Shocking! The seemingly useless ex-wife is actually an all-around queen!

Chapter 141: Feelings are gradually warming up; Happy New Year!

Jiang Ning clicked on the picture and replied: 【It's so beautiful! It's a pity I won't be able to see the first snow in City A this year.】

After replying, Jiang Ning also took a photo and sent it to Shen Jingnian.

This is snow in Beijing. It's been snowing a lot in Beijing lately, but it doesn't feel as warm and welcoming as the snow in City A.

Jiang Ning actually sent him a picture.

Shen Jingnian was stunned for a moment, then clicked on the picture in disbelief.

The photo was taken by her standing in front of the window.

Her silhouette could be vaguely seen on the glass.

Shen Jingnian (Click to enlarge image).

Although the figure reflected in the glass was somewhat blurry, it was still possible to make out that she was wearing a loose, pink knitted sweater and a pair of white, fluffy bunny slippers.

She was somewhat adorable, a departure from her usual aloofness, and possessed a more down-to-earth charm.

Looking at her in the picture, Shen Jingnian's lips curled into a handsome smile. He then clicked to save the image, and a passage from the book involuntarily came to mind:

The desire to share is the best confession.

After saving the image, Shen Jingnian replied to her: "Although I can't see the snow in City A in person, watching it online is just as good. I'll film a video for you."

After saying that, he filmed Jiang Ning again.

I was filming a video when suddenly, a dog's head popped up.

To be precise.

It should be Yun Haotian's head!

Shen Jingnian was startled.

Yun Haotian stared at Shen Jingnian and said in a cheeky tone, "Uncle, what are you doing? Is my future aunt checking up on me online, and you're filming a video to prove your innocence?"

Although Yun Haotian caught him red-handed, Shen Jingnian remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic. "There was a sudden loss of signal inside, so I came out to check."

Done.

He calmly switched his phone to the work page.

Faced with such a brother-in-law, Yun Haotian couldn't doubt him at all, because he simply couldn't imagine that his brother-in-law, who was as aloof and unapproachable as snow on a high mountain, would report his schedule and share his daily life with a girl.

Yun Haotian glanced at the network cable bent under the weight of the snow and then said, "Oh, the snow probably affected the signal."

Shen Jingnian calmly put his phone back in his pocket. "What do you want from me?"

"Oh, that grandma asked me to ask you, is there anything you particularly want to eat for the New Year's Eve dinner tonight?" Yun Haotian's grandparents passed away three years ago, so for the past two years, the three of them have been coming to the Shen family to celebrate the New Year with Madam Shen and Shen Jingnian.

“No,” Shen Jingnian said.

"Oh." Yun Haotian nodded. "Then I understand."

After saying that, Yun Haotian seemed to remember something else, "By the way, Uncle, today is New Year's Eve, remember to send a WeChat message to Father Jiang to wish him a Happy New Year."

Sending New Year's greetings via WeChat?

Shen Jingnian parted his thin lips slightly, "I never do that kind of pretentious stuff."

Yun Haotian scratched his head.

Right.

His uncle's current status.

He was always the one being greeted with New Year's greetings.

He has never taken the initiative to wish someone a Happy New Year.

"Uncle, although you don't like to take the initiative to wish others a Happy New Year, Father Jiang is, after all, your savior!"

Shen Jingnian frowned slightly, "You can send it if you want."

"Oh," Yun Haotian didn't dare to say anything more, "Uncle, I'll go downstairs now."

"Go ahead." Shen Jingnian nodded slightly.

After Yun Haotian left, Shen Jingnian took out his phone from his pocket, reshot the video, and sent it to Jiang Ning.

The two of them just chatted.

Before we knew it, it was already 6:30 in the evening.

Until Yun Haotian came upstairs to call Shen Jingnian downstairs for dinner.

"Dinner?" Shen Jingnian was taken aback. "Is it that late?"

When Shen Jingnian stopped typing, he realized that he could hear the sounds of fireworks and firecrackers.

"Yeah, it's already 6:30." Seeing Shen Jingnian working so hard even on New Year's Eve, Yun Haotian couldn't help but complain, "Uncle, it's New Year's Eve and you don't even take a break. You're such a workaholic!"

Shen Jingnian continued, "You go downstairs first, I'll tidy up and then come back."

"Okay." Yun Haotian nodded slightly.

After Yun Haotian left, Shen Jingnian replied to Jiang Ning's last WeChat message on his computer, and then logged out of WeChat.

He picked up a black coat from the side, put it on, and then went downstairs.

Yun Haotian was setting off fireworks in the yard. "Uncle, look! This is the 'A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains' fireworks I bought. They look amazing when they go off!"

After saying that, Yun Haotian lit the fuse.

Biu~

Beautiful fireworks exploded in the sky.

Shen Jingnian took out his phone from his pocket, took a video, and sent it to Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning was also preparing for her New Year's Eve dinner.

Seeing the fireworks Shen Jingnian sent, Jiang Ning was incredibly envious and replied to him:

Fireworks are what make the New Year's atmosphere special, but unfortunately they're banned in Beijing's urban areas, so we can only set off electronic firecrackers at home.

After replying, Jiang Ning also sent him a video of electronic fireworks.

When he saw the electronic fireworks being set off, Shen Jingnian couldn't help but chuckle.

When Yun Haotian turned around, he saw Shen Jingnian smiling.

