After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?-Chapter 77 Opportunity Knocks

In the courtyard.

The young couple had gone out and hadn’t returned, which made Madam Jiang very worried.

She was contemplating whether to go check at the civil affairs bureau when several neighbors entered her yard.

They were all talking at once about something.

It wasn’t until the end that Madam Jiang realized the news of the young couple’s divorce had gotten out.

She suddenly felt a headache along with a bit of embarrassment.

She opposed the young couple’s divorce, one reason being that she didn’t want to face the gossip.

"Li Hongyan said Zhixun and Qingqing are divorcing. Is it true?"

Madam Jiang didn’t deny it.

Swallowing her embarrassment, she nodded slightly, "Young people have their own ideas. No matter how much we say, it’s useless. Let them do as they please."

This was something that couldn’t be hidden.

If she tried to make up lies, it would only embarrass her more later.

It was better to admit it right from the start.

Madam Jiang felt extremely ashamed.

There wasn’t anyone in the courtyard who was divorced, and now, well, her family was setting the precedent.

Someone asked, "Zhixun still doesn’t like Qingqing?"

Madam Jiang laughed it off, "That boy’s so tight-lipped, how could we know what he’s thinking?"

"He’d better not be foolish. Qingqing is such a good girl; you won’t find another like her in the entire courtyard. In the Northwest, there’s probably no one as capable as her either."

Translators like her are rare.

The salary is high too.

Shen Qingqing isn’t just any intellectual; she’s a match for someone like Jiang Zhixun, a pilot!

Madam Jiang didn’t want them to divorce. She had even thought about pretending to be sick to keep Shen Qingqing around.

But now the situation had changed, and she didn’t dare force Shen Qingqing to stay with the Jiang Family as their daughter-in-law.

If she pushed too hard and caused any issues, she’d have to bear the blame!

She let out a heavy sigh, "Whether he likes her or not, talking about it now is meaningless."

"How is it meaningless? If he likes Qingqing, he should apologize quickly and make amends to live a good life together. If he doesn’t like her... then let them divorce. Qingqing has already been held back for years by him. If things drag on and she gets older, it’ll be hard for her to remarry."

"No matter how beautiful a girl is, it’s easier to find a husband when she’s young. She’s twenty-three this year. Even if she remarries, it won’t affect having children."

Madam Jiang felt as if her heart had been stabbed several times.

How had Zhixun held Qingqing back?

He’d said before that he’d cooperate with Qingqing anytime she wanted to divorce.

It wasn’t until Qingqing went to the Northwest, and whatever happened between them there, that he changed his mind.

If Qingqing had simply decided to divorce earlier and called to notify him, he definitely wouldn’t have hesitated.

And now she’d heard the word "remarry."

In Madam Jiang’s eyes, Shen Qingqing was the best young woman, someone who should be her son’s wife.

Now she could see that her son had truly fallen for Shen Qingqing.

If Qingqing remarried, the boy wouldn’t be able to cope!

Forcing a smile, she said, "This is all baseless speculation; let’s not talk about it anymore."

"Qingqing is beautiful. Plenty of men in the courtyard liked her before. She chose Zhixun, but if news of their divorce spreads, believe me, in less than a month someone will start chasing her!"

Madam Jiang felt even more distressed, "Qingqing isn’t the type to fall for anyone she meets."

"Falling in love doesn’t really matter. What a woman wants in marriage is a man’s kindness and care. If someone treats her well, sooner or later she’ll go to them."

In these three years, Jiang Zhixun hadn’t come back even once. Everyone had noticed.

Shen Qingqing would rather live in her own rented place than go to the Northwest with the military, which showed her resolve.

If she really divorced, she probably wouldn’t care about Jiang Zhixun anymore.

Initially, they had come to inquire about the situation, but realizing that their divorce was confirmed made them feel a bit sorry for Shen Qingqing.

She was an orphan, and if she divorced, she wouldn’t be able to live with the Jiang Family anymore.

If she hadn’t married Jiang Zhixun, at least she could have treated the Jiang Family as her own family...

