Chapter 138 Production
"Yes, we need to prepare now, because we can't rule out the possibility that your sister-in-law might give birth prematurely," said Gu's mother while wrapping dumplings.
"Oh, I see!" Gu Yanfei quickly said, "Then you can't leave your sister-in-law's side these next few days."
“That’s natural,” said Gu’s mother, then added to Liu’s mother, “Liu’s mother, let’s check again in the next few days. All the clothes the child will wear need to be scalded with boiling water and then dried in the sun.”
"Don't worry, Madam, I've taken care of everything. All the clothes have been boiled and dried, and they're all sealed in bags. The baby's blankets, hats, and other necessities are also ready."
"That's what Aunt Liu said quickly."
Mother Gu nodded: "We also need to have fresh free-range chickens on hand at any time."
Uncle Wang nodded, "Don't worry, Madam. I've already had over a hundred chickens raised and scattered across several locations in the suburbs. The chicken that Miss is eating now is delivered to her every day by them."
These days, even private chicken farming is subject to certain limits.
In order to ensure Su Xiangwan's nutrition, and the chicken she ate during her postpartum period.
Uncle Wang and his men had made thorough preparations long ago.
In the courtyard, Su Xiangwan was playing in the snow. Seeing that Gu Yanxiao beside her was covered in a layer of white, she smiled and raised her hand to brush the snow off his head, teasingly saying, "Honey, you look like a white-haired old man!"
Gu Yanxiao walked closely beside her, keeping a close eye on her to prevent her from slipping and falling. A smile played on his lips: "Really? Then... don't we look like a couple who have grown old together?"
Hearing him say that, Su Xiangwan looked towards the windowpane.
Reflected in the glass, her hat was covered in snowflakes as she nestled in Gu Yanxiao's arms, whose head was also covered in snow.
They really do look like a couple who have grown old together.
This reminded her of the saying: "If we are together in the snow one day, we will grow old together in this life."
After the family finished their New Year's Eve dinner in a joyful atmosphere, Mr. and Mrs. Gu took out the red envelopes they had prepared in advance.
"Xiang Wan, this is your New Year's money."
Su Xiangwan was stunned for a moment when she saw the red envelopes that Gu's father and mother handed to her.
"Dad, Mom, there's still New Year's money!"
She's about to become a mother, and she's still receiving New Year's money!
"Of course!" Mrs. Gu said with a smile.
"Dad, Mom, what about mine? I want New Year's money too!" Gu Yanfei stretched out her hand.
"Yes! Of course!" Gu's mother smiled and gave one to each of them.
Gu Yanxiao took the red envelope and handed it to Su Xiangwan.
Su Xiangwan was a little embarrassed: "This is the New Year's money your parents gave you!"
"Since my wife manages the money, it naturally goes to her!" Gu Yanxiao didn't see anything wrong with it.
Upon hearing his words, Gu's father's eyes widened in surprise.
That brat, could he be using this opportunity to badmouth him to his wife?
Thinking of this, he whispered in his mother's ear, "Wife, this is all the money I have saved up. I've put it all in red envelopes, so please don't be angry."
He couldn't let his wife know that he had hidden away some money.
Seeing him act like this in front of the child, Gu's mother blushed and said irritably, "What nonsense are you talking about in front of the child?"
Gu Yanfei couldn't help but laugh as she watched her father being humiliated in front of her mother.
This immediately drew a murderous glare from Gu's father.
She quickly changed the subject, noticing that Mr. and Mrs. Gu still had a red envelope in their hands, and hurriedly asked, "Dad, Mom, why do you still have a red envelope? Who is it for?"
Sure enough, the two were immediately distracted and said, "Of course it's for the child in Xiang Wan's belly!"
As they spoke, the two of them simultaneously handed red envelopes to Su Xiangwan.
"Even though the baby hasn't arrived yet, we can't neglect him!"
Hearing the two elders say this, Su Xiangwan felt a surge of warmth in her heart: "Thank you, Dad, thank you, Mom! I thank you on behalf of my child, Grandpa and Grandma!"
Hearing the titles "Grandpa" and "Grandma," both Mr. and Mrs. Gu were overjoyed.
A few months ago, they experienced the greatest despair of their lives. How could they have imagined that they would have such a warm and happy time?
Not only did her son recover from his injuries and return to the army, but he once again became the brightest new star in the military.
In about ten days, a rosy-cheeked little baby will be born, making them grandparents.
It's said to take about ten days.
But ten days have passed, and Su Xiangwan still shows no signs of taking action.
On the day of the Lantern Festival, Su Xiangwan, who was still asleep, suddenly felt a surge of heat in her lower body.
She was startled, then realized that her water had broken.
He didn't dare to get up and hurriedly called out, "Yan Xiao."
The moment the words left his mouth, Gu Yanxiao pushed open the door to the room.
The two knew each other very well, and Su Xiangwan would never have called him that in such a tone unless there were special circumstances.
Moreover, Su Xiangwan's due date has already passed by two days, and she could go into labor at any time.
If it weren't for the poor hospital conditions at the time, and the fact that the Su residence was very close to the hospital, they would have loved to have Su Xiangwan admitted to the hospital immediately.
"Xiang Wan, what's wrong? Are you about to give birth?"
"Yan Xiao, my water broke, quick, let's go to the hospital."
Su Xiangwan forced herself to calm down.
Upon hearing this, Gu Yanxiao hurriedly said to his parents, who had already noticed something was wrong and were waiting at the door, "Dad, Mom, Xiang Wan's water broke. I'll take her to the hospital right now."
Even someone as composed as Gu Yanxiao's voice trembled slightly at this moment.
He forced himself to calm down, wrapped Su Xiangwan in a quilt, then picked her up and placed her in the back seat of the car.
Gu's mother and father, who were carrying the items for the delivery, immediately followed.
Li Chengyu had already warmed up the car, and after everyone was seated, he immediately drove towards the hospital.
Although Aunt Liu also wanted to go along, after Uncle Wang reminded her, she quickly started to cook chicken soup.
The water has just broken; it's probably still a long way from production.
She decided to prepare some food for the young lady first, since she hadn't eaten breakfast yet. Giving birth would require a great deal of physical strength, so she had to make sure the food was ready.
Less than ten minutes later, the car stopped in front of the hospital.
Gu Yanxiao once again carried Gu Yanxiao into the hospital in her arms.
After the examination, the obstetrician said, "Your water has broken. You can only lie down and wait for the cervix to dilate. Remember, the mother must not get out of bed. Any needs should be met in bed."
At this moment, the contractions began, and Su Xiangwan, who had always been pampered, turned pale with pain.
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