Chapter 380: Chapter 380: Children

The three people outside heaved a sigh of relief and immediately became happy.

Shen Yiguang’s eyes shone like the brightest star in the night sky, “Nurse, can we go in and see my wife now?”

“Wait a moment.”

Luo Dahua asked happily, “How much does the baby weigh? Is the mother awake?”

“The baby is six and a half pounds, and the mother has come around too. People inside are cleaning up; they will be out soon, please wait a little longer.”

They calmly waited outside.

Now Shen Yixiang could finally speak normally, “Brother, how did you get here so timely? It really scared me just now; I was so nervous I could barely hold a pen.”

Shen Yiguang nodded to Luo Dahua and smiled, “Thank you, sister-in-law, for coming to help. Otherwise, this girl Yixiang would have been scared out of her wits and couldn’t have been any help.”

Luo Dahua waved her hands, smiling, “What are you talking about? We’re all from the same unit. I treat Pei Min like my own sister. This is my duty; no need for formalities. Now that you’re back, is your mission completed?”

“I completed it two days ago. I came back alone first. When I got back to the rental, Yingzi said she was already at the hospital, so I rushed over.”

“You say your son really knows how to pick his moments, waiting specifically for you to come back before willing to be born.” Luo Dahua said with a laugh.

Shen Yixiang clapped her hands and exclaimed, “Exactly!”

While they were talking, the door to the delivery room opened, and Yang PeiMin was pushed out, being transferred to a regular ward.

Yang PeiMin felt like she had been through a near-death experience, and though still weak, just when it seemed she was always just a little short of strength, she vaguely heard Shen Yiguang’s voice. Not knowing where she found the strength, she pushed through and gave birth to the little tyke. When the nurse brought him over for her to see, her heart melted at the sight of this little fellow who, with half-open eyes, didn’t look as wrinkled as other newborns.

Then she was pushed out of the delivery room and indeed saw the child’s father, robust and handsome in his military uniform, though his face sported stubble and his eyes were bloodshot.

Then he smiled like a fool!

Shen Yiguang presented his officer’s ID and secured a private room for Yang PeiMin.

Luo Dahua took the baby from the nurse, a stream of compliments pouring out, “Oh my, this child really looks like his dad. He’s going to be a handsome young man.”

Shen Yixiang leaned over eagerly, “Let me see, let me see, oh my, he really does look alike! Just like a mini-version of you. Look at those eyebrows just like my brother’s, and this nose, and these lips, and even these little ears are very much like my brother’s!”

Hearing this, Yang PeiMin’s mouth twitched, and she looked up at Shen Yiguang, who was wiping her face, and asked, “Have you seen your son?”

Shen Yiguang spoke softly, “That little rascal has put you through so much, let him be by himself for a while. Minmin, you worked so hard. If I could, I would award you a medal of valor!”

Yang PeiMin glanced at him playfully and felt inside that everything was worth it, even though she said, “All talk and no action.”

Shen Yiguang took her hand and pressed it against his face, overwhelmed with emotion, “So good!”

Yang PeiMin, moved by his sensitive manner, felt a sweetness in her eyes, “Alright, alright, bring the child here for me to see.”

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Dahua on the other end said, “Sister-in-law, there’s still chicken soup in the thermos, as well as noodles and porridge. Eat something first. After you finish, check if there’s any milk and feed the baby some too.”

Minmin shook her head, “I can’t eat.”

Yiguang coaxed her, “Even if you can’t eat, have some soup. You’ve exerted a lot of effort today, and you need to replenish your energy.”

Minmin then nodded.

She was supported by Yiguang and took a couple of sips.

Dahua then brought the baby over, placed him in front of her for her to take a closer look, “Quick, take a look. It’s my first time seeing a newborn this fair and chubby without a single wrinkle. Look, he’s not crying or fussing, just staring with his eyes open, looking so content. It’s truly rare,” Dahua’s voice was filled with joy. She truly was happy for her sister-in-law.

Minmin craned her neck to look, and indeed, as Dahua had said, his hair was dark. At the moment his eyes were not fully opened yet, appearing to be single-lidded, his eyes squinted into a line, his eyebrows faint, his nose well-defined, and his little mouth clearly taking after her—slightly upturned. His little face was as white and chubby as a steamed bun, extremely adorable.

“Yiguang, come quick and look at your son, he’s so cute!”

Yiguang also leaned in to take a look, “Hmm.”

Minmin glanced at him, pretending to be unaffected!

The baby’s mouth suddenly moved, making a sucking gesture.

Yixiang exclaimed, “Look, look, his mouth is moving. Oh my, he really is so cute!”

Dahua looked at Minmin, “This little guy is hungry.” Having said that, she passed the baby to Yiguang to hold, and reached out to help her lift her clothes.

Minmin felt a bit embarrassed, pressing her hand, “I can do it myself.”

Dahua shot her a glance but let her be.

She had Yiguang hold the baby, “Let the baby suckle first. I guess there isn’t any milk yet, but let him keep trying. Once it flows, it’ll come naturally. Right, we should warm a towel to compress the area, then let the baby suckle.”

Yixiang quickly warmed a towel and brought it back. Minmin took it, lifted the hem of her clothes, and slipped it directly inside to compress it, doing both sides before nodding at Yiguang.

Yiguang awkwardly placed the baby by her side, Minmin slightly turned her body, avoiding Dahua and Yixiang’s eyes, lifted her clothes, Yiguang’s pupils narrowed slightly, his expression unchanged, held the baby closer, and the little guy immediately began to suckle. However, after a few sucks, probably because nothing was coming out, he let go, still not fussing, his eyes slightly open, extremely adorable.

Dahua laughed, “This child is clever.”

Yixiang worried about the baby being hungry, “What should we do if there’s no milk?”

Minmin laughed and said, “Did you forget? We bought formula earlier. Can you help check in the luggage bag if we brought it?”

Dahua also went over to rummage through the luggage bag, murmuring, “It’s here, all these things were packed early in the bag, find the baby bottle first and scald it with hot water.”

Then, with everyone’s help, the baby was finally fed to satisfaction. Minmin felt waves of sleepiness come over her, feeling as if she had fought a day-long battle, and now it finally calmed down.

After the family had seen the baby, he was also taken by the nurses back to the nursery for some checks.

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