After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?
Chapter 162 Invitation

Chapter 162: Chapter 162 Invitation

Before returning to her home country, Shen Qingqing didn’t contact anyone.

After her return, she first visited the elders of the Jiang Family, then got busy with work matters and hadn’t found the time to reach out to Shi Yu far away in the Northwest.

Instead, it was Shi Yu who called her office first.

Shen Qingqing was bewildered, "How did you know I was back home?"

"Why else? Jiang Zhixun told my family’s Mr. Chen, of course."

Jiang Zhixun and Chen Shaojie have a good relationship. Even after moving back to Beijing, they kept in touch.

Shi Yu: "He told me you work in Beijing and even passed your office number through Chen Shaojie, suggesting that I stay in touch with you."

Saying this made Shi Yu almost want to laugh.

To the uninformed, Jiang Zhiyu might seem like Qingqing’s guardian, arranging who she befriends and contacts.

This guy really likes to meddle!

Shi Yu thought to herself.

Though she didn’t say it out loud, Shen Qingqing inexplicably shared the same sentiment.

If the caller wasn’t Shi Yu, she would definitely be mad at Jiang Zhixun.

After all, she truly disliked others revealing her personal information without consent.

She asked Shi Yu, "How’s everything between you and Chen Shaojie? When are you coming back to Beijing? We should meet up."

It’s been over four years since they last met, and Shen Qingqing was quite eager to see Shi Yu.

Shi Yu was one of her few friends.

Shi Yu also missed Shen Qingqing, not just because Shen Qingqing was the matchmaker for her and Chen Shaojie, but due to their past friendship, she had to visit Shen Qingqing in Beijing once she was back.

Or perhaps invite her to the Northwest for a visit.

She asked, "Are you swamped with work? Maybe you could come to the Northwest for a trip once you’re on vacation? Or wait until Chen Shaojie is on leave and we can all head to Beijing together. He’s been saying he wants to see Jiang Zhixun..."

Saying this made Shi Yu feel impressed.

"I’ve never seen him so concerned about anyone. If you didn’t know better, you’d think Jiang Zhixun was his family."

Shen Qingqing chuckled, unable to hold back her laughter, "Let’s talk when I’m on winter break. If you bring the kids, a long train ride can be exhausting. If there are no other issues, I’ll visit you in the Northwest."

Shi Yu readily agreed, "My sister-in-law and I started a business together, set up a shop in the county; I’ll show you around when you come."

Shen Qingqing was intrigued, "What kind of business?"

"We opened two clothing stores."

Shi Yu’s sister-in-law is very competent, especially in business matters — she’s got it down to a fine art.

When they were starting out, she considered becoming a street vendor, but Shi Yu provided money to directly rent a shop for her sister-in-law.

Shi Yu also handed over two thousand yuan for her to purchase goods.

Shi Yu was still working as a translator and often had to take care of her child, leaving her with little time to manage the shop.

She just funded; the rest was left for her sister-in-law to decide.

Even among family, when interests are involved, disputes can easily arise.

Shi Yu and her sister-in-law agreed to this setup for two years, then they’d discuss whether to continue the partnership.

The clothing stores were thriving, and Shi Yu was earning quite a bit.

With Shen Qingqing, she had no reservations.

"If you haven’t found a job, I’d suggest going into business. There are many opportunities now; even small-scale ventures can sustain a family."

Business isn’t that easy; there are countless intricate details.

Shen Qingqing felt she wasn’t suited for this path.

"I’d be content just doing well in my current job."

Shi Yu chuckled, "Your job is great; the more you work, the better recognized you’ll be. The benefits are good, and there aren’t too many headaches. Just focus on your job; you won’t go wrong."

People have limited energy, wanting to do everything but ending up doing many things mediocrely.

Shen Qingqing, skilled in foreign languages, should leverage this advantage.

Shi Yu was also good with foreign languages, but she couldn’t match Shen Qingqing; their skills were not on the same level.

Shi Yu said, "Once my child grows up a bit and starts school, I’ll dedicate myself entirely to business."

No matter what decision Shi Yu made, as long as she didn’t stray, Shen Qingqing supported her.

"Well, I wish you great wealth and prosperity."

Those words were music to Shi Yu’s ears, "Hopefully, I expand my business to Beijing so we can meet up often."

In the past, to escape Shi Family’s troubles, she had considered marrying far away.

After meeting Chen Shaojie, she married him without hesitation.

Now that she had a child and the Chen Family behind her, she wasn’t afraid of Shi Family’s antics.

In a real confrontation, it would be the unreasonable Shi Family that suffers!

Shi Yu thought to herself, as a mother now, she should strive harder and set a good example for her child.

If her business succeeded in another place, she could take her child to learn more about the world.

Shen Qingqing teased, "If you come to Beijing for business, wouldn’t Mr. Chen from your family become the stay-at-home member? Is he alright with that?"

They had a good relationship as a couple.

Shi Yu nonchalantly replied, "I can’t bear to be without him either, so I need to plan well; otherwise, being separated frequently isn’t great."

Though Shi Yu’s expression couldn’t be seen, Shen Qingqing could imagine how lively Shi Yu must look at this moment.

Perhaps this is what finding the right partner means.

It has a positive effect on one’s body and mind!

Shen Qingqing smiled broadly, her mood soaring — this was a marriage she helped bring to fruition.

She was genuinely happy for Shi Yu and Chen Shaojie’s happy marriage.

She teased Shi Yu, "Please tone it down in front of singles, refrain from showing off your affection."

The person on the other side was silent for two seconds and asked Shen Qingqing, "How are things between you and Doctor Zhou?"

"Jiang Zhixun didn’t tell you?"

The tense atmosphere was broken, and Shi Yu couldn’t help but laugh, "He’s not one to gossip about everything, right?"

In the past, Shi Yu really disliked Jiang Zhixun.

But seeing him remain unmarried for so many years, always waiting for Shen Qingqing, she suddenly felt he wasn’t so bad.

If Zhou Hansheng doesn’t work out, considering Jiang Zhixun isn’t a bad idea.

The improved version of him could be quite suitable for marriage and everyday life.

Shen Qingqing said, "He’s gone for further studies."

"Still going to Britain?"

"Yes."

Shi Yu thought Zhou Hansheng was also pretty good, but if they’re too far apart, the relationship requires careful consideration.

She couldn’t expect Qingqing to give up her job and follow him around like a nanny.

That wouldn’t be fair.

Shen Qingqing, an outstanding woman, should have her own career.

But further studies abroad is also a rare opportunity.

Though Zhou Hansheng chose this, Shi Yu could understand.

All she could say is that they have fate but no destiny.

"So, you just split like that?"

Shen Qingqing nodded, "Cutting losses at the right time is good."

Continuing to be entangled would only delay each other.

They weren’t youngsters in their teens or twenties; at their age, the approach should be more realistic.

If no nurturing could be gained from a relationship and there’s even the potential of withering, one should consider detaching.

Shi Yu appreciated Shen Qingqing’s decisiveness.

If it were her in that position, she might not have managed it so well.

"No matter what choice you make, I support you."