Chapter 175 The Birth of a Little One
"Mother-in-law, don't worry, leave Xinxin to us. We will treat her like our own daughter."
"No matter how much you say, it's better to do it. I offer you this glass of wine. You can come to see Xinxin anytime. If our Chen family does anything wrong to her, I will kneel down and apologize to you."
The atmosphere was set at this point, and Chen's father blurted out his words.
They only have one son, Chen Zhengnian, and everything in the family will belong to Chen Zhengnian in the future.
Mother Wang didn't say anything more and nodded slightly.
The marriage of Wang Xinxin and Chen Zhengnian was finally finalized.
There was no grand ceremony. In the neatly tidied main room of the Chen family, the two families sat together and drank a simple cup of tea, which marked the official start of their marriage.
The wrinkles on Chen's father's face smoothed out.
Although Chen's mother still looked pale from having just recovered from a serious illness, the last bit of resentment in her heart gradually melted away when she saw how happy her son was and how Wang Xinxin was diligently helping to add tea and pour water.
After Wang Xinxin's problem was resolved, everyone's life returned to normal.
Mother Wang originally wanted to leave, but Mother Lu persuaded her to stay.
Anyway, Wang Xinxin’s wedding date is very soon, so I might as well stay here for a while.
Attend the wedding before leaving.
Su Xinyao was transferred to another place and had no contact with Su Tang anymore.
Although Su Tang was worried about Zhou Rui, Lu Xiao said that the higher-ups had attached great importance to this matter.
Once Zhou Rui comes back, he will immediately put the situation under control.
If professional matters are left to professionals, Su Tang will have nothing to do.
As the days slip into deep autumn, the northwest wind has brought a biting chill.
Su Tang's belly was bulging, as if he was carrying a heavy watermelon, and his movements became more and more clumsy.
Lu Xiao's heart was getting more and more anxious day by day.
The commander who was decisive and efficient on the training ground became a follower who followed him closely when he got home.
He followed Su Tang step by step, his eyes never leaving her belly, fearing that something might go wrong.
"Lu Xiao, don't be so nervous. You're making me nervous too."
Looking at his tense face, Su Tang couldn't help but smile to comfort him.
Having said that, she was still nervous as the due date approached.
These days, giving birth is like going through hell, especially in the Northwest Military Hospital where medical conditions are relatively limited.
Lu Xiao said that he was not nervous, but whenever Su Tang turned over at night, he would wake up immediately and subconsciously touch her belly to confirm whether the fetal movement was normal.
He packed his delivery bag early.
A few pieces of soft underwear, thick cotton diapers, two small swaddles, and Su Tang's toiletries were neatly placed on the bedside table, within easy reach.
Just so you can leave at any time.
The birth came without warning late one night.
Su Tang was awakened by the pain of regular contractions that became stronger and stronger, and cold sweat instantly broke out on her forehead.
She bit her lip and pushed Lu Xiao, who woke up almost instantly, beside her: "Lu Xiao... seems to be giving birth..."
Lu Xiao jumped up with a start, as if he had heard an emergency assembly whistle.
In the darkness, he hurriedly put on his clothes, his voice trembling without him even noticing.
"Don't be afraid! Don't be afraid, my wife! I'll push the cart right away!"
He rushed out of the room and woke up Mr. and Mrs. Lu, Wang Xinxin, and Mrs. Wang next door: "Mom and Dad! Quick! Get the car ready! Go to the hospital! The baby is coming!"
The quiet family compound was awakened by the sudden noise.
Mr. and Mrs. Lu rushed out with their clothes on.
Mother Lu was experienced. While supporting Su Tang, she quickly gave instructions: "Old Lu, go get the thermos and drive steadily! Xiaozi, hold Tangtang tight! Slow down!"
The jeep sped through the night, the bumpy dirt road making each contraction more unbearable.
Su Tang grabbed Lu Xiao's arm tightly, almost pinching it until it turned blue and purple.
Lu Xiao hugged her tightly and kept repeating in her ear: "It's almost there, it's almost there, hold on, wife, I'm here! I'm here!"
He felt like his heart was about to beat out of his chest, and was even more nervous than his first time on the battlefield.
"Lu Xiao, I wasn't nervous at first, but are you trying to comfort me or yourself?"
When they arrived at the hospital, the doctor and nurse on duty quickly pushed Su Tang into the delivery room.
The green door slammed shut in front of Lu Xiao, separating the two worlds.
Outside the door, time seemed to have stopped.
Lu Xiao paced anxiously in the narrow corridor.
He listened to Su Tang's suppressed cries of pain, which cut into his heart like a knife.
I tried to rush in countless times, but was sternly blocked outside by the nurse.
"Why is there no movement?"
"Is she in much pain?"
"Comrade nurse, what's the situation inside?"
He asked every medical staff member who came in and out of the delivery room, and the answers he got were always that it would be soon, they were trying their best, and the family members had to wait patiently.
Dad Lu sat on the bench with a frown on his face.
Mother Lu clasped her hands together and muttered something, praying for peace.
Mother Wang and Wang Xinxin went back to cook some porridge, fearing that Su Tang would come out and ask for some.
Every minute and every second feels so long.
The light in the corridor reflected Lu Xiao's face, and countless thoughts, good and bad, flashed through his mind.
Lu Xiao felt that he could not bear it again, so he did not plan to let Su Tang have another baby.
But no matter what Lu Xiao thought, Su Tang inside had only one thought: it hurts so much!
Why is there no pain relief now?
I don’t know how long it took, it seemed like a century, then a loud baby cry was heard.
Lu Xiao rushed to the door and stared at the crack.
Then, the nurse's voice was filled with laughter: "It's born, a big fat boy, mother and child are safe."
My heart, which had been hanging in the air, suddenly fell to the ground.
This tough guy who shed blood but not tears on the battlefield suddenly had red eyes and a very sore nose.
He leaned against the wall, gasping for breath, and was able to barely steady his limp body.
The door opened and the nurse came out holding a tiny baby wrapped in an army green swaddle with a smile on her face.
"Congratulations, Captain Lu! It's a son! He's 18 jins and very strong!"
Lu Xiao almost pounced over, and with trembling hands, he carefully took the little guy.
His face was red, his eyes were not open yet, his little mouth moved slightly, and he made a small humming sound.
Lu Xiao looked down and felt that the softest part of his heart was hit hard.
A feeling I had never experienced before swept over my body.
He held the child and looked at Su Tang who had just been pushed out.
Su Tang's face was pale, his hair was soaked with sweat and stuck to his forehead, and he looked extremely tired.
But his eyes were surprisingly bright, full of tenderness and satisfaction.
"young married woman……"
Lu Xiao's voice choked. He squatted down, holding the child in one hand and tightly holding Su Tang's cold hand with the other, bringing it to his lips and kissing it again and again.
"Thank you for your hard work... You've suffered..."
He looked at his baby son and then at his frail wife, and felt that his life was complete.
"Look at our son, he's so good. He looks like you, so let's name him Lu Cheng'an, okay? May God bless him and he will be safe and sound! Let's pray that he will live a peaceful life!"
"Cheng'an..."
Su Tang repeated weakly, trying to curl the corners of his mouth into a gentle smile: "Okay... Cheng'an... this name is really good..."
Her fingertips gently touched her son's little face.
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