Yeonju smiled warmly, encouraging them. While guests were resting, Yeonju moved towards nearby artworks.
She was focused on comforting guests when she noticed a familiar voice from behind.
“Having a hard time looking at this painting?”
Yeonju turned her head at the familiar voice. Jinwook added,
“I saw you staring at it like you were seeing through it.”
“…”
“It was a work called by Raphael.”
Yeonju’s eyes slightly widened. Forgetting the determination to ignore whatever he said for a moment, Yeonju asked,
“How do you know?”
“I had an exhibition in Seoul a long time ago. The meeting place was that museum. I reluctantly took a look around and came back.”
“…”
She was only curious about how he knew about this artwork, not interested in the place where he faced off with another woman.
Not wanting to mix up more words, Yeonju, as if she didn’t want to talk anymore, decisively turned her head back to the picture. Behind her, Jinwook, looking at the painting together, said softly,
“I’ve been curious for a while, why do you do this kind of work?”
“How does it matter?”
“First of all, it’s physically demanding, and the wage is poor compared to the time and labor you put in.”
“…”
“Meeting an unspecified number of people each time isn’t great either.”
It wasn’t that great; it was the least favorite part. After experiencing a few days of guiding tours, Jinwook concluded that the job involved meeting new people every time, and he didn’t like the idea that some wolf-like guys might be among them, possibly showing interest in Yeonju.
Focusing on the painting, Yeonju, as if not wanting to talk anymore, turned her head decisively back to the picture. Behind her, Jinwook, noticing her reluctance, said gently,
“I’ve been curious for a while, why do you do this kind of work?”
“How does it matter?”
“First of all, it’s physically demanding, and the wage is poor compared to the time and labor you put in.”
“…”
“Meeting an unspecified number of people each time isn’t great either.”
It wasn’t that great.
“If I hadn’t gotten married and just graduated…, I would have dreamed of becoming an art historian or an exhibition planner.”
Yeonju, with deeply engrossed eyes in the painting, realized that she had talked too much about her story. It was unnecessary to say so.
Whether it was art, history, or stories, these were fields he had no interest in, and he probably wouldn’t understand.
Feeling like she had talked unnecessarily, Yeonju tried to leave with a cool expression. That’s when Jinwook spoke.
“I didn’t know.”
A deep and profound gaze stared at Yeonju.
“I didn’t know if you were interested in this field, and I didn’t know you were so talented.”
“…”
“I didn’t know you were someone who laughed so well in front of others.”
Observing Yeonju’s appearance here, Jinwook had many thoughts.
Yeonju would approach tour guests first, speaking warmly, and also take charge responsibly. She would sparkle her eyes while looking at artworks, and sometimes she would be lost in her thoughts without realizing she was coming close.
Above all, her consistent bright smile when dealing with guests felt the most bitter and heart-wrenching.
She was a woman who could smile so brightly, a person with so many dreams…
Yet, he confined her to a barren house for two years, subjecting her to a suffocating life.
He knew too little about her, or rather, he hadn’t tried to know back then.
The incoming regret turned into a firm determination and resolution. Jinwook looked directly at Yeonju and said,
“So now, I’ll try to get to know you.”
There was no need to rush. He could take his time and get to know her step by step.
“What you like and dislike.”
“…”
“What is the most challenging and difficult thing.”
“…”
“What you want to do and how you want to spend your time on weekends.”
Jinwook, with deep and resolute eyes, said,
“Tell me everything.”
“…”
“This time, I won’t miss anything; I’ll listen and remember everything.”
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…
——
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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