The Villainess Awakens After Marrying the Male Lead’s Brother - Chapter 22

Wen Yu didn’t intentionally throw herself into Jiang Yunyan’s arms. She was just too happy. Even though the phone call didn’t go through earlier, seeing the breakfast at Yue Xia Ge made her guess that Jiang Yunyan might come over. But that was just speculation. She was even a bit unwilling to believe that this guess was true.

Jiang Yunyan, a workaholic character in the plot, someone who only loves work and can beat up his younger brother for causing trouble and delaying his work, suddenly appeared halfway across the country. So when she really saw him, a tremendous joy surged in her heart. Plus, her mind was still feverish and not clear enough, so she ran over directly.

As she was about to reach him, her feet were suddenly tripped by a wire, and she fell forward. Jiang Yunyan instinctively reached out to lift her up, ending up directly holding Wen Yu in his arms.

The young girl seemed to have no sense of danger, joyfully pulling his clothes, “Big brother, you’re really here. What about your work?”

Jiang Yunyan frowned, making her stand properly, “Walk properly.”

Wen Yu pouted but obediently stood still. Hastily scanning the surroundings, the director who didn’t want anyone taking photos suddenly hesitated. Hmm… this appearance, is it like him interacting with his daughter? Could he have guessed wrong?

Meanwhile, Jiang Yunyan had already completed the tasks a ‘real father’ should do. He touched Wen Yu’s forehead, feeling it wasn’t as hot, asked what medicine she took, how much breakfast she had eaten, and finally, “Is there anywhere else uncomfortable?”

Wen Yu shook her head, “No, I’m feeling fine.” She smiled, looking very cheerful.

Jiang Yunyan looked at her rosy cheeks, pinched them casually – warm and nice to touch. After pinching, the furrowed brows also smoothed out. Initially, he thought she was being a bit foolish, continuing to film while having a cold, not taking her health seriously. But seeing how genuinely happy she was, probably really enjoying filming, he didn’t say much, “That’s good. Go change clothes quickly, head back. Your assistant will take care of things at the hotel.”

Wen Yu nodded vigorously, “Okay!”

Just as she nodded vigorously, her head swayed a bit. Jiang Yunyan quickly grabbed her shoulder, supporting her, “Forget it, lead the way. Where’s the dressing room?”

Wen Yu pointed to a place. Jiang Yunyan helped her over, glancing at the director as they walked away, “Trouble Director Zhang to handle things in the crew.”

Director Zhang nodded repeatedly, watching the two go away, shaking his head with a troubled expression. Well, as a hired hand, why bother caring so much?!

Certainly! Here’s the English translation of the provided Chinese paragraphs with space between them:

Forget it, he’s just a laborer, why bother with such thoughts?!

——

Wen Yu changed back into her own clothes and had Xiao Yu help with removing makeup. She only needed to sit in the chair and wait.

Xiao Yu, observing the constantly lifting corners of Wen Yu’s mouth, teased, “Are you this happy?”

Wen Yu paused, “Am I?”

“The corners of your mouth are almost reaching your ears,” Xiao Yu whispered.

Wen Yu suddenly fell silent.

Xiao Yu’s eyelid twitched. Is she embarrassed? But after a glance, it didn’t seem quite like that. Well, it doesn’t matter; she’s always been happy since giving up on Jiang Yunjin.

The dressing room was only for the two of them, and in their silence, a natural calm settled in.

It allowed Wen Yu’s thoughts to immerse even more.

She thought about the previous life.

Wen Yu rarely recalled the details of her past life, especially regarding her family.

Not because she lived in poverty, but simply because she didn’t like it. She liked this life, where she was cherished by her family at all times.

Before the age of ten, she had biological parents; after ten, she had the Jiang family parents.

They all loved her.

It was a world of difference compared to her previous parents.

In her past life, her family conditions were actually not bad. Not extremely wealthy, but they never lacked in necessities. However, her parents divorced during her junior high years.

Each had their own faults in the marriage; one cheated, the other was abusive. After five years of quarreling, they finally divorced. Wen Yu, in fact, felt relieved not to face the constant conflicts at home.

