The Secret of Second Marriage

My best friend Juan and I spent an afternoon talking with the director and producer, signed the contract, and the copyright fee and adaptation fee were deposited into my account that same day.

I've also researched this film company. They've produced several big-budget movies, so they're a legitimate film company. You can find them online, and I've even spoken with the director.

The director said that films with realistic themes, especially those about female empowerment, have been particularly popular in recent years.

They took a liking to my true story, and now I have over a million followers on Douyin (TikTok), have been on countless trending topics, and can be considered an internet celebrity.

Director Chen hopes I will audition in a couple of days to play the protagonist of this story, which is also the role I play.

It was past 9 p.m. when we finished dinner with the director. After we all left, Juan and I drove home.

On the way, Juan said to me, "Man, that's great! I'm so happy for you. I think this is an opportunity given to you by God. You must seize it. When you become a big star, don't forget your best friend!"

I said with absolute sincerity, "Juan, we are best friends. No matter what, no matter our status, you will always be family to me in this city!"

Juan nodded vigorously and said to me, "I used to be too obsessed with love. After I started dating my husband, I only had eyes for him."

Over the years, no matter which dinner party I attend or which gathering of wives' circles I participate in, I always make a concerted effort to introduce my husband to others.

I was the one who brought in the first pot of gold for my husband's company.

I always hoped he would succeed, but all I did to help him reach the pinnacle of his ambitions was to cheat on me, have an affair, and transfer his assets.

I don't plan to rely on any man in my life anymore. If I divorce him in the future, I might start my own company!

"Juan, you're amazing too! Actually, I've always felt that your abilities are no less than your husband's. When the time comes, you'll be a female CEO, and I'll go into acting; we'll both thrive together!"

I say.

"Okay, keep it up!"

Juan's face showed a look of relief.

She's stopped drinking heavily late at night recently. After facing reality, she's started to slowly plan to kick her husband and his mistress out of the picture.

Who says that rich, beautiful women are all naive and ignorant fools?

At the very least, Juan is a woman with a broad perspective and a clear, rational mind.

She wouldn't humiliate herself so much to win back a man who had changed his heart, nor would she allow herself to be heartbroken every day, maintaining a false facade of a respectable marriage and becoming a forced, smiling socialite.

She finally decided to kick her husband out, get the money, divide the assets, and live a carefree life with her two children.

……

When I got home in the evening, Tangtang had already finished eating and was doing her homework.

However, Tangtang said she didn't eat enough at night.

I went to the kitchen again and cooked a late-night snack for my daughter, her favorite seafood spaghetti.

I also cooked a seafood porridge for President Jiang, simmering it slowly in a clay pot over low heat, and the kitchen was filled with the aroma of cooking.

My daughter ate her midnight snack and then went to sleep.

I'm busy with my work.

Around midnight, President Jiang finally returned from his business trip.

He finished his social engagements at 10 p.m. tonight and could have stayed at a hotel there and returned early tomorrow morning.

But he felt that someone was waiting for him at home, so after the meeting he drove on the highway for an hour or two, insisting on going home.

I heard a knock on the door and quickly went to open it, where I saw that President Jiang looked exhausted.

The first thing he did when he saw me was to hug me tightly, and he exhaled and said, "Man, did you miss me at home? I missed you so much. I couldn't wait to come back to see you as soon as things were over there!"

"President Jiang, I miss you so much!"

I understood the meaning in President Jiang's eyes. He missed me, cared for me, and thought about me. It didn't seem fake or pretentious.

I had a late-night snack with President Jiang.

Mr. Jiang carried me into the bedroom, and after a passionate night of lovemaking, he held me in his arms and fell asleep contentedly.

Perhaps he was tired from the business trip, because President Jiang slept soundly.

I turned over, hugged his strong waist, and fell asleep too.

I got up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night and noticed that President Jiang's phone was ringing with a text message. I glanced at it and saw that Xia Weiwei had sent a photo of them from their student days.

The moment I saw that photo, my eyes suddenly welled up with tears.

In the photo, President Jiang and Xia Weiwei are sitting together in an embrace on the school playground. It's a summer evening, and there are many people on the playground, but the handsome couple stands out.

The doting and affection in President Jiang's eyes as he held Xia Weiwei seemed genuine...

Xia Weiwei also posted a message: Jiang Hui, I miss you.

