The Secret of Second Marriage

When I heard the news from President Jiang, my fingers froze as if I'd been electrocuted. I wanted to ask him what he meant. A slap followed by a sweet treat!

Suddenly, I felt a sense of respect but also a desire to keep my distance from President Jiang.

I said coldly and politely, "No need, Mr. Jiang! You should go on your blind dates. Since your mother doesn't like me, I don't want to be your girlfriend either."

Let's part ways amicably!

"Man, I haven't said it's over yet, how can you bring it up?"

President Jiang said, "I know you've been wronged, but things aren't as you imagine! My mother did arrange a blind date for me, and the person I was supposed to meet was Tan Zhixia."

However, I didn't go to meet her. I, Jiang Hui, am not the kind of coward who would secretly go on blind dates with other women behind my girlfriend's back!

"Wait for me. I've already made it clear to my mom that I'll only marry you in this life, or I'll never get married!"

"President Jiang, let me think about this carefully. I need some peace and quiet..."

I was stunned.

I hung up the phone, my mind was in turmoil.

That night, the other couples returned from their dates, chatting and laughing, before heading back to their rooms to rest.

This trip was purely a romantic comedy. Even though we lived in the same house, we had separate rooms and slept in separate beds.

Instead of going back to my room to sleep, I took a walk alone in the park downstairs from the hotel, wearing a thick down jacket. The park was brightly lit, and Harbin's night market was quite beautiful.

The street was still lit up with the lights from the barbecue stalls and bathhouse downstairs.

Reflecting on my experiences with President Jiang, I suddenly realized that after the divorce, I was no longer fixated on being a good wife, nor on having a happy and fulfilling family.

I'd rather realize my own life's value.

As for me and President Jiang, I'm still unsure whether this relationship can last.

President Jiang has always been very good to me. He said he likes me and that he loves me.

When we were together, he really respected me, had a good temper, was devoted to the relationship, and had very positive values.

He's much better than most of the guys I've ever met.

However, he was too rich, and his mother always felt that I had ulterior motives towards him, that I was after their money and their social status, and that I was deliberately seducing her son.

If Mr. Jiang and I really get together in the future, his mother will become my mother-in-law, and we will have conflicts as mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in this lifetime.

Like the day before yesterday, the incident of sending staff to humiliate me will happen again. In fact, wealthy families don't even hold weddings. Even if I have a child in the future, I won't get my mother-in-law's approval.

This whole mess of things makes me feel like the world of emotions is utterly hopeless.

I no longer have much hope for President Jiang.

But I also feel reluctant to let go. In my middle age, I've finally met a man who truly loves me.

Moreover, this man is quite capable and doesn't have any weird or bad habits. I don't want to give up!

It's very difficult to find a empathetic, mature, and stable man in a second marriage!

Just as I was hesitating, I suddenly heard someone call my name from behind.

Jiang Man

Who is it? In this icy, snowy city, who would call my name in the unfamiliar city of Harbin?

I was stunned for a moment, and when I turned around, I saw a man who was covered in dust, wearing a black suit and overcoat, with a handsome face, fair skin, deep eyes, and a tall and straight figure.

He was President Jiang, and he was holding a large bouquet of roses.

He arrived travel-worn and breathless, without even bringing a suitcase.

"President Jiang, what brings you here?"

My eyes widened, as if I couldn't believe that the man in front of me was President Jiang!

President Jiang quickly came to my side and hugged me tightly.

He held me tightly in his arms, and thinking about how I had been running around like an ant because of his mother's situation, busy with all sorts of things, even getting stood up on dates... he felt incredibly sorry for me.

With tears in his eyes, President Jiang said to me, "Man, I'm sorry, I'm not a man. I've made you suffer so much because of me."

For the past two days, I've been trying to reason with my mom and convince her to approve of our relationship.

But my mom is too stubborn.

To be honest, I truly feel sorry for all the hardships you've endured. And at this moment, seeing you, I've also seen my own heart reflected. I've truly fallen in love with you, a strong and kind woman. I love you so much!

I nestled in his arms, feeling his tight embrace, and whispered, "Mr. Jiang, you came all this way alone. How are you going to explain this to your mother? Didn't you say she wasn't feeling well?"

"Man, wait while I call my mom. She'll tell you what happened after she hears the news."

Mr. Jiang said, "There are some things that I need to face. Don't worry, I won't be a deserter in front of my mother, nor will I be a cowardly mama's boy."

"Oh, you're going to call your mom?"

I was a little nervous, so I pinched my face hard. When I felt pain, I realized that this wasn't a dream.

Mr. Jiang really came to my side at the most critical moment. He never thought of giving up on me!

The night was deep, and the howling wind, carrying sub-zero temperatures, reddened my and Mr. Jiang's faces and made our noses ache from the cold.

