After drinking a glass of water, Zhang Hongmei felt much better and had more energy.
"Wife, are you alright?" Zhang Shouyi asked softly, as if raising his voice would frighten his wife and sons.
"Yeah, my stomach feels numb."
Zhang Shouyi helped his wife wipe her sweat, saying, "You've worked hard."
The three doctors on the side were very surprised. The lady was really in good physical condition, and the child was born very smoothly.
Looking at the two babies lying side by side on the bed, their faces were red, but you could tell from their features that they looked very much like the leader.
"Madam, you can close your eyes and rest for a while. There's still a baby in your belly."
Zhang Hongmei nodded, closed her eyes, and spoke to the nervous man with cold hands, hoping to ease his tension. "Brother Zhang, I hope this baby is a girl, a soft and beautiful girl."
"Yes, we already have a son, and I hope it will be a daughter."
Hu Aifen originally wanted to go out and get some food for Zhang Hongmei, but the old lady stopped her.
Zhang Shouyi felt his wife's hand suddenly tremble, and her eyebrows furrowed.
The three doctors immediately stood up, ready for anything. The third delivery took a little longer than the first two.
"It's a boy, born at exactly 3 o'clock, weighing 5.8 jin (2.5 kg)."
Zhang Hongmei cried after hearing this.
"What's wrong? Honey, what's wrong with you?"
Zhang Shouyi was so frightened that his tone of voice changed.
"Why isn't it a daughter?"
"It's alright, it's alright. Our family will definitely have many daughters in the future, and we'll have them bring you wives as soon as possible."
Zhang Hongmei was so angry that she couldn't cry anymore. What kind of talk was that?
Zhang Shouyi lifted Zhang Hongmei's head and gave her a glass of water.
"Doctor, my stomach hurts."
Zhang Shouyi was so frightened that he dropped the cup in his hand. If he hadn't been supporting Zhang Hongmei with his other hand, he probably would have fallen.
The doctors were also terrified. The midwife quickly squatted down, took a look, and then stood up to touch Zhang Hongmei's belly.
"Madam, and the child."
"There are more? Wasn't it supposed to be three?"
"Sir, please put your wife down immediately." The doctor was speechless, looking at his leader who had no color in his face. Why was he still holding the pregnant woman's neck? What was he doing?
Zhang Shouyi then realized what was happening and gently put Zhang Hongmei down. He then grabbed her hand with his other hand.
Zhang Hongmei saw that his pale forehead was covered in sweat, and the hand he was holding felt like an ice cube.
He picked up a towel, trembling, and wiped the sweat from Zhang Hongmei's forehead. But he didn't say a word.
This time, Zhang Hongmei's numb stomach started hurting again.
The sound of crying rang out, and the three newborn children also cried loudly.
"It's another boy, born at 3:15, weighing 5 pounds 8 ounces." This time, the pediatrician spoke very softly, mainly because the third one was already causing the lady to cry, and this fourth one was also a boy, so he was afraid she would cry again, hence the soft voice.
Even though they spoke softly, the couple, who had high hopes, still heard it.
Zhang Hongmei relaxed her body weakly, only then realizing that her whole body was sore and numb.
Zhang Shouyi gave his wife another glass of water. "Wife, wife, don't be sad. Our family will have four more daughters in the future, really, don't be sad."
Zhang Hongmei closed her eyes, feeling her body, truly hoping that God would give her a surprise.
But reality is cruel.
"The placenta has been expelled."
The old lady pursed her dry lips. "There's no bleeding, is there?"
"No, it's perfectly normal. The placenta was expelled very smoothly and cleanly."
After hearing this, the old lady and Hu Aifen immediately bent their straight backs.
"God bless, God bless!" The strong old lady shed tears.
Hu Aifen was also wiping away tears.
"Aifen, go out and tell the people outside."
The midwife stepped forward to help tidy up Zhang Hongmei's body, and Zhang Shouyi picked her up and changed the bedding.
Upon hearing the old lady's words, Hu Aifen hurriedly came out.
"Commander, Hongmei has given birth to four boys. They're all doing well. They only cried a few times after they were born, and now they're all sleeping."
Four?
Four?
The two elderly people suddenly rushed over and surrounded Hu Aifen.
"Yes, four. Hongmei cried because she didn't have a daughter."
The two old men laughed heartily. They clasped hands together.
Hu Aifen hurried to the kitchen, and Aunt Li and the others already knew. They watched as Hu Aifen came in.
"Should we get something to eat for Hongmei?"
"Not yet, just the soup from the stew we just made. This will help expel the blood and impurities."
Zhang Hongmei was extremely tired and felt unwell all over. She didn't even want to open her eyes; she was so disappointed in herself.
"Wife, wife, talk to me."
The three doctors in the room were speechless. "Sir, your wife is tired. You should let her rest more."
"Brother Zhang, I'm fine, don't worry. I'm tired, I'm going to take a nap."
Hearing Zhang Hongmei's voice, he felt relieved. Only then did he have the mind to go see his four sons.
"Don't worry, sir, the child is perfectly healthy," the pediatrician immediately replied.
Zhang Shouyi nodded, looking at his four children. His toothache was a reminder that only the third child resembled his wife, while the other three looked like him.
If my wife wakes up and sees the child, she'll definitely be unhappy. No, I need to think of something to say to make her happy.
After checking on the child, he sat back down in the chair by the bed. Looking at his wife, whose face was a little pale, he felt a deep sense of satisfaction.
What does this feel like? My nose is a little sore, but I feel incredibly satisfied!
This was a feeling he was experiencing for the first time in both his lives, leaving him somewhat bewildered.
Gazing at his wife with adoration, he felt his life had been worthwhile!
He sat there sighing, while the two elderly people outside were wearing out the living room carpet.
Why haven't you brought the baby out yet? I'm so worried!
The old lady tried to stand up, but after two attempts, Su Chen finally helped her up.
What's wrong?
"It's alright, I was just stiff from sitting." The old lady stood for a while before, with Su Chen's help, she came to the crib.
"Hehe, hehe, Hongmei is going to cry again now that she's awake."
Su Chen smiled as she listened to the old lady's words.
That's why the lady should cry; she gave birth to four children, and only one of them looks like her.
The doctors are all ready.
"You four take the child and go check on those two old folks outside."
Gu Chuanming and Zhang Xingguo finally saw the door open, and three doctors and Hu Aifen came out carrying the child.
They stood in a row. The two elderly people rushed excitedly to them. "Which one is the eldest?"
"Sir, this is the boss."
The two of them stared at the child, their eyes practically popping out of their sockets, glued to the child.
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