Chapter 843: Going Into Labor (Part 3)

Looking down, her belly was so big that she could hardly see her own toes now.

Ye Jiuliang pouted; in a while, she’d be able to ride her big motorcycle again.

"Xiaojiu, I made some new pastries, do you want to try them?" Veya was heading to the kitchen when she saw her coming downstairs and spoke softly.

"Sure." Ye Jiuliang smiled slightly; after a meeting, her stomach was a bit hungry.

While talking, she didn’t watch the last step and slipped without noticing.

The floor hadn’t been wiped clean after mopping, and the water with detergent was quite slippery.

A flicker of panic crossed Ye Jiuliang’s eyes, but she quickly grabbed the stair railing.

Witnessing this, Veya turned pale with fright, crying out in alarm, "Xiaojiu."

Not far away, Madame Jiang and her companions, who were drinking tea, heard Veya’s cry and turned their heads in unison.

They saw Ye Jiuliang holding her stomach with one hand and the stair railing with the other, her delicate face slightly pale.

Madame Jiang’s group was startled, immediately unable to sit still, rushing over in a flurry.

Veya, being closest to Ye Jiuliang, snapped out of it and was the first to reach her side, "Xiaojiu, are you alright? Are you hurt anywhere?"

Ye Jiuliang’s face was pale, suppressing a trace of fear from the bottom of her heart, quickly calming down.

"I’m fine."

"Xiaojiu, your face is so pale, if you’re feeling unwell, you need to say something, don’t just tough it out." Madame Jiang hurried over, looking at Ye Jiuliang with concern.

"Why wasn’t the water on the stairs wiped dry? What if someone slips, something terrible could happen." Mr. Li noticed the water stains on the steps, his face suddenly darkening.

Ye Jiuliang took a breath, glanced at Mr. Li, just about to speak when a wave of pain suddenly hit.

It came fiercely, giving her no chance to react.

She clutched the corner of her clothes, all the remaining color draining from her face.

Veya, observant, noticed Ye Jiuliang’s discomfort, saw her breaking into a cold sweat, and asked urgently, "Xiaojiu, what’s wrong with you, why are you sweating?"

With her reminder, Madame Jiang also didn’t care about the water stain issue, looking at Ye Jiuliang with a tense expression.

Ye Jiuliang calmly reached for her wrist; if not for the thin sweat beading on her forehead, others might think she was perfectly fine.

After a moment, she put down her hand, looking calmly at Jiang Hai, "Uncle, could you drive me to the hospital?"

Even though she had grabbed the railing and didn’t fall, she still strained her back a bit, causing some fetal movement, and now the baby was impatient to come out.

Upon hearing this, the surroundings fell into a temporary dead silence.

They looked at each other.

A sudden exclamation burst out.

It’s time to give birth.

"I’ll go right away." Jiang Hai ran out immediately.

"Xiaojiu, don’t be afraid, it’s okay, we’re all here." Veya supported Ye Jiuliang, her voice trembling; she told her not to be nervous, yet she was the one looking anxious.

Ye Jiuliang’s red lips curved slightly, managing to smile even under the torment of labor pains.

She spoke slowly, "I’m not nervous, so don’t you be nervous either. I’ve already arranged things at the hospital; there will be someone to take over once we get there."

Her clear voice was neither light nor heavy, but it inexplicably carried a comforting charm.

"Veya, you help Xiaojiu out." Madame Jiang was filled with both worry and excitement, "Aju, you come upstairs with me to get things."

"Yes."

Arranging for a car, Jiang Hai came in to help support Ye Jiuliang, and Mr. Li followed closely.

With the due date approaching, everything that needed to be prepared was ready, all placed in the room prepared for the baby.

Madame Jiang directed, and Aju, with two maids, quickly carried large and small bags downstairs.

On the way to the hospital, Veya sat in the back with Ye Jiuliang.

Ye Jiuliang wasn’t nervous, but Veya was so nervous she was sweating.

"Aunt, I didn’t take my phone, can you call Mo (Mohan) for me?" Ye Jiuliang endured the labor pains, her clear voice carrying a bit of weakness.

"Okay, hold on." Veya fished out her phone from her pocket, her fingers trembling as she dialed Li Mochan’s number.

"Aunt."

As soon as the low voice sounded, Veya immediately handed the phone to Ye Jiuliang’s ear.

Ye Jiuliang raised her hand to take the phone, a faint smile on her lips.

"Li Mochan."

The soft voice slipped into his ear, and Li Mochan instantly sensed something was wrong, "What’s happened?"

"You’ll be able to see our baby when you get home tonight." Ye Jiuliang bit her lip, stifling the cry of pain.

Li Mochan felt a buzz in his ear, as if a firework had exploded above his head.

His handsome face showed a rare moment of daze, "What do you mean?"

Even over the phone, Ye Jiuliang could imagine his current blank expression, "It means I’m about to give birth, now."

Li Mochan’s hand trembled, almost dropping the phone, his voice inadvertently tinged with a tremor, "Where are you now, is anyone with you?"

The due date wasn’t for a while, how was it suddenly time to give birth?

"Uncle and everyone else is here; it’s okay, don’t worry." Hearing his tension, Ye Jiuliang chuckled, comforting him.

"Don’t worry, the baby and I will be fine."

Listening to her voice gradually becoming weaker, Li Mochan’s rationality disappeared in an instant.

"I’m coming back right now, I’ll be there soon, don’t be scared." He said urgently, "Wei Bei, make a U-turn for the hospital."

"Yes."

Wei Bei, listening to his brief words, could roughly guess the situation. He turned the steering wheel and headed towards the hospital.

Ye Jiuliang was slightly stunned, a bit surprised, "You’re back in the M country?"

"Just got off the plane; I was going to surprise you at home." Li Mochan calmed down, a bit at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

Unexpectedly, she ended up giving him a "surprise" first.

"Seems like the baby figured you were back and couldn’t wait to come out and see you." Ye Jiuliang closed her eyes, the cold sweat continuously rolling down her forehead.

Veya worriedly watched, reached out to take the phone back, "Xiaojiu, save your strength for now, don’t speak."

She placed the phone to her ear, taking over the conversation, "Ahan, we’re heading to the hospital first. When you arrive, come directly to meet us. Don’t worry, we’re all with Xiaojiu, everything will be fine."

"Thank you, Aunt." Li Mochan responded, his voice low.

After hanging up, Li Mochan looked at Wei Bei, his expression showing some urgency, "Drive faster."

Wei Bei was helpless; he was already driving at the fastest speed, they couldn’t expect the car to go as fast as a rocket.

Upon arriving at the hospital, there were already people waiting there.

Among them, the leading individuals were sent from headquarters.

Ye Jiuliang’s attending surgeon was a middle-aged woman, a world-class obstetrician.

Ye Jiuliang was quickly sent into the operating room, and Jiang Hai and the others waited outside.

Madame Jiang arrived shortly after, urgently asking, "How’s Xiaojiu’s condition?"

"She was just sent in." Jiang Hai replied.

"Oh, make sure to call Ahan and have him come back quickly." Madame Jiang said, only realizing afterward.

"Ahan has already returned and is on his way to the hospital, he’ll be here shortly." Veya explained.

"There’s still a good while until the due date, it’s really worrying." Madame Jiang mumbled anxiously.

"Mom, don’t worry yet, those people are very familiar with Xiaojiu, nothing will happen." Veya reassured.