I didn't realize how big the baby was during previous checkups. It seems that eating too well and living too comfortably isn't always a good thing.
"Okay, I'll go get him right now!"
Yan Gang turned and ran away. The aunties who were helping outside looked at each other in dismay. This was the first time they had ever heard of a woman who couldn't give birth because the baby was too big. At least, this had never happened in their village before. There had been cases in the town, but those were women from wealthy families.
If you eat too well and don't exercise much, your child will grow up and some of them will have difficulty giving birth!
"To be honest, Leng Hua is really pitiful. She only had a few good days, and then..."
Although Yan Gang had already gone to fetch a doctor, everyone knew that the situation was not good; the later the child was born, the greater the risk.
"Yes, if you ask me, everyone has their own destiny. Some people are just not destined to enjoy life!"
Some people sourly remarked, "What's so good about Leng Hua? If she weren't Han Luoxue's relative, she'd still be being harassed by her mother-in-law."
"Alright, that's enough. Oh, by the way, I'll go call Han Juhua. After all, she's Leng Hua's niece; she should come and check on things at this time!"
Aunt Liu turned and left, and another aunt surnamed Wang followed her out, saying, "I'll go with you!"
The two walked very fast, and when they arrived at Han Juhua's house, they found the door closed, bolted from the inside.
The two dice looked at each other, just like people in their village—who would leave their door locked in broad daylight?
The two shook the door, but no one came out.
Aunt Liu laughed and said, "This Han Juhua is really interesting. She keeps the door locked in broad daylight. What do you think she's doing at home?"
"Who knows? Could she be cheating on me with another man at home?"
Aunt Wang smiled dismissively, saying it was just a joke. Aunt Liu's expression changed, and she immediately put down her hand that was about to knock on the door.
"Let me tell you, this Han Juhua has never been an honest person. Do you remember why she married someone from so far away?"
Aunt Liu sneered: "Isn't it because she tried to seduce Han Yuchen back then? Han Luoxue got angry, and Old Master Han had no choice but to marry her off to a distant place."
Aunt Wang thought about it and realized it made sense. Now that Han Juhua had returned to their village, even though Han Juhua herself wasn't the best person, she was still young and not particularly bad-looking. At least compared to many women in the village, she was considered good-looking. Young, beautiful, and with a decent figure.
If she wanted to, she might actually be able to seduce some random man.
The two exchanged a glance, and then turned and left in tacit agreement.
"We can't knock, let's go through the back door!"
This courtyard belongs to Grandma Han. It's quite large; the whole family used to live here. In rural areas, there's usually a small gate in the backyard, or at least a dog hole.
With a little effort, an adult could squeeze in, provided they're on the thinner side. Most women could manage, but for men, unless they're exceptionally small, it would be a bit difficult.
Aunt Liu and Aunt Wang were both clearly the thin and petite type.
The two of them quickly found the dog hole. Aunt Wang took the lead, crouching down and crawling in, getting covered in dust.
After she went outside, she dusted herself off, and Aunt Liu came in.
Neither of them spoke, but deliberately lowered their footsteps and crouched down as they quietly made their way to the main house.
"Be gentle... Ah, I can't take it anymore..."
A woman's intermittent voice came from inside the room. Both of them were experienced, so how could they not understand what she was saying?
Both women's expressions changed. Aunt Wang wanted to rush in to see who it was, but Aunt Liu grabbed her, saying, "What's the use of catching this kind of slut? Come on, let's go out and find her..."
Aunt Wang thought about it and agreed. She never expected that Han Juhua, a young girl, would be so shameless as to have an affair with a man in broad daylight.
I didn't hear the man's voice, but it's not good to have such a little prostitute in the village. We must drive her out; we can't let her cause trouble for the men in the village.
...
When Yan Gang brought her back, the doctor hurriedly made a diagnosis, but the result was similar to what the midwife had said. The doctor used acupuncture to wake Han Lenghua up, but whether she could give birth to the child still depended on the midwife.
"Doctor...I...I can't go on, save the baby..."
Han Lenghua also felt that her condition was not good. She did not expect that taking good care of herself and not exercising would end up harming her.
"Oh dear, Madam Yan, don't be discouraged. Try harder, and maybe you'll be alright!" the doctor said loudly from outside the room. The midwife was also encouraging her, but Han Lenghua really had no strength left.
Another quarter of an hour passed, and Han Lenghua was exhausted, at her last gasp.
The midwife shook her head, turned and walked out, saying to Yan Gang, "There's only one way now, maybe we can save the child, but the adults..."
This is the worst situation they encounter during childbirth, the legendary case of "removing the mother and keeping the child."
"No, no!"
Yan Gang didn't want to hurt Leng Hua. If he really had to choose between the two, he would rather choose Han Leng Hua.
"If you hesitate any longer, neither you nor your child will be saved!"
"The child! Yan Gang, save the child!" Han Lenghua roared with all her might.
"Can……"
Daya stood by the door, tears streaming down her face. This was the little brother she had been longing for, but if the price of having a little brother was losing her mother, she would rather not have this little brother.
Er Ya was also sobbing, now she knew that her mother's condition was not good.
"I..." Yan Gang still couldn't bear it, but the midwife beside him grew more anxious: "If you hesitate any longer, you won't be able to save a single one!"
"Then let's save...the child!"
After saying this, the tall man squatted down, covered his eyes with his hands, and sobbed bitterly.
If possible, he doesn't want to lose his wife, and even less does he want to lose his children.
The midwife sighed; this wasn't the first time they'd encountered something like this. However, the woman inside was clearly lucky; if it were an ordinary person, the decision would have been made long ago.
Sometimes, even adults can hold on a little longer, but the man has already made his choice.
The midwife turned and went inside, and just then, the sound of horses neighing came from outside.
The courtyard was filled with sorrow, and no one noticed the person rushing in through the gate!
"Am I late?" The person who came was a man who looked to be no more than twenty years old. He looked travel-worn and tired.
Yan Gang, who was still crying, looked up when he heard the sound, his tears still wet on his face.
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