The Secret of Second Marriage

Shen Xing and I sat on opposite sides of the dining table, each with a bowl of hot, sweet Laba porridge.

Shen Xing came over with the sugar jar and asked me, "Would you like some sugar added?"

"Thank you, just one spoonful will do."

I say.

Shen Xing added a spoonful of sugar for me, and it tasted much sweeter.

We each ate our own food.

Shen Xing said, "Sister, will you be my girlfriend? I can quit the entertainment industry for you. I'm actually quite sad right now, I'm sorry... I know my fans have been cyberbullying you, so... I want to be with you to shut them up."

"Shen Xing, you're still young, think it over carefully. Your career is important, and I don't want you to regret it later. You might not understand what I'm saying now."

But you'll only realize how important career and future prospects are when you've truly experienced a lot.

I said this while focusing on eating my porridge.

Shen Xing looked at me, suddenly put down the spoon in his hand, gave a slight bitter smile, and said, "Sister, I understand. I won't leave the industry. Because, sister, what you need is not a weak boy hiding behind you, but a strong comrade-in-arms who can stand shoulder to shoulder with you."

I will work hard in the entertainment industry.

"Shen Xing, you really are a very smart guy."

I say.

After a long pause, Shen Xing suddenly said to me, "Sister, what can I do with you? Who told me to like you so much? I like you to the point of being heartbroken and desperate. I can't breathe whenever I hear your name. I never knew loving someone could be so joyful and so hopeless."

I didn't respond to Shen Xing's words.

I couldn't give him everything he wanted, nor could I give him pure love. Human nature is such an unfathomable thing.

I finished my eight-treasure porridge carefully, washed the bowl, and put it on the coffee table. These two crystal-clear porcelain bowls were also bought by Shen Xing at the supermarket. His was blue, and mine was pink with some flower patterns on it, which was particularly warm and beautiful.

We put our chopsticks and bowls together, and it felt like we were really living together. After Shen Xing put away the bowls and chopsticks, she carefully covered them with several tissues to prevent them from getting dusty.

He made the bed, carefully covering all the hotel beds, and then said to me, "Sis, today is Laba Festival, and it's snowing outside. Why don't you stay here?"

"I'm not keeping it."

I shook my head and said, "Happy Laba Festival, Shen Xing! I hope you'll always be safe and sound! Goodnight, I'm going home now!"

After I finished speaking, I prepared to leave the hotel…

"etc!"

Shen Xing chased after me, called out to me as I was about to leave, and gave me a hand warmer.

He said, "It's cold outside, take this with you!"

I just realized that this hand warmer has been with him for many years. It's a gray hand warmer shaped like a little monkey that can be charged. The fluffy outer cover can also be used as a pillow to put your hands inside, which is especially warm.

"This is yours..."

I say.

"I'll give it to you now, sis."

Shen Xing said, "I really like this hand warmer. I always bring it with me when filming in winter. I'm giving this hand warmer to you. You can wear it with you from now on, just like I'm by your side."

"Thanks"

I was quite touched, so I went out with his hand warmer and took a taxi home.

I got home late at night.

My parents were waiting for me to come home. The table was set with Laba porridge and all sorts of festive dishes, including crabs, pig's trotters, ribs, shrimp, and various seafood...

Unfortunately, I didn't come back today, so I missed out on the food.

When I went in, I greeted them, "Mom and Dad, aren't you asleep yet?"

My parents were watching TV and said, "Man, your dad and I were worried about you today, so we've been waiting for you at home. You must be tired after being outside all day. Mom has already prepared your bath water. Go to your room, take a bath, and get some rest!"

"Thank you, Mom."

I say.

A warmth welled up inside me. No matter how old I am, as long as my parents are here, I can always be a parent, and children can always come home to food, hot water, and a place to rest...

Just as I was about to go back to my room to sleep, my dad suddenly called me back and said, "Man, I saw the news today. It's all over the internet, saying that you and that Shen Xing are together?"

Actually, Dad supports you two being together. We can let Shen Xing marry into our Xia family, and any children she has will be named after our Xia family.

You can take over the group properly and become the president's daughter of our listed jewelry company. As for Shen Xing, Dad has observed him. He's tall, handsome, and has a refined appearance. He's also very talented, can cook, and genuinely likes you. Dad thinks he's a good match!

"Dad, I hadn't thought about those things."

I say.

My dad said, "Never mind, you still have feelings for that President Jiang, don't you?"