Chapter 212: Finally Born
The sweet potato porridge was slowly cooking in the iron pot. Fu Yucheng stirred it gently with a spoon. Fine bubbles appeared on the surface of the porridge, and the sweet fragrance mixed with the soft and glutinous aroma of sweet potatoes slowly spread in the yard.
"The porridge is almost ready," he called out to the eaves. "Yinyin, Second Sister-in-law, stop sewing and come over here to rest and have a bowl of porridge to warm yourself up."
Jiang Jianhua put down his needle and thread and helped Yun Tangyin to her feet. "I'm a little tired from sewing, and my wrists are sore."
The two walked to the kitchen, and Fu Yucheng filled two bowls of porridge and handed them over. Yun Tangyin blew on it and took a sip. The warm porridge slid into her stomach, and she squinted her eyes in comfort. "It's delicious, even sweeter than yesterday's. Did you add some brown sugar?"
Fu Yucheng smiled and nodded: "I know you like sweet food, so I added some, but don't drink too much, otherwise your blood sugar will be high."
He handed Jiang Jianhua another spoonful of pickles and said, "Eat it with the porridge to help you get rid of the greasiness."
Jiang Jianhua took a bite of the pickled vegetables, which were crisp and delicious. He smiled and said, "These pickles were made last year. They are better than those bought in the city. Let's pickle some more in a few days and save them for porridge in winter."
After cleaning the yard, Aunt Zhang came over and took the bowl of porridge from Fu Yucheng: "Let me try it too, it smells delicious."
She took a sip and couldn't help but sigh: "The porridge at home is still delicious, soft, sticky and sweet, and it's not hard for my old teeth to eat it."
She shouted in the direction of Fu Yuanshan, "Yuanshan, come over and drink the porridge quickly. It won't taste good if it gets cold."
Fu Yuanshan was oiling the wheels of the cradle. Upon hearing this, he put down the oiler and came over: "Here, the wheels are oiled, so they will be smoother to push and the baby will be safer lying in it."
He took the bowl of porridge and took a big sip.
The children were tired from playing and came over to ask for porridge.
Fu Yucheng served a bowl to each child. Xiaolan held the bowl and drank it in small sips, not forgetting to put a piece of dried strawberry in her mouth: "Brother Fu, this porridge is really delicious. Can you make it again tomorrow?"
Fu Yucheng smiled and nodded: "Of course, as long as you like, you can cook it every day."
After finishing his porridge, Fu Yuanshan picked up the oil bottle and squatted back beside the cradle. He dipped the cotton cloth in oil with his fingertips and carefully rubbed the gap between the axles: "This wheel needs to be oiled several times, otherwise it will easily get stuck when the weather gets cold, and the child will be bumpy lying inside."
Fu Yucheng came over to help steady the cradle and said with a smile, "Second brother, you're so thoughtful. When Nian'an is born, he will definitely be very comfortable lying in this cradle."
Yun Tangyin leaned back in the rocking chair under the eaves, her hand resting lightly on her round belly. Suddenly, she cried out, "Ouch!" Fu Yucheng quickly turned around and ran over: "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Yun Tangyin smiled and shook her head, then took his hand and pressed it against her stomach: "Feel it, he's kicking me again, with more force than before. Maybe he's trying to get out in a hurry."
Fu Yucheng felt the distinct movement of the fetus in his palm. His eyes softened, and he leaned over to her belly and whispered, "Don't be impatient. Let's wait until the locust flowers in the yard bloom, and then come out to meet everyone, okay?"
Jiang Jianhua came over and touched Yun Tangyin's belly with a smile: "This child is really strong. He will definitely be a strong young man in the future."
Aunt Zhang came out with the freshly steamed pumpkin cake, cut it into small pieces and placed it on a plate: "Try it quickly, it's fresh out of the pan and soft. Yinyin, eat more, it will fill your stomach."
She looked at Yun Tangyin's belly and said, "You have to pay more attention these days. I see your belly has dropped a little. You might be giving birth in the next few days. I have disinfected the scissors and cloth for delivery and put them on the cabinet in the inner room."
Yun Tangyin picked up a piece of pumpkin cake and took a bite. The sweet and sticky taste was accompanied by the fragrance of pumpkin. "Thank you, Aunt Zhang, you are so thoughtful."
