After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?
Chapter 159 Continue to Work Hard

Chapter 159: Chapter 159 Continue to Work Hard

Madam Jiang stood at the doorway, tiptoeing to peek inside, "They left?"

"Mm."

Madam Jiang: "She didn’t bully Qingqing, right?"

Jiang Zhixun pressed his lips together, not answering.

With that attitude, how could she not have bullied Qingqing!

Every time he thought about the girl who grew up pampered, only to be targeted after a single divorce, Jiang Zhixun’s heart sank.

He felt even more guilty toward Shen Qingqing.

He sat down across from her without saying a word and served a piece of meat for Shen Qingqing, "Eat!"

Madam Jiang shot him a glare.

This boy—does he think everyone’s as carefree as him?

Without asking anything, he just expects Qingqing to eat.

Truly clueless!

Shen Qingqing was treating everyone to dinner. If she made a scene, how could anyone enjoy the meal?

Most importantly, she hadn’t let Mrs. Zhou’s words get to her.

Four years abroad, she had heard worse.

Those... couldn’t hurt her at all.

She urged Madam Jiang to eat, "If we don’t start now, the food will get cold."

Madam Jiang studied Shen Qingqing’s expression, "If you’re upset about something, just tell us. We’re family; no need for the whole fake niceties routine."

Shen Qingqing’s expression flickered.

In the end, she just served Madam Jiang some food, "It’s nothing. Hurry and eat."

Then, she picked up the small bowl in front of her and began eating.

Tasting the fragrant lamb, she suddenly realized—it was Jiang Zhixun who had served her.

Since she had already eaten it, putting it down now would make things awkward for both of them.

Shen Qingqing continued eating calmly, but she kept her guard up, preventing Jiang Zhixun from adding more food to her bowl.

Jiang Zhixun opened two bottles of soda and placed them in front of Shen Qingqing and his mother.

He didn’t drink any himself.

Even if Madam Jiang wanted to play matchmaker, this wasn’t the appropriate occasion.

She could only sigh inwardly while enjoying the delicious lamb soup.

Doctor Zhou was a decent person. Even the old gentleman had praised his scholarly family background and reasonable elders.

Who would have thought his mother would be so overbearing?

She seemed rather aloof. What kind of job could she possibly have?

She had forgotten to ask before...

Though the atmosphere was somewhat tense, they still managed to finish the meal without issue.

Everyone left the table full, without wasting any food.

Shen Qingqing went to settle the bill, but the server told her it had already been paid, glancing toward Jiang Zhixun.

"It was that gentleman who paid."

Shen Qingqing nodded. As soon as they stepped outside, she handed the money to Jiang Zhixun.

Jiang Zhixun refused to take it, his eyes teasing, "Wasn’t it the tip you gave earlier? Besides, you were treating us."

Under Madam Jiang’s scrutiny, Shen Qingqing replied awkwardly, "Separate bills are separate matters."

Turning her back to the elder, she gave Jiang Zhixun a warning look, signaling him to mind his words and behavior.

Jiang Zhixun slid one hand into his pocket and held his car keys in the other, "Pay me back after your next paycheck."

Just returning to Beijing, Shen Qingqing had many expenses to manage.

No matter what, Jiang Zhixun couldn’t let her cover the cost of dinner.

He opened the car door, "I’ll take you home first."

Shen Qingqing had booked a room at the restaurant’s hotel; though her dorm had been cleaned up, she planned to move in a few days later.

She opened the rear door herself to let Madam Jiang enter the car.

Madam Jiang said, "It’s still early. I’d like to take a stroll nearby. Let Zhixun take you home first and then come back for me."

Shen Qingqing: "I can accompany you."

Madam Jiang waved her hand repeatedly, "No, no, you’ve had a busy day, and you have a meeting tomorrow. You don’t have the energy to wander around with me."

Shen Qingqing replied, "What if Brother Zhixun can’t find you later?"

