After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?-Chapter 88: Don’t Want to Follow Jiang Zhixun’s Old Path

Chapter 88: Chapter 88: Don’t Want to Follow Jiang Zhixun’s Old Path

With outsiders present, Madam Jiang didn’t want to say much.

Not wanting to make the young people uncomfortable, she poured the guest a cup of hot water and was about to leave. freēnovelkiss.com

Shen Qingqing asked her to stay for a meal, "Stay for dinner before you go."

Shi Yu chimed in, "We’re planning to make dumplings. We’ve bought a lot of ingredients, enough for three or four more people. After eating, you can pack some for the family, so you won’t have to cook when you get home."

Though she disapproved of Jiang Zhixun’s behavior, the aunt before her seemed more reliable than many mothers-in-law.

Shi Yu thought to herself that Jiang Zhixun was really a hindrance.

If not for such a mother-in-law, Shen Qingqing wouldn’t have chosen divorce.

Madam Jiang appreciated their kindness.

Even though she felt she was easygoing, due to the generation gap, some topics the young people were unwilling to discuss with her. She felt awkward just standing there.

With someone accompanying Qingqing and the household chores done, she had no worries.

Picking up her little bag, Madam Jiang excused herself, "The Elder Jiang at home isn’t well; if no one stays with him, it won’t do. Otherwise, I would stay and join in the fun."

Then she asked Shen Qingqing, "When will you return to the compound? I’ve already dried your bedding. It’ll be comfortable when you use it."

Shen Qingqing thought, so it is.

With Jiang Zhixun not at home, she didn’t mind returning to the compound so much.

"I’ll go back after I finish my work."

Madam Jiang wanted to ask more but deemed the occasion inappropriate. "Then finish your work quickly. When it’s done, let’s visit the hospital together. It’s time to check your broken bone again."

Shen Qingqing subconsciously touched her hand.

Facing Madam Jiang’s concerned eyes, she couldn’t bring herself to say anything vague.

"I’ll go back on the fifteenth of the first lunar month. You don’t need to dry my bedding."

After the divorce, it wasn’t suitable for her to stay at the Jiang Family’s house.

Madam Jiang didn’t push, knowing family scandal shouldn’t be aired. She feared speaking too much might embarrass Shen Qingqing.

"Alright, you all be busy. I’m going home now."

The house had many new additions. One didn’t have to think hard to know who brought them.

The chores she hadn’t managed to do were tidied up quite neatly.

Shen Qingqing suddenly felt a twinge of guilt.

Her decision to divorce Jiang Zhixun caused distress to the elders.

Madam Jiang, having been through life, could tell what Shen Qingqing was thinking just by her expression.

She wished for Qingqing and Zhixun to live happily but didn’t want Qingqing to be burdened by guilt.

She held Qingqing’s right hand, "Take care of yourself. If anything happens, just call me, and I’ll help you solve it."

She smiled and bade farewell to Chen Shaojie and the others.

"Come have dinner at our place tomorrow. Zhixun has already told me. I’ve got everything ready."

Although Jiang Zhixun had returned to the Northwest, Chen Shaojie wanted to visit Elder Jiang.

He was a hero.

There wasn’t anyone in the army who didn’t know Elder Jiang’s heroic deeds.

Thick-skinned, he said, "Then I’ll come early tomorrow. I heard from Old Jiang that Grandpa likes playing chess. I’ll spar with him then."

Madam Jiang agreed and looked at Shi Yu with a smile, "Bring your partner along too."

With a loud whoosh, Shi Yu’s face turned beet red.

Heat rushed upwards in waves.

Even after Madam Jiang left, the flush on her face did not dissipate.

Chen Shaojie also felt embarrassed and just wanted to find something to do to ease his awkwardness.

He asked Shen Qingqing, "Everything in the kitchen is usable, right? I’ll go make dough, chop the meat filling, and after we finish wrapping the dumplings, I’ll cook."

