Jiang Xinyu didn't know about others' speculation about her; she leaned back against the bed after showering, enjoying the electric fan's breeze.
"Wife, why hasn't our daughter come out yet? I'm getting anxious."
"What's there to be anxious about? She'll definitely want to come out when it's her time."
"Go to sleep; your dark circles are so heavy."
"Okay, I'll cuddle you."
In the middle of the night, Jiang Xinyu suddenly woke up, and by the moonlight saw Wei Kaiyun sitting beside her, watching her.
"Why aren't you sleeping?"
Jiang Xinyu truly had no choice; if the baby didn't arrive soon, he might just become mentally exhausted.
"Wife, don't you think the baby is moving too frequently? I've observed it; tonight the baby is moving the most."
"Hmm, maybe she heard what you said and wants to come out."
Wei Kaiyun placed his hand on her belly, "Daughter, come out soon; Dad and Mom are both eagerly awaiting your arrival."
Jiang Xinyu smiled at the man beside her; it was all worth it for her.
"Wei Kaiyun, my belly hurts; it's time to give birth."
Jiang Xinyu watched him suddenly jump up, and because of his height, it felt like his head almost touched the ceiling.
Speechlessly, she watched him turn around twice on the bed, then he seemed to suddenly realize and got off the bed, turned on the light, and pulled out a prepared dress to slip over Jiang Xinyu's head.
Jiang Xinyu wasn't in pain anymore and cooperated by dressing.
Wei Kaiyun carried Jiang Xinyu in a princess hold. "Put me down, let me put on shoes, and accompany me walking over."
"What do you know? Walking more is beneficial for childbirth; hurry, put on my shoes and go call Aunt Bai."
Seeing his wife's insistence, Wei Kaiyun compromised.
The birthing items were already packed; Bai Hongying quickly got up and grabbed two packed bags, joining them to the hospital.
Shang Zhenkun came out to take a look, "I'll take good care of Shi Jing; we'll go to the hospital in the morning."
Wei Kaiyun nodded, feeling fortunate to have invited Master Shang over long in advance.
Wei Kaiyun accompanied Jiang Xinyu, guarding her side with his hand.
"I'm fine, relax, I have experience now."
Regardless of what Jiang Xinyu said now, Wei Kaiyun couldn't relax.
Normally a fifteen-minute journey took twenty-five minutes today; Wei Kaiyun was nervously sweating, looking even more disheveled than this soon-to-be mother.
Bai Hongying had arranged everything. When Jiang Xinyu arrived at the hospital, she was immediately sent to the delivery room.
Wei Kaiyun paced outside the delivery room door; this was the wee hours of the night, fewer people around; if it were daytime, he'd definitely be a focus of attention.
Time ticked by minute by minute, there was no movement inside; Wei Kaiyun pressed his ear against the door seam but couldn't hear anything.
What's the situation? He knocked loudly on the door, "Xinyu, Xinyu?"
An older nurse came out, "Are you crazy? Your wife is inside giving birth, and you're causing a fuss?"
"Nurse, nurse, why can't I hear my wife's voice?"
"She's giving birth, stay quiet." She shot a glance at him and turned inside, shutting the door with a bang.
Wei Kaiyun didn't hear any useful information from his perspective, but he listened to the nurse's warning, knowing his wife was giving birth.
He continued pacing by the door; Bai Hongying sat waiting on one side, not knowing how to persuade him.
The woman inside was giving birth; the man's behavior outside was quite satisfactory.
Jiang Xinyu entered the delivery room at 2:45 AM; it was now 3:30 AM without any movement; Wei Kaiyun couldn't hold back and knocked on the door again.
The same nurse came out, "It's a critical time; why are you knocking on the door?"
"Nurse, nurse, how is my wife? Why isn't she out yet?"
"Wait, stay quiet; it's easy to distract your wife."
The door closed with a thud again. The nurse walked away, muttering, "Got to apply to have 'No Knocking' written on the door; this is too annoying."
Jiang Xinyu lay on the bed, her head full of sweat.
"Comrade, you need to work hard; your husband has already worn out the hospital's floor."
Jiang Xinyu weakly smiled and nodded.
"Listen to my command; now the baby's head is visible."
At 3:55 AM, the baby finally came out.
"Congratulations, it's a girl, weighing seven pounds six ounces."
Upon hearing the doctor's words, Jiang Xinyu smiled weakly, then closed her eyes.
"Rest a bit; once the placenta is out, you can return to the ward. We'll take the baby to your family."
Jiang Xinyu nodded lightly, her fingers even hurt.
Wei Kaiyun heard movement inside and hurriedly waited at the door.
The door opened again, "Family of Jiang Xinyu."
"I am, I am." Wei Kaiyun leaned close, reached out to take the swaddled baby from the nurse.
"Congratulations on the seven-pound-six-ounce daughter."
Wei Kaiyun's face immediately lit up with a smile, quickly replaced by worry, "Nurse, what about my wife?"
"She's fine, expelling the placenta."
"Her health is alright?"
"Quite good, here, take your daughter."
Wei Kaiyun cautiously received the baby, his smile unfounded.
Bai Hongying also leaned over, watching Wei Kaiyun open the swaddle, seeing the reddened baby with closed eyes.
"She's sure to be a great beauty, see those brows like Xiao Jiang's, curved willow leaves, cherry-like mouth."
Wei Kaiyun grew more satisfied as he looked, though he occasionally glanced at the tightly closed delivery room.
"Xiao Wei. Give the baby to me; I'll take her back to the ward. You just wait here for Xiao Jiang."
Wei Kaiyun was really reluctant to let go, but knowing holding the baby wasn't feasible, he unwillingly passed her to Bai Hongying.
"Don't step away from the ward; whatever happens, go right away."
"I'm fine, I won't leave, just watching her."
Bai Hongying was amused; it was truly emphasized, right? She headed to the ward with the baby, placing her on the bed.
The little one was sleeping sweetly, appearing sensible and adorable.
Wei Kaiyun resumed pacing in front of the door; now the baby was out, why hadn't his wife come out?
By almost five o'clock, the delivery room door finally opened again.
Jiang Xinyu was pushed out; seeing Wei Kaiyun beside, she weakly smiled.
"Wife, are you okay?"
Jiang Xinyu was brought to the ward; Bai Hongying had already laid out her sheets brought along, and Wei Kaiyun placed her on the bed.
The nurses left; now the room was just their family.
"Wife, go ahead and rest; I'll accompany you. You can relax; our daughter is fine. I'm here guarding you both."
"Hmm, I'm indeed tired."
After Jiang Xinyu fell asleep, Bai Hongying approached, "Xiao Wei, I'm going home to make soup; can you manage by yourself?"