Chapter 125

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

"Sister Zhou, thank goodness you're here; otherwise Old Huang and I, the two of us, would probably have suffered a loss."

Cui Yuxi held Grandmother-in-law Zhou's hand, words of heartfelt gratitude pouring out.

Grandmother-in-law Zhou waved her hand repeatedly, "What's there to it? You husband and wife suffer losses because you have no elders protecting you at your side.

Don't worry, isn't me here? I guarantee I won't let you suffer a loss."

Grandmother-in-law Zhou spoke with such conviction that Cui Yuxi was deeply moved.

Gripping the other's wrist tightly with both hands and not letting go, Cui Yuxi couldn't help but say a couple more sentences about her own family situation.

It's quite tragic; her birth father and mother passed away early, her father-in-law and mother-in-law favor the youngest son's family, and she herself only got this pregnancy after many years of marriage without conceiving.

Shen Yao: …… Why does this sound so much like Li Nian from the canning factory?

Seems Li Nian was exactly like that; fortunately she eventually met Shen Yao who had a cheat, otherwise Li Nian's life nowadays would probably be even more bitter.

Somewhat curious about Cui Yuxi's physical condition, Shen Yao had the system in her mind check it for her.

Then Shen Yao's expression became even stranger, even faintly tinged with some pity.

"What's wrong?"

Xie Ci'an paid constant attention to Shen Yao's expression, just afraid Shen Yao would suddenly go into labor and bring danger to her body.

Shen Yao shook her head, "Nothing," just ate a melon purely.

My goodness, never expected that even in modern times one could eat a melon similar to ancient times.

This Cui Yuxi — where is it that she herself is useless and couldn't conceive all along.

The system said Cui Yuxi's body has excessive cold nature, with obvious man-made traces.

Doesn't this mean Cui Yuxi's in-laws fed her contraceptive things, not wanting her to get pregnant.

Tsk tsk tsk

Could it be there's some legitimate-vs-concubine distinction in modern times? This place is monogamous, and Huang Zhipeng who left earlier clearly liked Cui Yuxi very much.

The couple's relationship is good with no conflict; then this conflict can only be due to family reasons.

Just at this moment Grandmother-in-law Zhou opened Cui Yuxi's heart, and Cui Yuxi simply discussed a few sentences about her situation in her in-laws' home and some unresolvable mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts.

Shen Yao directly discovered the blind spot: turns out Cui Yuxi is from the cultural troupe, while Huang Zhipeng works at the supply and marketing cooperative.

Cui Yuxi's natal family side probably has some issues, causing Cui Yuxi to be suspended from duty but retained on payroll, so she can only temporarily stay at home unemployed.

While the supply and marketing cooperative here doubles its sales year after year, Huang Zhipeng's career grows bigger and bigger, he becomes better and better, and his position rises higher and higher.

Hiss

The thread of events is somewhat clear: the Huang family people probably don't want Cui Yuxi to continue being their daughter-in-law, so they both drug her on the child issue and pick faults.

Cui Yuxi might truly not have wanted a child at first; later, being suspended and idle gave her a sense of crisis, making her impatiently want to have a child.

As for the child Cui Yuxi is carrying now, the system's verdict is: many minor problems, no major problems.

Considering the current medical environment and other issues, for this child to grow up safely is somewhat difficult.

Unless Shen Yao can use the alchemical medicines in her hands to solve part of the trouble for the other party.

Tilting her head to look at the scenery outside the window, with the sound of Grandmother-in-law Zhou and Cui Yuxi talking in her ears, Shen Yao hesitated in her heart.

Whether to help or not help aside for now, she had to think in advance about what benefits she could obtain.

Hmm, why not let Grandma test the waters first? See what this couple's character is like.

If there's no problem, confirm they are trustworthy people, then having a supply and marketing cooperative leader who owes a favor is advantageous and harmless to Shen Yao.

At least the supply and marketing cooperative will be a sought-after department for the next ten years.

They have many occasions to go to the supply and marketing cooperative in daily life; one more friend means one more path.

