The Secret of Second Marriage

When I heard President Jiang say those words, I wanted to say that it wasn't like that... but I hardened my heart and said with a cold face, "President Jiang, once you break up, you should sever all ties, especially regarding property. There shouldn't be too much involvement."

Moreover, you've just returned to the group and there are still many things to handle and many projects that require money. I know that 200 million is not much for the entire group, but it is your own personal savings.

Keep this money for yourself!

I need to hurry home; my dad's hair has started to turn gray lately.

My sister is being seduced by a man from a poor background who has achieved success in his hometown, and he's completely lost his sense of direction.

I still have a lot of things to take care of. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now.

"Man, I know you won't forgive me."

Mr. Jiang's eyes were red, his lips were pursed, and he looked very serious. He said to me with his sadness in his eyes, "This 200 million is what I really want to give you. If you feel uncomfortable about it, just consider it a breakup fee."

Actually, I've thought it through, Man, it's too dangerous for you to be with me.

Company matters are complicated, and I shouldn't have involved you. I shouldn't have trusted you in the first place.

In short, I'm not in a good state right now, and I may not be able to bring you happiness, but don't worry.

Before I came here today, your father called me. In front of the elders, I assured him that I did this not to entangle myself with you or to make you get back together with me.

Rather, it's to put an end to this relationship; I have no more expectations of you.

"That's perfect. Since we don't have any expectations of each other anyway, there's no need to get involved with money. Take your card back, I don't want it!"

I already harbored resentment towards President Jiang. During this period, I was busy with various tasks, but he didn't trust me at this crucial moment.

Although I eventually managed to get Attorney Guo to help Jiang get out of trouble, it's still a thorn in my side, and now Jiang has driven that thorn even deeper.

I said with a disdainful yet arrogant tone, "I wish Mr. Jiang all the best for his future, and that he finds a woman who truly understands and agrees with him, someone who can help him both in his career and in his relationship!"

After saying that, I picked up my bag and left gracefully. When I passed the coffee shop counter, I paid the bill with my card.

After I left, President Jiang finally burst into tears.

He felt a heart-wrenching, agonizing pain that made it hard to breathe. Was this what breaking up felt like?

He sat in the coffee shop for a while, then finally got up and ran out of the coffee shop to the parking lot to look for me.

However, I had already driven away from the parking lot.

People were coming and going in the parking lot, but none of them were the person he was looking for.

Mr. Jiang, a grown man, stood with his back to the wind in the parking lot, wiped away his tears, took out his phone, and made a call: "Finance, book a dinner party tonight and arrange a meeting with Director Zhao for me. Also, prepare 500 million yuan in cash; I want to treat him to dinner!"

"Okay, Mr. Jiang."

The finance department made the arrangements immediately.

I sat in the car, and for some reason, tears started falling. I don't know if what I just said was too much, but it was all from the bottom of my heart.

My relationship with President Jiang was originally very loving and affectionate, but fate played a cruel trick on us, and it's better to end it completely now!

Today, after Mr. Jiang said such heartless things, I think it's time for me to let go of my past with him and start a new life.

When I got home, I locked myself in my room all day and barely came out, and I ate very little.

My mom came to my room to see me and brought me my favorite dishes: braised pork, a big chicken leg, broccoli, and a bowl of fragrant rice.

My mom wiped away my tears and said, "Man, I heard from your dad that you broke up with your boyfriend. Our Man is so outstanding, it's just that President Jiang has no taste."

Don't be sad. You have several wealthy friends who are good wives, and their sons are all doing quite well.

Mom will introduce you to a blind date. I've watched him grow up. His father is a doctor, and his mother is a professor in the aerospace field at a research institute. He's a good person and very reliable.

"Man, from now on, stay by Mom and Dad's side, find a good man to marry, and let's live a peaceful and quiet life, okay?"

"Mom, let me think about it."

I say.

I guess I'd say Mr. Jiang and I have officially broken up.

I posted on my WeChat Moments saying, "That's it, let's cut ties cleanly and never look back!"

After seeing my message, Juan immediately called to invite me out for drinks that night: "Man, I saw your post on WeChat Moments. Did you break up with your boyfriend? Did President Jiang do something to wrong you?"

Don't be afraid, I'm here for you! At worst, I'll teach that Mr. Jiang a lesson. We're all business contacts; I have his number."

"Juan, I know you care about me, but it's not necessary."

I sighed and said, "I've already broken up with him. I just posted on my WeChat Moments to tell myself that it's over between me and Mr. Jiang."

Now, I'm going to face a new life.

"You two broke up, shouldn't Mr. Jiang give you a portion of his assets? Man, you were with him for a while, and you almost lost your life for him several times."

You went to such great lengths and offended so many people just to get him out of jail.

I refuse to believe that if you break up, he won't give you any compensation. Is he even a man?

He offered me over 100 million, but I refused and returned it.

Today, he asked to meet me and gave me 200 million yuan, saying that I should use the money to bribe the director and smooth things over, but I refused.

I said, "What I'm thinking is that since we're breaking up, we should cut ties cleanly and avoid any financial entanglements. I'm not doing this because I'm soft-hearted or anything, I just don't want to have too much trouble in the future."

"Man, would you be with that cute little puppy?"

Juan suddenly asked me, being quite gossipy.

