After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?-Chapter 54: Plans Can’t Keep Up with Changes

When Jiang Zhixun returned to the dormitory, Chen Shaojie and the others weren’t there.

Sitting at the desk, he stared blankly at the blank sheet of paper.

The fountain pen in his hand felt like it weighed a thousand pounds; he couldn’t write the words "divorce application." fгeewebnovёl.com

If time were to rewind a few days, Jiang Zhixun wouldn’t have thought that divorcing Shen Qingqing would make him so depressed.

Various fragments flashed through his mind, finally settling on the image of Shen Qingqing lying on the hospital bed.

Just let her be happy once.

The first word finally fell on the blank paper, with only the sound of the pen tip scratching against the paper breaking the silence.

There were no children between them, no financial disputes, nor any tangled grievances.

A declaration of broken feelings and a willing divorce application could put an end to their marriage.

Jiang Zhixun felt increasingly dejected.

There wasn’t no affection between him and Shen Qingqing.

It’s just that he never realized it, and Shen Qingqing didn’t want to wait for him any longer.

With the last word written, Jiang Zhixun suddenly felt all strength leave him.

Yet he was completely mistaken; what could he do by disagreeing with the divorce?

With Shen Qingqing’s temperament, she wouldn’t give up until she gets her way; perhaps this time she returned to Beijing early just to find reinforcements.

Jiang Zhixun let out a bitter laugh.

It was he who messed everything up...

After packing the application materials, Jiang Zhixun left the dormitory.

He ran into Chen Shaojie downstairs, "I heard from the cafeteria just now, how’s Miss Shen doing?"

Jiang Zhixun nodded, "She’s fractured, but it’s nothing major."

Chen Shaojie twitched his lips, "Miss Shen isn’t like you, all tough-skinned, if she’s fractured you still think it’s minor?"

Jiang Zhixun certainly didn’t think so.

If possible, he didn’t want Shen Qingqing to get hurt either.

"I have some matters to attend to, I need to go."

Chen Shaojie quickly said, "Zhou Xiaomei was also here just now, she said if needed she can take two days off to help you take care of Miss Shen."

Because of a dispute with her sister-in-law, there’s no one at home to help with cooking, so when they’re busy, Zhou Xiaomei and Lin Zhidong can only take the children to eat at the cafeteria.

Like Shen Qingqing, Jiang Zhixun didn’t like to trouble others.

Especially the Lin Family.

Although his comradeship with Lin Zhidong wasn’t affected, he estimated he wouldn’t be going there for meals in the future.

Shen Qingqing was wronged at Lin Fengmian’s place, and he already felt very guilty for not standing up for her.

Going over to the Lin Family like everything was fine, that’s something he couldn’t do.

"I’ve asked a nurse and Sister-in-law Wang to help for a few days."

His job was special, and he couldn’t take leave casually.

His family was also all in Beijing, so asking them to come to the Northwest to take care of Shen Qingqing was not realistic.

The only ones he could turn to for help now were Sister-in-law Wang and the hospital staff.

Chen Shaojie understood Jiang Zhixun’s approach.

They were all men, so it was also inappropriate for them to take care of Miss Shen.

He said, "If Sister-in-law Wang can’t manage, my family can come and lend a hand."

Chen Shaojie’s family was local, so his offer wasn’t just empty words.

Jiang Zhixun nodded, "I’ll let you know if I need it."

Chen Shaojie added, "You spend more time with Miss Shen, as for meals, Cheng Jingliang and I will help you out. We’ll deliver them to the hospital directly, so you don’t have to run to the cafeteria."

"Okay."

Jiang Zhixun truly appreciated Chen Shaojie’s help, "When you come to Beijing, I’ll pick you up at the train station."

Chen Shaojie was going on a blind date, and he was somewhat nervous.

Afraid of being tongue-tied and leaving a bad impression of having nothing to say to the woman is wrong.

"I don’t know how well Miss Shen will recover by then; I wanted to invite her along, to make the atmosphere less awkward."

Shen Qingqing’s leg wasn’t injured, so she could go out.

But Jiang Zhixun didn’t decide for her, "Let’s wait until you get to Beijing."