I hesitated for a moment, feeling lost and disoriented, wanting to delete the photo and the text message, but in the end, I couldn't go against my honest heart and wasn't willing to play such tricks in a relationship...

I put the phone back where it was, leaving the photos and text messages untouched.

No matter what, I want to be an upright and honest woman in this life.

The thing I, Jiang Man, will never learn in this lifetime is how to scheme against others behind their backs!

This is probably the difference between Xia Weiwei and me.

I went to the bathroom, but suddenly couldn't fall asleep, so I opened a bottle of red wine, sat on the sofa alone, drank half a glass of red wine... and started thinking about some things.

I haven't really gotten over the shadow of my divorce from my ex-husband. My hasty relationship with Mr. Jiang felt more like two lonely souls coming together to keep each other company. But I know very well that I'm not good enough for Mr. Jiang.

Who has ever seen a young, successful businessman who drives luxury cars and is worth hundreds of millions fall in love with a divorced woman in her thirties with a daughter?

Our meeting was arranged by fate... But once President Jiang's initial excitement about me wears off, or perhaps he has other feelings for Xia Weiwei, maybe one day he will get back together with Xia Weiwei.

Then I will leave him with Tangtang.

I'm afraid that after I leave, it will be difficult to see this huge city again.

Forget it, I'll stop thinking about it and see what President Jiang decides!

Having gone through a failed marriage, I've learned a cruel but realistic truth: a woman should never give up her ability to earn money for any man.

In this materialistic, money-driven society, money can buy dignity.

A woman who has nothing, no life skills, and only knows how to rely on a man will have a very tragic end. Compared to agonizing over who Mr. Jiang loves more, what I'm thinking about right now is how to make money!

If I really have money, I can buy a big house and move in with my daughter. That will be a real home for me and my daughter, and no one can kick us out.

After figuring these things out, I went back to my bed in my room and continued to sleep.

……

The next morning, President Jiang still got up at 6 a.m. to go for a run and breathe in the freshest air of the city in the early morning.

The task of buying breakfast naturally fell to him. When he came back from his run, he brought us sticky rice, soy milk, and fried dough sticks.

He still brought Tangtang red bean bread and the store's new fruit smoothie for breakfast.

I know he always takes his phone with him when he goes for a run in the morning. I don't know if he actually read the text message Xia Weiwei sent him.

The adult world is always filled with secrets that are seen through but not spoken of.

While having breakfast, I said to President Jiang, "President Jiang, I received a new film and television project yesterday. It was a call from a director in Beijing."

He said he was interested in the posts I made online about my real experiences and planned to have them adapted into a movie, and he wanted me to apply for the lead role.

You know, when my husband and I divorced, we talked about a lot of unpleasant things.

When I posted it online, it had already garnered over 100 million views and reads.

Many people like my story because they project their own genuine emotions onto it, which is why it resonates so much with them.

Many of my fans are full-time housewives, and many have experienced their husbands cheating on them or having affairs, so they can all understand how I feel.

I also want to make this movie well to give back to my fans and tell them not to waste their time on someone who isn't worth it. If one day he stops loving you, let go. You can live a good life on your own!

So if I get the job in a couple of days, I might go start filming!

After a moment of silence, President Jiang analyzed the situation carefully and said, "Man, could she be a scammer?"

"No, I met with the director yesterday and we discussed it. The copyright fee and adaptation fee of over 100 million yuan have already been deposited into my account, and the contract has been signed."

I say.

President Jiang nodded in relief and said gently, "Man, as long as he's not a liar, that's fine!"

I'm happy for you, as long as you're sure it's not a scam and it's an opportunity you're willing to seize. Go for it, give it a try! I also look forward to seeing your story made into a movie, letting more people know...you!

I was taken aback for a moment, then said, "Thank you, Mr. Jiang."

It feels so good to have a man unconditionally support what I want to do!

President Jiang is truly a very gentle and mature man.

My ex-husband only cared about himself. When I married him, no matter what I wanted to do, he would suppress me, tell me I wasn't doing well, and make me listen to him!

Looking back now, that was definitely PUA (Pick-Up Artist) tactics...

To truly love someone is to support them, to provide for them, and to watch them become a better version of themselves.

Tangtang also said, "Mom, that's great! Will you be a star when you grow up? I told my classmates that I have a really, really beautiful star mom."