The Secret of Second Marriage

Many people at the dinner party witnessed this scene, but everyone was shrewd enough to simply drink and chat, pretending they hadn't seen anything.

Dong Yili said coquettishly, "Director Zhao, I really want to film this movie. Please help me out. My sister Li has been in the industry for so many years, and has filmed so many hit idol dramas and fantasy dramas. She has a good reputation and many fans."

If you cast me as the female lead in this drama, I guarantee it will be a massive hit and attract a huge audience!

"Let's drink, let's drink, we'll discuss it later."

Director Zhao swirled his wine glass, trying to smooth things over.

The woman next to Director Zhao whispered in his ear, "Director, although Sister Li is a film queen, she's past her prime. She's made many big-budget TV dramas in the past two years, but they've all flopped."

While we considered her fame, we also had to consider her long-term sustainable development. If the gamble failed and her reputation collapsed, the market's trust in you would also be lost.

"I understand, those were just polite words for show. I would never gamble my future."

Director Zhao patted the woman next to him on the shoulder to reassure her.

I've heard about that woman's story. She's very young, a shrewd and cunning little vixen.

She was more than ten years younger than Director Zhao. She started as his secretary, but after she rose to power, she kicked Director Zhao's first wife out of the country.

She and Director Zhao run a company together, a husband-and-wife business. They invested over 5000 million yuan of their own money in making this TV series, so they were extremely cautious about the project.

Director Zhao clinked glasses with the other directors and said, "Let's drink together! We've met two excellent actresses, Ms. Li and Ms. Jiang, today. Cheers!"

Next came the drinking contest at the dinner party.

At a Chinese-style dinner party, these directors' drinking capacity is no joke.

One of the directors, surnamed Wang, is old enough to be my father.

He deliberately changed seats, sat next to me, poured me a drink, and said things like he admired me.

Although I really dislike these kinds of drinking parties, I understand that this is part of the entertainment industry's job, and that people need to build connections and resources at these dinners.

I suppressed my disgust and pretended to be friendly with the director, drinking one glass of red wine after another.

I'm feeling a little dizzy from drinking.

But I remained perfectly sober and not drunk, because I knew my alcohol tolerance and generally wouldn't get myself drunk.

During that time, the director tried to put his arm around my arm and said, "Jiang Man, right? I heard that you're a divorced young woman raising your daughter alone in the entertainment industry. You must be very lonely. Have those thugs bullied you a lot?"

But don't worry, your brother will protect you.

Let's add each other on WeChat. If I ever get any acting roles, I'll definitely recommend you first!

"Excuse me, director, I feel a little nauseous, I need to use the restroom!"

I calmly pushed away the greasy director's hand, preventing him from touching me, and then got up to go to the restroom.

We're all adults, so my meaning couldn't be clearer.

I, Jiang Man, am not the kind of woman who would stop at nothing to climb the social ladder...

If you want to take advantage of him, you can find someone else, but don't come to me!

When I went to the restroom, finished using the toilet, washed my hands, and came out, I found that the seat next to me had been taken by another beautiful woman.

The beautiful woman chatted and laughed with Director Wang, seemingly enjoying themselves immensely.

Director Wang even touched her little hand, which really made me want to vomit.

I drank quite a bit of alcohol, and I held back until almost 10 o'clock when the party ended, then I immediately left without looking back.

I stumbled out of the hotel where the dinner was held. I waited for a car by the roadside, leaning against the roadside pole under the dim yellow light, feeling a little uncomfortable.

Suddenly a black minivan stopped in front of me; it was Shen Xing.

He got out of the car, quickly walked over to help me, and knelt down beside me, asking, "Man, are you alright?"

What are you doing here?

I was surprised.

Shen Xing glanced at me and said, "I told you long ago, I have connections in the entertainment industry, I'm very resourceful. I heard those directors invited you to dinner today, and I was worried about you, so I took half a day off from the film crew to come pick you up."

Why are you working so hard? Drinking too much alcohol is bad for your health, don't you know that?

"What good will knowing do?"

I raised my hand to signal him not to hit me anymore, and, suppressing the nausea churning in my stomach, I said to him, "I'm just an ordinary person, stumbling and falling in this world, and I don't have any extraordinary abilities. There are only two words: I just fight with all my might."

"But don't worry about me... this level of alcohol is no problem for me... Back when I was doing sales for the company, I could drink way more than this..."

Before I could finish speaking, I collapsed again, bent over, and vomited into the nearby green belt. I vomited so much that almost all the bile in my stomach came out.

Shen Xing asked his assistant for a bottle of mineral water, unscrewed the cap, and said to me, "Man, rinse your mouth. I'll take you home."

"No need, my driver is waiting for me there."

I said after rinsing my mouth.

"Sister, you've seen it now. The entertainment industry isn't easy to navigate. Those wolves and tigers may look respectable, but they're all incredibly greedy. It's disgusting to even look at them. I really hate some of the dirty deals within the entertainment industry."

Shen Xing said, "Sister, but in my heart you are a pure and flawless white rose. I hope you will never be tainted by this industry, and that you will always remain as beautiful, kind, principled, and principled as when I first met you."

