Villain – Peeking at the Diary, the Female Leads’ Personas Collapse

Ordinarily, this scene was supposed to be simple. Chen Fan would realize something was amiss, summon Zhu Yeqing, and discover her contact with Ye Aotian. In a rage, he’d vent his anger on Zhu Yeqing, making her his exclusive confidante.
But now, with her willingly admitting her mistake, how was he supposed to handle this?
Chen Fan, visibly conflicted, looked at Zhu Yeqing. “What did you do wrong?”
“I shouldn’t have taken it upon myself to give the treatment plan to Ye Aotian.”
“You’re saying you’re in contact with Ye Aotian?”
Chen Fan prepared to channel that signature villain rage.
Zhu Yeqing replied, “I made adjustments to the plan to help you, but I hadn’t expected him to understand medicine.”
Chen Fan felt like crying.
Sighing, Chen Fan crossed his legs and said, “It’s fine. I appreciate the good intentions.”
Zhu Yeqing breathed a sigh of relief, grateful he wasn’t upset.
After a moment’s thought, Chen Fan pulled a small wooden plank from his drawer.
“Though it’s not a capital offense, there’s still a price to pay.”
Zhu Yeqing looked at him, her hand twitching.

Suppressing her annoyance, Zhu Yeqing took a deep breath, stood, and turned to lean over the chair.
“I was going to hit your palm. What are you doing?”
“Sorry, Young Master, my mistake.”
“Hmm, falling for me?”
“No … I just think any woman would admire you.”
Chen Fan tapped her palm a few times with the plank. It didn’t hurt; he knew she practiced martial arts, so even a steel rod would be useless.
“All right, get back to work. Also, bring me the company shares, and I need an update on Ye Aotian’s movements.”
As Chen Fan had predicted, the company’s stock began to drop. Everyone in Qincheng knew that Chen Fan had been so angry with Ye Aotian that he coughed up blood.
Rumor spread that this young man had pulled off a remarkable feat, earning him the friendship and sponsorship of William’s family, which naturally led to Ye Aotian’s company launching smoothly. By midday, there was a stream of people seeking treatment from Ye Aotian.
Meanwhile, a middle-aged couple arrived at Ye Aotian’s office, where he eagerly greeted them.
“Uncle Lin.”
“Business is booming, isn’t it, Young Ye?” Lin Guofu observed, studying the young man. Not long ago, he had seen Ye Aotian as just another lackey, yet here he was, now a force to be reckoned with. And his daughter was linked to him too, making Lin Guofu consider him all the more.
Ye Aotian replied, “Thank you, Uncle Lin. I assume this isn’t just a congratulatory visit. Perhaps you’re here for a consultation?”
Lin Guofu nodded, and Ye Aotian escorted him to a private room. After a quick pulse reading, he wrote out a prescription and handed it over.
“Take this, Uncle Lin. After a month, you’ll feel like a new man, and Auntie will get to enjoy being a bride every night,” he added with a wink.
Auntie scoffed. “Smooth talker. Anything we should keep in mind?”
“Nothing at all. I’m different from other Chinese doctors—just follow the instructions. This will be beneficial.”
Lin Guofu nodded. “And as for your company?”
“I plan to expand into health products and build an industry. Of course, I’ll need investment support. Uncle Lin, I hope you’ll be willing.”
Lin Guofu was pleased. It seemed he had raised a fine daughter indeed.
“Why isn’t Qingyue here?”
“She’s always busy with her own matters, and we try not to interfere.”
After a few pleasantries, the couple left. Lin Guofu later passed on the contract to his daughter.
“Why are you taking Ye Aotian’s money? We don’t need it.”
“It’s an investment. Isn’t it good? Don’t you like him?”
“Dad, I can’t stand Ye Aotian
Where did you get the idea that I like him? That day, it was Xiao Lan who took my clothes and went out to meet him. I was just curious what she was up to, and that’s how the misunderstanding happened.”
Lin Guofu was taken aback.
His daughter’s recent positive changes had warmed his heart, so he and his wife had fully entrusted the family’s real estate business to her, thinking they were setting her up for a future with a promising match. But hearing her declaration now left him speechless.
Mrs. Lin looked at Qingyue with surprise, “Qingyue, you really don’t like Ye Aotian?”
“Not at all! He’s delusional enough to think I’m into him, which makes me sick to my stomach. How could I ever like him?”
Lin Guofu and his wife exchanged glances.
“Then, Qingyue, could it be that … you have feelings for someone else?” Mrs. Lin ventured carefully.
Qingyue’s cheeks flushed, and she muttered, “I … actually think Chen Fan isn’t so bad.”
This was even more shocking.
Lin Guofu took a deep breath. “If Chen Tianqiang tries to pressure you, don’t worry. I’d rather go down fighting than let him force our hand. There’s nothing he can do to us.”
“Dad, Mom, I genuinely like Chen Fan. Forget it, trying to explain is pointless—I’ll call Ye Aotian and settle this.”
Without further ado, Qingyue picked up the phone and dialed Ye Aotian’s number.
“Hey, beautiful, calling to congratulate me?”
“Take your contract and shove it. We don’t need your money.”
“But your parents signed it, with all good intentions. Besides, my pharmaceutical company is just about to take off.”
Qingyue nearly swore out loud. She grabbed the contract and, without another word, stormed off to Ye Aotian’s pharmaceutical office.
When she arrived, she found the place bustling with visitors, but she didn’t care. She headed straight to his office. Without hesitation, she slapped the contract onto his desk.
“Here, take it. Consider the money a consultation fee, and don’t try to win over my parents again. I’d rather date a dog than you.”
With that, she stormed off in anger, leaving Ye Aotian flabbergasted. Downstairs, visitors were stunned, watching the commotion in silence. They didn’t see it as an argument but as a display of Qingyue’s eagerness to be with Ye Aotian.
Watching the contract on his desk, Ye Aotian called out, “Qingyue, if you’re under pressure from Chen Tianqiang, just let me know. I’ll help you! The Lin, Ling, and William families stand behind me—there’s nothing to fear! Or, if it’s because of Xiao Lan, I can cut ties with her immediately.”
Listening to this from a nearby room, Xiao Lan silently wiped away a tear, realizing her feelings for Ye Aotian had diminished.
Qingyue turned back, “Think whatever you want. This contract is void, and you can keep your money—I don’t need it, and my parents support my decision.”
Ye Aotian was stunned. “Your parents … support this? But didn’t they—?”
“Are you three years old? Can’t you differentiate between politeness and sincerity?”
“But … isn’t it common knowledge that your relationship with your parents is …?”
Qingyue replied coldly, “I get it, as an orphan you may struggle to understand parental love. But parents who don’t care about their children? You must be joking. I pity anyone who’s unlucky enough to like you.”
With that, she turned on her heel and stormed out, slamming the door behind her. As she walked away, a thought crossed her mind: