The once harmonious and happy atmosphere grew silent after Liu Banxia spoke. Only the sound of Uncle Jiang's son-in-law stir-frying in the kitchen could be heard.
It was a simple truth they all understood. They knew Liu Banxia wouldn't show up and curse their baby without reason. It wasn't that they didn't believe Liu Banxia; rather, they were unwilling to believe he was right. After all, he was a doctor.
"Oh, we have guests," Uncle Jiang's son-in-law remarked, emerging from the kitchen with a platter of fish after a moment of silence.
"Doctor Liu said there might be something wrong with our first child, that he's smiling too early for a normal baby," Uncle Jiang's daughter said anxiously.
Uncle Jiang's son-in-law froze, nearly dropping the fish he held.
"Don't worry just yet. You have a car, right? Go directly to our hospital for a check-up. I'll contact them right now," Liu Banxia said.
"Yes, yes, let's go now. Going will ease our minds," Uncle Jiang hurriedly replied.
