By the time they reached the hospital, An Lan had to be carried by Liu Bo. A nurse brought her a wheelchair, and she was taken for an ultrasound and an ECG, all while sitting in it.
Half an hour after the examinations, An Lan's contractions were no longer fifteen minutes apart; they were becoming more frequent, now arriving every ten minutes. The contractions were agonizing, and the pain was so intense that An Lan started to cry.
When Zhang Yuxi arrived, she heard the nurse speaking. The nurse was a seasoned professional. While examining An Lan, she said, "When the contractions are two minutes apart, then one minute apart, you'll be ready to give birth. Don't cry now. Save your strength for the delivery."
Tears streamed down An Lan's face as she looked pitifully at Zhang Yuxi, who soothed her, "It's okay. The pain will be over as soon as the baby is born."
