The Secret of Second Marriage

The director handed me the project proposal, and I've been very serious about completing this film project.

At noon, I ate lunch at the film company's cafeteria and saw many staff members and celebrities.

I heard that the top stars in their company are all very busy on set and rarely stay at the company. Instead, the ones who stay at the company are some second-tier male and female stars that you see on screen.

I was eating in the cafeteria when someone suddenly tapped me on the back. My heart nearly jumped out of my chest. When I turned around, I saw it was Shen Xing.

He suddenly stopped and looked at me, smiling slightly. "Man, long time no see."

"Shen Xing, you're here too? Did you sign with this company?"

I was shocked and carefully examined Shen Xing's appearance. After not seeing him for several months, he had undergone a complete transformation, exuding the aura of a popular celebrity and possessing an astonishingly handsome appearance.

To become a star, one must have good looks, a great figure, and a great presence.

Shen Xing said, "Yes, I am a contracted artist with this company. I have a personal agent, Sister Zhao, who manages me. I just finished filming an idol drama in Hengdian and am now resting."

In a couple of days, they said there's a movie project that requires filming at a film studio in Suzhou and Hangzhou. I heard that the scenery there is beautiful, with its small bridges and flowing water.

Would you like to go and see it?

I don't know why Shen Xing suddenly said those things to me.

However, I heard him mention Suzhou and Hangzhou.

I suddenly realized: "The movie project you're talking about, is it the one your company signed me to? It's called 'Gone Girl'?"

"Yes, I play a young police officer who unravels the mystery and helps a lost woman recovering from her marriage."

Shen Xing glanced at me and smiled deeply.

I suddenly realized that the boy in front of me was more complex than I had imagined, both in terms of his upbringing and his background and identity.

I heard a staff member walk past us and call him "Young Master".

Who is his father? Whose son is he? He was able to enter the entertainment industry right after graduating from the Central Academy of Drama, and his debut role was the second male lead in an idol drama.

This is not something an ordinary person can do.

The entertainment industry is a complex place; without connections and a strong background, it's impossible to land such an important role right after debuting.

However, I don't want to pry into the details, since everyone has their own secrets.

Shen Xing took me to the cafeteria and got me a hearty lunch, which included vegetables, meat, soup, fruit, and yogurt.

Shen Xing and I ate in silence.

After dinner, Shen Xing wanted to take me to visit their company, but his assistant had already come over and told him to get his makeup done, saying there was a press conference to attend that afternoon.

He reluctantly said goodbye to me.

He said, "Man, are you free tonight? I'd like to treat you to dinner."

"Sorry, I'm busy, I have to go now."

I say.

To be honest, my relationship with President Jiang is very stable. It's the kind of mature relationship between adults that we understand each other but don't say anything, and it's passionate and tacit.

Shen Xing and I were like two shooting stars that flashed by. Although we illuminated each other's lives, we ultimately didn't have much interaction.

……

In the afternoon, after I drove home, I was cooking in the kitchen when I felt inexplicably irritable.

Shen Xing and I will be joining the same film crew. We'll be shooting an urban romance movie in the beautiful city of Suzhou and Hangzhou.

I had almost forgotten about Shen Xing in my life, but he suddenly reappeared, adding an uncertain chapter to my unknown future.

While cooking, I subconsciously glanced outside, wondering if President Jiang would be home early today, because I had received a call from the director saying I would be heading to the film studio tomorrow to officially start filming.

After I finished cooking, I went back to my room, packed my things into my suitcase, and called Juan again to ask her to let my daughter stay at her house for a while. I felt that it would be inconvenient for only Mr. Jiang and my daughter to stay at home since Mr. Jiang and I are not married.

Around 6 p.m., Mr. Jiang did not work overtime today and drove to pick up my daughter from school.

Three dishes and a soup were already laid out on the table.

The lights of thousands of homes are reflected in the window.

Mr. Jiang bought a bouquet of flowers from somewhere and put them in a glass vase, saying that this would give it a romantic feel like home.

I glanced at President Jiang, then at my daughter's lonely soul, and suddenly felt a touch of warmth amidst the myriad lights of the homes.

I have a daughter and a boyfriend who accompanies me every day. I have said goodbye to being homeless and lonely nights.

Mr. Jiang, dressed in a suit and tie, greeted Tangtang with a smile as she came in to pick her up from school. When he saw me wearing an apron, a look of amazement flashed in his eyes.

I suddenly remembered that I had a job interview today, and I had put on makeup, which I hadn't removed when I got back.

Mr. Jiang handed me the flowers, then hugged me, kissed my forehead, and said, "Thank you for all the hard work, my wife, making so many delicious dishes for me."

"It's not hard work."

I replied.

I had my daughter and Mr. Jiang wash their hands and come out to eat. The three of us sat together and played as a family.

I told President Jiang and my daughter that I had successfully signed a contract and would soon be filming a movie.

There was an expression of appreciation in President Jiang's eyes when he looked at me.

He said, "Man, you can go and film without worry. I can send Tangtang to my grandma's place. My grandma is quite bored by herself. She has a caregiver, a cook, and a driver there, who can help pick up and drop off Tangtang."

Mr. Jiang told me that his grandmother's condition has been getting better and better since she looked forward to his wedding. Now she has even started a calligraphy tutoring class at the nursing home to help teach calligraphy to young people.

I said, "Mr. Jiang, but we're not married yet. Is it alright to trouble Grandma like this?"

"It's okay, Man, we'll get married someday, and then we'll be family. My grandma will be your grandma too."

President Jiang said to me.

I was deeply moved.

I said, "Thank you."

That night, Mr. Jiang and I made love, and I felt that we were getting along better and better.

After finishing, Mr. Jiang held me tightly as we slept, and then, with a hint of concern, added, "Man, you're becoming more and more beautiful and capable. You've even acted in a movie; you'll be a star soon, meeting all sorts of handsome men and beautiful women. What if you fall in love with someone else later?"

"Won't"

I said it very firmly.

But a person's image flashed through my mind subconsciously—it was Shen Xing.

……

The next morning, I set off for Suzhou and Hangzhou.