She bowed her head. She didn’t want to see it. She had experienced too many reactions when she told people she was an orphan.
Some were surprised, others pretended it was nothing, but their awkwardness suffocated Mijoo.
The worst reactions were those of pity and sorrow. Why did she have to be pitied? Why did they feel sorry?
Because of these experiences, Mijoo couldn’t raise her head. She was afraid to see Siyun’s reaction.
“Is that what you were worried about?”
Siyun’s voice was unexpectedly calm. Mijoo looked up at him.
“Even if you say it’s okay, the elders won’t easily accept that I’m an orphan.”
“Maybe.”
“If this marriage is just for show to convince your grandfather, find someone better than me.”
Mijoo, unlike Siyun’s calm demeanor, was trying hard to make it clear she was not suitable for this contract.
“What will you say to your grandfather after the contract ends a year from now?”
Mijoo’s eyes became red.
“What will you say? That this was a contract marriage?”
Siyun wanted to wipe away Mijoo’s tears, his fingertips tingling with the urge.
“Then you’ll say it was because I’m an orphan. Because I’m an orphan, I did such a terrible thing without feeling bad. In the end, you will only reinforce negative stereotypes about innocent orphans because of me.”
Siyun hadn’t thought that far. He hadn’t realized how much pain his proposal had caused Mijoo.
Siyun stepped forward and embraced Mijoo’s shoulders.
“I didn’t know you were struggling with these thoughts. I’m sorry…….”
“Don’t be sorry.”
Mijoo’s voice, heavy with tears, stopped Siyun.
Siyun embraced Mijoo. Her hair, still damp and cold, was against his lips, and he kissed her head without her noticing.
“Listen carefully. There won’t be such issues. My grandfather isn’t that kind of person.”
Regardless of the people Mijoo had met in the past, Siyun only wanted to offer her new stimuli and experiences.
“I trust you.”
“…….”
“I know you trust me, Ms. Choi Mijoo. That’s why you came to me.”
Siyun wiped the tears from Mijoo’s cheeks and smiled broadly, like a mischievous child. Every time Mijoo faced such a smile, she felt more inclined to rely on him.
Siyun picked up the receipt from the table.
“I’ll take care of this.”
“How?”
“Well.”
“…….”
“Don’t worry about this. Leave it to me. And you, Ms. Choi Mijoo, have to do something, whether it’s fulfilling the debt or the contract.”
Siyun grinned again as if Mijoo had no choice but to accept his offer. His smile now seemed somewhat mischievous, piercing Mijoo’s heart.
“Get up, it’s too late; we need to sleep.”
“What?”
“Why are you surprised? Are we going to sit like this until 7 a.m. tomorrow?”
Mijoo then stood up.
“Follow me.”
Siyun headed to the bedroom, and Mijoo followed him, limping like a duckling after its mother.
“Slow down. Don’t you know my leg hurts!”
Siyun didn’t even look back, but he felt better hearing Mijoo’s usual chatter.
Entering the bedroom, Mijoo looked around wide-eyed. The spacious room contained only a large bed.
“Lie down.”
Siyun pulled the bewildered Mijoo, who was curiously looking around the bedroom, and laid her on the bed. The plush mattress and fluffy goose-down comforter made a pleasant rustling sound.
“You should go sleep too, Siyun.”
“Where should I go? This is my room.”
“What?!”
Mijoo sat up in surprise, but Siyun lay next to her and pressed her shoulder down with his arm.
“Why, why?”
“What do you mean? Can’t I sleep in my own room?”
“But still…….”
“Don’t you think of me as a man? And since you haven’t signed the contract yet, you don’t have the right to act like a real couple. Right?”
Ah, he’s saying anything to lie next to this woman. Siyun ridiculed himself inwardly.
“Then you should cover yourself with a blanket too.”
Before Mijoo could change her mind, Siyun quickly got under the blanket, lying facing her.
Mijoo’s eyes, relaxed from the tension, were filled with sleepiness.
“Wake me up at 6 a.m. I have to go to the immigration office at 7….”
“I’ll count to a hundred, so sleep quickly. If you don’t, I might not let you sleep at all.”
Mijoo’s lips curled into a smile at Siyun’s threat, and her eyes slowly closed.
Oh no, before he even started counting, Mijoo’s breathing had evened out, and her sweet lips were slightly parted. The shower gown had slipped open, revealing a glimpse of her cleavage.
Siyun cursed inwardly. Even in such a serious situation, his body was reacting to Mijoo’s.
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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