The Secret of Second Marriage

I was pulled into Mr. Jiang's arms, and I asked him, somewhat surprised, "Why are you here so late?"

"I was planning to come see you during the day, Man, but something came up at the company and I couldn't make it."

President Jiang said, "Holding you in my arms, I can truly feel that you are in my embrace, and only then can my heart be at peace."

I'm afraid if I don't come soon, you'll be snatched away by that little puppy.

"That won't do, you're my wife!"

I could sense a hint of jealousy and anxiety in Mr. Jiang's words. It turns out that even a man can be insecure in love.

Mr. Jiang said, "Man, I've consulted a feng shui master, and you're destined to be my benefactor in this life. Let's get married next spring when the flowers are in bloom, okay?"

Getting married when spring arrives and flowers bloom—what a beautiful promise.

But what President Jiang didn't know was that I was going through a mental struggle. I always felt that once President Jiang took the position of CEO, he would become more and more shrewd, just like all men in the business world, with dinner parties every day, female confidantes, and temptations from beautiful women.

I'm afraid that a scam like the one involving the Su Group will happen again. If it happens again, will I still leak the secret to President Jiang?

My upright character makes it impossible for me to hide this sinful truth.

But if Shen Xing hadn't saved me again, I might have really died.

I smiled and said to President Jiang, "President Jiang, you know. I'm currently filming a movie, my acting career is just starting, and I'm not young anymore."

Besides, I'm divorced and have a daughter. Have you thought carefully about whether you really want to marry me? After all, marriage is a lifelong commitment.

If... in your heart there is even a hint of sympathy or a desire to give up, then find a wealthy and beautiful heiress who is your equal in social standing and with whom you can resonate on a spiritual level.

We are all adults, and we must learn to make realistic judgments about our environment, without indulging in wishful thinking or having too many illusions about human nature.

After all, your business empires value alliances between powerful entities, right?

"What would you do if I actually did that?"

President Jiang seemed quite surprised. He felt that I, a divorced woman with a daughter, and him, now the president of the group, was so outstanding in terms of wealth, status, and appearance, that I was a good match for him.

I was so grateful when he proposed that I accepted, tears streaming down my face.

But I advised him to reconsider.

"Then I will work hard to make movies and save more money. After my daughter graduates from university, I will take the money I have saved back to a paradise, rent a tea mountain, hire a few workers, raise some flowers and birds, and live that kind of pastoral life."

I say.

Big cities are too bustling, but also too cold. Staying in them for too long makes you feel numb.

I still yearn for the mountains, where I can see crisp bamboo forests, rolling mountain ranges, and the down-to-earth life of morning mist, sunrise, and farm work.

President Jiang looked at me with an indescribable gaze. He seemed to have never thought of going to the countryside. He was born in the city and was a rich kid born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

His parents are both well-known entrepreneurs. He has never worked in the fields or lived in the countryside in his life. He has never fed chickens, herded cattle and sheep, or seen wheat and grass.

He said, "Man, I don't understand the kind of life you're talking about, but when I retire, I'm willing to live that kind of life with you."

We'll grow old together, Man, we definitely will. When I retire and get old, I'll transfer the company to you and we'll live a peaceful life in the countryside.

Under the acacia tree, Mr. Jiang and I kissed, hugged, and lingered for a long time until the autumn night was cool and the wind blew my long hair, and I felt a chill.

I took President Jiang's hand and went up to the Hengdian Hotel that the film crew had prepared for me.

I swiped my room card to turn on the lights. The hotel room was carpeted, with a double bed, a living room, a bathroom, a toilet, a restroom, and a windowsill.

It was already very late at night.

Mr. Jiang and I were both quite tired after a long day of running around.

After we finished showering, he habitually held me close on the bed and fell into a deep sleep.

……

The next morning, before I even got out of bed, President Jiang was already dressed in a black suit, looking mature, composed, and incredibly handsome.

He had already gone to Shen Xing's hotel room and knocked on the door, asking him to come in and talk.

I don't know what they talked about?

After finishing his meeting, President Jiang went for a run and bought a serving of steamed dumplings and soy milk from a breakfast stall in Hengdian. He brought them back for me to have for breakfast.

While Mr. Jiang and I were having breakfast, there was a knock on the door.

It was Shen Xing. He came in with the bank card that President Jiang had given him and placed it directly on the dining table in the living room. His eyes were red as he said, "President Jiang, you don't need to humiliate me with money. You're not just trying to tell me to stay away from my sister in the future, are you?"

I'm not the kind of person who can't understand human language, is shameless, or clingy.

I wish you and my sister happiness in the future! I plan to go back to my hometown after this turmoil is over.

