Chapter 1: Becoming a Goddess

Luxurious villas, branded sports cars—these are what Tong Yue now possesses.

At the age of twenty-five, she had already won multiple Best Actress awards, both domestically and internationally. With her voluptuous figure and slim waist, she could play seductive leading roles or portray stunning, villainous supporting characters.

However, in this book, she is the malicious supporting character, a vicious actress who, after rising to fame at a young age to bullies the heroine. She ends up abandoned by her wealthy husband, betrayed by people in the industry, and even her fans turn against her…

Tong Yue recently came across a book. Everything was written in it.

And then, she became a goddess!

Tong Yue never expected that she would actually become a goddess—specifically, the goddess of a barren mountain. There wasn’t even a temple dedicated to her on the mountain.

To call it a barren mountain would be inaccurate; it was more like a remote, isolated mountain popular with hikers.

A place where hikers could easily get lost, and even rescue teams worried they will get lost and unable to get out of the mountain.

The only advantage is that the mountain is not near the town, so there is no need to worry about the mountain being razed to the ground to build a factory.

At this moment, Tong Yue stood at the foot of the mountain, dressed in a long gown, looking down at the warning sign by the roadside: “No Tourists Allowed.”

This place wasn’t even developed as a tourist spot, yet there were warning signs at every entrance. She almost suspected she had inherited a haunted mountain. Fortunately, she was now a goddess, so there was nothing to fear.

“Ms. Yue, a call from Mr. Meng,” her assistant, Xiao Luo, walked over from the car and handed her the phone.

Seeing the name “Meng” displayed on the screen, Tong Yue reluctantly answered the call.

In truth, she had thought about renaming Meng Yuqi’s contact as “Cutie,” so that others might think the call was from a girl or a child.

Meng Yuqi—rich, wealthy, handsome, and a powerful tycoon.

In the book, he is the deeply affectionate second male lead who loves the heroine. Why is he the second male lead and not the first? Because he once entered a contractual marriage, which is seen as a stain in the heroine’s eyes and in the eyes of some readers.

For those who want a clean slate, even a contractual marriage is unacceptable. It leads people to believe the heroine is a third party or that the second male lead might actually like the villainous female character.

Tong Yue thought that her face was indeed very beautiful and could make the heroine feel threatened.

In a sweet and indulgent romance novel, how could there be an actress more beautiful and famous than the heroine? She had to be taken down.

#FallenGoddessActress 

#ExposingChildStarDivas 

#AfterTheDivorceTheActressIsJustAShadow

…These were all plotlines in the book. Tong Yue raised an eyebrow and decided she should answer the call. “Hello?”

“When are you coming back?” A cool voice sounded on the other end.

“…” Right, the book mentioned that Meng Yuqi didn’t like his contract wife—she was only meant to please his elders.

Tong Yue thought to herself that she never intended to be Meng Yuqi’s real wife. Why, in the novel, did she supposedly try to seduce him? Couldn’t she wear a silk nightgown at night? Couldn’t she drink milk when she was hungry?

Following the spirit of the contract, she took care of his parents, keeping them warm and cared for. Was that wrong? Was she trying to ingratiate herself into the wealthy family?

She had already become a famous actress, a top-tier celebrity, with over a billion in her bank account—more than enough to live comfortably. Why would she care about those nonsensical matters? She seriously doubted the intelligence of the book’s plot. How could she be dumb enough to make things difficult for a second-rate actress?

Because the other girl looked innocent? And she herself was more glamorous? Or was it because she was two years older than the heroine, making her feel threatened?

“When are you coming back?” Meng Yuqi asked again after getting no response.

“Tonight,” Tong Yue snapped out of her thoughts.

She should probably consider whether to buy this mountain and develop it.

The key issue was that people frequently got lost here, and some had even been injured. The government wouldn’t just sell a mountain like this casually, right? Maybe they could develop a tourist attraction around it instead. After all, people don’t necessarily have to climb the mountain to enjoy the view; they could enjoy it from outside.

“Okay.” Meng Yuqi hung up the phone.

At that moment, Meng Yuqi was standing at his balcony, looking at the entrance to his house.

He knew Tong Yue’s schedule. By now, she should have already been home. Could she be having dinner with some young male star?

Meng Yuqi’s gaze flickered as he remembered the young girl with the blossoming smile—the woman who had lived in his heart for years.

Contractual marriage?

As if he could ever be reduced to a mere contract marriage. He only wanted to be with her.

But she had always been difficult to please and didn’t like interacting with him much.

Tong Yue’s father was originally a driver for the Meng family. Later, he made some money and went into business.

The Tong family isn’t as wealthy as the Meng family, but they run a company and live a decent life. Thanks to their connection with the Meng family, the Tong family understands the ins and outs of business, and their company operates smoothly. Tong Yue’s older brother, Tong Feng, serves as Meng Yuqi’s right-hand man, learning about his sister’s contract with Meng Yuqi only after it was signed.

Tong Feng thinks, My sister must be a bit crazy. Others say he’s like a mad dog by Meng Yuqi’s side, with the Tong family reduced to being the Meng family’s servants. However, the Tongs don’t see anything wrong with this arrangement. While the Meng family enjoys the meat, they are content to sip the broth, without breaking any laws. They willingly embrace their position; after all, why not lean on a powerful ally?

