Chapter 605: What Exactly is the Fertility Issue?
Zhou Jianmin looked at Wang Yumei and sighed, "My parents would rather we two live a harmonious life than have a child."
Why was he so angry when he came back for the New Year? It was because Wang Yumei didn't go back to his hometown with him, and didn't even make a single phone call back.
The mother was already frail and sickly, so she probably guessed that there were problems in the couple's relationship, which made the old woman even more worried.
"The expert said my illness can be cured. What about yours?" Wang Yumei asked him tentatively. Zhou Jianmin still hadn't told her exactly what his problem was, which made Wang Yumei feel uncertain.
He's a grown man, strong and healthy. What fertility problems could he possibly have? What kind of treatment would he need?
"If you find a good doctor, you can get better."
Zhou Jianmin's reply remained ambiguous. He glanced at her and said, "Treatment also depends on fate. Otherwise, you've been taking medicine for so many years, and you still have health problems, don't you?"
Wang Yumei neither agreed nor disagreed with Zhou Jianmin's words.
Indeed, she has seen both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine doctors over the years, and in the end, she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome.
All those doctors' medicines were wasted.
Zhou Jianmin should have been taken for a check-up sooner.
"Let's find a reliable doctor to take a look first."
Zhou Jianmin hesitated for a few seconds, then awkwardly reminded Wang Yumei, "Yumei, if the neighbors ask, don't say anything unnecessary."
Zhou Jianmin didn't want outsiders to know that he had a health problem. Wang Yumei naturally understood his concerns. If word got out that he couldn't have children, where would he put his face?
Wang Yumei herself felt unable to face outsiders.
She replied, "I understand."
"By the way, did you know that the wife of our Deputy Battalion Commander Lu next door knows traditional Chinese medicine?" Zhou Jianmin suddenly changed the subject and asked.
"They're giving Xiaowei acupuncture. I don't know if they're just making a fuss or if they're really skilled."
When Angelica dahurica was mentioned, Wang Yumei's tone was cool, and her face was full of disdain.
"You have a conflict with her?" Zhou Jianmin glanced at her sideways and said calmly.
Wang Yumei shook her head, feigning nonchalance, "No."
"Then why are you so hostile towards them?"
“Who’s hostile to her? I just can’t stand that couple. If it weren’t for Lu Ye having powerful connections, the deputy battalion commander position would be yours.” Wang Yumei’s eyes blazed with anger as she spoke of Lu Ye and Bai Zhi, her voice filled with venom.
Zhou Jianmin corrected her in a deep voice, "Don't talk nonsense. Lu Ye earned this promotion opportunity by risking half his life. There's no question of him taking my position."
Wang Yumei ignored his words and turned her attention to Bai Zhi, saying, "That Bai Zhi is so arrogant. She's been acting all high and mighty ever since she moved in. I just can't stand her."
“Yu Mei, you’re thirty years old now. It’s time to mature. Don’t try to compete with young people.”
Zhou Jianmin's complaining words made Wang Yumei very uncomfortable.
What does it mean to compete with young people?
Is thirty years old old for her?
Although she was indeed older than Bai Zhi, she really couldn't accept hearing Zhou Jianmin say that.
Wang Yumei's temper flared up again at this moment, "Zhou Jianmin, what do you mean? Are you saying I'm old and past my prime?"
Zhou Jianmin shot him a sharp look, his tone icy, "Can't you control your emotions? Can't you calm down a bit?"
“I’m not looking down on you, I’m just stating the facts. Lu Ye’s wife is younger, that’s obvious. What’s so hard for you to accept? You’re older than her, you should have more experience and life experience, so why can’t you accept your age? Why are you arguing with a young girl?”
Zhou Jianmin looked at her and said, "I really hope you can mature in your thinking. People should act appropriately at each stage of life and face things calmly."
“I don’t want to argue with you. If you don’t want to listen, just pretend I didn’t say anything. But I hope you can get along well with your neighbors. You are both military wives, so don’t let people laugh at you.”
Normally, if Zhou Jianmin were to lecture her like this, Wang Yumei would definitely lose her temper and start arguing with him.
But today, their relationship has just eased, and she knows very well that their feelings for each other are fragile; perhaps a single argument could set them back to square one.
That marriage is truly over.
Wang Yumei forcefully suppressed the emotions in her heart.
"I see."
Her compliant reaction softened Zhou Jianmin's expression somewhat. He said, "If you happen to talk to Lu Ye's wife later, find out where she learned medicine from and whether it's reliable."
"You don't want her to treat your health, do you?" Because of this realization, Wang Yumei's tone rose, and the emotions she had just suppressed were reignited.
That's absolutely unacceptable.
She absolutely could not accept Zhou Jianmin seeking treatment from Bai Zhi.
It wasn't just targeting Bai Zhi; it was that he couldn't get any young girl to treat his body.
Other illnesses are another matter.
He needs to address the initial problem.
How can I find a young woman to treat me?
She'd be so embarrassed to tell anyone.
"I ran into the couple in the county town today. I heard that Bai Zhi is going to open a traditional Chinese medicine clinic there." Zhou Jianmin looked at Wang Yumei, who looked unhappy, and reminded her, "I wanted you to ask her where she learned her skills, understand?"
Upon hearing Zhou Jianmin's words, Wang Yumei belatedly realized that Zhou Jianmin wanted to find Bai Zhi's master to treat her body.
That's a good option.
She was unusually cooperative, saying, "Okay, I'll go and inquire about it tomorrow."
The next day, Bai Zhi ran into Wang Yumei when she went out.
Bai Zhi ignored her and walked straight past Wang Yumei. Wang Yumei was taken aback, and just as Bai Zhi was about to brush past her, she suddenly spoke, "Are you going out?"
Bai Zhi almost thought Wang Yumei was talking to someone else, but there was no one else in the corridor.
She realized the person was asking her a question, and she responded casually, "Mm."
After saying that, he quickly went downstairs.
She was in a hurry and didn't have time for awkward small talk.
This woman has been so arrogant for so many days, and suddenly she takes the initiative to greet me. Something's definitely up.
It's best for her to have as little contact with her as possible.
Wang Yumei stood by the second-floor railing, watching Bai Zhi go downstairs, ride her motorcycle through the residential compound, and drive away gracefully.
To be honest, at that moment, as she watched the motorcycle disappear into the distance, the jealousy in her heart was gradually replaced by envy and admiration.
It must be admitted that this woman, who is almost ten years younger than her, is indeed very outstanding.
She is even better than many men.
She is independent, self-reliant, and has a strong personality.
And the thing she least wants to admit is that she's young and beautiful.
She was pretty when she was twenty, but that was all.
She doesn't have Bai Zhi's courage and ability.
She only knows how to use her parents' money to dress herself up in fancy clothes.
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