CHAPTER 463: CHAPTER 465: IT’S BORN, IT’S BORN

Xia Xiao was giving birth, and although it was her third child, the thought of childbirth pains made her claim of fearlessness false.

However, this time she had Jiaxing with her, and even though Xia Xiao kicked him out of the room, she felt much more at ease with Jiaxing right outside.

In the delivery room, Xia Xiao’s cries were unbearably agonizing, and her head was drenched in sweat, soaking her hair.

Jiaxing paced back and forth outside, his eyes frequently darting to the door, feeling restless. Hearing Xia Xiao’s screams, his heart squeezed tightly, almost wanting to break the door and take her pain upon himself.

"Stop pacing around, you’re making my head spin," said Guoqiang and Jiazhi as they sat at the doorway of the living room. Seeing Jiaxing pacing, they were initially not anxious, but now his nervousness was contagious.

"I want Mommy, I want Mommy," the kids started fussing, insisting on barging in. Guoqiang and Jiazhi stopped them outside and let Weilin take them to play in the yard.

At that moment, Jiaxing couldn’t focus on his sons, his mind was solely on Xia Xiao giving birth inside the room, his entire being overwhelmed. He hadn’t felt so nervous or scared even during exams or battle training.

Inside the delivery room, Zheng Xianghong and Xia Jing were present, while Yuhua and Yang Xuehua were helping in the kitchen by boiling water and cooking.

"When will this child come out?" Xia Xiao was completely exhausted, but the child was still not out.

Wasn’t it said that childbirth becomes easier for those who have had children before? Yet, every time she gave birth, it was always an ordeal of excruciating pain.

The windows were firmly closed, and Weilin, Feiyang and Feiyue, and Feiyi circled to the back window. They couldn’t see inside but listening at the window made them very afraid.

"Mom, I don’t have any strength left," Xia Xiao gasped weakly.

"Sis, don’t talk nonsense; you have to give birth even if you’re exhausted. You can’t give up," Xia Jing looked at Xia Xiao, who appeared ready to fall asleep, and hurriedly added, "Sis, are you hungry? I’ll get you something to eat; having a full stomach will give you strength."

Actually, Xia Xiao had eaten well before childbirth, but now she felt spent and incredibly tired.

"Now it’s noon, she must be hungry," said Zheng Xianghong.

Xia Jing opened the door to get food for Xia Xiao, and as Jiaxing tried to enter, he was pushed out by Zheng Xianghong, "It’s a woman giving birth; what are you doing here? Just stay outside."

Jiaxing couldn’t stay put, craning his neck to see Xia Xiao’s condition inside, but Zheng Xianghong blocked him. When Xia Jing left, Zheng Xianghong immediately closed the door, and Jiaxing had to quickly withdraw his head almost getting caught by the door.

When Xia Jing returned with a bowl of chicken soup, seeing Jiaxing at the door, she joked, "Brother-in-law, you might as well wait outside."

With nowhere comfortable to stay here, Jiaxing watched helplessly as Xia Jing entered, catching a glimpse of Xia Xiao’s pale, disheveled state.

The door closed swiftly, but Jiaxing’s heart tightened, his dearest Xia Xiao looked so wretched. Jiaxing had never seen a woman giving birth, and Xia Xiao’s condition deeply shocked him.

Jiaxing stood frozen, stiff as a post, not like a statue, but as a soldier accustomed to standing upright, but now his entire body was tensed.

Xia Jing brought chicken soup and chicken legs for Xia Xiao to eat, and indeed, Xia Xiao was hungry. She consumed the chicken soup and devoured the chicken legs, completely disregarding her appearance.

At that time, Xia Xiao was thankful that Gao Jiaxing was outside and didn’t let him come in. However, Xia Xiao couldn’t care less about Gao Jiaxing now; she had two children in her belly, but none had come out yet.

While eating, Xia Xiao was also exerting force, and Zheng Xianghong’s hand was skillfully pressing on Xia Xiao’s belly, helping the baby come out smoothly.

Zheng Xianghong hadn’t expected that although Xia Xiao had given birth three times and had three sons, it was still so difficult for her to give birth. That’s why Xia Xiao couldn’t exert much force, and the baby was slow to come out, which worried Zheng Xianghong and led her to assist in the delivery.

After a long time, a surprised voice came from the room, "I see the head; I see the head; push harder."

A loud cry of a baby echoed out.

Everyone outside was delighted, and then another loud cry of a baby echoed.

"Twins, a boy, and a girl," cheers already erupted from inside.

Gao Guoqiang, Gao Jiazhi, and Yang Xuehua were all delighted, while Sun Yuhua was envious and jealous. Twins, a boy, and a girl—how could all the good things happen to Xia Xiao?

Sun Yuhua even wondered whether her own son’s soul had reincarnated in Xia Xiao’s belly. Otherwise, how could Xia Xiao have such dreams?

Gao Jiaxing felt his legs go weak; he was very excited too. He even wanted to rush forward and slam the door open, but he realized he couldn’t move; his whole body was stiff.

However, Gao Jiaxing was who he was; how could he show weakness at this time? Even wanting to say to Gao Jiazhi to support him a bit, he couldn’t utter it.

"Why aren’t the children brought out yet?" Gao Guoqiang got excited upon hearing it was twins; having another set of grandchildren, this time a boy and a girl, it was no wonder he was thrilled.

Even Gao Jiazhi felt envious inside, thinking of Sun Yuhua’s miscarried child; Gao Jiaxing sighed deeply in his heart.

Meanwhile, in the room, as Xia Xiao looked at the two tidied-up children placed beside her, her eyes also became somewhat moist. Nothing made her happier than the safe arrival of her children.

A son and a daughter, plus her three sons—Xia Xiao couldn’t be more fulfilled.

"Mom, take them out to let Dad and Brother Gao see," said Xia Xiao, who was both tired and weary. Glancing at her son and daughter, she could barely keep her eyes open.

"Okay, you sleep now. I’ll take the children out," Zheng Xianghong and Xia Jing each took one and left the room.

As the door opened, everyone gathered around. Gao Jiaxing looked at his son, then his daughter. Then he realized he could move and slowly pushed the stiff door open and walked in.

Despite having been cleaned up, the room was still filled with a strong metallic smell. Gao Jiaxing walked over to Xia Xiao, who was asleep on the bed, and held her hand.

At that moment, Xia Xiao was asleep, but as soon as her hand was firmly grasped, she woke up.

"Brother Gao,"

Xia Xiao saw Gao Jiaxing and showed him a weak smile. Her voice was hoarse and feeble, but Gao Jiaxing thought such a smile was beautiful—striking straight to his heart. He didn’t speak, just silently watching Xia Xiao, smoothing the hair aside on her head.

Xia Xiao said, "Brother Gao, I must look terrible now. The children, have you seen them? They are so adorable."