The Secret of Second Marriage

Juan broke up with her younger boyfriend.

She and her husband still seemed estranged, just like before.

That evening, Juan invited me to her house for dinner and asked me to stay overnight. She was feeling very upset and wanted to talk to someone.

I am her closest sister in this city.

I agreed.

I picked my daughter up from school in the afternoon, packed her luggage, and took her to Juan's house.

I know Juan is feeling sad and upset, and I shouldn't bother her with my daughter's private matters.

But she is my best friend in the world.

If I go to Tibet, the only person I can entrust my daughter to is her.

Tangtang, Juan's daughter, and Kexin, Juan's daughter, are good friends.

I picked them up from school and we walked home together.

Juan asked the family's nanny to prepare a table full of seafood, including lobster, abalone, and a seafood hot pot. The table was also filled with imported salmon and grouper.

Just as we were about to eat, Juan's husband returned.

He was dressed in a suit, and his polite demeanor made him appear gentle and courteous.

Juan greeted her husband home as warmly as ever, thoughtfully arranged for the housekeeper to prepare the meal, and then hugged him in front of us, kissed him on the cheek, and said, "Honey, what would you like to eat? I'll have the kitchen make it for you."

"No need, honey, I just wanted to go home and see you and the kids. I brought you gifts from this business trip."

Juan's husband gave her a beautiful diamond watch from his favorite brand, and also bought clothes and toys for her daughter and son.

To my surprise, Sister Juan's husband brought me a gift.

He glanced at me and said, "Ms. Jiang, I'm busy with work all day, and my wife is very bored at home alone. You are her best friend, so come and keep her company more often when you have time."

"OK"

I nodded and said.

He handed me the gift, which was several amusement park tickets worth several thousand yuan.

I said, "Thank you."

Then our group sat down to eat.

Juan acted naturally, gently, and generously in front of her husband, and the way she flirted with him from time to time made it impossible for anyone to tell that there were problems in her relationship with her husband.

I greatly admire Juan's magnanimity and forbearance.

If I were Juan, I probably would have already given her a cold shoulder by now.

But Juan didn't reveal any flaws.

After dinner, my daughter and I stayed in the guest room at Juan's house.

After washing up, I took my daughter's arm and put her to bed, singing her a lullaby to lull her to sleep. I said to her, "My darling daughter, Mommy is going to Tibet on a business trip in the next couple of days. We'll be taking the highway. I'm planning to go there to take some photos and relax."

Take good care of yourself here; Mom will be back soon.

The only person your mother can trust is your Aunt Juan. You should always go to and from school with Kexin; don't go alone. If your father contacts you...

"Please don't meet me yet, let's talk about it when Mom gets back, okay?"

"Mom, I understand. You can go to work without worry. I'll wait for you to come back."

My daughter, Tangtang, very sweetly hugged my neck and kissed me on the cheek.

She loves me very much…

During this time, she was also exceptionally sensible.

She's a very sensitive child. She knew that there were problems in my relationship with her father, and she also knew that her father was with that young woman surnamed Yang.

She said, "Mom, will Dad never come back? Dad is remarrying. His new aunt is pregnant, and Dad is starting a new family. I'll only have Mom from now on."

Mom, I won't be naughty anymore. I'll study hard and be a good child. Can you please not abandon me like Dad did?

Tears welled up in my eyes with heartache. I hugged my daughter, gently patted her shoulder, and coaxed her to sleep. I said to her tenderly, "My darling daughter, don't be afraid. Even if the whole world abandons you, Mommy will never give up on you. You are the precious baby that Mommy carried for ten months and risked my life for."

With you here, Mom is very happy. Mom is only separated from you temporarily. Mom will work hard to earn money and buy you a big house.

"What other kids have, Mom will give you too. As for your dad, well, it's an adult matter, you're too young to understand. You'll understand when you grow up."

"I know Dad has let your mom down. Dad has let you down! When I grow up, I will protect your mom and never let anyone bully you."

My daughter, Tangtang, nestled in my arms and said.

"Okay, Mommy will wait for my baby to grow up."

I am so happy that my precious daughter has finally grown up and knows how to care for and take care of her mother.

But at the same time, I was also very sad. I always thought my ex-husband was a good man, someone I could entrust my life to and grow old with.

But I never expected that he would turn bad after becoming successful in his career. He only had eyes for his mistress and her unborn child, and didn't care about me and my daughter at all...

It's better to not have it.

I can raise the child by myself.

I drifted off to sleep...

The next morning, Mr. Jiang called me and said that he had arranged a new job for Aunt Tao.

He introduced Aunt Tao to one of his clients, who was also a big boss. His family was in business and his net worth was over 100 million yuan. He paid Aunt Tao a pretty high salary. If the onboarding process went smoothly today, she could start work tomorrow.

