As a person unaware of the situation, Miju could only guess. She was waiting for her belongings to arrive on a day like today. She felt pathetic for not anticipating such a situation.
But who would have expected such an event?
“If, by any chance, you approached Siyun with impure intentions.”
“…”
“Leave quietly at this point.”
Miju couldn’t lift her head. It was true that she chose the contract for money, so impure intentions were accurate.
Even if Siyun says he likes Siyun now and claims that his feelings for Siyun are sincere, it’s doubtful how convincing his sincerity will sound in the face of his own impure contract.
“I have nothing more to say to you. Leave.”
At Chairman Kim’s gesture, Director Kim, who was standing far away, approached.
Miju wanted to make excuses or apologize to Chairman Kim, but she couldn’t think of anything to say. She felt that quickly disappearing in front of Chairman Kim was all she could do now.
She bowed, but Chairman Kim, without any intention of returning the greeting, threw a cold last word.
“Do you happen to have a copy of the contract now?”
“No.”
Did she regret not keeping a copy? Miju regretted it, wondering if it could have slightly eased Chairman Kim’s heart.
Chairman Kim quickly called Siyun.
As Miju had mentioned, Siyun honestly revealed that their marriage was a contractual relationship.
Since both Miju and Siyun were telling the truth without any lies, Chairman Kim’s heart crumbled even more.
He even wished that they had deceived him to the end and that he had remained ignorant of such an event.
“Disgusting people.”
“I’m sorry. Although it started as a contract, I have no intention of letting him go.”
“Will that kid have the same feelings as you?”
Chairman Kim was increasingly doubting Miju’s heart. Would a woman who accepted a contract marriage genuinely like Siyun as Siyun claimed?
“We started awkwardly with a contract or whatever, but my feelings were sincere.”
“Byungjun also knows about this. It seems like rumors are spreading somewhere, and I don’t want to make a fuss about contracts and such. First, after taking the original from that kid and the copy of the contract, clean up without a hitch.”
Siyun also guessed what Chairman Kim was worried about. However, to clean up?
“We will resolve it through marriage.”
Siyun’s words were firm and decisive. Chairman Kim also knew that telling Miju to leave would be hurtful since Siyun harbored feelings for Miju.
But he couldn’t leave Siyun in danger.
“Think about that kid’s feelings, not yours. Will she be pure? Are you sticking around just for your greed for Taehan?”
Although Chairman Kim expressed distrust towards Miju, Siyun’s response was resolute.
“She’s not that kind of person. Miju did nothing wrong. I suggested the contract first, taking advantage of her difficult situation, and deceiving Grandfather was also because of me.”
Chairman Kim recalled his conversation with Miju.
They are asking for forgiveness, covering each other’s mistakes. Thinking about Siyun and Miju like this, Chairman Kim’s heart ached, but he couldn’t let the matter escalate.
“I understand that you want to start over properly from the beginning. Until the contract arrives, there should be no marriage or public announcement. Live separately until the contract arrives to avoid unnecessary rumors.”
“No. Leaving the woman I love because I’m afraid of the world’s eyes is a violation of the morality Grandfather mentioned, isn’t it?”
“Give it some time and live apart. You will figure out your feelings, and it will be better for that kid too.”
As resolute as Siyun, Chairman Kim also decisively turned the wheelchair.
At a downtown hamburger shop, Miju ordered a cup of coffee for a thousand won and had been sitting there for hours.
Despite the countless people coming and going around the tables and the night getting late, Miju had no intention of moving.
She just sat there, replaying Chairman Kim’s words in her mind.
And things she hadn’t realized in front of Chairman Kim began to come to her.
Especially Chairman Kim’s warning not to inflict a fatal blow to Siyun’s morality echoed frighteningly in her ears.
‘Siyun sees me as a burden.’
She belatedly realized that her words were not just out of curiosity about the contract contents. It was also a concern that, if her relationship with Siyun soured, she might worry about leaking a copy of the contract to the media in the distant future.
‘I would never do that to Siyun. But no one will believe me, having received money through a contract and deceived my family.’
As pitiful as Chairman Kim was for not trusting himself and being suspicious, Miju could fully understand Chairman Kim’s perspective.
Miju’s phone rang. Siyun’s call. Although it was already the umpteenth call, Miju just gazed at the heart and Siyun’s name displayed on the screen as if indicating she couldn’t answer.
After the call ended, a notification popped up indicating 10 missed calls. Miju weakly placed the phone back.
“Disappointing. Rejecting my calls and even hiding. Is that it?”
Siyun’s voice, familiar but mixed with anger, reached her ears. When Miju looked up, Siyun, whom she hadn’t noticed until now, was standing in front of her.
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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