The Secret of Second Marriage

With Lu Xiao's help, I looked up at the moon in the city's night sky. It was lonely and the moonlight was quite cold, reminding me that it was winter.

After I got in the car, Lu Xiao drove me home.

I asked him, "Lu Xiao, I feel like our relationship is progressing too fast. I have a question for you: have you ever experienced a truly unforgettable love in your life?"

"I think as long as two people like each other and share similar values, that's enough. As for true love, no one has ever seen it. Anyway, I have a good impression of you."

I added, "You also have feelings for other people?"

Lu Xiao suddenly asked, puzzled, "Man, are you talking nonsense? For me, the current task is to find a blind date, get married, start a family, get pregnant, and have a baby."

I've met many girls, but you're the only one who makes me feel grounded and ready to settle down.

I didn't press Lu Xiao about love or true love.

Because I found that Lu Xiao is a very practical man. He knows what he wants at this stage, and he is also a very simple man. For him, getting married and living a good life with his wife is love.

He drove me home, and at my doorstep, he snuggled up to me, gently kissed my forehead, and said, "Man, I know about your ex-husband. I feel so sorry for you having met such a scumbag!"

I know you've been hurt in relationships, which is why you're so insecure about love. But I'll always be there for you and support you. I'm really happy with you; you're kind and have clear goals for your life.

There's just one thing I'm afraid I'll have to apologize for. We've been very busy with work since we got married, as you know. I'm in the criminal investigation team, and I'm constantly investigating cases. I might not be able to come back for 10 days or half a month at a time.

I hope you can be understanding and trusting of me. Aside from being a workaholic, all my thoughts and feelings are devoted to you and this family.

"Actually, I'm quite busy too, busy filming, busy with my career. But I hope you'll promise me one thing: you absolutely, positively cannot cheat on me. What I can't tolerate in my marriage is betrayal."

I nodded.

"Man, you're overthinking it. You're completely incapable of being a police officer. You simply don't have the time or the inclination to cheat."

Lu Xiao said confidently.

I nodded, reached out and hugged the man in front of me. I felt quite at ease. At that moment, I imagined a future where we would get married, have children, and live a stable life.

……

More than half a month later, Lu Xiao and I's relationship gradually stabilized. Our two families met each other's parents, and my mother was quite satisfied.

When we first met, Lu Xiao's mother gave me a gift, a very expensive bracelet. I could tell that the bracelet was quite valuable.

But to ease my mind, Lu Xiao's mother told a white lie: "Man, this is a bracelet that Auntie bought when she traveled. The color is white with a hint of green. It's actually a fake jade bracelet. Auntie is giving it to you. I hope you like it."

"Thank you, Auntie."

I knew the bracelet couldn't be fake. She said that because she didn't want me to feel guilty for giving her a bracelet worth over ten thousand yuan on our first meeting.

My mother smiled broadly and said, "Oh, my dear in-law, you're too kind. This is our first meeting. If the two children get along well, then we'll be in-laws after they get together. There's no need for such formalities as bracelets."

"Mom, why are you giving someone a fake bracelet on our first meeting? No way! If you're so stingy with money for my wife, I'll just buy her an expensive one myself later."

Lu Xiao, being a straight man, was unhappy.

"You're already showing concern for your wife before you've even married into the family. But that's good. Mom is very happy to see it. It shows that you two have a good relationship."

My future mother-in-law is a very generous person; she couldn't stop smiling.

Lu Xiao's father secretly told my son, "Don't listen to what your mother says. She's just being modest. The bracelet is real."

Lu Xiao's expression softened slightly.

Everyone felt quite comfortable during the meal.

Lu Xiao held my hand the whole time. After the meal, his mother gave me a very large red envelope. According to our local custom, since it was our first meeting and we weren't engaged or discussing marriage or betrothal gifts, we only needed to give a 1000 yuan gift.

But to my surprise, his mother gave me a 10001 yuan gift, symbolizing that I was one in a million, representing the man's satisfaction with me as his daughter-in-law.

When I received the red envelope, I felt a pang of sadness. Was I really going to get married so soon?