I'll sign it.
I'll sign it.
Jia Fei and Luo Dan, who were expecting her to be moved to a regular ward, were stunned by this sudden turn of events.
They hadn't anticipated the situation escalating so rapidly.
They had arrived at the hospital with the thought that this was simply another false alarm - that this was yet another contraction that would pass and they could return home soon after. However, the doctor gave them no room for such assumptions, instead confronting them with this unexpected revelation.
Outside the labor room, Luo Dan and Jia Fei waited with bated breath as Xu Nuan was wheeled in on a stretcher.
Luo Dan paced nervously back and forth in front of the labor room while Jia Fei, seated on a nearby chair, bit her nails in anxiety, exhaustion etched on her face.
In their rush to get to the hospital, they were so consumed by anxiety and panic that they didn't even think to bring a cap or mask with them.
Given their fame, it wouldn't have been surprising if the hospital staff and other patients recognized them. But in the current situation, their public image was the last thing on their minds. All they cared about was Xu Nuan, who was in the labor room, and they were anxiously waiting for the others to arrive.
Jia Fei let her head rest against the back of the chair, her face drained of color. She was a picture of both exhaustion and fear.
Only she knew the amount of bravery it took her to drive to the hospital, all the while worried about Xu Nuan's safety and rushing to get there as soon as possible.
She couldn't erase the image of Xu Nuan's pale face and her cries of pain as she entered the labor room. Seeing her friend, usually full of laughter and joy, in such pain made her feel deeply worried and emotionally drained.
Now, she finally understood why her mother always chided her that she would only understand her hardships once she became a mother herself. Because indeed, becoming a mother was not an easy task.
Luo Dan felt similar worries for Xu Nuan. Giving birth was no easy task, and with Han Zihao, away on a business trip, the situation was more difficult. Luo Dan was concerned that he would miss this special moment and Xu Nuan would feel regret for the rest of her life.
After all, it was a very important day for them. If they couldn't be together, it was natural to feel regret.
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Ten minutes later, Han Liang arrived, huffing from his run. He approached Luo Dan, gripped her shoulders, and asked with urgency, "Where is Xu Nuan? How is she?"
Luo Dan noticed Han Liang's state of worry mirrored in his hurried attire: a t-shirt, shorts, and two mismatched slippers. There wasn't even a cap or a mask on his face.
His hasty arrival at the hospital was proof that he hadn't had time for anything else. Given that he had made an hour's journey in just twenty minutes, there was no way he could have spared a moment to dress appropriately.
Considering it took them only about 10 minutes to reach the hospital, his arrival shortly after them was even more startling.
It was obvious that he hadn't simply driven from his home to the hospital, but rather seemed to have flown given the speed of his arrival.
As soon as he heard about Xu Nuan's situation, he was en route. This fact alone explained his astonishingly quick appearance.
Seeing his nervousness, Luo Dan's worried expression softened. She gently patted his arm and reassured him, "The doctors have taken her into the labor room. We can expect good news soon," she said, her smile radiating comfort.
"And what about Han Zihao? Have you informed him about Xu Nuan?" She asked.
Han Liang ran his hands through his hair in a nervous gesture and nodded, "I did. He'll be here soon, don't worry."
She frowned, "Didn't he go to another city for a trip? Wouldn't it take him at least 4-5 hours to return, even if he leaves right away?"
"I am sure he'll manage to arrive in time. You know nothing's more important to my brother than Xu Nuan and their baby. Ah, I'm so nervous," he confessed, his legs shaking with nervous energy.
He was about to become an uncle and it was making"The doctor mentioned that it's normal to go into labor in the last few weeks as the due date approaches. I'm sure everything will be alright," he confidently reassured everyone. him anxious more than he had ever been. They had been anticipating this moment for such a long time, but now that it was here, he couldn't help but feel anxious about it.
A short while later, the rest of the Han family arrived in a flurry. Grandmother Han approached Luo Dan, her face creased with worry. "Han Liang mentioned that Xu Nuan has gone into labor. How did that happen so suddenly? Is everything alright?"
Luo Dan nodded and offered her reassurance, "The doctors haven't said much yet, only asked us to inform everyone. But please, be assured. Nothing will go wrong."
"The doctor has mentioned that it's normal to go into labor in the final weeks as the due date approaches. I am confident that everything will be alright," She reassured everyone with certainty.
With her hand placed on her chest, Grandmother Han nodded, her gaze lingering anxiously on the closed door of the labor room.
Just as they were engaged in their conversation, a nurse emerged from the labor room.
Everyone immediately gathered around her, and Grandmother Han was the first to ask, "How is Xu Nuan? How is the baby?"
The nurse looked at the elderly woman and replied in a measured tone, "The patient's blood pressure is slightly high, but both mother and baby are fine. The doctor will give you further details later."
"The patient is going into labor. Where is the patient's husband? We need him to sign a form before we can start any procedure," she inquired.
Everyone looked around, realizing that Han Zihao was indeed absent.
"Can I sign the document instead? I am her grandmother-in-law," Grandmother Han proposed cautiously.
"As her guardian, you can sign, but it is preferred if the husband is present," the nurse replied, her expression complicated.
Seeing the nurse's doubtful gaze, Father Han turned to Han Liang, his expression serious. "What about Han Zihao? Hasn't he returned from his business trip yet?"
Han Liang met his gaze with a complicated expression, but before he could utter a word, a cold but firm voice interjected, "No need. I'll sign it."
Everyone turned around to see Han Zihao striding toward them. His hair was tousled and his clothes untidy.
It was evident he had rushed over, without even having time to take care of his appearance.