Chapter 442: How Strange This Is! Chapter 442—How Strange This Is! Liu Yun entered the kitchen and approached Zhang Yi, who was busy washing vegetables, and softly said, "I've arranged for a traditional remedy through a connection. The herbal soup has been prepared—please have a try." Upon hearing this, Zhang Yi was momentarily stunned, a touch of sorrow crossing his face. "We've visited so many hospitals without any success. This remedy probably won't work either. I think we should just—well..." "What? You're going to part with me?" Liu Yun interrupted him before he finished speaking, her tone firm. "How can we know it won't work if we don't try it? Even if it fails, you won't get the chance to part with me." "But I can't have you staying at home, waiting on a man all your life." "I'm willing—whether I go out and take care of a husband or not, you won't get the chance to part with me. Will you drink it?" "Drink it!" Zhang Yi took the thermos, opened the lid, and in one go, drank the entire half-filled bowl of the ten-complete-tonic soup. Huff! Zhang Yi exhaled, chewed his lips, and said, "The taste is quite good—just a bit stronger on the herbal note." Li Yun, seeing him finish it all, became visibly anxious and asked, "Do you feel anything at all?" Zhang Yi chuckled, "It's not that fast. Even if this remedy really works, we'd have to wait for the effects to take hold. But as soon as I drank it, I felt a warm current rising in my lower abdomen—just like the sensation we used to have when we were lying together on the bed, getting intimate." "Really?" Li Yun was thrilled, as if she had already seen her husband once again displaying his strength and vigor, pressing her down with his broad, powerful body and fully indulging in their passionate moments. Zhang Yi nodded. He had originally intended to say that drinking the hot soup would surely make him feel warm and cozy, but seeing the eager expression on Liu Yun's face, he changed his tone and smiled, "I can still fool you on this, can't I? Well, go back to your room and rest now. Once I recover, I'll make good on all the things I've been putting off—both the principal and the interest." "Alright, I'll be waiting. I might just end up exhausted from all this." Liu Yun beamed with endless anticipation and turned toward the bedroom. The greater the expectations, the more cruel the disappointment! At the very moment she turned, a layer of mist rose in Zhang Yi's eyes. A strong man suddenly felt like a eunuch—nothing could be more painful than this for his wife. This passage is from Chapter 442 of the novel "Rural Beauty." Zhang Yi cherished his younger sister as if she were his own treasure, and he knew it was time to find an opportunity to give her the medicine. Just as he was beginning to feel worried, the door to the bedroom opened, and Liu Yun walked in with a bright smile. "Has Brother Zhang had his soup medicine?" Lu Yun asked softly. Liu Yun nodded, shaking her empty thermos, and said, "He's had it all, and he seems to have responded well. Little Yun, if Brother Zhang truly recovers, I'll make sure to properly thank you." Lu Yun glanced at the now-closed bedroom door and gave a mischievous smile. "Whether or not Brother Zhang thanks me matters little—just two more times of your kindness will be enough." Liu Yun chuckled lightly. "Won't you be afraid that once Brother Zhang recovers, I'll kick you out and devote all my attention to him?" Lu Yun smiled gently. "After all, you're his wife, so naturally you'll be devoted to him." Zhang Ge is like the staple food—steady and essential. As for me, I'm just the snack you enjoy occasionally, bringing a completely different flavor to your meal. Last night, didn't I give you that experience? Isn't it at least as good as the staple food? Zhang Yi sipped his soup and responded positively. Li Yun felt delighted and laughed, scolding, "Well then, your sister-in-law has never been touched by any man other than Zhang Ge. You've taken advantage of the situation and now act all superior—what's so special about the snack taste? Snacks are snacks; if you eat too many, you'll end up spoiling your health." She then seemed to recall something, adding with a hint of annoyance, "You're never still when you sleep—what on earth is this monkey stealing peaches? You didn't even manage to steal my peaches, and nearly grabbed me right off! When Zhang Ge recovers and notices something unusual, I'll tell him it was you who stole my peaches with your monkey antics." Lu Yun giggled, "Sister-in-law, those weren't peaches at all—those were two tender, plump clams. Just take a bite, and it's full I really envy Zhang Ge for being able to bite into fresh mussel meat every day," Li Yun said, her face turning slightly pink as she recalled last night being treated by Lu Yun's mouth. Aside from the few days each month when it was inconvenient, Li Yun had grown used to being teased several times a day by Zhang Yi. However, since he got injured, she no longer felt the intense, overwhelming sensations of being thoroughly stirred up. In fact, even when sleeping, she now hesitated to get too close to him, afraid that her unintentional movements might add more salt to the wounds that had already been broken. This section is from Chapter 442 of "Rural Beauty in Bloom." "You're treating yourself like a seafood lover, aren't you?" Li Yun scolded, sitting comfortably on the bed, her mind filled with vivid images of Zhang Yi's activities on her body tonight. Thud! Before Lu Yun could even offer a few witty remarks, the bedroom door was suddenly knocked open, and Zhang Yi rushed in, glowing with excitement, as if completely forgetting Lu Yun's presence. He paused momentarily, then beamed at Li Yun, "Wife, this is amazing—just a short while ago, and now he "Really?" Liu Yun was overjoyed and leapt off the bed immediately. The two seemed to have completely forgotten Lu Yun's presence, embracing each other excitedly. Suddenly, Liu Yun exclaimed, "Indeed, it's back to normal!" Zhang Yi chuckled, "Of course it is—what kind of story could I possibly tell you about such a big event? Let's see how powerful it is and check whether it's fully restored." Goodness! How ridiculous these two were—Lu Yun, a fully awake person standing right there, was completely ignored. Yet Lu Yun hadn't expected that within less than half an hour after drinking the complete tonic, Zhang Yi had already fully recovered. That was truly remarkable! Still, Zhang Yi had always been enigmatic, and Lu Yun was quite satisfied with the outcome. With the couple so eager to spend quality time together, he decided to step aside and avoid being the awkward one. Clearing his throat, he stood up and said, "Um, Zhang brother, Zhang sister—I'll go outside for a bit of fresh air." As soon as Lu Yun spoke, Zhang Yi and Liu Yun, who had been ecstatic, finally came back to themselves. Liu Yun gave Lu Yun a grateful look. Zhang Yi, however, waved his broad, strong hands with a carefree gesture and chuckled, "That's good. Remember to come by for a drink with me at noon. I'm in high spirits today, hehe." "Stupid!" Liu Yun blushed and said. Well, now that the young couple are all sweet-talked and flirting, we'd better make a quick exit. "Zhang brother, since there's something joyful going on, I'll come by at noon and just pig out on your meal," Lu Yun said, stepping out of the bedroom. As he closed the bedroom door, he heard Zhang Yi call out, "Wife, I'm going to drive you crazy!" followed by Liu Yun's voice. Zhang brother, I've now taken your wife, and I've restored your manly vigor. From now on, we're even—when your wife wants to snack or just hang out, I'll be able to enjoy some quality time with her too. Lu Yun, listening to the tender sounds coming from the bedroom, blushed and murmured awkwardly, then strolled out of the canteen casually. ... Village Beauty No. 442, Main Text No. 442—what a strange twist! Update complete!