The Secret of Second Marriage

I put my phone on silent, set my husband's and his mistress Yang Yufei's WeChat accounts to "Do Not Disturb," and started working seriously.

Unsurprisingly, the court-mandated repayment date was the 15th.

But on the last day of the month, the mistress still shamelessly delayed paying back the money.

Attorney Xu called and told me, "The other party is quite shameless. They keep dragging their feet on repaying the money. I suspect they'll try to get to the last day and file an appeal. We'll have to go to the Intermediate People's Court for a second trial then, Ms. Jiang. Be prepared."

"Um"

I suddenly realized I knew the mistress too well. She wasn't someone who would give money so easily; her skin was shamelessly thick.

I said, "Don't be afraid, keep going, I can afford to wait."

I'm living with President Jiang.

Mr. Jiang is very busy with work and sometimes has to travel for work.

When he goes on business trips, I go back to live with my daughter.

I hired a trustworthy nanny to take care of my daughter.

The nanny was a woman from the countryside; her name was Sister Tao.

Sister Tao is 40 years old, and she is a very nice person.

She had just come to the city from her rural hometown in Anhui to look for work. She had never seen a bustling metropolis in her life, and her eyes still carried a sense of unease, nervousness, and inferiority.

I paid her 6500 yuan a month, with room and board included. All she had to do was pick up and drop off my daughter after school, cook, and spend time with her when I wasn't home.

Sister Tao said to me, "Don't worry, sir. I have a daughter who is about the same age as Niu Niu, and I will take good care of her."

After having a nanny, my life has gradually gotten back on track, unlike before when it was always chaotic and I was extremely busy.

Under the warm winter sun, General Manager Jiang finished handling one of the company's cases and made a considerable amount of money.

He said, "Manman, I've been very busy with work lately and haven't had much time to spend with you. I have some good news for you. I've decided to make it up to you this weekend. We're going to Sanya for a few days, and we'll also have the company's annual party there so everyone can celebrate."

I asked him, "The Sanya annual meeting?"

President Jiang said, "Hmm."

I said in a coquettish tone, "President Jiang, I thought you would take me there alone, but it turns out it's just for the annual meeting."

Mr. Jiang held me on his lap, kissed my cheek, and said in a doting tone, "Silly girl, if I really just wanted to hold an annual meeting, why would I go through all the trouble of going to Sanya?"

I made a whole plate of dumplings just for a little vinegar, but it was mainly for you.

"Oh, darling, you're so sweet."

I said in a coquettish tone.

I learned from my previous marriage that I didn't know how to be affectionate, I was cold and unromantic, and I thought I was doing a good job taking care of the family, the children, and my husband.

My husband will be very content and love me very much.

But now I think the most important thing for a woman is to love herself. She should never be a mother hen, working hard and sacrificing everything for a man. That is the most degrading thing to do.

Mr. Jiang seemed to read my mind. He hugged me, kissed me on the forehead, and said, "I saw your husband's post on WeChat Moments. He took his mistress but didn't take you with him!"

I'm different from him. I can fulfill your wishes; I'll take you wherever you want to go. This time in Sanya, I'll take you to the most expensive hotel, to eat the most delicious seafood, and to see the most beautiful scenery.

I want you to be the happiest and most beautiful woman when you're with me.

"Mr. Jiang, thank you."

My eyes welled up with tears.

President Jiang stroked my face and said softly, "No need to thank me, from now on you're my woman. Manman!"

Is love between adult men and women really that romantic?

I always feel that romance comes at a price...

But at this point, I couldn't care less about anything else. I wanted to go to Sanya to give my husband and his mistress a good thrashing. Why should only they get to enjoy their honeymoon in peace and comfort?

And I will bear the pain of betrayal and the brokenness of my marriage, living a pathetic life. No, I will live a glamorous and happy life, to make those two scoundrels furious.

Mr. Jiang never made our relationship public to his colleagues, nor did he introduce me to his parents or any of his friends.

Mr. Jiang and I keep a low profile at the company.

Most of the time, he was focused on his work and attending meetings.

He was really busy. This big boss, in order to attract business, would go to Wuhan with his secretary at two or three in the morning to stay in a hotel, and then go to some government business promotion meetings early the next morning.

President Jiang treated me very well.

But I had a vague feeling of unease; he was hiding our relationship.

This feeling is very unpleasant for me.

But while Mr. Jiang was asleep, I looked at his phone and found that he didn't have any female confidantes.

Moreover, I inquired with several colleagues at the company, and they confirmed that President Jiang has indeed been single for the past few years. He spends his time either at the company or on business trips, and has no time for dating at all.

I think the reason he doesn't make our relationship public is probably because he feels there's still a difference in our statuses; after all, one of us is the boss, and the other is the employee.

Besides, I'm not divorced.

To be honest, I can only sum up this relationship in four words: a fleeting affair...

I heard the company made a lot of money this year.

My colleagues have all worked very hard.

President Jiang bought plane tickets for everyone in our company. We were all very happy to go to Sanya for a 3-day, 2-night annual meeting. I heard that the resort hotel will have a banquet, singing performances, and a lucky draw.

After I packed my luggage, I boarded a plane and went to Sanya.

Mr. Jiang is waiting for me at a very expensive seaside resort hotel.

He was dressed casually, and looked incredibly handsome.

After I completed the formalities with the staff, I looked down at the blue swimming pool, coconut grove, seaside, blue sky and white clouds, and upscale leisure area.

really beautiful.

I have never been willing to spend money to stay in such an expensive hotel in my entire life.

Mr. Jiang and I ordered food at the hotel.

After dinner, he took me swimming.

I can't actually swim.

He said it was okay, he would teach me.

I changed into a beautiful, sexy red swimsuit, permed my hair into waves, and put on exquisite Hong Kong-style makeup. I looked in the mirror and looked exceptionally beautiful, like a stunningly beautiful star.

When President Jiang saw me, his eyes were clearly filled with amazement.

He took me to the swimming pool to play in the water.

I never expected that as soon as we walked down together, I would see my husband and his mistress.

When my husband saw me, he froze for a moment, seemingly unable to believe that the incredibly glamorous and stunningly beautiful woman in front of him was the wife he used to look down on.

He called out to me uncertainly, calling my name: "Jiang Man, is that you?"