The Secret of Second Marriage

"Happy New Year"

I softly said those four words to Shen Xing, then asked him, "Where are you staying tonight?"

Shen Xing said, "The company I joined has dormitories and apartments, located in the live streaming startup park. It's late, I need to take the bus home."

"I'll call you a taxi."

I said it suddenly.

Shen Xing rejected me. His voice was gentle and magnetic, full of protectiveness: "Man, it's late... I just wanted to come see you for a moment and stay with you for a while so I could feel at ease."

To be honest, your husband is a real jerk. If he bullies you and Tangtang again, call me.

I'll grab a sack and put it over his head when he gets home from get off work, then beat him up badly to vent your anger.

I smiled and said, "Okay, I support you in doing that. Find a dark and windy night, when he's drunk, take me along, put a sack over him, and I'll kick him a couple of times too."

Shen Xing suddenly said seriously, "I'm serious."

I was amused by his serious expression and said self-deprecatingly, "I was just joking. In a society governed by law, if you really hit someone, you'll go to jail. Never do something so stupid. It's not worth getting yourself into trouble for a jerk."

"Anything that lets you vent your anger is fine."

Shen Xing said.

I was a little touched.

Just then, New Year's fireworks were set off along the riverbank.

It must have been midnight when I heard the city's bells ringing; the New Year had arrived.

I said quietly, "Do you think my marriage is a complete failure?"

Shen Xing watched the fireworks with me and said tactfully, "No. Sister, the you I see is different from the you you think you are."

In my eyes, you are very charming. You are a good cook, talented, beautiful, and know how to enjoy life. You have a fatal attraction for me.

Moreover, the failure of a marriage cannot be entirely blamed on you alone; you never expected to meet a scumbag.

Men like your uncle will cheat on you no matter who they marry. Man, you need to look forward. You're only 30, the most beautiful age, and many men will like you.

You must believe in yourself, keep going!

On this lonely riverbank, Shen Xing's words warmed my heart.

My phone suddenly received a call from my daughter. She said she had woken up and couldn't see me at home. She was scared and crying as she used her phone to call me, telling me to come home quickly.

I told my daughter, "Mom's out buying something, I'll be back soon."

I waved goodbye to Shen Xing and drove home.

Back home, I took a shower, lay down on the bed, and hugged my daughter as I fell asleep. This New Year's Eve was lonely and exhausting.

The next morning, the first day of the new year, the sky was covered with dark clouds, and countless snowflakes fell on the city.

The roads were bustling with cars, all carrying people visiting relatives on the first day of the Lunar New Year...

In previous years, I would accompany my husband to visit his extended family, including his aunts and uncles, as well as the head of his workplace, other leaders, and guests. Each time, I would bring very expensive gifts.

This time, while browsing WeChat, I discovered that Mrs. Wang had posted pictures on her Moments of my husband bringing his mistress to visit us.

With nothing else to do, my daughter and I cooked some delicious chicken soup at home, gave the dog a bath, and watched the Spring Festival Gala with my daughter for a while.

However, I feel that the Spring Festival Gala doesn't have the same festive atmosphere as it did when I was a child.

My daughter tilted her head and said to me, "Mom, there's a secret I've always wanted to tell you."

I was stunned and asked my daughter, "What secret?"

The daughter said, "About Dad and that vixen Yang Yufei. The year before last, I overheard Dad on the phone talking about... something called Golden Century Real Estate Project, and he asked someone to transfer the money to Miss Yang's card."

I asked my dad, "Who is Miss Yang?" My dad said she was an aunt.

My dad even took me to a hotel to meet Yang Yufei, bought me KFC and hamburgers, and told me not to tell my mom when I got back.

"Mom, has Dad been with that vixen for a long time?"

After hearing it, I felt very uncomfortable.

It turns out they had been having an affair for three years. I had never tried to verify it before, but when my daughter told me the truth herself, I felt a chill run down my spine.

I said, "Daughter, I'm sorry, Mom chose a very, very bad dad for you."

We were supposed to be a happy family of three, but it was all ruined by the mistress and your father.

Your father left this family and chose to live with his mistress.

He doesn't want you and your mother anymore.

From now on, my daughter and I will strive to live a happy and fulfilling life. Mom will work hard to give you a good life. Okay?

"it is good"

Tangtang said very sensibly.

For a moment, I felt a pang of heartache.

My child should have grown up healthily in a happy and fulfilling family, but at such a young age, he has already learned to be sensible and to read adults' expressions.

I'm the one who wronged her.

However, when my daughter mentioned the Golden Century real estate project, something suddenly came to mind. Something flashed through my mind, and I remembered that my husband's financial company had done a large real estate investment project a few years ago.

