Rebirth: Illuminating a Brilliant Life

Chapter 115 A Prenatal Checkup: A Heartwarming Encounter with Love and New Life

The news of Su Xuan's pregnancy was like a precious pearl treasured in a brocade box, carefully guarded only by the young couple.

In the time before this world knew it, Cheng Ran and Su Xuan seemed to have stepped into a mysterious garden that belonged only to the three of them, where every inch of air was filled with the fragrance of novelty and anticipation.

The morning sunlight filtered gently through the sheer curtains, spilling softly into their bedroom. Su Xuan slowly woke up, instinctively touching her slightly protruding belly, a smile involuntarily spreading across her lips.

Cheng Ran opened his eyes and saw this scene. His eyes were full of doting. He gently moved closer and put his ear to Su Xuan's belly, as if listening to the baby's murmurs.

Su Xuan's pregnancy symptoms became increasingly pronounced, with morning sickness striking her frequently. But whenever she felt unwell, Cheng Ran was always by her side, offering her a warm towel and gently comforting her.

To provide Su Xuan with extra nutrition, Cheng Ran taught himself to cook and busied himself in the kitchen, the clatter of pots and pans creating a symphony of love.

They continued working as usual, but Su Xuan became more careful during archaeological research to avoid overworking herself.

While busy at the law firm, Cheng Ran would often think of Su Xuan and their baby, his heart filled with longing and tenderness. On leisurely afternoons, they would stroll hand in hand along quiet park paths, discussing their baby's future and wondering who the child would resemble more—Su Xuan's liveliness and intelligence, or his own composure and perseverance.

At this point, Cheng Ran would tell some interesting stories. For example, there was a client he met at his law firm who, out of nervousness, brought his pet snake to court mistaking it for a tie. The snake accidentally escaped, startling the judge so much he almost fell off his chair, causing chaos throughout the courtroom. Cheng Ran was the one who finally helped catch the snake, defusing the farce. Su Xuan was amused and burst into laughter, her laughter echoing in the air.

At night, Cheng Ran would read beautiful prose or interesting stories to Su Xuan. He would tell the old story of "The Snail Girl," which tells how the Snail Girl secretly helped the hardworking young man, and how the two eventually lived happily ever after. He firmly believed that the baby could feel this love in the mother's womb.

Su Xuan would quietly lean against Cheng Ran's chest, enjoying this warm moment. In the tranquility, they wove beautiful dreams about their future family, waiting for the right time to share this joy with the world.

As her pregnancy slowly entered a new stage, Su Xuan's figure gradually became fuller, and her belly became more noticeably protruding. Her rounded figure seemed to be a work of art carefully sculpted by the god of life, overflowing with the tenderness and love of nurturing new life.

She threw herself into preparing all sorts of little items for her baby with great joy. Every time her eyes fell on those exquisitely crafted, delicate little clothes and shoes, a radiant maternal light would involuntarily shine in the depths of her eyes, as if she could already vividly see her baby looking incredibly adorable in them.

Meanwhile, Cheng Ran was also meticulously planning a special little world for the baby's arrival. He personally rolled up his sleeves, picked up the painting tools, and carefully painted the walls of the nursery with a soft and tranquil light blue, like the sky.

With his ingenious design, all sorts of adorable cartoon animal ornaments are hung throughout the room, including a playful little bear jumping happily, a nimble little rabbit grazing leisurely, and a clever little monkey frolicking among the branches.

He wholeheartedly hopes that through his efforts, he can create a warm and whimsical space for his soon-to-be-born baby, so that the baby can feel the warmth and love of home from the moment of birth.

On a quiet, peaceful night, bathed in the soft moonlight, Cheng Ran and Su Xuan nestled lazily on the living room sofa. Su Xuan's hand gently and tenderly caressed her slightly protruding belly, as if engaging in a silent yet affectionate conversation with the baby inside.

Suddenly, she broke the silence of the night and asked softly, "Darling, what kind of dreams do you think our baby will have when he/she grows up?" Cheng Ran tilted his/her head slightly, lost in thought for a moment. After a while, the corners of his/her mouth turned up, and he/she replied with a warm smile like a spring breeze, "Whether our baby's future dream is a dazzling sea of ​​stars or a simple and ordinary life, we will always stand firmly behind him/her, giving him/her the strongest support and protection, just as we always adhere to our career ideals, fearless of wind and rain, forging ahead."

Upon hearing this, Su Xuan nodded slightly, her eyes revealing deep agreement and emotion. Then, the two of them were immersed in their beautiful and infinitely possible vision of the future, as if they could already see the baby growing up step by step under their care and companionship, and the moving picture of pursuing dreams slowly unfolding before their eyes.

On a bright and sunny morning, Cheng Ran and Su Xuan got up early to go to the hospital for a prenatal checkup. Cheng Ran carefully checked all the necessary documents and materials for the checkup, then helped Su Xuan carefully out of the house.

Upon arriving at the hospital, Su Xuan found many expectant mothers already queuing in the obstetrics and gynecology department. Looking at the women around her who were also pregnant, Su Xuan felt a surge of inexplicable warmth. Cheng Ran busied herself helping with registration, getting a number, and finding Su Xuan a comfortable seat.

Finally, it was Su Xuan's turn for her prenatal checkup. They entered the examination room, and the doctor smiled and inquired about Su Xuan's recent health, including her diet, sleep, and fetal movement.

Su Xuan answered earnestly, while Cheng Ran listened attentively, occasionally adding a few words. The doctor then performed a routine physical examination on Su Xuan, measuring her blood pressure and weight, and listening to the fetal heartbeat.

When the clear, whooshing fetal heartbeat came through the machine, Cheng Ran and Su Xuan's eyes widened in excitement. Cheng Ran held Su Xuan's hand tightly, her voice trembling slightly as she said, "Darling, that's the baby's heartbeat! It's so strong!"

Tears welled in Su Xuan's eyes; this was the first time she had so vividly felt her baby's vitality. Seeing their excitement, the doctor smiled and said, "The baby is developing very well, and the fetal heartbeat is normal. However, the pregnant woman should still pay attention to maintaining a good mood and getting enough rest."

Next, the doctor arranged for Su Xuan to have an ultrasound examination. In the ultrasound room, Su Xuan lay nervously on the examination bed, while Cheng Ran stood beside her, holding her hand tightly to comfort her. When the baby's blurry outline gradually appeared on the screen, they both held their breath.

While operating the instruments, the doctor patiently explained: "Look, this is the baby's head, this is the body... the baby's limbs are also very clear and developing well."

Cheng Ran stared intently at the screen, his heart filled with amazement and joy. He whispered to Su Xuan, "Darling, our baby is so cute, like a little angel."

After the ultrasound, they returned to the examination room with the report. The doctor carefully reviewed the report and reiterated some precautions for pregnancy, such as maintaining a balanced diet and engaging in some light exercise. Cheng Ran diligently wrote down the doctor's words in her phone's notes app, afraid of missing any important information.

After leaving the hospital, Cheng Ran and Su Xuan felt exceptionally relaxed and happy. They decided to take a walk in a nearby park and enjoy the pleasant time.

In the park, Cheng Ran said to Su Xuan, "Hearing the baby's heartbeat and seeing the baby today, I feel like the happiest person in the world. We must take good care of the baby and let him grow up healthy and happy."

Su Xuan smiled and nodded, gazing at the blooming flowers and lush trees in the park, her heart filled with anticipation for the future. She knew that with Cheng Ran by her side, they would surely be able to welcome the arrival of their new life and embark on a new journey in life.