Chapter 105 A New Baby in the Family
The days flowed slowly in the long river of time. Jiang Ruoxi's belly was like a young seedling growing in spring, getting bigger day by day. The time of pregnancy seemed to be pushed by the quietly changing rhythm of life, passing faster and faster.
During this period, Lu Tingxiao was full of concern and accompanied Jiang Ruoxi to the hospital for checkups on time every month. When the test results came out - Jiang Ruoxi was pregnant with twins again, the news was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing a huge wave in the Lu and Jiang families and causing another big sensation.
Jiang Ruoxi had given birth to triplets before, so she was more calm and composed about her second pregnancy. She still kept her normal mind and continued her life in an orderly manner. She went to school on time and helped out at the braised meat shop when she needed to. It seemed that her pregnancy did not disrupt the rhythm of her life and nothing was delayed.
However, the elders in the family were not as calm as she was. Seeing her so "calm", they were frightened and afraid that something might go wrong.
Jiang Ruoxi had no choice but to patiently explain to her family over and over again: "I am really fine now, there is nothing wrong with my body. If I feel uncomfortable, I will definitely go to the hospital immediately. You really don't have to worry!"
After repeated emphasis, the family members finally relaxed. But to be on the safe side, the two families decided to arrange for Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan to take turns picking her up from school every day to ensure her safety.
As Jiang Ruoxi's pregnancy progressed, her belly became more and more noticeable. Yang Mina and her other roommates looked at her growing belly with increasing surprise.
One day, Yang Mina couldn't help but widen her eyes and said half-jokingly and half-guessingly: "Ruoxi, you are not hiding twins in your belly!"
Jiang Ruoxi raised the corners of her mouth slightly, with a gentle smile, and replied softly: "Yes, it's twins. I found out when I went for a check-up some time ago!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the dormitory exploded. Another roommate also joked, "Ruoxi, what kind of magical genes do you have? You just gave birth to triplets, and now you're pregnant with twins. It takes other people five years to give birth to five children, but you completed their five-year goal in just two times!"
As soon as the words fell, everyone burst into laughter, and the cheerful laughter echoed in the dormitory. That's right, Jiang Ruoxi achieved the goal of five births by getting pregnant twice. Such a unique experience, how could it not make others envious and jealous?
During the special period when the family planning policy was about to be fully implemented, Jiang Ruoxi gave birth to five children in two pregnancies. In the eyes of others, this blessing was simply a godsend and extraordinary. When the neighbors talked about this, they all looked at her with envy and lamented that she was a person favored by fate.
In that era when every household strictly followed fertility targets, the scene of Jiang Ruoxi's lively family with grandchildren around them was particularly eye-catching, as if they were living in another dimension of happiness, which made everyone amazed and yearning.
The other five roommates looked at Jiang Ruoxi's increasingly heavy body, their hearts filled with worry and concern, and they no longer dared to let her walk around freely.
Even at lunch, they took the initiative to take on the task of getting food. They went to the cafeteria without any hesitation, got the food, and then took it back to the dormitory, just to allow Jiang Ruoxi to rest a little longer. Jiang Ruoxi saw the meticulous care of her roommates and felt warm in her heart. She silently thought that if they encountered any difficulties in the future, she would do her best to help them.
Under the careful care of their roommates, the Lu family and the Jiang family finally felt relieved, and the two families' gratitude towards Jiang Ruoxi's roommates became even deeper.
Every day after school, Yang Mina and her friends would send Jiang Ruoxi to the school gate on time. Aunt Chen or Aunt Lan who came to pick Jiang Ruoxi up would always bring all kinds of delicious food that they had carefully prepared and enthusiastically stuffed them into their hands to express their gratitude to these kind girls.
As the days passed, Jiang Ruoxi's pregnancy gradually entered the later stages. As the burden on her body increased, her movements became increasingly inconvenient. Even with the care of her roommates and family, she inevitably encountered some new minor situations in her life. For example, when taking notes in class, I would feel back pain with the slightest movement; getting up to drink water in the dormitory also became a bit difficult. But Jiang Ruoxi never complained, she always faced it all with an optimistic and positive attitude.
Although Lu Tingxiao was busy with daily affairs in the army, his heart was always concerned about Jiang Ruoxi and their unborn child at home. Whenever he had time, he would call Jiang Ruoxi to ask about her health and gently remind her to get enough rest. Every time he went home on vacation, he would prepare a variety of nutritious foods for Jiang Ruoxi early in the morning, accompany her for slow walks in the yard and the park, carefully supporting her, his eyes full of endless love and care.
In this loving family and warm campus environment, Jiang Ruoxi quietly waits for the arrival of a new life. She knows that no matter what difficulties she will encounter in the future, the people who love her will always be by her side, welcoming the joy and challenges brought by the new life with her, and writing their heartwarming story together. This precious friendship will become deeper and deeper over the years and become the most precious treasure in each other's lives.
