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

“I … I don’t know. I’m confused. Give me an answer—I’m really confused.”
Chen Fan thought for a moment and said, “Although our relationship is hostile, if it’s about this matter, personally, if Ling Xiaoyun really wants to be with Xiao Li, then let it happen naturally. What do you think?”
“Why do you sound just like my parents? Even if it happens naturally, my brother can find someone better. Why does it have to be this woman? What does this woman do? Don’t tell me you don’t know. If you had a son, would you let him marry this woman?”
“I’d break his damn legs.”
“See? I knew it. You also think Xiao Li’s no good, right?”
“But what if she changes?”
It seems like Ling Xiaoyun even gets an upgrade in this part. As the second female lead, second only to the protagonist, this Ling Xiaoyun had a huge fanbase.
“Then it’s still your brother’s choice, so you should just leave it alone.”
Ling Yuyan said, “Well … fine. But let me ask you something. Do you think Ye Aotian likes Xiao Li?”
“What’s that idiot got to do with me? You’re definitely interested in Ye Aotian, heh heh heh. You’re messaging me just to dig up info about him, right? Begging me to let you go, huh?”
Ling Yuyan said, “Let’s hang up. I’m your mom, son.”
“I’m your dad—pfft.”
“Pfft, pfft, pfft.”
Chen Fan thought for a bit, then farted into the phone.
“You … that’s so gross. Bye.”
Chen Fan chuckled.
Putting down the phone, Chen Fan pondered. If it really turns out the way he’s guessing, it’s actually understandable. Even though the roles and relationships are reversed, the story can still develop.
After all, the end result is still the two brothers turning against each other, so it all makes sense.
But why does this woman have to know some sinister martial arts? That’s something Chen Fan couldn’t figure out no matter how much he thought about it.
This woman was a ticking time bomb—half good, half bad.
Whoever got involved with her, if they’re not strong enough, might end up ruined. But if they’re decently strong, they could improve a little.
For an ordinary person, though, it wasn’t a big deal. It’d just mean losing interest in women for three days.
Back at the restaurant, after Ling Xiaoyun finished eating, Xiao Li said, “Are you full?”
“Yeah, I’m full. What about you?”
“I’m full too.”
“You only ate a little. How could you be full? Eat some more.”
Xiao Li quietly said, “Pretty girls always eat lightly. Don’t tell me you didn’t know that.”
“Uh, okay.”
“Let me … tell you about myself. Actually, I’m an undercover agent.”
Ling Xiaoyun froze in place and said, “For Ye Zifeng?”
“Sort of, but not really. Originally, I was supposed to be an undercover agent, but someone told me that I don’t have to be one. I just need to be happy, and that person was a really, really good boss.”
“Uh … are you sure?”
“Yes, Ye Zifeng can’t stop me from doing anything. I’m willing to tell you this just so you won’t misunderstand.”
Ling Xiaoyun looked at Xiao Li and said, “If you dare to tell me this, I believe you trust me. Don’t worry, I trust you too.”
“Mhm, that’s good. Oh, by the way, in the future, stay away from that Zheng Shaoyang. That guy isn’t a good person. It’s just my intuition. You should be able to tell that I know a bit of ancient martial arts, right? With this skill, I can see a man’s true nature.”
“Mhm … I can sense it. I understand what you mean. Does that guy have designs on you?”
“You noticed it too?”
Ling Xiaoyun said, “Not really, just a deduction based on what I know. He’s messed with a lot of people. In the company, many women have fallen into his hands.”
“They were all willing, right? That guy’s looks are decent enough, I suppose.”
“Mhm … yeah, they were all willing. And I feel like he’s not very loyal to Ye Aotian.”
“And what about you with Ye Aotian?”
Ling Xiaoyun said, “I don’t know, I’m not sure, but … probably just a family obligation. My family told me to protect him.”
Xiao Li sighed. So, he’s another person who can’t control his own fate.
At that moment, Xiao Li’s phone rang. She glanced at it and said, “Um, I have to head back. Will you take me?”
“Sure.”
Xiao Li stood up, walked over to Ling Xiaoyun, gently kissed his forehead, and said, “Hehe, a reward for my big boy.”
Ling Xiaoyun’s face instantly turned red.
This … his master never taught him about this.
The two drove back to the set. The reason she rushed back was because there was a scene she needed to handle today.
The director felt that one part of the plot wasn’t quite right.
Xiao Li couldn’t perform the inner emotions of a woman in love very well.
To put it simply, it needed to be reshot.
At the set, the director explained to Xiao Li very seriously, saying, “After reviewing it again, your eyes still aren’t right. I need you to get into the role immediately and show your affection for the character Ye Aotian plays—a deep, deep love, with just a hint of guilt. Got it?”
“I … understand. I need to get into the mood.”
“Mhm … I’ll ask something extra. Let’s put it this way: you’ve had boyfriends before, right? More than one, I assume?”
Xiao Li nodded.
“Good, that’s it. Imagine you’re in the arms of your second boyfriend, but there’s still a lingering bit of love in your heart for your first one. Yet, you also love the second one. That’s the feeling.”
Xiao Li said, “I think … I know how to play it now.”
The scene was reshot, same setting.
Xiao Li lay in Ye Zifeng’s arms, looking at Ye Aotian in front of her.
In an instant, Xiao Li glanced at Ling Xiaoyun in the distance and immediately got into character.
“I’m sorry … I … actually love you so much … but … him and I … I just wanted, before I die, to let you know how I feel.”
In that moment, Xiao Li directly imagined Ye Aotian as Ling Xiaoyun, and her emotions burst forth.
Tears streamed down her face.
Ye Aotian was dumbfounded. Was she actually into him? This acting … it shouldn’t be acting. This was the truest outpouring of emotion.
Cao Zijin watched the scene unfold. Since when had Xiao Li’s acting improved this much?
That shouldn’t be possible.
Liu Feifei was also stunned. Forget everything else—this moment of acting was textbook-level. She couldn’t pull that off. This kind of thing required experience, not something you could just perform on command.
Chen Fan, sipping his coffee, watched the situation and glanced at Ling Xiaoyun in the distance.
This … why did this scene feel a little familiar?
Damn it, why did he suddenly get this impulsive feeling?