“We need to seriously look for ways to alleviate your insomnia.”
“Why are you suddenly saying that?”
“Our contract has less than three months left.”
Ah, I see now where this strange feeling is coming from.
While I am focused on the present with Lajin, her focus is on the future, less than three months away, or rather, the future that she says is not even three months away.
“How about sleeping separately starting today? As I mentioned at work, we can either add another bed or, if that’s inconvenient for you, I’ll sleep on the sofa.”
“…Was that what you wanted to say?”
“Yes.”
Looking at Lajin, who nodded lightly without any hesitation, something hot seemed to surge, and something cold seemed to press down on my insides.
“What exactly did you talk about with Jung Sunwoo?”
“I don’t know what you mean.”
“Why are you suddenly like this? After our contract ends, are you planning to meet Jung Sunwoo?”
Lajin’s expression hardened instantly at those words.
“How can you say that?”
“Your attitude tells me that.”
“What’s wrong with my attitude?”
“Would it be okay if I met another woman for dinner alone?”
Ha! Lajin clenched her fist under the table.
How can it be okay? Since I found out that Seoyoung and Jaehun met alone, it feels like my heart is going to explode.
So, trying to endure the time without him, I’m somehow trying to live through it.
Jaehun is the one who did not inform me of his meeting with Seoyoung.
Why is he asking such a question after doing that?
“I’m not hiding anything. And I didn’t meet her alone.”
Yes, I know. It was a situation where it would be appropriate to call it a ‘pre-marriage meeting’ with Mr. Jang’s father and President Seo accompanying them.
“I said I went because Chairman Seo called me, and they were there when I arrived. I didn’t know until then.”
Watching Jaehun, who is so confident, Lajin bit the soft flesh inside her lips.
She felt an indescribable empty feeling.
“You’re so confident.”
“Of course. I’ve never done anything that I couldn’t be confident about.”
So… from Jaehun’s perspective, if the action does not touch his ‘standards,’ he thinks it’s okay.
Even though it was a meeting with adults, including Mr. Jang’s father and President Seo, she could easily imagine what kind of conversation took place.
“I told you. I went because Chairman Seo called me, and they were there. I didn’t know until then.”
Looking at Jaehun so confidently, Lajin squeezed her hand under the table.
Even if it was a meeting where Seoyoung and adults were gathered, it’s obvious what kind of conversation took place in that situation.
This is exactly like ‘dating separately, getting married separately.’
Jaehun was disappointed because Lajin seemed no different from other chaebol men she had witnessed, and it was also heartbreaking. It felt like she had become an unwanted presence between the two people who legally meet.
Concubine. The moment that word came to mind, it felt like the breath was cut off.
Even though I was abandoned as soon as I was born and never received love from the family that adopted me, I had never done anything shameful to myself.
And I vowed never to do so in the future.
‘Because the only person who will cherish me is myself.’
Taking a deep breath, Lajin, who had gathered her thoughts, looked straight into his eyes.
“I’m the same.”
“What?”
“I haven’t done anything shameful that I can’t tell others about when meeting Sunwoo oppa. So, please don’t make such remarks. It feels unpleasant.”
“Sarajin.”
Even though her name was called, Lajin didn’t waver.
“And from today, it would be good to try various methods to alleviate insomnia. Originally, the goal of our contract was Mr. Lee… Mr. Jaehun’s insomnia. If that is resolved, there is no need to continue this contract, right?”
Her voice was cold, and if she had shown some emotion or even got angry, it might have been better. Jaehun suddenly felt scared due to her composed voice.
She seemed to have already sorted out her relationship with me.
“Are you doing this because you’re angry? Do you think I’m going to marry Jang Seoyoung? Why are you saying such things…”
“No. I just reminded you of the purpose of the contract that both of us seemed to have forgotten for a moment. You’ve always been like this. Be careful because the moment you lose your direction, you get irreversible results.”
In response to Lajin’s firm answer, Jaehun lost words for a moment.
“Please eat. You said you haven’t had dinner.”
Did a meal become an issue in this situation? Besides, I already had dinner, and my stomach is full.
“Never mind. I don’t care.”
“Then I’ll clean up.”
“Leave it. Why would you clean it up?”
“…Alright. Then I’ll wash up first.”
Jaehun didn’t answer, avoiding eye contact. Lajin, who stood up with her head slightly lowered, hesitated for a moment and then headed for the bathroom attached to the master room. She had been using that place until now. Using another place now would be more uncomfortable.
Thud.
“…Ha.”
As soon as she closed the door, tears that had been gathering in her large eyes fell with a splash.
‘Fortunately, I didn’t cry in front of Mr. Lee.’
Even in the midst of this, she thought such a thing.
Under normal circumstances, she would never have shown tears outside.
Somehow endure and endure, and then cry after returning to my space.
Seeing that she became sensitive, it seemed that she was under a lot of stress. Or maybe it was because her menstrual cycle returned…
Lajin, who had hesitated, soon sighed.
‘Ah. Come to think of it, I skipped it this time.’
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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