The Secret of Second Marriage

"You say I'm shameless? What about you, Sister Li? Aren't you a despicable person too? You'll stop at nothing to achieve your goals, and you'll do anything."

I suddenly laughed and looked at the woman blocking my way, saying, "We're from the same agency. I've heard a lot about her before."

Her name is Dong Yili. She is exceptionally beautiful, a stunning woman with exotic features, and about my age.

Ten years ago, a palace drama became a hit.

She married a director, and later starred in several more films. Now she is a popular actress in the entertainment industry.

I heard that her husband cheated on her many times, and even invited beautiful women to his hotel in the middle of the night, which was exposed by paparazzi in the entertainment industry.

She and her husband rarely saw each other, and their interests were too intertwined, so she turned a blind eye and didn't get a divorce certificate.

People in the industry like to call her Sister Li.

Sister Li reminded me, "Jiang Man, don't be too smug. Shen Xing is my prey. Let me tell you, stay away from him... I have a very strong backer. I have a sugar daddy who is an official. If you offend me, you won't even be able to make a living in the entertainment industry."

I thought for a moment and casually said, "So what do you want? This is a society governed by law. Don't push your luck, or you'll suffer the consequences sooner or later."

"You—not bad, you've got guts. I thought a grassroots female celebrity from the countryside like you would be timid and speechless in front of me, but I didn't expect you to be so arrogant!"

Sister Li said angrily.

I picked up my phone and made a call. Uncle Geng quickly came over from not far away to find me.

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Uncle Geng's eyes were cold and filled with murderous intent. Sister Li and the assistant were frightened. They shook their hair and left angrily.

I suspect that the woman threatened me not only because of Shen Xing, but more so because the drama I just took on, "My Sister's Struggle to Fame," is a work by director Zhao, who works in the industry.

Li Jie originally wanted to compete for this role and win an award, but unexpectedly, the investors valued me more. Also, her agency contract is about to expire, and next year she will leave the agency and start her own Da Hua Studio.

The company naturally considers allocating resources to newcomers for the sake of future development, so they gave me the role of the female lead.

Another reason is that Li Jie has been living a life of luxury in recent years, frequently gaining fame in the entertainment industry through her fashion shows at film festivals. She has also undergone plastic surgery, giving her a glamorous and alluring face that is not suitable for playing this simple and honest newcomer role.

Agent Qiong also arranged for Li Jie to play the role of a female clothing store owner in the drama. It was just a supporting role, using veteran actors to mentor newcomers, which is a common practice in the entertainment industry.

Sister Li was very angry, mainly because she felt that I had taken away her roles and resources.

I understand, but this has created another enemy. There's nothing I can do about it; the process of climbing the ladder is bloody. If you rise to the top, someone else has to step down.

I had no choice.

All I could do was take the script back and read it carefully, practice my lines, and thoroughly understand the character's inner emotions and acting skills.

I returned to my home in Beijing and secluded myself for three days to study the script. Three days later, one morning in Beijing, it was raining in May.

I woke up to the sound of morning bells and rain, and the view outside the window was misty.

The community is full of green trees, and the heavy glass curtain wall is vaguely visible.

The roses are in bloom in the community garden.

Spring has passed by unnoticed, and early summer has arrived.

I received an interview invitation from the production team, took a taxi to the big hotel where the interview was held, and successfully interviewed Cheng Lu, the female lead in "My Sister's Struggle to Fame", in the interview room on the first floor.

I went in, introduced myself, and tried out a scene.

I lived in the countryside; I grew up making tofu with my grandparents.

The director asked me to read a line of dialogue in my hometown dialect.

I recited a line of dialogue in my hometown dialect.

The director and producer looked at each other and nodded in satisfaction.

They asked me if I knew how to knead dough, feed chickens, grow vegetables, and harvest wheat.

I said yes.

I may not be able to play other roles, but I truly lived in the countryside for more than ten years until I graduated from university and went to the city to work and study, leaving my hometown.

The director thought I was quite suitable for the role. After the audition, he asked for my contact information, saying that they would look at other actresses in the next week before making a final decision on who would play the lead role.

I'll go back and wait for your notification.

When I came out of the audition office, there were many handsome men and beautiful women in the corridor. I even saw Shen Xing. He was also here to audition for this drama.

Shen Xing was still as handsome as ever. He paused for a moment when he saw me come out, but didn't say anything.

Now that things have come to this, I don't know what to say to Shen Xing anymore.

Just as we were about to pass each other, he suddenly grabbed my hand, his heart heavy with sorrow, and he struggled to speak: "That day I went back to the elevator and looked for the necklace. I searched for a long time, but I couldn't find it... Man, I don't believe our fate has ended like this."

"I picked up that necklace."

I said, "I'll give it to you later. Don't throw such valuable things away carelessly next time."

"Man, that was originally for you. You never have to return what you give me."

Suddenly, Shen Xing wrapped his arm around me and pinned me against the wall in the hotel corridor, ignoring the other actors who were also auditioning and turning to look at me.

Fortunately, when we actors came in for the audition, to prevent cheating, the staff would confiscate our phones and put them in sealed brown paper bags. We could retrieve them at the door after the audition.

My ambiguous actions with Shen Xing were not captured on camera.

I blushed with embarrassment at being surrounded by so many people.

I said, "I'm going to the restroom."

"Sis, wait a minute. You're going the wrong way. The restroom is on the other side. I know you're trying to avoid me, but I suddenly don't want to let go. What should I do?"

