The Terminally-Ill Rejects the Approach (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 33
Ever since I resolved to proceed with the scenario, Piya began explaining the game’s systems to me more proactively.
One of those was the affection meter.
Just as I had anticipated, values above zero indicated favor, while values below zero indicated hostility, with zero as the baseline.
‘So Gloria’s affection level was genuinely zero—meaning she was truly indifferent toward me, feeling neither fondness nor animosity.’
[Affection doesn’t solely represent romantic feelings. However, if Lady Lulu is interested in someone, you can switch to “Conquest Mode” to view only the opposite gender’s affection levels. (ʃƪ ˘ ³˘)♥(˘ ε˘ʃƪ)]
‘Conquest Mode?’
[Yes! In Conquest Mode, I’ll provide you with various skills and dialogue options to help you win over the opposite gender! Σ>―(〃°ω°〃)♡→]
‘No, it’s fine…’
Piya seemed oddly hopeful, but I had no intention of building a harem like Hezen.
Like other in-game stats, affection only became meaningful once it exceeded 100.
In other words, Klaus, whose affection level was -100 when we first met, had already harbored hostility toward me from that moment!
‘Why on earth? It’s not like we knew each other before, like with Orent.’
But the problem didn’t end there.
[Be careful—if affection drops below -500, it triggers violent hatred, and once it falls below -900, it sparks murderous intent! ♡◟(⑅’s’⑅)◞♡]
In short, they’d want to kill you.
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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Hahaha, what is this Klaus? Is he crazy? I didn’t like it. He’s clearly a regretful hero who deserves it. He’ll regret it when he realizes his feelings.- What is this? Where did this come from now? But Klaus, I told you you’d regret it. You’re clearly in love with her.
- Louise, couldn’t you have tracked him down and stopped him before he did that? And Klaus, what are you doing here?
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