Chapter 68 Mother Lu and Mother Jiang Arrive
Lu Tingxiao came out of the doctor's office with brisk steps, and couldn't wait to return to the ward. He had an unconcealable smile on his face and his eyes were full of joy. He walked a few steps to Jiang Ruoxi's bedside.
Jiang Ruoxi looked at him in confusion. Just as she was about to ask a question, Lu Tingxiao couldn't hide his excitement and said, "Ruoxi, good news! We can move to a single room. I just went to see the doctor, and he said that a single room just happened to be vacant. The nurse will be here to help us move to a new room soon!"
Jiang Ruoxi's face, which was originally slightly tired due to the pain, also showed a relieved smile, and a glimmer of relief flashed in her eyes: "Really? That's great, it will be quieter in the single room, and it will be much more convenient!"
"Yes, this way you can rest well and prepare for the birth with peace of mind!" Lu Tingxiao gently held Jiang Ruoxi's hand and patted it lightly, his eyes full of concern and doting, "Don't worry, I have already communicated with the doctors and nurses. When we change rooms later, I will pack up everything, so just wait patiently!"
As the two were talking, the door of the ward was pushed open, and a nurse came in, smiling and said, "Bed No. 1, clean it up, and I'll help you change rooms!"
"Okay, thank you nurse. We've packed everything and we can change rooms now!" Lu Tingxiao was grateful, with a smile on his face, and his voice was gentle and polite.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with the nurse and asking for the room number, he turned and signaled Aunt Lan. Aunt Lan understood and swiftly picked up the packed bags, quickly followed the nurse's footsteps, and walked towards the new room.
Here, Lu Tingxiao and another nurse carefully carried Jiang Ruoxi onto the stretcher, their movements as gentle as if they were treating a rare treasure. Lu Tingxiao pushed the stretcher steadily, his eyes never leaving Jiang Ruoxi, full of concern and worry. While comforting Jiang Ruoxi softly, he followed the nurse closely, his steps eager but steady.
As their figures disappeared at the door of the ward, the originally quiet ward suddenly became lively. The woman in bed 3 gently tugged at her husband's sleeve, with a hint of envy in her eyes, and whispered, "It seems that her family has connections and can live in a single room. Our ordinary ward is crowded and noisy, and we can't even rest well!" Her husband frowned slightly, sighed, and replied helplessly, "It's obvious that they are not an ordinary family. They must have their own way. Let's stop talking nonsense!"
The family of bed 4 also came over and joined the discussion with great interest: "Maybe he knows the leader of the hospital. The resources here are different!" The mother rolled her eyes at the family and said angrily: "Why do you care so much? Taking good care of our own child is the most important thing!" Although she said this, she couldn't help but look towards the door, her eyes full of curiosity and yearning for that single room.
Just as everyone was talking to each other, the nurse pushed the door open and came in to check on the patient. After asking a few simple questions, she glanced at the people who were talking and said softly, "Family members, please keep quiet in the ward and don't disturb other mothers who are giving birth!" Everyone gradually quieted down, but their speculation about the mysterious single room was growing more and more vigorous like weeds growing wildly in spring.
On the other side, in the bustling crowd at the train station, Lu's mother and Jiang's mother hurriedly boarded the train that was carrying their concerns with anxious looks on their faces. As soon as they sat down, their tense nerves did not relax at all, and their hearts were still in their throats.
The train started slowly and the scenery outside the window quickly receded like a slide, but they had no time to appreciate it. Mother Lu kept rubbing her hands, her brows twisted into the shape of the Chinese character "川", and she muttered to herself: "Why is this train running so slowly? I hope I won't miss Ruoxi's birth."
Jiang's mother was also sighing and nodding: "Yeah, I feel like there's a rabbit in my heart, I'm so nervous and I can't have a moment of peace." The two of them talked to each other, their words were full of worry and concern for Jiang Ruoxi.
The train sped along the tracks, making a rhythmic clanging sound, but this sound not only did not make them feel at ease, but instead made them more irritated.
At this moment, Mother Lu seemed to suddenly remember something. She came close to Mother Jiang with a serious look and said in a low voice, "Sister, the world is not peaceful now. I heard that many hospitals have stolen babies. When we get to the hospital, we must be alert and take good care of the baby!"
When Mother Jiang heard this, her face turned pale instantly, her eyes were filled with fear and worry, and she immediately thought of how Jiang Ruoxi got lost, and quickly responded, "You're right, this is no small matter, we have to keep an eye on her. Xixi was taken advantage of because I didn't keep a good eye on her. We must not let this happen to my grandson (granddaughter) again!"
