After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?
Chapter 258 Let It Be

Chapter 258: Chapter 258 Let It Be

Just married, with plenty of time, Shen Qingqing and Jiang Zhixun spent a few shameless days together.

As soon as it got dark, they’d pull the drapes.

The next morning, they wouldn’t get up until dawn.

On the day they were invited for a meal, Shi Yu immediately noticed something different about Shen Qingqing.

She was charming and alluring.

That’s the state that only a nourished marital life could bring.

Laughing teasingly, she leaned in closer to speak in a voice only they could hear, whispering, "Your face is glowing, looks like things are very harmonious in that department."

Shen Qingqing flushed, wanting to cover her mouth.

"Kids are around, let’s talk about something serious."

Besides children, Chen Shaojie’s sister was also present.

She was already married.

This time, she had gone to the south with Shi Yu to survey the market, then detoured to Beijing for the wedding feast.

Meeting for the first time, she gave Shen Qingqing specialties from the south.

Her every action was elegant.

Shen Qingqing had a good impression of Little Sister Chen and they shook hands, marking their acquaintance.

Shi Yu covered her son’s ears, "He can’t hear, don’t worry."

"He’s just young, not foolish."

Though he might not understand now, after enough mentions, who knows when he’ll start to catch on.

As adults, every word and action in front of children needs to be mindful.

"Mom?"

The little one looked at Shi Yu, eyes full of confusion.

Shi Yu cleared her throat, "Quick, greet everyone."

The little one had met Shen Qingqing and Jiang Zhixun before, but being young, his memory was spotty.

Clinging to Shi Yu’s leg, he hid behind her, stealthily watching Shen Qingqing and Jiang Zhixun.

Mostly afraid of the latter.

This uncle looked so scary...

Shen Qingqing glanced at the man beside her, half-smiling, thinking it’s not just children, even many adults are wary of Jiang Zhixun.

She gave him a look signaling him to behave well.

Jiang Zhixun took a candy from his wife’s bag to tease the little one, "Want some?"

The Chen Family is well-off and doesn’t lack for sweets.

But Shi Yu is strict, allowing her son a piece of candy only after a long time.

There’s no need to say how tempting it is.

"Uncle!"

He shouted crisply, then called out to Shen Qingqing, "Auntie!"

Yet still hid behind his mother, sneakily observing Shen Qingqing and Jiang Zhixun.

Shi Yu nudged her son, "They’re good friends of dad and mom; they’re good people, don’t be afraid."

Children can’t grasp complex concepts, "good people" is the highest praise.

Sure enough, the little one was no longer scared.

He took the candy from Jiang Zhixun’s hand, "Thank you, Uncle."

Jiang Zhixun patted his head.

Looking at the small child, he inexplicably recalled an awkward incident from the past.

He thought Qingqing went to the Northwest to have his child.

He was even ready to accompany her at the guesthouse.

But in the end...

Now thinking about it made Jiang Zhixun feel embarrassed.

Besides embarrassment, there was a bit of anticipation.

He and Qingqing didn’t deliberately avoid pregnancy, and she said that if it happened naturally, she’d have the child.

Jiang Zhixun thought their child would probably be quite adorable too.

They’d babble, learn to walk, and even speak in a sweet, childish voice to them...

The more he thought about it, the more he anticipated.

Jiang Zhixun felt he could start learning to care for a child, so he wouldn’t be flustered in the future.

He picked up the little one, "Let’s go, Uncle will take you home."

Shi Yu looked at Shen Qingqing.

Silently asking, when did Jiang Zhixun become so "approachable"?

He wasn’t like this around children during his last visit to Beijing.

How did he change after marriage — not only adopting a husbandly demeanor but also adeptly caring for kids?

She asked Shen Qingqing, "Are you two planning to have children?"

"We haven’t particularly planned to."

"But you do have the intention," Shi Yu summarized.

"No intention, we’ll just go with the flow."

Shi Yu said, "Going with the flow means you do have the intention."

