The Secret of Second Marriage

I looked at the bank text message on my phone, and it really showed that the amount had increased to 40 yuan. This wasn't a dream; my bank account really had suddenly increased by a lot of numbers...

I asked, "Mr. Jiang, we're just living together right now, we haven't gone to the point of being husband and wife yet. You don't need to hand over so much money to me. Aren't you afraid I'm after your money?"

"Man, we've known each other for almost 10 years, not just a day or two... I trust your character... Besides, it's okay if you're after my money. Only a penniless man is afraid of women after his money."

"I have the ability to give you and Tangtang a good life, so I'm not afraid you're not after my money!"

President Jiang gave me a deep look and said.

He is truly an outstanding man.

The best boss I've ever had in all my years of working is Mr. Jiang. All my colleagues in the company like him very much, and the work atmosphere in our company is also exceptionally good.

That evening, President Jiang took my hand and led me into the bedroom, closing the heavy door behind him.

After my shower, lying in bed, Mr. Jiang gently stroked my eyelashes and said, "Man, I really want to hold you like this forever. You're so soft and fragrant; it makes me feel so happy!"

"President Jiang, it's said that you men are fickle creatures, treating women like prey, enjoying romantic encounters and seeking thrills. Will you be tempted when you meet a young and beautiful woman in the future?"

My voice noticeably lowered, and I felt a sharp pain in my heart, which I knew was the hurt I had suffered in my previous marriage.

I once thought my ex-husband and I would stay together forever. Who gets married with the intention of getting divorced? When we were in love, we made solemn vows and promised to love each other for a lifetime.

But as time goes on, each other's flaws are exposed, leading to arguments, quarrels, and mutual dislike.

I lack confidence that I can spend my life with President Jiang. I always feel that my fleeting relationship with President Jiang may come to an abrupt end at any time.

Mr. Jiang looked at me very seriously and said, "Man, I know you have been deceived and hurt in your relationship... I know you are the best woman in the world!"

You may not be able to get over the shadow of divorce for a while, and you may have lost faith in men, thinking that all men in the world only think with their lower bodies!

But I'm telling you, no, there are men in this world who are truly sincere.

I cried. At that moment, I didn't know what to say, so I sealed his lips with mine.

I am very grateful to President Jiang for saying those words to me.

President Jiang held me in his arms, kissed my forehead, and said with heartache and affection, "Man, if only you had met me sooner."

How did you manage to get through all these years with your ex-husband? Could you have endured all that suffering?

I heard a man making a woman carry his 3-year-old child to the hospital emergency room in the middle of the night to queue for registration and payment. It broke my heart... I wish you had been with me from the beginning!

Tears streamed down my face.

President Jiang kissed me in bed.

This time, I was incredibly alluring beneath him, and my face felt burning hot.

I think I might have really developed feelings for President Jiang.

……

The next morning, after I woke up, Mr. Jiang said to me, "Man, let's go for a run together. It'll stretch our muscles and make us healthier!"

"What time is it now?"

I asked, still half asleep.

Mr. Jiang showed me the time: 6:30 a.m.

I'm probably used to my old routine; I always spend the night on my phone and go to bed very late, so I can't get up in the morning.

I rolled my eyes at him and said, "No, I'm so sleepy, I want to keep sleeping."

"Man, you can sleep a little longer. I'm going for a run downstairs in the neighborhood. I'll run to the breakfast shop near Binjiang Park and buy you and Tangtang's favorite wontons and soy milk! Wait for me to come back so we can have breakfast together!"

President Jiang chuckled twice and said to me.

"knew"

I hid under the covers and said three words.

President Jiang changed into a tracksuit and went for a run.

He has a habit of always getting up early to go for a run the next morning, no matter how late he works the night before. It is true that outstanding people have terrifying self-discipline in any field.

I set my alarm for 7:00, but I didn't get up until 7:30. I washed my face, brushed my teeth, knocked on Tangtang's door, and then went to the bathroom to change clothes, put on makeup, and comb my hair.

When President Jiang arrived home around 7:50, he not only brought back two servings of wontons and soy milk, but also bought my daughter chicken leg bread and red bean pastry from her favorite bakery, along with a serving of hot milk.

President Jiang said to Tangtang with doting patience, "Tangtang, drink more milk, it will help you grow taller!"

"Thank you for your concern, Uncle Jiang."

Tangtang's expression towards President Jiang was vaguely polite.

I know in my heart that, after all, President Jiang is not her biological father, and every child hopes that their parents will be happy and complete.

But her father and I really can't go on like this.

Fortunately, President Jiang understood Tangtang's feelings as a child.

Mr. Jiang gave Tangtang a phone number and told her that if she encountered any problems at school and her mother didn't have time, she could call him.

I know he's helping me take care of my daughter.

Tangtang probably feels that I can't go back to how things were between me and her dad, since her dad has now married a young stepmother.

