After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?

Chapter 320: Strangers with Shen Qingqing

On Sunday, no work, Shen Qingqing and Li Xue planned to go shopping at the mall.

And buy some furniture in passing.

Thinking the two babies hadn’t left the courtyard for a while, Shen Qingqing wanted to take them out for a stroll.

So she asked Madam Jiang for her opinion, "Do you want to come with us? Otherwise, Sister Zhou and I can take them out."

Of course, Madam Jiang wanted to go.

Staying at home was boring, and she really wanted to go shopping at the mall and buy some new clothes for her grandchildren.

"I’ve seen some people use strollers; if they’re suitable, let’s get one for each of Xiao Man and Xiao Xi. They’re grown enough now and shouldn’t stay cooped up at home all the time. Seeing the scenery outside is good for their eyes too."

Shen Qingqing agreed, "Let’s check it out. Once we’ve moved, we’ll have more chances to go out, and having strollers would be much more convenient."

After feeding the babies and changing their diapers, three adults and two little ones were ready to go out.

The old man was taken care of, but Shen Qingqing still gave a few reminders.

Finally, she asked, "What would you like to eat? I’ll bring it back later."

The old man didn’t want to spoil the fun, "I want to eat roast duck."

"Okay, besides roast duck, what else?"

The old man added, "And buy some meat for dumplings."

Just like Shen Qingqing, the old man loved pasta.

Dumplings, steamed buns, flower rolls, dumplings... these were the old man’s favorites.

Every day, he wouldn’t get tired of them.

There was meat in the fridge.

The dough was already rising, and they could make dumplings once they got home.

Shen Qingqing suggested, "How about buying some braised meat? We can have it cold."

"Sure, sure, I love that."

There were peanuts at home, and if they could fry some, it would be even better.

Madam Jiang understood the old man’s taste well, "Whatever you want to eat, we’ll get it for you."

The older he got, the more he resembled a child.

He was happy when there was good food.

Waving his hand, "Go ahead, the sooner, the better."

"Be careful at home."

"I know."

After settling everything at home, Shen Qingqing and the others finally left.

They agreed with Li Xue to meet at the mall entrance.

During her confinement, colleagues had visited her at home.

After that, Li Xue hadn’t seen Xiao Man or Xiao Xi.

Seeing them now, she felt that kids really changed day by day.

Previously, they were small and red-faced.

Now they were chubby and smiling at everyone, almost like they had turned into different babies.

Li Xue was utterly charmed at first sight.

She asked Shen Qingqing, "Which of the siblings is lighter? I’ll hold one."

They were out for a stroll, and Shen Qingqing felt embarrassed to let Li Xue help hold a baby.

Li Xue just picked up Xiao Man, "Let’s take turns holding them, so everyone doesn’t get tired."

Shen Qingqing suggested, "Let’s first go buy the strollers."

Li Xue’s task today was to accompany Shen Qingqing shopping, with everything arranged by her.

They unexpectedly ran into Zhou Hansheng in a store selling baby products, which surprised Shen Qingqing.

Her eyes swept over and landed on a visibly pregnant woman, and she understood immediately.

His wife was pregnant.

The last time they had met was at the hospital where she seemed to have had this kind of check-up.

Seeing Shen Qingqing suddenly, Zhou Hansheng was also stunned for a moment.

For some time, he had deliberately avoided news related to her and the Jiang Family.

He hadn’t heard about Shen Qingqing for quite a while now.

Calculating the time, she should have already had the children.

The two that someone was holding, they must be hers, especially because they looked so much like her.

It was obvious they were her kids.

Zhou Hansheng wanted to speak to Shen Qingqing but didn’t know what to say.

They were people from two entirely different worlds now.

Life and work had no overlap.

If he didn’t intentionally seek her out to hear news or create opportunities for a meeting, they might never see each other again in their lifetime.

Beijing really was such a vast city.

Zhou Hansheng felt a blur in his mind.

Shen Qingqing had once dated Zhou Hansheng, and Madam Jiang knew about this.

When Zhou Hansheng got married, it was Madam Jiang who attended the wedding banquet.

Those events were long past; holding onto them unresolved would just be asking for trouble.

Everyone had their own lives to live.

Madam Jiang took the initiative to greet them.

She asked Yu Wei, "How many months along are you?"

"Six months now."

"Time sure flies. It feels like I just attended your wedding recently, and in the blink of an eye, you’re expecting a child too."

Yu Wei exchanged a few pleasantries with Madam Jiang.

"Miss Shen, long time no see, didn’t expect to run into you here."

Shen Qingqing nodded, "Yes, it’s quite the coincidence."

Yu Wei asked, "Are these your twins?"

Operating under the principle of ’out of sight, out of mind,’ Yu Wei hadn’t troubled herself by inquiring about Shen Qingqing.

Running into her today was truly unexpected.

Seeing so many people with Shen Qingqing, she guessed both kids were hers.

Shen Qingqing nodded, "Yes, they are fraternal twins."

For some unknown reason, Yu Wei felt a twinge of bitterness.

How could Shen Qingqing be so remarkable? Beautiful, educated, with a respectable job, and married to an influential family.

And now even outstanding at having children!

Comparison really is the thief of joy.

For her own well-being, Yu Wei thought it best not to compete with Shen Qingqing.

After all, she had no chance of winning, and it would only make her upset; what else would she gain?

"Miss Shen, congratulations to you."

Shen Qingqing replied, "Congratulations to you too, wishing you all the best."

She and Zhou Hansheng once dated, but now that they each had families, Shen Qingqing felt that the best state for them was no contact or interactions.

A brief greeting during an encounter was enough; there was no need for too much small talk.

She and Zhou Hansheng, of course, wouldn’t cross any lines, but they also had to consider their respective partners’ feelings.

Nodding to Zhou Hansheng and Yu Wei, Shen Qingqing pushed the chosen strollers to the checkout.

Madam Jiang said a couple more things to Yu Wei before catching up with Shen Qingqing.

Li Xue recognized Zhou Hansheng and had even seen him at the school.

She instinctively took another look at Yu Wei.

With her husband having feelings for another woman, she wondered if Yu Wei was happy.

Seeing Yu Wei’s visibly pregnant appearance, Li Xue felt quite uneasy.

If Yu Wei found out that Zhou Hansheng had seen his girlfriend before their wedding, she would certainly be heartbroken.

Li Xue shook her head and dismissed those mixed-up thoughts from her mind.

It was someone else’s business and had nothing to do with her.

After buying the strollers, Shen Qingqing and the others finally had their hands free to leisurely explore the shops.

The people walked away, but Zhou Hansheng still hadn’t snapped out of it.

The only thought in his mind was how he and Shen Qingqing had become strangers.

They met and had nothing to say...

Yu Wei had been observing Zhou Hansheng’s reaction and felt a bit wronged seeing his absent-minded look.

She really wanted to tell him that no matter how much he thought about it, Shen Qingqing and Jiang Zhixun were not going to divorce!

However, she feared angering Zhou Hansheng, wasting their rare moment alone together.

She could only swallow her grievances.

"Hansheng, shall we also buy a stroller for the baby like Miss Shen has? It seems quite convenient."

Zhou Hansheng frowned, "No need to imitate her."

Shen Qingqing was Shen Qingqing.

Yu Wei was Yu Wei.

He had always kept these things very clear.

There was no need for such self-deprecating, distasteful actions!