Chapter 192: He might be a good candidate for the military
Shen Zhaoyue held her waist and slowly walked out of the clinic. Her belly was already very big, like a small watermelon, and she had to lean back slightly to maintain her balance when walking. Gao Wen followed behind her, holding the medical record in her hand, her eyes full of concern.
"Let's stop here today. I'll take care of the rest." Gao Wen said in a gentle but unyielding voice.
Shen Zhaoyue turned around with an apologetic look on her face: “Dean Gao, I’m sorry to trouble you again.”
"What nonsense! You've persisted in working until this point, which is already remarkable." Gao Wen waved her hand. "The third trimester is the most arduous. You have to think about yourself and your baby."
Chen Zhaoyue nodded and didn't insist. She was indeed tired. From morning till now, although she had only been sitting and providing simple health consultations to several military families, the soreness and swelling in her waist kept coming, reminding her of her body's limits.
Outside the clinic, Wen Yanxi had been waiting for a long time. He was dressed in a neat military uniform, standing straight, his gaze fixed on the entrance. Seeing Chen Zhaoyue emerge, he immediately stepped forward, his steps naturally adjusting to a slow, synchronized rhythm with hers.
"How is it? Are you tired?" Wen Yanxi took the shoulder bag from her hand and gently held her arm with his other hand.
Chen Zhaoyue smiled and shook her head: “I’m not tired, it’s just that my waist is a little sore from sitting for a long time.”
The setting sun stretched the shadows of the two people very long. Wen Yanxi matched Chen Zhaoyue's pace and walked towards the family compound step by step.
"My uncle talked to me today," Wen Yanxi said softly. "He asked about your condition and said the military clinic has prepared all the necessary medical equipment, even the latest fetal monitor."
Chen Zhaoyue's eyes flashed with emotion: "Uncle, you are so worried. In fact, the conditions of the health center are already very good. Director Gao is experienced, so I am not worried at all."
"Uncle is so looking forward to these two children." Wen Yanxi smiled and shook his head. "Ever since he found out the due date is April, he's been telling everyone that this is a great time, that the weather is neither too hot nor too cold, and that confinement is comfortable."
Chen Zhaoyue couldn't help but smile. Wen Qimin was always serious, but he showed rare enthusiasm for her pregnancy and childbirth.
Come to think of it, the Wen family has been a single-line family for three generations, and now there are only three of them left, the old, the middle-aged and the young.
The arrival of the two children in her belly has special meaning for each of them, representing hope and continuation.
Back home, Wen Yanxi carefully helped Chen Zhaoyue to a chair, and then he put on an apron and began to prepare dinner. If his subordinates saw this scene, they would be shocked - the decisive and resolute Captain Wen on the training ground actually had two faces, and at home he was such a considerate husband.
After dinner, Chen Zhaoyue paced slowly around the room as usual.
Dean Gao said that proper exercise helps with childbirth, and she has been persisting in it.
After cleaning up the kitchen, Wen Yanxi came over to walk with her, occasionally putting his hand behind her waist to relieve her pressure.
"Is the baby moving a lot today?" Wen Yanxi's eyes fell on her round belly.
"It was particularly active in the afternoon, as if it was practicing boxing inside." Chen Zhaoyue took Wen Yanxi's hand and placed it on her belly, "It's quiet now, probably asleep."
Wen Yanxi felt the wonderful bulge in his palm, and his heart was filled with indescribable emotion. There was their child being nurtured, a new life about to be born.
Late at night, Shen Zhaoyue lay in bed, tossing and turning. Her belly was so big in the late stages of pregnancy that she couldn't find a comfortable sleeping position. Lying flat on her back made her breathless, and lying on her side caused her back to ache.
Chen Zhaoyue carefully adjusted his posture without waking Wen Yanxi, but he would wake up immediately with every slight movement.
"Are you feeling unwell?" Wen Yanxi's voice was sleepy, but he was obviously conscious.
"Did I wake you?" Chen Zhaoyue said apologetically, "It's just that my belly is too big, and no matter how I lie down, it's uncomfortable."
Wen Yanxi sat up and turned on the bedside lamp: "Let me massage your waist."
Warm palms gently pressed on her lower back, relieving muscle tension.
Chen Zhaoyue sighed comfortably, and suddenly felt a slight movement in his abdomen.
"The baby is awake." She took Wen Yanxi's hand and placed it on her belly, where a small bulge was sliding across.
There was a glint of surprise in Wen Yanxi's eyes. Even though he had felt the fetal movement countless times, each time still made his heart beat fast.
"This little guy might be a good candidate for the army." Wen Yanxi said jokingly, his palm still pressed against Chen Zhaoyue's belly, as if he could communicate with the unborn child in this way.
Chen Zhaoyue smiled: "Maybe it's a girl."
"A girl is also good, as beautiful and kind as you." Wen Yanxi said softly, leaning over and placing a kiss on her forehead.
This night, like many nights before, Wen Yanxi hardly slept well.
He always paid attention to the movements around him. As long as Chen Zhaoyue felt a little uncomfortable, he would wake up to help adjust the pillow or massage the sore area.
Sometimes he would just quietly look at his wife's sleeping profile, his heart filled with protectiveness and inexplicable worry.
The cold winter has passed and the temperature in Liaoning Province has warmed up in April, but it is still relatively low.
With only two weeks until the due date, Wen Yanxi's nervousness grew by the day. He was a calm and composed commander on the training ground, but when it came to his wife's birth, he felt like a new soldier on the battlefield, a mixture of anticipation and dread.
The next morning, Wen Yanxi got up early and prepared a nutritious breakfast. When Chen Zhaoyue woke up, millet porridge, boiled eggs, and a few side dishes were already on the table.
"Today I went to the health center for a final comprehensive checkup." Chen Zhaoyue said while eating breakfast, "Director Gao said we need to determine the fetal position and various indicators to prepare for delivery."
Wen Yanxi immediately said, "I'll go with you."
"No need. Don't you have a training mission today? Dean Gao is here, so it's okay."
Wen Yanxi hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "Then ask the sentry at the door to send me a message after the inspection, otherwise I will be worried."
After breakfast, Wen Yanxi insisted on sending Shen Zhaoyue to the entrance of the health center, and after repeated instructions, he rushed to the training ground.
Gao Wen had already prepared the examination room, and when she saw Shen Zhaoyue coming, she immediately went to greet him.
"How did you sleep last night?" Gao Wen asked while taking her blood pressure.
Chen Zhaoyue smiled bitterly: "It's still the same, no matter how I lie down, it's uncomfortable."
Gao Wen nodded in understanding. "This is the final stage. Let's do a comprehensive checkup today to see if the baby is ready."
During the examination, Gao Wen's professionalism and attentiveness reassured Shen Zhaoyue. As the cool gel was applied to her swollen abdomen and the ultrasound probe gently glided across it, the image of the fetus appeared on the screen.
"Look, the baby is healthy," Gao Wen said, pointing to the screen. "The baby's head is pointing downwards, and the position is perfect. The estimated weight is 5.5 kilograms, which is very suitable for a normal birth."
Chen Zhaoyue stared at the tiny figure on the screen, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. That was her child, and she would soon meet him.
After the inspection, Chen Zhaoyue asked the sentry at the door to send a message to Wen Yanxi as agreed: "Everything is normal, the babies are cooperating and the position is perfect."
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