The Villainess Awakens After Marrying the Male Lead’s Brother - Chapter 04

Chapter 4
Wen Yu stared back unapologetically.
What are you looking at?!
She was about to call her husband! Let him know she truly doesn’t love losers!
Jiang Yunjin seemed to understand her intention, and his face turned dark once again.
Jiang Yunyan, with his black eyes scanning the two in front of him, said calmly, « Passing by on a business trip, just came to take a look. Have you finished filming? »
Wen Yu, very obediently, replied, « I’m done. »
Jiang Yunjin looked at the director.
The director, having suppressed the shock of « rich families are indeed chaotic, » chuckled and said, « Mr. Jiang specially came over. Teacher Jiang, you should accompany Mr. Jiang first. It’s getting late; we can finish the rest tomorrow. »
Jiang Yunjin immediately showed a smile, « Big brother, I’m done too. Let’s have dinner together. »
Wen Yu frowned; she didn’t want to go.
Just then, Jiang Yunyan said, « It’s too late, forget it. »
Jiang Yunjin disappointedly asked, « Okay, big brother, where are you staying tonight? »
Wen Yu had just breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this question. Her heart suddenly tightened, subconsciously looked up, and happened to see Jiang Yunyan’s eyes on her. Startled, she hesitated, « Me? »
Jiang Yunjin: « ??? »
Jiang Yun

Yan nodded, « Hmm. »
Wen Yu: « … »
She didn’t invite him!
But they were a married couple, not a contractual marriage. Refusing was not an option, and both Jiang Yunyan and Jiang Yunjin were quite afraid of Jiang Yunyan. Despite limited interactions, every meeting felt like a mouse encountering a cat, an instinctive fear.

Jiang Yunjin’s mind was still confused by Wen Yu’s consecutive words. They walked away together; Wen Yu was unusually obedient, without the usual pretense and playfulness in front of him, which amused Jiang Yunjin.

Su Lengyue approached after they left, « What are you looking at? »
Jiang Yunjin sighed, shaking his head, « Nothing. Thanks for waiting so long. Are you tired? »
Su Lengyue shook her head; the crew had already left. She smiled, « I’m fine. You know I woke up late today. »
Jiang Yunjin held her hand, « Alright, let me remove my makeup, and then we can have dinner together. »
« Sounds good, but… » Su Lengyue puzzled, « Isn’t your big brother here? Shouldn’t you be with him? »
Jiang Yunjin quickly shook his head, « No, it’s not suitable for me to go now. »
Although Wen Yu grew up with him and chased him around, now that she’s married to his big brother, it’s awkward for them to be together. Su Lengyue hadn’t reached the stage of meeting the family, so she didn’t inquire further and accompanied him to remove his makeup.

While removing makeup, Jiang Yunjin handed his phone to Su Lengyue. Not inclined to pry into someone’s phone, she glimpsed at Wen Yu and Jiang Yunjin talking, sensing a much more harmonious atmosphere. Curious, she couldn’t resist checking the phone and saw a red exclamation mark after the money transfer.

Su Lengyue: « … »
If it were someone else, she might think Jiang Yunjin was deceived, but it’s Wen Yu; she shouldn’t be short of money. Jiang Yunjin, still puzzled by the afternoon events, handed the phone over, muttering, « Is it outrageous? She said she no longer likes me, and if I don’t believe it, she can prove it and then blocked me. »
Su Lengyue was speechless. Although the afternoon events had bothered her, now she felt relieved, « Well, maybe it’s for the best. »
« Yeah, » Jiang Yunjin smiled, hugging his girlfriend. Sincerely hoping, « Today’s Wen Yu had a bit of her childhood cuteness; I hope she can keep it. »

On the other side, Wen Yu, mentioned by Jiang Yunjin, sneezed several times. Is Jiang Yunjin cursing her for swindling money? Unlikely, as the male lead was busy with the female lead, not bothering with her as a supporting role.

Probably due to damp hair after removing makeup, Wen Yu felt a bit cold from the air conditioning. Jiang Yunyan suddenly spoke, « Xiao Chen, turn up the air conditioning. »
Assistant Xiao Chen, sitting in the front passenger seat, immediately complied, raising the air conditioning temperature a bit. Wen Yu sniffled, softly saying, « Thank you. »

Jiang Yunyan glanced at her, handing over his coat from the car. Wen Yu took it, feeling much warmer.

Knowing Jiang Yunyan wasn’t talkative, Wen Yu felt guilty. Although her attempt at infidelity failed, the rumors with Jiang Yunjin were abundant. She dared not speak, remaining silent until they reached the hotel.

The film studio specialized in shooting historical dramas, surrounded by numerous hotels. Their crew had sufficient funds, booking the best hotels for the actors. Wen Yu’s room was a suite.

Upon entering, Wen Yu immediately relaxed, wishing to lie down and meet the Sandman. However, facing a big shot like Jiang Yunyan, she didn’t dare. She whispered, « Where’s your luggage? Didn’t Xiao Chen bring it up? »
Only the two of them came up; Xiao Chen didn’t move.

Speak of the devil, Xiao Chen arrived carrying a small suitcase, saying, « Madam, I’ve put your things here. »

After saying that, Xiao Chen immediately left. Warm Yu looked at Jiang Yunyan in confusion, wondering if she was supposed to clean up.

« No, no! » Before Warm Yu could refuse, she saw Jiang Yunyan open the suitcase, revealing not clothes or shoes but a box of various snacks, including beef jerky, pork floss, canned meat, and more.