"Yes, this kind of thing must not happen again. When we get there, let's see if Xixi lives in a single room. If not, we'll look for someone who can help us find a separate room. This way, we can have a place to rest and keep an eye on the child better!" Mother Lu held Mother Jiang's hand tightly, her expression solemn, her tone full of unquestionable firmness.
The train sped along the tracks, making a dull sound, and the scenery outside the window flashed by like a phantom, but the two people's minds were not at all on the scenery along the way. Their hearts and eyes were full of concern for Jiang Ruoxi and their unborn child.
During this long journey, they were sometimes silent and sometimes talked in low voices, comforting each other, and relying on each other's company to survive the long dark night.
Finally, at five o'clock in the morning of the next day, the train slowly stopped at the platform. The sky was turning pale, and the faint morning light sprinkled on the earth, covering the whole world with a hazy veil.
Lu's mother and Jiang's mother dragged their heavy luggage and hurriedly ran towards the military hospital as soon as they got out of the train station. Along the way, they had no time to stop and had only one thought in their minds: to see Jiang Ruoxi as soon as possible.
When they arrived at the hospital, they anxiously asked for Jiang Ruoxi's room number, and then rushed to the ward without stopping. Arriving at the door of the ward, Mother Lu raised her hand to knock on the door, then pushed it open and walked in without waiting for a response.
At this time, the doctor in the ward had just finished examining Jiang Ruoxi and said calmly, "It's time to give birth. The cervix is already 8 fingers dilated. Nurse, please push the stretcher over here!"
When Mother Lu and Mother Jiang heard this, they were stunned at first, and then a trace of nervousness and worry flashed in their eyes. Without even having time to put down the luggage in their hands, they hurried forward to help Lu Tingxiao carry Jiang Ruoxi onto the stretcher.
Everyone worked together and pushed the stretcher towards the delivery room in a hurry. Along the way, Lu Tingxiao held Jiang Ruoxi's hand tightly and kept whispering in her ear to comfort her: "Wife, don't be afraid, we are all here!"
Jiang Ruoxi's face was pale, her hair soaked with sweat. She bit her lower lip tightly and nodded weakly. Every contraction made her tremble uncontrollably, but her eyes showed determination. Lu's mother and Jiang's mother stood by, constantly muttering auspicious words, trying to cheer Jiang Ruoxi up.
When they arrived at the delivery room, the nurses pushed Jiang Ruoxi in. With a "bang", the door closed, isolating the three people outside.
Lu Tingxiao, Lu's mother, and Jiang's mother stood outside the door, their eyes filled with anxiety and worry. Lu Tingxiao kept pacing at the door, his hands clenched into fists, beads of sweat oozing from his forehead; Lu's mother and Jiang's mother clasped their hands together in front of their chests, muttering something, praying devoutly for Jiang Ruoxi and the child to be safe.
Every second of waiting seemed so long, and time seemed to freeze at this moment, but their eyes never left the closed door, and they silently looked forward to the arrival of new life.
While Lu Tingxiao and the others were anxiously waiting at the door of the delivery room, Aunt Lan trotted over to the ward. She quickly opened the door, and without even taking a breath, she deftly packed and arranged Lu's and Jiang's luggage. After cleaning up, Aunt Lan gently closed the door, holding the three babies' blankets tightly in her hands, and hurried to the delivery room.
Aunt Lan hurried along, beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and a few strands of her hair were soaked with sweat and stuck to her cheeks.
When she rushed to the door of the delivery room, she saw Lu Tingxiao pacing back and forth at the door. Lu Tingxiao's brows were tightly furrowed, his hands clenched and unclenched unconsciously, and his eyes were full of anxiety and uneasiness.
Aunt Lan walked up quickly with a concerned look on her face, and whispered to comfort him, "Captain Lu, don't worry. Ruoxi is a kind-hearted and blessed person. As the saying goes, good people will be rewarded. She will definitely give birth to the baby smoothly!" As Aunt Lan spoke, she gently patted Lu Tingxiao's shoulder, trying to relax his tense nerves.
Lu Tingxiao stopped walking and looked up, his eyes full of gratitude. "Aunt Lan, thank you. I was just too worried about Xixi and the baby. Every minute and every second of waiting was too painful. Xixi was fighting for me in there, how could I not be worried!"
Aunt Lan nodded slightly, looking firmly at the door of the delivery room: "I understand how you feel. We are all waiting here. Good luck will come to those who are lucky. Ruoxi and the baby will definitely be safe."
After that, Aunt Lan, Lu Tingxiao, Mother Lu, and Mother Jiang stood quietly at the door of the delivery room, staring at the closed door without blinking, praying silently in their hearts.
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