Yun Haotian asked curiously, "Uncle, what are you laughing at?"

"I'm happy to celebrate the New Year today," Shen Jingnian said.

"What's there to be happy about when you're single? If I were you, I wouldn't even dare to come back for the New Year!" Old Madam Shen couldn't help but complain as she passed by Shen Jingnian.

Shen Jingnian: No, not at all.

Half past six in the evening.

The Shi family eats their New Year's Eve dinner on time.

Almost everyone had arrived, but Shi Mubai was still nowhere to be seen.

Madam Shen said, "Shengbao, go and call Mubai."

"Okay grandma."

When Jiang Ning came outside, she saw Shi Mubai staring blankly at the winter plum blossoms in the flower bed.

"Big brother, dinner's ready," Jiang Ning said softly.

Shi Mubai turned to look at Jiang Ning.

"Oh."

After saying that, he continued, "By the way, I have something I want to tell you."

He hesitated for a long time before finally deciding to speak out.

Only by speaking out can we overcome this.

He'll feel more at ease then.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning took a few steps forward. "Big cousin, what do you say?"

Shi Mubai continued, "I don't like you, and I can't quite accept you as my cousin right now. But even if I don't want to, you are still my second grandmother's granddaughter and my uncle and aunt's daughter. So, let's just leave each other alone from now on. We can maintain appearances, and there's no need to pretend to be close siblings."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning showed no particular surprise or anger. She simply looked at Shi Mubai with penetrating eyes, as if she wanted to cut through layers of pretense and confront people's hearts.

Shi Mubai was somewhat surprised that Jiang Ning actually had such a look in her eyes.

This seems different from the Jiang Ning she knew, who was unfaithful to her marriage and irresponsible towards her family.

Jiang Ning then spoke up, "I'm not a hundred-yuan bill; I can't be liked by everyone. However, we've only just met and haven't spent much time together, so how could I possibly know why you dislike me?"

“You’ve been divorced,” Shi Mubai continued.

“Yes, I’m divorced.” Jiang Ning made no attempt to hide it. “But this is an era of freedom of marriage. Rather than struggling in a twisted marital relationship, why not set yourself free? Is that something that would bring shame to the family?”

really.

People always make excuses for themselves.

She's just like that woman.

He drove his father to his death and still shows no remorse, only knowing how to make excuses for himself.

Shi Mubai no longer wanted to continue the conversation with Jiang Ning, and continued, "Who I hate and who I like is my own business. I just don't like you, and there's no reason why."

At this point, Shi Mubai added, "But don't worry, you're a member of the Shi family. Even if I don't like you, I won't smear you behind your back."

After saying that, Shi Mubai turned and walked into the hall.

Jiang Ning remained calm.

The three elderly people, Madam Shi, Madam Si, and Grandpa Jiang, were all very happy.

It can be said.

This was the happiest New Year that Madam Shi and Madam Si had ever had.

After dinner.

Then they started giving out New Year's red envelopes.

"Shengbao, this is yours, this is An'an's, and this is Mubai's." Madam Shi handed out red envelopes one by one, and then said, "An'an, Mubai, this is Shengbao's first New Year at home, so I gave Shengbao a slightly thicker red envelope. Please don't mind."

"Grandma, what are you saying! This is Shengbao's first New Year at home, so it's only right that you give her a generous red envelope. What's there to mind?" Although Tang An said she didn't mind, she had already cursed Old Madam Shi a thousand times in her heart.

You don't mind?

How could I not mind!

In the first year after Jiang Ning returned, Old Madam Shi began to openly favor Jiang Ning. After that, would the Shi family still have its own status?

After Madam Shi finished distributing the gifts, it was Madam Si's turn.

Then there's Grandpa Jiang.

Finally, there are Shi Nanyue and Tang Gaoyi, a married couple.

Before long, Jiang Ning had a handful of red envelopes in her hand.

The phone vibrated.

She took out her phone; it was a WeChat message from Shen Jingnian, containing a picture.

It was a table full of dishes.

It's time for New Year's Eve dinner.

Jiang Ning sent him a picture: [Just received a red envelope.]

After finishing their New Year's Eve dinner, Jiang Ning stayed up all night with the three elderly people.

Staying up all night on New Year's Eve means staying up until midnight.

Madam Shi, Madam Si, and Grandpa Jiang were all elderly and were exhausted after staying up all night to welcome the New Year. They were preparing to go back to their rooms to sleep.

Before going upstairs, Madam Shi looked at Jiang Ning and said, "Shengbao, you, An'an, and Mubai go and play. We won't stay with you."

After 12 o'clock.

This is the time for young people to have fun.

“Okay, Grandma.” Jiang Ning nodded.

After the elderly people left.

Tang An took Shi Mubai's arm and said, "Let's go, Brother Mubai, let's go find Sister Su Lin and the others to play cards."

Shi Mubai nodded, "Okay."

Tang An deliberately didn't call Jiang Ning.

She is isolating Jiang Ning.

Being isolated must feel terrible.

Tang An's lips curled up slightly, his eyes filled with smugness.

Buzzing--

Jiang Ning's phone rang at that moment.

She picked up the phone.

"Hello."

"It's me, Shen Jingnian."

Jiang Ning smiled and said, "Happy New Year."

"Happy New Year," Shen Jingnian's voice came from the other end of the phone, "Come out."