After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?

Chapter 306: Pampering the Wife

Knowing the time Shen Qingqing would be discharged from the hospital, Aunt Wang and the others came early to wait at the house.

Someone brought fruit.

Someone brought eggs.

First, to show concern for Shen Qingqing.

Second, to see their family’s newborn twins.

As soon as the car stopped, Aunt Wang came to help Shen Qingqing, "Walk slowly, you’ve really had a hard time this time. You need to take good care of yourself."

Shen Qingqing allowed Aunt Wang to support her, "I’m fine, sorry to worry you all."

"I’ve had children myself, you know. Whether there’s something wrong or not, I’d know, wouldn’t I?" Aunt Wang chided her, "At times like this, we women don’t need to act tough."

"Honestly, I’m fine. A little rest will do."

In many people’s eyes, Shen Qingqing was a delicate young lady.

Unexpectedly, after having children, she didn’t complain at all.

Aunt Wang patted her hand, "You’re really fortunate to have two babies at once, take good care of yourself, and relax. The good days are still ahead."

Shen Qingqing smiled and thanked everyone.

Aunt Wang responded warmly, "You’re being too polite with me, treating me as an outsider, huh? Are you heading straight upstairs to rest?"

"Yes, heading back to the room."

Madam Jiang also agreed, "The two little ones will probably wake up soon and need to be fed. It’s more convenient upstairs."

Knowing the neighbors came to see the children,

and also knowing Shen Qingqing doesn’t like outsiders in their bedroom.

Now that they had shown their concern,

Madam Jiang instructed Jiang Zhixun, "First, take your wife upstairs, let Aunt Wang and the others see the kids, and I’ll bring them to you later."

This was exactly what Jiang Zhixun had in mind.

From the hospital back home, even though the journey wasn’t far, Qingqing was already exhausted.

She needed to lie down and rest in the bedroom.

Not wanting his wife to climb the stairs by herself, without another thought, he picked her up horizontally.

He steadily carried her upstairs.

Aunt Wang laughed heartily, "Zhixun really cares for his wife. I’ve never seen a man more considerate than him."

Madam Jiang said, "Qingqing went through so much bearing his children. If he doesn’t show care, he’d be heartless."

They brought the kids into the living room, inviting Aunt Wang and the others to see them.

"The older one is a boy, named Xiao Man, and the younger one is a girl, named Xiao Xi."

Babies are naturally adorable.

A pair of twins is even more precious and rare.

Aunt Wang looked and looked again and concluded, "They look like Zhixun, and also like Qingqing, perfectly blending the couple’s best features. They’ll be amazing. Xiao Man will surely be a handsome young man, and Xiao Xi, like her mother, is a budding beauty."

How could Madam Jiang not be happy when people praised her grandchildren?

She smiled joyfully.

"They’re still so young, it’s hard to tell whom they resemble. We’ll see more as they grow."

Aunt Wang replied, "You can already see it now, it’ll be more apparent as they grow."

A group of people gathered around the two babies, chatting endlessly, but it didn’t disturb the little ones’ sleep.

The elderly man also wanted to see his great-grandchildren, but couldn’t get in.

He had to go for a walk in the yard.

Once he finished today’s exercise, he would be free to watch the little ones.

Father Jiang didn’t even have a place to sit, so he quietly put the neighbors’ gifts into the kitchen.

After more than ten minutes, once Shen Qingqing was settled upstairs, Madam Jiang carried the children up to her.

Not hearing any noise, Shen Qingqing asked, "Have Aunt Wang and the others left?"

"Yes, they left to not disturb you and the children resting."

Shen Qingqing nodded, "Once the confinement is over and the kids can go out, there’ll be more chances to meet."

Madam Jiang nodded, jokingly, "We’re all in the same compound. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to see them in the future."

Madam Jiang felt that letting her daughter-in-law and the two kids rest well was the priority.

Showing off and such are things only the idle do.

Each family’s children are precious to them, others are just here for a glance.

After settling the two little ones in the crib, Madam Jiang said, "Let Zhixun stay with you guys. I’ll go downstairs to make something for you to eat. After you’ve eaten, he can go out to buy things."

Shen Qingqing nodded, "You both haven’t had a restful meal these past two days. Let’s take things slow and eat first."

Madam Jiang smiled, "Don’t worry, we’re not starving ourselves."

She took one last look at the children before reluctantly heading downstairs.

While the babies were still asleep, Jiang Zhixun prepared warm water to help Shen Qingqing freshen up.

After changing clothes, she finally felt like herself again.

Shen Qingqing touched her hair, "It’d be great if I could wash my hair."

"No way."

Jiang Zhixun quickly retorted, "You can only wash it after the confinement period."

"Then I’ll smell."

"No, I’ll sponge you every day."

Shen Qingqing replied, "I was talking about my hair."

Even with a short haircut, the month-long confinement would definitely make it oily.

Jiang Zhixun comforted her, "Bear with it for a while, overcome this hurdle, and the victory is in sight."

Shen Qingqing looked at him forlornly, "Of course it’s easy for you since you’re not the one getting dirty."

Not washing her hair throughout the confinement, Shen Qingqing wasn’t sure if she could endure it, but she decided to see how things were going later. If her health recovered well, she’d pick a nice day to wash her hair.

As long as it was dried quickly, there shouldn’t be a problem.

Knowing Jiang Zhixun wouldn’t agree, Shen Qingqing decided not to tell him.

By then, he’d have gone back to duty and wouldn’t be able to control her.

"What bad idea are you plotting now?" Jiang Zhixun looked at Shen Qingqing suspiciously.

Shen Qingqing changed the topic, "Aren’t you going back to duty?"

Jiang Zhixun shook his head, "I’ve taken leave. I’ll be home with you and the kids for the next couple of days."

Not giving Shen Qingqing a chance to change the topic, he asked, "Were you secretly thinking about washing your hair?"

"I know what I’m doing, I won’t risk my health."

Knowing his wife values cleanliness, Jiang Zhixun understood her feelings.

He patted Shen Qingqing’s head, "Bear with it for a bit. If you really can’t take it, we’ll assess your health and decide if you can wash your hair."

Shen Qingqing’s eyes lit up, "Really?"

"Why would I lie to you?"

If she wasn’t kept reasonably clean, his wife’s body would be uncomfortable and her mood might get irritated easily.

If conditions allowed, it shouldn’t be a problem to wash it, right?

Jiang Zhixun said, "Let’s wait ten days to see."

Shen Qingqing: "..."

Judging by the amount of sweat she’d been breaking into, ten days... she’d really smell.

But compared to not being able to wash her hair at all for the whole month, ten days seemed manageable.

"Ten days it is."

Jiang Zhixun kissed her forehead, "Good girl."

"Are you coaxing a child?"

"Both the big and the little one."

Just as the babies were mentioned, the two little ones in the crib woke up one after another.

Without even opening their eyes, they started crying, little mouths wide open.

Shen Qingqing suddenly thought of Jiang Zhixun’s embarrassing moment and nodded seriously, "Yep, just like you."

Jiang Zhixun’s face flushed as he checked the babies’ diapers.

He quickly handed the daughter to Shen Qingqing, "The older one pooped, I’ll clean him up first."

Shen Qingqing instinctively held her breath.

Then she reminded herself that as their mother, she shouldn’t be disgusted by her kids.

When no one was around to help, she too would have to change the diapers...

Cooled, she said calmly, "Hurry up and clean him."

She shifted slightly, holding her daughter, and began nursing.