Chapter 574: Be a Good Father
The meal was unusually peaceful and harmonious. The two of them kept chatting about their children's situation and future arrangements. When they had different opinions, there was no conflict or confrontation. The previous contradictions and hostility seemed to disappear in an instant.
Both Qiao Yunxue and Fu Shanzhan felt that this atmosphere was very unfamiliar - ever since she became pregnant with Qiao Qiao, the two of them had hardly ever sat together to eat in such harmony, and they would quarrel after just a few words during a chat. Now that they were divorced, they were able to communicate calmly and maturely.
Fu Shanzhan thought of what Fu Qingyun said - maybe, they really need to separate for some time now. At least now they can talk properly, which is better than being tied together and quarreling every day.
However, his life would not be easy if he couldn't see her, just like the closest thing to her, he was haunted by her almost every day.
"By the way," Fu Shanzhan was silent for a moment, then asked her tentatively, "Are you free to come to Qiao Qiao's 100-day banquet?"
Qiao Qiao is now almost forty days old, and the hundred-day banquet will be in late June. At that time, Qiao Yunxue has not officially started school yet. Fu Shanzhan naturally hopes that she can come, but the decision is still up to her.
"Where can I do it?" Qiao Yunxue asked.
Fu Shanzhan: "It's at the old house. We are all family. My second brother is back too."
Qiao Yunxue: "Well, I'll go with my parents."
Fu Shanzhan: "Okay, I'll send someone to pick you up when the time comes..."
"No need, I can pick them up. I won't bother you." Qiao Yunxue rejected Fu Shanzhan's proposal.
When Fu Shanzhan heard her use the word "trouble", his heart tightened and his chest felt uncomfortable. In the end, he could only force out a smile, "Okay, see you at the old house then."
Qiao Yunxue nodded.
The meal was almost over. After Fu Shanzhan paid the bill, the two of them left the restaurant.
Fu Shanzhan glanced at his watch, then looked up and asked Qiao Yunxue, "Where are you going? Let me take you there. It's hard to get a taxi here."
Qiao Yunxue looked at the road conditions. Fu Shanzhan was right. This was one of the hardest areas to get a taxi in the city.
"I'm going to Orson Garden." Qiao Yunxue gave an address.
Fu Shanzhan nodded and said, "It's just right. I'm on my way back to the old house."
As he said that, he opened the passenger door casually.
This was a completely subconscious action.
Qiao Yunxue didn't dodge. She said "thank you" and sat down.
A few minutes later, the car started and hit the road.
While waiting for the red light at the intersection, Fu Shanzhan finally asked the question he had been holding back: "Why is there no home...the previous house?"
"It's too big and hard to manage, and it's a bit far from school," Qiao Yunxue said. "So I rented an apartment here."
Fu Shanzhan: "When did you rent it? Is the house in good condition?"
Qiao Yunxue: "I rented it last week. The conditions are pretty good."
Fu Shanzhan: "Have the things been moved over?"
Qiao Yunxue: "Yes, I moved it when I left the confinement center."
Fu Shanzhan: "How big is the apartment?"
Qiao Yunxue: "More than 50 square meters."
Fu Shanzhan frowned: "Is it too small?"
Qiao Yunxue: "I've had enough of living alone."
Fu Shanzhan nodded and said no more questions.
After driving for more than half an hour, the car arrived at the gate of the community. Qiao Yunxue was about to say, "Just leave me here," when Fu Shanzhan had already driven the car in.
He asked her, "Which building?"
Qiao Yunxue: "Building No. 6, over there." She raised her hand and pointed in a direction.
Fu Shanzhan drove over and stepped on the brakes. Qiao Yunxue unbuckled her seat belt and said "thank you" to him. "Drive carefully. I'll get in first."
"Wait," Fu Shanzhan called her over in a rush, and said awkwardly, "Can I go up and take a look?"
"It's not convenient." Qiao Yunxue thought for a few seconds and refused.
Fu Shanzhan was naturally uncomfortable with being rejected, but he could only accept it: "Okay, then you go back and have a good rest. If you have anything, feel free to contact me."
Qiao Yunxue: "Okay, be careful on the road."
Fu Shanzhan said "hmm" and waved at her.
Qiao Yunxue got out of the car with her bag. Fu Shanzhan turned around and watched her walk into the building through the car window, but he was reluctant to start the car and leave.
I don’t know how long it was before a whistle sounded from behind and Fu Shanzhan came to his senses.
He rolled up the car window, stepped on the accelerator, and drove out of the community.
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After Fu Shanzhan and Qiao Yunxue completed their divorce procedures, the weather in North City became warmer.
Summer has come before we knew it. Qiao Qiao has been born for three months and the hundred-day party is coming soon.
After the divorce, Fu Shanzhan stopped going to the company. He put all his energy into his children. He learned from the nanny how to make milk powder, change diapers, cut nails, change clothes and other daily trivial matters, and he got the hang of it quickly.
The child sleeps with him at night, and he is the one who gets up at night to prepare the milk powder.
Fu Qingyun and Ji Qingyuan had not expected that Fu Shanzhan could be so careful in taking care of the children. He had liked to wield swords and guns since he was a child and was very rough, but now he seemed like a different person. However, as parents, they were still very pleased to see such a change in him.
It can be seen that he is trying hard to play the role of a father well and is indeed making progress bit by bit.
After more than three months, Qiao Qiao learned to roll over and gradually began to recognize people. She liked Fu Shanzhan very much and giggled whenever she saw him.
During this period, Qiao Yunxue would come to see Qiao Qiao once or twice a week. Every time they met, he would find that she was different from the last time.
Qiao Qiao didn't know her and had no impression of her. After seeing her, she kept staring at her. Although she was not unhappy, she was not as happy as when she saw Fu Shanzhan.
Qiao Yunxue had no choice but to accept this reality. She had anticipated this outcome when she decided to leave the child in the Fu family.
It was a Saturday and the weather was warm. At ten o'clock in the morning, Fu Shanzhan pushed Qiao Qiao, who had just woken up, to the yard to bask in the sun.
He had just sat in front of the stroller and played with the child for a while when he saw Qiao Yunxue's car parked at the gate.
Fu Shanzhan stopped what he was doing and looked over eagerly.
Qiao Yunxue got out of the car carrying a few shopping bags.
The housekeeper opened the door for her. After she walked in, Fu Shanzhan raised the hand holding the deer toy and waved at her.
When Qiao Yunxue saw this, she nodded at him, said a few words to the housekeeper, and walked over here.
She stopped in front of Fu Shanzhan and placed the shopping bag on the stone table. "I bought some new toys and clothes for Qiao Qiao."
Fu Shanzhan: "Okay, I'll ask Auntie to take it for disinfection later."
Qiao Yunxue said "hmm", walked to the stroller, squatted down, and took her daughter's hand to tease her.
More than a week had passed since they last met, and Qiao Qiao seemed to have forgotten her again. His big eyes stared at her with curiosity.
Qiao Yunxue couldn't help but touch her face.
Fu Shanzhan handed her the toy in his hand and said, "Play with her for a while. I'll take the things inside."
Qiao Yunxue took it and said, "Okay."
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