Oops! The Black Lotus Can't Be a Female Supporting Character - Chapter 2
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Chapter 2: First-Aid Kit
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Xiao Yanfei’s heart sank as she thought, “If something really happened to Xiao Ye, I’ll end up like the original owner in the novel, unable to explain even with a hundred mouths.”
Xiao Ye’s small body curled up into a ball, his dark pupils growing dim and lifeless, trembling like a young animal caught in a storm.
Xiao Yanfei furrowed her brows tightly, wishing she had aerosols right now…
As this thought crossed her mind, she felt a sudden searing heat in the palm of her left hand. Then, an enigmatic sensation filled her, and she faintly saw a familiar little box with a bright red cross on top.
It was undoubtedly the first aid kit she had clung to tightly before the accident!
Xiao Yanfei’s heart quivered, and the palm of her left hand grew even hotter.
Could it be that the first aid kit traveled with her?!
Xiao Yanfei’s heartbeat quickened involuntarily.
Xiao Ye’s heavy and labored breathing brought her back to reality.
That’s right, there’s an aerosol in the first aid kit!
Xiao Yanfei instinctively reached out to grab it but grasped nothing but air.
The first aid kit seemed to be floating in mid-air, and the red crescent birthmark on her left palm burned even hotter.
Xiao Yanfei tried again, and this time, she effortlessly used her mind to retrieve a small blue inhaler from the first aid kit.
In the next moment, the inhaler appeared in her left hand, and the tangible sensation in her palm assured her that it was not an illusion or a dream.
Xiao Yanfei’s eyes sparkled with an unusually bright light as she quickly helped Xiao Ye to sit up.
The little guy’s breathing became increasingly difficult, and his pale face took on a slight bluish hue, like a fish thrown onto the shore.
“It’s okay.”
“Don’t be afraid.”
Xiao Yanfei gently reassured Xiao Ye, swiftly opened the inhaler, shook it up and down a few times, and then had him place it over his face.
“Inhale!” Xiao Yanfei concisely instructed, pressing down on the inhaler.
After she counted to “five,” she moved the inhaler away and said, “Hold your breath. When I count to ten, exhale slowly.”
Xiao Ye, who was somewhat bewildered, obediently followed the instructions.
After inhaling the inhaler twice, his breathing gradually stabilized, and his slender body stopped trembling.
His right hand unconsciously reached for Xiao Yanfei, grabbing onto her sleeve tightly, as if seeking comfort.
Xiao Yanfei took out a small blood oxygen monitor, discreetly attaching it to Xiao Ye’s finger that hung by his side, watching the continuously changing values.
Until…
Heart rate normal.
Blood oxygen saturation 99.
She removed the blood oxygen monitor and said, “It’s okay now.”
“It’s okay?” Xiao Ye repeated Xiao Yanfei’s words in a dazed manner, slowly blinking his eyes. His dim eyes regained a sparkle, still somewhat unbelieving.
Just a moment ago, he thought he was going to suffocate, never to see his mother again.
But now, he miraculously felt fine!
No needles, no medicine, and he was better!
Xiao Ye used his free left hand to touch his throat and chest, taking several deep breaths and exhaling, feeling like he was in a dream.
“Second Sister, I’m better!” His clear and bright phoenix eyes widened, looking at Xiao Yanfei with admiration.
The soft and cute little ball of joy revealed a toothy smile, so adorable that it was beyond words, and his face was filled with admiration.
Xiao Yanfei smiled and ruffled his dark and soft hair.
She was originally an orphan, with no family or worries. After crossing over, she unexpectedly gained a younger brother.
Xiao Yanfei picked up the little bundle from the floor and sat him by the bed. The warm and supple child’s body comforted her cold skin, spreading to her heart.
Xiao Ye pouted, looking at the pine nut candies on the ground with a heartache. “My candies…”
Xiao Yanfei’s gaze also fell on those candies.
Asthma attacks usually have triggers, and just now, Xiao Ye had not run fast upon entering, and they had only exchanged a few words. There was no startling event… so why did he suddenly have difficulty breathing?
Could it be an allergy?
Xiao Yanfei bent down to pick up a pine nut candy from the ground, sniffing it at the tip of her nose.
Could it be pine nuts?
Before the thought could fully form, Xiao Yanfei dismissed it. Little Tuanzi had just said he often ate pine nut candy, so it shouldn’t be about the pine nuts.
