The Villainess Awakens After Marrying the Male Lead’s Brother - Chapter 15

Due to drinking the night before, Wen Yu woke up past nine, disturbed by a phone call. Although she hadn’t consumed much, her alcohol tolerance was low. Living with the Jiang family since a young age, she was the only girl, dearly loved and strictly managed by Jiang Mom. Even in high school, she was personally escorted until Jiang Yunjin’s graduation. Later, when she expressed her desire to enter the entertainment industry, a disagreement arose, leading to her taking care of her own transportation.

Her family occasionally checked on her during university, advising her not to go out. Being engrossed in the plot, Wen Yu had little interest in leisure activities. With a wealthy family and concerns about offending others, no one dared to casually make her drink.

Hence, she got drunk with just a little last night. Especially since she was manipulated by that scoundrel Jiang Yunjin! They agreed he would escort her home, but he called Jiang Yunyan instead. Even though he saved her, she couldn’t let this grudge slide.

Muttering curses, she answered the phone lazily, “Hello?”

“What the hell happened at the banquet last night?” Sister Liu’s irritable voice sounded.

Wen Yu, nonchalant, replied, “Nothing happened, why?”

Sister Liu fell silent for a moment, then said, “Check Weibo and explain.”

Confused, Wen Yu opened Weibo to find the top trending topic: #JiangYunjinWenYu#. Clicking in, it was a summary of events by marketing accounts.

After reading, Wen Yu sighed in realization. No wonder Sister Liu was so agitated. It was just this.

Wen Yu was about to laugh, wondering how someone turned this into gossip. The situation was clear at a glance. Suddenly, Zhao Qingyuan’s image crossed her mind.

In the novel, Zhao Qingyuan was vengeful. She previously severed her friendship unilaterally, and last night, contrary to Zhao Qingyuan’s expectations, she didn’t throw herself into Jiang Yunjin’s arms. Instead, she separated Su Lengyue from him.

If Zhao Qingyuan wanted a minor retaliation, it was normal. Even the man from last night might have been arranged by her.

However, Zhao Qingyuan probably didn’t intend to harm her seriously. According to the character setting of the supporting female in the book, she wouldn’t be merely involved in such a trivial scandal.

She called Sister Liu back, explaining what happened last night. Sister Liu’s mood improved a bit, “Alright, I’ll check the surveillance to clarify—”

Wen Yu interrupted, “Wait!”

Wen Yu said, “Wait!”
Liu Jie: “?”
Wen Yu: “Sis, help me find the surveillance footage. See if we can locate it, but don’t rush to clarify. I want to bring some attention to the drama crew on that side.”

This world progressed much faster than hers. The first drama she invested in post-awakening is a low-profile web series, about to wrap up. It’s a modern drama, no need for special effects, and it can air shortly after the New Year, so any extra attention is beneficial.

She doesn’t like scandals, but since one found her, might as well use it. Many leverage scandals for publicity; she’s just doing some advertising without relying on the public.

Liu Jie, hearing her thoughts, choked up, “You’re really bold.”

Wen Yu chuckled, “Well, I don’t have many virtues, just a slightly thick skin. Sis, you’ve known that for a while, haven’t you?”

Internet backlash doesn’t bother her. After all, with two lives of experience, cutting off the internet is always an option.

Liu Jie rolled her eyes dramatically, saying, “Fine, let’s do it your way.”

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After the call ends, Wen Yu waits a bit. Liu Jie is efficient and soon calls back, “Oh my god, scared me! Just went to check the surveillance; they claim it’s facing your area, and it’s malfunctioning!”

Wen Yu’s eyebrow twitches; some things are indeed orchestrated. Zhao Qingyuan is quite capable.

Then Liu Jie adds, “Luckily, others took photos at the banquet. I bought them and contacted others at the event. Nothing will be revealed before you; I’ll send the pictures to you.”

“Great, thanks, Liu Jie!” Wen Yu expresses her gratitude.

With the evidence secured, she immediately messages Lv Yuzu: “Quickly release a trailer!”

Lv Yuzu: “Sure.”

Though confused, the financier is the boss. Lv Yuzu is cooperative. With music added, the trailer is sent promptly.

Wen Yu instructs, “Post it on the official account.”

Lv Yuzu: “My bad.”

After apologizing, he logs into the official account of “Accidentally Became Yours” and shares the trailer. Due to the previous excitement, a few comments appear quickly.

Then, Wen Yu reposts it with a caption: “Shocking! Just learned, not only did the hero save the beauty, but Wen Yu also made a bold move!!! Is it the distortion of human nature or the decline of morality? Find out at 6 PM today!”

Curious netizens respond:

“???”

“Wait, am I seeing this right? Is this Wen Yu’s actual account?”

“I’m dying; Wen Yu’s style, I thought I accidentally followed some unknown marketing account.”

“666, taking the marketing route, leaving no path for
marketing accounts.”

“Sorry, was about to come here to scold, but now I’m laughing. Lost my anger.”

“Followed, followed. 6 PM, right? I’ll wait for you at 6 PM.”

