country bumpkin

Chapter 432 Birth

Zhang Haiying had been living with her husband for more than three months before getting married, and now it has been half a year, but there is still no sign of pregnancy. Her mother-in-law is starting to get anxious and often sarcastically reminds her to have a child.

Zhang Haiying pretended not to hear and continued to go to work every day. Whenever she had a day off or a holiday, she would go to the hospital for treatment.

Liu Shuai was also traveling with them and underwent a check-up as well; there were no major problems.

The doctor told Zhang Haiying that her polycystic ovary syndrome had been cured and that she didn't need to worry; she would be able to conceive naturally.

Back home, the couple increased their exercise frequency, exercising whenever they had the chance.

By the end of the month, there was still no news. The two decided to go to a large hospital in the provincial capital for a checkup.

The next day, after taking leave, the two of them took their medical records and boarded a bus to the provincial capital.

The car sped along and arrived in the provincial capital in just two hours. After getting off the bus, we hailed a taxi and headed to the "Provincial and Municipal Hospital".

Upon arrival and payment, I opened the car door and was greeted by a sea of ​​people and vehicles.

As expected of the provincial capital, the hospital is several times larger than those in their hometown. Zhang Haiying and Liu Shuai held hands and walked with the flow of people towards the registration desk.

After registering, they searched for the relevant department amidst the sea of ​​people. Finally finding it, they discovered a long queue ahead. The two grew impatient, frequently peeking out to check the progress ahead.

Finally, it was their turn. The doctor carefully examined the medical records they brought, asked some questions, and then ordered a series of tests.

The two took the bills to pay and get checked, and by the end of the day, they had practically covered every corner of the hospital.

By the time all the test results came back, it was already past closing time at the hospital. They went to see the doctor again, who looked at the results, frowned, and said, "Actually, there's nothing seriously wrong with either of you. It's just that this woman's ovulation was a bit delayed, and she had very few eggs. It's probably because of too much psychological stress. Relax, and the baby will come naturally."

The two exchanged a smile, relieved. The doctor still prescribed some ovulation-inducing medication for Zhang Haiying, instructing her to take it on time and to come back for a check-up if she still wasn't pregnant next month.

Stepping out of the hospital, the night view of the provincial capital was exceptionally beautiful, much like their mood turning from gloomy to cloudy. They decided to stay in the provincial capital for the night, relax, and then return home with lighter hearts.

The two walked hand in hand to People's Park, where they found it brightly lit and bustling with activity.

People were dancing, singing, and practicing Tai Chi in the square, creating a lively atmosphere. Watching these positive and motivated people, they didn't feel cold at all.

Zhang Haiying grabbed Liu Shuai's hand and said excitedly, "It's been so long since I've felt this relaxed. Let's go join the fun." Liu Shuai smiled and nodded, then followed her into the crowd.

They imitated the others and jumped up in a similar manner, their movements somewhat uncoordinated, but their faces were filled with happy smiles.

After jumping for a while, the two got a little tired, so they found a bench to sit down. Zhang Haiying leaned on Liu Shuai's shoulder and said with emotion, "I didn't expect to gain so much from this inspection trip to the provincial capital. All the burdens in my heart have suddenly disappeared."

Liu Shuai gently patted her hand and said, "Yes, the doctor said there's no problem, so let's relax. We'll have a baby eventually."

The two snuggled together, watching the lively scene in the park, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility and warmth.

The next day, in high spirits, they embarked on their journey home.

As soon as he got home, Liu's mother couldn't wait to ask her son what the test results were.

This made Zhang Haiying somewhat embarrassed. She glared at Liu Shuai and went back to her bedroom. Liu Shuai told his mother the result and then went back to his bedroom.

He saw his wife glare at him and knew he had upset her again, so he nuzzled against Zhang Haiying's chest in an ingratiating manner, like a mangy dog ​​waiting for its master's favor.

Zhang Haiying wasn't having any of it, and coldly rebuked him, "Liu Shuai! Are you a mama's boy? You tell your mother everything, have you ever thought about how I feel!"

Liu Shuai retorted, puzzled, "What's the big deal? As a mother-in-law, what's wrong with wanting to know when her daughter-in-law is pregnant? Look at all the mothers-in-law, aren't they all eager to have a grandson!"

Compared to them, my mom was more tactful. At least she didn't stare at our bedroom door to pry into our privacy.

Our neighbor, Aunt Jiang, monitors her daughter-in-law and son's baby-making plans every night. If she were your mother-in-law, wouldn't you accept it anyway?

Zhang Haiying was shocked. She never imagined that an old woman in this village could be so crazy in order to hold her grandson. It was simply unheard of.

After Liu Shuai finished yelling, he released the pent-up frustration in his heart and his mood actually improved a bit.

When I'm in a good mood, I'll shamelessly try to persuade my wife to calm down.

Zhang Haiying strongly objected to the mother and son's attitude. She glared angrily at Liu Shuai, kicked him, and Liu Shuai, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, lost his balance and fell off the bed.

"Get out of my way and ignore me. I don't want to talk to you right now." After kicking Liu Shuai, Zhang Haiying didn't even look at him before shoving herself into bed.

Liu Shuai was very angry, but he didn't continue arguing with Zhang Haiying. He thought that perhaps if he let his wife calm down for a while, her temper would be better.

He stumbled to his feet and walked out of the bedroom without a word, closing the door behind him.

Zhang Haiying, lying in bed, heard the door close but didn't even lift her eyelids, continuing to rest.

After Liu Shuai left the bedroom, his mother, who had heard them arguing in the living room, quickly pulled her son aside and whispered, "What happened? Did you two have a fight?"

Liu Shuai sighed helplessly and briefly recounted what had happened. After listening, Liu's mother frowned and said, "It was my fault. I shouldn't have rushed things so much and put too much pressure on Haiying."

After saying that, she walked to the door of her son's bedroom and gently knocked. "Haiying, it's my fault. I shouldn't keep asking about this. Don't take it to heart."

Hearing her mother-in-law's words, Zhang Haiying, who was in bed, felt much of her anger subside.

She threw back the covers, opened the door, her eyes a little red. "Mom, I shouldn't have lost my temper."

Liu's mother took her hand and said with a smile, "We're family, so let's not be so formal. As long as you and Shuai Shuai are healthy, we're not in a rush about having a child." Liu Shuai nodded in agreement.

From then on, Liu's mother never mentioned the child again, and instead prepared various delicious and nourishing meals for Zhang Haiying. Zhang Haiying's mood gradually improved, and her relationship with Liu Shuai became even better than before.

Sure enough, once my health improved and my mood lifted, good fortune followed. During a check-up at the provincial hospital, all my health indicators were back to normal.

The doctor advised them to relax and let things take their course. The couple was much happier this time than the last time they returned home.