The Villainess Awakens After Marrying the Male Lead’s Brother - Chapter 11

The next day at noon, Wen Yu opened the recommended comments section. Despite facing criticism, some users genuinely recommended products, even successfully diverting the negative attention.

Choosing a product praised by many, Wen Yu sent a 500-yuan red envelope and swiftly placed an order. After purchasing the eye protection device, she realized she had become a hot topic due to ‘banning’ Cheng Xuan. Surprisingly powerful move, was she really capable of this?

Seeing the escalating attention, she felt it was enough. Continuing might be going too far. Wen Yu messaged her agent, Sister Liu, and promptly notified the film crew. Producer Lü Yuzhu quickly released the actors’ official photos.

However, the drama “Accidentally Became Yours” didn’t have many fans, practically going unnoticed. Wen Yu directly reposted and edited her Weibo: [Firstly, as an investor, I have the right to replace an unsatisfactory lead, especially one with a dark personality. Secondly, you’ve worked hard preparing for this drama, are you preparing to serve others? Lastly, in idol dramas, I believe appearance is crucial.]

Immediately, her post was besieged by the haters: [Wen Yu, who only brings money, go away!]

[Go back to being a rich lady; the entertainment industry isn’t played like this.]

[Using money to suppress people is truly disgusting.]

[Wait! What does Wen Yu mean?]

[Wow, this Weibo has so much information!]

[Yes, Wen Yu, as an investor, does have the right to replace unsatisfactory actors. After all, if it loses money, she’s the one in trouble.]

[Um… the male lead in the official photos does look better than Cheng Xuan, right?]

[Apart from stage makeup, Cheng Xuan’s candid photos are really not that great. Comparatively, the new actor in the crew seems promising.]

[Just a male lead who climbed up by flattering Wen Yu, can you guys really watch this?]

[Hilarious, someone’s feeling embarrassed and angry. The preparation he mentioned, let me see what he prepared. Isn’t the primary requirement for idol dramas about looks? Wen Yu did a great job this time, at least it’s not an eyesore. I’m tired of watching those ugly actors forced into idol dramas and still being praised for their looks.]

[Am I the only one still wondering about what Wen Yu meant by “preparing to serve others”?! If you have the guts, spill the beans! I’m genuinely curious.]

[Cheng Xuan is panicking; in just ten minutes, he’s online and offline dozens of times. Haha.]

Just as netizens were engrossed in the gossip, they noticed the official photos and Wen Yu’s Weibo. Instantly intrigued, this was something they could relate to?

Of course!

Spill the beans!

They suddenly lost interest in Cheng Xuan, urging Wen Yu to continue providing evidence.

Luckily, someone quickly reminded them in the comments: [Stop here, check the trending topics quickly!]

The users rushed to the trending topics – #ChengXuanAbusesCat#, #ChengXuanBackstage#…

A series of hot searches surged.

Solid evidence, including a high-definition video of him entering a hotel arm in arm with a middle-aged man.

Users: [This should be the highest popularity Cheng Xuan can ever achieve in his life.]

[Darn it, after reading the trends, I just think Wen Yu did a great job!]

[I’m sorry, I was wrong; I apologize for my impulsiveness. I should’ve waited and watched.]

[Just knew things weren’t that simple.]

[Cheng Xuan, are you crazy? What’s the point of bullying a small cat? You’re only good at bullying the weak trash…]

Many users expressed their anger with profanity.

Cheng Xuan’s fans, who just sympathized with him moments ago: “…”

Their faces turned green collectively, staring at the thunderstruck hammer, collectively falling into silence.

Two minutes later, the group disbanded.

The momentum built up in a short time dissipated. The entire internet was condemning Cheng Xuan, and a portion praised Wen Yu. This praise not only increased the official account of the drama by tens of thousands of followers but also drew compliments on the casting, praising the handsome and beautiful actors, even the supporting roles looked good.

At noon, when Wen Yu arrived at the film set, the entire crew was immersed in a fervent busyness. Many greeted him warmly:

“Good afternoon, Teacher Wen.”
“Have you had lunch, Teacher Wen?”