(Little Tuanzi: a term of endearment or nickname used to affectionately refer to a young child or someone who is cute and chubby, like a little dumpling or round ball.)
Xiao Ye thought Xiao Yanfei wanted to eat the pine nut candy, and his eyes widened even more. He quickly held her hand.
“Mother said, if the candy falls on the ground, it’s dirty and can’t be eaten, or else it will give you a stomachache,” he earnestly said, his voice soft and gentle. “Don’t be sad, I’ll buy you another one tomorrow.”
“Second Sister, you have to be obedient.”
He gently patted Xiao Yanfei’s hand with his small, chubby hand, as if comforting a child.
Xiao Yanfei: “…”
She really wanted to pinch the soft cheek of Little Tuanzi.
“Third Young Master!” At this moment, a breathless female voice came from the direction of the main hall outside. The urgency of the woman’s tone was evident. “Is the Third Young Master here?”
“Niang Jin is looking for me,” Xiao Ye muttered softly.
(Niang: commonly used to refer to women in a general sense, like “lady” or “madam.”)
Xiao Yanfei pointed at the little guy’s nose with her finger. “Did you sneak here?”
“I’m so clever!” Xiao Ye grinned mischievously.
Before they could say more, the door curtain was briskly lifted, and a plump woman in a blue dress rushed in, her footsteps hurried.
Seeing Xiao Ye sitting safely on the couch, Niang Jin’s heart, which had been suspended in midair, finally returned to its place.
The household had strict rules, and on regular days, when the Third Young Master had his lessons in the front courtyard, she wasn’t allowed to accompany him.
She could only go to pick him up from school at the appointed time every day. Who would have thought that today, when she arrived, the teacher said the Third Young Master had already left.
Thinking that the Third Young Master had been talking about wanting to visit the Second Miss since yesterday, Niang Jin hurriedly came to find her.
Along the way, she was quite frightened. What if the Third Young Master didn’t come to the Second Miss’s place? What if the Third Young Master bumped into something, fell, or accidentally fell into the pond? She couldn’t bear the responsibility for that.
Fortunately, the Third Young Master was safe and sound.
Niang Jin took a deep breath, walked up to the siblings, and first paid her respects to Xiao Yanfei.
Then, she turned to Xiao Ye and sighed helplessly, “Third Young Master, how could you run here without waiting for this servant? You made me worried.”
“I said I wanted to see my second sister,” Xiao Ye said confidently.
“…” Niang Jin hesitated, still somewhat startled.
Third Young Master was young and delicate due to his asthma, and the servants were always careful around him to keep him warm and prevent him from running too fast or encountering things he shouldn’t.
Huh?
Niang Jin’s expression changed slightly, and she sniffed the air, looking towards the corner where a qilin-patterned incense burner emitted green smoke.
The Hou Mansion usually had about five or six types of incense, but the incense Xiao Yanfei burned in her room seemed different, with a faint scent of green petals, fresh and elegant.
Could it be?
Everyone in the mansion knew that the third Young Master couldn’t stand the scent of green petals. Would his second sister dare to use such incense?
Niang Jin sniffed carefully again but felt unsure, hesitating for a moment.
She subconsciously looked at Xiao Ye, seeing his slightly pale face, and asked anxiously, “Third Young Master, are you okay? Is there anything uncomfortable?”
Xiao Ye shook his head hurriedly, “I’m fine!”
He even patted his little chest, thinking, “I can’t mention what just happened; otherwise, I won’t be allowed to visit my second sister in the future.”
Niang Jin breathed a sigh of relief.
However, she couldn’t afford to be careless.
After all, the second miss was Concubine Cui’s biological daughter, and third Young Master was like fine porcelain, the apple of Madam’s eye. She couldn’t take any chances.
Niang Jin tightened the handkerchief in her hand, bowed, and softly said to Xiao Ye, who was sitting on the couch, “Third Young Master, Madam has just returned and is looking for you.”
“Mother is back?” Xiao Ye’s eyes widened with delight. He jumped off the couch with excitement, and as soon as he steadied himself, Niang Jin scooped him up.
“Second Miss, this servant will take my leave.” Niang Jin hastily paid her respects to Xiao Yanfei and left as if a fierce beast were chasing her from behind.
