The Villainess Awakens After Marrying the Male Lead’s Brother - Chapter 56

Chapter 56

The next day, Wen Yu officially started filming. It was also only then that I found out the original supporting actress, due to accidentally eating allergic food, was rushed to the hospital overnight and couldn’t shoot at all, so they had to find another actress.

Wen Yu can be considered lucky to have caught this opportunity.

Also on that day, the makeup photos were released.

Because of the previous incident where Jiang Entertainment had publicly criticized certain marketing accounts, most people online tacitly understood that Wen Yu had a strong background and didn’t dare to easily gossip about her.

However, when news of Wen Yu auditioning for the role of the second female lead under Director Lu Wen was dug up by netizens, it was no longer just gossip; it became a fact.

As a result, once the news spread, almost everyone knew about it.

Fans were anxious, netizens were watching, and the marketing accounts needed traffic. This matter caused quite a stir, and it even made it to the trending topics the night before.

As a result, the next day, the makeup photos were also released.

For those who knew Director Lu Wen’s temper, it wasn’t a big deal. Although he didn’t like celebrities who used his name for hype, if the acting was good and suited the role, he wouldn’t mind too much.

But for netizens, it was uncertain. Plus, the marketing accounts exaggerated Director Lu’s temper a bit. Most of the netizens watching the drama thought that Wen Yu had quite a powerful background.

Director Lu Wen could even yield.

However, this matter wasn’t pushed further by anyone else, plus with the recent high popularity of « Becoming You, » in which Wen Yu played a significant role, her popularity was also considerable. Her number of fans could still increase by tens of thousands in a single day. Therefore, this kind of unfavorable criticism was quickly overshadowed by Wen Yu’s other achievements.

Meanwhile, Wen Yu’s filming was gradually getting better.

Miss Liu had brought the teacher who had been teaching Wen Yu all along to the set. During breaks, she would rehearse scenes with Wen Yu, and while Wen Yu was filming, she would be on the side recording with a camera. If there were any areas where Wen Yu didn’t perform well, she would point them out after the scene.

She taught diligently, and Wen Yu listened attentively.

As she filmed to Director Lu’s satisfaction, who initially didn’t seem too friendly towards her, but as they continued shooting, when he called her, the wrinkled face of the old man would already show a hint of a smile, saying, « Wen Yu, come here, there’s something lacking in this scene of yours… »

Wen Yu took it seriously and made corrections for the next take.

After this scene was filmed and Director Lu confirmed there were no issues, she finally went to rest.

The teacher also looked very satisfied. « No wonder Xiao Liu has such high hopes for you. You’re really smart and talented, child. »

Wen Yu smiled shyly. In front of the teacher, she didn’t dare to be presumptuous.

In reality, when she turned back, she would boast to Miss Liu.

Miss Liu, who was feeling proud, almost wished she could give her no rest for a day and let her join the crew directly next time.

This finally made this old ancestor quiet down.

During this time, the director of « Becoming You », Lu Yuzu, also brought some good news. The rights to this drama have been sold overseas! Even though the price is definitely not as high as domestic sales, it’s still an additional income. Unfortunately, it will take three months before unified accounting can be done, but Lu Yuzu has already hinted that she will receive several times her current investment amount!

Following the broadcast of « Becoming You », the first drama shot by Wen Yu after awakening in the fantasy genre has also begun airing. Currently, it has progressed to the appearance of Bai Yueguang, played by Wen Yu. Taking advantage of the popularity of « Becoming You », the production team promoted the few minutes of Wen Yu’s scenes, which indeed attracted a lot of attention. With someone like Jiang Yunjin, who has a huge following, the hype is even greater.

So much so that « Jiangnan Spring », which used to overshadow « Becoming You », lost much of its momentum. Due to its bloody plot and one of the lead actors, Fu Chun, suddenly withdrawing from the show, it has barely had any exposure since then, with only a few fans trying to maintain its data. They thought that once « Becoming You » finished airing, it would be their turn to rise, but unexpectedly, Jiang Yunjin’s fantasy drama came along. According to Lu Yuzu, the platform for « Jiangnan Spring » didn’t give it much promotion, causing some commotion. After the platform eventually promoted it, the neighboring platform’s promotion was too strong, diverting all the traffic away, resulting in even worse performance for « Jiangnan Spring » than before. Frustrated, the platform decided to recommend « Becoming You » again. At least this drama has been airing with a lot of buzz, and even after it finishes, its viewership still surpasses theirs.

The person in charge on the other side directly expressed their frustration online, but hardly anyone paid attention. Lu Yuzu chuckled and commented, « This is what they call the turn of fortune’s wheel. If they hadn’t been so arrogant before, I wouldn’t be reveling in this misfortune. »

In the first few days of its airing, they really wished they hadn’t left any room for them, but now, everything has been returned to them. So much so that now, « Jiangnan Spring, » which has twenty more episodes than « Becoming You, » finished airing quietly a few days ago. If it weren’t for paying for a trending search, there wouldn’t have been any other noise.

