Chapter 175: The Issue of Safety Measures

The moonlight was pure and bright, gently spilling over the night like a delicate veil of mist.

Last night, considering Qingxin’s condition and the late hour of their return, Gao Shen refrained from any strenuous activity, choosing instead to hold his wife close and sleep peacefully.

For a man of twenty-six, in the prime of his vigor and just beginning to indulge in marital intimacy, having his delicate wife in his arms was an irresistible attraction. Her soft body pulled him ever closer, until their forms melded completely into one inseparable whole.

The snug embrace sent a thrill through Gao Shen’s entire being, tightening every muscle and urging him to quicken his pace, to surge and shout in ecstasy!

Jing Qingxin had long since lost herself in this passionate embrace, her consciousness dissolving like a small boat adrift on a swift, turbulent river, swaying and drifting forward.

Outside, the night stretched boundlessly, while inside, love and longing intertwined deeply...

***

Gao Shen thought about the long journey ahead by car the next day and dared not overexert himself. He still cared for Jing Qingxin’s well-being; after all, such small pleasures were far from enough—he was still unsatisfied.

In the past, when he had no one he cared for, he never entertained such thoughts and left his brothers to go hungry. Now, having married, he still had to endure some hunger!

But for the sake of a lasting, happy marriage, this half-satisfied state was worth it.

Afterwards, Gao Shen held his wife gently and whispered, “Qingqing, do you have any contraceptive pills in your medicine cabinet?”

“Huh?” Jing Qingxin, lying on his chest to calm herself after their shared intimacy, was momentarily stunned by his words. She pondered his meaning—contraceptive pills? Did he not want her to become pregnant? Why? Wouldn’t having a child of their own be wonderful? Did he not like children?

After a brief pause, she asked directly, “You don’t like children?”

Gao Shen immediately realized she had misunderstood him and quickly explained, “No, as long as the baby is yours, I will love it.”

“Then what do you mean?” Jing Qingxin asked bluntly.

“Qingqing, you’re only eighteen, still very young. There’s no rush to have children so soon. Waiting a year or two would be better. I’ve heard that younger women face greater risks during childbirth. I don’t want you to endure too much hardship,” Gao Shen said softly, holding his beloved wife close.

Suddenly, Jing Qingxin understood.

It seemed that during the passionate nights and their wedding morning, Gao Shen had intentionally pulled away quickly at the end. At the time, she was lost in desire and drowsy, vaguely sensing something was amiss but not thinking deeply.

Now, hearing his explanation, she finally realized what had been wrong—the reason he had deliberately avoided the act that would spread seed at the end of their intimacy.

“Eighteen isn’t too young! My body has always been healthy!” Jing Qingxin said casually.

In this era, women giving birth before adulthood was common, but men like Gao Shen, who truly cared for their wives’ health, were rare.

Though Jing Qingxin did not mind having children at a young age, Gao Shen’s tender concern for her well-being filled her with warmth and reassurance.

“It’s safer this way. We’re still young; waiting a year or two won’t be too late. Besides, you’re following me to the army, where conditions aren’t as good as here. I want everything to be stable and for you to adapt before we consider having children,” Gao Shen carefully shared his thoughts.

Hearing this, Jing Qingxin reflected and agreed. Gao Shen’s foresight was comprehensive. She was indeed unfamiliar with life in the army now, and having a child immediately would surely lead to chaos.

It was better to wait until their new home was settled and both were prepared, with all the material conditions in order, to welcome a new life.

***

“Yeah, you’re right. We should wait until everything is settled before thinking about it,” Jing Qingxin smiled and agreed.

“Do you have any condoms? Or anything for men?” Gao Shen asked.

His suggestion was based on not harming Qingxin’s body. He would rather take precautions himself. If there were no other effective measures, he worried that any careless moment during intimacy might leave him inside her, which would be problematic!

Moreover, such measures were not the most effective, and he disliked them, feeling they lacked a certain satisfaction.

“Don’t you have condoms yet?” Jing Qingxin frowned, unaware of the history of such things.

Gao Shen looked puzzled, “Condoms? What’s that?”

Slightly embarrassed, Jing Qingxin leaned close and quietly explained.

After hearing her explanation, Gao Shen’s ears flushed red. He hadn’t really known much about them. Perhaps they existed now? He vaguely recalled some married brothers in the army mentioning them during risqué conversations at night, but at the time, he had no interest in such talk since he had no partner.

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