The Secret of Second Marriage

I was away on a business trip for over a week. Finally, I received good news.

The client we're working with has informed us that we can go and sign the contract.

My eyes lit up; I suddenly saw a glimmer of hope.

President Jiang was also very happy.

He signed the contract on behalf of our company with the other party's CEO.

Everyone was very excited.

Mr. Jiang said that colleagues who have been on business trips and working overtime during this period will receive bonuses.

My depression, which stemmed from my failed marriage, suddenly vanished.

Doing your job well with peace of mind is more important than anything else!

Next, it's time to go back to work.

It was already evening when I flew back to Beijing from Shanghai.

I took a taxi home.

As soon as I reached the door, I heard a lot of noise coming from inside.

I've only been away on a business trip for a month.

Did my husband bring his mistress into the house?

If that's the case, it's too blatant; they completely disregard me, their wife.

With that thought in mind, I took a deep breath, unlocked the door, and went inside.

After unlocking the door with my fingerprint, I opened it and found my parents-in-law, my brother and sister-in-law, and their two sons living in the living room.

They all stared at me, surprised that I would come back today.

In the living room, the grandmother was watching cartoons with her two grandsons on the sofa.

Meanwhile, his younger brother and sister-in-law were eating sunflower seeds and playing on their phones.

"When did you arrive...?"

I paused for a moment, then said awkwardly.

My husband said last time that my father-in-law went back to his hometown after a period of surgery and treatment.

I didn't expect them to come again so suddenly.

They also brought their two children with them this time.

When my mother-in-law saw me return, her face immediately darkened, and she began to scold me without saying a word: "Jiang Man, what kind of talk is that? This is my son's house, why can't I come?... Open the door more gently in the future, what if you scare my grandson?"

Besides, you're always out and about. What will happen to my son when he comes home for dinner? Who will do his laundry?

"Yes, sister-in-law."

My brother-in-law said with a sly grin, "I heard you went on a business trip out of town. Mom was worried that my brother wouldn't even have a hot meal when he got home, so she came to help out."

My mother-in-law said, "There are still some leftovers in the kitchen. After you finish eating, go and wash the dishes."

When I saw my mother-in-law's sharp and mean-spirited appearance, I felt a strong sense of disgust.

"I'm not eating."

I went straight back to the bedroom and then called my husband.

I'm away on a business trip for a week.

My husband and I are having a cold war; we're practically ignoring each other.

My husband answered the phone and asked, "Honey, what's wrong?"

I said, "Why didn't you ask for my opinion before sending your parents, your brother, and your sister-in-law over?"

My husband said, "My dad needs a follow-up check-up, and it's almost the end of the year. My younger brother and sister-in-law's business isn't doing well, so they had to close their shop back home. They're thinking of coming to Beijing to look for work!"

"Our house simply can't accommodate so many people. Go find them hotels and apartments yourself. I don't agree to them staying in my house."

I say.

My husband said, "Honey, why have you become so insensible? My dad was sick, and you didn't go to the hospital to see him even once. Did I hold it against you? Why do you have to say such things?"

You used to treat my family so well. How come you're so heartless now? I've noticed you've been acting suspiciously lately, and you don't treat me like your husband anymore, do you?

"If you hadn't been having an affair, would I have been so paranoid lately?"

I gave a cold laugh.

My husband actually turned the tables and blamed me.

I asked him, "What are you busy with out there right now? Busy dating your mistress, aren't you?"

"No, I'm working overtime. We'll talk later."

My husband hung up the phone, feeling a little guilty.

I'm too lazy to argue with him anymore. His attitude makes me feel that there's no point in continuing this marriage.

I have made up my mind to get a divorce.

I suddenly hate my husband.

If he wholeheartedly protects me, my in-laws wouldn't dare to bully me like this.

After I finished showering, I called my daughter to ask about her studies.

My daughter told me that their winter vacation is coming soon.

I told my daughter that tomorrow is the weekend, and I'll take her shopping and out for a big meal. I'll also invite her best friend, Guoguo.

Niu Niu and Guo Guo are good friends.

During this business trip, Niu Niu and Guo Guo shared a room. The two little girls had endless secrets to tell each other and got along very well.

Guoguo said, "Godmother, I want to eat your sweet and sour pork ribs."

"Okay, godmother will make it for you tomorrow."

I smiled and agreed.

I plan to go shopping tomorrow and buy Guoguo some new clothes and some toys.

I hung up the phone after saying goodnight to my daughter.

The next day, after I got up in the morning, I changed into a very beautiful coat, tied on a scarf, wore leather boots, and carried a bag, dressed like a sophisticated urban woman.

My mother-in-law was saying again this morning, "Eldest daughter-in-law, I'm not trying to criticize you, but you must have burned incense for three lifetimes to have won over such a good man as my son. You should cherish him."

