Chapter 41 Kapok Flower
These past few days, Su Yun has suddenly become very sensitive to cold, doesn't want to touch water, feels a tightness in her chest, and has no energy at all.
"Suddenly I don't want to do anything, I just want to lie in the chair and space out." Su Yun hugged her water glass and nestled in the recliner, contemplating life.
Seeing that she looked listless, Ye Feng asked, "Are you sick?"
Su Yun nestled in the recliner, completely relaxed, and said, "I'm fine, just a little tightness in my chest."
"Would you like some Banlangen?" Ye Feng had now quite consciously grasped the secret of Banlangen's cure-all properties, and whenever he saw Su Yun feeling unwell, he would think of making her some Banlangen.
"No need, I'll be fine after a rest." Su Yun didn't seem very energetic when she spoke. Her eyelids were drooping, and she yawned as she prepared to get up and go back to her room for a nap.
I went to the bathroom before going to bed, but then I felt a warm sensation in my lower abdomen. I looked down and sure enough...
It's that time of the month again for women.
It had been almost three months since the apocalypse began. She hadn't brought many sanitary napkins with her when she went camping, and even though she was trying her best to save them, she had already used them all. All that was left was a pack of toilet paper that she treasured very much. Su Yun trembled as she took out the toilet paper and put it on.
"Sigh, the apocalypse is really inconvenient!" Because toilet paper doesn't absorb much, you need to pay attention constantly and change it frequently.
Even worse, toilet paper will be running out next month.
This wasn't a solution, so Su Yun pulled out a pile of cotton cloth, preparing to make her own menstrual belt.
Su Yun took out her needle and thread, picked up her scissors and started working, but she didn't know how to make them, so she could only rely on her imagination and improvise.
As Su Yun cut the fabric, she thought to herself with a mix of emotions: "I never expected that something like this would be so difficult for me."
Overall, life after transmigrating has been pretty good, but I've run into trouble with these little things.
Although cotton fabric is also clean and soft, its effect is worlds apart from modern breathable and absorbent fabrics.
Having your period is already very uncomfortable, and if the products you use make you suffer even more, then life becomes unbearable.
As Su Yun was thinking, a sharp pain shot through her lower abdomen, striking straight to her soul.
Su Yun really didn't want to do anything this time.
She threw down the scissors and lay stiffly on the bed, lost in thought.
After lying down for half an hour, Ye Feng returned from feeding the chickens, carrying a bunch of something in his hand. Seeing that Su Yun didn't seem to be in a good mood, he ran out to pick flowers.
Su Yun loves the things in nature. Whether it's wildflowers by the roadside or branches in the forest, she often picks some and puts them in a vase.
Sometimes it's a lush green pine branch, sometimes a beautiful bunch of wild roses, placed in front of the window. Every now and then, during a break from work, a glimpse of new green or a vibrant red flower would bring her joy.
Greenery is scattered throughout the house, adding a lot of vitality to this ordinary little home.
Over time, Ye Feng also learned that she liked these things, and when he came back from hunting, he would often pick some flowers and plants that he thought were pretty for her. Sometimes they were brightly blooming flowers, and sometimes they were uniquely shaped green leaves. The vases in the house were never empty.
Seeing that she seemed listless, Ye Feng picked a beautiful kapok flower from somewhere.
The bright red flowers stretched into the window frame, like a beautiful young girl peeking out of the window, very pretty and lovely.
"Wow, where did these kapok flowers come from?" Su Yun really liked these bright and domineering flowers, which had an undisguised and flamboyant beauty. Seeing them made her feel much better.
"There were a lot of them on the ground at the entrance of the next village."
"Ah, a kapok tree. Are there many fallen on the ground?" Su Yun asked, looking at the flowering branches extending into the window.
Night Breeze nodded. "Yes, it fell all over the ground, and the ground is covered in red."
“But the flowers on this branch are blooming so beautifully.” Su Yun looked at the kapok tree branch, which was in full bloom, with clusters of flowers scattered on the branch.
