“By the way, our Ivane already has a consultation…….”
“Hey, Gilliana. That’s not it. There’s already this book from Lady Ruwins, the Countess.”
As Vernon erased the remaining scribbles, he pointed to a book on the table at Gilliana.
“What? The kindergarten principal’s book? Wow, it’s preinterview research! As expected, the captain has thought of everything! Wow, even Leon was an angel when he was a child. Look, there’s a picture of him as a baby inside?”
No, she hadn’t thought of that at all. Lady Ruwins, the Countess?
Somehow the boy on the back cover seemed familiar.
So the person who recommended the book was Leon’s mother, the kindergarten principal that Gilliana was talking about?
‘So that’s why this book caught my eye.’
But was that something to blush about?
Anyone would be embarrassed if someone they liked saw a picture of them as a child, but Lucia didn’t know that.
She recalled Leon’s appearance from earlier and suddenly saw the children approaching with adorable faces, drooling as they looked at the dessert.
Ivanne had already stuffed her mouth as soon as she came, but Nia was just hesitating.
Ivanne was about to reach for something else without even swallowing what she was eating, and then finally looked at Nia as if she remembered something.
“Nia. Hurry up.”
Ivanne urged Nia with a gesture.
But Nia did not even touch the dessert, and just timidly lingered near Lucia’s sofa.
“Shhh. Scared.”
The child cautiously stood on her tiptoes in response to Ivanne’s urging, and then whispered in her ear.
Ivanne’s solution to Nia’s inability to speak in front of people.
Lucia’s face hardened at the words, and Gilly and Vernon, who were watching, clutched their chests with a knowing look.
As soon as the child finished speaking, she ran back to the front yard following the laughing Ivanne.
The children’s laughter and playful appearance reached Lucia’s stunned ears and eyes.
‘……Mom!’
Though she had asked to be told, it felt as though the world had stopped when she actually heard it.
The echo was desolate and hollow, unlike the shy and youthful words she had just heard.
She recalled a memory of her young days, pulling out a concealed portrait in the empty Earl’s mansion and mumbling the words blankly.
In the front yard, Nia was receiving praise, offering her head to the younger Ivanne.
Thanks to that, her hair was a mess, but the two children were constantly smiling at each other.
Seeing this, a question arose in her mind.
‘……Is this ordinary daily life?’
Nia was to be a saint who would receive God’s call in the future, but now, the appearance of her playing with a friend was just a natural child’s appearance.
If this was ordinary, the present child’s daily life without a friend like Ivanne was not ordinary.
Perhaps it was a fact that Lucia, who had been more lonely than anyone else during her childhood, knew well.
Raising a special child normally.
Because that was the promise she had made to save the child,
“Gillian. Is that interview still in progress?”
Lucia decided.
To send the child to kindergarten.
Watching the children as she listened to Gillian’s endless explanations, this time she saw Ivanne showing off to Nia by spinning like a windmill.
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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