Chapter 444 Luo Xueli Wants to Move to the Neighboring Brigade

Chapter 448 Gave Birth to a Big Healthy Baby Boy

Just as Ye Shengge thought it was a mere chance encounter, Cao Lele and her brother Cao Siyang came to the hospital that afternoon.

However, Zi Yisheng had already returned. He frowned slightly upon seeing the two of them.

"Young Master Zi, I'm Cao Siyang. We've met before."

"Come in."

Zi Yisheng nodded, allowing them in. Ye Shengge was sitting on the bed, waiting for her elder brother to cut apples. She smiled at the two of them without speaking.

"Madam Zi, we brought you some tonics. We weren't sure what you like, so we brought a variety. We hope you like them."

"Thank you, you're too kind."

Cao Lele quickly placed the gifts she was carrying on the bedside table, almost knocking over the small bowl of apple slices. Ye Mu'en quickly took the bowl away.

"Sorry about that."

"It's okay."

Ye Shengge noticed Cao Lele's slight awkwardness and quickly pointed to the empty chair by the bed.

"Sit down."

Cao Siyang also sat down stiffly opposite Zi Yisheng, like a prisoner undergoing interrogation.

"Zhao sz also wanted to come, but she was afraid of disturbing you, Madam, so she sent me to take a look quietly."

"When I'm in Chuncheng, please pretend not to know me. I don't want anyone to disturb me."

"Understood, we'll be careful from now on. Young Master Zi, is there anything you need me to do? My mother is a doctor in the obstetrics and gynecology department of this hospital. She can come and examine Madam."

Zi Yisheng took the bowl from his brother-in-law's hand, padded it with a tissue, and placed it on his wife's lap.

"Is it Dr. Liu?"

"Yes, Liu Qin is my mother."

"Dr. Liu is my wife's attending physician."

"That's wonderful! My mother's medical skills are very famous in Chuncheng. Madam, you can rest assured, everything will go smoothly."

Cao Siyang seemed to have found common ground and relaxed, feeling proud of his mother.

At that moment, the door was knocked, and a group of people bustled in.

"Shengge, Mom brought you pigeon soup. It's very light and not greasy."

"Oh, there are guests."

Cao Lele and Cao Siyang quickly stepped aside. With so many people, Ye Shengge and the others could no longer pay attention to the Siyang siblings.

"Girl, come, Master will check your pulse to see how much longer the baby will take."

Ye Shengge obediently extended her hand. One person after another spoke, leaving her no room to respond.

"Shengge, your aunt has boiled and sterilized the baby bottles as you instructed. We'll check again later to see if anything is missing and go buy it immediately. It's convenient in Chuncheng, the department store is nearby."

"Okay, Auntie, please check again later."

After taking their pulses, Elder Fan and Elder Dang both smiled.

"The baby should be born tonight or tomorrow morning. We must have more people on duty tonight."

Cao Lele and Cao Siyang exchanged glances. As expected of Young Master Zi's wife, even two doctors had come.

Zi Yisheng and Ye Mu'en had long been pushed to the edges. Upon hearing that she might give birth tonight, they immediately became nervous.

"Ask Ah Sen to arrange two more rooms. Let everyone stay at the hospital."

Zi Yisheng was genuinely unsure and afraid that he and his brother-in-law wouldn't be able to take care of his wife properly when she gave birth.

Seeing that the entire family was present, Cao Siyang didn't dare to stay any longer. He could only say goodbye and leave with his sister.

"Phew... such VIP treatment."

Cao Siyang also let out a breath, feeling that the task assigned by his superior today was considered complete.

"If Young Master Zi were still in his position, the attention on his wife giving birth would be even more frenzied."

"A woman as beautiful as a celestial being deserves such treatment."

"Madam's maternal family is also very powerful. This is a strong alliance. Let's go, accompany me to find Mom. I need to explain a few more things to her."

Liu Qin was quite surprised to see her daughter and son together, but even more so upon hearing her son's intention.

"The pregnant woman you mentioned was arranged by the director himself. I was repeatedly instructed to take good care of her. So her identity is so prominent? Then I must provide full-time service and absolutely not let my son down."

"Alright, Mom, thank you for your hard work. The doctors they brought said she might give birth tonight. You must pay close attention at all times."

Cao Lele looked at her mother and older brother, who were so nervous they were discussing details, and could only speak helplessly.

"I think Madam Zi has a very good personality. Mom, just do what a normal doctor should do. Your excessive enthusiasm might just burden her."

"That's true, I suppose."

Cao Lele rolled her eyes. She felt exhausted looking at her brother and mother like this.

Ye's father, Ye's mother, and the two aunts and two masters did not leave the hospital. They stayed in the adjacent room after dinner.