Night Breeze paused for a moment, then whispered, "This branch isn't; I climbed up and picked it."
Upon hearing this, Su Yun raised an eyebrow and drawled, "Hmm—?"
She had previously instructed us not to do dangerous things unless absolutely necessary, such as climbing high places or fighting with large mutated animals.
"It wasn't very high, I only picked the ones at the bottom," Ye Feng added in a low voice. "The ones that fell down couldn't be put in the vase..." His voice grew softer and softer, like a child who had done something wrong, his head down, not daring to look her in the eye, his ears drooping down as well.
Well, what bad intentions could a kitten possibly have?
It's simply about wanting to make yourself happy.
"Okay, but don't do it again next time." Su Yun couldn't bear to see his downcast expression, so she reached out and patted the kitten's head to comfort him.
The fluffy texture was more soothing than any flower or plant; as she stroked it, her heart began to itch again. "It's okay if there are no flowers, just lend me your tail!"
As he spoke, the thief reached for the fluffy, thick tail, scooped it up, and placed it on his cold belly.
The night wind couldn't dodge in time, and its tail was instantly captured.
When the warm tail wrapped around her aching abdomen, Su Yun felt a surge of warmth and a sense of comfort.
Nothing is better than something fluffy.
Su Yun nestled her belly against the little tail, feeling warm and cozy, and let out a comfortable sigh. Completely disregarding the night breeze's feelings, she grew increasingly bolder, as practice made perfect and the little tail seemed less averse to her.
With the little tail covering her belly and enveloped in a warm current, Su Yun's eyelids drooped lower and lower until she fell asleep without realizing it. She used the tail as a cover for her belly, leaving the stiff night wind behind, standing there helplessly.
He endured the sourness and tried to move his tail slightly to free it, but Su Yun held it down tightly even while asleep, and he couldn't pull it out at all.
If he exerted a little more force, Su Yun would furrow her brows slightly in unease, as if she were about to wake up at any moment.
There was nothing that could be done. Night Breeze felt the icy sensation coming from under the tail. Su Yun's physical condition seemed to be not good. He felt cold all over. He must have been soaking in ice water too much recently, so he caught a chill and was feeling uncomfortable.
Seeing the other person in such pain even in their sleep, Ye Feng sighed softly and could only accept his fate.
He tried to move closer to Su Yun so that his tail could encircle her entire cold abdomen. Although the base of his tail was still slightly sore and itchy, it seemed that the situation improved after Ye Feng pressed his body against her.
The tingling sensation subsided, and Ye Feng no longer had to grit his teeth in pain. Instead, he felt an urge to get even closer to the other person, and without realizing it, he moved slightly closer, almost slowly drawing the other person into his arms...
When someone sleeps in your arms, you feel warm and soft, and the touch is wonderful.
only--
When Su Yun woke up, her stomach pain had subsided.
She slept almost the entire afternoon.
She stretched, feeling refreshed and invigorated. She felt like she had slept really well, had been well-rested, and was feeling much better.
However... the night breeze lying next to her looked somewhat listless.
"What's wrong? Aren't you asleep?" Su Yun thought Ye Feng had also taken a nap, but it seemed not. "Are you not used to taking naps?"
Night Breeze pouted and replied, looking aggrieved, "No, it's just that I didn't sleep well—"
"Didn't sleep well?" Su Yun guessed, perhaps because she wasn't used to taking naps. "It's okay, you'll get used to it after a few more naps."
Night Breeze felt even more aggrieved. No, she had been sleeping soundly with him in her arms, and there hadn't been any strange feeling. But then, after hugging him for a while, Su Yun's body gradually warmed up, and not long after, he started to feel hot, then he squirmed restlessly, and finally kicked her away...
After the night breeze was kicked away, that itchy feeling resurfaced from the base of his tail. He tossed and turned, unable to sleep. He wanted to hug someone, but they wouldn't let him... As a result, he hadn't slept well. This sleep was more tiring than not sleeping at all. It was all someone's fault, but Su Yun was sleeping soundly and was completely unaware.
cry......
