"Brother-in-law, stop pacing, my eyes are going dizzy."
In Liuhe County People's Hospital, Chen Yang had paced the hospital corridor countless times, making Shen Rong dizzy.
Chen Yang didn't want to pace either, but hearing Shen Xue's heart-wrenching screams from the delivery room occasionally made his heart tremble.
"Yangzi, it's fine. The doctors haven't come out, so it must be going smoothly."
"Her father, quickly put away your pipe. They don't allow smoking in hospitals."
Liu Chunmei, the mother-in-law who usually seemed the most indecisive, was now the calmest. Chen Yang and the father-in-law were both like headless flies, rushing around.
It wasn't Chen Yang's fault. Whether in his previous life or this one, it was his first time waiting outside a ward for his wife to give birth.
When the two little ones were born, he and the father-in-law were still reinforcing the river embankment. He didn't know what kind of pain Shen Xue had endured. Sudan Novel Network
Now, hearing his wife's screams, Chen Yang's heart was breaking.
"Xue'er, you must be alright. You and the baby must be safe!"
Chen Yang lay against the ward door, wishing he could be by Shen Xue's side at that moment. After an unknown amount of time, Shen Xue's screams in the ward finally stopped.
Following the sound of a loud infant's cry, Chen Yang jumped up excitedly.
"Pop!"
Not long after, the ward door opened, and a doctor in a white coat removed his mask.
"Mother and child are safe and sound. Seven pounds six ounces. Congratulations, you've had a big, healthy boy!"
The doctor delivered the good news to Chen Yang without any delay.
Hearing the words "mother and child safe," Chen Yang finally breathed a sigh of relief.
It's good that he was born safely. That's all that matters!
"Thank you, Doctor. Thank you, nurses. Thank you, thank you all."
"A small token of my appreciation, not enough to express my gratitude! Thank you so much!"
Upon hearing the good news, Chen Yang quickly took out a pre-prepared red envelope from his pocket.
The doctor, who had looked tired, immediately smiled upon seeing the red envelope. Through a small opening in the red paper, a glimpse of a "Da Tuanjie" bill was visible.
Ten yuan!
This was no small amount, considering their monthly salary.
"You don't need to stand here. We'll take your wife to a ward so she can rest well."
"Did you bring clothes for the baby? Hold him for now. I'll explain everything you need to know in detail when I come to the ward later."
Whether it was the doctor or the nurses, they became much more enthusiastic after receiving the red envelopes. Although assisting with childbirth was hard and tiring, the fatigue vanished after receiving the红包.
"Thank you, Doctor. Thank you."
Chen Yang rushed over as Shen Xue was being wheeled out by the nurses. Shen Xue's hair was already soaked with sweat, and her face was pale, indicating the great hardship she had endured.
"You've worked hard."
Chen Yang gently tucked away the strands of hair Shen Xue had bitten into her mouth and lightly kissed her forehead.
"Tired."
Shen Xue glanced at Chen Yang. Seeing his red-rimmed eyes, she knew her man had been worried outside.
"If you're tired, get some sleep. The little one is healthy. Look how he's crying; he's really worn you out."
Beside her, a wrinkled little baby was crying loudly. The baby's eyes were barely open, yet he was crying inconsolably.
Liu Chunmei quickly handed the clean cotton cloth she brought from home to the nurse, asking her to help wrap the baby. Fortunately, it wasn't winter, so he didn't need to be wrapped tightly, just a light covering.
The baby was too young and got tired after crying for a while.
"Don't feed him yet. You can feed the baby after half an hour."
"We've already bathed the baby in the operating room. It's hot now, so don't wrap the baby too much to avoid heatstroke."
"A seven-pound, six-ounce healthy boy. You can tell he was well-nourished in the womb. He's over seven pounds, and he's the first one I've delivered this year. The baby is very healthy."
"For the mother, if there are any issues, you can find me at any time. Xiao Li, you'll be responsible for bed number 8, Shen Xue. Explain the precautions for postpartum care in detail."
The doctor who delivered the baby said a lot to Chen Yang and even playfully teased the little one nestled in Shen Xue's arms. Seeing that the baby was about to cry again, he stopped.
"Thank you, Doctor. Thank you so much."
Chen Yang expressed his gratitude repeatedly. He was happier than anyone that mother and child were safe.
"You're welcome. This is what we should do. I have other things to attend to, so I'll be going now. If you have any questions, you can ask our Xiao Li. She's the most excellent nurse in our obstetrics department."
"Of course, if I'm not on duty, you can also find me."
The doctor was very enthusiastic. After Chen Yang thanked him again, he left the ward.
Over there, Nurse Xiao Li was already explaining the precautions for postpartum care to Liu Chunmei and Shen Rong. Although Chen Yang was the husband, for some private matters, it wasn't convenient for her to explain to him.
Moreover, it was clear that Liu Chunmei, as the mother, would be the main caregiver for Shen Xue.
Of course, Chen Yang also listened attentively. He would also help take care of Shen Xue and naturally needed to understand these nursing knowledge.
"Wrinkly, not as good-looking as Yanyan and Haohao."
Chen Yang looked at the wrinkled little fellow. Although he had been bathed, there was still a thin layer of oil on his head. This shouldn't be removed; the nurse was currently educating the mother-in-law about it.
Chen Yang, who had extended his hand, quickly retracted it. At first, he thought the nurse hadn't washed it clean, but it turned out there were specific considerations.
"Babies are all like this when they're born. They'll look better after they've had some milk and grown a bit."
Shen Xue looked at the little one beside her with affection. This was flesh and blood from her own body; how could she not love him?
"I know. You've worked hard."
"Get some rest quickly. You'll have to feed this little guy later, and you'll be busy."
"I'll go buy a chicken and ask the hospital cafeteria chef to stew it into soup for you to replenish your strength."
Chen Yang looked at the exhausted Shen Xue with deep concern.
"I'm fine. This time was much easier than giving birth to Yanyan and Haohao."
"Dad, I'm fine here. You take Erni back to check on the children. Pantdi can't manage alone. My mother and Chen Yang are here."
"After things are settled at home, you can come back to relieve my mother."
Shen Xue lay down, her eyelids getting heavy. Giving birth was too exhausting; she was already completely worn out.
"Your second uncle and aunt are also helping to look after things at home. Yanyan and Haohao are sensible. You don't need to worry. Have Yangzi quickly go buy you a chicken to make chicken soup."
Shen Futang didn't dwell on this matter with Shen Xue. Chen Yang hurried off to find someone to buy a chicken.
The chickens of this era were all free-range, without any feed. So, it didn't matter where he bought one; the important thing was to buy it quickly and make chicken soup for Shen Xue.