After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?

Chapter 321: Why Didn’t You Wait for Me?

Li Xue accompanied her shopping, so Shen Qingqing felt she must treat her to a meal.

After deciding on the furniture, she suggested going to a western restaurant for a while, "Let’s have some steak, I haven’t had it in a long time."

Li Xue went along with her plan.

Madam Jiang had no objections either, following her daughter-in-law out to enjoy herself.

After taking care of the children at home for so long, she wanted to relax too.

Only Sister Zhou felt a bit embarrassed.

Going to a western restaurant definitely costs a lot of money, and most people wouldn’t be willing to go.

If she went along, wouldn’t that put Teacher Shen in a tight spot?

But if she didn’t go, then no one would look after Xiao Man and Xiao Xi, and Teacher Shen and the others wouldn’t be able to eat at ease.

After pondering it over in her heart, Sister Zhou decided to swallow her pride and accompany Shen Qingqing.

Teacher Shen wasn’t stingy, and Zhixun’s mother was very generous.

At home, she was allowed to eat fruit and snacks freely, unlike other families who kept things locked away.

If she didn’t eat at times like this, it would appear finicky and affect others’ moods!

Since no one was asking her to leave, she couldn’t spoil the fun.

Next time she had a break, she’d go back to the countryside and bring some local specialty products for Teacher Shen.

Sister Zhou happily went along; this was her first time eating western food, she needed to experience it well to tell her sisters back home.

After treating Li Xue to a meal, Shen Qingqing wanted to buy roast duck and braised meat.

Li Xue wanted some as well, "For my husband, he likes both of these."

Mentioning her husband brought a smile to Li Xue’s face.

Even though Madam Jiang hadn’t met her husband, it was clear Li Xue had a happy family and marriage.

A blissful person is more likely to bring joy to those around them.

Madam Jiang hoped her daughter-in-law would go to work happily and not have conflicts with colleagues.

With work going smoothly, she could then spend quality time with the children after returning home.

If the children were happy, the family would be harmonious too!

In the end, everyone around influences each other, and it’s better to stay away from troubling people and matters.

After buying the food, Li Xue and Shen Qingqing parted ways to head home.

Having been out for most of the day, Xiao Man and Xiao Xi were asleep.

Lying quietly in the stroller, they were pushed back to the compound.

Once home, they were placed in the crib, and seeing the two snoozing away without any sign of waking up, Shen Qingqing finally relaxed.

"Liberated." she sighed with relief.

Madam Jiang couldn’t help but laugh, "I’m here with Sister Zhou; you don’t need to be nervous."

Taking the kids out isn’t stress-free.

There’s a need to devote a lot of attention to the children’s situation.

The children must be within her sight at all times, or she wouldn’t feel at ease.

Shen Qingqing: "Taking care of kids is exhausting."

Madam Jiang: "That’s because you’re responsible and afraid they might hurt themselves or face other problems, which makes it tiring. Unlike those heartless, irresponsible parents who don’t care, not concerned whether their children are good or bad."

Shen Qingqing: "Parents bring kids into the world, they should be responsible for them."

Madam Jiang agreed, "Exactly, some people just aren’t fit to be parents."

Like that girl Lin Zhidong’s sister, who ran off with someone, leaving her husband and child, it was disgraceful, affecting the child too.

Don’t think children won’t spread rumors; when that child grows up and goes to school, they might get laughed at.

The impact on the child is immense.

Some adults are truly culpable.

They really aren’t fit to be parents!

Unconsciously, Shen Qingqing thought of Lin Fengmian.

A living person, suddenly disappeared without a trace, couldn’t be found.

Madam Jiang whispered, "Also wondering what happened to Lin Zhidong’s sister."

"Losing money is a minor issue; I’m afraid she might have bigger troubles."

Shen Qingqing spoke tactfully, but Madam Jiang had lived long enough to have heard all sorts of strange things?

She sighed, "How could she be so bold, leaving with anyone."

Then she advised Shen Qingqing, "We must teach Xiao Xi well so she doesn’t get deceived by bad people outside."

"Yes, we’ll teach her well, and Xiao Man too."

Bad people don’t discriminate by gender.

Madam Jiang laughed, "Your dad keeps saying that once Xiao Man and Xiao Xi grow up a bit, he’ll start training them, I used to scold him for being crazy, always thinking about drills, now I think training is good, at least they can learn some self-defense, it’ll be harder to bully them when they’re out."

Shen Qingqing had herself learned a few moves from Jiang Zhixun, but had set it aside when she became pregnant.

She deeply understood the importance of self-defense.

So she nodded, "Train, train hard!"

Madam Jiang teased her, "Aren’t you worried?"

"I am, but I want them to have the ability to protect themselves even more."

She didn’t wish for much, just that the children were safe and healthy.

By the time Jiang Zhixun completed his mission and returned home, Shen Qingqing had already set up the place at the school.

"Why didn’t you wait for me?"

Jiang Zhixun was a bit upset, feeling like his wife no longer needed him.

Otherwise, why wouldn’t she let him help with the intimate task of moving houses?

After all, she wasn’t without a husband.

Shen Qingqing pointed at the two kids playing on the bed, "Ask them."

Jiang Zhixun squatted by the bed, noticing the kids had grown a bit.

He really asked them, "Why didn’t you wait for Dad?"

The little babies ignored him, babbling in baby talk with each other.

Jiang Zhixun felt a pang as if the kids weren’t close to him anymore from being away for a while.

He turned to Shen Qingqing, "Wife, tell them, they should behave."

Shen Qingqing nodded earnestly, "Indeed, they should behave, not even acknowledging Daddy, need some discipline."

Jiang Zhixun couldn’t hold back his laughter.

He patted his daughter’s head, "They’re still young, don’t scold them."

Shen Qingqing in jest grabbed their diapers and tossed it on Jiang Zhixun’s head.

"Stirring up trouble!"

Thankfully it was a clean diaper, Jiang Zhixun secretly let out a sigh of relief.

He folded the diaper neatly and put it back in place.

"I’m off for the next few days, should we invite friends over for a housewarming meal?"

Inviting friends for a meal meant cleaning up, preparing food, and washing dishes after guests left...

This was no small task.

With Jiang Zhixun home, many tasks could be shared.

Shen Qingqing also thought it was a good time to have guests over for a meal.

"Then let’s plan for the day after tomorrow, tomorrow we’ll prepare."

"Alright, as you say."

Having not been home for a long time, Jiang Zhixun played with the kids until it got dark.

As soon as it got dark, he quietly went for a shower.

After showering, he lay in bed waiting for Shen Qingqing.

Shen Qingqing took her time with her routine, including skincare after washing.

Jiang Zhixun just watched her eagerly.

Even though they had kids, Shen Qingqing still felt embarrassed.

She shot him a glare, "Can you stop giving me those looks?"

Jiang Zhixun shamelessly said, "Why should I, tonight I plan to go big."

Though mentally prepared, Shen Qingqing’s face still flushed.

Hot as could be.

If she could fry an egg, it would probably be cooked!

"You scoundrel!"

Jiang Zhixun: "Can’t even be honest?"

Shen Qingqing couldn’t win against him, the man’s skin was too thick.

She simply wasn’t Jiang Zhixun’s match!