The Villainess Awakens After Marrying the Male Lead’s Brother - Chapter 31

When Wen Yu enjoyed the soft and delicious cake, Jiang Ying and Qi Siliu hurried over. Wen Yu glanced sideways, intentionally moving away.

Jiang Ying, fearing she might escape, quickly approached, holding up her dress, briskly walking in high heels, blocking her way, and scolding, “Stop!”

Wen Yu lazily raised her eyes, “What’s the matter?”

Qi Siliu, cautious, sensed something amiss in the tone, looked at her companion, but Jiang Ying had already said, “Nonsense! Why would I bother with you? That trashy web drama of yours, you claimed Jiang Zong guided you, look at the pathetic view count, how could it be Jiang Zong’s guidance?”

She looked at Wen Yu with certainty, as if she had caught her red-handed, taunting, “Marrying into a wealthy family isn’t easy, rushing to make money, one person isn’t enough, so trap a few more, unexpectedly ended up at a loss, right?”

Wen Yu: ?

Are these two insane?

Leaving aside everything else, the initial view count of “Accidentally Became Yours” was decent with a production cost of only twenty million. The likelihood of it being at a loss is already very low.

Wait, the additional three million investment that Lü Yuzhu mentioned, is it from these two?

Wen Yu glanced at the two, originally planning to stir up trouble directly but changed her mind, gradually looking puzzled. Adding a hint of being caught off guard by their words, she forced herself to remain calm and said, “What are you talking about? I don’t know anything!”

Jiang Ying sneered, “You don’t know? Whether you know or not, I’ll go tell Jiang Zong! The Jiang family is prominent; if this embarrassing matter gets out, your days will be even harder!”

Wen Yu’s expression panicked, but she still didn’t dare to speak easily.

Qi Siliu, seeing her reaction, sighed in relief and added, “We don’t want to blow this out of proportion, but with your previous statements, many believed and invested. We have to resolve it somehow, right?”

Wen Yu: …

She bit her lip, holding back a smile, pretending to look like she might cry.

Very much in line with Wen Yu’s previous image.

Jiang Ying and Qi Siliu, one playing the stern face, the other sympathetic, cooperated seamlessly. Finally, Qi Siliu said, “We discussed it briefly. As long as you return the three million to us, we’ll consider this matter settled. The Jiang family won’t know about your previous attempt to use Jiang Zong’s name, right?”

Jiang Ying coldly added, “Jiang Zong’s pawn isn’t so easy to play with. We’re being reasonable this time. If you disagree, make it big, and you won’t walk away unscathed!”

Wen Yu fell silent.

It’s really them. This duo.

Or just repay them.

How did such a great opportunity find its way to her!

Previously, investing ten million was not because she couldn’t afford it, but she was genuinely short on funds. Relying on Jiang Yunyan’s generosity, it’s now a profitable stage. The more investment shares, the higher future dividends.

Originally, she felt a bit disappointed to only get three million shares, but now, she just wanted to say: Thank you, Bodhisattva!

Wen Yu pinched her palm tightly, keeping herself steady. Trying not to reveal anything, she took a deep breath and said, “Okay, I agree. You must keep your word.”

Jiang Ying snorted, “Don’t worry. Given your pitiful situation, we won’t spread it.”

The two exchanged a glance, Jiang Ying rolled her eyes, feeling relieved. When she suddenly saw Wen Yu, a girl with no parents, marrying Jiang Yunyan out of the blue, she had felt uncomfortable. Now, it seemed there was nothing good about it; she lived so cautiously.

At this moment, Jiang Ying’s phone rang. After a brief conversation, she said, “Wait, I’ll get the contract; let’s settle this matter directly.”

She left in a hurry, leaving Qi Siliu guarding Wen Yu.

Wen Yu kept her head down, quietly enjoying the pastry, trying not to let her joy show.

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The commotion here also caught the attention of Wei Ningning and Yu Yi. Sensing something amiss, they hurried over.

“What’s going on?” Yu Yi asked.

Qi Siliu, being timid, hesitated for a moment without speaking.

Wei Ningning asked Wen Yu.

Wen Yu shook her head, “It’s nothing.”

The two exchanged a glance, feeling that something was off but unable to pinpoint it.

After a while, Jiang Ying returned. Qi Siliu immediately approached her as if finding the backbone.