I said, "Thank you, Mr. Jiang. Thank you for helping Aunt Tao find a job. Aunt Tao is very hardworking and honest. She cooks very well and keeps the house very clean."

I'm going to Tibet to film GG, and Tangtang is currently staying at my good friend Juan's house, so unfortunately I can't continue employing her.

"Man, you don't need to be so polite with me given our relationship. This is just a small favor, nothing at all."

Oh, by the way. Have you finalized your trip to Tibet?

President Jiang said.

I nodded: "It's booked. We'll be leaving in a couple of days."

Mr. Jiang said, "Then I'll take care of what I'm doing and drive you to Tibet. My company has a business deal that needs to be closed there."

We drove along National Highway 315 all the way to Tibet, treating it as a business trip or vacation.

It's already February, and I heard the peach blossoms in Tibet are in full bloom. The scenery along the way is beautiful; perhaps you'll feel much better when you get back.

I know that President Jiang was referring to my divorce.

Yes, I was a housewife for six whole years, busy with housework from the moment I opened my eyes every day.

Washing clothes, cooking, mopping the floor, taking care of the children, picking up and dropping off the children, taking care of my husband after school, and managing all aspects of daily life.

I have never lived for myself, nor have I ever left Beijing.

I nodded and said, "President Jiang, it's settled then. We'll set off together in two days."

President Jiang said, "Okay."

At noon, at the hotel.

I ordered a table full of food to bid farewell to Aunt Tao.

I toasted her: "Aunt Tao, thank you for everything during this time. No matter what, you came to help me during the most difficult time of my divorce, taking care of my daughter and giving me time to focus on my career and the divorce proceedings."

Thank you! I'll toast you this time, please feel free to drink as you like.

Aunt Tao quickly said, "Madam, you mustn't do that. This is all I should do. You pay me a high salary and treat me very well."

Tangtang is also a clever and smart little girl, and I like her very much.

You don't need to thank me. I should be the one thanking you. Thank you for hiring me...

Tangtang said, "Aunt Tao, Mom said you're leaving our family to work somewhere else. No matter where you go, could you come back to see me? I'll miss you."

"Tangtang, study hard. Aunt Tao will definitely come to see you."

Aunt Tao said, wiping away her tears.

The meal didn't put anyone in a good mood.

Aunt Tao actually wanted to continue working for our family, but the kidnapping incident left her with psychological trauma.

I can understand her situation very well.

Therefore, I must earn more money to give my daughter a better life.

After dinner, we went home and helped pack Aunt Tao's luggage.

I paid her three months' salary extra, gave her a red envelope, stuffed it in her suitcase, and then drove her to her new job.

Before parting, Tangtang hugged Aunt Tao tightly and refused to let go. Aunt Tao had been taking care of her all this time, and he had grown fond of her.

Aunt Tao also cried.

Her eyes were full of reluctance, and she suddenly said, "Tangtang, I'll miss you too. How about I don't go to the new company and I'll keep taking care of you?"

"Aunt Tao, think it through carefully so you won't regret it later."

I'm serious.

"Madam, I know you are a good person."

I've made up my mind. Mr. Jiang went to great lengths to get me a new job through his connections. If I don't take it, it won't look good for him. So I'll go work for the new company.

Aunt Tao said.

I nodded and said, "Aunt Tao, I can promise you. If you're not happy working over there, you can come back to me anytime, okay?"

Aunt Tao said "okay" with tears in her eyes.

Tangtang held onto Aunt Tao's hand tightly.

Aunt Tao was worried about her three children. After a painful struggle, she pried Tangtang's hands off and said, "Tangtang, I'm sorry. Although Aunt Tao will miss you terribly, I have to go to work in a new place. I'll come to see you when I have time off."

Tangtang and I stood hand in hand at the villa entrance, watching as Aunt Tao entered a villa in the wealthy neighborhood and began her new job.

That's life. Whether you like it or not, you have to accept separation and parting.

On the way back with Tangtang, I suddenly received a call from Shen Xing.

I answered the phone and asked him, "What's wrong?"

Shen Xing paused for a moment and said, "Man, I fainted from stomach pain... I have an appointment for surgery tomorrow, and the doctor said I'll have to do a lot of tests and get injections. I'm a little scared. Could you come with me?"

"Shen Xing, don't you have any other friends in this city? I might be very busy tomorrow."

I say.

My attitude was somewhat perfunctory, trying to dissuade him from this unrealistic idea.

"But in this city, you're my only friend."

Shen Xing said in a hoarse voice.

I could tell he was sick, and very sick.

But I have already chosen to break up with Shen Xing.

My relationship with Mr. Jiang has only just stabilized, and I don't want to be caught between two men, because that would make me seem like a womanizer and unfaithful.

I said, "Shen Xing, you've got it wrong. We were just colleagues, not friends... Do you even know what a colleague relationship is?"