Chapter 350: Saving Women in Childbirth
Chapter 350: Saving Women in Childbirth
The little girl, Daya, had a glimmer of hope in her eyes: "Dad, I'm not kidding! Uncle said he'll drive back soon to take Mom to the hospital. Mom can be saved!"
The man, dressed in patched homespun clothes, scowled at Daya, "Why go to the hospital? Women have been giving birth this way since ancient times. How can you delay your fellow soldiers like you did? This is ridiculous!"
When he turned to look at the driver in the car, his face was full of honesty and sincerity: "I'm sorry, soldier comrade, this is just a child's mischief."
Daya burst into tears: "But Granny Ma said Mom's condition is very bad!"
"You believe her nonsense, because you're just trying to get more benefits. What woman doesn't do this when giving birth? Your mother is so precious that she has to go to the hospital and spend money just to give birth."
Fu Ziyan was originally still concerned about her status as a foreign guest, thinking about how to "persuade" the superiors at the base to quickly pass the report. However, when she heard what Daya's father said, she immediately clenched her fists.
What can a husband and a father say?
The wife was in agony trying to give birth to a new life, on the brink of death; the young daughter knew to run out and ask someone to borrow a car to save her mother.
This man completely denied his daughter's efforts as soon as he opened his mouth, belittled the difficulties his wife went through in childbirth, and called going to the hospital to save her life "a waste of money"?
How could such a scumbag deserve to have a wife who bore him children and a strong and sensible daughter? How could he deserve to live in this world!
Fu Ziyan glared at the scumbag, not wasting time talking to him. She immediately turned around, placed Daya in Chen Mingyi's arms, and headed for the driver's window. "Thank you for your hard work, comrade. Please return to the base immediately. With lives at stake, we can't wait for you to report to the higher authorities."
The soldier sitting in the driver's seat disagreed. He was just an ordinary soldier. No matter how much sympathy he felt, he didn't dare to violate military orders. It was not easy for others, and it was difficult for him too.
"I'm a member of the Hong Kong and Macau delegation. I've suddenly felt unwell and need urgent medical attention. There can't be any delay. Please report this." Fu Ziyan spoke calmly and then looked at Chen Mingyi. "Comrade Chen has documents proving my identity. You can take a look."
After the incident of buying a bow and arrow, Chen Mingyi was able to hand in the relevant documents calmly, not to mention that this time he was saving someone.
The driver opened his mouth, looked at the foreign guest in front of him who looked very healthy, then looked at Daya whose eyes were red from crying, and replied, "I know."
The base was not far away, and the vehicle returned ten minutes later, bringing with it a company commander from the base.
The company commander looked at the "foreign guest" who looked so healthy sitting on the stone, then looked at the expressionless guard, the little girl crying quietly and the silent farmer beside the foreign guest. How could he not know that there was something hidden?
Before he could question the driver, Daya stepped forward and knelt down: "Uncle soldier, please save my mother. She is having a difficult labor. If we don't go to the hospital now, it will be too late!"
"You!" The company commander was furious. "Do you know what it means to lie about military intelligence?"
"This comrade didn't lie to you. I'm really feeling unwell. Please lend me a car to take me to the hospital." Fu Ziyan said calmly, "We have to go anyway. Take Daya's mother with you. I remember you should have humanitarian treatment in case of emergency. It's not against the rules."
"Her mother's life is hanging by a thread. I think it's best not to get entangled in right and wrong here."
The company commander exhaled and said coldly, "Get in the car."
Fu Ziyan also got in the car.
Although she was faking illness, she still had to go. Firstly, she couldn't let the driver take the blame. Secondly, Daya's father was a scumbag. Who knew if he would refuse to let Daya's mother enter the operating room because of the high cost of the operation.
The transport vehicle had plenty of space, and Daya's mother was safely carried aboard. The journey from Xishan to Shijingshan Hospital was a full fifteen kilometers, and Fu Ziyan was worried the entire way.
Being a woman has a difficult life, and childbirth is a life-threatening experience. I hope this mother, her face etched with pain, can reach the hospital safely and have a smooth birth. She shouldn't be hampered by childbirth. Besides being a mother, she's also a young woman with a long life ahead of her.
Fortunately, the driver was quite skilled, driving fast and steadily, and they arrived at the hospital in just fifty minutes. Fu Ziyan noticed sweat on his forehead, and it was obvious that he was driving with great effort.
The company commander, who had just angrily rebuked the driver for lying about military intelligence, completed a series of actions starting with calling a doctor in a clear and quick manner after arriving at the hospital, and his expression could not hide his anxiety.
A difficult childbirth is a fight against time.
It took less than two hours from the time I entered the operating room to the time the baby's loud cry was heard and the nurse came out to report that the baby was safe.
Fortunately, mother and daughter are safe.
Daya's father stepped forward to take the child immediately. Fu Ziyan frowned slightly. According to Daya's father's previous behavior of preventing them from going to the hospital, the next step would probably be to favor boys over girls.
Unexpectedly, Daya's father was holding the child with a happy face, as if he was holding a priceless treasure.
"Dad, Mom is safe!"
"Yes, Daya, come and see your sister. She looks so much like you when you were a child. Be quiet when you see your mother and don't disturb her rest."
Fu Ziyan: ???
Isn't this a bit contradictory? According to the character setting, shouldn't it be patriarchal and regrettable?
"Thank you, Miss Fu, and thank you, two military comrades, for saving the lives of my wife and little daughter." From the tone of her voice, he already knew that the female comrade's surname was Fu, and she was the daughter of a wealthy family in Hong Kong.
Fu Ziyan lowered her eyes, feeling as if she was being played...
That doesn't make sense. Who knew she would suddenly appear there? Daya's mother also had a difficult delivery, so... could this be an impromptu performance?
Is it possible to perform so well on the spot?
Isn't this just an ordinary farmer?
Before Fu Ziyan could delve into the matter, the company commander, who had been waiting quietly outside the operating room, suddenly approached her and asked, "Miss Fu, aren't you feeling unwell? How about arranging a physical examination for you now?"
Fu Ziyan curled her lips and said earnestly, "Thank you for your hard work along the way. I was worried about this, but now that I'm well again, I won't take up any more medical resources."
"That's good. What are your plans now, Miss Fu? Do you need me to take you home?"
"Excuse me, our car is still at the foot of the other side of West Mountain."
Fu Ziyan breathed a sigh of relief as the woman with a difficult labor gave birth safely. Although she didn't get to soak in the hot spring today, she was in a good mood.
This good mood continued until she just returned to the Xinqiao Hotel and met the secretary of Mr. Liao, the director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office.
"Ms. Fu, the boss asked you to come over," he paused and added, "Your father is here too."
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