My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 50: Not Short of Money

After breakfast, the two sisters, Ye Shuqi and Ye Shuhua, went to work.

Ye Shuqin looked at Zhang Lei and asked, "Honey, don't you need to go to the factory?"

Zhang Lei then explained his purchasing agent's working hours and duties to Ye Shuqin in detail.

Ye Shuqin frowned, then said, "Honey, the factory has monthly quotas to meet. How will we complete our work if you don't go?"

Zhang Lei smiled and reassured him, "Don't worry, my dad has built up a lot of connections for me. I've already made those contacts. I only need to go once a month to complete the task. You don't need to worry about that."

Hearing Zhang Lei say this, Ye Shuqin nodded and instructed, "Since our father left us such good connections, you must maintain them well."

Zhang Lei readily agreed, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

While Zhang Lei verbally agreed to Ye Shuqin's instructions, he secretly thought that the network of connections he mentioned was actually a system bound to him.

This relationship is so strong that it doesn't need any effort to maintain.

Zhang Lei had been sitting at home for less than half an hour when he heard someone calling outside the door. Zhang Lei quickly went to open the door and saw that it was Master Lei, and Master Lei was followed by a lot of people.

Zhang Lei quickly invited them inside, but Master Lei waved his hand and said, "Boss, we won't go in. We'll go straight to the east courtyard later. I came to ask you if you have any requirements for house renovations or anything like that. You can tell me in advance, and I'll prepare everything that needs to be prepared before construction begins."

Upon hearing what Master Lei said, Zhang Lei quickly replied, "Master Lei, I was just about to tell you anyway."

Zhang Lei quickly recounted all the suggestions they had discussed the previous night, and the people around Master Lei wrote them down one by one.

After reviewing the records, Master Lei frowned and said, "Boss, these things you mentioned require a lot of paperwork. And things like the toilets you mentioned, they all require special permits. You see, on your end..."

Zhang Lei thought for a moment and said, "Master Lei, you've been in this business for years, you should have these connections. Even if you asked me, I might not be able to find them, so I'll have to trouble you. But money isn't a problem, just tell me the exact amount later, is that alright?"

Master Lei thought for a moment and said, "Alright, boss, but the price might be a bit high."

Zhang Lei smiled and said, "Master Lei, don't worry about the money. I just want to be comfortable. Oh, right, and from now on, I'll provide two meals a day for all of you staff. The cost of those meals will be on me, but you'll have to find your own cooks."

Master Lei was overjoyed to hear that meals would be provided, and quickly waved his hand, saying, "Master, you're too kind. Don't worry, I will definitely build this house to the highest standards, using the best materials and the most meticulous workmanship!"

After saying that, he turned to the group behind him and shouted loudly, "Did everyone hear that? The boss provides us with two meals a day! Everyone must put in their best effort and work hard!"

Upon hearing that meals would be provided, the workers erupted in cheers, bowing and thanking Zhang Lei profusely: "Thank you, boss! Thank you, boss!"

Soon, the work in the east courtyard began in earnest. Rooms that needed to be demolished were demolished, and things that needed to be tidied up were cleaned up. Tiles and bricks were also neatly sorted and arranged.

Ye Shuqin stood beside Zhang Lei, watching the lively scene before her, and couldn't help but sigh, "Honey, I never imagined we could own so many houses in Beijing."

Zhang Lei patted her hand and said confidently, "This is just the beginning. Our lives will only get better and better. Once all the houses are built, we'll bring our relatives from Yejiacun here so we can all enjoy a better life together."

Hearing Zhang Lei say this, Ye Shuqin was deeply moved. Her eyes reddened slightly, and she said with a choked voice, "My dear husband, you are so good to me."

Zhang Lei gently pulled her into his arms, lowered his head and rubbed his head against the top of her head, saying tenderly and solemnly, "Having the three of you is my greatest blessing."

When Ye Shuqin saw Zhang Lei embracing her in broad daylight, her cheeks flushed instantly. She quickly pulled away from Zhang Lei's embrace, her voice urgent and soft: "Honey, it's broad daylight, let's wait... let's wait until tonight."

Seeing Ye Shuqin's face flushed with embarrassment, Zhang Lei suddenly realized that this was not the open era of later generations. People nowadays are more conservative. Otherwise, his behavior might have been arrested for hooliganism.

Zhang Lei touched his nose and joked with a smile, "Then you'll have to make it up to me tonight."

Ye Shuqin lowered her head even further and said in a voice barely above a mosquito's buzz, "Honey, you can do whatever you want tonight."

Seeing Ye Shuqin like this, Zhang Lei was about to tease her some more when suddenly, a panicked shout came from behind: "Boss! Boss! Something's happened!"

These words startled Zhang Lei. He quickly turned around and asked anxiously, "What's wrong? What happened?"

Upon hearing this, several neighbors who were always eager to watch the excitement rushed over, especially Jia Changshi, who ran the fastest. She squeezed to the front and shouted excitedly, "What happened? Did someone get killed?"

Then she looked at Zhang Lei, exclaiming in exaggerated astonishment, "Zhang Lei, you're in big trouble! If someone gets killed, you'll go to jail!"

Before Zhang Lei could even speak, the person working nearby became annoyed and immediately retorted, "Hey, you old hag, what are you saying? Who died? Where did someone die? What nonsense are you spouting?"

Hearing someone dare to curse her like that, Jia Zhangshi immediately jumped up, hands on her hips, spitting as she yelled, "You bastard, who do you think you are, daring to curse me here? Do you believe I can have someone beat you out?"

At this moment, Zhang Lei stood directly in front of the worker, staring coldly at Jia Zhangshi: "Jia Zhangshi, if you can speak properly, then speak properly. If you can't, then shut up. If you dare to spout nonsense again, believe me, I'll slap your face until it's swollen!"

Seeing Zhang Lei's cold gaze, Jia Zhangshi's arrogance instantly diminished, but she still stubbornly insisted, muttering, "I was just saying a few words casually, why are you being so fierce? If something really happens, you'll be crying."

After saying that, she didn't dare to look Zhang Lei in the eye again, and shrank back sullenly, without saying another word.