My girlfriend isn't as cute as me.

?442 new members of Lin Jiu's family #bar

"It's been three hours."

"It's been three hours."

"Three hours have passed..."

Wang Yuting gripped the bed railing so tightly that it became deformed from her grip.

After her water broke, the baby still showed no signs of coming out. The contractions were like raging waves, pushing Wang Yuting toward the brink of death.

She felt like an EVA or Gundam that had been knocked into the sea, its entire machine tattered and unable to move. The child in her womb was the pilot, and a classic, hot-blooded one at that, trying to use the protagonist's power to revive the machine and continue fighting.

Lin Jiu didn't leave Wang Yuting's side for three hours, staying by her side the whole time, afraid that something might happen.

To be precise, Lin Jiu was terrified that Wang Yuting would demolish the ward.

Lin Jiu looked at the railing that Wang Yuting had almost broken and thought to himself that this thing was made of iron.

"Jiu'er! Press, press, press!!"

Wang Yuting cried out in pain, "I surrender! I surrender this round!"

"Okay, okay!" Lin Jiu quickly pressed the call button, only then realizing that his hands were sweating from nervousness, making the call button sticky. Lin Jiu put the call button aside, intending to go find the doctor, when he found that the doctor had just arrived. He then realized that a nurse would come to check on his condition every half hour, but he was too nervous to notice when the nurse came.

The doctor glanced at Wang Yuting and asked, "Do you need anesthesia?"

"want!"

Wang Yuting accidentally broke the railing.

Lin Jiu, covered in sweat, said in a loud voice, "Thank you for your help!"

The doctor looked at the iron rod in Wang Yuting's hand, then at the broken railing, and, relying on years of professional experience, managed to remain calm. He wanted to go over, but was hesitant, so he turned to Lin Jiu and said, "Could you please do me a favor? Put that thing down from her hand."

It's rare for a pregnant woman to assault a doctor, but the probability isn't zero. After all, people in severe pain are often irrational and might do anything. To avoid such incidents, having the pregnant woman's family help calm her down is the best option.

Lin Jiu quickly went over and, through a combination of coaxing and deception, took the things from Wang Yuting's hands and placed them in a corner.

"Okay, let's start administering the anesthesia now."

"it is good!"

Wang Yuting grasped Lin Jiu's hand, her trembling conveying her emotions to him.

Lin Jiu glanced at the broken railing, a fleeting image of her arm being snapped like a fragile twig flashing through her mind. With the advancements in modern medicine, there was a chance of survival if she received timely medical attention within thirty minutes. Of course, aftereffects were unavoidable; lifting heavy objects would be virtually impossible in the future, but she didn't have much strength left to lift things anyway. She also wondered if it would affect her finger dexterity. Giving up other things wasn't a big deal, but she didn't want her cooking skills to be affected…

Wait, what am I thinking?!

How could Yuting possibly hurt me!

Lin Jiu barely managed to suppress her instinctive fear and buried her fingers in Wang Yuting's hand, interlocking her fingers with hers.

This shows Lin Jiu's trust in Wang Yuting.

Wang Yuting's trembling gradually subsided; her care for Lin Jiu overcame her body's instinctive reaction to pain.

This was the first time the doctor had encountered such a situation. He glanced at the nurse, and their eyes softened considerably at the heartwarming scene. The next moment, the doctor's gaze sharpened, and he issued his command with an unwavering look.

"Now!"

"Yes!"

The nurse prepared the anesthetic injection and administered it through Wang Yuting's spine. Spinal analgesia offers stable pain relief and minimizes harm to the body. Many people attribute postpartum discomfort to postpartum care and anesthesia, but in reality, if the dosage of anesthesia is properly controlled, there are virtually no side effects. The intense pain experienced after childbirth is primarily due to the unbearable pain of uterine contractions.

"It's so cool!"

Wang Yuting felt as if cold water was flowing down her back, and her shoulders trembled.

