bookbashuk Chapter 317 The baby was born.
Chapter 317 The baby was born.
Shen Li secretly rubbed her forehead; she really couldn't bring herself to ask any further questions, and could only sigh inwardly.
Lu Nan hesitated before adding, "And...and it wasn't even inside, so how could she be pregnant?"
Shen Li was even more helpless—it was too embarrassing for her, as the younger sister, to discuss such details of sex with her brother.
Moreover, Shen Qingnan is a doctor himself. Does he not even know this basic medical knowledge? Or is it that medical knowledge in this era is simply not widespread or advanced enough?
"So what do you plan to do?" Shen Li asked softly, suppressing her thoughts.
Lu Nan took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind: "What else can we do? If we're pregnant, we'll just have the baby. Luckily, I'll be of legal marriage age next month, so I can get a marriage certificate, otherwise it would be a lot of trouble."
Shen Li nodded and comforted her with a smile: "That's good too. The sooner you plant rice, the sooner you harvest grain; the sooner you have children, the sooner you can enjoy life."
Looking at Shen Li's prominently protruding belly, Lu Nan's eyes were filled with fear: "But Sister Li, I'm so afraid of giving birth."
Shen Li gently patted her shoulder and teased, "Don't be afraid. Once you give birth, you'll begin your wonderful life as Empress Dowager."
Lu Nan looked bewildered: "Huh?" She didn't understand Shen Li's meaning at all.
It was Friday, and Shen Qingnan noticed that Lu Nan hadn't come home on time. Hearing that she was at Lu Cheng's villa, he immediately rushed over.
Lu Nan is currently a freshman in college and is required to live on campus according to school regulations. She invited two classmates to her wedding last time, and after the news spread throughout the school, everyone knew that she was Professor He's daughter-in-law. No one dared to bully her, and naturally, no one dared to confess their feelings to her anymore.
Lu Nan felt that life was very peaceful with a woman already taken. Every Friday, he would go home on time, spend one day at the Shen family home, and then spend another day at the villa with Shen Li.
Upon learning of Lu Nan's pregnancy, Shen Qingnan was so excited that she was incoherent, and her ecstatic appearance was simply hilarious.
Lu Nan's pregnancy was eventually told to her mother. The news spread like wildfire, and the whole family knew the good news. Everyone was overjoyed – the family was finally going to have a new life.
On April 21st, which happened to be a weekend, the courtyard was full of blooming flowers, a riot of colors and a vibrant scene of life.
It was the weekend, so Lu Zhou didn't have to go to class. Shen Li was in her late pregnancy and had difficulty moving around, so Lu Cheng simply stopped going to the factory and stayed home to keep her company.
The factory is now operating stably, and all matters are handled by dedicated personnel, so he doesn't need to worry about it too much.
The three of them sat in rattan chairs in the courtyard, basking in the warm sun and sipping tea, enjoying a comfortable and peaceful life.
Suddenly, Shen Li felt a warm current surge from her body, dripping down her skirt and splashing small water stains on the ground, dripping incessantly.
Lu Cheng and Lu Zhou froze instantly, their faces filled with panic.
Lu Zhou's pupils contracted sharply, and he asked in a bewildered and shocked tone, "Sister Li, you...you've become so unreserved now, just peeing in the yard?"
Shen Li was speechless for a moment, her face showing both embarrassment and anxiety: "I didn't..."
Lu Cheng's face darkened, and he instantly realized what was happening. He shouted urgently to Lu Zhou, "Don't talk nonsense! Go and call Mom over!"
He then turned to Shen Li, his voice immediately softening as he patiently comforted her, "Li Li, don't be afraid, I know, it's just that your water broke. Don't move, we'll take you to the hospital right away."
In the past few months, Lu Cheng has been learning about all sorts of things related to pregnancy and childbirth.
This is all for the preparation of today.
Shen Li composed herself and nodded gently: "Okay."
She used to be an independent and strong person, but when she was with Lu Cheng, she always felt a strong sense of security and was taken care of in every way.
But when facing Lu Zhou, she felt a desire to protect him.
With Lu Cheng by her side, the panic in her heart gradually dissipated, leaving only peace.
Upon hearing the news, Lu's mother rushed over and quickly stepped forward to support Shen Li.
Lu Cheng turned and rushed into the bedroom to pack his things—Shen Li had already prepared a maternity bag in her space, complete with all the necessary items. He only needed to pack it quickly, and then took out a long, thin coat from the wardrobe, carefully draping it over Shen Li to cover her wet skirt and prevent her from catching a cold.
The group split into two groups and drove two cars to the hospital at high speed.
Shen Li's two female bodyguards were also brought along.
After all, Shen Li is a girl, so she's more useful in this situation.
Fortunately, Shen Qingnan works at the hospital, and with his help, he was able to arrange the best private room for Shen Li.
After settling Shen Li into her room, Shen Qingnan turned around and wanted to call her mother to let her know.
But Shen Li stopped him, saying, "Second brother, we don't know how long it will take before we give birth. Don't tell Mom yet. Let's announce the good news after the baby is born, so she won't worry unnecessarily."
Shen Qingnan hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement: "Okay. Don't panic, I'll be guarding the door, I won't let anything happen to you."
Shen Li gave a soft "hmm," her brows already showing signs of suppressed fatigue.
Lu Cheng and Lu Zhou insisted on staying in the room to keep them company, but Shen Li waved her hand, her tone firm and unwavering, urging them to go out and wait.
Finally, only Lu's mother, the doctor, and the nurse remained in the room; no one else was there.
In those days, there were no standardized delivery rooms, so childbirth took place directly in the temporary accommodations.
As soon as Shen Li arrived, she obediently followed the doctor's instructions—her water had already broken, and she had to minimize the loss of amniotic fluid.
If the amniotic fluid runs out before the baby is delivered, it is dangerous not only for the mother but also for the baby to suffocate and die.
Hearing the older female doctor's serious instructions, Shen Li's last bit of composure was shattered, and her fingertips clenched slightly, inevitably feeling a little nervous.
The doctor noticed her tension, reached out and held her hand. The warmth of his palm was steady and strong: "Don't be afraid, your physical condition is very good. I just checked the baby's position, it's in the right place, it won't be difficult to give birth."
Shen Li forced a smile, her voice trembling slightly: "Okay, thank you, doctor."
She remembered Shen Qingnan saying that this was the most reliable obstetrician and gynecologist here. Sure enough, experience counts; such a calm and composed demeanor always gave people a sense of security.
It was her first pregnancy, after all, and the labor was rather long. The sunlight outside the window gradually dimmed, and twilight seeped into the room. Time passed slowly, agonizingly, with each contraction more intense than the last.
Lu's mother stayed by her side, never leaving her for a moment, occasionally offering her saliva to moisten her throat, and gently wiping away the cold sweat from her forehead and temples with a warm towel. Shen Li's face turned pale and then blue from the pain, and her lower lip was bitten until it turned bluish-white, and she couldn't even make a sound.
The doctor leaned over to examine the baby for a moment, a hint of certainty in his eyes: "Hang on a little longer! We can see the baby's head!"
"I...I can't hold on any longer..." Shen Li gasped for breath, her voice slurred from the pain, no longer caring about appearances, "I need to poop..."
The doctor smiled and encouraged in a lighthearted tone, "Then push! That's what childbirth feels like, give it your all!"
"Ah—" Shen Li took a deep breath and struggled downwards with all her might, the veins on her forehead bulging.
The next second, a clear cry pierced the oppressive silence in the room: "Wah—!"