My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 288: Chen Xueru lives in courtyard house number 90

That evening, when Ye Shuqi and Ye Shuhua returned home from get off work, Zhang Lei formally introduced Chen Xueru to them. Ye Shuhua looked at Zhang Lei, speechless, and asked, "Honey, where's Qiu Nan?"

Zhang Lei replied, "Qiu Nan said she has to work tonight, and she's already sent someone back to let me know."

Upon hearing this, Ye Shuhua looked regretful: "It's such a good thing, what a pity we didn't invite Qiu Nan."

Zhang Lei smiled and ruffled her hair: "It's okay, we can always make it up tomorrow night."

Soon, everyone sat around a table. Zhang Lei looked at everyone and said with a smile, "Today is a happy day. Welcome to our family's new mistress, Chen Xueru."

Chen Xueru gracefully picked up her water glass, looked at everyone, and said with a smile, "Thank you for welcoming me, sisters."

The mute aunt beside her smiled and gestured thank you and welcome with her hands. Chen Xueru tasted the dish made by the mute aunt and praised it highly: "Auntie, your cooking is so delicious." The mute aunt looked at her and smiled and gestured thank you again.

After dinner, Zhang Lei went into the bedroom and saw Ye Shuqin busy making new bedding for him. He went over, gently hugged her from behind, and said tenderly, "You've worked hard, my wife."

Ye Shuqin leaned against his chest and replied with a smile, "It's what I should do."

Looking at the sensible Ye Shuqin, Zhang Lei was overjoyed: "You truly are my first wife. What would I do without you in this family?"

Ye Shuqin looked up at him and said coquettishly, "Then you'd better treat me well, or I'll get angry and run away from home."

Zhang Lei smiled and agreed, gently stroking her belly: "Don't worry, I'll treat you and our son well. Hurry up and deliver this little one, otherwise, you won't know how much I miss you."

Ye Shuqin poked his arm in annoyance: "Do you miss me, or do you miss your own petty problems?"

Zhang Lei chuckled softly, "I want both." He knew in his heart that he needed to give women both sexual pleasure and happiness for the relationship to last.

As night deepened, it was unclear what Ye Shuqin had privately discussed with Chen Xueru, but Chen Xueru, carrying a foot basin, sat respectfully at Zhang Lei's feet and began washing them. Seeing her like this, Zhang Lei was somewhat taken aback, and the image of Ye Shuqin involuntarily came to mind.

After all the ceremonies were over, Zhang Lei looked at Chen Xueru with a smile in his eyes: "Xueru, I find you particularly charming tonight."

Chen Xueru retorted coquettishly, "You're so irresponsible! When have I ever not been charming?"

Soon, the sounds of their tender love filled the room. The night was too short to bear, and they were both lost in its sweet embrace. This time, Chen Xueru truly understood the enduring love Zhang Lei had given her. In the end, she could only plead with Zhang Lei in a soft voice to find someone to share her burden.

Looking at her delicate appearance, Zhang Lei said in a low voice, "I'm sorry, wife, all five of your other sisters are pregnant. Now, only you can enjoy my love."

It wasn't until noon the next day that Chen Xueru slowly got up. Looking at the layout of the bedroom, she suddenly realized that this wasn't her silk shop.

Hearing the commotion, Zhang Lei came in. Seeing her like this, he smiled and asked, "My dear wife, what's wrong?"

Hearing his address, Chen Xueru looked up and asked, "What time did I fall asleep yesterday?"

Zhang Lei looked embarrassed and replied, "2:30 a.m.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xueru nearly went berserk, glaring angrily at Zhang Lei: "Are you crazy? Or am I crazy?"

Zhang Lei still looked a little embarrassed: "I was too eager to perform yesterday."

Seeing his smug expression, Chen Xueru didn't bother to scold him anymore. Just then, Ye Shuqin walked in, glanced at Chen Xueru's state, rolled her eyes at Zhang Lei, and gestured for him to leave. Zhang Lei smiled awkwardly, "You two talk," and then turned and left the bedroom.

Seeing that Ye Shuqin was carrying porridge, Chen Xueru looked apologetic and said, "I'll have to trouble you to bring it over for me again."

Ye Shuqin looked at her, smiled and waved her hand: "Let's not be so polite, we're sisters. Blame Zhang Lei for not knowing his place."

Chen Xueru accepted the warm porridge with some embarrassment, and felt much more comfortable after drinking it.

In the late afternoon, at Chen Xueru's insistence, Zhang Lei rode his bicycle and took her back to Xueru Silk Shop. After arranging things at the shop, Chen Xueru went to the tavern.

It wasn't opening time yet, so Chen Xueru pushed open the door and went in. Seeing Xu Huizhen busy calculating accounts, she smiled and walked over to her. Xu Huizhen looked up, noticing Chen Xueru's radiant face, and teased, "What good news has made you so happy?"

Chen Xueru smiled and said, "Sister, I'm married."

Xu Huizhen looked on incredulously: "What? You got married? When did that happen?"

"Yesterday," Chen Xueru replied.

"What's going on with you? You got married without any warning? And with whom?" Xu Huizhen grabbed her hand and asked three questions in a row.

Chen Xueru smiled and kept everyone in suspense: "Guess."

Xu Huizhen looked up at Zhang Lei, who was still standing at the door, and her eyes widened immediately: "With him?"

Chen Xueru nodded, a smug look on her face: "How about it? Isn't my man handsome?"

Xu Huizhen pulled Chen Xueru aside and whispered in her ear, "Isn't he younger than you? How could you do this?"

Chen Xueru rolled her eyes at her: "What are you talking about? I'm young too."

At that moment, Zhang Lei walked over and greeted Xu Huizhen with a smile. Xu Huizhen looked at him and asked again, "Are you two really married?"

Zhang Lei nodded: "It's true, we got our marriage certificate and consummated our marriage yesterday. Otherwise, she wouldn't have only come now."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xueru blushed instantly and retorted, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Xu Huizhen, however, became interested and said to Zhang Lei with a smile, "Zhang Lei, there's wine and a plate of beef here. It's on me. Please sit over there and rest for a while."

Zhang Lei accepted the wine and meat, and thanked her with a smile, "Thank you, Sister Huizhen."

"You're married to Xue Ru now, we're all family, don't be so polite." After saying that, Xu Huizhen pulled Chen Xue Ru aside and whispered, "You really gave yourself to him?"

Chen Xueru nodded.

"Is he reliable?" Xu Huizhen asked again.

Chen Xueru smiled and asked in return, "Which aspect are you referring to?"

Seeing that she still wasn't giving a serious answer, Xu Huizhen said, "It counts from both sides."

Chen Xueru thought for a moment and replied, "I don't know about the money, but they are currently living in a complete two-courtyard siheyuan (traditional courtyard house). As for that aspect, it started at 8 pm last night, and I don't know when it ended; I fainted."

Hearing this, Xu Huizhen was shocked. She gripped her arm tightly and asked nervously, "Are you telling the truth? He's that strong?"

Chen Xueru laughed: "Anyway, I've never seen anyone better than him. You'd say he's alright, wouldn't you say?"

These words made Xu Huizhen feel extremely uneasy. She looked at Chen Xueru and whispered, "This is not just okay, this is absolutely okay. I'm so envious of you."

Seeing Xu Huizhen's reaction, Chen Xueru became even more smug: "It's alright, I guess. How about I lend you my man to try?"

Xu Huizhen was amused by her words and reached out to slap her: "Go away, I have my own man, I don't need yours."

As soon as they finished speaking, the two looked at each other and burst into laughter.