The Female General Dominates All After Transmigration-Chapter 150 - 149: Generosity, Umbilical Cord Around the Neck
Ling Chengyan was tidying up the clothes for little Shi Tou to wear tomorrow. Without lifting her head, she replied, "Our family should pitch in more. Second brother shouldn’t use up all his money. He needs capital for his business, and baby formula costs money too; it’s not good to have no extra money on hand."
Wang Liansheng suddenly felt a wave of relief wash over him. Thinking about his own petty thoughts, he couldn’t help but smile silently.
His wife was much more generous than most women he knew, and far more generous than he had imagined... Contrary to him, a bit of a petty heart.
Ling Chengyan returned late from a trip, feeling somewhat tired, and went to bed without much delay.
But, that night was destined to be restless for them; they had just fallen asleep when they were startled awake by a knock at the door.
Ling Chengyan awoke alertly, her eyes snapping open, and her mind quickly cleared.
Someone was knocking at the front door. The knocking was quite urgent.
Ling Chengyan grabbed a piece of clothing to drape over herself and got out of bed to open the door. Wang Liansheng also woke up, sat up, looking dazed and groggily said, "I’ll go!"
Ling Chengyan was already walking towards the door, saying, "Wash your face and get dressed. I guess it’s second brother."
Wang Liansheng was fully awake now, put on his shoes, got out of bed, took a couple of steps, then turned back and covered their sleeping son in the crib before quickly heading out.
Outside the door stood a soldier from the Guard Company, delivering a message from the Deputy’s wife, saying to inform Company Commander Ling that her sister-in-law had gone into labor and was admitted to the hospital.
Upon hearing the news, Ling Chengyan’s first thought was about the phone at the Deputy’s house.
Alas, having phone contact would make things much more convenient. But unfortunately, it’s not something that money alone can install.
Xiaoyu heard the commotion and got up too. Ling Chengyan instructed her to listen for little Shi Tou’s movements while she and Wang Liansheng hastily got dressed. Ling Chengyan packed a bag and rode a bicycle to the hospital.
The obstetrics ward in the hospital was easy to find, following the sound of babies crying.
When Ling Chengyan and Wang Liansheng arrived at the hospital, Zheng Xiaotian was being supported by her second cousin, pacing back and forth in the corridor.
"Second brother, second sister-in-law," Ling Chengyan greeted.
Seeing the two approach, Wang Lianfa and Zheng Xiaotian both had apologetic expressions on their faces.
Zheng Xiaotian said, "Chengyan, you came back quite late last night, right? You’ve had a long day driving and didn’t expect to bother you in the middle of the night..."
Ling Chengyan had already handed the bag to Wang Liansheng and stepped forward to support Zheng Xiaotian, saying, "Don’t think too much about it... What did Director Lin say?"
Deputy Wife Lin Xiuqin is the head of obstetrics and gynecology at the hospital.
Zheng Xiaotian, holding her belly, said, "She said it’ll be a little longer... Told me to walk more."
Seeing her talking with her head down and hesitating to speak, Ling Chengyan gave Wang Liansheng a look, signaling him to find Director Lin for an update.
Not long after, Wang Liansheng came back, quietly reporting to Ling Chengyan that second sister-in-law was on her third pregnancy, the baby is in a good position, and Director Lin said she should be able to enter the delivery room in about an hour.
Indeed, after pacing the hallway for a while, Zheng Xiaotian’s contractions grew more frequent and intense. Wang Liansheng quickly sought out a doctor, while Wang Lianfa directly carried his wife to the delivery room.
Once in the delivery room, the family could only wait outside.
This wait was especially agonizing; Wang Lianfa couldn’t sit still at all, pacing back and forth at the delivery room entrance, turning his head frequently to look there, unfortunately unable to see anything due to blinds covering the only window and hearing nothing inside, which heightened his anxiety and concern.
Wang Liansheng led his second cousin outside, having somehow prepared a pack of cigarettes, though he usually didn’t smoke. He handed one to Wang Lianfa, saying, "Don’t worry too much, Director Lin said the fetal position is very good, and second sister-in-law was well cared for; there won’t be any problems."
Wang Lianfa smoked hard, finishing one in two puffs. Wang Liansheng simply offered him another cigarette, finding at such times that verbal comfort was of little use, better to have something to ease the tension. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶
Ling Chengyan watched the two men talking through the window and couldn’t help but reflect on the time ’she’ gave birth to Xiao Xing and Shi Tou; the first few children were born at home, Zhou Xiuying also didn’t want her daughter-in-law to give birth at the hospital, but was only due to Wang Liansheng’s insistence that they went to the commune health clinic...
"Where’s Zheng Xiaotian’s family? Is Zheng Xiaotian’s family here?" A young doctor peeked out from the delivery room, calling out.
Ling Chengyan hurriedly stood up to greet him, "That’s me. Is there something with my second sister-in-law?"
Though she considered herself seasoned and battle-hardened, at this moment, she couldn’t help but feel her heart race.
"The baby’s umbilical cord is around the neck, there’s a possibility of difficult labor, might need to use instruments, Director Lin told me to let you know for mental preparation."
Ling Chengyan was somewhat stunned, "Is there danger?"
The young doctor spoke quite nicely, explaining again, "The risk isn’t too high; using instruments might injure the mother or child, but it will at least ensure survival."
Ling Chengyan quickly said, "We trust Director Lin, trust her and everyone to protect both mother and child. Thank you, much appreciated."
The young doctor glanced at Ling Chengyan, then retreated and closed the door.
Ling Chengyan turned to look at the two men outside, hesitated slightly, but still went out to explain the situation to second brother Wang Lianfa.
Wang Lianfa’s face turned pale, his hand shaking badly with the cigarette, failing several times to bring it to his mouth.
Wang Liansheng glanced at his wife, with Ling Chengyan returning to the delivery room entrance, while Wang Liansheng enfolded his second brother’s shoulders, patting him, "Don’t worry, second brother, it’s just some risk, both mother and child will be fine."
Wang Lianfa nodded woodenly, repeatedly assuring, "I know, it’s okay, it’s okay..."
Then, more than half an hour later, Ling Chengyan suddenly heard crying from the delivery room. She quickly stood up to go out and inform others, only to see Wang Lianfa ahead and Wang Liansheng behind already returning fast.
"It’s born," Ling Chengyan said, unable to help but smile broadly.
"Yes, yes, born, born, great!" Wang Lianfa was even more excited, rubbing his hands forcefully while standing at the delivery room entrance, craning his neck hard as if he could see through the curtains to glimpse his wife and child inside.
After another fifteen minutes, the young doctor just out emerged holding the child, "Five pounds six ounces, a big fat boy."
Wang Lianfa frowned slightly, "Why is it another boy?"
The young doctor was a bit dumbfounded; she had heard this was the mother’s third child... Most who insist on a third child do so for a son to continue the family line.
From the family’s reaction, it wasn’t about wanting a son, but rather a daughter? Moreover, could it be possible that the previous two children were also boys?
Wang Liansheng reacted quickly, reaching out to take the child and thanking the doctor profusely.
