"Mom, how long has it been since she went in?" Guo Xuyang asked when he saw Wu Shangqing sitting by the delivery room door.
"It's been a while. The little one is being a bit stubborn, not really wanting to come out," Wu Shangqing replied.
"Oh? Is it her due date?"
"It's today. She started dilating this morning, but only at four centimeters when she went in. It's been really tough on Xiao Xi."
"That's strange. Let me go take a look." Guo Xuyang started to go in.
"What are you talking about? Men don't go into delivery rooms," Wu Shangqing stopped him.
"Mom, what era are we in? Still so superstitious. Aren't there plenty of male doctors delivering babies now?"
"Mom is doing this for your own good. Don't go. If you see Xiao Xi during childbirth, you'll gradually become indifferent to her."
"But if she can't deliver, it's not a solution."
"That just means it's not time yet. In the past, it was normal for childbirth to last a day and a night."
"If it really doesn't work, they can just do a C-section."
"If they were going to do a C-section, why did we go to the trouble of having someone correct the fetal position back then? It's fine, just wait here by the door."
"Can't you just go take a look?" Yu'er tugged his arm.
"Ah, I forgot. Worry makes me scatterbrained," Guo Xuyang slapped his forehead.
Li Minxi had undressed and was lying on the delivery bed, covered by a thin blanket. She held her belly with both hands; the little one inside was restless. However, the birth canal had not fully opened, and it simply couldn't squeeze through. Ancient people used to say that a person's fate was determined by the exact time and minute of their birth. Now that technology is advanced, C-sections are performed so frequently, and who knows how many people's destinies have been altered inadvertently. Many people choose auspicious dates and times for C-sections. Little do they know that a child's birth is influenced not only by the time but also by the environment. Children born via C-section are not squeezed through the birth canal and may experience various subsequent effects. Children born through the birth canal have a more complete life. Natural birth children are superior to C-section children in both intelligence and health. This is based on scientific theory.
Seeing that the birth canal had not yet fully opened, Guo Xuyang stopped being anxious. Now, all he had to do was wait quietly for the baby's arrival.
"Yangzi, why are you only back now? Xiao Xi was mentioning you when she went in," Xiao Yun asked.
"I had a mission, remember? I rushed back as fast as I could. Thankfully, I wasn't too late."
"Is everything alright at home?"
"Everything is fine. After Xiao Xi gives birth, where are you planning for her to stay?"
"She can stay in the East Courtyard, as usual. What do you mean?"
"Didn't you say that those who have given birth should stay in the West Courtyard for easier care?"
"Xiao Xi has always lived in the East Courtyard. Wouldn't it be awkward to move her to the West Courtyard? Besides, there's no significant difference between the West and East Courtyards, and they aren't far apart."
"I'm worried about what others might think."
"What do you mean?"
"I'll talk to you about that separately later. Oh, by the way, Mao Yiyi and Hu Jun, whom you mentioned, have also arrived. They are staying with Wu Jia and Yang Bin."
"Who are they following?"
"One is with Yang Yang, and the other is with Zixuan."
"Alright. As long as they are willing. Who is with Xiao Xi?"
"It's still Wu Jia and Yang Bin."
"Why don't I see them?"
"They went into the delivery room with her. They are familiar with the procedures here, so they can lend a hand."
"It's always easier when people are around," Guo Xuyang said with a smile.
"It's a society driven by relationships, it's very normal. Oh, and the director delivering Xiao Xi's baby is Director Yin Hong. Xiao Xi said you had spoken with her beforehand."
"Yes, we met once. She's a very nice person."
"Does she know Xia Li as well?"
"I met her when Xia Li and I were having breakfast."
"A chance encounter?"
"What are you thinking? Last time she was sending the little girls to school and was a bit late getting breakfast." Guo Xuyang explained how the three of them had met.
"So there's a connection! Otherwise, how would you have found this place for nursing care?"
"Everything is fated."
"You're such a smart aleck," Xiao Yun said with a smile, then stopped talking to him.
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