This indicated that his wife was an independent woman who did not want to rely on her husband's influence or wealth, preferring to achieve success through her own efforts.
As the eldest daughter-in-law of the Jian family, Jiang YuShuang had countless people in the entertainment industry eager to curry favor with the Jian family. A mere whisper of her connection could have easily propelled her to top-tier stardom.
However, Jiang YuShuang had not done so, toiling in the industry for years, remaining steadily unremarkable.
Therefore, the one who truly insisted on a private marriage was not Jian Fan, but Jiang YuShuang.
The entertainment industry was a realm of fame and fortune, but also a hotbed of trouble.
All sorts of unspoken rules and shady dealings were rampant.
For a beauty like Jiang YuShuang, there were bound to be many who would try to take liberties.
After eight years of a secret marriage, Jian Fan must have endured much jealousy and complaint, longing to publicly acknowledge his marital status with Jiang YuShuang.
But he understood his beloved wife's pride and self-respect. If he were to announce it rashly, he would be the one to suffer the consequences, so he could not be the one to break that barrier.
Thus, after much deliberation, Jian Fan ultimately chose An Qiuyan.
Jian Fan's smile faded slightly as he nodded and said, "That's right. I used An Qiuyan precisely to make my marriage with Shuang'er public."
He sighed softly, "Shuang'er and I were childhood sweethearts, growing up together. Later, when the Jiang family experienced some upheaval, her parents moved away, and Shuang'er and I lost contact. But fate, in its twists and turns, brought us back together, and we entered into marriage."
"Perhaps it was the sudden and severe turmoil at home that made Shuang'er's personality so exceptionally self-reliant and independent. Even before we got our marriage certificate, she had entered the entertainment industry, becoming an obscure, eighteenth-tier artist."
"I wanted to provide her with resources, make her a star, and then find some directors to groom her, to fulfill her childhood dream of becoming an actress. But she not only got angry and refused me, but she also forbade me from revealing our marriage, threatening to end things with me if I did."
"Every time I saw her acting intimately with other male actors, it felt like my heart was being scratched by cat claws. I truly wanted to rush over and smash that man's head in. Over the years, I've tried every method to make our relationship public, but I could never find the opportunity."
"It wasn't until she joined the same film crew as you that I saw a glimmer of hope. Although I don't overtly involve myself in the entertainment industry, I always had people keeping an eye on her, just in case she was bullied."
"When I received word that An Qiuyan was maliciously approaching Shuang'er, intending to use her as a pawn against you, my anger flared instantly. How dare she try to use my wife? She must be tired of living."
"Initially, I planned to arrange for a few people to stuff An Qiuyan into a sack and give her a good beating, warning her not to mess with people she shouldn't. But then, I thought, since this woman is so good at stirring up trouble, perhaps she could be put to good use."
"So, I had people disguise themselves as extras and sneak onto the set. They were to pretend to overhear Huang Jing and the administrator discussing the Luban blueprint, then gossip about it, allowing An Qiuyan to overhear. Afterward, I guided her to use the soy milk foam for her plan."
Hearing this, Jiang Ling interjected, "When you devised this plan, did you already know I had asked Sister Sa to install surveillance?"
Jian Fan nodded, "Of course. Shuang'er resented you so much, I naturally feared you might do something detrimental to her. I had already been watching you closely. If I hadn't known you had installed surveillance, which could prove Shuang'er's innocence, I would never have allowed An Qiuyan to frame her like that."