All neatly sealed in disposable plastic bags, clearly homemade. Jiang Yunyan, now without his elite image, rolled up his sleeves, displaying strong forearms, took out items that needed refrigeration, and asked, « Where’s the fridge? »

Warm Yu was stunned; she had never seen this side of Jiang Yunyan. She pointed to a location, and he confidently organized the room.

As Warm Yu quickly tidied up the table, Jiang Yunyan stopped her, saying, « Let me do it. » He efficiently arranged everything, from bottles to cans, gathered the trash, and soon cleared the hotel desk. Finally, he placed the snacks he brought in an orderly manner.

After completing this, Jiang Yunyan casually rolled down his sleeves and explained, « My mom sent these over. Xiao Jin also has a share. Meat sauce goes well with rice, and she heard the food on set isn’t great. The rest are snacks. »

Warm Yu, surprised, pictured the image of the male lead’s mom, and with a slightly warm expression, said, « Jiang Mom is really nice. There’s so much; I can’t finish it all. Big brother, do you want some? »

Jiang Yunyan glanced at her, didn’t answer, and instead said, « If you can’t finish it, share it with others. In your line of work, even with connections, you need good relationships for a positive reputation in the future. »

Amused by his words, Warm Yu guessed he probably didn’t receive the same maternal generosity, feeling a bit sorry for him.

As she, the current financial supporter, hesitated over a bag of pork floss, she finally picked it up and, with a hint of flattery, offered the beef jerky. « Big brother, this is for you. »

Jiang Yunyan, with a subtle smile, accepted, « Thanks. » He took the beef jerky, patted Warm Yu’s head, and said, « Focus on filming. I’ll take off now. »

Surprised, Warm Yu asked, « You’re not staying overnight? »

« No, I have something tomorrow, staying in the city center, » Jiang Yunyan shook his head, left with the beef jerky, and casually closed the door.

As soon as he left, assistant Xiao Chen looked at him in shock.

The boss went to his wife’s room, and he came out in less than ten minutes?! Jiang Yunyan squinted.

Xiao Chen instantly knelt, « Boss, this beef jerky was specially given to you by the madam, right? Such delicious beef jerky, only the boss is worthy. Unlike me, a lonely soul… »

Jiang Yunyan: …This assistant really needs to be replaced.

In the next few days, there were scenes featuring Wen Yu. Contrary to others’ expectations, she didn’t cause trouble with Jiang Yunjin during their scenes, even though Su Lengyue had left the cast the next day. She couldn’t finish all the snacks she brought, so she shared them with fellow actors the next day. Initially hesitant, they all succumbed to the delicious treats and, upon learning they were homemade, regretted not getting more from her.

Wen Yu’s popularity in the cast improved, and even Jiang Yunjin softened towards her a bit. Despite the complexities of the entertainment industry, with the Jiang family backing her and Jiang Yunjin present in the cast, no one dared to provoke Wen Yu.

In the storyline, Wen Yu’s infatuation with Jiang Yunjin might have played a role. However, now she treated him as a brother-in-law, no longer eagerly anticipating his favor, resulting in a more carefree interaction.

As the filming progressed, Wen Yu found the acting job more enjoyable than her previous life’s occupation. With an assistant handling daily tasks, she had minimal responsibilities and spent only a few hours each day on set.

Wen Yu was content with her life, especially as she could closely observe the other actors. Being in a highly regarded production, she had the opportunity to interact with well-known stars, considering it a form of privilege.

Her days were comfortable and relaxed until the final scene, where she, portraying Bai Yuanguang, completed a dramatic self-sacrifice. After the scene, the crew rushed to extinguish the flames, and Wen Yu was assisted by her assistant. The assistant handed her a red envelope, symbolizing the end of filming, and the assistant director congratulated her for her excellent performance. He mentioned that her looks had attracted attention online, and there was an offer for a role in a modern campus drama.

Curious about the workload, Wen Yu hesitated. The assistant director also seemed uncertain and glanced behind her. Catching sight of Jiang Yunjin, Wen Yu immediately called out to him. Despite her playful tone, Jiang Yunjin remained unmoved, prompting Wen Yu to pretend to complain to his mother about his apparent dislike for her, playing the role of a powerless sister-in-law.

The assistant director looked bewildered, sensing some sensational gossip. « Sis, sister?? »
« Hey! » Jiang Yunjin approached with a stern face. « Stop tattling like a child. »
« Can’t I call you that way? » Wen Yu also didn’t hide her displeasure. She asked, « Is the role you mentioned significant? »
Jiang Yunjin appeared uneasy; he wanted to reassign Wen Yu, hence he informed the assistant director without intending to reveal it initially.
However, upon hearing her interest, he knew she was genuinely curious. He immediately said, « Not too much, but if you want, I can add more scenes. Just not too many. »
Wen Yu quickly replied, « No need, fewer scenes are fine. Give me your contact information. »
« Sure, the director is also looking for actors here. You can meet and discuss. If it fits, you can sign the contract directly. » Jiang Yunjin sighed in relief, shared his phone number with Wen Yu, and couldn’t help but advise, « The director is Lv Yuzu, not very famous, and the crew isn’t too high-profile, but I’ve read the script, and it’s really good. Don’t underestimate it; if you want to stand out in the entertainment industry, it’s not just about money. This script is genuinely good. »
While nodding, Wen Yu inquired, « What’s the name of the script? »
Jiang Yunjin replied, « Temporarily titled ‘Life Exchange,’ but Lv Director thinks the name is not auspicious and might change it. »
The name sounded familiar. Wen Yu immediately recalled a drama with the same title, seemingly ordinary in name and promotion. Still, shortly after airing, it gained immense popularity through word of mouth, casual endorsements, and excellent reviews.