This was clearly an attempt to have them stay.

Actually, for Tang Wan, staying for dinner might not be a bad thing at all; more communication with Gao Ziyi and more casual chat with Zhou Qiping would be beneficial for strengthening the relationships between them.

River City is the country that places the most importance on personal relationships. Throughout history, relationships have always come before politics. Seeing that Zhou Qiping was insisting on them staying, Tang Wan looked helplessly at Wang Xiaoqiang, who appeared indifferent – if the mayor's food was going to be served, surely the taste wouldn't be bad, especially with the exquisite presence of the mayor's wife.

It was undeniable that Zhou Qiping was the most beautiful and charming woman Wang had ever seen. To a young man like Wang, a mature woman had a greater Charm Power than those delicate virgins; moreover, the voluptuous and Alluring Demon in front of him, who seemed utterly innocent, would definitely whet the appetite if he shared a meal with her!

Gao Ziyi had thought that the two wouldn't stay for the meal, but unexpectedly his wife was so resolute in keeping them. Seeing that the pair seemed inclined to stay, he was quite pleased. If this could ease the tension between him and his wife and make her happier, why wouldn't he be willing?

Besides, having a meal with someone like Wang Xiaoqiang was indeed a great honor. Thus, Gao Ziyi immediately instructed the housekeeper to go buy groceries.

Once the groceries were bought, Gao Ziyi uncharacteristically decided to cook himself.

Zhou Qiping kept the two guests company, talking.

Wang Xiaoqiang didn't smoke, so Zhou Qiping brought out the fine Pu'er tea to serve them. Wang sipped tea while discreetly admiring Zhou Qiping. Her graceful figure, the large parts large, the small parts small, the round parts round, the slender parts slim – there wasn't a single flaw to critique.

Zhou Qiping and Tang Wan sat together, the epitome of the images of a young woman and a married woman, respectively.

All the merits of a young woman were concentrated in Tang Wan while all the charms a mature woman should have were embodied in Zhou Qiping.

Today, Zhou Qiping was wearing a soft, homey cotton dress that looked very fitting and natural, casually highlighting her graceful figure… and since she was at home, she wasn't wearing stockings… her two creamy and fair thighs peeked from beneath her dress hem… positioned very modestly together, trying to tuck them under the dress as much as possible… Yet, in Wang's eyes, it seemed even more revealing, as the alluring legs became increasingly enticing…

"Hmm. The young and old masters of River City all say that Zhou Qiping's beauty lies in her legs. Seeing them today proves the public's eye is indeed clear. There's also a saying that spending one night between Zhou Qiping's thighs would be worth dying for, and now it seems, this isn't an exaggeration…"

A woman's beauty sometimes requires the nourishment and catalysis of a man.

This is the difference between a young woman and a married woman.

When women get together, they don't discuss national affairs – they only talk about household matters and personal issues. However, Zhou Qiping and Tang Wan weren't very familiar with each other, so it wouldn't be easy to talk about personal matters. In that case, they turned to the topic that women enjoy talking about most.

Listening to the beautiful Zhou Qiping speaking to Tang Wan, who was still a young girl, she said, "Little Wan, I've noticed your skin has been getting better and better. Do you have some kind of secret?"

Zhou Qiping was right – whether it was her complexion or her skin tone, Tang Wan had greatly improved from before. Her fair skin radiated a healthy glow, a glow that definitely wasn't the result of rouge. Hearing this, Tang Wan glanced unnaturally at Wang Xiaoqiang, who was sitting opposite her, and shyly smiled before replying, "Really? I haven't noticed."

"Heh, stop pretending… come on, tell me… what's your secret? I want to follow it too. Look at my skin, I'm almost like an old woman!" Zhou Qiping lamented.

"Sister Ping, I really don't have any special method…" Tang Wan said, and then leaned closer to Zhou Qiping, whispering something into her ear – surely something meant to be shared only between women.

After hearing this, Zhou Qiping glanced at Wang Xiaoqiang with a gleam in her eye and a seductive smile but said nothing. Wrapping her arms around Tang Wan's neck, she brought her lips close to Tang Wan's cheek and whispered something back.

Tang Wan nodded at Zhou Qiping and then turned to look at Wang Xiaoqiang, hesitating for a moment before saying weakly, "Ah… Wang Xiaoqiang… Sister Ping says she wants to ask you to take a look at an ailment of hers."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiaoqiang thought about the previous whispers between the two women, so he showed no surprise on his face and responded naturally, "I would be delighted to serve Madam Gao, but alas, her illness cannot be completely cured by medication alone…"

Zhou Qiping expressed her surprise, "What? You haven't even asked me what's wrong. How can you say it can't be cured?"

"An illness like yours? There's no need to ask for a diagnosis. Isn't it already reflected in your complexion and skin?" Wang Xiaoqiang said, looking at her face.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qiping's pretty face flushed red, as her eyes, filled with shyness and trepidation, dodged away.

