My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 446: Eating Peking Duck

After showing Han Chunyan around, Zhang Lei led her to a carefully decorated room and said with a smile, "This room will be yours when you marry into the family. See if you need anything, and I'll have someone buy it right away."

Han Chunyan carefully looked around the furnished room, then smiled and shook her head: "It's already very good, there's no need to add anything."

Zhang Lei thought for a moment and then added, "Okay, if you ever think of anything you need in the future, remember to tell me. Don't make yourself suffer."

"Thank you," Han Chunyan said softly.

Zhang Lei teased her deliberately, "You just say thank you verbally?"

Han Chunyan's cheeks flushed slightly, and she said coyly, "Then what do you want?"

Looking at her flushed cheeks, Zhang Lei could no longer resist. He pulled her into his arms and kissed her. Han Chunyan instinctively tried to push him away, but he held her tightly.

Just as Zhang Lei was about to make a further move, Han Chunyan hurriedly dodged and said urgently, "No, don't do this now, wait... wait until our wedding night."

Seeing her nervous expression, Zhang Lei realized he had been too hasty and quickly let go of her hand: "It's my fault. Let's talk about it after we get our marriage certificate."

Han Chunyan nodded seriously. The two chatted in the room for a while, and seeing that it was almost noon, Zhang Lei pulled Han Chunyan and brought out two bicycles.

Han Chunyan looked at the bicycle and asked doubtfully, "Why don't we just ride one together?"

Zhang Lei explained with a smile, "I see you walking here every day, this car was bought for you."

"What? For me?" Han Chunyan asked in surprise.

"Yes, it's for you." Zhang Lei nodded affirmatively.

"No need, no need, I'm fine walking," Han Chunyan quickly declined.

Zhang Lei pulled her directly to the bicycle and patted the frame: "I said it's for you, so it's yours, don't worry. Almost everyone in our family has one, this one is especially for you."

Han Chunyan touched the brand-new women's bicycle, her heart filled with emotion: "Was this just bought?"

"I bought it yesterday," Zhang Lei said with a smile. "After I saw you off yesterday, I was thinking that you didn't have a bicycle, so I prepared it for you in advance. Do you like it?"

Han Chunyan nodded slightly, tried riding it, and the two chatted as they rode, soon arriving at Quanjude.

Stepping into the store, Han Chunyan looked at the exquisite decorations and asked softly, "This must be very expensive, right?"

Zhang Lei smiled and said, "It's not expensive. If you want to come and eat here every day, that's fine too."

Han Chunyan gave him a reproachful look: "Who can eat here every day? You're perfectly content eating here once in a while."

"Okay, whenever you want to eat, we'll come." Zhang Lei said, ordering a plump roast duck and two side dishes.

He picked up a thin pancake and skillfully rolled it up for Han Chunyan, showing her the correct way to eat it. Han Chunyan followed his example and rolled one up for Zhang Lei as well. Zhang Lei ate the roast duck she had rolled up, feeling a sweet warmth in his heart.

"Tell me about your family's schedule," Zhang Lei said earnestly, looking at her. "I'll visit your family around 10 a.m. tomorrow."

Han Chunyan nodded: "Okay, I'll wait for you at home tomorrow."

After quickly finishing the roast duck, Zhang Lei asked the waiter to pack 20 more to go. Han Chunyan, looking at so many ducks, asked in surprise, "Why are you packing so many?"

"There are many people in my family, so I can't show favoritism and make your other sisters laugh at me," Zhang Lei said with a smile. "Besides, you haven't even joined the family yet, and I don't want them to say I'm biased and put you in a difficult position."

Han Chunyan's cheeks flushed instantly, and she said coquettishly, "Why are you talking nonsense!" But she was secretly delighted, knowing that Zhang Lei had feelings for her.

Zhang Lei took out five and placed them on Han Chunyan's bicycle, saying with a smile, "These are for your family to take back and try. The remaining 15 can be sent back to No. 89 Courtyard by the shop."

Looking at Zhang Lei, Han Chunyan found him incredibly charming. They chatted as they walked to a small park. Zhang Lei would occasionally try to make her laugh, making Han Chunyan burst into tears.

