The Secret of Second Marriage

I hid at home and cried for a whole day and night. I didn't see anyone, and I had no appetite for anything. I felt haggard and much thinner.

After much painful deliberation, I packed up everything related to President Jiang and placed it in the living room. I also put a note on it that read: "President Jiang, thank you for taking care of me during this time. I may have to move out."

I made up my mind to sever this ill-fated relationship with President Jiang.

However, I haven't found a place to live yet, and I haven't finalized the contract with Director Zhang, so I'm still resting at home these days.

President Jiang visited me several times, but I chose to ignore him each time.

My daughter, Tangtang, cried when she saw me.

My six-year-old daughter hugged me tenderly and said, "Mommy, did Uncle Jiang make you sad? I don't like Uncle Jiang anymore, I want to give him back all the gifts he gave me!"

I said, "Daughter, Uncle Jiang is very kind to us, but Mom and I aren't a good match. But you're right, you can't be too polite to those who give you things, so we should be proud and return the things to him."

The daughter went back to her room and found all the gifts Uncle Jiang had given her, putting them into a cardboard box.

At 10 p.m., I heard a clattering sound of pots and pans coming from the kitchen. I couldn't help but get up to check and found my little daughter standing on a stool, boiling water in a pot, and cooking noodles for me.

My eyes welled up with tears...

It's no big deal. It's just a breakup. It's just being deceived and treated as a substitute for my white moonlight by President Jiang. I'm just unwilling to accept it.

But my daughter is the most important gift God gave me.

How could I be so careless with my health? Only by eating well and getting enough rest can I cheer up and give my daughter a good life.

I went over and hugged my daughter.

When Tangtang saw me, she hugged my neck, kissed my cheek, and said in her childish voice, "Mommy, I love you. You haven't eaten much for a day and a night, and it's not good for you to just lie in bed all the time. I'm so worried about you, and I want you to get better soon."

Mom, please get well soon, okay? I'll always be with you.

"Baby, Mommy's okay."

I went over and hugged my daughter, saying, "Mommy will cook noodles. I'm so sorry! I haven't been in the mood to cook these past few days, so I ordered a kids' meal for you. I won't do that again... Go do your homework... I'll call you when the noodles are done."

"it is good"

Tangtang said very obediently.

I was heartbroken for a day and a night, and I had already forgotten about being hungry.

In this familiar yet unfamiliar city, the only person who cares about me now is Tangtang.

The water in the pot was boiling, bubbling and gurgling.

I put the egg noodles in a pot to cook, then added some greens and two poached eggs.

After the noodles were cooked, I filled two bowls, one large and one small, and took them to the dining room to have dinner with my daughter.

After we finished our late-night snack, Juan called me and said, "Man, Ju Xiaoya is coming over for dinner tomorrow. Why don't you come too? It'll be more lively with more people, okay?"

"it is good"

I agreed.

Ju Xiaoya is Juan's husband's mistress, and also Kexin and Tangtang's homeroom teacher. She is a fair-skinned, beautiful, and elegant lady. You would never guess from her harmless appearance that she is a mistress.

Is the power of the "white moonlight" (a term referring to someone who is deeply loved and cherished) really that great?

I was thinking that Juan's husband used to be a poor guy. He was looked down upon because he was poor and incompetent. His first love's family broke them up. Later, after he got together with Juan, he opened a factory, started a company, and became a big boss. After he became rich, he secretly kept his first love as a mistress, bought her a house and a car, and treated her daughter very well.

I heard that Ju Xiaoya's own daughter, Muchu, is five years older than Kexin and was assigned to the best experimental junior high school in Beijing.

The name Mu Chu is really interesting. Does she still love her first love even after getting married?

I think the mistress's methods are quite clever. So I can't wait to meet Ju Xiaoya tomorrow. As her best friend, I hope that Juan can be the final winner in this three-way game.

