The Secret of Second Marriage

I was absolutely shocked.

Shen Xing said he wants a child; he wants to have a child with me?

My God!

I was on my deathbed, wondering why Shen Xing would suddenly make such an unreasonable request.

I said to him very rationally, "Why would you suddenly have this idea? Your last drama did quite well in the entertainment industry, and you're already a popular idol now."

Shen Xing, why do you suddenly want to leave the entertainment industry?

"There are many dirty things in the entertainment industry. I was deceived a while ago and signed a contract. If I breached the contract, I would have to pay a lot of liquidated damages."

I thought the other person appreciated my acting skills and talent.

But to my surprise, the female investor of that project wanted me to accompany her on a business trip to Sanya, and that we would return after the Chinese New Year.

My agent and boss both advised me that unspoken rules are common in the industry, and that if I agreed to go to Sanya, I might be chosen by investors and become a top male star when I returned.

Shen Xing spoke in a low voice, carrying a sense of indifference and detachment as if he were weary of the world.

"Do you want to go?"

I looked at Shen Xing with surprise and mixed feelings. Only now do I understand how much competitive pressure he faces in the entertainment industry.

Although we both work in the entertainment industry, I'm a middle-aged actress known for my acting skills, and I mainly act in realistic dramas or movies about urban relationships.

I have built up a reputation and fame in this field. Although I am not a top influencer, I can earn several million a year, which is enough to support myself.

Shen Xing is a popular young actor with tens of millions of fans. He spends most of his time filming idol dramas in Hengdian. While he may not be considered a top star, he is a rising star with great potential. In his early twenties, he is handsome and looks like he stepped out of a comic book, capturing the hearts of countless girls and wealthy women.

I saw with my own eyes his support banners covering the entire press conference area outside the film set, and countless fans were frantically chanting his name: Shen Xing, Shen Xing, love you as always, Shen Xing, Shen Xing, my husband is so handsome!!!

Shen Xing didn't answer my question. Instead, she forced a smile and asked, "Sister, do you want me to go?"

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My heart ached for Shen Xin because of the deep sadness in his eyes and his forced smile. It's not an easy job in the entertainment industry.

I've been harassed in the entertainment industry before, but I'm a mature woman, and I'm not greedy for money. I refuse to be subjected to unspoken rules, so I guess I'm still a third-tier female celebrity.

The two of us stood at the entrance of the Bird's Nest, chatting, but it wasn't convenient because there were many people coming and going.

I took Shen Xing to a late-night bar. Since it was already past 10 p.m. after the concert, we took a taxi to the bar.

This is a bar for nighttime entertainment, where many young people like to have a drink.

Shen Xing and I found a spot in the corner of the bar and sat down. The dim lighting shone on our faces, and for a moment I felt guilty.

On stage, someone sang disco, and a stunningly beautiful woman performed a pole dance.

The intoxication of the night maddened everyone present, the men and women who had lost their memories in the city, their bodies swaying on the dance floor, rock and roll.

I'm a woman in my thirties, unlike young people who can stay up all night dancing. So Shen Xing and I found a secluded corner on the second floor of the bar and asked the waiter to bring us a few bottles of low-alcohol fruit wines like peach blossom wine and plum wine.

I glanced at the label and it said the alcohol concentration wouldn't exceed 6%.

The waiter brought out a fruit platter and some snacks, then took two crystal-clear glasses, put ice cubes in them, and poured in the fruit wine to chill it.

After pouring me a glass of Yan's peach blossom wine, the waiter respectfully handed it to me and asked, "Miss, do you need any cocktails at the bar?"

"No need, I don't want to get drunk tonight."

I say.

The waiter then asked Shen Xing, "Sir, you look just like a certain idol star. You're so handsome! Could you please give me your autograph?"

If you really are a celebrity, our manager said that if you get an autograph and take a photo here, we can give you a bottle of red wine, the Great Wall Red Dry Wine that costs over 1000 yuan.

Shen Xing said, "No need. Right now, the person I miss the most is right beside me. I don't want to drink red wine, nor do I want to get drunk."

"Please let us know if you need anything."

The waiter left, and secretly took a picture.

It seems Shen Xing is the one with higher profile; he gets recognized as soon as he goes out to a bar.

I sipped a glass of peach blossom wine; it was icy cold and sweet, with a flavor reminiscent of the sweet, aromatic wines I drank as a child.

Someone in the audience requested a song, and the DJ on stage played "So Many People in This World," a low-key and soothing melody. Playing it in a bar, the lyrics roughly translate to "So many people in this world."

A door was open in the crowd.

My hazy eyes remain forever

First time seeing you, in the blue morning

There are so many people in this world

How lucky I am to have us.

Dawn and dusk in this long destiny

It often makes me gaze into the distance, lost in thought.

Gray leaves swirl in the pond

Watching the plane roar away to a distant land

Footsteps echoed through the long corridor of time.

The lights come on, and the place is deserted.

