mtlumby2d Chapter 1613 Pure and Warm Joy
Chapter 1613 Pure and Warm Joy
The corridor outside the delivery room has become a completely different world.
The previous silence, anxiety and tension were completely washed away by an almost boiling joy.
The bright morning light streamed in warmly through the clean glass windows, illuminating the dust particles dancing happily in the air.
The Zhou family and the Wu family sat together completely, as if the gap had never existed.
The third uncle of the Zhou family was supported by the Wu brothers and came to the swaddling clothes held by the nurse. The old man smiled so hard that his teeth were visible. His trembling fingers wanted to touch the baby's rosy little face but didn't dare to touch it. He kept muttering: "Like! Like Yuejin when he was a child! Look at these big ears, he is so blessed!"
The old woman of the Wu family squeezed in on the other side, touching the child's little hand for a while, and then couldn't help shedding tears, but they were tears of joy: "The nose looks like our Chun'er, so handsome!"
The laughter, sighs, and chatter of the two families intertwined together, making it as lively as a market that had just opened.
Li Xiangnan leaned against the wall and watched all this quietly.
Only then did the nerve that had been tense for more than thirty hours finally relax.
A huge feeling of fatigue swept over his body like a tide, making him almost unable to stand.
He raised his hand to rub his numb cheek, only to find that he had been crying without knowing when.
It is not sadness, but a release after extreme tension, a touch of witnessing the miracle of life, and a comfort that all efforts are finally rewarded.
He let out a long, deep breath, which still carried the dust and thrill of the journey, but the huge rock that was blocking his chest finally fell.
After Qin Jingchuan arranged for the six PLA soldiers to rest for a while, he walked over.
He looked at his brother-in-law's pale, haggard face with a smile, and patted his shoulder vigorously: "Xiangnan, good job."
He cast his gaze towards the soldiers who were resting nearby, his eyes filled with admiration and appreciation. "These soldiers are truly excellent! Without a word, they rolled up their sleeves and charged into battle. This is what makes a soldier of the people! I never thought that one day, our blood could save lives!"
Li Xiangnan followed his gaze and saw the soldiers shyly accepting the apples and eggs that the Zhou and Wu families stuffed into their mouths without any explanation. They were at a loss, their faces flushed red.
"Blood is precious!" Li Xiangnan's voice was a little hoarse. "The blood donated by the soldiers, the unused portion will be kept in the blood bank as a reserve of special blood types. It will be made available to the public free of charge. I hope it can help others in need."
Qin Jingchuan nodded: "This is the right thing to do."
He paused, his tone shifting from businesslike to slightly personal and concerned, his voice lowered. "Now that things are settled here, you should go back and get some rest. Ruobai...is she okay? She's feeling a bit heavier, and has she been having any major reactions lately?"
When talking about his sister, this decisive young battalion commander unconsciously revealed the tenderness of a brother on his face.
"It's okay. I don't know what's gotten into me lately, but I've become addicted to pickled radish. My mom buys two or three pounds of it every time she goes to the market, and she eats them all in no time." A gentle smile appeared on Li Xiangnan's face. "I don't have to worry about the food at all. It's just that she's too kind. Whenever something happens to the neighbors, she always worries about them and can't sleep well."
"Pregnancy is hard work. You need to pay more attention to her and help her stay up late." Qin Jingchuan urged, "If anything happens, come to me at the army or go home. Don't force yourself. Grandpa and your father-in-law are your strong supporters!"
"Don't worry, second brother." Li Xiangnan nodded solemnly.
After giving a few more instructions, Qin Jingchuan led the soldiers away first, and a sincere and warm farewell sounded in the corridor.
Li Xiangnan took a deep breath and walked towards the ward.
The small ward was crowded with people, yet filled with warmth.
Wu Wanchun leaned weakly against the head of the bed, his face still pale, but his eyes were clear and there was a gentle smile at the corner of his mouth.
Zhou Yuejin sat on the edge of the bed, looking at his wife for a while, then couldn't help but look at his son in the crib next to him, grinning from ear to ear.
Aunt Lu was feeding Wu Wanchun water little by little with a small spoon, while Wu's mother was happily sorting out the things everyone had brought.
