After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?

Chapter 299: Don’t Be Afraid, I Am Here

Life for Shen Qingqing and Jiang Zhixun was going well, but the Yang Family’s chaos was far from over.

Because of Yang Fen’s issue, Li Hongyan, the so-called "adviser," became an unpopular presence.

They had separated from the family earlier, and now Yang’s mother wouldn’t allow her back or help with the kids.

The household was in complete disarray.

Shen Qingqing heard from someone that Yang Fen wasn’t doing well with her in-laws either.

If not for the Yang Family’s good conditions, she might have been divorced.

These matters had nothing to do with Shen Qingqing.

She used to think that as long as the trouble didn’t come to her, she didn’t care about anything else.

But Yang Fen taught her a lesson.

She didn’t involve herself in others’ matters, yet others were secretly watching her.

Taking the idea of knowing both oneself and the opponent to win every battle, Shen Qingqing changed.

Whenever someone mentioned Yang Fen’s issues, she would inquire a little more.

Just to get a better sense of Yang Fen’s movements, to have a bottom line in her heart.

Perhaps the record at the police station frightened Yang Fen.

She later stopped trying to make things difficult for Shen Qingqing and didn’t appear before her again.

The peaceful days flew by quickly.

In the blink of an eye, Shen Qingqing was about to give birth.

At this time, her work place granted her maternity leave, and she stayed at home, doing nothing but letting her mind wander.

Worried about problems when giving birth.

Afraid that the baby would have health issues.

She pondered over many things, becoming more and more fearful the more she thought.

Jiang Zhixun was rarely home, and she wondered if he would be there during childbirth.

Thinking about it, Shen Qingqing felt inexplicably aggrieved.

This was their child, so why was she the only one busy from pregnancy to childbirth?

It’s just too unfair!

The more she thought about it, the more wronged she felt. When Jiang Zhixun finally came home, Shen Qingqing had her mother-in-law make a dish of bitter melon for him alone.

Previously, Madam Jiang would add two eggs when frying bitter melon.

This time, seeing her daughter-in-law’s mood wasn’t right, to let her vent, Madam Jiang not only left out the eggs, but also cut the bitter melon thickly, making it look daunting, with a bitterness one could hardly imagine.

Eating something bitter is good.

It quenches the fire!

Although Jiang Zhixun wasn’t picky about food, having the green bitter melon placed just in front of him was quite strange.

He frantically recalled recent events, wondering if he had angered his wife.

Otherwise, why would she be so unusual?

In the past, when he returned home on leave, his wife would be very happy.

She wanted to put the best things in front of him.

Always urging him to eat more.

Saying training was hard work, so he should take good care of his health.

But today, aside from a plate of bitter melon, all other dishes were placed far away.

Jiang Zhixun asked uncertainly, "Wife, are you guys excluding me?"

Shen Qingqing looked at him with a hint of resentment, "Can’t stand seeing you relaxed, want you to taste some bitterness too."

Jiang Zhixun was confused, "What did I do?"

He hadn’t done anything to upset his wife.

Upon reflection, he remembered how emotional pregnant women could be, which was common.

If his wife wanted him to "suffer," he would suffer.

When the family is harmonious, all endeavors prosper.

If his wife was happy, life would be smoother for him and the baby.

Jiang Zhixun picked up the chopsticks and took a bunch of bitter melon, eating it with a furrowed brow.

He looked pitiful.

He deliberately put on a pitiful face, making Shen Qingqing laugh, "Still have the mood to clown around, seems you’re quite satisfied with today’s dish, so eat more."

With that, she lifted the plate to urge him to take more.

Jiang Zhixun complied.

As long as his wife was happy, that was fine.

While eating, he asked about Shen Qingqing’s well-being, "Is anywhere uncomfortable, shall we move to the hospital early?"

Being cared for by him, Shen Qingqing’s grievances dissipated instantly.

Came quickly, went just as fast.

Men can’t give birth to children, it’s not his fault.