I said, "I know what I'm doing."

I don't really want to deal with these people, but since I'm in this circle, I'll just have to follow their rules.

As for unspoken rules, I could never accept them.

After I felt a little better, I waved goodbye to Shen Xing and prepared to get into my own car so that the driver and my uncle could take me home.

Shen Xing said, "Sis, please take good care of yourself. Call me if you need anything, okay?"

"Okay, go back now, goodnight!"

I waved to him, then turned and got into Uncle Geng's car.

The next day, because of a hangover, I slept until 10 a.m., when my parents had already taken me to school.

When my mom went out to walk the dog this morning, she unsurprisingly ran into Xia Weiwei and Yang Nan again.

Xia Weiwei rushed up and hugged Bai Jie, saying, "Mom, I missed you so much! You and Dad were so cruel to me, you cut off all my bank cards, waaaaah... Nan Ge and I are renting a place to live now, can you help me?"

"Weiwei, why did you choose a man like this? He can't even support you, how will he support your child?"

I can help you this time, but what about next time?

Despite saying this, Bai Jie still felt sorry for her daughter. She secretly took off a glass-type jadeite bracelet from her hand and gave it to Xia Weiwei. The bracelet had good quality and she had spent nearly 100 million yuan to buy it.

The market is bad right now; it might be worth 500,000 to 600,000.

Xia Weiwei and her mother embraced and wept, Xia Weiwei saying, "Mom, I love you. I knew you wouldn't stand by and watch me die. Mom, I'll always be your good daughter... Please don't believe what that bitch Jiang Man said."

She came home to claim kinship only to get money from the Xia family. Mom, listen to me, the person you and Dad should be most wary of is her.

"Weiwei, I'm unhappy about what you're saying. How could you talk about your sister like that?"

Bai Jie returned home angrily, leading her dog back.

The security guards have already been instructed by President Xia not to let Xia Weiwei and Yang Nan in.

The young couple could only stand outside the community and watch you helplessly.

My mom came back from walking the dog at 10:30 a.m.

I noticed she seemed a little unhappy, so I asked her what was wrong, Mom.

Bai Jie sat on the sofa, wiped away her tears, and smiled at me, saying, "Man, it's okay. What do you want to eat for lunch? Mom will make it for you!"

When we were having lunch, Dad came home and immediately noticed that the jade bracelet that Mom always wore was gone.

Dad asked angrily, "Where's the bracelet on your wrist?"

"It's in the drawer; I left it there without wearing it."

Bai Jie's voice sounded somewhat guilty.

I could tell she was lying, and my father, Mr. Xia, immediately sensed something was wrong.

He asked, "Which drawer did you put it in? Let me see it!"

"Honey, are you still going to interfere with my personal property?"

Bai Jie's eyes darted away, avoiding my father's gaze.

Mr. Xia got angry, slammed his hand on the table and roared: "Stop lying! We've been married for so many years, do you think I don't know your personality?"

You just love being a pushover. Did Vivi and her husband come to you? They begged you to let them know you were poor, and then you gave them the bracelet.

"Honey, Weiwei came to see me with a big belly. She looked pale and thin. She has never suffered like this before. I'm worried about her... She told me today that she and Yang Nan have been unable to find jobs in Beijing and are now living in a dilapidated old house they rent in an urban village."

It's very hot in the summer, and there's no air conditioning. It's really inconvenient to have to go up and down the stairs every day.

Honey, all I want is for Weiwei to have a better life. Tell me, what mother doesn't love her daughter dearly?

"You've spoiled Weiwei so much that she's become like this."

Mr. Xia got angry: "Just you wait, no matter how much money you give her, she'll still trick her into falling into the hands of that kid named Yang Nan... The more money you give them, the more trouble you'll cause! You're not helping Weiwei, you're ruining her."

"Honey, I really just wanted to help Weiwei, I didn't mean anything by it... How can you say I'm the one who harmed Weiwei?"

My mom cried.

I patiently explained to her, "Mom, what Dad means is that Yang Nan is obviously after the Xia family's money. His concern for Weiwei and his persistent pursuit of her are all for money."

If we're ruthless and ignore Weiwei, what money does that scumbag want from her? He'll eventually reveal his true colors.

But now that you've given Weiwei a sum of money, that scumbag and his bloodsucking family, like sharks smelling blood, will only become more frantic and cling even more tightly to Weiwei.

"Man, Mom didn't mean it."

My mom suddenly realized.

My father, Mr. Xia, said to me, "Man, you are very much like me. You have a smart and rational mind, as well as resourcefulness. You are indeed worthy of being my daughter, Xia Feng."

As for your sister, she's just like your mother—she can't think straight.

"Dad, Mom is just soft-hearted."

I say.

After thinking it over, my mom agreed with what I said, and immediately called Weiwei to ask if she could return the bracelet. She needs to wear it for her birthday next month!

Unexpectedly, Xia Weiwei refused outright.

She said, "Mom, Nan and I just went to the jewelry store and sold that bracelet. Nan and I are planning to go on a trip for a few days. Mom, we'll give you a big surprise when we come back for your birthday."