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During her stay in the hospital awaiting delivery, Shen Yao was in a rather bored state.

Because her belly was too big, she couldn't do anything; every day opening eyes and closing eyes wasn't eating then solving physiological needs, and she absolutely couldn't get out of bed easily.

"Grandma, can't eat anymore."

"Good girl, eat a bit more, drink the chicken soup."

Hearing this, Shen Yao licked her lips, then still patiently drank the remaining bowl bottom clean.

Grandmother-in-law Zhou put away the thermos and lunch boxes, turned to take them to the washroom to clean, not forgetting to call Huang Zhipeng and Xie Ci'an along.

These trivial chores can't all be left for an old woman to do, right? Young people must first learn to have things in their eyes, only then can they take good care of small children.

Grandmother-in-law Zhou indoctrinated Huang Zhipeng and Xie Ci'an with righteous-sounding words.

By the way, Huang Zhipeng and Cui Yuxi stayed in the ward for three days, and have already treated this halfway-recognized godmother as real kin.

Cui Yuxi was fine, but Huang Zhipeng calling her 'dear sister' every other word made Grandmother-in-law Zhou blush uncontrollably.

"Zhipeng, listen to Sister; Sister won't harm you," Grandmother-in-law Zhou stood by the washbasin, watching Huang Zhipeng clean the few finished lunch boxes with not-very-practiced movements, "Living outside is good for you husband and wife and the child; otherwise if you go back Yuxi won't do the postpartum confinement well, won't have breast milk, and the one who suffers is still the child."

Already knowing the Huang family's affairs from Shen Yao, Grandmother-in-law Zhou decided to help the two, at least they must be separated for her to have room to act.

Huang Zhipeng hesitated, "Sister, it's not that I'm reluctant to move out; it's just that once we move out, Yuxi does postpartum confinement, the child is only this tiny, I still have to go to work daily, and there'll be even less people at home to look after them.

Living at home, at least my parents can't ignore the born child; I'm thinking let Yuxi endure a bit first, wait until confinement is done then move out."

Huang Zhipeng's thinking is the typical man's thinking: when encountering some difficulty, he'll let his wife endure a bit.

Grandmother-in-law Zhou rolled her eyes inwardly, thinking how come this matter doesn't let you endure a bit yourself; why must a woman endure? Only when she loses her little life does it count?

Changing tack, Grandmother-in-law Zhou slapped her thigh and sighed, "Zhipeng, your idea isn't wrong, but you also need to feel more heartache for Yuxi.

How your family treats Yuxi, Sister doesn't need to say more; you surely know in your heart.

If Yuxi doesn't properly observe postpartum confinement and gets confinement sickness, not only her own health but also the child's milk supply and future growing environment will be affected.

Sister has worked at this hospital for decades, and your brother-in-law is one of the top doctors there.

Could Sister lie to you about this? Who knows, once Yuxi gives birth, mother and child might both need medicine to recover.

Besides, even if there's no one to take care of her, there's still Sister. By then Sister will find someone to help you, all retired hospital staff, guaranteed to make Yuxi and the child comfortable.

Grandmother-in-law Zhou finished her words with singing and chanting, and taking advantage of Huang Zhipeng not having reacted yet, she continued to chatter on.

In the whole washroom, only Grandmother-in-law Zhou's voice could be heard; fortunately they didn't come at a proper mealtime, so besides themselves there was no one else.

Huang Zhipeng was persuaded by Grandmother-in-law Zhou, and turned around saying he would go back soon to tidy up the tongzilou they had divided earlier.

As for the tongzilou being empty with nothing inside, he could ask someone to go buy things.

Priority is to guarantee she can observe postpartum confinement; everything else can be added slowly later.

Yuxi had been with him for so many years, and indeed she hadn't been comfortable staying at home.

Now she's about to give birth again, Huang Zhipeng felt he couldn't let Yuxi be unhappy anymore.

Sister said it right: when a mother is in a bad mood, the child will suffer.

Seeing Huang Zhipeng agree so readily, Grandmother-in-law Zhou showed a smile, and didn't forget to push Xie Ci'an out to help along the way.