Under the meticulous care of family and roommates, time quietly came to a day in November 1979. The warm sun shines through the window into Jiang Ruoxi's room in the courtyard. She is sitting quietly at her desk, immersed in the world of books. As she watched, Jiang Ruoxi suddenly felt her legs go numb, so she stood up and tried to move around.
However, the moment she stood up, a warm liquid slowly flowed down her thighs. Jiang Ruoxi's heart tightened, and she instantly realized that her water had broken. Without time to think about it, she hurriedly shouted, "Mom, Aunt Chen, Aunt Lan, my water broke!" There was a hint of nervousness and anxiety in her voice.
Since Jiang Ruoxi entered the late stage of pregnancy, Lu's mother and Jiang's mother moved to the courtyard to live permanently, for fear that no one would be around to take care of her during delivery and she might make mistakes in a hurry.
Hearing Jiang Ruoxi's cry, the four of them immediately put down what they were doing and hurried to her room. With the experience of the last delivery, Lu's mother and Jiang's mother seemed calm and composed. They had a clear division of labor and arranged everything in an orderly manner.
Mother Jiang gently supported Jiang Ruoxi and comforted her softly: "Don't panic, my daughter. We have experience. It's okay. Mom will wash your hair and give you a bath first, and then you can welcome the baby comfortably!" As she said that, she supported Jiang Ruoxi and walked towards the bathroom.
At the same time, Mother Lu quickly walked to the closet and opened the delivery bag that had been prepared long ago. She moved quickly, muttering as she searched: "Toiletries, spare clothes..." She quickly packed up the items that Jiang Ruoxi would need for delivery, and also took two extra thick and soft clothes to keep her warm after delivery.
Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan turned around quickly and rushed to the kitchen. Aunt Lan skillfully washed the rice and cooked it, while Aunt Chen opened the refrigerator and selected fresh ingredients, planning to make a nutritious meal so that Jiang Ruoxi would have enough strength before giving birth. After a while, the aroma of food came from the kitchen.
Just when everyone was busy, Lu Tingxiao happened to rush home from the army. As soon as he stepped into the house, he noticed the tense atmosphere in the house.
When Mother Lu saw him, she was relieved and said quickly, "Tingxiao, you're back just in time! Call your dad and ask him to drive over. Xixi is about to give birth!"
When Lu Tingxiao heard this, the luggage in his hands instantly slipped off his shoulders. He didn't even bother to pick it up. He rushed to the phone and quickly dialed Lu's father's number.
When the call was connected, he shouted anxiously: "Hello, Dad? Xixi is about to give birth! Drive over quickly and we will take Xixi to the hospital!" When Mr. Lu heard the news, he immediately hung up the phone, picked up the car keys, ran out of the house, and drove towards the courtyard.
When Mr. Lu arrived, Mrs. Lu and the others had just finished packing and were waiting anxiously at the door. Lu Tingxiao carefully helped Jiang Ruoxi into the car, while Lu's mother and Jiang's mother followed with the delivery bag and luggage.
As soon as the car door closed, Father Lu stepped on the accelerator and the car drove towards the hospital like an arrow. Along the way, Lu Tingxiao held Jiang Ruoxi's hand tightly and comforted her softly, "Don't be afraid, my dear, we'll be at the hospital soon. I'll always be by your side!" Although Jiang Ruoxi frowned in pain, she felt a warm current in her heart when she saw her family members around her who were nervous and concerned. She nodded slightly, endured the pain, and tried to calm herself down.
Jiang Ruoxi endured the severe pain in her abdomen. Beads of sweat the size of beans kept rolling down her forehead, soaking her hair at the temples. But she still tried to calm herself down. She raised her head slightly and looked at the anxious Lu Tingxiao beside her. She comforted him softly, "Tingxiao, don't worry. I'm fine. It's just the contractions now. I can still hold on. Don't be too nervous!" Although her voice was a little weak, it was firm, trying to reassure Lu Tingxiao.
Lu Tingxiao looked at Jiang Ruoxi's pale face and her body trembling slightly due to pain. His heart felt like it was being cut by a knife, and a feeling of pity instantly surged in his heart.
He held Jiang Ruoxi's hand tightly, as if he could share her pain in this way, his eyes full of heartache and self-blame: "Wife, it's my fault for making you suffer so much!" Although he heard Jiang Ruoxi's comfort, he still couldn't suppress his inner tension and worry.
At this time, the car was speeding on the road, but Lu Tingxiao still felt that the speed was too slow. He shouted to his father in the driver's seat anxiously, "Dad, drive faster. Xixi is in so much pain!"
