The Secret of Second Marriage

"You're overthinking it. I just wanted to see if you were still alive."

I flung Jiang's hand away and pushed him out of his embrace. Deep down I was overjoyed, but I didn't show it on my face. I just took a deep breath and said with a sigh of relief.

Mr. Jiang fiddled with something for a moment, then looked me in the eyes and said, "I don't believe it, Man. If you were truly a heartless and cruel woman who didn't care whether I lived or died, you wouldn't have found me at 1 a.m. in the dead of winter!"

Did you know? This past month, after handing over my work to the group, I cut off all contact with the outside world.

I feel so tired. Every day I'm scheming and fighting in the business world, guarding against this person and that person. I've almost forgotten what kind of person I used to be.

At first, I was a passionate and ambitious young man who wanted to establish myself in Beijing, a bustling city where everyone had to rely on their own abilities. At the same time, I was also an ordinary person who longed for love, for someone who could understand me and be there for me.

Man, I didn't bring my phone. I'm practicing calligraphy here, and when I miss you, I'll write your name... You couldn't find me these past few days, and suddenly realized I'd disappeared from your world. Didn't you ever worry about me?

"No"

I said it in a fit of pique.

President Jiang's current behavior has really put me in a dilemma. I had already decided to give up on him, but he suddenly played this trick, feigning indifference to lure me in, and then disappeared completely from my world.

I was at my wit's end. I couldn't eat or sleep, and I searched for him everywhere.

He secluded himself here to study calligraphy and brush writing.

Mr. Jiang said calmly, "I don't believe you weren't worried about me at all. Once I get my phone back and check the call logs, I'll know whether you were worried about me, whether you called me, or whether you contacted me."

"I admit I was nervous and worried about you, but so what?"

I suddenly said, feeling annoyed.

"Man, thank you for your concern."

Suddenly, President Jiang became visibly happy, walked over, hugged me, and smiled.

I pushed him away speechlessly: "Can you please stop this? I already have a fiancé. We've already taken wedding photos, and we got engaged at the end of the year. We're getting married after the New Year... Both families have met each other's parents, and we're going through the formal procedures. Mr. Jiang, I'm relieved to see you safe and sound."

I didn't mean anything by it. After all, you were my ex-boyfriend and my ex-boss. We're kind of old acquaintances. If you have nothing else to say, I'll be going now.

After I finished speaking, I felt flustered and my heart was pounding. I didn't know what to do.

Good heavens, I have never been in such a dilemma before.

Lu Xiao and I have already taken wedding photos and met each other's parents. Relatives and friends all know that we are getting married soon. I am now Lu Xiao's wife, a done deal.

Mr. Jiang looked at me with that affectionate gaze again, so calm and confident, as if my coming here to see him today had already told him that I had feelings for him.

I don't want to hurt either of the two men, and I don't know how to choose right now.

Thinking about your inexplicable anger, I raised my fist and punched President Jiang twice, saying, "Don't do this again. You're perfectly fine, so why do you suddenly disappear? You're acting so nonchalant now. Have you ever thought about how many people are looking for you and worrying about you?"

Is it fun to play tricks on me like this?

"I'm sorry... Man, I really had no other choice. You won't forgive me, and you're going to marry another man... I feel like without you, nothing in this world has any meaning."

President Jiang suddenly looked at me very seriously and said...

"My affairs are none of your business."

I suddenly felt very upset, glared at him, and then, realizing it wasn't appropriate for a man and woman to be alone together in this situation, I said, "If you're alright, I'll be going now."

I turned to leave in a hurry...

"Don't go!"

Mr. Jiang hugged me from behind, saying passionately, "I've missed you so much, I'm going crazy with longing. Man, I've come to you myself today, how could I possibly let you leave?"