Qi Yuancheng and Qin Rou were taken aback and turned to look at Gu Jia Ning, their voices filled with excitement, "Doctor Gu, can you treat it?"
"Of course I can!"
"This isn’t some incurable disease."
"Since the reason is low sperm count, just increase the number of sperm."
"Medication and acupuncture will do."
"I can prescribe the medicine now. As for acupuncture, it depends on when Qi Camp Commander has time; acupuncture for a week and medication for half a month should work."
Qi Yuancheng and Qin Rou were willing to come because they trusted Gu Jia Ning. Hearing her say she could treat it and even provide a treatment plan, they were instantly delighted.
"Thank you, Doctor Gu, thank you."
Afterward, Gu Jia Ning gave Qi Yuancheng a prescription, but as for the acupuncture, Qi Yuancheng would have to coordinate the timing since it couldn’t be done today.
Even though Gu Jia Ning gave him the prescription, she still needed to study more in the Divine Doctor Space for a better treatment plan.
However, she was confident she could cure Qi Yuancheng’s condition.
The arrival of Qi Yuancheng and Qin Rou seemed to pave the way for Gu Jia Ning’s practice, as two more people came that day seeking her help to conceive due to their struggles with pregnancy.
Of course, there were also some eccentric cases.
For instance, a mother-in-law brought her pregnant daughter-in-law, insisting that Gu Jia Ning determine whether the baby was a boy or a girl.
The mother-in-law was forceful and domineering, while the daughter-in-law looked timid and miserable.
After a few words, Gu Jia Ning understood the family’s situation. They preferred boys over girls, and the daughter-in-law had already given birth to four daughters; this was the sixth pregnancy.
It was called the sixth because, during the fifth, the mother-in-law dreamt that it was another girl, leading to the pregnancy being terminated.
Since it was early stages, they couldn’t determine the gender.
Now, the daughter-in-law was seven months along, and the mother-in-law was still taking her to various doctors to determine the baby’s gender.
Although she didn’t say it outright, Gu Jia Ning knew that if she revealed the daughter-in-law was carrying another girl, even at seven months, the mother-in-law would likely find a way to terminate the pregnancy. Even if the baby was born, the girl’s future would be bleak.
When they entered, Gu Jia Ning immediately scanned her.
The result was that the baby was a girl.
"I’m sorry, my abilities are limited, and I can’t determine the gender," said Gu Jia Ning.
Gu Jia Ning felt that if she told the truth, it would indirectly lead to the death of an innocent life.
By not revealing the gender now, at least the baby had the chance to be born.
Once born, there was a glimmer of hope.
The following evening, the military district’s grand hall held an award ceremony for the outstanding individuals involved in the previous rescue mission at Xinghua Village, with most of the district in attendance.
Gu Jia Ning was an award recipient, but she didn’t dress up specially and just wore her usual clothes.
Sheng Zexi was away on a mission, and hadn’t arrived, which made her feel less happy.
Fortunately, Zhang Shuwan and Guoguo accompanied her.
At this point, Gu Jia Ning was three months pregnant, with a slightly noticeable bump, though it was hard to tell due to the layers of clothes.
Zhang Shuwan, a month ahead and carrying twins, had a much larger belly, visible even through her clothes.
Gu Jia Ning held Guoguo’s hand while Zhang Shuwan held her other arm.
Zhang Shuwan examined Gu Jia Ning’s glowing face, saying, "It’s unfair, truly unfair."
Gu Jia Ning was puzzled.
"You’re also pregnant, so why am I getting uglier, with rougher skin, while you’re getting more beautiful?"
"Look at your skin, so white and tender, like a peeled egg."
"Your figure is still good, with the bump showing only in the belly, while other parts remain slim and toned."
"I’m almost jealous just looking at you."
Of course, Zhang Shuwan was only speaking rhetorically; her feelings bordered more on envy than jealousy.
Who wouldn’t envy Gu Jia Ning’s pregnancy state?
Listening to her words, Gu Jia Ning chuckled silently.
Her good condition was due to taking the Pregnancy Holy Body Pill and the Pregnancy Comfort Pill.
Over there, Zhang Shuwan continued, "You see, you haven’t even had morning sickness. Aside from feeling sleepy, there are no symptoms at all."
"If you weren’t a doctor yourself and your belly wasn’t showing, I’d suspect you weren’t even pregnant."
Like Zhang Shuwan, during her pregnancy, she experienced severe morning sickness, vomiting often, and couldn’t eat well, although it had gotten better recently.
She presumed that as the pregnancy progressed, issues like swollen legs, cramps, and insomnia would arise.
"Do you regret it?" Gu Jia Ning asked.
Regret having a child?
Zhang Shuwan shook her head, "Of course not."
"These two children were so hard to conceive, and like Guoguo, they are my treasures."
"No matter the hardship, as long as they’re conceived and born safely."
"All the suffering is worthwhile, and I am willing."
Gu Jia Ning was touched, realizing just how great mothers are.
At this moment, she could empathize with Zhang Shuwan.
In her past life, she also desperately wished to have a child and tried everything.
But things didn’t go as planned.
Now, in this new life, she made different choices and was pregnant.
She cherished the child in her womb like a treasure, just as Sister Shu Wan stated; no matter the suffering, she was willing to endure it.
On their way, they encountered Jiang Baihe, Qin Rou, and others.
The group made their way to the grand hall together.
The award recipients were seated in the front two rows, so Gu Jia Ning couldn’t sit with Zhang Shuwan and the others.
If Sheng Zexi were there, they could have sat together.
Now, she would have to sit alone.
Thinking of the last time she was at the hall together with Sheng Zexi, and now with him on a mission, she didn’t even know how he was doing.
She suddenly felt a pang of loneliness.
Sheng Zexi, I really miss you!
Soon, the host took the stage, and after an enthusiastic and inspiring introduction, the award ceremony began.
Gu Jia Ning watched as one award recipient after another went on stage, unknowingly hearing the host say: "Next, we will present the honor to the outstanding medical personnel who performed brilliantly during the rescue."
"She skillfully saved severely injured patients repeatedly, pulling them back from the brink of danger. Even while pregnant, she continued rescuing people tirelessly for a day and night."
"She is an excellent doctor and a great mother."
"She is, Doctor Gu Jia Ning."
"Please welcome Doctor Gu to the stage to receive the award."
Amidst applause, Gu Jia Ning calmly ascended the stage.
From the moment she stood up to her ascent on the stage, nearly everyone in the grand hall watched her.