The door closed, and Yeo Woon stood for a moment in the hallway outside. Seol Ji Oh’s voice saying ‘I’ll get in touch’ echoed in her ears.
Yeo Woon pressed her fluttering heart.
Today was the day of the meeting with VF. Yeo Woon picked up her bag and got into the car. A meeting with VF. Regardless of the outcome of the contract, Yeo Woon was slightly excited.
The traffic was clear, so they arrived at the office building shortly. Following the instruction to go to the 4thfloor conference room, Yeo Woon took the elevator to the 4th floor.
The 4th floor had a completely different atmosphere from the 9th floor where Seol Ji Oh’s office had been last time. It was more open and freely decorated.
Yeo Woon found a room at the end of the 4th floor marked as a conference room and gently knocked. Soon, a voice was heard inviting her in.
Upon opening the door and entering, she saw two men and Seol Ji Oh sitting down. Yeo Woon bowed slightly and walked in.
At this, one of the men, who had a larger physique, stood up and reached out his hand for a handshake.
“Ms. Yeo Woon. Nice to meet you. I am Ju Seok Young, the representative of VF.”
Yeo Woon was surprised to see the representative looked young.
“Hello, I’m Yeo Woon.”
Representative Ju Seok Young introduced the man sitting next to him.
“This is our Director Choi Hyun. He’s the head of the VF Casting Division and also manages Mr. Seol Ji Oh.”
While looking at Director Choi Hyun, Yeo Woon greeted him with a nod. She had met Choi Hyun a few times, so she was quite pleased to see him.
Representative Ju Seok Young gestured for Yeo Woon to sit, and once she was seated, he sat down across from her.
“I’ve heard a lot about you from Ji Oh. I was surprised when he recommended you, as it’s not like Ji Oh to recommend someone.”
Yeo Woon looked at Seol Ji Oh sitting next to Representative Ju Seok Young. It was a face she hadn’t seen in a while. When Yeo Woon gave him a grateful glance, Seol Ji Oh raised an eyebrow.
“The casting team and I have reviewed Yeo Woon’s past works and found them quite interesting. It seemed a pity that the roles you were given were somewhat lacking compared to your appearance and acting ability. It was like you had something good, but you never really brought it out. So, I became interested. I felt like with just a little support from us, you could shine on your own.”
“……”
“And being cast in ‘Arrow’ was also interesting. For an actor without an agency to secure a role in a guaranteed hit movie, well, that says it all.”
Ju Seok Young, the representative, said with a friendly smile. Seol Ji Oh and Director Choi Hyun just nodded and listened on the side.
Yeo Woon, unsure of how to handle all the praises being showered on her by Representative Ju Seok Young, responded awkwardly.
“Thank you for seeing me in such a light.”
“This is the exclusive contract. Please take a look.”
Yeo Woon took the paper documents that were handed to her.
An exclusive contract. It was a document she was seeing after a long time.
“Usually, we tend to offer a 5year contract to new talents, but considering Yeo Woon’s years of experience, we’re thinking of proceeding with a 3year contract.”
Yeo Woon felt both happy and anxious about how things were going so smoothly. Signing a contract with a major agency like VF was a dream come true for Yeo Woon.
“Please read the contract carefully, and if there’s anything you want to change or have any questions, feel free to tell us.”
“Yes. But could I have just one day? I’d like to read it more thoroughly.”
“Of course. Take your time and think about it.”
Ju Seok Young, the representative, had a refreshing personality. Yeo Woon put the exclusive contract in her bag.
She planned to go home and savor each word as she read. As she was about to get up, Seol Ji Oh stopped Yeo Woon.
“Ms. Yeo Woon, if you’re not busy, let’s have a cup of coffee before you go.”
Yeo Woon looked at Seol Ji Oh. Was this about her recovering her memories? Yeo Woon nodded. Upon seeing this, Ju Seok Young, who had been watching them, made a teasing comment.
