The Secret of Second Marriage

Xia Weiwei looked at me, then at her parents' cold and heartless expressions, and finally broke down, screaming in anguish, "Mom, are you just like them, so heartless? Don't you recognize me as your daughter anymore?"

Fine, fine. I always thought I was the eldest daughter of the Xia family, able to live a carefree, happy, and blissful life. But I never expected that everything would change after this bitch came back…

"Mom, are you trying to force me to my death?"

"Weiwei, no one intended to force you!"

With tears welling up in her eyes and her body trembling slightly, Bai Jie, the mother, said, "Your father and I have raised you for over 30 years, doing everything we can to give you a life of comfort and privilege."

You have millions of dollars in pocket money every month, live in a villa, drive luxury cars, and if you want to make it in the entertainment industry, your parents will invest in making movies and be your strongest support.

But what about your sister? She has nothing... She's worked her way up to where she is now, and she's never asked us for anything.

When your father and I were sick, it was your sister who contacted the hospital, ran around to help us pay for medical expenses, and stayed by our bedside.

Your dad and I went on a trip to relax, and your sister helped us with the visas, planned the itinerary, and called us every morning and evening to let us know we were safe.

Weiwei, your parents owe your sister so much... We hope you can understand, understand, and stop always going against your sister!

"Mom, no matter what, you're just biased towards this bitch!"

Xia Weiwei was so angry that she tore at her hair and slapped herself. There was a twisted hatred in her eyes: "I begged you so much. I told you I was wrong. Why won't you let me come back?"

Are you all being biased and want to leave all the family's wealth to this wretched woman? Are you, are you??

"no"

The mother cried and said, "Why can't you listen to the family's opinions? Why do you have to be with this Yang Nan? You didn't even say goodbye before you got your marriage certificate with him."

Where do you place your father? Your father and I have raised you for so many years, do you really think our feelings don't matter at all?

Weiwei, your parents can indulge you in everything else, but not when it comes to marriage, you know that?

"If a woman chooses the wrong man and enters into the wrong marriage, her life is ruined, you know that?"

"I have no idea"

Xia Weiwei said excitedly, "I only know that Brother Nan loves me very much. I do anything for Brother Nan voluntarily. We got married because we love each other. I unexpectedly got pregnant with his baby."

I want this baby; she's a life. Mom, please don't separate me and Nan-ge, okay?

The mother cried her heart out.

I couldn't bear to watch any longer, so I asked my dad to help my mom into the car to rest.

I told my daughter, Tangtang, to go with her grandparents to the zoo parking lot and wait for me in the car.

Finally, I was the only one left in the zoo, along with my bodyguard, Uncle Geng.

Without any reservations, I coldly said, "Xia Weiwei, it's your freedom to get a marriage certificate with him. But it's your freedom for your parents not to accept this son-in-law."

I am the eldest daughter in this family, and also your older sister.

Since you've come to me for help, if you want to have the baby, then go ahead and have it. I'll have my assistant deposit 3000 yuan into your bank account every month until the child turns 18.

But you can never go back to the Xia family, and neither can Yang Nan, nor can you join the Xia Group.

I finished speaking, turned away coldly, and prepared to leave.

"Don't go...explain yourself!"

Xia Weiwei, disregarding her image, grabbed my clothes and started pulling and tugging at me in the zoo: "Jiang Man, why did you come back? Why didn't you just die out there?"

We have the same blood flowing in our veins, so why do you live in a big villa and receive your parents' love, while I have to rent a place with Nan Ge and can't even find a job?

I'm pregnant now, heavily pregnant! Aren't you afraid of retribution for treating me like this? I'm your own sister!

"Xia Weiwei, you're already over 30. Can't you survive without leaving home?"

Are you going to live off your parents for the rest of your life? Are you going to continue relying on them for support, along with your husband and children?

Besides, do you think marriage is such a simple thing? You haven't even figured out what kind of person you're sleeping next to before you rushed into getting pregnant out of wedlock, getting a marriage certificate, and doing the two most important things in life: getting married and having children.

If you have no leverage at all, and people say you're paying extra to get married, no one will say a good word for you, because it's all your own choice.

Don't think marriage is so easy; sometimes a marriage certificate is like a life sentence for marriage.

"You've already registered your marriage with him. Do you think you can still be glamorous and return to being the pampered heiress you once were without going through immense hardship and suffering?"

I gave her a good scolding, shook off his hand, and left the zoo with my bodyguard.

I, Jiang Man, fought my way out of the walled city of marriage, experiencing betrayal, leaving with nothing, and even almost being killed by my in-laws.

I didn't want Xia Weiwei to go through the same path I had walked, but she was blinded by love and willing to burn everything she had, leaving herself no way out.

The only thing I can do in this situation is to say that if Yang Nan and his group of self-made men gain any advantage over the Xia family, I'm not Jiang Man.

Xia Weiwei was deeply shocked by my words.

As if she had lost all her fighting spirit, she collapsed into Yang Nan's arms and whispered, "Brother Nan, is what my sister said true?"

Is marrying the wrong person really that terrifying?

Do you truly love me? I had no gold jewelry, no dowry, not even a wedding ceremony, yet I registered our marriage and am now pregnant with your baby.

Will you ever let me down and hurt me?

"No, Vivi, I will love you for the rest of my life. Nothing can separate us except death."

Yang Nan continued affectionately, "Weiwei, let's go back first. I've seen through your sister now. She just wants to take all of the Xia family's assets, which is why she said those alarmist things to try and sow discord between us."

Don't believe what she says.

She just can't stand to see you happy; don't believe a single word she says.

