The Villainess Awakens After Marrying the Male Lead’s Brother - Chapter 19

Jiang Yunyan – when these three words were uttered, revealing the identities of the director, assistant director, male and female leads, the air was sucked out of everyone who now knew the mastermind behind the entertainment on the Jiang River.

Except for two relatively unknown actors who seemed a bit confused, everyone else, judging by their expressions, cautiously refrained from breathing loudly.

Liu Yue’s face changed slightly as he stared at Wen Yu. It was an expression of extreme disbelief.

Someone named Wen, addressing Jiang Yunyan as “Big Brother”? And with such a powerful background, only needing a supporting actress?

Director Zhang had already stood up promptly, wearing a smile as he extended his hands to answer the phone, “Hello, General Jiang, how are you? Teacher Wen is just joking, why would we let Teacher Wen offer a toast? No, no, about the additional scenes, the producer has already instructed, it won’t happen, this kind of thing won’t happen again…”

“That’s good.” The man’s voice remained indifferent, but when it came to Wen Yu, it seemed to soften a lot. “My child is young and doesn’t understand much. Please forgive Zhang for any inconvenience. Besides, our family has strict rules; we don’t allow drinking outside.”

Though his words were courteous, the undertone conveyed a clear message: I protect my own, I protect my family!

“How could that be? Teacher Wen’s filming is excellent, and her martial arts scenes are impressive. She gets along well with the crew.” Zhang, still smiling, said, “Teacher Wen was drinking fruit juice, you can rest assured.”

That was indeed the truth.

Except for today’s exception.

If he had known she was this troublesome, he wouldn’t have invited her.

But not inviting… well, knowing her background, that wasn’t an option.

While Director Zhang muttered his complaints silently, on the other end of the phone, the man seemed quite satisfied after hearing Zhang’s explanation. He made a noncommittal sound, but then he spoke again, his tone calm but carrying an unquestionable coldness: “That’s good. By the way, I remember a clause in the initial contract: Artists should cooperate with the reasonable shooting arrangements of the crew, not the other way around. If anyone doesn’t want to continue filming, they can directly pay the breach of contract fine without hindrance.”

This statement plunged the private room into a deathly silence.

That someone—Liu Yue: “…”

Those who had just praised Liu Yue: “…”

Who could have foreseen such a sudden and drastic change in the situation?

Who could have imagined that there was a big shot among them?

Yuan Tan lowered her head, tightly covering her mouth with both hands, afraid she might burst into laughter and disrupt this solemn atmosphere.

Too exhilarating!!!

Liu Yue has been arrogant for so long, and finally, he kicked the iron plate!

The words from the investors were readily accepted by the director, leaving the investors dissatisfied. Changing the director for him is a simple matter.

After dealing with this phone call, Director Zhang feels like he’s lost half his life.

But looking at Liu Yue’s unpleasant and gloomy expression, there’s a strange satisfaction.

Honestly, as a director, being controlled by actors is frustrating, but with their massive popularity, he’s afraid!

Now that the investors have spoken.

He subconsciously straightened his posture, “Teacher Liu…”

Wen Yu, who has already hung up, promised not to drink with Jiang Yunyan before hanging up. Now she’s smiling and waiting for the director to speak.

Liu Yue’s face twitched, looking at Director Zhang. Combining with Wen Yu’s previous words, he probably guessed something, and his expression became even more unpleasant.

Director Zhang had a faint smile on his face and pretended to speak sincerely, “Our screenwriter is an exclusive writer for Jiang Entertainment, and the script has been revised thoroughly. They suggest following the script for filming, and the previous discussions are invalidated. The scenes will be shot according to the role’s importance. What do you think?”

Liu Yue stared at him intensely.

Director Zhang looked back with an honest and sincere face.

Oh.

Backing up matters now.

No fear.

Liu Yue seemed to know what he was thinking, and suddenly his teeth were about to shatter.

Still pretending to ask him how it is?

Does he have any other choice?

Jiang Entertainment’s legal team is not joking, especially when the person already said, “If you don’t cooperate, pay the breach of contract penalty.”

His pay for this drama is 50 million. Once he breaches the contract, he has to return the pay and pay a penalty of 50 million. He believes that if he dares to do this, Jiang Entertainment will make sure he pays the full penalty without hesitation!

Not to mention offending Jiang Entertainment; it will undoubtedly have a significant impact in the future.

He’s not stupid to pay such a high price for a momentary impulse. Liu Yue looked deeply at everyone present, especially at Wen Yu.

