After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?

Chapter 330 - 240: The Best in the World

Shen Qingqing was persuaded by Shi Yu and invested all the money she could manage.

Given the current pace of development, remote places might be developed in the future.

Investment, after all, involves both profit and loss.

She was mentally prepared from the start, so even if something unexpected happened, she could handle it.

Shen Qingqing’s job is stable, and she can usually do research and be seconded as a translator.

This is her confidence.

Even if the investment fails, it won’t severely impact her family’s life.

Upon hearing that Shen Qingqing invested in real estate, Li Xue also wanted to follow her example.

"Opportunities are fleeting; you have to seize them," Li Xue said.

Shen Qingqing thought the same.

"Go back and discuss it with your partner. Your spouse has a deeper insight into things; you won’t go wrong following his advice."

Li Xue nodded, "This is something I should discuss, it’s not trivial."

Shen Qingqing said, "You’re in Beijing, unlike my friends who rarely visit. You can have your partner evaluate more thoroughly."

Li Xue laughed, "That’s what I think too, let him handle the headaches."

This time Shi Yu stayed in Beijing for almost a month.

He was both house-hunting and helping his sister-in-law assess the market and buy shop fronts.

Whenever Shen Qingqing wasn’t working, she would accompany them, driving around Beijing.

When official matters were done, Shi Yu had to return to the Northwest.

Before leaving, he wanted to invite the Jiang Family for a meal.

"Who knows when I’ll be back next time, better eat more before I start craving the food back here."

Shen Qingqing suggested, "Make a list of what you want to eat, we’ll buy it all, and then eat at home."

If they went to a restaurant, they might miss out on some dishes with just one meal.

Shi Yu didn’t want to impose at home, "Let’s go to a restaurant, that way we won’t have to do dishes after eating."

Shen Qingqing teased, "Then you can wash the dishes before going home."

Shi Yu wasn’t a shy person; after thinking about it, "That’s fine!"

She truly wanted to enjoy the food!

Once they decided, Shen Qingqing took Shi Yu and the others back to the compound.

She had Little Sister Chen watch the kids while she and Shi Yu went grocery shopping.

Xiao Man and Xiao Xi loved feeling like older siblings and didn’t go out to play, amusing the younger children at home.

They took out their treasured parrots and introduced them seriously, "One is named Xiao Jiang, and the other is Little Qing."

Shi Yu chuckled upon hearing this.

She gave Shen Qingqing a teasing look.

The couple was truly lovey-dovey, even the kids noticed.

Naming everything in pairs.

Shen Qingqing blushed a bit, "They’re not good at naming, that’s all they could come up with."

Xiao Xi explained loudly, "These are the best names! Easy to remember!"

When the parrots have babies, they’ll be called Xiao Xiao Man and Xiao Xiao Xi.

The little girl thought so.

The parrots kept shouting "Xiao Jiang" and "Little Qing," instantly capturing the attention of Shi Yu and Little Sister Chen’s children.

With baby-talk, they spoke to them.

Seeing Xiao Bao not shy and having fun, Shi Yu felt relieved.

She told Little Sister Chen, "You watch them, Qingqing and I are off to buy groceries."

"Alright, no rush, the kids are fine with me."

After giving a few instructions to the kids, Shen Qingqing and Shi Yu headed out.

With four kids at home, Madam Jiang felt lively and gave them candies, pastries, and even prepared a fruit platter for them.

Xiao Man and Xiao Xi ate quietly, never making a mess of themselves.

Madam Jiang never had to worry about those siblings.

So, she fed Shi Yu’s son Xiao Bao with a fork.

Little Sister Chen said, "He can eat by himself, you don’t have to spoil him."

Madam Jiang laughed, "Kids grow up fast; in the blink of an eye, they won’t need to be fed anymore, can’t spoil them for long."

Back when Xiao Man and Xiao Xi were little babies, they needed to be fed milk, and had to be spoon-fed for their meals too.

Now, in the blink of an eye, they became big kids.

Not only requiring no supervision, but they also helped amuse the younger kids!

Recalling the times of raising her grandchildren, Madam Jiang felt warm inside and longed for the feeling of feeding little ones.

Without a second child at home, Madam Jiang had to enjoy it with other people’s kids.

Xiao Man and Xiao Xi got jealous.

But they couldn’t stop their grandma from feeding the little brother; he’s a guest and still so young, needing care.

The siblings exchanged a glance,

and opened their mouths in unison, "Grandma, we want to eat too."

Madam Jiang couldn’t help but smile, scolding, "You guys don’t want to be fed usually, why now?"

"Food tastes better when Grandma feeds it!"

"Flatterers."

"It’s true! We’re not lying to Grandma!"

Madam Jiang laughed heartily, and picked up another fork to feed Xiao Man and Xiao Xi one by one.

Seeing the two little ones eating happily, Madam Jiang’s smile deepened.

Little Sister Chen’s son also opened his mouth, "I want Grandma to feed me too."

Madam Jiang hurriedly fed him as well.

The four little ones eagerly competed for Madam Jiang’s feeding, suddenly making her the most popular person.

Even the two parrots were ignored.

Little Sister Chen laughed and said, "They’re all little imitators."

Knowing she was joking, Madam Jiang added, "That’s how kids are, food tastes better when someone else competes for it. When no one competes, they won’t eat it."

Little Sister Chen said, "You’ve really gotten experience in childrearing now."

"Isn’t that right, raising two at once, you can’t help but learn."

Madam Jiang sat on the sofa, with a child snuggling on either side.

One stood in front, leaning on her knees.

Xiao Xi climbed onto the sofa and hugged Madam Jiang’s neck from behind.

Sweetly said, "Grandma, you’ve worked hard raising me and brother."

Madam Jiang’s smile widened, patting her granddaughter on the back, "You’re a little rascal, get down and set a good example for your brothers."

Xiao Xi giggled, "If I get down, I can’t hug Grandma anymore, I won’t! I love Grandma the most in the whole world."

Madam Jiang was amused and delighted.

"How about your mom and dad?"

"Mom and dad are the best too!"

Xiao Xi kept it balanced, "Great-grandpa, grandpa, they’re all great!"

Madam Jiang patted her bottom, "You’re just here to make people happy."

Little Sister Chen exclaimed, "Xiao Xi is only five right? She’s already so articulate, she’ll be amazing in the future."

Madam Jiang said, "No one knows what the future holds, some are quiet as kids and outgoing later, and for others, it’s the opposite."

Little Sister Chen believed family upbringing is crucial.

The Jiang Family’s atmosphere is so positive, and the elders don’t seem to harbor outdated prejudices.

Xiao Xi is bound to grow up splendidly.

"Whether they’re quiet or chatty, we love our own kids no matter what others think."

Madam Jiang loved hearing this.

Some people care too much about what others think, and that’s why they go astray.

"Their dad said they just need to be decent people."

Little Sister Chen couldn’t help but laugh, "I thought Teacher Shen and Mr. Jiang would have high hopes for Xiao Man and Xiao Xi."

Madam Jiang said, "They’re carefree!"

Surrounded by several kids, Madam Jiang fed them fruits and turned on the TV for them.

Finally, she could sit with Little Sister Chen and have a good chat.