The Wealthy Villainess Can Do Whatever She Wants

Chi Shuang is a beautiful but mediocre actress who has spent nearly a decade in the entertainment industry. Despite her looks securing her roles, she lacks the drive to excel and has always viewed acting as a means to financial comfort rather than a passion. She meets Liang Qian, a wealthy heir from a powerful family, who pursues her with intense devotion. After two years of dating, Liang Qian proposes, and Chi Shuang accepts, planning a grand engagement banquet. She is financially secure, having invested wisely in real estate, and plans to retire from acting to open a restaurant with her cousin.

One week before the engagement, Liang Qian goes on a yacht trip with his childhood friends to celebrate a business deal. Chi Shuang receives a call from Meng Huaiqian, Liang Qian’s closest friend, who sounds distressed and asks her to come to the hospital. When she arrives, she learns that Liang Qian has fallen into the sea and is missing, presumed dead. The official story is that Liang Qian died saving Meng Huaiqian during a conflict with a disgruntled employee. Chi Shuang is devastated, oscillating between grief and rage. She blames Meng Huaiqian for Liang Qian’s death, feeling that her fiancé chose to save a friend over his own life, and she harbors deep resentment toward him.

As days turn into weeks, Liang Qian remains missing. Meng Huaiqian, consumed by guilt, begins to care for Chi Shuang, hiring psychologists and ensuring she is comfortable. Chi Shuang rejects his pity, venting her anger on him through verbal abuse. Despite her hostility, Meng Huaiqian persists, believing it is his duty to protect the woman Liang Qian loved most. He visits her home, brings her food, and tries to assist with her restaurant project, but she consistently drives him away.

Chi Shuang decides to open a restaurant, a venture Liang Qian had financially supported. When Meng Huaiqian learns her entertainment contract has expired and she is struggling with career decisions, he offers to help her sign with a top agency or start her own talent company. Chi Shuang refuses, stating she wants to retire. Meng Huaiqian, misinterpreting her silence, continues to insert himself into her life, sending expensive gifts and helping with manual labor at the restaurant. His presence becomes a constant source of irritation for Chi Shuang, who sees him as a living reminder of her loss.

During a dinner with colleagues, Chi Shuang overhears gossip about her and Liang Qian. Furious, she records the conversation and forces the gossiping actress to apologize publicly. This act marks a shift in her behavior; she stops suppressing her anger and begins to lash out more freely. That night, she drinks heavily and breaks down crying. Meng Huaiqian, who has been waiting outside her home, enters to find her in distress. Instead of leaving, he stays, makes her food, and tends to her needs, enduring her coldness without complaint.

Meng Huaiqian’s friends discuss Liang Qian’s estate, noting that he left no will. They plan to give Chi Shuang money secretly, but Meng Huaiqian insists on handling her affairs himself. He believes that only he can properly care for her, given his unique connection to Liang Qian. Chi Shuang, realizing Meng Huaiqian’s stubbornness, decides to test him. She agrees to let him “take care” of her but sets impossible demands, such as delivering specific street food from across the city at night. Meng Huaiqian complies without hesitation, driving through traffic to fulfill her requests.

The story explores the complex dynamic between Chi Shuang and Meng Huaiqian. She hates him for surviving when her fiancé died, yet she also relies on his presence as a outlet for her grief. Meng Huaiqian, trapped by guilt and duty, finds himself increasingly drawn to Chi Shuang, not just out of obligation to Liang Qian but because of her raw, unfiltered emotions. He contrasts with Liang Qian’s polished perfection, offering a different kind of devotion—one that is clumsy, persistent, and unconditional.

As the restaurant nears opening, Chi Shuang’s attitude toward Meng Huaiqian shifts slightly. She continues to curse him, but the venom loses some of its edge. She acknowledges that he is the only one who stays by her side despite her abuse. Meanwhile, Meng Huaiqian faces pressure from his father, who warns him not to let his guilt destroy the family business. Meng Huaiqian remains resolute, prioritizing his promise to Liang Qian over his family’s expectations.

The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of grief, loyalty, and the blurred lines between love and obligation. Chi Shuang is left to navigate her future without Liang Qian, while Meng Huaiqian struggles to atone for a death he did not cause. Their relationship evolves from pure hostility to a complicated coexistence, where anger and care become intertwined. The story ends with Chi Shuang preparing for her restaurant’s opening, with Meng Huaiqian still present in her life, waiting for a sign that she might eventually accept his help.