Wen Yu provocatively smiled.

Originally wanted to keep a low profile.

But there’s no choice when someone insists on causing trouble!

Can’t we just film the movie honestly?!

And it’s not like they’re not getting paid!~~~~

Old-fashioned acting isn’t good enough?! It’s not like you’re not getting paid!

Wen Yu really can’t understand the thought process of people like Liu Yue, but in the entertainment industry, such individuals are not uncommon.
Fortunately, she can save one person at a time.
Liu Yue was pricked by her smile, as if splashing hot oil into his eyes, stinging, quickly moving away. He forced a smile and said, “Let’s do as the director says. I have other matters to attend to. I’ll leave first.”

With that, he left in large strides. The chair back banged loudly.
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But as the private room door opened and closed again, the atmosphere inside returned to a relaxed state.

Director Zhang and the assistant director breathed a sigh of relief, looked at the actors with various expressions, and said with a smile, “Hey, everyone eat. We ordered so much; it’s a waste not to eat. Teacher Wen, you like this crab leg, want to order more?”

Wen Yu shook her head, “No need, I’ve eaten a lot already.”
Seeing this, others quickly started eating, whether to show solidarity or because they were genuinely hungry, they all ate enthusiastically.

Seated beside Wen Yu, the third female lead, Qiu Luo, hesitated for a while and asked quietly, “Are you really the younger sister of Jiang Shang Entertainment’s CEO?”

Liu Yue didn’t know about Wen Yu’s rumors, but Qiu Luo did! Wen Yu had openly pursued Jiang Yunjin before, except for not publicly confessing, everyone knew she admired him, and Jiang Yunjin and Jiang Yunyan, only one word apart, sounded like brothers at a glance.

Wen Yu pursed her lips and smiled, “I call his parents mom and dad.”

Without explicitly saying it, with that statement, Qiu Luo’s expression changed, “It’s actually true.”

Could it be that Jiang Yunjin was adopted?
With various thoughts swirling in the minds of the girls nearby, Wen Yu had already eaten enough. Seeing others, they also put down their chopsticks. Among this group, Wen Yu was the biggest, and everyone treated her like they did Liu Yue, making her uncomfortable.

With Liu Yue causing a scene, she couldn’t help but feel uneasy. After a few words of persuasion, everyone ate for a while, then dispersed. There was filming tomorrow, and no one dared to stay out too late. They all went back to the hotel together.

Wen Yu and Yuan Tan were on the same floor.
After everyone else went down, Yuan Tan sincerely said, “Teacher Wen, thank you for today.”

Wen Yu smiled, “No need to thank me. I’m also an audience member and don’t want the female lead I like to be weakened to highlight the male lead.”

Yuan Tan also smiled, “Well, I don’t want that either. So I’ll definitely perform well and unleash my full potential!”

Wen Yu was very satisfied. Although she wasn’t the investor, Jiang Yunyan was. In the company’s name, even though he wasn’t in the company anymore, he still held shares. If the company made money, it was also his money!
With both sides happy, contentedly leaving, they returned to the hotel.
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On the other side, Jiang Yunyan hung up the phone and closed the laptop.

In the quiet private room of the club, there was finally some movement.

Several young people in their twenties exchanged glances, nudging each other, and gesturing for someone to speak first. Eventually, one person was pushed forward.

Jiang Yunyan frowned slightly and moved away, showing a hint of disdain.

Xiao Qiyu complained, “What do you mean? I’m, after all, the handsome guy who has enchanted thousands of girls!”

Jiang Yunyan glanced at him.

Not a word was spoken, but the meaning was particularly clear—disdain.

Xiao Qiyu deflated, finding this person so cold, ruthless, and unreasonable!

But now, what matters isn’t that. Xiao Qiyu smirked and got closer, ignoring Jiang Yunyan’s disdain. “You seem to be getting along quite well with your little sister now, calling her ‘my child’ all the time. Hmm… that nickname is really cheesy.”

Jiang Yunyan didn’t understand, “She has always been my family.”

When Wen Yu came to his house, she was only ten years old. At that time, he was already eighteen, just starting college. Despite being busy with both work and school, barely spending much time at home, he still knew she was family.

Even though their relationship had changed slightly over half a year ago, she was still family.

For him, it wasn’t just a nickname.

Seeing Jiang Yunyan so serious, Xiao Qiyu, who had filled his mind with inappropriate thoughts, said awkwardly, “Lao Jiang, this way, you won’t attract any girls.”

