The Villainess Awakens After Marrying the Male Lead’s Brother - Chapter 32

Soon, Wei Ningning and Yu Yi also left. In this corner, only Jiang Ying and Qi Siliu remained. The recent panic left them as if their souls had departed.

Even witnessing the turning point of Jiang Yunyan being misled by Wen Yu, the little enchantress, couldn’t resist the inner turmoil. How could this happen? They were just caught up in the moment, fueled by a bit of jealousy, and their tongues spoke faster than their thoughts.

To escalate it to the point of involving parents? If they had known this day would come, they would have kept their mouths shut no matter what they said back then!

The two of them were at a loss, and others who witnessed their entanglement also sensed that something was wrong. Those who were more or less involved and noted down by Wen Yu rushed over to inquire, “What’s going on? What did you say?”

“Why did Jiang Yunyan get involved too? What happened?”

“Could she really have reported us?” someone cautiously speculated.

Jiang Ying and Qi Siliu had gloomy faces, nodding. When they recounted the situation, their voices trembled with frustration.

Suddenly, the three hundred didn’t seem like a big deal; it could have been saved with a bit of frugality. Why insist on getting it back? Otherwise, they wouldn’t have caught Wen Yu’s attention in the first place.

Qi Siliu said with a mournful face, “Yes, Wen Yu did report us. She said everything, even remembered how many people were there. Jiang, Jiang said he would ask our parents about those debts…”

As this revelation unfolded, everyone who had spoken those words turned pale. Some bystanders looked bewildered, asking, “What debts? How did you offend Wen Yu?”

Those in the know immediately whispered what had happened during that time.

The uninformed ones responded with disbelief, “…”

Are they crazy? It’s one thing to talk about it privately, but bringing it up in front of others, just to see them angry and crying?

The crucial question is, why did they think Wen Yu wouldn’t report them? If asked, those involved would probably say it was because Wen Yu seemed too easy to bully, giving them a false sense of security.

One’s confidence can easily be discerned. Although the Jiang family treated Wen Yu well, at any banquet, she wore and adorned herself with items that were among the most valuable there—few could surpass her, a treatment befitting a princess.

Yet, even so, she always longed for Jiang Yunjin. Once he was not around, she seemed to lose her backbone, exuding a sense of panic and unease from within.

Perhaps that’s why Wen Yu liked Jiang Yunjin back then. Compared to the elusive and eight years older big brother, Jiang Yunjin, as the second brother, took her everywhere, flaunting himself boldly and dazzlingly.

But that was all in the past.

Now that Wen Yu is married to Jiang Yunyan, she has completely lost the previous trace of vulnerability, boldly reporting the incident.

The unlucky ones are those who once verbally bullied her.

For a moment, everyone was in shock.

One could almost predict the parents’ reactions once they learned about this incident.

After eating cake and playing for a while, around 9:20, Jiang Yunyan took Wen Yu to bid farewell. Xiao Qiyàn waved with a smile, “Goodbye, see you at the barbecue!” Wen Yu also waved. Few people were leaving at this time, so there was no hindrance. The car was parked at the entrance, and Wen Yu quickly climbed in, wearing a down jacket. Jiang Yunyan followed and got into the car.

The car drove directly into the residential area. Returning a little after 10, the house had the heating on. Wen Yu flopped onto the sofa, feeling tired from navigating the party in high heels.

But shortly after sitting down, Jiang Yunyan lifted her up, “Go take a hot bath to avoid catching a cold.” Wen Yu could only get up and return to her room.

Tying up her long hair, removing jewelry, changing clothes, and washing off the thick makeup, she felt a sense of relaxation, as if she had shed ten pounds. Wen Yu initially wanted to lie down; however, today was the premiere of episodes nine and ten of “Accidentally Became Yours,” and she wanted to watch.

But as she exited the bathroom, she caught a fragrant smell. Wen Yu: ? Did Jiang Yunyan sneakily eat a midnight snack?! Uncertain, she sniffed again. It was too fragrant! Wen Yu still opened the door and saw various snacks on the coffee table, all of her favorites—pepper salted shrimp she didn’t have enough of last time, essential spicy lemon boneless chicken feet for watching dramas, and some vegetarian cold dishes.

“Big brother?” Wen Yu exclaimed in joy, opened the next door, and loudly asked, “Is this for me?!” She froze. In the spacious room, the man had just finished showering, standing by the bed and putting on clothes. His pants were already on, and the top seemed freshly put on, with buttons not yet fastened, revealing a broad chest.

