Chapter 163 Domestic Violence

Lin Yue had prepared the things Wang Tingting would need for childbirth a few days ago, so she could go directly to the hospital with her bag. Fortunately, Zhang Yuandong was not at work today, so she asked him to take care of the child at home and watch the old hen soup stewed in the clay pot.

Wang Tingting's contractions were not severe, and she wanted to walk a little longer for a smooth delivery. Lin Yue simply supported her and walked slowly to the military hospital.

They timed it just right. After they finished the check-in procedures, Lin Yue gave Wang Tingting something to eat. By then, she was in so much pain that she couldn't speak. Lin Yue was afraid that she couldn't hold on, so he added a drop of spiritual spring water to her kettle and only felt relieved when he saw her slowly drink it.

The ward was for four people, and Wang Tingting was the only pregnant woman waiting to give birth in the entire family hospital. Lin Yue didn't pay attention to it at first, but he didn't expect that there was another person near the window. Lin Yue was shocked when he saw it at first, but when he looked carefully, he found that there was another person lying there. She was lying there alone, curled up into a small ball, motionless.

Lin Yue thought she might have fallen asleep, so he didn't disturb her and spoke in a much lower voice.

Wang Tingting's contractions became more and more severe. Doctors and nurses took turns to come in and check on her several times. They told her what to pay attention to. Fearing that she would be nervous, the attending doctor joked, "I think you should be the one I don't need to worry about the most, right? You are more familiar with these procedures than the new nurse!"

Wang Tingting was in so much pain that she couldn't even utter a complete sentence. She forced a pale smile on her face and asked intermittently, "Doctor Huo, I still need..."

Doctor Huo interrupted her, "Alright, save your energy. We'll be in the delivery room soon. Hang in there, ah!"

As they were talking, several people walked in. The leader was Xu Zhijuan, followed by Kong Dewen and Captain Shen's lover Tao Laixiang. Xu Zhijuan and Tao Laixiang were holding things in their hands, but Kong Dewen was empty-handed, looking like he had made a mistake.

Lin Yue stood up and greeted a few people. Xu Zhijuan was a little surprised, "Why are you here too? Oh, it's Nurse Wang who is about to give birth, right? Congratulations!"

Although Wang Tingting was not a military dependent, she lived in the family compound and knew basically everyone she should know. She smiled and nodded to Xu Zhijuan, and followed Lin Yue in calling her "Auntie Xu."

The woman curled up in the bed at the back probably heard something and moved slightly, but no one noticed. Wang Tingting's bed was near the door, and several people were blocking the door. For a moment, the atmosphere here seemed particularly lively, which made the bed inside seem even more deserted and lonely.

After a few simple greetings, they walked around and went straight to the bed at the back. Xu Zhijuan approached the bed and whispered, "Wang Fang, we came to see you. How are you?"

Lin Yue was shocked. The person had not revealed his face. She did not expect that the person lying inside was actually Wang Fang. She looked back and saw Kong Dewen forcibly helping the person up. He looked very concerned and asked, "Why are you still sleeping? How long have you slept? Aunt Xu and Sister Tao have come to see you. You should get up quickly!"

Doctor Huo stepped forward and stopped him, saying, "What are you doing, family member? Don't you know what your wife's condition is? She just had a miscarriage and is injured. She needs to rest. How can you be so rude and act so arrogantly?"

Xu Zhijuan and Tao Laixiang had not expected Captain Kong to do this, and they hurried to stop him. Kong Dewen did not take it seriously, and smiled very sincerely: "Hey, I didn't mean anything else, I just thought you came to see her, she was lying in bed and it was not good, I wanted to help her up, you see, did you misunderstand?"

Lin Yue felt uncomfortable when he saw the smile on his face.

After all, they all lived in the same family compound and saw each other every day. She wanted to show some concern, but when she thought of Wang Fang's previous self-pitying attitude and her indifference to the outside world, she stopped immediately.

Xu Zhijuan did not say much to Captain Kong, but just grabbed Wang Fang's skinny wrist and comforted her: "This matter is Captain Kong's fault. The army has already given him the corresponding punishment. Don't worry, if he dares to do it again, he will be severely punished!

You should take good care of yourself in the hospital now, and you don’t have to worry about the two children at home. The army has given Captain Kong a half-month vacation. You can rest assured that he is at home! Right, Captain Kong?"

Kong Dewen nodded quickly and said, "Yes, yes, you can just rest assured and recover. I will be at home during this period. Leave everything at home to me!"

"It's not enough to just take care of your family. Your wife is still in the hospital. You have to take good care of her. Don't miss the three bowls of soup a day!" Tao Laixiang continued.

Kong Dewen nodded vigorously and promised to take good care of his wife and children.

Xu Zhijuan added, "Originally, my husband Liu wanted to come over to see you, but I stopped him. You are now hospitalized in the obstetrics and gynecology department. It's hard for him, a grown man, to come here. It makes us feel uncomfortable! You should take good care of yourself. I have discussed with him that we will visit you at your home after you are discharged from the hospital!"

