eurekapd Chapter 1853 Li Xitang!
Chapter 1853 Li Xitang!
Mother and daughter are safe!
These four simple words are like a pebble thrown into a lake, creating not ripples, but a brief moment of collective bewilderment.
daughter?
Isn't he the son?
Everyone is confused!
The ecstasy on Li Xiangnan's face froze for a moment, his mind going blank for a second!
For so long, whether it was Qin Ruobai's pregnancy signs, the speculations of those around him based on their experience, or even his and his wife's occasional jokes, the traditional expectations of this era, which were based on following the general environment, made Li Xiangnan subconsciously believe, just like Qin Ruobai, that this was a "boy"!
This sudden reversal left him momentarily bewildered!
Not only Li Xiangnan, but also many people in the corridor, especially those who were just now absolutely certain that it was his son, looked at each other in surprise.
However, this shock lasted for less than three seconds!
When Li Xiangnan's gaze fell upon the tiny infant in Gui Jing's arms, a more primal and overwhelming paternal love surged up instantly, completely washing away any insignificant gender expectations.
He was a doctor, so he naturally knew that the sex of a baby was determined by the difference between the X and Y chromosomes of the male and female. How could one judge it based on pregnancy signs and symptoms?
Besides, in 80, there was simply no medical capability to determine the sex of a fetus during pregnancy, and for a doctor to determine the sex of a child was inherently discriminatory!
They say three men can make a tiger, but he himself has been kidnapped!
My daughter!
This is his daughter!
It is the continuation of Li Xiangnan and Ruobai's bloodline, the crystallization of their love!
The fact that a vibrant little life has gone through so many hardships and finally arrived safely into the world is itself a great miracle and a blessing!
What difference does it make whether it's a daughter or a son?
Aren't they still Li Xiangnan's children?
A smile, even brighter and softer than before, bloomed on Li Xiangnan's face, tinged with boundless affection and pride. He almost lunged forward, his voice trembling with excitement, and laughed heartily:
"A daughter is wonderful! A daughter is a parent's little angel! And being the eldest, she knows how to care for others. Our Li family's daughter will definitely grow up to be as beautiful, capable, and kind as her grandmother and mother!"
These words were like a clear bell, instantly waking up the still bewildered crowd!
"Yes, yes, yes, having a daughter is a blessing, hahaha!"
"Look at my stubbornness! Nowadays everyone says that having a boy or a girl is the same, both are joyous occasions!"
"Dean Li is absolutely right. Daughters are so thoughtful and filial when they grow up. I already have two!"
"And look at him, isn't he so handsome? He looks just like Ruobai, he'll definitely be a great beauty in the future!"
The crowd erupted in cheers once more, the earlier surprise and silence replaced by even more enthusiastic and sincere blessings.
"Look at it!"
Zhu Qiuju pulled Jiang Guiying along, and the two of them, overjoyed, rushed forward to see their granddaughter and great-granddaughter, their smiles beaming from ear to ear.
Li Dequan and Qin Zongheng clapped their hands and laughed, saying repeatedly, "How wonderful! The Li family has an heir, and the Qin family is blessed. Women have never been inferior to men, and they will bring glory to the family just as well!"
"Dean!" Gui Jing proudly stretched out her hand, reminding him, "Don't be afraid!"
Hahahaha!
A burst of laughter immediately filled the corridor.
Li Xiangnan carefully, almost holding his breath, took the soft little package from Gui Jing's hands.
Six pounds and four ounces!
It's so light, yet so heavy!
He looked down at the swaddling clothes. The baby's skin was still a little red and wrinkled. The baby's eyes were closed, the little mouth was slightly pouting, and the two little hands were tightly clenched. The baby was sleeping soundly.
Tears immediately streamed down Li Xiangnan's face.
This is Li Xiangnan's child, his daughter!
Those small, delicate, unadorned features, her soft, steady breathing, and her sweet, carefree demeanor instantly captivated everyone present.
“It looks just like Ruobai, so much like him! Look at that nose, that mouth…” Zhu Qiuju pointed at the baby and whispered to Jiang Guiying, both of them with loving eyes.
Qin Kunlun was waved forward by Qin Zongheng to take a look, and couldn't help but comment, "Hmm, those eyebrows look like they're facing south, thick and black, haha..."
"Look, look! Tsk tsk, how come this hair is so black? It's like black sesame seeds!" Lin Youwei squeezed to the front, her eyes sparkling with a strange light.
The crowd was excited and overjoyed. Li Xiangnan, holding the baby, suddenly remembered something more important and looked up anxiously, asking, "Director Gui, where's Ruobai? How is she inside?"
Gui Jing smiled understandingly, "Don't worry, Dean, Comrade Ruobai's condition has stabilized. He's just exhausted. He'll be observed inside for two hours and then sent back to his ward!"
"That's great, thank you so much!" Li Xiangnan thanked him repeatedly, finally feeling relieved.
"What are you all standing there for!" Wang Defa shouted. "Zimo, Guoqing, Weinong, hurry up and get the ward ready. Take all the good things we brought to Ruobai and the little princess. Help out with the room decorations!"
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately sprang into action, some fetching items, others making beds, and various gifts—hot water, brown sugar, eggs, old hens—were orderly delivered to the pre-prepared private wards.
Li Xiangnan also handed the child over to Gui Jing, then went inside to sleep with her mother for a while and observe her further.
Two hours felt like an eternity to Li Xiangnan.
The delivery room door opened just as promised.
The nurses pushed out a mobile hospital bed. Qin Ruobai's face was still a little pale, showing weakness and fatigue after childbirth, but her eyes were clear and her lips always held a gentle smile.
The child was still fast asleep in the stroller next to her, being pushed along with her.
Li Xiangnan immediately went to her, his eyes reddening as he grasped her hand. A thousand words were stuck in his throat, but in the end, he could only say, "You've worked hard, Ruobai!"
Qin Ruobai looked at him, a barely perceptible hint of guilt flashing in her eyes, and said in a weak voice, "Xiang Nan... I'm sorry... I... I didn't give you a son..."
Her words startled everyone around her, and then the whole room burst into good-natured laughter.
Li Xiangnan was amused by her first sentence, and after shaking her hand firmly, he said in an unusually firm voice:
"Fool! Boy or girl, it's all the same, isn't it our child too? Besides," he paused deliberately, revealing a mischievous smile, "what's the rush? Our first one just arrived, we have a long life ahead of us, it's not like we'll only have this one!"
"Hahaha!"
These words immediately drew laughter from the crowd once again.
"Dean, you're thinking really far ahead!"
"Yes, I'm still holding my daughter in my arms, and I'm already thinking about my second child!"
"Ruobai, did you hear that? Xiang Nan has already assigned you your homework, so you'd better catch up!"
The group's cheerful suggestion caused another burst of laughter. Even the weak Qin Ruobai couldn't help but blush, giving Li Xiangnan a coquettish glare.
All the previous worries and anxieties were finally completely replaced by the joy and warmth of new life at this moment.
"Oh, right," Qin Ruobai remembered something, grabbed her husband's hand, and asked expectantly, "Have you thought of a name for the girl yet?"
Swish, swish, swish!
The room fell silent for a moment, and all eyes turned to Li Xiangnan, filled with anticipation.
People really want to know what name Li Xiangnan will give his daughter.
Li Xiangnan smiled slightly.
"Li Xitang!"
"..."
These words caused the entire room to fall silent once again.
What a stunning name!
However, Qin Ruobai was stunned for a moment, then her eyes reddened, and tears flowed silently down her face.
She now understood why Li Xiangnan had named the child that.