Seeing that he was off to take care of business, Chen Shaojie didn’t say much, just reminded him, "Take good care of Miss Shen."

Jiang Zhixun felt even more depressed.

How unreliable must he be for the people around him to repeatedly remind him to treat Shen Qingqing better?

He replied with a sulky "hm," taking the materials in hand to find a superior.

He wasn’t eager to end this marriage; he was just afraid that if he delayed, he would no longer want a divorce.

Seeing the divorce application, the leader was also surprised.

"I thought you didn’t want to divorce, I assumed there’d be a lot of back-and-forth, and it would at least wait until after the new year."

According to the original plan, Jiang Zhixun also wanted to make a decision after the new year.

But plans couldn’t keep up with changes.

If he continued to drag it out, he feared other unforeseens would occur.

"She wants to divorce as soon as possible."

The tone was pitiful, sounding a bit sad.

The leader didn’t relay Shen Qingqing’s words to Jiang Zhixun, fearing it would make him unhappy.

"Take advantage of this leave, perform well, and maybe Xiao Shen will change her mind."

Jiang Zhixun nodded, but he still handed the materials to the leader, "Please help us get this approved as soon as possible."

Getting this settled should make Shen Qingqing satisfied, allowing her to recuperate peacefully.

The leader was puzzled by Jiang Zhixun’s actions, "Do you still want this marriage or not?"

Of course, Jiang Zhixun did.

Since the day he got married, he had never thought of divorcing Shen Qingqing.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have gone all the way to the Northwest, staying there and not returning.

Even at his angriest, he never considered those two words.

If Shen Qingqing hadn’t come this time, maybe they would continue living separately, each on their own.

Perhaps he wouldn’t be able to hold out and would return to Beijing to find Shen Qingqing.

After all, after three years, the resentment in his heart had long dissipated.

Licking his lips, Jiang Zhixun said seriously, "I haven’t fulfilled my responsibilities as a husband in the past three years. After the divorce, if Qingqing forgives me, we’ll remarry."

His initial plan was to marry only once in his life.

The situation had changed, and he had altered his mind: to marry only Shen Qingqing in his life.

As many times as it took, as long as she was the one it would be good.

The leader raised his hand and pointed at him helplessly.

"If you change your mind, come find me anytime. Once the approval is done and the divorce certificate is obtained, regret won’t be an option."

Jiang Zhixun was aware Shen Qingqing wouldn’t forgive him anytime soon.

Unless something significant happened, making her feel there was hope for this marriage.

He thanked the leader, thinking Shen Qingqing was still in the hospital waiting for him, so he hurriedly left.

In the hospital.

Perhaps the stone pressing her heart had been moved away, Shen Qingqing was very relaxed and slept more soundly than before.

She didn’t even know when the nurse came in to change the IV fluid.

Sister-in-law Wang stayed by her side and didn’t leave.

When Jiang Zhixun appeared again in the ward, he asked, "How should we plan for tomorrow?"

Before coming to the ward, Jiang Zhixun had gone to the nurse’s station and had already made arrangements.

But the nurses had their own jobs, and he also feared they might neglect Shen Qingqing.

Embarrassed, he asked, "Sister-in-law, would you be free to help take care of her for a few days?"

When back at work, he would coordinate for leave, striving to take Shen Qingqing back to Beijing early.

Sister-in-law Wang agreed right away, "I’ll come earlier tomorrow."

"Thank you, Sister-in-law."

Sister-in-law Wang waved her hand, "You have important matters, Xiao Shen doesn’t have many relatives or friends here, I wouldn’t refuse if I can help."

If he directly gave money as compensation, Sister-in-law Wang certainly wouldn’t accept it.

Jiang Zhixun thought, upon returning from Beijing, he would bring some local specialties as a token of gratitude for Sister-in-law Wang.

Since it wasn’t early anymore, Jiang Zhixun let Sister-in-law Wang leave first.

"She can’t be left alone here, so I won’t see Sister-in-law out."

Sister-in-law Wang laughed, "The route is very safe, nothing to escort me for, just take care of Xiao Shen well."