Zhang Yu placed the items she had prepared earlier on the car’s handlebar, letting Xiao Hong push the cart, while she and Xiao Yi helped Xiao Min to the hospital together. Read complete version only at novel•fire.net Everyone who saw them immediately reacted, saying, "Xiao Lei’s wife is about to give birth?" "She’s about to deliver, why is she still walking? Borrow a cart!" People couldn’t understand; if she’s going to give birth, shouldn’t she be lying on a stretcher? "She hasn’t given birth yet, but it’s close. She’s already at her due date." Zhang Yu explained. Actually, Xiao Min had already started having regular contractions, so Zhang Yu planned to head to the hospital now. The hospital is nearby, a walk of about ten minutes, perfect for Xiao Min to get some exercise. Neighbors in the yard were shocked by Zhang Yu’s words, questioning why she was going to stay at the hospital just because it’s the due date? Nowadays, everyone gives birth in hospitals; nobody stays at home. But generally, they only go once labor begins, since hospital stays cost money. "Such extravagance." Watching Zhang Yu and her group fade into the distance, one person couldn’t help but say. In the courtyard, all the women agreed that Zhang Yu, the mother-in-law, was very good. As women who have given birth themselves, they especially worried about the possibility of the child being born en route when sent to the hospital lying on a stretcher. In an alley in the back, a woman gave birth so quickly that the stretcher hadn’t reached the hospital before the child was born. All medical personnel could do was perform aftercare. The thought of giving birth halfway there truly caused all sorts of concern. Zhang Yu is so considerate; once her daughter-in-law reached her due date, she sent Xiao Min to the hospital, allowing her to lie in a hospital bed and wait for the child to be born, which was indeed relaxing. "The wife is a college graduate with a decent income, and since the brother-in-law is stationed here, how could Zhang Yu ignore that?" Everyone felt this was the reason for Zhang Yu’s actions. Zhang Yu didn’t bother with the neighbors’ thoughts, as she was already waiting at the delivery room door. Originally, Zhang Yu’s idea was for Xiao Min to rest a little upon reaching the hospital and then enter the delivery room. Unexpectedly, as soon as they arrived, the nurse conducted a quick examination and said she needed to enter the delivery room immediately as birth was imminent. This quick progress greatly frightened Zhang Yu; Xiao Min had only begun to experience contractions and they had just arrived at the hospital, how had she already reached seven to eight fingers dilated? No, she wasn’t quite at that stage yet, but she had reached six fingers, which was still shocking for Zhang Yu. After carefully questioning Xiao Min, Zhang Yu learned that Xiao Min had started feeling contractions as soon as she got home, but she forced herself to endure, had dinner, showered, washed her hair, and only then said she started feeling the contractions. Left speechless, Zhang Yu helplessly looked at her, "You really are something, just lucky nothing went wrong." Zhang Yu could only helplessly express that this should definitely not happen again. "Next time definitely won’t happen, it won’t." Xiao Min continuously promised. Zhang Yu dared to say that this child’s promise was just a joke, as she would likely do the same next time. "I’d better get a stretcher ready." She couldn’t rely on this kid. After watching Xiao Min enter the delivery room, Zhang Yu and the others waited outside. Outside, Zhao Hong, waiting, heard the cries coming from the delivery room, scaring her little girl greatly. The little girl, frightened, clung tightly to Zhang Yu, "Mom, is giving birth that painful?" Zhang Yu responded, "Of course it’s tough, but at that moment, I was thinking, finally unloading the burden." "Unloading?" Zhao Hong didn’t understand Zhang Yu’s phrase, nor did Xiao Yi, puzzled, look at her. "It’s said that childbirth is painful for women, but the pregnancy period is also tough. When her belly gets huge, any slight intake of food makes her feel it pressing against her stomach." "Moreover, during sleep, cramps happen often, and turning over is challenging. With a big belly, it’s not like one can turn over whenever desired." "So eventually, there’s no fear, only thoughts of unloading." "Besides, as a mother, there’s genuine anticipation for the child’s arrival, every mother eagerly expects her child." Zhang Yu took the opportunity to explain to the kids that every mom goes through hardships. "Mom, I will definitely be good to you." Zhao Hong truly feels that Zhang Yu went through a lot, sacrificing so much just to bring her into the world. "Of course." Zhang Yu felt her daughter should certainly be good to her. A grandmother of another pregnant woman nearby overheard and sneered, how can the birth of sons and daughters be the same, can they be the same? Sons are pillars, daughters will eventually marry out, becoming costly liabilities. The old woman didn’t argue, feeling there was no point in arguing now, thinking when her daughter-in-law has a granddaughter, her reaction would surely be awkward. Zhang Yu kept her eyes on the delivery room, hopeful that regardless of the gender, as long as the mother was safe, that was all that mattered. Xiao Yi was actually worried. Although Zhang Yu said boys and girls are the same, he dared not truly think that way. Which grandmother doesn’t hope for a grandson? Ultimately, hoping Xiao Min would deliver a son this time. A nurse came out from inside, "Is Xiao Min’s family here?" Upon hearing Xiao Min’s name, Zhang Yu promptly dashed out, "Me, I’m Xiao Min’s mother-in-law." "Mother and daughter are safe, the daughter weighs three pounds six ounces." The nurse added that both the mother and child would be coming out briefly. Although Xiao Yi felt a little disappointed hearing Xiao Min had a daughter, mother and daughter’s safety was still good news. Quickly, however, he cautiously looked at Zhang Yu, worried she might be displeased. "A daughter! Wonderful daughter!" Zhang Yu was truly delighted to hear about her granddaughter. Girls are great, more considerate than boys. Although Zhao Lei is a thoughtful child, Zhang Yu couldn’t expect Zhao Lei’s child to be just as obedient and understanding. A grandmother of another pregnant woman was stunned by Zhang Yu’s unexpectedly joyful reaction to having a granddaughter, muttering that her fluke prediction was right, yet a costly liability was born. Expecting Zhang Yu to be unhappy, she couldn’t believe Zhang Yu was grinning, happily saying girls are good, she didn’t buy it at all. Who doesn’t prefer grandsons! Humph, must be pretending. Zhang Yu instructed her daughter, "Zhao Hong, go home and rest, remember to bring chicken soup and millet porridge tomorrow morning." Zhang Yu had already prepared the chicken, just for ensuring Xiao Min’s good postpartum recovery. Even the fish were readied, kept in the fish tank, to ensure proper postpartum nutrition for Xiao Min. This month, Zhang Yu wouldn’t work, letting Xiao Yi go out to earn a living. Zhao Hong learned how to make millet porridge recently, cooking it exceptionally well. As for the chicken soup, she merely watched Zhang Yu and felt worried she might not handle it. "No worries, just skim the fat off the soup." "Remember to go easy on the salt."