Mr. Jiang's clothes were a bit thin; he was only wearing a suit with a large black coat over it. I noticed that his hands were particularly cold, so I immediately pulled him and we walked back to the hotel. In the corner of the lobby lounge on the first floor of the hotel, the heating was on very strongly.

The waiter brought over two cups of coffee.

Although it was late at night, this hotel still had staff on duty 24 hours a day.

When President Jiang saw that my expression was not as indifferent as before, he took out his phone and called his mother in front of me.

A moment later, the call was connected.

He immediately turned on speakerphone, and his mother's displeased voice came from the other end.

"Jiang Hui, what did your mother tell you? Why did you stand Miss Tan up today? Miss Tan waited for you at the coffee shop all night, where did you go?"

Why are you being so insensible? Would your mother ever betray you? This time, I'm introducing you to my friend's daughter.

Miss Tan is truly outstanding and a perfect match for you. You know our family fortune shouldn't fall into the hands of that country girl. Miss Tan is the best life partner for you.

His mother, with an air of profound wisdom, offered her advice.

Mr. Jiang said decisively, "Mom, prepare yourself. Listen carefully—I love Jiang Man, and I will definitely marry her."

All I want in this life is to be with the woman I love. I don't care about her status or position; what I value is a match of souls and an appreciation of her character.

I just love her. Countless times, in the darkest moments of my life, she was the only one by my side.

Without Man, I might have frozen to death on that lonely Tibetan highway, or I might have been swindled out of 8 million yuan by my friends and family and ended up in jail…

All I know is that I must marry Man, or I will never marry again!

"What? Jiang Hui, I've been shrewd my whole life, how could I have given birth to such a foolish son as you?"

Jiang's mother flew into a rage, thinking she had misheard, and shouted, "Say it again, who do you want to marry?"

Jiang Man

President Jiang spoke with a firm and resounding voice, uttering two words, which were my name.

Jiang's mother remained silent for a while on the other end of the phone. The phone suddenly went quiet, which was very unsettling, like the calm before a storm.

Finally, Jiang's mother roared from the other end, "Jiang Hui, what exactly do you want? I introduced you to such a good boy, but you didn't like him, and now you've set your sights on a divorced man."

Do you know how many women who remarry are truly sincere? Her name is Jiang Man, right?

She's a celebrity. I've seen plenty of celebrities in the entertainment industry; they're all ambitious, desperately trying to climb the ladder, and willing to sell their bodies and engage in unspoken rules to get there!

Who knows how she became a celebrity? Let me tell you, female celebrities have a particularly bad reputation in our wealthy circles.

None of those who married female celebrities had a happy ending. I absolutely forbid you from marrying her, or I'll break your legs!

I heard his mother's deafening roar, and my body couldn't help but tremble in President Jiang's arms.

Mr. Jiang instinctively hugged me tightly, and said to his mother on the phone, "I've known Man for more than just a day or two, we've known each other for almost 8 years."

I've liked her for eight years, Mom, and I'm already over 30. I don't have a second youth to wait another eight years for another woman…

I developed feelings for the manga; we are inseparable no matter what.

No matter how wonderful the women you introduce me to are, I have no feelings for them!

I really want to have a proper relationship with Man and give her a future! If you're really angry and want to stop us, don't make things difficult for her, just break one of my legs!

"If I'm a cripple by then, she'll be the only one willing to stay by my side and marry me!"

"Jiang Hui, you've grown wings and think you're all that, daring to threaten your mother now, huh?"

Jiang's mother was furious, and this time she was even more resolute: "No. This is not something you can decide alone. Considering my current health condition, the two of you cannot decide to be together on your own."

Otherwise I'll really get sick from anger!

I have one condition: I need to see your girlfriend! Don't give me excuses like she's busy or that she's not in Beijing. I absolutely have to see her tomorrow!

And just like that, Jiang's mother forcefully hung up the phone.

I could sense her rage.

It's easy to imagine the immense pressure President Jiang has been under these past two days.

Mr. Jiang hugged me tightly and whispered in my ear, "It's just this. I wanted to keep it from you so you wouldn't worry. My mom has been having someone keep an eye on me these past few days, trying to get me to go on a blind date with her business partner's daughter!"

But I refused and kept negotiating with my mom. Until tonight, my negotiations with her broke down, and I came to see you alone!

"Mr. Jiang, can a marriage without the blessings of parents be happy?"

I remained silent in his arms for a long time, then suddenly asked.

"Man, I know this has upset you. Please give me some time, I will definitely handle these things!"

He held me tightly, feeling my heartbeat, smelling the fragrance of my hair, and rested his chin on the top of my head. Time seemed to stand still.