Younger Man at Work (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 58
The trainee Choi Won Ha, who participated in ‘Idol Project 10,’ turned out to be none other than the younger niece of Madam Ji Yeon Hwa, wife of the Chairman of Dae Won Group.
In other words, to the production team, she was effectively the chairman’s wife’s niece from headquarters itself.
“She’s the youngest niece of the chairman’s wife. Please give her plenty of guidance and support,” came the message.
It was just a single phone call from the chairman’s office—but that alone carried overwhelming pressure.
They absolutely had to get her into the debut lineup somehow, yet even the production staff didn’t dare resort to outright rank manipulation. After all, hadn’t they caused a massive scandal years ago on another survival show by doing exactly that, resulting in several staff members ending up in jail?
Ultimately, the production team decided to craft a growth storyline for Choi Won Ha, the chairman’s niece in question. This was essentially a cheat code handed to trainees lacking skill but whom they desperately wanted to debut—though it invariably sparked rumors among viewers that the recipient must be the broadcaster’s own daughter or son. Aside from actual vote-rigging, it was practically the strongest form of push possible.
Yet despite receiving this “soul-level” push, Choi Won Ha somehow still couldn’t deliver. They threw every angelic edit imaginable at her, yet when the second-round voting results were revealed, she’d landed squarely in 31st place.
The production staff, who’d received the vote tally in advance, erupted backstage.
“What do we do? Of all places, 31st?!”
Everyone stomped their feet anxiously, but no one dared first suggest rank manipulation—until finally, the main PD made a decision.
“Drop Chris and put in Choi Won Ha.”
In truth, Chris was the exact opposite case from Choi Won Ha. The production team had deliberately tried to eliminate Chris, deploying every demonic edit they could muster.
[“Since Chris is adopted, how about giving him a touching storyline about searching for his older sister? Imagine the finale—when he learns she’s already passed away and breaks down in tears. The audience reaction would explode!”]
It was punishment for rejecting the team’s rare goodwill suggestion—a classic case of “teach the defiant one a lesson early, or others might follow suit.” In other words, he was their example.
Yet despite relentlessly piling on demonic edits, he still ended up in 14th place. At this rate, he might even slip into the final debut lineup.
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?
——
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!”
——
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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