After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?

Chapter 332 - 242: Finale

At night, when going to bed, Shen Qingqing talked to Jiang Zhixun about Lin Fengmian.

Jiang Zhixun immediately turned over and got out of bed, looking serious, as if he was going to do something big.

"What are you doing?"

Jiang Zhixun: "I’m going to have a talk with the kids, give them some ideological education."

Shen Qingqing couldn’t help but laugh, "They’re already asleep, let’s talk about it tomorrow, don’t disturb them."

"Can’t wait."

"So impatient?"

"Very impatient."

If their children went through such an experience, Jiang Zhixun couldn’t imagine how he would feel.

It’s necessary to start educating them from a young age, so they have a sense of safety.

One must not have the intent to harm others, but one cannot be without the intent to guard against others; the necessary teachings must be instilled in children early.

Can’t delay.

Delay a bit, and the children might get hurt.

Jiang Zhixun only has these two children, and they were born to the woman he loves deeply, he protects them dearly and doesn’t want them to get hurt.

Not even a bit.

Glancing at the time, "They probably haven’t fallen asleep yet."

Shen Qingqing wrapped herself in the quilt, turned over, and started to prepare for sleep, "Do as you please."

Jiang Zhixun kissed her forehead, "I’ll be back soon."

Shen Qingqing snorted, "Better not come back."

"Who’s gonna keep your bed warm if I don’t come back?" Jiang Zhixun still had the mood to joke.

Shen Qingqing lifted her chin, "That’s your only use."

Jiang Zhixun was not convinced.

"I have other uses, wait till I come back and show you."

Shen Qingqing covered her ears.

This man looks serious, who would have thought he is like this in private?

Says anything he pleases.

Not shy at all!

Jiang Zhixun tucked his wife in, quietly left the bedroom.

Urgently called the two kids to the living room.

Gave them a safety education talk.

Xiao Man listened while yawning, "We are not fools, why would we go with a stranger?"

Jiang Zhixun said sternly, "Sit up straight."

Xiao Man dared not argue.

The little figure quickly sat upright, "Dad, tell us, we are listening."

"If someone wants to deceive, you can’t just stay safe by not going with strangers. They can tempt you with things you want, and find your weak points to target you..."

Shen Qingqing couldn’t sleep.

Ears strained to listen.

Vaguely hearing Jiang Zhixun’s educational talk, even though he was quite right, Shen Qingqing wasn’t sure if the children understood at their young age.

Thinking about making some small stories targeted for them, to tell over the dining table.

The story is heard, and lessons are learned.

More effective than dry lectures.

As the children’s mother, Shen Qingqing’s feelings align with Jiang Zhixun’s.

She doesn’t want those tragedies to happen to the children.

Safety education, really must start young.

Composing stories in her mind to tell the children at breakfast the next day.

While composing, she coaxed herself to sleep...

When Jiang Zhixun returned to the room, Shen Qingqing was already asleep.

Looking at her sleeping face, his chest softened.

He doesn’t have any grand wishes, just wants their family to be safe and healthy.

As soon as Jiang Zhixun got into bed, Shen Qingqing automatically nestled into his arms.

This was a habit formed over many years.

At times like this, Jiang Zhixun always felt like Shen Qingqing really loves him.

Instinctual reactions don’t lie.

Long arms reached out, wrapped around Shen Qingqing’s waist, chest pressed closely against her back.

The fragrance in the air floated, exactly like her scent.

Shen Qingqing is nostalgic, she has kept her clothes and shoes well-preserved over these years.

The skincare products, perfumes she uses, circulate around the same ones.

The fragrance is so familiar, Jiang Zhixun smelled it, feeling particularly stable inside.

People say the seven-year itch is a difficult stage, but Jiang Zhixun feels that time has passed quickly with Shen Qingqing.

In a blink, several years have gone by.

He always feels there’s never enough time, still lots of things to do with Qingqing.

Wishing time would slow down, slower.

Jiang Zhixun thought about the term "seven-year itch" in his mind; previously Qin Wenqiang even teased him about Qingqing possibly becoming indifferent after the seven-year itch.

Jiang Zhixun snorted in his heart.

He and Qingqing already have intertwined fates.

Two decades of emotional sediment has woven them into each other’s bones and flesh.

Their bonds are so many, already inseparable from each other.

The seven-year itch is nothing!

Holding Shen Qingqing, he contentedly fell into sleep...

Next day Shen Qingqing didn’t go to work, nor did the children go to school.

Got up a bit late.

Madam Jiang had already prepared breakfast; there were flower rolls that Shen Qingqing loved, and fried eggs that the kids liked.

The old man preferred something light, so Madam Jiang had also stir-fried a plate of plain mixed vegetables.

Just about to eat when a letter was delivered.

"Teacher Shen, your letter."

Leadership, colleagues, friends usually call Shen Qingqing.

Shen Qingqing was puzzled, "Where is it from?"

"Shanghai."

That was Shen Qingqing’s childhood place, with lots of beautiful memories.

But all ruined by relatives.

Now hearing the two words ’Shanghai,’ her mind unwittingly conjures up Shu Xian and others.

Shen Qingqing took a look, and it was indeed sent by Shu Xian.

"Qingqing, when you see this letter, your aunt is no longer here."

"That year when I returned to Shanghai, not long after Xiao Yu left, his father cheated, got involved with a young widow."

"They had a child but claimed it was the widow’s late husband’s posthumous child, even forcing me to adopt the child, legitimizing the identity of the illegitimate child."

"When I married him in my youth, I thought he was hardworking and ambitious, cultured, an unmatched good man. For him, I was willing to stay home, support him, and raise children, even cut ties with relatives and friends; I was wholeheartedly devoted to them, but they abandoned me."

"Looking back, the genuine affection I felt in my life came from your mother, she treated me so well at that time, gave me lots of life advice, but unfortunately, I didn’t listen to a word."

"I’m sorry to you and sister, here I apologize to you, as for sister, I’ll visit her in the afterlife."

"Your aunt is divorced now, didn’t get much property, wanted to leave you something but felt hopeless, can only say sorry."

"Hope you can be happy and safe."

"..."

Shen Qingqing scanned through quickly, expressionless.

Xiao Man: "Mom, who wrote the letter?"

"Don’t recognize it, maybe sent wrongly."

Shen Qingqing went into the kitchen, tore the letter apart, threw it in the trash.

Xiao Xi was sitting on a tall stool, feet swinging happily.

Patting the empty seat, right in between her and Jiang Zhixun, "Mom, come quick!"

Jiang Zhixun also looked back at her, saying with a smile, "If you don’t come soon, two little piggies will eat till they cry."

"Coming."

She is very happy now.

Doesn’t need anyone’s apologies, nor anyone’s blessings.

She will live well.

Always love yourself!

—The end.