Chapter 28

“You’ve been admitted to Beijing University! Even the military district leaders came personally to deliver your admission letter. Hurry up!”

Gu Nian quickly washed her face, tidied up, and followed Sister Xu out. When they arrived at the entrance of the family compound, they saw a crowd gathered. Gu Nian felt a bit socially anxious, but Sister Xu pulled her forward.

“Gu Nian, you are truly amazing! Xiao Jiang is so lucky to have married you.”

The military district leader smiled warmly and personally pinned a flower to Gu Nian’s chest before handing her the admission letter.

“Gu Nian, not only have you been admitted to Beijing University, but you are also this year’s top scorer in the college entrance exam. You ranked first in both liberal arts and sciences!”

The crowd erupted in excitement—Gu Nian was just too incredible! Even Jiang Huaijing thought his wife was unbelievable.

“Thank you, sir.”

“You’re welcome. Here is a scholarship from the higher-ups.”

Gu Nian took the envelope and peeked inside—2,000 yuan! It turned out that knowledge really could be converted into wealth.

“Tonight at 8 PM, the military district will hold a celebration for Comrades Gu Nian and Li Pandi in the cafeteria. Everyone is invited!”

After finishing his business, the military leader left, and the neighbors continued to congratulate Gu Nian. That evening, the entire family compound attended the celebration.

Both Gu Nian and Li Pandi were praised to the point of tears. Although they had received their admission letters, there was still some time before school started.

Gu Nian wrote a letter to her parents, hoping to bring them back and discuss their plans.

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As the days passed, Gu Nian’s belly grew bigger. Everyone who saw her commented that she looked like she was carrying twins.

Eventually, she decided to stay home, avoiding going out. She spent her time making clothes for the baby.

One morning, while having breakfast, Gu Nian suddenly felt a sharp pain in her stomach. The pain intensified after a while.

“Jiang Huaijing, I think I’m going into labor!”

Jiang Huaijing panicked and immediately carried her outside to the waiting car. Since her due date was near, he had already arranged for a car from the military district to take her to the hospital.

After helping Gu Nian into the car, he quickly ran back home to grab their things.

Hearing the commotion, Sister Xu and Li Pandi rushed out. Seeing that Gu Nian was heading to the hospital, they didn’t hesitate to get in the car with her.

Jiang Huaijing didn’t refuse—giving birth was a big event, and having extra support was always good.

He chose to take her to the city hospital. After what happened with Liu Mei Qin, he no longer trusted the military district hospital.

Upon arrival, Gu Nian felt some relief. The doctor checked her and found that she was already three centimeters dilated. Her labor was progressing quickly.

Another wave of pain hit. Gu Nian had heard childbirth was painful, but she didn’t expect it to be this bad.

Ding! Host, the system has a pain-relief pill. Would you like to take one?

“Yes!”

Gu Nian discreetly popped the pill into her mouth. Within seconds, the pain vanished.

No wonder people in the future opted for epidurals—totally worth it!

Soon, she was fully dilated and taken into the delivery room. However, the pain suddenly returned.

“System, what’s going on? Why does it hurt again?”

Ding! Host, this pain is necessary to aid childbirth. It will pass soon. Please relax.

Gu Nian tried to stay calm and followed the doctor’s instructions to push. Outside, Jiang Huaijing was anxious, pacing back and forth. Sister Xu and Li Pandi were also nervous.

“Sister Xu, is childbirth always this painful?”

Jiang Huaijing’s heart ached for Gu Nian—he wished he could take her pain for her.

Sister Xu nodded and reassured him, “There’s no such thing as a painless birth. Every woman has to go through this. But don’t worry, this is Gu Nian’s first child, and she’ll be fine.”

Hearing this, Jiang Huaijing relaxed slightly.

Li Pandi, who had never given birth, suddenly felt a deep longing for her own child.

Who wouldn’t have such desires? She wanted to have a baby with Liu Chuan. That was all.

As for Da Hu, Xiao Hu, and Xiaoni, she had long since treated them as her own children. Whether she had a biological child or not, her love for them would never change.

Soon, they heard the cry of a newborn.

A nurse emerged, holding the baby in her arms.