It had been three months since Lu Jueyu gave birth, and the family had returned to their usual daily activities. But unlike other days, today Li Chenmo went to visit Doctor Xie as soon as the sun rose.
Standing outside the gate, he knocked on it and shouted, "Doctor Xie, are you at home?" He waited for a while, but no one came out. So, he shouted again, "Doctor Xie, are you at home?"
Just after he finished speaking, he heard Doctor Xie's annoyed voice, "Who is it coming so early?!"
Not long after, the gate was opened, and he saw Doctor Xie's dark face.
Before he could scold him, Li Chenmo handed the bamboo basket full of fresh vegetables to him and said, "Doctor Xie, sorry to bother you so early, but I have something urgent to ask you."
Hearing this, Doctor Xie thought that something had happened to Lu Jueyu or the babies and asked, "Did something happen to your wife or your children?"
Noticing his concern, Li Chenmo shook his head and replied, "It's not about my wife. It's me."
The moment he heard this, Doctor Xie looked him over from head to toe before his gaze stopped at his lower body as he asked, "What? After not using it for a few months, you have trouble waking it up?"
As soon as he heard these words, Li Chenmo's face darkened instantly. He walked into the house while saying, "I'm very healthy, and my wife is always satisfied with my performance."
Seeing how dark his face was, Doctor Xie finally felt better. If he was unhappy, others should feel unhappy too!
As his mood improved, he no longer showed a long face and followed him after closing the gate.
After entering the living room, Li Chenmo took his seat and waited for Doctor Xie.
Even though he was annoyed to be woken up so early, Doctor Xie still poured a cup of water for him and asked, "What's wrong with you?"
"Doctor Xie, I heard that you have a traditional prescription for men to avoid pregnancy. I want to buy it," Li Chenmo said.
Hearing this, Doctor Xie raised his eyebrows as he took his seat. He sipped his water before asking, "Why did you suddenly want to take medicine?"
"My wife suffered through her pregnancy and endured the pain of labor. I don't want her to go through the pain again. Right now, I have five children, and that's enough," Li Chenmo replied.
When he heard this, Doctor Xie smiled and said, "If you no longer plan to have a child, you can just get a vasectomy. There is no need to take bitter medicine."
"I plan to do that, but my wife disagrees. So, I came to ask if you have any way to help me."
Seeing that he was serious, Doctor Xie said, "I do have a prescription to prevent pregnancy. It is taken orally once every three months. But prolonged consumption of this medicine will cause infertility."
"So, if you take this medicine for three years, you won't be able to have children in the future. Are you sure you want to take this medicine?" he asked.
"Five children are more than enough. I don't need more," Li Chenmo replied firmly.
"Since you have made up your mind, I won't persuade you further. Let me take your pulse first," Doctor Xie nodded.
Li Chenmo reached out his hand and waited. After a while, Doctor Xie said, "Your health is very good. I'm afraid that using a normal dose won't do much."
"Then increase the dose," Li Chenmo replied.
"If I increase the dose, you will suffer from side effects. Three parts of medicine are poison. You might experience dizziness, nausea, or lack of energy," Doctor Xie warned him.
This time, Li Chenmo hesitated for a moment before asking, "How long will the side effects last?"
"At most a week after you take the medicine."
Li Chenmo thought for a moment before saying, "Then give me the stronger dose."
Doctor Xie nodded and said, "Wait here."
Ten minutes later, he returned from the herb shed carrying a package of dried herbs. He handed the herbs to him and said, "Boil it using three bowls of water on low heat until only half a bowl remains. Take it after a meal."
Li Chenmo took the herbs, handed ten yuan to him, and said, "Thank you, Doctor."
Knowing that he had money, Doctor Xie didn't refuse and accepted it.
After leaving Doctor Xie's house, Li Chenmo returned home and boiled the medicine. When it was almost ready, Lu Jueyu entered the kitchen and asked, "Husband, did you get the medicine?"
Li Chenmo nodded and said, "Doctor Xie said it needs to be taken once every three months."
Lu Jueyu walked over to him and asked, "Does the medicine have any side effects?"
"Some dizziness, nausea, or lack of energy, but it only lasts at most a week after taking the medicine," Li Chenmo replied.
Looking at the dark brown medicine, Lu Jueyu frowned and said, "Husband, I think we should use protection. There's no need to take the medicine. It looks so bitter."
"Good medicine is always bitter," Li Chenmo said with a smile.
Noticing her worries, he leaned down to kiss her and said, "Wife, don't worry. This medicine is safe. What's more, didn't you say it's uncomfortable with protection?"
The moment she heard his words, Lu Jueyu pinched her husband's waist and said, "You're already a father and still say these kinds of words. Aren't you ashamed?"
Li Chenmo grimaced in pain and said, "Wife, I'm only telling the truth. Why are you blaming me?"
"If you continue, you'll sleep with Ah Li tonight!" Lu Jueyu warned him.
Hearing this, Li Chenmo stopped teasing his wife and said, "Wife, I was wrong. Don't be mad at me. I won't say it anymore."
Lu Jueyu rolled her eyes at him and gave him a snort. The two of them chatted while waiting for the medicine to be ready. When it had cooled down, Li Chenmo finished it in several gulps.
Afterward, he placed the bowl down and carried his wife horizontally.
Lu Jueyu let out a surprised yelp at the sudden movement and asked, "Husband, it's broad daylight. What are you doing?"
"Wife, I've taken the medicine, and you're already fully recovered. Let's do some exercise and burn some energy," Li Chenmo smirked and strode into their bedroom.
"Li Chenmo, you're a scoundrel! Don't touch there, ah~"
Lu Jueyu's voice was cut off when the door closed, and the two of them entered her space. After being starved for a long time, Li Chenmo was full of vigor when it was finally time to eat meat.
The two of them spent a long time in her space doing intense exercise and trying out various new positions in several places. When they finally reappeared in the bedroom, Lu Jueyu was too tired to even glare at her husband and fell into a deep sleep.
Feeling satisfied, Li Chenmo pulled her into his arms and let out a sigh.
It was indeed a wise decision not to have any more children. If he had to experience being a vegetarian again during his wife's pregnancy, he might end up as a eunuch!