Chu Liyuan had just arrived when he saw Mr. Chu also appearâ¦
âMr. Chu, why are youâ¦â Chu Liyuan started, somewhat puzzled.
âNever mind me!â Chu Liyuan said quietly, and took a seat on a nearby chairâ¦
Chu Liyuanâs behavior left Chu Liyuan completely baffled, and of course, also left Chu Liyuanâs parents clueless.
It wasnât until Jian Dan arrived that Chu Liyuan finally understood why Mr. Chu was also there.
Seeing Jian Danâs hurried figure approaching, Chu Liyuanâs eyes shone brightly.
âUncle, why are you here too?â Jian Danâs attention was captured by Mr. Chu sitting aside as soon as she arrived.
(Sorry! Even if Jian Dan favored looks over friendship, she had to admit it, as it was Chu Liyuan who had a face one simply couldnât ignore!)
Before Chu Liyuan could reply, Jian Danâs gaze had already turned to Chu Liyuan, âHow is Xia Mengjiao doing? How long has she been in there?â Premature birth is no joking matter.
âSheâs been inside for a while now, and we still donât know how sheâs doing!â
âReally now, how could she suddenly have a premature birth?â Jian Dan asked with some worry.
Just then, the operating room door opened, and a nurse walked out with a file in her hand, âWho here is related to Xia Mengjiao? The patient is having a difficult birth and experiencing heavy bleeding; we need to perform a cesarean section immediately, and require a relativeâs signature!â
âDifficult birth? Heavy bleeding? Is it that serious?â Chu Liyuanâs voice clearly trembled.
âWhat is your relationship to the patient?â
âIâm her husband! Is my wife okay?â
âShe needs a cesarean section as soon as possible. Hurry and sign!â the nurse said, handing the file to Chu Liyuan.
Chu Liyuan took the file, and after only half a second of hesitation, signed his own name, because he knew Xia Mengjiao couldnât afford any delay.
The nurse took the file with Chu Liyuanâs signature, and before heading back to the operating room, she turned and asked Chu Liyuan another question, âIf we can only save one, who should it be, the adult or the child?â
âWhat?â Chu Liyuanâs parents asked with some concern.
âIâm talking about the worst-case scenario!â
âSave the adult!â Chu Liyuan replied without hesitation.
After receiving Chu Liyuanâs answer, the nurse went back into the operating roomâ¦
Upon hearing Chu Liyuanâs answer, the corners of Jian Danâs lips curled up into a smile.
About 20 minutes later, the operating room door finally opened again, and the nurse came out holding a baby in her arms!
âNurse, is my wife all right?â Chu Liyuan rushed up immediately.
âCongratulations, mother and daughter are safe. Your wife has given you a beautiful little princess!â
Only after hearing that Xia Mengjiao was okay did the worry on Chu Liyuanâs face recede, and his gaze turned to the baby cradled in the nurseâs arms, âIs this my daughter?â
âYes!â the nurse said, handing the child over to Chu Liyuan.
Chu Liyuan looked at the baby in his arms, his eyes involuntarily filling with tearsâ¦
They say that a man does not easily shed tears, but in such a situation, itâs genuinely difficult not to.
When Jian Dan heard that mother and daughter were safe, the heart she had been holding up finally settled down.
âSheâs so beautiful! She looks like Xia Mengjiao; sheâs definitely going to be a great beauty when she grows up!â Jian Dan said, happily looking at the baby.
âYes! Yes!â Chu Liyuan was so happy he didnât know what else to say, and could only smile foolishly while repeating yes!
âWhy donât you go back to the ward and wait! The patient will be sent back soon!â the nurse spoke again.
âThank you, nurse! You all have worked so hard!â Chu Liyuanâs parents thanked the nurse gratefully.
âItâs what weâre supposed to do!â the nurse said, and then went back into the operating room again.
And they too returned to the ward to waitâ¦