After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?-Chapter 31 Shen Qingqing Hasn’t Changed

Shi Yu went back to the dormitory to get her lunch box, and by the time she returned to the dining hall, Chen Shaojie was already waiting at the door.

She walked quickly, "It’s so cold outside, why didn’t you sit inside?"

Chen Shaojie was carefree, "I consider it exercise."

As a pilot, one not only needs excellent flying skills but also a strong physique, good stress resistance, and ability to adapt to extreme environments.

A little freezing in a snowy world is nothing.

Miss Shen, on the other hand, had just been sick a couple of days ago and couldn’t afford to catch a cold again.

Chen Shaojie took a step to the side, "I just checked, there’s lamb soup available, how about we have that?"

Shen Qingqing had no objections, "Anything’s fine."

"Miss Shen, you go find a seat first and I’ll come find you after I get the food."

Saying that, he reached for the lunch box in her hand.

Shen Qingqing felt bad about making him treat her, "I’ll go with you, if the soup is too hot to carry, you might struggle alone."

"No problem."

Chen Shaojie felt quite guilty.

If it weren’t for him, the topic about relationships wouldn’t have been mentioned at the dinner table earlier.

If it hadn’t been brought up, Lin Fengmian might not have had the chance to mock Miss Shen.

Chen Shaojie was determined to treat Shen Qingqing to a nice meal as an apology.

Shen Qingqing couldn’t refuse him, so she handed him the lunch box, "The seat by the window is nice, I’ll wait for you there."

"Okay."

The dining hall was crowded, and people were quite puzzled to see Shen Qingqing and Chen Shaojie together.

She wasn’t Chen Shaojie’s wife, yet he was eating with her and helping her get food; wasn’t he afraid Captain Jiang would get jealous?

Ignoring the curious glances, Shen Qingqing calmly sat by the window.

She had made a decision.

If Jiang Zhixun came to find her later, she would bring up the topic of divorce.

They could keep it from others and not follow formal procedures.

But they needed to have an understanding between themselves.

When facing social occasions again, she hoped Jiang Zhixun wouldn’t bring her along.

She wouldn’t go either.

If he found it difficult, she could return to Beijing for a while or stay in the county dormitory.

All in all, she didn’t want to go through similar experiences again.

She went on this trip to free herself, to take care of her health and live well.

Not to be humiliated!

People around her were curious why Shen Qingqing wasn’t with Jiang Zhixun and was instead dining with Chen Shaojie.

But seeing her calm and detached expression, they didn’t dare to approach her.

They could only glance at her occasionally, trying to figure something out.

Chen Shaojie brought Shen Qingqing lamb soup and also bought her two steamed buns.

If she couldn’t finish them, she could save them for later, heating them up when hungry.

The lunch box contained lamb soup, while the steamed buns were neatly placed on the lid; Chen Shaojie only had two hands and couldn’t carry too much at once.

He made another trip before finally sitting across from Shen Qingqing.

Shen Qingqing’s appetite was moderate; she could eat a full bowl of rice in one meal.

If it was steamed buns, one was just right, two would make her too full.

Earlier at the Lin Family’s, she had half a steamed bun and a bowl of chicken soup, so she wasn’t actually hungry now.

Seeing the amount of food Chen Shaojie gave her, Shen Qingqing was amused, "How can I finish all this?"

"It’s cold, you need to eat more to keep warm."

"But I shouldn’t force myself either."

When treating someone to a meal, it’s better to have some leftovers than to let them leave hungry.

That’s Chen Shaojie’s usual principle.

"Bring the leftovers back to the dormitory, ask the front desk staff to heat them when you’re hungry. With this cold weather, they won’t spoil quickly."

There were canned goods and sweets bought by Shen Qingqing in the dormitory; if she was hungry, she could eat those snacks, no need to bother anyone.

She reached out and placed one of the steamed buns on the lid of Chen Shaojie’s lunch box.

"You probably haven’t eaten much yet, with such intense daily training, you shouldn’t stay hungry."

Chen Shaojie smiled awkwardly, "This is yours; if it ends up in my stomach, would this still count as treating you?"

"It counts!"

Perhaps because of his straightforwardness, Shen Qingqing felt at ease.

She thought this gentleman was quite nice; if he and Shi Yu hit it off, it would be a good match.

Shen Qingqing sipped her lamb soup slowly; it was creamy and warmed her body instantly.

The soup contained meat as well, tender and delicious.

Steamed buns could be saved for later, but the lamb soup was difficult to keep; heating was inconvenient while staying at the dormitory.

Shen Qingqing had to focus on finishing the lamb soup first.

"How’s the taste, is it good?"

Shen Qingqing gave a thumbs up, "I’ve never had anything this delicious before."

Chen Shaojie laughed, "Beijing isn’t lacking in delicacies; you must be trying to flatter me."

"No flattery, it’s true."

Shen Qingqing smiled and said, "Beijing has plenty of delicious things too; if there’s a chance, I’ll treat you to some."

"Sure, I’d love to try roast duck."

"No problem."

Chen Shaojie carefully asked, "Miss Shen, will you come to the compound again in the future?"

Shen Qingqing raised an eyebrow, pretending not to catch his implication.

She teased, "Are you worried I’ll back out and not introduce a girlfriend?"

Chen Shaojie didn’t mean that.

If Miss Shen replied that she wouldn’t come to the compound again, it would suggest this incident had hurt her.

Perhaps her marriage with Old Jiang was in crisis.

Normally, even if married couples lived apart, they would find ways to be together.

Thinking this way, Chen Shaojie felt a little anxious.

He glanced at his watch, half an hour had passed, why hadn’t Old Jiang shown up?

He couldn’t understand how he married such a wife!

Seeing Shen Qingqing drink lamb soup with her usual expression, Chen Shaojie didn’t want to bring up unpleasant topics.

She hadn’t eaten well at the Lin Family’s.

She finally agreed to come to the dining hall to eat, and if he said something inappropriate again, affecting Miss Shen’s appetite, that wouldn’t be good.

Following Shen Qingqing’s words, "I’m twenty-five this year, most people my age have families already. If you back out and don’t introduce someone for me, I’ll be solo for several more years."

Chen Shaojie had an upright appearance, a type many women preferred.

His work was valued, making him popular in the dating scene, with no difficulty in settling down.

The only possibility was that he didn’t want to himself.

Shen Qingqing didn’t disclose Shi Yu’s private matters, only mentioning she was diligent in work, magnanimous, and pretty; a very nice woman.

Chen Shaojie initially spoke out of reflex, without intent to date.

Hearing Shen Qingqing’s appreciative tone sparked curiosity about Miss Shi.

Some things weren’t appropriate for him to ask further.

He also sensed that Miss Shen wouldn’t reveal anyone’s privacy.

"Miss Shen, you’d better call and check Miss Shi’s views first. If she’s willing to meet, just let me know basic details, like what she likes to eat..."

Chen Shaojie truly amused her.

"I really don’t know what she likes, if you two get together, you’ll have to observe that yourself."

"Alright."

They ate and talked, remarkably harmonious.

Jiang Zhixun stood outside, watching Shen Qingqing’s smiling face for a long time.

He thought not seeing her for three years had changed her temper.

Now it seemed she hadn’t changed.

She simply didn’t want to show him a good face.

Jiang Zhixun was perplexed; would Shen Qingqing really divorce him?