ebookland Chapter 152 Mother and child are safe
Chapter 152 Mother and child are safe
Shu Yun hunched over, her ear pressed tightly against the wall, listening intently to the sounds coming from next door. Her large, round belly made this bent-over eavesdropping posture look particularly awkward. If it weren't for her limited mobility, she probably would have already moved a chair and leaned over the wall to see what was going on.
"Xiaoyun, I'm back." The sudden sound of the door opening startled Shuyun, who was engrossed in her "gossip business."
Gu Jun looked at her and asked, "What were you doing just now?"
Shu Yun calmly straightened up, pretended to stretch her limbs, and said without blushing or panting, "I'm exercising."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Hong Hui's laughter came from next door. Gu Jun immediately understood what was going on, and a helpless smile crept onto his lips. His wife was definitely eavesdropping on gossip again.
Pretending not to know, Shu Yun asked, "What did you bring back?"
Gu Jun shook the oil paper bag in his hand, and a rich and tempting aroma instantly filled the air.
Like a puppy, Shu Yun twitched her nose slightly and her eyes lit up. She immediately moved closer to Gu Jun and said, "It smells so good. Is it for me?"
Knowing full well what was going on, Shu Yun blinked her big, watery eyes, and Gu Jun was completely defenseless. He gently unwrapped the oil paper package, and a golden-brown, glistening, and fragrant roasted chicken came into view.
Shu Yun's eyes lit up; she couldn't remember the last time she had tasted the deliciousness of roast chicken. Perhaps the aroma was too tempting, for her stomach also rumbled at just the right moment.
"Didn't you always complain about being tired of the cafeteria food? I specially asked the chef to prepare some special meals for you. Come and try them."
As Gu Jun spoke, he tore off a piece of chicken and handed it to Shu Yun.
Shu Yun eagerly opened her mouth to take it, saying indistinctly, "It smells so good, it tastes so good."
Seeing Shu Yun enjoying her meal, Gu Jun felt completely satisfied and broke off another large chicken leg, placing it in Shu Yun's hand. Shu Yun ate with her mouth glistening with oil, feeling that having roast chicken was the happiest thing in the world.
During this time, Shu Yun's pregnancy progressed further, and Gu Jun was worried that it would be dangerous for her to cook. His cooking skills were mediocre, and the military missions were heavy, so the two of them usually ate the canteen's communal meals. Shu Yun was already tired of them, so this roast chicken was simply the most delicious thing in the world for her.
Shu Yun ate half of her meal when she suddenly realized that Gu Jun had been watching her eat. Feeling a little embarrassed, she tore off a piece of chicken and offered it to Gu Jun, saying, "You eat too."
Gu Jun smiled and took it, but after just one bite, his stomach suddenly churned. He frowned, forced himself to swallow, but couldn't hold it in and eventually vomited.
Shu Yun was startled, her face full of worry: "What's wrong?"
Gu Jun took the warm water Shu Yun handed him, rinsed his mouth, shook his head and said, "My stomach might not be feeling well lately."
Seeing that Shu Yun still looked worried, he quickly reassured her, "It's nothing, don't worry."
In fact, Gu Jun has been experiencing health problems lately. Not only is he having a poor appetite, but his sleep quality is also very poor. Every night, lying next to Shu Yun, his nerves are constantly on edge, and even the slightest movement of Shu Yun can wake him up.
After a full pregnancy, Shu Yun had a rosy complexion and fair, radiant skin, while Gu Jun seemed to have been drained of his energy and looked haggard.
During the day, Zhao Hui came to Gu Jun's office and was startled by his haggard appearance: "What happened to you?"
Gu Jun waved his hand weakly: "It's nothing."
"You think you're alright? Are you going to collapse on the field during next month's training competition? You should take some time to go to the hospital for a checkup," Zhao Hui advised.
Gu Jun didn't take it to heart, but when he accompanied Shu Yun to her prenatal checkup, Shu Yun forcibly dragged him to see a doctor, saying, "I'm worried about you like this. If you collapse, how will you take care of me and the baby?"
After completing a series of tests, the doctor looked at the report and asked, "Around when did these symptoms begin?"
Gu Jun thought back carefully, and it seemed to have been after the last prenatal checkup.
