Chapter 506 Cuihua is about to give birth

experience?

How can this be shared? He simply studied extensively and broadly, even venturing into many foreign original military texts.

However, his hesitation made Ji Yang think that he did not want to talk about it, so he immediately said, "It's nothing, I was just asking."

Zhou Yue turned his head and saw Ji Yang's undisguised disappointment, so he punched him in the chest.

"What are you thinking? I just attended military school for a few years and read a lot of related books."

It's not that I'm being secretive or unwilling to share with you; it's just that some books are only available in the military academy library, not anywhere else.

Ji Yang looked at Zhou Yue in surprise at first, then quickly nodded.

"I know that, I know that, but I just didn't expect that someone who graduated from military academy would end up as a common soldier?"

This brings us to Zhou Yue's biggest regret in life: "I had already graduated from the aviation academy, but then I was shot twice."

Although he spoke casually, Ji Yang still caught a fleeting glimpse of tears in Zhou Yue's eyes.

He gaped, "You, you used to be a pilot?"

"That was before. Now I'm just a paratrooper."

"No, how can that be the same? Don't worry, the military won't overlook someone as talented as you."

See, this opportunity came to you, didn't it? It shows that outstanding people shine wherever they go.

Although Ji Yang felt regretful, he asked, "You, you used to fly fighter jets?"

If it weren't for a fighter jet, it would be impossible to be forced to transfer to a lower-level unit just because one has been shot twice.

Zhou Yue nodded absentmindedly, and Ji Yang became anxious upon hearing this.

"Even if we can't fly fighter jets, aren't there other types of aircraft?"

"Your aeronautical engineering department is willing to give up such a young and promising talent?"

Training a pilot is no easy task, so why give up so easily?

"It was my own request, and it has nothing to do with anyone else."

"Are you running away from reality? Do you think that because you used to fly fighter jets, you can't fly transport planes?"

Unexpectedly, Ji Yang hit the nail on the head, leaving Zhou Yue no time to avoid his gaze.

"Look, look, I knew you were a young man who cared about your reputation. It's not easy for the country to train a pilot!"

You're still too young. Even flying a transport plane or something similar is better than being in a lower-level unit!

Moreover, those of you who retire or transfer to civilian life are usually assigned to civil aviation, with unlimited potential.

No matter what choice is made, it will be better than the current situation, so Ji Yang doesn't quite understand.

But Zhou Yue had no regrets, and little did he know that the test for him was only just beginning.

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In mid-July, Tang Cuihua took maternity leave and went home to prepare for childbirth.

Originally, Zhao Lingli was going to take leave to take care of Cuihua during her postpartum period. However, due to the hot weather, the elderly couple living in the county town were not in good health and needed constant care. In the end, the sisters discussed it and decided that the seventh and eighth sisters, who were on summer vacation and working in the production team to earn work points, would take turns taking care of Tang Cuihua during her postpartum period.

Regarding the issue of raising children, the two sisters specifically consulted women in the village who had given birth, carefully studied and took notes. In addition, Zhao Lingli would occasionally run back to visit Cuihua at night, repeatedly explaining some key points to them. Over time, they were well-prepared.

These days, no matter how late it is, Zhai Sanhe always comes home at night, afraid that his wife might suddenly go into labor.

Unexpectedly, a week before her due date, Cuihua went to the toilet at night and felt her abdomen begin to drop, as if some liquid was leaking out. She quickly woke up Zhai Sanhe.

"Sanhe, hurry, she's about to give birth. Pack your things and take her to the health center."

"Why go to the health center? Your health center isn't good enough. What if something happens? Let's go to the county hospital."

Cuihua waved her hand, letting him make the arrangements. "Don't rush, this is my first pregnancy, it's still early. It would be good if I could give birth before dawn."

Then he started making arrangements for his younger sisters: "Cuifeng and Cuilan, you two will come with us in a little while."

When you arrive in the county town, you can stay at my home. Let your brother-in-law stay at the dormitory, and you two can take turns going home to rest and bring meals.

"Don't worry, Cuilan, why are you crying? Don't worry, it's okay. I'm not afraid, so what are you afraid of?"

"Sanhe, you have everything you need at home, right? Never mind, Cuilan, just remember to take some extra vegetables so you don't have to buy them in the city."

"We have enough grain, but not much vegetables. Cuilan, please take some more."

Zhai Sanhe tidied up the cart and laid out the bedding that had been prepared beforehand.

"Why don't you eat some more?"

Cuihua waved her hand: "I don't want to eat right now. Cuilan, you guys bring more food. If you can't eat it, go to the county town and make it for me. We can eat it tomorrow morning."

And so, after a period of chaos, Cuifeng and Cuilan each rode a bicycle, carrying production supplies, and went to the hospital first.

Zhai Sanhe pulled his cart, walking step by step into the city under the moonlight.

Women of that era, even those from families like Cuihua's, were not particularly fat; if they were, it was only around their bellies.

His weight was less than 120 pounds, so even the tall and strong Zhai Sanhe lifted him up with ease.

Although the journey to the county town was long, it was no problem for men with good physical strength.

Despite the bumpy ride, Cuihua actually managed to fall asleep.

It was already midnight when we arrived at the county hospital.

Cuihua's water broke, and she started labor, but it wasn't obvious.

Zhai Sanhe used his connections to arrange a double room for Cuihua.

"Your brother-in-law can stay here and keep watch. You two go back and get some sleep. Come back early tomorrow morning, and remember to bring us food."

Cuilan and Cuifeng took the keys and the groceries back to the couple's small courtyard in the city.

Around three or four in the morning, Cuihua's contractions became more pronounced, keeping the two of them awake.

The sound of Cuihua grinding her teeth because of the pain terrified Zhai Sanhe.

"Don't hold it in, if it hurts, just yell it out. Grinding your teeth like this is even scarier."

Cuihua turned her head away with tears in her eyes, "Get lost, you're the one who made me like this."

I used to say that pregnant women's screams were so loud, couldn't you just bear with it? Now I realize that it's absolutely unbearable, ugh..."

When Cuifeng and Cuilan came to deliver breakfast at six o'clock in the morning, Cuihua was already driven crazy by the ordeal.

She was already 8 centimeters dilated and was preparing to enter the delivery room when she saw the two sisters bringing her food. The doctor then arranged for them to eat.

"Then you should eat something quickly, and we'll go to the delivery room after you finish eating, so you'll have the energy to give birth and won't be too weak afterwards."

The two sisters worked through the night to prepare the dough, steamed chive, egg, and dried shrimp buns, and cooked red date, goji berry, and millet porridge.

They had already eaten at home, so they brought two portions. "Brother-in-law, you eat too. We'll feed my sister."

Seeing her brother-in-law with dark circles under his eyes and a beard, the two sisters were surprised at what he had gone through that night, wondering why he looked so exhausted.

A moment later, when they saw their older sister screaming and struggling in bed because of labor pains, they were so frightened that they almost threw the food away.

"Sis, are you alright? This is terrifying! Can we not have the baby?"

Cuilan cried and was slapped by Cuifeng. "Shut up, what are you crying for? This is childbirth, you can't just hold it in."

Sister, come on, eat quickly, or the pain will start again...