Chapter 1294: Chapter 748: A Small Accident in the Huo Family (Third Update)

Huo Qinqi returned to the dormitory, grabbed his documents, and hurriedly left. The base was too far from Beijing, isolated from civilization. He was pondering how to return to Beijing.

Just as he reached the entrance of the base, intending to register his entry and exit, he heard a car horn from behind. Someone poked their head out from the driver’s seat:

"Captain Huo, we’re heading to town for supplies. Where are you going? Need a lift?"

This place was barren and desolate, making it really difficult to leave.

"Thanks." Huo Qinqi didn’t refuse. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Once in the car, they learned that his wife was about to give birth. They enthusiastically discussed whether he preferred a boy or a girl and what names he had in mind. However, Huo Qinqi was in no mood to chat with them, his demeanor was stern as he called home.

"... The doctor said she can’t deliver yet, still waiting, it’s been all morning." Liang Yun’s tone was filled with concern; from pregnancy to now, there hadn’t been a moment’s peace, and now the delivery was equally troublesome.

"How is she?"

"She’s okay." Liang Yun dared not tell him the truth.

Huo Qinqi knew in his heart that things were likely not going smoothly. He wished he could be at the hospital with her, by her side, overwhelmed with regret and anxiety, his face as cold as frost without a trace of warmth.

His companions, seeing his expression, dared not speak much.

"I want to say a few words to her."

"Just say something comforting."

...

Shen Shuci was never the sentimental or tearful type, but upon hearing his voice on the other end of the line, her eyes reddened slightly.

"Thank you for your hard work." Huo Qinqi was not a man of words; he couldn’t say anything too romantic. His jaw tightened as he whispered.

"Don’t be afraid, I’ll be home soon."

"Okay." Shen Shuci’s voice was faint and weak, which made Huo Qinqi’s heart tremble.

Their base was near the border; even the nearest town had only old buses. It took two hours by bus to reach the county town and another three hours to the city center, where there was an airport. Due to time constraints, he missed the direct flight to Beijing and needed a transfer.

When he was waiting for the flight at the airport, the sky slowly darkened.

The airport was in the suburbs, the sunset outlining the distant mountains, tinting the sky a bloody red.

Before he turned off his phone on the plane, Shen Shuci hadn’t yet entered the delivery room; she’d been in pain for nearly ten hours, and Huo Qinqi was worried but helpless.

Before boarding the plane, he called Shen Shuci again, and his heart was filled with anxiety as he sat on the plane.

**

Inside the hospital

After dinner in the evening, the hospital quieted down.

Throughout the day, almost everyone had visited, but each household had things to attend to. For instance, Jiang Yanting and Shen Zhixian had children to care for, so they couldn’t stay all night.

Tang Wan and Jiang Jinsang were here the entire time, and Ruan Mengxi stayed after arriving. Qi Zeyan and Jiang Chengsi stayed for a while and went out to buy dinner for everyone.

No one had the appetite to eat, but Tang Wan persuaded the two elders of the Shen Family to eat a bit; after all, a whole day had passed, and they might have to stay the night. Young people find it hard to stay up all night, let alone the elderly.

"When will Old Huo be back?" Jiang Chengsi glanced at his watch. He didn’t have much to do, and Si Qingxiao was too busy to accompany him, so he planned to stay here.

"He’s on the plane. Barring incidents, he should reach Beijing around three or four in the morning." Jiang Jinsang frowned.

"Three or four in the morning, the child should be born by then, right?" Jiang Chengsi looked out the window, twilight covered the city, night enveloped the city, and the lights gradually turned on.

The hospital at night was particularly quiet. Besides Tang Wan, Ruan Mengxi stayed with Liang Yun, and the two elders of the Shen Family were in the ward, while the rest were in the waiting area.

Jiang Jinsang briefly returned home to check on the children and when he returned to the hospital, he saw Jiang Chengsi sitting on a chair, completely focused on playing on his phone from a distance.

"Back?" Jiang Chengsi glanced at him, then went back to his chess game.

He couldn’t do much to help, so he played chess to pass the time.

Time in the hospital seemed to pass particularly slowly. Jiang Jinsang leaned against the wall, saying nothing until Ruan Mengxi hurriedly ran out of the ward. Only then did his eyes brighten a bit. He called the doctor, and shortly after the doctor went in, they said she could enter the delivery room.

Near ten in the evening, Shen Shuci entered the delivery room.

Everyone initially worried about her enduring the pain too long, fearing her body couldn’t take it, hoping she’d enter the delivery room soon. When she was finally wheeled in, the breath held in all day was finally relieved.