The production side suffered losses, and the platform also lost a lot. Wen Yu’s mood improved, and she became even more efficient. Even Jiang Yunjin was very surprised. In just half a year, Wen Yu’s acting skills had improved so much. However, he quickly remembered Wen Yu’s intelligence when she was in school and understood it all.

Smart people find many things much easier to do. No wonder the drama was a hit before; she rode on its success too. None of the female leads in that web drama were hated as much as her; everyone was fixated on her. Who wouldn’t feel a sense of crisis?!

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As a scene ended, Wen Yu released her grip on Shi Lan’s arm and cleared her throat. She had insisted on completing the entire scene in one take, and now her throat felt uncomfortable. Shi Lan handed her a throat lozenge. Wen Yu immediately consumed it, and the sweet and sour taste of orange filled her mouth. She glanced at the script peeking out of Shi Lan’s bag and felt a headache coming on again. Her character was indeed just as she had imagined—a naive girl. And the second female lead was the protagonist’s younger sister, adding to her woes.

To let the female lead stop being infatuated, she used various teasing words to tease the male lead, and she really had quite a few lines.

Jiang Yunjin also ended this scene, passing by Wen Yu’s side, suddenly asking, « Is your birthday coming soon? Mom mentioned it on the phone the other day, saying that you might be celebrating your birthday on the set this time. »

Wen Yu was taken aback, it was quite a coincidence, her birthday in both lives was on March 17th.

But in the previous life, she had only celebrated her birthday before junior high school. After junior high school, she had never celebrated it again. Later, after graduating and working, she would buy herself a small cake on her birthday, eat a bowl of takeout noodles, and call it a day.

Until she crossed over to this world, things were different.

In her memory, every birthday was very lively. Her parents would invite many relatives and friends to hold a small banquet, invite some of her playmates to celebrate with her, and give her gifts, making it very ceremonious.

Later, when she came to the Jiang family, the Jiang family’s parents also continued this habit.

The birthdays of the two sons mostly passed quietly, having a meal together when free, and receiving gifts and money, but they would arrange the rest themselves. Only Wen Yu’s birthday would be carefully arranged.

Speaking of which, this was really her first time celebrating her birthday outside.

Of course, she could still go back for a visit, as long as Director Lu was willing to give her some time off.

But the crew was still rushing the schedule. Director Lu was a perfectionist. It was estimated to take three to four months to film, and in the end, only two hours of footage would remain, so every plot point had to be shot until he was satisfied.

Until now, she had been filming for more than half a month, but it seemed like she had only filmed one-fifth of her scenes.

Time was a bit tight.

A while back, an actor wanted to take leave to film a variety show and was scolded by Director Lu, looking miserable with a pale face.

So when Jiang Yunjin asked, Wen Yu’s first reaction was, « Birthday? It’s fine to celebrate casually, but why didn’t Jiang Mom tell me? »

Jiang Yunjin snorted, « Don’t you know her yet? Afraid you’ll have trouble asking for leave, she specifically asked me if it’s convenient to take leave. I said it might not be convenient, then she said you might have to celebrate your birthday on set. »

His birthday was in July, and the cruise hadn’t been settled yet.

But he dared not mention it now.

The last time his attempt to sow discord failed again, his big brother probably didn’t tell her, right? If he did, it would be a total failure.

Wen Yu felt warm in her heart, and her thoughts just now immediately changed as she looked at Jiang Yunjin.

Jiang Yunjin immediately noticed, took a step back, and looked wary, « What’s up? »

Wen Yu smiled, charmingly and beautifully, « I’ll call Jiang Mom and you help me sound out Director Lu, see if I can take two days off? »

This matter.

Jiang Yunjin relaxed slightly, crossed his arms, and puffed out his chest, « Are you asking for my help? »

Wen Yu looked indifferent, « Not really, it just happens that a friend wants to borrow my cruise ship for a while, it seems to be around July… »

Jiang Yunjin: « …I’m in! The cruise ship is mine. »

Wen Yu waved her hand, « Go ahead. »

Jiang Yunjin quickly ran off.

Wen Yu then found a small stool to sit on, called Jiang Mama, and talked about this matter. When Jiang Mama heard that she wanted to come back for her birthday, she suddenly became happy: « Great, I’ll prepare right away. There are only a few days left. Who should we invite? »

Wen Yu quickly shook her head: « Don’t invite anyone. I just want to have a good meal with our family, without inviting outsiders. »

Previously, when « Wen Yu » invited people, it was to show her status in the Jiang family and to show off. Now, Wen Yu no longer has that mindset and is less interested in bothering.

