Hearing the old woman's words, Mother Lu smiled and replied, "Both boys and girls are good. As long as the children grow up healthy and safe, that's enough."
When they heard this, most people in the ward thought she was bragging.
"Sister-in-law, you don't have to say those empty words. Which family doesn't want grandsons? Look at my family—my daughter-in-law is so useless. She's been pregnant three times, yet every time she only gives birth to a money-wasting thing!" a middle-aged woman said sarcastically.
Mother Lu frowned at her words and said, "Sister-in-law, even though women carry the babies, they don't have a choice in the baby's gender."
"What's more, children are not just the wife's responsibility. If the husband doesn't have the blessing to father a son, no matter how good the mother is, she will still give birth to a daughter."
As soon as she finished speaking, the middle-aged woman was angered. She glared at Mother Lu and asked, "Are you saying it's my son's fault?"
"I think you should bring your son for a checkup. I heard there are tests to determine whether a man can father a son or not," Mother Lu replied calmly.
The middle-aged woman pointed at Mother Lu and shouted, "You—"
Before she could say another word, the old doctor walked in with a nurse and frowned. "Comrade, this is a hospital, not your home. Please be quiet and don't disturb others."
Seeing that it was the doctor, the middle-aged woman could only apologize and sit down.
The doctor walked to Wang Muxiao's bed and saw the curtain was drawn, so she didn't disturb them. Instead, she greeted Mother Lu, "Comrade, congratulations."
Mother Lu stood up while coaxing her grandson, who was crying from hunger, and said, "Doctor, thank you for your help."
The old doctor smiled and said, "This is my duty. Both children are healthy, and the mother's condition is also good. After three days, they can be discharged and recuperate at home."
Just after she finished speaking, the curtain was pulled open. Lu Cheng nodded at the doctor and went to carry his son to his wife.
The doctor watched his practiced movements, then looked at Mother Lu before saying, "Comrade, I believe you already know what to avoid and what to do during the confinement period. So, I won't say much."
"Just let the mother rest well and eat more nutritious food. Since she needs to feed two babies, it's better to give her more food that helps boost milk production."
Mother Lu nodded and said, "I will take note of it, doctor."
The doctor nodded, looked at Wang Muxiao, and said, "Comrade, I won't disturb your rest. If you feel uncomfortable, inform the nurse or me. Rest well for now."
"Thank you, doctor," Wang Muxiao replied with a smile.
Although she still looked pale, she had regained some strength. She had taken a nap earlier and didn't feel as sleepy as before. While she was feeding her son, her husband fed her some fish soup and a boiled egg.
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