After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter
Chapter 170: Inducing Labor

Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Inducing Labor

Su Yu’s movements were smooth and practiced as she swiftly cut through the umbilical cord that connected mother and child with professional technique, followed by forceful yet gentle slaps on the infant’s soft buttocks and back. The crisp "smack smack" sound resonated conspicuously amidst the tense atmosphere, causing the heart rates of all onlookers to accelerate, daring not to slack in the slightest.

At that moment, it was as if time had frozen in the room, with everyone’s hearts suspended in their throats.

This little life, due to the prolonged delivery, could have suffered from lack of oxygen; if it failed to emit that symbolic first cry of new existence, all previous efforts would have been in vain.

Noticing that the simple patting had no effect, a determined flash crossed Su Yu’s brows as she gently lifted the infant by the feet and carefully held it upside down, increasing the force of each slap to the baby’s soles, every contact filled with urgent hope.

"Cry out, baby, cry out..."

Within Su Yu’s voice, there was boundless tenderness and perseverance, akin to a spring breeze caressing an ice-bound lake, trying to awaken the slumbering vitality.

The heart-wrenching scene saw Yu Yan, standing to the side, with her nerves stretched tight; her mind seemed to be suddenly snatched away, her thoughts a blank slate, all her worries and prayers coalescing into an invisible force that surrounded the fragile new life.

The silence of the newborn felt like a boulder on everyone’s heart, its heavy significance needing no words.

But Su Yu did not give up; she persevered tirelessly, while Yu Yan’s gaze was glued to the fragile, pale, and lifeless little body, her heart aching as if sliced by a blade, almost choking her breath, causing her body to tremble involuntarily, her breathing laborious, as if an invisible hand had seized her throat, making it difficult to breathe smoothly.

Just when everyone was nearly losing hope, the child finally let out a long wail of "wah—," piercing the dead silence, like the sound of heavenly music.

That sound, like a key, instantly unlocked Yu Yan’s tightly wound spirit. She went limp and, losing consciousness, fainted.

Sweat cascaded down Su Yu’s forehead like rain as she looked at the infant in her hands that was gradually regaining a healthy glow, the life force slowly appearing, and only then did the heavy stone in her heart ease somewhat.

She carefully handed the child to the two midwives, still in shock, and instructed, "Please clean him up thoroughly, wrap him snugly, and take him to the place where the greenery is most lush."

The room was as warm as spring, clearly designed to fend off the cold, with carefully placed stoves all around—yet these warmth-giving appliances inadvertently reduced the oxygen content inside.

For the baby, who had suffered prolonged oxygen deprivation in the womb and, though surviving, still required high levels of oxygenation for recovery, this was not the ideal environment.

The greenery under the sunlight could utilize photosynthesis to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen; the lush greenery was precisely the natural oxygen bar the infant needed most at the moment.

Faced with this sudden instruction, one midwife seemed to be scared stiff, frozen in place, while another, with more experience and a calmer demeanor, quickly took the child and responded loudly, "Alright, I will take care of it immediately."

At this time, Zhang Yufei entered the room holding a medicine bowl, only to see Su Yu apparently leisurely sipping tea at the table. However, her slightly trembling fingers betrayed the tension and struggle she had just experienced.

His eyes shifted to the County Magistrate’s wife who lay unconscious, his brows filled with worry, "She... She won’t be alright, will she?"

Could something have indeed gone wrong? It was indeed unpredictable whether the mother and child could emerge safely from a transverse delivery.

"It’s nothing serious. The physical weakness after childbirth combined with substantial emotional fluctuations was too much to bear at once, so she fainted," Su Yu explained.

Su Yu’s tone was even and assured, which slightly settled Zhang Yufei’s anxious heart, "This is the best outcome."

"Then the induction medicine..."

Zhang Yufei silently speculated that since the mother and child were safe, the induction medicine had probably lost its effect.

However, Su Yu gave an unexpected answer, "The medicine should still be taken as soon as possible."

Gazing at the puzzled expression on Director Liu’s face, Su Yu patiently explained, "This induction medicine not only accelerates childbirth but, more importantly, strengthens uterine contractions, helping the postpartum woman to expel lochia and other residuals from her body more quickly, which is extremely beneficial for recovery..."

Zhang Yufei suddenly realized and felt somewhat ashamed of his negligence. He now understood that the way of medical skills was so profound and the application so nuanced, it all lay in the mindset.

"I was superficial, thank you for the guidance."

Zhang Yufei was very respectful, feeling an increased reverence for Su Yu, who was young yet highly skilled in medicine, rather than jealousy or dissatisfaction.

He noticed the tiredness on Su Yu’s face and, considerately not wanting to bother him further, proceeded straight to the bedside. He took out a slender silver needle from the front of his robe and gently tapped a few times at the philtrum point on Yu Yan’s face, his movements gentle and professional.

Before long, Yu Yan slowly opened her eyes, murmured whispers from her lips, "My child... my child..." her voice filled with the tenderness and concern of a new mother.

At that moment, the midwife carefully lifted the layers of soft cotton cloth and cautiously presented the little life, newly arrived in the world, in front of Yu Yan. Her eyes were full of warmth and satisfaction, her voice warm and firm, "Madam, look, this little master is safe and sound, healthy and well. Please, do set your mind at ease."

As her words ended, the midwife gently rewrapped the baby, as if holding the most precious treasure, and slowly stepped out of the room.

Outside, the spring sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, mottling the stone path as if it too was silently welcoming the arrival of this new life.

In memory, that solemn yet undeniably authoritative female doctor specifically advised that the child’s early days should be spent amidst lush greenery, where the fresh air and the harmony of nature could provide the best nourishment and protection.

Although curiosity and wonder naturally arose in the hearts of all, the trust in the female doctor’s exquisite medical skills led them to follow every instruction without hesitation.

After all, during such a critical moment of life and death, even the midwife, an old hand used to seeing all kinds of situations, couldn’t hide the shock and relief on her face. So many similar crises often had less than satisfactory outcomes, and that the child today could escape such a fate was solely thanks to the Miracle Doctor’s exceptional skills, inspiring sincere admiration.

Carrying the infant, the midwife’s steps were filled with irresistible joy as she headed towards the County Magistrate Lord’s study.

Wu Wenxing, the County Magistrate who usually indulged in his love of gardening, immediately put down the scroll in his hand upon hearing the news, his face aglow with the excitement and happiness of impending fatherhood, "Good! Good! Bring the child quickly to the greenhouse!"

His words were full of impatience.

The Wu family’s greenhouse, situated deep within the residence, was a place where spring reigned year-round, with various exotic flowers and plants vying in beauty, not only the pride of Wu Wenxing’s efforts but also set to become the first sanctuary for this little master.