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Chapter 445: Giving Birth in Hong Kong

Before they knew it, Yu Xiang was already more than eight months pregnant. Her belly was swollen and bulging like an inflated balloon, and Huang Xiaochuan was sometimes worried that it would burst. He was on tenterhooks all day long.

That day, Huang Xiaochuan touched Yu Xiang's belly with concern and asked, "Dr. Yu, why are these two little ones growing so fast? Look at your belly, won't they burst?"

Yu Xiang was both amused and exasperated by her man's childish words, and angrily punched Huang Xiaochuan.

"You're talking nonsense. Can't you think of anything good about me?"

Huang Xiaochuan chuckled sheepishly, "This is the first time I've encountered something like this either. I'm just inexperienced!"

Suddenly, Yu Xiang cried out in pain. Huang Xiaochuan immediately asked anxiously, "What's wrong? What's wrong?"

Yu Xiang pointed to her belly, and Huang Xiaochuan looked and exclaimed, "Good heavens! Two little ones are kicking and punching inside! Yu Xiang's belly is bulging out from one side and then another side!"

After a short while, the two little ones quieted down again, and Yu Xiang's stomach returned to normal.

Huang Xiaochuan pretended to be angry and said to Yu Xiang's belly, "I'll settle accounts with you two after the baby is born."

Yu Xiang playfully slapped Huang Xiaochuan's hand: "What kind of father are you?!"

Huang Xiaochuan discussed with Yu Xiang, "Given your condition, it would be better if we went to Hong Kong as soon as possible, otherwise I'll be worried sick all the time."

No one knows the pain of pregnancy better than Yu Xiang herself, especially since she is pregnant with twins. She sweats very easily now, even when she is lying still, she is covered in sweat, mainly because her body has to help the two little ones in her belly dissipate heat.

She is now unable to take a shower by herself. Huang Xiaochuan has to help her take a shower every time. Moreover, Yu Xiang has a mild case of mysophobia. She wants to take a shower when she sweats a lot. What's even more difficult is the problem of going to the toilet. As the fetus grows, it compresses the bladder, causing the bladder to shrink. So she has to go to the toilet frequently, and she doesn't know how many times a day. Even her intestines are compressed, and she is now often constipated.

Because the uterus is much larger than in a singleton pregnancy, it compresses the lumbar spine and pelvis, leading to persistent back pain and rib pain.

While in the United States, Susanna, a fertility clinic doctor, warned Huang Xiaochuan and his wife that twin pregnancies carry the risk of premature birth. Susanna suggested that Yu Xiang stay in the United States to give birth, but Huang Xiaochuan and Yu Xiang did not want to stay in the United States for so long, and besides, the reproductive medical conditions in Hong Kong were also very good.

Huang Xiaochuan saw how hard Yu Xiang was working and felt sorry for her, so he wanted to take her to Hong Kong as soon as possible, otherwise they might not even be able to catch a plane.

After listening to Huang Xiaochuan's words, Yu Xiang nodded. She knew that it would be better for her to receive some professional care at this time.

Without delay, Huang Xiaochuan immediately called Cao Charlie and asked him to arrange a plane to pick them up in Shanghai. He also contacted the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, as an appointment had already been made. Once Yu Xiang arrived, she would be immediately placed in a hospital, where a whole team would provide her with comprehensive pregnancy services. Huang Xiaochuan would need to pay more than three million Hong Kong dollars for this.

However, Huang Xiaochuan felt that the money was well spent.

Huang Xiaochuan didn't let his two mothers come with him because they wouldn't be able to help him once they got to Hong Kong, since the hospital would cover everything.

Furthermore, Tang Yuan's son, Yu Chengping, is still young, and Tang Yuan's maternity leave has expired. Yu Chengping is usually taken care of by a nanny, but Zheng Aiying also needs to stay by his side.