Zhou Feng was like a "headless fly", tidying up the benches and checking the water hanging in late spring. He always felt that he couldn't be idle.
When they saw Li Xiangnan come in, everyone's eyes immediately focused on him.
Zhou Yuejin stood up suddenly. The honest man's lips trembled for a long time. Suddenly, he was about to bow to Li Xiangnan, but was stopped by Li Xiangnan.
"Xiao Li! I cannot thank you enough for your kindness!" Zhou Yuejin's voice choked with sobs. "From now on, my life... our family..."
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Li Xiangnan interrupted him and gently hit his chest. "As long as you're safe, I'm glad."
Wu Wanchun was speechless. She just looked at Li Xiangnan, tears streaming down her face, and made gestures of gratitude vigorously.
Aunt Lu wiped her eyes and said, "Xiangnan, it's all thanks to you! It's really all thanks to you!"
Li Xiangnan walked to the crib with a smile, looking at the wrinkled, rosy but sleeping little life, the softest part of his heart was deeply touched.
An emotion mixed with joy, envy and a hint of longing quietly spread.
Will his and Ruobai’s child be as cute as this in the future?
Wu Xiaoyun seemed to see through his thoughts and smiled and whispered, "Look at this little thing, it's so adorable. If Bai saw it, he would definitely like it!"
Aunt Lu laughed heartily, wiping her tears as she agreed. She turned to Li Xiangnan and said, "We're here, go back and get some rest! You're so pale, it's scary. Tell Ruobai about this great news right away, and make her happy too!"
This reminded Li Xiangnan.
Yes, Ruobai is still worried at home.
Nanluoguxiang was quiet in the early morning, with only a few windows still showing early morning lights.
Li Xiangnan dragged his legs, which felt like they were filled with lead, and pushed the door open as quietly as possible. He then tiptoed to fasten the bolt, fearing that he would wake up his sleeping wife.
He took off his shoes in the dark and sneaked into the room barefoot like a thief, only to find that the bedside lamp was on.
Qin Ruobai was leaning against the head of the bed with her coat on, a half-knitted sweater in her hand. It was obvious that she had been waiting for him and was dozing off because she couldn't bear it any longer.
Hearing the noise, she woke up immediately and her worried eyes instantly enveloped him.
"Why did you come back just now? I was scared to death! How is Sister Wanchun..." She asked anxiously in a low voice, her hands subconsciously protecting her already bulging belly.
Li Xiangnan walked over to the bedside and held her slightly cold hand. A completely relaxed smile filled with great joy finally broke out on his face. His voice, though soft, was full of power: "It's born! Mother and child are safe! It's a big fat boy, weighing 7.8 jins!"
Qin Ruobai was stunned, his eyes suddenly widened, and then, big tears rolled down without warning.
She was not a person who loved to cry, but at this moment, all her worries and fears turned into tears of joy.
She shook her husband's hand vigorously, crying and laughing: "That's great... It's really great..."
At the reunion after a long separation, the couple snuggled together, Li Xiangnan whispered about the thrilling experience, and Qin Ruobai listened with sometimes nervousness and holding her breath, and sometimes with relief and tears.
It was not until the sky turned completely pale that the two fell into a deep sleep.
At noon the next day, Li Xiangnan was awakened by rustling sounds.
He walked out of the room and saw Qin Ruobai busy packing a net bag, which contained two cans of expensive milk powder, a bottle of malted milk, a small bag of brown sugar and a few brown-skinned eggs - these were things she herself was reluctant to eat more of on weekdays.
"Are you awake?"
Qin Ruobai turned around, her face brimming with bright light, showing no sign of fatigue from staying up late. "I'll go to the hospital to see Sister Wanchun and the baby soon! I have to bring these over. Sister Wanchun needs to take good care of herself!"
She was busy, and her tone was intimate and natural, as if Wu Wanchun was her own sister.
Li Xiangnan stood at the door, watching the morning sunlight cast a soft golden edge on his wife's busy figure, and looking at the pure and warm joy on her face, his heart was filled with an indescribable emotion.
This was the 1980s. Life might have been poor, but neighbors looked out for each other and the affection between people really warmed up life and warmed people's hearts.
The warmth in this ordinary alley can make people's eyes wet better than any fancy words.