When the fitting room door slid open, everyone’s eyes widened.
“Wow”
An exclamation of awe, from who I couldn’t tell, was heard.
Askan, who had changed into a luxurious outfit, had such a noble aura that he was unrecognizable from just a while ago. He was believable as a nobleman.
I thought he was a pretty boy even when he was in rags, but now that he was properly dressed, he was beyond merely handsome.
All the maids, including me, had their eyes on Askan. The tailor who recommended the outfit was even surprised by Askan’s transformation.
“It feels like the clothes have found their owner.”
“That’s right, it’s worth the investment.”
I signed in satisfaction, indicating that I would purchase all the clothes I had chosen.
Askan stood impassively as if he were a doll being played with unilaterally, but his figure was dazzlingly different from before.
“Move all the other clothes to Askan’s room.”
“Yes, Miss.”
The maids cheerfully answered and left with the clothes I had bought for Askan.
I had instructed to prepare Askan’s room as close to the butler’s as possible, but it was inevitably far from where I was.
Watching the busy maids, I turned my gaze back to Askan. He was standing like a mannequin in the dressing room, looking at me.
“Are you starting to get hungry?”
It was natural to be hungry after shopping.
This time, I headed to the restaurant with Askan.
Some looked at us with curious eyes for being together, but overall there was an atmosphere of acceptance, as if the rumor that I had made him my attendant had spread.
The food was served as usual course meal.
Starting with appetizers, countless dishes were placed on the table and disappeared.
Askan didn’t show it, but it was obvious from the awkward way he was holding his fork and knife that this situation was unfamiliar to him.
On reflection, it was only natural.
He had been subjected to experiments in the Kallua Empire since he was young, and here he had only suffered as a slave. He would not have had a chance to experience these kinds of foods.
I cut the steak in front of me into bitesized pieces and handed it to Askan.
“Eat this today, and practice when you have time. You’ll have to get used to this if you’re going to have meals with me from now on.”
“Yes.”
Askan took the plate I handed him without protest.
I had thought he might refuse, but that was an unnecessary worry.
But he didn’t say thank you. It felt like he was dutifully carrying out the task I had given him as a slave.
‘Even now, his emotions are so dried up, what kind of person would he be if he were caught in the laboratory again?’
He already seemed used to not showing his emotions. I couldn’t imagine it getting worse here.
I looked at Askan for a while, then focused on my meal.
I didn’t expect him to open up to me easily from the start. I planned to be patient and consistently show kindness to Askan.
Fortunately, that wasn’t hard for me.
Being good to someone meant recommending what I liked to the other person.
In other words, all I had to do was include Askan in what I wanted to do.
A thought suddenly occurred to me, and I spoke to Askan.
“We have many villas owned by our family, do you want to go and play sometime when we have time?”
“With me as well?”
“Yes. Whether it’s the sea or the mountains, tell me if you have a place you want to go.”
“I don’t have such a place….”
“Well, no need to worry about it. We can go to both.”
“…”
“Do you know how to swim? Oh, if you don’t, I’ll teach you. It’s not that hard.”
I felt like tiny cracks were starting to appear in Askan’s expressionless face. What I was saying now seemed totally unexpected to him.
I looked straight at him, who seemed to be flustered, and smiled.
“Why are you so surprised? Life is about enjoying it moderately. What’s the big deal?”
After experiencing death once, I felt it more desperately.
My goal in this life was to survive as long as I could until the end of my lifespan, but I had no intention of wasting my journey in unhappiness.
It would have been a loss if I couldn’t enjoy myself after being reincarnated as a character born with a silver spoon.
“Ah, you might not know what it means to enjoy life. Don’t worry. I’ll teach you from now on.”
It wasn’t that difficult. All I had to do was enjoy and play as I wished with wealth that I could never use up in a lifetime.
In doing so, living as I wanted, I could also earn points with Askan, so it was like killing two birds with one stone.
“Well, everyone has different tastes, so just because I like it doesn’t mean you have to like it too. But I wouldn’t know unless you tell me. So from now on, if you don’t like what I’m doing, tell me.”
At my words, Askan’s golden eyes darkened a bit more than before.
“How dare I, how can I say such a thing?”
For some reason, it sounded sarcastic. Well, it would be hard to believe that I, who had been unhesitant to whip him, would change my attitude overnight like this.
But it was sincere.
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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