"An Zi doesn't like talking, but he's capable at handling things; having someone by your side, you can discuss matters when problems arise."

The house matter is urgent; Yuxi is going to give birth in these couple of days and can't stay at the hospital for long.

Zhipeng, you must seize the time; if there are any difficulties, tell Sister, and Sister will find people to help you."

Hearing this, Huang Zhipeng made an 'ei' sound, "Sister, you can rest assured."

Xie Ci'an:...

Shen Yao ate her fill, drank enough, and took a nap; when she opened her eyes again, the huge room had only two pregnant women and Grandmother-in-law Zhou dozing off left.

"Grandma, is everything settled?"

Shen Yao leaned by Grandma's ear and asked softly, her eyes not forgetting to watch Cui Yuxi who had just fallen asleep.

Grandma nodded, "Rest assured, when has Grandma ever messed up a matter?"

Everything is arranged properly; just waiting for the birth later."

Speaking to this point, Grandma couldn't help but sigh, "The things the Huang family did are really despicable."

I see this young couple still doesn't quite believe it; I reckon they'll suffer losses in the future."

Shen Yao smiled and let Grandma take care of things more, not only could she harvest the other's gratitude but also draw closer the relationship; the deputy director of the Supply and Marketing Cooperative—once the director of the Supply and Marketing Cooperative is transferred after the year to work at the department store, Huang Zhipeng's possibility of rising to the position is extremely great.

Grandma rolled her eyes at Shen Yao, reached out to help straighten Shen Yao's bedding, "Your Grandma knows what she's doing, but what you said—will it really work?"

Don't end up making things worse and ruin the originally good relationship.

Shen Yao patted her belly and guaranteed, "Sister Li at the Canning Factory is an example."

"Grandma, rest assured; I've been by Grandfather's side for several years no matter what, my basic skills are there. Once I finish giving birth here, I'll have my mother send over medicinal herbs, guaranteed to help with recovery completely."

Cui Yuxi's problem, said big isn't big, said small isn't small.

Shen Yao relies on the system-produced pills, guaranteed to cure the illness completely.

Grandma nodded, "Fine, but this matter isn't urgent; wait until you finish giving birth and observe confinement properly before talking about it."

No matter how important others are, they're not as important as one's own family; Grandma knows how to distinguish priorities.

Cui Yuxi and Huang Zhipeng as a couple are not bad, and they also let Grandma have something to profit from.

But ten Cui Yuxis and Huang Zhipengs combined still aren't as good as Shen Yao and her child.

Letting Shen Yao close her eyes to rest when she had nothing to do, Grandma picked up the hot water pot and went to fetch hot water again.

Of course, dinner wasn't fetched; Huang Zhipeng and Xie Ci'an went to handle the house matter, and when they return they'll surely bring some food from a restaurant.

Comparing the restaurant's stir-fried dishes and the canteen's big-pot meals, of course the restaurant's is tastier.

Although Grandma wanted to take advantage of the hospital's cheap prices, she wouldn't wrong herself.

Temporarily let the canteen's food pass; wait until tomorrow morning to have the canteen stew a chicken; there are two pregnant women lying in the room, both need to supplement nutrition.

On the fifth morning Shen Yao stayed at the hospital to give birth, she had just finished washing up and was preparing to eat when she heard the 'ai yoh ai yoh' sounds coming from the delivery bed next door.

Grandma had Xie Ci'an help Shen Yao steady herself, then turned to greet the at-a-loss Huang Zhipeng to help, "Go call the duty doctor; Yuxi is about to give birth."

Huang Zhipeng nodded with an 'oh' sound, and hurriedly ran outside while shouting.

Cui Yuxi was in so much pain her face looked ferocious, her hands tightly clutching the bedding beneath her, pulling out several marks.

"Deep breaths, don't be afraid; in a moment once you enter the delivery room, listen to the doctor."

"It's fine, it's fine; giving birth isn't hard, grit your teeth and by no means slack off."