Tong Feng knew that Meng Yuqi and Tong Yue were in a contractual marriage, but Tong’s parents didn’t know. However, the Tong family didn’t ask the Meng family to do anything excessively, and people should be content.

For Tong Yue, the logic is simple: in the entertainment industry, staying unscathed often requires connections. The Tong family lacks sufficient influence and resources. Since she’s already relying on the Meng family, a contract marriage works perfectly for her. Even if it lasts only a few years, she can seize the opportunity to gain plenty of resources and potentially rise to fame.

Once the divorce occurs, even if her resources are not as good as before, she’ll still have made a good amount of money. Having scandals with others can increase her popularity, but she doesn’t have that many resources, so it’s better to depend on Meng Yuqi directly.

A dry, yellow leaf fell onto Tong Yue’s head. While others who aren’t famous might inherit billions, if she fails to become famous, she’ll return to inherit a remote mountain wilderness—would she end up filming survival shows there in the future?

“Do you think I could buy that mountain?” Tong Yue asked her assistant as she turned to look at her.

“Are you buying it for protection?” the assistant replied. “You can’t just chop down these wild trees without permission.” She understood this well, as there were many areas back home designated as tree protection zones. In the past, they could gather firewood, but now it depends on the specific mountain, and this one looks quite different.

“…” Tong Yue put on her sunglasses. Maybe she should just head back. Whether or not to buy a mountain clearly wasn’t for her; she already felt like she’d inherited this mountain, becoming a mountain goddess without needing to buy it!

In the evening, Tong Yue arrived home. The villa she shared with Meng Yuqi was technically theirs, but they slept in separate rooms. When she arrived, she found Meng Yuqi sitting in the living room.

“Boss Meng,” Tong Yue addressed him, remembering that their relationship was a contractual one and that she had no intention of becoming his true wife. Even if something were to happen between them, they would still end up divorced; she wasn’t foolish enough to believe otherwise.

Ah, this man will eventually belong to someone else, she thought.

Meng Yuqi had a secret: he possessed mind-reading abilities, but only for Tong Yue. Whenever she was in front of him, he could hear her thoughts. Meng Yuqi liked Tong Yue, but it wasn’t because he could hear her thoughts from the start. It was after years of pining for her that he discovered he had this ability by chance.

He tried to use his mind-reading on others, but it never worked—only Tong Yue was affected. This was quite convenient for him; he didn’t need to read others, as observation was enough. But with Tong Yue, he wanted to give her the best.

Upon hearing Tong Yue’s thoughts, Meng Yuqi frowned slightly. What does she mean, “he will eventually be someone else’s man”? He will only ever be her man!

“What did you say?” he asked, lightly tapping his fingers on the table, visibly displeased.

“Brother Yuqi,” Tong Yue replied, understanding their relationship was a contract marriage. To avoid exposing their arrangement, she needed to sound pleasant.

She was a professional actress and intended to fulfill her role. I’m making an effort to uphold the contract today, she thought.

Meng Yuqi mused that if her sweet tone was just for the sake of the contract, how much more charming would she be if it came from the heart?

“Is dinner ready?” Tong Yue asked, noting that he usually had dinner with her when he wasn’t busy.

She hoped to eat early, shower, and sleep afterward. Shower? Sleep? Meng Yuqi thought it was better not to eavesdrop on her thoughts for now, yet his curiosity persisted.

Tong Yue had no idea Meng Yuqi could hear her inner thoughts. Even though she felt like a goddess now, she remained unaware.

“It’s ready,” Meng Yuqi nodded.

Great! I don’t want to be a little fairy that only drinks dew; I want to be a goddess who enjoys all kinds of delicious food!

In a cheerful mood, Tong Yue smiled, not putting on any airs around Meng Yuqi. After all, it was a contract; there was no need to pretend too much in front of each other. That was only necessary when they were out in public.

Many people knew she had attached herself to Meng Yuqi. Even without a wedding ceremony, they had a marriage certificate and the recognition of the Meng family, which made her Meng Yuqi’s wife.

“Let’s eat,” Meng Yuqi said, easily distinguishing which words came from Tong Yue’s lips and which were her thoughts.

At first, he had tried to respond to her thoughts, but quickly realized he shouldn’t let her know he could hear them. He worried she might find it frightening and distance herself from him. If someone knew their innermost thoughts, they might pull away. However, if it were someone they loved, they would want to get closer.

But it was clear to Meng Yuqi that Tong Yue didn’t have feelings for him.

As they sat down at the dining table, Meng Yuqi said, “Dad called today and wants us to go over for dinner tomorrow.”

“Who?” Tong Yue asked, chewing on her chopsticks. He often said this, leaving her confused about which family he meant—sometimes it was the Tong family, and sometimes it was the Meng family.

“Your father,” Meng Yuqi assumed they would have a meal with family, which was a way to build closer ties.

“Oh, my dad!” Tong Yue nodded. You should have said that earlier.

President Meng is really good at acting; this life feels a lot like being a couple, and it’s quite addictive, she thought.

Meng Yuqi smiled slightly at her thoughts, clearly wanting her to enjoy this lifestyle.

“Isn’t it time for the Husky at the door to learn how to farm ?” Tong Yue said again. Haha, a wolf that has become a spirit actually disguises itself as a Husky to eat and drink for free. That’s really enough.