After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?-Chapter 191: Fate Without Destiny

Chen Shaojie wasn’t comfortable with Shi Yu, but as a man, it wasn’t appropriate for him to go to the women’s dormitory.

That wouldn’t be proper.

After dropping them off at the dorm building, he stopped.

Holding his son, he said, "Say goodbye to Mommy."

The little guy waved his hand instinctively, but it took him a few seconds to realize what was happening.

His mouth turned down as if he was about to cry.

"I want Mommy..."

Although Shi Yu adored her son, she also wanted some personal time.

Chen Shaojie was busy with work, and while in the Northwest, she was practically raising the child on her own.

Now she finally had a break and didn’t want to keep the little one around to cause trouble.

"Let your dad buy you some candy."

Although Chen Shaojie was reluctant to part with his wife, he understood how she felt.

He gently coaxed the child with a soft voice.

Promised that after a nap, they would come back to find Mommy, and then they’d go play, eat delicious food, and watch a movie together...

Kids cling at this age.

Only when both parents are around is candy attractive.

If he had to choose, he wanted to be with his mom.

He reached out his little hand for Shi Yu to hold.

No choice, Shi Yu said, "I’ll soothe him first, and once he’s asleep, let Chen Shaojie take him back."

Shen Qingqing suggested, "How about leaving him here, he’s just a child, he won’t take up much space, the three of us can fit on the bed just fine."

The little guy was well-behaved, not rowdy, and Shen Qingqing quite liked him.

Shi Yu disagreed.

"Just let Chen Shaojie take him; it’s rare for me to relax, and nobody better ruin it!"

Shen Qingqing chuckled, "Then let’s chat upstairs until it’s about time for them to leave."

Chen Shaojie glanced at the dormitory’s exterior, guessing what the layout inside might be.

Having a living room would be nice; four or five years ago, he even ate at Miss Shen’s rented place without feeling awkward.

But the current situation made it feel quite awkward to intrude.

He felt like he’d be entering a young lady’s boudoir.

With a smile, he suggested, "It’s my first time at Beijing University, and since there’s still some time, should we take a walk around?"

Shen Qingqing had no objection.

She was just concerned, "Will the child catch a cold?"

"No, his cotton-padded jacket is newly made, very warm."

Shen Qingqing touched the little guy’s hand, warm like a small stove.

She didn’t want to let go after holding it.

Using the little guy’s hand to warm her face, it really was warm!

Shi Yu was amused, "Are you treating him like a heater now?"

Shen Qingqing nodded, "With such a little kid, you won’t even need a hot water bottle in the winter months."

Shi Yu half-smiled, "Jealous?"

"Hmm, yeah, jealous."

"Ahem." Shi Yu cleared her throat, "It’s not that hard; you could have one yourself, right?"

Shen Qingqing had never considered having children.

She hadn’t even thought about marriage.

She didn’t answer the question, instead continuing to play with the little guy.

Jiang Zhixun, with ears perked, wasn’t surprised he didn’t hear the answer he wanted.

He was prepared for it, so he didn’t feel upset.

His gaze was constantly on Shen Qingqing, seeing her holding the child’s hand tightly, he secretly thought that his hands were even bigger and warmer, why didn’t she know to hold them?

Being a patient, Jiang Zhixun was under special protection.

Fearing that he might suddenly lose vision while walking, Shen Qingqing and Chen Shaojie kept him in the middle.

Since the incident, this was Jiang Zhixun’s first time leaving home.

With the girl he liked and friends who shared his ideals around, he felt a burst of happiness, and even the physical discomfort seemed to fade away.

After a stroll around the university, they lulled the child to sleep, and Chen Shaojie left with the little one.

Watching the car leave, Shi Yu nudged Shen Qingqing’s arm, "Did you see? Your Jiang Zhixun looked reluctant to leave, like a child."

Shen Qingqing was embarrassed, "Watch your wording."

What do you mean, her Jiang Zhixun?

That’s scary!

Shi Yu had a hunch that there was definitely something between Shen Qingqing and Jiang Zhixun.

"Let’s make a bet."

Shen Qingqing replied, "No bet."

Shi Yu sighed, "Why not, are you chicken?"

Shen Qingqing huffed, "I don’t want to bring him up."

"I haven’t even said what the bet is yet, how do you know?"

Shen Qingqing gave a meaningful look.

How could she not know?

After her secondment ended, colleagues at the office had bet with her about this!

They laughed and chatted while heading upstairs, the atmosphere as relaxed as ever.

In Shen Qingqing’s dorm room, Shi Yu marveled at the clothes in her wardrobe.

"This fabric, this craftsmanship, and the style—it’s much better than what I’m wearing. Next to you, I feel like a country bumpkin."

Having returned to Beijing for a rare visit, Shi Yu wore new clothes.

A cashmere sweater with a formal skirt suit, topped with a thick wool coat, and leather shoes on her feet.

Her hair had been permed into curls.

Shi Yu considered herself quite fashionable.

But somehow, looking at Shen Qingqing’s minimalistic style, she felt she lacked sophistication.

Shen Qingqing’s wardrobe also had a suit skirt set, and Shi Yu took it out for a closer look.

The conclusion she drew was, "The patterns on mine and yours don’t seem quite the same."

Shen Qingqing said, "If you like it, we can hit the mall tomorrow and probably find something even better."

Shi Yu wasn’t short on money and didn’t mind spending it.

Hearing Shen Qingqing’s suggestion, she immediately thought of ditching Chen Shaojie and her son.

"Men don’t like shopping, big or small, they’re all the same. We might as well let them play on their own while we shop, and I’ll buy some cosmetics too."

Usually, Shi Yu only applied ointment and lipstick to freshen up her complexion.

Those around her rarely wore makeup, so she didn’t bother either.

But upon seeing Shen Qingqing, Shi Yu felt her love for beauty rekindled.

She also wanted to wear beautiful clothes and put on beautiful makeup!

It didn’t matter what others said, dressing up made her happy!

Shen Qingqing, not wanting too much interaction with Jiang Zhixun, immediately agreed to Shi Yu’s idea.

But she hesitantly asked, "Since your family is rarely in Beijing, wouldn’t you regret not spending time with them?"

Shi Yu was from Beijing and had visited all the attractions long ago.

She spent most of her time with Chen Shaojie and their son, so missing one occasion wasn’t regrettable.

"We can take a few photos for memory afterward. We’ll be in Beijing for a few days; there’s no rush to go back. When you’re back at work, the three of us can slowly enjoy the city."

With that reassurance, Shen Qingqing felt no hesitation, "Alright, it’s settled then."

After washing up, the two lay in bed chatting.

"I thought you and Doctor Zhou might make it to the end, given his gentle nature and how well he treated you."

Despite past unpleasantness, Shen Qingqing hadn’t denied Zhou Hansheng’s good qualities.

"We’re destined yet not fated to be together."

Shi Yu didn’t press further.

In Beijing, Zhou Hansheng’s career was flourishing.

His family supported him in life as well.

With little to worry about, he had the energy to tend to Qingqing’s emotions.

But abroad, unfamiliar with the environment, he had to strive for everything on his own.

Perhaps... his mindset changed.

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