Chapter 126: Mom, You Are Amazing
The surgery progressed smoothly, and within two quarters of an hour, the baby was safely delivered from Huang Xiaoju’s womb.
Thanks to the timely operation, although the newborn showed mild oxygen deprivation, it was otherwise healthy.
After glancing at the infant, whom Yu Luo had carefully cleaned and wrapped, Ye Jiamei did not pause to rest. She immediately proceeded to suture Huang Xiaoju’s incision with precision and speed.
Once everything was finished and before dawn broke, while Huang Xiaoju was still unconscious, Ye Jiamei administered an IV drip.
Since it was a C-section, she wanted to give Huang Xiaoju some antibiotics before they left the operating room. Once outside, she would have to rely on oral medication for infection prevention.
“Boy or girl?”
Watching Yu Luo cradle the baby with a soft smile and eyes filled with wonder, Ye Jiamei took a sip of water, leaned closer, and casually asked.
Hearing the question, Yu Luo’s smile froze.
“It is a girl.”
Ye Jiamei took a deep breath. “Let us hope Liu Lan acts like a decent human being and does not torment Huang Xiaoju just because she gave birth to a girl. There are too many mothers-in-law in this era who favor boys over girls.”
“Exactly. I almost lost my temper earlier when I heard Liu Lan and Yu Liang talking. Huang Xiaoju has already suffered enough—pregnant, exiled, surviving bandits and wild beasts, and barely making it to childbirth. If they still look down on her for having a daughter, they are just heartless.”
“We cannot change their mindset. All we can do is help where we can. At least my years studying medicine were not wasted. I would rather put my skills to use than let them go to waste. If I had not performed the surgery today, Huang Xiaoju would have died in childbirth—no doubt about it.”
Hearing her mother’s words, Yu Luo nodded.
“Human life is precious. With Father protecting us, there is no risk of exposure. And Mother, you became a doctor to save lives, not to stand by and do nothing. Huang Xiaoju is not a bad person, nor is she selfish. You saved two lives today—your hard work was worth it.”
[Ding]
At that moment, a system notification rang in Yu Luo’s mind.
[Congratulations, Host. Due to your mother’s kindness, the system rewards you with five hundred points. Keep up the good work.]
Yu Luo was stunned.
At first, she thought it was a danger warning, but after checking the message, she realized it was a bonus reward.
“Wait, I can earn points like this?”
[Of course. Your family of three shares the closest bond of trust. If your parents do good deeds, the system may occasionally reward you. There are too many indifferent people in the world. What Ye Jiamei represents is true medical ethics—using her skills to heal, not bargain.
Medicine was originally meant to save lives and relieve suffering. Many in modern society might dismiss such selflessness as foolish, but she is true to her beliefs and values. Such a spirit is rare and precious.]
Yu Luo fell into deep thought.
Previously, she had thought her mother was meddling too much, but after seeing Huang Xiaoju’s struggle, she realized that her mother—a doctor dedicated to saving lives—could never turn her back on someone in need.
Modern society had become so cold and indifferent that even she had grown overly cautious since arriving in this world.
But here, acts of kindness truly mattered.
Families like Yu Sanfang’s were grateful for even small favors, and they repaid kindness tenfold.
Even if they did not expect anything in return, their good deeds were being rewarded—by fate and the system itself.
A single act of compassion could save lives.
So why not do it?
“What is wrong? What is with that face? Did your system send another message?”
Ye Jiamei noticed her daughter’s sudden daze and waved a hand in front of her face.
Snapping back to reality, Yu Luo grinned widely.
“Mother, I think you are amazing.”
Ye Jiamei raised an eyebrow, looking even more suspicious.
Unable to resist, she reached out and felt Yu Luo’s forehead.
“You do not have a fever, so why are you saying nonsense?”
“I am serious. For the first time, I truly understand how incredible it is that you are a doctor. In the past, I always complained about you being a workaholic, always too busy to spend time with me. But now, after seeing Huang Xiaoju and her baby, I finally get it. Mother, you are amazing.”
Ye Jiamei’s smile trembled, and suddenly, her eyes turned misty.
“In the past, you always complained about me working late and not spending enough time with you. But hearing you say this now, it makes me feel so happy.”
Seeing her mother’s teary smile, Yu Luo suddenly had an idea.
Since her mother loved her profession, why not let her continue practicing medicine in the wilderness?
Once they settled in the frontier, her mother’s medical skills could truly shine.
“Mother, the system just rewarded me five hundred points for your good deed. Once I save up another five hundred, I will convert it into growth points and give them to you first. Father is strong and has superhuman strength, but you are still a woman. With internal energy, you will not feel cold anymore. And once you reach five growth points, you will be able to use lightfoot kung fu. That way, if we ever face danger, you will have a way to escape.”
Hearing this, Ye Jiamei immediately refused.
“No need. Use them for yourself first. You are young, beautiful, and do not know how much trouble your pretty face might cause in the future. You need to get stronger to protect yourself. I have my crossbow and stay close to you and your father—I will not be in any danger.”
What kind of mother does not put their child first?
She would gladly sacrifice herself for her daughter if it came to that.
How could she take away Yu Luo’s chance to grow stronger?
“Fine, fine. It is too early to worry about this now—we will discuss it later.”
Meanwhile, outside the tent, Yu Haojie stood guard by a fire.
To keep him warm, Yu Shanhai and Yu Shanhe had gathered extra firewood and kept the flames going.
Even though Yu Haojie was exhausted, he no longer felt the biting cold.
The night remained silent, but their hearts were filled with warmth.
