CHAPTER 134: CHAPTER 134: LIU PEI SEES THE DOCTOR

In Lin Xiang’s long-standing plan, after finishing the college entrance exam, she would head to Beijing.

That time had already seen economic reform and opening up, allowing free trade.

Beijing was bustling with life everywhere, and she wanted to seize this moment to make some money, then buy a courtyard house to live in.

She had no idea when she could return to her original world; until she went back, she had to live in the seventies, and so she needed to find ways to make her life somewhat better.

As for Mrs. Lin, naturally wherever she went, she would take Mrs. Lin with her.

So, even if she were to part with the male lead, it would only be for a year or two; at worst, she would deeply experience the college entrance exam of the seventies, then buy a courtyard house in Beijing. After that, she could return to the original world without any regrets.

Thinking this way, Lin Xiang instead felt that having the male lead enlist in the army was most suitable.

This way, she wouldn’t have to bear the heavy burden of deciding others’ fates.

Lin Yun did not speak, just quietly watched Lin Xiang, listening to her talking about things he liked or disliked.

After Lin Xiang finished expressing her opinions, she saw Lin Yun still staring blankly, and she couldn’t help reaching out to poke his strong arm, "Brother, what are you daydreaming about? How are you thinking?"

"I haven’t figured it out yet, girl, this decision is too difficult, please allow me to think it over carefully."

Lin Xiang nodded, "Then I’ll go shop first. Rest up and take care of your health; I’ll bring you food tomorrow."

"No need to bother, eating at the cafeteria will do."

"I told you, how can cafeteria food be as clean and nutritious as homemade food? I’m leaving now!"

Lin Xiang carried her empty lunch box on her way back, still thinking about Lin Yun enlisting, and didn’t pay attention to the road, accidentally bumping into someone.

"Really sorry, accidentally bumped into you. Are you okay? Do you need me to accompany you to see a doctor?"

"No need, I’m not that delicate."

"Smartie Liu?"

Liu Pei, who was lowering her head picking up things, heard Lin Xiang’s voice and jerked her head up, suddenly realizing something, hastily picking up the examination report from the ground, and hiding it behind her.

But in just those few seconds, Lin Xiang had already seen the content of the examination report.

Seeing Liu Pei’s reddened eyes and her earlier flustered panic, Lin Xiang cautiously asked, "Smartie Liu, need my help?"

"You saw it, didn’t you?"

Lin Xiang pressed her lips, neither confirming nor denying.

Liu Pei suddenly gave a bitter smile, "Mock me then, mock however you wish, I don’t care!"

Despite saying she didn’t care, her suddenly raised voice clearly showed she really cared about how others perceived her.

Lin Xiang let out a barely audible sigh, forcibly pulling the seated Liu Pei up, dragging her to sit on the bench by the corridor.

"I indeed inadvertently saw your examination report just now, but I don’t think I should therefore mock you. You’re just sick; as comrades, I should help you within my ability, how could I mock you?"

Liu Pei looked at Lin Xiang with tear-filled eyes, trying to discern if her words were sincere or insincere.

But Lin Xiang’s expression was so earnest, earnest enough for Liu Pei to not have the heart to question her.

"I have a gynecological illness." Liu Pei clearly found it hard to speak, falteringly said, "You don’t think I’m sick because of a chaotic private life, do you?"

"How could I?" Lin Xiang replied, "A chaotic private life can certainly cause gynecological issues, but having gynecological problems doesn’t mean a chaotic private life. It’s naturally fragile there for girls, a little external interference can easily cause illness."

"Your courage to come to the hospital shows you’re at the limit of tolerability. So, let’s cure the illness and get your body healthy."

Lin Xiang provided a physiological health lesson to the female educated youth of the seventies, while also acting as a psychological counselor, dispelling Liu Pei’s worries.

"Don’t be afraid, I’ll accompany you to see the doctor. If you’re truly embarrassed, wear a mask throughout and let me communicate with the doctor."

Tears like beans kept falling from Liu Pei’s eyes, "Comrade Lin Xiang, you... you truly don’t mind me being sick and are willing to accompany me to see the doctor?"

Lin Xiang didn’t speak, using her actions to prove to Liu Pei that she didn’t mind at all.

Passing by the nurse’s station, Lin Xiang used a few White Rabbit candies, and her sweet tongue, to get a mask from the nurse for Liu Pei.

Upon arriving at the doctor’s office, Lin Xiang sat down abruptly on the chair, handing over Liu Pei’s examination report.

"You have inflammation here. Normally you need to pay more attention to hygiene, especially frequently changing and washing intimate clothing. Fortunately, your issue isn’t severe now, medication will cure it. If it were more severe, you’d need hospitalization."

The doctor never once mentioned chaotic private life, only stated to be sure of intimate hygiene.

While prescribing, the doctor asked, "The young lady isn’t married yet?"

"Not yet, still young, the family isn’t urging, plans to consider a partner in a year or two."

"Seeing this kind of illness before marriage, aren’t you afraid of people gossiping?"

Lin Xiang earnestly replied, "You told me I’m sick because of hygiene issues, not because I did something unseemly, why should I fear? Being sick is afraid of shying away from seeing a doctor, thereby dragging small ailments into major ones."

"As for those fond of gossiping, being gossiped about won’t reduce my weight, but not seeing a doctor impacts my health, I can distinguish which is more important."

The doctor handed the prescription to Lin Xiang, "If everyone thought like you, it would be great! I’ve seen too many young ladies and wives feel shy about seeing a doctor for such issues, eventually causing serious problems. Although not life-threatening, it brings discomfort for life."

Liu Pei was incredulous.

Not only did the doctor not disdain or ridicule her, but actually praised her for having the courage to see a doctor?

Liu Pei didn’t even know how she left the hospital; she was dazed, still holding the medicine Lin Xiang had retrieved for her.

When she finally came to her senses, they had already walked onto the road back to the village.

Lin Xiang accommodated her, always pushing her bicycle.

"Thank you for today."

"No need to be polite. We’re all female comrades, it’s natural to help each other."

"I... I didn’t neglect hygiene. In summer, I wash there every day, now that it’s cold, I maintain washing once every two days. Intimate clothing is certainly changed and washed daily."

Lin Xiang naturally knew; Liu Pei obviously wasn’t someone who didn’t care about hygiene, she always had a gentle soap fragrance about her.