The next morning, Saturday, was sunny and bright. Tangtang didn't have to go to school, but I still enrolled her in a painting class because she's very interested in drawing.

After dropping Tangtang off at her art class this morning, I changed into my prettiest new Chinese-style red mink coat with a black long skirt, put my hair up in a Chinese-style bun, and added a hairpin. I looked particularly retro and beautiful.

I drove to Juan's house with a delicate handbag and high heels. Before going, I sent Juan a text message: "The mistress is very arrogant and came to my house for dinner today. Is there anything I need to prepare?"

Juan said, "No need, Man, let's fight with words, not fists! Besides, what's the point of hitting the mistress? It's just venting. That scumbag's heart will never come back to me. Since they dared to cheat, I'll play along with those two scoundrels."

"Don't worry, when that mistress comes to the door today, I won't give her any attitude. On the contrary, I'll be a good wife and pamper her like a younger sister. Just wait and see the show."

I roughly understood what Juan meant; she didn't plan to break things off with the mistress at the moment, so I didn't need to be overly alarmed.

On the contrary, Juan specifically told me on WeChat: "Man, I heard that the mistress is also in poor health, with insufficient blood and qi, and her hands and feet are prone to getting cold in winter. She used to live in the south for many years, but she was transferred back to Beijing last year and is not quite used to the dry climate in the north."

The lamb you recommended to me before was quite nourishing. Could you bring me another box? I asked the kitchen lady to stew carrots today to help her replenish her blood and energy.

"it is good."

I replied with one word.

Although I don't know what Juan is up to, she is my best friend, and I choose to trust her unconditionally. Since she told me to be good to the mistress, then I will be good to her to the core.

I drove back home and took a box of lamb from the refrigerator. It was from a goat raised in the mountains of Ningxia, fed purely on herbs, corn, and corn. It's especially good for replenishing qi and blood.

During the Chinese New Year, I ordered four portions of lamb from a relative. I gave one to Sister Juan, one to General Manager Jiang, one to Director Zhang, and kept one for myself. I hadn't been able to bear eating my portion of lamb, so I took it out today to give it away.

I went to Juan's house with a gift.

Juan changed her previous glamorous attire as a wealthy woman, instead dressing in a low-key and elegant style. She simply tied her long hair into a low ponytail, wore a light purple sweater, and applied light makeup, looking fresh and refined.

As soon as Juan saw me, she smiled and said, "Man, you're here. Please help me entertain Teacher Ju later. Thank you so much for taking care of my daughter. I'm really grateful to her."

"it is good"

I knew Juan had already started acting by now.

I cooperated with her perfectly.

The chefs in the kitchen were working up a buzz, preparing a grand banquet for lunch. They had ordered Australian lobster, salmon sashimi, blue crab, sea cucumber, cordyceps and ginseng soup, coconut meat stewed with free-range chicken, lamb stewed with carrots... a table full of delicacies from land and sea.

Around 11 a.m., Juan's husband, Liu Peng, personally picked up Ju Xiaoya and returned to the villa. He was quite surprised to see a table full of delicacies prepared in the kitchen and served one after another.

As soon as Juan saw Ju Xiaoya, she greeted her very warmly, saying, "Teacher Ju, you are a rare guest. We hit it off immediately, and I like you very much."

"I've been wanting to get together for a while now, and since you're here today, please sit down, have a cup of tea, and help yourselves to the melon seeds and snacks on the table. Make yourself at home, don't be shy!"

I smiled and smoothed things over, saying, "Teacher Ju, thank you so much for taking care of Kexin and Tangtang. I am Tangtang's mother. Every time my child comes home, she praises you for being patient and responsible, saying you are a good teacher. I've been wanting to meet you for a long time, and seeing you today, I can see that you are indeed very elegant."

Juan and I both really like you. There aren't many teachers like you who are so dedicated, responsible, and caring towards their students. Everyone in our moms' group is praising you.

