Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1270: Choosing His Wife Over His Son

Outside the delivery room, the husband could hear the newborn's cries and pressed himself against the door, his gaze fixed on the entrance. Despite seeing nothing, his excitement was palpable, evident in his constant fidgeting.

The doctor attending the birth announced to the laboring woman, "Zhang Yuhua, it's a boy, weighing six pounds and three ounces."

Once the baby was safely delivered, the medical staff assisted the mother with her cleanup.

Xinyan, having provided support throughout the process, administered acupuncture once more, facilitating the expulsion of lochia from the uterus before finally withdrawing the silver needle.

Despite the arduous ordeal, the woman possessed a reserve of strength, thanks to adequate prenatal nutrition, preventing her from fainting.

She looked towards Xinyan and softly expressed, "Doctor, thank you for saving both me and my child."

The assisting doctor nearby offered a smile and explained, "You were quite fortunate today. The comrade who aided you is not one of our physicians but a junior of our Deputy Director. It was a fortunate coincidence that her cousin was delivering here, and our director invited her to assist."

Zhang Yuhua's gratitude deepened upon hearing this, responding, "Thank you all so very much."

A nurse, helping her get settled, added, "Without the intervention of Deputy Director Shen's junior, a Cesarean section would have been necessary."

Zhang Yuhua recalled the pill Xinyan had given her earlier, asking, "My dear benefactor, what is the cost of that pill? I will have my husband compensate you."

Xinyan was surprised by her recollection but did not refuse, believing her effort and the medicine warranted compensation. "Two yuan will suffice," she stated.

The ginseng health pill she administered was entirely concocted with ingredients from her special space, making two yuan per pill a reasonable price.

Zhang Yuhua recognized the exceptional value of the pill and resolved to remember this kindness.

As the nurse carried the baby to the delivery room door, she nearly collided with the anxious man waiting outside. "Be careful now. What if the baby had fallen? Who would take responsibility?"

The man offered an embarrassed smile. "Nurse, is it a boy or a girl?"

The nurse was about to offer a sharp reply but was preempted by his immediate follow-up question, "How is my wife?"

The young nurse suppressed her retort and replied, "Thankfully, our Deputy Director invited an expert who helped save your wife. Here, hold your baby. Your wife truly fought for her life to give you a son; at one point, she even asked the doctor to prioritize the child's safety. You must treat her well from now on."

The husband's smiling demeanor vanished, replaced by a look of solemnity as tears welled in his eyes. Gazing at the son in his arms, he vowed earnestly, "I will surely treat her well, doubly well."

Their first child had been a daughter, a fact that had significantly displeased his mother and caused her to resent his wife.

His wife, never one to endure hardship silently, found herself facing further judgment from his mother, who, based on the swelling belly, had predicted another girl. In her anger, she had refused to accompany them to the hospital.

He cradled his son but did not immediately return to the ward. Instead, he lingered by the delivery room door, determined that his wife should not emerge to find him absent.

About half an hour later, Zhang Yuhua was finally assisted out of the room.

The man stepped forward and requested of the nurse, "Could you hold the baby for just a moment?"

The nurse regarded him with uncertainty regarding his intentions but accepted the infant nonetheless.

To her surprise, the man promptly scooped his wife into his embrace, declaring, "Wife, thank you."

This tender gesture deeply moved the nurse holding the baby behind them. Observing the couple proceed forward, she couldn't resist a teasing remark, "Leaving the baby behind for your wife, eh?"

The man ahead turned back, a smile gracing his features. "No, no, I want both. Thank you."

Xinyan and her senior sister emerged from the delivery room just in time to witness this affectionate display, exchanging knowing smiles as they became lost in their reflections.