The room was brightly lit, and with Wen Yu’s excellent vision, protected by two moms since childhood, she could see his upper body clearly. No wonder he could make his brother cry like a wolf.

These abs, this strong and powerful waist, this captivating V-line…

Why were his pants already on?! Buttoning up, under the persistent and scorching gaze of the girl at the door, the man cleared his throat, “It’s for you. You didn’t eat much tonight, and it was delivered by Xiaochen while you were bathing.”

Wen Yu regained her senses, somewhat embarrassed by staring so blatantly. However, seeing that the man didn’t seem angry, she pretended to take two steps back, partially closing the door, indicating she wouldn’t look and said, “Oh, thank you, big brother!”

Jiang Yunyan: “… No need.”

Still so serious. Just as Xiao Qiyàn described, he seemed cold in daily life. Wen Yu thought of how she playfully leaned on him at the party, and he forcefully silenced her, glinting with a seductive tone, “Big brother, you’re really good. Love you~”

Through the partially closed door, the voice transmitted. With no one around, Wen Yu was eagerly anticipating his reaction, but there was no movement?

Little did she know that in the room next door, as soon as she spoke, the man’s buttoning action abruptly stopped. After hearing her words, his deep gaze darkened, the Adam’s apple rolled unnaturally twice, he took a shallow breath, attempting to suppress the restlessness of his body, to no avail.

Lowering his eyes for a moment, he responded softly, “Hmm.”

Wen Yu: ??? Is that it? Her lips twitched, giving up. She closed the door completely, heading to enjoy her midnight snack.

Just a door away, the man sighed again, took off his clothes, and went into the bathroom.

Wen Yu placed the tablet on the coffee table’s edge, put on gloves, and started eating while watching. She wondered where Xiaochen bought all these delicious items. These were all so tasty! Even the shrimp was partially peeled, and she didn’t have to bother.

Sure, here is the English translation with space between paragraphs:

What a hassle, you should know that this guy’s shell is easy to prick your hands.

Boneless phoenix claws are spicy and delicious, with a fresh taste.

Some vegetarian dishes are also excellent, all top-notch!

Wen Yu sighed in her heart, her eyes glued to the screen, but then she noticed… huh?

Something’s not right.

Why are there so many bullet comments?!

Mind you, this little web series only premiered yesterday, and the water pressure hasn’t even picked up. Yesterday, when Wen Yu watched, there were only a few sporadic bullet comments. Yet this morning, when she checked the data again, there were quite a few more comments, but not like this… densely packed.

Is my little show being collectively criticized by the neighboring production crew?

But a glance at the content of the bullet comments: “Ah, found a conscientious good show!” “Wen Yu is really good-looking, senior sister approves!” “Laughing so hard, the male lead actually remembers his new parents. I really like this suffocating love (dog head emoji).” “The female lead is so cute, sobbing, the interaction between the eldest sister and the female lead is so touching, let the Yuri begin!” “The female lead’s new parents seem to have accepted the situation of their Tibetan mastiff son turning into a white rabbit daughter and started worrying about the future of this little white rabbit. Hey, aren’t you supposed to be like this to the male lead?” “Only two episodes, I hate it. Can’t you update more!” “Specifically bought a membership to watch in advance, really good!” “Deserving of Jiangshang Entertainment’s unanimous recommendation, really good! Although some parts still feel cheap, but thinking that the investment is only two million, it feels… really conscientious.”

Wen Yu’s gaze sharpened. Jiangshang Entertainment?

She thought for a moment, temporarily took off her gloves, took out her phone, and opened Weibo to search. Before she could start the search, she saw the first thing on Weibo – #江上团建# (Jiangshang Team Building).

Clicking on it, it was a marketing account summarizing Jiangshang Entertainment’s team building activities – promoting “Accidentally Turned Into You.”

From Weibo to short video apps, and even places like Xiaohongshu, there were people from Jiangshang Entertainment leading the recommendation.

From award-winning actors and actresses to influential actors, idols, almost everyone with these accounts was pushing the show, all concentrated between eight to nine in the evening.

It directly created a trend.

Jiangshang Entertainment was already a dominant force in the entertainment industry, with many stars and directors under its contract, both big and small, emerging. The fan base covered various age groups.

As for other overlooked works, they were also surprised by this commotion and came to watch.

In no time, the small, two-million-investment show “Accidentally Turned Into You” became widely known!

