he get counseling, did he? My kid, but honestly, that guy is not normal.”
Vice President Kwon shouted loudly, his neck veins bulging. It was true. Although he was his own child, there were times when he was frightening. Especially when he was engulfed in madness, his eyes gleaming crazily, it sent shivers down his spine.
Back in elementary school, the cruel scenes of animal abuse Minwoo committed still made him feel nauseous. After losing the dog that used to torment to Jeho, he brought home stray dogs and cats.
He tortured them in various brutal ways, and when he got bored, he killed them cruelly. Vice President Kwon, who witnessed his young son smiling happily at the bloodied animal corpses, thought that something was seriously wrong with his child.
But Mrs. Na had a different opinion. Even if it was an ownerless stray animal, she thought he should let out his anger properly so that he wouldn’t explode later. She scolded him, saying, “Even if it’s an ownerless stray animal, what’s the problem?”
Even when Minwoo, now an adult, harmed the women he dated, Mrs. Na’s reaction was the same. If she handed him a few coins, she would pick the silent ones. So, it wouldn’t be a big problem.
Even now, Mrs. Na hadn’t changed. At the mention of Minwoo not being normal, she trembled all over.
“Are you saying our son isn’t normal right now?”
“Sigh.”
There was no point in arguing. Vice President Kwon, who took a deep breath, touched his forehead with his hand and sat down on the sofa.
“So, why bother Chae Euiwon’s daughter, Chae Euiwon?!”
“Who said we bothered her? What’s wrong with tapping? It’s not a big crime!”
“That’s stalking.”
“So what? Did our Minwoo even touch Yuri? No, right? Besides, they were going to get married anyway. It’s not a big deal that they were about to become a couple.”
“Oh, Mrs. Na, you’re in trouble. Do you know what year it is now? Even within a married couple, rape charges can be established now.”
“What did you say?”
At the mention of the rape charge, Mrs. Na’s expression changed dramatically. Approaching as if to grab his collar, she lowered herself and met eyes with Vice President Kwon.
“All right. If you just stand idly by, I’ll step up.”
“No, you should stay put.”
Vice President Kwon, worried that Mrs. Na might cause trouble, furrowed his forehead.
“This time, it involves Chae Euiwon, and we need time.”
“Humph.”
Mrs. Na, who laughed at that remark, clenched her fist and sat across from him.
“Just get rid of it.”
“What?”
“Look around Chae Euiwon. No one is without dirt when you shake them off.”
In fact, for Vice President Kwon, Representative Chae Hyung-sik was a thorn in his side. Representative Chae, who had a long-standing friendship with Vice Chairman Kwon, seemed to subtly ignore him, as if dismissing him as the younger brother.
Yes, this was a chance, and it wouldn’t be a bad thing to hit him.
“Okay, I got it. I’ll handle it myself, so you just stay put.”
Rising from the sofa, Vice President Kwon walked to the desk and opened the bottom drawer. He took out a mobile phone with an untraceable caller ID and started making a call somewhere. Looking at Vice President Kwon, Mrs. Na’s lips curled into a satisfied smile.
“Did you bring the car?”
Jeho approached Yulli, who was finishing her work and turning off the computer.
“No, my father gave me a ride on his way to work. I’m not comfortable driving yet…”
“Then I’ll drive you. The director just called and personally asked me to take care of you, Yulli.”
As it might look odd for Jeho, the cousin of the divorced partner, to take care of Yulli, Jeho emphasized the title “Director,” perhaps for others to hear. No one would refuse when the Director asked for a favor.
“Then I’ll be in your care.”
Yulli nodded lightly and stood up with her bag. Until they reached the parking lot in the elevator, the two didn’t say a word. However, the atmosphere changed as they descended to the basement.
While walking towards the parked car, suddenly Yulli turned around and, as if collapsing, was embraced by Jeho. Then, before Yulli could figure out what was happening, Jeho took a step forward and sealed her lips.
With a fresh sensation, a sweet breath flowed into her mouth, catching Yulli off guard.
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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