Upon hearing Zhao Jingyu leave, Yang Yuelan immediately dressed and prepared to follow him to the hospital.
“You go to the hospital with them, I’ll cook at home.” Zhao Futang also sat up. “I’ll bring you lunch.”
"Okay, boil a few eggs first, let Qingning have some." Yang Yuelan glanced at the clock on the wall, it was not yet six o'clock. She poured a glass of water and handed it to Xu Qingning. "Don't rush, have a sip of water first, and we'll leave when Jingyu comes back."
Xu Qingning's forehead was covered in sweat. She sat up, took the cup and took a sip. She felt the pain was relieved a little, but her stomach clearly felt like it was going to drop.
A moment later, Zhao Jingyu ran back from outside: "I asked Yaqiang to go to the office to drive the car. He still has to go to Director Gao's house to get the key. It will probably take him half an hour to come. We can just wait at home."
"No need to rush." Xu Qingning felt her stomach pain had subsided. She looked at Zhao Jingyu and said, "I want to wash my hair. Can you wash it for me?"
"You still dare to wash your hair? No, I don't dare." Yang Yuelan immediately stopped her. "Didn't you just wash your hair the day before yesterday? It's so cold outside, don't catch a cold."
"It's okay, she can wash her hair whenever she wants." Zhao Jingyu understood what Xu Qingning meant; she was worried that she couldn't wash her hair during her postpartum period. "At worst, I'll just wrap her in a blanket."
Yang Yuelan didn't say anything more.
When Zhao Futang learned that Xu Qingning wanted to wash her hair, he didn't say anything and quickly boiled the water.
Zhao Jingyu lit the stove in the house and brought in water. He closed the door and washed Xu Qingning's hair, joking with her, "If the baby runs out now, don't blame me for not taking you to the hospital."
"If I could give birth right now, I'd be so grateful." Xu Qingning took a deep breath and looked up at him. "I'm scared..."
"Don't be afraid, I'm with you." Zhao Jingyu lowered his head and kissed her forehead. "Don't worry, with Director Chen here, everything will be safe and smooth."
A short while later, Wang Yaqiang arrived jogging. He quickly went to Director Gao's house to get the keys and borrowed his jeep.
He was stunned to learn that Zhao Jingyu and Xu Qingning were still washing their hair in the room. He had thought that Xu Qingning would be in so much pain that she would be rolling around on the bed. Who knew that they would have the leisure to wash their hair?
After Xu Qingning finished dressing, Yang Yuelan actually brought over a quilt: "I just washed my hair and I'm too scared to go out. Since I'll be taking the quilt to the hospital anyway, I might as well put it on."
"Mom, it's not that serious." Xu Qingning was both amused and exasperated. She had made herself a hat and scarf, covering herself up completely. "I can go out by myself."
"You guys take the bags to the car first, I'll do it." Zhao Jingyu took the quilt and actually wrapped it around her: "Put your hat on, I'll carry you out."
"I can walk by myself." Xu Qingning was a little embarrassed. It was only a dozen meters from her house to the front gate, and it wasn't like she couldn't walk.
"Don't worry, you won't fall." As he spoke, Zhao Jingyu had already picked her up by the waist, and didn't forget to joke with her, "You two are quite heavy, I almost couldn't lift you up."
Wrapped in the blanket by him, Xu Qingning felt a great sense of security and couldn't help but snuggle closer to him, clutching the hem of his clothes.
He sensed her closeness, lifted her up a little, and looked down at her: "Actually, I can carry you all the way to the hospital."
"I believe you." Xu Qingning met his gaze. She didn't know when, but she had become dependent on him. She felt that with him around, she didn't have to worry about anything.
The neighbors in the tenement knew from their posture that Xu Qingning was about to give birth, and they all came out to see.
Wang Cuifen followed, smiling, and said, "Congratulations! Don't forget to bring us red eggs when you come back."
"Don't worry, I'll bring you red eggs when I get back," Yang Yuelan replied with a beaming smile. She had been eagerly anticipating this day for so long.
We arrived at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in less than twenty minutes.
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital is an old building consisting of two two-story buildings with mottled walls covered with withered ivy vines that sway gently in the cold wind.
Zhao Jingyu told Xu Qingning and Yang Yuelan to wait in the car while he went in to complete the formalities. He had been there a few days ago and knew that the obstetrics department was on the second floor. He had also met Xu Wei, one of Chen Qiaodi's students.
Xu Wei was in her early twenties, tall and thin. She was from a neighboring county, and it was Chen Qiaodi who arranged for her to work at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.
After arranging the rooms, Zhao Jingyu went downstairs to pick up Xu Qingning and Yang Yuelan. He originally wanted to carry Xu Qingning up to the second floor, but Xu Qingning refused, saying that she could walk by herself.
Her stomach pain has subsided, but she's still a little worried, wondering if it's like last time—that the pain will only last a short while and she'll have to go back.
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital is old and looks very dilapidated. Each room is small, with multiple-person rooms, triple rooms, and double rooms in the maternity ward.
The double rooms are relatively small, but they offer better privacy.
This suited Xu Qingning's taste perfectly.
Without hesitation, Zhao Jingyu chose a double room, selecting a bed near the balcony. The other bed was empty and had not been occupied yet.
After settling in, it was already past eight in the morning. Xu Wei came over to check on Xu Qingning as soon as she arrived at work, and told them that Chen Qiaodi wouldn't be here until nine-thirty, and to wait.
Zhao Jingyu said anxiously, "I'll go pick her up right now. What if she gives birth?"
"Don't go, just wait!" Xu Qingning didn't want Zhao Jingyu to bother them. It would be great if she could give birth in an hour.
Her stomach pain isn't too severe right now; it's tolerable.
Yang Yuelan also said there was no rush, it wouldn't be that fast.
Anyway, we're already in the hospital, with so many doctors there, they're sure they can deliver the baby.
Wang Yaqiang was worried about the company car, so he returned it and said he would come back after get off work.
it's clear.
Sunlight streamed through the glass windows, warming the room. Xu Qingning, covered with a blanket she had brought from home, lay on the bed, staring blankly at the hospital ceiling, her heart filled with tension and unease.
What if she returns to the real world after giving birth?
She still has many things to do; the land for her home in Wutong Village hasn't been approved yet, and she's still waiting for news.
"Should we call your aunt over?" Zhao Jingyu sat on the edge of the bed and held her hand. "Although your aunt isn't a doctor, she has experience."
Liang Yufeng worked at the No. 3 State-owned Cotton Mill, which was quite close by.
"When your dad brings lunch, have him call your aunt." Yang Yuelan was also willing to let Liang Yufeng come and keep Xu Qingning company. Without her mother, her aunt was the most caring relative.
"No need, she's still at work." Xu Qingning didn't want Liang Yufeng to come. "Just tell her after you give birth."
Emotionally, she was indeed closer to Liang Yufeng.
But Liang Yufeng could handle such things herself; she didn't want to ask anyone else to come. With Zhao Jingyu and Yang Yuelan by her side, that was enough.
Too many people will only create chaos.
Around 10 o'clock, Chen Qiaodi arrived. She had also changed into a white coat and immediately said she needed to have an internal examination.
Xu Qingning didn't know what an internal examination was, but when Chen Qiaodi said that she needed to take off her pants, she understood and told Zhao Jingyu and Yang Yuelan to go out first.
She would feel really awkward with the two of them there.
"Then you can go out!" Chen Qiaodi understood. She could understand the young wife's shyness, especially in front of her mother-in-law. It was normal for her to feel embarrassed.
Thank you for the monthly vote.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com