The couple stumbled back to the Cheng family, and it was already afternoon. The house was still bustling with activity; Old Master Ning and Old Master Cheng hit it off imdiately. They were reminiscing about the days of running with the Red Army, discussing the developnt of the era, and talking about their descendants—they had endless things to say.
The younger mbers of the Cheng family were either drinking tea and chatting or discussing business, while the won set up a mahjong table and started playing.
Ying Xiaoya was also there. As Yaozu’s girlfriend, she would inevitably marry into the Cheng family, so bonding with the sisters-in-law was a must. However, she wasn’t very good at mahjong and quickly lost a pile of chips.
The sisters-in-law of the Cheng family were very fond of her personality and joked, "Marry into the Cheng family early, and we’ll teach you a few tricks so you can win it back." Ying Xiaoya blushed deeply, and had to call Yaozu to the rescue.
Seeing Cheng Su and Qi Taiguo return, everyone naturally cared about her situation. Sister-in-law Cheng asked, "Did the old doctor say anything? He’s quite authoritative."
Cheng Su shook her head, blushing, "He didn’t say much, it’s all good!"
As she spoke, she gently touched her stomach, with a sweet smile on her lips.
Sister-in-law Cheng noticed and exclaid, "Is it possible that you’re pregnant?"
What? Didn’t you just go to the doctor for a physical checkup? How is it now that you’re pregnant?
Cheng Su again beca the focus of attention and was too shy to speak.
Qi Taiguo laughed and said, "The old doctor did take her pulse and hinted it might be possible, but he wasn’t too certain as it’s very early. We did a test, and the report ca back early pregnancy positive. We’ll have to go to the hospital for confirmation in a few days!"
"Oh my, there’s no mistake with a report; this is wonderful news!" Sister-in-law Cheng clapped her hands, smiling.
"Susu, you’re really pregnant!" Ying Xiaoya looked at Cheng Su’s belly happily, "This is great!"
"If you like kids, hurry up and have one with our Yaozu!" The second sister-in-law of the Cheng family laughed and nudged her.
"Second sister-in-law!" Ying Xiaoya blushed from ear to ear, stomped her foot, and sneaked a glance at Cheng Yaozu.
Cheng Yaozu said, "Sure, we can register right away!"
Everyone laughed, and Ying Xiaoya wished she could hide behind Cheng Su from embarrassnt.
Qi Taiguo carefully helped Cheng Su sit down, and Ning Ge smiled, "Congratulations, finally it’s happening!"
Qi Taiguo bumped his fist gently, "Thanks!"
"So, if I beco a godfather, I get to hold my grandchild soon?" Old Master Cheng said with a contented smile, "It’s been so many years, and I haven’t held a cuddly little one."
Everyone teased Ying Xiaoya and Cheng Yaozu again, as they were the last hope, while from the three generations of the Cheng family, Cheng Yaozong’s son Cheng Jiale was off doing archaeology most of the ti, Cheng Jiasheng was in the army, and the youngest was just starting junior high!
"You’re so lucky, old brother!" Old Master Ning envied a bit, looking at Ning Ge, "As for us, who knows when it’ll happen!"
Ning Ge felt a headache.
After a round of laughter, Qi Taiguo ntioned heading back to Qing City the next day and suggested Cheng Su go with him.
That’s what they had discussed in the car. Now that she’s pregnant, he wouldn’t be comfortable leaving her alone if he went back first, so they decided to head back together and visit the Qing City Hospital in a few days for a checkup.
Old Master Cheng was a bit reluctant to see them leave but understood the importance of Cheng Su’s health. He didn’t press them to stay but asked Sister-in-law Cheng to prepare so bird’s nest and fish maw for Cheng Su to take back and nourish herself.
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