I felt disgusted when I heard that.

I couldn't be bothered with her.

I locked my bedroom and, without even having breakfast, prepared to pick up my daughter to go shopping at the mall.

Seeing my cold expression, my mother-in-law immediately put on a stern face and said, "What's wrong with you? What's wrong? You ignore me when I talk to you. Don't you even respect me as your mother-in-law?"

"Don't you know why I've been ignoring you? Act like an old person."

When you got married, you gave all the family property to your second son, saying that you wouldn't need us to take care of you when you got old, sick, or died. If you're so capable, then keep your word.

Although I didn't say anything, my eyes revealed a hint of disdain.

My mother-in-law was so angry by what I said that she burst into tears.

When my father-in-law saw my mother-in-law crying, he immediately started lecturing me: "Your mother is your elder, and even if she did something wrong, it's not your place to lecture her. Besides, Xue Fan is the eldest son, what's wrong with him helping his younger brother?"

How can you be so petty? Can't you bear to see our family living in harmony and helping each other?

"You're all family, and I'm the only outsider. Don't come to me or talk to me if you need anything in the future."

I walked to the entrance hall of the living room, put on my shoes, and prepared to go out.

At this moment, my sister-in-law, Tian Lili, suddenly walked over.

I noticed that she was wearing a very expensive jade bracelet on her wrist, which I had bought for my mother-in-law. I never expected that my mother-in-law would give it to her younger daughter-in-law so soon.

That's so unfair.

However, after being married into this family for more than 10 years, I've gotten used to it.

I used to not hold grudges against them because my husband was successful, gentle, considerate, and good to me.

All I can do now is laugh.

Tian Lili was dressed very beautifully. She took my arm affectionately and said, "Sister-in-law, are you going out shopping? I also need to buy some things. Take me with you."

"I'm not available."

I don't like my sharp-tongued and shrewd sister-in-law.

My sister-in-law whispered in my ear, "Sister-in-law, I have a secret to tell you."

I was startled. I also wanted to hear what secret this woman had to tell me.

So, I went downstairs with her and left the neighborhood.

My car is parked in the garage.

My sister-in-law got into the car.

She wore a mink coat, gold jewelry, a gold necklace, and had long, light brown hair. She had a great figure and exuded a bewitching charm with every move she made.

My sister-in-law blinked her alluring eyes and said, "Sister-in-law, I heard you found a great job, earning over 8000 a month? Could you recommend me for the job?"

"I can give you HR's phone number, but there's nothing else I can help you with."

I said indifferently.

My sister-in-law suddenly chuckled and said, "Sister-in-law, I know you look down on me. I started working at 13, dropped out of junior high, and became a foot masseuse. My dad is a butcher, and my mom is a housewife. Unlike your parents, who are both civil servants and come from a scholarly family."

But I've been struggling at the bottom since I was a kid, how come I've never seen that? Let me tell you, you can't beat that mistress. That mistress is a cunning fox, with huge ambitions.

Don't be afraid. If you can't beat her, I'll help you.

"Tell me, what do you want?"

I know very well that my sister-in-law is young, but all she cares about is money. She wouldn't offer to help me for no reason.

She completely captivated my husband's younger brother and extorted a hefty dowry of nearly 30 yuan from my in-laws.

It broke my mother-in-law's heart.

She's the kind of person who's incredibly clever, but it's precisely because of her self-righteous cleverness that she's done quite well.

My mother-in-law used to complain to me, saying, "Lili and her husband haven't had much education, and they have such bad tempers. You don't know how difficult it is for me to live with them every day."

For a while, I felt quite sorry for my mother-in-law.

My mother-in-law said that Lili never lifts a finger at home and always criticizes her brother-in-law for being useless and unable to earn big money.

Lili would often encourage her brother-in-law to ask his mother for money. Once she got the money, Lili would call her "Mom" this and "Mom" that. If she was late in handing over the money, her face would be as long as a donkey's.

I used to look down on my sister-in-law's behavior.

But now I think my mother-in-law deserved it; evil people will always be punished by evil people.

Tian Lili, her eyes lighting up at the sight of money, said, "Oh, sister-in-law, let me tell you the truth. I really like being sisters-in-law with a highly educated and particularly innocent woman like you."

I absolutely despise that mistress. She's so wicked and greedy, taking advantage of her youth and beauty. I heard she made my older brother buy her a house and a car, and even opened a clothing store. Ugh, my brother treats that woman much better than his own brother…”

Listening to my sister-in-law's complaints, I instantly understood why she had switched sides. She felt the new mistress was threatening her interests.

She's really greedy.

I smiled and didn't say anything, but then I thought to myself, who in this world isn't greedy for money?