“I don’t need to.” Jiang Yunyan calmly took a sip of his drink. hung up the phone and closed the laptop.

In the quiet private room of the club, there was finally some movement.

Several young people in their twenties exchanged glances, nudging each other, and gesturing for someone to speak first. Eventually, one person was pushed forward.

Jiang Yunyan frowned slightly and moved away, showing a hint of disdain.

Xiao Qiyu complained, “What do you mean? I’m, after all, the handsome guy who has enchanted thousands of girls!”

Jiang Yunyan glanced at him.

Not a word was spoken, but the meaning was particularly clear—disdain.

Xiao Qiyu deflated, finding this person so cold, ruthless, and unreasonable!

But now, what matters isn’t that. Xiao Qiyu smirked and got closer, ignoring Jiang Yunyan’s disdain. “You seem to be getting along quite well with your little sister now, calling her ‘my child’ all the time. Hmm… that nickname is really cheesy.”

Jiang Yunyan didn’t understand, “She has always been my family.”

When Wen Yu came to his house, she was only ten years old. At that time, he was already eighteen, just starting college. Despite being busy with both work and school, barely spending much time at home, he still knew she was family.

Even though their relationship had changed slightly over half a year ago, she was still family.

For him, it wasn’t just a nickname.

Seeing Jiang Yunyan so serious, Xiao Qiyu, who had filled his mind with inappropriate thoughts, said awkwardly, “Lao Jiang, this way, you won’t attract any girls.”

“I don’t need to.” Jiang Yunyan calmly took a sip of his drink.

“Yo, you seem to get along well with your little wife. So confident?” Xiao Qiyàn smirked. “Is it because of exceptional performance in bed?”

Jiang Yunyan frowned. “Don’t talk nonsense.”

Xiao Qiyàn: “…”

He was impressed. Before marriage, this guy was serious enough, but now, after getting married, he’s even more solemn. How does the Jiang family tolerate raising that delicate girl, especially with their age gap?

Thinking back to their wedding, it was jaw-dropping. They weren’t in the same age group, barely knew each other, and awkwardly looked like a father with his spoiled daughter. People even bet that they’d divorce within six months, considering that Wen Yu liked chasing after Jiang Yunjin, which they were aware of, despite him having a girlfriend.

Although Jiang Yunjin had a girlfriend, their incompatibility suggested their marriage wouldn’t last. Yet, almost a year had passed, and they were still going strong.

Today, taking a break from work, Jiang Yunyan joined them for a drink. However, he had to hush everyone when he received a call, sounding like he was afraid of being discovered by his wife. The tone was disgustingly sweet, like pacifying a child.

Disgusting.

Compared to the previous Jiang Yunyan, it felt like a completely different person.

Xiao Qiyàn wondered if this was the legendary ‘one tames another’? Had the stern workaholic succumbed to the charms of a young girl?

Yet, in front of them, he remained serious, not a hint of joking.

Another young man chuckled, “So when can we meet her?”

Jiang Yunyan pondered for a moment and said, “During the New Year.”

“Okay, I’ll be waiting. What does your sister-in-law like? We should prepare a gift in advance.”

“Eating?” Jiang Yunyan wasn’t too sure. Despite living together for quite some time, he hadn’t noticed anything specific that Wen Yu liked, except for food. She mostly bought various ingredients and waited for him to cook.

The others exchanged glances.

Xiao Qiyàn was astonished. “You survived this half-year without knowing?!”

Jiang Yunyan fell into silence, then earnestly said, “She likes money.” He recalled her excitement upon learning about the investment in the Heavenly Palace project.

“Ha!” Everyone burst into laughter, finding it hard to believe. Without any clear preferences, it seemed challenging to choose a gift.

“The Plotting Branch” production team
Ever since Wen Yu shook the entertainment world, her status on the set has become unparalleled. Initially, everyone treated her with courtesy, knowing about her affluent family background, assuming she had some connections. No one expected it to be Jiang Yunyan.

Jiang Entertainment had always been a formidable force in the entertainment industry, and as its founder, Jiang Yunyan’s status was naturally distinct. With such a background, even the director treated her with great courtesy. Wen Yu found it a bit uncomfortable, but she managed. Her role was limited, mostly involving action scenes with the assistant director in Group B. Occasionally, she had scenes with the main leads, and as politeness turned into familiarity, the constant courtesy lessened.

