Spoiled By My Ex-Fiance's Uncle
Chapter 422 Premature Birth

Chapter 422: Chapter 422 Premature Birth

Mu Shaoze tilted his head to look at Zhou Ziqiao’s pale face, his eyes were moist, and his voice was filled with guilt, "I’m sorry, Ziqiao, because of me you and the baby were almost harmed."

Zhou Ziqiao shook her head, "I don’t blame you, He Xiyue was too paranoid and crazy. I just didn’t expect that I would kill her."

"I didn’t expect such energy to burst out from your tiny body."

Zhou Ziqiao hadn’t thought that she, who couldn’t even step on a tiny bug, would end up killing someone today.

"At that moment, I just wanted to protect the baby. Actually, I felt panicked inside."

Mu Shaoze pinched her hand, "You were very brave, this is what it means to be a resolute mother."

Zhou Ziqiao smiled, "Before this incident, the bravest thing I ever did was letting An Yan leave the manor. Actually, I have been quite scared during the days following that."

Mu Shaoze chuckled softly, "No, you’re inherently brave."

Zhou Ziqiao curled her lips, "Thank you for the compliment. I just hope the baby can stay in my belly for a few more weeks."

Mu Shaoze encouraged her, "It will."

Gradually, the two of them fell asleep, but their hands remained clasped together.

An Yan and Fu Shiyan, along with their two little ones, hurried back to Jiangcheng; simultaneously, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou also arrived.

Because of Zhou Ziqiao’s special condition, she needed to keep her legs elevated, making it inconvenient for men to enter, so An Yan and Mother Zhou went into the ward.

Mother Zhou naturally still felt a chill over her daughter’s close call, but upon hearing that the suspect had died, she finally let go of the worry.

Mother Zhou said, "Your father and I will wait until after you give birth before we leave."

Mu Shaoze said, "I have a house in Hancheng, Mom, you guys can stay there later, it would be more convenient."

An Yan smiled, "Leave it to me. I will take care of arranging things for my uncle and aunt."

Zhou Ziqiao held An Yan’s hand, "Thanks, An Yan. I didn’t expect Jinqiao to have contacted you, and to trouble you to come back, not even having a proper honeymoon."

An Yan patted her hand, "I’m pregnant right now, and even if it’s a honeymoon, I can’t travel much. We can go on a proper trip once I’ve given birth. By then, all of us would have had our babies, and we can go travel together as a group. Right now, your task is to drink more water, make sure you have enough amniotic fluid and let the baby stay in there a few more days."

"I know," Zhou Ziqiao smiled softly.

Mu Shaoze clicked his tongue, "Little Five, how come you only care about Ziqiao, I’m your brother after all!"

"Oh, there’s only a brother because there’s a sister-in-law," An Yan said, "From now on, you but take good care of Ziqiao and the baby."

Mu Shaoze nodded, "I will."

Mother Zhou wanted to make soup for the couple, so An Yan went out with her.

An Yan and Fu Shiyan got Father Zhou and Mother Zhou settled in an apartment in Hancheng, then went to the supermarket to buy daily necessities and groceries for them.

For convenience, Fu Shiyan left his car with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.

"What will you do?" asked Father Zhou.

"We’ll have someone come pick us up. It’s easier for you to drive on your own."

Father Zhou nodded his thanks.

An Yan smiled lightly, "Uncle, we are all family here, let’s not be too formal."

Father and Mother Zhou agreed enthusiastically.

Fu Shiyan and An Yan walked hand in hand on the sidewalk.

"Ayan, I want to drink milk tea," An Yan said when she saw a milk tea shop.

Fu Shiyan tapped her forehead playfully, "Craving too much these days, huh?"

"Indeed, one caramel, one taro."

"Sure, my lady. Stand here, I’ll be right back."

Fu Shiyan hurried off to the milk tea shop after speaking.

From a distance, An Yan saw two girls approach Fu Shiyan while he was in line and say something.

Fu Shiyan took out his phone, showed them something, and then the two quickly distanced themselves from him.

Soon after, Fu Shiyan came out of the milk tea shop with two large cups, "Two big ones, take your time, they’re both for you."

An Yan, holding a cup of caramel, asked, "Tell me, what did those two girls say to you?"

"They just wanted my contact information."

"And then? I saw them walk away, avoiding you."

Fu Shiyan took out his phone and showed her a note.

[Married man here. If harassed, expect punches, not responsible for the consequences!]

An Yan burst out laughing, "You really are something."

Fu Shiyan put an arm around An Yan’s shoulder, "I’ve just ensured all potential risks are mitigated."

"Okay, I’ll reward you tonight."

Fu Shiyan appeared pleased, "What’s the reward?"

"A sweet little kiss."

"That stingy?"

An Yan scolded him, "What else do you want?"

"Do you want high-speed rail, will you give it?"

"It’s getting dark now, not daylight."

"So?"

"That means daydreaming."

"..."

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou continued to bring meals three times a day, a practice that only lasted two weeks and ended with Zhou Ziqiao giving birth.

That day, Mother Zhou brought food as usual for Zhou Ziqiao and Mu Shaoze, she fed Zhou Ziqiao soup while Father Zhou fed Mu Shaoze.

The atmosphere was quite harmonious.

Halfway through, Zhou Ziqiao felt unusually frequent fetal movements.

"Mom, I don’t want to drink anymore, my stomach feels uncomfortable."

Mother Zhou put down the soup bowl and rushed out of the ward to find a doctor.

Due to Zhou Ziqiao’s special identity and condition, the doctors took her case very seriously.

After the examination, the doctor found that the fetal heart rate had dropped from 150 to 130, "The fetal heart rate has dropped sharply, get ready for the delivery room."

The portable hospital bed was moved in, Mu Shaoze hopped off the bed on one leg, wanting to carry Zhou Ziqiao, but was sternly rejected by Father Zhou.

"You’re disabled now, step aside before you hurt my daughter and my precious granddaughter."

Mu Shaoze: "..."

He had to stand aside, watching his not-so-tall father-in-law carry Zhou Ziqiao to the hospital bed and push her out.

Mu Shaoze hopped after them.

He called Xu Wanqing to explain the situation.

By the time Xu Wanqing and others arrived outside the delivery room, an hour had already passed.

Meanwhile, Zhou Ziqiao was still inside, being induced with oxytocin.

Since her water had already broken, there was a risk of oxygen deficiency for the baby inside the womb.

Administering oxytocin would intensify the contractions.

Zhou Ziqiao felt her waist was about to break, experiencing unprecedented pain, but she bit her teeth and didn’t make a sound.

Time passed quickly, but for Zhou Ziqiao, every second felt like a year.

After what seemed like forever, her swollen belly flattened and the doctor started to cut the umbilical cord for a purple-red baby.

The second Zhou Ziqiao saw her, tears streamed down her face.

She was so small.

Since the baby didn’t cry, the doctor tapped her heel.

A faint cry ensued, and Zhou Ziqiao’s tense nerves finally relaxed.

The doctor told her, "The baby is 1450 grams, has incomplete heart and lung functions, and needs to be placed in an incubator. But don’t worry, many premature babies are very healthy. You just need to stabilize your emotions and rest assured."

Zhou Ziqiao still shed tears, after all, it was flesh dropped from her own body, it hurt her dearly.

The doctor said, "Now, we’ll separate the placenta, just relax."

Zhou Ziqiao hummed in response and slowly closed her eyes.