Kwon, Je, Ho.
She slowly repeated his name to herself….
Thump, thump.
Like a halted heart jolted by an electric shock,
Her desiccated emotions twitched, spasmed at the memories from the past.
Caught in the dizzying whirlwind of emotions, Yul Li squeezed her eyes shut.
It was not a delusion.
There had certainly been a change in her expression. Je Ho studied Yul Li’s face as he lifted the glass to his lips once again. But when Yul Li opened her eyes, the glimpse of confusion he had seen was gone. Yul Li gave a small smile to Min Woo and followed his steps.
Je Ho leaned against the wall, silently watching her retreating figure.
This is getting interesting.
After a short chuckle, he drained his glass and followed the pair.
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“You should have told me earlier.”
Thinking it was a simple dinner arrangement, Yul Li whispered her complaint to Min Woo when she saw President Kwon and Executive Kwon also sharing the table. But Min Woo merely gave her a smirk.
If she knew the elders would be there, she would have declined straight away. She was so uncomfortable, as if sitting on a bed of nails, she couldn’t even taste the food in her mouth. Yul Li, who was mechanically chewing her food, sneaked a glance at Je Ho seated across.
From the moment he took his seat, he kept his gaze lowered, not engaging in any conversation. What was even stranger was that no one introduced Yul Li to Kwon Je Ho. Of course, they had once been engaged, so they did know each other.
She had heard that President Kwon had been very disappointed when the marriage arrangement, initiated by him, fell apart. Perhaps that’s why he readily agreed when Min Woo wanted Yul Li as his marriage partner, even though Yul Li and Je Ho had a past engagement.
Regardless, seating two people who were once engaged without any awkwardness was rude if anything. But Je Ho didn’t seem to mind. With a face as impassive as if he was wearing a mask, he focused on his meal.
When he sensed her stealing glances at him, Je Ho lifted his head and looked at Yul Li. He sensed her startle. She lowered her head and quickly avoided his gaze.
Yul Li must be very uncomfortable right now. After all, she and Je Ho were once engaged.
Silently picking up a piece of grilled sirloin, Je Ho recalled his meeting with President Kwon an hour earlier.
“You’ve been busy, but finally you found the time.”
President Kwon Gun Cheol had made up his mind to summon his grandson, Je Ho, since early last year. At the time, Je Ho, who was staying in Dubai, put off the president’s call citing work, and finally returned home after almost a year.
Without any greetings, President Kwon immediately got to the point. The secretary put a tablet PC in front of Je Ho.
“I’m planning to construct the head office properly. A masterpiece in the architectural world.”
KG Group had grown from a construction company into a conglomerate. Even though its profits in other sectors had now surpassed construction, President Kwon’s love for construction remained. Hence, he had high hopes for the construction of the new headquarters.
“Je Ho, you have to do it.”
It was a radical proposal. Whether in terms of scale or significance, it was a project that even worldrenowned master architects would covet. However, Je Ho barely glanced at the screen, not touching the tablet PC.
“Why me, of all people?”
After a silence, he asked bluntly. President Kwon frowned, as if not understanding the question.
“Why you? Aren’t you of the Kwon family? You already have a reputation as an architect. If not you, then who?”
At the mention of the Kwon family lineage, Je Ho gave a broad, amused smile.
“The Kwon family lineage? Do you think the company is personal property? You, Mr. President, are just the largest shareholder. You don’t own the group.”
“Who do you think you are, talking nonsense like that!”
Executive Kwon Woo Sik, who sat next to President Kwon, turned red, looking displeased. He didn’t like this meeting from the start. His son, Manager Kwon Min Woo, would soon be nominated as successor, and now Je Ho, who had seemed to have lost interest, had suddenly returned home. He didn’t know what tricks Je Ho had up his sleeve.
Je Ho, who was tapping the tablet PC screen, picked up his jacket next to him and stood up from his seat.
“If you wish to entrust me with the design, follow the proper procedure. You should select other architect candidates and choose from among them. That would be fair.”
“Do you have the will to do it if you’re chosen?”
At Chairman Kwon’s question, Je Ho smiled, revealing his teeth.
“Well, it depends on my schedule. I’m quite busy…….”
“You! To dare speak that way to our grandfather!”
Executive Kwon, as if unable to tolerate such impudent behavior any longer, abruptly stood up. But Chairman Kwon raised his hand, stopping him.
“That’s enough. Sit down.”
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?
——
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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