After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?-Chapter 218: Hidden Meanings in the Conversation

Shen Qingqing had a bite to eat and bought a cup of hot coffee at the store.

On her way back to the hotel, she found a public phone booth to call home.

"Qingqing, when are you coming back?" the old man asked on the other end of the phone.

"At most, I’ll stay one more week; I will definitely make it back before the New Year."

She went to Shanghai for work.

The old man instructed her to focus on her job and not worry about home, "Just take care of yourself, and when you come home, if the time is right, we’ll have Brother Zhixun pick you up at the train station."

Shen Qingqing did not object.

She asked, "I plan to bring some special snacks from Shanghai home, but do you need anything else? I can bring them back in one go."

Shanghai is rapidly developing, and the stores sell many good items.

This time she came to exchange and learn; her colleagues all carry the responsibility of bringing things back for their friends and family.

The old man didn’t want anything, nor did Father Jiang.

But Madam Jiang did.

"I want a silk scarf, something I can occasionally tie come springtime. Choose one unique to Shanghai, something you can’t find in Beijing."

Father Jiang thought of the cabinet full of colorful silk scarves; he couldn’t tell how many there were.

He never saw his wife wear them, yet she loved buying them.

In the end, he said nothing, as long as his wife was happy.

Shen Qingqing asked around, and only Madam Jiang expressed a desire for something specific.

She finally decided to go to the mall to buy things as she saw them.

Aside from that, she also planned to send Shi Yu a package of Shanghai specialties.

This time, she didn’t go to the Northwest, which she regretted.

If she gets the chance in the future, she will definitely visit Shi Yu’s shop.

Jiang Zhixun wasn’t home, so Shen Qingqing didn’t mention him. But Madam Jiang still talked about him, saying, "Zhixun’s training is going well, and his eye hasn’t had any issues; there should be no lasting effects."

Shen Qingqing nodded secretly; every time Jiang Zhixun called her, she asked about his eye condition.

As long as there’s no unexpected problem, his evaluation should be okay given his condition.

"Don’t worry too much, eat and sleep well, from what I see Brother Zhixun is lively, nothing seems wrong."

Madam Jiang chuckled.

Shen Qingqing wasn’t there, so she couldn’t see the playful look in Madam Jiang’s eyes.

Uncertainly, she said, "Anyway, someone is looking after him now, I don’t want to worry."

Shen Qingqing tightened her grip on the handset, unsure if Madam Jiang had hidden meanings in her words.

Jiang Zhixun returned to the team for training; in a sense, he was indeed under supervision.

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Shen Qingqing’s face reddened; she felt their relationship might not remain hidden much longer.

During the New Year, she would return home, and given Jiang Zhixun’s clinginess, he certainly wouldn’t keep his distance.

The elders aren’t foolish; a little slip could reveal everything.

Since they started dating, Shen Qingqing had been very satisfied with Jiang Zhixun’s behavior.

If the elders found out, then they found out.

Just as long as they don’t rush marriage or pressure for kids.

Even if they do, as an adult, she has ways to manage.

With these thoughts, Shen Qingqing suddenly relaxed.

She said to Madam Jiang, "Call me at the hotel if anything comes up; I need to head back."

Madam Jiang casually asked, "You’re outside."

"Hmm."

Shen Qingqing always shares joys but hides worries. But feeling too stifled at the moment, she mentioned seeing her relatives.

"My aunt and her kids came to see me; I didn’t want to get entangled with them, so I went out for a walk."

Madam Jiang blinked, then remembered who the characters were.

Sourly she said, "She has the nerve to see you! Back when you were in school, suddenly transferring might have been tough to adapt; your father and I discussed having you live with her."

"Knowing she wasn’t employed, had no source of income, worried she couldn’t hold her head high in her in-laws’ house, we even proposed to cover your tuition and living expenses."

"And what happened? She said there wasn’t enough room, outright refused. Now she’s seeing you because you’ve grown up, have a job, and wants to reap the benefits?"

Those times, housing was indeed tight.

But it wasn’t unsolvable; it boiled down to Aunt not wanting to take care of Qingqing.

Even after more than ten years had passed, Madam Jiang still felt angry talking about it.

No other relatives were reliable; that was evident, and she and Old Jiang never considered leaving Qingqing to them.

They were like a pack of wolves; a little girl without her parents’ protection, holding onto her inheritance, would be devoured leaving nothing behind.

Back then, Qingqing was willing to stay with her aunt.

Saying her aunt was kind and treated her well.

The result...

The tangled mess, Madam Jiang now doesn’t want to bring up.

Anyway, the child had grown up; she and Old Jiang felt obliged to Professor Shen and his wife.

Previously, Shen Qingqing had been sick; she had forgotten too many details, with no way to investigate.

Afraid she’d be fooled, Madam Jiang told her everything from back then.

"I think they’re like wolves in sheep’s clothing, up to no good; don’t let them string you along, come straight back after work."

Shen Qingqing nodded, "Don’t worry, I’m not easily fooled."

To those who treat her well, she would repay them handsomely.

Conversely, whatever good or bad intentions they have, they aren’t related to her.

After chatting a bit more, afraid of delaying her work, Madam Jiang hung up.

Once she put down the receiver, she started scolding Shen Qingqing’s relatives in Shanghai.

"I nearly forgot about them. Didn’t expect them to start trouble! Qingqing goes to Shanghai, and runs into them, wonder if she’ll suffer any losses."

Father Jiang said, "She’s no child, and has already seen the world; how could she lose out?"

"That’s different."

Madam Jiang’s tone was wistful, "She lost her parents so young; it’s always a regret. If relatives say sweet words to persuade her, she might really lose her head."

Shooting a glance at her husband, she interrupted what he was about to say, "Don’t underestimate the power of blood relations; otherwise, why are there so many old cows being eaten alive while working tirelessly?"

Father Jiang: "..."

Reiterating, "Qingqing knows what she’s doing; stop treating her like a child."

The two kids in the family, both are outstanding in their respective fields.

Father Jiang had seen them fighting side by side, more aware that Shen Qingqing and Jiang Zhixun had grown up.

Their problem-solving abilities were no less than theirs.

As elders, they must learn to let go.

Madam Jiang stood abruptly, "No, I’m going to Shanghai."

Father Jiang: "..."

Helplessly pinching his brow, "Qingqing went for exchange and study, what are you going for?"

"I’m going to protect Qingqing, stopping demons and ghouls from getting close to her; I’ll handle those troubles, just what she needs to work at ease."

Father Jiang laughed and cried, "When you’re there, she’ll have to spare time to accompany you, I’m afraid you’ll bring more trouble!"

The old man, who hadn’t spoken, kept his gaze on the newspaper, not raising his head.

"Since you’re free, go!"

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