Come to think of it, it seemed like he had seen the breakfast menu last time when he went with his mom.
“If we eat there and go, won’t we be late for work?”
“Do you not want to?”
Knowing the taste of the meat at that place, it was impossible not to like it.
“No. Let’s get ready quickly and go.”
⭐⭐⭐
“Hey, are you a bit late today?”
Tae-jo, putting on his jacket at the coat rack, turned around. It seemed like Woo-hyun had been eagerly waiting for Tae-jo’s arrival and promptly came to his office as soon as Tae-jo arrived.
“Is it a problem if I’m a bit late?”
“No. It’s just that you, who have never been late, are coming late today. I was wondering if something happened.”
“It’s nothing. Just had breakfast before coming.”
“Breakfast? Well, did you have a morning meeting or something?”
“No, I had it with Se-gyeong.”
Woo-hyun’s lips, stretched horizontally, trembled.
“Oh, I was hungry for breakfast too.”
“Why starve? Take care of yourself. If you’re hungry, go and grab something to eat.”
“It’s not like I don’t take care of myself because I don’t have money. It’s because there’s no one to take care of me!”
“Find someone, not a kid. Find someone you want to take care of. Then, even without thinking, you’ll end up eating.”
“If it were that easy, would I be like this until now? I’ve already met someone and got married! Nowadays, it’s all about having a girlfriend every day.”
Woo-hyun grumbled with his fists clenched. Tae-jo observed him up and down, as if tossing him out wouldn’t make him lose his way. Why he couldn’t find a girlfriend. As expected…
“Is it your personality problem?”
“What?”
Woo-hyun shot back, sensitive like an angry cat.
“Keep your inner thoughts to yourself, okay?”
“What a shame. By the way, how about Yuna? Is she adapting well?”
As Tae-jo subtly changed the topic, Woo-hyun plopped down on the sofa, crossing his arms.
“Oh, she’s sociable. She quickly became friends with the manager and gets along well with the staff. Oh, by the way, Yuna knows too. Are you two dating?”
“You, Seok-joo, and now Yuna, too. You should let Se-gyeong know. It’s hard to keep hiding when there are rumors of dating already.”
“That’s true. Well, it won’t be a problem even if Yuna knows. By the way, haven’t reporters swarmed around Se-gyeong? With you two wearing couple rings, they must be keeping a close eye, thinking she’s looking for her partner.”
“Either they haven’t swarmed around, or I haven’t found them. I haven’t spotted any suspicious vehicles yet.”
“Recently, equipment has improved. It’s not like you find things just because you’re looking for them. If you blatantly follow someone, are you a paparazzi? Anyway, I hope everything stays quiet until the end of this week. The drama is ending soon. But is Se-gyeong okay today? I heard there’s a drama team dinner before the finale.”
It came up when they talked about it after breakfast while Tae-jo was dropping Se-gyeong off at her home. The protagonist can’t miss the finale. There will definitely be reporters at the dinner venue, and he’s worried if she can smoothly get out of it.
“You should ask the new manager to take good care of her.”
“I’m not sure if we need to send one more person. Let’s acknowledge the dating fact right after the drama ends and announce marriage and pregnancy news about a month later.”
Tae-jo nodded in agreement. Later, Woo-hyun handed Tae-jo a neatly rolled paper, saying it was the content to be distributed to the media.
“It will say that Seok-joo connected the two. That bear will have to deal with the reporters. Your personal information won’t be disclosed separately since you’re a non-celebrity.”
Tae-jo flicked the end of the paper with his finger. The fact that Seok-joo connected the two wasn’t a complete lie.
Anyway, I first met Se-gyeong at Seok-joo’s filming site, and she said she liked me since then.
“Good. Let’s keep it this way.”
“Since I have to tidy things up with Se-gyeong, tell her to come later.”
When Tae-jo agreed, Woo-hyun turned around. Then, as if he had suddenly remembered something to say, Tae-jo called him.
“Woo-hyun.”
“Why?”
Woo-hyun, standing in front of the door, turned around.
“O-ye-ri might come back to Korea.”
“What?”
Now, what kind of bolt from the blue is this?
Woo-hyun’s face twisted with displeasure at the unpleasant news.
⭐⭐⭐
With only four days left until the final broadcast of “Elegant Family,” a farewell party was arranged at a Seoul family barbecue restaurant.
Se-gyeong stood close to the window, watching the situation outside. Reporters had set up shop in front of the store early in the morning.
“Aren’t you going in?”
The writer Gong, who was next to her, asked Se-gyeong. Before the company dinner, Se-gyeong had met Gong for tea, and she had come to the farewell party with her.
“I have to go out.”
“Those people will be here until they see you. So let’s go out first. They all have arrived.”
“Yes.”
Taking a deep breath, Se-gyeong opened the car door. Getting out of the car with Gong, who had also exited, she steadied her trembling heart and walked to the entrance.
“Oh? It’s Yoon Se-gyeong!”
Someone spotted Se-gyeong and shouted. Flashes and shutter sounds went off chaotically. Following that, reporters bombarded her with questions about the couple rings and dating rumors.
“Since there are people waiting inside, I’ll do the interview next time.”
After a polite bow, Se-gyeong turned away. Just then, a journalist inside the photo line ran up to her and grabbed her arm.
“Ms. Se-gyeong, wait a moment. It’ll only take 5 minutes. Is it true that you’re currently in a relationship? Who is it? When did you meet? There are rumors about being wealthy; is that all true?”
Se-gyeong frowned. The journalist had grabbed her arm so tightly that it was starting to itch.
“Please let go of my hand.”
“This is awkward. We’ll do the interview next time. Regarding the dating rumors, an official statement will be released from the agency soon, so please wait a bit.”
The new manager removed the journalist’s hand, who was holding onto Se-gyeong. Then, protectively, he walked behind Se-gyeong, going into the barbecue restaurant.
“Go upstairs, Nuna.”
“Thanks.”
Smiling slightly at Jae-hoon, Se-gyeong went up to the second floor. As she appeared, everyone stared at Se-gyeong.
“Se-gyeong, over here!”
Gong, who had come up first and taken a seat, shook hands with Se-gyeong. As she sat down next to Gong, the floor director got up from his seat at a table full of people.
“Well, thank you all for attending the wrap-up party amidst your busy schedules. The broadcast schedule was unexpectedly moved up from the original plan, but still, our drama has received much love, and we were able to conclude it successfully. Isn’t this all thanks to the tireless efforts of our hardworking staff and actors, who worked day and night? Everyone has worked hard for the past few months, so let’s gather again next time to create another great piece. Now, raise your glasses, everyone!”
“Cheers!”
As the PD raised his glass, sounds of toasts and clinking glasses echoed here and there. Se-gyeong also clinked glasses with the writer Gong, following the atmosphere.
The dinner officially began with the PD’s toast.
With a plate of meat on one side, Se-gyeong focused on her meal. So, she didn’t notice people approaching her with raised glasses, surrounding her like they were encircling her.
“Se-gyeong, ssi.”
“Yes?”
Se-gyeong, who was about to put a piece of meat on the deliciously coated red bibim cold noodles, looked bewildered as she saw the people around her.
“No, why is everyone coming to me?”
“Se-gyeong, ssi, are you in a relationship?”
At the words of her fellow actress, heads at the same table turned abruptly. Their eyes were flickering like a school of fish that had found food.
“…”
In the uncomfortable gaze, Se-gyeong swallowed hard.
The people here were just as formidable as the reporters outside.
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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