Leaving aside how Zhang Xiaohua was over the moon in the little room, too excited to calm his heart and perform Qi Introduction.
In the east room, Zhang Cai and Guo Sufi likewise found sleep impossible. Guo Sufi said, "The children's father, Xiaohua said that Qianqian's child will take several years before being born. What are we supposed to do about that?"
"Several years?" Zhang Cai said in astonishment. "Why would it take so long? Everyone else carries for ten months before giving birth. How did things change when it came to our family?"
Guo Sufi said firmly, "I heard Xiaohua say it himself."
Zhang Cai said dismissively, "Don't listen to his nonsense. He's only a child. What could he know about such things?"
Guo Sufi said angrily, "If Xiaohua didn't know, then how could he know Qianqian was pregnant? Besides, didn't you see him put something into a silk pouch for Qianqian? If he truly knew nothing, why would he make such a solemn fuss of it? Xiaohua has never been a child who lies. There must be a reason for what he said."
After thinking it over, Zhang Cai said, "That does make sense. Xiaolong and Qianqian have been married for nearly two years; they should have had a child long ago. And from what Xiaolong said, Qianqian should have conceived half a year ago. If it were anyone else, she would already have a great belly by now, but our Qianqian still isn't showing at all. Even the doctors at the medical hall can't tell. At this rate of growth, the several years Xiaohua mentioned may even be optimistic."
Guo Sufi hesitated. "But... isn't that too frightening? Who takes years to give birth to a child?"
Zhang Cai fell silent as well. After a long while, he