There was a hint of trembling and urgency in his voice. When Father Lu heard his son's urging, his brows furrowed and he unconsciously stepped on the accelerator again. The car sped forward like an arrow, and the roar of the engine seemed to be anxious about Jiang Ruoxi's pain.
Jiang Ruoxi felt the car speeding up. She was grateful for her family's concern, but also worried that such a speed might bring danger.
She patted Lu Tingxiao's hand gently and said faintly, "Tingxiao, don't let Dad drive too fast. Safety first. I can hold on!"
Lu Tingxiao felt even more sorry when he saw Jiang Ruoxi pretending to be calm, but he could only nod helplessly and said to his father, "Dad, slow down and be careful!"
Along the way, Lu Tingxiao held Jiang Ruoxi's hand tightly, not daring to let go for a moment. He kept whispering encouragement in Jiang Ruoxi's ear: "Wife, hold on a little longer, we'll be at the hospital soon, you are the strongest!" Jiang Ruoxi nodded slightly, biting her lip, enduring the waves of pain.
Finally, the hospital gate appeared in front of us. Father Lu quickly stopped the car, and Lu Tingxiao was the first to get out of the car and run into the hospital to find a stretcher. He and his family carefully lifted Jiang Ruoxi onto a stretcher and rushed toward the obstetrics and gynecology department. The moment Jiang Ruoxi was pushed into the delivery room, Lu Tingxiao followed closely behind her. He did not stop until he was stopped by the nurse, his eyes full of reluctance and worry.
Outside the delivery room, Lu Tingxiao paced back and forth, his hands clenched into fists, his forehead covered in sweat. Jiang Ruoxi's painful appearance kept appearing in his mind, and he silently prayed for the safety of mother and child.
Father Lu and Father Jiang accompanied him silently. Although they did not say anything, their eyes were full of concern. Mother Lu and Mother Jiang were anxiously wiping their tears, and kept muttering in a low voice: "Buddha bless us, and pray that Ruoxi and the child are safe!"
Time passed by minute by minute, and every second was torture for Lu Tingxiao. Finally, the loud cries of babies were heard in the delivery room. Lu Tingxiao stopped instantly and stared at the door of the delivery room.
After a while, the nurse came out holding two babies and said with a smile: "Congratulations, they are two healthy boys and mom is safe too!" Lu's mother and Jiang's mother were so excited that their eyes were filled with tears. They walked forward quickly and looked at the two cute little faces in the cradles, their hearts filled with joy.
The stone in Lu Tingxiao's heart finally fell to the ground, and tears flowed out of his eyes involuntarily. He walked quickly forward and looked at the cute little face in the cradle, his heart filled with joy and emotion.
"Nurse, where's my wife?" Lu Tingxiao asked anxiously.
"The mother is still being cleaned up and will be out soon!" Lu Tingxiao finally put his mind at ease after hearing the nurse's words.
After a while, Jiang Ruoxi was pushed out of the delivery room. She looked pale, but there was a hint of a smile on her lips. Lu Tingxiao walked to her side, gently held her hand, and said affectionately: "Wife, you have worked hard, I love you!"
Jiang Ruoxi looked at Lu Tingxiao with love in her eyes: "Tingxiao, our two children are very healthy, everything is worth it!"
Father Lu also had a big smile on his face, and kept saying, "Good, good, as long as you're safe!"
Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan, who arrived later, were also happily wiping their tears and sharing the joy.
Surrounded by the crowd, Jiang Ruoxi was pushed to the ward, and a new chapter of her life slowly began in this warm and exciting atmosphere.
In the following days, the Lu and Jiang families were immersed in the joy of the birth of new life. Everyone worked together to take care of Jiang Ruoxi and the two babies, and the small courtyard was filled with laughter. Lu Tingxiao looked at the happy family, feeling deeply moved. He knew very well that this happiness was hard-won, so he would cherish it even more and protect this family so that this warmth and love would continue.
The birth of Sibao and Wubao was like the warm sunshine in spring, immersing the Lu and Jiang families in endless joy. Jiang Ruoxi and Lu Tingxiao were filled with joy. After careful consideration and repeated deliberation, they finally chose Lu Zimo and Lu Zichen, giving the two little guys unique and beautiful meanings.
Sibao was named Lu Zimo, and his nickname was Mo Mo. "Zi" was a respectful title in ancient times, full of expectations for a man's moral character and talent; "Mo" is one of the four treasures of the study and a symbol of knowledge and culture. This name, like a painting of ink and brush, depicts the boy's elegant and wise image. It seems that one can see him growing up into a gentle gentleman like jade in the sea of books and the fragrance of ink.
The fifth treasure is Lu Zichen, and his family affectionately calls him Xiaochen. "Chen", which means treasure, carries his family's cherishment and high hopes for him. They hope that his life will be full of brilliance, and that with his good qualities, he will move towards a bright future and become a unique existence in the world.
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