Chapter 239: Entering the Delivery Room

After Zhao Ruoyun left the restroom, the people in the courtyard gradually got up.

Those who were using the restroom used the restroom, those shoveling snow shovelled snow; for a moment the courtyard became lively.

A group of children also started a snowball fight.

When Zhao Ruoyun just arrived, the others realized, after seeing her, that Yang Qing's mother‑in‑law had come.

After breakfast, people gradually came over to get acquainted and greet them.

Under the elderly woman's introduction, Zhao Ruoyun exchanged greetings with everyone one by one.

At this moment she understood the standing of her own daughter‑in‑law and son‑in‑law in this courtyard.

Even Yi Da Ma, Er Da Ye, and San Da Ye—people whose reputation alone is impressive—couldn't even attend work and came over to greet them.

Gu Ning, knowing that Chen Hong and Yang Qing were in the hospital and no one was at home, voluntarily came to keep Zhao Ruoyun company.

"Madam, I am Chen Hong's sister."

"There's nothing much today; I'll take you all around for a walk."

Zhao Ruoyun stopped her.

"No need, no need. You see everyone is busy, so we won't add any trouble for them."

"Later, we still need to go to the hospital to look after Hong Hong."

"We'll go play when we have time."

Gu Ning clapped his hands upon hearing that.

"Great, I was just about to go see Hong Hong as well."

"In a bit, we'll go together."

Zhao Ruoyun was short of a guide, so she immediately agreed.

Gu Ning went back, fetched a stack of diapers, and returned to Yang Qing's side.

"These are the diapers I prepared for them; the material is soft and fits closely."

Giving diapers is now quite fashionable, because most families have little fabric, and some people can't even use diapers.

So repurposing old clothes into diapers is a timely rain.

(Anyway, back then, relatives would always give diapers—in the '80s and '90s. I wonder if others have that experience?)

The elderly woman, seeing this, also took a small blanket and a cotton coat from the kang.

"Hong Hong will only be here for these two days; send these clothes and blanket to them as well."

Yi Da Ma, holding a child, saw this and turned back home herself.

To be honest, she hadn't prepared anything; if Gu Ning hadn't brought things over, she wouldn't have noticed.

When Qin Huairu was Having Children, Yang Qing and his spouse had helped.

Because the matter was sudden, Yi Da Ma was at a loss for a moment, rummaged around the house for a while, and found the headscarf she had bought when Liu Shumin was Having Children.

At that time, Yi Zhonghai, deeming it not upscale enough, didn't give the headscarf; he gave eggs and money instead.

Now it happens that Chen Hong, still in confinement, hasn't received a headscarf.

Yi Da Ma, holding the headscarf, came to the postpartum courtyard.

"It's cold now; after giving birth, one must not be exposed to wind. Take this headscarf to Hong Hong and keep it ready."

Zhao Ruoyun smiled and took it.

"Thoughtful, really thoughtful; they two really didn't know about these things."

"Luckily we have you."

At that moment, Lou Xiao'e came over, carrying a jar of malted milk essence, a jar of formula powder, and several packets of snacks.

"Take these; I heard that when giving birth one can't eat, so use these to supplement nutrition."

In Zhao Ruoyun's view, these neighbors are truly good neighbors; they handle things more considerately than relatives.

"Thank you, these are such valuable items, and you still give so many."

She didn't know whether she should accept them.

The elderly woman grabbed Lou Xiao'e's hand.

"Take these, it's the moth's goodwill."

The deaf elderly woman then produced a longevity lock for the younger elderly woman.

"Little sister, this is from me; keep it safe."

The elderly woman was not at all polite to the deaf elderly woman, and took it directly into her hand.

"I didn't expect the older sister to have good stuff in her hand."

The deaf elderly woman, as if performing a trick, pulled out a pair of tiger‑head shoes from behind.

"Hey, look— isn't this good?"

The elderly woman nodded repeatedly.

"Good stuff, good stuff. When did you make this? I didn't expect your craftsmanship to be so good."

The deaf elderly woman said proudly.

