Su Jingjing was originally going to take up a post in Beijing, but the matter was put on hold because of her pregnancy.
She stayed in the old house, surrounded by her family, and didn't feel lonely.
These past few days have been her due date, and her belly is already quite big, making her family very anxious.
Under her aunt's arrangement, they went to the hospital a few days in advance to prepare for childbirth.
Li Hanting had already asked for leave from the army long ago, so he could stay by Su Jingjing's side wholeheartedly.
"Wife, is there anything you particularly want to eat?" Li Hanting asked gently.
Su Jingjing blinked, thought for a moment, and then a glint of light flashed in her eyes. Just as she was about to answer, Yan Ling beat her to it.
"Daughter, don't think about those unhealthy foods. Just be a good girl and drink the chicken soup."
Upon hearing this, Su Jingjing's face instantly darkened, and her gaze involuntarily drifted towards the steaming bowl of old hen soup. Perhaps to outsiders, she seemed a bit too delicate, but at this moment, facing that greasy soup, she truly felt nauseous.
Li Hanting couldn't bear to see Su Jingjing so upset. He resolutely stood up, straightened his back, and said earnestly to Yan Ling, "Mom, the most important thing right now is to keep Jingjing in a good mood. As long as her requests aren't too unreasonable, we should try our best to meet them."
Su Jingjing nodded repeatedly in agreement, "Mom, A-Ting is right. When I finish giving birth and go through postpartum confinement, I'm afraid I won't be able to eat these things at all." As she spoke, she didn't forget to give Li Hanting a grateful look.
Yan Ling could easily see the interaction between the young couple, but since her son-in-law was willing to pamper her, she was happy to see it happen.
"Alright, just this once."
Holding her belly, Su Jingjing excitedly told the man a list of foods, all of which were her favorites.
Yan Ling's eyelids twitched as she listened.
Alright, alright, my daughter has worked hard these past few months, let her indulge herself a little today.
"It's agreed that once we buy the items, we can only eat a little of each."
“Yes, Mom,” Su Jingjing replied with her mischievous charm.
Li Hanting affectionately ruffled her hair, then turned to Yan Ling and said, "Mom, I'm going to buy some things first. Please take care of Jingjing."
Yan Ling waved to him, "Go ahead, be careful on the road."
"Honey, be careful."
Su Jingjing held his wrist reluctantly.
Li Hanting nodded. If it weren't for his mother-in-law being there, he really wanted to kiss his wife.
After her son-in-law left, Yan Ling handed the peeled apple to Su Jingjing.
"You're a mother now, but you still act like you haven't grown up."
Su Jingjing took a small bite, chewed slowly, and the sweetness of the apple spread in her mouth. She hugged her mother's arm with her other hand and said coquettishly, "Mom, no matter how old I get, I'm still your child."
Yan Ling's mouth was stretched so wide it almost reached the back of her head, but she was still being stubborn.
"loquacious."
Two days have passed, and Su Jingjing's belly still hasn't shown any signs of pregnancy, so everyone is starting to panic.
However, after the doctor's examination, he said it was a normal phenomenon and asked everyone to wait patiently for two more days.
That night, Su Jingjing, who had been sleeping soundly, suddenly felt a cramping pain in her stomach and instinctively let out two soft moans.
Li Hanting also woke up with a start. He stared intently at Su Jingjing's distressed expression in the darkness, immediately turned on the light, and went over to check on her.
"Honey, what's wrong?"
Su Jingjing clutched her stomach, her face deathly pale. "A-Ting, I... I have a stomachache, I think I'm going into labor."
Li Hanting froze, but quickly recovered and tried to comfort her.
"Honey, don't be afraid, I'll go get the doctor."
After saying that, he ran off like a madman to call the doctor.
The doctor rushed over to examine the patient, and his expression became serious.
"She's about to give birth."
Then he told the nurses behind him to get ready.
"Doctor, please help me."
This was the first time Li Hanting had ever spoken so softly to someone, all for Su Jingjing's health.
The doctor certainly knew about the Li family in Huaicheng, so he naturally had to do his best.
"You're welcome, it's what we should do."
Li Hanting nodded and then bent down to coax Su Jingjing, "Wife, if it hurts a lot, just bite me."
He had never witnessed a woman giving birth before. When An'an and Yuanyuan were born, he was away on a mission. By the time he returned, the two children were almost a week old.
Su Jingjing looked at the beads of sweat on the man's forehead and immediately realized that he was actually more nervous than she was.
She forced a smile at him despite the pain, "I'm fine, don't worry."
After saying that, she picked up her hand to wipe his sweat, but Li Hanting quickly grabbed her hand and put it to his lips. If he could, he really wanted to suffer this pain for his wife.
Regardless of whether the child is a boy or a girl, he doesn't plan to let his wife get pregnant again.
Soon, Su Jingjing was wheeled into the operating room. After calming down, Li Hanting quickly went to inform his family.
Almost simultaneously, the Li and Su families were brightly lit as they hurriedly dressed and rushed to the hospital.
Su Jingjing had been in the operating room for almost half an hour, and Li Hanting was on the verge of collapse listening to the screams coming from inside.
A large group of people ran down the corridor, their clothes somewhat disheveled, but no one cared.
"Han Ting, how is Jing Jing?"
Chen Shufang and Yan Ling asked at the same time, and the next second Su Jingjing's heart-wrenching scream came, and everyone's heart clenched.
Li Hanting's face was tense, and his eyes were slightly red. "Mom, she's been inside for half an hour and she still hasn't given birth."
Yan Ling then asked, "Did the doctor say anything?"
Li Hanting shook his head, feeling utterly useless for the first time.
Chen Shufang and Yan Ling's hearts gradually calmed down, and they silently prayed that everything would be alright.
As long as the doctor doesn't speak, it means the situation is relatively stable and there are no major problems.
"Don't stand there for too long. This is how it is for women to give birth. The time varies, from a few minutes to several hours," Chen Shufang said softly, trying to comfort Li Hanting and make him relax.
However, Li Hanting's gaze grew colder and colder. His pupils contracted sharply, and he clenched his fists at his sides, his fingers almost digging into his palms, his knuckles turning slightly white from the excessive force.
At this moment, his heart was filled with anxiety and unease. His worry for his wife surged into his mind like a tidal wave, impossible to calm down. Every second of waiting felt like torture, making him feel extremely tormented.
Everyone waited quietly, no one spoke, but everyone's face was solemn.
Time passed second by second, and just then, the cry of a baby echoed throughout the corridor, the sound so melodious.
"She gave birth. She gave birth."
Chen Shufang and Yan Ling hugged each other excitedly, their eyes seemingly filled with tears.
Li Hanting stood in front of the door, wanting his wife to see him as soon as possible.
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