The Villainess Awakens After Marrying the Male Lead’s Brother - Chapter 14

Jiang Yunjin, reveling in his newfound power, made a malicious report, making Su Lengyue visibly uneasy. Although Wen Yu drank on her own later, it was Jiang Yunjin who initially persuaded her! Unsure if the elder brother, Jiang Yunyan, would believe him, Su Lengyue felt guilty, but Jiang Yunyan wasn’t concerned.

Looking at the swaying girl and his brother boasting about disciplining her, Jiang Yunyan squinted, “What’s really going on?”

Jiang Yunjin, feeling the pressure, stuttered, “Um, I poured the first glass, but I didn’t expect her to drink so much.”

Jiang Yunyan understood, “So you didn’t stop her?”

Jiang Yunjin gritted his teeth, “She’s my sister-in-law; I didn’t dare to!”

Jiang Yunyan sneered with a single word filled with mockery. Meanwhile, Wen Yu’s head swayed, leaning against his lower abdomen. The metal belt buckle grazed her, making her tearful. Unconsciously, she tried to push it away, saying, “Ouch, it hurts!”

Jiang Yunjin: Does he have to witness this?

Steady as the clouds over the river, Jiang Yunyan’s stern face revealed a hint of unnaturalness. He quickly seized her arms, surprised to find them so thin. A thought flashed through Jiang Yunyan’s mind as he felt one hand holding both of her arms. Warmth disappeared from his hands, and he realized Wen Yu had rubbed her face against his abdomen, unsatisfied. He tried to pull away, but noticing her delicate appearance, he ended up scooping her into his arms. Fortunately, her evening gown provided enough coverage as he carried her, feeling her soft and slender skin. Jiang Yunyan, his eyes darkened, released a sigh of resignation, bending to lift her horizontally.

Wen Yu, now motionless, leaned against his warm chest. Jiang Yunyan’s gaze shifted to her legs, white and slender, then surveyed the restaurant – not many people around. He pursed his lips, looking at his brother who seemed engrossed in pretending to eat without actually putting anything in his mouth. Coldly, he said, “Next time, I’ll settle the score with you.”

Jiang Yunkin, shrinking his neck, pleaded, “Brother, I saved her, you don’t know. Someone was bullying her at the banquet. If not for me, she would have been mistreated!”

Jiang Yunyan’s expression eased slightly, “Then, I’ll go easy on you.”

Jiang Yunkin: “…”

Watching Jiang Yunyan carry the girl away, Jiang Yunkin wished he could collapse into his girlfriend’s arms, crying, “Why did he have to reprimand me?!”

Sympathetically, Su Lengyue patted his head, but the aura of Jiang Yunyan was too powerful for her to speak. Once they left the restaurant completely, she said, “You did a good deed.”

Jiang Yunkin grumbled, “I just wanted revenge.”

Su Lengyue laughed, “Did you succeed in revenge?”

Jiang Yunkin: “…”

In the late evening, the road was sparsely populated. When they reached their destination, Jiang Yunyan gently woke Wen Yu, who looked rosy and sweet in her sleep. He pinched her cheek, softer than a peeled egg, and in a deeper voice, he said, “Wake up, we’re home.”

Wen Yu, with heavy eyelids, reluctantly opened her eyes, feeling a mix of fear and relief upon seeing Jiang Yunyan. Unwilling to move, she closed her eyes again, softly responding, “Mmm.”

Softly acknowledging, but refusing to budge from his embrace.

Jiang Yunyan: “…”

Rubbing his temples, he looked at the peacefully sleeping figure. With a decisive move, he lifted her and carried her out. However, just as he exerted force to lift her, there was a sudden “crack” sound.

Even in her sleep, Wen Yu felt something was off.

The thunder roared, and she instinctively covered her chest; indeed, the side of her waist had burst open! Strapless clothing tends to slip down easily when it loosens.

Confused, she opened her eyes. Jiang Yunyan’s expression stiffened, whispering, “Hold on.”

Wen Yu touched the unraveling part, her face burning. Jiang Yunyan had already carried her out. The driver, seeing this, helped open the unit door before leaving.

Wen Yu, holding her clothes, dared not move until they were home: “Big brother, quickly go to my room!”

Jiang Yunyan hurried her to the room. As he set her down, Wen Yu, not fully awake, swayed and exclaimed. “Ah!” Trying to grasp something, she inadvertently let go of her dress.

Jiang Yunyan quickly assisted her. Another sound followed: “Zi la—” The strapless dress dropped halfway, revealing a glimpse of snowy white. He turned away, placing her on the bed. “Rest for a while.”

“Oh, oh…” Wen Yu responded with an embarrassed face. The man had already walked out with long strides.

Wen Yu: “…Ah ah ah ah!!!!”