However, she relaxed too early. After the divorce, her parents didn’t want her anymore.

They quickly remarried through introductions from relatives and friends, while she, as a tag-along, was rejected by both sides. Even during Chinese New Year, she was sent to the other family’s home.

They provided her with living expenses, but Wen Yu felt uneasy. She caused trouble, skipped classes, didn’t do homework, got addicted to the internet, and indulged in makeup. Every time her parents saw her, they scolded her.

Yet, even after parting ways, no one remembered her.

When she was sick, she took care of herself. During the middle and high school exams, she traveled alone. During the New Year, she cooked frozen dumplings as her reunion dinner.

Even in university, she randomly chose a school in her mediocre grades, just one that would accept her. In her sophomore year, Wen Yu suddenly woke up to the realization that she couldn’t continue like this. However, by then, it was a bit too late. She attended a mediocre university, but her abilities were passable. After multiple interviews, she joined a decent design company, worked diligently, and led a relatively calm and stable life.

In the process, she conveniently forgot the term “family.”

Until this time.

In fact, when she was sick before, Jiang’s mother was the most concerned. However, at that time, she was controlled by the plot, and every move…

Like a puppet breaking free from its strings, now looking back at what happened in the Jiang family, it feels like there’s a layer of detachment, as if observing someone else’s life.

So, now that she’s ill, Jiang Yunyan came specially, and it holds a different significance for her. She’s very happy.

In this life, she finally has many people who care for her.

—

Coming out of the dressing room, she’s already taken to the car by Jiang Yunyan, who’s been waiting. Booking tickets, rushing on the road, boarding the plane, and getting off the plane—all without her worrying.

After getting in the car, the medicine given by Yuan Tan seems to have fully kicked in, and Wenyu slept all the way.

When she wakes up, the car has just stopped. She opens her eyes drowsily, only to see the man’s cold, firm jawline beside her. She blinks, and her sluggish mind raises a question: Why is this perspective?

Before she can react, the car door has already opened.

The cold air outside rushes in, and Wenyu shivers, becoming much more awake. She sees Jiang’s mother’s voice outside: “Little Fish is back, hey, quick—”

“Hey~”

Jiang’s mother exclaims, looking at the scene inside the car, covering her face to sneak a peek.

She did say the two kids had a good relationship!

Look at this, they even slept on the eldest’s lap.

Can’t bear to watch, can’t bear to watch.

Wenyu: “?”

Jiang Yunyan: “…”

He slowly helps the person up, saying, “You’re sick, and there’s someone to take care of you here.” This is an explanation for returning to his parents’ side.

Wenyu, looking particularly silly at the moment, with a blush on her little face, obediently nods at his words: “Hmm.”

She just realized that while sleeping, she kept leaning towards Jiang Yunyan. In the end, she even ended up lying on his legs. But she vaguely remembers feeling the pillow comfortable when she slept, rubbing against it…

Her face turns even redder.

Jiang Yunyan helps her up and sees the girl’s increasingly rosy cheeks. He frowns, reaches out to touch her forehead, still warm, not sure if it has worsened.

He looks at Jiang’s mother outside and warns, “Mom, Xiaoyu has a fever.”

Still peeking at the two kids, Jiang’s mother’s face immediately changes: “Oh, then quickly go inside.”

Jiang’s mother steps aside, and Jiang Yunyan gets out of the car, directly lifting the person out. The person is wearing a thick down jacket, like a ball, but he still carries her effortlessly.

Entering the house, without letting Wenyu down, Jiang’s mother conveniently helps her change shoes: “Go straight to the room; you said you would come back, so I turned on the air conditioner in advance.”

“Hmm.” Jiang Yunyan nods, striding upstairs.

Meeting the nanny, Aunt Xia, who just came down from the second floor, she hasn’t seen much of the two since they got married. Seeing this scene, she’s stunned.

Oh, oh, oh!

When did these two have such a good relationship?!

The shocked expression makes Wenyu couldn’t help but turn her head, burying her face in Jiang Yunyan’s arms, pretending not to see!