This production team was livelier than Wen Yu’s previous one, with more intriguing incidents. For instance, the second female lead and the third male lead were exes, but their positions had changed, and the male lead wanted to reconcile, while the second female lead remained cold.

The third female lead had a boyfriend and even brought bubble tea for the crew. However, Wen Yu once noticed her close relationship with her manager, not typical of regular friends. Still, everyone tacitly avoided mentioning it.

During breaks, they would gather for hot pot, pretending to be friends on the surface. Wen Yu’s scenes mostly involved interactions with the female lead, and after a particular hot pot gathering, Yuan Tan became especially friendly, often inviting her for meals. Eventually, they became acquainted.

As they wrapped up shooting, Yu Li immediately handed her a military coat, dispelling the chilly wind. Sipping warm ginger tea, Wen Yu felt revived. Glancing next door, she saw the female lead already shooting the last scene.

In the middle of it, Yuan Tan gestured to her, “Wait for me; we’ll finish in ten minutes!” Wen Yu smiled and nodded, “No rush.”

After a quick break, the crew resumed filming. Soon, with the director’s satisfied nod, today’s scenes concluded. Yuan Tan got up from the ground; this scene portrayed the main leads encountering danger during a spring outing.

As the female lead exposed the prince’s plot, turning the tables on him and causing significant losses, she became a target. The antagonists underestimated her, planning to dispose of her easily, not realizing the male lead was by her side, ultimately saving her.

After a chaotic fight scene, the set naturally descended into disorder. Suddenly, Liu Yue kicked an actress in maid attire, furrowing his brow, “I can’t believe it; this costume is needed for the night scene, and you’ve torn it!”

“That actor with a fair face was so scared that he could only keep saying, ‘I’m sorry, it wasn’t intentional, I’m sorry…’

‘Annoying, idiot!’ Liu Yue burst out.

Seeing that the actor seemed to want to come closer to see where it was broken, he was about to kick again.

Suddenly, a leg from the side directly kicked away the leg he was lifting, the toe hitting his leg bone. Liu Yue’s face changed with pain: ‘You…’

Before he could finish his sentence, Liu Yue’s throat choked, staring at her.

When he realized who was behind her, he dared not say much, only feeling frustrated and anxious.

Wen Yu looked at him coldly, pulling the female actor behind her: ‘If the clothes are torn, let the props team handle it. Besides, it’s just a small spot; sewing it up is enough. It’s not like it’s your private property, and even if it were, you shouldn’t hit people.’

Every time Liu Yue saw her, he thought of what happened in the hot pot private room that day.

It was the most embarrassing moment since he debuted!

Liu Yue pressed his tongue against his cheek, his whole body exuding annoyance and anger, scoffing: ‘Do you really think you’re a righteous avenger here to teach me a lesson? If you have the guts, guard for twenty-four hours.’

With that, he turned around with a dark face, took two steps, and realized that the leg he kicked was hurting. His expression became even darker.

Since that day, everyone else was normal, but Liu Yue’s emotions became increasingly irritable. Fortunately, Director Zhang could use the name of Jiang Entertainment to suppress him, allowing him to perform stably during acting.

Wen Yu frowned and looked at the young actress.

The girl’s face was tender, probably just entering the industry not long ago. She was frightened by Liu Yue, her eyes reddened. When Wen Yu looked over, she smiled nervously: ‘It’s okay, I’ve finished shooting.’

Wen Yu nodded: ‘Next time, try to avoid him.’

The girl agreed, and Yuan Tan called her over. Wen Yu hurriedly went over.

The two went to remove their makeup, change clothes, and then go out for hot pot. Both brought their assistants, and the four could eat a lot. They went to the private room as usual, without outsiders. Yuan Tan immediately brought up the matter: ‘I think Liu Yue is too arrogant now. Today’s incident is not the first time.’

‘Is it always like today?’ Wen Yu furrowed her brows.

Yuan Tan shook her head: ‘Not really, but today was the most irritable.’

Wen Yu ate beef slices, pondering. Perhaps Liu Yue was even more irritable with her around? After all, almost all of his grievances were caused by her.

Of course, he deserved it.

Yuan Tan said, ‘I’m afraid he’ll go too far. If he becomes a tainted artist, the drama will be over.’

Speaking of this, Yuan Tan was full of grievances: ‘These guys can’t manage themselves properly. They want to make money and be unrestrained, taking all the benefits. In the end, when the truth comes out, we’re the ones affected. I had a drama before, worked hard for five months, and now it’s buried.’

