The Secret of Second Marriage

When I got home, I went straight to the bathroom, took off my clothes, turned on the shower, and started frantically washing myself with hot water. Even though that jerk didn't do anything to me, I still felt disgusted...

I think it's a psychological effect.

The disgust I felt from my husband's infidelity was psychological, while the sexual harassment I experienced from my colleague this time was physically disgusting.

Wang Han acts all refined and aloof on set, but who knew he was such a jerk in private?

He probably thought that a woman like me, whose husband cheated on her, would be lonely and unable to resist temptation, and that he would take advantage of me. But does a married woman have no dignity?

I've decided that I won't talk to him on set anymore.

I took a shower for over an hour, and I could feel my skin getting red from scrubbing. When I went into the wrong bathroom, I felt completely exhausted.

Lying in bed at night, I tossed and turned, never imagining that a celebrity with such a halo could have such a filthy and depraved private life. I suddenly felt very sorry for his fiancée.

If she discovers after marriage that her husband is such a person, wouldn't she regret it and cry for the rest of her life?

I decided to send the dashcam footage from the car to his fiancée after filming was finished.

The next day, when I went to the set, Wang Han was extremely cold. He even told the director that he didn't want to film anymore, saying that acting with me, a newcomer, would affect his reputation and that he wanted to replace me in the role.

Wang Han is a senior figure in this field.

He stayed in his dressing room on set and didn't come down. The entire crew stopped working because of the lead actor's absence.

The crew was buzzing with discussion: "What happened? Who did Han Ge have a fight with? Could it be that new lead actress, Jiang Man?"

"How did she, a housewife in her thirties, offend Brother Han?"

"This is going to be interesting."

"Brother Han is so refined and proper, it must be that woman named Jiang Man who did something outrageous! A housewife, she dares to act, haha."

Wang Han also has connections and wealthy backers who support her.

Zhang Zhiwei was also caught in a dilemma.

When I arrived at the construction site, I quickly realized what it meant to be framed by a villain.

I've suddenly realized that the real workplace is just like this—full of backstabbing, scheming, and deceit.

However, this is also my first test as a newcomer, and I believe I will not be defeated.

After all, I used to be a housewife, and I endured that kind of humiliation and hardship for six years. What is there that I can't handle?

I believe in myself.

At 9:30 a.m., Director Zhang called me into his office and asked me, "Man, what did you do to offend Wang Han? He was fine yesterday while filming, so why is he saying he's not feeling well today and refuses to work? He also said that acting with you is not going well and he wants to replace you with another female lead."

"Director Zhang, Wang Han and I did have a little misunderstanding, but that's a private matter, and I don't want to talk about it publicly on set."

I say.

The reason I didn't want to talk about how I was almost sexually harassed last night is because I didn't want to make a big deal out of it and affect the filming schedule. Besides, Wang Han is my colleague now, so not making a scene and saving him face is the best I can do.

Director Zhang Zhiwei said, "Wang Han is the male lead of our show. He has already filmed 1/10 of the episodes a few days ago. You know, every minute in our industry costs money."

Whether it's easily replacing the male or female lead, it would be a huge loss for our production team. So, the directors and assistant directors had a meeting and discussed it, and we still hope that you can go to Wang Han, clarify the misunderstanding, continue to work together, and finish filming this drama.

Jiang Man, what do you think?

"But……"

I have a nagging feeling that Wang Han's actions towards me yesterday were absolutely disgusting.

I didn't want to say another word to Wang Han, especially since I hadn't done anything wrong.

Director Zhang Zhiwei said to me earnestly, "Public matters are public matters, and private matters are private matters. Jiang Man, I hope you will prioritize your career. Go and talk to Wang Han. Don't ruin your future because of a conflict with the lead actor..."

If it were me with my old temper, I probably would have slammed my fist on the table and stormed out.

Because I feel I haven't done anything wrong, and I don't want to talk to someone like that.

I clenched my fingers tightly; now I am a mature woman.

My eyes turned cold, and I remained silent for three seconds: "Fine, I'll go talk to him. But doing this doesn't mean I think I'm wrong. I'm doing this for my own career, but more importantly, for the sake of the entire production team."

"Okay, Ms. Jiang, actually I've always been very satisfied with your work attitude. I've seen how hard you work on set, so don't worry, I won't treat you unfairly."

Director Zhang said.

I took a deep breath, left the director's office, and went to Wang Han's dressing room. When I knocked on the door, I saw Wang Han waiting for me with a gloomy expression.

His face looked more swollen than usual, especially with some purplish-blue bruises around his eyes. It was clear that he had been badly beaten by Shen Xing last night.