“Teacher Wen, would you like to try some snacks I have here?”

They weren’t just trying to please Wen Yu; it was his individual effort that sparked this enthusiasm, making the whole crew eager to be noticed.

Everyone hoped their work would gain more attention, naturally warming up to Wen Yu, anticipating that when the production was finished and promoted, another wave of popularity would come. More visibility would benefit the actors.

Lü Yuzu, in particular, sat in front of the camera with a radiant face. He was so engrossed that he didn’t notice Wen Yu’s arrival. Wen Yu observed quietly.

The scenes filmed today involved the main characters in a confrontation. After the initial confusion, they found each other, figured out the situation, but couldn’t figure out how to retreat, resigned to temporarily accepting the situation.

Soon, the senior sister supporting character came over to please the male lead. Upon discovering the two conspiring, she sensed something and decided to stir things up.

“Click!” Lü Yuzu shouted.

The main actors, also in good spirits, relaxed immediately and approached: “Director Lü, how was that?”

“Very good, very good,” Lü Yuzu said with satisfaction. Turning to Wen Yu, he added, “By the way, Teacher Wen, you have scenes in the afternoon. Would you like me to brief you on them?”

Wen Yu nodded: “Sure.”

Lü Yuzu quickly stood up and demonstrated directly. This drama was his pride.

Highly focused, he memorized the scripts of several lead actors so well that he didn’t need to look at the lines. After learning for a while, Wen Yu joined in doing makeup. When she finished, it was time for her to appear.

With captivating beauty and a hint of innocence, the senior sister appeared holding a lunchbox she made herself. The first scene was naturally stunning, shot beautifully. However, when she spoke, the male and female leads who had swapped lives got confused, leading to a comical mix-up. Eventually, she convinced herself, handed the lunchbox to the male lead in his changed identity, and teased the female lead.

The male and female leads, worried about being exposed, breathed a sigh of relief, convincing the senior sister to leave like soothing a child.

After completing the scene, Wen Yu had no more scenes for the time being. Lü Yuzu, watching the girl on screen, felt regretful but didn’t want to offend the financier. He suggested, “Wen Teacher, how about I add a couple more scenes for you? Arrange for a handsome boyfriend?”

Wen Yu waved her hand, “No need, it’s unnecessary to pair everyone up. Each person has their destiny; the senior sister focused on studies later on, which is positive.”

Moved, Lü Yuzu said, “Wen Teacher is truly noble. For the stability of the crew, you don’t even ask for additional scenes!”

Wen Yu: “…”

There was no need for this, but if Lü Yuzu insisted, it was good for her financially.

After supervising for a day, Wen Yu mentioned she had something to do in the next two days, and there was no need to schedule her scenes.

Lü Yuzu naturally agreed; with just a few scenes left, they could shoot them before wrapping up.

The next afternoon, Wen Yu returned to Jiang Yunyan’s home. As she had to go back to the set in a few days, she didn’t bring her luggage, just a small bag. Before going in, she picked up a package from the delivery point.

A big box.

Wen Yu struggled to carry it upstairs. As she came out of the elevator, she smelled a rich aroma of food. She wondered which neighbor was cooking something delicious.

But it smelled really good; it made her mouth water.

Upon opening the door, the fragrance intensified. Wen Yu decisively placed the box in the entrance and hurried to the kitchen. Two dishes were already on the dining table, and a man in a shirt and trousers was busy at the stove, the sizzling sound of oil exploding drowning any chance of hearing her arrival.

Surprised, Wen Yu hadn’t expected to find so much delicious food upon her return. She had just envied others for it, and now it was her turn. She happily shouted, “Big Brother, I’m back!”

Jiang Yunyan, still cooking, glanced back, noticed her flushed face, and immediately said, “Yes, welcome back. Go take a shower first.”

“Okay.” Wen Yu obediently ran back to her room.

In the bathroom, she suddenly remembered her gift but decided to show it later. After the shower and skincare routine, wearing a sleep gown, she rushed out, enticed by the aroma, and asked eagerly, “Can I eat now?”

There were already three dishes; it should be okay, right?

