Scumbag Woman, But Pampering My Wife - Chapter 6

With the premiere of Lin Yuebai’s new drama, it sparked an immense wave of online discussions.

Forensic Mystery is Amazing

Lin Yuebai

Acting Skills are Unreal

The drama “Forensic Mystery” consists of only 12 episodes, with minimal large-scale scenes, focusing primarily on suspenseful puzzle-solving.

Lin Yuebai plays the female lead—a young and accomplished forensic doctor with exceptional professional skills. Her character is calm and rational, often seen wearing frameless glasses and a white lab coat. Paired with her striking looks and composed demeanor, she exudes an intimidating presence.

Upon its release, “Forensic Mystery” quickly dominated the featured slots on major streaming platforms.

It was obvious that connections had been pulled behind the scenes to secure such prime placement.

Most viewers clicked out of curiosity, only to be terrified to the point of tears after the first episode. Yet, the intense and tightly woven plot kept them hooked.

A flood of comments scrolled across the screen.

“Damn, the autopsy room and the corpses look so real! Did Lin Yuebai actually dig up a body to practice on? Why do I feel chills all over?”

“No disrespect to the deceased, but the props are insanely lifelike.”

“AHHHH, don’t reach into the stomach to pull stuff out AHHHHH!”

“Sis, forget digging through stomach residue and livers—come dig through me instead, okay?”

“Am I the only one who didn’t follow the plot but couldn’t take my eyes off her latex-gloved hands?”

“Seriously? Are people really forgetting Lin Yuebai’s past scandals?”

“Are you for real? Stellar Entertainment already clarified—she’s recovering now. Why cling to gossip from shady accounts?”

“Stop arguing and pay attention to the plot. I never knew stomach contents could pinpoint time of death so precisely.”

“The victim worked overtime till midnight every day in a basic sales role. How would they have high-end wool fibers from a luxury suit on them?”

“Blah blah blah, I don’t get any of this. All I know is how stunning Lin Yuebai looks when she takes off her glasses—already saved the GIF. Thanks.”

As “Forensic Mystery” gained more and more traction, it brought in substantial revenue.

At the same time, Lin Yuebai’s lipstick endorsement shoot proceeded as scheduled.

Even before filming officially began, the full payment had already been deposited into her account.

Lin Yuebai inhaled sharply, her gaze shifting to Zhuang Lan beside her.

Zhuang Lan, a woman in her thirties with a warm smile, was a well-known agent in the industry. Previously managing two top-tier celebrities, she had been reassigned by Qin Jue, leaving her with only Lin Yuebai under her wing.

Zhuang Lan greeted politely, “Yuebai.”

Lin Yuebai snapped out of her daze and shook hands courteously.

Out of professional habit, Zhuang Lan scrutinized the artist her new employer had entrusted to her. She hadn’t originally been under Stellar Entertainment, but the company’s offer—millions above market rate—was too good to refuse. Now, her sole responsibility was Lin Yuebai.

President Qin’s exact words were: “She’s definitely going to be famous later. You can request any resources you need, with just one condition—take good care of her health. Don’t overwork her, and don’t control her diet.”

Zhuang Lan wondered, is this grooming an artist or keeping a lover?

Lin Yuebai sat in the backstage makeup room while Zhuang Lan stood at the door discussing table arrangements with the stylist. When Zhuang Lan returned, Lin Yuebai hesitantly whispered,

“The penalty fee from my previous company… I’ll transfer it to President Qin later. Could you ask her for some extra time?”

Zhuang Lan was surprised. “President Qin has already paid the penalty for you. You’re now an artist under Starlight Entertainment. Your former company demanded an exorbitant amount—President Qin paid over 200 million for you. How could you possibly repay that?”

Lin Yuebai was stunned. “It wasn’t that much before.”

At the previous rate, if Lin Yuebai hadn’t filmed The Forensic Case and hadn’t spent her savings recklessly, she might have been able to repay it.

Zhuang Lan scoffed. “Talk about price gouging. But honestly, your old agency is probably done for. And that manager who bullied you? I heard President Qin dug up records of them mistreating artists. The company also has major tax issues.”

Until everything was settled, Zhuang Lan couldn’t say too much.

She patted Lin Yuebai’s shoulder. “The stylist’s here. Go get ready. I’ll order lunch for you. Your old manager was downright inhumane—you weigh 10 pounds less than the industry average. The fact that you’re still alive is nothing short of a miracle.”

As she walked away, the manager muttered, “What a disgrace.”

Ever since signing with the training camp, Lin Yuebai had been under strict control. Before she turned 18, her phone was confiscated—every day was just training and studying. If she hadn’t insisted on taking the college entrance exam, her agency might not have even allowed it.

