Along the way to the hospital, Wang Muxiao felt contractions once in a while. Compared to before, the pain was not as intense—she only experienced a bit of backache and soreness.
For her, the contractions were similar to period cramps, so she remained relaxed during the trip. When the sun rose in the eastern horizon, she rubbed her stomach and said, "Husband, can you get me breakfast? I’m hungry."
Hearing her words, Lu Cheng was stunned. He looked at his wife and said, "Wife, we are in the middle of the road, and there is no store nearby. Where should I buy breakfast for you?"
"Didn’t my sister-in-law pack some scallion pancakes and steamed meat buns for us? Just give me those," Wang Muxiao said.
Just the thought of fragrant scallion pancakes and delicious steamed buns made her mouth water.
Lu Cheng saw her expression and stopped the bicycle. He walked to the side and took out a cloth bundle, carrying it to his wife before opening it.
Inside was a thermos flask and a package wrapped in oil paper. He untied the package and found five scallion pancakes and eight steamed buns. Opening the thermos flask, he smelled the fragrance of the herbal chicken soup.
He handed the thermos to his wife and said, "Wife, drink some chicken soup first before you eat."
"Thank you, Husband," Wang Muxiao said and took the thermos.
After drinking several sips, she handed it to her husband and said, "Husband, you drink some too."
Lu Cheng knew his wife was stubborn, so he didn’t refuse and took a few sips. Even after just three sips, the cold in his body dissipated. The ginger in the soup warmed him from the inside.
After closing the thermos, he placed it beside his wife and took a scallion pancake. As he rode the bicycle, he would take bites of the pancake.
Along the way, they chatted and ate together. If not for the occasional frown on his wife’s face, he might have forgotten that she was experiencing contractions and that they were on their way to the hospital.
Two hours later, they finally arrived at the county hospital. When the security guard saw them, he quickly walked over and asked, "Comrade, is your wife going into labor?"
Lu Cheng nodded and replied, "My wife is having contractions, so we decided to come early."
The security guard nodded and went to call a nurse. Not long after, he returned with one.
When the nurse saw the bicycle, she smiled and said, "Comrade, you can park your bicycle first. I will help your wife register."
Lu Cheng nodded and said gratefully, "Thank you, Comrade."
Having a nurse register for them will be faster than if they handle it themselves.
"Comrade, this is my duty," the guard replied politely. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ
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