The lab was not at the Breloff mansion. I didn’t bring many maids to serve me, but none of them knew where the seal was.
I got up from my seat and said to Decain.
“Please wait a moment. I’ll bring the seal.”
“Alright. Take your time. I was planning to stay for a few days and look around your lab since I’m here anyway.”
“Really?”
“Can you show me around the lab later?”
“Of course. You are going to distribute my magical engineering weapons, so that much is possible.”
Decain said with a meaningful smile.
“It’s not because we’re in a contract.”
I wasn’t sure how to define the relationship between Decain and me if it wasn’t business.
After a moment of thought, I asked quietly.
“So, you’re asking as a friend?”
“It wouldn’t be bad to start from there.”
“You sound like a player.”
At my candid opinion, Decain laughed as if he found it amusing.
“Calling a pure man like me a player, that’s totally out of line.”
That was a blatant lie.
Because I had seen in the novel “The Beloved Holy Lady” how Decain played with women’s hearts, I knew better than anyone.
I let his words in one ear and out the other and replied.
“Okay. Then I’ll go and bring the seal quickly, so please wait for a moment.”
“Alright.”
So I closed the door of the reception room and was about to head to my room when I suddenly realized that I had left Askan and Decain alone.
Unconsciously, I looked at the closed door of the reception room and worried.
‘What should I do?’
I was uneasily worried because the two didn’t get along, but it seemed strange to go in now and take Askan out again.
‘It’ll be okay for a moment, won’t it?’
Even though I was hesitant to move my feet at the thought, I turned around, thinking it would be better to bring the seal quickly instead of wasting time worrying like this.
[This is the time separator]Tanashia’s prediction was spot on.
The reception room she left was eerily silent.
No, not only was it quiet, but the atmosphere was so unusual that it wouldn’t be strange if a fight broke out right away.
Squeak, Decain first turned his chair towards where Askan was. Then he looked straight at him and smirked.
“I warned you politely, but it seems my warning didn’t work, huh?”
“Why would I listen to what you have to say.”
Askan didn’t show respect to Decain, who had a different status.
At his impudent attitude, Decain’s smiling face hardened. Then, he spoke in a hushed tone.
“You’re arrogant. For a slave.”
Decain rose abruptly from his seat.
Even if he disregarded the fact that he was an illegitimate child of Emperor Rajent, he had no reason to tolerate such rudeness as the son of the head of Egetion Trading Company.
No one could blame Decain even if he punished Askan rightly here or even killed him.
He was just a slave. Decain had more than enough power to bury such a thing.
Swoosh
It was the moment when Decain raised his hand to hit Askan’s face.
In a fleeting moment, a faint smile appeared on Askan’s face.
Decain stopped his action as soon as he noticed it.
He couldn’t exactly say what it was, but he felt that Askan was provoking him to act this way.
‘Could it be…’
A tinge of doubt flickered in Decain’s red eyes.
No one here could blame Decain for touching Askan, but Tanashia’s view of him might change.
‘Is he aiming for that?’
He instinctively felt that Askan was the same type as Decain. The type of person who would not hesitate to use any means or methods if he wanted something.
“Haha.”
Decain let out a low laugh.
He found the situation sincerely amusing.
“You’re not an average one.”
“Are you going to retract that hand?”
“I can’t do as you wish.”
Decain lowered the hand he had raised to strike Askan.
In response, deep regret was reflected in Askan’s eyes.
If Decain had threatened him at this place, Tanashia would have never again dealt with Decain.
Askan did not even think about hiding his feelings. Because he revealed his feelings for Tanashia, he did not need to lie.
“It’s a pity. I wished never to see that face again.”
“I can’t help it. I’ve come to know there’s a malicious guy like you next to Tanashia. I must protect her.”
Decain deliberately provoked Askan, and Askan was aware of that.
However, feeling bad was a different matter. Askan glared at Decain with bloodshot eyes.
Although he hadn’t said anything specific, Decain thought that if a person could kill with a glance, this would be it.
“I’m warning you for the last time. How about giving up your feelings for Tanashia and leaving the Burelof mansion now?”
Decain did not want to waste time.
Looking at his current behavior, Askan was smarter than expected. It was bothersome to crush such a human because it required time.
“Give up my feelings?”
“Yes. If you do, I will keep your feelings a secret forever. I can also help you leave the Burelof mansion quietly.”
It was a proposal out of annoyance, but Decain felt benevolent in his own way.
It was ridiculous for a slave to cherish the lady he served, but one could argue it was sad.
However, Askan’s reaction was unexpected.
He thought he would either lose control of his emotions and get angry, or be forced to accept it, but to his surprise, Askan laughed.
“How do you do that?”
“What?”
“Folding up feelings.”
Decain intuitively realized it. Askan was genuinely asking because he didn’t know.
“Well…”
Decain, who was about to explain something, shut his mouth.
Askan sincerely did not know how to sort out his feelings for Tanashia. Which meant it was impossible.
In other words, no matter what he did, he couldn’t sort out his feelings for Tanashia.
A moment after realizing the meaning of Askan’s words, Decain chuckled bitterly.
“You really are an interesting guy.”
“I’ll lose my charm soon, so laugh all you want. And I’m warning you, you better give up any idea of clinging to the lady and sucking something out.”
Decain’s smiling lips twitched slightly.
He felt like his real intentions had been exposed. His approach to Tanashia was because she was a genius of magical engineering. The same reason he wanted to maintain a good relationship.
Tanashia was a Burelof family descendant and exceptionally bright. Literally, if he got her, there would be many things to gain on the side.
He would have to consider future possibilities, but Decain had no intention of refusing a strategic marriage with Tanashia.
“…I was trying to see you favorably, but you’re overstepping.”
Gradually, the laughter disappeared from Decain’s face. As it disappeared, the gentle atmosphere vanished like a lie, and a dangerous atmosphere, like a venomous snake concealing deadly poison, wafted out.
Decain, who had revealed his true nature, was no longer a charming and eloquent handsome man.
Askan looked at him with an unimpressed expression and said as if he had known this would happen.
“I’m not going to leave the lady to a guy like you.”
Just then.
Suddenly, the door of the reception room opened and an oblivious Tanashia entered.
“I’m back. Was I gone long?”
Although Tanashia spoke lightly, she looked alert, as if something might have happened between them.
Askan quietly stared at the suddenly appearing Tanashia, then turned his head and brushed the corners of his eyes with his sleeve.
It was clearly an action to hide tears, so Tanashia approached him with a surprised look.
“What’s wrong? Were you crying?”
“No. It seems something got into my eye.”
In that short moment, Askan’s eyes had become bloodshot.
Tanashia seemed to think that was impossible and gave Decain a suspicious look.
Decain was struck dumb looking at such Askan. All this was undoubtedly a meticulously planned act.
Askan seemed to be using his status as a powerless slave to make Decain play the villain.
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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