Chapter 56 Menstruation

When Xue Lianxing saw the donkey that Chen Shiyi brought over, his eyes lit up.

"Sure, Eleven, you did such a big thing without making any noise?"

Chen Shiyi sat in the house, sipping tea.

"Sister-in-law, is there anything to eat?"

Su Niang came in with a bowl of clear soup noodles.

"We don't have lunch, so there are only a few noodles left. You can eat a few bites."

Chen Shiyi ate a few mouthfuls in a hurry, and then gasped for breath due to the scald.

"Eat slowly."

"I can't bear to eat the food my sister-in-law made slowly."

Su Niang pressed her forehead.

"You're just sweet-talking."

Xue Lianxing had been looking at the donkey and couldn't help but praise Chen Shiyi for his good taste.

Chen Shiyi sat in the yard with a bowl of noodles, eating while listening to Xue Lianxing talk.

"I know a big brother. I don't know what he does, and I don't know how to ask him, but he is very capable. When the people in the horse farm see him, they all bow and nod. Maybe the whole horse farm belongs to him. But it doesn't seem like that. He doesn't even know how much donkeys are sold in the market."

"Eleven, how long have you been exiled here? How come you know so many people?"

Chen Shiyi thought about it.

"Actually, I think they are willing to help me because of the relationship with the young master. Otherwise, how could someone of my status be worthy of their friendship?"

"That's true."

"But connections are really good. Think about it. We rely on our own hard labor to do things. We work so hard every day and only get 30 cents a day. We are also picked and chosen, and there is not always work to do. Now I have money. Mr. Qian provides me with cheap cloth, and the big brother I know finds donkeys for me. I also know various shopkeepers who buy our cloth. It is easier to make money than usual, and I can make more money."

Xue Lianxing agreed very much.

"Yes, when you are out there, you should be good at interacting with people. You never know when you will get a chance to make money."

“That’s exactly the point.”

Xue Lianxing shook his head, looking embarrassed.

"Eleven, can I borrow this donkey cart for a while? I'm going to take Su Niang and Hao Er to the city to see a doctor, and then we'll transport the goods when we come back. Is that okay?"

Chen Shiyi nodded.

"What's wrong with that? You can't delay seeing a doctor. I'll rest for two days and come back the day after tomorrow."

She thought of something and spoke again.

"Brother Xue, please bring me some medicine."

The winter weather was getting colder day by day. When Chen Shiyi woke up in the morning, he felt a little uncomfortable.

I feel dizzy and weak, and my stomach feels a little uncomfortable.

She thought she was probably tired from pushing the cart that time.

But she didn't take this little thing seriously. Today was the first time their new car was used to transport goods.

When the driver happened to see that they had a new vehicle to transport goods, he looked a little panicked.

"How could you do this? You clearly agreed to let me transport the goods, so why are you transporting them yourself?"

Xue Lianxing snorted coldly.

"You are the one who turned the tables. It was you who raised the price first, but now you are blaming us for not using a new car. You are not the type to do that."

"What's wrong with adding some copper plates? We all work hard to make a living. Are you feeling at ease with the money you earn?"

Chen Shiyi's face turned pale. Normally, she was very patient, but today she just wanted to curse.

"You mean that you can make money, and it's wrong for us to make money without you. Moreover, we have to give you more money and treat you with respect. You can't do anything without us. Is that what you mean?"

The driver was a little angry.

"You little girl, go away. Do you have the right to speak?"

"I have never seen anyone as shameless as you. You wanted to be paid more but you refused to do the job. Now that you have no work to do, you say we don't allow you to transport goods. You said all kinds of good and bad things. It seems that you are the most wronged person in the world."

"you…"

"What are you talking about? If you can grow up and show your face to others, we would be willing to give you some extra money. Look at your ugly appearance, which is so ugly that it will anger the heavens and the people. Even if we give you one more money, the heavens will not be able to bear it. Go home and look in the mirror quickly, and don't block the road here."

The driver was so angry that his face turned green.

Xue Lianxing couldn't help laughing, he waved his whip and ran towards Ping'an Town.

