The Secret of Second Marriage

Mr. Jiang patiently stayed with my daughter and me on set until I finished filming before driving us home.

Late at night, Mr. Jiang took my hand and wanted to come up and keep me company for the night.

But I still refused.

I said, "President Jiang, it's inconvenient for you to have children."

Mr. Jiang smiled and nodded, told me to get some rest, and then turned and left.

A short while later, I heard Mr. Jiang's very expensive X6 BMW start its engine and drive out of the community downstairs.

When I got home, Aunt Tao took my daughter from me.

She said, "Madam, I'm sorry. Today, while I was out grocery shopping with Miss, your husband and that woman rushed over, grabbed Miss, and drove her away."

This was an oversight on my part, and I promise it will never happen again.

"Okay, next time you take Tangtang, try not to go to places with few people... Contact me immediately if there are any problems."

I say.

Aunt Tao is an honest person. Her eyes were red, and it seemed that she had been blaming herself for a long time this afternoon.

I didn't blame her too much. After bathing and brushing my daughter's teeth, changing her into her pajamas, and coaxing her to sleep, I went to the living room to do push-ups, hula hooping, and aerobic exercises.

I trained until 2 a.m. before getting a short nap. Then, I got up again around 8 a.m. the next morning and rushed to the set with boundless energy.

I feel that fighting spirit all over me has returned.

I am a woman with a strong sense of responsibility.

Since Director Zhang has chosen me as the female lead, I must take full responsibility for this short drama. No matter what, I will hone my acting skills and strive for perfection in every detail.

That's how cruel the workplace is.

As a newcomer, if I don't seize this opportunity, the market won't use me again next time.

After a brief moment of thought, I drove to the film set.

As a member of the crew, Shen Xing always wore a mask, spoke very little, and was very cool. She was busy around the set, helping with sound recording, script reading, and organizing things.

The male lead who acted with me in the short drama is named Wang Han. He's in his thirties, a mature man in a suit, and his acting skills are quite good.

When he had some free time, he chatted with me and said that he used to be a fitness instructor, but the economic situation has been bad in recent years, and the gym in his hometown has closed down.

He came to Beijing to pursue his dreams, and because of his good looks, he stumbled into the world of short dramas.

He said his salary is quite high now, and he has filmed more than a dozen short dramas. One of them has been viewed over 100 million times, and he has already gained some fame. He films one short drama a month, earning between 50000 and 100000 yuan.

Wang Han encouraged me: "Man, although you're a newcomer, I think your acting is pretty good. Keep it up, and when you become famous, remember to think of me!"

"Brother Han, you flatter me."

I'll keep it low-key.

After filming one scene, my entire crew and I filmed the next one. We filmed from day to night, constantly memorizing lines and acting. The pace was terrifyingly fast.

I also went through a period of initial discomfort before gradually adapting. Although I was very tired and exhausted, I felt a small sense of accomplishment when I saw the behind-the-scenes footage and the final cut during my breaks.

I never imagined that a housewife like me could become an actress.

We really owe it all to short dramas.

I took filming very seriously. I would take a thick script and use a marker to mark out each important line, and then I would constantly memorize my lines on set.

But by the time we finished filming, I was so tired that I couldn't stay awake any longer.

It was cold and freezing.

The makeup artist came over to touch up my makeup.

I feel dizzy and lightheaded.

After turning thirty, I can't stay up as late as I used to when I was younger.

Shen Xing handed me a Starbucks coffee and said, "Sis, we often work late into the night and drink coffee in our line of work. This will help you stay alert and make you more focused for the next scene."

"Thanks"

I said, "How much? I'll transfer it to you."

Shen Xing smiled and shook her head: "No need, I can afford a cup of coffee."

Filming lasted until 2 a.m., and I called Aunt Tao to ask how my daughter's day was.

Aunt Tao said, "Madam, don't worry. I took Tangtang to her piano tutoring class during the day, and for lunch I made two dishes and a soup. There were braised shrimp and beef stew with potatoes, which Tangtang loves the most, as well as stir-fried spinach. Tangtang ate very happily."

In the afternoon, I took her to the amusement park in the mall. When she went to bed at night, Tangtang kept calling for her mother. I told her that when she fell asleep, her mother would come back.

Tangtang was very good; she took a bath and went to bed around 9 PM.

"Yes, thank you for your hard work."

I felt a little relieved, and then prepared to pack my things and leave work.

Seeing that I was about to leave, Wang Han said to me, "Man, is it convenient for me to get a ride? I need to go back to the hotel."

"Can"

I figured he was a colleague after all, and it wouldn't be easy for him to get a ride at night, so I decided to give him a ride.