"Simple. We’ll meet back here in two hours."

But by then, it’d be dark!

Though Jiang Zhixun wanted to spend more time with Shen Qingqing, he couldn’t allow his mother to wander outside late at night.

"Get in the car."

This was directed at Madam Jiang.

Since he was being uncooperative, Madam Jiang simply gave up on helping him play nice.

She got into the car decisively, and Shen Qingqing followed suit into the back seat.

Through the half-open car window, Jiang Zhixun glanced at Shen Qingqing but said nothing, closing the passenger door.

He walked around the front of the car to the driver’s seat.

He asked Shen Qingqing, "Do you need to buy anything? If so, I’ll take you to the nearby shops first."

Shen Qingqing shook her head, "Nothing urgent."

After moving into a new place, one would inevitably have to buy new things, but Shen Qingqing wasn’t in a hurry.

She planned to take her time acquiring them later on.

The car smoothly entered the street, driving for quite a while before arriving back at the hotel where Shen Qingqing was staying.

They passed countless streets along the way, and despite Shen Qingqing’s good memory, she felt slightly disoriented.

She glanced at Jiang Zhixun, thinking: Truly a fighter pilot; even on land, he navigates just as skillfully.

From the rearview mirror, Jiang Zhixun caught Shen Qingqing’s admiring gaze. If he had a tail, it would surely wag.

The mood that the Zhou Family had ruined gradually improved.

After parking the car, he turned around and said to Shen Qingqing, "Tomorrow, when you go to the school, don’t miss the bus stop again."

Recalling what had happened earlier in the day, Shen Qingqing’s face momentarily flushed with embarrassment.

She mumbled vaguely, "Mm."

She asked Madam Jiang, "Would you like to come upstairs for a bit?"

Madam Jiang instinctively checked her son’s reaction.

Jiang Zhixun: "I have other things to do."

Madam Jiang hurriedly replied, "Then we won’t go up. Qingqing, you’re staying alone outside, so be cautious. Don’t open the door for anyone who knocks."

Shen Qingqing already knew these things.

"I’m heading upstairs now. Brother Zhixun, drive safely."

Before Jiang Zhixun could respond, Shen Qingqing opened the car door, and her long, slender legs stepped lightly onto the pavement, followed by the rest of her figure exiting the car.

Jiang Zhixun kept his head turned, watching Shen Qingqing as she disembarked.

She took a few steps back, standing by the roadside to wave at them.

The last bit of tension in Jiang Zhixun’s chest dissipated.

As long as Qingqing wasn’t affected, it was fine.

Jiang Zhixun turned the steering wheel and drove away from the hotel.

His decisiveness surprised Madam Jiang, "Not going to chat a bit more with Qingqing? Once your leave is over, it’ll be days before you see her again."

After a long day, and even experiencing some unpleasant moments, Shen Qingqing would surely want some rest.

This wasn’t something Jiang Zhixun dared to voice.

Instead, he asked, "Aren’t you tired?"

Madam Jiang: "Tired? Why would I be?"

Getting out once in a while, with her son and her "daughter-in-law" alongside her, why would she feel tired!

She burst into laughter, "You actually showed some care toward Qingqing today—not bad! Keep it up! Honestly, I was worried that once Doctor Zhou returned, Qingqing might waver. Now that I’ve met Mrs. Zhou, I’m not worried at all."

Jiang Zhixun uncertainly asked, "You’re not a mind reader—how do you know she won’t change her mind?"

"I’ve known Qingqing’s temperament for years. Don’t be fooled by her good nature; she absolutely can’t stand being wronged. Unless Doctor Zhou cuts ties with his family, Qingqing won’t ever consider him."

Jiang Zhixun frowned, still feeling uneasy.

Madam Jiang added, "You did pretty well today. A man’s got to be generous and handle things gracefully. You protected Qingqing, and she’s not oblivious—how could she not notice? As long as you don’t act up, Qingqing’s impression of you will change for the better."

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