She accepted the contact information and said to Mr. Jiang, "Uncle Jiang, you'd better treat my mother well, or you'll be sorry!"

I will be good to your mother.

President Jiang said this with great importance.

Tangtang smiled then, glanced at me, then at President Jiang, and said, "Uncle Jiang, thank you for taking care of me and my mom."

At the dinner table, the three of us sat together eating breakfast.

I asked Tangtang, "Did you like the bread?"

"It's quite delicious."

Tangtang nodded.

I said, "Uncle Jiang got up early to buy it for you. The bread from that bakery is all freshly baked in the morning, and it tastes amazing, especially the red bean pastry."

Tangtang is quite discerning; she ate a few pieces of red bean pastry and said they tasted great, thanking Uncle Jiang.

Mr. Jiang smiled and nodded, looking at me and then at Tangtang. For some reason, at that moment, the three of us seemed to have truly become a warm family, having breakfast together.

After breakfast, I rested at home while Mr. Jiang drove Tangtang to elementary school and then went to his own company to take care of his business.

President Jiang has been really busy lately. I heard him talking to his assistant on the phone this morning about his schedule for the day.

As the boss, he works incredibly hard. Today's schedule is to finish his work at the company in the morning, and I heard that he has to entertain clients in the evening and drive on the highway to another city to discuss a project at 2 a.m.

I suddenly realized that it must have been very difficult for President Jiang to single-handedly support such a large company for so many years.

He is really busy and rarely goes to karaoke or massage parlors. The million-dollar orders and business that the company has secured are all based on its solid strength and excellent reputation.

From my observation, President Jiang is a man of integrity and self-discipline.

Mr. Jiang went to work, and my daughter went to school. I was alone in the empty house, but I didn't feel bored because Mr. Jiang was different from my ex-husband. When he had free time, he would report his schedule to me and we would video chat.

I could tell that this man respected me and cared about me.

At noon, Mr. Jiang video-called me and said with a smile, "Man, have you eaten yet? I might have to go on a business trip today and probably won't be back until tomorrow night. It's a forum at our industry summit, and many teachers and experts in the industry will be attending."

I'm going there to discuss business. By the time I finish the summit and drive back on the highway, it'll probably be past midnight. Don't wait up for me, get some rest!

"President Jiang, please drive carefully. I'll be waiting for you at home!"

I say.

President Jiang said, "Okay, goodbye, wife!"

"goodbye"

It wasn't until after I hung up the phone that I realized he had just called me "wife".

My tears suddenly fell. It turns out that the feeling of meeting a good man in marriage is completely different.

Looking back on the time I spent living with President Jiang, I always feel that my past life was too stifling.

I've been married for 10 years and a full-time housewife for 6 of them. I've always stayed home doing laundry, cooking, and taking care of the children. I've done the work of ten people and become a superwoman.

My ex-husband never lends a hand.

He only knows how to make money outside and doesn't care about things at home at all.

What's more important is that I just discovered that my ex-husband had been keeping his distance from me ever since we started dating. He never told me how much money I had. He kept trying to brainwash me, saying that marriages these days are all about splitting the bill.

I was too proud back then, thinking that I wasn't with you for your money, so I never asked about my husband's income and salary.

After I became a full-time housewife, my husband only transferred 5000 yuan to me for household expenses each month.

I figured that all my husband's money, even if he kept it, would eventually be left to our daughter, so I didn't care much, since it was our joint property.

I carefully budget every month, going to distant farmers' markets to buy groceries, reluctant to buy clothes, shoes, or cosmetics. I only buy myself shirts and T-shirts from Pinduoduo for a few dozen yuan, while I buy clothes and shoes costing thousands of yuan for my ex-husband and daughter.

Now I understand. My ex-husband never loved me at all. He just thought I was naive and easy to fool.

It turns out that all my efforts were just a self-deceiving deception.

My ex-husband would love to squeeze every last drop of value out of me; he wouldn't care about me at all.

Fortunately, I met President Jiang, who showed me that when you meet the right person, marriage doesn't have to be so bitter and tiring. Instead, it can be a harbor where you can rely on someone, where you can rest, and where you can have time to heal yourself.

In the afternoon, I decided to go out for a walk and bought some flowers and plants to decorate the balcony, making it much prettier. The dog that my daughter and I used to have was later boarded at a pet store because of work.

I went to the pet store and brought the dog named Didi home. Before that, I asked Mr. Jiang for his opinion, and he was very supportive of me keeping some small animals.

With children, pets, and flowers and plants on the balcony, I suddenly felt that life was warm and romantic.

……

The next morning, I slept until 8 a.m. before getting up to take my daughter to school.

On my drive back, I received a call from a fairly well-known director in Hengdian. He said, "Is this Jiang Man? This is Director Chen. Are you free? I'm at a coffee shop in Sanlitun, Beijing. Can we meet up and talk?"