Wen Yu sympathetically handed her two pieces of duck blood: ‘Have some duck blood to calm down.’ She ate a few bites herself and said, ‘I’ll contact the company about this.’

Yuan Tan felt relieved; at least someone was restraining Liu Yue, preventing him from doing anything too outrageous.”

—

Wen Yu was not joking. She sat at the dining table, eating and messaging Zhou Han simultaneously. Jiang Yunyan was very busy, and she didn’t want to bother him with every little thing. So, she communicated with Zhou Han, remembering Jiang’s father mentioning that her older brother had officially become the CEO of the Jiang family last year. Maybe in a few years, her father could retire and travel with her mother.

Even though he entered the Jiang family, he didn’t abandon Jiang Entertainment, the company he founded. Instead, he selected another general manager, continuing to oversee the overall situation. Therefore, his assistants had responsibilities in both companies.

She informed Zhou Han about these matters, and he promptly replied with respect: [Alright, Boss Lady, I will follow up.]

Wen Yu: [Thank you very much, and I appreciate your hard work.]

She also sent him a red envelope as a service fee. On the other side, Zhou Han received the money and worked diligently, thinking that the Boss Lady was really generous, and he could do this job until death.

Zhou Han handled things well. At least, after that day, Wen Yu didn’t see Liu Yue bullying anyone again. Privately, she wasn’t clear about it, but she could only go this far.

Due to this, Liu Yue probably figured out something. Every time he looked at Wen Yu, his gaze became gloomy. Wen Yu didn’t care; she was currently learning martial arts from the master, progressing quickly. Thanks to the perks of transmigration, even though she lost the memories of her past life, controlled by the plot like a devoted follower of Jiang Yunjin, she had good academic achievements in school. Although she got a bit obsessed with romance during the college entrance exam and dropped a bit, she still made it to a good university.

Learning martial arts came naturally to her. The martial arts master always said she had talent. Although it wasn’t easy for martial arts actors to stand out now, with the popularity of period dramas, having both good fighting skills and looks, like her, made it easier to shine.

Therefore, Wen Yu practiced with the martial arts master these days, achieving remarkable results. She might not be a match for powerful men, but dealing with Liu Yue, a female actress who couldn’t withstand a minute against someone carrying a hundred pounds, shouldn’t let him harm her.

Thinking about this, on the last two days of the drama’s conclusion, Wen Yu came out of the dressing room and was attacked by a shadow. Her scalp tingled, and she instinctively threw a punch.

“Uh!” The other party grunted, took two steps back, revealing their true identity – surprisingly Liu Yue?

Wen Yu’s expression turned cold: “What’s wrong?”

Liu Yue teased: “Don’t be so serious. Since we’re about to conclude, there’s no need to hold grudges. We’ll still see each other in the future.”

“Thanks, but no need.” Wen Yu frowned.

Sensing Liu Yue trying to approach, she immediately stepped back, maintaining a two-meter distance, making it clear for anyone not to misunderstand. Liu Yue smiled on the surface, but there was a growing coldness in his eyes, along with a hint of impatience. Wanting to get closer, the little fish who went to buy milk tea quickly rushed over, standing between them.

Now it was impossible.

Liu Yue’s face darkened, coldly saying: “Since Ms. Wen is unwilling to reconcile, then forget it.”

He shrugged, seemingly indifferent, and walked away.

Little Yu was confused: “What’s going on?”

Wen Yu shook her head: “I don’t know.”

When they arrived on set, Yuan Tan waved to her. Wen Yu walked over, and Yuan Tan whispered: “Be careful today. Liu Yue’s fans are coming to visit. If any bad pictures are taken, it will definitely cause trouble.”

Wen Yu nodded immediately: “I know. Thank you, Sister Tan.”

After saying that, she suddenly remembered Liu Yue’s situation outside the dressing room. For so many days, he didn’t think about apologizing, and today, with fans coming to visit, he suddenly wanted to reconcile?

Could it be he’s planning something?

Yes, Liu Yue’s fans were difficult to deal with, famously known as “My brother is noble and unparalleled.

“Coming is always seeking higher connections,” her reputation wasn’t great to begin with. If she stirred up some scandal with Liu Yue, it would undoubtedly become a major black mark in history.

Wen Yu rolled her eyes and gritted her teeth in private.

“Professor Wen!” the assistant director approached with a smile. “The fight scene with Mr. Liu is about to start. Would you like to prepare beforehand?”

