Even if you belong to a demonic sect, you still have to bring glory to the country.

Chapter 15 The Weaver Girl Can Save Lives

When Li Sui went in, she heard Director Gao cursing.

The person being insulted was none other than Zhou Jiao.

Zhou Jiao, dressed in armor costume, looked rather unpleasant, as if she had been scolded by Director Gao.

The rest of the crew watched quietly, not daring to breathe.

The conflict between Zhou Jiao and Director Gao has a long history; one of them got into the production team through investment but didn't cherish the opportunity.

One is meticulous in doing things, intolerant of any flaws, yet unable to go against the investors.

He has been very tolerant of Zhou Jiao.

As Li Sui entered, he heard someone say, "Think it over carefully yourself, don't waste everyone's time!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Jiao left without saying a word.

Li Sui noticed that her steps were unsteady and her face was pale, which was obviously wrong, as if she was not feeling well.

Zhou Jiao didn't notice Li Sui and went straight into the air-conditioned rest room.

Director Gao was still giving instructions on other things, and he didn't care much about a stunt double like Li Sui.

Perhaps because of what happened yesterday, and because she had just scolded Zhou Jiao, Li Sui felt that Director Gao wasn't giving her a friendly look, so she quickly went inside to change into her costume to keep a low profile.

The crew was noisy, especially in the hot weather, and everyone got angry if anything dragged on.

Li Sui didn't know what had happened either, and it had nothing to do with her anyway.

Then the martial arts instructor came over and said, "Go find Teacher Zhou. You need to coordinate with her. I'll tell you where she should show her face and what actions she should take. After I tell you, go and discuss it with her first."

Zhou Jiao wasn't entirely absent; she was the only one who could make an appearance, so of course she had to cooperate with Li Sui.

Li Sui was very wary: "Then why don't you go and talk to her yourself?"

The martial arts choreographer gave a forced smile: "Go now, if I tell you to!"

Zhou Jiao was just scolded by Director Gao. Anyone with a brain knows that Zhou Jiao is in a bad mood. He's just a martial arts choreographer, why would he go out of his way to get scolded?
Of course, the stunt double should be the one to get scolded first!
Anyway, Zhou Jiao's scenes still have to be filmed, so she just needs someone to vent her anger on.

Such things are not uncommon on film sets.

Power is delegated layer by layer, and a big director like Gao is above everyone else.

Those famous actors and those who came in with the help of investors are on the second level.

Next are the less famous actors, and even the martial arts choreographers are considered to be of even lower caliber.

Then the only option is to find a minor character with an even lower status to be scolded.

Li Sui naturally understood the unspoken rules involved, but she wasn't involved in the industry at all; she was just doing part-time work. She pursed her lips but didn't argue with the martial arts instructor. Instead, she turned around and went to find Zhou Jiao.

Upon entering the room, Li Sui saw Zhou Jiao lying on the sofa. Her assistant looked troubled: "Sister, if you really can't take it, why don't you ask for leave? It's so hot today, how can your body handle it?"

Zhou Jiao's somewhat weak voice rang out: "Never mind, it's an old ailment. I'll just need to recover for an hour or two. Go and make me some brown sugar water."

Because of the heat, her taking leave would delay the entire film crew.

She wasn't a top-notch actress; she was practically forced into the role by her sister. But she didn't want to delay so many people's progress because of her.

It turns out Zhou Jiao was genuinely feeling unwell.

Li Sui walked in and cautiously called out, "Teacher Zhou, are you feeling unwell?"

Zhou Jiao's assistant turned around, her expression blank as she looked at Li Sui. "Do you need to see Teacher Zhou?"

Li Sui nodded: "The martial arts instructor said there are a few routines that require me and Teacher Zhou to coordinate."

The assistant was a little angry: "Can't you see that our teacher Zhou is not feeling well?"

Zhou Jiao scolded, "Xiao Yuan, this has nothing to do with her. Go and boil some water for me." Xiao Yuan sighed and went to find something to boil water for Zhou Jiao.

Zhou Jiao didn't get up or look at Li Sui. Her voice was weak and feeble: "As you can see, I'm not feeling well. I really can't hold on any longer. Let's wait an hour or two."

She lay on the sofa with her eyes closed and her brows furrowed, still in her costume, probably because she was too exhausted.

Adding to the earlier mention of making brown sugar water, Li Sui tentatively asked, "Teacher Zhou, are you having period cramps?"

Li Sui was healthy and never experienced pain since childhood, but her mother did.

When Li Ping was in pain, it was still quite frightening, but as she got older and started to take care of her health, it gradually became less severe.

Although Li Sui had never experienced pain herself, she had witnessed it and knew that some people could suffer as much as her mother.

I thought Zhou Jiao wouldn't answer, but to my surprise, she gave a light "hmm": "It came a week early this month. I didn't expect it. I had an iced coffee this morning."

That was practically stepping right into a thunderstorm.

When she felt a throbbing pain in her thigh while filming, she knew she was doomed.

Female celebrities already have irregular eating habits, and then they have to go on all sorts of diets, so menstrual irregularities are common.

She didn't know if the painkillers she had just taken would work this time, but now her lower abdomen was starting to hurt like someone was hammering nails inside her.

After being scolded by the director, she barely managed to stay upright. Gao Tingzhong didn't understand; he probably just thought Zhou Jiao was feeling unwell from the sun and that's why she kept making mistakes during filming.

Li Sui hesitated for a moment.

She wanted to say that the Weaver Girl could actually alleviate this, but the Weaver Girl wasn't around right now.

Because they are martial artists, they can use their internal energy to soothe people. Li Sui had seen Zhi Niang and Ashu do this when he was in the Demonic Sect.

This only treats the symptoms, not the root cause. There are many reasons for menstrual cramps, and most of them require conditioning and strengthening the body.

Zhou Jiao's schedule is clearly irregular and unlikely to improve.

Thinking of this, she remained silent.

Because when Li Ping was in pain, she was annoyed by Li Sui talking next to her, because she was in so much pain that she didn't have the strength to talk to anyone.

Seeing Zhou Jiao's pale face with her eyes closed, sweating profusely even in the air-conditioned room, Li Sui remained silent.

—Hopefully, Zhou Jiao doesn't realize her intention to take advantage of the air conditioning right now.

After secretly playing on her phone for about ten minutes, Li Sui suddenly saw Zhou Jiao tremble, then forcefully turn her head to the side.

He vomited all over the floor with a loud "whoosh".

She drank an iced coffee without eating anything in the morning, and vomited up a whole cup of coffee-colored liquid.

Li Sui was startled. She immediately got up, grabbed some tissues to cover the mess on the floor, and called out, "Teacher Zhou?"

At the same time, he placed his hand on Zhou Jiao's lower abdomen and massaged it.

—Why hasn't her assistant come back for ages to make brown sugar water?
When Li Ping was in pain as a child, she would do this too, I don't know if it worked.

Zhou Jiao was completely oblivious to her disheveled appearance; she barely managed to open her eyes when she felt the strange sensation in her lower abdomen.

Li Sui's hands were very hot. She trembled her lips but still didn't speak.

She was in so much pain she was about to faint.

Just then, Li Sui heard the Weaver Girl's voice from outside: "Li Sui?"

The Weaver Girl possessed internal energy and could roughly sense Li Sui's aura, so she came over immediately.

Li Sui was overjoyed: "Weaver Girl, come quickly and save me!!"

(End of this chapter)