Jiang Mama was surprised and whispered, « Really not inviting anyone? »

Wen Yu sensed her speculation and quickly coaxed, « No! I’m busy now. It’s rare for me to come back. If there are outsiders, I’ll have to entertain them, and I won’t have time to spend with you. »

Jiang Mama exclaimed happily, « Good, let’s not invite anyone, just us family. Whatever you want to eat, Jiang Mama will make it for you. »

Wen Yu smiled, « Anything is fine, and I’m not sure if I can Wen Yuime off. I’ve already asked the director through Ajin. I don’t dare to ask directly, afraid of being scolded. Some people wanted time off a few days ago and got scolded. »

« Is it that strict? » Jiang Mama was shocked, afraid that Wen Yu would be scolded. The young girl was raised by her; she hadn’t suffered any grievances yet, and she couldn’t bear to scold her. She immediately said, « Then let the second son go and ask. But if you can’t take time off, it’s fine. Your father and I can come to see you. Besides, the second son is there, and you can also invite Xiaosu. The eldest son is on a business trip, and we don’t know if he can come back during this time. »

Just as Jiang Yunjin, who had just come back from gathering information, approached, he vaguely heard a bit of the conversation. He immediately shouted in frustration, « Mom, I heard that! »

« Xiaoyu, let him listen to the phone. » Jiang Mama said impatiently. Wen Yu quickly handed over the phone. Despite the sound leaking from the phone, she could still clearly hear Jiang Mama’s loud voice, « If you heard it, you heard it! What, do you want to settle accounts with me? »

« Mom, how could that be? I’m here to share good news with you. We got time off successfully. Both and I got two days off. How about it? » Jiang Yunjin smiled, unchanging his expression.

Jiang Mama immediately became happy and praised him just as unchangingly as before, without the previous irritability.

Jiang Yunjin immediately seized the opportunity to climb higher, « Mom, since I did so well, can my sister-in-law lend me the cruise ship? »

Jiang Mama immediately dodged the question, « This is a gift from your older brother. I can’t decide. You talk to her yourself. Behave a little and don’t bully Xiaoyu. Maybe Xiaoyu will be willing to lend it to you. »

Jiang Yunjin: ???

Where did he bully Wen Yu?!

Jiang Yunjin absentmindedly handed back the phone, still not understanding why everyone thought he bullied Wen Yu. Could it be that he was really too much before?

Looking at the little girl who was chatting happily with his mother, her face full of smiles, smiling brilliantly and cleverly, he suddenly remembered when she first came to the family. Because her parents passed away, she cried every day.

At that time, his parents asked him to play with Wen Yu, but he was actually unwilling. Who wants to take care of a crybaby?

But later, she stopped crying, became pretty and cute. Having such a little sister was very prestigious, and he really liked her, and she relied on him as her brother.

Until her feelings changed and their relationship suddenly became awkward, he started to reject her.

Although it turned out to be a blessing in disguise, she now seems to get along well with his older brother.

But now thinking about it, maybe at that time, she didn’t really like him, she just didn’t want to lose her protective brother.

After impulsively getting married, realizing that his older brother would protect her too, she immediately showed her true colors to him.

Because he had treated her unfairly before, she didn’t want him as her brother anymore.

Jiang Yunjin felt sour in his heart. Although this person is nominally his sister-in-law, emotionally, he hasn’t made the transition yet. With this thought in mind, looking at Wen Yu, it seemed as if she was wearing a soft filter.

Even the previous deliberate troubles Wen Yu caused him now seemed to have reasons behind them.

« Seeing Wen Yu and his mom chatting almost finished, the phone hung up, Jiang Yunjin also raised his hand, just like a few years ago when their relationship was at its best, patting her head, with a gentle face: ‘When the time comes, we’ll go back together, your birthday gift, rest assured, I will definitely give you a big one.’

Wen Yu shivered slightly, quickly dodged, with a face full of disgust: ‘Are you sick?’

Doing this easily causes scandals!

She finally clarified their relationship with great difficulty.

Jiang Yunjin: ???

At this moment, Wen Yu’s phone rang again.

She glanced at it, it was Jiang Yunyan’s call, she answered, the first sentence was: ‘Big brother, your little brother is in trouble!’

‘He just actually patted me—um!’

Seeing something wrong, Jiang Yunjin’s sense of crisis was activated, quickly covering her mouth.

Ancestor.

Don’t say anymore.

He had already recorded a deal with his big brother some time ago.

After struggling, Wen Yu dodged past, turned the phone towards Jiang Yunjin, reminding: ‘This is a video call!’

And at this moment, on his phone screen facing him, his brother’s familiar face suddenly appeared.

Jiang Yunjin: !!!

He was extremely horrified.

What’s even worse is that at this moment, Wen Yu actually still complained with a disgusted face: ‘Big brother, he just covered my mouth, it’s so dirty, I don’t know if he washed his hands, ew ew ew! Dirty dirty dirty!’

Jiang Yunjin: ……

Destroy, this world!

He must have been bewitched, how could he still think Wen Yu is that cute little sister?! »