Wen Yu’s eyes lit up, and she regained her composure. “Sure, thanks for the reminder.”

Once the assistant director left, Wen Yu immediately went for warm-up exercises.

Well, great, the urge to nap appeared right on cue.

This scene was the climax in the plot, where the second prince, arch-enemy of the crown prince, joined forces with several powerful ministers to force the palace. Xu Zhaoyue’s father was taken hostage during the chaos.

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhaoyue, leading her troops to rescue, wanted to save her father immediately. However, the situation was critical, and the crown prince ordered no private actions. The female lead firmly stopped her, fearing her impulsive actions would harm herself and others.

But Xu Zhaoyue, caught up in emotions, couldn’t listen. In the past, she had persuaded her father to ally with the then-declining crown prince and handed over military power, causing her father to be hostile to the crown prince’s arch-enemy. Unfortunately, as the old emperor approached death, he summoned a few ministers, including her father.

Now, with the palace in turmoil, her father was undoubtedly being held hostage. Considering the level of hatred, her father’s chances of survival were slim. The thought of her father dying because of her actions was unbearable for Xu Zhaoyue, prompting her to insist on attempting a rescue, even with slim chances.

To prevent this, the male lead intervened, trying to stop her. However, Xu Zhaoyue responded with a fierce beating, showcasing her superior combat skills compared to the male lead.

This also justified the inclusion of a part of the original novel’s yuri subplot, as the scriptwriters retained this portion during modifications.

After Wen Yu finished warming up, he stood on the side, waiting for his turn. Liu Yue, with a stern face, also appeared.

He only remembered that today was his highlight scene – leading the troops to break through, commanding the army to rescue the emperor. Almost forgetting, at the very beginning, there was this subplot.

A glance at the seemingly ready-to-explode woman, Liu Yue felt a twinge of toothache, hoping Wen Yu hadn’t figured out his purpose in the dressing room.

But there was no need to worry.

Glancing at the fans who were held back but still clearly visible in the distance, Liu Yue took a deep breath.

If Wen Yu dared to be too presumptuous, his fanbase could criticize her to death.

With this thought, Liu Yue’s complexion improved, and they both walked up to the martial arts instructor. Following his instructions, the instructor reminded, “Wen Yu is a young girl, Mr. Liu, go easy on her.”

Liu Yue paused, nodded with a smile, finding it amusing. How could he assume Wen Yu could really harm him by just looking at her? A woman.

He had completely forgotten about the legs that were bruised and swollen for several days from being kicked that day.

The two prepared their coordinated moves, and on the director’s cue, with the props team, supporting actors, and main cast ready, the official filming began.

Xu Zhaoyue in armor, a woman not inferior to men, was currently anxious. She broke free from the female lead’s embrace, saying, “I’m sorry, I need to find my father. Leave the tiger talisman; you can control the army. I’m useless now.”

“No, you’ll die!” The female lead, having never learned martial arts, was pulled to her knees, crying desperately, “Crown Prince, quickly stop her, hurry!”

Upon hearing this, the male lead immediately rushed over, standing in front of Xu Zhaoyue.

Xu Zhaoyue coldly said, “You can’t stop me.”

The male lead smiled, “Well, let’s give it a try.”

Xu Zhaoyue didn’t hold back either, lifting her foot for a direct kick. The male lead dodged, attempting to pull her, but received a punch and had to evade again.

Xu Zhaoyue started martial arts training at the age of three, outshining any boys. Determined to inherit her father’s legacy, she skillfully kicked the male lead down after a few moves, but he held onto her tightly.

Restless, Xu Zhaoyue flipped and launched punches at the male lead, causing Liu Yue to break character in pain. The director intervened, questioning the situation.

Director: “What’s going on?”

Wen Yu stood up, apologizing, “Director, my mistake. I didn’t expect Liu Laoshi to be so sensitive to pain. I’ll be gentler.”

Liu Yue: “…”

Director: “…”

Onlookers, mostly dedicated fans with equipment in hand, were surprised. The filming resumed with Wen Yu executing a sweeping kick, toppling Liu Yue. The director called “Cut!” again.

Fans: “?”

The fans, well-prepared to capture their idol, found their attention diverted to another woman. She wore armor, not fancy attire, yet her captivating beauty, slightly dusty appearance, and agile movements overshadowed the main scene.

Phones vibrated incessantly with fans asking if they saw Liu Yue. The lead fan, Yutou, hesitated, not answering, planning to capture idol photos later.

