Chapter 122: Gaining a New System Mission, Attempting to Propose a New (Part 1/3)

Tang Feng had Su Xiaoli lie down on the couch. Then, he began to massage her abdomen gently. As time passed, Su Xiaoli felt a warm sensation in her abdomen, and the pain significantly lessened.

“How do you feel now?” Tang Feng asked while continuing his massage.

“I feel very comfortable. I was still in pain during dinner, but now I can’t feel it at all,” Su Xiaoli responded.

“The pain during your period is caused by the coldness in your body. Once I expel all the coldness from your body, you won’t feel pain during your period anymore,” Tang Feng explained with a smile.

“Coldness? How do you expel it?” Su Xiaoli was very curious.

“I use a method called moxibustion,” Tang Feng replied.

“Moxibustion? Are you talking about burning moxa sticks and placing them on my stomach?” Su Xiaoli asked.

“Something like that. However, I use a thermosensitive moxibustion method,” Tang Feng responded.

“Thermosensitive moxibustion? What’s that?” Su Xiaoli’s curiosity grew.

“How should I explain it to you? It’s a type of moxibustion, just that I don’t have moxa sticks with me right now, so I can’t treat you. I’ll go buy some from the pharmacy later and then do it for you,” Tang Feng said.

“Okay!” Su Xiaoli nodded, “I’ve always been afraid of my period because every time it comes, it’s torture for me. I won’t lie to you; I even took medicine in advance during my college entrance examination to prevent it from coming.”

“You!” Tang Feng looked at her, somewhat helplessly shaking his head.

“I had no choice! After all, the college entrance examination was a very important event in my life. If I had failed the exam, I wouldn’t have been able to face anyone,” Su Xiaoli sighed.

“How could you possibly fail? It’s just that you might not have been able to get into Jingcheng University,” Tang Feng remarked.

“Not getting into Jingcheng University is no different from failing for me,” Su Xiaoli said.

“If you say this in front of others, everyone would think you’re boasting,” Tang Feng laughed.

“I’m speaking from the heart. You know I only wanted to get into Jingcheng University. Now I’ve finally made it,” Su Xiaoli replied.

“I know! Of course, I know! Your stomach shouldn’t hurt anymore, right? Get up, wash your hands, and let’s continue eating,” Tang Feng said, then went to the bathroom.

Su Xiaoli got up and followed him. After finishing their meal, Tang Feng suggested Su Xiaoli take a nap. He then went to a nearby pharmacy. After carefully selecting, he bought a box of high-quality moxa sticks and returned home. Su Xiaoli was still sleeping. He didn’t disturb her but went to the study room instead. Sitting at the desk with paper and pen ready, he prepared to practice writing.

Just then, the system’s voice echoed in his mind, “Congratulations to the host for acquiring a new mission! Propose a new mathematical conjecture within a week to receive a reward of 20,000 points.”

20,000 points? Hearing this number, Tang Feng was secretly pleased. He had many skills and items yet to be redeemed. If he relied solely on daily check-ins, it would take ages to accumulate 20,000 points. He immediately changed his plan, stopped practicing writing, and began to work on paper.

Proposing a new mathematical conjecture was a challenge for mathematicians worldwide, including Tang Feng. Especially since the conjecture he would propose couldn’t be something trivial. If it were solved in just a few days, it wouldn’t mean much. He began to work intensively, forgetting everything around him, even not noticing when Su Xiaoli came to his side. Su Xiaoli didn’t disturb him, knowing very well that Tang Feng was doing something very important. She needed to maintain absolute silence at this moment. She carefully left the room, closing the door behind her, then went to the living room to quietly tidy up. Later, she went out to the yard to tend to the plants.

As time passed, nearing 5 p.m., Tang Feng put down his pen, stretched, and stood up. He checked the time and was surprised at how long he had been working. He quickly went out to the yard where Su Xiaoli had just finished watering the plants.

“Sorry! I was so engrossed in working on a problem that I forgot you were here,” Tang Feng apologized.

“It’s okay,” Su Xiaoli shook her head, “I was fine here.”

“Did you skip your afternoon classes?” Tang Feng asked.

“I didn’t have classes this afternoon. It looked like you were working on math problems earlier. Are you trying to solve another mathematical challenge?” Su Xiaoli couldn’t help but guess.

“Not this time,” Tang Feng shook his head, “I’m attempting to propose a new mathematical conjecture.”

“Did I hear that right? A new mathematical conjecture?” Su Xiaoli was quite shocked.

“Yes,” Tang Feng nodded, “After solving so many world-class mathematical problems, it’s time for me to propose a new mathematical conjecture.”

“But won’t your proposed mathematical conjecture also take hundreds of years for someone to solve?” Su Xiaoli asked.

“It’s hard to say. It might not take hundreds of years. Maybe one day, a mathematician even more brilliant than me will come along and prove my conjecture,” Tang Feng said with a smile.

“Finding someone more brilliant than you in a short period of time is probably impossible. After all, mathematical geniuses aren’t cabbages; it might take hundreds of years for one to appear,” Su Xiaoli said.

“Regardless, I’ll propose it first,” Tang Feng stated.

“Do I still need to do that thermosensitive moxibustion after you massaged my abdomen today? It hasn’t hurt since then,” Su Xiaoli asked.

“Of course, you do! You only don’t feel pain temporarily. If you wake up tomorrow morning, you will still feel it. Besides, massaging your abdomen was just a temporary measure,” Tang Feng replied.

“In that case, let’s go buy moxa sticks later,” Su Xiaoli was somewhat eager.

“I already bought some while you were napping. After we have dinner, I’ll start doing it for you,” Tang Feng said.

“Great! But be careful when you do it. I always find that thing a bit scary,” Su Xiaoli warned.

“Don’t worry! I’ll be gentle. I’ll make sure you feel warm without any pain,” Tang Feng said with a slight smile.

Su Xiaoli didn’t say anything, just nodded. Soon, Tang Feng prepared dinner.

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