The Secret of Second Marriage

I've noticed that President Jiang has really changed. He used to be a very career-driven man. In the beginning, he even chose to break up with me for the sake of his career and opted for a business marriage, getting engaged to Zeng Wanwan.

But this time, the rumors about my nude photos spread like wildfire.

My acting career has been put on hold... Many trolls online, unaware of the reason, have been sending me private messages to hurl insults.

The men, in particular, were the most vocal in their insults. They accused me of being unchaste and shameless, and spread rumors that I got my position by taking off my clothes and seducing men.

Ah, I was in Hengdian, freezing cold, caught a cold and had a fever, but I still had to keep filming. I stayed up night after night on set waiting for my scene, doing dozens of diving scenes in the winter, all for the perfect shot...

But they casually remarked that I got what I deserved by sleeping with men, and called me dirty.

I don't want to argue.

Fortunately, President Jiang trusts me. This time, he chose to believe me unconditionally and weather this public opinion crisis with me.

I said, "Okay."

"Man, with me here, I won't let Xia Weiwei hurt you in the slightest."

Mr. Jiang suddenly became very protective, hugging me tightly, and his words revealed his concern for me.

The two of us cleared up the misunderstanding at my doorstep.

That evening, Mr. Jiang took me, dressed very conservatively, out to a bar for a few drinks, some barbecue, and a late-night snack…

When we returned from our date, Mr. Jiang took out 99 bouquets of roses from the trunk. The neatly arranged red roses were wrapped in black gauze, along with a red scarf and a small box of black bandage cosmetics worth over 3000 yuan.

When I saw the roses and the scarf, I felt a little touched, but when I saw the expensive cosmetics, tears suddenly streamed down my face.

It turns out that I was extremely subservient in my previous marriage, unable to even afford a bottle of cosmetics. But in my next marriage, the man who truly loves me has already bought me the best of everything.

"Today is Valentine's Day, Man. I love you! I hope I can spend every Valentine's Day with you from now on."

President Jiang said goodbye to me with great reluctance.

I put my arm around his waist and said, "Mr. Jiang, I suddenly have a bold idea. Let's go get our marriage certificate. Tomorrow morning, I've decided you're the one."

"Man, thank you for agreeing to marry me. You know I've waited so long for this day, almost 10 years. I will give you the very best of everything."

Mr. Jiang looked me in the eyes very seriously and said, "I will transfer the house to your name as your premarital property. I will give you all the betrothal gifts and gold jewelry that are due. Also, I will propose to your parents openly and honestly."

You are the woman I, Jiang Hui, deeply love, and I will never wrong you in the slightest.

"Man, this time, I'm going to marry you in a grand and honorable way, and give you a magnificent wedding!"

"Thank you, Mr. Jiang."

My tears flowed unconsciously. After suffering so much and waiting for so long, it felt like I had finally met the man I loved.

I used to be afraid, afraid that my background was not good, afraid that I would make too many demands and upset the man... So when I was with my ex-husband, I was always sensible, considerate and generous.

But now I understand that if a man truly loves you, he won't always make you feel wronged.

President Jiang has demonstrated all of this perfectly through his dedication and actions.

We've decided that once Mr. Jiang finishes his current project, we'll get married around May Day.

In a few days, if my parents are free this weekend, our family will go to the teahouse at the Nanshan Villa Resort for a weekend getaway. We'll also invite Mr. Jiang to come over and discuss our wedding plans.

It's very late at night...

When I went upstairs with the gifts, the villa was dark and the lights were off. I changed into slippers and prepared to go back to my room with the gifts.

My dad coughed, turned on the TV, and sat on the sofa, having been waiting for me to come home.

I paused for a moment and asked my dad, "Dad, why aren't you asleep yet?"

"Can't sleep? Man, come sit here and chat with Dad."

My dad said, "Since I've gotten older, I don't seem to sleep as much at night. Man, actually, when President Jiang brought you back, you two were talking lovey-dovey for so long downstairs, and Dad knew everything."

And about your sister, your mom called today and told you. Dad wants to have a good talk with you about it.

"Dad, I'm with President Jiang!"

I'll start by stating this fact frankly.

My dad nodded, then changed the subject, saying, "I heard from your mom that President Jiang sent people to beat up your sister and that man... President Jiang is always mature and steady, he wouldn't do such a thing. Dad wants to hear your explanation."

"Dad, I know Xia Weiwei must have complained to you today. I asked President Jiang, and he said that Yang Nan was taught a lesson, but he didn't have anyone hurt Xia Weiwei, after all, she's a new mother in her postpartum period."

President Jiang isn't that kind of man!

I'll explain on behalf of President Jiang.

"Then why did he hit Yang Nan?"

My dad asked.

I hesitated for a moment, then thought for a moment and replied, "Dad, I also need to ask Xia Weiwei about this. We'll go to the ward tomorrow, and I'll tell you the answer."

