Chapter 59: Logic Genius!
Two young girls, a cat, half a ray of sunlight, and a hint of sweetness in the air.
What a warm and harmonious scene.
It felt as if all the beauty in the world had come to a halt at this moment.
Under the gentle caress of Jun’er’s small hands moving up, down, left, and right, Ye Zhibai genuinely felt like the pain brought by her period had been reduced by half!
This was truly an enjoyable experience.
The wind stilled, the rain ceased, and she felt like she could take on the world again.
Jun’er, for her part, didn’t feel tired at all.
As long as her sister was happy, she was willing to keep gently massaging her like this forever.
And…
Hehe, my sister’s tummy is so soft and fragrant! Just like jelly, touching it is addictive!
Her heart brimmed with joy, but outwardly, Jun’er’s expression couldn’t have been more serious.
“Sister, you can relax and take a nap now. I’ll stay here and keep an eye on you…”
“Zhibai!! Jun’er! What’s going on?! Is Zhibai okay?!”
“…”
A shout from beyond the courtyard wall, like thunder from a clear sky, shattered the warm atmosphere.
The voice had to cross many obstacles to reach here; if the person yelling hadn’t been so loud, there was no way it would have made it this far.
It was the voice of Ye Qinghe.
Ye Zhijun’s blood pressure spiked.
Ye Zhibai slowly opened her eyes at the sound and looked at Jun’er, surprised.
“That… was Dad’s voice? Jun’er, quickly tell him… I’m fine now.”
“Ah, yes, Sister, I’ll do it right away.”
Jun’er didn’t stop her gentle strokes over Ye Zhibai’s belly. While continuing, she pulled out her phone with one hand and sent a message to Ye Qinghe.
Unlike her father, Jun’er didn’t have such a loud voice. Ye Qinghe could shout loud enough to be heard, but for an ordinary person like her, she had no choice but to text him.
[Yun’er: Dad! Sister was almost feeling better, but you just had to scare her with that shout. If she wasn’t fine, she’d be scared into getting worse!]It was only now that Ye Zhibai belatedly realized:
Huh? How did Dad even know I wasn’t feeling well today?
Jun’er finished sending the message, put her phone away, and, a bit exasperated, explained the reason.
“Just now, while I was pouring hot water, Dad messaged asking if we had time for lunch. He wanted to take us to a newly opened Ye family restaurant nearby to try the food.”
“And what did you say?”
“Of course, I refused! In your condition, eating at home is already uncomfortable enough, let alone thinking about eating at a restaurant. I explained the situation to Dad, but… well, I think I hung up too quickly when I rushed to pour the water. He must’ve gotten worried. But don’t worry, I’ve already messaged him explaining you’re okay. He should be leaving any minute now…”
[Ye Qinghe: Daughters! Why aren’t you replying?! Is something wrong?! Where’s the medical maid team?!] [Yun’er: Dad, check your messages already! Don’t you know people nowadays live glued to their phones?!]Jun’er took out her phone again, planning to call him directly, but the knocking on the living room door had already become deafening.
You even went around to the front of the house now, didn’t you?!
This commotion caused a pained look to cross Ye Zhibai’s face.
The discomfort that Jun’er had so skillfully soothed had now returned in full force from all the racket!
Ye Zhibai’s expression darkened.
Seeing her sister’s worsening condition, Jun’er’s face darkened as well.
“Sister, you stay here and rest. Dad is acting without thinking. I understand he’s worried, but this kind of recklessness can’t continue. I need to go give him a piece of my mind to prevent him from doing this again next time!”
“Jun’er… remember to respect your elders and love the young. You can reason with him, but under no circumstances are you to hit your parent…”
“Hahaha… Sister, why have you been making these jokes lately~ Do I look like the violent type…”
“Girls! What’s going on in there?! If you don’t answer, I’m breaking the door down!!”
“Tsk, enough talking. Sister, I’ll be right back. Just rest easy; things outside will be quiet soon.”
“Alright… but make sure to talk things out properly…”
Bang.
Jun’er left, closing the door behind her at an alarming speed.
Ye Zhibai let out a bitter laugh inside.
If her prediction was correct, Jun’er’s fiery state would undoubtedly unleash an even louder voice than usual.
