My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 463: The Ye Family in Zhang Village

As Zhang Lei was leaving, he looked at Han Chunming and suddenly asked, "Chunming, didn't you like Su Meng before? Are you still thinking about her?"

Han Chunming thought for a moment and said frankly, "I did like her before, but now that I'm with Xiaoli, I've gradually lost that feeling."

Zhang Lei smiled and asked, "Then let me ask you, if... she gets together with someone else, would you mind?"

Han Chunming smiled and said, "So what if she's with someone else? She'll get married sooner or later anyway."

Zhang Lei pressed further, "You wouldn't mind who she's with?"

These words startled Han Chunming, who immediately realized what was happening: "Brother-in-law, do you know something?"

Zhang Lei looked at him and said seriously, "I'm not joking. If Su Meng and I got together, would you be angry?"

Han Chunming was completely stunned: "What? With you? Brother-in-law, you must be joking."

Zhang Lei slowly recounted how he and Su Meng were drugged by Cheng Jianjun and how they ended up together by chance.

Upon hearing this, Han Chunming clenched his fists in anger and gritted his teeth, cursing, "That bastard Cheng Jianjun does such despicable things!"

Seeing that he was agitated, Zhang Lei quickly asked, "Chunming, are you alright?"

Han Chunming shook his head and looked at Zhang Lei earnestly, saying, "Brother-in-law, I'm fine. Promise me you'll treat Su Meng well; she's a good girl."

Zhang Lei patted him on the shoulder: "Don't worry, your brother-in-law will definitely treat her well."

Seeing that Han Chunming was still somewhat sullen, Zhang Lei clapped his hands: "Alright, you're married now, don't think about so much. Think more about our important matter of collecting antiques."

Seeing that Han Chunming still wasn't enthusiastic, Zhang Lei went further: "How about this, I'll add another 100,000, making it 200,000 in total. That's like me giving you a separate 100,000 credit line, isn't that generous?"

Han Chunming's eyes lit up instantly, and he said with a smile, "Brother-in-law, you're amazing! Don't worry, I'll make sure you keep it all, and I'll give you every penny that's due."

Zhang Lei smiled and said, "Okay, as long as you're happy."

After returning home, Zhang Lei told Han Chunyan about the agreement he had reached with Han Chunming.

After listening, Han Chunyan couldn't help but complain, "Honey, you can't spoil Chunming too much. What if you misjudge what he's buying?"

Zhang Lei laughed and said, "You know too little about your younger brother. He has a natural talent for antiques, just trust me. Besides, these things aren't worth much now, but they could be worth hundreds or thousands of times more in the future."

Han Chunyan was shocked: "So many times over?"

Zhang Lei nodded: "Haven't you heard the saying, 'Gold is valued in times of chaos, antiques in times of prosperity'? We live in a peaceful era now, and in less than ten years, the price of antiques will definitely skyrocket."

Han Chunyan smiled and said, "I don't understand what you're talking about. You can make the decision yourself."

After saying that, she pulled Zhang Lei directly into the house.

Zhang Lei quickly said, "Chunyan, it's still daytime."

Ignoring everything else, Han Chunyan whispered, "I'm the only one in the family who isn't pregnant yet. I need to hurry, otherwise, once Su Meng comes in, she'll steal your soul."

Zhang Lei was well aware that Yang Maixiang, He Wenhui, He Wenyuan, and others had all become pregnant recently, and he had been taking care of the three Ye sisters day and night, all hoping to receive the "many children, many blessings" reward. Time was indeed running out for Han Chunyan, so it was no wonder she was anxious.

Some time later, Su Meng suddenly came to find Zhang Lei, smiling and saying, "Zhang Lei, my dad has been discharged from the hospital."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lei exclaimed excitedly, "Really?"

Su Meng nodded vigorously.

During this period, Zhang Lei frequently went to the hospital. The Su family had already accepted him, after all, their daughter had already decided on him, and there was no point in opposing him anymore.

Seeing Su Meng's happy face, Zhang Lei grabbed the documents from her hand and pulled her towards the marriage registration office.

Looking at the newly issued marriage certificate in her hand, Su Meng couldn't help but sigh, "I never thought I would end up marrying you."

Zhang Lei said with a smile, "Yes, life is unpredictable."

After taking their wedding photos, Su Meng, with Zhang Lei's help, moved all her belongings back to the courtyard house at No. 89.

As Zhang Lei watched yet another wife move in, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly:

I'm really like Han Xin deploying troops—the more the merrier!

Ever since Su Meng married into the family, Han Chunyan's sense of crisis has grown stronger day by day. She simply pulled Lou Xiao'e along, and the two of them joined forces to "deal with" Zhang Lei.

On one side is the newlywed, tender-hearted Su Meng, and on the other are the perfectly coordinated and relentlessly pursuing Han Chunyan and Lou Xiao'e. Zhang Lei spends his days juggling these three, experiencing both pain and pleasure.