【This is promoting, promoting, promoting】

【The previous comment, it’s not just promotion, it’s promoting a drama. Hilarious, why does Wen Yu look a bit cute?】

【Honestly, I managed to grab a front-row seat, got captivated by the teaser, watched it twice, and the story is quite interesting. Also, can we talk about how beautiful Wen Yu is?】

【This drama seems really good!】

【Help, that face of Wen Yu. If this drama ends, I’ll genuinely be heartbroken.】
Wen Yu scrolled through the comments for a while, realizing there weren’t many criticisms directed at her. Most were dumbfounded by her actions.
She chuckled, clicked to view the teaser, and was pleasantly surprised.

Having read the original work, she knew the drama’s quality was excellent. Despite being a low-budget web series, the story was compelling, drawing the audience in.

Experiencing it firsthand, she understood the praise. The lead actors, both with high visuals, showcased good acting. The teaser, in a segment format, highlighted interesting scenes—clashes with each other’s families, romantic mishaps due to a mistaken identity swap, and more.It was evidently an entertaining and well-made sweet drama.

Wen Yu, portraying the senior, took on the role of the visual queen. Limited screen time, but director Lv Yu Zu gave her several solo cuts, especially the entrance with filters, lighting, and atmosphere that even triggered screen-licking fans.

Watching the rapidly increasing view count, Wen Yu climbed out of bed satisfied. After brushing her teeth, she intended to order takeout, only to find a note on the coffee table— “There’s green bean porridge in the rice cooker, don’t order takeout.”

The handwriting was attractive but sharp, lacking the owner’s restraint.

Wen Yu pouted, hesitating between ordering takeout or having the green bean porridge. Although she didn’t consume much, considering the slight hangover, she wasn’t in the mood for anything heavy.

She decided on the green bean porridge; besides, Jiang Yun Yan cooked better than takeout.

While having brunch, Wen Yu’s phone vibrated twice. It was a message from Jiang Yun Jin asking how to handle the matters on Weibo. Despite blocking him on WeChat, she still had his number.

“I want to generate some traffic, let’s wait a bit,” Wen Yu replied.

Jiang Yun Jin: 【ok】

After replying, Su Lengyue, who was waiting for his response, said with a smile. Both found it amusing, but they were willing to cooperate with such trivial matters.

They had just woken up, each awakened by their respective managers. Upon hastily checking Weibo for updates, they came across Wen Yu’s post. They were momentarily stunned—can things really unfold like this???

Wen Yu, through facts, showed them that indeed they could. The surge in attention not only reduced the criticism against Wen Yu but also boosted the trailer’s views to nearly four million.

Although the growth rate slowed later, at this pace, Wen Yu believed crossing five million by six o’clock was achievable.

Half a million views for a web series trailer – it was truly an excellent start!

Wen Yu chuckled as she looked at her phone’s notification: “Shocking: Top star Jiang Yunjin embraced by vase actor Wen Yu? The truth is unexpectedly…” Jiang Yunjin’s popularity is quite handy.

Should he let go of the vendetta against her family? At 5:45, there was commotion at the door.

Wen Yu’s eyes lit up. Eagerly, she ran to the door and, as it opened, exclaimed, “Big brother is back!” However, this time, the man returning from a day’s work didn’t soften his gaze as before. He merely responded indifferently, his dark eyes fixated on her expectant face, somewhat stiff.

Sensing something amiss, Wen Yu carefully examined Jiang Yunyan’s expression but couldn’t discern anything. Thinking it over, she decided not to waste the takeout she had ordered and softly said, “Big brother, I want to eat tomato beef brisket.”

Jiang Yunyan’s voice was cold: “Not available today.” Wen Yu’s expression instantly fell, “Why?”

Jiang Yunyan casually rolled up his sleeves, not looking at her, and walked straight to the room. Wen Yu suddenly noticed his lips slightly pursed, as if displeased.

Feeling a sense of impending trouble, she quickly caught up, pulling at his sleeve, “Big brother, are you upset because I drank?”.

She hurriedly caught up with him, tugging at his sleeve, “Big brother, are you upset because I drank?” The man’s steps paused, looking down at her with a superior gaze. Due to the height difference, she looked up, meeting his watery eyes reflecting a mix of confusion, unease, and a hint of both fear and longing.

Not much else.

Jiang Yunyan lowered his eyes, long lashes concealing his emotions as he said tersely, “No, you’re 22, drinking is your choice.” After speaking, he tried to pull away his sleeve.

Wen Yu breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a bit strange. She explained in a dry tone, “It’s just that being with them, I felt like a third wheel. I thought of eating and drinking more to ease the awkwardness; it wasn’t intentional.” Seeing his unchanged expression, she realized it wasn’t about her drinking.

With a bit more courage, Wen Yu, unfazed by the drinking issue, concluded it wasn’t her concern. Since she was straightforward, it was likely work-related issues bothering him. If that was the case, she could try again. She smoothly released his sleeve, hooked onto his sturdy forearm, and coquettishly said, “Big brother, I’m so hungry. I only had porridge in the morning, skipped lunch, and waited for you to cook.”

Playing the spoiled card, Wen Yu suddenly noticed the man had been watching her without her realizing it, his deep black eyes making her a bit uneasy. Oops, did she touch a nerve? Feeling flustered, she let go of his hand. Yet, Jiang Yunyan sighed almost imperceptibly, placed his large hand on her head, gave her soft hair a slightly firmer rub than usual, and in a resigned tone, said, “I’ll go cook.”