The Secret of Second Marriage

That barbecue restaurant was right next to the Haidilao hot pot restaurant we ate at.

When I went in to eat at Haidilao, my ex-husband suddenly appeared.

I haven't seen my ex-husband Xue Fan for a long time. He took off his suit and tie, bid farewell to his glorious past after much painful reflection, and started his own business, using all his money to rent this barbecue restaurant.

He was wearing a T-shirt, an apron, shorts, and slippers, and was covered in oil. He had just finished working in the kitchen and saw Tangtang and me eating at Haidilao, so he ran over.

He glanced at me and could hardly recognize me, because I was now a female celebrity, with a radiant and aloof beauty.

A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and his tone was filled with deep regret as he said to me, "Honey, you brought Tangtang out to eat? Let's go to my restaurant. It's only been open for a month after renovations, and I'll personally go to the kitchen to fry and grill lamb skewers for you!"

"No"

I said it very politely and coldly.

"Don't do this, honey! I know I was wrong. I've turned over a new leaf and woken up from my dream. I regret not cherishing you and this family more."

I sold my house and invested several million yuan to open this barbecue skewer shop. Business is pretty good now, and I can earn tens of thousands of yuan a month, which is enough to make ends meet.

"Man, what do you and your daughter want to eat? I'll make it for you. If you want hot pot, come to my shop, and I'll personally cook your favorite hot pot for you in the kitchen."

Xue Fan looked at me with those ingratiating eyes.

Our identities are worlds apart; I am a famous female celebrity, and he is the owner of an ordinary barbecue skewer shop.

There are countless barbecue skewer shops like this throughout Beijing.

He can never go back to his former position as a high-earning, glamorous securities company manager.

You used to ignore me, even looking down on me for being a housewife and a burden to you, but now you can't even reach me.

I sneered: "Xue Fan, I don't believe a dog can change its nature! I will always remember how you tried to destroy me and my daughter for the sake of your mistress!"

Why bother? The mask is already torn to shreds, what's the point of wearing it again? If you're unhappy, just find another one!

Xue Fan said, "Wife, I really know I was wrong. I regret it. In fact, I regretted it from the moment you and our daughter moved out of that house!"

I will never again eat the hot meals you cooked for me, never again hear my daughter's laughter. Every time I come home, the house is always empty, so I couldn't help but sell my wedding house...

"Please leave, don't disturb my meal."

I issued an ultimatum.

There was still a hint of expectation in Tangtang's eyes, hoping that her father would really change for the better and that she and her father would remarry.

After all, no child wants to be born into a broken home, and every child is born loving their parents.

I didn't look into Tangtang's eyes...

I silently apologized to my daughter, saying, "I'm sorry, my dear daughter, I'm going to disappoint you. Although I, Jiang Man, love my daughter very much, I still have to consider my own life. I can't let my child tie me to a scumbag for the rest of my life and leave me with no hope."

I very rudely called over the waiter and asked them to ask my ex-husband to leave.

Xue Fan knew I didn't want to see him, so before leaving he slipped a card into my hand and said, "There's some money in here from this month's revenue. I saved it for Tangtang. No matter what, I'm still her father."

Honey, you and our child are all I care about. If you don't have time to take care of Tangtang in the future, just send her to my place and I'll take care of her!

Also, if you need any help with anything, like carrying luggage, driving, or packing, I can help you with anything. I know it must be inconvenient for you as a woman raising a child alone.

"I will help you deposit the money into your daughter's fund account, so that it can be used as a dowry for her wedding or for her education expenses in the future."

I accepted the bank card without hesitation.

In the past, I would definitely refuse his money to distance myself from him, but now, this money concerns my daughter's future, so I won't be polite to Xue Fan.

After I got the bank card, I told the waiter, and he asked my ex-husband to leave.

Tangtang, the nanny, and I enjoyed a pleasant meal at Haidilao Hot Pot.

After we finished eating hot pot, we went to a nearby shopping mall and bought some clothes. When we were about to go back with our bags full of things, my ex-husband Xue Fan stopped me and suddenly asked, "Do you want me to take you home?"

I had a bad feeling that this man was getting close to me again, adopting a very humble attitude of wanting to change his ways and beg for my forgiveness.

You know, in all those years of marriage, he has never been so gentle and considerate to me as he is today, and he even gave me a bank card worth 30 yuan.

Perhaps another woman would have softened her heart, after all, he was her ex-husband.

But I won't, because I know my ex-husband's true nature very well. A leopard can't change its spots, and he will never change his cold-blooded and ruthless side.

The reason he lowered himself to beg me today is simply because he was sure I would soften because of the child, and that I'm a celebrity now, earning lots and lots of money, which would make him look good and glamorous.

But I won't.

I've had a terrible 10-year marriage. I gave my heart and soul, and in the end, all I got was betrayal.

I can never forgive a philandering, cheating man.

I said, "Please stay away from me. Just looking at you makes me feel disgusted!"