She couldn’t finish the rest of her sentence. In an instant, two hands stretched out, dug into Eun Jae’s white neck, and her softly pulled lips were swallowed by Sun Woo.
From then on, their lips did not part. Sun Woo began to whip Eun Jae more deeply and intensely.
The deep scent of wine permeated each other’s breaths. Sweet berries and heavy oak fragrance circulated in that alluring scent.
Their breaths mixed and the heat that seemed to burn when touched swallowed them. There was a sense of skillfulness from the man, who gave room for them to breathe while switching directions.
Somewhere in her chest tingled. Just giving her lips made her whole body respond.
She had no more strength to withstand the intense push, and when she fumbled at his chest and barely grasped his shirt, his hands came down and placed Eun Jae’s wandering hands around his neck.
The man’s appearance split into two then merged again.
Thus, the heavy eyelids that were tightly closed did not fall, and the mental string she was barely holding onto seemed to slowly let go.
The man’s lips, which had moved from her lips to her ears, naturally descended down to her neck and he buried his face in her collarbone, exhaling hot breath.
As the man’s hand softly lifted her waist, Eun Jae’s breath flowed out long from her mouth.
When discernment became difficult, the man’s voice, which was parched and cracked, spread to her ears.
“We can’t, let’s go to the annex.”
Blink, blink.
It took a long time for her eyes to fully open. Eun Jae kept closing and opening her drooping eyelids repeatedly.
There was still a dreamy aura lingering. Confirming that there was no man beside her, Eun Jae rustled the blanket and sat up.
“Slept so well.”
It seems she slept without hearing the alarm. Seeing the clock that had already passed 3, Eun Jae sighed.
She slowly brushed her tangled hair back and then dove back under the blanket, burying her face.
Good heavens. When did I fall asleep?
I remember being in his arms when we went up to the annex… Did I really get drunk after just one glass of wine?
“I’m crazy, crazy.”
Eun Jae recalled what had happened a few hours ago in the family dining room.
The kiss with him was ecstatic, so much so that she wanted to add a hundred more adjectives if she could find better ones.
She had been swept away by his adept lead, but then he kept doubting her when she said it was her first time.
“Was it really your first time?”
Why does it matter whether it was his first time or not, when it was just a kiss for show? Knowing that it’s ridiculous, she still couldn’t easily give it up.
She blushed as she thought about the man’s gentle touch. She wished it had been a dream. Or at least that she had lost her memory due to the alcohol, like before.
Even as her consciousness began to blur, every single stimulus he had given her vividly resurfaced.
Throwing the blanket off, Eun Jae buried her face in her hands and quickly dashed into the bathroom.
Sun Woo rubbed his tired eyes as he entered the bedroom. As he did, it felt as though yesterday’s events were unfolding again before his eyes. His ears turned red, and he touched his forehead with both hands.
What was he thinking, carrying her all the way to the bedroom? He must’ve been planning to go all the way, even with a patient.
Did he think that if she was drunk enough, her feelings would follow?
“Crazy guy.”
The sensation of touching Eun Jae was dizzying. As he remembered what happened early in the morning, his body heated up in an instant.
He had no memory of how they had gotten to the annex or how they had reached the bedroom so quickly.
Truth be told, he couldn’t control himself.
He had realized Eun Jae had fallen asleep just as he was about to kiss her again. It was late, and she was drugged and had been drinking—it was only natural.
He chuckled ruefully. He had her trapped beneath him. How beastly of him.
He managed to control himself yesterday, but he couldn’t guarantee that he’d be able to if it happened again. He had reached a point where he couldn’t even control his emotions.
He had thought Eun Jae was the only person who could fix him, but now he felt more broken than ever.
He had been so disoriented that he forgot it was his day off and went to work. Calmly pretending not to be flustered, he left work early after reading a few papers.
Laughing at the absurdity of his impulsive behavior yesterday, Sun Woo began to unbutton his shirt.
He’d have to pick up Eun Jae on time and talk about what they didn’t get to talk about yesterday.
As he thought this, he took off his loosened shirt. Just as he was about to open the bathroom door, it flung open, and Eun Jae burst out.
Their startled eyes met midair, and Sun Woo looked her up and down, puzzled by her post-shower appearance.
Why are you here? Shouldn’t you be at the academy?
“Why…”
It seemed she wanted to ask the same question. Eun Jae, who had widened her eyes, swallowed the question she was about to ask and asked another.
“When did you get here?”
“Just now.”
“Dinner—”
“No.”
It’s not even 4 o’clock yet, what dinner?
Sun Woo laughed as if he found the situation absurd, looking at Eun Jae, who seemed to realize she had asked an inappropriate question. Eun Jae’s voice trembled thinly as she looked back at him.
“Put something on, at least.”
Her cheeks were flushed, perhaps because she had just taken a shower. Eun Jae clenched her robe and sidestepped Sun Woo.
Trying to get out of this using the excuse of not remembering? No way.
As Sun Woo blocked her path with a tilted smile, Eun Jae moved her steps to the side again to avoid him. When Sun Woo obstructed her path once more, her flustered expression was fully revealed on her face.
The same shower gel scent as yesterday wafted strongly from Eun Jae, who was slightly damp.
Could that have been the catalyst?
Sun Woo felt his body heat up. His hand, stretching out involuntarily, moved along Eun Jae’s beautifully horizontal collarbone. As he caressed her round shoulder, her loose robe slid down weakly.
“…Please move.”
Her face was flushed with embarrassment. Brushing away Sun Woo’s touch, Eun Jae fixed her robe.
“It was just a glass of wine.”
Didn’t you say so yourself?
“There’s no way you’d be drunk just from that.”
So don’t say you don’t remember.
His eyes, unsettled, smiled at Eun Jae at an angle.
“Both you and me. Right?”
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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