There Is No Paradise Where I Ran Away To (14 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 33
Vivian, dragged out and unable to avoid humiliation, struggled fiercely with her legs stretched out forcefully—but it was useless. Surrounding her, covered in livestock dung and urine, were the impeccably dressed people of the manor.
Her body only gained freedom after passing through the barn doorway. Though this brought her physically closer to Edwin, she stepped backward into the barn’s shadow, widening the distance again.
Though she desperately wanted to flee as far as possible, she couldn’t—because she knew the humiliation she would face next wouldn’t end merely with being dragged out. Before those cold, indifferent blue eyes, she felt she would inevitably end up on her knees.
“Why are you doing this, Your Grace? What have I ever done to deserve this…?”
Her gaze drifted from Edwin’s clean face all the way down to his toes. Edwin stood perfectly immaculate—so unreal he seemed like a mirage or an illusion.
It felt as if, should she reach out her hand, he would vanish like mist.
“Why?”
His polished black shoe rested on the ground, then shifted toward her own tattered, muddy footwear. His eyes rose slowly, scanning her filth-covered body.
Streaks of grime ran down her clothes, dripping from the hem of her skirt and drawing patterns around Vivian. Her hands, clutching her skirt, were stained with dried livestock excrement from the summer heat.
“Look at yourself. How can you even ask ‘why’?”
She felt her throat burn hotly. Despite countless torments, she had never once shed tears in front of them—she refused to show vulnerability and isolate herself further.
An overwhelming wave surged up her esophagus toward her throat. She repeated silent mantras endlessly, but the moment she saw the black grime beneath her fingernails, her vision blurred.
Edwin, looking down at her with arrogant eyes, would surely sneer at her wretched state on the ground. It was precisely the thought of his anticipated delight that made her tears impossible to hold back.
Fourteen years ago, he had spared her life under the guise of kindness wrapped in authority—the fall of that little girl. She even entertained the petty suspicion that perhaps all the torment she’d endured until now had been orchestrated by Edwin himself.
“Go bring Sophie.”
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!”
——
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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