Villain – Peeking at the Diary, the Female Leads' Personas Collapse-Chapter 116

Chapter 116

“How’s it look? Hehehe, I left this ‘strawberry’* on my husband. What do you think?”

[*Planting a strawberry is a slang term for giving someone a hickey.]

After taking the photo, Cao Zijin sent it straight to a competitor.

When Lin Qingyue saw it, she angrily smashed her phone.

Zhu Yeqing glanced at it, snorted coldly, and didn’t react much. “Just you wait. Sooner or later, Chen Fan will be mine.”

As for Jin Lan, she simply replied with a smile emoji. Honestly, she thought Cao Zijin was being a bit childish.

When it came to matters of affection, Cao Zijin was actually quite straightforward. She could be calm, strategic, and even somewhat manipulative, but if she liked someone, she had always told herself to express that love openly and boldly.

If it hadn’t been for Chen Fan’s advice, she might still be filled with hatred for her family. However, now, although she was no longer angry, she still felt the need to get to the bottom of things. After all, she needed to know why her mother had been treated so poorly.

But for now, the set still required costume photo shoots.

Arriving in a qipao, Cao Zijin became the center of attention, drawing the gaze of everyone around her. Because of the rain, she had no choice but to carry an umbrella.

Then, the director had a sudden inspiration and handed her an oil-paper umbrella.

Cao Zijin stood quietly with the umbrella by the lakeside, lost in thought as she gazed at the water.

“What are you looking at? Hurry up and take the photo. This is the best kind of movie promotion. What are you standing there dazing for?”

Everyone nodded, quickly snapping pictures from different angles.

At the same time, Ye Aotian, dressed in scholarly robes, arrived on the scene.

The director looked at Ye Aotian in awe, clapping his hands as he said, “Yes … yes, you’re perfect for the lead role. Stand over there.”

Ye Aotian stood beside Cao Zijin.

The few words they exchanged weren’t heard by many, as most were busy with filming.

Cao Zijin had assumed that this guy wouldn’t say the line, but when he did, she felt an unexpected sense of awkward disgust.

Really? You don’t consider context before delivering a line? This is just plain uncomfortable.

“Don’t say such disgusting things. They don’t suit you.”

“Oh? Then I must have been too forward. I wonder, why did you choose to marry Chen Fan?”

“You’re a strange person. Why would my choice of husband need your approval?”

Ye Aotian responded, “It’s not that. I just think that you don’t seem like the type to obey family arrangements. Also, from what I’ve heard, your position in the Cao family isn’t very good.”

Cao Zijin chuckled lightly. If it had been Lin Qingyue, she would’ve snapped back immediately.

But Cao Zijin didn’t.

Instead, she put on the facade of a weak woman.

If Chen Fan were there, he’d know to walk away the moment he saw this expression. Because whenever she made that face, it meant she was plotting against someone. And generally, anyone she plotted against suffered greatly.

“But … what else can I do? I’ve tried seeking answers from Lin Qingyue, but all I found was that I must accept my situation. Facing the Chen family, the Cao family is truly powerless.”

Damn Chen Fan.

Ye Aotian was extremely annoyed. That guy had ridiculous luck. If he had such power in his family, he wouldn’t have ended up like this.

“Then, you must know about me, right?”

“Yes. Starting from nothing, you’re a skilled martial artist, and you’re quite handsome.”

Hahaha.

Ye Aotian chuckled and replied, “Handsome isn’t quite right. I’m just decent-looking. If you’re willing, I think we could work together. If you help me, one day the Chen family could be yours.”

The Chen family? So, this is part of the plot.

Cao Zijin thought for a moment and said, “What’s in it for me?”

Ye Aotian replied, “The Chen family, even the Cao family. All I want is to see Chen Fan’s ruin, his family destroyed. As for who inherits his assets, I don’t care.”

Wow, is this the legendary protagonist? Incredible. You’re really something. This could be fun to mess with.

“Well, I think your idea is quite interesting. I plan to use the Chen family to get my revenge on the Cao family, so your revenge on the Chen family wouldn’t interfere.”

“Of course. Although you and Chen Fan have no enmity, do you really think it’s fitting to marry a man like him?”

Chen Fan is a thousand times better than you. But fine, I’ll play along. Just wait—tonight, I have a little gift for you. Let’s see if you can handle it.

“Sigh, but I don’t have a choice. In the future, I might indeed become Mrs. Chen, but I think being Mrs. Chen doesn’t prevent me from helping you, right?”

“Naturally. A pleasure working with you. I think we’ll be excellent partners.”

Cao Zijin nodded, and then turned around and walked away.

Ye Aotian smirked evilly, his intuition confirmed.

There’s no way Cao Zijin actually likes Chen Fan. No woman in the world could like him. Who would fall for such a useless man? Even if someone did, it’d be a gold digger, only after his money. No sane woman would love him. Impossible.

Cao Zijin remarked, “Fei Fei, this newcomer is quite good, isn’t he?”

Fei Fei was surprised and replied, “You like him? How about I introduce him to you?”

Cao Zijin laughed, “I’m engaged. How could I like someone else? Hush, keep this a secret. Let me keep making money for a while. Once people find out I’m married, they won’t like me anymore.”

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Fei Fei sighed, “All right. But honestly, I felt you two were well-matched. People might even start shipping you two. Chen Fan would get upset, don’t you think?”

“Let him get upset. What can he do? You can’t control other people’s mouths. By the way, Fei Fei, let me ask you something—do you like Ye Aotian?”

Fei Fei blushed immediately and said, “I … I don’t like him. How could I like my artist? Besides, Ye Aotian isn’t in our world. He’s interested in girls, not guys.”

Cao Zijin replied, “Oh, okay. I thought you two made a nice couple.”

“Come on, that’s impossible. Yes, I like men, but he’s a straight guy. I’m not interested in trying to turn anyone.”

Cao Zijin nodded. She already had her answer.

The diary mentioned an amusing character, which must have been referring to Fei Fei. After all, this character would add a unique flavor to the entire story.

Waving, Cao Zijin said, “Director, are we just doing costume photos today?”

“Yes, someone’s screening the pictures. Tomorrow, we start filming. Why?”

“I thought, since everyone’s here, why don’t we go out and have fun tonight? Maybe go singing?”

Ye Aotian chimed in, “Sounds good. I own a few nightclubs. How about we go to one of mine?”

Cao Zijin agreed, “Sure, sounds great.”

Ye Aotian didn’t think twice.

By 7 p.m., a group of people gathered, and Ye Aotian spared no expense to get himself in the spotlight. He even specifically had Zheng Shaoyang bring people over to entertain the director with drinks and more.

It was then the director realized Ye Aotian was truly wealthy. It looked like his choice had been spot-on. Fei Fei really had an eye for people.

Meanwhile, a man had also been brought in to entertain Fei Fei.

As for Cao Zijin, she wasn’t particularly interested in these gatherings and sat in a corner playing with her phone. Tao Xiaoyao stayed close to ensure her safety.