Curious about the impressive woman, Yutou checked Weibo for related information and was stunned when she found the character’s promotional photo. She mumbled to herself about Wen Yu being portrayed as a vase.

As the shooting resumed, Yutou focused her camera. In a clear shot, Wen Yu, having defeated Liu Yue, lay exhausted, a tear rolling down her cheek silently mouthing, “Dad…”

Watching this brief scene, Yutou’s eyes welled up unexpectedly. She wiped away tears, realizing she was moved by Wen Yu, her idol of four years. As for the breathless man beside her, Yutou thought, “Didn’t notice before, but why does he seem so useless now?”

Wait, what was she thinking? This was her idol of four years!

“Ka!” The director nodded in satisfaction, “It’s good, that’s a wrap.”

Wen Yu got up, and Yuan Tan came over to help her, praising, “You performed really well! Much better than I expected. I even teared up.”

That hint of tears, perfectly timed.

Wen Yu was tired, but with the praise, she immediately perked up, “Right, right? I felt it too. General Xu’s character is an old veteran, plagued with illness. Now taken as a hostage, his daughter is helping the crown prince. General Xu’s fate doesn’t look promising, and Xu Zhaoyue must have figured it out. I felt a pang, thinking she might never see her father again. Tears welled up without me realizing…”

Yuan Tan said, “Excellent! Xiao Yu, you’re going to be famous soon!”

Wen Yu grinned, but a cold snort came from nearby. She restrained her smile, seeing Liu Yue being assisted, limping past them, visibly resentful. She expanded her smile again, saying, “Humph, what’s he snorting about? ‘Ng’ so many times!”

Wen Yu felt very disdainful.

Liu Yue, who just heard this sentence, exclaimed, “Ah!”

Ah ah ah!

Furious.

He tightly pinched his assistant’s arm, so much that the usually flattering assistant’s facial features twisted, “Brother, brother, it hurts, hurts, hurts!”

Liu Yue snapped out of it, took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. This time, he didn’t dare look at Wen Yu, just walked ahead with large steps. The pain all over his body, aggravated by his movements, made his face tremble with every step.

Wen Yu clicked her tongue, openly enjoying annoying this troublemaker. But just as she was reveling, the assistant director approached, “There’s another scene tonight, Ms. Wen. Your scene involves walking away from General Xu in the rain. It’s cold, so make sure to prepare in advance.”

Wen Yu: “…”

The smile disappeared.

The so-called preparation was just wrapping herself in plastic wrap, trying to avoid the cold water from touching her body. Even so, areas like her head and face couldn’t be protected.

It was already winter, with over ten days left until the New Year. The filming location was relatively better, but the temperature was still around minus one or two degrees Celsius.

At times like these, shooting a rainy night scene was out of the question!

Yuan Tan consoled her with a pat on the shoulder, imparting warmth tips.

Xiao Yu listened attentively and immediately prepared.

Wen Yu sighed but couldn’t escape it. After a hot pot dinner, comforting herself, she got to work.

Xiao Yu wrapped her in cling film before putting on the costume.

In this scene, after the successful palace coup, everyone, once excited, now faced the aftermath, silent amid the wreckage and the deceased.

Xu Zhaoyue had already cried herself to exhaustion beside her father’s lifeless body.

When the palace staff began cleaning up, Xu Zhaoyue declined assistance, carrying her father’s body out of the palace step by step.

Although not the protagonist in this scene, Wen Yu was undoubtedly the center of attention.

The actor playing General Xu was seasoned, imparting natural acting to Wen Yu. However, burdened by the weight, Wen Yu gritted her teeth, carrying him out in the rain, separating the scenes inside and outside the palace.

Highlighting the desolation of Xu Zhaoyue and her father.

“Cut!” the director shouted.

The veteran actor quickly descended, advising, “Hey, young girl, must be tired. Go take a hot shower.”

“Sure, thanks, Uncle Wang,” Wen Yu shivered, quickly removing the costume, shedding the cling film, and wearing a military coat covered in warm patches.

Xiao Yu buttoned her up and blow-dried her hair, saying, “Dry up quickly, then go for a bath.”

Wen Yu nodded, but a series of sneezes followed.

Even with the warm patches, her body wasn’t completely warm.

Wen Yu muttered, “I feel like I’m about to catch a cold. Achoo!”

The sixth one!

Xiao Yu efficiently dried her hair and ushered her away.

At the hotel, he pushed her into the bathroom, saying, “Adjust the water temperature to be warmer!”