Jiang Ying glanced at the two, smiling, “You came at the right time. Didn’t Wen Yu fool you into investing in that lousy web series before? The show has aired, with abysmal viewership. But she promised to refund the money. If you want to get that money back, you can do it together.”

Wei Ningning and Yu Yi: “??”

Both were bewildered.

It was Yu Yi who reacted first, “When did you invest?”

At the mention of this matter, a hint of guilt flashed across Jiang Ying’s face. She quickly said, “I invested right after you guys. Anyway, Wen Yu has agreed to it. Hurry up and sign!”

With that, she handed over the contract.

Wen Yu remained silent, flipping through the contract. Having dealt with many contracts before and being taught by her family, she easily understood the basic legal terms. Finding no traps, she signed her name directly, saying, “Give me the account; I’ll arrange the transfer.”

Seeing her sign, Jiang Ying also signed. Qi Siliu followed suit. Both relaxed completely, sent their account details, and even laughed. In the puzzled expressions of Wei Ningning and Yu Yi, they advised, “This is probably the only chance to get back the money. Otherwise, you might end up with nothing.”

The two remained silent.

A million wasn’t much for them, easily spent on a couple of bags. Moreover, they were confident that Wen Yu didn’t deceive them, as she herself invested ten million.

So, having committed, they decided to stick with it.

What’s the point of quitting halfway?

Besides, even if they really suffered losses under Wen Yu, Jiang Yunyan wouldn’t let them bear it for nothing. They were confident about that.

The two stood firm, leaving Jiang Ying to mutter, “Stubborn.”

On Wen Yu’s end, she had already contacted Zhou Han, instructing him to transfer three million to Jiang Ying’s account using Jiang Yunyan’s card.

Private transfers were swift. In the few minutes of waiting, Jiang Ying received the money on her phone. She opened it, confirmed the transaction, and completely relaxed. Looking at Wen Yu, Wei Ningning, and Yu Yi, she sarcastically said, “Alright, it’s none of my business now. If you want to court trouble, I won’t stop you. Goodbye.”

Saying that, she was about to leave.

Suddenly, Wen Yu spoke up, “Stop!”

This time, she stood tall, lifted her head, and spoke with unusual confidence.

Qi Siliu, who had turned with Jiang Ying, heard this low command and felt a sudden unease. Hastily turning back, she saw a completely different Wen Yu.

Something’s wrong!

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Jiang Ying, also aware, furrowed her brows, “What are you doing?”

Wen Yu smiled knowingly, “You came to settle scores with me, I cooperated. Now it’s my turn to find you, right?”

“What do you mean?” Jiang Ying questioned in surprise.

Qi Siliu’s face turned pale for a moment.

Certainly because of the previous incident!

She weakly said, “It’s not just the two of us!”

Wen Yu nodded, “Yes, I remember all of it. Don’t worry, I won’t miss anyone.”

She felt somewhat speechless about bringing up this matter. If it weren’t for the dramatic turn of events, why would she feel inferior? Inferior about what? Did she not go through enough in her previous life?

Even if things got messy and the Jiang family really started to dislike her, she could just go out and work. Being a typical nine-to-five worker was enough to live a decent life.

Yet, she chose to endure in silence.

Qi Siliu’s lips trembled, afraid to speak. Seeing Wen Yu like this, Jiang Ying laughed, “What? Do you think you can still do something to us? Or perhaps, you’ll go find General Jiang? Do you have the nerve for that?!”

She threatened in a low voice, “If you do that, even if we settle the contract matter, I’ll make sure everyone knows about it!”

Wen Yu sneered, “Do you think I’m afraid of that?”

Qi Siliu and Jiang Ying felt uneasy this time. The latter forced herself to remain calm, as if she and Wen Yu had switched roles from earlier. The difference was that Wen Yu was pretending, while they were genuinely anxious.

“Do you dare?”

Wen Yu didn’t say much, looking towards the attention they had drawn, but still hadn’t…

Jiang Yunyan beckoned her to come over. Both of them immediately took a sharp breath, and the color drained from their faces. How could she dare?!

In the terrified expressions of the two, Jiang Yunyan walked over confidently, seemingly appearing right in front of them in the blink of an eye. Before they could react, he softly asked, “What’s wrong?”

Addressing Wen Yu, his attitude was entirely different from what they had imagined. Despite being taller than Wen Yu, he seemed unwilling to make a scene at the banquet. He spoke with a slight bow, lowering his head to bring his ear closer.