Kong Dewen said quickly: "There is no need for Political Commissar Liu to come here in person. This is not a big deal..."

Since being pulled up, Wang Fang had been keeping her head down, not speaking or moving. But now she suddenly raised her head, revealing half of her purple mouth and eyes, and her cheeks were swollen. She stared at Kong Dewen, as if she wanted to eat him.

When Lin Yue saw her face for the first time, he was startled. Even Wang Tingting was frightened. Her stomach ached and she quickly covered her stomach and rubbed it gently a few times.

Kong Dewen was also startled by her. He was stunned for a moment. After he reacted, a hint of impatience and disgust flashed across his eyes, but he suppressed it.

Xu Zhijuan said sternly: "Captain Kong, it seems that you still don't realize your mistake! I think it is necessary for me to give Lao Liu some advice and let you reflect on your behavior at home for a while!"

Kong Dewen quickly explained: "Auntie Xu, please don't misunderstand me. I really know that I was wrong and I want to make amends. Alas, it's all my fault. This mouth just can't speak!"

Seeing him pretending like this, Tao Laixiang frowned secretly. She really didn't like Captain Kong, but who made him a subordinate of her man? Although he was not a good person and liked to put on airs and talk slickly, Old Shen said that he was quite capable and was highly valued by Old Shen. Now that something like this happened at home, she couldn't justify it if she didn't come.

Doctor Huo couldn't bear to listen any more, so he walked over to Wang Tingting and said, "Nurse Wang, let's go to the delivery room now."

Wang Tingting quickly agreed, drank the little millet porridge in the bowl, and was about to follow Doctor Huo. Lin Yue also quickly stood up and followed with the chicken soup in his aluminum lunch box.

Before leaving the door, she looked back again and saw that Wang Fang was still sitting with her head down. Although there were people around her, she was in a world of her own, as if the glance she had just raised at Kong Dewen had never appeared.

Giving birth is a hard and long process. By the time Wang Tingting was helped out by the nurse, it was already dark.

There were no mobile beds in the hospital, so patients had to be carried on stretchers or walk on their own. Although Wang Tingting was tired, she felt that she could still hold on, and she could even carry her child out on her own.

Lin Yue breathed a sigh of relief, went forward to support her, and slowly walked back to the ward.

There was no one else in the ward except Wang Fang, who was lying under a blanket and seemed to have fallen asleep.

The nurse came in and told them what to pay attention to. Seeing Lin Yue looking over there frequently, she whispered, "That girl is also a poor one. She was beaten by a man and had a miscarriage. She was sent here yesterday at midnight. I heard that her family background is not good. Captain Kong is afraid that it will affect his future, so he has been thinking of divorcing her!"

Wang Tingting had just given birth and was already sensitive. She immediately thought of her previous marriage and felt sad all of a sudden. She hugged the baby in her arms tightly.

Lin Yue spread another layer of oilcloth under the bed sheet, helped Wang Tingting sit down, smiled and changed the subject: "I still don't know whether you gave birth to a boy or a girl, let me see!"

When Wang Tingting heard about the child, a smile instantly appeared on her face. She lifted the quilt a little to show her, and said with a smile: "Look, it's a boy!"

Lin Yue took the child with a smile and let her lie down. "The nurse said you have to wait half an hour before you can eat. Lie down and rest for a while!"

Wang Tingting nodded, and soon fell asleep while lying down.

Lin Yue held the baby in his arms, nodding his head as the nurse whispered instructions.

The sound of children laughing and playing came from the corridor outside the door. Lin Yue knew it was his group of naughty kids. Sure enough, four dark little heads appeared from the door and looked inside from behind. Only Sisi was still young and could not keep up with her brothers and sisters. She stood at the door with a confused look on her face.

Lin Yue waved at them and whispered, "Auntie Tingting is asleep, you must keep your voices down and don't wake her up."

Several children nodded quickly and tiptoed into the room. When they saw the baby in Lin Yue's arms, they cried out in surprise. Wanli whispered, "I said it must be born. I won. Each of you has to give me five cents!"

He reached out to poke the little kid's face, but was slapped back by his mother. Lin Yue glared at him and whispered, "Your hands are dirty, you can't touch my little brother!"

Zhang Yuandong followed behind, carrying several lunch boxes in his hands, and walked in with a big stride. Seeing that everyone was looking at him quietly, he was startled. He scanned the ward and guessed what was going on. He coughed and whispered to Lin Yue, "You haven't eaten yet. Here, I brought you some food!"

Lin Yue didn't have any hope for Zhang Yuandong's cooking skills, but when she opened the lunch box, she found that the dish was actually quite good.

Zhang Yuandong cleared his throat and said awkwardly, "This crucian carp soup was made by Aunt Hua, and the millet porridge and boiled eggs were all made by Aunt Hua for Wang Tingting. She said that she had to eat this right after giving birth."

Aunt Hua has been raising chickens at home. The weather is too cold in winter, and she has a chicken coop built specifically for the chickens, so her family never lacks eggs throughout the winter.