A long journey that lasted nearly a month came to an end quietly in the rush of time. Fortunately, Qingwan's body did not show any obvious problems along the way, making our journey very successful. We finally returned home with unforgettable memories and deep longing for our daughter.
When Qingwan saw Xixi, she was attracted to her like a magnet, and she held her tightly in her arms, unwilling to let her go for even a moment. She stared at Xixi's round, soft, and silky face, her eyes full of doting and love, and she seemed to be shrouded in the holy glory of maternal love, shining brightly.
This time, Liu Yun gathered the best people and prepared a feast to welcome us.
I happily distributed the various gifts I collected along the way to my relatives and friends. Although these gifts were souvenirs of the trip, each one carried the laughter and stories of the journey, and the faces of the recipients were filled with happy smiles.
Liu Yun was even more considerate and played the DV recording of Qingwan and I's journey through the plasma TV in the private room.
In the photo, our smiles were as bright as the sun; in the video, our figures were as lively as the wind. People in the room cast envious and admiring glances at us, watching and talking about it. Qingwan looked at me while watching, her eyes sparkling with satisfaction and happiness.
During the dinner, I talked with Wang Yanshu about my feelings about this trip. I especially mentioned the meticulous spirit and awareness of the Xiaoshan Economic and Technological Development Zone Management Committee in serving enterprises, as well as the magnificent scene of Wenzhou's private economy flourishing like a celestial being. Wang Yanshu was deeply moved after hearing this, and expressed his warm approval of my proposal to organize the development zone staff to go there to learn and observe.
In the following days, I devoted myself to two things: one was to take care of Qingwan and her daughter's daily life, and the other was to run around for the new project in the development zone. However, the contact with Xiaocheng Steel Structure was not as I wished, and the investment intention was delayed, which inevitably made me feel a little disappointed.
At the same time, Yu Zhiming's plan to develop the vacant land was temporarily shelved because the county leadership had different opinions on the new urban planning, which made me even more anxious.
In the blink of an eye, the May Day holiday arrived, and Qingwan suddenly developed nausea and her feet began to swell. I had a bad feeling and hurriedly called Yang Ruining.
I described Qingwan's symptoms in detail. Yang Ruining paused for a moment and suddenly asked me, "Did you take any safety measures when you had sex with her?"
I was stunned for a moment, not understanding what she meant, and asked back, "What safety measures?"
She explained helplessly, "You stupid idiot, I was asking you if you took any contraceptive measures when you had sex."
I smiled awkwardly and said, "Qingwan is still breastfeeding, I don't think it's necessary, right?"
Yang Ruining sternly reprimanded: "She didn't breastfeed her child. For a breastfeeding woman like her, ovulation may resume 4-6 weeks after giving birth, and the possibility of pregnancy again cannot be ruled out."
I explained, "But Qingwan has endometriosis, and Xixi got pregnant accidentally. How could she get pregnant again so easily?"
She patiently explained: "The high levels of progesterone and estrogen during pregnancy may inhibit the activity of endometriosis lesions and improve her condition."
I still insisted on my point of view: "That's impossible. I didn't hear Qingwan say that her menstruation had resumed."
Yang Ruining sighed and said, "Before ruling out the possibility of an unexpected pregnancy, I can't give her any diagnostic advice. But you still have to be more careful."
I suggested, "Then I'll take Qingwan to your place for a re-examination?"
She thought about it and refused, "You'd better not bother with it. She can't afford it now. Take good care of her first and observe the situation first."
After saying that, Yang Ruining hung up the phone, leaving me alone in the mess.
That night, it was already late, and I never expected that Yang Ruining would drive alone from the distant provincial capital to come to me in a hurry. At that moment, I was filled with indescribable gratitude. She, a woman who seemed indifferent on the outside and perhaps a little sarcastic in her words, actually had a hot and warm heart.
She appeared in front of me in a dusty manner, with a trace of fatigue on her face, but her eyes revealed determination and concern. Without a moment's rest, she immediately took out the instruments from the medical bag she carried with her and performed a simple examination on Qingwan.
After the examination, she whispered to me with Qingwan on her back, "The situation is not optimistic. Based on her current symptoms, I can preliminarily judge that it should be right-sided failure. Tomorrow, I will take her to your Chinese Medicine Hospital for some more detailed examinations before we can reach a final conclusion."
Although her voice was low, every word she spoke hit me like a hammer.
I sent her to Liu Yun's place with a heavy heart to rest. On the way, neither of us spoke to each other. But I could read regret and sympathy in her eyes.
After returning home, I sat alone on the sofa, looking ahead angrily. I understood that what was supposed to come eventually came, and fate always seemed to give us the heaviest blow when we least expected it.
At this time, a faint voice came from the bedroom, and she called me over. I walked into the bedroom and saw that her face was pale and she was feeling very uncomfortable. I wanted to help her lie down, but she said softly, "It's hard to breathe if you lie down. It's better to sit up and feel more comfortable."
I gently stroked her messy hair with my hand, and looked at her eyes with pain, which were once full of brilliance but now had lost their former light.
My heart was cut like a knife, but I knew that I could not fall down. I had to be strong for Qingwan and for our family.
Qingwan gently held my hand, her eyes flashing with determination and tenderness, and she said softly: "Hongjun, don't worry too much. I have made all the preparations. No matter what the result is, I will face it bravely."
I listened to her words, with endless sadness and love in my heart, but I dared not speak easily. I was afraid that once I spoke, the tears I had been holding back would burst like a flood, and I would cry bitterly in front of her. I held her hand tightly in return, and used my strength to convey her silent support.