Lin Jiu quickly reassured her, telling her not to be afraid and that he was by her side.

After checking on Wang Yuting and confirming that she was alright, the doctor and nurses left. The anesthesia will take time to take effect; during this time, she can contact them at any time via intercom if needed.

Seeing that Wang Yuting had calmed down, Lin Jiu breathed a sigh of relief. He then made temporary pads for the side rails of the hospital bed to prevent sharp objects from scratching her from breaking off. As for the repair costs, he would pay for them as much as he could; he couldn't just pretend nothing had happened.

After a while.

"Ah, I'm so bored."

Wang Yuting lay on her side in bed, leisurely eating the peeled and seeded grapes Lin Jiu handed her, showing no trace of the pain she had just endured, looking like a husky wreaking havoc. This languid posture was almost identical to her usual habit of lounging on the sofa at home watching TV; if only she had a sugary drink, even better, and preferably a bag of cucumber-flavored potato chips. The first time she tried these chips, they seemed strange, but after a few bites, they became addictive.

Seeing Wang Yuting's relaxed demeanor, Lin Jiu's stomach ache from tension subsided, and she advised, "Don't get too carried away. Take advantage of this time to relax, because there's a tough battle to fight later."

"Hehe, you should relax when you can."

Wang Yuting smiled foolishly. She wasn't just saying this to herself, but also to Lin Jiu.

"It's so good that Jiu'er is by my side." Wang Yuting looked at Lin Jiu with a smile and murmured, "I can't even imagine what I would do if you weren't by my side."

"Of course, I will protect you and stay by your side."

Lin Jiu gently brushed Wang Yuting's hair aside, wiping the sweat from her forehead, and looked at her with a smile.

Wang Yuting tilted her head back, nuzzled Lin Jiu's fingers, and whispered, "I thought it would take a long time to get pregnant, but I didn't expect it to happen so much sooner than I imagined. I realized that I'm not so young anymore. I'm five years older than you, a full five years. You'll still be so young and beautiful in the future, while I'll probably become a haggard old woman."

"I'll take care of your three meals a day, and I'll also help you with your beauty and hair care, and make sure you go to bed early, get up early, and exercise regularly. If that still can't change the time, then I'll stay with you until we're old. Then we'll be an old man and an old woman, and neither of us will complain about the other." Lin Jiu gently pinched Wang Yuting's nose. He didn't mind that Wang Yuting was older than him at all. His only regret was that he hadn't reached the legal marriage age yet.

Hehehe~

Wang Yuting breathed a sigh of relief and unconsciously grinned foolishly.

Lin Jiu looked at her silly grin and couldn't help but poke her cheek, reminding her, "Besides, when you did those things to me, you didn't even consider contraception. The box of condoms I bought at the convenience store still hasn't been opened. The first time we were together... you were clearly racing towards having a baby!"

"Hehehe, I couldn't control myself when I saw Jiu'er's alluring side."

Wang Yuting recalled their sweet night together, and she could still faintly hear Lin Jiu's pleading voice in her ears. Because they hadn't set up a safe word, she took it all as Lin Jiu's excuse to cover up her shyness—definitely a little playful thing between husband and wife.

Lin Jiu gently flicked Wang Yuting's forehead, forgiving her clumsiness.

"To be honest, it's all because of my willfulness."

Wang Yuting accepted Lin Jiu's doting punishment without flinching.

"Because I was too self-centered and didn't consider your feelings, you had to grow up quickly and become a father without any preparation. I'm sorry, it's all because I was too selfish," Wang Yuting sincerely apologized to Lin Jiu.

Lin Jiu was silent for a moment. He gently rubbed Wang Yuting's cheek with the back of his finger, and after careful consideration, he said, "You don't need to apologize, and you don't need to apologize. After all... I like you, I love you deeply, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. It was bound to happen sooner or later, just a few years earlier than I expected. I've never regretted it. Besides, I also want to see what Yuting looks like as a mother."

"Eh?"

Wang Yuting was stunned.