Chen Shiyi felt his stomach aching more and more. He curled up in the donkey cart, his face becoming paler and paler.

After finally arriving at Ping'an Town, she got off the car tremblingly.

Suddenly, a hot stream gushed out between the legs.

Chen Shiyi clenched his teeth and suddenly felt extremely embarrassed.

Xue Lianxing looked at Chen Shiyi like this and asked worriedly.

"Eleven, are you okay? I'll take you to see a doctor."

Chen Shiyi shook her head in a daze. If she guessed correctly, she had her period.

Sister-in-law Su Niang was not at home, so she took Hao Er to the provincial capital.

Now that I’m in this state, I don’t dare to walk too much, for fear that I’ll be discovered and pointed at by others.

"Brother Xue, please help unload this batch of goods. I feel a little uncomfortable in my stomach. I need to go see a doctor."

She stayed in the Pei family's yard for a while, and finally sneaked into Pei's mother's room when Pei Luoshu went out to fetch water.

Mother Pei was extremely surprised to see Chen Shiyi.

"Eleven, long time no see."

Chen Shiyi was very embarrassed. She lowered her eyes slightly and seemed to have made up her mind.

"Auntie, I have my period. Please teach me. I don't know what to do."

Mother Pei raised her hand and beckoned Chen Shiyi over.

"Come here, let me see."

Suddenly, there was a sound from the door of the courtyard outside.

She immediately took off her shoes, hid her shoes under the soles, climbed onto Pei's mother's bed, and crawled into the quilt, covering her entire body.

After a while she came out again, let down the bed curtains, and crawled into Pei's mother's quilt again.

Mother Pei was stunned by Chen Shiyi's series of smooth movements!

Pei Luoshu came in after a while and was confused when he saw his mother had put up the bed curtains.

"Why put the tent down? Do you want to take a rest?"

Just as Pei's mother was about to answer, she was pulled by someone under the quilt.

"Yes, time to rest."

Pei Luoshu responded.

"I want to ask if you would like anything for dinner?"

"You can do it yourself."

Pei Luoshu was about to go out, but turned back.

"Mom, why is there a smell of blood in your room?"

The person under the quilt pulled her clothes again.

"Help me find a package on the top shelf of the closet. Please take it down for me. I need it."

Pei Luoshu understood as soon as he heard it.

He took it and handed it to Pei's mother. After taking a look, he felt something was wrong.

"Mom, your quilt..."

Mother Pei smiled helplessly.

"Go out first and remember to close the door. You are not allowed to come in unless I tell you to."

Pei Luoshu nodded and walked out.

Chen Shiyi finally crawled out from under the quilt.

"Okay, there's a menstrual belt in the package. I'll teach you how to use it."

Chen Shiyi's pants are dirty, so he can only wear Pei's mother's, she said quietly with a red face.

"I'll wash it and return it to you."

Mother Pei smiled.

"Remember not to catch a cold, keep warm, find a water bag when you feel pain, warm your stomach through your clothes, eat something good, and drink plenty of hot water."

Chen Shiyi felt warm in his heart, and thought of something, so he fumbled through his sleeves and took out a box.

"I heard Ah Luo say once that you often need to take Xining Pills. The ones in Ping'an Town are too expensive. I brought you two pills from the county town. I'll bring you more when you run out."

Mother Pei listened very attentively.

"You kid, you always think about us."

Chen Shiyi lay on the bed and hugged Pei's mother's waist.

"Aunt, I like A Luo, but my status is like that. I am not worthy of him. The eldest master keeps a close eye on me. He always inquires about my daily whereabouts. If he finds out that A Luo and I have met, he will get angry and kill people. I will try not to bother you in the future. If you need anything, go to Xue Lianxing. I will definitely try my best to help you."

Mother Pei ruffled Chen Shiyi's hair, her voice a little hoarse.

"Poor child..."

Chen Shiyi rubbed against Pei's mother.

"Aunt, you are so warm."

The two were silent for a long time. The room was so quiet that they could vaguely hear the sound of reading coming from the next room. The gentle whispers made them both feel that this was a very peaceful time.