Seeing the determination in Lu Cheng's eyes, the old doctor chuckled and said, "Since Comrade Lu is the husband, you are, of course, allowed into the labor room. But we will need you to wash your hands and wear a gown, mask, cap, and gloves before you go inside."
Hearing that he could go in, Lu Cheng nodded and said, "I will do as you say. Thank you, Doctor!"
The old doctor nodded and turned to the nurse and said, "Comrades, help me prepare the patient and her husband."
"Yes, doctor," the nurse responded.
After the doctor left, the nurse called her colleagues to help clean Wang Muxiao's body and transport her to the labor room.
While they were alone, Mother Lu pulled her son to the corner and stuffed a small package into his hand, saying, "Ah Cheng, these are ginseng slices. Your sister gave them to me before. I prepared them for your wife—remember to give her a slice to chew. It will give her more energy during labor."
