When The Silver Bell Of Charlotte's Pharmacy Rings (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 83
“Turn the page.”
Charlotte heard Matiel’s voice from behind her. Without even a moment to ask why, she pulled the lever on the Scribto. With a crisp *swish*, the page before her eyes flipped over—louder this time.
Again, a newspaper appeared—but not the same one. The typeface was different, the printing style distinct. It looked far more modern. The date showed it was from 53 years ago.
Yet the headline was still anything but cheerful. This time, instead of the Meeterson family, it was the tragedy of the “Hailey family.”
The Hailey family was renowned not for charity, but for their wool business. Beneath the headline was another photograph: a man and woman who appeared to be a married couple, standing with two children, framed against the backdrop of a factory.
Behind them stood dozens of people—undoubtedly factory workers—laughing broadly with fists raised toward the sky.
And the man with the tousled hair who’d appeared beside the Meetersons was standing next to the Haileys as well.
“This….”
A trembling groan escaped Charlotte’s lips. She yanked the lever backward, bringing up the newspaper page from 94 years ago once more. There he was again—the same man. She pulled the lever forward.
Only his clothes had changed. His pose, face, and expression were identical, as if someone had played a prank by pasting the same image into perfectly ordinary newspapers.
He stood there, chin lowered slightly, upper teeth faintly exposed in a smile—it looked as though a monster incapable of kindness or mercy were merely mimicking a human.
Had Charlotte been told that, after each of these cheerful, hopeful photo sessions in different times and places, that man had gone on to slaughter every single person present, she wouldn’t have found it the least bit strange.
“Try turning to another page.”
Matiel spoke again. Charlotte grasped the lever—but froze, feeling cold sweat trickle down her back. *Again? Is he in another one too?*
“Charlotte, hurry.”
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…
——
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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To be honest, Tae Mi is my favorite character in this novel.
Wow that’s grotesque. I didn’t think this novel was going to be so gorey