The Tender Beauty is Sweetly Doted in the 20th Century Novel!-Chapter 265 - 263: He Chen! I Think I’m About to Give Birth!

Chapter 265: Chapter 263: He Chen! I Think I’m About to Give Birth!

Sometimes she inexplicably felt down, mostly thinking about how her future status in his heart might not match up to the child’s.

Each time, He Chen would pat her head gently, hold her in his arms, and patiently console her, soothing her until she fell back asleep.

He never found such days unbearable.

Even if he could only sleep a few hours a day, it didn’t matter.

On the contrary, he felt more sorry for Ye Manman, who couldn’t sleep well throughout due to the pregnancy.

Back when Ye Manman first married him, she used to sleep so soundly every day!

She would fall asleep in his arms and sleep straight through till morning.

Sometimes he couldn’t resist holding her and "loving" her for a bit at night; she wouldn’t wake up instantly, and at most, she would claw at him like a kitten during the main event.

But now.

The child in her belly pressed against her insides, causing frequent urination, often forcing her to get up to use the bathroom.

And her belly was so large she couldn’t even get up by herself!

Especially since the doctor had cautioned her strongly against sleeping flat on her back, as it could cause oxygen and blood shortages for the baby, affecting healthy development.

She always blamed herself when she realized she was lying flat again, looking at him with eyes wet like a little beast.

How could He Chen not know she shouldn’t lie on her back?

But seeing her finally slip into a deep sleep was truly heart-wrenching, and he couldn’t bear to wake her to change positions.

He hardly got a few hours of sleep each day, and neither did she, really.

Thus, after a difficult and lengthy final month, Ye Manman’s due date finally arrived.

The entire family unanimously suggested hospitalization without waiting for the doctor’s advice.

If labor started suddenly, rushing to the hospital could be risky.

Even though their family had a car, it was no different.

Nobody wanted to witness any dangerous situation during Ye Manman’s childbirth.

Everyone volunteered to stay at the hospital, but Liu Gaoyuan came up with a schedule based on their circumstances, eventually resolving the issue.

Of course, He Chen could not and would not leave Ye Manman’s side for a moment.

When exhausted, he would lie on another bed in the ward to sleep and continue taking care of Ye Manman when he woke, helping her take the stairs.

"Ah, I’m so tired, my legs are shaking..."

She wanted a natural birth, so the doctor suggested occasional stair climbing before giving birth.

Though hard on the knees, some exercise was still beneficial for a natural delivery, so she occasionally persisted and climbed a bit.

These days she felt a bit worn out as childbirth neared, so she didn’t climb for long before returning to the ward.

There was also another expectant mother in the ward, a straightforward woman.

The older sister was having her second child, experienced and maintaining a good mindset, with her family always by her side.

Seeing Ye Manman being helped into the room by He Chen, the older sister quickly invited her to eat together.

"Sis, come here, my mother-in-law just brought over some freshly cooked pork rib soup, still nice and warm."

She was very enthusiastic, calling Ye Manman over while heartily downing a bowl of soup herself.

Though the older sister had just moved in yesterday, she instantly took a liking to Ye Manman and insisted on treating her like a sister, sharing food without any complaints from her mother-in-law or other family members.

He Chen reminded his family to send more food whenever they brought some over, ensuring a back-and-forth exchange for normal interactions.

But Ye Manman wasn’t feeling hungry at the moment.

"Sorry, sis, I’m not hungry, I just don’t feel like eating right now."

She sensed that something was increasingly off with her belly and just wasn’t in the mood to eat.

However, hearing this, the older sister’s eyes widened.

"This won’t do! Listen, sis, I’ve had a child before and have experience!"

"Childbirth varies in length from start to finish, and if you haven’t eaten enough, once the pain starts, you won’t be able to eat even if you want to!"

"Hurry up and drink some soup and eat some meat. You seem like you’re about to start labor any moment now!"

The older sister forcefully handed her a bowl of pork rib soup, which had lots of rice soaked in it, ensuring fullness and nutrition.

"The last time I gave birth, there was a sister who hadn’t eaten enough before labor. I entered the OR after her, and even after I was done, she was still in there. I later heard she ran out of strength and had to switch from natural birth to a cesarean, suffering both ways—it was sheer torture!"

Realizing she may have spoken too quickly without choosing her words carefully, potentially causing misunderstanding, the older sister quickly grabbed a chocolate bar and handed it to Ye Manman.

"Sis, I mean no harm, just worried you won’t have strength if you’re not full. If you really can’t eat or drink soup, take this chocolate and eat it when you’re out of energy—it’s an instant boost!"

"Thank you, sis, I think I’d better fill up."

Though reluctant to admit it, Ye Manman was spooked by the older sister’s cautionary tale.

She didn’t want to endure both natural and cesarean experiences, which would be agonizing!

Compared to potentially enduring that much suffering, forcing some food down despite not being hungry was nothing!

It wasn’t a big deal!

Ye Manman made up her mind—even if she felt nauseous and wanted to vomit, she would finish the entire bowl of pork rib and rice soup, including the meat and broth!

And she didn’t stop there, she stuffed her mouth with candies and chocolates brought by Jiamu and Xiangsi earlier.

Though overly sweet and sticky, it was indeed energizing and filling.

He Chen, seeing her eat one after another, handed her a peeled orange with some distress.

"If it’s too cloying, have an orange. Mom just picked them today, really sweet after I tried them."

Ye Manman, indeed overwhelmed by the sweetness of candies and chocolates, glancing at the juicy orange, quickly split it and stuffed it into her mouth, finishing it in no time.

"I want more!"

She seemed to rediscover pleasure in eating, suddenly gaining an appetite and wanting two more oranges.

Just then, a warm sensation surged out!

He Chen was still peeling an orange when Ye Manman’s face turned white, and she grabbed his wrist firmly.

"He Chen! I think I’m going into labor!"

She carefully got up, and the warm fluid began gushing out relentlessly, unable to be contained and flowing increasingly!

Frightened, Ye Manman clung tightly to He Chen’s wrist.

Seeing the transparent fluid dripping from her feet, He Chen panicked instantly.

Remembering the doctor’s advice, he was about to call for a doctor when the older sister reacted even quicker, sending her mother-in-law to summon one immediately.

The doctor arrived swiftly.

Ye Manman lay on the bed for an examination, continuously clinging to He Chen’s arm during the process.

The doctor drew a curtain, checked her condition, and asked.

"Does it hurt?"

Ye Manman was both anxious and bewildered, "No real feeling, just the continuous flow of amniotic fluid, I’m scared."

"Don’t worry, your dilation is progressing fast, already at one and a half fingers."

"Stay calm, don’t fret, and you’ll likely deliver soon."

While soothing her anxiety, the doctor attached a fetal heart monitor to her.

Subsequently, only a nurse remained by her side, watching over.

Ye Manman assumed it wouldn’t be too painful.

She further heeded the older sister’s advice and snacked on sweets and oranges.

Yet, before long, the pain intensified in waves, blanching her face.

Feeling she’d die from the pain, shyly weeping, she clutched He Chen’s hand.

"He Chen, I’m dying of pain! I can’t stand it, wah wah wah..."