The Secret of Second Marriage

I walked over and greeted him politely, "Shen Xing, let me treat you to dinner."

In front of Shen Xing, I unconsciously put on the airs of an older sister because I felt that I was older than him and therefore should take care of him more.

Shen Xing said, "Let's go, I know a really good restaurant around here, I'll take you there."

This hotel is quite large. Our film crew seems to be quite wealthy; the hotel they booked for us should be a four-star hotel. There are two marble pillars and lions at the entrance. The lobby on the first floor has black floor tiles and a large crystal chandelier overhead, making it look particularly grand.

Shen Xing is already a well-known male celebrity, the kind of person who might be recognized if he walks down the street.

Before he took me out to eat, he put on a mask and sunglasses, while I didn't need to, because I'm obviously not as popular as him.

I'm a little jealous of Shen Xing. She's able to make a living off her youth and good looks.

As expected, male celebrities have a larger audience, and I've already missed out on the benefits of riding the wave of popularity. I can only steadily work my way up by playing mature, middle-aged female roles, which is how I've managed to establish myself in the entertainment industry.

The hotel our crew booked was right next to a scenic area, next to a quaint Jiangnan town where you had to buy tickets to enter. Next to it was a film studio.

A large portion of our emotional scenes will be filmed in this modern yet classic city.

When Shen Xing and I were crossing the street together, he protected me and instinctively tried to hold my hand.

However, I refused.

I said, "You're not a child anymore, stop pulling and tugging."

Shen Xing was still very happy to meet me in Hangzhou.

He stayed by my side, saying in a happy and excited tone: "Man, you have no idea how boring I've been filming in Hengdian these past few days. I have to go in and out of makeup every day."

The role I played in this ancient costume drama took two months to film, and I was extremely busy.

Filming during the day and at night was really tough. I didn't have many friends on set, just my assistant and the other actors. I missed you a lot during that time.

I told him very seriously, "Stop messing around, I have a boyfriend. This time, Mr. Jiang and I weren't just playing around; he took me to meet his grandmother."

Shen Xing, I'm not young anymore. You have to understand that what a woman wants for the rest of her life is stability.

"I have a very good relationship with President Jiang, do you understand what I mean?"

"I understand, I understand."

A hint of sadness flashed in Shen Xing's eyes, but on the surface she pretended to be happy and said, "Haha, I was just joking, you actually took it seriously."

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Before we knew it, dusk had fallen, and the streetlights came on one by one. The bustling street was filled with all sorts of food stalls and crowds.

Many people come out to the mall to shop and eat right after get off work.

Shen Xing and I strolled along the pedestrian street for a while, and before we knew it, we had wandered into an old alley. There were many small shops and snack stalls in the alley.

There aren't many good food options in Hangzhou, but there are a lot of glutinous rice cakes.

Shen Xing picked out a pretty pastry from a pastry shop, put it in a box, tied it with a ribbon, and gave it to me.

After we bought some pastries, we went to a hot pot restaurant for dinner.

The two found a spot in a corner. The restaurant was bustling with activity, and there were many people eating there.

From the moment Shen Xing entered the room, he was the highlight of the crowd. Many young girls frequently looked in his direction. Although he had only acted in one or two dramas since his debut, his star quality was irresistible.

I have never seen a man with such good skin, such a small face, eyes as big as a deer, a high nose bridge, and a small pointed chin. He is as handsome as a manga character.

I know that although Shen Xing is not famous yet, with his talent and potential, it is only a matter of time before he becomes famous in the entertainment industry. He not only has the look of a star, but also has excellent acting skills.

She's the kind of person who has both idol status and real talent.

Thinking about it this way, I'm even more glad that Shen Xing and I didn't choose to be together back then. Otherwise, if Shen Xing had become a popular celebrity and had a lot of fans, I would definitely have to meet him secretly, and we wouldn't even be able to go out on a date openly.

Shen Xing called the waiter and ordered a table full of hot pot ingredients: beef, tripe, mutton, and all sorts of vegetables and meat skewers.

This hot pot restaurant is very popular and packed with people. Everyone is eating and chatting, and the business is very lively.

Shen Xing introduced the restaurant to me, saying, "This is a popular spot in Hangzhou. The food is especially good. I heard that some celebrities who filmed here before waited for more than an hour before deciding to eat here."

I said, "It looks good."

As Shen Xing spoke, he started cooking the hot pot, putting beef, tripe, and other meats into the spicy broth. He also opened a bottle of Sprite, poured me a glass, and put the cooked tripe and vegetables into the bowl in front of me. He even made the dipping sauce for the hot pot himself.

I had a good appetite and chatted with Shen Xing while eating hot pot.

I noticed that he has become much more mature and composed during this period of filming. Although he still looks like a teenager, he has a cool and aloof demeanor and speaks much less.

Shen Xing didn't drink Sprite; instead, she asked the waiter to bring her beer.

He said he was very happy because no one had been drinking with him for a long time, and he felt he had to have a drink with me today since he had finally met me.

I told him to stop drinking.

But he still drank beer and chatted with me, asking about my recent situation.

He found out about my ex-husband's marriage to his mistress and said, "Man, I knew you would divorce your uncle. When he comes to your house as a tutor, he'll see that your uncle doesn't know how to cherish you!"

How is President Jiang? Is he good to you?

"He's very good to me."

I say.

However, I didn't tell Shen Xing about Xia Weiwei. In any case, I look a lot like President Jiang's first love, and I might be Xia Weiwei's substitute. I didn't want to tell anyone this; it was a secret in my heart.

Shen Xing looked at me with great interest and said, "Is he as good to you as I am?"

"It's different. You're my friend, like a younger brother to me, but he's my boyfriend. There's no need for you two to compare yourselves."

I say.

While eating hotpot, Shen Xing suddenly said, "Man, President Jiang is a very shrewd person. I felt that way the first time I met him, but I still wish you all the best in finding happiness!"

"Everyone has their own calculations, and everyone has their own values. President Jiang has indeed been quite good to me."

I said, "I don't want to doubt him at all! Shen Xing, it's getting late, let's finish our hotpot and go back to rest. There's an opening ceremony tomorrow morning."

Shen Xing and I finished our hot pot.

I rushed to pay the bill and scanned the code to pay more than 500 yuan.

Shen Xing knew that by doing this, I was actually telling him that there was no possibility between us and that we could only be friends from now on. He smiled, but there was a hint of sadness in his clear and clean eyes.

To be honest, I don't know if he's just acting or not, that's the kind of actor he is.

It was past 9 o'clock when we finished eating at the hot pot restaurant, but there were still many people strolling on the pedestrian street. Shen Xing and I walked side by side, looking at the unfamiliar streets and scenery. Suddenly, a few people squeezed in from behind.

Shen Xing appeared behind me at some point, suddenly hugged me, and said in a doting and gentle voice, "Man, I'm so happy to be with you."