The house only had one coal stove. Chen Shaojie thought, stewing a fish, frying a vegetable dish, in addition to dumplings and roast duck, would be enough to eat.

He planned to wrap the dumplings first, and when the dishes are ready, boil the dumplings for a quick meal.

Shen Qingqing nodded, "Everything’s usable. We’re not outsiders, no need to be so formal."

Chen Shaojie could cook and did it quite well.

Kneading dough and rolling dumpling skins were done with skill, and Shi Yu couldn’t help much standing by.

She wanted to chop the meat filling, but Chen Shaojie wouldn’t let her.

He said it was labor work, meant for men.

It was clear he was sincere, not just saying it to show off, which improved Shi Yu’s impression of him.

She thought to herself, this blind date might have been successful.

Chen Shaojie thought so too.

Shi Yu was attractive, straightforward, cultured, and loyal.

Such a woman was hard to find.

Having witnessed Lin Fengmian’s fearsomeness, Chen Shaojie’s good impression of Shi Yu rose significantly.

If Miss Shi accepted him, he’d apply for marriage as soon as he returned to the unit!

Accidentally, he met Shi Yu’s gaze again.

This time Chen Shaojie didn’t dodge but looked at her openly.

Upon looking, Shi Yu discovered Chen Shaojie’s eyes were deeper than most people’s.

With well-defined features, he looked robust and straightforward, very masculine.

The atmosphere suddenly became subtle.

Shen Qingqing used the excuse of finding something in her room, leaving space for the two of them.

Her intention was obvious; Chen Shaojie and Shi Yu were both somewhat amused.

Not afraid of Shen Qingqing overhearing, Shi Yu openly discussed her family situation.

The more he listened, the more serious Chen Shaojie’s expression became.

Especially upon learning that Shi Yu’s stepmother had brought a male stranger home, intending to ruin Shi Yu’s reputation, his expression became extremely stern.

Shi Yu felt a little nervous, unsure of Chen Shaojie’s thoughts.

Marriage is serious; no one wants to be dragged into a messy family situation.

If... Chen Shaojie didn’t want to take things further, she could understand too.

After a long pause, Chen Shaojie suddenly asked, "Miss Shi, how about I teach them a lesson, let them know that you’re not alone, and they can’t bully you anymore?"

Shi Yu laying bare her family issues was a sign she wanted to take things further with him.

He should show his stance too.

He was willing to stand up for Miss Shi!

Chen Shaojie’s face was stern, not joking at all.

Shi Yu burst into laughter.

"Hitting people is not good; it violates rules."

The seriousness in Chen Shaojie’s eyes gradually melted away. He asked her, "Then how should I back you up?"

Shi Yu impulsively said, "Become my revolutionary partner, take me away from Beijing, it won’t violate any rules and will be a permanent solution."

She was so direct that even Shen Qingqing, who was in the room, was startled.

She hurriedly came out, wanting to be a witness.

"What’s going on with you two...?"

Her gaze flitted between them, unable to hide the laughter in her eyes.

Playing matchmaker for the first time, she hadn’t expected things to go so smoothly.

Infected by joy, she had long since put Jiang Zhixun out of her mind.

They were already divorced; no need to let Jiang Zhixun affect her mood anymore!

The lady had been so straightforward; if Chen Shaojie still hesitated, he would be a blockhead.

He didn’t want to follow in Jiang Zhixun’s footsteps.

Since he thought Miss Shi was great, he should seize the opportunity.

"When I return from leave, I’ll apply for the marriage report."

Shi Yu nodded, "Alright, I’ll wait for your news."

Shen Qingqing hadn’t gone on blind dates, but she knew many people did it this way.

Meet once, decide the other is suitable, and head into marriage.

Previously, she thought it was impulsive.

Marriage is a major event; one should fully understand the other person’s character and personality.

Now she felt marrying someone you know well doesn’t necessarily guarantee happiness.

Letting nature take its course is good too.