Xiao Ye poked his head out from Niang Jin’s shoulder, happily waved to Xiao Yanfei, and said, “Second sister, be good, I’ll come to see you again tomorrow…”
Before he could finish his words, he was hurriedly carried out of the inner room by Niang Jin.
The door curtain swayed gently, mingling with the rustling of the wind outside brushing against the branches and leaves.
“See you tomorrow.”
These three words were essentially meant for Xiao Yanfei herself. As she spoke, a warm breath escaped her throat.
Hoo…
Xiao Yanfei felt dizzy, her head heavy and her body light. She raised her hand to touch her forehead, feeling a high temperature.
Even in the modern world with advanced medicine, fever could be life-threatening. Fortunately, her first aid kit was still there!
She had prepared everything in it with her own hands for this rural medical mission, including various medications and equipment for injuries, intravenous drugs, common anti-inflammatory, fever-reducing, and cold medicines, among others. It might not have everything, but it could handle most sudden illnesses or injuries.
Xiao Yanfei gently touched the bright red birthmark on her left palm, vivid like a cinnabar.
With a thought, the first aid kit with a red cross emblem reappeared faintly in front of her. She used her mind to put back the pulse oximeter and inhaler, then took out some cold medicine.
After swallowing the cold medicine with water, she soon felt a strong sense of drowsiness and let out a lazy yawn.
She lifted the silk quilt, lay back on the couch, closed her eyes, and was soon engulfed by sleep as the rain outside poured heavily.
She slept for several hours.
When she woke up again, the rain had stopped, and it was already daylight. She felt like she had sweated a lot, and her body felt much better.
Xiao Yanfei smiled, measured her body temperature with a thermometer, and it read 36.7°C.
Just as she put away the thermometer, a woman in her forties, dressed in a dark purple brocade robe, entered with two maids. She had a round face, narrow eyes, a slightly raised chin, and a hint of arrogance in her expression.
This is the housekeeper mama in this courtyard, from the Sun Kun family.
“Second Miss, you’ve finally awakened,” Mama Sun said with a cold and stern tone, “Grand Madam wants you to go to the Ronghe Hall now.”
“Now that the young lady’s health has improved, you should quickly freshen up and not be disrespectful in front of Grand Madam.”
With that, Mama Sun made a gesture towards the two maids behind her, urging them to move faster with her eyes.
These two people are the former owner’s personal maids, Ding Xiang is lively and agile, while Hai Tang is gentle and composed.
“Miss, let me assist you with your grooming,” Ding Xiang smiled and used a warm cloth to wipe Xiao Yanfei’s face.
Hai Tang picked a brand new light blue dress from the wardrobe, but Mama Sun glanced at it and vetoed it, saying, “No, the color is too bright.”
Mama Sun raised her hand and pointed to a light blue dress in the wardrobe, “This one will do.”
Hai Tang nodded and brought the light blue robe. Together with Ding Xiang, they assisted Xiao Yanfei in changing, putting on socks, shoes, and styling her hair.
Inside the room, there were only faint sounds of movement.
The two maids cooperated seamlessly, and their actions were skilled and fluid. Xiao Yanfei, who was being served like this for the first time, felt uncomfortable, but she couldn’t refuse because she didn’t know how to wear these intricate ancient costumes or style the complex hairstyles.
Xiao Yanfei sat still in front of the dressing table, gazing at the reflection of the young girl in the mirror with a look of astonishment.
The original owner of this face was truly beautiful.
She had a delicate, oval face with a pointed chin, and her cat-like large eyes had elegant curves, with a slight upward tilt at the corners. Her dark pupils shone like black gemstones, bright and lustrous.
Her nose was straight and dainty, and her slightly upturned lips carried a hint of a faint smile.
However, her complexion was still somewhat pale due to her illness.
The youthful girl had a petite and exquisite figure, with a hint of fragility and charm that evoked sympathy.
“Miss,” Hai Tang took out a butterfly hairpin with a red coral bead from the box and gestured near Xiao Yanfei’s temple, “How about I put on this gold hairpin for you?”
“No,” Mama Sun quickly vetoed it again, scanning Xiao Yanfei with a critical look, “The young miss is already alluring and charming. This golden hairpin is too eye-catching and not dignified enough.”
“How about this one then?” Mama Sun picked an elegant plum blossom silver hairpin from the jewelry box, “The young miss should maintain a more dignified appearance, rather than looking like a seductive fox spirit.”
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Translated By: Allthingsfluff