“I’m also hurt by you undressing another woman in the movie trailer. Just hearing the names Cha Jae Hee, Jeon Ji Na… I’m really! Really really hurt. I know I shouldn’t be like this but I keep getting angry.”
Ah, it’s hard to hold it in.
He hurried to bite his lip, but he couldn’t compete with the speed of the spreading smile. Even if he turned his head, his lips were already curled up, making it a meaningless act.
Hye Yoon was babbling cute words like a child. He wondered what would have happened if he hadn’t given her an extra one of his. It seems like it already went well past two. Text messages and trailers are one thing, but what about Cha Jae Hee and Jeon Ji Na.
But as it seemed her grievances hadn’t ended yet, he seriously played along.
“Right. Continue.”
“I’m hurt that I shouldn’t show that I’m hurt… Even though you’re always by my side to take care of me, I’m the only one whose heart flutters every time… It hurts.”
“Right… And what else?”
“You, Ji Ho… You’re acting as a lover that you’re not, to protect me…”
“……”
Hye Yoon, who had spilled out a lot of embarrassing words until now, hesitated for a moment. It seemed that all the stories before were smaller grievances compared to the last sentence.
“I think I’m creating unnecessary expectations… I’m just so hurt, even to myself. I feel like a fool.”
Eventually, Hye Yoon averted her gaze from him who she had been staring at for a while. After spilling out all her grievances, it was time for him to respond, and she couldn’t bear to meet his eyes anymore.
The beer cans she had drunk in front of her felt just like her current state. Her heart felt completely empty. It was both refreshing and empty. Had she grown affectionate to these bad feelings? She couldn’t pick them back up now.
Her small head slowly bowed down towards the ground. And Ji Ho, who seemed to want to remember her face for quite some time, slowly opened his mouth.
“Writer.”
With a voice as heavy as the weight of his heart, Hye Yoon slowly lifted her head.
“What kind of a crazy guy… pretends to be dating a woman he doesn’t even like.”
A faint smile wrapped around Ji Ho’s face like a mist. Her heart, which had endured well even when she was pouring out her embarrassing feelings, began to beat rapidly. It felt like it was about to jump out.
“But… do you really like me? Passionately and touchingly?”
Hye Yoon focused on his eyes as if she was being drawn in. Ji Ho was questioning her feelings, not his own, in response to his awkward confession.
Think about it again.
And it was really strange. She couldn’t properly answer that seemingly easy question. Her lips were parted, but what came out was not an answer but a sighlike sound.
‘Passionately and touchingly’, indeed.
Hye Yoon was sorry that she couldn’t answer straight away, but Ji Ho found her gaze and even her feelings lovely. He was somewhat pleased with her serious hesitation.
Ji Ho thought Hye Yoon’s hesitation was natural. She did have strong excitement right now, but she seemed to lack the most important thing, certainty. That’s why she had shown such anxiety a few days ago.
“Well… how about this? A guy with an average looking face keeps taking care of you and doing nice things for you. The workplace is so unfamiliar you could die, but the only one you can rely on is him.”
“……”
“And so, your eyes keep going to him, and it seems like your heart is slowly following… it could be like that.”
Contrary to his warm voice, the expressions coming out of his mouth were all cold. It seemed like he was stealing the sweet candy she was biting on in her mouth, and telling her to look at him again.
Yet, he was telling her to check whether she still found him sweet.
Ji Ho looked at Hye Yoon’s earnest expression, going over his words one by one.
“…You think it’s good, but you’re not sure if it’s good as a man.”
“……”
“Whether you just want to get closer… or whether you really want to love.”
“I think… it’s like that……”
How much courage must it have taken to spit out that sentence? He found Hye Yoon, who was showing him her wavering feelings entirely, utterly beautiful.
Even if he was ridiculed for having a skewed standard, if she had blurted out that she was in love with him here…
Ah, he thought he might have felt a bit regretful.
Hye Yoon found it difficult to look directly at Ji Ho’s face after acknowledging a sincerity she did not know she had. She felt sorry that the act of calling the busiest person at this late hour resulted in nothing more than whining, a clumsy confession, and a retraction.
As if midnight was close at hand, the color of darkness spread over her pale face.
In contrast, a light smile hung on Ji Ho’s lips.
“That’s good. Then I guess I can go.”
“……Pardon?”
And, as she once did, Ji Ho also did not give Hye Yoon a chance to hate herself. With a proposal she couldn’t have imagined.
“Let’s try it for real, like lovers. Treat me like a man. …Then you’ll know. Whether you want to stay as just an acquaintance, or want to keep me by your side as the only one.”
“How can you say that……”
His simple and clear manner of speaking swept away Hye Yoon’s gloom in an instant. Ji Ho looked at her, whose voice was getting smaller and smaller, with an expression that seemed to say he knew this would happen.
He leaned back, crossing his arms.
“Well… in a world where everyone thinks we are lovers, isn’t it easier? Let’s use that twomonth excuse well and scrutinize everything. Whether it’s feelings… or bodies.”
“B, bodies?”
“Yes. Do you just want to exchange letters and share inner thoughts?”
“No, it’s not like that……”
Hye Yoon’s eyes widened at his teasing words, ‘Ah, you’re a fairy tale writer, aren’t you.’
Right. She needs to be energetic to be like Jang Hye Yoon. Ji Ho, who liked that spirit, gave her the final decision.
“Until today, we are a student and a writer, from tomorrow, it’s really man to woman. …What do you think?”
He also urged Hye Yoon, feigning care with a subtle gaze. As if he could read all if she showed affirmation in any way, even if it was nonverbal.
And Hye Yoon, who was licking her lips, gave a small nod. At that quiet response, Ji Ho also smiled and followed her. After briefly looking at his phone, his eyes turned to one person again.
“Ah… midnight has passed. So, from now.”
His deep eyes were shining slowly.
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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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