CHAPTER 438: CHAPTER 438: TWINS

The Qi family has always been straightforward, quick to act upon their plans.

After lunch, she didn’t wait for her daughter-in-law to nap before she brought Doctor Sun back.

Having a doctor in the village was truly convenient, close by, and when family members couldn’t go out, they could invite him home; mainly because Doctor Sun was indeed very skilled, ever since he came, everyone felt more at ease.

It didn’t take long for him to arrive, and he was currently carefully checking Da Ya’s pulse.

It had been several months since his last visit, so upon seeing Da Ya, even Doctor Sun was startled.

This... her belly was indeed quite large; no wonder Chengtian’s wife made a special trip to see him.

Old Lady Hua, the Qi family, and even Hua Jin all held their breath watching Doctor Sun, waiting for his next step.

Unfortunately, although Hua Jin had spiritual power, she lacked penetration ability, otherwise there would be no need to trouble Doctor Sun.

Moments later, Doctor Sun removed his hand.

"How is it, Doctor Sun? Are the daughter-in-law and the child both well?" Old Lady Hua couldn’t wait any longer.

"Xi Yatou’s health is good, both are very fine, but..."

His pause raised everyone’s tension again, especially the future mother-in-law Qi Shi and Grandma Hua.

"What is it?" For a moment, everyone looked nervously at Doctor Sun.

"Don’t worry, don’t worry, it’s good news. Sun feels something unusual in Xi Yatou’s pulse, both hands have a deep and solid pulse, likely carrying twins, sister-in-law, you all should make ample preparations," Doctor Sun said, stroking his goatee and smiling, with a touch of envy in his eyes.

Although he said "likely," he was already certain it was twins, it’s just no one dares to say definitively before the babies are born.

This Hua family is truly blessed; even the daughter-in-law is doing so well, having two, no, three at once, Doctor Sun glanced at Yun Niang.

"Really?" Although prepared mentally, both mother-in-law and daughter-in-law looked at Doctor Sun in pleasant surprise.

"Very likely," Doctor Sun said.

"Oh, that’s wonderful, thank you, Doctor Sun."

Old Lady Hua was so overjoyed she couldn’t close her mouth, quickly pouring Doctor Sun a cup of sweet mung bean water, "Thanks for your hard work, have some mung bean water to cool off the heat."

"Then I humbly accept." Mung bean water is indeed a rare treat, Doctor Sun was genuinely reluctant to be polite, he accepted it and started drinking—crispy, sweet, and cool—it was incredibly refreshing in his stomach.

Seeing Doctor Sun finished drinking, Qi Shi eagerly grabbed Yun Niang: "Trouble Doctor Sun to check on my second daughter-in-law too."

Doctor Sun nodded naturally.

"No worries, both the adult and child are in good health, just keep the current up."

"Oh, oh, thank you, Doctor Sun."

Qi Shi truly felt relieved, quickly pouring another bowl of mung bean water to thank Doctor Sun.

Not only that, but she also filled a large jug, planning to give it to Doctor Sun to take home.

After handing over the consultation fee, Qi Shi and Old Lady Hua sent him off with happy smiles, no less bright than the blazing sun above, and didn’t forget to let Xiao Si follow him with a ready jug of mung bean water.

Doctor Sun wanted to politely decline, but considering it was heat-relieving mung bean water, he thickened his face to accept, thinking to let his pair of children at home try it too.

Upon returning, he saw Da Ya heading upstairs with Hua Jin following, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law immediately grew nervous, walking alongside and saying, "Xi Niang, walk slowly, be careful with your steps."

"Mom, Grandma, don’t worry, I’m fine," Da Ya said, both amused and helpless, she really wasn’t walking fast, and besides, the younger sister-in-law was right beside her, seeing her mother-in-law and grandma so anxious about her, even though this scene had been repeated countless times, her heart still felt warm.

"Still, be careful."

How could one not be nervous, with two inside the belly?

Seeing this, Da Ya simply stopped talking, only slowing her pace even more.

Watching the daughter-in-law struggle to go upstairs, Qi Shi couldn’t help but offer, "Xi Niang, if not, how about you switch to your dad’s and my room, this up and down is too inconvenient for you."

With such a big belly, it’s hard to see the path ahead.

"No problem, Mom, I’ll be careful." Da Ya really got used to living in the upstairs room, it’s not about disliking the parents’ room—they’re very tidy—it’s just that being pregnant isn’t as fragile as it seems, and how could she have her parents living upstairs while she stays downstairs? As long as she’s careful, it’s fine.

Seeing the daughter-in-law really didn’t want to switch, and worrying it might impact her mood, Qi Shi didn’t press further, nodded in agreement.

With that settled, she just made sure everyone in the house kept an eye on her, then turned her attention to Yun Niang.

Yun Niang quickly shook her head, their room upstairs was big and spacious, they got really used to it, every day putting some ice in the room kept it from being hot, really didn’t want to bother with changing rooms back and forth.

Feeling just like her sister-in-law, she too felt embarrassed, how could they take away the parents’ room just because of a big belly?

Thus the topic thoroughly ended for Qi Shi, who, just to be safe, followed the two daughters-in-law upstairs, making sure they settled in bed before returning to her room with her daughter.

After the evening meal, the men of the house came back, and as soon as Qi Shi shared about Da Ya having twins, it froze all the men in the house except Xiao Si, especially Hua Yunao, who, both happy and worried, ran upstairs in a hurry before even speaking.

His nervous look made Hua Chengtian laugh and scold, "You stinky brat," but recalling how excited he was upon learning he’d be a father, he couldn’t help but laugh.

After the joy, Old Man Hua warned his wife, "From now on, Yunao’s wife can’t be left alone."

"Do you even need to say," she habitually retorted, but since it was good news, she added, "Don’t worry, I know."

Old Man Hua nodded, "And we should prepare in advance, especially with the midwife, and also inform Doctor Sun in advance."

"Everything’s taken care of, the midwife was informed last month, being so close, she can definitely arrive in time."

"But..." said Old Lady Hua, glancing at their son and granddaughter.

"A woman giving birth is like journeying through the gates of hell, it can’t help but make me anxious. Did you prepare any ginseng or life-saving precious medicines while stocking up medicines back then?"

Excited as they felt, the danger of twins still worried Old Lady Hua deeply.

Qi Shi also glanced at their children’s father and daughter, eyes urging them.

Seeing his mother and wife worried, Hua Chengtian quickly nodded, "Yes, yes."

Indeed, they had stored some precious medicines, with ginseng being one of them. When the daughter bought it, he almost wanted to stop her, but she insisted, saying it was for emergencies. Now thinking back, he was glad they listened to her; otherwise, they’d be panicking without any solutions.

Both sons went upstairs to see their wives, Xiao Si, feeling bored, also returned to his room to rest, and Hua Chengtian effortless retrieved the ginseng slices from the space.

"Mom, why don’t you keep these safe," he suggested, saving them the hassle when needed.

Old Lady Hua intended to decline initially, fearing the heat might spoil them, then recalled the house wasn’t hot and there was no risk of spoiling, she quickly accepted them.