The women were chatting in the courtyard when Li Hongyan showed up with her sister-in-law at the Jiang Family’s home.

She asked Madam Jiang, "Zhixun and Shen Qingqing aren’t back yet?"

Li Hongyan had a loose tongue, always gossiping about everyone, and Madam Jiang didn’t like her.

But living in the same courtyard meant she had to give her some face.

Even though she’d spread the news of Zhixun and Qingqing’s divorce.

With a forced smile, she nodded, "Do you need them for something?"

Li Hongyan shook her head, "I just wanted to come and see if it’s true that they’re divorcing."

This comment stung Madam Jiang’s ears.

Enjoying a good spectacle might be in some people’s nature, but saying it outright like this—wasn’t it a little inappropriate?

Her gaze flickered with disdain, and her tone was cold, "They’re not back yet. I see you’re busy every day. With the New Year approaching, you’re bound to be even busier. Why don’t you get back home and take care of things?"

Li Hongyan got by in the courtyard relying on her thick skin.

Even though she could tell Madam Jiang didn’t welcome her, she made no move to leave.

Instead, she pushed her sister-in-law toward Madam Jiang, "Xiao Fen is classmates with Shen Qingqing. If Shen Qingqing is feeling down, let Xiao Fen cheer her up."

Everyone present exchanged glances.

Yang Fen had an introverted personality and had always kept to herself. In these three years, she had never once comforted Shen Qingqing.

Now that Shen Qingqing was getting divorced, Li Hongyan suddenly brought her sister-in-law to the Jiang Family home.

Anyone unaware might think she was trying to pair Yang Fen with Jiang Zhixun.

Madam Jiang thought of this too.

Her gaze became increasingly disdainful.

She had nothing against the Yang Family or Yang Fen, but she truly disliked Li Hongyan.

If anyone dared to set their sights on Zhixun, sorry—but they wouldn’t get any kindness from her!

Madam Jiang didn’t want her son to end up a bachelor, but she certainly wouldn’t let him remarry casually.

Qingqing was still sick.

And here they were already thinking of arranging someone else for Zhixun—it was utterly disgraceful.

No matter what, getting Qingqing treated for her illness was the priority.

It was a psychological illness. Perhaps once she got better, she’d no longer want to divorce Zhixun.

By then, they could possibly get remarried.

But if Zhixun married someone else, that glimmer of hope would vanish entirely.

Glancing at Yang Fen, she said, "Qingqing is busy with work, and you also work at the hospital, which isn’t easy. I can’t even remember the last time you two spent time together. With Qingqing feeling down these past few days, let’s not ask too many questions."

Having taken care of Qingqing for so many years, Madam Jiang didn’t want anyone bullying Shen Qingqing.

She spoke with a deeper meaning, "Even if Qingqing divorces Zhixun, she’s still a member of the Jiang Family. That will never change." freewёbn૦νeɭ.com

Li Hongyan’s expression became awkward; she felt as though Madam Jiang was warning her.

Yang Fen couldn’t lift her head.

She had said she wouldn’t go to the Jiang Family to interfere, but her sister-in-law insisted on dragging her along.

She glanced discreetly at Madam Jiang.

The other woman looked cold, completely different from how she acted with Shen Qingqing.

Yang Fen still remembered that when she was in high school, she had once gone to the Jiang Family to ask Shen Qingqing about a math problem.

Madam Jiang had specially cooked brown sugar eggs for Shen Qingqing because Qingqing was on her period.

Jiang Zhixun had rarely come home but thought Qingqing was unwell and handed her ten yuan to buy whatever she wanted.

Even though that was many years ago, Yang Fen still envied Shen Qingqing.

Though she was an orphan, so many people genuinely cared for her.

It was also back then that Yang Fen secretly fell for Jiang Zhixun.

He was so thoughtful, tall, and handsome, and the best pilot around.

What woman wouldn’t like a man like that?

Yang Fen didn’t know when her sister-in-law had noticed her feelings.

She only knew that hearing Jiang Zhixun might divorce Shen Qingqing had made her very happy.

Her chance was finally coming!