Back in the warm room, free from outsiders, she finally feels like she can breathe. However, thinking of Aunt Xia’s expression just now, she feels embarrassed again, pouting and saying, “Big Brother, it’s just a normal fever; you don’t have to be so careful! I’m not a child!”

She has lost face.

How old is she that she still needs to be carried in like this!

Jiang Yunyan looks indifferent, swiftly taking off her coat, covering her with a blanket, casually but earnestly saying, “Hmm, okay, go to sleep.”

Wenyu: “…”

What else can she do?

How else can it be done?

Wen Yu’s eyes closed, her brain, which had been wandering all day, seemed to finally settle. In less than a minute, her breath became steady, and she fell asleep.

Jiang Yunyan’s eyes glinted with a hint of amusement.

He looked at the slightly puffy girl with slightly pursed lips, and with a slight movement of his fingertips, he finally yielded to his thoughts and reached out to poke her.

The soft and tender face bounced with each poke, and then the man’s low voice sounded in the quiet room, “Hmm, not a child anymore…”

After a while, the door was gently knocked.

He withdrew his hand, his fingertip brushing over the somewhat pale lips. His eyes darkened slightly as he got up to open the door.

Jiang’s mother was eavesdropping with her ear against the door.

Jiang Yunyan: “…”

Jiang’s mother chuckled, “Where’s Xiaoyu? Is she asleep?”

“Yeah.”

Jiang’s mother immediately lowered her voice, “Dr. Sun is here, should we check on her now?”

Jiang Yunyan nodded, “Yes, go ahead. She took medicine; she won’t wake up.”

Jiang’s mother immediately called for the doctor.

—

In her dreams, Wen Yu suddenly felt some pain in her hand. Subconsciously, she tried to pull it back but was firmly held by another hand.

The little girl pouted in a helpless manner but remained asleep.

Subconsciously, she felt that she was in a safe environment, free from harm.

The man holding her wrist frowned, “Please be gentler.”

Dr. Sun, with a half-smile, looked at the man in front of him, “Or maybe you’d like to do it?”

Jiang Yunyan remained silent.

Jiang’s mother covered her mouth and laughed, whispering, “Old Sun, don’t tease my son, get on with it.”

Dr. Sun smiled and shook his head. He smoothly inserted the needle, secured it with medical tape, and loosened the rubber band constricting the blood vessel, saying, “Hold it steady; don’t let her move and mess up the needle.”

“Okay,” Jiang Yunyan nodded.

Jiang’s mother quickly escorted Dr. Sun out.

As they left, Dr. Sun muttered, “Surprisingly, your son knows how to take care of his wife.”

Back when these two got married, everyone familiar with them was shocked. After all, Wen Yu had always liked Jiang Yunjin. When Jiang Yunjin brought his girlfriend home, he seemed eager to get married immediately.

At that time, those who had watched the kids grow up couldn’t help but feel sorry for Wen Yu.

After a year, they received wedding invitations, getting married ahead of Jiang Yunjin and Su Lengyue! The crucial point is that she married Jiang Yunyan.

At the wedding, the two who should have been the most harmonious appeared distant, skipping many typical bride and groom kissing moments.

The older generation remained silent, while the younger ones joked that Wen Yu couldn’t become the wife of someone’s dreams, just his sister-in-law, teasing them daily.

Many doubted their marriage, thinking it was just a result of Wen Yu’s impulsive playfulness. Despite the skepticism, the Jiang family indulged their child, giving her whatever she wanted, leaving outsiders gossiping about the couple’s apparent foolishness.

Unexpectedly, after a year, things changed dramatically! Though Wen Yu was still asleep, unable to show her attitude, Jiang Yunyan, the serious young man, turned surprisingly youthful.

When his wife experienced any discomfort, he nervously acted like a kid, lacking his usual composure. Even his uncle found it annoying.

Jiang’s mother, however, was delighted, confident that the couple would make it work.

Remembering the scene she witnessed upon their return, Jiang’s mother’s inner teenage girl emerged, appreciating the handsome couple more than a TV drama.

Dr. Sun commented skeptically, prompting laughter from Jiang’s mother, who proudly declared herself the first to become a grandparent among their group.