Jiang Yunyan was still in the kitchen. Hearing her, he sighed with a hint of helplessness, “Yes, you can eat first.”

Wen Yu sat down, holding chopsticks, eagerly waiting.

Since the cook hadn’t eaten yet, she couldn’t start first.

When Jiang Yunyan served the last plate of scallion oil noodles, he saw Wen Yu still hadn’t touched her chopsticks and was staring at him. He walked over, placed the dish in front of her, and said, “I have a meeting tomorrow morning, probably won’t have time to make breakfast. I made scallion oil noodles for you first, and I fried some scallion oil for the fridge. If you want tomorrow—”

Seeing Wen Yu’s joyful expression, he changed his mind, “If you want to eat, let your assistant come over and make it for you.”

This girl had been spoiled too much. Otherwise, she might set the kitchen on fire.

Wen Yu nodded quickly, “Okay.”

With her bobbing head and the casual bun on top, some loose strands fell, and she casually placed them behind her head.

Seeing this, Jiang Yunyan’s hands itched. Before he could react, his hands were already reaching over to ruffle her hair, and his voice softened, a hint of warmth that wasn’t there before, “Go ahead and eat.”

Jiang Yunyan couldn’t resist the temptation and, without waiting for him to recover, reached over to ruffle her head. His voice, unusually gentle, said, “Eat.”

He untied his apron and sat across from Wen Yu. She immediately started eating and praised Jiang Yunyan’s cooking skills. The chicken in the potato stew was savory and tender, the garlic vermicelli steamed scallops had a delicious garlic sauce, and the scallion oil noodles, though not abundant, had the consistently excellent taste. There was also a plate of fried spare ribs, crispy outside and tender inside, sprinkled with cumin and a bit of chili powder, incredibly delicious.

Wen Yu wished she could enjoy Jiang Yunyan’s cooking every day, but she knew it was just a fantasy. Glancing at him, she withdrew her thoughts, and he noticed, asking, “Something on your mind?”
She quickly averted her gaze, shaking her head, “Nothing.”

Knowing Jiang Yunyan’s attitude, she understood he wouldn’t cook daily, considering the time spent on ingredient preparation and cooking – enough to handle million-dollar deals.

Although many details weren’t mentioned in the plot, Wen Yu remembered Jiang Yunyan completing his studies at the age of twenty, briefly working with his father’s company before venturing into entrepreneurship, particularly in the entertainment industry where her current contract belonged to his company.

Wen Yu indulged in her meal while pondering the fact that, despite Jiang Yunyan’s efforts, his achievements seemed to be overshadowed by Jiang Yunjin in the storyline.

As she ate, Wen Yu suddenly remembered the gift she bought to thank Jiang Yunyan, still at the entrance. After a few more bites, she quickly stood up.
Jiang Yunyan lifted his eyelids slightly, watching her approach with a large box, and as she unpacked it, revealing protective eyewear, she handed one to him, expressing sincere gratitude, “Thanks for your help, big brother. This is a pair of protective eyewear for you. Since you often work with computers, I asked many online recommendations, and this one received positive reviews from real users.”

Understanding, Jiang Yunyan accepted the black protective eyewear from Wen Yu. His stern expression softened, “Thank you.”

“You’re welcome!” Wen Yu, seeing his apparent liking, continued happily, “I’m glad you like it!” She then took out three more pairs from the box.

Jiang Yunyan squinted, “You bought so many to give away?”

Wen Yu nodded, “Yes, one for Jiang Dad, one for Jiang Mom, and one for me.”

“Good choice.” Jiang Yunyan stood up, coincidentally, as Wen Yu crouched down. Her gaze unintentionally caught a glimpse of his narrow waist, belt secured, shirt wrinkles revealing a hint of gap. The well-defined abdominal muscles, visible through the translucent shirt under the bright light, momentarily distracted her. Suddenly, her head sank as a large hand rubbed her face twice, and he said in a low, husky voice, “I’ll try out your gift.”

With that, he strode away, leaving Wen Yu covering her slightly flushed face.

Ying. [嘤 (yīng) is an expression of distress or a whimper in this context.]

That set of abs looks really good to touch~