After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?

Chapter 303: Qingqing and I Are Afraid

Newborns do nothing but sleep and eat.

Changing diapers and comforting the baby are not Shen Qingqing’s concerns.

Logically, she should be able to rest well.

But the babies can’t sleep through the night, needing to feed every two or three hours.

Even if Shen Qingqing is dead asleep, she should wake up at such times.

Waking and sleeping intermittently is even more exhausting than staying up all night.

Just how hard raising children is, Shen Qingqing and Jiang Zhixun experienced it on the first day.

It made them more determined to hire a nanny.

These two little bundles of joy can drive three adults to exhaustion.

When she and Jiang Zhixun go to work, the thought of her mother-in-law taking care of two children alone is overwhelming for Shen Qingqing.

After the excitement passed, Shen Qingqing didn’t sleep well all night, and wilted the next day.

Seeing her like this, Jiang Zhixun felt even more tenderly towards her.

Just feeling sorry is useless, so after some consideration, he said to Shen Qingqing, "When we get home, I’ll tidy up the room next door and let Xiao Man and Xiao Xi stay there, you can go over to feed them, and at other times, my mom and I can watch them. The room will always have people coming in and out, which is why you’re not resting well."

The more he thought about it, the more Jiang Zhixun felt it was a good idea.

"While I’m on vacation these few days, let’s hire a lady to help so she can adapt in advance, to avoid a rush later on."

The babies are still so small, how could Shen Qingqing bear to let them move out?

"Things will get better after these few months, no worries."

"How is it not a worry? Not resting well during the confinement month will affect your health."

The one suffering the most is Qingqing; she must rest well!

"They hardly ever cry. As long as there’s no big disturbance, a bit of noise from coming in and out is nothing."

Shen Qingqing added, "However, we need to find someone to help in advance. While I’m at home, if there are things that aren’t agreeable, I can correct them in time."

Getting along with others requires adjustment.

If you adjust well, everyone is happy.

If not, it’s better to change early.

Although Shen Qingqing has a good temper, she is straightforward in her affairs. If she’s unhappy, she will say so.

It’s impossible for her to endure in silence for the sake of appearances.

Moreover, hiring a nanny involves her two children.

Eyes must be opened wide for this.

No one is perfect, she allows for mistakes, but some mistakes are acceptable, and some are not.

Jiang Zhixun listens to Shen Qingqing.

"When we get home, I’ll handle this."

He will need to train when he returns to his team, and Shen Qingqing wants him to rest well, too.

"No hurry, I’m on maternity leave anyway. It’s just hard on our mom."

She went to buy us breakfast first thing in the morning.

Jiang Zhixun also felt bad for the elder being exhausted, but there was no helping it.

"Tough times, we’ll get through them together," he said seriously, looking grave.

Like they’re about to face some severe test.

Shen Qingqing couldn’t help but laugh, "Can you stop making me laugh?"

When she laughs, her stomach hurts.

She gave Jiang Zhixun a glare, "You’re really annoying."

Jiang Zhixun quickly admitted his mistake, "I won’t tease you, don’t laugh."

In such a joyful moment, it’s impossible for Shen Qingqing not to laugh.

She directed Jiang Zhixun to move the crib over, "Let me have another look at them."

As soon as she looked at her children, all her fatigue disappeared.

No matter how much hardship or pain she endures, it doesn’t seem that unbearable.

Shen Qingqing felt that the two little ones were her source of energy.

When tired, just looking at them is enough.

Jiang Zhixun obediently moved the crib to the best position for Shen Qingqing to see the two babies.

There is a term called "love me, love my dog," his wife loves Xiao Man and Xiao Xi so much, and isn’t it because of her love for him?

Jiang Zhixun smiled, "They seem to have grown a bit, not as wrinkly as yesterday."

What he didn’t say was that the wrinkly babies looked a bit like little old men.

If he said that, it would definitely earn him a scolding from his wife.

Jiang Zhixun was clever enough to keep it to himself.

Shen Qingqing looked closely at the babies, inspecting even the length of their baby hair.

"They’re really good-looking."

Jiang Zhixun nodded, "They take after you."

Shen Qingqing was amused again, "Can you be serious and stop relating everything to me?"

"Can’t I speak the truth? Shen Qingqing, why are you so bossy?"

Shen Qingqing was at a loss for words.

"I can’t argue with you."

Jiang Zhixun said, "I have the facts on my side, you definitely can’t refute them."

Everyone likes to hear nice things, and Shen Qingqing is no exception.

But Jiang Zhixun’s straightforward compliments made her feel a bit embarrassed.

She continued looking at the babies, ignoring Jiang Zhixun’s words.

She picked up one of the baby’s hands to check his fingernails.

Jiang Zhixun immediately understood his wife’s intention, he also feared that the baby might scratch himself.

"Should we trim them a bit?"

"Isn’t it too early? What if we cut the skin?"

Jiang Zhixun looked at the baby’s little hands, tiny nails.

It’s really easy to cut them.

He wasn’t afraid of pain with his own rough skin, but if the babies got a slight skin injury, his confidence would falter.

He said uncertainly, "Let’s have mom cut them."

Shen Qingqing laughed at him, "You’re really something, already a dad yet you call for your mom at everything. Aren’t you afraid of being called a mama’s boy?"

"Let them say it."

Sometimes Jiang Zhixun is thick-skinned, let people say what they like, it’s not going to affect him anyway.

He carefully touched his daughter’s nails, "They’re soft, should be fine, right?"

They normally sleep, not much activity.

It’s only during crying fits that they might scratch their face...

Shen Qingqing said, "Wait for mom to return, let’s ask her first."

At these times, it’s even more apparent how beneficial it is to have an elder at home.

Although living with elders can be inconvenient at times, they have more life experience.

Consulting elders on various matters is also wise.

As soon as Madam Jiang entered the room, she heard the young couple talking about her, "No wonder I felt my ears burning, it’s because you two were mentioning me."

Jiang Zhixun said, "Mom, should we trim their nails?"

Madam Jiang chuckled, "Is this what you’ve been pondering while watching Xiao Man and Xiao Xi?"

Jiang Zhixun nodded, "Afraid they’d scratch their faces, or scratch their eyes."

Madam Jiang had already checked the babies’ nails, "Wait a few days more before trimming."

Jiang Zhixun replied, "Then you trim them, Qingqing and I are scared."

Madam Jiang tutted, "You scaredy-cat, afraid of this and that, what kind of father is that?"

Outside, Jiang Zhixun feared nothing.

But at home, it’s different.

He used to fear his wife, and now he fears hurting the babies.

He didn’t even dare to hold them before.

Madam Jiang scolded again, "Useless!"

Jiang Zhixun said, "If I cut their hands, don’t scold me."

"If you cut their hands, it only proves you’re clumsy, who else should I scold?"

Jiang Zhixun expected that, "So it’s better if you do it."

Madam Jiang snorted, "I wouldn’t trust you to trim them either, you men are just clumsy! When they grow a bit older, then you can do it."

After scolding her son, Madam Jiang cheerfully served her daughter-in-law breakfast.

"These following days, eat easily digestible food, and once you’re better, I’ll make you some chicken and meat soup to help you recover."