As Dr. Sun left, Wen Yu woke up in the late afternoon, realizing she had slept for over three hours.

Her hand was a bit sore, and lifting it revealed a small red spot on the back – had she been given an IV?

Certainly!

No wonder I feel much lighter.

She touched her forehead; her hand might still be warm, but the forehead wasn’t hot, instead, it felt cool.

But her stomach was very hungry.

Lunch was eaten at the airport, only a little since she had no appetite.

The room was empty, and Wen Yu sat up, noticing the red blanket on her, reminiscent of the one from their wedding.

Oh right!

She’s back, but where’s Jiang Yunyan?

He brought her back, and it seems like he didn’t work today; he should be resting here tonight, right?

Sharing a bed came unexpectedly for Wen Yu, making her a bit nervous. Especially seeing the red blanket, it felt awkward. She quickly got up, putting on a thick, long hoodie, and went out.

The Jiang family’s first floor also had underfloor heating, making the room warm. Wearing fuzzy pink slippers, when she went out, she was noticed by Jiang’s mother watching TV downstairs. She ran over to greet her: “Little fish is awake, hungry?”

Wen Yu nodded, glanced at the living room, and frowned: “Where’s Big Brother?”

Looking for her eldest brother as soon as she wakes up, these two siblings are really close. Jiang’s mother’s smile became even brighter: “Your big brother went to work; there’s some business at the company. But he waited until your IV drip was finished before leaving. It was probably too rushed; he left like a gust of wind. I’ve never seen him so hurried before.”

Her son has always been good at managing time since childhood, very rational and planned. Being late is nonexistent for him. But today, Jiang’s mother felt like she learned something new.

Sure enough, a lively and cute little girl can handle him.

Wen Yu was also slightly stunned, feeling some ripples in her heart, but quickly shook her head. What was she thinking?

Jiang Yunyan is good to her because she’s his sister.

In his eyes, they are family.

Fortunately, he’s also a responsible person.

Now that she’s sick, Jiang Yunyan will take care of her attentively, probably due to the relationship of family and husband and wife. He may appear cold, beating up his younger brother without mercy, but in reality, he’s extremely good to his family.

Wen Yu took a deep breath, seeing the expectant look in Jiang’s mother’s eyes, she cooperatively smiled shyly: “Mom Jiang, I’m hungry~”

Jiang’s mother clapped her hands together: “Oh, Mom Jiang will go make something. Little fish, what do you want to eat?”

Wen Yu’s eyes lit up: “I want barbecue!”

Wen Yu’s eyes lit up, “I want to eat barbecue!” She licked her lips as she spoke.

With the film crew about to wrap up, and the workload increasing, she rarely went out to eat. Occasionally, group gatherings mostly involved hot pot, especially during the cold winter, which kept everyone warm.

Barbecue, being oily and prone to causing acne, was seldom chosen by actors concerned about their appearance during filming. So, it had been a while since she had enjoyed it. Now, feeling unwell and with no appetite, she craved something flavorful.

Her true desire was for grilled skewers with added spice, but Jiang Mom would surely disapprove. Even so, just asking for barbecue was met with resistance, “You’re sick now, with low immunity. You shouldn’t eat barbecue; it will hurt your throat. How about something else?”

Wen Yu decisively nestled into Jiang Mom’s arms and coquettishly pleaded, “I want barbecue, just a little. I’m craving it so much~~”

Jiang Mom hesitated but ultimately couldn’t refuse. She embraced the child and said gently, “No!”

Wen Yu pouted, and in the end, with various tactics, managed to eat a bowl of porridge with a few pieces of crispy and tender pork belly seasoned with a hint of salt.

Back in her room, lying down again, Wen Yu, dissatisfied with the bland taste, took out her phone and sent a message: “Big brother, when are you coming back?”

After sending it, her mind, previously occupied by barbecue thoughts, suddenly jolted. Something wasn’t right. If Jiang Yunyan came back, wouldn’t that mean…

She glanced at the vivid red bed, torn between whether to retract her message. Just then, her phone vibrated, a new message from Jiang Yunyan: “Soon. What do you want to eat?”

Wen Yu: “…I thought you don’t like looking at your phone!”