"Then what else can I let you know?"

"I knew you hadn't prepared shoes."

The elderly woman, holding it, teased.

"You wouldn't be giving this to Zhuzi, would you? He doesn't want it, so you gave it to me, right?"

The deaf elderly woman spat.

"Don't worry, my grandson won't be lacking; in the past six months I've been making shoes, and I've made five pairs for him over there."

"Here, take this pair to wear first; when the weather warms, I'll make another for you."

"It's too cold today, I can't move, my hands are frozen."

"(When I was young, elders gave shoes as gifts; tiger‑head shoes were the most common, considered a type of embroidered shoe.)"

"Zhao Ruoyun listened to the two old women's conversation and also took a pair of tiger‑head shoes from her own bundle."

"\"No problem, I still have a few pairs here; as long as you have the intention, that's enough, they're wearable. \""

"The two pairs of shoes are placed side by side, each with its own merits."

"Both are crafted excellently."

"A lively crowd is bustling, all thinking about the soon‑to‑be born little life."

"Yang Qing, however, is a bit anxious here."

"After eating porridge, Chen Hong rested for two hours; after she went out to use the restroom and walked around a bit, she suddenly reacted."

"\"Oh dear, Yang Qing, I'm about to give birth, call the doctor quickly. \""

"Yang Qing let out a howl upon hearing it."

"\"Doctor, doctor, quick, my wife is about to give birth. \""

"The doctor who had been monitoring Chen Hong heard this and immediately sprang into action."

"\"Quickly prepare the delivery room; nurse, go bring her over. \""

"In a flurry of chaos, Chen Hong was taken into the delivery room."

"When the doctor was about to go in, Yang Qing stopped him."

"He said seriously."

"\"Remember, keep the baby safe; if the delivery is difficult, perform an immediate C‑section. \""

"\"If a blood transfusion is needed, I have a few people in the hospital ready to come and draw blood right away. \""

"\"Everything prioritizes my wife; understand? \""

"The doctor had already heard him say that many times."

"\"Alright, Yang Qing, I know what to do. \""

"\"Relax, your wife's physical condition is solid; the fetus is just a bit large, but there's no problem at all. \""

"\"You don't even look at your wife—look at her massive frame; do you believe that if she walks a few more steps down the hallway, the child might already fall out? \""

"Even though he said that, Yang Qing's heart still couldn't settle."

"The timing was also perfect: a heavy snow blocked the roads today, and Chen Hong happened to give birth today."

"His mother‑in‑law might not arrive until noon."

"Thus he's the only one in the hospital, with no one to share his pressure."

"However, things differed from his expectations; shortly after Chen Hong entered the delivery room, Zhao Ruoyun arrived at the hospital."

"Perhaps mother and daughter share a bond; while Zhao Ruoyun was chatting with everyone, she suddenly felt uneasy."

"She is rather superstitious, believing that something must be wrong."

"She was flustered, fearing that something might happen to Yang Qing, and urged Gu Ning to come to the hospital quickly."

"After arriving at the hospital, the woman in the same room told them that Chen Hong had gone in to give birth."

"A few people hurriedly ran to the delivery room."

"They saw Yang Qing moving around like a headless fly."

"Zhao Ruoyun asked anxiously."

"\"How's Hong Hong? \""

"Yang Qing took a deep breath; although his mind was in turmoil, he could not let that emotion affect others now."

"\"The doctor said there's no problem. \""

"\"Mom, don't worry; it'll be over soon. \""

"Zhao Ruoyun felt his trembling hand."

"\"Alright, stop trying to comfort me; look at how you're shaking yourself. \""

"\"Hong'er has a large frame and a big bottom; there should be nothing wrong. \""

"Chen Feng had no idea what they were talking about."

"He steadied Yang Qing."

"\"Brother‑in‑law, if she can't deliver, should we keep the big one or the small one? \""

"Yang Qing slapped his arm."

"\"Of course we keep your sister; does that even need asking? \""

"Gu Ning felt a surge of envy."

"\"Ah, only you, Yang Qing; how many people only care about the child. \""