Just as Wang Xiaoqiang had said, Zhou Qiping suffered from hormonal imbalances and irregular menstruation, which had manifested on her skin. However, being naturally beautiful and having previously taken good care of her complexion, it wasn't obvious to others. Yet she herself could feel it. Within just half a year, wrinkles had appeared on her skin, and her complexion had become significantly dulled. Although these weren't serious illnesses, they were a considerable blow to someone as fond of beauty as she was.

At this moment, Tang Wan said, "…that's right, Wang Xiaoqiang is a master of traditional Chinese medicine and can identify your illness."

With a look of disappointment on her face, Zhou Qiping asked, "Does that mean there are no other solutions?"

Wang Xiaoqiang said, "There are solutions… but, it's not appropriate for me to treat you."

"What do you mean it's not appropriate…" Tang Wan chided, "I've only heard of incurable diseases, never of inconvenient-to-treat diseases. Little Qiang, are you trying to shirk responsibility?"

Wang Xiaoqiang spread his hands and said, "Actually, Madam Gao's condition isn't a serious illness. Your condition, President Tang, is quite similar. If you improve your lifestyle, you can heal without medication…"

Hearing that her condition was the same as her own, Tang Wan immediately understood what Wang Xiaoqiang meant by inconvenience and a look of resignation flashed across her face, silencing her. She was well aware that Zhou Qiping wasn't like her. As women go, Tang Wan was free to show her body to men without consequence, but Zhou Qiping was different; she was a married woman whose body should not be exposed to other men.

Can a woman's body be so easily shown to men?

But Tang Wan had misunderstood Wang Xiaoqiang's true intention.

And Zhou Qiping didn't realize what Wang Xiaoqiang meant by inconvenient treatment.

What exactly was the inconvenient treatment method?

Wang Xiaoqiang knew it clearly, but he couldn't speak it in front of the two women.

Women who love beauty spend hours every day at their makeup tables, using expensive cosmetics to adorn themselves, consuming spirulina, drinking beautifying and blood-enriching oral liquids, and taking placenta essence to maintain their looks. What they haven't realized is that the method to maintain their skin and keep their youth doesn't lie in front of the makeup table, but rather in bed, within harmonious and regular life habits.

Conditions like Zhou Qiping's are the results of long-term lack of such lifestyle.

Once a woman lacks harmonious and regular sexual life, not only does her skin age faster, but she might also experience a range of disorders such as hormonal imbalances. Housewives with little physical activity like Zhou Qiping, if they don't have a harmonious marital life, tend to lead monotonous and spiritually empty lives; over time, they are prone to vegetative nerve disorders.

For this situation, there's only one solution: restore harmonious and regular sexual activity. In fact, not only from Zhou Qiping's condition but also from that of Gao Ziyi, Wang Xiaoqiang had already noticed signs. Gao Ziyi, over fifty years old, was severely overweight, balding in front, often out of breath, with dull eyes and a listless appearance. From these symptoms alone, Wang Xiaoqiang could tell Gao Ziyi had issues with kidney deficiency. Putting that together with the fact that Gao Ziyi was over fifty years old—well past middle age—how could he satisfy Zhou Qiping, a woman in her prime?

Reflecting on that, it's clear from Zhou Qiping's condition that Gao Ziyi either had erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation. In short, his performance in bed was not up to par. His once-great sword had dulled, and his virility was gone, leaving him unable to conquer Zhou Qiping.

Now, instead of treating Zhou Qiping's physical ailments, it would be better to cure Gao Ziyi's condition first. Once Gao Ziyi's health improved and he could offer Zhou Qiping harmonious sexual relations, her issues would naturally disappear.

But the problem was, Gao Ziyi was advanced in years, and his bodily parts were no longer in their prime. He wasn't like people in their twenties or thirties, brimming with energy, who could recover from such ailments simply by taking some medicine.

In reality, this is a dilemma many couples with older husbands and younger wives face. It's almost become a societal phenomenon where numerous young wives, unsatisfied in their marriages, have affairs, resulting in their elderly husbands being cuckolded. This is no longer an uncommon sight.

Yet the problem is that Zhou Qiping is a woman of chastity and decency and a person of status and reputation. Asking her to commit adultery is something she wants to do but doesn't dare to!

Facing this situation, Wang Xiaoqiang also found himself in a dilemma. He certainly couldn't encourage Zhou Qiping to have an affair! Dammit, seeing such a pure and beautiful young wife being unfaithful isn't something Gao Ziyi—or even Wang Xiaoqiang—could accept.

Tang Wan thought Wang Xiaoqiang intended to treat Zhou Qiping through massage, which is why she dared not mention it any further.

Since Tang Wan kept silent, the timid Zhou Qiping naturally wouldn't bring it up either, wearing a look of worry on her face.

That look of worry, upon being seen by Wang Xiaoqiang, seemed pitifully touching, possessing a distinct beauty, evoking a sense of compassion in the observer. Although he wasn't a medical professional, Wang Xiaoqiang was soft-hearted and couldn't bear to see someone suffering from illness. At that moment, he decided to find a way to cure the woman's condition, harboring no personal desires or stray thoughts. Despite her attractive and voluptuous appearance, she was after all older than him and a married woman. Wang Xiaoqiang still possessed a basic sense of morality, and his intention was pure: to save lives and help the world… (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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