Sister, can I be a maid too?

Lin Jianxia had told him before that there was a pharmacy on the street corner.

He determined the direction and quickly walked towards the location he remembered.

Within minutes, the pharmacy's sign appeared before us.

Jiang Yubai strode inside, looked around, and went straight to the shop assistant behind the counter who was tidying up the shelves.

"Hello, I have a friend whose eating habits are not very regular. He often gets too hungry and has always had a bad stomach."

"And today, I just happened to have... um... a really bad stomachache. Do you know of any suitable medications?"

Towards the end, he subconsciously mumbled something.

She could talk nonsense without batting an eye just now, but when it came to actually buying medicine, the words "menstrual period" got stuck in her throat.

The shop assistant glanced at him, and said as if it were commonplace:

"girl?"

Jiang Yubai hummed in agreement.

"If you have a bad stomach and are menstruating, the pain can be quite severe." The clerk turned around and took two boxes of medicine from the shelf. "This pain reliever can be used in an emergency, and this stomach soothing medicine can be taken regularly."

"However, if this happens frequently, it's best to advise her to go to the hospital for a check-up, just in case it's something else and you don't want to delay treatment."

Jiang Yubai scanned the QR code to pay, took the medicine, thought for a moment, and then asked:

"Then... is there any way to improve the condition and reduce the pain each time?"

The clerk glanced at him, then turned and took another box of medicine from the counter and handed it to him.

"If you're considering medication, you can try this. It's a 21-day course of treatment, and you need to take it according to the schedule."

Jiang Yubai took it and was immediately stunned:

"This...birth control pills?"

"Short-acting".

The shop assistant seemed unsurprised by his reaction and spoke in a neutral tone:

"Many people use it to regulate their menstrual cycle and relieve menstrual cramps, not the kind of emergency contraceptive pills that you might think are harmful to your body."

Jiang Yubai held the medicine box, hesitated, and didn't say anything.

The shop assistant added:

"Side effects vary from person to person, but if taken correctly, they have little impact on the body. Of course, it's best to have her go to the hospital for a check-up and follow the doctor's advice."

"Well... let's not use it for now."

Jiang Yubai handed the medicine box back.

Putting aside whether it's appropriate to take the medicine home, it's still a bit inappropriate for a guy to buy birth control pills for a girl.

More importantly, without a doctor's diagnosis, he really didn't dare to let Lin Jianxia take this kind of medicine with unknown side effects.

The shop assistant didn't show any particular expression, simply nodding and instructing:

"If medication is not being considered, the only way to relieve menstrual cramps is to gradually adjust your daily habits."

"Based on your description, the severe pain is most likely related to your stomach problems. You should pay more attention to your diet, and try to eat less raw, cold, and spicy food, especially these days, avoid getting chilled."

Jiang Yubai carefully remembered everything before thanking him:

"Ok, thank you."

After leaving the pharmacy, he didn't go straight home, but instead went into the nearby vegetable market.

He still had some ginger at home, so he followed a recipe he found on his phone and bought red dates, goji berries, dried longan, and most importantly, brown sugar.

Unsure how many times he needed to cook it, he simply bought extra, carrying loads until his hands were full before heading home.

He pushed open the door, glanced towards the study, but didn't go in directly. Instead, he carried the bag straight into the kitchen.

Although his cooking skills are not exactly good, and could even be described as terrible...

But making brown sugar water doesn't require any special skills; the steps are so simple you could do it with your eyes closed.

Slice the ginger, cut the red dates in half and remove the pits, and extract the pulp from the dried longan.

Add water and put in the ingredients, then add a small bowl of brown sugar, stir well, and then bring to a boil over high heat.

After boiling, turn to a simmer, add goji berries and cook for another two minutes. A bowl of heartwarming and comforting brown sugar water is ready.

Jiang Yubai, holding a bowl of brown sugar water in one hand and stomach medicine in the other, gently knocked on the study door.

"Lin Jianxia? Is she asleep?"

After waiting for a while, it was quiet inside, and there was no response at all.

