Chapter 16: It's Her Period After All

  She never thought that she despised those women who yearned to climb high branches. In her view of love, she only asked for someone who could control her, but such a low requirement had never been met, and she gradually became indifferent.

  The meal time was really long, and Ling's mother's enthusiasm and Ling's father's generosity made her want to retreat in embarrassment. They repeatedly mentioned her past, "Little Xi, studying mechanics must have been very hard for you, this delicate and lovely girl learning mechanics is really unexpected, and it's very special." Ling's mother said while serving food to Gu Xi.

  Good heavens, it's piled up like a mountain! It turns out that her revenge on those uncles in the past has become today's popular reward. Slowly picking up chopsticks, I don't know where to start, and I don't want to lose face in front of such a noble elderly person. The expression is a bit awkward, and my heart is still muttering, "Don't give me any more dishes."

  Suddenly, a pair of warm hands touched her and took the heavy bowl of food from her hand. Exchanging it for half a bowl of winter mushroom congee, he said, "You've had stomach problems these past two days, this is more comfortable to drink."

  Gu Xi raised her head, wondering if this man had the ability to read minds? She was just thinking that not eating would be too rude, or maybe she could change to a small bowl of porridge to get through it, but unexpectedly he was very efficient.

  "Look at that, when did Little Yu become so caring? It must be Little Xi's credit!"

  "Mom, when will you always care about me?"

  "Look, you've made me happy. You two should get along well and pick a date to get married soon, so your mother won't have to spend all day helping you find a match." Ling's father was much more refined than others when eating Western food, following the proper procedures.

  "So soon?" Lin Xiaorong seemed to be out of tune with the conversation, holding a chicken leg in her hand and gnawing on it with a shiny mouth. Although she had already reached the age of marriage, her concept of marriage was becoming increasingly vague. She still had a playful heart and took things one day at a time.

  "Grown-ups are talking, kids shouldn't interrupt!" Ling Hao Yu handed a tissue to Lin Xiao Rong with a mischievous smile.

  "What's with the kid? I'm 21, okay?"

  During the meal, they were all discussing this marriage topic. Gu Xi rarely spoke and sometimes just nodded in agreement. It seemed to have nothing to do with her, but this meal was a bit uncomfortable to eat. When leaving, Ling's mother also brought them two large boxes of tonic medicine, "Little Yu, I heard from Mrs. Zhang next door that eating more can nourish the body, you must take good care of Little Xi."

  If it weren't for Gu Xi making an excuse that his phone was left at home and wanting to go back to make a call, he would have deliberately kept them there. What's this about replenishing the body? Is it fertility medicine? Being a wealthy madam is a huge responsibility, but she just smiled it off.

  "Mom... this. Alright, let's head back. You don't have to see us off, just take some medicine and apply it to Rongrong." Ling Haoyu took the item with a sly smile and followed Gu Xi as they left.

  "Alright, be careful on the road!"

  When they got on the car, through the rearview mirror, they could clearly see Ling's mother stretching her neck and gazing longingly at them, wondering why? She felt this feeling for the first time, and it felt very beautiful. Back in the car, the two of them looked at the two boxes of fertility medicine in silence. "Girl, my mom... she has a bit of an impatient personality, so don't mind her too much!" Ling Hao Yu, who usually spoke clearly and concisely, was now stuttering. It must be because the two boxes of fertility medicine in his hand were too heavy.

  "She's not wrong, you're so old and still don't know what to do. There are many women waiting in line for you, why always have disagreements with your mother." Gu Xi couldn't help but express her inner thoughts.

  "Before meeting you, I seemed to be averse to marriage because it felt like they were all marrying for money and a name, but now that I've met you, it seems like my temperament has become more urgent, and the aversion has turned into eager anticipation."

  "Big brother, I like money a lot, you'd better keep your eyes wide open."

  "This I don't care, this life except you, no one else will marry." As he spoke, he became somewhat agitated and, disregarding the steering wheel, turned his face towards her. At this moment, he still didn't forget to tease her, getting closer and closer, the scent becoming stronger and more intense.

  "Boss Ling, are you acting? That's too much, pull the car over."

  "Pull over!" Gu Xi shouted again.

  In the pitch-black night, through the faint streetlights, this feeling seems so good. If it weren't for the chilly evening, she'd rather walk barefoot on the road and take a leisurely stroll. The small space in the car, carrying her like a time bomb, makes her feel even more cramped, almost suffocating.

  "What's going on?" Ling Haoyu said with a very serious expression.

  "Damn it, take a break and park the car!"

  "What are you doing, quitting smoking?" As soon as she stepped on the brake pedal, the car finally came to a stop. He was scared and broke out in cold sweat. Looking at her hastily getting off the car and sitting down on a chair by the sidewalk, taking out a pack of cigarettes from her pants pocket, skillfully picking up a cigarette with her mouth, looking very annoyed, her right hand kept digging into her pants pocket.

  "Oh no, where did the lighter go?" Gu Xi didn't care about her at all, and she turned both pockets inside out, probably left it in the room when they went out.

  He quit smoking in autumn, but started again in spring, as if it had become a habit. Helplessly looking around, there were no small shops in the suburbs, and finally he put the cigarette back. The early spring wind was very cold at night, and her delicate hands felt icy after being exposed for just a moment. No matter how Ling Haoyu spoke, she pretended not to hear him.

  After a long time, a motorcycle appeared 300 meters away, its headlights flashing and piercing. Squinting her eyes, she could barely see two police officers in uniform on the vehicle, probably patrol personnel. She stood up, pulled Ling Hao Yu and ran to the car, slapping his thigh hard and shouting, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and drive!"

  "What's the big deal? Afraid I'll get a ticket?" Ling Hao Yu was suddenly awakened by her slap as soon as she held his hand. How could a little fine bring him down? Being stopped for ten or eight days didn't matter, although it was only a few seconds, but his memory of her became deeper and deeper. Her soft long hair brushed against his face, and the hand that was pulled up still had her lingering warmth.

  "Damn it, drive! Tell you to drive!" Gu Xi glared at him and said angrily.

  "Yes, master!"

  She only saw her touching her forehead, looking very uncomfortable. Perhaps she wasn't in a hurry to escape because she wanted to get off the bus and smoke a cigarette, and was fined for stopping the car. But he was grateful for that patrol car in his heart. She didn't say anything, went back home and walked back to her room. He took off his jacket and threw it on the sofa, watching her walk up step by step with difficulty, but the door closed very quietly. It turned out that her period had arrived, and every time it came, she would feel severe pain.

  A large quilt was not enough for her to roll around, hugging her stomach and turning over. She had broken out in a lot of cold sweat, wetting her hair, but held back from making any noise. He gently pushed open the door and saw that the bed sheets were almost all on the floor, crumpled up. Looking at her rolling back and forth, he thought to himself if this girl was having some kind of drug withdrawal or something? Walking over, he wrapped his arms around her, his white shirt getting soaked, "Ah!"

  Suddenly, the right hand was throbbing with severe pain. As soon as I opened my eyes, I saw a row of neat and tidy tooth marks. It hurt so much that it felt like the kind of scene where someone is giving birth on TV.

  "Sugar water...water, quickly!" She was too weak to speak, pointing at the cup on her desk in a low voice.

  "Alright! I'll be right back!" Ling Hao Yu carefully laid her down, hastily ran downstairs to make a cup of hot sugar water, and supported her body as she drank it. Her small mouth, pale as a white peach blossom, slowly began to regain its rosiness from the warmth. The situation gradually stabilized, and only then did he notice the sanitary napkin by the bed - her period had arrived.