The doctor smiled and said, "Comrade Gu, it's nothing serious." The doctor looked at Shu Yun and said, "Your husband is experiencing pseudo-morning sickness due to excessive worry about you. Clinically, it's called 'pregnancy-related syndrome.' During pregnancy, wives experience emotional changes, and husbands' hormones also change accordingly, which can lead to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite, similar to what your husband is experiencing. This will improve after the baby is born, so there's no need to worry."
Shu Yun was confused. Men can also experience morning sickness?
Hearing the doctor's words, Gu Jun felt a little embarrassed. "Is there any medication that can treat this?"
The doctor shook his head. "The main thing is to adjust your mental state. Don't be too nervous. Relax your mind and body appropriately. As a wife, you can also show more care for your husband in daily life."
Shu Yun nodded blankly, thinking to herself, "How come I, as a pregnant woman, have to turn around and care about my husband who is faking his pregnancy?"
The night was quiet, but Gu Jun was wide awake and not sleepy at all. He lay straight on the bed without moving, afraid that any movement would affect Shu Yun's sleep quality.
Just as he was trying to close his eyes and sleep, a warm body pressed against him. Shu Yun lay halfway into Gu Jun's arms, patted Gu Jun's back, and mumbled, "Sleep, sleep, my sweetie."
Gu Jun's lips twitched; they were treating him like a child.
Shu Yun fell asleep after only a few pats, but perhaps it was just psychological, Gu Jun turned towards Shu Yun and gradually fell asleep as well.
Time passed slowly, and Shu Yun's due date was approaching. Wang Xiuwen, carrying her luggage, took the train to the family compound again. Her appearance was like a pillar of strength, making the young couple feel much more relaxed.
"Don't worry, everything will be fine. Mom has already had three children, what don't I know? Our baby is a good boy and will make sure everything goes smoothly for Mom."
One night, Shu Yun was fast asleep when she suddenly felt a series of cramps in her stomach. She had a bad feeling and, despite the pain, nudged Gu Jun beside her, saying, "I... I think I'm going into labor."
Upon hearing this, Gu Jun quickly got out of bed, helping Shu Yun put on her coat while comforting her, "It's okay, we'll go to the hospital now."
"Mom, Xiaoyun is about to give birth." Gu Jun's voice woke up Wang Xiuwen, who was sleeping. Wang Xiuwen took care of Shuyun, while Gu Jun took out the clothes and washbasin that he had prepared in advance, and his movements were orderly. Although he had rehearsed these things in his mind thousands of times, he was still a little weak in the knees.
Gu Jun took out the cart he had borrowed earlier, laid out a soft cushion, carried Shu Yun onto the cart, and kissed her sweaty forehead. "Don't be afraid, we'll be there soon."
They pushed her all the way to the hospital. Shu Yun was in so much pain that her clothes were soaked with sweat. The doctors and nurses quickly took her to a ward. After examining her, they instructed, "Get ready tonight, the woman is about to give birth."
"Did any of your family members bring any food? Give some to the mother, she'll need to exert herself during childbirth."
"I brought it, I brought it." Wang Xiuwen quickly took out the chicken soup from the thermos. Shu Yun endured the pain and drank it all. Wang Xiuwen then coaxed Shu Yun to eat a big chicken leg.
Gu Jun held Shu Yun's hand tightly, his nails digging into her flesh, but he was oblivious to it.
Shu Yun cried, "Waaah, I don't want to give birth anymore, Gu Jun, I'm scared."
Gu Jun wiped away her sweat and tears, coaxing her, "Okay, okay, we won't have any more children, we won't have any more in the future."
Soon, Shu Yun was wheeled onto the operating table by the nurse. Gu Jun instinctively wanted to follow, but the nurse stopped him, saying, "Family members, please do not enter."
Wang Xiuwen comforted her, "Yunyun's pregnancy is going well, everything will be fine, don't be nervous."
Gu Jun only gave a soft "hmm," feeling as if he was about to lose the strength to speak.
The two sat there from dusk until dawn. The smell of disinfectant permeating the hospital made them feel extremely oppressed. Gu Jun's hands, which were in his pockets, clenched and unclenched repeatedly, his face tense.
As the first rays of sunlight slanted into the hospital corridor, Gu Jun heard the cry of a baby.
The nurse, holding the baby, smiled and said, "Mother and child are safe."