As we were walking, I saw Shen Xing waiting for a car by the roadside.

He was very clean, with a gentle and refined demeanor, and was very tall. Standing there, he looked like a prince straight out of an idol drama.

I finally gave in and drove over to ask, "Are you going home? Can I give you a ride?"

"No need, sis."

Shen Xing smiled.

Since they don't need it anymore, I'm not the kind of person who'd rush to find them.

I started the car and prepared to leave.

Shen Xing suddenly said, "Sis, drive slowly on the road and be careful."

I looked up and took a deep look at the handsome young man in front of me. There was a light in his eyes, the kind I had seen when my husband and I were dating. It was the genuine emotion that spontaneously flowed out when you like someone.

I didn't dare look him in the eye, so I hurriedly stepped on the gas and drove away as if I were escaping.

Wang Han was smoking in my car.

He looks a lot like a male celebrity in the entertainment industry, I think his name is Hu Bing. He's very handsome, the kind of muscular man with a strong physique.

However, there was a hint of frivolity in his eyes.

I don't like men smoking in my car. After all, we're colleagues and we're going to work together on the next film, and he happens to be playing my husband in that film.

I didn't want to offend him, so I secretly vowed to myself that next time I would find an excuse not to take him on the bus again.

While smoking, Wang Han said to me in a deep voice, "Sister Jiang, that boy just now seemed to be interested in you. Do you two know each other?"

That boy is so handsome, it's unfair. It's such a waste of his talent for him to be a crew member on set.

Believe it or not, if he became an idol, he would definitely charm a huge number of women.

"We're just ordinary friends; we've had a few meals together."

I say.

Shen Xing has fair skin, a great figure, and is very tall. He exudes a youthful aura untouched by worldly affairs, and any woman would find him dazzlingly handsome.

While filming on set, I sometimes run into Shen Xing by chance outside of work.

We pretended nothing was wrong; he went about his business, and I went about mine.

The crew members were unaware that we had once had a romantic relationship.

When I was filming, he would also provide lighting or help us fix our clothes and hair.

Occasionally, I would look up and meet his gaze. I felt an unspoken awkwardness, and for some reason, this boy's bright eyes always made my heart race.

Even so, it's very difficult for me to actually take that step in my heart.

I told myself to stop overthinking. There was a gap in age and social status between us, and if we got together, it was destined to have no future.

I drove along, lost in thought, until I reached an intersection in the city. I stopped and said to Wang Han, "We're here. I heard you live around here. I'll drop you off here. You can get out now."

"Sister Man, thank you for driving me back. You know, before filming this short drama, Director Zhang Zhiwei also contacted me and asked for my opinion."

I finalized the deal with the director right then and there.

The first thing I noticed when I saw your photo was that you are a woman with life experience, someone who would understand the stories of women who have been married.

So I'd rather not choose those rough-around-the-edges young girls, and choose you to act in this play.

I don't know why, but I just trust you so much!

Wang Han didn't get out of the car immediately, but instead leaned closer to me and smiled slightly.

His warm breath gently caressed my ear, carrying a faint scent of alcohol and his unique masculine aroma, instantly making me nervous and causing my cheeks to flush red.

How so?

At first glance, his words made me feel like I should be incredibly grateful, because a male lead who was somewhat well-known in the industry believed in me, an unknown newcomer, and a 30-year-old married woman.

In his eyes, I should be grateful that I can outperform those young and beautiful girls and be competent for this role.

But for some reason, his words made me feel vaguely uncomfortable.

Especially the way he looked at me, his eyes were typical of amorous lovers, with a faint smile in his deep black eyes, as if he was hinting at something.

Although I'm not sure what he was implying, as an adult man and woman...

I've been there, after all. When a man looks at a woman like that, it's basically a sexual innuendo.

I felt nauseous. No wonder people say it's easy to encounter harassment in the workplace.

Moreover, I'm in the entertainment industry, which is a murky place. Some people are not as upright and of good character as you appear on the surface.

I deliberately avoided him, silently reassuring myself that I was probably just overthinking things.

I smiled politely and said, "Thank you for your kind words, but it's late and I need to go back to rest. I'll take my leave here. Good night."

He refused to get out of the car and instead said to me, "Sister Man, you've been through this before, you're not going to act like some virtuous woman, are you? Don't you know that I recommended you to the director, so you need to compensate me for it?"

"What do you want to do?"

I suddenly felt a sense of impending danger, as if facing a formidable enemy.

Although this intersection is in the city, it was already past 2 a.m. and there were hardly any people around. I suddenly felt a sense of fear.