Mo Yan's expression was so odd that Cui Pingan and Fangcao became tense all at once, especially Fangcao, whose body stiffened imperceptibly with worry that there might be some problem with her health, preventing her from bearing children for her husband.
Seeing his wife's unease, Cui Pingan quickly sat down beside her, stretched out his arm, and hugged her tightly. Even without saying a word, the comfort he conveyed allowed Fangcao to relax gradually, no longer as afraid.
This time, the duration Mo Yan took to feel Fangcao's pulse was even longer than for Cui Pingan, until she was certain she had not made a mistake. Finally, she looked up at the nervous young couple across from her and, smiling, congratulated them, "Congratulations, congratulations, you two are going to be parents!"
The young couple looked at Mo Yan, stupefied, unable to comprehend.
