The Secret of Second Marriage

Juan and I had afternoon tea together.

We went to a Starbucks in the mall and ordered cake and coffee.

Juan wants to lose weight.

She took a sip of coffee, smiled, and asked me, "Man, you're getting more and more beautiful. Congratulations on wrapping up filming! I was planning to visit the set in Hangzhou to see what you guys are filming every day."

It's just a pity. I've been busy with my husband and company matters lately, so I haven't been able to get away.

"Good sisters don't need to say these things. I'm back in Beijing. Just give me a call if you need anything!"

I say.

Juan sat next to me, drinking coffee, and seemed lost in thought for a while.

She hasn't gotten over the dramatic story of her husband and his mistress getting together.

I didn't know how to comfort her.

Juan just smiled at me: "I'll definitely teach that scumbag and that other woman a lesson!"

We were having coffee when Juan's phone rang.

It was Xiaoya, the mistress, who called.

She said to Juan, "Sister Juan, it's me, Xiaoya."

"Oh, hello. What can I do for you?"

Out of politeness, Juan pretended to be very enthusiastic.

"Oh dear, I heard it's quite lively over there. Are you sorry to have disturbed you?"

Ju Xiaoya said in a very friendly manner.

"It's okay, Man and I are having afternoon tea at Starbucks. Man was filming out of town for three months, and she finally came back to Jinshi, so we're getting together."

Juan's temperament is like that; she's straightforward.

She actually hated the mistress, but she had no choice. In order not to alert the mistress, she knew that the mistress was having an affair with her husband.

She decided to pretend she didn't know anything so she could gather evidence and gradually eliminate the couple.

Ju Xiaoya's voice was sweet: "Man's back from filming? Say hello to her for me. Juan, I called to tell you something. My daughter and I don't have anything planned for tomorrow, why don't you bring your daughter over to my house to play?"

I'll prepare lots of delicious food for the two kids, and I'll bring Man's daughter Tangtang along too, so the three of them can become good friends.

Juan said with a forced smile, "Okay."

Juan hung up the phone and complained to me, "That mistress is so shameless. She befriended me and then tried every trick in the book to find out about my relationship with my husband."

She also brought her daughter to visit my home. Last week, she took a fancy to a set of my jewelry, and not long after, she bought a set of jewelry exactly the same as mine.

I've been pretending I know nothing, acting all nonchalant, which has fooled her best friend. She really thinks I'm clueless, and lately she's been pushing her luck.

I admire Juan's patience and her ability to consider the bigger picture.

I asked her, "When are you planning to confront them and teach those scumbags a lesson?"

Juan's eyes were filled with hatred as she coldly said, "Not now. The houses, cars, stocks, and cash under my and my husband's names make up the majority of the assets."

Actually, the most important thing is the house. You know, houses in Beijing, like the villa my husband and I bought in the Second Ring Road, are worth over 100 million yuan on the market.

I can't let these properties go to my husband's mistress at a low price! So, I have to find a way to get my husband and his mistress to invest in a project. This project looks perfect, but it actually requires continuous upfront investment.

I'm going to bankrupt them!

I know Juan has her family supporting her and has helped her set up a grand plan.

She shouldn't suffer any losses.

After shopping, Juan and I bought some clothes, shoes, and gifts for our respective daughters.

Around 5 p.m., Juan and I drove to the school to pick up Tangtang. Tangtang and Kexin were very excited to see us when they came out of the elementary school.

Tangtang ran to my side like a rocket, hugged me tightly, tears streaming down her face, and cried out, "Mommy, you're finally back! I missed you so much!"

"Baby, Mommy misses you so much!"

I picked up my daughter and spun her around a few times, then kissed her forehead.

Three months have passed, and my daughter is still as adorable as ever.

I kissed my daughter several times and said, "Baby, I'm so sorry for what I've done for you! This is the first time I've been away from you for so long, and I've missed you so much! I'll try my best to work in Beijing from now on so I can spend more time with you, okay?"

"Mom, I know you're so busy with work, it's all for me, I won't blame you."

Tangtang is very sensible.

She has accepted the fact that I divorced her father and that her father married her stepmother.

Juan knew I had a dinner appointment with President Jiang that evening, and said she would bring Tangtang to her house for dinner.

Tangtang insisted that she was going to her grandma's house for dinner.

I said goodbye to Tangtang and Juan, and drove Tangtang to her grandma's house. Grandma Jiang was very kind to Tangtang. Her husband passed away early, and she was quite lonely in the nursing home. She especially looked forward to Tangtang coming home from school to keep her company.

I brought a gift for my grandma.

When Grandma saw me, she smiled broadly and said, "Man, you're back from filming."

"Grandma, I brought you a gift."

I gave my grandmother a high-end Suzhou embroidery cheongsam that I bought in Hangzhou, packed in a gift box.

This cheongsam is made of Xiangyun yarn, which is especially suitable for elderly ladies to wear in the summer. It is very comfortable and breathable, and it looks particularly elegant and sophisticated.

After seeing me, the old lady shook my hand, thanked me, and then stared at my face and hairstyle for a while before nodding in satisfaction and saying, "My grandson has such good taste. Man, you are so beautiful! You look especially elegant in this blue cheongsam."

