Tan Zheng gazed at Song Ni’s sleeping face, lost in thought. This time, Song Ni hadn’t slept well, not due to nightmares, but discomfort. She had woken up in the middle of the night with a dull, persistent ache in her abdomen, similar to menstrual cramps. She was covered in a cold sweat. As soon as Song Ni sat up, Tan Zheng also woke. “What’s wrong?” Song Ni clutched her stomach. Seeing this, Tan Zheng immediately got out of bed to pour her a cup of hot water. While it offered temporary relief, it didn't solve the underlying problem. Tan Zheng wanted to take Song Ni to the hospital, but then noticed bloodstains on her pants. Was it her period? Tan Zheng pondered for a moment. This month, it was two weeks later than last month, and she had never experienced pain before. He carried Song Ni to the bathroom, ran a warm bath, and personally washed her. Then he prepared a hot water bottle. Song Ni had never suffered from period pain before, so these actions were all improvised by Tan Zheng, who had searched online. Song Ni, rarely experiencing menstrual cramps, was a bit bewildered by the intensity of the pain this time. Seeing Tan Zheng’s worried expression, as if facing a great enemy, she managed a jest, “Now I finally know what period pain feels like.” Tan Zheng pursed his lips, remained silent, and then rubbed her abdomen in circles after warming his hands. “You should rest at home for the next two days, don’t go anywhere.” She had not only lost weight but also developed period pain. Song Ni smiled, acknowledging his words. The next day, Tan Zheng didn't rush out early. Fearing Song Ni's first experience with such pain would be unbearable, he decided to stay home with her for the morning. Song Ni felt Tan Zheng was overreacting, but she lacked the energy to argue. However, when she went to the restroom, Song Ni sensed something was amiss. There was no more bleeding, and the blood from last night didn't quite resemble menstrual blood. A vague sense of unease settled in Song Ni’s heart, and for the first time, she felt her body might genuinely have a problem. She sat on the toilet, trying to calm down and think. A change in routine could cause a delayed period; that was understandable. The continuous exhaustion, coupled with stress, causing her to feel faint was also not surprising. But she couldn't understand why, after sleeping for five hours and feeling much better, she was suddenly woken by pain in the middle of the night? What was most puzzling was the suspicious nature of the bloodstains. The bathroom door was knocked, pulling Song Ni out of her deep thoughts. After she came out, Tan Zheng asked, looking down, “Still hurting?” Song Ni shook her head. “It doesn’t hurt anymore.” Tan Zheng eyed her suspiciously for a long while. How could she not be hurting this morning when she was in so much pain last night? Song Ni felt a sense of helplessness. She turned around a few times in front of Tan Zheng, even doing a little hop. “Isn’t it good that I don’t hurt?” Of course, it was good. Tan Zheng reached out and rubbed her abdomen a few times before carefully escorting her downstairs. After a warm bowl of noodles, Song Ni’s complexion regained its rosy hue, and she appeared energetic. She didn’t want to affect Tan Zheng at such a crucial time for his competition preparation. “Don’t worry, I’m not going to school. I’ll stay home and rest well. Auntie is here to cook for me, and I’ll be back to my lively self after resting.” Seeing Song Ni was truly well, Tan Zheng finally went to the club, though it was nearly eleven o’clock. After Tan Zheng left, Song Ni revisited the question. Her health had always been excellent; she rarely fell ill, and when she did, she was better after a day's rest. The situation yesterday was truly bizarre. Could it be her age, combined with the physical and mental strain of recent times, had significantly lowered her immunity? Song Ni mused that she should go for a medical check-up. However, she was always being accompanied, so if she went to the hospital, Tan Zheng would definitely know. With the competition only a few days away, she didn’t want to affect Tan Zheng’s comeback because of her. It would be the same if she went in a few days. So, Song Ni pushed the matter aside and didn’t idle at home. Compressing two years of coursework into one year had already been stressful, not to mention the various competitions; time was tight. She also wanted to be there to support Tan Zheng during his comeback match, to be a full-fledged fan. That meant she had to work even harder. She studied until evening, and Song Ni rubbed her aching forehead, letting out a big yawn. Auntie was already cooking, and Song Ni, leaning on the sofa, fell asleep. When Tan Zheng returned, Song Ni was still asleep. The laptop on her lap had been moved to the table by Auntie, and a thin blanket was draped over her. The setting sun filtered through the window, illuminating even the fine fuzz on her face. It was a gentle scene. Tan Zheng's heart softened. He sat on the floor, leaning against the sofa, gazing at Song Ni's peaceful face, filled with an ineffable sense of contentment. After an unknown period, Song Ni’s eyelashes fluttered, and she finally woke up. She had been stared awake by Tan Zheng. Song Ni’s eyes were still drowsy, and she was momentarily stunned to see Tan Zheng’s face. She blinked. “You’re back?” Her voice was hoarse from sleeping for so long. Tan Zheng chuckled softly, poured her a glass of water, and then helped her to sit up. “Why did you fall asleep here?” Song Ni cleared her throat, not telling the truth. “This sofa is very comfortable.” Tan Zheng wasn't blind; he had seen the laptop on the table. He didn’t chide her, merely reached out and touched her face. “Our Nini is going to be a strong woman in the future.” Song Ni smiled and clasped his hand. “Not as much as you.” They had been married for quite some time, so Song Ni was well aware of Tan Zheng’s dedication to his work. It was common to find him working in his study late at night. After dinner, Tan Zheng had no intention of going to his study, so Song Ni didn't pick up her laptop again. They sat in the courtyard, enjoying the sunset and chatting occasionally. The evening breeze was no longer scorching hot, but warm and pleasant against their skin. Song Ni leaned back in her chair and fell asleep again. Seeing this, Tan Zheng frowned slightly. Song Ni used to have a lot of energy. If she took a long nap, she wouldn’t be able to sleep before midnight. So soon after waking and eating, she had fallen asleep again. Tan Zheng found it strange. But they had been very busy lately. The man stepped forward to pick Song Ni up, intending to carry her to their room. However, Song Ni was not sleeping deeply this time and woke up again after only two steps. “Huh? Did I fall asleep again?” Tan Zheng freed one hand and pinched Song Ni’s nose. “Just like a little pig, sleep, eat, eat, sleep.” Song Ni: .
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Chapter 337 Lethargy