Grandma said while picking up the bowl of rice Cui Yuxi hadn't finished from the side and thrusting it toward her mouth, "Quick, eat a few more bites; only with strength can you give birth."

Cui Yuxi:...

Cui Yuxi trusted Grandma very much; almost whatever Grandma said, she did.

Enduring the contractions, Cui Yuxi finished the remaining rice, then tearfully complained to Grandma that her belly really hurt.

Grandma:...

All Grandma could do was soothe her, and try to reduce Cui Yuxi's fear as much as possible.

Until the doctor brought several nurses over and took Cui Yuxi to the delivery room did Grandma have time to wipe the sweat that had broken out on her forehead.

Seeing Huang Zhipeng still standing there in a daze, Grandma made an 'ai yoh' sound, "What are you standing there for? Quickly go to the delivery room doorway to check the situation."

"If it's fine, go back and get some things for postpartum confinement; once Yuxi comes out, there will be a child by her side, and you have nothing here—how will you take care of her?"

Huang Zhipeng, who hadn't come to his senses, was shouted awake by Grandma, and hurriedly ran toward the delivery room doorway again.

Grandmother-in-law Zhou: ……

Grandmother-in-law Zhou was nearly amused to anger by Huang Zhipeng's behavior; what variety of silly goose is this?

Even such a small matter was handled in a muddleheaded way; it seems I'll have to run to the Tongzilou more often in the future, otherwise leaving Cui Yuxi alone to care for the child, who knows how miserable those days will be.

Turning her head, she instructed Xie Ci'an not to learn from Huang Zhipeng, then told Shen Yao to eat well, and went over herself to check the situation first.

When Grandmother-in-law Zhou returned again, an hour had already passed.

Shen Yao asked how the mouth was doing; Grandmother-in-law Zhou waved her hand, "A woman giving birth, and a first child at that, is in the midst of labor right now."

However, the birth canal hasn't fully dilated yet; by the time the baby is born, the sky might well be dark.

Shen Yao touched her belly, which was showing some movement, and told the just-rested Grandmother-in-law Zhou that she might also have to give birth.

Grandmother-in-law Zhou: ……

Grandmother-in-law Zhou rallied her spirits, "How is it? If you're really going to give birth, I'll go notify your mother.

As for your mother-in-law and them, don't let them come over; the people by your side are enough. Wait until after the birth, if they want to see the baby, they can come then."

Grandmother-in-law Zhou isn't the kind of in-law who likes to stir up trouble; the Xie Family people would also find time to come send things during the days Shen Yao was hospitalized.

Grandmother-in-law Zhou felt the Factory was busy right now, no need to ask for leave to run over; not to mention losing wages, even if they came they couldn't help much.

Moreover, Xie Ci'an is here accompanying her; their manpower is sufficient.

Shen Yao nodded, "Grandma, I can still hold on; as you said, just have my mother come up in a while."

Grandmother-in-law Zhou gave an 'mm', "Then I'll rest first; if you're uncomfortable, remember to call me. An Zi, watch Yao Yao well."

Xie Ci'an gave an 'eh', turned his head to look at Shen Yao with pale lips, his heart aching terribly.

Shen Yao smiled cheerfully and tugged Xie Ci'an's hand, silently mouthing 'nothing to do'.

How could it be nothing? Giving birth is very painful.

Even though Shen Yao avoided others and secretly took the Shun Chan Wan and Zhi Tong Wan, the pain that should be there still remained.

Leaning her head on Xie Ci'an's shoulder, bean-sized sweat drops emerged on Shen Yao's forehead.

Xie Ci'an held the specially made Handkerchief in his hand, wiping Shen Yao clean little by little.

"Xie Ci'an, wake Grandma; we can have the doctors come over now."

Her water broke, the birth canal is dilating; she's going to give birth.

Xie Ci'an moved his mouth corner, gave an 'mm', first woke Grandmother-in-law Zhou, then called the other obstetricians over.

Shen Yao kept her eyes open as she was pushed into the Delivery Room; looking up, she saw a glaring Lighting.