Your sister is heartless. Ever since she came back after being reunited with her family, she has been deliberately targeting you.

I think it must be because she said a lot of bad things about you to your uncle and aunt, which is why they got angry.

"How about we wait until next month for Auntie's birthday? I'll buy a cake, and you can cook a bowl of longevity noodles. We'll go celebrate Auntie's birthday and ask her to forgive us, okay?"

"it is good"

Xia Weiwei wiped away her tears with relief and said, "Honey, I know you're the man who loves me most in this world. That Jiang Man, daring to try and steal my assets, she'll get hit by a car sooner or later!"

However, she didn't notice that Yang Nan's eyes had shown a hint of impatience at this moment, and he was no longer as patient in coaxing her as before.

On their way back, Xia Weiwei had a poor appetite and suddenly experienced morning sickness. She then lay down on the roadside green belt and vomited a lot of bile.

As they walked hand in hand past a fruit shop, Xia Weiwei saw rows of exquisite durians displayed on the shelves inside the glass window.

She suddenly had a craving for durian, so she said to Yang Nan, "Honey, could you go buy me a durian? I want one, and the baby wants one too!"

"Honey, I'm currently unemployed. We're renting a place in Beijing, and we need some time to get your parents' forgiveness. Let's cut back on expenses during this time, okay?"

Honey, I'll make you some fried rice with eggs when we get home later.

This time, Yang Nan didn't indulge Xia Weiwei; instead, he spoke directly.

"I don't want to eat fried rice with eggs, it's too oily and greasy. I just want to eat durian."

Xia Weiwei said willfully.

"Weiwei, I know you're a rich heiress, but now that we're married and living a family life, things are different from when you were single."

You need to think about me, about this family, and about the children.

The baby's born, and formula, diapers, and everything else cost so much. We still have a mortgage to pay. Weiwei, you can't be so reckless anymore.

Yang Nan suddenly said very seriously.

"Husband... Waaaaaah..."

Xia Weiwei felt very wronged, but she suddenly had no choice.

Because this man was the one she chose.

She hated it so much. It was all Jiang Man's fault. If she hadn't come home and fought with her for the family fortune, she wouldn't have fallen to such a lowly state, unable to even afford a durian.

Jiang Man, you just wait and see!

……

To be honest, I had no expectations for the film project "My Sister's Struggle to Fame" at all. That's just how realistic the entertainment industry is.

Sometimes you may have enough ability, but the other party may prefer to use someone who is specifically chosen by investors through unspoken rules.

No wonder that Sister Li dared to be so arrogant and threaten me before; it turns out she has quite a powerful backer.

The matter concerning President Jiang has come to an end.

I'm planning to go back to Hengdian and continue playing minor roles.

I took a deep breath and glanced at the time; it was already past 11 a.m.

I originally wanted to go back and have lunch with my parents and Tangtang.

Unexpectedly, Director Zhao contacted me and said, "Are you Ms. Jiang? Do you have time tonight? Let's get together for a dinner. It's all the bosses and acquaintances from this project who want to meet you. How about we talk about casting for the TV series 'My Sister's Rise to Fame'?"

In short, Ms. Jiang, we are quite interested in you.

I paused for a moment, then asked, "Didn't you already find the female lead, Sister Li?"

"Dong Yili is indeed a big star in the entertainment industry. I have worked with her on several dramas. However, I don't really like her surgically enhanced face. She looks a bit stiff when she's acting."

In fact, you were our initial choice! So we were thinking of testing you and Dong Yili to see who was more suitable for the role.

Director Zhao said.

"Okay, thank you for your guidance, Director Zhao. I will attend the dinner tonight."

I say.

I am an ambitious woman, and I will seize any opportunity that comes my way.

Although I don't know what awaits me at the dinner party, I've thought it through. I'm a woman with principles, and if they insist on using underhanded tactics to get me to film this movie, then I'll refuse.

If they think I'm suitable and recommend me for the role, I'll take it, even if it's only 1/5 of the pay.

The current economic climate is unfavorable, and the film and television industry is also experiencing a downturn, with many production crews having already suspended work and stopped filming.

There are so many actresses in the industry who would fight tooth and nail for a role in Director Zhao's film.

I'd like to give it a try too.

How will you know you can't do it if you don't try?

In the evening, I wore a simple and neat black dress, let my long hair down, put on light makeup, carried a bag, and wore high heels to the dinner party.

The dinner was held in a private room at a high-end hotel, where many industry leaders, film and television investors, and top directors and producers were seated.

When I arrived, I was surprised to find that Dong Yili was also there.

She was arm in arm with a bald, bespectacled man in his fifties, looking smug and self-satisfied, like a peacock spreading its tail feathers. It seemed that he was her sugar daddy.

After she sat down, she glanced at me and said somewhat unhappily, "Why is she here too?"

The implication is that she doesn't deserve to be at this party.

Director Zhao said, "Ms. Dong, Ms. Jiang is currently enjoying great popularity in the entertainment industry. The movie she starred in, 'The Vanished Wife,' grossed over 10 billion yuan at the end of last year. Her fame has soared, and her acting skills have been recognized by the industry. That's quite remarkable."

The waiter came over with the menu and asked what drinks we would like.

Mr. Zhao exchanged a few words with the waiter, and soon the waiter brought over Moutai Feitian and some very expensive red wine.

The table was laden with delicacies: imported Australian lobster, caviar, seafood, an expensive sashimi platter, and other pricey ingredients such as matsutake mushrooms and poached chicken.

Well, this is the first time I've felt that a wealthy person's dinner party is this simple and unpretentious.