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I specifically paid attention to the people inside Zhi Xing, from his assistant to the senior management, but it seems none of them were among them.
However, aside from some doubts in my mind, I didn't pay much attention to it, as I was increasingly restless.
My belly, over seven months along, had grown as big as a ball. I often suspected it might be twins, but Doctor fairly told me that I was overthinking; it was just that I had gained too much weight.
Every time this happened, I would roll my eyes at Xiao Minxing, who accompanied me for the check-up.
He took it all in stride, but when we got home, he still insisted on his way of thinking. In his words, he said that I should exercise more; what if I or the baby became malnourished if I lost too much weight?
I pinched the flesh on my body and said, "This is not malnutrition; it's over-nutrition! Look at all this fat; I'm about to become a local matron."
Every time he heard this, he would laugh and then lean in close to my ear and say, "I really like this way of thinking. I want to raise you into a landlady—fat and plump, adorned in gold and silver, looking down on the poor. That way, when others see you, they'll dislike you, and you'll obediently stay at home for me."
Wow, such intentions and such a scheming mind! I couldn't find anyone else like him. Yet surprisingly, I wasn't angry; instead, I felt somewhat touched by his words. I must have lost my mind.
However, Xiao Minxing was not one to be vague about things. After our check-up this time, he went back and told me to gather all my documents and add his own to a small package. He said, "We’ll take care of this tomorrow. If you delay another day, don’t blame me for being rude."
Honestly, I hadn't planned on delaying anything. But every time it was one thing or another; before I knew it, here we were.
Winter had long arrived in Haicheng. The cold wind greeted us whenever we stepped outside, and the heating at home had already been turned on.
This is a southern city, so of course it can't compare to the harsh winters of Northeast China. But for me, winter still felt extremely cold. I didn't even want to go to work with him; there were three or four days a week when I just stayed curled up at home and didn't want to get out of bed.
Every time Xiao Minxing came back home, he would forcibly pull me out of bed and bundle me up like a dumpling to take me out for a walk.
I felt like I was being punished; I complained all the way as we walked.
In the past, he would get annoyed when I said such things and tell me to be quiet. Now he pretended not to hear me every time and just dragged me along without even looking at me.
On the day we decided to get our marriage certificate, it was unfortunate that it started raining in the middle of the night the night before.
At first, it was light rain that gradually intensified. Through the window, I could clearly hear the sound of rain outside and the heavy patter against the glass.
I shivered and instinctively shrank back.
Because my belly was too big, Xiao Minxing didn't dare to hold me while sleeping, fearing it would be inconvenient for me to turn over or get out of bed. However, he was very sensitive while sleeping; as soon as I moved slightly, he woke up and quickly reached out to ask, "What's wrong? Do you need to go to the bathroom?"
I shook my head and said, "No, it's raining outside."
He had already turned on the light and glanced at the window, saying, "Yes, it is. It seems like the wind is quite strong too."
I sat up in bed, wrapping almost the entire blanket around myself, and mentioned that I felt a bit cold.
Xiao Minxing got up to pour me a cup of hot water and then adjusted the air conditioning temperature upward. However, that chill felt like it was seeping from my bones and couldn't be eliminated. Drinking the hot water helped a little at first, but it quickly became ineffective.
He looked at me for a moment, placed his hand on my forehead to check my temperature, and then went to the bedside table to get a thermometer.
These were all essential items for pregnant women, so they were kept within easy reach.
A few minutes later, Xiao Minxing looked at the thermometer with a different expression in his eyes, and his brows furrowed.
I sensed that something might be wrong and asked him what was going on.
He handed me the hot water and said, "Drink this first. I'll wake up Sister Liu, and we’ll go to the Hospital. You have a slight fever, but it's not serious. Just try not to worry; we’re just going to check it out. It’s best if everything is fine."
As he spoke, he walked out.
When he returned, Xiao Minxing had changed his clothes and was holding all the clothes I needed to wear, including my coat and shoes.
He didn't rush me to get dressed; instead, he carefully put a down jacket over my pajamas and helped me into loose and thick pants before gently supporting me down from the bed and asking, "Can you walk?"
As soon as I got out of bed, I realized that it wasn't just cold; I also had a severe headache, and my whole body felt sore. My feet felt as if I were stepping on cotton.
Xiao Minxing didn't say much; he simply picked me up.
Outside, Sister Liu was also ready with a large bag. I had no idea what was inside; I only saw her following closely behind Xiao Minxing, and the three of us quickly headed out.
It was already midnight, and it was pouring rain. The community and the road outside were almost devoid of pedestrians, with only the occasional car speeding by.
Xiao Minxing gripped the steering wheel tightly, his eyes fixed ahead, his expression focused without glancing back even once.
Sister Liu and I sat in the back seat, covering ourselves with a small blanket after getting in the car. It wasn't that cold anymore, but I felt completely drained, unable to muster any strength.
I glanced at Sister Liu beside me and asked, "Am I about to give birth?"
She hesitated for a moment before replying, "You're already eight months along. Although there's still some time until your due date, babies these days are well-nourished, and premature births can happen. Don't worry; we'll be at the hospital soon, and the doctor will know what to do."
After half an hour, we finally arrived at the nearest hospital. Xiao Minxing held me while Sister Liu shielded us with an oversized umbrella as we hurried toward the emergency room.
Upon seeing my large belly, the doctor inside immediately directed us to the obstetrics and gynecology duty room upstairs.
Xiao Minxing followed the doctor closely, holding my hand all the while, his eyes never leaving me.
Once the doctor finished examining everything, he said, "It's not time for you to give birth yet; you just have a high fever. Some medication will help."
Xiao Minxing immediately responded, "Doctor, please take another look. She's really uncomfortable; she keeps saying she's cold and has no strength."
The doctor seemed unfazed by this situation; he calmly explained without further examination, "Fever at this stage is common. The baby is already big and will be born soon. The mother’s fever can be sensed by the baby; he can even feel her anxiety, which makes him uneasy too. But don’t worry; after taking medication, she will recover quickly. It's important for her to drink plenty of hot water; she might have caught a chill, and hot water will help her feel better soon."
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