Naturally, it gained a lot of traffic, and with the comparison to the neighboring bad show, it was hard not to stand out.

With the increase in traffic and positive word of mouth, as a web series, its data soared, and naturally, so did the bullet comments.

Wen Yu finished reading, feeling a bit dazed, a feeling of being cherished and surprised.

So many people helping with publicity, and so many celebrities, must have spent a lot of money, right?

How does she deserve this?! How does this little show deserve this?!

Wen Yu’s heart was trembling.

She was afraid that, in the end, if the publicity was too strong, it would lead to a loss. After all, even if this small web series became popular, there were limitations. It couldn’t rotate on major TV stations. If it ends up losing money, should she be worried about Jiang Yunyan’s money, or should she worry about her own money?

Exiting Weibo, Wen Yu saw that her WeChat also had 99+ messages. Opening it, Yao Xi and others had all sent her messages, several from each person.

The one who sent the most was Yao Xi: “Ah ah ah! Is the big boss behind you Jiangshang Entertainment?” “Incredible, so handsome! My male god is so handsome!” “Actually, the whole team is boosting your popularity together, this treatment, envious to tears.” “Wen Yu, confess honestly, what’s your relationship with my male god?” “Was that hand last time his doing? I knew it, besides him, who else could be so handsome?” “Didn’t expect he could go to such lengths for you. Maybe I’m also an assist, both sour and envious, like lemon.”

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【I never expected he could go this far for you. Is it a home run already? Maybe I assisted, feeling both sour and envious, like biting into a lemon.】

【…】

Many interjections followed as Wen Yu quickly scanned through. She fell into silence, wondering if Jiang Yunyan had fans. Yet, considering his solo journey in the entertainment industry, founding a company and gradually expanding, encountering numerous people was inevitable. Being handsome, garnering fans was unsurprising.

Recalling her complaint during the hot pot gathering, Wen Tan and others recognized the name, having encountered it in the industry despite the lack of online buzz. Even Wen Yu hadn’t expected Jiang Yunyan to reach such heights.

Suddenly, she thought of her words in the car to Grandpa Xiao during his birthday celebration. Was he doing this to appease her? But wasn’t she no longer angry? Despite these thoughts, joy overwhelmed her.

Though the gift wasn’t money, it was almost equivalent. The more popular the drama, the richer she became. Amidst her joy, she patiently replied to other messages. Director Lv YuZu also inquired about the situation, expressing his apprehension as a small, obscure director facing massive publicity.

Wen Yu:【Don’t worry; it’s my family’s doing.】

Lv YuZu:【!!!】

Realizing the significant support, he felt like he had struck gold. After responding to Lv YuZu, Wen Yu noticed Jiang Yunjin mentioning her in the family group:【Did you put a spell on my brother?】

The message was sent at 8:30, likely when the campaign began. Jiang’s mom scolded him, suggesting he’d become irritable recently, questioning if he lived a solitary life. The teasing included mentioning Su Lengyue, instigating discord, advising her not to forgive him easily. Jiang Yunjin, feeling overwhelmed, sent several red packets in the group and cleared the chat.

Worried his busy girlfriend might see, Jiang Yujin replied one by one. Finally, he replied:【Thanks for the red packets, little brother!】

Jiang Yunjin, seeing this: “…”

Feeling refreshed with the received money, Wen Yu continued to respond to other friends’ greetings. When it came to Yuan Tan and Yao Xi, she hesitated. These two had seen the pictures she posted before, and their speculations were likely closer to the truth.

Wen Yu confessed:【Yes, it’s him. He’s my family.】

Afterward, Wen Yu regretted it. Despite their contrasting personalities, being in the entertainment industry, they easily guessed the truth.

Yuan Tan:【Different surnames, yet family? Going out for barbecue late at night, and he’s done this much for you. Are you married?】

Yao Xi:【Family who can hit home runs?】

Wen Yu: “…”

Before she could respond, Yao Xi added:【Although I want to say, sis, you’re confused. You’re only twenty-two, entering the grave of marriage so soon. Isn’t it worth playing with a few more men? But he’s my male god, I understand. Just whimper whimper whimper… I really liked him back then. You took him away without compensating me.】

【Don’t need much, just tell me, does he have a good physique? Back then, he didn’t reveal any flesh, yet it’s unforgettable. Of course, if you’re generous, a photo would be even better, hehe…】

Wen Yu without hesitation:【Impossible!】

Yao Xi:【Tsk!】