Liu Yang wakes up feeling heavy and sluggish. Sitting up, she feels something gushing out, wetting her undies.
"Shit!" She jumps out of bed and runs to the bathroom.
As expected, her period came a day ahead of its time.
Whatever. At least she is not having some kind of reproductive problem, Liu Yang thought. She sighs it off. This bittersweet feeling during menstruation…
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Liu Yang walks to her office with dysmenorrhea. It is not that bad this month but it is still uncomfortable – even with just walking. It makes her want to stay in bed and do nothing all day.
How she wished she could just ask for a leave.
She reminds herself to take medication after lunch to ease this uncomfortable feeling.
The moment her butt lands on the swivel chair a knock on her door comes.
'Arggghh! I hate talking to people at times like this!'
Liu Yang inwardly protests. But she has no choice. She is an Editor and it is her job to talk to clients and colleagues.