And sure enough— Things outside did not quiet down.
Jun’er’s scolding, outside the villa, was even more earth-shaking than Ye Qinghe’s earlier shouting!
“Look at your phone! Check your messages! Why are you banging on the door? I told you, Sister’s just having her period, not on the brink of death! Is this necessary?! Dad, you’re not young anymore, how do you still not know how to stay calm?! Sister needs rest! Banging on the door, are you serious?!”
Jun’er’s voice rose in intensity, while Ye Qinghe’s voice completely vanished.
This proved that in the world, some things are simply natural opposites—you can’t fight them.
Jun’er was probably going to keep her “colorful language” going for a while longer.
Curled up under the blanket, Ye Zhibai listened to the brilliant tirade in the distance, feeling her stomach ache even more.
Sigh… After feeling the warmth of Jun’er’s hands, it’s hard to adjust without it.
But—
That warmth soon returned!
Was Jun’er back already?
No, Jun’er’s thunderous lecture was still resounding outside.
Then, where did this warmth come from?
Curious, Ye Zhibai lifted the blanket to take a look— There, lying on her belly, was a fluffy little ball of fur—a cat.
It was Guang Yu, in cat form.
She had taken it upon herself to curl up on Ye Zhibai’s stomach.
“Guang Yu…?”
Guang Yu’s tail flicked lazily, her voice purring softly into Ye Zhibai’s mind.
Guang Yu: No need to thank me, Ye Zhibai. Even though this may not be befitting of a god’s dignity, I don’t mind helping you relieve a bit of pain.
Ye Zhibai gently placed her hand on Guang Yu’s back and patted it twice.
Ye Zhibai: Guang Yu… you…
Guang Yu: I’m just saying, no need to be so serious about it. If you want to thank me, just buy me a few drinks.
However, Ye Zhibai patted Guang Yu’s furry back a bit harder.
Guang Yu: Hiss… Ye Zhibai, what are you doing, are you that moved?!
Ye Zhibai: Phew… Guang Yu, stop interrupting me. What I’m trying to say is… get off me. You’re crushing me. If you crush me to death… you’ll never get another drink again…
“…”
Guang Yu, knowing her place, quickly jumped off Ye Zhibai’s stomach.
She curled back up in the blankets and fell asleep.
—Some warmth, though comforting, is simply too heavy to bear. It suffocates you.
This truth about life was indeed something to ponder.
After all this chaos, Ye Zhibai made a decision: if she could survive her period, she would go and thank the gods for their protection.
Except for Guang Yu.
When people are in pain, they tend to want to find someone to vent to and chat with.
There wasn’t anyone nearby, but luckily, modern technology was a thing.
Stretching her arm to reach the phone charging on her bedside table, Ye Zhibai thought she’d chat with her few good friends to take her mind off the pain.
Only then did she realize… her friends had already sent her some messages.
Oh no, sorry, I didn’t reply again in time!
Last night, too, Jun’er knocked me out, and I’ve only just woken up again.
What kind of life am I living?!
Lin Zihan had sent a few pictures this time, as usual. She liked sending pictures instead of typing out words.
Opening the chat—
Aside from new pictures of the flower shop’s daily arrangements, there was one photo that made Ye Zhibai’s eyes light up the most.
It was a photo Lin Zihan had taken last night.
—A bouquet of sunflowers and baby’s breath.
The baby’s breath had no stars, and the sunflower had no seeds.
But it was still beautiful.
Judging by the background, it seemed to be in her room. Warmth bloomed in Ye Zhibai’s heart as she replied, [It’s beautiful.]
This time there was no misunderstanding, as Lin Zihan hadn’t included herself in the photo.
But just as Ye Zhibai sent her message, Lin Zihan’s reply came instantly!
[Lin Zihan: Ye Zhibai that’s too much! You said it looks good even though I’m not in the picture! Are you subtly implying that the composition doesn’t need me to look good? Are you saying that if I were in the photo, it wouldn’t be pretty?! Refining the concept here, so are you saying I’m not pretty? Oh, how heart-breaking!]What kind of logic is that?!
You sneaky word-twister!
As Ye Zhibai hurriedly typed back “You’re both beautiful,” she hadn’t even realized she had once again fallen for Lin Zihan’s playful teasing.
