Snow blanketed everything, and as Ye Xi opened her eyes, a wave of intense pain almost engulfed her again.
Moving figures flickered in and out of sight, with dark green surgical scrubs fluttering before her.
Noises buzzed constantly in her ears.
Some people were urging her to push, others told her to rest.
Wave after wave of excruciating pain came unceasingly, her body felt so hot it seemed on the verge of exploding, and her hand clutched onto something, gripping it tight and not letting go.
Barely catching her breath, her blurred vision began to clear slightly, only for another bout of agony to hit, making her wish for death.
"Miss Ye, try harder, don't open your mouth to breathe, take deep breaths through your nose, and relax..."
Ye Xi bit through her lip, relax, easier said than done.
Her bones felt like they had been broken and reset, relaxation was impossible.
The doctors continued to encourage her.