—Could she really be asleep?

After hesitating for two seconds, he didn't wait any longer and gently pushed the door open with his hand on the doorknob.

Jiang Yubai tiptoed into the study, looked up, and suddenly froze.

Lin Jianxia did not curl up in the quilt and fall asleep as he had expected. Instead, she remained in the same position as when he left, sitting on the bed with her head resting against the pillow.

Unlike before, the girl's face was expressionless, only her eyes were gazing at him with a deep, unsettling look.

"......"

What does that mean?

Jiang Yubai felt a little uneasy under her gaze, blinked, and hesitantly walked to the bedside and sat down.

Lin Jianxia's gaze followed his movements, but she remained silent.

The air was eerily quiet.

In the silence, Jiang Yubai thought for a moment and then spoke:

"Did you go numb from the pain?"

"?"

Lin Jianxia's eyes widened suddenly:

"You're the one who's gone mad from the pain!"

"You're not in pain and have gone mad?" Jiang Yubai finally felt relieved. "Then why didn't you answer when I knocked? You came in and just stared at me like an idiot."

What do you mean by "stupid and dumb"?!

That's a glare! A glare!

Let's see if your conscience hurts!

To be honest, when she saw the explanation of the entry, she felt like the sky had fallen.

What bastard actually uses something like "molting period" to fool people?!

And yet, I actually believed it...

Lin Jianxia was grinding her teeth, about to settle scores with this bastard, when suddenly a cup of hot brown sugar water was handed to her.

“Here, I cooked this especially for you,” Jiang Yubai said. “It’s longan, red dates, and goji berries. I tried it, and it tastes pretty good.”

Lin Jianxia subconsciously took the pill, and another pill was handed to her.

"This is for pain relief. You can take one if you really can't stand it, but don't take too many."

"And this one, it's for nourishing the stomach and reducing stomach acid. Take one after each meal."

Jiang Yubai rambles on:

"Also, the doctor said that your condition is most likely caused by a stomach problem, so you need to take care of it."

"So I'll have to be careful from now on. I'm not allowed to eat anything too oily or spicy, and I can forget about hot pot or ice cream."

Lin Jianxia looked at him and blinked.

"I also asked if it could be cured with medication, but he said it would take a long time, and I was worried about side effects, so I didn't prescribe it for you."

"Oh, by the way, she said it's best to go to the hospital to get a checkup and find out what's going on."

With each word Jiang Yubai spoke, Lin Jianxia's pent-up anger subsided a little.

Finally, she looked down at the warm cup of brown sugar water in her hand, the steam rising and warming her face...

The thought of causing him trouble suddenly vanished.

Instead, a warm, soft sensation spread from the palms of the hands all the way to the heart.

She gave a soft "oh," lowered her head, put the stomach medicine in her mouth, carefully blew on the rim of the cup, and took a small sip of brown sugar water.

The sweetness mixed with the slight spiciness of ginger melted on the tip of the tongue, and the warmth slid down the throat, even soothing the abdominal cramps with its gentle sweetness.

"It tastes alright, right?" Jiang Yubai said with a hint of pride. "This is much better than your ginger soup."

This idiot... is still thinking about the ginger soup he made...

You haven't finished your drink yet....

Thinking this to herself, Lin Jianxia pursed her lips but still nodded.

Fine, I'll let you be smug for one day.

For the sake of this bowl of brown sugar water in my hand.

She lowered her head and quietly took another small sip, a sweet taste gently spreading across her lips.

But the next second, Jiang Yubai's curious voice came from beside him:

"By the way, is Lin Tingwan's... the same as yours?"

It took Lin Jianxia five seconds to understand what he meant. She immediately widened her eyes and yelled, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on:

Why are you asking this?!

"Of course it's for prevention, what else can we do?"

Jiang Yubai gave him a look that said, "What are you looking at?"

"Didn't you say her condition wasn't as serious as yours? What if she silently endures it without my knowledge, and I stupidly take her out for hot pot and ice cream?"

Lin Jianxia blinked, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping herself, and suddenly felt...