“You don’t even offer me a glass of water.”
“You should cut down on coffee, brother. You’re addicted to caffeine.”
“Hmph.”
Yeo Woon was the only one surprised by the unexpectedly informal exchange. Apart from being the representative and an actor of the agency, the two seemed to be quite close.
The four of them stood up and parted ways at the door of the conference room.
Representative Ju Seok Young said he would wait for her call, and with a smile, said goodbye. Choi Hyun also bowed in farewell and walked in the opposite direction.
“Let’s go to my room.”
Following Seol Ji Oh, who was leading the way, Yeo Woon also moved.
Seol Ji Oh’s room was still neat. Being her second visit, Yeo Woon sat comfortably on the sofa, looking at Seol Ji Oh sitting opposite her. Seol Ji Oh asked her.
“Aren’t you happy?”
How could she not be? A small smile spread across Yeo Woon’s face.
“I am happy, enough to be anxious.”
Yeo Woon quietly reflected on the happiness that had come to her recently.
The drama was sailing smoothly with quite impressive viewership, she had been cast in a lead supporting role in Director Byun Ju Ho’s film, and today, she had received an exclusive contract offer from VF, the best agency in our country.
All these things were hard to believe. It felt like all the things she had been dreaming of for the past 8 years were coming true one by one.
That’s why she was anxious. She was nervous that a minor mistake could turn everything into bubbles.
In her life where she had never gotten anything easily.
“Are you going to sign the contract?”
“Yes.”
“Why did you ask for a day if you were going to sign it anyway? Are you playing hard to get?”
“Why would I play hard to get with an agency. I just want to take it slow and feel it.”
“Do you feel the contract? Really?”
“Oh, I just meant that I wanted to read it through, think about each point, and envision the future a bit.”
“Well, anyway, I guess I’m going to be in the same boat as you now, Yeo Woon.”
Yeo Woon nodded. Then, remembering Seol Ji Oh’s clothes, she rummaged through her bag. She took out a shopping bag containing Seol Ji Oh’s Tshirt and handed it to him.
“This is the one I borrowed. I wore it well.”
“Yeo Woon, how tall are you?”
“I am 164 cm.”
“Ah.”
Seol Ji Oh seemed to be contemplating something, staring blankly into space.
Yeo Woon asked curiously.
“Why?”
“I was just wondering how tall you were since the shirt seemed rather long on you.”
“I’m not on the small side. It’s you, Seol Ji Oh, who is overly tall. Over 190 cm, right?”
“189 cm.”
“Didn’t you just take off 1 centimeter? It seems like you are 190 cm. What on earth did you eat to grow so tall? You were smaller than me when we were kids.”
“Me?”
Seol Ji Oh spoke as if that couldn’t be possible. Yeo Woon chuckled and confidently told Seol Ji Oh.
“I was taller than you, Seol Ji Oh, until I was in sixth grade! Although you caught up soon after.”
“Umm….”
“Really!”
When Seol Ji Oh seemed to not believe her, Yeo Woon protested with a wronged expression. Then Seol Ji Oh laughed.
“Well, okay. I can’t argue, as I don’t remember.”
Seol Ji Oh raised both hands as if admitting defeat. Yeo Woon somehow found his demeanor annoying and rolled her eyes at him.
Lowering his hands, Seol Ji Oh asked Yeo Woon.
“Do you have a schedule tomorrow?”
“Tomorrow? Oh, no, I don’t have a shoot tomorrow.”
“So, aside from coming to the company to sign the contract, you don’t have any other plans?”
“No. Why?”
“Do you want to go visit our hometown together after finishing the contract tomorrow?”
At the word ‘hometown,’ Yeo Woon’s expression became strange.
The house and the neighborhood where Seol Ji Oh lived 13 years ago.
Naturally, if she went there, she would be able to see the house where she had lived.
For a moment, complex emotions welled up in Yeo Woon’s heart.
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!”
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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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