Chapter 287: A Child's Birth, Full of Twists and Turns

Everyone had thought that since Zhang Shanmei had already given birth once, this delivery should be faster.

As it turned out, after tossing and turning for most of the night, the child still had not been born, and even Qiu Tai Nai had become somewhat afraid.

Previously, whether it was a daughter-in-law or a granddaughter-in-law, even the two great-granddaughter-in-laws giving birth had been attended by Qiu Tai Nai, yet none had required such great effort.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Qiu Tai Nai quickly spoke out: "We cannot wait any longer; hurry and send her to the health station."

At this moment, the eldest granddaughter-in-law, Wang Lihua, who had been waiting outside, said through the window: "Tai Nai, send her directly to the commune health center; the farm's health station cannot handle this kind of situation."

Qiu's eldest uncle's wife also chimed in at this time: "Yes, yes, yes, she must be sent to the commune health center."

In this situation, Qiu Tai Nai naturally would not stop them: "Send several more people; if anything happens, there will be hands to help."

Qiu's eldest uncle's youngest son, Qiu Shaohe, had just parked the borrowed cart steadily; his mother then brought out an old quilt, spreading it while shouting into the room: "Qiu Shaohu, hurry and carry her out."

Qiu Shaohu was so frightened that his mind went completely blank at that moment.

After waiting a long time without seeing anyone come out, Qiu's eldest uncle's wife turned and went back into the room; seeing her son still standing there, she was so angry she couldn't hold it back, and she punched her own second son: "What are you still staring at? Hurry and carry your wife out to the cart outside."

The punch from his mother brought some clarity back to Qiu Shaohu, and he quickly bent down to carry her up.

Qiu's eldest uncle's wife, fearing her son might make a mistake, guarded him closely on the side.

Originally, Qiu Mu was also going to go along, but Qiu Tai Nai stopped her: "We cannot leave no one at home; someone must make breakfast tomorrow morning."

Qiu's eldest uncle's wife also said: "Second younger sister-in-law, it is enough for me and the eldest son's wife to go; just listen to Grandma's arrangement. It will also trouble you to make the meal earlier tomorrow, so the family can send it to the second son's wife; that way, she will have milk when the time comes."

Qiu Mu nodded and agreed: "Alright, I understand, eldest sister-in-law."

Watching the group walk away, Qiu Tai Nai then said to the others at home: "That's it; everyone go back to your rooms to sleep; we have to work tomorrow."

It was just that no one expected that when they arrived at their commune health center, the doctors on duty there dared not keep the patient; originally there were two capable doctors, but not long ago one had gone to the province for training, and the other, a few days ago, had been affected by some family trouble, and they were not even clear where she was now.

The remaining doctors were all men, not to mention that they were not skilled in this area; moreover, her condition was not good, so the doctor on duty dared not take the risk.

The Qiu family dared not linger; with no other choice, they had to head to the county.

Fortunately, everyone from the eldest branch had gone along; otherwise, just pulling the cart would have been a problem. The three sons of the eldest branch took turns pulling the cart, afraid of wasting time, and everyone was running.

At first, Zhang Shanmei's cries were quite loud, but later her voice grew weaker and weaker, which terrified the whole family; Qiu Mu kept shaking Zhang Shanmei, afraid she might fall asleep.

When they arrived at the county hospital, they were all in a wretched state, which startled the doctor on duty.

Fortunately, the doctor on duty was a director; after examining her, he explained the situation to everyone: a natural delivery was no longer possible; now only a cesarean section could save her life, otherwise both the mother and the child would be in danger.

Qiu's eldest uncle's wife was so frightened her legs went weak, but at this moment they could only follow the Physician's orders.

They had left in such a hurry that they had not even thought they would need surgery; they could only pay part of the money first, send Qiu Fu and Qiu Shaohe, father and son, back together to fetch the rest, and get the patient into the operating room first.

(End of this chapter)