My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 365: Zhang Li

A few days passed in the blink of an eye, and more and more people gathered at Zhang Lei's house.

After seven postpartum nannies came last time, Lou Xiao'e's parents arranged six more in the following days, making a total of thirteen, just as Zhang Lei had hoped.

Now, Zhang Lei's family needs to set up three large tables for meals. However, this also makes Zhang Lei feel more at ease, with so many people taking care of things, especially the thirteen postpartum nannies who are very experienced, and some of them even have unique insights into food pairings.

With so many people available, Zhang Lei wasn't worried about not being able to take care of everything.

Zhang Lei was alone in his bedroom, using his consciousness to examine the contents of his personal space.

After searching for a while, Zhang Lei finally found a beautiful gold necklace and an imperial green bracelet.

Zhang Lei thought for a moment, then took out another Shenbao Pill he had obtained from the system. This was intended for Lou Xiao'e's father, Lou Bancheng, to use. He figured Lou Bancheng would be moved to tears and grateful to him.

Zhang Lei took out another pretty box, put the Shenbao Pills inside, and nodded in satisfaction.

Just as Zhang Lei finished putting his things away, Ye Shuqin walked in. Seeing Zhang Lei's furtive behavior, she asked curiously, "Honey, what are you hiding?"

Seeing Ye Shuqin approaching, Zhang Lei whispered, "These are some return gifts I prepared for Lou Xiao'e's parents."

Hearing Zhang Lei's words, Ye Shuqin asked curiously, "A return gift?"

Zhang Lei said, "Yes, Lou Xiao'e's parents have found so many people to take care of you, so as your man, I definitely have to send some gifts in return."

After hearing Zhang Lei's words, Ye Shuqin nodded and said, "Honey, you did the right thing."

Ye Shuqin thought for a moment and said, "Honey, should I buy something else? Isn't this too little?"

Zhang Lei shook his head and said, "These are enough. Don't worry, I selected them carefully."

Ye Shuqin glanced at the things Zhang Lei had placed on the bed, but neither asked about them nor did she intend to open them.

Seeing Ye Shuqin's expression, Zhang Lei said, "Shuqin, call Xiao'e over in a bit. I'll go to the Lou family with her."

Ye Shuqin nodded.

Lou Xiao'e quickly came over and, seeing Zhang Lei, hurriedly said, "Honey, what did you call me for? Why did you have Sister Shuqin call me in?"

Zhang Lei glanced at Lou Xiao'e and said, "Xiao'e, let's go to the Lou family later to see your parents."

Lou Xiao'e was delighted to hear that Zhang Lei was going to visit her parents, and exclaimed, "Really?"

Zhang Lei nodded and said, "Really, I even brought a gift."

Lou Xiao'e saw that Zhang Lei had prepared a gift, and smiling, she took his arm and said, "Honey, when are we going?"

Zhang Lei flicked her nose and whispered, "Go now."

Upon hearing that we should go now, Lou Xiao'e said, "Okay, okay, let's go now."

The nanny who was taking care of Lou Xiao'e originally wanted to go with them, but Zhang Lei was afraid that too many people would attract unwanted attention, so he didn't let her come along.

Soon the two arrived at the Lou family's residence. The Lou family's butler opened the door and, seeing that it was Lou Xiao'e and Zhang Lei, quickly invited them inside.

When Lou Xiao'e's mother heard that she had returned, she happily went to greet her and said with a smile, "Xiao'e, come and let your mother see you."

Lou Xiao'e looked at her mother and said, "Mom, how have you been lately? Where's Dad?"

Lou's mother listened to Lou Xiao'e's words and said, "Your father, I don't know what he's busy with all day. He's in his study now. The housekeeper has already gone to call him. Come, come, you and Zhang Lei come in first. I'll ask the kitchen to prepare some dishes, lots of your favorite dishes."

Seeing Lou's mother's happy expression, Zhang Lei also said some nice things.

As they were talking, they saw Lou's father slowly walking down the stairs.

Lou Xiao'e saw her father come down and quickly reached out to greet him.

Looking at Lou Xiao'e, Lou's father said happily, "Slow down, slow down. Don't you know your own situation? You're pregnant, so please don't upset the baby."

The four of them quickly sat down.

At this moment, Zhang Lei put the bag on the table and took out the contents.

When Lou's mother saw the necklace and bracelet, her eyes widened in surprise, then she said happily, "Zhang Lei, what are you doing? Take them back, take them back."

Zhang Lei looked at Lou's mother and said, "Mom, this is for you. It's a small token of our appreciation from Xiao'e and me. Please accept it."

Lou's mother looked at Zhang Lei, then at Lou Xiao'e, and said, "Hey, I'm already so old, it's not appropriate for me to wear that anymore."

Zhang Lei looked at Lou's mother and said, "Mom, please don't say that. You're so well-maintained now. If people go out, they'll all think you're Xiao'e's older sister."

Hearing Zhang Lei's words, Lou's mother covered her mouth and laughed, pretending to be angry as she said, "Look at you, spouting such nonsense."

Lou Bancheng, standing to the side, frowned and coughed twice as he watched Zhang Lei speak so frivolously, drawing everyone's attention to him.

At this moment, Lou Xiao'e looked at her father and said, "Dad, what are you doing?"

Lou Bancheng thought to himself, "You're only concerned about your mother, what about my gift?"

At this moment, Lou Xiao'e slowly walked to her mother's side, smiling and saying, "Mom, try it on, let me see how it looks. And this bracelet, look how beautiful it is, so green."

Lou's mother reached out and put the bracelet on, smiling as she said, "It's wonderful."

Lou Bancheng looked at it and said, "This color, this clarity, isn't it imperial green?"

Zhang Lei nodded and said with a smile, "Dad, you have a really good eye."

At this moment, Lou Xiao'e pulled her mother to go to the room to try on the necklace.

After the two left, Zhang Lei and Lou Bancheng were left staring at each other.

Zhang Lei noticed that Lou Bancheng was a little angry, then smiled and walked up to Lou Bancheng, saying, "Dad, I brought your gift too."

Upon hearing that there was a gift for him, Lou Bancheng was immediately delighted and said with a smile, "Oh, I have everything at home, so it doesn't matter if it's a gift or not."

Although she said it was okay, she still opened the box Zhang Lei gave her without any hesitation.

I was a little stunned when I saw there was only one pill in the box.

Zhang Lei quietly walked up to Lou Bancheng and whispered about the effects of Shenbao Pills.

Lou Bancheng, upon hearing this, exclaimed in surprise, "Really?"

Zhang Lei nodded and said, "Dad, it's absolutely true. I spent a lot of money to get this. If you take this medicine, I guarantee you'll be as strong as a man in his twenties."

Hearing Zhang Lei's words, Lou Bancheng looked at Zhang Lei in disbelief, solemnly closed the box again, nodded and said, "Okay, okay, I like this gift."

Seeing Lou Bancheng's half-believing, half-happy expression, Zhang Lei said with a smile, "Dad, you can try it tonight. Maybe you can even give Xiao'e a younger brother or sister."

Hearing Zhang Lei's teasing, Lou Bancheng pretended to be about to hit him, saying angrily, "You brat, what nonsense are you talking about?"

At this moment, Lou Xiao'e came downstairs with her mother. Looking at Zhang Lei and Lou Bancheng, Lou Xiao'e said in surprise, "Dad, Zhang Lei, what are you two doing?"

Zhang Lei quickly explained, laughing, "It's nothing, Dad and I were just joking around."