Jiang Yunyan’s reputation was quite good, praised in the business world, and there were hardly any malicious adversaries. Not because of his good temper, but due to his strategic approach, leaving room for respect and fear.

There was a hint of disbelief. How could Wen Yu dare? The contract was still in both parties’ hands! Was she not afraid of Jiang’s family finding her too provincial?

Yet, she truly dared. Wen Yu seemed accustomed to Jiang Yunyan’s attitude, leaning towards him and handing over the contract. In a low voice, she said something, wearing a relaxed smile.

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“That’s it. Now, it’s like a personal investment of 13 million, with the remaining 3 million scattered. This trip has truly been profitable!” Wen Yu excitedly shared.

Her voice was particularly lively and pleasant. Jiang Yunyan listened with a slight smile. As the young girl approached to whisper, the warm breath hit his ear, and his lips tightened, displaying a restrained patience.

Jiang Yunyan, tightly observed by Jiang Yunyan, noticed the subtle change. Her eyes brightened with a glimmer of hope – perhaps Jiang Yunyan wasn’t as indulgent as Wen Yu thought?

After happily talking, Wen Yu shifted to a more serious tone. “See, those two in front of me, and the one with blonde hair over there, wearing a grey suit with a rose brooch on the chest, and also…”

She listed them one by one, then smiled and said, “They used to belittle me, claiming I climbed into the Jiang family after my parents’ death, an overnight success. Later, you’ll be in charge of scaring them, making them anxious for a few months. Can you do that?”

Not aiming for extreme vengeance, but Wen Yu wanted to reciprocate the discomfort this group had caused her. Having discussed it in private, she looped her arm through his and instructed, “Husband, they bullied me. You must help us get revenge!”

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In private discussion, Wen Yu hooked her arm and, with an imperious tone, said, “Husband, look, they bullied me. You must seek revenge for us!”

Jiang Yunyan’s eyes trembled, then he looked at the two girls in front of him.

Jiang Ying’s heart skipped a beat; now she wouldn’t naively assume Jiang Yunyan wouldn’t stand up for Wen Yu.

Sure enough, he coldly asked, “Who taught you this? Your parents?”

Both quickly shook their heads, nearly in tears, “No, it wasn’t them. It was us, our mistake. Sorry, Wen Yu, we’re sorry…”

Even if it were true, they couldn’t admit it!

Jiang Yunyan frowned, and by this time, Wen Yu was already clinging to his arm, saying, “Wuwu, husband, don’t believe them. It must be their parents who taught them, leading by example. That’s why they deliberately came to me to say these things! If you don’t avenge me, I won’t live anymore… sniffle…”

Jiang Ying and Qi SiLiu: “…”

They were puzzled, but seemed to understand something. No wonder they dared to complain; with Wen Yu’s act, it was indeed quite extreme.

Jiang Yunyan frowned more, “Stop making things up!”

Then, he sternly told them, “Xiao Yu is right. Whether it’s your parents’ influence or not, you should tell the others. I will settle this debt with your parents.”

The most feared thing happened!

Qi SiLiu’s legs almost gave way instantly.

Jiang Ying supported her, but she wasn’t much better, her face losing all color, looking at them in terror, not knowing how to salvage the situation.

Wen Yu had started to laugh, especially affected and artificial, pinching her nasal voice, “Thank you, husband. You’re really great. Love you~”

Jiang Yunyan stiffened, a strange sensation running through him. His voice lowered, “Don’t make a scene; there are others around.”

Wen Yu: “…”

What did she do?

Can’t be seen by others?

Jiang Yunyan cleared his throat, seemingly naturally holding her hand, squeezing her soft palm, and coaxed, “Let’s go, Grandpa Xiao is about to cut the cake.”

Her palm warmed; Wen Yu intended to ask something, but her thoughts scattered. All sensations concentrated in her hand, and she fell into silence, being led away.

The remaining four: Jiang Ying, Qi SiLiu, Wei Ningning, and Yu Yi, looked at each other in silence.

Who would have thought these two would have such a dynamic relationship?

Wei Ningning whispered to Yu Yi, “I thought her husband was a very serious person, didn’t expect…”

Thinking of the man just now, his gaze changing when Wen Yu acted all cute, she shivered. Did she actually like this style?