Ling Yuchen and Zhu Yunfei followed quickly, more nervous than Gong Zhijing.
Gong Zhijing felt a warmth in her heart and couldn't help but comfort them, "Don't worry, everything will be fine."
Ling Yuchen frowned, speechless, his fists clenched tightly, his eyes slightly red.
The nurse's footsteps were fast, and she reached the operating room door. Fortunately, Gong Ye arrived just before they went in.
Gong Ye looked flustered and grabbed Gong Zhijing's hand.
"Zhijing, don't be scared. We'll be waiting for you outside."
Before coming, he had specifically gone to the ancestral hall to offer incense to the ancestors, hoping to protect Gong Zhijing's safety.
Gong Zhijing reassured them, "I'm not scared. Don't worry, don't be so nervous."
"Okay, we won't worry or be nervous. Don't think about us, just take care of yourself." Infected by her mood, Gong Ye gradually calmed down.
Gong Zhijing's calm demeanor directly alleviated everyone's anxiety.
But whether she was scared or nervous, only she knew.
After all, a hole had to be cut into her belly. Who wouldn't be scared?
Just as the operating room door was about to close, Ling Yuchen anxiously called out, "If there's an accident, make sure to save the mother!!"
This made Gong Zhijing laugh and cry.
She was finally pushed into the operating room, watching the door close before her eyes, separating her from everything outside, and from those familiar faces.
Only then did she feel a bit nervous and uneasy.
The nurse gently comforted her, "Don't be afraid. Our chief surgeon is the most experienced obstetrician in the country."
Gong Zhijing nodded and lay down with peace of mind.
Then, as the nurse instructed, she took off all her clothes.
The first step was anesthesia.
The long needle there was enough to send shivers down one's spine.
Gong Zhijing closed her eyes and silently cheered herself on.
Don't be afraid, keep going!!
The anesthesiologist asked her to lie on her side and then wiped her lower back with disinfectant.
The cool touch made Gong Zhijing flinch. After a while, she felt a needle piercing her body. It hurt a little, but it was within her tolerance.
After the anesthesia was administered, Gong Zhijing lay flat on the operating table. Her consciousness gradually faded, and she finally fell into a deep sleep.
...
Outside the operating room.
Ling Yuchen stood there like a wooden post, his eyes fixed on the operating room door, his expression extremely solemn.
Zhu Yunfei looked at him, wanting to say something but stopping herself. She finally couldn't help but comfort him, "Yuchen, don't worry too much.
The doctor performing Zhijing's surgery is the best in the country, and all the equipment in the operating room is top-notch. She'll be fine."
Ling Yuchen pursed his lips and said in a cold voice, "Zhijing is afraid of pain."
Every time she had a prenatal check-up and blood drawn, she would hide in his arms, scared.
Now, with an incision made in her belly, she must be in a lot of pain.
Zhu Yunfei actually wanted to say that it wouldn't hurt much with the anesthesia, and the pain would only come after the anesthesia wore off.
But seeing her stubborn son, she decided not to say anything.
It would be useless to say it; he wouldn't listen.
Gong Ye was no better.
He sat upright on a chair, expressionless and motionless.
Zhu Yunfei sighed, a hint of seriousness flashing in her eyes. No matter what, it was impossible not to worry.
A cesarean section usually takes one to two hours to complete, so the waiting time was long.
Although they were waiting, Ling Yuchen and Gong Ye couldn't focus on anything else.
News of Gong Zhijing's hospitalization had already been leaked online.
This made Xia Linfeng even more rampant, thinking that his scheme had succeeded and that Xia Wantang had been stimulated, leading to her hospitalization.
He was hoping that Xia Wantang would have a difficult labor and, preferably, die with her child.
He also knew that Ling Yuchen was powerful, but his videos and accounts were still intact.
He could only think that Ling Yuchen was too preoccupied to care about other matters at this moment.
The surge in popularity made him a little giddy. With this popularity, he could make a fortune and sell products through live streams.
Otherwise, once Ling Yuchen reacted, he would get nothing.
At first, he just wanted to provoke Xia Wantang, ruin her reputation, and threaten her for some benefits.
Now, profiting from the popularity was a newly discovered advantage.
Once his fame and popularity accumulated, even if Ling Yuchen banned his account, he could still open a new account to sell goods. As long as he didn't violate any rules, they couldn't randomly ban him.
He was making elaborate plans, unaware that every step he took was within Ling Yuchen's expectations.
...
Forty minutes later.
The operating room door finally opened.
A nurse walked out, holding a pink swaddle.
"Family of Gong Zhijing."
Ling Yuchen and the others immediately crowded around.
The nurse scanned the three of them, her gaze lingering on Ling Yuchen for a moment, a hint of admiration in her eyes.
But she had already received the news and knew his identity, so she dared not have any improper thoughts.
She composed herself and said, "It's a daughter. She was born at 11:30 AM. Her weight is 3800 grams, and her length is 54 centimeters. She's quite tall."
Ling Yuchen didn't even look at the baby and asked in a cold voice, "What about the mother? How is the mother?"
Gong Ye and Zhu Yunfei also showed no intention of holding the baby. The three of them stared at the nurse, their eyes full of questions.
This was the first time the nurse had encountered such a situation. Usually, the family would look at the baby first.
Seeing their eager eyes, she didn't dare to delay and directly said, "The patient is in good condition and is still being stitched up. She'll be out soon."
Normally, the mother and baby would be brought out together, but due to Ling Yuchen's special status, the baby could be brought out first.
Ling Yuchen frowned slightly, took a deep breath, and turned his gaze back to the operating room.
He wanted to wait for Gong Zhijing to come out.
The nurse looked at him, wanting to hand him the baby, but hesitated.
The baby was usually handed to the father.
But this father didn't seem very interested in the child.
"Give the baby to me, please."
Zhu Yunfei reached out and carefully took the baby from the nurse.
Looking at the rosy little baby in the pink swaddle, infinite love welled up in her heart.
The baby was still sleeping with her eyes closed. Although she had just been born, Zhu Yunfei found her very beautiful.
Gong Ye leaned in for a look, his eyes filled with tenderness.
"In-laws, would you like to hold her?" Zhu Yunfei was reluctant to let go, but she still offered the baby forward.
Gong Ye quickly waved his hands, flustered, "No, I won't hold her. I don't know how."
How could he dare to hold such a tiny baby?
He had only ever held his own daughter in his life, but when he first met Gong Zhijing, she was already over two months old, much bigger than this.
Zhu Yunfei didn't force it and sat down on a nearby chair with the baby.
She took out her phone and started sharing the good news.
Ling Yuchen stood by the operating room door the entire time, waiting for Gong Zhijing to come out.
In his heart, it was only their first day meeting the child, and his wife was more important.