Although surprised internally, Ji Na followed Jin Woo’s lead and smiled at the auntie. She couldn’t help but admire Jin Woo’s crafty handling of the situation.
“Did you take a class on how to handle crises?”
“Ah, you didn’t know. I was an honor student in that class.”
In response to Ji Na’s teasing question, Jin Woo cheekily replied. For the first time, their eyes met without any barrier. They smiled, forehead to forehead, as if they had gone back ten years.
A little later, food was placed in front of the two people. Contrary to what she had been worried about, Jin Woo ate the hangover soup very deliciously.
“I’ll pay for this. I’m glad it suits my taste.”
He spoke decisively, as if drawing a line, and Jin Woo nodded lightly.
“It’s my first time trying it, but it’s delicious. I’ll buy the coffee.”
With that response, Ji Na moved her steps towards the cafe in front of the office. The heat of midday was befitting of summer.
“But how did you know that I couldn’t eat hangover soup?”
She wondered if her face had given it away when she saw the menu and panicked.
“It was written all over your face.”
At Jin Woo’s teasing words, Ji Na unconsciously raised her hand to touch her face. She could feel her rough skin and immediately put her hand down.
“The expression on your face while looking at the menu was very stern.”
Embarrassed that she couldn’t hide her expression so blatantly, Ji Na quickly changed the topic.
“Ah, was it? Anyway, I’d like you to come to our department.”
“Your department?”
At Jin Woo’s question, with what seemed like a happy face, words slipped out of her mouth.
“Your face is marketing.”
Oops, her inner thoughts had just slipped out.
“Ah, no. I mean, what I meant to say is…”
As she was flustered, trying to recover her slip of the tongue, Jin Woo chuckled and asked.
“Which department are you in?”
“I’m in planning and marketing.”
Thankfully, the explanation about her inner thoughts naturally passed by.
“I’m curious about what you do. I might be joining the company soon, can you explain it to me?”
When Jin Woo asked, shining eyes, Ji Na talked about the company with a shy face. It was mostly about the general work that Ji Na does. They hadn’t walked far when they arrived at the cafe, their destination, and Ji Na paused for a moment.
“Is it boring?”
“No. It’s much clearer when I hear it from you.”
Jin Woo opened the cafe’s glass door with a smile, and a cool breeze hit them simultaneously.
As Jin Woo held the door open as if to let her in first, Ji Na walked into the cafe with an awkward face. His consideration was unfamiliar. Do Jin had never opened the door for her even once.
She felt pathetic for unconsciously comparing him with Do Jin. As if trying to erase the thought, Ji Na quickly scanned the inside of the cafe.
“Huh?”
At the same moment, she spotted a familiar figure. Do Jin, who said he was going out for a while, was in the cafe. With Heo Yun Ju.
“Indeed, the cafe is cool.”
Jin Woo’s voice, following her into the cafe, brought Ji Na back to her senses, and she hesitated for a moment on what to do next.
Do Jin was sitting with Yun Ju, engaged in conversation. He was smiling, something he didn’t show to Ji Na, clearly enjoying whatever they were talking about.
“What would you like to drink, sis?”
Jin Woo’s question was asked, but her entire attention was directed towards Do Jin.
Why, just why. Why are they together?
Since when did they become so close?
Ji Na’s heart began to pound anxiously.
She was supposed to trust him…… but a wave of uncontrollable anxiety washed over her.
The sight of Do Jin and Yun Ju together made her heart flutter.
“Sis.”
At Jin Woo’s voice, she raised her head, and a new expression from Jin Woo caught her eye.
His sweet smile was gone, his face looked strangely angry.
“Huh? Oh, sorry. I was lost in thought for a moment.”
Ji Na quickly apologized, thinking that it was because of her. She thought he had a soft image as he kept smiling in front of her, but Jin Woo’s face without the smile was surprisingly stern and clear.
“I’ll have a warm Americano.”
Without any further words, Jin Woo ordered as Ji Na had said.
“Sis, are you cold by any chance?”
Jin Woo asked, looking at Ji Na, who seemed to be hugging her arms as if the cold air had seeped into her heart.
“Ah, no.”
Perhaps because of the reprimand she had received from Do Jin, Ji Na quickly let go of her arms. She felt pathetic, as if she was making a fuss all by herself.
“I’ll get the coffee and go out. You go ahead.”
Perhaps that’s why. Jin Woo’s consideration felt increasingly strange to Ji Na. It was so unfamiliar and strange that even all the words in the world seemed insufficient to describe it.
“Hmm…okay.”
In the warm gaze of Jin Woo, free of any reproach, Ji Na smiled awkwardly and stepped outside the cafe. An unknown sense of relief washed over her as the warm air enveloped her body.
Ji Na felt as though she had run away from Do Jin, and she could only stare at the ground beneath her feet.
She felt pathetic for doubting her boyfriend.
“Oh, Deputy Ji Na.”
At Yun Ju’s cheerful voice, Ji Na abruptly lifted her head. Unsure of how to react, she hesitated for a moment.
“What are you doing here? Did you come to drink coffee?”
Yun Ju, who was wearing a bright dress as always, looked beautiful. That’s probably why it was difficult for Ji Na to meet Do Jin’s eyes. She knew too well how he might look at her.
“Yeah. But where are you two going?”
“Oh. We’re going on a field trip today. Manager told us especially.”
At Yun Ju’s boastful words, Do Jin glanced at the watch on his wrist and said to Yun Ju,
“Hmm, let’s move quickly.”
“Yes, Manager.”
Her highpitched voice was as lively as a bird chirping.
“Prepare the report well.”
After briefly speaking to Ji Na, Do Jin quickly disappeared with Yun Ju.
‘Field trip……’
Ji Na blankly watched their retreating figures. She felt as if she had come face to face with the unknown entity of anxiety. She couldn’t stand there any longer. Her legs were shaking as if she was about to collapse at any moment.
Reaching out to steady herself, she tried to grab the glass door, but it swung open.
Almost everything happened at once.
The moment Ji Na’s hand touched Jin Woo’s chest, she stumbled and fell. Startled, Jin Woo dropped the coffee he was holding to catch Ji Na, and the coffee that had hit the floor splashed onto Jin Woo.
“Ah…”
The dark coffee stained Jin Woo’s white shirt.
“I’m sorry.”
Ji Na’s eyes widened. Jin Woo, who held onto her, looked at Ji Na as if the shirt didn’t matter.
“Why does your face look like that, sister? Are you hurt?”
Realizing that she was practically leaning on Jin Woo’s embrace, Ji Na quickly stepped back.
“No…I just felt dizzy for a moment.”
Ji Na hastily explained and looked at the shirt with a perplexed face.
“There’s a laundry… nearby… so…”
“It’s really okay.”
Jin Woo said, scrutinizing Ji Na. Her pale, bloodless complexion and shaky black eyes had been there since she entered the café.
Was it because of the brief encounter with the manager in the company lobby? Jin Woo’s hardened expression was also due to that. Ji Na’s noticeably changed attitude had made him feel down.
“Even so, if it stays like this, the stain won’t come out. I’ll go to the bathroom and wash it off for you. Can you take off your clothes?”
The change in Jin Woo’s previously indifferent gaze occurred just after that.
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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