“Think about it. This situation will continue to escalate this year, anyway. I’m the president’s son, and you will keep helping me. Whether I want it or not.”
Sometimes, when you’re too taken aback, you just can’t find words.
“It wouldn’t be bad to let the misunderstanding linger. It skips the complex process.”
Even in front of Shin Yeon, who was gaping, Do Jun spoke calmly.
“You gain a clear reason to help me, and I won’t have to be dragged around annoyingly.”
“Heuh….”
“The Manager Shin has a good position in the company. High rank, capable. Who would dare to touch me when Shin Yeon is openly taking care of me?”
Wow….
What nonsense is he spouting so logically.
I can’t believe this.
“What’s good about this? No, what’s happening now….”
“Why. Are you going to have an office romance?”
“Huh?”
Suddenly? Like this?
“The friend you said was unusually pretty. Are you going to meet her?”
The inescapable gaze was pressing her hard.
“Whwhy is Seongmin oppa coming out of nowhere here! And we’re not even in the same company, what’s with the office romance….”
“Let me know in advance if you’re going to date. I have no intention of interfering in someone else’s love life.”
It was frustrating to have to answer a situation she had never thought of.
“No, I’m not dating. We’re not like that!”
But if she didn’t answer, it would be tantamount to affirming her feelings for him.
It was not hard to talk about a really nothing kind of relationship.
Even when having a personal conversation with Seongmin, there was never a time in history where she had felt romantic feelings.
Just a close colleague. The kind of relationship that encourages each other.
That must have been the same for Seongmin.
“Good, then. No problem.”
“Huh?”
“Do what I like.”
Wow. Crazy.
If Do Jun hadn’t calmed her down earlier, her voice might have resonated loudly throughout the building once again.
“Are you in your right mind now?”
“What can’t I do?”
Watching his shamelessness was no longer awkward.
Do Jun, who had been looking down at Shin Yeon for a long time, moved his steps.
“And.”
One more step.
Do Jun approached Shin Yeon in front of him.
He had only stepped one step closer, but Shin Yeon seemed to be very tense.
The cool summer night air blew between them, now closer.
“That’s the truth.”
The deserted dark night street.
All that could be heard was.
“You were interested in me.”
The sound of summer pine trees rustling in the wind was the only thing.
“Excuse me. Mr. Seo Do Jun.”
The stern voice of Shin Yeon was as calm as Dojun’s speech.
“I never did that.”
But it was definitely slightly trembling.
Ah, damn…
How did he know?
“You liked it. When I was Lee Hyun Woo.”
This bastard knew everything.
No, then. Looking like this, being so affectionate, how could he not be interested?
I’m not the weird one.
If you have eyes and ears, anyone would like Lee Hyun Woo…
No, that’s not it. Calm down.
“Li, like? He’s just a newbie who endures well and does his job well! It’s just a human favor, what…”
“Really? Every time you say a word, hearts just pour out of your eyes.”
His eyes sparkled as he couldn’t hold back his laughter any longer.
“To the new recruit. Lewdly.”
Hey, this…
“Well, what. Did I know the rookie was going to be like this?”
One of Dojun’s eyebrows seemed slightly uncomfortable.
Ah, was the rookie too harsh?
“But at that time, Dojun was being so warm! I’m not even a married woman. What’s the problem if I like it frankly? What do you see in people calling them lewd…”
“Anyway, you admit it?”
What?
What did I just say?
“No, that’s not it… So…”
In front of Dojun’s confident expression, there was only one emotion that was rushing like a tide.
The sense of defeat.
Embarrassed, Shin Yeon bowed her head.
Why is Shin Yeon like this these days?
“Anyway, it doesn’t make sense. I’m tired enough from excessive work, but if such rumors are also circulating…”
“Well, then. Let’s go fair and square.”
Unexpectedly, Dojun took out his cell phone.
He seemed to be texting someone.
“What time will you be home after the wedding tomorrow?”
“Why?”
“I’ll call Kim Juno. Rewrite the contract from the beginning.”
“What? A contract?”
What, what is it? Was the rookie too harsh?
Quickly, she scrutinized Dojun’s expression as he silently looked at his cell phone.
It doesn’t seem like he’s trying to cut her off…
“You said your workload increased while cooperating. Let’s renegotiate the salary.”
“Salary…?”
“Yeah. If an employee has a lot of work, they should be treated accordingly.”
Thud.
Dojun who finished texting, put his phone back in.
The expression of him looking at her with his hand in his pocket was still confident.
But Shin Yeon also does not back down.
Funny. Does he want to control her by giving her money?
“Hey, son of the chairman. Give me a few pennies and listen to me. Is it something like this?”
That’s too oldfashioned.
What kind of world is it these days.
“People these days would rather go home than take that measly overtime pay.”
With such an outdated mindset, what kind of company would you run?
“I wonder how much you think I’m going to pay you. It’s just a pittance.”
His confidence was not only expressed in his face, it was also spewed out in his words.
What?
It’s not just about the overtime pay?
“No, I mean, you should listen to me till the end.”
Then the story might change.
“The point is not how much I give you, whether it’s a penny or two. What matters is that I like the strategy. Apart from the amount, it’s a good approach. I think it’s a great strategy where we can both win.”
It’s best to take the contract first.
You can upset the table when you get there, but if you can’t eat it, it’s still God.
“Damn it.”
Do Joon looked at Shin Yeon’s changing attitude with a sense of familiarity and ease.
A moment ago, Shin Yeon’s hand, which had been fanning wildly, had suddenly become polite.
“Ah, it’s been too frustrating. I can help a lot in the company, but I was worried my hasty actions might cause misunderstanding.”
“Do more.”
“Well … for example, the photocopier! Right. It seemed like I was damaging the property contrary to my intention, didn’t it? It can be misunderstood. But if you know I love the photocopier …”
Click.
Do Joon couldn’t help but laugh.
Anyway, Shin Yeon.
“Enough. Let’s go in. It’s late.”
Shin Yeon felt Do Joon’s words, which had been mischievous until just now, strangely affectionate.
Is it the power of salary….
Shin Yeon tilted her head.
Do Joon, who had no way of knowing her thoughts, entered the office building first.
Shin Yeon, who had been blankly staring at him, quickly followed him.
“By the way, that wedding. Who do I have to take?”
It was quiet, somehow.
Shin Yeon, who had just boarded the elevator, frowned.
“Can you pretend you didn’t hear it? It’s a personal life of an employee.”
“You said you’ve forgotten all about your exboyfriend. You seem too conscious.”
It hurt to hit the core.
“This has nothing to do with whether I have lingering feelings or not. Let your exboyfriend bring his girlfriend to his wedding. How annoying. This is not a simple problem.”
“What could be so complicated?”
Do Joon’s grumbling words were annoying.
Shin Yeon, who had just gotten off the elevator, walked quickly toward her house.
“Can you stop caring? You’re really too much.”
There’s no way to win any more arguments.
Because it was too childish, even in her own thoughts.
Ding Ding Ding Ding.
Shin Yeon’s touch as she keyed in the door lock password was fairly rough.
“Don’t make me worry.”
Shin Yeon’s hand, poised to press the last number, stopped midair.
Do Jun, still typing in the password, had a calm hand.
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!”
——
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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