The Secret of Second Marriage

Perhaps I've been too well protected.

She got married right after graduation and later became a full-time housewife.

I met President Jiang at the company. He was a mature and steady man who respected people.

He has always been very polite to me…

I have never encountered such blatant workplace harassment before.

I kept my composure and said, "Wang Han, no matter what, you're already a male celebrity with millions of followers on Weibo. What kind of woman don't you need? Why are you targeting a housewife like me? Besides, I'm already 30 years old..."

Wang Han said, "Sister Man, I just feel that you have a certain charm. Only a woman as pure, gentle, and graceful as you can inspire a sense of conquest."

After he finished speaking, he pounced on me, unbuckled my seatbelt, and started kissing me.

"You! Let me go!... If you keep doing this, I'll call for help..."

I slapped him, yelling and struggling, then kicked him in the groin. In the heat of the moment, the pain made him release me.

He gasped for breath, crying out in pain, then stared at me with a blatant, threatening, and coercive look.

"For a big star like me to take a liking to a plain-looking housewife like you is already a huge compliment. And you're so ungrateful! Do you even know how many young and beautiful female fans and internet celebrities are waiting for me to drool over them?"

Upon hearing this, I was dumbfounded.

I never imagined that the male celebrity who pretended to be upright, kind, aloof, and handsome in front of others would actually be such a filthy person in private.

It's a shame I had such a good impression of him before. He was very professional when filming, and whenever I had questions, he would patiently explain them to me as a senior. I couldn't tell at all that he had any dirty thoughts about me.

You can know a person's face but not their heart...

This was the first time I witnessed the complexity and treacherous nature of the entertainment industry.

"Jiang Man, don't think I don't know what kind of person you are. Do you know what the crew members are saying about you behind your back?"

They say you're Jiang's mistress, and that you and your husband are getting a divorce. What are you pretending for, you promiscuous woman?

Mr. Jiang isn't by your side tonight, and your husband doesn't want you anymore. Why don't you come with me and become a couple on a film set? Don't worry, I have many scripts and directors at my disposal. I'll recommend you for TV series and movies.

Would you mind thinking about it?

He spoke sweet nothings with feigned enthusiasm as he moved closer to me again.

His words gave me goosebumps.

In my life so far, I've only been with two men: my first love and my husband, and President Jiang.

I admit I'm not a perfect woman. When I got together with my husband, I was attracted by his thoughtfulness and his handsome and capable nature.

I got together with Mr. Jiang because I had been neglected by my husband in our marriage for many years and needed a sense of security. That sense of security was exactly what a mature man like Mr. Jiang could give me. What's more, Mr. Jiang could help me a lot.

But I'm not a promiscuous woman who goes with whoever comes to her. Am I that cheap?

"I'm warning you, get off the bus now! No matter what you're thinking, I'm not willing. I don't need your recommendation; I can survive in this industry on my own merits."

Please get off the bus, or don't blame me for being impolite...

As I straightened my clothes, I spoke with righteous indignation.

But he blocked the car door, smiled dismissively, and then sneered at me: "What are you pretending to be, Jiang Man? You're an adult, why are you being so hypocritical?"

You're already a woman who's entered the "walled city" of marriage, and is almost out of it. Why pretend?

"Tonight it's just the two of us, a perfect night of lovemaking, isn't that nice? Besides, we play a married couple in this drama. If you let me sleep with you, I promise I'll talk to the director and give you more screen time, make you a breakout star, okay?"

"I heard you've been dating a fiancée who's quite wealthy and apparently a fan of yours. We've even met each other's parents. How could you do something so unfair to her?"

I questioned him.

Because of my collaboration with this celebrity, I sometimes come across news about him by chance. He has indeed been dating a wealthy woman for the past two years, and I heard she is a second-generation rich girl.

His girlfriend even visited the set once. The two of them showed their affection in front of so many people on set, and he even bought his ex-girlfriend a diamond ring.

I never expected him to be this kind of person.

Wang Han said nonchalantly, "I do have a fiancée. So what? Shouldn't all men have several female confidantes?"

"Heh, I hate cheating men more than anything in my life! Get out of the car, or I'll call the police. I, Jiang Man, have given up all constraints and finally chosen to leave that hellish marriage. Was I just meant to be a sex partner for a lecherous bastard like you?"

I said, "Do you think married women are promiscuous? That they'll get lustful at the sight of a decent-looking man? You're so shallow. Get off the bus!"

I sat up straight and warned him, "If you don't get out of the car, I'm going to call President Jiang. Think it over carefully. Although this is an intersection and there aren't many people around, it's still in the city center and there's a convenience store right next to it."

If I shout, it will definitely attract attention. Then you'll be the one who embarrasses yourself.

"Stop pretending. A woman in her thirties who's about to get divorced is lucky enough to even be interested in you. What are you pretending to be, some kind of saint in front of me?"

He seemed unwilling to give up, but the next second, the car door was opened, and Shen Xing suddenly appeared next to my car. She pulled open the car door, dragged the pervert out, and gave him a severe beating.

I quickly opened the car door and saw two men rolling on the ground. Shen Xing, who had practiced Taekwondo, was more vigorous and had the upper hand.

He punched the man in the face, then grabbed him by the collar and punched him several times, making the man roll around with his head in his hands, begging for mercy.

Shen Xing said, "Get lost! Don't you dare bother my sister again, or I'll beat you up every time I see you!"

"So you two knew each other all along!"

Wang Han got up from the ground, gave me and Shen Xing a cold look, and left unwillingly.

I quickly went over to check on Shen Xing's wounds and asked him, "Are you alright?"

Shen Xing also took a few punches, and there were some bruises on his fair and handsome face. He smiled at me and said, "It's okay. I was just worried about you, so I took a taxi and came over."

Although that guy named Wang Han is a celebrity, his character is questionable. I've heard he's had affairs with many women on set. I don't trust you, so..."

"Shen Xing".

I said to myself with a self-deprecating laugh, "Actually, I owe you something. I didn't expect you to still be willing to help me."

Thank you for today.

"Don't take it to heart, you don't owe me anything. Relationships are all about mutual consent. Sister Man, I saw how hard you worked on set. You tried your best in every scene, taking it again and again, striving for perfection."

For that underwater scene, you had to go in and out of the water more than 30 times before you finally got a satisfactory shot.

I believe that heaven will not let down those who work hard; you will definitely become famous.

Shen Xing said.

I said, "Thank you!"

Shen Xing said, "Man, you need to be careful. Wang Han is the kind of person who's extremely vengeful. If you offend him this time, he might bully you on set next time. You need to be mentally prepared!"

I nodded: "I will. But why are you so foolish? Knowing you'll offend him, why did you still stand up for me?"

Actually, if Shen Xing hadn't shown up, I would have already decided to teach that pervert a lesson. I had secretly reached into the self-defense tool behind the car seat, intending to give him a good beating.

Unexpectedly, Shen Xing suddenly appeared and rescued the damsel in distress.

Shen Xing looked into my eyes and said very seriously, "I don't regret it. Man, I want to protect you, and that's from the bottom of my heart."

"But I can't give you a future. Shen Xing, it's late, I should go."

I got into the car crying, started the gas, and drove away.

Shen Xing kept watching me from behind until my car turned around.

He then silently turned away.

My tears streamed down my face. I gripped the steering wheel tightly with both hands and silently prayed, "Shen Xing, if you meet a better girl, just forget about me."