Qin Jue…

Paid over 200 million for her and even found her a new manager.

Lin Yuebai quietly opened her phone’s calculator. If one night of being taken advantage of was worth 20,000 yuan, she’d have to endure it for over 10,000 days.

Nonstop, without rest, for twenty-eight years.

Not a single day less.

Lin Yuebai inhaled sharply.

…

System: “Host, you’re doing great! You haven’t even gotten close to the protagonist, and she’s already starting to feel fear.”

The system was secretly sipping warm milk from Qin Jue’s cup.

In the blink of an eye, half the milk was gone.

Qin Jue: “.”

The system shook its glowing form. “Now, there’s a scene where you have to publicly claim Lin Yuebai as your possession, humiliating her in front of everyone. In the original plot, you tilt her chin up, stroke her lips, and growl, ‘You’re mine. You can never escape.’”

Qin Jue was silent for a long time. “Do I really have to say that?”

System: “Yep! It’s a crucial line in the novel. Because of this, Lin Yuebai claws her way up, never forgetting the villain’s cruelty.”

Qin Jue had six points to make.

“…”

The system wiggled impatiently, gesturing emphatically.

“In the original story, Lin Yuebai never accepted the villain’s charity. Now the plot has completely deviated! Not only did she move into the apartment you provided, she even agreed to be at your beck and call! If this were any other host, I would’ve started electrocuting people by now!”

The system grumbled, claiming to be exceptionally magnanimous.

The system muttered under its breath, “Fine… As long as the end result is correct. But if this happens again, I really will electrocute you, you hear?”

Truth be told, the system didn’t wish for Lin Yuebai to suffer too much either.

When Qin Jue fed Lin Yuebai cake, the system would secretly nibble on a strawberry.

……

On the commercial shoot set.

Warm yellow lighting cascaded from above in the makeup room behind the studio.

Lin Yuebai sat quietly before the vanity mirror, her waterfall of silky hair cascading over her shoulders. Her dark tea-colored eyes sparkled with subtle radiance, instantly commanding attention.

“Your lips are the most beautiful I’ve ever seen.”

The makeup artist marveled as the lip brush glided over her petal-like lips. Lin Yuebai’s lower lip was full and perfectly shaped—it looked eminently kissable.

The lipstick-laden brush swept across her lips, leaving a tomato-red stain. As the color blended, her already voluptuous lips took on an even more alluring hue.

She didn’t look like someone who grew up steeped in hardship.

With lips like these, she seemed born for comfort and luxury.

The makeup artist continued praising while applying the lipstick when suddenly, an eerie silence fell over the room.

Through the mirror, Lin Yuebai saw someone enter—her unfocused gaze instantly sharpening.

Qin Jue had arrived.

The woman who wouldn’t spare a single day, determined to torment her for twenty-eight years, was here.

Thinking of the lines she was about to deliver, Qin Jue’s eyes momentarily glazed over.

“Makeup done?”

The artist nodded: “Yes, we can start shooting immediately.”

Qin Jue’s gaze swept over Lin Yuebai exactly as described in the original—appraising her like merchandise, with suggestive undertones.

Except Qin Jue couldn’t bring herself to make such a greasy expression. Her eyes shone only with admiration.

So beautiful.

Born for the camera.

Truly worthy of being her favorite protagonist.

System: “I won’t allow a villain to have such innocent eyes! Quickly lift her chin flirtatiously and deliver your lines!”

The system had full confidence in its host,

Because it could already sense fluctuations in Lin Yuebai’s emotions.

This must be humiliation!

Suppressing complicated feelings, Qin Jue leaned against the vanity and gestured for everyone to leave.

Soon, only the two remained.

With deliberate slowness, Qin Jue used two fingers to tilt Lin Yuebai’s chin upward.

One standing, one seated—forcing Lin Yuebai in the inferior position to raise her head, revealing the elegant curve of her swan-like neck.

“Exquisite.”

Qin Jue pressed her thumb against those lips. Lin Yuebai felt the soft warmth of the touch and instinctively tried to pull away, only to be held more firmly.

The undisguised appraisal from her superior made her uncomfortable. But if the person doing this was Qin Jue—the woman who would entangle with her every night for twenty-eight years—she could endure it.

“I paid over 200 million in penalty fees for you, and this is the attitude you show?”

Qin Jue couldn’t bear to ruin the makeup artist’s meticulous work. She merely pressed without smudging the masterpiece.

Lin Yuebai’s voice was hoarse as she said, “Thank you, President Qin.”

Qin Jue fell silent for two seconds before speaking deliberately, “Now you’re mine. You can never escape for the rest of your life. Understood?”

Lin Yuebai met his gaze sincerely, “I understand.”

Qin Jue: ?

System: ??

Wait, what exactly do you understand???