The cat felt wronged, but it didn't say anything.
"Are you alright? Have you been too tired lately? How about I boil a few more eggs for you tonight to help you recover?" Su Yun asked with concern.
Night Breeze: ......
A few more days passed, and the annoying days finally came to an end. Su Yun finally regained her energy and spirits. Ever since Ye Feng brought back the kapok flowers last time, there was something she had been thinking about for a long time.
The weather looks nice today.
Su Yun suggested, "Let's go to Kapok Village today!" This was the name Su Yun had given to the nearby village, because three tall kapok trees grew at the entrance of the village.
"Huh? Kapok Village? Are we going to pick flowers?" Ye Feng looked puzzled. Su Yun had told him not to climb trees recklessly anymore.
Su Yun chuckled and replied, "Pretty much, but it's not picking, it's gathering."
Kapok Village is about an hour away from here. The village is located on a small plain and is the only way to the town.
Su Yun would often go there to look for any usable supplies, but this time she mainly went to pick kapok flowers.
As they turned onto the village path, they saw the kapok trees in the distance. All the leaves had fallen, leaving only large kapok flowers, each the size of a bowl, weighing down the dry branches. The trees were covered in bright red blossoms, creating a vibrant and lively scene.
Kapok flowers are usually very large, almost the size of a palm, and are brightly colored, a uniform and translucent red that brings joy to the heart at first glance.
Of course, there's another reason I like this flower: not only is it beautiful, but it also tastes delicious and has strong medicinal properties.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, this flower is very effective in removing dampness and has the effect of strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach.
Su Yun originally only planned to pick some flowers to make dried flowers for brewing.
When she stood under the tree, she realized that it was covered in flowers, the heavy blossoms bending the branches.
No wonder it looks like it's on fire from a distance.
The kapok flowers bloom very large, and the branches often can't bear the weight, so they fall down in a loud crash, like rain.
The ground was covered in a bright red carpet.
Sure enough, when they got closer, the ground was completely red, covered with fallen kapok flowers.
"Now even dinner is taken care of!" Su Yun said with a smile.
"Dinner?" Ye Feng was completely baffled. He remembered that the flower was inedible, but he never questioned Su Yun's actions.
She silently followed Su Yun, picking flowers.
The two squatted under the tree, picking up the kapok flowers that still looked fresh and intact.
A gust of wind blew by, and the blooming kapok flowers began to fall with a crackling sound. Su Yun skillfully covered her head and nimbly dodged to the side.
Ye Feng, however, was so focused on picking up kapok flowers that he was hit squarely by a large flower. "Thump—" A muffled sound came from his head. Ye Feng covered his head and looked up, his expression blank.
Su Yun laughed from the side.
Kapok flower blossoms are soft and fluffy, so being hit by one doesn't hurt much... It's just that Ye Feng's stunned expression is a little funny.
The night wind silently picked up the cotton flower that had hit him on the head and quietly stuffed it into his pocket.
After that, while picking kapok flowers, Ye Feng kept a watchful eye on things, making sure not to get hit by falling flowers.
Every time a flower was about to hit him, he could always easily dodge it with his sharp skills, as if he were playing dodgeball.
Su Yun found it amusing and, taking advantage of the wind, threw a few at him when he wasn't looking. The night wind dodged the attack from above, but it didn't guard against the "attacks" from the surroundings and failed to dodge them several times.
He looked at his back, then at Su Yun who was "earnestly" picking up kapok flowers, and didn't quite understand how the flowers had hit him. He just scratched his head in confusion.
Seeing his adorable appearance, Su Yun covered her mouth and chuckled for a while. She then secretly threw several more flowers behind Ye Feng's back. This time, Ye Feng finally noticed. He reacted quickly and caught the cotton flowers that Su Yun threw, but he didn't dare to retaliate. He could only look at Su Yun with a wronged expression, making him even more adorable.
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