Shen Qi stammered, "N-nothing... I, I just suddenly want to go shopping..."
How could I ask for sanitary pads in front of so many people!
He Yining raised an eyebrow, his phoenix eyes narrowing. "Shopping? Now?"
Shen Qi nodded awkwardly, her hands behind her back, and replied sheepishly, "Can I borrow your car?"
He Yining's gaze quickly swept over Shen Qi's hands.
What was she up to?
Just then, another wave of warmth surged.
The expression on Shen Qi's face could no longer be described as merely embarrassed.
Forgetting everything else, Shen Qi turned and hurried upstairs to the bedroom.
He Yining was completely baffled.
This was the first time she'd willingly run to the room like that...
Something was off!
He Yining immediately decided to follow her and see what was going on.
Shen Qi rushed into the bathroom and saw it—her period had arrived unexpectedly.
It must have come early because of the drug she took today.
What now? What now?
There wasn't even a single piece of women's clothing here, let alone sanitary pads!
Argh...
Just then, He Yining knocked on the door from outside. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine!" Shen Qi blurted out, then immediately thought better of it. "Ah, actually, something's wrong!"
He Yining's voice, deep and firm, pierced through the door. "Hey, what's going on?"
"Well... um..." Shen Qi bit her lip, her face full of embarrassment. "Could you please call a maid over?"
"Why do you need a maid?" He Yining wasn't about to give in without knowing what was happening.
Shen Qi was so torn she felt like pulling her hair out. How was she supposed to talk about this with a man?
And a man who was her brother-in-law?
Well, their relationship seemed to be heading in an increasingly strange direction.
But that still wasn't enough to make her discuss this with him!
"If you don't tell me, I won't call anyone." He Yining was getting more and more fond of threatening her.
Shen Qi was grinding her teeth in frustration.
"Fine, I'll tell you!" Shen Qi gritted her teeth so hard her molars ached. "I wanted to ask the maid if she had any sanitary pads on her. Are you satisfied now?"
There was a long silence from outside the door.
Just as Shen Qi thought He Yining had left out of embarrassment, she suddenly heard him burst out laughing. "Hahaha... so that's it... hahaha... that's hilarious... hahaha..."
Hey, what are you laughing at?
Go call someone!
I'm stuck in the bathroom here!
After laughing for a while, He Yining said, "Just kidding. Why would I ask a maid about that? I'm the president of the He Group, the second young master of the He family!"
Hey, I didn't ask you to ask either!
I wanted you to call the maid so I could ask!
Please, President He, could you not have such a bizarre train of thought?
"But I can drive you to buy some." He Yining said seriously after his laughter subsided.
Shen Qi let out a long sigh.
Fine, buying it herself was the same.
Shen Qi said gloomily, "Then wait for me outside for a bit... I'll be right out."
He Yining turned and left.
Shen Qi rubbed her face in frustration.
In just a few days, she had managed to embarrass herself in front of He Yining more than in all her twenty-three years combined.
He really was her nemesis!
Amitabha, may the heavens protect me!
Buddha, please let me get through this year smoothly.
Then I'll take the money and get far, far away!
Never come back!
When Shen Qi came out of the bathroom, she saw He Yining already changed, leaning against the doorframe with a smirk.
Shen Qi was annoyed. "Go ahead and laugh. You've seen all my embarrassing moments anyway."
He Yining didn't hold back and laughed out loud. "So you know that, huh?"
Hmph, and you have the nerve to say that!
It's all because of you that I'm so humiliated!
Shen Qi fumed inwardly but didn't dare say it out loud.
"Let's go." He Yining glanced at her and turned to head downstairs first.
Shen Qi clutched her stomach and followed him down.
As soon as they stepped out, the blue Lamborghini was already waiting at the door.
Shen Qi slowly eased into the car as He Yining drove off.
It was already late, and all the malls were closed. Only 24-hour convenience stores would be open.
For the first time, Shen Qi was grateful that the city had convenience stores open all night.
Otherwise, she had no idea how she'd get through tonight.
The sports car pulled up in front of a convenience store. Shen Qi was about to get out when her face suddenly changed!
Oh no!
This is bad!
Her clothes must be stained...
Shen Qi's reaction made He Yining raise an eyebrow. "Hey, what's wrong now?"
Shen Qi was on the verge of tears. "How much is your car seat worth?"
He Yining glanced at where she was sitting, his phoenix eyes narrowing. "Thirty thousand for a set. If one's ruined, you have to replace the whole set."
"Thirty thousand, huh..." Shen Qi felt her world darken.
She had just racked up another thirty thousand in debt!
Well, when you're already drowning in debt, what's a little more?
Thirty thousand it is!
But the real problem now was how to get down and buy sanitary pads.
Shen Qi looked at He Yining with pleading eyes.
He Yining immediately caught on. "You're not expecting me to buy them, are you?"
Shen Qi looked at him innocently and nodded slightly.
"You've got to be kidding!" He Yining replied instinctively. "If word gets out that I bought something like that..."
Shen Qi switched to a pleading look, clasping her hands together and mimicking a bunny's begging gesture. "Please... pretty please?"
He Yining's refusal got stuck in his throat.
He had to admit, Shen Qi looked really cute right now, and he just wanted to ruffle her hair.
"President He, ah no, He Yining... ah no, Yining... Brother Yining... please, okay?" Shen Qi was willing to throw all dignity out the window to convince He Yining to buy her sanitary pads, even calling him "Brother Yining," something she'd never do under normal circumstances.
Now, she didn't need to be beaten to death—she was already selling her pride!
That "Brother Yining" struck the softest part of He Yining's heart.
His phoenix eyes softened instantly. He glanced at the convenience store, then back at Shen Qi's pleading face, and inexplicably, his heart melted.
This soft-heartedness was a disease that needed treatment!
He Yining shot Shen Qi a fierce glare. "Don't expect this to happen again!"
With that, he opened the door and strode into the convenience store.
Watching He Yining march in with the air of a warrior heading to his doom, Shen Qi suddenly found him incredibly endearing!