After Divorce: Why My Aloof Ex Starts Chasing Me?-Chapter 85 Waiting for Shen Qingqing to Turn Around

Jiang Zhixun’s expression was peculiar. "This is the kind of thing you should ask your family about, I can’t give you any advice."

Yang Fen twisted the corner of her clothes, wanting desperately to tell Jiang Zhixun that she liked him.

But she didn’t dare.

Afraid that if she said it out loud, she would be met with rejection.

Shen Qingqing was unwilling to make sacrifices for Brother Zhixun, stubbornly staying in Beijing and refusing to budge.

But she was different.

She was willing to give something for the man she liked.

Whether it was to work as a nurse in the Northwest or return home to be a housewife.

As long as Brother Zhixun was with her, she was willing to do anything.

"I... You’ve been in the Northwest for three years, so you should know more about the situation there. If you think it’s okay, I want to give it a try. After all, life is about striving, and I also want to contribute my strength."

Jiang Zhixun frowned slightly. "This isn’t a small matter. I can’t give you any advice on it."

Their relationship was just an acquaintance, without deeper involvement.

There was no reason to carry someone else’s life on his shoulders.

Aside from Shen Qingqing and close friends or family, he generally wouldn’t advise others about their decisions.

Jiang Zhixun’s detachment became increasingly apparent.

The courage Yang Fen had painstakingly built slowly dissipated.

She didn’t know what else she could say to Jiang Zhixun.

Although they lived in the same large courtyard, the Jiang Family and Yang Family didn’t have much of a relationship.

If Shen Qingqing wasn’t at the courtyard, she wouldn’t have any reason to visit the Jiang Family.

Having finally gotten the chance to talk to Jiang Zhixun, she found it hard to let him leave like this.

After waiting for a while without hearing Yang Fen speak, Jiang Zhixun raised his wrist to check the time.

"I have to go, there’s something I need to do."

"Brother Zhixun, wait a moment."

Yang Fen took a couple of steps to catch up. "When will you be heading back to the Northwest? When the time comes, we’ll go to the train station to see you off."

Jiang Zhixun looked even more puzzled.

His relationship with Yang Fen was average, certainly not at the point where farewells would be exchanged.

"If there’s anything, you can let Qingqing know. She can pass the message along to me. There’s no need to see me off at the train station."

Yang Fen’s expression froze. "Haven’t you already divorced her?"

After blurting it out, she quickly looked down.

Divorce wasn’t something cheerful. Would Brother Zhixun think she was intentionally bringing up something sensitive?

Jiang Zhixun’s expression didn’t change, but his eyes were clouded with irritation.

It was unclear if he was speaking for his own benefit or trying to make his position clear to others.

Jiang Zhixun’s tone was resolute. "Even if divorced, she’s still part of the Jiang Family. As long as she’s willing, we will remarry."

Yang Fen was utterly stunned.

Remarry?

She had never expected Brother Zhixun to hold such thoughts.

Although Shen Qingqing was smart and beautiful, her refusal to give up the comfortable life in Beijing for Brother Zhixun proved she wasn’t a good wife.

Why did Brother Zhixun still want to remarry Shen Qingqing?

"Shen Qingqing... she can’t handle hardship. She probably wouldn’t go with you to the Northwest."

Yang Fen didn’t dare look directly into Jiang Zhixun’s eyes, sensing he seemed upset and was emanating a cold aura.

But these words had been suppressed inside her for a long time, and she felt uncomfortable until she voiced them.

No matter how outstanding Shen Qingqing might be, she was simply not suited to be a wife.

That was the truth!

Jiang Zhixun disliked people making judgments about Shen Qingqing.

Whether she could endure hardship or not was her own matter.

Besides, the fact that she could stand on her own feet was already impressive.

Each person should live their own life well without constantly scrutinizing others.

"Going to the Northwest doesn’t mean anything, and Shen Qingqing is remarkable."

Pressed for time, Jiang Zhixun didn’t say much further to Yang Fen and continued on his way to find the old man.

Left standing in place, Yang Fen was still in a daze.

Her mind replayed Jiang Zhixun’s tone when praising Shen Qingqing.