Teacher Ju, did you go shopping, have coffee, and get beauty treatments with us?

"Oh, by the way, Teacher Ju. Juan started preparing for your arrival a week ago, air-freighting delicacies like abalone, salmon, and seafood."

I heard that Teacher Ju is sensitive to the cold, so I specially ordered lamb at a high price to make soup for you to replenish your energy. Thanks to you, I was also fortunate enough to have a delicious meal at noon.

Ju Xiaoya didn't expect Juan and I to be so enthusiastic.

The banquet at noon today was prepared solely for her; the hospitality was exceptional.

Ju Xiaoya smiled modestly and said, "Kexin's mom, Tangtang's mom, you're welcome. This is what my teacher should do."

You've all gone to so much trouble for lunch today. Actually, my stomach isn't very good at digesting fancy dishes, so I'll just make some simple home-style cooking.

"Don't be so polite. Since I've already made it, let's try it together later."

Juan smiled and specifically instructed her husband Liu Peng, "Honey, you have no idea how much I like Teacher Ju. Look at her, she's so knowledgeable and well-mannered, you can tell she's a cultured and educated woman."

Unlike me, who just plays mahjong at home and goes shopping. Even if it's just for your daughter's sake, you should still thank Teacher Ju properly today. Remember to have an extra drink with Teacher Ju at the dinner table later!

"it is good"

Liu Peng said modestly.

I carefully observed Liu Peng and Ju Xiaoya, and noticed that the two of them didn't exchange any eye contact at all throughout the entire encounter.

Liu Peng, dressed in a suit, sat upright on the sofa as if he were in a world of extremes, not even glancing at Ju Xiaoya.

When he spoke to Ju Xiaoya, he simply greeted her very politely: "Teacher Ju, this is my wife, and this is my wife's best friend, Jiang Man. Thank you so much for gracing us with your presence for lunch today."

"Kexin's dad, you don't need to be so polite with me. I know Kexin's dad is very busy with work and business, so he probably doesn't have time to care about his daughter's studies."

So during class, I specifically arranged for Kexin to sit in the first row so I could keep a close eye on her grades. Kexin is a very smart girl who learns very quickly; she's third in our class again this semester, which is really impressive.

After Ju Xiaoya finished talking about Kexin, she smiled at me and said, "Tangtang's mom, Tangtang's academic performance is also very good. She is always number one. Moreover, she is a girl and is particularly talented in math competitions. She is always number one in math competitions."

Tangtang is the top student in our class, and she and Kexin are best friends. You're so lucky to have such a wonderful daughter.

"Teacher Ju, you flatter me. Tangtang's grades are good, and it's all thanks to your guidance."

I smiled and said politely.

"Alright, let's stop talking about this and eat."

Juan took Teacher Ju's hand and arranged for her to sit at the head table. She served her food and chatted with her, showing no sign of anger at all.

I watched from the sidelines and thought Juan's acting was really good. If I didn't know the inside story, I would definitely think that Juan treated Ju Xiaoya as her best friend and that I was being gradually neglected. I might even be jealous.

However, I played along with Juan's act and said sourly, "Teacher Ju, Juan really likes you. Look, she's made you her new best friend and completely forgotten about me, her old best friend!"

"Haha, someone's jealous."

Juan started joking.

Everyone at the table laughed.

Liu Peng and Ju Xiaoya sat together, pretending not to know each other. But secretly, while Juan was in the kitchen urging the dishes to be cooked, Liu Peng actually gently squeezed his mistress's hand under the table. I instantly felt that this couple was truly despicable...

However, Juan is not someone to be trifled with.

On the surface, she befriended Ju Xiaoya to lower the guard of the scumbag and the bitch, but in reality, she had already arranged for someone to investigate the company's accounts and even bribed Ju Xiaoya's husband to come to Beijing to put on a good show.

Ju Xiaoya is currently enjoying immense success, but she will soon face retribution.