After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?
Chapter 149 Adding to the Trouble

Chapter 149: Chapter 149 Adding to the Trouble

Shen Qingqing planned to leave at eight-thirty. To have enough time to get herself ready, she got up two hours early.

Just after finishing washing up, she heard someone knocking on the door.

"Miss Shen, I’ve come to deliver your meal!"

That’s what the person outside said.

Shen Qingqing was puzzled; she knew whether she ordered a meal or not.

She didn’t respond immediately but called the front desk.

After receiving an accurate answer, confirming it was the hotel staff, she opened the door.

The breakfast delivered by the waiter was quite lavish, with beef noodles, fried eggs, and milk.

The beef noodles also had fresh vegetables added for garnish, making it appealing in color, fragrance, and taste.

Not only could it fill her stomach, but it was also very nutritious.

Shen Qingqing immediately guessed who arranged this meal.

Silently she made a note for Jiang Zhixun, planning to repay him when she saw him.

To prevent him from catching her off guard again like last night, making her repay a debt...

Shen Qingqing used to work at a publishing house, but at that time the work location was flexible, without much fuss, as long as the manuscript translation was good, she could be comfortable in her routines.

Meetings with the leadership were also flexible in timing.

Overall, there were almost no constraints.

But this time it’s different.

She had to arrive and leave work on time and deal with colleagues and students.

She couldn’t live as freely as before.

If one counts it, Shen Qingqing felt this was her first formal job.

The first impression was very important, for this, she specially put on light makeup.

Her long, thick black hair was combed neatly and tied at the back, looking capable and refreshing.

Paired with the clothes she had picked long ago, she was dressed appropriately, yet exquisitely beautiful.

After checking in the mirror to confirm there was nothing wrong, Shen Qingqing then took her materials and left, satisfied.

Jiang Zhixun sat in the lounge area on the first floor, appearing at ease, with a cup of plain water in front of him.

His gaze was fixed on the elevator door, afraid that if he wasn’t paying attention, Shen Qingqing would leave without him knowing.

At eight-thirty, Shen Qingqing went downstairs on time.

The moment she saw Jiang Zhixun, her instinctive reaction was to try to leave unnoticed.

But as soon as she stepped out of the elevator, she was spotted by the man, finding no chance to slip away quietly.

The man slowly rose from his seat, smoothing the cuffs of his unwrinkled shirt.

He wore suit pants, with his shirt neatly tucked in, broad shoulders and a narrow waist, giving him a physique quite unlike the average man.

Passersby couldn’t help but take a second look at Jiang Zhixun.

He certainly didn’t seem easy to get along with, a glance and the passersby quickly averted their eyes.

Standing in front of Shen Qingqing, Jiang Zhixun asked her, "Going straight to school?"

Shen Qingqing didn’t reply.

Jiang Zhixun was neither hurried nor impatient, nor did he continue to press her.

Instead, he reached for her bag.

Bigger than the one seen before, it was just right for holding documents.

Shen Qingqing dodged, "If you’re just here to collect a debt, there’s no need to do these things."

She emphasized the word "collect a debt" heavily.

Jiang Zhixun raised an eyebrow, "If I don’t hold it, what if you escape halfway?"

Seizing the opportunity, he took the handbag, "This is collateral."

The man looked calm, yet there was hidden pride in his eyes.

Shen Qingqing was easily agitated by him, her chest rising and falling, but she tried hard to control her emotions.

Looking at Jiang Zhixun coolly, "No wonder we divorced, you’re truly a nuisance!"

Jiang Zhixun nodded, sincerely asking, "So can you teach me how not to be a nuisance?"

Shen Qingqing didn’t respond, "Give it back to me."

Saying this, she reached out to take it.

Jiang Zhixun immediately raised the bag high.

Although wearing high heels, Shen Qingqing was still a segment shorter than Jiang Zhixun.

To retrieve the handbag, she’d have to cling to his shoulder.

Not wanting any physical contact with Jiang Zhixun, Shen Qingqing irritably said, "Go and get yourself fixed!"

Saying this, she stepped out the door.

The sound of her high heels clattering against the floor was fast and loud, indicating she was angry.

Jiang Zhixun touched the tip of his nose, his expression momentarily awkward.

In his original plan, he would act gentle and gentlemanly, making Qingqing unable to find fault and having no reason to refuse him.

Just like... Zhou Hansheng.

Unexpectedly, upon seeing Qingqing, all expectations turned to bubbles.

Cursing himself silently for being a fool, Jiang Zhixun hurriedly went after Shen Qingqing.

Today, he didn’t drive, reminding her at a not-too-close distance, "Turn left and walk straight for two hundred meters, you can take the bus."

Shen Qingqing didn’t look back, nor did she walk in the direction he said, instead, she took another route for the bus.

After getting on the bus, Shen Qingqing laughed at herself for being angry.

The route she chose required walking several hundred meters to get to the school!

"Jinx!"

Jiang Zhixun: "..."

In grievance, he protested, "The route I pointed out reaches the school gate directly, yet you didn’t listen..."

"Shut up!"

Just seeing him, Shen Qingqing felt irritated.

Over the past few years, her emotions had been very stable, and it had been a long time since she felt this kind of crazy feeling.

While at the Jiang Family, she always talked calmly with Jiang Zhixun.

Unexpectedly, just after a day, someone ignited her mood, with the potential for an explosion at any time.

Shen Qingqing was frustrated.

This wasn’t her.

She shouldn’t be like this!

Facing Jiang Zhixun’s stern face, Shen Qingqing became even angrier.

After giving others trouble, why was this person still so calm! So effortlessly unperturbed!

Jiang Zhixun didn’t dare speak again, afraid Shen Qingqing would sulk and do something else "foolish."

A smile uncontrollably curled his lips, finding the current Shen Qingqing particularly cute.

Unconsciously hugging her bag tight, as if hugging Shen Qingqing in his arms.

He really couldn’t let go...

Observing Jiang Zhixun’s actions out of the corner of her eye, Shen Qingqing’s heart tightened again.

"Don’t hold it so tightly."

The bag contained materials that shouldn’t be crinkled.

Jiang Zhixun quickly eased his grip, the bulging muscles in his arm disappearing.

"Then I’ll hold it gently."

Seizing the chance, Shen Qingqing took back her bag, placing it on her lap.

She was wearing a trench coat, but the stockings on her legs couldn’t keep her warm. Jiang Zhixun worried she might get cold, knowing that old sayings have it that cold starts from the feet, he leaned over to close the window.

The fresh male scent rushed over, causing Shen Qingqing to hurriedly lean back, widening the distance between her and Jiang Zhixun.

This evasive posture was still something Jiang Zhixun wasn’t used to.

He mumbled, "Be careful to keep warm in the morning and evening, avoid drafts."

Shen Qingqing glared at him, "Can you hurry up?"

No matter the reason, she just wanted Jiang Zhixun to stay away from her now!

The two of them sat in the last row, the passengers in front frequently turned to look back.

Seeing the male sitting close to the female, they thought he was being a nuisance.

Those with a quick temper rolled up their sleeves, ready to take matters into their own hands.

With a strong motion, Jiang Zhixun closed the car window.

Sitting straight quickly.

People standing by looked at each other, it seemed they misunderstood...

Jiang Zhixun frowned slightly, feeling the gaze from people on the bus was rather peculiar.

Looking down at his own attire.

Could it be he was dressed too brightly today, attracting attention?

Shen Qingqing turned her head to look out of the window, deliberately ignoring those meaningful glances.

In her mind, she noted down Jiang Zhixun.

This person was specialized in giving her a hard time!