A few frames from the past flashed by in the evening breeze.

Has the spinning motion disappeared while speeding along?

You walk towards me in the distant light, bathed in sunshine.

So many people around, yet the world remains silent...

There is someone in this world who lived through my vibrant youth, and the long kiss wept over in tears often makes me think of them in a daze.

When she heard this music, Shen Xing, for some reason, sat down next to me, hugged me involuntarily, and whispered, "Sister, I don't want to go to Sanya."

"Let me go first."

I say.

But as soon as I finished speaking, I felt the force of the embrace around my waist tighten even more.

He looked up at me, turned his face to the side, and said, "Sis, I missed you. This winter has been especially hard for me. They've all been pressuring me—my agent, my boss, and that woman."

She is a wealthy and powerful group chairperson.

She said she liked me.

But I already have someone I like. I like you... Sister... Can you have a child with me?

I know you like President Jiang, I know you two are truly in love, and I know I can't break you up no matter what.

If you're worried that I'll drag you down or cause you trouble, then I'll retire from the entertainment industry and live a secluded life. Even if I have to be a single father, I'll raise the child alone, because that's our child.

Sister, this is the only wish I have right now. Can you grant it to me?

"Are you kidding me? Shen Xing, maybe things aren't as bad as you think. If you don't want to go to Sanya to be with that rich woman, then you should talk to her and get your money back and the agreement dissolved."

Although you may experience a period of low performance, if you focus on honing your acting skills, you will still have more opportunities in the entertainment industry.

I tried to comfort him from a rational perspective.

Shen Xing shook her head, then hugged me and whispered in my ear, "Sister, I've been tricked. I signed an agreement, but there's a page that says I have to go to Sanya with her for a week in exchange for a job, and if I breach the contract, I'll have to pay a penalty of 100 million yuan."

You know, although I'm very serious and hardworking in the entertainment industry, filming idol dramas and period dramas in Hengdian all year round, I often film until late at night and don't get off work until the early hours of the morning...

But I don't actually earn much money. My agent exploits me at every turn, and I also have to support a huge team, including makeup artists, stylists, drivers, assistants, and so on. My monthly expenses are also quite high, and I only have a little over 1000 million in my bank account right now.

If the other party demands compensation, I may end up with a huge debt.

Sister, I came to see you today because I don't want to lose you. You're the only warmth I have in this city, and I really want to be with you.

After listening to Shen Xing's words, I gently patted his shoulder and left him with a soft, comforting remark: "Everyone will encounter many difficulties in life, Shen Xing. I will help you. You will be fine this time, and you will not lose anyone."

"Sister, I really want to hug you. I can't sleep thinking about you. I heard you were getting engaged, and I didn't dare to bother you! But recently I heard you called off the engagement, so I dared to come find you!"

Shen Xing said.

At that moment, he felt a sense of inner peace, filled with a faint sense of happiness, which made all the social niceties, comparisons, and restlessness he had experienced in the entertainment industry vanish like smoke.

I said, "It will be alright, don't be afraid."

Shen Xing thought to herself, "If only time could stand still at this moment."

After hugging for about two or three minutes, I finally reached out and pushed Shen Xing away.

I told Shen Xing to go home and get some sleep. Tomorrow, I'll take him to see a lawyer to review the contract and see if there's any way to terminate the agreement.

Around midnight, Shen Xing and I drank a lot of peach blossom wine, one cup after another. Although the wine is not very strong, like beer, I still felt a little dizzy and my face was burning after drinking too much.

After we paid the bill at the bar, Shen Xing pinned me against the wall and gave me a light, drunken kiss, saying breathlessly, "Sister, I'll give you my virginity."

I love you.

I won't bother you afterwards, please don't reject me, okay?

"Shen Xing, are you crazy?"

My face flushed red, but the next moment our breaths mingled clearly. His kiss was as light as ever, carrying a worldly, untainted purity and a delicate tea fragrance, making me feel as if I had returned to my youth.

But I can't do that. If I sleep with him, what if I can't take responsibility for him in the future?

I still reached out and pushed him away, turned my head away, closed my eyes, and then calmed myself down. I took a deep breath and said, "Shen Xing, don't do this. You're making me feel very embarrassed. We're just friends right now."

Please don't do this.

"Sister, I've been so proactive in throwing myself at you, but you won't even glance at me. I have so many female fans, I've captured the hearts of so many girls, so why can't I win you over?"

I'm talented, I have a great figure, I can play the piano, I can dance, and I can cook. Sister, please consider me, okay?

Shen Xing planted a deep kiss on my forehead, then unzipped his down jacket and unbuttoned his white shirt, letting my hand slip inside his chest to caress his smooth skin, delicate collarbone, and strong chest…

My fingers touched his chest; it was burning hot, and I was so startled that I immediately pulled my hand back.

Once I sensed the atmosphere between us had cooled down, I quickly pulled away from his embrace, forcing myself to remain calm as I said, "You went too far with your seduction. Don't do that again!"