But recently, she hadn’t looked directly at his face even once.
“I didn’t know you hated it that much.”
“Oh…”
“All this time, it must have been tough because of the boss who made you work like a dog. You must have been trembling.”
“No… I’m sorry.”
Jaehun took a deep breath. The moment he heard her apologize, he felt a pain, as if someone was squeezing and shaking his heart.
Since Lajin stopped coming home, Jaehun, who couldn’t sleep properly, knew he wasn’t in his right mind, but he couldn’t stop the runaway.
“Sorry? Are you trying to console me with such words?”
“I sincerely apologize.”
“Fine, now your face looks good. Since the general secretary is handling what the secretary should do.”
Lajin stayed silent with her head bowed. Jaehun felt like she silently agreed with his words.
“People who can’t do their job properly but only hope to receive their salary like useless maggots.”
“…”
“You’ll know. That’s the type I despise the most.”
“Yes.”
“I didn’t know the secretary was included in that.”
Lajin, who was startled, bowed her head even more.
“Sorry.”
Jaehun let out a bitter laugh. The moment he heard her apology, a pain as if someone was squeezing and shaking his heart came again.
“Sorry? Are you trying to console me with such words?”
“I don’t have an excuse.”
“Stay in Korea, report the situation. We don’t know when the meeting will start, so check the time carefully and wait.”
It was a message to confirm the time difference between New York and Korea so that she could respond whenever she was called.
‘If I can’t sleep properly, it might affect the baby too.’
When she didn’t respond again, he frowned.
“Secretary, are you openly refusing to listen now?”
“I’m sorry.”
There was no other choice. He couldn’t be someone who just hoped to receive a salary while not doing his job properly. Until the day he leaves, he had to do his best.
“Understood. I will wait.”
As soon as her words ended, Lajin turned away from Jaehun.
“Leave.”
“Yes, Director.”
“Disappointing.”
Disappointing.
It was the first time Jaehun heard such words from him.
It felt like a net made of steel was tightly squeezing his internal organs.
Lajin swiftly left the office. She was afraid that the heavy and thick air inside might affect the baby.
“Tteontteuna, Mom is fine. It’s just… a conversation. Don’t be too surprised. Okay?”
Although she thought so.
The heart that fully absorbed Jaehun’s shot words had already turned into a hedgehog.
“Team Leader, why is your expression like that?”
“…No, nothing. More importantly, I’ve decided not to accompany the New York business trip this time.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. I’ve decided to stay in Korea to report and organize the situation here.”
Yoonhee’s face showed surprise.
“Team Leader, how did you manage to resolve it? Lately, Director’s mood has been too cold for me to see properly.”
“…Trade secret. I’ll tell you when you become a team leader later.”
“Okay, then. Until then, let’s stay in touch.”
Yoonhee’s bright voice seemed to heal Lajin’s somewhat wounded heart a little.
“Miss Yoonhee. Starting from this business trip, you will be accompanying the director from now on.”
Yoonhee, who had paused for a moment to think about Lajin’s words, widened her eyes.
On the way to the airport.
The driver held the steering wheel. Others, including Yoonhee, were planning to join at the airport.
Jaehun, sitting in the back seat, looked at the empty passenger seat.
Originally, Lajin should have been sitting there.
“….”
Taking his eyes off the passenger seat, Jaehun turned his gaze to the tablet.
However, even on the screen, Lajin’s face kept coming to mind.
Last week, the slender silhouette bowing deeply in front of him came to mind, and his expression involuntarily twisted.
“…Tsk.”
The driver, who had been hesitating, cautiously opened his mouth.
“Should I drive more carefully?”
“No.”
Responding coldly, Jaehun decided to focus on work until they arrived at the airport.
However, on the tablet screen, complicated numbers and terms kept bringing Lajin to mind.
Indecisive. Wavering. Ambiguous.
Words that could express the current situation between Lajin and himself, words that had never intruded into Jaehun’s life, even from those who shared his blood.
Even those who shared his blood were cut off without hesitation if they became an obstacle or crossed the line he drew.
Why did his feelings become so weak when it came to matters related to Lajin?
Although he told her not to come to his house anymore, there was still less than a month left until the contract ended.
So… We are still not completely severed. We are just taking a moment to catch our breath, standing in that place.
Jaehun blamed himself for not giving her trust and for uttering harsh words.
Separated for a while, each calming their hearts, they should talk again. At that time, he wouldn’t behave like this, nor would he say unpleasant words.
‘…I should apologize.’
The words of disappointment were lies. It was spoken out of anger.
Until then, Jaehun didn’t know.
That the moment he stabbed her with hurtful words in the office was their last. That Lajin had distanced herself from 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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