After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?

Chapter 316: Heart for Heart

Shi Yu, who was far away in the Northwest, received a parcel from Shen Qingqing.

In addition to the photographs she wanted, there was also a big bag of local products.

It was divided into four portions.

There was a letter in the parcel asking her to help distribute them to several other families.

Shi Yu was an impatient person, so she immediately went ahead to do this.

She first went to Sister-in-law Wang’s house.

"I just heard that Miss Shen was pregnant recently, didn’t expect that after a period of not paying attention, her child was already born."

Shi Yu laughed and said, "You’ve been busy, I’ve also been away for quite some time, so I forgot to tell you about this."

Sister-in-law Wang laughed teasingly, "You’re the real busy one. Now to see you, I have to catch Chen Shaojie’s days off. How’s the business going, pretty good, right?"

"So-so."

"You’re just being modest. Seeing how energetic you are, you must have made quite a bit."

Everyone could see that Shi Yu’s business was booming.

No longer inquiring about business matters, Sister-in-law Wang asked about Shen Qingqing.

As they talked, she couldn’t help but sigh, "Back then, they ignored each other. Who would’ve thought they’d live so well now, a loving couple with twins."

"Isn’t that true? I used to be so annoyed with Jiang Zhixun; every time I saw him, I wanted to hit him, didn’t want him near Qingqing."

Sister-in-law Wang found it both funny and exasperating, "No wonder Miss Shen always thinks of you. You’ve been good to her, wholeheartedly on her side."

"You were also kind to her. I heard when she had a car accident and broke bones, it was you who took care of her in the hospital."

Those were all things of the past.

If it were someone else, not seeing each other for so many years, they would’ve long forgotten her.

But Miss Shen is a good person, still sending specialties for the holidays.

Goodwill returns goodwill.

Even though they couldn’t meet, Sister-in-law Wang always had a good impression of Shen Qingqing.

Occasionally, she’d send her some local products too.

They maintained this connection, not close but also never broken.

"Both Miss Shen and Xiao Jiang look good, who knows how pretty their kids are."

Speaking of this, Shi Yu quickly took out the photographs to show Sister-in-law Wang.

"Chubby and very cute, taken after the confinement period."

Sister-in-law Wang loved chubby children, smiling so broadly her teeth weren’t visible, "If this were my kid, I’d hold on for a whole day without letting go."

Thinking of the elders in Jiang Zhixun’s family, eagerly waiting for him and Qingqing to get remarried, now with twins, it’s estimated they wouldn’t want to let go.

After staying at Sister-in-law Wang’s place for half an hour, Shi Yu went to Cheng Jingliang’s house, and lastly went to find Zhou Xiaomei.

Zhou Xiaomei was both working and helping Lin Fengmian look after the child, almost too busy to catch a break.

When Shi Yu arrived, she had just returned home and was cooking in the kitchen.

"Why don’t I see your nephew?"

Zhou Xiaomei: "His brother took him out to play. Don’t be fooled by his size; he’s very mischievous. I can’t cook with him at home."

Shi Yu truly admired Zhou Xiaomei.

If it were her, she’d at most give her nephew some money to buy food and clothes and occasionally visit him at home.

Actually taking him in to care for him, she couldn’t do it.

A child is a living person, taking him into the home means taking on the responsibility of raising him.

You have to care if he’s well-fed and dressed warmly.

Also, you have to pay attention to his moral development.

All these aspects are truly never-ending worries.

It’s not as simple as adding a pair of chopsticks.

With her own child, Shi Yu sometimes felt stressed, and when in a bad mood, might even find the child noisy.

If it were someone else’s child, she wasn’t sure if she could be that tolerant.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

Zhou Xiaomei turned around and happened to see Shi Yu’s admiring gaze.

"I think you’re amazing."

Zhou Xiaomei sighed, "What’s so amazing? It’s just being forced into it. I can’t just let the child get scolded every day."

Rumors and gossip can be very damaging, even adults sometimes can’t bear it.

Letting a child live in such an environment from a young age is truly cruel.

Zhou Xiaomei: "I’m just giving him a place to stay, trying to be a bit better to him. I can’t do everything perfectly. No matter the outcome, or what others say, just let it be. Take it one day at a time."

"You’re already doing great, don’t let irrelevant things affect you."

Zhou Xiaomei helping Lin Fengmian raise the child was a good deed, but she couldn’t avoid some people having high expectations of her.

Her efforts might not be noticed by others.

But if she treated the child slightly worse, people outside would surely have something to say.

Zhou Xiaomei: "It’s like I’m a stepmom, being watched for every move, it’s difficult."

Shi Yu chuckled, "Relax, don’t care about what they say. As long as Lin Zhidong is on the same page with you."

Zhou Xiaomei snorted, "If he dares not to be on the same page, I’ll go back to my mother’s home and let him take care of the kid himself, let him have the headache!"

Back then, letting Lin Fengmian come to the family courtyard was to help them take care of the child.

Zhou Xiaomei truly hadn’t expected, a few years later, she’d instead be helping Lin Fengmian raise the child.

"I don’t know when we’ll find her; when Lin Fengmian comes back, I’ll definitely give her a piece of my mind!"

Talking about the sister-in-law, Zhou Xiaomei seemed full of grievances.

If she couldn’t live with a man, she could choose to divorce.

Even if she left the child behind with his family, Zhou Xiaomei wouldn’t speak ill of Lin Fengmian.

But she left quietly with the man, abandoning husband and child, which was a moral failing.

She quickly cracked two eggs, added water, stirred, and steamed it.

Zhou Xiaomei wiped her hands, her face finally showing a happy expression, "Has Miss Shen sent me local products again?"

Shi Yu: "I haven’t said a word, and you already know."

"Of course, besides my family members, it’s only Miss Shen who’s always thinking of me, sending me things."

Zhou Xiaomei happily unwrapped the box, which contained preserved fruits, crispy candy, and snacks.

"The packaging is so exquisite, definitely Miss Shen’s style. Last time, I took them to the office and shared them with colleagues, they all envied me for having such a good friend in Beijing."

Shen Qingqing had a good eye; the things she picked were always beautiful.

She even sent Zhou Xiaomei a scarf before.

If she weren’t afraid Shen Qingqing wouldn’t accept her money, Zhou Xiaomei would’ve asked her to buy an outfit from Beijing and send it over.

She tasted the preserved fruit, which Zhou Xiaomei really liked.

Shi Yu teased her, "You better hide it quickly, or else your two kids will finish it off in two days. At my place, I hid mine; if he keeps eating like that, he’ll get cavities."

The Chen family’s old couple loved the kids, always bringing candy, snacks, and canned food when they came.

Kids lack self-control. If you don’t hide it, they’ll truly finish it in two or three days.

The speed was so fast even Shi Yu found it scary.

Anyone who didn’t know would think she’s been neglecting her kids and doesn’t buy them snacks.

Zhou Xiaomei blinked, "Same thought as me. I have to lock it up and give them a bit each day."

After chatting for a while, Shi Yu showed the photos to Zhou Xiaomei.

In the photos, two little babies were lying side by side, maybe someone was teasing them, they were grinning, waving their little arms and legs.

Their eyes were big and bright, like black grapes.

"Kids raised in Beijing are different, look much fairer than my little guy."

Shi Yu agreed, "They are fairer than mine too. He was okay when little, but now he’s rolling in the mud every day, just thinking of him gives me a headache!"