She looked at Lin Jiu curiously, seeking an answer.

“Yuting’s words will definitely set a good example for the children.”

Lin Jiu stared intently at Wang Yuting; his gaze was not joking.

"I...I'm just a useless person who can't even do housework properly and can't take care of myself." Wang Yuting lowered her eyes in frustration, not daring to look at Lin Jiu.

"Don't worry, this can be used as a negative example for children, and it has considerable educational significance," Lin Jiu said with a serious expression.

"Waaaaah."

Wang Yuting felt that Lin Jiu was indirectly criticizing her.

Lin Jiu couldn't help but laugh when she saw Wang Yuting looking so wronged.

"You're still laughing!"

Wang Yuting stared at Lin Jiu with dissatisfaction, puffed out her cheeks, and tried to push back Lin Jiu's finger that was poking her cheek.

"Because I thought of Yuting's strengths, or rather, her adorable qualities."

Lin Jiu carefully observed Wang Yuting and said softly, "You are gentle, strong, independent, diligent, and persistent. Once you set your sights on a goal, you will do everything in your power to achieve it. You will definitely leave a beautiful impression on our child. Most importantly, you also have your clumsy moments, which is wonderful. Our child can confidently and boldly catch up with us, which is great."

Listening to Lin Jiu's words, Wang Yuting recalled her past struggles to gain recognition, desperately trying to emulate her parents and become as successful as them. Ultimately, she achieved nothing, never winning a single championship. Even though she learned a great deal, it was all in vain. These weren't things she truly wanted, so her failure to win was understandable. No matter how talented she was, she couldn't possibly surpass those who loved and worked far more hard for things she wasn't interested in.

If Wang Yuting were to win the championship, wouldn't those who dedicate their entire lives to pursuing only one goal seem useless? Her efforts and sacrifices are clearly insufficient compared to those who have devoted their youth and talent entirely to it.

It's not out of passion for something that one puts their all into it, but rather to use it as a tool to gain recognition and fame.

The purity is far too low.

"I'm such an idiot, it's only now that I've figured out such a simple truth."

Wang Yuting smiled in relief.

She doesn't need to force herself at all.

Even if she's not perfect, she can still stand proudly beside her parents.

For parents, whether it's themselves or their children, if they are too outstanding, it can create a sense of distance.

Although Wang Yuting did not win the championship in the fields of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, she won first place in Lin Jiu's heart.

For Wang Yuting, this first place is more important than anything else.

"I'm really looking forward to it!"

Wang Yuting looked at Lin Jiu and said earnestly, "As the child's father, you are absolutely the best!"

Lin Jiu pursed her lips and nodded heavily.

Perhaps it was fate.

Born into a loveless family, Lin Jiu endured ten cruel years of life, unable to open her heart to others, feeling nauseous and itchy all over at the slightest physical contact, is closed off and confined to a cramped room of less than ten square meters.

Because her parents were so outstanding, outsiders questioned whether she was related to them by blood, denying her very existence and plunging her into a vortex of self-doubt. Ultimately, she chose to run away, having no expectation of building relationships with anyone, indifferently believing she would spend the rest of her life alone.

Through a series of coincidences that eventually led to their inevitable union, the red thread of fate bound the two of them together.

"Huaqiang! Otherwise, we'll name the child Huaqiang!"

When Wang Yuting was taken to the delivery room by the doctors and nurses, she suddenly opened her eyes wide. Her strong will even overcame the effects of anesthesia, allowing her to regain consciousness briefly and speak to Lin Jiu.

She suddenly remembered that the person who truly connected her and Lin Jiu was the thug who attacked Lin Jiu in the rainy night.

"If that doesn't work, how about naming the child Hu Gua (Cucumber)?"

Wang Yuting's voice gradually faded into the distance, and the delivery room door closed in front of Lin Jiu.

Lin Jiu covered her face with her hands.

Did he make too many promises? Can Yuting really be a good role model for the child?

"Please wait in the rest area."