My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 287: Bringing Chen Xueru and the Zhang Family

On the way back to courtyard house number 90, Chen Xueru looked at Zhang Lei and asked in a low voice, "Zhang Lei, why did you give me the credit for discovering the enemy agent?"

Zhang Lei looked at Chen Xueru and replied, "Xueru, isn't it a bit awkward for you to open a shop now? If you can get this credit for catching enemy agents, it will be very good for you in the future, including for your shop. Besides, I've caught enemy agents before, so one more time won't make a difference."

Hearing Zhang Lei's words, Chen Xueru was deeply moved and whispered, "Thank you."

Hearing Chen Xueru say thank you, Zhang Lei immediately smiled and said, "Still being polite with me now?"

Chen Xueru was taken aback for a moment, then instantly realized that Zhang Lei had already accepted her as one of his own. She then smiled and said, "I understand, sir."

Hearing Chen Xueru address him like that, Zhang Lei felt incredibly pleased. Looking at Chen Xueru's shy expression, he decisively took her hand and said, "Lift your head, we're home."

Soon, Zhang Lei led Chen Xueru into the courtyard. Lou Xiao'e and Ye Shuqin, who were chatting inside, stared wide-eyed at the sight of them. Lou Xiao'e asked incredulously, "Husband, what's going on?"

Zhang Lei glanced at Lou Xiao'e and Ye Shuqin, then at Chen Xueru beside him, and gestured for everyone to sit down. He then recounted the events that had transpired, explaining the cause and effect of what had happened.

After hearing their story, Lou Xiao'e and Ye Shuqin were both shocked. Ye Shuqin immediately stood up, quickly went to Zhang Lei's side, and frantically searched him, anxiously asking, "Honey, are you alright? Are you hurt anywhere?"

Seeing Ye Shuqin's nervousness, Zhang Lei felt extremely guilty and quickly said, "Shuqin, I'm not hurt anywhere, I'm perfectly fine." As he spoke, he jumped up and down a couple of times. Seeing him like this, Ye Shuqin and Lou Xiao'e finally felt relieved.

Upon learning that Zhang Lei and Chen Xueru had gotten together, Lou Xiao'e looked at the downcast Chen Xueru and pretended to be angry, saying, "You, Chen Xueru, you've managed to steal my man away without me even noticing, haven't you?"

Upon hearing Lou Xiao'e's words, Chen Xueru quickly waved her hand and explained, "Xiao'e, let me explain."

Lou Xiao'e immediately covered her ears and shouted, "I won't listen, I won't listen, I won't listen!"

Seeing Lou Xiao'e's silly antics, Zhang Lei reached out and tapped her head, saying helplessly, "Alright."

When Lou Xiao'e saw that her little trick had been exposed, she deliberately smiled and said, "Honey, let me finish my act."

Seeing Zhang Lei and Lou Xiao'e's expressions, Chen Xueru realized that she had been tricked by Lou Xiao'e. She then pretended to be angry and said, "You little rascal, Lou Xiao'e." As she spoke, the two of them started playing around in the yard.

Looking at Zhang Lei, who was unharmed, and then at Chen Xueru, Ye Shuqin couldn't help but sigh, "Honey, you really never have a moment's rest. Xiao'e and Qiu Nan are just pregnant, and you've already found yourself another one."

Zhang Lei immediately protested his innocence, grabbing Ye Shuqin's hand and saying, "Wife, I really didn't mean to, it was purely an accident."

Hearing Zhang Lei's words, Ye Shuqin smiled and said, "Don't worry, I understand."

Seeing that Ye Shuqin wasn't angry, Zhang Lei finally felt relieved. He sat on the bench, put his arm around Ye Shuqin, and made her sit on his lap. The sudden intimacy made Ye Shuqin blush.

Zhang Lei held her down and whispered, "Don't move." Then he put his ear to Ye Shuqin's belly and pretended to talk to her belly seriously, "Baby, your mom is the greatest mom in the world. You have to be good and not make a fuss in my belly, or Daddy will spank you when you come out."

Hearing Zhang Lei's words, Ye Shuqin was both angry and amused. She patted his shoulder and said, "Husband, what are you doing? I can't bear to let you hit my son."

Hearing Ye Shuqin's words, Zhang Lei raised an eyebrow and asked, "How do you know it's a son? Maybe it's a daughter?"

Ye Shuqin spat three times at Zhang Lei and said firmly, "Who said it's a daughter? I say it's a son, so it's a son."

Looking at Ye Shuqin's appearance, Zhang Lei suddenly felt that she carried a certain air of normalcy from that era, harboring a slight preference for sons over daughters. He smiled and ruffled Ye Shuqin's hair, saying, "Don't worry, I'll love you whether it's a son or a daughter, as long as you gave birth to them."

Hearing Zhang Lei's words, Ye Shuqin leaned shyly against his chest and stubbornly said, "No, I said it's a son, so it's a son. If I don't give birth to a son this time, I'll definitely give you one next time."

Zhang Lei joked with a smile, "Okay, as long as they're not sons, we'll keep having them, have ten or eight sons."

Upon hearing this, Ye Shuqin spat lightly, "Pah, pah, pah! Who wants to have ten or eight babies with you? Wouldn't that make me a sow?"

Zhang Lei hugged Ye Shuqin tightly and said with a smile, "I would love you even if you were an old sow."

Just then, Lou Xiao'e and Chen Xueru came over and said in unison, in a sour tone, "Oh my, who is this? Saying that in broad daylight, aren't they afraid of making their teeth ache?"

Hearing Lou Xiao'e's words, Zhang Lei laughed and retorted, "Why don't I see anyone so jealous? I only see people who are incredibly envious."

Lou Xiao'e, indignant at his teasing, walked over, grabbed Zhang Lei's neck, and, raising her chin, said, "Do you believe I'll hit your son?"

Zhang Lei looked at her, his face full of confusion, and asked, "What?"

As Lou Xiao'e spoke, she gently patted her belly twice.

When Zhang Lei saw Lou Xiao'e's charming and adorable appearance, he quickly and carefully helped Ye Shuqin sit down. Then he got up and chased after Lou Xiao'e, saying, "Okay, you dare to hit my son? If you dare to hit my son, I dare to hit your son." As he spoke, he also gently patted Lou Xiao'e's stomach twice. This playful behavior amused everyone in the yard.

After the playful fight ended, Zhang Lei looked at Chen Xueru and said directly, "Xueru, let's go get our marriage certificate later."

Hearing this, Chen Xueru was startled and quickly asked, "Now?"

Zhang Lei nodded: "Of course, let's go now, otherwise what am I going to do if you change your mind later?"

Chen Xueru glanced at him irritably: "I'm all yours now, where else can I run off to?"

Zhang Lei reached out and put his arm around her, laughing as he said, "That's not necessarily true. Anyway, I'll have to give you my approval before I'm at ease."

Chen Xueru reluctantly agreed, "Alright then, but I need to go home first to get my documents and then get the letter of introduction."

Zhang Lei nodded in agreement, and soon the two of them prepared all the necessary documents and went to the marriage registration office together. Soon, they emerged holding their marriage certificates, both beaming with smiles. Looking at this sixth marriage certificate in his hand, Zhang Lei couldn't help but feel a little flustered, but Chen Xueru leaned closer, excitedly exclaiming, "Honey, do you still have the energy? We're going to consummate our marriage tonight!"

Faced with Chen Xueru's provocation, Zhang Lei raised an eyebrow and replied, "Then tonight I'll show you what the toughest man is all about."

Afterwards, the two went to a photo studio to take a photo together before returning to the No. 90 courtyard house.