After finally dealing with things here, he still needs to find time to visit the three sisters, Ye Shuqin, Ye Shuqi, and Ye Shuhua, and have a good chat about their relationship.

Only Ding Qiunan was wholeheartedly devoted to treating and saving lives, busy with her own career all day long, and did not get involved at all.

Chen Xueru, on the other hand, spent her days holding her newborn son, frequenting the Zhengyangmen Tavern, showing him off to everyone she met, beaming with joy.

Days passed quietly by.

Thanks to Zhang Lei's tireless efforts, Han Chunyan and Su Meng became pregnant one after another, and even Lou Xiao'e followed suit, becoming pregnant with her second child.

Looking at the several women around him who were getting pregnant one after another, Zhang Lei couldn't help but laugh heartily, his heart filled with pride and joy.

Just as life was going on peacefully and uneventfully, Ye Shuqin suddenly found Zhang Lei one day, her expression showing a hint of loneliness.

Seeing her like this, Zhang Lei quickly asked with concern, "What's wrong, Shuqin? What happened?"

Ye Shuqin looked at Zhang Lei and said softly, "Honey, my parents, grandparents and grandpa are getting ready to go back."

Hearing this, Zhang Lei was stunned; he hadn't expected it to be about this.

After a moment's hesitation, Zhang Lei said, "Let's go see your parents and grandparents together."

Soon, Zhang Lei arrived at courtyard house number 95. He saw the entire Ye family gathered together. Looking at his grandfather, Ye Zhenshan, who sat at the head of the table, he asked, "Grandpa, why did you suddenly decide to go back?"

Ye Zhenshan looked at Zhang Lei and said with a smile, "We've been away for so long, and there are still many things to do in the village. Besides, Shouhe is the village chief, and it's against the rules for him to be away for so long. Now the village has sent a letter urging us to go back. Although the city is nice, it's not as comfortable as the village. For us old folks, it's more comfortable to stay in the countryside."

Zhang Lei nodded after listening. After all, Ye Family Village was their root, and he couldn't persuade them any further.

So he said, "Since that's the case, Grandpa, you've been out for quite a while now. Buy some gifts these next few days to take back and share with the villagers. It's a small token of our appreciation."

Ye Zhenshan thought for a moment and said, "Xiao Lei, you're very kind. Since you put it that way, let's do as you say."

Zhang Lei nodded in agreement and immediately took the three sisters, Ye Shuqin, Ye Shuqi, and Ye Shuhua, on a shopping spree. They mainly bought candies and snacks that were easy to distribute, and also prepared more cigarettes and alcohol for Ye Shuqin's grandfather and father. For their grandmother and mother, they bought a lot of fabric, new clothes, needles and thread, and some simple jewelry.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

This time when they went back, Ye Shuqin's eldest brother Ye Jianjun, second brother Ye Jianlin, and third brother Ye Jianjiang also brought their children back with them, since they had been away from home for a long time.

Zhang Lei, along with the three sisters, saw the entire Ye family off to the car. Only after the car slowly started moving did the three Ye sisters reluctantly follow Zhang Lei back home.

Ye Shuhua watched the car drive away, tears streaming down her face. Zhang Lei tried to comfort her for a long time.

Zhang Lei looked at her and said softly, "Shuhua, if you miss them, I'll take you back. Besides, your eldest brother, second brother, and third brother aren't going away. They all work here, and their seven nephews and nieces are studying here too."

Ye Shuhua nodded through her tears, "Husband, I feel so bad, what should I do?"

Zhang Lei thought for a moment and said, "How about roast duck?"

Ye Shuhua shook his head.

"How about hot pot?"

Ye Shuhua shook his head again.

Zhang Lei then said, "How about we go get some barbecue?"

Upon hearing the word "barbecue," Ye Shuhua suddenly raised her head and nodded vigorously.

Seeing this, Ye Shuqin and Ye Shuqi rolled their eyes helplessly.

Zhang Lei hugged Ye Shuhua tightly and said happily, "Okay, let's go eat barbecue then. This time we'll grill it ourselves. I'll go buy the tools, and you guys wait at home."

Ye Shuhua looked at Zhang Lei and earnestly instructed, "Honey, buy more. I like to eat lamb skewers and grilled pork belly."

Zhang Lei smiled and nodded: "Okay, don't worry, you'll definitely have enough to eat today."

Ye Shuqin, who was standing to the side, couldn't stand it and said, "Honey, you just keep spoiling her. Look how fat she is. If she keeps eating like this, she'll become a big fatso."

Zhang Lei smiled and looked at Ye Shuhua, saying, "It's okay, even if you get fat, I can still support your man. Being a little chubby is a sign of good fortune."

Ye Shuhua put her arm around Zhang Lei and gave Ye Shuqin a smug look.