“Okay,” Wen Yu replied. The warm water made her fair skin turn rosy, clearing her blocked nose.

Wen Yu held a slight sense of relief: maybe she wouldn’t catch a cold?

Xiao Yu said, “You should be fine, but I placed medicine by your bedside. If you feel a fever, take it. For a stuffy nose, use this. Oh, and have some ginger tea…”

Wen Yu finished washing, wearing a nightgown, and walked out of the bathroom to be greeted by a face full of steaming ginger tea.

Truly, Xiao Yu, the assistant, justified her high salary with such meticulous preparation.

Holding the ginger tea, Wen Yu sipped it slowly. Only one more scene tomorrow, then the shoot would be complete.

Next, it’s time to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

This time, she must take a good rest!!!

—

Having drunk the ginger tea, she slipped into the warm bed early.

On the other side, having finished filming, Liu Yue, with some free time, immediately opened Weibo to check the hot topics. Today was the fans’ set visit. Despite a slightly off first scene, the next two scenes were his shining moments, surely captured by fans.

By normal standards, he should be trending.

However, upon checking, huh??

#WenYuFighting# ranked second.

What’s going on?!

Where is he?!

After persuading the director to let fans visit today, what are the results?

Could it be that they only noticed Wen Yu?

Certainly!

Look at it yourself?

Liu Yue scrolled down and finally saw himself in the fifth and sixth paragraphs: #LiuYue, beaten##LiuYue exposed#

Liu Yue: “???”

He looked at the top one with a trending topic completely different from himself. Without clicking, he could guess what it was about. He clenched his teeth in anger.

What’s wrong with these fans?!

With a dark expression, he clicked on the first entry to see how explosive it was.

Upon opening, he saw a video posted by a marketing account—showing scenes of him getting beaten by Wen Yu, filmed earlier today!

Liu Yue’s vision darkened. He didn’t expect fans to release this. He glanced at the comments, annoyed: [Is this really Wen Yu? Am I blind?] [Who’s the guy getting beaten? So weak, not even as strong as a vase, soft] [Ah, who’s this girl? So cool!] [Is this not Wen Yu? Did some ancient female general reincarnate into Wen Yu’s body?! Manager, quickly arrange a role for the general! Handsome!] [Sorry, I admit I was too critical of Wen Yu playing Xu Zhaoyue before. Sob, sob, sister is too handsome, my eyes were blind before] [Indeed, the men in the entertainment industry, each generation is not as good as the previous!] [Sorry, I climbed over the wall, sob, sob, Wen Yu, this time, really got me!]

After reading a bit, Liu Yue couldn’t continue. The comments were either criticizing him or praising Wen Yu, but was a supporting role like Wen Yu worthy of such praise?

Liu Yue angrily called his manager: “Suppress the trending topic for me! Quickly!”

Manager: “…”

—

On the other side, Jiang Mama, who intentionally forwarded the video of Wen Yu’s fight to the family group, finished sharing without saying a word.

After a while, Old Jiang was the first to reply: [Is this still our little fish? Fights so well! 👍👍👍] Three thumbs up in a row, indicating Old Jiang really liked it.

Jiang Mama appeared with a radiant smile and humble words: [It’s okay, but Little Fish has always been smart and progresses quickly.]

Jiang Yunjin: […Mom, why so polite? Anyone would think Little Fish is your own daughter, and Big Brother is your son-in-law.]

Jiang Mama twitched her mouth: [Brat, shut up! Look at others.]

She was about to screenshot some comments praising Little Fish when she clicked in.

Huh? Where’s the trending topic? Our Little Fish had such a big trending topic?!

She hurriedly ran to the group: [@everyone, oh no, oh no, our Little Fish is being attacked, and the trending topic is gone!!!]

Just finished with her busy schedule, Su Lengyue: [?]

Old Jiang: [@BigBrother @SecondBrother, what’s going on?]

Jiang Yunjin: [Wait.]

A minute later, a new Weibo post appeared: Weibo from Jiang Yunjin: [Yo, madam, it’s not easy for you to trend once. How come it’s gone? Who attacked you? 👃] It also reposted the video from earlier.

Then Su Lengyue also reposted: [The fight scene is amazing! Little Fish is progressing so fast! 👍👍👍]

A few minutes later, the trending topic that had just disappeared surged back up, directly to the first place, with an added ‘explosive’ behind it.

Just as Liu Yue’s manager had somewhat relaxed after dealing with the trending topic, they refreshed: “???”