I shook my head and said, "Probably not. I plan to keep myself busy for a while to forget about this heartbreak."

I might stay with my parents in the future, occasionally filming, and spending the rest of my time helping with company matters.

My mom said that after a while, when things return to normal, she'll introduce me to a blind date. He's the son of one of her friends, and supposedly he's a decent person. She wants me to meet him.

"Man, I have a feeling that you are a smart woman and may actually calm down and choose a man to settle down with, instead of thinking about love."

Love is like a blood-stained rose, leaving you covered in wounds. If I had to choose again, I wouldn't want love at all...

Juan said.

"Juan, will you remarry?"

I asked her a gossip question that we women usually ask each other.

Juan shook her head: "Probably not. My business is doing very well now, and I have a son and a daughter. I no longer believe in men, and I don't believe in true love in the world."

I can afford to support a man now, but I will never get married and lock myself back in that prison called marriage.

I think it's fine this way, it's quite indulgent... but I don't know why, even though I already have a male model by my side, I still feel lonely when I wake up in the middle of the night..."

"Juan, because you don't love him and he doesn't love you, you're just sex partners who got together for money. You're together when you're lonely, but the passion is as short-lived as fireworks. You'll go your separate ways when dawn breaks."

I say.

Juan said, "Man, so I think you're quite lucky. Both President Jiang and Shen Xing are quite interested in you."

But in this world, the older I get, the more I realize that no one is perfect; everyone has their flaws, it just depends on whether you can accept them.

"President Jiang and Shen Xing, I don't really know how much I mean to them. Juan, I'm tired, I don't want to expect anything from relationships anymore."

All I want is to make money, live a good life, and raise my daughter.

I say.

"Yes, everyone has their own difficulties in middle age. Keep going, Man! I believe in you, and one day you will definitely become a movie queen."

Juan comforted me.

Juan and I chatted for a while before I hung up the phone.

I feel much better after chatting with my best friend.

I suddenly realized that I couldn't continue to be so decadent.

My dream is to become a Best Actress, so I need to take my acting even more seriously.

Unexpectedly, three days later, my agent, Sister Qiong, suddenly called to tell me some good news: "Man, you're really lucky."

In the past three days, paparazzi have uncovered news that Dong Yili is suspected of tax evasion, and she has some negative news surrounding her.

Director Zhao, fearing he would be implicated, immediately returned the money Dong Yili had given him and specifically asked you to play the lead female role.

I don't know what you've been doing behind the scenes? I feel like the director really likes you now.

"Would you believe me if I said I didn't do anything?"

I say.

Agent Sister Qiong said, "Man, that's why I think you're really lucky! The production team finalized the deal this morning. You're the female lead. I'll drive you to Director Zhao's company to sign the contract later. The salary they're offering is 800 million. Do you think that's acceptable?"

You know, the entertainment industry isn't doing well right now, so artists' pay isn't as high as it was a few years ago.

This film is about rural life and is aimed at winning awards. The director said, "You're a newcomer, so he's only willing to offer you 800 million yuan in salary!"

"Sure, I'd be willing to act in any film I like, even if it's free."

I say.

In the entertainment industry, sometimes opportunity is more important than money.

Sister Qiong praised me, saying, "Man, you're a smart female artist. I'm very happy to work with you. Keep it up! Let's achieve a win-win situation!"

"Win-win!"

I say.

After I signed the agency contract with my agent, I packed my bags that same day and went ahead of schedule to the countryside where I was going to film and experience rural life.

After packing my luggage, I drove there with my bodyguard, Uncle Geng, and stayed at a hotel in a small town. During the day, I would visit the homes of the villagers where our film crew was staying to help out with chores and get familiar with the environment.

In the evening, I went back to the hotel to read the script, take notes, and read my lines.

The truth about the entertainment industry can't be hidden forever.

I just arrived in the deep mountains of Nanzhang, Hubei, and found a farmhouse hotel to stay in.

Entertainment reporters then leaked the news that I had signed a contract to play the female lead in the drama "My Sister's Struggle to Fame".

Suddenly, my name was in the top three trending topics again. Many people on Weibo were asking, "Who is Jiang Man? How did she suddenly get such a big production and play the female lead?"

Many entertainment bloggers have explained that I debuted at the age of 31, and my first role was in a web series about a wife's revenge. Later, I also participated in TV series, movies, and so on, and they say that I am a talented middle-aged actress.

Many of my fans are very happy that I got this role.

On the other hand, my rival Dong Yili saw this entertainment gossip and smashed all the flower pots and furniture in her house.

She cut all my photos into pieces and threw them on the floor. She even paid paparazzi to post negative stories about me online, saying that I was being kept by a sugar daddy, that I got the role through connections, and so on...

The most outrageous rumors circulating online are that my daughter is actually the director's illegitimate child, otherwise the director wouldn't have given me this role.

There are also rumors online that my ex-husband and I divorced because he discovered I was cheating on him.

But I'm not one to be trifled with. I immediately called my agent and told them to handle the public relations, delete all the negative information online, and hire a lawyer to sue several of the biggest haters.

What surprised me even more was that someone used money online to help me get rid of these negative rumors.

I have a feeling that it was Jiang who did it, but we've already broken up, so what's the point of doing this?