HCB Chapter 1846 A Tiny Figure with a Powerful Backer
Chapter 1846 A Tiny Figure with a Powerful Backer
The obstetrics and gynecology department of Nianwei Hospital is now in a state of high alert.
Gui Jing, the head of the obstetrics and gynecology department, stood at the door of the delivery room and operating room as if facing a formidable enemy, occasionally raising her hand to look at her watch, her brows slightly furrowed.
Behind her, several experienced midwives hurried about, repeatedly checking the delivery bed, instruments, oxygen supply equipment, neonatal resuscitation table, and the precious neonatal incubator.
The smell of disinfectant filled the air, mixed with a silent tension and immense anticipation.
"The woman in bed 12 is having contractions. Please keep a close eye on her. If she is dilated enough, move her to the delivery room immediately!"
"Yes!"
"Remember to have the baby boy in bed 36 have his toes touched to draw blood. It's time!"
"Yes!"
"Go remind the family of patient in bed 42 to take the baby for a bath tomorrow morning, and then get the vaccination!"
"Yes!"
Gui Jing quickly flipped through the medical records and maternity data book in her hand, arranging everything so that she could free up her hands to make full preparations for Qin Ruobai's arrival.
"Let's double-check the blood pressure monitor!"
"Are the scissors, gauze, cotton balls, and oxygen concentrator ready?"
"Hot water, Xiao Wang, go and get two more bottles, I'm afraid we won't have enough later!"
She whispered out instructions one by one, and only when she felt that all the steps were ready did she finally let out a long sigh of relief.
Although welcoming new life is the daily mission of obstetrics and gynecology, Qin Ruobai's special identity still made Gui Jing feel awe for the surgery she was about to perform.
Qin Ruobai is not only Li Xiangnan's wife, but also the deputy captain of the criminal investigation team of the municipal bureau, and an acquaintance of his.
Li Xiangnan had never asked him for anything in his life, but the phone call he made just now was filled with pleading for the first time, begging him to make sure everything was prepared for Qin Ruobai's arrival!
Despite having known him as the dean for so long, he had never asked him for anything!
Therefore, Guijing needs to be treated with more care than ever before.
This weight also made every medical worker involved here extremely vigilant!
"Director Gui!"
Just then, a nurse rushed over from the nurses' station, saying, "We've already picked up Comrade Qin Ruobai, and he's on his way. He'll be here in ten minutes!"
"Alright!" Gui Jing glanced at his watch, took a deep breath, and called out, "You guys come down with me!"
"Yes!"
at the same time.
Behind the speeding Hongqi sedan, the atmosphere was different from the resolute one on the tricycle earlier.
Qin Ruobai was carefully half-carried by Li Xiangnan and placed in the spacious back seat.
Once the car door is closed, the noise outside is shut out, creating a brief and private space.
Li Xiangnan's arms were tightly wrapped around his wife, his palms were covered in cold sweat, his heart was pounding like a drum, and he looked down at his wife's furrowed brows caused by the contractions, feeling an overwhelming heartache.
"Does it hurt a lot? Just bear with it a little longer, we're almost at the hospital!"
His voice trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly. All his composure and wisdom turned into primal worry in front of his wife and children!
Qin Ruobai leaned against him, feeling her husband's strong heartbeat and his almost tangible concern. The composure she had been maintaining finally cracked.
She looked up at his forehead, which was covered in fine sweat, and his anxious gaze fixed on the road ahead. Instead, she reached out and touched his brow.
"Look at you, what's the rush? I'm not afraid at all! I've been waiting for this day for a century. I'm so excited, so happy. Xiangnan, we'll be having a baby soon!"
At this moment, she was no longer the decisive deputy captain of the criminal investigation team, nor the usually aloof and sassy policewoman, but simply a wife who was about to become a mother and needed her husband's warmth and support.
"I know, I'm happy too!" Li Xiangnan hugged her even tighter. "I just feel sorry for you, I know the pain of dilation..."
He was already overwhelmed with emotion as he spoke, pressing his forehead against his wife's and choking back tears as he said, "Ruobai, thank you!"
"Thank you too..."
