Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Nian Junting was speechless. Had he not made himself clear? Although Sister Lan was not young, she certainly had a dirty mind.
Sister Lan turned off the stove and continued, âIs she experiencing cramps? Cramps are what women dread most. During a period, women need rest and must not be overworked. She should drink more warm water and take more red or brown sugar to soothe her womb, and avoid taking cold foods. She should also avoid alcohol and coffee, and stay away from strenuous activities. Iâm not only referring to activities in bed. This includes running, ball games, and more. She also shouldnât wear tight pants; itâll be uncomfortable.â
Nian Junting committed this to memory and asked, âIs there brown sugar?â
âYes, Iâll prepare some.â Sister Lan reached for the cabinet.
âLet me do it, teach me how. Since sheâs my woman, I should learn,â Nian Junting said.
Sister Lan nodded. Looks like Master Nian has the potential to be a decent man.
As he finished preparing the brown sugar drink, Nian Junting spotted Luosang coming down the stairs with her bag. He saw that she was wearing jeans with a red and white striped sweater. She looked great, but Nian Junting drew a concerned frown.
Luosang ignored him. She walked over to the dining table and picked up a sandwich and an egg. She waved to Sister Lan. âSister Lan, Iâm going off to school now.â
âStop,â Nian Junting commanded. âYouâre on your period. You shouldnât go to school.â
Annoyed by his commanding tone, Luosang decided not to bother with him and started walking faster. Nian Junting could only catch up to her and grab her by the elbow. âYouâre on your period, so Iâm not going to argue with you. I can tolerate all of your unreasonable fusses, but you need to listen to me. Itâs for your own good.â
âIâm not that delicate. If Iâm not able to go to school when Iâm having my period, then how many days of school am I going to miss every month?â Luosang tried to pry herself from his grasp.
Nian Junting sat her down firmly and pressed his hands on her shoulders. âYou canât tire yourself out on your period. Look at how hot-tempered you are right now. It must be because of an especially heavy period, so you canât go to school. Stay home and rest today. Have this brown sugar and finish your breakfast, then go up and change into something more comfortable. Stay at home. You can watch television and snack, just donât go anywhere.â
âWhat has my temper got to do with my period?â Luosang was stunned.
âThatâs what I think. I havenât got any other reasons.â Nian Junting brought the brown sugar over. âHave it.â
Luosang looked at the drink, but she was still frustrated. She felt annoyed by everything she was seeing. Perhaps it could be related to her period.
Sister Lan sensed that tension was rising and said hurriedly, âSangsang, Master Nian made this drink for you.â
Luosang felt slightly better, but she could not help but say, âMen are all the same. When we have periods or fall sick, they only know to tell us to drink more warm water and brown sugar.â
âAlright, I wonât say it, Iâll just make it for you.â Nian Junting nodded.
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Luosang pondered for a moment before succumbing to the waves of her period cramps. âIâll have the drink, but you canât stop me from leaving for school.â
âNo, you canât go.â How could she go to school while bleeding? What if she suddenly lost consciousness?
Already pale initially, Luosangâs face suddenly looked even more unpleasant. Sister Lan started to panic and said, âMaster Nian, actually itâs ok to go to school while on a period, as long as she isnât having cramps. You donât have to make a mountain of a molehill.â