In the past, Inhoek had felt jealousy towards Jinwook several times. Jinwook was always better in studying and work. No matter how hard Inhoek tried, he never caught up to Jinwook. But there had never been a moment when he was envious of Jinwook as much as now.
It was truly the first time since birth. The moment when Jinwook was so enviable.
“Hold on for a moment.”
At Inhoek’s words, the driver pulled over to the side of the road.
Inhoek opened the backseat door and stepped out of the car. His gaze was directed towards a store located a bit away. It was a famous watch brand shop.
Inhoek was currently on a business trip to Europe for construction contracts and meetings. He was staying in Italy, and after concluding the afternoon meeting with the partner company, he had gotten out of the car on the way to the hotel.
Inhoek entered the watch brand store. His gaze was captivated by the watches displayed on one side.
What caught his eye was children’s watches. The image of Seojun showing interest in his watch during the doljabi came to his mind.
Seojun would like this.
Without hesitation, Inhoek pointed to the watch and said to the staff, ” Please give me this.”
“Sure. Would you like it gift-wrapped, sir?”
“Yes, please.”
After paying, Inhoek walked out of the store with the wrapped watch.
As he headed toward the side where the car was parked, a boy approached him.
“Hello. I have something to ask.”
The boy, who looked around ten years old, spoke to him in English.
It was at that moment when he showed interest in the boy who seemed to need help.
“Hey! Stop right there!”
A woman’s loud voice echoed. The woman pointed to Inhoek’s back and was rushing towards him. Only then did Inhoek realize that there was another boy behind him.
The boys standing in front and behind Inhoek frowned at the woman’s appearance.
“Darn it.”
After cursing at them, the boys disappeared in the opposite direction. The woman, who had rushed up to Inhoek, gasped for breath and said, “Are you okay?”
The woman, with sweat running down her forehead, had bright yellow hair. She was wearing a cardigan with colorful patterns, jeans, and comfortable-looking sneakers.
“Check your pockets. Was anything stolen?”
In response to the woman’s question, Inhoek looked towards his pants pocket. The end of the pocket was slightly torn.
While one boy was talking, another boy was trying to use a knife to slit the pants pocket and take the wallet. Fortunately, the wallet remained inside the pants.
“It’s okay.”
Wiping away the sweat on her forehead, the woman said, “Phew, thankfully. It seems like this is your first time touring here. This area is full of pickpockets. You shouldn’t trust kids like that…”
The woman’s words, which were scolding, stopped abruptly with the entrance of another person. The moment she looked directly at Inhoek’s face, she gasped and exclaimed.
“Oh, my… How can someone’s face be so…”
It seemed to express amazement at how handsome his face was.
Inhoek nonchalantly took out his wallet from his pants and, pulling out several bills from it, handed them to her. The woman, squinting her eyes, asked, “W-What… what’s this?”
“A token of gratitude.”
The woman’s pupils narrowed. Seeing her reaction, Inhoek said, “Is it not enough?”
The woman opened her mouth with a surprised expression.
“Hey! Seriously. I didn’t ask for any gratitude. If I helped you avoid being pickpocketed, you should say thanks first.”
“When did I ask for help from you?”
“What, what did you say?”
The woman burst into forced laughter.
“Geez, really. I’m dumbfounded.”
The woman looked at Inhoek with eyes that formed a lifted smile.
“Right. I helped without being asked, and it turns out I’m the strange one.”
“…….”
“Forget the token of gratitude. How can I receive gratitude from someone who doesn’t even have a thankful heart?”
With those words, the woman abruptly turned her head. Muttering to herself, she passed by him.
“Unlucky, really.”
“……. ”
“Anyway, they say handsome guys pay for their looks. Whether they’re playboys or arrogant.”
Her muttering was so loud that it resonated clearly in Inhoek’s ears.
Inhoek briefly glanced at her retreating figure and then got into the car.
At that moment, a woman walking on the street stopped. She turned her body again and stared at Inhoek as he got into the car.
“But I feel like I’ve seen a face similar to that guy somewhere…”
The woman, tilting her head, muttered to herself.
“Where did I see him?”
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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