Because she hadn't eaten lunch, by the second class in the afternoon, Bai Tang's stomach was growling with hunger.
What made her even more frustrated was that just as school let out and she was about to grab some food, a sudden sharp cramp twisted in her abdomen, and a warmth spread in her lower belly...
Bai Tang made it to the restroom and stared at the red mark on her pants, feeling as if she'd been struck by lightning.
It was summer, and she was wearing a short-sleeved shirt. She couldn't even take off a jacket to wrap around herself.
Stuck in the restroom, Bai Tang had no choice but to wait until it got darker before leaving.
But just as it hit 6:30, Sheng Qi's phone call came through: "Where are you?"
"School," Bai Tang replied.
"Everyone in your class is gone now, and you're telling me you're at school?" Sheng Qi said, displeased.
Bai Tang's voice turned excited: "You're at school?"
Ten minutes later, Sheng Qi walked in with a bag, his face dark as he entered the women's restroom for the first time.
Handing the bag to Bai Tang in the stall, Sheng Qi coldly walked back out.
Coming out of the restroom, Bai Tang held the bag in her hand.
Her school uniform had been swapped for a skirt.
"Beauty, you really saved me from a disaster!" Bai Tang said with a smile, lifting the bag slightly. "Thanks for the skirt and... the sanitary pads."
Hearing this, Sheng Qi wanted to hit her.
But seeing her slightly pale face, he held back and said, "Let's go."
Bai Tang followed. The original body wasn't in great shape and suffered from severe menstrual cramps.
Every time her period came, it felt like she was losing half her life.
Bai Tang recalled her own lively, energetic body from before and couldn't relate to this feeling at all.
If she'd known her period was coming, she would've forced herself to eat lunch today!
Sensing her slow pace behind him, Sheng Qi stopped and turned to look at her. "Feeling awful?"
As he spoke, Sheng Qi reached out to take the bag from her hand, then naturally took her arm to support her—all in a smooth, fluid motion that even surprised Bai Tang.
"Beauty, this is the first time you've voluntarily held your Tangtang's hand. I'm so moved I could cry!" Bai Tang said, looking at him with starry eyes.
Sheng Qi replied flatly, "Such a drama queen. Does that mean you're not in pain?"
Though he was scolding her, he didn't let go of her arm.
Bai Tang laughed. "Normally, shouldn't you just give me a princess carry?"
"Don't push your luck," Sheng Qi said coolly.
"Beauty, I'm in pain!" Bai Tang said pitifully, her already pale face looking even more delicate and pathetic.
Sheng Qi pressed his lips together. He knew she was being dramatic, but seeing her bloodless face, he didn't say anything more. He bent down and lifted her into his arms.
Bai Tang: "..."
Holy crap!!!
He actually did it!
Bai Tang stared wide-eyed at Sheng Qi, who was walking forward with a cold expression and long strides.
Her heart was pounding with barely contained excitement!
She had just been casually whining and acting cute, like always.
She never expected Sheng Qi to actually respond!
She never thought the big shot would be so unpredictable!
It really made her feel flattered and overwhelmed.
"Beauty, can you feel it?"
Sheng Qi looked expressionlessly at the sweet, soft smile on the girl in his arms and wasn't keen on playing along. "Feel what?"
Bai Tang gazed at him with deep affection, her voice as gentle as water: "Your Tangtang's fiery heart, pounding away!"
"That's the sound of love for you!"
Sheng Qi: "..."
"Shut up. Say one more word, and I'll drop you."