My aunt said that our old house was demolished, and my mother's old house had more than 100 million yuan in demolition compensation, as well as a resettlement house.

I'm older now, and I'm tired of the cutthroat world of entertainment. So, following my elders' wishes, I'm going back to my hometown in Hunan, to accept arranged marriages, and to find a girl to settle down with.

After he finished speaking, he gave me one last look and left resolutely.

The moment the hotel door closed, it felt like Shen Xing and I were separated into two different worlds. For some reason, I had an urge to go up and find him.

I want to tell Shen Xing that he is actually very outstanding. Whether it is his character or his appearance, he is the best I have ever seen in the entertainment industry.

His acting skills and talent shouldn't be buried like this. He clearly has the potential to become a huge star, and it would be such a pity to give up on him like this.

But reason tells me that I am already President Jiang's girlfriend, and it would be inappropriate to pursue him at this time.

After Shen Xing left, only President Jiang and I were left in the room.

Neither of us spoke for a while before I said, "President Jiang, money isn't everything in this world. Why did you send money this morning to humiliate a young man?"

What you're doing could ruin a young person's future...

"Man, I just want to make it up to him. He saved you, and he's also my savior. That money is a thank-you fee for him."

President Jiang suddenly said.

I had a gut feeling that President Jiang was only telling half the truth. What exactly did he and Shen Xing talk about? He chose to keep the other half a secret.

I said, "Then take the money back. I'll handle Shen Xing's matter. But one thing is for sure: I'll hire the best lawyer to fight for his exoneration."

"it is good"

Mr. Jiang said, "Man, maybe it would be good to let him go back to his hometown to find a blind date, marry a girl of similar age to him, and live an ordinary life."

"Yes, that's fine too."

I thought about it, and apart from feeling sorry for Shen Xing, I didn't know what other position I had to persuade her to continue acting in the entertainment industry.

……

For the past week or so, President Jiang has moved his office to Hengdian, and his assistant has to fly back and forth to Hengdian several times a day to sign documents and handle business.

I continued filming on set.

Shen Xing has been released on bail, but the controversy is not over yet. The director and producer still consider him a high-risk artist and have given him a long leave.

It was called a long holiday, but it was actually a disguised way of firing the film crew.

One autumn evening, a light rain was falling, and the plane tree leaves on the streets of Hengdian were scattered all over the ground. Shen Xing, wearing a black coat and a white scarf, carrying a backpack and dragging a suitcase, left Hengdian alone and forlorn.

When he left, many of his close colleagues and classmates from the film crew came to see him off.

He bought a high-speed rail ticket, took a taxi to Hengdian High-Speed ​​Rail Station, and took the high-speed rail back to his hometown.

His hometown is a county in Hunan Province. It's quite beautiful, with mountains and rivers, chickens and ducks, and a quiet life with a slow pace.

He left without saying goodbye to me; I had no idea what was going on.

I attended a grand opening ceremony for a new hotel in Hengdian while I was out of town. The event was planned by Jiang's company and was a way to unveil and cut the ribbon for a newly opened hotel. It was also a form of indirect publicity for GG.

Such events typically invite well-known figures, industry leaders, celebrities, and various media reporters.

The magnificent five-star hotel is a chain hotel under the Jiang Group.

President Jiang recently acquired a local luxury hotel.

He said that from now on, we'll have a place to stay in Hengdian.

He brought me to this ribbon-cutting event. As a female celebrity, I attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a speech from a big star we hired, the ribbon-cutting itself, and then a luncheon.

With a snap, the scissors fell, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony officially began.

Firecrackers crackled and drums resounded as the lion dance troupe performed with great enthusiasm.

It was packed with people.

Many fans screamed from below the stage: "Jiang Man, the female villain you played, Gu Xiaochun, was really bad, but I loved her!"

"You are a talented actress, and you will definitely get better and better."

"We are your fans, Sister Man! Sister Man, you truly deserve the title of Best Actress!"

I saw that among the huge crowd of onlookers, a large group were my fans, holding up support banners and waving flags and shouting.

Standing on the stage, I felt a little dazed. It turned out that without realizing it, I had changed from being a full-time housewife who had to scrimp and save every penny to a successful female celebrity.

I've already accumulated so many fans.

Just after the press conference, as I stepped off the stage, I received a WeChat message from a colleague in the crew: "Sister Man, Shen Xing is leaving Hengdian today. We all went to see him off. Why didn't you go?"

What?

My heart skipped a beat as Shen Xing left.

So this is what true departure is like: silent and without a word. Shen Xing had left several times before, and she would always look for me before she left.

But this time he left quietly. I think maybe this is a good thing; we can all have a new beginning.