It's that real estate project called Golden Century. I heard it's a joint venture with a state-owned enterprise. My husband was the approver of that financial project, so he probably received a lot of kickbacks.

He transferred all his illicit income to his mistress's account, which is why she had the money to open a yoga studio and a clothing store, and her businesses were thriving.

People who don't know her would really think she's very capable.

It turned out to be the case.

Around 10 o'clock, my daughter and I were getting ready to have dinner at home.

I received a call from Mrs. Wang.

She is my best friend of many years and also the wife of a major shareholder in my husband's company.

Mrs. Wang's husband's family are high-ranking government officials, and her family also has a lot of connections. They have made many investments and are one of the major shareholders of my husband's financial company.

In the past, in order to help my husband get a promotion, I would visit Mrs. Wang during holidays and play mahjong with her.

Mrs. Wang is in her fifties and used to be sent to the countryside during the Cultural Revolution. She especially loves a dish she ate in Yunnan during that time.

I specifically learned how to make that snack, and every few days I would go over to Mrs. Wang's house to cook, walk the dog, and play golf with her.

Whenever she's unhappy, she calls, and I'll go over to keep her company and cheer her up.

At that time, I was willing to go all out for my husband's promotion.

If I think he's doing well, then I'm doing well too.

Mrs. Wang's son was in a car accident. He has a very rare blood type, known as Rh-negative, and the hospital's blood bank was running low on blood at the time.

I happen to have the extremely rare Rh-negative blood type, so I went to the hospital to donate blood without hesitation. I had over 1500 milliliters of blood drawn. After donating blood, I felt dizzy and lightheaded, and it took me several months to slowly recover.

Because of this incident, I became acquainted with Mrs. Wang.

Mrs. Wang thought I was a virtuous wife and loving mother, and it was because of me that my husband got such a smooth promotion and raise.

She suddenly messaged me on WeChat: "Man, what's going on? Why did your husband bring his mistress to your house today? It's the first day of the new year, and he dares to do this? Are there some problems in your relationship?"

"I'm sorry, Sister Wang, you must be embarrassed. He's been having an affair with that woman for three years, and we're getting a divorce soon."

I say.

Mrs. Wang is an official's wife.

She was silent for a moment and then said, "Man, your husband is really outrageous."

You're not divorced yet, and instead of bringing your wife, you bring your mistress to our leaders' house for dinner.

I just got angry. I can't stand men who are unfaithful to their wives. Come over to my house for dinner right now, and I'll help you get revenge.

While you're at it, give your man a good talking-to and make him take you home so you can move on.

I said, "Sister Wang, I appreciate your kindness. A lot has happened recently, and I don't know how to explain it to you."

I've caused you so much trouble over the years. I don't want to cause you any more.

Besides, it's the Lunar New Year, and if things get chaotic at your house, it's not good luck. Forget it, I won't go.

"No way. We're best friends. If you don't come, I won't have any appetite for this meal. Hurry up and come!"

Mrs. Wang said.

Mrs. Wang is the wife of an official; her husband is a top-ranking cadre.

After thinking about it, I decided not to offend this relationship, so I took my daughter and drove to Mrs. Wang's house.

I think my husband and his mistress are smart people. They won't cause trouble at Mrs. Wang's house. Otherwise, if they really offend someone powerful, my husband's future will be in jeopardy.

I wore a red down jacket, with delicate features, light makeup, and my hair styled in a Chinese updo with a unique purple butterfly hairpin. I also dressed my daughter up beautifully, in a red Hanfu, with her hair in two little buns and carrying a pretty koi fish purse. We went to a very impressive government compound in Beijing.

The residential compound is filled with pine trees, and the pine trees are covered with snow, making it look particularly solemn.

The houses are also detached villas in the area.

I took my daughter's hand and walked to the villa entrance to ring the doorbell.

The servants came out to greet them.

My daughter and I went into the living room and changed our shoes in the entryway. The room was decorated in a very high-end and elegant style, with an antique-style TV wall, sofa, and doors and windows.

Yang Yufei, the mistress, had red eyes.

She was left standing in the living room, ignored by everyone.

As soon as Mrs. Wang and several other wealthy women saw me arrive, they immediately and warmly invited me over.

My husband is unaware of my relationship with Mrs. Wang because I have never told him how hard I worked to build connections for his promotion.

This was the first time he had seen me at Mrs. Wang's house, and he seemed somewhat surprised.

He said, "What brings you here?"

The mistress, Yang Yufei, also looked at me in shock, as if to say that I, a washed-up housewife, had no right to be in such a social setting, in the home of such a wealthy lady.

Mrs. Wang took my hand and gave my daughter a thick red envelope.

She said, "Man, you just have such a cool and proper demeanor, unlike that mistress. She dresses so provocatively and seduces men everywhere."