Different from his usual cold and distant demeanor, his voice softened instinctively when he mentioned Shen Qingqing’s name.

As though... Shen Qingqing truly was the love of his life.

Yet in these three years, he hadn’t come back even once. Now that they were divorced, why had his attitude changed instead?

Had Shen Qingqing done something for Brother Zhixun during her time in the Northwest?

Yang Fen felt disoriented.

Unsure of what she should do.

Should she courageously go to the Northwest and fight to be with the man she liked?

Or should she continue suppressing her feelings, keep to her usual routine and work?

Maybe someday, her family would arrange a blind date for her again.

She wasn’t young anymore. If she didn’t marry soon, the elders in her family were sure to push her relentlessly.

In her sight, that tall figure grew farther and farther, disappearing around a corner.

Yang Fen’s face showed both disappointment and reluctance.

Still, he hadn’t said when he would be leaving.

Li Hongyan, who had gone out to buy something, saw her sister-in-law talking to Jiang Zhixun from a distance and stayed put to observe them.

Once Jiang Zhixun left, she walked over briskly.

Her face was brimming with curiosity as she asked, "What were you just talking about?"

"Nothing much."

Yang Fen pressed her lips tight, unwilling to tell her sister-in-law what had happened just now.

She was afraid that the moment she turned away, it would be spread around.

Her sister-in-law was straightforward in action but had a loose tongue.

It made Yang Fen feel both affectionate and impatient—a contradictory mix.

Yang Fen stayed silent, but Li Hongyan had no qualms about directly asking questions.

"Did you confess your feelings to him?"

Yang Fen’s face turned bright red. "What nonsense are you talking about?"

As someone who had been through it all, Li Hongyan easily discerned her sister-in-law’s emotions.

"Anyway, Shen Qingqing has been kicked out, and now Jiang Zhixun is single. Pursuing him doesn’t violate morality or the law, so what are you afraid of?"

Yang Fen had thought similarly, which was why she gathered the courage to speak to Jiang Zhixun.

But he had said that as long as Shen Qingqing was willing, they would remarry.

Yang Fen looked disheartened. "He’s waiting for Shen Qingqing to come back."

Li Hongyan stared at her in disbelief. "He’s waiting for Shen Qingqing? Don’t be ridiculous."

"That’s what he said himself."

"If he really liked Shen Qingqing, would he have left her in Beijing for three years?"

No matter what, Li Hongyan simply couldn’t believe that Jiang Zhixun liked Shen Qingqing!

To her, it seemed more likely that he disliked Shen Qingqing.

Otherwise, why would any normal man leave a beautiful wife behind for three years?

If he didn’t hate her, they could have managed to live together without things getting so ugly.

Jiang Zhixun had gone straight to the Northwest after getting married, and Li Hongyan had even suspected Shen Qingqing was still a virgin.

If they’d consummated their relationship, under normal circumstances, no man should be able to endure three years of separation.

"He must be brushing you off. Don’t let him fool you."

Yang Fen’s expression shifted subtly, asking cautiously, "How can you be sure he’s lying to me?"

"Just wait and see. If he truly wants to remarry her, he’ll definitely apply to return to Beijing. If he doesn’t come back, it means Shen Qingqing holds no weight in his heart."

Yang Fen grew increasingly conflicted. "Then should I keep waiting?"

Accidentally voicing her thoughts, Yang Fen’s face turned red with embarrassment and shame.

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A glint of amusement flashed across Li Hongyan’s eyes. "Of course, you shouldn’t wait. While Shen Qingqing’s absent, build a good relationship with Jiang Zhixun’s mother. He’s their only son—they’ll surely be eager for grandchildren."

There was some sense in her words.

But Yang Fen thought it wasn’t a direct approach.

If Brother Zhixun wasn’t willing to marry her, what good was it to please the elders?

Setting her mind straight, she made her decision.

She would go to the Northwest and show Brother Zhixun her determination.

If she stayed by his side for a year or two, he’d surely be moved.

When he transferred back to Beijing, they could return together.

As long as she seized the opportunity and performed well, she’d definitely be able to marry Jiang Zhixun!