What kind of woman are you? There are so many beautiful women in the entertainment industry, why is it that only you have moved me, only you have made me fall for you, you have a fatal attraction.

Shen Xing said.

"Shen Xing, you've gone too far!"

A faint, cold smile curled at the corner of my lips.

"Everyone should have at least one moment in their life when they're ready to live for themselves; otherwise, they'll be too old to do so."

Shen Xing said.

"I'll take you somewhere."

He suddenly grabbed my hand and left the hotel where the auditioning actors were staying.

His agent chased after him and said, "Shen Xing, your audition isn't over yet, you're not allowed to leave! I heard from industry veterans that this film could win awards, and even if you only play a newcomer role, it will greatly help your transition from a popular actor to a more established one."

Shen Xing, career comes first, career comes first, do you hear me?

Shen Xing ignored him, grabbed my hand at the door, took my phone, got into the sports car in the hotel parking lot, fastened my seatbelt, and sped off.

The agent shouted angrily from behind: "Shen Xing, I knew that every time you meet this woman, you would go crazy and chase after her without any regard for anything! How could you, who have been so brilliant all your life, fall for this woman?"

So many young idols are working their butts off to climb the ladder of fame and fortune, and now this opportunity is right in front of you, but you're turning it down and chasing after that woman instead.

I think she's your nemesis! Blah blah blah

I couldn't hear the agent's swearing after that.

All I know is that Shen Xing stepped on the gas and the black sports car, accompanied by the roar of its generator, shot off in an instant, its speed as fast as lightning.

The buildings on both sides rushed backward and became blurry images.

I gripped the seatbelt tightly and said to him, "Are you crazy? Where are you taking me?"

"I'm going to see someone. I've always wanted to take you to meet her."

Shen Xing said.

"etc……"

I say.

I didn't expect Shen to be so crazy. He didn't listen to my explanation at all and drove his sports car onto the highway. His sports car was incredibly fast.

Shen Xing drove for more than a day and entered Hunan Province. We found a hotel at a highway service area and stayed there that night.

Shen Xing and I bought hats and sunglasses at the service area, wore masks, and ate instant noodles at the supermarket, afraid of being recognized by passersby. It felt just like we were eloping.

I have this feeling that a divorced woman has been lured away by a cunning younger man.

Shen Xing and I ate instant noodles at a hotel in the service area.

He was worried that I wasn't eating well, so he gave me an extra egg and a sausage.

He said, "Man, this is how highway service stations are, everything is kept simple. I know you've suffered because of these things. Come with us when we get off the highway and we arrive at my hometown in Hunan. I'll take you to eat our local delicacies."

"No"

I glared at him and said, "Why did you suddenly turn me onto the highway? What are you trying to do?"

"I want to take you back to my hometown to see where I live, the school I went to, my aunt, and another person who is very important to me."

Shen Xing suddenly laughed out loud, his eyes fixed on me, the tenderness almost overflowing from his pupils.

His fingers gently stroked the back of my head, then he moved very close to me, pressing my head against his chest, closing the distance between us, and kissed the ends of my hair on my forehead.

"What are you trying to do? Shen Xing, I just finished an interview and I have a lot of things to take care of. Can you stop messing around?"

I got a little angry and pushed him away hard the next second.

Shen Xing's eyes dimmed, and she said in a low voice with a hint of pleading and coquetry, "Sister, I promise you, this is the last time I'll bother you. I just want to take you to see her, just once is enough."

I don't know if I should forgive Shen Xing. I think this guy is crazier than I imagined.

So, can Gen Z people be this impulsive?

I suddenly realized that I have truly reached middle age and become much calmer and more rational, unlike when I was young and full of passion, wanting to go to Qinghai to see Chalim Lake and immediately booking a plane ticket to travel.

I'm now trapped in a huge net woven from life, money, house, and family. Every day when I open my eyes, all I think about is my family, my daughter, and my career.

It's been a long time since I've been able to travel so freely.

Just then, I received a phone call.

Attorney Guo called and said, "Man, where have you been? I've called you several times today, but you haven't answered."

"What's wrong, Attorney Guo?"

I asked.

It's all Shen Xing's fault. He suddenly drove me out in his sports car. There was a section of mountain road on the highway where the signal was unstable.

Young people are impulsive.

Attorney Guo said, "I received the court's judgment today. I just opened the package. Would you like to hear the verdict?"

"Go ahead and tell me, I'm prepared for the worst."

I suddenly took a deep breath and said very seriously.

"It's good news, President Jiang has been acquitted."

Attorney Guo said, "He's being released from prison early the day after tomorrow. Would you like to come with me to the detention center to pick him up?"

"I……"

I suddenly realized that Shen Xing and I were already at a hotel in a service area next to a gas station on the highway on the border of Hunan. Tomorrow I'll accompany Shen Xing to visit his hometown. In the afternoon, we'll take the high-speed train, and it should only take a little over 5 hours to speed back to Beijing from Hunan.

I calculated that the time should be enough.

I said, "Okay? Attorney Guo, I'll go with you to pick up President Jiang the day after tomorrow morning."

"Okay, it's settled then. See you there!"

Attorney Guo hung up the phone after he finished speaking.

I hung up the phone. Shen Xing, who was next to me, turned ashen-faced, a bitter smile appearing on her pale cheeks as she said, "Is he getting out of prison?"

"Um"

I nodded.

"I understand now, sis. In your heart, I'll never be as good as President Jiang, right?"

Shen Xing suddenly asked me a particularly painful question.