I am a Primitive Man

Chapter 517: Han Cheng is going to be a Father

The cold wind howled, and snowflakes danced; the days passed swiftly. In the blink of an eye, more than half of the winter of the sixth year in the Green Sparrow Tribe had gone by.

The cold and somewhat grim winter had turned mild or perhaps festive today.

This change was from the usual because the people of the Green Sparrow Tribe had given this day an extraordinary significance—it was called "Nian," or New Year.

The eagerly anticipated and unforgettable Nian could easily strike a chord in everyone's hearts in this era lacking entertainment and with everything seeming sparse.

They would enjoy ample, sumptuous, and especially delicious food on this day.

On this day, they could put aside all their worries and fully enjoy this annual day of joy…

The heavy pot lid, thick with steam, was lifted, and a cloud of white mist rose, carrying an enticing aroma.

Steamed fish, large chunks of meat, and whole chickens laid bare and sprawled out in their dishes… all shimmered in the drifting steam, appearing incredibly tempting.

The bubbling, milky mutton soup was comforting, while the golden millet porridge emitted an enticing sheen.

Dishes clinked and smiles illuminated every face.

Han Cheng looked at all this with great satisfaction.

He still vividly remembered his first day in the Green Sparrow Tribe, when food was extremely scarce, and even fish entrails were too precious to throw away…

Now, those days were long gone.

What should have appeared only after many years had come into being early because of his arrival.

Seeing these cheerful people, Han Cheng's mood brightened considerably.

As his life improved, he also felt comfortable helping others live well. This feeling was truly pleasant.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Of course, this was contingent on not helping those with ungrateful hearts.

However, Han Cheng's joyful mood was soon tempered.

It wasn't because there were any ungrateful people in the tribe, but rather because Bai Xue, who was eating at another table, suddenly began to gag after having a piece of her favorite braised pork.

But primitive people were remarkably tough; after gagging, she continued to eat, and after eating, she continued to gag.

In this cycle of gagging and eating, Bai Xue finished five chunky pieces of braised pork before she finally stopped.

However, she appeared somewhat listless after the meal, much more so than the other excited and lively people.

This was quite different from her usual behavior.

Han Cheng looked worried and approached Bai Xue to ask what was wrong. Bai Xue herself didn’t know; she just felt weak all over.

She wanted to eat some food, but once in her stomach, she couldn't help but gag.

Han Cheng furrowed his brow slightly, unable to suppress his worry. He thought, could Bai Xue be infested with parasites like Second Senior Brother?

The symptoms seemed similar to Second Senior Brother's condition back then, except for the lack of a swollen belly.

It seemed that after the New Year, he would have to get some toxic herbs to help Bai Xue expel any worms in her belly.

As Han Cheng pondered this, he suddenly froze.

Recalling how Second Senior Brother's belly had swollen due to the parasites, he suddenly realized something.

He focused his gaze on Bai Xue's belly, his heart tightening with a mix of confusion, anxiety, and an overwhelming sense of impending joy.

Suppressing the complex emotions within, he asked, “When was your last period?”

His voice trembled slightly, his throat dry, and his heart raced as if it wanted to leap out of his chest.

“What?”

In Han Cheng's excited anticipation, he received only a confused response from Bai Xue.

“I mean… when did you last have blood?”

At this critical moment, Han Cheng couldn't afford to be subtle and had to be straightforward.

Bai Xue looked puzzled. Didn't Brother Cheng dislike such matters? Why was he asking about it now?

Tilting her head in thought, she realized it had been a while since her period.

“It was when they finished building the house.”

Finally, Bai Xue recalled a relatively accurate date and quickly spoke up.

The house she referred to was the slave quarters outside.

Since the slave quarters had been completed, it had been almost two months.

That meant her period had been delayed for nearly a month?

Connecting this to Bai Xue's current condition, even though Han Cheng had never been a father in his past life, he understood clearly what this meant!

“Ha ha, great! Great!”

Han Cheng stood there for a moment, then couldn't help but burst into laughter. All his previous anxiety and confusion vanished, replaced by a sudden wave of joy.

Although he hadn’t prepared to be a father, now that this reality was unfolding, all previous hesitations disappeared, leaving only pure elation.

He laughed heartily for a moment, then abruptly stopped. He excitedly grabbed Bai Xue's hand, wanting to pull her into his arms for a tight embrace to release his pent-up emotions.

Suddenly realizing the inappropriateness of this action, he quickly stopped, holding Bai Xue’s hand tightly. Excited, he said “great” twice but then was at a loss for words.

Bai Xue was bewildered by Han Cheng's sudden behavior. What was wrong with Brother Cheng? Why was he acting so unusually?

Was he happy because she hadn’t bled?

If that were the case…

“It’s nothing! You all keep busy!”

Noticing that the shaman, his eldest senior brother, and others were concerned and approaching due to his unexpected actions, Han Cheng quickly waved them off.

As he spoke, he couldn’t suppress the excitement in his tone or the smile on his face.

It seemed everything was indeed fine.

Seeing this scene, while the shaman and the others didn’t know what had happened to the divine son, they sensed it must be good and decided not to inquire further, returning to their tasks.

Han Cheng turned back to find Bai Xue still looking perplexed. He couldn't help but chuckle softly; this little wife of his was relatively slow to catch on.

He suppressed his excitement and led Bai Xue toward their living quarters. When they walked past the compacted snow outside, he was cautious, guiding her as if she were a fragile treasure.

Han Cheng's suddenly strange behavior still dazed Bai Xue.

“Really?!”

After they returned to the room and he closed the door, Han Cheng shared the news with Bai Xue, and she instantly snapped out of her daze. She scrambled up from the bed, grabbed Han Cheng's hand, and exclaimed in a mix of surprise and joy.