Turning off the TV where news of Gu Se-jun’s arrest for embezzlement was spreading, Tae Seok-gyu tossed the remote control aside.
“If you had handled it cleanly when you first went down, we wouldn’t be in this situation.”
Beside the sofa where he sat, Director Jo bowed his head.
“It’s embarrassing.”
“Kang Hyun is stirring things up with the directors. It seems like he caught wind that I’m involved, and it’s really dangerous to continue like this.”
Since Gu Se-jun had been placed as the CEO of Seowon Entertainment, controversies about his qualifications arose. Handling the incident he caused during the embezzlement uproar would have been troublesome enough. Above all, the issue was Kang Hyun’s shares. There was a possibility he would be pushed out of the chairman’s position the moment he lost the trust of the board.
So, dealing with Gu Se-jun was crucial. He should have cut ties altogether.
Director Jo never expected such a mistake.
“Tae Executive, what has been publicly discussed is only the embezzlement. Why are you letting the fact that Gu Se-jun murdered Seo Ji-an and caused a traffic accident slide?”
“Seo Yun’s memory hasn’t returned yet. Living as Seo Ji-an, suddenly being called dead on the news. If it’s Seo Yun, he won’t let anyone in the media belittle him to that extent.”
“What about trying to involve Han Seo-yun again?”
“Hmm, how many guards does he have?”
Attacking Seo-yun would undoubtedly cause Kang Hyun to collapse again, but it wasn’t an easy task.
“As of now, we have identified four.”
“With that number, if we clash, it will surely cause a disturbance. It will leave a mark. Dr. Han hasn’t been in contact, right?”
“No.”
Tae Seok-gyu sighed deeply.
The evidence he had prepared for when Kang Hyun suspected him was the conversation he had shared with his brother, Tae Seok-jung. He had planned to reverse the voice recording of Tae Seok-jung ordering to kill Seo Yun, but with Gu Se-jun caught, who would spill all the facts, it was useless.
Unable to come up with a clear solution, Tae Seok-gyu pressed his temple with his fingers.
Chairman, Flora Hotel’s Kim So-ye has arrived.
Hearing the intercom sound from the secretary’s office, Tae Seok-gyu raised his eyebrows and gestured to Director Jo.
Hurrying outside the office, Director Jo soon returned with Kim So-ye.
“Hello. Oh, maybe I shouldn’t say hello now.”
“What brings you here?”
Muttering words without hesitation, Seok-gyu stared sharply at So-ye, who sat on the sofa.
“Dad is also very anxious.”
Kim Seok-hyun, So-ye’s father, had accepted Tae Seok-gyu’s proposal and assisted in quietly handling the deceased Seo Ji-an and the traffic accident. It was to fulfill his daughter’s wish to be paired with Kang Hyun.
“What are your plans from now on?”
“Your father didn’t send you here. Keep it brief and get to the point.”
Chairman Tae responded with a stern expression. The Kim So-ye he knew seemed to be nothing more than a stalker obsessed with Kang Hyun, and there was no apparent way she could be of any help.
“If you want to keep that position, you need to do whatever it takes.”
“It has nothing to do with you.”
“Now, the only option left is Han Seo-yoon. I’ll help you.”
“How can you help?”
Chairman Tae, with his legs crossed, leaned slightly forward.
“I ran into Han Seo-yoon not too long ago. His guards, there are none inside Kang Hyun’s apartment. He seems to only tail him when he goes out.”
Seok-gyu’s gaze shifted to Director Jo.
“That’s correct. They’re just stationed in the parking lot.”
“So?”
“When Kang Hyun is not there, and only Han Seo-yoon is, I will go visit. I’ll personally open the door once I’m inside, so send someone.”
So-ye demanded firmly, raising her head.
After witnessing the two people having fun at the hotel, she had been stuck in her bedroom day and night, pondering ways to handle the situation.
“Will Han Seo-yoon let you in?”
“It’s Han Seo-yoon’s memory. He firmly believes he is Seo Ji-an. We have to approach him with that. He won’t be overly cautious since we’re both women.”
Hmm, Tae Seok-gyu muttered softly, touching the corners of his eyes.
So-ye’s proposal was high risk, high return.
If successful, they could handle Seo-yoon and bring Kang Hyun down to the abyss. However, if it failed, Kang Hyun had an abundance of evidence he could secure.
“The highest chance of success is by bringing people into the house. How can guards outside protect what’s happening inside the house? If they make a wrong move, Han Seo-yoon might get hurt right away.”
“Why are you going to such lengths? Marriage is impossible anyway.”
“I don’t want to give Han Seo-yoon to him. I really don’t want to see it. I hope that arrogant girl gets hurt badly. I hope she not only loses her memory but also breaks down completely.”
Looking at So-ye, who spoke in a repulsive manner, Tae Seok-gyu burst into a bitter laugh.
Born into a wealthy family with no deficiencies, what could be lacking for the princess?
He couldn’t understand why she was taking such a gamble in life, staking everything just because she couldn’t get one man.
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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