“Jeju Island?”
Hae Joo asked in surprise at the unexpected news, to which Jin Han continued explaining.
“The main filming location is said to be there, though we’ll also shoot in the set.”
“That’s quite far.”
“We might even do it in the southern coast if things go well.”
The backdrop of the movie was a house with a view of the sea.
To save on production costs, a tight shooting schedule was unavoidable.
“Is the casting complete?”
“The director seems to be pondering over the role of Yeong In.”
“Ah.”
“The actor Director Kwak wanted couldn’t participate due to schedule conflicts, and Yoon Ji auditioned.”
“How did it go?”
“They’re hesitant to decide because of Yoon Ji’s pre-existing image.”
Jin Han could have pushed for Yoon Ji to get the role of Yeong In.
But for some reason, he seemed to be leaving room for alternatives.
Lately, Hae Joo had often noticed Jin Han’s dualistic behavior.
It was the same with the issue of divorcing Do Jun.
When things didn’t go his way, he tried to manipulate Hae Joo using power and force. It seemed likely that many had been treated this way by him.
His inconsistent and emotionally driven behavior was indeed worrisome. Events like the last time could happen again, so she remained cautious.
“Then we’ll have to wait for the role of Yeong In to be decided.”
“It should be determined in a day or two. We plan to meet on Wednesday.”
“Understood.”
As Hae Joo was about to get up, she noticed Jin Han seemed to have something more to say and asked calmly.
“Do you have something else to tell me?”
“Nothing else, but… Hae Joo.”
“Please go ahead.”
Jin Han stood up and opened the fridge.
He handed Hae Joo her favorite drink and took a sip from his own can.
“Is it something serious?”
“I wanted to apologize for my recent poor behavior.”
Jin Han, influential in the entertainment industry, was someone no one could stand against if he really set his mind to it.
He knew better than anyone how to legally dismiss people.
Unexpectedly, he was apologizing to Hae Joo, acknowledging his faults precisely.
“I still believe Hae Joo made the wrong marriage decision.”
“…”
“Even so, I shouldn’t have invaded your personal life.”
At first, when the marriage scandal broke, Hae Joo had thought the same as Jin Han.
A sense of something wrong.
But there were stories with Do Jun that even Hae Joo didn’t know.
What was ordinary for others was unachievable for her, leading her to give up from the start.
Her marriage to Do Jun, who had become her hero during her loneliest times, fulfilled all her true dreams overnight.
Her current peaceful life was possible due to Do Jun’s sacrifices.
Even if asked to return to her past life, Hae Joo wouldn’t want it.
She didn’t want to explain in detail to Jin Han; these were her private, painful scars.
“So I’m thinking of waiting.”
Hae Joo carefully chose her words in response.
She needed to avoid confrontation with Jin Han, especially with the movie shooting ahead.
“I’m curious what ‘waiting’ means to Director Jin.”
“In many ways.”
“As I’ve said, there’s no more marriage or romance in my life.”
“What about CEO Park Do Jun?”
“That marriage was more of an accident. Do Jun also found out later.”
“Do you believe that?”
“It’s not about belief.”
“Then?”
“It’s the truth.”
Jin Han nodded.
He seemed cautious but still dropped venomous words.
“What if CEO Park Do Jun was the one who spread your marriage news?”
“You don’t know Do Jun.”
“What do you mean?”
“If it were Do Jun, he would have waited to the end or come to find me directly.”
Jin Han recalled his encounters with Do Jun.
Do Jun was absolute and one-sided in matters involving Hae Joo.
In that sense, what Hae Joo said was correct.
“What if, just maybe, Do Jun is deceiving me.”
Hae Joo’s black pupils filled her irises.
Her solid voice, devoid of any gaps, carried the agony of blood-soaked extremes.
Jin Han tensed at the latent anger and power he had never seen before.
“Then I will leave.”
It was her trust in Do Jun.
Hae Joo wanted to embrace him if he was a beast so honest that he revealed his entire self in front of her.
“Yeah. I understand what you’re saying.”
A flicker of disappointment crossed Jin Han’s eyes, but he quickly smiled as usual.
As Hae Joo stood up to leave, he escorted her to the door, leaving her with a significant remark.
“I hope you’ll keep the last promise you made to me.”
Hae Joo left without a response, bowing her head as she crossed the threshold.
Alone in his office, Jin Han repeatedly gulped down cold water.
When someone knocked, he sat down.
“Come in.”
“It’s me.”
Yoon Ji had arrived unannounced.
She sat on the sofa, removing her sunglasses from her makeup-free face.
“What’s the matter?”
“Are you asking because you don’t know?”
Last night, Yoon Ji had received a non-committal response from Director Kwak about the role of Yeong In, which was worse than a rejection.
“I spoke with Director Kwak this morning.”
“This is different from what you promised. If I bring information about CEO Park Do Jun, you were supposed to help me…”
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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