In Zhu Yanyi’s view, the situation should be interpreted this way: premature babies are indeed fragile, but with careful care, even a seven-month-old can survive. However, without proper care, even a full-term baby might not make it.
With Zhu Yanyi, the little miracle doctor, present, there was no need to worry. The baby was already eight months along. Even if it were only six months, as long as the fetus was fully formed, Zhu Yanyi was confident she could keep the baby alive and ensure healthy growth in the future.
Returning to the matter at hand, Zhu Yanli’s condition would have been dangerous for anyone else, but fortunately, Zhu Yanyi was there. As soon as they entered the operating room, Zhu Yanyi gave Zhu Yanli some Spirit Spring water. Then she said to her sister, "Sister, can you endure the pain? If you can, I will help you deliver naturally. If you cannot bear it, I will perform a cesarean section."
"I can endure it," Zhu Yanli said. She had long known from Zhu Yanyi that babies born naturally were smarter than those born via cesarean. She did not want her child to start behind others.
Zhu Yanyi nodded. She gave Zhu Yanli another dose of diluted medicinal liquid, then took out golden needles. She inserted them into three points below Zhu Yanli’s navel: the perineum, Zhongji, and Kaiyuan.
"Sister, take deep breaths. Try to conserve your strength. Do not scream. Remember, I am here, and I will not let anything happen to you," Zhu Yanyi said seriously.
Zhu Yanli nodded and began to breathe deeply. Following Zhu Yanyi’s instructions, she started to push slowly.
The amniotic fluid was gone, and the baby had to be delivered quickly. Zhu Yanyi checked Zhu Yanli’s pulse and confirmed the baby was moving down, but too slowly. It was clearly a lazy baby. Zhu Yanyi had no choice but to use her spiritual energy to push the baby out.
As soon as the baby emerged, it let out a loud cry. Although not full-term, the baby was not weak thanks to the Spirit Spring water, medicinal liquids, and daily care Zhu Yanyi had provided. The baby was just a bit small.
Zhu Yanyi carefully cut the umbilical cord. While waiting for the placenta to detach, she personally gave the baby its first bath.
Perhaps tired from arriving in this world, the baby fell asleep quickly. Zhu Yanyi checked the baby and confirmed there were no issues. Thanks to the good daily conditioning, the baby did not even need an incubator. It just needed careful daily care.
Zhu Yanyi asked a nurse to take the baby out first. Then she waited for Zhu Yanli’s placenta to detach. After cleaning Zhu Yanli up and changing her into clean clothes, she wheeled her out.
Seeing Zhu Yanli come out, Taishu Yuanxiang finally relaxed. She carefully placed the baby next to Zhu Yanli and looked at Zhu Yanyi. "Ani, is she okay?"
"She is fine. Sister’s body was originally very healthy. Although she gave birth prematurely, it caused no harm. She is just tired and has fallen asleep. But brother-in-law, after the first child, it is best to wait two or three years for the second," Zhu Yanyi said. Family planning rules existed, but for someone like Taishu Yuanxiang, having more children was possible if she wanted, though it would cost extra money.
"No more. One is enough," Taishu Yuanxiang said. She could not bear to see her wife suffer. She then turned to Zhu Yanyi. "Yanyi, can you get me some medicine from your side?" Although Taishu Yuanxiang had other ways to handle contraception, having a miracle doctor as a sister-in-law made things easier.
"Alright," Zhu Yanyi said. Hearing that Taishu Yuanxiang did not want more children, her opinion of her improved. At least it proved Zhu Yanli had married the right man.
After sending Zhu Yanli to the ward and confirming both mother and baby were asleep, Zhu Yanyi and the others looked at Taishu Yuanxiang. "Brother-in-law, what exactly happened? We were busy delivering the baby and didn’t have time to ask. Sister’s body has been under my care. Unless there was a major impact, premature birth would not occur."
"Yes, what happened?" Zhu Shunyao also arrived. Knowing Zhu Yanli and the baby were safe, his expression improved.
"Dad, why are you here? Is no one with Grandpa?" Zhu Yanyi asked hurriedly.
"It is fine. I waited until Grandma arrived before coming," Zhu Shunyao said. He had wanted to come as soon as he heard about the incident, but he trusted his daughter’s medical skills, so he waited until Huang Meiying arrived.
Zhu Yanyi nodded slightly. As long as Zhu Xinfu’s side was not short-staffed, it was fine. Even if they were, Zhu Xinfu was in the next ward, separated by only one wall. Huang Meiying would likely come over soon anyway.
Sure enough, Huang Meiying arrived shortly after. She looked at Zhu Yanli and the baby, learned from Zhu Yanyi that they were safe, and then went to report the good news to Zhu Xinfu.
"Does Mom know?" Zhu Yanyi asked.
Zhu Shunyao nodded. "I called your mom before I came. I told her the baby was born safely. She is making chicken soup and will bring it over soon."
"Brother-in-law, you still haven’t answered us. What happened? Sister was fine yesterday at the courtyard. I even checked her. There should have been no problem. How did this happen today?" Zhu Yanyi refocused on Taishu Yuanxiang.
Taishu Yuanxiang looked annoyed. "Mr. Ye called today and asked your sister to visit.
Your sister wrote several musical scores recently and asked Mr. Ye to review them. Mr. Ye asked her to come today for that reason.
Originally, they were talking nicely. But a friend’s granddaughter of Mr. Ye came to visit. She saw the scores and demanded them. Mr. Ye naturally refused.
That foolish woman knew the scores belonged to your sister. She threatened your sister rudely, saying if she did not give them up, she would make your sister suffer. Your sister said, 'Why should I give you my things? What can you do to me?'
That foolish woman actually pushed your sister. Your sister’s belly hit the corner of a nearby table, and that is how it happened."
Taishu Yuanxiang wished he could kill that woman right now.
Zhu Yanyi raised an eyebrow. "What is her name? To be so arrogant, she must have some background."
Taishu Yuanxiang said, "Her grandfather’s surname is Liu. she has some connection with Mr. Ye. Her name is Liu Peipei. She is said to study music as well."
"So what if they have connections? My sister suffered. She must pay double," Zhu Yanyi said directly.
"I think the same. So you do not need to act. I will handle it personally. I will protect my own wife," Taishu Yuanxiang said boldly.
Zhu Yanyi approved of Taishu Yuanxiang’s attitude. "Fine. You handle this for now. But let me say this clearly: if I am not satisfied with the result, I will hold you accountable."