The Secret of Second Marriage

The first step to escaping an unhappy life is to recognize reality and escape your family of origin.

This is the first lesson I learned after my divorce.

Although I had doubts before, that my parents weren't my biological parents, which was why they were so cold and selfish towards me...

But today I am finally 90% certain that I am not their biological child.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have done such a heinous and immoral thing to me.

Yu Xiang and his team of professional bodyguards, a large, dark mass, stood behind me, and I instantly felt more confident.

I put down the scissors and thanked Yuxiang.

He arrived just in time.

Yu Xiang was tall and burly, and a former special forces soldier. He subdued the lewd, 40-something-year-old man with malicious intentions in just a few moves.

He introduced himself as "Jiang Man's sworn brother in Beijing. We have a life-or-death bond, and both the legitimate and underworld figures give me some face."

"You came to my door today to force me to marry you, that's really bullying my sister! Shouldn't you apologize to her?"

The family that was just moments ago so arrogant and domineering instantly knelt down and smiled obsequiously in front of the real big shot.

The man's father came over, offering him cigarettes and apologizing repeatedly: "I'm sorry. There was a misunderstanding. We're just here for a blind date."

Even if a deal falls through, we can still be on good terms. We didn't know Jiang Man had a powerful backer protecting her, otherwise we wouldn't have dared to target her.

The blind date's mother said, "It's all Jiang Man's fault. She insisted on telling me how beautiful and virtuous her daughter is, and how lucky she is."

Her mother said that her daughter served her ex-husband's family for 10 years. She could wash, cook, take care of the children, and do all kinds of housework. She was hardworking and a virtuous wife and loving mother.

What else is there to say? When her daughter was little, a fortune teller said she was blessed and whoever married her would prosper.

Since marrying her, her ex-husband not only got into graduate school, but his career also flourished, eventually becoming the company's vice president.

That's why we decided to come here for a blind date. If you knew she was one of the gangsters' women, we wouldn't have dared to do it even if you gave us ten lives!

Yu Xiang frowned and yelled, "What nonsense are you talking about? Man is my own sister, and no one is allowed to bully her anymore! Get out!"

The family was so frightened they ran away in a panic.

My parents were left alone in the living room, their faces ashen, and they remained silent.

I took a deep breath and said, "Mom and Dad, let's get a paternity test done. After all these years, I only have one question in my mind: am I really your biological daughter?"

But today, I've truly seen it clearly here: perhaps we're not related by blood at all!

"Nonsense, you are our daughter!"

My parents suddenly looked guilty, made an excuse to pack their luggage, and hurriedly went downstairs, as if they were afraid that I would force them to do a paternity test.

Seeing them like this, I felt there was definitely something fishy going on; what happened back then couldn't be that simple.

If they really aren't my biological parents, then who are my biological parents?

I was silent.

Yu Xiang said, "Man, from now on you can call me Big Brother, and I'll call you Little Sister."

With your older brother around, no one will let you bully yourself! Your parents are awful; they actually came to sell their daughter today. How can people like that be parents?

"Because they are not my biological parents at all. I remember when I was in college, I went to the school for a blood test. My blood type is B, but their blood type, and my brother's blood type, are all O."

I immediately suspected that there might be a mistake, and that they were just lying to me, saying that blood type is not accurate and there is a one in ten thousand chance of mutation!

Looking back now, I realize how naive I was to believe their lies. I probably wasn't their biological child after all.

I said with a wry smile.

Yu Xiang said, "Then who are your biological parents? Why did they lose you? I know some people in the police department who help you find your relatives. Do you want me to help you look for them?"

"That's fine too."

I say.

I didn't have much hope about my origins before, because no matter what my biological parents lost me for, all these years can't be made up for, and now that I'm grown up, I don't need the love of my biological parents.

I just want to live my life well.

But seeing my adoptive parents acting suspiciously today, I suddenly became very curious about what kind of conspiracy was behind it all? Maybe if I find my biological parents, this mystery will be solved.

So I asked Yu-hsiang to help me find my biological parents.

Yuxiang said he'd take me to the police station tomorrow to have my blood type drawn, my fingerprints checked, and my information registered.

I suddenly felt uneasy.

However, being forced into a blind date served as a wake-up call for me.

I can no longer stay here.

I went back to my room and started packing my luggage, planning to move.

After I finished packing my luggage, I put all 16 boxes in the living room, and then called the real estate agent to prepare to go see the house.

Unexpectedly, President Jiang left work early that evening and returned home.

He was tall and dressed in a suit, and very gentlemanly knocked on my door.

As soon as I opened the door, I saw a remarkably composed and handsome face. The man was wearing a tie, and his hair was neatly styled. He had deep-set eyes, a high nose, thin lips, and a fair complexion.

If you look closely, he resembles Tony Leung in his younger days.

No wonder everyone used to call Mr. Jiang a male god when we worked at the company.

What's rare is that beneath his handsome appearance lies a kind heart...

He said, "Man, I made a reservation for Western food tonight, and I came back early so I could have dinner with you."

I said with a wry smile, "President Jiang, it's not safe for me here anymore. I want to move with Tangtang as soon as possible."

"What happened today? Who came to your door to cause you trouble?"

When President Jiang saw that I had already packed half of my luggage, his expression turned serious, and he stood up to ask me.

I said, "My parents came to our door today to pressure me into going on blind dates so they can use my dowry to pay off my brother's gambling debts. Mr. Jiang, everyone's fate is different from what they're born with."

You were born into a wealthy family, so you may never understand how I feel.

When I was a child, my parents favored boys over girls. I had to beg and plead again and again before they would give me my school fees... I don't want them to get involved with me, and I don't want them to drag you into this!