Only Ye Shengge and Zi Yisheng were left in the ward. In the later stages of pregnancy, Ye Shengge's legs and feet became swollen.

Every day, Zi Yisheng would soak his wife's feet with hot water and apply compresses to her legs. It was inconvenient in the hospital, and he didn't have a foot bath. So he couldn't soak her calves, only warm a towel and apply it to her legs.

"Giving birth is truly suffering."

"I didn't complain, and you're already grumbling."

Zi Yisheng looked at his wife's bulging belly, her arms and legs not having gained much weight. She sat on the bed like a roly-poly.

"I'm just worried about you. The child is not as important as my wife."

"If you have the guts, say that to our child when he can understand it."

"Hmph, I'll dare to say it even when he's twenty. I'm his father, and there's nothing I wouldn't dare to say!"

Ye Shengge pouted. How could she win against a father like him? She'd wait for their child to cause trouble for him later. For now, she wanted to be the most beautiful, kindest, and gentlest mother in the world.

After applying the warm compress to her legs, Zi Yisheng skillfully poured some lotion into his palm, rubbed it warm, and gently massaged his wife's legs.

After finishing everything, Ye Shengge was also sleepy. She fell asleep shortly after lying down. Zi Yisheng turned off the light and tiptoed to caress his wife's belly, pressing his ear against it to listen quietly.

"Kid, don't torture your mother, or I won't let you off when you come out."

"Heh, you're kicking with quite some strength."

Zi Yisheng didn't dare to sleep for the entire night. Just as he was dozing off as dawn broke, he was woken up by his wife.

"Are you having contractions?"

Zi Yisheng shot up in a jolt.

"Yes, my stomach is starting to hurt, and my belly feels tight."

"Doctor, quickly, someone!"

Zi Yisheng, without even putting on his shoes, ran out quickly. Immediately, people emerged from the two adjacent rooms.

"Doctor, where is the doctor!"

Zi Yisheng rushed back into the room as soon as he saw someone coming out. His hands trembled as he put on his wife's pajamas and poured her a cup of warm water to drink.

"Wife, don't be afraid, the doctor will be here soon."

"Mmm, it only hurt twice, I can bear it."

Ye's mother and the others also rushed in, supporting their daughter with worried expressions.

"Daughter, is it very painful?"

"It doesn't hurt, Mom, don't worry, it's okay."

Ye's father and Ye Mu'en didn't know what to do, so they could only look at Ye Shengge expectantly.

Zi Yisheng finished dressing his wife and put on his own clothes and shoes. At this time, Dr. Liu also hurried over.

"Only one person should stay in the room."

Dr. Liu was a little nervous when she saw Zi Yisheng after learning of his identity, and her smile towards Ye Shengge was a little stiff.

"Don't be nervous, the examination won't hurt."

Ye Shengge happened to be not in pain at the moment and offered a comforting smile.

"I'm not nervous, you can proceed with the examination."

Dr. Liu touched Ye Shengge's belly and smiled stiffly again.

"The labor has just begun. You can eat first, and then have someone help you walk around more. This is beneficial for opening the cervix."

"Okay, thank you, Dr. Liu."

"It's no trouble, no trouble at all. I'll be in my office. I'll check on you in an hour. Relax your mood."

Dr. Liu glanced at Zi Yisheng and quickly nodded before leaving.

Ye Shengge pointed at Dr. Liu's retreating back and teased.

"Is she another one scared by you?"

"She's just timid. Wife, does it hurt a lot?"

"It's okay, hurry and have someone send food over. I need to eat enough to have the energy to walk. Oh, it hurts again."

Zi Yisheng called for Ye's mother and then went out to arrange for food to be sent. Ye's mother helped Ye Shengge wash up. After a flurry of activity, Ye Shengge was sweating from the pain.

Bai's eldest aunt took the opportunity to tidy up the baby's swaddling clothes and other necessities, which could be taken to the delivery room later.

"The food is here, Aunt Zhen's chicken soup with small wontons."

Ah Sen and Ah Liang carried several lunchboxes into the ward. With so many people, a lot of food had to be prepared for one meal.

Ye Shengge's contractions became more frequent. She could only endure the pain for a moment after each bite of the small wonton, which distressed everyone in the room.

Zi Yisheng's brows were furrowed, and he tried his best to suppress his inner anxiety and worry.

Ye Shengge's posture was good, with anticipation outweighing the pain and tension.

After quickly finishing breakfast, everyone accompanied Ye Shengge as she walked. With people in front, behind, and supporting her, they caused a "traffic jam" in the hospital corridor.

Dr. Liu also stood at her office door, watching everything.

"Dr. Liu, do pretty people always get so much favor?"

The young nurse looked with sparkling eyes at the pregnant woman surrounded by people.

"Not only do they have to be pretty, but their maternal family must also dote on them. Most of those people are her maternal relatives. Have you ever seen a family that dotes on their daughter to this extent?"

