Su Xiaowan followed Wang Xiaofang around to meet a crowd of people when the spirited old Mr. Zhang appeared. Despite his advanced age, he probably owed his vitality to his military background, radiating health and happiness with a rosy complexion, and he seemed in good physical condition.
The moment old Mr. Zhang arrived, the congratulations didn't cease. However, he was very concerned about Su Xiaowan's triplets. The older people get, the more they believe in the concept of blessings, and he thought that triplets were an auspicious sign. He was getting on in years, and to be able to share in that auspicious luck was extremely fortuitous.
Of course, Su Xiaowan was not the only one to have triplets, but those who lead a life as sweet and smooth as hers were not common. Even though with age come a broader perspective, older people tend to immerse themselves deeper in these seemingly illusive matters.
