My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 229: Zhang Lei loves watching the drama unfold.

Zhang Lei looked at her and suggested with a mischievous grin, "Honey, it's alright. He Daqing is still having his wedding night. Why don't we go to his house and listen to what's going on?"

No sooner had she finished speaking than Ye Shuqin reached out and twisted his waist hard, making Zhang Lei wince in pain: "Honey, what nonsense are you talking about!"

"I was wrong, I was wrong, don't be so stubborn," Zhang Lei pleaded repeatedly.

Seeing him jumping around, Ye Shuqin said irritably, "Honey, how can we women be like you men, eavesdropping? It would be so embarrassing if someone saw us."

Zhang Lei understood immediately. It wasn't that she was unwilling, but rather that she was afraid of being seen. He immediately smiled and said, "Then how about I go listen in and report back to you word for word?"

Ye Shuqin glared at him fiercely: "You dare? If you dare go, don't ever come to my bed again!"

Zhang Lei quickly begged for mercy: "No, no, honey, let's not listen to others. Our own needs are enough."

Seeing his sycophantic appearance, Ye Shuqin said irritably, "Alright, stop being so frivolous. If He Daqing finds out you were eavesdropping at his house, he'll definitely fight you to the death with a knife."

Zhang Lei agreed verbally, but he didn't take it seriously at all. He was the kind of person who loved watching a good show. He said, "Don't worry, I definitely won't go," but he turned around and went out the door. He went to the middle courtyard first, then went around to the front courtyard. He quickly found a group of teenagers and children and led them outside the courtyard.

"Listen up, everyone. You'll each get 5 cents. Go to He Daqing's house tonight and listen in from the wall. After you've listened, spread the word about what you've heard," Zhang Lei instructed in a low voice.

Among the group of children were little ones as young as seven or eight, as well as Liu Guangtian, Liu Guangfu, and Yan Jiefang and Yan Jiekuang from the Yan family, totaling seven or eight people. After hearing Zhang Lei's words, they all showed incredulous expressions.

Zhang Lei then solemnly instructed, "Also, keep this a secret. If your parents find out, just say it was your own idea to go. If anyone dares to say I arranged it, I won't let them off!"

Clutching their 5 cents, the crowd nodded excitedly, completely ignoring his threat.

These little brats had their own ideas—anyway, it wouldn't matter if their parents found out; 5 cents for a beating from their parents was worth it, since they'd been beaten before.

If Zhang Lei truly knew what they were thinking, he would definitely think that the money was too much.

Evening soon arrived, and He Daqing and Qin Huairu set out a simple meal at home, eating and drinking together. He Yushui had long been sent back to school by He Daqing. She had always lived at school and didn't want to return to this troublesome courtyard house. She had only come back every day recently because of the many things happening in the courtyard. Now that she understood the matter between her father and Qin Huairu, she wisely took the initiative to avoid suspicion.

After a satisfying meal, He Daqing looked at the shy Qin Huairu beside him and said with a smile, "Wife, it's getting late, let's rest."

Qin Huairu blushed and nodded gently.

Looking at Qin Huairu's shy appearance, He Daqing felt a surge of heat in his heart. He immediately reached out and picked her up, carrying her quickly towards the bedroom. Qin Huairu leaned against him, her face flushed, and whispered, "Daqing, slow down."

But He Daqing couldn't resist. He put her down as soon as he entered the bedroom and pounced on her. It was just like the poem: "An eighteen-year-old bride and an eighty-year-old groom, white hair against red makeup. A pair of lovers in the quilt, a pear blossom tree pressing down on a crabapple."

Outside the He family's window, seven or eight teenagers were crouching in the shadows like mice, chattering and giggling as they listened to the noises inside. He Daqing and Qin Huairu, inside the house, were startled by the sudden sound outside the window.

He Daqing's anger flared instantly. He tiptoed to the window, flung it open, and saw several brats huddled under the windowsill, eavesdropping. He immediately roared, "Who's there? Get out of here!"

The children were terrified by the shout and scattered in all directions. He Daqing grabbed a stick from the corner of the wall and jumped out of the window, but by the time he landed, the yard was already empty. He stood there, cursing angrily, "If you brats dare come any closer, I'll break your legs!"

Qin Huairu, both angry and embarrassed, poked her head out and called out, "Da Qing, let it go, come back quickly."

After a night of passion, as dawn broke, Qin Huairu looked at He Daqing sleeping soundly beside her and thought to herself that his claim of being physically strong was indeed true, far superior to Jia Dongxu's. She felt even more respect for him. He Daqing, upon waking, was also filled with unprecedented satisfaction. This experience had brought the two of them even closer.

Hearing He Daqing's roar and seeing their children running back in a panic, the other families in the courtyard immediately understood what had happened. They all dragged their children home and gave them a good beating. For a time, the courtyard was filled with the sounds of crying and screaming.

Zhang Lei, listening to the commotion outside, covered his mouth to stifle a laugh, his shoulders trembling slightly. The three women beside him, Ye Shuqin, Ye Shuqi, and Ye Shuhua, seeing his expression, curiously leaned over and asked, "Honey, what's wrong?"

Zhang Lei waved his hands and said repeatedly, "It's nothing, it's nothing."

Ye Shuqin had already heard He Daqing's angry roar and, recalling the commotion in the courtyard, instantly realized what was happening. She stared at him and asked, "Master, was it you who did this?"

Zhang Lei's eyes darted around, and he stubbornly said, "Wife, what are you talking about? What do you mean I did it? I don't know anything about it."

Seeing his eyes darting around and the involuntary smirk on his lips, Ye Shuqin was certain that he was behind this. Ye Shuqi and Ye Shuhua, though unaware of the specifics, also felt that Zhang Lei was up to no good. However, the two sisters were secretly pleased; now, in front of outsiders, they no longer needed to call Zhang Lei "brother-in-law," but could openly address him as "head of the household," and they grew increasingly reliant on him.

Ye Shuqi glanced at the sky and said softly, "Honey, go to sleep early. I have to go to work tomorrow."

Ye Shuhua chimed in, "Yeah, honey, if you don't go to sleep soon you'll become a night owl."

Zhang Lei smiled and agreed, then reached out and pulled Ye Shuhua into his arms. Ye Shuqi looked at him, then suddenly remembered something and said, "Oh, right, honey, I'm bringing a friend home on Sunday."

Zhang Lei immediately became interested and asked curiously, "Who is it? Male or female?"

Seeing his eager expression, Ye Shuqi couldn't help but laugh: "You'll see when you get there."

These words stirred Zhang Lei's heart like a cat scratching at him, and he pressed on relentlessly, "Shuqi, don't sleep, tell me quickly."

Seeing his expression, Ye Shuqin laughed and teased, "Honey, don't ask anymore. She won't tell you now."

Zhang Lei asked, puzzled, "Why?"

"Who told you to stay up all night and mess around like that? Shuqi is doing this on purpose to annoy you," Ye Shuqin said bluntly.

Zhang Lei then realized what was happening and couldn't help but smile wryly. He had only been pestering Ye Shuqi to play chess every day, so why was he deliberately teasing her like this? Besides, his chess skills had clearly improved.