When Wang Han saw me come in, he asked his assistant to call Shen Xing in as well.

I stopped him and said bluntly, "Shen Xing did this to help me. If you want to hold a grudge, then hold it against me."

"Fine, I'll pin this on you, Sister Jiang. I'll settle this score with you properly. Let me tell you, I won't cooperate with you. Even if you kneel down and beg me, it won't work. I'm the big star of this drama, and you're just an old woman with no experience who's just started acting."

Today I'll teach you some workplace wisdom: if you offend a senior colleague, you won't even know how you died!

Wang Han's eyes were filled with malice.

I originally wanted to have a good talk with him and put the past behind us. Even if we don't like each other, since we signed a contract, we should take the filming seriously.

It doesn't matter how much he dislikes me in private, but I hope to do a good job filming this movie.

I said, "I didn't do anything wrong. The reason I'm talking to you today is to advise you to prioritize your work, put your personal life aside, and finish filming the rest of your scenes, okay?"

Wang Han sneered: "I can't possibly continue acting with an old woman like you. It will damage my reputation and image. Who knows how many people you slept with to get this lead role?"

You think you're worthy of acting opposite me?

"So what do you want?"

I've already planned to come and have a proper talk with him, but judging from his attitude, it's not something that can be resolved by talking.

Wang Han called Director Zhang in front of me and said, "Director Zhang, this woman took the initiative to seduce me after work last night, wanting me to teach her more about filming."

I refused, and she got angry and had her boyfriend on set, Shen Xing, beat me up. My face is bruised and I need to rest for a couple of days.

It's impossible for me to work with her again.

She did such a terrible thing, you must fire her and that Shen Xing, otherwise I will not continue filming.

"Brother Han, the contract has been signed, and the male and female leads have been decided long ago. It's not like I can just change the actors. You know we also have financial backers and investors behind us."

Jiang Man is a new leading lady, acting for the first time. What could she have done wrong to offend you? Just have her treat you to a meal and a drink, and you can all forgive and forget. Why hold a grudge?

Director Zhang spoke tactfully and modestly.

Wang Han arrogantly said, "Director Zhang, even if we manage to film a drama about a woman like her who has no self-control, what if her personal life issues affect its broadcast?"

You'd only feel comfortable using an experienced actor like me. Here's what we'll do: think it over some more. I'll give you a day; I have several other scripts on hand anyway.

If you don't fire her and replace her, I'm not filming anymore!

He hung up on Director Zhang after he finished speaking, then looked at me with a cold and vengeful expression and said, "I'm being generous by taking a liking to you. And you dare to pretend to be some virtuous and chaste woman. Jiang Man, even if you kneel down and beg me now, I won't give you another second glance."

Haha, a housewife like you should just stay home and take care of the kids. Dreaming of becoming famous through acting? Keep dreaming!

"You're the one who should be dreaming..."

I walked over with a cold expression, took a USB drive out of my bag, threw it on the table, and said to him, "Look what this is?"

His selfishness and cold-bloodedness have lowered my standards to a whole new level.

But I, Jiang Man, will not be someone who is bullied.

I can give you some face, but if you don't even want that, don't blame me for being impolite.

"What do you want to do?"

Wang Han stood up from his chair, picked up the USB drive, plugged it into the computer, turned it on, and opened the video player. He then saw the footage of him harassing him last night.

He was shocked: "How come you have something like this in your car?"

"Don't rush, there's another recording."

I opened my phone and played the recording directly—the recording of him harassing me yesterday.

I said, "This evidence on my phone is enough to prove my innocence. Wang Han, do you think I'm some naive young girl who's just entered society and is easily bullied and taken advantage of?"

I'm not as naive as you think. I don't offend others unless they offend me, but if they do, I'll knock out their teeth, swell up their face, and break their arms and legs until they're covered in blood, so they'll never dare to offend me again..."

Perhaps it was my aura and calm tone that intimidated him.

The once arrogant and domineering Wang Han suddenly shrank back, his eyes filled with panic. "How is this possible? You're just a housewife... how could you install surveillance cameras and listening devices in your car... What are you trying to do?"

As a shrewd man, he knew exactly what the evidence I had meant.

Because he panicked, he shed his former arrogance and ruthlessness, holding the USB drive with trembling fingers, his face growing paler and paler...

"Jiang Man, you win. What exactly do you want?"

"I don't want anything, I just want to focus on making good films."

I say.

Wang Han gritted his teeth in anger, but there was nothing he could do. For a celebrity like him, his public image and reputation were paramount.

If all the videos were released, his fans would know that he's a scumbag behind the scenes, which would be a heavy blow to his career.