The sound of rain outside gradually lessened and then ceased altogether, seemingly having stopped.
There was a noise from the living room, suggesting that Qin's Mom had returned. The two people entwined on the bed moved a little; He Fang checked the time and broke away from Qin Guanglin's embrace to sit up.
"I'll go help with dinner."
Qin Guanglin pulled her back down to continue lying together, "What's the rush? You'll catch a chill and have a stomachache."
He knew these common things, that girls were more delicate, especially at this time of the month, and should avoid certain things.
"No way." He Fang hesitated for a moment but broke away from him again, "I'll just be careful."
"Don't move, watch me." Qin Guanglin helped her to lie back down, smoothed his crumpled clothes, and left the room.
Qin's Mom was in the kitchen fiddling with a basket of vegetables when she saw Qin Guanglin come in. She casually asked, "Where's He Fang?"