Assistant to My Contracted Husband

Aunt Li furrowed her brows, noting Hua Nuan’s cervix was too small, and advised.

"The baby is quite large, it’s recommended to have a C-section, otherwise, natural childbirth would be risky for both the mother and the baby."

"We recommend underwater birth, that way, it will be more comfortable for the person."

Dr. Smith in America immediately provided a different opinion.

Aunt Li hesitated for a moment, acknowledging her age might lead her to adhere strictly to old methods. Now that Dr. Smith suggested otherwise, she decided to follow her advice.

"Okay, let me know what you need, and I’ll prepare it right away."

"Alright."

...

Dr. Smith and Aunt Li prepared for delivery, while Huo Zun, tense, held Hua Nuan’s small hand firmly, his blue eyes filled with concern and anxiety.

Hua Nuan was in so much pain that her forehead was covered in cold sweat and her face was pale. Her lips were nearly bitten to the point of bleeding.

"If it’s too painful, just bite me."

Worried that Hua Nuan might break her teeth from the pain, Huo Zun placed his big hand near her lips.

"Ah..."

Hua Nuan bit down hard, but Huo Zun’s expression remained unchanged, constantly soothing her.

Hua Nuan looked at the man’s hand, which was bit to the point of bleeding, with distress. But the pain in her belly came wave after wave, and all she could do was bite his hand.

"It hurts..."

"After this child, let’s not have any more."

"Mm."

Hua Nuan raised her hand with difficulty and placed it on her belly, hoarsely saying, "Little rascal, little girl is being so unruly."

"Our daughter is a tough girl, much better than those rowdy boys."

As Huo Zun comforted her, the pain in Hua Nuan’s belly intensified immediately.

Hua Nuan felt like the little one was kicking inside her belly.

"Don’t say anymore."

"Alright, alright, I won’t... An’an, Mommy and Daddy love you, be good."

"Ah..."

Originally, Huo Zun could force himself to remain calm, but with Hua Nuan’s pain escalating wave after wave, he quickly became flustered.

Soon, Dr. Smith and Aunt Li prepared the bathtub for Hua Nuan’s underwater natural birth.

Hua Nuan mustered all her strength, tightly gripping Huo Zun’s hand to alleviate her pain.

"Little Nuannuan, be good, I’m here with you."

"Mm."

Both Aunt Li and Dr. Smith were women, so there was no awkwardness.

"Alright, alright, I can see the baby’s head."

"Mm."

In the water, Hua Nuan’s pain subsided considerably, and she felt much better...

An hour later, Aunt Li excitedly announced, "Alright, alright, it’s out."

"Ah..."

Hua Nuan felt she had exhausted too much of her life’s energy; she was now completely drained.

Exhausted, Hua Nuan relaxed into Huo Zun’s arms, panting, while others helped wrap things up.

"Thank you, Little Nuannuan, you’ve worked hard."

It’s often said that mothers are great, and Huo Zun, seeing a whole childbirth process, felt even more deeply the difficulty of giving birth.

Like transforming from a cocoon to a butterfly, it’s all about bearing the weight of life.

Huo Zun’s blue eyes rarely glistened with moisture, all the tears were from the gratitude of a woman’s sacrifices and toil, the greatness of maternal love, the greatness of love.

"Silly, I’m willing."

Exhausted, Hua Nuan leaned on Huo Zun for some strength.

After a long while, Hua Nuan hoarsely said, "Go check on the baby."

The baby’s cries echoed in the delivery room, deafening.

Hua Nuan furrowed her beautiful brows; isn’t this sound a bit more boyish than girly?

Then Aunt Li’s exclamation followed.

"Nuannuan, oh my, it’s a boy, Mr. Huo, it’s a son."

Hua Nuan: "..."

Huo Zun: "..."

Both Hua Nuan and Huo Zun were stunned, then froze in place.

What does this mean?

A son?

Exhausted, Hua Nuan didn’t have the energy, while Huo Zun swiftly moved forward and saw Aunt Li cradling the baby by the edge of the pool, washing him clean, with all the crucial parts fully displayed. Huo Zun’s handsome face immediately darkened.

If not a son, then what?

What happened to the promised daughter?

Seeing Huo Zun’s utterly bewildered face, knowing he wanted a daughter so much, Aunt Li quickly smoothed things over, saying, "Actually, sons are good too. Oh my... an eight-pound chubby son, such blessings."

Huo Zun: "..."

No.

In his heart, Huo Zun was saying no.

He only wanted a daughter; who said he needed something with extraneous parts?

This Little Cubao was already spirited at such a young age...

And Tang Bao and Little Wanzi were so cute.

In short, Huo Zun suddenly felt his world was crashing down.

"Wah wah."

The little one seemed to sense his daddy’s disapproval, crying even louder. Aunt Li quickly soothed the baby’s emotions, then said to Huo Zun, "Mr. Huo, congratulations."

Huo Zun: "..."

Why does it feel like all my strength has been drained?

Congratulations?

Huo Zun’s lips twitched as he looked at the tiny figure in Aunt Li’s arms, his thin lips pursed.

Wrinkly.

But the skin is good.

All babies seem to look alike; there’s no telling them apart.

Huo Zun hesitated for a moment, staring at the small figure in Aunt Li’s arms, without raising his hand.

"Mm, I’ll check on Nuannuan first."

Waa...

The little one seemed to sense his daddy’s disapproval and cried even louder; these cries almost broke Hua Nuan’s heart.

Immediately, Hua Nuan said, "Aunt Li, could you please bring the baby over, I’d like to see how he looks?"

"Sure, Nuannuan, congratulations, he’s a bouncing boy, truly fortunate indeed."

Hua Nuan chuckled softly, a son?

Could it be heaven was playing a big joke on her and Huo Zun?

Wasn’t it supposed to be a daughter?

Yet it turned out to be something with extraneous parts...

Hua Nuan’s gaze fell on the tiny figure in Aunt Li’s arms, seeming to feel wronged, crying desperately, pouting his little lips, so pitiful.

Her maternal instincts erupted the moment she laid eyes on the little one.

Hua Nuan proactively reached out her small hand to hold the little one’s hand.

So small, so soft.

So comfortable...

The feeling of holding it in her palm was different, tangled emotions spread immediately.

Hua Nuan smiled warmly and gently said, "Hello, little one, nice meeting you, please take care of us in the future."

"Mmm."

The tiny thing blinked its drowsy eyes, seemingly somewhat understanding, but nonetheless, extremely cute.

"So cute."

"Indeed, pale skin, nice features, this child will be handsome when he grows up..."

Huo Zun: "..."

The daughter dream shattered.

His heart shattered along with it.