Those who really had no intention would’ve gone to the hospital to get birth control supplies.

"Not using contraception is a veiled way of preparing for pregnancy," Shi Yu added.

Shen Qingqing thought about it, and realized there wasn’t anything wrong with saying that.

If both were in a stable relationship, she didn’t mind having children.

She and Jiang Zhixun were quite stable now.

Previously, she hated being urged to marry and have children, and even wanted to hide her and Jiang Zhixun’s relationship from elders.

It ultimately boiled down to her lack of confidence in the relationship.

She thought there was always the possibility they could break up.

Now her mindset had changed, and naturally, her attitude towards having children had also shifted.

She’s already twenty-nine this year, without many worries.

If she gets pregnant, so be it.

After all, she can afford to raise a child herself.

Jiang Zhixun walked ahead, carrying the child, but with keen ears, he heard Shen Qingqing’s words clearly.

A slight smile played on his lips.

Qingqing must love him if she’s willing to have a child!

Children are very sensitive to emotions, eating candy while relishing the sweet joy.

While asking Jiang Zhixun, "Uncle, you’re so happy to have married a wife."

Jiang Zhixun’s smile faltered and his ears burned, instantly turning bright red.

He murmured a vague confirmation.

Of course, he was happy.

His wife was Shen Qingqing!

Shi Yu winked at Shen Qingqing; who would have thought the once-grumpy Jiang Zhixun would become like this.

Continuing at this rate, he might become a model for pampering one’s wife!

Shen Qingqing kept her eye straight ahead, pretending she hadn’t seen Shi Yu’s teasing gaze.

She asked Little Sister Chen, "Are you tired? Why not rest at the hotel for a bit."

To show proper hospitality, Shen Qingqing had arranged a hotel room for them.

Booked for three days straight.

If Shi Yu and others stayed longer, Shen Qingqing would renew the booking.

Little Sister Chen often heard her brother and sister-in-law mention Miss Shen, knowing she was a college professor, she anticipated meeting a serious woman.

But didn’t expect such an amiable personality.

With a gentle smile and calm gaze, she seemed like an older sister next door.

Not pretentious at all.

Little Sister Chen shook her head repeatedly, "We have sleeper tickets and have already had enough sleep on the train."

Shen Qingqing said, "Then let’s head straight to the courtyard, after dinner I’ll have Jiang Zhixun take you to the hotel to rest early."

Little Sister Chen nodded, "I’m sorry to trouble Sister and Brother-in-law."

Shen Qingqing was mildly startled, not expecting Little Sister Chen to treat her as family.

Jiang Zhixun also found it interesting.

It was the first time someone called him brother-in-law.

Sounded quite pleasant.

Coming to her senses, Shen Qingqing’s smile became all the more genuine.

"It’s you who traveled from afar, if anyone’s tired, it would be you who’s most fatigued."

"My sister-in-law must be tired since she has to take care of the child, I’m just a person with no responsibility on this trip, just gaining insights, not tired at all, quite excited!"

With a few words, the awkwardness between them dwindled noticeably.

Little Sister Chen, much like Chen Shaojie, had high emotional intelligence, making interactions comfortable.

No wonder Shi Yu partnered with her in business.

If she had such a sister-in-law, Shen Qingqing thought, she’d likely support her wholeheartedly just like Shi Yu.

Leading Shi Yu and others home, the living room was filled with people, relatives from the Jiang Family and Madam Jiang’s maternal family.

Jiang Zhixun’s comrades in Beijing didn’t have vacations yet, so they didn’t come, but sent gifts instead.

Qin Wenqiang and his spouse were at work and would come after their shift.

As for Lin Zhidong, Cheng Jingliang, and Sister-in-law Wang’s family, they had sent their congratulatory gifts early.

All were specialties from the Northwest.

Shen Qingqing had already severed ties with relatives and hadn’t contacted anyone from the Shanghai side.

Not too few and not too many, the number was just right to occupy two dinner tables.