Chapter 58: Methods of Relief
This insignificant sense of shame isn’t entirely useless.
At the very least, it allowed poor little Zhibai a brief moment of revival.
Dragging her silver hair and bouncing out of bed, Ye Zhibai picked up the tea-colored cat form of Guang Yu and gently placed her on the bed.
This wasn’t out of pity for Guang Yu sleeping on the floor.
Rather, she was putting her in the bed to warm it!
Putting all else aside, the fluffy texture and warm body of Guang Yu in her cat form was truly healing and utterly flawless.
But the healing power of a cat is ultimately limited.
Barely ten minutes later, Ye Zhibai’s moment of revival was over!
She lay flat on the bed, like a dead fish, unable to get up again.
—Completely finished!
Yun’er had just mentioned that she was off to fetch something to help relieve Ye Zhibai’s pain and was busy outside.
In the meantime, Yun’er also hurriedly took away last night’s “artifact.”
That was Ye Zhibai’s request.
Because, as if her discomfort wasn’t enough, seeing that thing doubled the suffering!
Left alone, Ye Zhibai, with a pale complexion,
blinked and stared at the ceiling. Speaking to the cat nestled under the covers with her, she said:
“Guang Yu… did you know, in a distant yet not-so-distant past life, I once had an impolite thought?”
“What is it… Ye Zhibai, are you starting a deathbed reflection now?”
“No, I know you don’t like listening to my stories, but you have no choice, so listen. I used to think that when girls had their periods, it wasn’t really that painful. They were just using it as an excuse to act cute and show their vulnerable side to those they trust most, seeking attention.”
“So… have you verified that theory now?”
“No, I just want to say, that idea was complete nonsense. There’s no such thing as acting cute. Whether it’s painful or not, only the person themselves knows. Just like you, you’d never understand.”
“……”
I shouldn’t have to endure this; I’m just a little kitty right now, I shouldn’t be blamed for so much.
But Ye Zhibai was right—Guang Yu couldn’t feel that pain.
Divine beings don’t have monthly visits from their “relatives”!【7†footnote】
Sigh… Lady Mother was diligent when she created Ye Zhibai’s body, making her exactly like an ordinary human!
—Except for the part where getting hit by a car only caused surface wounds.
Ye Zhibai was merely voicing her reflections.
Some things can only be understood by experiencing them firsthand.
Like right now, for instance.
It wasn’t just one kind of discomfort; it was a combination of headache, stomachache, weakness all over, and a bout of dizziness.
That’s what made it so unbearable!
Everyone’s body reacts differently, and Ye Zhibai just happened to be the type that suffered a lot when “Aunt Flo” visited.
She wanted to sleep but was too uncomfortable to fall asleep.
Her already pale complexion now had an added shade of sickly white.
If her previous cold expression made it seem like someone owed her a million, now it looked like they owed her ten million!
She hugged her blanket tightly, curling her legs up in front of her stomach into a ball.
Only holding herself like this brought some warmth.
Oh, wait.
Warmth was on the way.
Earlier, Ye Zhibai had heard Yun’er’s anxious footsteps, coming closer and closer through the slightly ajar door.
Bang.
The door opened.
Oh… did Yun’er bring something to relieve my pain?
“Sister! Does it still hurt?”
“It’s okay.”
It’s okay—meaning she could barely open her mouth to say “It’s okay.”
Ye Zhibai feebly turned her head, rolling over where she lay.
She saw Yun’er’s radiant little face, now marked with many layers of worry.
Some people emerge from a night looking radiant.
Others, after the same night, are completely drained.
The contrast was that obvious.
Who those people were was clear, no need to say it out loud.
“Come… Sister, can you sit up? Drink some hot water, it’ll help a little.”
Hmm?!
Ye Zhibai then noticed.
Yun’er was holding a steaming glass cup!
This… this… isn’t this the miraculous cure-all that’s been passed down in our country for thousands of years—hot water?! So that’s what you went to get.
Ye Zhibai suddenly felt saved!
It wasn’t that she couldn’t move.
It was just like having a cold or fever—her body felt heavy, and she didn’t want to move.
With Yun’er’s help, Ye Zhibai sat up against the bedside table, leaning her face close to the steaming cup to feel the warmth.
Mm… it felt good, the warmth reaching her stomach.
The claim that hot water eases pain wasn’t baseless.
Ye Zhibai held the cup and took a sip; the temperature was so perfect it surprised her.
It was soothing, warming her stomach without being too hot.
Seeing her sister gulping down the water, Yun’er finally let out a breath of relief.
“Phew… good, good. I’ve always made notes about the water temperature Sister likes. I just looked them up, and it was right. Want another cup?”
Made notes…?!
See, some people’s attentiveness in daily life completely outclasses those students who slack off at school.
How many people doodle stick figures instead of taking notes when they should be?
Feeling a warmth in her heart at Yun’er’s words, Ye Zhibai shook her head.
“No need, that’s enough.”
“Okay.”
Yun’er thoughtfully took the glass back.
She knelt beside the bed, reaching out to touch Ye Zhibai’s forehead. After confirming there were no other symptoms, she felt much more at ease.
She set the glass on the table’s edge and sat on the bedside herself, fingers interlocking, just like her feelings at the moment, needing to speak to Ye Zhibai.
After waiting for her sister to slowly lie back down, Yun’er tucked the blanket around her and finally spoke.
“I’ve remembered Sister’s period schedule now… Don’t worry, in the future, when those days come, I’ll never make those requests again!”
Well, obviously!
If you don’t control yourself, are you planning to fight me in a bloody battle?!
You might as well finish me off!
Suddenly!
Ye Zhibai’s body shrank back abruptly!
She felt a sudden warmth spread across her abdomen.
It startled her so much that her toes curled!
Yun’er’s hand had slipped under the blanket, lifting Ye Zhibai’s nightgown and gently resting on her lower abdomen.
What are you doing?!
You just said you wouldn’t break your promise!
Careful, or I’ll bleed all over you!
No, Yun’er didn’t have any lewd intentions.
She just wanted to help her sister’s pain go away as soon as possible.
Her hand pressed against the smooth fabric of the nightgown, palm resting on Ye Zhibai’s bare abdomen.
Yun’er’s hand began to move gently.
Tender and delicate.
At first, Ye Zhibai was quite alarmed.
But after a while, she completely relaxed.
The tension in her small, delicate feet under the covers also eased, and she lay flat.
This… feels quite comfortable.
Yun’er continued to speak softly as she moved her hand.
Seeing her sister relax and close her eyes, Yun’er smiled and began to explain where this trick came from.
“Hehe… Actually, Sister, my period comes at the beginning of the month. Every time I feel unwell, I used to sneak into the hospital. The maids didn’t know, but I’d crawl into your bed, hold your hand, and let you rest it on my abdomen. It always felt warm, like the pain was gone!”
Huh?!
You actually used me as a stress relief when I was in a coma?!
Yun’er closed one eye playfully, her gaze filled with satisfaction and contentment.
“I used to think… Maybe if I kept bothering you, it would wake you up! Haha… I even whispered to you back then! I’d say things like, ‘Sister, have you abandoned Yun’er?’ or ‘Yun’er is in pain, can Sister touch my tummy?’ Maybe you woke up because you got tired of hearing me and couldn’t bear it anymore!”
“……”
This girl…
You say it so lightly.
You’re laughing happily now,
But who knows if back then, when you whispered those words, you were crying?
Ye Zhibai made a mental note.
At the beginning of the month, right?
When the time comes, I’m definitely going to rub your tummy!