Zeng Lijuan needed to go back to Qingjiang. Jiang Rong's transfer had been arranged, and she needed to go back and work with the Jiang family to find someone to pull some strings so that her eldest daughter-in-law could come to Shanghai to report for work as soon as possible.

So the couple went to Hong Kong alone, with almost nothing, because the hospital had prepared everything for them, and the housekeeper, Mr. Leung, had also arranged for people to buy everything they needed for the postpartum period. They were just waiting for the lady of the house to come home.

The two-hour flight still made Yu Xiang feel a little uncomfortable. Fortunately, she was prepared. Doctors and nurses from Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital were on the plane that came to pick them up. After boarding, they did some examinations on Yu Xiang and used monitoring equipment and oxygen.

Throughout the journey, Huang Xiaochuan kept his eyes wide open and dared not let go of Yu Xiang's hand. After the plane landed, he boarded the helicopter that had been waiting for a long time and flew directly to the Sanatorium & Hospital.

The professional doctors were quite skilled; after they took over, Yu Xiang quickly stabilized and slept soundly.

Only then did Huang Xiaochuan feel relieved.

After arriving in Hong Kong, Charlie Cho stayed by Huang Xiaochuan's side.

He said to Huang Xiaochuan, "Mr. Huang, don't worry. Your wife looks like a blessed person. Moreover, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital is one of the top hospitals in Hong Kong when it comes to maternity care. To be honest, my daughter was born here last year."

Upon hearing Charlie Cao mention his daughter, Huang Xiaochuan said to him apologetically, "Charlie, I'm sorry, I didn't attend your wedding and the celebration when you had your baby."

Cao Charlie hurriedly said, "Oh dear, Mr. Huang, I know you're very busy. Besides, you gave me such a big red envelope; I'm so grateful!"

The red envelope that Cao Charlie mentioned was a gift from Huang Xiaochuan containing shares of the Dadao Group. These shares are currently worth 30 million, and with the development of the Dadao Group, they will grow to hundreds of millions or even billions in the future. This is the reward Cao Charlie has received for following Huang Xiaochuan around for so many years.

Huang Xiaochuan patted Cao Charlie on the shoulder: "You've done a lot for me over the years, thank you for your hard work. You should know me, I won't let down anyone who has helped me."

"I'm very shrewd! If I hadn't met you, Mr. Huang, I might still be a struggling lawyer, without a daughter or even a wife. Now I drive luxury cars and live in a mansion, all because of you."

Hearing Charlie Cao's tearful words of gratitude, Huang Xiaochuan smiled and said, "Charlie, let me tell you something we mainlanders often say: work hard and live well. I'll give you that advice."

Charlie Cao thanked him, saying, "Thank you!"

Then, Cao Charlie reported on official business to Huang Xiaochuan.

"Mr. Huang, Zhang Sui asked me to tell you that she took advantage of the stock market crash in Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries to acquire shares of many listed companies at low prices, and thus gained control of many listed companies in Southeast Asia, including energy, building materials, sugar, rubber, chemicals, and a telecommunications company. She also acquired 192 gas stations in Malaysia."

Huang Xiaochuan was not surprised by this, as it was part of the plan. With bank interest rates soaring and the stock market crashing, it was the perfect time to buy at the bottom. Moreover, Zhang Sui and Zhang Yun held a large amount of US dollars, which they couldn't just leave idle in the bank. They went on a buying spree, using the money they had for buying vegetables to purchase some otherwise high-quality assets.

There was no other way. The stock market crashed, stocks plummeted, and bank interest rates became unbearable for these companies. Their working capital was quickly depleted. If Zhang Sui and her team hadn't bought these companies, they might have gone bankrupt.

In other words, Zhang Sui and her team indirectly saved the employees of these companies, excluding the original directors and owners. After taking over these companies, their first step was to repurchase the shares from the directors and owners who held the stock, delist these listed companies for consolidation, and then relist them when the economic environment improved, at which point they could make a fortune again.