24 The awkward thing (1/2)

24 The awkward thing

Translator: Kats | Editor: Perriemix

”What? Are you playing me?” Xia Chunyu was indignant.

”Shhh! Let me finish talking.” Ye Jiayao covered his mouth. She saw his red nose and immediately thought of how he rushed out to Mr. Liu on the other side of the village. He must’ve taken the long route, allowing everybody to see his nose. She suddenly felt ashamed. Everyone must’ve known that she was the one who bit him because no one else would dare to do that. Even the furious black dog that second brother was raising was afraid of Chunyu!

”I... I have a period.” Ye Jiayao spoke so softly she wasn't even sure if she heard herself.

”Huh? What?” Xia Chunyu frowned, not really understanding, or hearing, what she said.

”It's that, you know, that thing that women have every month.”

Menstruation! This was why she didn't want to explain this to a guy! If they were in the modern days, she could easily ask for a casual leave from the class teacher without this psychological burden.

Xia Chunyu stared at her blankly. He seemed to grasp her meaning after a few minutes because his cheek turned bright red and he left quickly.

Ye Jiayao heard him talk to Mr. Liu, but she didn't know exactly what he was saying. She only caught it when Mr. Liu started laughing. ”Third-in-charge, you just got married, it is understandable. Since third madam is fine, I'll just go now.”

Ye Jiayao could just picture how embarrassed he was as he explained the situation to Mr. Liu. He dragged Mr. Liu out in a panic, only to find out that his wife simply had a period. It was such an awkward, embarrassing situation.

He came back, not long after she heard Mr. Liu leaving, his expression adorably shy. He looked at her angrily, like a child who was embarrassed by his mother. ”How do you not know your own problem? You get it every month!”

Of course, Ye Jiyao didn’t know! She never had such painful experience, and neither did the original host. She didn't know why it hurt like that. She was worried and frustrated, thinking that she would have to suffer like this every month.

”I wanted to talk, but at that time, it was too painful to speak. You also rushed out hurriedly!” Ye Jiayao defended herself.

Xia Chunyu groaned, sitting near the bed and staring at her suspiciously.

”Why are you looking at me like that? You think I am pretending?”

Xia Chunyu knew that it was highly unlikely that she was just pretending. It was doubtful that she could act that well. Now, he wondered if her crazy, unexpected behavior earlier was an act. The word 'bitch' was an apt description. The way she acted just a few minutes ago was just like a typical bandit's wife.

”Sister-in-law, Auntie Jiang is here!” Song Qi called from outside the door.

Ye Jiayo blushed. ”I told Song Qi to call Auntie Jiang because I don’t have the necessary... stuff.”

Xia Chunyu had no idea what stuff she was talking about. It must be one of those things that only women could understand.

Xia Chunyu left them alone to talk, retreating to his study. Auntie Jiang came into the room, and Ye Jiayao dragged her to talk. Auntie Jiang confessed, ”I haven't gotten that since last year. I already threw everything away!”

”You must help me find a way, please!” Ye Jiayao cried.

”Okay, okay, calm down. I will go back and make one for you, just wait here for a bit.”

”How long?” Ye Jiayao was concerned. She was just spotting at the moment, but it wouldn't be long before it flowed too much. She wouldn't be able to move if she didn't get what she needed! If only she could get her hands on modern-day branded pads, everything would be easier.

”As soon as possible. I should be able to finish it before dinner time,” Auntie Jiang consoled her.

”Thank you, Auntie Jiang, and I'm so sorry for bothering you.” Ye Jiayao had no choice but to wait.

Aunt Jiang went to the kitchen and made a brown sugar ginger tea for her. ”Drink this to warm up your stomach. Don’t drink any cold water for the time being. I'm going to do your laundry for now, but, you have to take care of yourself. You can't get the same treatment from your home on this mountain.”

The words might sound a bit harsh, but Auntie Jiang said it so warmly that she almost hugged her.

Everyone's dinner was made by Auntie Jiang. Everyone’s clothes were washed by Aunt Jiang. Meanwhile, Ye Jiayao lied on the bed like a patient, rolling around carefully as she feared the flow would leak. She didn’t feel secure with the thing that Auntie Jiang made.

”How many days will this go on?” Xia Chunyu asked casually as he slouched on the couch to read a book.

”I don’t know,” Ye Jiayao answered indifferently.

”How can you not know your own... thing?” Xia Chunyu frowned.

”This type of things change depends on the environment and moods. Even the moon and tides can affect our period,” Ye Jiayao bluffed.

Xia Chunyu was curious. He had no idea that it was so magical.

”Will you just continue to lie down like this in the following days?” Xia Chunyu was concerned about what would happen to their meals for the consecutive days. Auntie Jiang’s cooking was too bad to eat.

Ye Jiayao said casually, ”Actually, just a heads up, during this time, my temper will worsen. I'll be very easily angered, and all the negative emotions will magnify. So, in the future, when I have a period, you have to just bear with me and try not to fight me at every single turn. I have very little self-control when I'm on my period.”