The Secret of Second Marriage

I glanced at Tang Xueyan and simply said, "So what? Why did you become a mistress? Stealing someone else's husband, are you proud of it?"

Tang Xueyan, at least I'm different from you. Although I'm just a newcomer in the entertainment industry, just a minor celebrity, at least I won't seduce married men.

You've gotten yourself into this mess!

"you……"

Tang Xueyan's eyes turned vicious, and she said through gritted teeth, "You just wait and see!"

She then packed her bags and left the film set.

Because the female lead was suddenly replaced, the director and investors decided to cut a lot of the female lead's scenes and give me, the second female lead, a lot more screen time.

So I was constantly filming at a high intensity on set.

During that time, Mr. Jiang visited me in Hengdian several times. When we returned to the hotel, we spent a whole day and night together, and even ordered takeout to eat in our hotel room.

But this time, Mr. Jiang's expression when he came to see me was different from any other time. After our intimate moment, he hugged me, kissed my cheek and forehead, and said to me, "Man, if one day I become a man with nothing, will you still love me?"

"like"

I say.

President Jiang just hugged me tightly, his face full of reluctance.

The more anxious I became, the more I asked him, "President Jiang, what's wrong? What happened? You don't look well!"

I've known him for so long, and no matter what, he's always been calm and rational. I've never seen him so preoccupied.

Mr. Jiang said, "Man, it's been a pleasure meeting you. I genuinely liked you. Go to sleep, my flight is early tomorrow morning; I'm leaving Hengdian."

"Is the company facing difficulties?"

I asked him, "Are you short of money? Do you need funds? I have several million here, I can give it to you."

I'm telling the truth.

Although I am a woman who loves money, like all women in the world, I have a common problem: I am extremely good to the men I fall in love with.

I couldn't bear to see him sad.

Unbeknownst to me, I had also fallen deeply into this relationship.

Mr. Jiang said to me, "Man, keep all that money. You'll need it in the future. I'm a man, and no matter how down on my luck I get, I won't spend a woman's money."

"Don't do that, Mr. Jiang, you're making me feel very uneasy."

I said, "Since we're in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, it's impossible for me to only enjoy the good times and not share the hardships with you. You know I'm not a vain woman."

I know how good you've been to me. Is the company going bankrupt? I can stand by you through it all, even if we lose everything, even if we're millions in debt, we'll pay it all off someday.

President Jiang finally hugged me and broke down in tears.

He said, "Man, meeting you in this life is the greatest happiness of my life."

That night, President Jiang would be especially tender to me. We would kiss and hug each other in bed, take off our clothes... without reservation, especially wild and passionate.

I felt dizzy, my reason passing through my imagination of a beautiful forest, with layers of apricot blossoms like clouds, and many orchards all around, my heart filled with a sweet feeling.

That feeling of excitement, exhilaration, and fulfillment spread from my heart all the way to the horizon.

Indeed, women who embrace love, regardless of their age, are always radiant with happiness.

Tonight I indulged myself, and it felt like the happiest time I've had in a while.

The next morning, while I was still in bed, President Jiang woke up very early. After getting up, he stood at the head of the bed, staring intently at me with a deep emotion in his eyes that was hard to describe.

When I woke up, I asked President Jiang, "Why don't we come down for breakfast?" I knew there was a snack shop on Hengdian Street that served pretty good pancakes in the morning.

Mr. Jiang responded and said that he had some company matters to attend to and might have to take the earliest flight in the morning, around 8 a.m.

I sighed and said helplessly, "Happy times are always so short; the inevitable farewell is still coming."

President Jiang said, "Man, take good care of yourself."

"Let me take you."

I got out of bed, went into the bathroom for a quick shower, changed into a white dress and a burgundy trench coat, tied my long black hair into a ponytail with a hair tie, took the hotel room key in my hand, put on my shoes, and saw President Jiang out of the hotel in Hengdian.

When we arrived at the hotel, Mr. Jiang's driver was already waiting for us downstairs.

Mr. Jiang kissed my forehead, it was very warm, and he said gentlemanly, "Go back now, Man, you must take good care of yourself, don't make me worry."

"it is good"

I say.

Mr. Jiang looked at me with deep affection and said, "Tangtang has been doing well lately, but she misses her mother a lot. Grandma and Tangtang have a good relationship too; old people all love children."

"Mr. Jiang, thank you."

I didn't know what to say, so I went up to him and gave him a big hug.

It was getting late. President Jiang was dressed neatly, wearing a crew neck sweatshirt, suit pants, and sneakers. He was tall and had a powerful aura as he wore a watch.

He left Hengdian.

I stood motionless on the street and watched him leave.

I don't know why, maybe it's because women's intuition is naturally very accurate, but I have a feeling that something big is about to happen, and I have a vague sense of unease.

I cheered myself up, went downstairs to buy breakfast, ate a quick bite, and then went to the film set to get my makeup done and start filming.

On the third day of filming in Hengdian, I suddenly received a wedding invitation on my phone. The page directly showed that Jiang Hui, the heir of the Jiang Group, and Zeng Wanwan, the daughter of the Ningsheng Group, were engaged.

Their names, photos, and invitations were on it. The two families were to hold an engagement ceremony at 8:30 p.m. at the Misu Hotel. It was said to be a marriage between wealthy families.

I took a closer look and saw that it was an invitation sent to me by Xia Weiwei. I thought I was seeing things and that it was a prank.

At first, I didn't believe it at all.

