“Please let my aunt keep working! It’s my fault! She had to quit working to raise me as a child, and after I grew up, she did all kinds of jobs to earn a living. Really. Cleaning, cashiering, babysitting, even washing cups. But she said she liked working here the best. I volunteered to work in her place while she’s in the hospital, but if she gets fired because of me, I’ll feel too guilty to face her again.”
As Sooyoung earnestly explained, the man looked increasingly tired.
“I didn’t say your aunt was fired. Just tell her to come back when her back is better. I’ll manage until then.”
At his words, Sooyoung clasped her hands together as if praying and confirmed again.
“Really, she can continue working when her back is better? Really?”
“Have you been fooled your whole life? I don’t like strangers coming in and out of my house. She can come back when she’s able to work.”
Sooyoung let out a small sigh of relief.
Relieved that she hadn’t cut off her aunt’s only source of income, her tension eased, proven by a loud rumble from her stomach.
The man’s expression grew even grimmer at the sound.
“Ah, sorry. I haven’t had lunch yet.”
But the man made no response. Sooyoung hesitated, wondering if she should leave or if she should offer to clean since she was there.
She wanted to leave this house as soon as possible, but a nagging doubt made her pause. Is it okay to just leave like this?
Aunt Jo Youngmi needs at least three weeks to recover. Sooyoung knew there was no guarantee that the homeowner’s mind wouldn’t change during that time.
Thinking she should ask for a written contract, Sooyoung hesitated before speaking.
“Um…”
“What now?”
The man seemed hesitant, as if deciding whether to confirm her departure or return to his room.
“What are you going to say now?”
“Well, my aunt’s been told it’ll take at least three weeks for her back to heal. She has a hairline fracture. It takes at least three weeks to heal.”
“…….”
“So, could you write a contract to ensure her job is maintained during that time?”
“What?”
His gaze, which had softened slightly, sharpened again.
“No, my aunt once worked at a babysitting job for three months without a contract. She didn’t receive her full salary and got fired. She said the homeowner seemed kind. That’s why she always told me to have a written contract for any job or part-time work I do. So, could you write a labor contract or something?”
“Haah.”
The man’s exasperated sigh was prolonged. At the end of it, he replied in a slightly hoarse voice.
“Talk to Seol Ji-hyun about the contract. I don’t know.”
“Who’s Seol Ji-hyun?”
Frustrated, he yelled again.
“The person you just talked to on the phone! Seol Ji-hyun!”
Sooyoung, again startled, gathered her courage to ask.
“When will that person come?”
“Why?”
“Well, I think I need to get it today.”
He took a step towards her, looming close with his doll-like face, making Sooyoung involuntarily hold her breath.
“You.”
As she saw her reflection in his large pupils, her eyes widened.
“Are you a tick?”
His remark wounded her pride. She wouldn’t have persisted this much if it weren’t for her aunt.
Sooyoung, trying to persuade him again, breathed shortly and managed to speak.
“It’s just that if I don’t get it today, it might become invalid.”
He stepped closer, causing her to instinctively step back and fall over, flailing her arms. Her hands, acting on instinct, grabbed his knit.
“Oops!”
Her unexpected action caused the man’s large body to topple onto her. Expecting to hit her head, Sooyoung closed her eyes, but there was no impact, so she cautiously opened them.
His large chest was right in front of her eyes, making her hold her breath again. What’s happening? She felt a warm sensation supporting her head.
“Ah, really.”
An irritated voice made her look up to see his glaring yellow eyes.
“Sorry,” was all Sooyoung could manage. He pulled his hand from under her head and sat down beside her, still lying flat.
Amazed by his quick reflexes to support her head and grateful for it, Sooyoung hadn’t even thought of getting up when she noticed blood seeping through the bandage on his arm.
Startled, she got up quickly, causing him to jerk back.
“Are you okay? There’s blood on your arm.”
He looked at his arm while Sooyoung kneeled down and said,
“Where’s the first-aid kit? I think we need to do some first aid.”
To this, the man replied with a tired expression.
“It’s fine. Are you a doctor?”
“I’m not a doctor, but when I was a lecturer at an academy, middle school kids used to come in injured all the time, so I did a lot of first aid. You know how middle school boys are, always getting hurt jumping over academy desks. So, the principal ended up keeping a first-aid kit in the classroom. I used to apply ointment and band-aids to them…”
Whether he was listening to Sooyoung’s story or not, the man was staring off into space, looking somewhat pale compared to when she first saw him. Sooyoung spoke more earnestly.
“If you tell me where the first-aid kit is, I’ll change the bandage for you. What if you leave it and it gets worse? Huh? Or would you rather go to the hospital?”
At the mention of the hospital, the man rubbing his eyes hesitated. He then gestured with his head and gruffly said.
“Look in the living room cabinet. It’s there.”
Sooyoung jumped up as soon as his sentence ended and started searching the living room cabinets. Upon finding the first-aid kit, she hurried back to his side.
Opening the kit, she tried to lighten the tense and awkward atmosphere by speaking in a bright, chatty voice.
“Wow! It’s got everything! This is antiseptic, this is gauze, oh, and band-aids in all sizes? Oh? There’s even a waterproof band-aid! Waterproof ones are really useful. Kids used to wash off regular band-aids in the restroom and come back for new ones. The principal then stocked waterproof ones, and those kids reduced drastically. Oh? This ointment is for wounds, isn’t it? Hoshiden. I think I heard it doesn’t leave scars. Oh? There’s Doma top too? This is also for wounds, right? Which one should I apply?”
Suddenly, the man slapped his large palm on the living room floor. Startled by the sudden noise, Sooyoung looked at him, and he spoke in a low, intimidating voice while keeping his head down.
“Can’t you just be quiet? Are you possessed by a talkative ghost? Why are you so chatty?”
“I was just…”
He covered his eyes with his hand again and said.
“If you’re going to keep babbling, don’t come back again. Got it?”
“Then, if I don’t talk, can I keep coming?”
“…….”
Taken aback by Sooyoung’s unexpected question, the man, who had been looking down, raised his head. Seeing herself reflected in his amber pupils, she asked again.
Somehow, those yellow eyes seemed less frightening than before.
“Huh?”
With a somewhat desperate voice, what he initially perceived as rudeness now felt like a genuine effort to prevent her aunt’s firing. Reluctantly, he responded.
“… Do as you wish.”
At the man’s words, Sooyoung joyfully pressed her lips together and reached out to his arm.
But as soon as her hand touched him, he flinched and moved away. Realizing she might have touched his wound, Sooyoung quickly retracted her hand and said.
“No, I mean, I was going to undo the bandage and disinfect it. You haven’t gotten stitches, have you?”
Looking at her face, the man stared intently. Facing those jewel-like, slightly vacant pupils, Sooyoung awkwardly smiled.
However, his expression remained unchanged.
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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