Etienne praised Alex in a tone lacking enthusiasm. At the moment, he didn’t care much about what Alex was good at.
“I understand your wish for Fernando to return safely, but don’t torment yourself too much, okay?”
Not understanding the meaning, Etienne, who had been staring at Leharht, suddenly realized what actions I had just been engaged in.
My fingernails were bitten and messy. I hadn’t done such a thing since I was a child. Surely the housekeeper would give me a stern lecture when she saw this.
“It’s not like that.”
Etienne said, hiding his hands behind his back. Of course, he hoped Fernando would be safe, but the reason I was biting my nails wasn’t because I was worried about Fernando; it was because memories of my past life kept coming back.
“Isn’t it like that?”
“Of course… I’m worried. But I’m just a little uneasy… Huh?”
As Etienne hesitated and continued his story, someone approached from a distance.
It was Hanna and Bazon. As the two disheveled figures approached, other people who had been waiting went to them to assess their condition.
Watching them converse about whether they were okay and what had happened, Etienne looked for someone. Surely, he said he was going to rescue Hanna. But why does only Fernando not seem to be visible?
Etienne approached Hanna and asked.
“Where’s Fernando?”
Hanna and Bazon, who had been responding well until now, suddenly fell silent, as if they had made a promise.
“He said he was going to rescue them. Didn’t you see him?”
As Etienne asked again, wondering if something was wrong, Bazon shook his head.
“We met, but he told us to go first…”
“Hmm.”
Hanna burst into tears. He had gone to save those who screamed because of him. Could he be lying somewhere injured by now?
Just as Etienne was about to move with a determined face, a voice came from above his head before he could recognize the owner of the large hand holding his arm.
“Etienne.”
When he raised his head, Leharht, frowning as if in distress, appeared.
“Where are you going?”
“We have to find him.”
Why ask such an obvious question? Etienne held Leharht’s hand with his other hand to pull away.
“Why not wait? Right now, Fernando isn’t alone.”
“Even if Assistant Alex went… we still have to go.”
It wasn’t okay just because someone had gone to Fernando.
“He went because of me… That’s why I need to go.”
Etienne pulled his hand away from Leharht. His fingertips twitched. Seeing him trying to hold his hand again, Etienne withdrew his hand.
Even though Leharht tried to stop him, he had already set his mind to go. He vaguely heard what had happened earlier.
“A wild boar… What if he’s bitten and can’t get up?”
“So? Carry him down?”
“I’ll do everything. I brought him out of the water; can’t I bring him down from the mountain?”
In any situation, he would bring Fernando back. A wild boar. If he were an adult knight, he could handle it alone, but Fernando, still a young boy, was not.
No matter how hard he trained, he was not yet a fully grown man. I have to take responsibility and bring him back.
“I’ll be back.”
Etienne smiled at Leharht. It was as if he was saying not to hold him back anymore.
And just as he was about to enter the mountain path, he heard someone’s footsteps.
A boy was coming down from above. His clothes were covered in dirt, but he wasn’t limping.
“Fernando?”
Etienne stopped running towards the boy when he confirmed his face.
“Fernando!”
Someone had already rushed to Fernando before Etienne. Hanna hugged Fernando’s arm, closely examining his complexion.
“Are you okay? Are you hurt?”
While Hanna removed leaves stuck to Fernando’s shoulder, she asked. Her voice was filled with concern.
Fernando, who was walking weakly, raised his head. Did it mean he was in pain?
Etienne closely observed his reaction. Unaware of the gaze of the others looking at him.
“I’m fine…”
Fernando responded indifferently to Hanna’s question, but when he noticed Etienne, he stopped talking. Soon, as if asking when he had walked so weakly, he walked energetically towards Etienne, kicking the ground.
“Etienne.”
“Uh…”
Etienne, who had just tried to go to rescue Fernando, responded awkwardly. Perhaps it was because Hanna supporting Fernando had left a strong impression. Fortunately, Fernando was unharmed. But why do I keep being entangled with memories from my past life?
At that moment, warmth touched Etienne’s cheek. She slowly raised her gaze.
“Now you don’t have to worry.”
Fernando’s bright smile resonated strongly in Etienne’s heart.
“Now, don’t worry.”
When alone in the cold prison, Etienne had always waited for someone’s warmth. It wasn’t that she wanted to be saved.
She just hoped for someone to hold her hand warmly, say a comforting word, just once…
Etienne felt as if she were not sixteen but twenty, and the feeling of still being in prison persisted.
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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