Qin Huaizhu had been lying alone in the hospital ward for several days, but there was no sign of Wang Quan Baye.
In these days, Wang Quan Baye's mother would occasionally come to visit. Every day, she just stared at the white ceiling, listening to the laughter and chatter from other wards. Every new mother had her husband and family by her side, being carefully taken care of, while Qin Huaizhu was left in a cold and desolate situation.
The wound from the cesarean section was extremely painful. At night, Mrs. Wang Quan wouldn't stay with her. In the huge, empty ward, she was all alone in the darkness. She had to endure the pain and go to the toilet by herself. When she was thirsty and wanted a glass of water, there was no one to pour it for her.
Now Qin Huaizhu finally understood why some pregnant women suffered from postpartum depression after giving birth. It was not without reason. The indifference of family members and the physical pain were the main culprits.
Night after night, day after day, she didn't know how many days had passed. Finally, in this dull and boring life, Qin Huaizhu saw Wang Quan Baye for the first time.
Wang Quan Baye seemed to have not slept well for several nights. There was stubble on his handsome face, and dark circles under his eyes. He pushed open the door and stood at the ward entrance, looking rather travel - worn. "Huaizhu, I'm sorry."
The first thing Wang Quan Baye said when he walked into the ward was an apology. Qin Huaizhu's eyes couldn't help but redden. She was angry that he hadn't come to visit and take care of her. Thinking of those lonely and helpless nights, the disappointment in her heart had overflowed. She turned her head away and didn't intend to talk to him.
"I know it was my fault not to come and see you these days. I'm sorry to you and the baby." Wang Quan Baye sat in front of the hospital bed, his eyes full of exhaustion. He gently reached out to hold Qin Huaizhu's hand, but she withdrew it. Her cold attitude made his heart sink.
Seeing her cold attitude, Wang Quan Baye was also disappointed. His voice involuntarily rose a bit. "I've been really tired these days. If I had been free, I definitely wouldn't have missed coming to see you."
He had been performing one surgery after another these two days. As soon as a surgery ended, he came to see her immediately, without even getting a good sleep. But all he got was her misunderstanding. Wang Quan Baye felt quite depressed.
"Then you don't have to come and see me now!" Qin Huaizhu was already disappointed in her heart.
Now hearing his attitude and words, she finally couldn't hold back her emotions. As she shouted, her tears also burst out. The emotions that had been pent - up for several days finally exploded, and she couldn't help arguing with him.
"How could I not come to see you? You're my wife!" Wang Quan Baye was surprised by her sudden outburst, but he felt guilty towards her. He knew that he should have been with her and taken care of her these days. As a husband, he should have taken care of her emotions first, instead of leaving her here, ignoring her.
"I've had one surgery after another in the hospital these days. Even the evenings were fully booked. Those are lives. As a doctor, I can't just ignore them!" Wang Quan Baye sat in front of the hospital bed, his head in his hands, looking painfully guilty.
"Moreover, I came to see you right after I got off the operating table today. I didn't even have time to change my clothes!"
"Woo - woo..." Hearing his explanation, Qin Huaizhu finally burst into tears. She knew his character. He was sensitive, careful, and considerate. How could he really not come to see her? So she decided to let it go and hugged Wang Quan Baye beside the hospital bed.
The young couple hugged each other in front of the hospital bed, their eyes red. Finally, they resolved the misunderstanding in their hearts.
I don't know how much time had passed. Finally, Wang Quan Baye raised his head, wiped away Qin Huaizhu's tears, and carefully instructed her. "Wife, make sure the wound after the cesarean section doesn't get infected. And don't move it around. If the wound splits open, it will be very troublesome."
Qin Huaizhu nodded with tears in her eyes. "I know."
"Also, your diet should be light recently. First, eat some congee to nourish your body. Then gradually supplement more nutrients."
"I'll ask the family to cook some nourishing soup for you in a few days to supplement your nutrition." Wang Quan Baye babbled on. At this moment, he was both a husband and a doctor. He patiently explained all the precautions after the cesarean section to Qin Huaizhu, stroking her face.
There were still traces of tears on her face. After a few days, she seemed to have lost weight, and her complexion was no longer rosy. This made his heart ache, and he was determined to make up for the debts of these days.
After a newborn is born, they usually have to stay in the incubator for a while for observation. They will be taken out and sent to their mother's side only after there are no physical discomforts. Since Qin Huaizhu had had enough nutrition during pregnancy, the baby had no diseases and was quickly sent to her side.
Seeing the baby, Qin Huaizhu felt a surge of strength. She sat up from the hospital bed and looked at her sleeping baby in the crib.
The newly - born baby had smooth and tender skin, a rosy complexion, and there were traces of both her and Wang Quan Baye between the baby's eyebrows. Qin Huaizhu looked at her baby and a happy smile spread across her face. This was her first baby.
As the time for discharge approached, Wang Quan Baye came to visit Qin Huaizhu and the baby from time to time. Seeing the baby, Wang Quan Baye was also very happy, no less than Qin Huaizhu's love for the baby.
A few days later, it was time for Qin Huaizhu to be discharged from the hospital. Wang Quan Baye came to pick her up.
Wang Quan Baye carefully dressed his wife, making sure she wouldn't catch a cold. Then he packed up the things, picked up the baby, and the two adults and the newly - born baby went home together.
"Is Baye back?"
When they got home, it was Liu Xiayun who opened the door. She welcomed them in, sounding like the hostess of the house.
Qin Huaizhu had just given birth and was still very weak during the confinement period, so she ignored Liu Xiayun. Wang Quan Baye just nodded slightly and exchanged some polite greetings. Then he carefully carried his newly - born baby and helped his wife upstairs.
After Wang Quan Baye settled Qin Huaizhu down and gave her some instructions, he rushed out. There were still things to do at the hospital.
Lying in bed, Qin Huaizhu felt both physically and mentally exhausted. "Finally home..." She let out a long sigh. Looking at the baby beside her bed, she fell asleep contentedly. Finally, she had a sweet sleep.
Qin Huaizhu was woken up by the sunlight shining into the room. She forced herself to open her eyes and found Liu Xiayun sitting on the bedside, holding her baby.
Qin Huaizhu was unhappy. After thinking about it, she felt she had no reason to tolerate Liu Xiayun anymore. So she patiently reasoned with her. "Now Baye has married me, and we've had a baby. He's now a father. I think you should keep a distance from him. You shouldn't always be in my house and hold my baby!"
Qin Huaizhu's words were reasonable and her tone was calm. This time, even if Liu Xiayun wanted to get angry, she couldn't. She could only hold back her anger and pretend to be generous. "Baye and I are just on good terms. You don't have to worry."
As evening approached, Wang Quan Baye came back from work. The first thing he did was to look for his wife and baby. He had a good time being intimate with the baby. Then Wang Quan Baye sat on Qin Huaizhu's bed, and Qin Huaizhu leaned into his arms. She thought of what had happened in the previous life.
"I remember you were so nervous when I gave birth last time." Qin Huaizhu smiled softly.
"I won't lose you this time. Just stay by my side." Wang Quan Baye stroked Qin Huaizhu's head.
As the sun set in the west, two figures formed a beautiful and peaceful scene.