Chapter 1604: The Price of Madness

That was a symbol of Jiang Chenghao's thoughtfulness.

The food in the cabinet was also dazzling in variety, and it would be automatically replenished once finished.

But this automatic replenishment...

It wasn't very good.

Xu Xiaoxiao pinched her own cheeks and then said, "When the things inside are finished, don't add any more."

"You don't like them?"

"No, I'm afraid of getting fat."

Afraid of getting fat?

Sister Zhang looked Xu Xiaoxiao up and down, then walked over and used her hands to measure Xu Xiaoxiao's waist.

Then she said, "You've already gotten fat; your waist has even thickened."

To ensure Xu Xiaoxiao wouldn't disbelieve her, Sister Zhang even used her fingers to gesture the size.

That length made Xu Xiaoxiao's heart break.

If this continued until all the food inside was eaten...

Xu Xiaoxiao felt she would have to go up two sizes in clothes!

No, she couldn't let that happen!

Xu Xiaoxiao hardened her heart and said, "Have someone move this cabinet away, right now!"

"Alright."

Sister Zhang went out to call someone to help.

But when she returned, she discovered that Xu Xiaoxiao had laid out ice cream, milk tea, and small Thai coconuts on the table...

Sister Zhang didn't understand and asked, "What is this..."

"The final madness!"

Yes, Xu Xiaoxiao had indeed gone mad.

But soon, her stomach... began to hurt madly.

Jiang Chenghao returned from the company, and the servant had also prepared dinner.

But he did not see Xu Xiaoxiao at the dining table.

Jiang Chenghao asked, "Where is Xiao Xiao?"

"Miss Xu has a stomachache and is resting in her room; she also said she wouldn't be eating dinner tonight."

A stomachache?

Jiang Chenghao couldn't help but frown, and the next second, he hurried upstairs.

"Xiao Xiao, I'm coming in."

After a soft call, Jiang Chenghao pushed open the bedroom door.

Then, he saw Xu Xiaoxiao with her back to the doorway, hunched over, lying on the bed like a shrimp.

Judging by this posture, she looked very uncomfortable.

Jiang Chenghao sat by the bed with a pained heart and negotiated, "Xiao Xiao, let's go to the Hospital."

"... No need."

"Going to the Hospital is the only way to help you alleviate the pain."

"It will be better in a while."

"Xiao Xiao, don't be willful."

Xu Xiaoxiao didn't speak this time; she was using her attitude to answer Jiang Chenghao: going to the Hospital was impossible!

Jiang Chenghao frowned.

In other matters, Jiang Chenghao could always negotiate with Xu Xiaoxiao.

But regarding physical health, Jiang Chenghao would be afraid, so he could not let Xu Xiaoxiao be willful!

Jiang Chenghao stopped speaking; he stood up, actually preparing to pick her up directly.

And just at this moment, someone pushed the door and walked in.

In Sister Zhang's hand, she was holding a round object.

Seeing Jiang Chenghao, she greeted him with a smile, "Oh, Mr. Jiang is off work."

Jiang Chenghao nodded slightly.

Then, his gaze landed on Sister Zhang's hand, and he asked, "What is that..."

"A hot water bag for warming hands; if placed on her stomach, Xiao Xiao will be a bit more comfortable."

"This can alleviate it?"

"Yes, when having a period, the stomach feels very comfortable if it's a bit warm."

Uh...

So that was the reason for the stomachache.

Jiang Chenghao felt a moment of awkwardness.

But Xu Xiaoxiao was even more embarrassed!

She wished she could hide her head under the quilt!

Seeing Xu Xiaoxiao wrap the quilt tighter, Jiang Chenghao thought her stomach was hurting even more.

This made Jiang Chenghao ask with a pained heart, "Has it hurt like this before?"

"... No."

"Then why is today's situation so special?"

Xu Xiaoxiao bit her lip, preparing to tell Jiang Chenghao not to ask any more questions.

But Sister Zhang was quick-spoken and gave the answer first: "This girl, she doesn't keep track of the days, eating so many cold things on the first day of her period—how could it not hurt?"

This reason made Jiang Chenghao sigh, and then he raised his eyes and said: "You really shouldn't..."

His words suddenly paused, and he looked around before asking: "Where is the cabinet that held the snacks?"

"It has already been moved away."

Jiang Chenghao had not expected things to be handled so quickly, and for a moment, he did not know what to say.

After thinking for a moment, he sighed: "I put the cabinet in the bedroom thinking it would be more convenient for you, but now it seems that some things being too convenient is not a good thing."

Sister Zhang agreed with this statement, and while nodding, she turned Xu Xiaoxiao over.

Afterward, she lifted the hem of Xu Xiaoxiao's clothes and placed the hot water bottle on Xu Xiaoxiao's stomach.

"Ah, so hot!"

Xu Xiaoxiao was completely unprepared and cried out from the heat.

Sister Zhang hurriedly picked up the hot water bottle and said: "Then I'll go find you a towel."

After saying this, Sister Zhang turned and walked out of the bedroom.

And Jiang Chenghao looked at the skin Xu Xiaoxiao had exposed... he stretched out his palm and pressed it against her.

The man's palm carried a warmth that transferred into Xu Xiaoxiao's skin, making her suddenly feel that the pain had lessened a little.

Seeing Xu Xiaoxiao's brows relax a bit, Jiang Chenghao guessed that his actions had been effective.

Afterward, he massaged in a clockwise direction.

And while massaging, he said: "You're such a grown person, and you have a medical background yourself, so why are you still being so reckless?"

Although her stomach felt a bit better, Xu Xiaoxiao was still listless.

Hearing Jiang Chenghao's words, she muttered: "Alright, I'm already feeling unwell, so stop lecturing me."

Xu Xiaoxiao's bloodless little face really made it hard for anyone to bear saying words of blame.

Jiang Chenghao did not scold her further, but instead reflected on himself: "It was my arrangement that was improper; putting a full cabinet of snacks and drinks in front of you is no different from letting a mouse into a rice granary."

Hmm...

This sounded like he was blaming himself.

But if you listen carefully...

Why did it sound like he was saying Xu Xiaoxiao was a big mouse?

And a mouse with no self-control at that?

Xu Xiaoxiao blinked, not wanting to think about it any further.

She just followed Jiang Chenghao's line of thought and said: "This can't be blamed on you, the snacks were just too tempting."

"Then are the snacks more tempting, or am I?"

Jiang Chenghao's words were very ambiguous.

Xu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but glance at him.

But she didn't see any ambiguous expression in Jiang Chenghao's eyes; it was as if they were discussing a very serious question.

Could it be that Xu Xiaoxiao was the one thinking inappropriately?

Xu Xiaoxiao suddenly felt... that her period pain was already affecting her ability to think normally.

Since she couldn't think, Xu Xiaoxiao didn't force herself, only saying: "You go eat, Sister Zhang will take care of me in a moment."

"With you in this state, how could I possibly eat?"

"You still have to eat; otherwise, shall I eat for you?"

Xu Xiaoxiao was teasing Jiang Chenghao on purpose.

After hearing this, Jiang Chenghao gently patted Xu Xiaoxiao's stomach and asked: "Can you still fit food in here?"

This touch was not heavy, yet it made Xu Xiaoxiao's body tremble uncontrollably.

Jiang Chenghao saw it and hurriedly apologized: "Sorry, did I hurt you!?"

Hurt...

It didn't actually hurt.

It was just a tingling sensation.

But Xu Xiaoxiao couldn't explain, so she just muttered to herself: "Sister Zhang is just going to get a towel, why isn't she back yet."