Jiang Jianhua also picked up a piece and said, "This pumpkin cake is better than the ones in the pastry shops in the city. Aunt Zhang, please teach me how to make it. I'll make it for Nian'an in the future."
Aunt Zhang smiled and agreed, "It's not difficult. Just steam the pumpkin, knead it with flour, add some sugar, and steam it for half an hour. I'll teach you in a few days."
In the afternoon, the sky was overcast and the wind was a little chilly.
Fu Yucheng put the dried strawberries in the yard into a bamboo basket, and moved Yun Tangyin's rocking chair under the eaves to avoid the wind: "Don't sit in the wind, be careful not to catch a cold."
Yun Tangyin nodded, and suddenly felt a little sore in her waist. Jiang Jianhua quickly supported her: "Are you tired? I'll help you go back to the house and lie down for a while."
Just as she reached the door, Yun Tangyin suddenly stopped, her face slightly pale: "Second sister-in-law, I...I think my water broke."
Jiang Jianhua's heart tightened, and he quickly called out, "Acheng! Yuanshan! Yinyin seems to be giving birth!"
Fu Yucheng and Fu Yuanshan ran over upon hearing the noise. Fu Yucheng picked up Yun Tangyin and walked into the house, his voice trembling: "Don't worry, I'll go get a doctor right away!"
Fu Yuanshan also got busy, bringing all the delivery supplies prepared by Aunt Zhang into the house, and boiling some hot water and pouring it into the copper basin.
Aunt Zhang held Yun Tangyin's hand and comforted her softly, "Don't be afraid. This is how women give birth. I'm here. Just follow me and take a deep breath. Don't use brute force."
Yun Tangyin gritted her teeth, beads of sweat oozed from her forehead, and her hands tightly grasped the bed sheets.
Jiang Jianhua stood aside, wiping Yun Tangyin's sweat and bringing her some warm water for her to drink. "Yinyin, hold on, Nian'an will be out soon. Don't you still want to hold him and watch the locust flowers?"
Yun Tangyin nodded, with a bit more determination in her eyes.
Fu Yucheng's footsteps were heard outside the courtyard. He hurried in with Doctor Wang: "Doctor Wang, please take a look!"
Doctor Wang put down the medicine box, checked carefully, and said to everyone, "The cervix is almost dilated. Don't be nervous, just follow my push."
Fu Yucheng stayed by the bed, holding Yun Tangyin's hand tightly: "I'm here, Yinyin, come on!"
Yun Tangyin was in so much pain that tears came out of her eyes, but she still followed Doctor Wang's instructions and exerted force again and again.
The atmosphere in the room was tense and anxious. Fu Yuanshan paced back and forth outside the yard, glancing into the room from time to time.
Jiang Jianhua was waiting at the door with the freshly heated brown sugar water, ready to let Yun Tangyin drink it when she had enough strength.
Song Yushuang was helping pass things around, constantly comforting them: "It's almost there, just hold on a little longer, and you'll hear the baby crying."
After an unknown amount of time, a loud baby cry was suddenly heard in the room. Fu Yucheng raised his head suddenly, his eyes full of surprise.
Doctor Wang came out holding a baby wrapped in red cloth and said with a smile, "It's a boy, weighing 6.8 jin (16.8 catties). Both mother and child are safe!"
Fu Yucheng hurried into the room and looked at Yun Tangyin, who was lying on the bed weak but smiling. Tears couldn't help but fall: "Thank you for your hard work, Yinyin."
Yun Tangyin looked at the child who was brought in. His face was wrinkled, but he looked very cute. She reached out and gently touched the child's hand, smiling and saying, "Our Nian'an is finally here."
Song Yushuang came over and looked at the child, her eyes reddened: "That's great, this child is so handsome, just like you when you were a child."
Aunt Zhang came in with some brown sugar water: "Yinyin, drink some brown sugar water quickly to replenish your qi and blood."
She looked at the child and said, "This child is blessed. When he was born, the locust flowers in the yard were filled with fragrance. He will surely have a smooth future."
Fu Yuanshan also walked in, looked at the child, and smiled from ear to ear: "Good, good, our Fu family has added another little boy, and our Huaiyuan will be more lively in the future!"
The wind outside the window gradually died down, and a ray of sunlight shone through the window lattice into the house, shining on the sleeping face of the child and the happy smiles of everyone.
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