Xinyan’s move indeed startled the pregnant woman, who dared not say anything offensive even if she had any thoughts.

Han Jingchen went to the restaurant and ordered sweet and sour pork first, asking the kitchen to prepare it. He sent Han Chaohui ahead to deliver it: "Cousin, your sweet and sour pork is here, and Second Uncle also asked me to bring you some marinated beef."

Sun Zhenling was delighted: "Third Cousin, you guys treat me well. I’ve been craving this for days."

Hearing this, Han Chaohui glared at Yuan Yikai, who was serving his cousin: "Lingzi has been craving this for days and hasn’t had any?"

Yuan Yikai felt wronged: "Third Cousin, I went to the state-run restaurant the night before, but they don’t have marinated beef available. Then I went to the market yesterday, and there were only sellers with mutton, not beef.

Finally, today I managed to get fresh beef from someone, but before I could go back to prepare it, Lingzi was already at the hospital."

Han Chaohui didn’t quite believe him, so he looked at his cousin, who was about to enjoy her meal with the lunchbox opened.

Sun Zhenling beamed: "Third Cousin, Yikai wasn’t lying; he truly couldn’t get it after several attempts."

At this point, Han Chunxue complained: "You too, if you wanted marinated beef, why didn’t you tell Mom?"

Sun Zhenling looked embarrassed: "Mom, I’m not a kid anymore. How could I have the nerve to bother you over food?"

Han Chunxue, however, was disapproving: "No matter how old you are, you’re still a child in Mom’s eyes. Next time, if you want something, tell Mom, and I’ll have your dad bring it over for you."

Sun Zhenling felt touched: "I know."

Xinyan noticed her cousin’s eyes glistening with tears but didn’t expose it; this is how a family should be.

Yuan Yikai put down the cup in his hand and held the lunchbox for her: "You’ve been thinking about this food for days. Hurry and eat some."

Han Chaohui handed over another lunchbox too: "You can’t eat too much of the sweet and sour pork and marinated beef. These are noodles that Second Uncle prepared for you."

Sun Zhenling knew she couldn’t eat randomly during postpartum, so she boldly said she wanted sweet and sour pork. Understanding her uncle’s intentions, she didn’t refuse and accepted it directly.

Yuan Yikai wanted his mother-in-law and sister-in-law to go dine too but was worried his wife might go into labor suddenly, and he looked conflicted.

Sun Zhenling was enjoying her meal when she noticed Yuan Yikai’s expression: "What’s wrong?"

Yuan Yikai shook his head: "Nothing, just eat."

Sun Zhenling became displeased: "What’s really wrong with you?"

Afraid of upsetting his wife, Yuan Yikai hastily shared his thoughts.

Han Chunxue, hearing this, found her son-in-law more agreeable: "Lingzi’s needs come first, and Second Uncle will bring more dishes later."

Just as Xinyan was about to speak, Sun Zhenling experienced stomach pain again: "Mom, my stomach is hurting again."

At this moment, Shen Guqing walked in: "Don’t worry, the contractions will increase in frequency."

She checked her watch: "In about an hour and a half, I’ll have someone come and escort you to the delivery room. Meanwhile, try to be as active as possible."

Seeing the food nearby: "Eat more to have energy later."

Sun Zhenling nodded in agreement: "Okay."

Shen Guqing looked at Xinyan: "Yanyan, want to join me for a bite at the hospital cafeteria?"

Xinyan waved her hand: "Senior, I won’t go. I’m worried something might happen here, and Dad will be up shortly."

Seeing that she wasn’t coming, Shen Guqing gave a few reminders before leaving.

Meanwhile, an unknown pregnant woman on the nearby bed suddenly blurted out her usual crankiness: "Oh, so it turns out you have connections."