My Life as a Villain Character Episode 1 Recap
> My Life as a Villain Character Recap
Ye Wange was engrossed in a novel during a carpool ride, discovering the female antagonist shared her name, Ye Wange. This fictional character was depicted as cunning, having stolen the fiancé, Feng Muchen, from her half-sister, Lu Wanqing. As she read, a composed woman carrying a laptop boarded the car. Ye Wange silently scoffed at the novel's use of "tacky" terms like "sister-in-law", unaware that the elegant newcomer was actually Lu Wanqing, the novel's author.
Moments later, their car was involved in an accident, sending both women to the hospital. Due to her critical condition and severe head trauma, Ye Wange underwent an experimental end-brain treatment, a new therapy aimed at healing and restoring her lost memories by immersing her in a neurological world. Upon her discharge, a disoriented Ye Wange found herself being carried by a man she vaguely recognized as Feng Muchen.
He spoke of her impending motherhood, urging her to avoid high heels, while Ye Wange wondered, "Be a mom? What the hell?" She was confused by his familiarity and her strange circumstances, even accusing him of being a "pervert" when he refused to put her down. She then encountered a couple, her supposed father, Ye Shuyuan, and stepmother, Shen Lingzhu.
Ye Shuyuan and Shen Lingzhu were upset about something related to Feng Muchen and Ye Wange ("Xiao Ge"), implying that Feng Muchen had wronged Lu Wanqing. Ye Wange, bewildered, mistook them for kidnappers and tried to leave. Realizing the bizarre situation, Ye Wange used her phone to frantically search the novel's plot details, confirming her terrifying suspicion: she was living inside the story. The plot described a bar, a drug incident, and a press conference.
She desperately tried to explain to Feng Muchen that she was not the Ye Wange from the novel, denying she had drugged anyone or was pregnant, and emphatically stating she did not want to marry him. Feng Muchen, however, calmly dismissed her pleas, implying these were her true desires. Convinced she was dreaming, Ye Wange resorted to pinching and even slapping herself, repeatedly asking, "Why haven't I woken up?"
She felt trapped and observed Feng Muchen, noting his unsettling "acting" in this strange reality. Meanwhile, Feng Muchen's assistant, Ning Yuan, had informed him that the crucial shares of Ye's Group actually belonged to Ye Wange, not Lu Wanqing. This led to a "change of plans" for Feng Muchen, who decided to manipulate Ye Wange into making the first move.
Feng Muchen later discussed with Ning Yuan that marrying Ye Wange, who held the shares, was vital to solve the company's urgent cash flow issues and revive the declining Feng's Group. He mentioned his plan to propose to Ye Wange in three days and inquired about her ideal type, to which Ning Yuan responded, "muscular men." Back at the villa, Ye Shuyuan was furious about the public news of his daughter's premarital pregnancy, ordering staff to suppress it.
Ning Yuan, now addressing Ye Wange as "Miss," continued to provide her with a pregnancy diet and discussed her "severe morning sickness," offering preserved plums. Ye Wange, still in disbelief, secretly instructed Ning Yuan to buy a pregnancy test kit. While awaiting the results, she mused that she couldn't possibly be pregnant simply by entering a book. In an unfortunate mix-up, she accidentally swapped her pregnancy test with Shen Lingzhu's.
Ye Wange's test showed two lines, indicating pregnancy, while Shen Lingzhu's showed only one, leaving Shen Lingzhu distraught about her own result and her desire for a son. Shocked by her positive result, Ye Wange resolved to escape before she truly became a mother. During the chaotic press conference, Feng Muchen was about to announce the strategic cooperation between the Ye and Feng families, as well as his impending marriage to Lu Wanqing.
Suddenly, Ye Wange burst in, publicly declaring that she was pregnant with Feng Muchen's child, solidifying their relationship in front of the media. Feng Muchen, feigning concern, tried to calm her, promising to take responsibility and make a formal announcement in a few days. Later, Ye Wange encountered Lu Wanqing, believing she recognized her from the carpool. Believing they were both trapped in the novel, Ye Wange excitedly tried to convince her that they could escape if they worked together.
Lu Wanqing, however, was cold and dismissive, mocking Ye Wange for showing off her premarital pregnancy and pointing out the negative impact on the Ye family's stock. Feng Muchen then arrived, dismissing Lu Wanqing's business concerns and emphasizing the importance of stabilizing Ye Wange's public image. He then turned to Ye Wange, his "fiancée," to discuss their wedding plans. Desperate, Ye Wange feigned severe pregnancy symptoms and requested to be taken out for fresh air and "something pleasant."
Feng Muchen agreed, offering to take her anywhere she wished. Ye Wange led Feng Muchen to the site of the car accident, pointing to a wall and declaring, "The other side of this wall is where I was born and raised. As long as I can travel across this wall, everything will go back to normal."
She tried to persuade Lu Wanqing to join her, expressing concern about her being left alone, but Lu Wanqing scoffed, telling her to "feel free to go crazy yourself" and expressing worry about losing her job. Ye Wange suggested they all hold hands to attempt the "travel," but Lu Wanqing refused, reminding Feng Muchen of his prior promises. Hesitating before the solid wall, Ye Wange feared injuring herself if her plan failed. Suddenly, she remembered that Feng Muchen had the ability to pass through walls.
