After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?

Chapter 329 - 239: Shen Qingqing Is Afraid of the Dark

Jiang Zhixun never stops Shen Qingqing from doing what she wants to do.

In the evening, when she mentioned investing in buying a house, he first expressed his attitude, "As of now, investing in a house is indeed a good choice. If you want to do it, I support you."

Then he added, "I’m here at home, so even if it doesn’t work out, it’s fine. I’ll cover for you."

Jiang Zhixun spoke with a smile in his voice, "If worse comes to worst, our family will shamelessly rely on your parents. As long as we’re thick-skinned, we won’t go hungry."

Shen Qingqing burst out laughing.

She smacked Jiang Zhixun’s shoulder, "You really are thick-skinned, not embarrassed at all!"

They ate at home, with his mother cooking and also helping with the kids, giving so much.

These years, she hasn’t directly given his mother money, but she buys supplements for the elders regularly.

His mother loves beauty, and the seasonal clothes, shoes, and other daily necessities are all taken care of by her.

On holidays, she’ll ask Jiang Zhixun to buy rice, noodles, and oil, getting more groceries to stock the fridge.

On the birthdays of elders, she takes the opportunity to give a big red envelope.

Raising two kids isn’t easy; if you calculate it carefully, it’s quite an expense each month.

If they really lived off his parents, Shen Qingqing would feel embarrassed at the thought.

They are adults now and should take responsibility for raising the children and supporting the elderly.

Jiang Zhixun: "You’ve already said I’m thick-skinned, so why should I be embarrassed?"

Shen Qingqing switched to pinching his arm, "You’re like a pig that doesn’t fear boiling water."

Her pinches were quite painful.

Jiang Zhixun took the opportunity to pull Shen Qingqing close, making her lie on him, trapping her tightly in his arms, so she couldn’t act up.

And he also liked the feeling of being close to his wife.

He kissed Shen Qingqing’s forehead, "Go ahead with confidence."

Shen Qingqing smiled, "I don’t have that much money in hand, so I’ll definitely leave a portion for emergencies."

Jiang Zhixun’s salary was also in her hands, and now they needed to use a large amount of money. Even though she knew that whatever she did, Jiang Zhixun wouldn’t stop her, she felt she should inform him.

Otherwise, it would be too unreasonable.

They are a family and should discuss everything big and small together.

It shouldn’t become a one-sided dictatorship by her.

That’s not good.

Jiang Zhixun was very reassured about his wife’s affairs.

He joked, "If you make money, don’t abandon your husband and son, and despise us."

"Nonsense!"

Shen Qingqing glared at him, "You’re not young anymore, and you still talk this kind of nonsense!"

"I think I’m still young."

Jiang Zhixun touched his face. He applied his wife’s cold cream daily, keeping his face well-maintained.

Where was he old?

He was not old at all!

Shen Qingqing ruthlessly exposed him, "That’s your illusion, Mr. Jiang, you’re already forty this year!"

"Forty is still young."

Shen Qingqing grinned, "No wonder they say you have a hard mouth, indeed very hard."

Jiang Zhixun maintained his physique well.

Some of his peers had started gaining weight, but he still stood tall and straight as a pine.

Muscles firm, with beautiful lines.

Keeping a crew cut, looking neat and crisp, with more depth than in his younger years.

But in front of Shen Qingqing, he seemed unchanged, still as immature as ever!

Jiang Zhixun flipped over and pinned her down, "What’s very hard?"

Shen Qingqing: "Your hard mouth!"

Jiang Zhixun: "Let’s see if there’s anything else..."

Before he could finish speaking, Shen Qingqing covered his mouth.

"You’re old enough to be a grandpa. Can you keep your mouth shut? You say anything, aren’t you embarrassed!"

Jiang Zhixun was in a bad mood.

He’s still so young, how is he a grandpa!

He gritted his teeth and said, "You deserve a lesson!"

Shen Qingqing exclaimed.

The lamp overhead began to sway.

Thinking, this man’s vanity is really strong. He was like this when he was young, and after all these years, there’s still no change.

"Don’t get distracted."

Jiang Zhixun turned Shen Qingqing’s face towards him and kissed her eyes, nose, cheeks carefully.

Finally, her lips.

Shen Qingqing suddenly recalled the chatter in the office, where colleagues said they and their partners were like friends, just sleeping together under the same blanket every night.

They hadn’t kissed in a long time.

She slightly opened her eyes and saw Jiang Zhixun’s strong eyebrows.

He really was good-looking. Over the years, she hadn’t seen anyone surpass him.

Having such a handsome and charming husband, not kissing would be a waste.

Not kissing is a waste of resources!

Shen Qingqing hugged Jiang Zhixun’s neck.

With her long legs wrapped around his strong waist.

Jiang Zhixun always had a high demand in that aspect; it’s been like this for years.

But because Shen Qingqing was busy with work, he only dared to indulge occasionally, afraid his wife wouldn’t get enough rest.

Now with Shen Qingqing taking the initiative like this, what was he worried about?

The temperature rose consistently.

Becoming increasingly scorching.

When things calmed down, it was already late at night.

Shen Qingqing still had work the next day, so Jiang Zhixun didn’t push his luck.

A full meal at once, or satisfaction at every meal, he chose the latter.

As his wife said, this should be sustainable development. If they overdraw their bodies too early, what would they do for the next decades?

He fetched water and helped Shen Qingqing clean up.

Jiang Zhixun went to the bathroom to take a shower.

After showering, he encountered Xiao Man who had gotten up in the night.

The little one rubbed his eyes, "Dad, why are you showering now?"

Jiang Zhixun replied without blushing or stirring, "I was working overtime."

Xiao Man nodded understandingly, "Dad, you worked hard."

To provide for him and his sister, their parents worked hard, often working overtime at night.

Since they were young, he and his sister knew they couldn’t knock on their parents’ door in the morning.

Their work was tiring enough, and overtime was exhausting, so they needed more sleep to avoid breaking down.

That’s what Grandma always said.

Jiang Zhixun turned on the bathroom light, the floor had been cleaned but was still wet.

He warned, "Be careful."

Seeing the kid’s drowsy state, he was really worried the child might fall accidentally.

Xiao Man woke up a bit more, "Dad, you should go to sleep too."

Jiang Zhixun responded with a hum, patting his son’s back, "Go ahead."

"Okay."

After using the bathroom, Xiao Man washed his hands and saw his dad still waiting by the door.

His heart filled with joy.

Even though their dad often wore a stern face and spoke unpleasantly, he was really good to him and his sister.

He was a great dad!

Jiang Zhixun urged, "Go back to sleep soon. Kids who don’t sleep well don’t grow tall."

Xiao Man nodded repeatedly, "Dad, you should go back to sleep too. Otherwise, Mom might be scared by herself."

He and his sister were brave enough to sleep in a room alone since they were four.

Getting up at night to use the bathroom, they never felt afraid; his sister was even bold enough to sing loudly!

Mom was different; she needed Dad to accompany her at night.

Sometimes she even needed Dad to hug her.

Mom was really timid.

Dad said she was afraid of the dark.

Waving his little hand at Jiang Zhixun, Xiao Man jogged back to his bedroom and climbed back into bed to sleep.

The house fell silent once more.

Jiang Zhixun turned off the main light in the living room, leaving only a nightlight on to prevent the kids from tripping if they woke up at night.

After finishing everything, he returned to his room and snuggled up to his wife for a good night’s sleep.