Qian Duoduo moved slowly and heavily toward the operating room. Because she had taken a health-preserving pill earlier, she didn't have much worry or fear in her heart. Her calm and composed demeanor amazed the medical staff in white coats she encountered, especially since she was carrying quadruplets, something they had never seen before.
Just as the heavy doors of the operating room slowly closed, Wenya's gaze caught a glimpse of a smile on Qian Duoduo's face. The smile seemed to carry a reassuring power, but it failed to alleviate the tension deep within Wenya's heart. She tightly grasped Jin Jinxiu, who had remained silent beside her, and said in a slightly trembling voice, "Mother-in-law, I'm a little worried!"
Jin Jinxiu gently patted Wen Ya's hand, her face showing worry ever since Qian Duoduo left the ward: "And what about me? But everything that needs to be prepared has been prepared, and everything that can be sent into the operating room has been sent in. Now, in this situation, all we can do is wait quietly and hope that everything goes smoothly for Duoduo and that there won't be any accidents."
Because Qian Duoduo was pregnant with quadruplets, her belly was extremely swollen, as if it contained a small hill. As the pregnancy progressed, the babies became increasingly active, often kicking, punching, and turning around inside her belly, making her already enormous belly even more spectacular. This situation undoubtedly added considerable difficulty and challenge to the upcoming cesarean section.
At this moment, Wen Ya and Jin Jinxiu were anxiously waiting outside the operating room. As time passed, their hearts grew heavier, their eyes fixed on the closed operating room door, hoping to hear the progress of the surgery and the good news that Qian Duoduo and her baby were safe as soon as possible.
Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps approached from afar. Wen Ya and Jin Jinxiu subconsciously turned their heads to look, only to see several people hurrying towards them at the end of the corridor. They thought they were probably just family members of other patients who were worried about their conditions, so they didn't pay much attention and quickly turned their gaze back to the operating room door.
However, at that moment, a familiar voice reached Wenya's ears: "Mom, how is Duoduo?"
Hearing the sound, Wen Ya turned around abruptly and saw her son, Lu Yuan, walking quickly towards her. His face was full of anxiety, and fine beads of sweat even appeared on his forehead. Upon seeing his mother, Lu Yuan strode over to her and asked impatiently, "Mom, how is Duo Duo now?"
Wen Ya immediately grabbed Lu Yuan's hand and asked, "Son, why did you come out?"
Lu Yuan said anxiously, "I was very uneasy while I was in the lab. Later, I called Pengcheng's home directly, but no one answered. Then I called the company, and they said that Brother Qian Xiang and Brother Qian Gui were not there. Later, I called Brother Qian Gui's home, and Sister-in-law Wang Rui answered. That's when I learned that Duoduo had actually been admitted to the hospital several days in advance! After hearing this news, I was extremely anxious. I immediately asked my boss for leave and bought the earliest available plane ticket to fly over."
Wen Ya nodded slightly and replied softly, "I see, son. Duo Duo was just taken into the operating room not long ago. You've come at just the right time."
Lu Yuan nodded, then looked at Jin Jinxiu and respectfully called out, "Mother, I'm back."
Although Jin Junxiu, as Qian Duoduo's mother, harbored a slight resentment towards her son-in-law for occasionally not being able to be by her daughter's side due to work—after all, what mother wouldn't want her child to have their loved one by their side when they are sick and vulnerable—she also understood deep down that Lu Yuan's behavior wasn't intentional, but rather a consequence of the nature of his work. His job was demanding, often requiring him to step up in crucial moments, leaving him no time for anything else.
Take this incident, for example. Lu Yuan was able to decisively put aside his crucial work tasks without hesitation, fly from Beijing to Shenzhen at top speed, rush to the hospital to be with Qian Duoduo, and hope that she would see him after she came out of the operating room. These actions alone are enough to powerfully prove that his concern and care for Duoduo are not empty words. Therefore, the slight, even insignificant, dissatisfaction he felt earlier vanished instantly, like the morning mist, with Lu Yuan's appearance.
Lu Yuan came to Jin Jinxiu's side and asked anxiously, "Mother, how long has Duoduo been inside?"
At this moment, Jin Jinxiu first gently patted Lu Yuan's arm to comfort him, then turned to look at him, and then glanced at Wen Ya, who was also looking at her with concern, and slowly replied, "Mother-in-law, Duo Duo has probably been inside for about an hour, hasn't he?"
After saying that, Wenya quickly raised her wrist, glanced down at the exquisite watch on her wrist, and then confirmed with everyone again: "That's right, it's exactly one hour."
Lu Yuan stood silently in front of the operating room door, like a silent statue. His gaze was fixed on the closed door, as if he could see his wife inside, struggling to give birth. Every second of waiting was agonizing, but he remained steadfast, as if only by being so close could he offer even the slightest comfort to his beloved inside.
He dared not make a sound, afraid that any unintentional noise might disturb the doctors' procedures. At this moment, Lu Yuan was filled with self-reproach and guilt. Since his wife became pregnant, he hadn't been able to be by her side constantly due to work. Now, facing this crucial moment of childbirth, he felt even more guilty for neglecting her.
At this moment, Wen Ya walked gently to Lu Yuan's side and said softly, "Come sit here for a while. Duo Duo might not be able to come out for a while."
However, Lu Yuan slowly shook his head, his eyes revealing endless determination: "From the time she got pregnant until now, I haven't been able to spend much time with her. Let me stay here and spend more time with her this time."
After hearing Lu Yuan's heartfelt words, Wen Ya didn't say anything more. She just sighed softly, turned around and went back to Jin Jinxiu's side. She saw Jin Jinxiu sitting in a chair, her body tense like a fully drawn bow. Her hands, which were originally well-maintained, had white nails from clenching her fists too tightly.
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