Chapter 353 The baby was born, and it was a boy!
Chapter 353 The baby was born, and it was a boy!
The next morning, sunlight streamed into the dining room through the mansion's floor-to-ceiling windows.
In the nursery next door, Xia Ning was gently breastfeeding little Zhi Xia.
At the long table in the restaurant, Leng Meng was already seated. Dressed simply, she couldn't hide the soft, radiant glow in her eyes, clearly having received ample nourishment the night before.
Vivian came out of the kitchen, carrying a steaming bowl of red date, longan, and black chicken soup, and carefully placed it in front of Tang Xiaofu:
"Xiaofu, this is the soup I made last night. It nourishes the blood and helps with sleep. Try it."
Tang Xiaofu was slightly taken aback, a faint blush rising to her cheeks, and she said softly, "Thank you, Sister An."
Tang Xiaorui peeked out from the side and exclaimed, "Wow, Sister An is so biased! What about mine?"
Vivian smiled and tapped her forehead: "Your blood and qi are not deficient, why are you joining in? If you want to drink it, I'll brew it for you again today."
Just then, soft footsteps came from the stairs.
Su Wan came downstairs in a plain-colored long dress, her chestnut-colored long curly hair loosely tied back, revealing her smooth forehead and gentle eyes.
She sat down next to Lin Feng, and the faint scent of herbs wafted into his nostrils.
"How did you sleep last night?" Lin Feng ladled out a bowl of millet porridge for her and handed it to her.
Su Wan took it, her fingertips inadvertently brushing against the back of his hand. She lowered her eyelashes, her voice as soft as a feather:
"I'm fine... I just miss you a little."
She deliberately lowered her voice, and the tips of her ears turned slightly red.
Tang Xiaorui immediately looked up and chuckled, "Oh, Sister Su, are you planning a date with your husband alone?"
Tang Xiaofu gently tugged at her sister's sleeve, but smiled with her lips pursed.
Lin Feng coughed lightly and looked at Su Wan: "After dinner, shall I accompany you for a walk in the courtyard?"
Su Wan's eyes lit up slightly, and she nodded.
After breakfast, Lin Feng took Su Wan's hand, and the two strolled slowly along the bluestone path of the mansion, the air filled with the fragrance of soil and flowers.
Several osmanthus trees were in full bloom, their delicate golden petals drifting down in the wind and carpeting the ground softly.
Su Wan linked arms with Lin Feng, her steps light and graceful, her eyes brimming with undisguised joy.
"It's been so long since we've walked together like this," she said softly, her voice tinged with a quiet satisfaction.
Lin Feng squeezed her hand: "I'll spend more time with you in the future."
Su Wan turned her head to look at him, the corners of her lips curving into a smile: "You keep your word."
The two walked to the pond in the center of the courtyard. The water was clear, and several koi carp swam leisurely.
Su Wan stopped and leaned against the railing, gazing at the reflections of the two people on the water, and suddenly chuckled softly.
"What are you laughing at?"
"I'm laughing at myself." Su Wan turned her head, her eyes sparkling. "Even though my belly is so big, I'm still acting like a little girl, getting this happy just from taking a walk with you."
Lin Feng reached out and put his arm around her waist, pulling her closer to him: "To me, you'll always be a little girl."
Su Wan's cheeks flushed slightly, and she was about to say something when she suddenly stiffened.
She looked down at her lower abdomen, then looked up at Lin Feng, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes: "Husband... I..."
Before she could finish speaking, a warm liquid slid down between her legs, soaking the hem of her skirt.
Lin Feng's heart sank, and he immediately realized—
"My water broke!"
He scooped Su Wan up in his arms and ran towards the mansion.
Su Wan nestled in his arms, her hands instinctively gripping his clothes tightly. Her breathing was a little rapid, but she remained calm, simply gazing at his taut jawline and whispering:
"Don't worry, I'm fine."
Lin Feng glanced down at her, his steps unwavering, but he tried to keep his voice steady: "I know, I'll take you to the hospital right away."
I ran to the front yard and bumped into the sisters Tang Xiaofu and Tang Xiaorui pruning flowers in the garden.
Tang Xiaorui, with her sharp eyes, was the first to spot Lin Feng carrying Su Wan as he rushed over. The flower shears in her hand clattered to the ground: "What happened to Sister Su?!"
"My water broke! Quick, get Laifu to prepare the car!"
Tang Xiaofu immediately put down the flower basket, turned around, and used a spatial teleportation to call Laifu.
