Chapter 267: It’s Just About Dating Someone, What’s There to Fear
Shirley came back to her senses, smiled at Shen Meng, and nodded. The families living nearby got along quite well. Whenever she had something nice, she would always think to share a bit with them. But after all, she was a divorced woman and now had a job; she was different from the farming households, and naturally, this change affected some people’s attitudes.
A single woman with a child, with no man to rely on, and now often harassed by her ex-husband, she needed help from neighbors. Over time, some unpleasant words started circulating. Two sisters-in-law were worried their men might get involved with her. Now, whenever she visited, their faces were as dark as charcoal; the previous warmth had gone, even though she was on good terms with Shen Meng, and even though those sisters-in-law also wanted to work at the Head Flower Factory, they still didn’t welcome her.
She understood and respected it. People who had helped her in the past now didn’t want to; it was only human nature, and she found nothing to be angry about. She touched her backpack; inside were two new locks she had bought. She needed to secure her room’s door at night.
"Does Dr. Qian still come to talk to you?"
"Why, why do you ask about this?"
Shirley’s face turned a bit red, thinking the conversation had ended and she was about to go to Xie Jinghao’s home to pick up her child. Mody suddenly brought this up again, which was really embarrassing.
"It’s just that I’m also worried about you. Let me tell you, if you think Dr. Qian is a good man, then be quick about it. You’re a mother of three; there’s no need to be shy. You’re an outstanding woman, and it’s normal to be pursued. In my opinion, if you think he’s alright, give it a try. Start dating someone. It doesn’t mean you have to get married, but it’s nice to have someone who cherishes you."
Shen Meng dared not be too explicit, for fear that Shirley couldn’t handle it. After all, it’s just dating, not necessarily committing to a lifetime. Why couldn’t she?