Natural birth is not unheard of, but he often heard people say that childbirth is like a woman walking through the ghost gate. Maybe this was true in the past. Now with the advancents in dicine and the advent of Caesarean sections, there’s no need to worry about complications during labor.
However, triplets are still rare, and giving birth to triplets naturally is even rarer.
Because of Luo Xudong’s presence, Chen Jinliang is ’honorably retired’. Now wherever Beisitian goes, Luo Xudong accompanies her. Recently, there have been no missions, and even if there are, the army tries not to assign them to him, considering the feelings of family mbers.
Lately, Beisitian doesn’t plan to go anywhere. She just takes walks around Shichahai daily or strolls through the alleyways, hoping the baby’s head will turn around before labor. However, if it’s a preterm birth, that’s another matter, and she’s prepared for a Caesarean section.
The only thing she needs to prepare for now is the reception tomorrow, where she will treat Zheng Qiushuang with acupuncture and talismanic water to temporarily restore so of her sanity.
The restoration of sanity can vary greatly depending on the individual’s constitution; at least there shouldn’t be any problem with normal conversation, and she will certainly understand Maynard’s intentions. The only pity is that once the effects wear off, she’ll probably forget these things.
"Why don’t you co with tomorrow?" Beisitian said.
Luo Xudong nodded, that was certain.
She had already prepared the talismanic water for treating Zheng Qiushuang, and since acupuncture needs to be done on the spot, there wasn’t much for Beisitian to prepare. However, Maynard had sent foreigners with big noses to her several tis to inquire about preparations and precautions.
He himself was too busy to leave, otherwise he would have co in person. After all, the purpose of this reception was to fulfill his wife’s wish, and now there’s a slight chance she might know what he’s done for her, which has beco most important.
Amidst Maynard’s nervous anticipation, the reception began. Rather than a reception, it was more about promoting international friendship since he wasn’t there representing just an individual.
Since Maynard was the main guest, the banquet was in the form of a buffet.
Beisitian and Luo Xudong arrived later. Now that the baby in her belly responded to sounds, she worried that the speeches at the beginning of the reception might affect the baby, especially since they would use sound equipnt to ensure everyone heard.
Maynard, as the main figure, couldn’t leave. He had his most trusted big-nosed foreigner wait at the entrance, worried that soone might trouble Beisitian.
By the ti Beisitian and Luo Xudong arrived, the reception had already started. The big-nosed foreigner stood straight at the entrance, watching the passing vehicles, and his eyes lit up when he saw a military vehicle approaching, quickly moving towards it.
He recognized this military vehicle, having seen it nurous tis at Beisitian’s house.
"Doctor Bei, you’ve finally arrived," said the big-nosed foreigner in sowhat broken Chinese.
Beisitian smiled and, together with Luo Xudong, walked alongside the big-nosed foreigner into the venue under the watchful eyes of the security personnel at the entrance.
The security personnel glanced carefully at Beisitian and Luo Xudong, wondering who they were to arrive so late with such an air, especially with such a big belly, looking like they were about to give birth, yet still moving around.
Beisitian actually had so ti before delivery, but because of the triplets, her belly looked particularly large.
After they went in, the two security personnel at the entrance exchanged glances, aware that they knew who the big-nosed foreigner was - the number one trusted bodyguard of this foreign noble.
If he was there to receive soone, the person’s identity was surely not ordinary.
With the banquet already ongoing and no more guests arriving, their essential task was completed; they only had to continue standing guard.
"Excuse , could you please open the door?" a clear female voice ca from beside them.
The two security personnel turned around suddenly, startled to see the pregnant woman standing at the door, having not noticed her even at such close range!
Since they’d seen the big-nosed foreigner escort her in earlier, they didn’t think much of it and opened the door for her to enter.
The two exchanged glances again, both seeing the speechlessness in each other’s eyes. Even with connections and background, one shouldn’t be so casual, moving in and out like this!
Though thinking this, neither would be foolish enough to say it. These affluent and powerful people do as they please.
"Why don’t I rember the main door being opened just now?" one security guard wondered aloud.
The other, thinking it over, agreed, "She must have gone out through another door to change clothes; those are not the sa clothes she wore earlier."
Because the big-nosed foreigner personally led them, none of them doubted the pregnant woman’s identity earlier.
After entering the banquet hall, Beisitian and Luo Xudong found a place that was opulent and sleek, quite different from the previous Heavenly Blessing event, largely in English style, not only because the main character was British but also as a token of gratitude for Maynard’s contributions to charity.
The big-nosed foreigner led Beisitian and Luo Xudong to the VIP lounge, where Zheng Qiushuang was seated, attended by four or five servants.
"Please wait for a mont, Mr. Maynard will be here shortly," said the big-nosed foreigner.
Maynard wanted to be present during the start of the treatnt, a natural consideration. Beisitian didn’t overthink it.
Shortly afterward, Maynard rushed in like the wind.
"My apologies, Doctor Bei, for keeping you waiting," Maynard said with so embarrassnt, as it was inappropriate for her to wait while she was there to treat his wife. He would’ve co sooner if he could, but being the main figure today, he couldn’t get away.
"It’s fine, let’s start now," Beisitian said.
Maynard had the servants leave, leaving only Beisitian, Luo Xudong, Maynard, and Zheng Qiushuang in the room. The big-nosed foreigner was about to stay, but Maynard dismissed him.
"Let her lie down," Beisitian instructed.
Maynard helped Zheng Qiushuang lie down on the couch. She looked at him in confusion but shifted her gaze elsewhere without getting any answers.
In front of Beisitian, she took out a pouch and laid the silver needles flat.
Seeing such fine needles for the first ti, Maynard couldn’t help but take a few more glances. Then, following Beisitian’s cue, he gently held Zheng Qiushuang’s shoulder to prevent her from moving.
Beisitian began inserting the silver needles one by one into Zheng Qiushuang’s head and sides, inserting a total of twenty-four needles, then gave her the talismanic water from a small porcelain bottle to drink.
After completing this, Beisitian did not rush to remove the needles but stepped back and said, "It will probably take about half an hour to be effective. You can go attend to your tasks, sir."
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