The three people by the kang shook their heads helplessly, but there was nothing they could do about him. Grandma Li finally said, "Alright, just stay there and don't make a fuss. That way your wife can suffer a little less!"
Seeing Li Xiu nodding vigorously, the three elders by the kang all laughed. 'Oh, well. If we can't chase him out, we might as well let him stay put. At least he won't cause any more trouble.'
Second Aunt Li got onto the kang, checked Zhou Lian's condition, and said, "It's about time. She's fully dilated. Let's begin!"
Amidst Zhou Lian's pained groans, a piercing cry suddenly rang out. Second Aunt Li deftly cut the umbilical cord and washed the baby with Sister in law Sun, while Grandma Li quickly cleaned up the soiled bedding on the kang.
