Chapter 202: Chapter 200: Burning Gaze
"Nurse Chen, what’s wrong with you? Are you not feeling well anywhere?" Zhang Hao hastily asked.
"No... I’m fine, I was just thinking about something else and got distracted. I’ll wash another one for you."
She took out another cucumber, and this time, without letting her thoughts wander, she washed it clean, shook off the water, and handed it to Zhang Hao.
Zhang Hao took the cucumber, put it in his mouth, and crunched a bite, finding it crisp and refreshing.
"Nurse Chen, when did you and big brother get married?"
"I’ve been married to your big brother for about ten years now," Chen Li said.
"So you and your husband are still affectionate, huh? They say the seven-year itch is the most dangerous, and you’ve managed to get past it."
Seeing how Zhang Hao put it, Chen Li just smiled faintly, but there was a hint of sadness mixed in her smile.
"It’s not that your big brother and I are that affectionate, it’s just that we’ve been living together for so many years."
"We’ve gotten used to each other’s presence, plus the child is so big now, a divorce would definitely have a big impact on him."
"Neither of us has any major faults, who doesn’t argue from time to time?"
"But why are you suddenly curious about these things, are you also thinking about settling down?"
Zhang Hao gnawed on the cucumber: "Yeah, a warm bed with a wife and kids, that kind of life would be so nice."
"You don’t know how cold and empty my home feels when I return. If I could have a considerate and virtuous woman like Nurse Chen by my side in the future, I don’t know how happy I’d be."
Being praised is usually a pleasant thing, but Chen Li felt that Zhang Hao’s words had another meaning.
"That’s because you haven’t seen me angry and arguing with your big brother. You’d think I’m crazy then. Go back to the living room and sit down, don’t be in the way here in the kitchen."
Zhang Hao leaned against the stove: "How am I in the way? I’m here chatting with you, talking, isn’t that also a way to pass the time? Since you don’t need me, then I’ll go back."
Chen Li sighed: "Never mind, stay wherever you please."
After saying that, Chen Li somewhat regretted it.
Whether it was picking, washing, or chopping vegetables, or even stir-frying, she felt an intense gaze that seemed to be always present.
It made her feel strange; normally all these tasks were second nature, but today she was making mistakes time and time again.
But Chen Li attributed this to nervousness, after all, they had a guest at home, how could she not be nervous?
Around eight in the evening, Chen Li’s husband, Qian Jun, finally came back.
"Qian, this is Doctor Zhang, let him have a look at you later and prescribe some medicine."
Qian Jun was the manager of a department in a small company, supervising a dozen or so people, and was quite capable.
Although he was not ugly, he wasn’t exactly handsome, but his demeanor was not something that others could easily emulate.
Zhang Hao, compared to him, seemed a bit immature and lacked his composure.
"I’m going to wash my hands first; I went to the construction site today and got covered in dust."
Qian Jun placed his briefcase on the console cabinet by the door and headed straight for the bathroom.
It took him quite a while before he came out, with Zhang Hao waiting for him on the living room sofa.
Qian Jun changed his clothes and came out of the bedroom.
Zhang Hao didn’t say much that wasn’t related to the treatment and first asked him where exactly he felt uncomfortable.
Then he took his pulse unhurriedly.
"Not to hide anything from you, but since work has become busier recently, I clearly don’t have enough energy."
"Every night when I get home, I’m so tired I can’t straighten my back, and I’m grateful that your sister-in-law hasn’t despised me for it."
Zhang Hao understood the subtext: "Then I’ll prescribe you something, a warming tonic. Make sure to rest more frequently in your daily life."
"Your sister-in-law is still young; you can’t have her living like a widow at just over thirty."
Upon hearing this, Qian Jun smiled sheepishly.
"That’s true, I also don’t want your sister-in-law to miss out on joy anymore, that’s why I asked her to find a trustworthy doctor to see what’s really going on with me."
As Zhang Hao wrote the prescription, he said, "The problem isn’t very serious, don’t worry, a few prescriptions should get you back on track."
"But even with recovery, things like this need to be moderated, because energy and vitality aren’t the same as when you were younger."
The conversation between the two men in the living room was so clear, Chen Li could hear every word from the kitchen.
The thought that her husband might soon regain his vigor made Chen Li’s heart swell with happiness.
For this reason, she cooked an extra dish and, bringing it to the table, urged the two men to hurry up and wash their hands for dinner.
After dinner, Zhang Hao stayed for a while longer, sipping tea before he left.
Qian Jun saw Zhang Hao off and immediately started rummaging through his briefcase for something.
Taking advantage of his wife’s inattention, he tore open the package and swallowed the pill with water.
Chen Li was washing dishes in the kitchen at that time, so Qian Jun deliberately went over to her.
Even though he got off work late today, he didn’t have to go to the office tomorrow.
Even if he went to bed late tonight, it wouldn’t affect tomorrow’s plans.
"Ay, the kitchen is messy, get out of here quickly."
Chen Li shooed her husband away.
"I don’t want to go out, are you really driving me away?"
"I’m just worried about staining your clothes."
As she spoke, Chen Li continued scrubbing a white round dish in her hands.
Qian Jun suddenly hugged her from behind, "I haven’t held you like this in a long time, you know, ever since we had the kid."
"Your figure hasn’t changed a bit, still so beautiful. Marrying a big beauty like you is my greatest fortune."
"You have no idea what those guys at the office say about me every day."
Chen Li stopped her movements, "What do they say about you?"
"They say I’ve stepped in dog luck, managing to marry a wife as pretty as you."
Chen Li quickly objected, "Don’t listen to their nonsense, am I even pretty?"
"Of course." Qian Jun said, becoming bolder in his movements.
Chen Li was wearing a loose house dress, but because Mr. Zhang was there, she hadn’t taken off her underwear.
Otherwise, according to her usual habit, the first thing after getting home would be to remove the constricting underwear.
Qian Jun’s hand moved up from Chen Li’s abdomen, feeling the softness at her chest, and noticed she still had her underwear on.
"Why didn’t you take this off?"
"How could I undress with Mr. Zhang around?"
Qian Jun’s hands covered and kneaded, "Before I came back, did that Mr. Zhang do anything to you?"
"I’m already this old, what kind of thoughts could he have about me? He likes pretty young girls."
Qian Jun shook his head, "He doesn’t know that a mature woman like you is the best in bed."
Chen Li looked down silently, their last time was half a year ago, but Chen Li vividly remembered.
That time, her husband lost control halfway through, although he was satisfied.
But she was still a distance away from climaxing, and in the end, her husband took a pillow to the spare bedroom to sleep,
leaving her alone in the master bedroom to take care of herself.
"What are you thinking of doing today?"
"I want to make love to you. I don’t know if the medicine Mr. Zhang prescribed will work, but I bought a Viagra on the way home today, and it’s about to take effect."
Hearing the word "Viagra," Chen Li’s breathing started to become heavy,
and she rubbed her cheek against her husband’s, "Why would you buy that, such a waste of money."
"Spending a little money to satisfy you is nothing. Let me take off your underwear for you." Qian Jun said.