She truly looks like a classically beautiful, artistic female host straight out of a television station. So exceptionally gentle and graceful! No wonder my grandson likes you so much!

"Grandma, I'm a little embarrassed by your praise."

I smiled shyly.

Grandma said, "You two should get married soon so I can have a baby!"

My face turned even redder.

Tangtang took my hand, kissed her grandma, and then kissed me. She whispered to me, "Mommy, I love this grandma so much. Grandma always saves the best food for me, and she even uses her retirement money to buy me Lolita dresses."

My grandma even took me to a comic convention last weekend and bought me ice cream.

My grandma also taught me to play the piano. She would hold my hand wherever we went and tell people with a smile that I was her granddaughter.

I didn't like my original grandmother, but I like this grandmother because she's very good to me!

I was both touched and heartbroken when I heard this. I blame myself for being naive when I was young. I always thought marriage was a matter between two people and never considered the character of the man's parents.

As a result, ever since I gave birth to my daughter, my former mother-in-law's family has been very sexist and favored boys over girls.

My ex-in-laws didn't give my daughter any New Year's money, and they often complained that my daughter was a girl, and they encouraged my husband to have a mistress outside the marriage to give them a son.

I took a deep breath, thankfully I've gotten rid of those scumbags.

I stayed at my grandma's house for about ten minutes when Mr. Jiang drove over to pick me up so we could go to a business dinner together.

Mr. Jiang was amazed when he saw me. Then he took my hand, said goodbye to Grandma and Tangtang, and drove me to the dinner party.

While in the car, Jiang's good friend Wang Hao suddenly called.

While driving, President Jiang, wearing headphones, asked casually, "Is there something you need?"

Wang Hao asked, "President Jiang, what are you doing? I heard your wife is back from filming, did you go pick her up?"

"Yes, your sister-in-law is in my car now."

President Jiang said.

Wang Hao said, "I heard that Xia Weiwei will also be attending that dinner party tonight."

Mr. Jiang was driving when he suddenly heard the name Xia Weiwei. He paused for a moment, and I could tell that he was breathing unsteadily.

But after a moment he regained his composure and replied, "So what if she goes? We broke up a long time ago. It was a completely innocent relationship, nothing to be ashamed of."

Wang Hao said, "President Jiang, it's a good thing that you can let her go. But Xia Weiwei is, after all, the daughter of the chairman of Jinlan Group. Everyone at the dinner will give her some face. Take your sister-in-law with you and take good care of her. Don't let her be bullied by those people."

"I know that with me here, Man won't be bullied by anyone!"

President Jiang said.

Wang Hao probably got the news about Xia Weiwei from his wife Lin Yan, so he secretly came over to deliver the message and then quickly hung up the phone.

The car quickly arrived at a hotel with a first-class style and environment.

When Mr. Jiang and I arrived at the hotel's private room, most of the guests had already arrived.

Xia Weiwei, her best friend Lin Yan, and Wang Hao sat on the sofa in the private room, chatting and laughing.

I glanced at Xia Weiwei, and Xia Weiwei glanced at me back.

She was wearing a red dress and exuded a sexy and beautiful goddess vibe.

I was wearing a blue cheongsam embroidered with white orchids, exuding an elegant and dignified lady-like aura.

Neither of us women said anything.

This private room is exceptionally luxurious. Upon entering, a landscape painting titled "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" is embroidered on the wall, featuring pine trees and a red sun. The chairs and sofas in the room are made of sandalwood, with the finest gold silk cushions.

The room was filled with the scent of sandalwood.

A purple tablecloth covered the large round table, with clusters of fresh flowers in the center, and waiters were already serving hot dishes on a rotating tray... steaming hot.

The drinks on the table were expensive red wine, beer, and spirits.

I did a quick search and found that many of the entrepreneurs attending the dinner were big names and investors from various fields.

I heard that Xia Weiwei's parents were also invited, but they had something come up and couldn't make it.

Mr. Jiang led me around to greet them one by one. After going around, I met quite a few business tycoons, several of whom were e-commerce tycoons who had appeared on television news.

Xia Weiwei saw President Jiang.

I could tell that she had dressed up deliberately tonight. Her powder was applied evenly, her skin was radiant and delicate, she had long, wavy hair, wore a beautiful red dress and high heels, and her almond-shaped eyes were filled with longing.

She stood up and asked President Jiang, "How have you been lately?"

Mr. Jiang hummed in agreement, took my hand, deliberately avoiding Xia Weiwei's gaze, and said, "Let me introduce you. This is my girlfriend. She just finished filming a movie out of town and is back in Beijing. I brought her here for dinner!"

"Miss Jiang, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

Xia Weiwei was surprised that President Jiang held my hand the whole time without even glancing at her.

Although her eyes betrayed her disappointment and sadness, she maintained her composure in this situation. She glanced at me, put on a smile, and extended her hand to me.

I reached out my hand, and Xia Weiwei's palm was extremely cold. Where no one could see, she gripped my hand tightly, as if to declare to me that she was President Jiang's ex-girlfriend!

I am also a woman who doesn't give up easily.

I gripped her hand tightly in return, causing Xia Weiwei to wince in pain. She probably hadn't expected my grip to be so strong, and she certainly hadn't expected that I wasn't someone to be bullied!

Anyone who dares to mess with me, I will definitely retaliate!