Chapter 450 My Stomach Hurts
A week before her due date, Chen Buyu went to work to hand over her work to her colleagues and officially entered the prenatal care phase.
Si Jingxu declined social engagements and moved his work home.
But he was worried that his wife would be too bored when he was busy.
They simply went back to her parents' home together.
"It's alright, Jingxu, you go about your business and go to Dad's study." Shen Zhiye was the happiest. "Buyu is playing with us downstairs."
Si Jingxu kissed his wife's cheek and went to the study to hold a video conference.
Lan Xinyan brought a fruit platter to her daughter, saying, "Try this pineapple, it's very sweet."
"Thank you, Mom. Was your due date accurate when you gave birth to my brother?"
As she ate, she asked questions, and the closer the date got, the more anxious she became.
That feeling of anticipation mixed with fear was really frustrating; she desperately wanted the babies to come out soon.
“No way, your brother is lazy. He didn’t come out until three days after his due date,” Lan Xinyan said, pouting as she recalled the past. “Your brother was so ugly when he was born. He was covered in red marks. I didn’t even want to look at him.”
"Hey, hey, hey, you guys should at least carry me on your back a little. I'm a grown man sitting here." Shen Yunqi was peeling an orange for his sister when he heard this and became unhappy.
“I said you were ugly when you were born, but I didn’t say you’re ugly now,” Lan Xinyan glanced at him. “The white fuzz on the orange was torn off, so my sister doesn’t like to eat it.”
"Dad, was my eldest brother ugly when he was born?" Shen Buyu asked Shen Zhiye with a smile.
Shen Zhiye recalled for a moment, "A little, but not red. Your older brother was born with fair skin, but it was all wrinkled, like a little old man."
Shen Yanzhou listened with amusement.
"What are you talking about? You're laughing so happily." Song Jingyi knew she was back, so he came to find her after get off work.
“Brother, I had a dream yesterday. I dreamt that the baby was born super ugly. I cried and said I didn’t want to raise it.” Shen Buyu struggled to sit up and recounted his dream. “But you won’t let me throw it away.”
Song Jingyi smiled gently and sat down next to his sister. "Dreams are always the opposite of reality. You and Jingxu are both very good-looking, and your baby will be very beautiful too. Don't be too anxious."
“I know,” Shen Buyu chuckled, “After all, she was born after ten months of pregnancy. Even if she’s ugly, we can only make do with raising her. We’ll get used to it after a while.”
"You child, you're about to become a mother, but you're not acting like an adult at all." Seeing that she had eaten quite a lot, Lan Xinyan took away the fruit plate from her hands. "Grandpa sent someone to bring you braised pork knuckle. You can't eat any more if you keep eating."
"Ah, my braised pork knuckle," Shen Buyu said, his mouth watering. "I really love this so much. When will Brother Jingxu finish his meeting? I'm a little hungry."
“You eat first,” Shen Zhiye said. “You’re eating for three people now, you can’t go hungry. We’ll wait for Jingxu to join us, he must feel the same way.”
Chen Buyu wanted to wait, but the baby in her belly couldn't.
They seemed to have heard about their great-grandfather's braised pork knuckle, and their movements became more vigorous.
"What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?" Song Jingyi asked anxiously when he saw his sister's expression suddenly change.
"What's wrong, sweetie?" Lan Xinyan quickly touched her belly. "Are you feeling unwell? Or is the baby bothering you?"
“Mom,” Shen Buyu grasped Lan Xinyan’s hand, “I don’t know, they were moving so much, and my stomach hurts.”
"Is she about to give birth?" Shen Zhiye raised his voice and immediately gave a serious order, "Yanzhou, go and call Jingxu. Yunqi, have the housekeeper prepare the car. I'll go get Buyu's maternity bag. Jingyi, you stay here and watch over her."
“Godfather, I know.” Song Jingyi took out his phone and called Acheng. “Buyu is going to the hospital. You and Chen Mo each take a car and clear the way.”
Si Jingxu hurriedly followed Shen Yanzhou downstairs, while Shen Buyu's forehead was already sweating.
“Wife,” Si Jingxu came over and gently patted her back, “Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid, we’re all here.”
Chen Buyu had no time to fear; the pain came without warning.
Even though she knew beforehand that contractions would be painful, she didn't know it would be like this.
"The car's ready," Shen Yunqi said, running in breathlessly. "Let's go."
"The hospital has also notified them, and they're all waiting silently." Shen Yanzhou hung up the phone, appearing to be the most composed of them all.
"Let's go, baby." Lan Xinyan's eyes were red. She was a woman, and she knew how terrifying it was to give birth.
"I'll carry you." Si Jingxu easily picked her up and walked out steadily and quickly.
"Xinyan," Shen Zhiye said, worried about his daughter but also concerned about his wife. He held her hand and said, "Don't be afraid, everything will be alright."
"It's just too much suffering," Lan Xinyan said, tears starting to fall. "Let's inform our in-laws."
In the car, Shen Buyu's contractions seemed to be a little better than before. She leaned weakly on Si Jingxu's shoulder, "If I'm in pain like this all night, I'll go crazy."
"You've worked so hard, my wife, you've worked so hard. This world is still unfair. Men can't share this kind of burden at all." Si Jingxu began to blame himself again.
Shen Buyu was especially afraid that he would start to get anxious again, so she quickly changed the subject, "There's an auction in Hong Kong next month. I like a ruby necklace. You have to bid for it for me."
"Okay, what else do you want?" Si Jingxu gently touched her cheek and spoke softly, "How about a conch pearl necklace?"
Shen Buyu didn't respond to him, burying her face in his neck and gripping his sleeve tightly with both hands.
Si Jingxu's eyes were moist, and his jawline was taut.
Her pain started again.
Just this once, just this once.
When it comes to having children, once you've experienced it, that's enough.
The car arrived at the hospital and without a moment's delay, Shen Buyu was immediately taken into the examination room.
Ling Huiwen and Si Chengli also arrived in time.
"Xinyan, how is Buyu?" Ling Huiwen felt uneasy when she saw Lan Xinyan's face after she had just cried.
"I was getting checked out, and I hadn't even had dinner yet when my stomach suddenly started hurting."
Lan Xinyan's voice choked up before she could finish speaking.
Ling Huiwen also wiped away tears, and the little cutie didn't even get to eat.
Instead of comforting Shen Zhiye, Si Chengli hurriedly ordered people to prepare meals at all times so that his daughter-in-law could have food whenever she wanted.
Si Jingxu stared intently at the door of the examination room, his fists clenched so tightly that the veins on his hands were visibly prominent.
The older brothers were restless.
Shen Yunqi, who had quit smoking for a long time, suddenly wanted to smoke a cigarette.
The usually composed Shen Yanzhou couldn't help pacing back and forth.
Song Jingyi leaned against the wall, his eyes closed, his face expressionless.
He wanted to kill someone.
When the doctor came out and saw so many people at the door, all of whom looked so intimidating, he still felt a little nervous.
"Mrs. Si has just started having contractions, which are irregular and have long intervals. Her cervix is not dilated enough for a vaginal delivery," she paused and then said, "I recommend a C-section. During the check-up just now, one of the fetuses was pinching its own umbilical cord."
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