“Senior!”
Kang paused when Shin Hwi, who had come to find her, spotted San.
The gazes of the two men met, and they briefly stared at each other.
There was no significant change in their expressions, but an air of caution was palpable between them.
Yet, Shin Hwi quickly masked his fleeting emotions, adorning a swift smile.
“Who is this person with such a strong aura?”
Because of his question, she had to reintroduce San.
“He’s my bodyguard.”
“Bodyguard?”
“Yes.”
Given the accident Kang had before her return, which had been a significant issue in the entertainment industry, the fact she now had a bodyguard for all her schedules wasn’t surprising.
And Shin Hwi, possibly aware of the reason, didn’t press further.
However, his reaction was somewhat distinct from others.
“Ah, what a relief. I thought he was your boyfriend for a moment and got startled.”
He said, chuckling while placing his hand over his heart in mock shock.
Compared to San, who appeared indifferent, Shin Hwi’s face revealed an inability to hide his admiration.
“Wow, he’s remarkably handsome. Almost got attracted to a guy for the first time.”
Even if a courteous response was expected, San strangely didn’t feel the inclination to do so.
Regardless of his suspicions about everyone around Kang, he didn’t like the implication that Shin Hwi was relieved thinking San was her boyfriend.
More precisely, it was Shin Hwi’s ‘what a relief’ comment that seemed off-putting.
In any case, Shin Hwi delivered his message to Kang.
“I came to bid you a safe journey, Senior.”
“Take care on your way too, Mr. Shin Hwi.”
“Next time we meet, you’ll be more informal, right?”
“We’ll see about that.”
“Um… do I make you uncomfortable, Senior?”
“We’re meeting for the first time, so naturally, it’s not that comfortable. Besides, I’m not really one to be too open.”
The notion that first meetings are naturally unfamiliar and uncomfortable was something San already knew. However, Kang’s steadfast demeanor that day resonated with him.
Appearing slightly disappointed by her response, Shin Hwi stood still for a moment, watching Kang. Then, he took a step closer.
He then whispered, almost as if sharing a secret.
“Senior, you shouldn’t forget the favor I did for you earlier.”
“……?”
“It’s for accumulating wishes.”
After saying that, Shin Hwi stepped back, and with a slight grin, said,
“I’ll be heading in now.”
As he began to bid farewell, Lomi, who was already in the car, opened the door and shouted out loud.
“Yang Shin Hwi! Hurry up! We can’t leave because of you!”
“…Haha, she’s loudly calling my name because she’s mad.”
With a light-hearted remark, he chuckled and then nodded to both Kang and San before departing.
“Why are you so late?”
“If it bothers you, take your own car. You’re too noisy for a hitchhiker.”
The two bickered as they got into the vehicle.
Just as their eyes were about to meet, Lomi, catching Kang’s gaze, excitedly waved.
“Senior! Travel safely! Goodbye! It was so delightful to meet you today. It’s an honor to work together…!”
But before she could finish, Shin Hwi abruptly closed the door.
Undeterred, Lomi rolled down her window and shouted again.
“Please take care in the future! Let’s get along well, Senior! I love you!”
Her passionate confession resonated through the lively night streets.
Kang waved a few times in response, somewhat regretfully.
The sudden conclusion meant she didn’t have a proper opportunity to converse with Lomi.
Yet, she felt she had a sense of Lomi’s character.
Lomi’s vivacity and spirited nature reminded Kang of someone named Jane, bringing a faint smile to her face.
Then, San, who was beside her, asked, “What did she say?”
“Huh? What do you mean?”
As Kang turned her head to ask, he replied,
“That blonde. She whispered something to you, didn’t she?”
“Oh, that…”
Pausing momentarily, she looked around and said,
“I’ll tell you on the way. Let’s leave here first.”
Upon hearing that, San obediently guided Kang to the car.
On her way back, she briefly described what had happened at the dinner gathering.
Yet, his only interest was solely about the whisper Yang Shin Hwi had relayed at the end.
“So, what was said at the end?”
“Oh, about that…”
Kang explained that it seemed Shin Hwi had joked about a wish because she drank the alcohol that Won Seok had offered in his stead.
Upon hearing this, San felt as if the blonde Shin Hwi had started her mischief right from the drinking session, but he refrained from commenting further.
He felt that if Seo Kang brushed off this issue by tying it to work again, not even a treat like waffles would pacify the situation this time.
Inevitably, the conversation returned to Kang Won Seok.
San, having witnessed from nearby, knew the detailed account of Won Seok’s accident of wetting himself.
He told her that the reason Kang Won Seok fainted was because of a low-level dream demon that had been circling him.
“It was the dream demon’s doing?”
“Yes.”
A surprised Kang asked,
“Why? Did Senior Won Seok also have a hint of nightmares?”
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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