She moved the scrambled eggs in front of her to Jiang Zhixun, "Eat more."

Jiang Zhixun couldn’t help but grin, "Eating bitter melon is good too, just what I need to calm down."

Shen Qingqing put some food on his plate, "Someone might think I’m mistreating you."

Along with the eggs, she also gave him two pieces of ribs.

Jiang Zhixun raised an eyebrow, thinking how much his wife loved him. How could she bear to mistreat him?

Besides, just eating some bitter melon wasn’t real suffering.

"If anyone dares to spread nonsense, I’ll shut them up," he said seriously.

Shen Qingqing laughed at his antics, her hand shaking so much she almost couldn’t hold her chopsticks.

As she laughed, her stomach suddenly hurt a bit.

At first, Shen Qingqing thought it was from laughing too hard.

But after a while, it didn’t ease up.

She panicked instantly.

Grabbing the man’s arm, her tone hinted at unease.

"Jiang Zhixun."

"Hmm?"

Jiang Zhixun was still serving soup for Shen Qingqing.

It was Madam Jiang, sitting opposite, who first noticed her abnormality.

"Qingqing, what’s wrong?"

She put her meal aside and hurried over to Shen Qingqing, "Is there any discomfort?"

Jiang Zhixun quickly put down the soup he was serving and looked nervously at Shen Qingqing, "Wife, let’s go to the hospital now."

Shen Qingqing nodded, then shook her head.

"The stomach aches a bit."

Her due date was just these few days, Madam Jiang had experience in childbirth affairs.

"It’s definitely time, Zhixun, go start the car."

Although childbirth wasn’t instant, Jiang Zhixun dared not delay, leaving the task of caring for Shen Qingqing to the elders while he went to start the car.

He had envisioned these scenarios numerous times.

Rehearsed in his mind countless times.

Yet when it really happened, Jiang Zhixun was still extremely nervous.

Shen Qingqing barely made any commotion, and he was breaking into a cold sweat out of anxiousness.

Anxious inside, but he didn’t delay in taking action.

He drove the car to the door, wasted no time, and sprinted back home to carry Shen Qingqing out.

Though Shen Qingqing’s stomach hurt, it wasn’t so severe she couldn’t walk.

"Don’t rush, I can walk on my own."

The man’s face was tense, yet he carried her steadily, "I’m not rushing."

Shen Qingqing didn’t buy it.

He wasn’t like this when he was normal.

"Childbirth is like this, I’m fine," Shen Qingqing tried comforting, afraid he’d be too anxious.

How tense Jiang Zhixun actually was, only he knew.

But he knew he was the backbone for his wife and child, everyone might panic, but not him.

He needed to stay by Qingqing’s side, go through this hurdle together, and welcome the child’s arrival.

He gently set her into the backseat and kissed her forehead with determination, "Don’t be afraid, I’m here for everything."

Originally, Shen Qingqing was scared.

She had been overthinking in the past few days.

But with Jiang Zhixun home for his break, suddenly she wasn’t afraid anymore.

Feeling the baby in her belly was sensible, choosing to be born during Jiang Zhixun’s break.

With a stable pregnancy, she and the baby would definitely be safe and sound.

Jiang Zhixun carried Shen Qingqing away, Madam Jiang followed suit.

At home, things needed for postpartum and the baby were ready, packed in a big bag.

As soon as Shen Qingqing had any signs, they could head to the hospital with those items.

She said to Father Jiang, "You and Dad come later, we’re leaving first."

Picking up the items, she chased after them like a whirlwind.

Father Jiang didn’t get his words out in time, he watched his wife dash off.

The old man left his meal, urging, "Let’s go, let’s go, we’ll wait at the hospital too."

"You finish eating and go then,"

The old man’s eyes widened, "How can you eat at a time like this, are you that clueless!"

Father Jiang: "..."

"Fine, going now!"

Whether it was Qingqing or the baby, they were part of the Jiang Family.

They must be taken seriously!