The young nurse pouted, looking aggrieved.

"My mother only says one thing when she sees me: 'Have you been paid yet?'"

"Heh, that's normal. I also dote on my daughter, but I can't make everyone in my family dote on her."

"Dr. Liu, what should I do if I'm jealous?"

"Heh, if you think about your face, you won't be jealous."

The young nurse felt like she had "died of a heart attack" on the spot.

"Doctor, my daughter is in unbearable pain."

Immediately, Zi Yisheng rushed to Dr. Liu with Ye Shengge in his arms.

"Take her to the delivery room first."

The delivery gurney was already prepared, and they turned a corner into the delivery room.

The moment the door closed, Zi Yisheng felt his strength drain away, and his legs felt weak. He leaned against the doorframe, staring intently at the door.

Elder Fan and Elder Dang sat in chairs, watching him pace back and forth, cling to the delivery room door, and shed silent tears.

"I'm dizzy."

"I'm dizzy too, let's close our eyes for a bit."

Because Ye Shengge had a history of heart disease, although it hadn't recurred for a long time, it couldn't be ignored.

Zi Yisheng was most worried about this aspect and had asked an internal medicine doctor to enter the delivery room as well, just to monitor for any accidents during childbirth.

Ye Shengge had also taken a pill made by her master before entering the delivery room, which was said to reduce the burden on her heart during childbirth.

Ye Shengge was already drenched as if she were immersed in water. The braid her mother had tied for her had come undone, and her hair was almost soaked. While this pain wasn't as sharp as the pain from her heart condition, it spread throughout her abdomen and back, as if she were being torn apart and reassembled repeatedly, tormenting her.

"She's already eight centimeters dilated. We can actually break her water forcefully and start delivery now."

"As long as the baby is fine, I'm willing to endure a little longer."

A nurse beside her gently wiped Ye Shengge's sweat and kept instructing her on how to adjust her breathing.

"Then get out of bed and squat. This will speed things up."

Ye Shengge could hardly believe her ears. She was being asked to squat now!

Dr. Liu and the nurses all nodded solemnly at Ye Shengge.

"Heh, hiss, okay, I'll squat!"

Ye Shengge asked the nurse to help her put on her sweatpants and supported herself on the delivery bed to squat down with difficulty. The moment she squatted, Ye Shengge felt like she was "splitting open."

"Quick, her water broke, hurry and help her onto the delivery bed."

"From now on, the mother should not shout loudly. Conserve your strength and follow my instructions."

Only now did Ye Shengge truly feel fear. Her body kept wanting to push up, and the doctor kept pulling her down.

The doctor and Ye Shengge struggled for about half an hour, followed by a sharp scream, and then the cry of an infant.

"She's born, she's born!"

"Wuwuwu, the cry my daughter just let out almost tore my heart out!"

"The most difficult hurdle has finally been overcome."

Ye's mother's tears couldn't stop flowing, and Ye's father also wiped away tears beside her.

Zi Yisheng pressed his forehead against the wall, not letting anyone see his tears. He vowed in his heart never to let his wife give birth again.

"Ye Shengge's family member."

"I am!"

"I am!"

"I am!"

Fortunately, the nurse had known beforehand that the expectant mother had many relatives waiting.

"Ahem, the mother's husband, please come and receive the child. It's a very healthy baby boy, weighing seven catties and two ounces."

"How is my wife?"

"The mother is doing well and will be out soon."

Having received the information he wanted, Zi Yisheng glanced at the baby wrapped in a blue bundle and then gave up his position.

"Mom, you hold him."

After speaking, he clung to the door, looking inside, wanting to see his wife as soon as possible.

Ye's mother's smile reached her ears, and she held the baby tightly without letting go. People immediately surrounded her.

"My little grandson looks so much like his mother. He's much more handsome than you were as a child, uncle."

"Mmm, he is indeed better looking than Mu'en."

Ye Mu'en was constantly being mentioned but had no chance to get close to his nephew, let alone hold him.

"Come, let me hold him, Grandpa wants to hold him."

"Go away, you've never held a baby before. What if you hurt the child?"

Elder Fan and Elder Dang had the opportunity to interact with the baby under the guise of examining his health.

"Mmm, not bad. His body is much better than his mother's."

Outside the ward, it wasn't just the waiting family. Seeing that the first baby born that day was a boy, everyone came to offer congratulations and share the good fortune.

"A seven-catty baby is rarely seen, and it's a boy. His wife is truly blessed."

"Isn't that so? And she's set a good example for us."

"Of course, they're happy. Look at the mother-in-law, she can't stop smiling."

Ye's mother rolled her eyes. Her family preferred girls, thank you very much.

"Ye Shengge's family member, please come and receive her."