Mu Yi'an, a teacher at an agricultural school, in her thirties, unmarried, nearly expelled from her family by her biological mother.
Jiang Shuyun, a high school political teacher, in her ...
"Come in, come in. Master is in the backyard. He's getting old and doesn't usually see patients anymore."
Senior Brother Fang is very talkative. He is about the same age as Doctor Chu, but their personalities are completely opposite.
"Master, we have a guest."
"What kind of behavior is this, shouting and yelling like that?"
Loud voices and footsteps came from inside the house.
"Hello Master Wan, sorry to bother you."
"Oh, this is Nan Sheng's brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Have you settled in at home?"
Master Wan knew that his apprentice's new wife, Jiang, had a good relationship with his second brother and sister-in-law.
"Everything is settled, that's why I've come here."
"What's wrong? Come and sit down."
Master Wan invited the two in to sit down. They didn't seem to have any serious illnesses. Could they be family members?
"Master Wan, this is my wife, and it seems she is pregnant."
Jiang Shuyun's worry did not lessen; she was still uneasy.
"Congratulations! Come, let me take your pulse."
Master Wan loved hearing about people having new additions to their families. He himself had no children, only a few decent apprentices.
Mu Yi'an reached out her hand, her heart pounding and her mind in turmoil, unsure of what to choose.
Master Wan placed his fingers on Mu Yi'an's arm, feeling the pulse of her heartbeat.
"Switch to the other hand."
Master Wan examined Mu Yi'an twice before letting her withdraw her hand.
"Master Wan, how is it?"
"It's a positive pregnancy sign. You're three months along. Both the mother and the fetus are healthy, so there's no need to worry."
Jiang Shuyun hesitated for a moment, but still spoke.
"Master Wan, if we give up the child, will it harm my wife's health?"
"Want an abortion?"
Master Wan looked incredulous, unable to understand.
Jiang Shuyun and Mu Yi'an exchanged a wry smile; their thoughts were somewhat incomprehensible to people in this era.
“Master Wan, we already have three children. This was an accident. We were afraid of the dangers during childbirth, and I couldn’t handle it.”
Jiang Shuyun expressed her concerns, putting them in a dilemma.
“Giving birth carries certain risks, but at this stage of pregnancy, the risks of abortion are also significant, especially since you are carrying twins.”
Twins?
Jiang Shuyun and Mu Yi'an were completely dumbfounded. How could it be twins?!