My Life as a Villain Character Episode 8 Recap
> My Life as a Villain Character Recap
Ye Wange, still grappling with her role in the novel's plot, decided to terminate her cohabitation contract with Feng Muchen, hoping this would lead to her being expelled from the Feng family and allow her to return Feng Muchen to Lu Wanqing. She devised a two-pronged strategy: first, provoke him into physical contact, then make him curious about her privacy.
Wange initially dressed provocatively, hoping to entice Feng Muchen, but he resisted her advances, muttering to himself and struggling to maintain his composure. Feeling frustrated and questioning her own attractiveness, Wange decided to escalate her attempts. For her second move, Wange pretended to be on the phone with another man, using overly affectionate language about "love at first sight" and making plans for a date. Feng Muchen overheard the conversation and, though curious, did not directly inquire.
Later, Wange was found drinking wine at Fragrance Manor, which Feng Muchen promptly confiscated, reminding her not to drink at home. She confronted him, demanding to know why he hadn't asked who she was speaking to, accusing him of not caring despite her being his wife. Feng Muchen calmly stated it was her privacy and if she didn't care about him, he had no reason to care about her.
Wange, feeling defeated by his indifference, nonetheless found herself a "little" reluctant to give him up, acknowledging her failure to break the contract. Meanwhile, Feng Muchen's assistant reminded him of an upcoming business meeting with Mr. Ye. Around the same time, Wange considered simply handing Feng Muchen over to Lu Wanqing. At the Ye family residence, Ye Wenyuan discussed business with Chen Ye, noting Feng's Group's declining performance but assuring continued support due to Wange's marriage into the family.
Shen Lingzhu suggested Lu Wanqing as an assistant for Chen Ye, highlighting her virtues. Lu Wanqing, however, felt she would be a burden after graduation, and Chen Ye politely declined, stating it would be a waste of her talent. Feng Muchen and Wange then arrived. Wange, subtly trying to push Feng Muchen towards Lu Wanqing, told him to engage in conversation with her, then made an excuse to go to the bathroom.
Feng Muchen, suspicious of her actions, grabbed her arm and warned her of consequences if she did not release him. Later, Feng Muchen was questioned by Ye Wenyuan about his relationship with Wange, and Ye Wenyuan abruptly ended discussions about an upcoming business meeting. In her room, Wange found a brooch and briefly enjoyed the peace before overhearing Shen Lingzhu scolding Lu Wanqing. Shen Lingzhu criticized Lu Wanqing for not being more proactive like Wange, despite Wange's seemingly careless demeanor.
Wange then learned about an upcoming summer camp that promised the presence of many influential young men and the industry tycoon, Mr. Jackson. She immediately decided to participate, seeing it as an opportunity to advance the novel's storyline. Feng Muchen learned that Ye Wenyuan had not only refused to discuss the business dinner but had also ordered the suspension of production lines at Feng's Group.
This left Feng Muchen resentful and bewildered by Ye Wenyuan's intentions, a development that someone close to Feng Muchen (likely Yun Yi) noted could create a beneficial rift between the two families. Wange later inquired about attending the summer camp but was told by a student that she could not, as she was a "bad student" with no chance of participation.
Later, Wange sat outside, stargazing, lamenting the burdens of being a rich lady, feeling unloved by her parents and distant from her sister, and finding her marriage profitable but leaving her without personal wealth. Ning Yuan joined her, bringing a blanket and reassuring her that she at least had him.
As Feng Muchen departed for a business banquet with Yun Yi, he explicitly stated that Wange had no relevance to the event, deciding to keep his distance to avoid hindering Feng's Group's operations. Yun Yi questioned this, believing Feng Muchen had both love and career success, but Feng Muchen brushed him off.
Suddenly, Feng Muchen experienced a profound emotional surge, hearing a song about unwavering love and declaring himself "ready" for something, possibly related to a "brain system" that was still in its testing phase, with warnings about severe risks if one did not go offline immediately. While driving through heavy rain, Feng Muchen experienced a jolt and felt himself "entering" something, then insisted on getting out of the car, disregarding Yun Yi's concerns about the downpour.
He rushed home, calling out Wange's name, desperate to reach her. Wange was alone at home, sick with a fever. The storm had caused a power outage, leaving her terrified and huddled in a corner. As she heard noises and saw a figure emerge from the darkness, she panicked, repeatedly pleading with the intruder not to come near her and insisting she wasn't the "Ye Yange they were looking for."
When Feng Muchen finally appeared, calling her name and reassuring her, her defenses crumbled, and she rushed into his arms. Feng Muchen cared for the sick Wange, administering medicine and urging her to rest. He stayed by her bedside, eventually falling asleep from exhaustion. Wange woke to find Feng Muchen sleeping beside her. She reflected that he wasn't as unapproachable as she once thought, and in fact, found him increasingly handsome.
Feng Muchen then awoke, holding her hand and recounting that she had begged him not to leave last night. He confessed that he had finally met someone he couldn't let go of and vowed never to leave her. He acknowledged that she might not remember him now, but expressed his belief that she would eventually recall their past, promising to protect her until that day. To avoid embarrassment, Wange immediately pretended to be asleep.
Meanwhile, Ning Yuan, blaming himself for failing to protect Wange, poured water over his head as self-punishment. Yun Yi intervened, telling him that the incident was over and Wange was fine. Ning Yuan insisted it was his dereliction of duty, as he was not there when Wange was in danger. Yun Yi then playfully suggested that he himself was perhaps "more" negligent for occasionally overlooking his boss, Feng Muchen, implying Ning Yuan's self-punishment was excessive.
Feng Muchen, now looking refreshed after his ordeal, was seen discarding his extravagant ring and watch. Later that morning, Wange pondered Feng Muchen's unexpected overnight vigil and worried if he had witnessed any embarrassing sleeping habits. Feng Muchen entered, commenting on her small amount of toothpaste and playfully asking about past boyfriends. Wange clarified that she had never had a boyfriend, a revelation that confirmed Feng Muchen's suspicion that she had indeed forgotten their shared past.
He then continued to tease her, remarking on her improved toothpaste habits and jokingly offering to be her "father." Suddenly, Feng Muchen clutched his chest, experiencing sharp pain and questioning if he had a heart condition or if his body was struggling to adapt to something. Someone, likely Yun Yi, observed Feng Muchen's condition, attributing it to a "system problem."