Low, sharp cries echoed from the room. Even with the door closed, Jiang Yunyan heard. He sighed, closed his eyes, images of that fleeting moment flashing in his mind. He quickly opened his eyes, returned to his room, and went to the bathroom with his clothes.

Wen Yu continued in pain. In order to wear the strapless gown, she hadn’t worn underwear, only nipple covers. Though stuck, it still counted as an accidental exposure. How much did Jiang Yunyan see?

Wen Yu bit her finger, rolling on the bed in agony. Suddenly, another sound: “Zi la.”

Will it ever end? This dress is so fragile!

Wen Yu, resentful, fully woke up, got up, changed into comfortable pajamas, and then recounted the incident to her friend.

“Is it over or not?! This torn clothing, is it really this fragile?!” Wen Yu, filled with resentment, fully awakened. She got up, hurried to the bathroom, changed into comfortable pajamas, then laid back down, recounting the incident to Sister Liu.

“What? It’s torn?! This was borrowed!” Wen Yu dared not utter a word. Sister Liu continued typing away: “Wen Yu, you didn’t used to be like this! Which little fairy seduced you into gaining weight?!”

Finally, trembling, Wen Yu managed to type: “Jiang Yunyan, that little fairy.” Sister Liu raised an eyebrow, furious. Just returned from a banquet, hoping to rest, she now had to deal with this bombshell from Wen Yu. Her gown was ruined, and now she had gained weight – she was beyond angry.

Unexpectedly, it all led to a mouthful of dog food. Sister Liu, angry but amused, realized that what Wen Yu said was true; she and Jiang Yunyan were originally a married couple, and their improved relationship was a good thing. Still, she gave a piece of advice: “Eat less; in two days, we start filming, and gaining ten pounds on screen is not acceptable!”

Wen Yu obediently replied: “Okay.” Sister Liu, seeing her compliance, let go of the weight gain issue and shared good news: “I’ll tell you something good – your candid photo from tonight has gone viral!”

Wen Yu: “?”

Opening Weibo, she found an overflow of messages. After the recent excitement settled, her private messages and comments were scarce. Now, it showed 999+ messages, causing her app to lag. After clearing the messages, she saw a trending topic ranked third – a picture of herself getting out of a car.

The photographer did a good job; the image was retouched, highlighting her fair and beautiful skin. Wearing a fluffy black dress, with the background blurred, only the black car that brought her remained, creating a captivating atmosphere.

Wen Yu, slightly surprised, saved the picture, finding some comfort for her heart damaged by the ruined gown.

Admiring her stunning photo, she mentioned to Sister Liu that she would transfer the money for the dress tomorrow. Afterward, she put down her phone and closed her eyes to sleep.

She would forget about these embarrassing events after a good night’s sleep. However, in the early morning, Wen Yu woke up, kicked the blanket in frustration, annoyed by the fact that her gown was torn. Did she really gain that much weight?!

Angry, she closed her eyes again. Meanwhile, online discussions related to her were reigniting.

It all started with a set of photos. The celebration banquet invited not only the crew but also various celebrities and well-wishers, including investors, directors, and more. Where there are people, there is a social circle; naturally, photos are taken, Weibo posts are shared, connections are made, and fans collaborate, fostering mutual improvement.

However, when a celebrity posted a group photo, fans initially rejoiced at seeing their idol in someone else’s lens, looking radiant. Until sharp-eyed netizens examined the background and expressions changed: “There’s gossip here!”
“This outfit looks familiar!”
“Isn’t that the trending ‘going viral’ picture?”
“Wen Yu? The guy looks familiar, too. Could it be…”
Netizens zoomed in on images, comparing with leaked photos of other stars online, finally concluding: “Oh my, it’s really Wen Yu and Jiang Yunjin! They’ve got issues!”
“In the second and third pictures, it seems like Jiang Yunjin is shielding Wen Yu. I don’t believe there’s nothing between them.”
“Poor Su Lengyue, she got played.”
“I heard Wen Yu is married!”
“Are these two really involved in an affair???”

The situation escalated and trended by 1:30 AM. As the heat spread, new high-definition close-up gifs emerged, clearly showing Jiang Yunjin rushing to protect Wen Yu. A hero saving a beauty, both protagonists being attractive, it could have excited fans if it were any other pair. Yet, Jiang Yunjin’s well-known relationship with Su Lengyue and Wen Yu being rumored as married added a twist.

By 1:30 AM, it wasn’t early anymore. Liu Jie, Wen Yu, Jiang Yunjin, Su Lengyue, and others were already resting. It wasn’t exactly late either; night owls could endure. There was no clarification in the middle of the night. Only the next morning, when Liu Jie woke up and checked entertainment news, did she realize what had happened. The sight made her go dark: What on earth? She had let her guard down for a moment, and Wen Yu had caused trouble again? No wonder he was so well-behaved yesterday – was it guilt in the act?