The contractions struck again. Qin Ruobai bit her lower lip, took a deep breath before she could finish speaking, and as soon as the pain subsided, she quickly said:
"I've already told Xiao Xu about the maternity bag... the diapers Chu Qiao bought... the baby clothes You Wei bought... oh right, and the blue cloth bag... remember to bring it, you can put your period in it..."
Even at this critical moment, she was still able to maintain a clear mind, reminding her husband to check with Xiao Xu and giving him detailed instructions.
"Don't worry!" Li Xiangnan assured her, trying to distract her with his words and reassuring himself, "These past few days, I've been checking the equipment every night. I've told my mom where all your things for the delivery are. As soon as she gets a call, she'll definitely be able to bring everything over quickly!"
After he finished speaking, he reached out and rubbed his wife's arm to ease her pain for a moment. "Your task now is to follow my instructions, relax, take deep breaths, and prepare to face the challenges ahead!"
"Yes, that's it! My wife is the best! When the little rascal comes out, the first thing I'll tell him is, 'His mom is absolutely the bravest person in the world!'"
A blush and longing rose on Qin Ruobai's pale face as she murmured softly, "I wonder if this brat... is more like you or more like me!"
The wheels finally came to a steady stop in front of Nianwei Hospital.
The area was already filled with doctors, nurses, and staff from Nianwei Hospital, as well as some bewildered patients and their families watching from all sides. Everyone was curious about who would come and make such a big fuss.
Almost the instant the car came to a complete stop, the door was opened from the outside.
"Quickly!" Wang Defa shouted, taking the lead. "Director Gui, flatbed cart!"
"Go!" Gui Jing waved her hand, and the well-trained obstetrics and gynecology staff quickly pushed the cart around.
"Dean!" Wang Defa called out, and when he saw Li Xiangnan bending over and hugging Qin Ruobai, he couldn't help but tear up.
"Defa! Hold onto the door!" Li Xiangnan called out, carefully stepping back first to lift Qin Ruobai out of the carriage and place her on the flatbed. The two clasped hands tightly and exchanged a look full of trust and encouragement!
"Dean! Leave it to us!" Gui Jing said quickly, waving her hand, "Quickly, everyone, get to the delivery room, start monitoring immediately!"
"Yes!"
A loud roar echoed from the surroundings as the well-trained medical staff pushed the carts quickly into the building.
Li Xiangnan, without even greeting the police officers and Song family members who were following him, hurriedly went upstairs.
"Dean! Please wait outside the door, trust us!"
Pong!
The door to the delivery room closed in front of Li Xiangnan, isolating him from the world inside.
The operating room light on the door suddenly turned on, emitting an unsettling red glow.
Li Xiangnan was taken aback.
He used to be one of them.
Now, he is an outsider.
This was the first time he had stood outside the operating room, waiting for the surgery to end.
The tenderness and excitement I felt in the car were instantly replaced by the immense unknown and the anxiety of waiting.
He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug deep into his palms, yet he felt no pain whatsoever.
He looked at the door as if he could see through it to his wife, who was striving to welcome their son.
Tap tap tap, tap tap tap.
Suddenly, a series of hurried and slightly chaotic footsteps broke the silence of the corridor.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Li Xiangnan's mother, Zhu Qiuju, running briskly from the bottom of the stairs.
Although she was small and thin, she seemed to possess boundless strength. She carried a bulging bundle in each hand, and had a cloth bag slung over her shoulder, stuffed full of things that almost bent her frail body.
Zhu Qiuju's hair was a little disheveled, and fine beads of sweat glistened on her forehead. Although her breathing was rapid, her eyes sparkled with bright joy.
"Mom! How did you get here so quickly..."
"Nannan!"
She spotted her son anxiously pacing outside the delivery room at a glance. She rushed to his side, said nothing more, simply put down all the heavy medical equipment she was carrying, and then reached out and firmly, with a sense of relief, held her son's cold, sweaty, trembling hand.
That small figure, at this moment, is like a steady mountain, bringing support to the family.
Li Xiangnan looked at his mother.
The two looked at each other.
In the palm of your hand lies a silent, immense power.