roccoschili Chapter 49 Sincerely Calling Xu Pingtao "Grandpa"
Chapter 49 Sincerely Calling Xu Pingtao "Grandpa"
Although the medical standards in Hong Kong in the 80s could not match those of later generations, which could use ultrasound to clearly see the state of the fetus in the womb and collect DNA samples to determine the sex, ultrasound prenatal examinations were already available.
The examination arranged by Xu Pingtao was of the highest level in Hong Kong Island and was very accurate, so the doctor's diagnosis of multiple gestational sacs was definitely correct.
Although Shen Yao didn't understand what a gestational sac was, she roughly deduced from common sense that if there is one seed and one sprout, then multiple gestational sacs should develop into multiple offspring.
That's why Shen Yao loudly asked if Shen Wancheng was pregnant with twins or triplets.
Shen Wancheng was still lying in bed, stunned by the doctor's words. What did "twins" mean? If it were two, they would just say she was pregnant with twins, but "twins" meant more than two?
It took Shen Wancheng a whole day and night to accept the fact that she was pregnant and had to give birth, which she had confirmed with the system.
Now they're telling her she's pregnant with more than one.
Shen Wancheng's feelings right now are so complicated that they are indescribable.
Outside the testing room, Xu Pingtao heard Shen Yao's exclamation and staggered in shock.
My hands were trembling as I gripped the doorknob; I wanted nothing more than to rush into the room immediately.
Xu Pingtao asked Shen Yao loudly from outside the door.
"Yao girl, what do you mean? Is Wan Cheng pregnant with twins?"
The lab technician had already put away the equipment and stood up with the newly printed report in his hand.
He said to Shen Yao, "Let's go outside to talk. You help Miss Shen up first."
Shen Yao nodded blankly and carefully went to help Shen Wancheng.
Shen Wancheng propped herself up on the bed and shook her head at Shen Yao's outstretched hand.
"I'm not a patient, I don't need help."
Shen Wancheng always felt that a woman's pregnancy was not an illness, and she didn't need to think of herself as so delicate.
Shen Wancheng never wanted to rely on anyone.
Of course, not wanting to rely on oneself does not mean that a man does not need to care for and take care of his wife; these are two different things.
However, Gu Jinxing has no relationship with Shen Wancheng yet, and he doesn't even know about the child's existence.
The doctor conducting the prenatal checkup walked at the front, visibly eager to tell Xu Pingtao about Shen Wancheng's condition.
Xu Pingtao came to the hospital and arranged a grand examination for Shen Wancheng. Everyone knew that Xu Pingtao cared a lot about the fetus in Shen Wancheng's belly.
The doctor conducting the prenatal checkup opened the door to the laboratory and was confronted by Xu Pingtao's face.
“Mr. Xu, Miss Shen has three gestational sacs in her abdomen, which should be triplets.”
Xu Pingtao's eyes widened in disbelief, "Triplets?"
"Yes, triplets. Later, my specialists and I will provide you with a comprehensive triplets plan, which will definitely be guaranteed..."
"Wan Cheng looks very thin. Can she carry triplets? We can't let pregnancy ruin her health. If her body can't handle it, can we reduce the number of fetuses?"
Before the doctor could finish speaking, Xu Pingtao interrupted him.
Neither the doctor nor Shen Wancheng expected that when Xu Pingtao heard the wonderful news that Shen Wancheng was pregnant with triplets, his first thought was not to be happy and consider how to conceive triplets, but rather to be concerned about whether Shen Wancheng's body was capable of carrying triplets.
Shen Wancheng, who originally had no feelings for this cheap grandfather, suddenly felt as if a pebble had been thrown into her calm lake, causing ripples to spread.
Perhaps it's true that pregnant women become more sentimental, but Shen Wancheng suddenly felt a little envious.
Shen Wancheng met Xu Pingtao's gaze, her throat tightened, but she managed to utter a sound.
"Grandpa."
"Hey~"
Xu Pingtao responded loudly.
Xu Pingtao smiled with satisfaction, his eyes, already lined with wrinkles, curving upwards, making him look exceptionally kind.
At this moment, Shen Wancheng finally truly regarded Xu Pingtao as her elder and felt a sense of kinship with him.
Shen Yao, who was standing next to Shen Wancheng, was also satisfied with Xu Pingtao because Xu Pingtao's primary concern was not the fetus, but her sister Shen Wancheng.
Shen Yao walked up to Xu Pingtao with a smile and called out softly, "Grandpa."
Xu Pingtao, despite his advanced age, also felt envious.
He took a deep breath and responded to Shen Yao, "Hearing you two call me Grandpa is the happiest thing for me today."
Shen Yao raised an eyebrow. "So you're saying you don't like the baby in my sister's belly?"
Xu Pingtao glared, "Nonsense, how could I not like it? It's impossible for me not to like it!"
Xu Pingtao turned to the doctor who had just spoken and asked again, "Can my granddaughter's health withstand a triplets?"
The doctor was shrewd and immediately understood Shen Wancheng's importance in Xu Pingtao's heart, and became even more concerned about Shen Wancheng's health.
"The blood test results aren't back yet, so we can't give you accurate information right now. Please come to the consultation room with me to talk."
No one could disagree, and the group went to the doctor's office.
Shen Mei, who was following at the back, watched all of this silently.
The jealousy in my heart was almost uncontrollable.
Why are Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao so lucky to have a grandfather like Xu Pingtao?
In inland areas, if a girl becomes pregnant out of wedlock, she will either be drowned in a pig cage or have her legs broken; the whole family will feel extremely ashamed.
Shen Mei couldn't understand why Xu Pingtao wasn't angry at all after learning that Shen Wancheng was pregnant; in fact, he was even happy.
After learning that Shen Wancheng was pregnant with triplets, his first reaction was still to care about Shen Wancheng's health.
Shen Wancheng had such an understanding, kind and loving grandfather, so why would she play hard to get at home and deliberately keep Xu Pingtao from calling her grandfather?
I thought Shen Wancheng could keep up her act for a long time, but she just called him "grandpa".
Shen Mei suddenly realized that she might have thought too highly of Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao before.
Shen Wancheng is not as kind and harmless as she appears; she is actually the most scheming person in the Shen family.
Shen Mei maintained a stiff smile as she followed Shen Wancheng and the others to the consultation room.
Xu Pingtao is a director of this hospital, and naturally, the matters he values are not handled by just one doctor; an entire team of experts waits for reports in the consultation room.
The already small consultation room felt even smaller with so many people in it.
A doctor said loudly, "Don't all come in. Mr. Xu and Ms. Shen, please stay. Other family members, please wait outside. Pregnant women need to be in a well-ventilated environment."
Shen Yao, who originally wanted to stay in the room, obediently stayed outside the examination room because of the doctor's last words.
She can ignore everyone except Shen Wancheng, but she would never do anything bad to Shen Wancheng.
The specialists explained in detail to Xu Pingtao and Shen Wancheng their current physical condition and precautions during pregnancy in the consultation room.
Shen Yao pressed her ear to the crack in the door and listened carefully.
Shen Mei stood aside the whole time and no one noticed her.
Shen Mei also realized that she had no presence here, so she might as well go back and learn what pregnant women need to pay attention to. She would show an attitude of taking good care of Shen Wancheng, and Xu Pingtao would pay more attention to her.
Shen Mei also hoped that Xu Pingtao would treat her with the same care and love as a junior.