The noise startled the people inside the house.
Xia Ning carried Xiao Zhixia out of the living room quickly, followed by Leng Meng and Vivian, all three of them looking anxious.
"Wan'er is about to give birth?!" Xia Ning rushed over, her gaze falling on Su Wan's protruding belly, then turning to Lin Feng, "Let's go together!"
Leng Meng had already taken a step forward, and Vivian picked up her first-aid kit and followed.
Lin Feng paused, turned around while holding Su Wan, and looked at the three of them: "You all stay at home."
Xia Ning was taken aback: "But..."
Lin Feng looked at Xiao Zhixia in her arms. The little one was staring at her surroundings with her big, dark eyes, looking around in a daze.
"Zhixia is still young, and the hospital is crowded and chaotic, so it's inconvenient to bring a child with you."
Xia Ning looked down at her daughter in her arms, pursed her lips, and didn't insist any further.
Lin Feng then looked at Leng Meng and Vivian, his gaze lingering for a moment on their protruding bellies:
"You two are getting quite pregnant, and going to the hospital with all that trouble might cause you to get tired or hurt yourself. I won't be able to take care of you both while I'm there."
Leng Meng frowned slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she nodded.
Vivian gripped the medical kit tightly, somewhat reluctantly: "I'm a doctor, if I really go, I can lend a hand..."
Lin Feng's tone softened, reassuringly saying, "There are professional doctors here, so you can rest assured and wait for news at home. I'll call you as soon as there's any news."
Vivian bit her lip and finally nodded.
At this moment, Laifu had already driven the car up to them, opened the door wide, laid out the back seat, and laid out a soft blanket.
Lin Feng carefully placed Su Wan into the car, then got in himself and let her lean against him.
Tang Xiaofu and Tang Xiaorui got into the car and sat in the middle seats, one on each side.
Laifu returned to the driver's seat and started the engine.
Xia Ning waved to Su Wan, her tone carrying the composure of someone with experience:
"Don't be afraid, Wanmei. With our constitution, giving birth is as easy as eating and drinking. It'll be over in no time!"
Su Wan leaned against Lin Feng's chest, weakly nodded towards the window, and raised her hand to wave gently.
The car window slowly rolled up, and the car drove smoothly and quickly toward the Second Anning Hospital.
Inside the car, Su Wan leaned against Lin Feng's chest, listening to his steady heartbeat, and suddenly smiled:
"Honey, do you think it'll be a boy or a girl this time?"
Lin Feng held her hand, his thumb gently stroking the back of her hand: "Everything is fine."
"I hope it's a boy," Su Wan said softly, "like you, so he can protect his sisters in the future."
Tang Xiaorui leaned closer, her face serious: "Sister Su, whether it's a boy or a girl, I'll take care of them from now on! I promise I'll raise them to be both well-behaved and mischievous!"
Tang Xiaofu tugged at her younger sister's ear: "Don't make trouble, let Sister Su rest properly."
Su Wan was amused, but after laughing, another wave of contractions hit her. She frowned slightly, and her breathing became deep and long.
Lin Feng immediately felt her body tense up, and quickly adjusted his position to make her more comfortable.
The car drove smoothly all the way and came to a stop at the entrance of the hospital's VIP passage in just fifteen minutes.
The medical staff had already been notified and were waiting at the door with a stretcher.
Lin Feng personally carried Su Wan onto the stretcher, holding her hand all the way as he accompanied her into the delivery room.
Tang Xiaofu, Tang Xiaorui, and Laifu stayed outside the delivery room, sitting on the sofa in the waiting area.
Inside the delivery room, Su Wan lay on the delivery bed, adjusting her breathing according to the instructions of the medical staff.
With each contraction, she was able to precisely mobilize her internal strength to coordinate with the labor process.
Lin Feng sat beside her, holding her tightly with one hand and gently stroking her hair with the other, his gaze always fixed on her face.
"Does it hurt?"
Su Wan shook her head, then nodded, her smile somewhat weak: "A little, but it's okay... you're here."
Time passed by, second by second.
The sunlight outside the window gradually became brighter.
10:47 AM.
A loud cry abruptly shattered the silence of the house.
The cry was exceptionally loud and piercing, startling Tang Xiaorui, who was outside the delivery room, so much so that she jumped up from the sofa.
"It's born! It's born! I can hear it crying!"
Inside the delivery room, Dr. Astrid carefully lifted the newborn, a hint of shock flashing in her eyes.
Congratulations, it's a very healthy boy!
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