Chapter 121: Alright, I Dare to Next Time

One week before her due date, Wei Yuxian moved into the hospital, fearing any unexpected complications.

The hospital she went to was, of course, the one owned by Lin Chengyuan’s family. As a close friend of Fu Xuanyi, Lin Chengyuan naturally did not charge any fees and even provided the best ward available.

After arriving at the hospital, Wei Yuxian did not spend her days lying or sitting in bed all the time. Instead, she followed the doctor’s advice and engaged in activities to induce labor every day.

With Wei Yuxian moving into the hospital, someone had to take care of her, so Aunt Fu and several servants came along.

Fu Xuanyi’s parents also moved into the hospital to accompany Wei Yuxian every day.

Even Fu Xuanyi came to the hospital every day after work to keep her company.

Wei Yuxian looked down at her belly, round and bulging. Even when wearing short skirt, she couldn’t see her feet, completely obscured by her belly.

Moreover, as the delivery date approached, her mood also became tense.

This was because, while scrolling through videos in her free time, she had come across a lot of information about childbirth for pregnant women, such as episiotomy, lochia, and skin relaxation. ^[1]Episiotomy, lochia, and skin relaxation are terms related to childbirth and postpartum recovery: Episiotomy An episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the perineum (the area between the … Continue reading

It all sounded quite terrifying, especially the episiotomy, which sent shivers down Wei Yuxian’s spine just thinking about it.

Some pregnant women would develop stretch marks, which looked quite horrifying, with lines of stretch marks swirling around the belly like the skin had been maliciously harmed.

She was thankful that she hadn’t developed stretch marks and wondered if it was because she diligently applied stretch mark oil every day.

However, she had also read that the development of stretch marks is determined by an individual’s constitution. If someone is prone to stretch marks, then the use of stretch mark oil may not be very effective.

Now it seemed that she was not the type to develop stretch marks.

The day before her due date, Wei Yuxian was even more nervous, wondering if the baby would come out on time or if it would be delayed.

From time to time, she would gently touch her belly, trying to gauge the situation of the baby inside, and even softly ask the baby in her belly, “When do you want to come out?”

Naturally, there was no response.

Mrs. Fu, who had been by her side, could see the tension in her. After all, this was Yuxian’s first child, and she had little experience.

Moreover, she was still a young girl, inexperienced in many things, and not yet psychologically prepared to be a mother.

Mrs. Fu patted her hand to comfort her, saying, “Yuxian, don’t be nervous. The doctor is here, and if anything happens, the doctor can get here in time.”

Wei Yuxian remained nervous, taking deep breaths, and said, “It’s just that when I think about what people say about how hard it is to give birth, I get scared.”

Mrs. Fu had been through it herself and knew the situation. Everyone’s childbirth experience is different; some have it easy, while others have a hard time.

When she gave birth to Xuanyi, it was quite difficult because she was older at the time, and Xuanyi was big, which meant she had to endure quite a bit of hardship.

Over the years, she had developed some health issues as a result, and it took years of careful nurturing to recover.

Giving birth is indeed a taxing event, both physically and mentally.

She said, “Everyone’s situation is different. Maybe your delivery will be smoother. Don’t be nervous, Yuxian, try to relax a little.”

Wei Yuxian took a sip of water to moisten her dry mouth and said, “I don’t have any experience, and it’s twins, which I hear makes the delivery even more challenging.”

Mrs. Fu comforted her again, and only then did she become slightly less nervous.

At present, they still didn’t know whether the children in her belly were boys or girls, or perhaps, if they were fraternal twins.

With the current level of hospital technology, it is possible to determine the gender of the unborn child, although doing so is illegal. ^[2]In China, it is illegal to determine the gender of a fetus for non-medical reasons. This law was implemented to address and reduce the practice of sex-selective abortions, which historically favored … Continue reading

Yet, there are always some people who will use various means to find out the gender of the fetus.

However, the Fu family did not place much importance on this. For them, whether it was a boy or a girl was not crucial. What mattered was that it was a descendant of the Fu family!

Moreover, regardless of whether it was a boy or a girl, they would love them and give them everything!

In the afternoon, after waking up from a nap, Wei Yuxian felt a bit hungry and ate the fruit that Aunt Fu had cut for her.

As she was eating, Lin Chengyuan walked in with a bag of things, a big smile on his face. Someone who didn’t know better might have thought it was his child who was about to be born.

However, he was genuinely happy for Xuanyi having a child, even happier than if it were his own!

Why? Because the Fu family had been a single line of descent since their ancestors!

In a more severe case, there could even be a risk of the lineage dying out!

Fortunately, fate was kind to Xuanyi, granting him two children at once!

He placed the bag on the bedside table and greeted them, “Uncle, Aunt, Sister-in-law.”

Mr. and Mrs. Fu responded to him, and Wei Yuxian also acknowledged him with a smiling “Mm.”

Seeing him bring in a bag of things with elegant packaging, Mrs. Fu asked, “What have you brought?”

Lin Chengyuan picked up the bag again and took out the contents, opening the packaging to reveal two longevity locks made of pure gold.

The surface of the locks had the character for “fortune,” and below it hung three small bells, making them look quite adorable.

He said, “These are for the children in Sister-in-law’s belly, one for each.”

He casually placed the two longevity locks in Wei Yuxian’s hands and said, “Sister-in-law, take a look and see if you’re satisfied. If you’re not, I’ll have them changed.”

Wei Yuxian took the two heavy longevity locks and weighed them in her hands, guessing that they were solid.

She wasn’t too keen on accepting them because these items must be expensive—solid gold, with such an exquisite design and fine craftsmanship.

However, this was a kind gesture from Lin Chengyuan, and they were for the children. She didn’t want to refuse, so she looked to Mrs. Fu for help.

Seeking assistance.

Mrs. Fu said, “Accept them. It’s Chengyuan’s good intentions.”

Lin Chengyuan also said, “Yes, Sister-in-law, please accept them. These are for the children, not for you. When I have children in the future, you can return the favor.”

Hearing this, Wei Yuxian could only accept the gifts. She placed the two longevity locks back into the box with care, closed the lid, and protected them well.

Lin Chengyuan stayed for a while, delivered the gifts, chatted for a bit, and then went to the dean’s office to chat with the dean.

As dinner time approached, Fu Xuanyi arrived after finishing work at the company. As soon as he entered the ward, he kissed Wei Yuxian on the forehead without any regard for his parents’ presence.

Wei Yuxian gave him a reproachful look, her face slightly red, and glanced at Mrs. Fu and Mr. Fu to see their reactions.

Unexpectedly, the two elders were quite understanding and had already turned their heads away, pretending to admire the scenery.

Wei Yuxian also let out a sigh of relief and glared at Fu Xuanyi again, as if to say: Don’t do this next time.

Fu Xuanyi smiled faintly, replying with his eyes: Alright, I dare to next time.