But soon, Xia Weiwei called me and said, "Hehe, Jiang Man, I always thought you were my rival in love. I always thought you were my substitute. President Jiang couldn't forget me, that's why he found you and is with you."

But we never expected that we were both deceived. His final marriage partner was a woman who was his equal in social standing and had power and influence.

Do you know Zeng Wanwan from Desheng Group? She's worth billions, a true heiress. What makes you think you can compare to her?

Haha, you got dumped by President Jiang, serves you right! Who told you to overestimate yourself? A divorced woman, dreaming of marrying into a wealthy family? You're a joke now!

"Xia Weiwei, are you telling the truth?"

When I heard this, my heart was pounding in my chest. Even though I was on set, I felt a chill run down my spine.

Xia Weiwei whispered in my ear, word by word, "Of course I'm telling the truth. This world is very realistic. Marriage is all about matching social status and background."

When I first returned to China, I was very curious: with the Jiang family's power and background, why would President Jiang choose a down-on-her-luck woman like you?

I thought you two were truly in love, but I never imagined that President Jiang was just playing around with you.

He's getting married soon, let's see what you're going to do! Aren't you supposed to be so high and mighty? Are you going to become President Jiang's mistress too?

"I, Jiang Man, will never be anyone's mistress. That's my bottom line."

I said, frowning.

Xia Weiwei told me this news thinking it would be a blow to me, that she wanted to see me fail, to see me cry, to see my wounds bleed...

But she didn't know that I had already developed a strong and tenacious willpower.

I simply hung up the phone calmly.

Am I sad? Surprisingly, I'm not particularly sad at this moment. I always thought I loved President Jiang very much and couldn't bear to be separated from him.

But the truth is, having reached this point, I feel a sense of relief, as if being with President Jiang is like a beautiful, unbelievable dream.

Now that I've woken up from the dream, tell me that reality is reality.

The prince could never fall in love with Cinderella.

A domineering CEO will never fall in love with a divorced woman.

Jiang Man, never lose heart, and never place all your hopes on one man. Whether it's President Jiang, your ex-husband, or any other man, they can't help you.

Only you can truly pull yourself out of the mire of life.

I just want to focus on filming, but before that, I'd like to hear Mr. Jiang's explanation.

I called Mr. Jiang. The phone rang, and he hesitated on the other end. In the end, Mr. Jiang did not avoid the call and answered it.

I asked him, "Mr. Jiang, I heard you're getting engaged!"

President Jiang said, "Man, you know everything."

"So it's true. The bride must be quite beautiful, right? And quite wealthy too. She's a good match for you."

As I was talking, tears suddenly welled up in my eyes. Then, the more I thought about it, the angrier I got, and I couldn't help but yell, "But why did you lie to me? You know that, right?"

If you never intended to have a long-term future with me from the beginning, if you never thought about walking this path with me, why did you even bother with me? Why did you say you liked me? Why did you want to be with me?

After spending so much time together, I've developed feelings and hope for you.

But you chose to end our relationship when I loved you the most. Do you know how cruel this is to me? Did you ever consider that while your choice might have been in your own best interest, it hurt me?

"I'm sorry, Man, I'm so sorry..."

Jiang's deep, hoarse, and pained voice came through the phone.

He seemed to clench his fist and slam it hard against the wall so hard that I could hear the thumping sound even through the phone.

He said painfully and fragilely, "I really hate myself, I hate myself for not being able to protect you properly, I hate myself for not being able to be with you... Man, last week, my father passed away from a cerebral hemorrhage."

He left behind a vast company and a huge legacy.

The situation within the group is chaotic. My stepmother is hiring people from the underworld to stage a car accident and buy my life.

Not just me, but my mother, my grandmother, you... she uses everyone I care about to threaten me!

I almost escaped death, and only then did I truly witness the wickedness and horror of society.

That night when I came to Hengdian to find you, I was prepared to lose everything to be with you. But at the last moment, I changed my mind... I can't lose everything, I can't become a penniless person, I can't... I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."

This was the first time I had heard a man's true feelings over the phone.

Originally, it was President Jiang who was in the wrong in this matter, but I heard his helplessness, his pressure, and how he had to support hundreds of employees every day when he opened his eyes, and also protect the empire that his father had worked so hard to build.

Mr. Jiang told me a lot about his childhood, his love, his hate, and all the entanglements in his life.

He said, "Man, I thought I hated my father. My mother was his first wife... In those days, if it weren't for my mother, who took all her dowry and family funds to help my father start his business..."

My father could never have achieved his current status and position. After he became wealthy, he had an affair and stayed with his secretary, who later became my stepmother.

I hate that woman. I thought I also hated my father, hated him for abandoning his wife, and hated him for ignoring me all these years.

So, after graduating from university, I didn't touch a single penny of his money. I chose to start my own business because I wanted to prove to him that I didn't want his dirty money, I didn't want his concern, and I didn't need him as my father.

I listened carefully without interrupting him.

Mr. Jiang suddenly said with a pained expression, "But, but Man, do you know? Last Monday, I received a call from the hospital. My father had suffered a sudden cerebral hemorrhage and was rushed to the hospital. His condition was critical. The doctor notified all family members to come and see him one last time... At that moment, I suddenly panicked. I realized that I didn't completely hate him. I loved him too."

I always hoped he would acknowledge me as his son, that he would apologize to me and tell me he was sorry to me and to Mom… Waaah… But he’s dead… All of this is gone forever.”