The Secret of Second Marriage

I am speaking from the bottom of my heart.

Mr. Jiang said urgently on the other end of the phone, "I'm not that kind of person... Man, I know I hurt you, but I can't lose you. Just thinking about you marrying someone else makes my heart feel like it's being devoured by 10 ants. I can't sit still, and I can't even breathe."

I think I've caught a lovesickness for you; I can't lose you.

We've been through thick and thin together, we've been through so much together, do you really think you can just forget it all? Besides, is that Lu Xiao really that great?

He's just a policeman, a workaholic, always traveling for work, all over the country. Can you handle that kind of life?

"At the very least, he has good character. He can protect me; he'll appear when I'm in the most danger. Moreover, he would never cheat on me, he's loyal to his lover, and he's dedicated to his career. He's a good person."

I say.

"I will not give up."

After Mr. Jiang finished speaking, we had nothing more to say, and I hung up the phone.

The phone screen went dark, and President Jiang didn't call back.

What I didn't expect was that the next day, during an event arranged by my local real estate agency, Sister Qiong said that we would be shooting a video of a car, a well-known domestic new energy vehicle company. The CEO of the company planned to invite me to lunch after the video shoot.

I actually hate these kinds of dinner parties in the entertainment industry, because when female celebrities attend these parties, besides drinking, they are often groped and taken advantage of.

I said, "Sister Qiong, can we not go?"

"No, the other party is a big shot. That's how the entertainment industry is; you have to be good at interpersonal relationships. Man, you know how the film and television industry is in a downturn right now; many investment projects can't get funding."

You should still go meet this boss. If you think he's lecherous, just leave. If he seems like a decent person, offer him a drink as a gesture of respect, since he's the client.

Sister Qiong earnestly advised me.

After thinking about it, I agreed. In the entertainment industry, one is not in control of one's own destiny. I can't appear too aloof, but at the same time, I need to protect myself and maintain a proper balance.

I wore a white sweater with a gray suede skirt and a burgundy trench coat. I got into a van and went to the photography studio. I went there at 6 a.m. for makeup and styling, and we didn't finish shooting until almost noon.

The director glanced at the time and said, "That's enough, let's wrap up for now. We'll shoot the remaining minor cuts this afternoon!"

The other actors all left.

The director specifically stopped me and said that the investor in GG was waiting for me in his office.

I thought I was going to a dinner party later, and since I wasn't going alone, I figured I'd just make up an excuse to offer a toast and slip away.

But I never expected to be specifically asked to go to the office. However, I'm not one to be trifled with. I'm not some naive, shy girl who's never seen the world.

I removed my makeup, changed into my own clothes, and went to the office to knock on the door.

The door opened, and I was pulled inside before I could even react. I was shocked to find that the person who pulled me was none other than President Jiang. My eyes widened in surprise. How could it be you?

He said, "Man, I missed you! This office belongs to a business friend of mine. I knew you were going to take some photos here today, so I borrowed it for our date. Don't worry, all the staff on the floor have been taken away, so only the two of us won't be photographed."

"What are you doing, Mr. Jiang? Please have some self-respect."

I felt awkward; it felt like I was having an affair, and my face burned as red as fire.

President Jiang grabbed my hand, pulling and tugging me into the CEO's chair, then sat me on his lap. He hugged my neck and kissed me repeatedly, saying, "Man, I still can't forget you. Even if you get married, I won't break up with you."

I just like you. I liked you when you married Xue Fan, and now I like you even more.

I love your ambition, your innocence and kindness, your cleverness and cunning. I don't care what others think; all I care about is being with you.

"Why me?"

I asked.

In my heart, I was actually complaining: how much of what men say is true and how much is false? I'm not a 3-year-old girl, what do you mean by loving me?

Mr. Jiang looked me straight in the eye and said the truth: "Because the other girls are only with me for material things."

But you, you are the only one who, despite knowing I have so much wealth, are unmoved and only want to live a simple, ordinary life. I know I can never give you that kind of life.

But as long as you're with me, that's enough. I want a real relationship, not one based on material things. I've been betrayed by the person closest to me, and I'm already traumatized.

Man, I really want to be with you.

He then kissed me passionately...