She screamed at the top of her lungs but no one paid any attention. The smoke only grew thicker and thicker until she couldn't even see her outstretched hand. Xue Ying was desperate. She sat down on the ground and resigned herself to her fate.
She didn't know how long she had been sitting there, but just as she was feeling dejected, a beam of purple light reached in. Xue Ying's hand touched the beam, and it seemed to transform into a rope, pulling her forward.
The beam of light grew shorter and thinner until it disappeared completely, at which point the mist vanished, and I found myself outside.
Xue Ying, who had just opened her eyes, was momentarily disoriented and didn't know where she was. After regaining her composure, she finally saw Yan Daqiang and Nan Nan standing in front of her bed.
The words of the national champion suddenly echoed in my ears: Isn't patriotism a sacrifice? Isn't patriotism a sacrifice?
"Old Yan, where is Aiguo? Call Aiguo right now! No, don't call him! I need to go to the border right now! I need to see my son with my own eyes!"
Yan Daqiang sat down next to Xue Ying, his strong arms encircling her: "Xue Ying, I'm sorry, I lied. Aiguo died a few years ago..."
Xue Ying suddenly exerted her strength, shoving Yan Daqiang away and kicking him to the ground.
"Yan Daqiang, I'm telling you, I must go to the border. I must see my son, alive or dead. No, I won't.
Xue Ying rushed out as if she had lost her mind, but Yan Xiaonan grabbed her and no matter how much she struggled, she couldn't escape his grasp.
Xue Ying was finally exhausted and slowly sat down on the ground, staring blankly at the trees in the yard, her eyes already somewhat vacant.
Grandma Yan was so frightened she didn't know what to say. Xue Ying had never been so sad. Could it be that her grandson, whom she had never met, was already...?
Ye Chen'er was also stunned. Xue Ying was a good mother-in-law who was always kind and gentle. It was the first time she had seen her mother-in-law go crazy, and she couldn't believe it.
Suddenly, Ye Chen'er clutched her stomach and cried out. Yan Xiaonan quickly went over and saw that Ye Chen'er's face was deathly pale, but she was still clutching her stomach.
Could it be menstrual cramps? Yan Xiaonan's thoughts drifted over. Well, just as the moon waxes and wanes, so too do people experience joys and sorrows. Ye Chen'er is pregnant, and the shock from Xue Ying has caused her stomach to cramp.
He rushed over and secretly channeled a wisp of the mountain god's energy into Ye Chen'er's abdomen. To conceal this ability, Yan Xiaonan placed his hand on Ye Chen'er's stomach.
Ye Chen'er felt a warm sensation emanating from her stomach, and the spasms were instantly relieved. She touched Yan Xiaonan's hand and said, "Your hands can heal."
Yan Xiaonan pretended to be experienced and said loudly, "Chen'er, you should go to the hospital for a check-up. My sister-in-law had the same thing when she was pregnant. Her stomach cramped and spasmed."
Everyone was looking at Ye Chen'er. Even Xue Ying, who was heartbroken, raised her head and stared intently at Ye Chen'er's stomach.
Yan Xiaonan pulled Xue Ying up and said, "Aunt, let's take Chen'er to the hospital for a check-up. If she really is pregnant, you'll be going to be a grandmother."
Xue Ying looked at Yan Xiaonan, and tears finally streamed down her face. Those tears were definitely bitter, shed for her patriotism, but in any case, it was better to cry than to keep them bottled up inside.
The urine test was quick, and Ye Chen'er was indeed pregnant. Counting the time, she was already more than two months pregnant. "That silly girl," Yan Xiaonan secretly rolled her eyes.
Xue Ying touched Ye Chen'er's belly and nodded with relief: "Chen'er, thank you for your hard work. Tell me if you need anything and I'll prepare it for you."
Just as Ye Chen'er was about to answer, Xue Ying collapsed. Yan Xiaonan quickly caught her, called the doctor, and took her to a ward.
Yan Daqiang followed closely behind, staring blankly at the doctor's examination, tears streaming down his face. Grandma Yan, who had come along with him, felt extremely distressed. Her son was an iron man, yet even an iron man shed tears.
"Daqiang, if you want to cry, just cry. It's hard to hold it in. I'll support you, so go ahead and cry." Grandma Yan put her hand in her son's arm, wanting to give him some strength.
Yan Daqiang looked at his frail mother. With her thin arms and legs, did she have the strength to support him? The answer was definitely yes. As long as his mother was at home, he had a pillar of support.
Yan Xiaonan took Ye Chen'er away from the ward. Pregnant women should not be frightened or experience extreme joy or sorrow, as this could affect fetal development or even lead to miscarriage.
Ye Chen'er nodded obediently. Yan Xiaonan suddenly sensed a familiar presence. His consciousness spread out and he realized that Bao Guo had notified them, and they all dropped what they were doing and rushed over.
Yan Aidang was unaware that Ye Chen'er was pregnant. Upon seeing the two of them, he hurriedly asked about the details. After Yan Xiaonan finished speaking, Yan Aidang patted his chest, feeling extremely uncomfortable.
But when Yan Xiaonan told Yan Aidang that he was going to be a father, his face froze completely. The news came at the worst possible time, and Yan Aidang didn't know whether he should be happy or sad.
Cuihua ran into the ward, sat down next to Xue Ying, and cried. Her son was a piece of her flesh, her heart was connected to hers, and now a piece of him had been taken away. How could she not feel pain?
Yan Xiaoqiang, on the other hand, was concerned about his elderly mother, who was nearly eighty years old. He had to be careful and couldn't joke around with her.
Thanks to the doctors' efforts, Xue Ying finally woke up slowly, but her lifeless eyes told everyone that half of Xue Ying's heart had died.
Everyone remained silent, unsure of what to say. Xue Ying's eyes darted around before she spoke up, "Old Yan, take leave and come with me to the border. I want to see the place where Aiguo lived and where he is buried."
Yan Daqiang nodded: "Xue Ying, I promise you, but please take good care of your health. Your heart is aching, and so is mine. I can't bear to feel heartache again, so please, take good care of your health before we go."
Xue Ying was shocked by Yan Daqiang's plea. She looked at her man, a man as hard as steel, through teary eyes.
It turns out that he also has a vulnerable side, but it has always been hidden behind a strong exterior, so others cannot see it.
Xue Ying reached out her hand, and Yan Daqiang quickly ran over, took her hand in his own, nodded to each other, and silently shed tears.
Cuihua wiped away her tears and secretly ran out. This occasion no longer needed them. She would go home and cook some good food and drinks to nourish Xue Ying and Yan Daqiang.
Once the couple recovers, they can visit the border post to see the place where Aiguo lived.
Yan Xiaonan was quite at ease. His mountain god aura was no joke. Although it couldn't bring the dead back to life, it could certainly make people healthy and live longer.
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