CHAPTER 354: 354. TWO MOONS? QAQ PLEASE LET ME GO!

When it comes to taking care of his wife, Lianshan has always been meticulous and patient.

Especially with his brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and his own sister repeatedly reminding him, saying that since Shuzhen had her youngest son Lian Li at forty-four, her postpartum recovery should be handled with utmost care.

Lianshan, who had this idea for a while, found allies immediately and nodded, expressing his plan to let Shuzhen have a two-month confinement period.

Liu Shouren and Liu Shouyi gave him approving looks, thinking the young man was quite sensible.

Still sighing about how enduring a postpartum confinement in summer is pure torture, and barely managing through the first ten days, Shuzhen was horrified, "In this unbearable heat, you’re telling me to keep the windows and doors closed and not take a bath for two months? No way, hubby! We’re a loving couple, not enemies! If you do this, even if I don’t get sick from the heat, I’ll definitely stink myself to death.

Can’t you even think of our baby?

Imagine not taking a bath or washing hair for two months and then turning into a smelly disgraceful mom; it sounds awful!

Even if I don’t stink anyone out, it would ruin the positive image I have with the kids.

What if, after years of nurturing a deep motherly bond, it all gets ruined because of personal hygiene? I’d have nowhere to cry.

Just thinking about my daughter and son’s judging looks makes my heart turn cold..."

"No worries, my wife, I’m here! Which little brat dares to despise you, tell me, and I’ll set things straight right away.

How dare they despise the mother who raised them with so much effort, such behavior is outrageous!

Calm down, wife; I’ll go beat up those brats, Chenchen and Lian Xi, right now. I’ll use my fists to teach them the virtue of filial piety!" Lianshan seriously shook his fist, completely ready to stand up and beat someone up for Shuzhen as long as she nodded.

Even though she knew he usually listens to her, but whenever it concerns her health, he becomes stubborn; Shuzhen felt a bit of a headache from frustration.

"What does this have to do with Chenchen and Lian Xi?" We’re obviously discussing how to make the postpartum period as short as possible.

"Uh, is it Xinzhi and her sisters’ fault?" Lianshan frowned, clearly troubled and said, "That would be a problem! After all, the boys can take a beating, but the girls are delicate and shouldn’t be handled roughly. Plus, the daughters look a lot like you; I adore them down to my bones. I can’t even bear to say harsh words to them, let alone lay a hand on them; I’d be heartbroken."

"Oh hush, my sons and daughters are all wonderful and filial, the annoying one is you! Pretending to be clueless and avoiding my point with all your might. I can’t believe you genuinely don’t understand what I mean, humph, acting dumb like a bee collecting honey—you’re just playing dumb!" Shuzhen gritted her teeth, mercilessly exposing the act of a certain someone pretending to be naive.

"Hehe, isn’t this all for your sake? You’ve just given birth to little Li, I mean, little Yanzi. Your body seems strong but is actually fragile, it needs some serious nourishment, and we can’t be careless.

Otherwise, seeking temporary comfort might leave you with health issues later on.

I heard if you develop problems during the postpartum period, it can only be cured by undergoing confinement again.

The day after I brought you home from the hospital, I went for a vasectomy. Just don’t want you to go through another confinement; that’s why we have to be cautious this time!" Lianshan chuckled awkwardly, a bit embarrassed after being caught.

But concerning his wife’s health, he wasn’t willing to easily compromise.

To make Shuzhen compromise, he actively revealed the secret of his vasectomy, which he had been keeping well-hidden.

Sure enough, after hearing this, Shuzhen couldn’t remain upset and insisted anymore.

She immediately inquired about the procedure details and his post-surgery reactions.

If Lianshan wasn’t confident in maintaining his composure in front of her, Shuzhen would have made him show her the surgical scar!

"Fool, such a fool! Even if the family planning unit doesn’t allow us to use condoms anymore, I could still use an IUD, can’t I? Why did you have to undergo surgery!"

"My dear, don’t cry, okay? You’re still in confinement, what if you damage your eyes from crying? It’s really a minor surgery, no pain at all. You just need to be careful during the first seven days, after that, it’s nothing." Realizing how much his wife cares after unexpectedly witnessing her distress, Lianshan regretted blurting it out.

He then showered her with sweet words and coaxed her with all sorts of ways, fearing her tears were like a faucet, endlessly flowing and affecting her health.

"Wife, please don’t cry! As long as you stop crying, your husband will do anything you want, okay?" Lianshan, seeing his wife’s tears and feeling flustered, promised all sorts of things urgently.

"Alright, as long as you don’t force me to have a double-month confinement.

Don’t seal the doors and windows tightly, and don’t block the curtains so they’re impenetrable. Let a bit of airflow in; otherwise, being in this steam room of a house is suffocating.

And I’m already ten days in; in less meticulous households, women would be cooking and doing laundry by now. Where’s the logic in not allowing hair washing or bathing?"

"Uh..."

Alright, after beating around the bush, we’re back to square one.

For his wife’s health, Lianshan wanted to firmly refuse.

But seeing her tear-filled eyes brimming with hope, he just couldn’t bring himself to say no.

In the end, Shuzhen still got her wish to have the windows slightly open for some ventilation; she got managed baths with pre-boiled, lukewarm water every other day, each lasting ten minutes.

Regarding the hair washing issue, it was perfectly resolved by Lian Yue.

Knowing Saozi likes cleanliness, and being in confinement makes her feel weak and sweat a lot, especially during this peak summer period.

Coincidentally, Ning Jianshe brought some new arrivals from the shop to gift his wife, and after finding it very useful, Lian Yue’s eyes lit up. She hurriedly took them to Saozi as a gift.

Back then, seeing Lian Yue’s look, Shuzhen’s joy was like a parched field finally receiving sweet rain.

Immediately, she commanded Lianshan to boil a pot of water and had a refreshing wash.

As the gentle warm wind blew and quickly dried her hair, Lianshan’s eyes were filled with gratitude looking at Lian Yue.

His sister knows how to lend a hand, always giving gifts that hit their mark, truly solving their urgent needs!

Lian Yue rolled her eyes, who said it was a gift?

I’m just lending it! If Saozi likes it, I can give her as many as she wants next time.

But this was my Jianshe’s thoughtful gesture!