Laughing, Seungcheol, who had lowered the heavy Boston bag, tried to get in the car. However, Jusung grabbed him.
“Boss. You may not remember. When I was beaten by the orphanage director when I was young, if it weren’t for you, my life might have been no different from dead. I did anything you asked me to do if it was for you. Because I thought that was the only way to repay the favor.”
“Why are you suddenly talking about that?”
Seungcheol turned around and opened the zipper of the bag. The bag was full of 50,000 won bills.
“Why me? Why did you save me back then?”
Seungcheol handed two bundles of 50,000 won bills to Jusung with a smile.
“Because you looked the most pitiful at that orphanage. You seemed to be looking at me.”
Now, stop the useless talk and get in quickly. Seungcheol muttered, trying to get back into the car, but Jusung grabbed him again.
“Why are you like this?”
“Boss, even now, can I return this now and go back to our hometown? Even if it’s just a pawnshop or anything, let’s start over―”
“In what era? Wait and see. I’ll come back blown twice, no, ten times. They say I have a really good touch this time.”
Looking at Seungcheol’s eyes, which had already lost focus, Jusung released the sleeve he was holding.
It was just barely two weeks.
Even though I couldn’t endure for just a month, I ended up crying and making this call.
“I thought it was okay, but it hasn’t been okay for a single day.”
That’s how my life has been. Living thinking it’s okay when it’s not.
If I had made one call asking her to come pick me up, my mom would have rushed over in an instant. I knew that, but I still didn’t call her.
Because I thought it would be okay. In reality, nothing was okay.
“But now, I won’t pretend to be okay.”
[…….]“I need it now, an umbrella.”
I don’t know what state of mind led me to say such words.
“Do you remember what I said before? The words asking if I could live by just looking at you.”
It wasn’t a situation where I could think and speak logically. In short, I wasn’t in my right mind. I had to hold on to this person no matter what, that was the only thought.
“If that feeling is still the same… would you take me anywhere?”
As if asking him to stay for just one more day, maybe the last desperate plea, when I was crawling, he ruthlessly rejected my hand and cowardly ran away. Now, he’s telling me to come and pick him up, to run away. That statement is a joke.
“I hope it’s a place no one can find. I hope it’s a place no one knows. If I can stay by Seonu’s side, that’s all I need.”
I still remember your smile when you answered like that. You definitely said you were okay at that time. I hope your feelings are still the same. I hope it’s like that.
The fragile thread of reason that seemed about to break came back thin. After the laughter that sounded like a popped balloon, his voice continued.
[Sure, let’s go.]Even though it was the answer I had been waiting for, Jisung couldn’t say anything in response.
Only small noises echoed through the silence of the telephone. Shoo, the sound of wind on the street mixed with the honking of passing cars, filled the suffocating silence.
He hesitated and didn’t respond immediately. Why is it so easy for you? What if that place is a hell, an inescapable swamp forever?
[Why are you silent? I said let’s go.]Still, I felt strangely relieved. At the fact that his feelings hadn’t changed.
“I’m sorry for hurting you. I’m sorry for saying bad things. I’m sorry for saying our time together feels like hell. It’s all a lie……. ”
[I know, you’re good at lying.]“……. ”
[Well, it was obvious, and it showed.]A playful laughter lingered in his voice. I, who only focused on my emotions, my situation, and sought help selfishly, am I not hated by you?
“I… aren’t you angry at me?”
[Hate you.]It was an expected answer and a natural one. So Eunjae didn’t say anything more.
In fact, any words would have been fine. This moment of hearing his voice, which I thought I would never hear again, was a moment I had waited for so eagerly.
“…….”
[To me, Jiunjae is number one.]Eunjae pressed down the rising tears, listening carefully to each of his words.
[I was sincere. I don’t know how you felt.]It seemed like he was asking if your words that I am number one were sincere. You always said I come first, and it was always like that.
No, it didn’t seem like that.
It’s still the same now. Saying, “Come now because I’m having a hard time, because I miss you,” it’s such a pathetic thing to say.
I couldn’t lift my head. It wasn’t honorable. The promise I couldn’t keep was nothing but a lie.
“I don’t think it was me……. ”
Would it be too late to say now that I will keep that promise?
“But at least from now on, I won’t do that.”
I made that promise from the moment I pressed the call button.
As you said, now, I won’t hesitate, won’t step back in my emotions and choices.
“I called, determined. I won’t change my mind. Even if that place is a living hell, I’ll be by your side. Even if I die sinking in a swamp, I’ll hold your hand.”
So I will confidently say ‘yes’ to your question someday.
“So, Seonu, I hope you don’t regret it. Answering my call, holding my hand. Everything.”
[Same here. There’s no such thing as a week or month back then.]“What’s a week?”
[You don’t have to know. Don’t regret it.]Relieved by the words telling me not to regret, Eunjae couldn’t hold back the bursting sorrow any longer.
“I… Honestly, I was so scared. That you wouldn’t answer my call.”
In fact, I was anxious. What I did to this person, how I left that house, what right do I have now.
[I knew. I said I would answer.]“……. ”
[I couldn’t let go of my phone.]“……. ”
[I thought I might never do it if I couldn’t answer.]Perhaps because of his calm voice, my heart tingled. His words were correct. I think I knew unconsciously.
Yoon Seonu is a fool who only knows me. A fool who says everything is okay as long as I’m okay.
“Come quickly and hug me. I miss you so much.”
Only then did Eunjae realize his pathetic figure, sitting crouched in front of the crosswalk, bowing his head, wiping away the tears.
“Ah……. ”
It seemed meaningless as I was already soaked. It was a moment when I looked down at my drenched clothes. The heavy rain that was pouring down just a moment ago suddenly stopped.
Feeling puzzled, I looked up silently, and within the dim view, familiar shoes stopped. Slowly raising my head, I confirmed the face of the approaching man, and my watery blue eyes shook fiercely.
As if trying to understand the situation, Eunjae blinked his squinted eyes and asked, “What… is it?”
“Just passing by.”
Tilting his head slightly with a smile, as he approached, Eunjae’s eyes, colored like water, shook rapidly.
It seems like you’ve always been there, watching over me. I just realized it now.
“Lies…”
When our eyes met, he, inside the umbrella, laughed. A very beautiful smile, as if painted.
“Do you want to share it?”
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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