Mr. Jiang looked at me with concern and said, "Man, don't move out. Stay in my apartment upstairs. I'll protect you and your daughter from now on. Let's see who can bully you then!"

President Jiang has already helped me so much, but I have my own pride and self-respect...

I said, "No need, Mr. Jiang. I've already made plans with my best friend Man to stay at her place for a while. We can talk about finding a place later."

I've already caused you enough trouble lately, and I don't want to cause you any more.

We are currently in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship.

Suddenly, President Jiang grabbed my hand and pulled me into his arms, saying, "Man, can you not be so formal with me? I'm a man. If I can't even protect the woman I love, what kind of man am I!"

I understand your concerns; you're worried about burdening me. Here's the thing: I don't want my grandmother to stay in a nursing home forever. The hospital says her condition has improved recently, and I'm thinking of bringing her to live with us…

"Is it alright for the four of us—you, me, Tangtang, and Grandma—to live together?"

"it is good"

I hesitated for a moment, but finally gave a reply.

President Jiang looked at me with doting eyes and told me to dress up nicely before picking up Tangtang and going to a Western restaurant for dinner.

I went back inside and changed into a pretty dress, put on a light blue coat, let my long, straight black hair down, and wore a pretty hair clip. I looked stylish and sophisticated.

Mr. Jiang and I drove together to pick up Tangtang, and then went to the Western restaurant we had booked.

The food inside is extremely expensive, and the environment is very elegant. The waiter brought out several Western dishes, and when I glanced at the menu, it already cost more than 6000 yuan.

Mr. Jiang has never hesitated to spend money when he's with me.

He patiently cut the steak into pieces with a knife and fork and placed them on my and Tangtang's plates, saying to me, "Man, we should thank Yuxiang for what happened today."

We'll go to their company later and present them with a banner. But next time your parents bother you, the first person you should contact should be me, okay?

"it is good"

I say.

Tangtang also happily ate her Western food.

She said to me, "Mom, Uncle Jiang is so gentle and considerate. He cut the steak into pieces and put them on your plate. I think Uncle Jiang really knows how to take care of people. Mom, you've found the right boyfriend, I support you!"

Yes, we women work hard all our lives, isn't it all about finding a man who understands, loves, and cherishes us?

I saw President Jiang dressed in a suit and tie, looking very sophisticated, sitting opposite Tangtang and me, serving us food and pouring us juice.

He is a handsome and elegant man at heart; no matter how he dresses, he always looks sophisticated.

After finishing my meal, I wanted to pay the bill, but the receptionist told me that their restaurant only serves VIP members, and that Mr. Jiang had already paid the bill on his membership card.

I only found out then that Mr. Jiang was a VIP customer of their Western restaurant.

He's always eaten, lived, and used high-end things since he was a child, and his worldly experience is completely different from mine. Can we really go the distance?

I actually felt a sense of contentment with whatever came my way.

……

After we finished eating and returned home, Mr. Jiang helped us move all our luggage to his apartment upstairs, leaving the downstairs apartment completely empty.

I told him I needed to pay Mr. Jiang's rent.

President Jiang said it wasn't necessary.

He reserved the best room for me and Tangtang, he slept in the study himself, and the other south-facing, sunny guest room was reserved for his grandmother.

Tangtang asked, "Mommy, do you like Uncle Jiang?"

"Yes, he's Mom's boyfriend now."

I say.

Tangtang said, "Mom, I hope you are happy."

"My dear child, Mommy also hopes you can be happy."

I say.

They say a baby is a mother's little cotton-padded jacket. If Mr. Jiang can really accept my daughter, I'm willing to stay with him until the end.

That night, after I put my daughter to sleep, I went to Mr. Jiang's living room alone, took half a bottle of red wine and had a small sip. Mr. Jiang, who had finished working overtime in his study, also came out and had a glass of red wine with me.

He hugged me on the sofa and said, "Man, I'm lonely living alone. I'm really grateful that you and Tangtang came to keep me company. Grandma is coming tomorrow too... It's so great, the house hasn't been this lively in a long time!"

I said, "Mr. Jiang, I still want to pay you the rent. That way, I can stay here with my daughter without feeling guilty. How about we have a one-year trial period?"

If we get along well over three years, I'll stay with you. If we don't, can we part amicably then?

"it is good"

President Jiang gave me a deep look and said.

I gave him a card with 3 yuan in it, as payment for six months' rent.

After Mr. Jiang finished talking about my card, he kissed my forehead and said goodnight... But what I didn't expect was that when I got up the next morning, I found that the card had been put back in my bag.

I suddenly realized that he wouldn't take my money.

When I finished washing up with my daughter this morning, Mr. Jiang had already gotten up and gone for a run in the neighborhood downstairs. He was covered in sweat, but he looked exceptionally handsome and fit, with a mature and dashing charm that comes with middle age.

After taking a shower, President Jiang made a simple sandwich in the kitchen, along with fried salmon, boiled shrimp, and broccoli.

I cooperated perfectly with him, making soy milk in the kitchen using a soy milk maker, slicing a plate of salted duck eggs, and bringing them out for breakfast.

Although we were both busy with our own things early in the morning, I felt incredibly warm and cozy.

Before, I would get up and make breakfast by myself every morning. My ex-husband would never even step into the kitchen. He wouldn't even help me pick up the oil bottle if it fell over. He would just stand by and give me instructions. That kind of life was too tiring.

Now, President Jiang advocates a Western-style division of labor and cooperation. Whenever he is at home, he will help out and fulfill his responsibilities!