While I wouldn't call myself a good person, I'm definitely not one to talk badly about others behind their backs. I prefer to discuss things openly and honestly, confronting each other on the spot, rather than complaining to my father.

My dad, Mr. Xia, nodded appreciatively and said, "Man, your mom is at the hospital with Weiwei today and hasn't come back yet. I'm going to sleep now, get some rest. We'll go pick her up first thing tomorrow morning!"

What does it mean to bring my mom back? Does it mean my mom can't take care of Xia Weiwei in the hospital anymore?

I had no idea what my dad was thinking, so I went back to my room to take a shower, then went to the next room to check on my daughter who was fast asleep. I sneaked into bed, kissed my daughter, and whispered in her ear, "My darling daughter, Mommy has found happiness again."

President Jiang said he would marry my mother, and my mother hopes that she can also find happiness by marrying him.

I love you, my darling daughter. No matter what, I promise you, even if Mom remarries, you will always be the darling of Mom's heart.

"Your mother's only request of your Uncle Jiang is that he protect and take care of you like a father would!"

My daughter, Tangtang, turned over and slept soundly with a faint smile on her lips. Did she hear what I said in her sleep? I think she truly hopes that I can be happy.

……

The next morning, since I didn't have much work to do anyway, I stayed home to avoid trouble.

I got up around 8 a.m., wearing a mask, hat, and sunglasses, covering myself up completely, and went out to buy groceries.

I went to the supermarket and bought vegetables and fruits, as well as a fresh chicken. When I got home, thinking about President Jiang's light taste, I made a poached chicken, steamed sea bass, sweet and sour pork ribs (which I love), stir-fried tomatoes and eggs, and stir-fried some garlic bok choy.

I packed the food in a lunchbox.

My mom video-called me around 10 a.m. and when she saw me cooking, she asked me excitedly, "Man, did you cook all this delicious food to come to the hospital to see your sister? Man, I really didn't expect you to get up so early this morning, buy so many groceries, and cook for your sister yourself."

"Mom, you're overthinking it."

I heard Xia Weiwei's face turn completely cold. In the past, out of respect for my parents, even though my sister treated me badly, I still treated her like a sister and always cared about our sisterly bond, hoping that she would be doing well.

But from now on, I will not be as soft-hearted as before.

I'll treat her the way she treats me.

I'm not a saint. Some people's hearts are destined to remain unwarmed. Since that's the case, let's keep our distance and not interfere with each other's lives.

I said, "This meal is for President Jiang. I'm also bringing a portion for you and Dad. Mom, you and Dad gave birth to me, and I will definitely take good care of you in the future."

But Xia Weiwei is different. I'll talk to her about some things at the hospital later.

"Man, but no matter what, you're sisters."

My mom said.

I laughed. Sometimes, sisters are not as good as others. I don't need a sister like that.

I hung up my mom's video call, packed the food into a thermal container, and first drove with my dad to the hospital to visit Xia Weiwei, deliver the lunchbox to my mom, and also to clarify some things with Xia Weiwei.

I brought two insulated food containers and parked my car in the parking lot of the main building downstairs at the hospital.

Xia Weiwei was transferred to a intensive care unit at a major hospital yesterday.

My dad and I took the elevator to the hospital's inpatient department. We asked about Xia Weiwei at the nurses' station. She was in a private VIP ward with a sofa, refrigerator, chair, desk, and a hospital bed.

From the window seat, you can see the blue sky and white clouds outside.

Xia Weiwei, wearing a hospital gown, was chatting with my mother while holding her hand.

My mother helped comfort her daughter and even hired a caregiver to take care of Xia Weiwei and Yang Nan 24 hours a day.

Xia Weiwei leaned on my mother's shoulder and kept whining, "Mom, I've had such a hard time lately. I've never had such a hard time in my life."

Did you know? Dad canceled both my credit cards and bank cards.

I was broke. I had to pay my mortgage, car loan, and baby formula and diapers. For a while, I was so poor that I even had to collect mineral water bottles in the neighborhood to sell for money.

Mom, I know I was wrong. I was too willful before... When Dad comes later, please tell him that I want to go back to my old life as a pampered princess.

"I want a job, to go back to the Xia Group. Mom, I want to start a new career and help you and Dad with the workload!"

"Weiwei, it's good that you think this way. You have to remember, Man is your own sister. Jiang's matter is Jiang's fault for not handling it well, it has nothing to do with your sister."

My mom said, "Weiwei, no matter what, you two are still sisters, you mustn't be estranged. Mom hopes you two sisters can take care of each other, can you promise me that?"

"Mom, I know, I just won't go against her."

Xia Weiwei said this with a lie, but her current plan was to gain her parents' trust. As long as she could go home, rejoin the Xia Group, and get her husband into the Xia Group, she would have the ability to kill Jiang Man.