The two found a secluded spot, and their relationship progressed from holding hands to embracing, and finally to a passionate kiss. Han Chunyan felt as if she had fallen into a honey pot, her heart filled with sweetness.

Seeing her reluctant expression, Zhang Lei hugged her and whispered, "Chunyan, why don't you come home with me and not go back?"

Han Chunyan gently shook her head: "My person will be yours sooner or later, don't rush me. I'm going home first, and I'll wait for you to come pick me up tomorrow."

Hearing this, Zhang Lei happily picked her up and spun her around several times. Han Chunyan quickly patted his shoulder, "Put me down quickly, it'll be bad if someone sees us."

"What's wrong with hugging my own wife?" Zhang Lei said, but still carefully put her down. "Tomorrow I'll make sure your family accepts me and I give you a grand and glorious marriage."

"I believe in you," Han Chunyan said earnestly.

After they parted ways, Zhang Lei rode his bicycle home happily, humming, "Today is a good day, all my wishes will come true."

As soon as she entered the courtyard, she saw her family gathered around a roast duck that had been brought in. Ding Qiunan chuckled and teased, "Judging by how happy someone is, they must have just won the heart of their sweetheart. Where is she?"

Zhang Lei touched his nose and said with a smile, "Tomorrow, I'll definitely bring him tomorrow."

Yu Li also laughed and said, "It seems that the head of the household is not the type to forget the old for the new, he still knows to send us sisters roast duck."

Zhang Lei patted his chest and assured him, "That's right. We men are upright and honest, and we treat every wife equally. We definitely won't treat you unfairly."

His antics drew laughter from everyone. Ye Shuqin grabbed his hand and urged, "Tell me quickly, how far has things progressed?"

Zhang Lei smiled as he picked up a thin pancake, rolled up a roast duck, and fed the rolled duck meat to Ye Shuqin.

Ye Shuhua, standing to the side, pouted and said coquettishly, "Honey, I want one too."

Upon hearing this, all the women looked at Zhang Lei, who helplessly rolled up the rolls one after another, busy as a bee. Finally, seeing how hard he was working, they started rolling and eating them themselves.

On the other side, Han Chunyan rode her brand-new bicycle and attracted the attention of the residents in her yard as soon as she arrived at the gate.

Aunt Zhang, who was washing clothes, looked up and saw her, smiling as she spoke, "Oh, Chunyan, you bought a bicycle? What's on that bike? It smells so good!"

Han Chunyan replied with a smile, "Yes, it's a new bicycle. I'm happy today, so I bought some things for my family to try. Aunt Zhang, you're busy, I'll go home now."

Aunt Zhang watched her retreating figure and pursed her lips, "That girl, she didn't even bother to invite someone to try it."

A neighbor joked, "Come on, you're just jealous because Chunyan brought some delicious food."

The others laughed, and Aunt Zhang, feeling embarrassed, vented her anger on her clothes.

As soon as Han Chunyan entered the house, she saw her mother and quickly called out, "Mom, come quick, I brought you something delicious!"

Han's mother walked over with a smile: "What delicious food did you bring especially for me?" Her gaze then fell on the bicycle, and she asked in surprise, "Chunyan, where did this bicycle come from?"

Han Chunyan smiled and recounted how Zhang Lei had given her the bicycle. Han's mother was somewhat surprised: "He bought all of these?"

Han Chunyan placed five roast ducks on the table: "Mom, smell how delicious they are? They're from Quanjude."

Han's mother leaned closer to smell it and nodded repeatedly, "It smells good!" She then touched the bicycle and said with a smile, "It's really nice; this bicycle looks sturdy."

"This is a women's bicycle that Zhang Lei bought especially for me," Han Chunyan said proudly.

Seeing her daughter's happy expression, Han's mother repeatedly said "good," then remembered the important matter: "By the way, did you tell Zhang Lei when he's coming to our house?"

"Mom, I told him he'll come over tomorrow morning," Han Chunyan replied.

Mother Han nodded: "Alright, wait a moment. Go and call your eldest brother, second brother, and eldest sister. This roast duck is just right; let them share in your joy, one for each family."

"Mom, don't worry, I'll ride my bike to call them right away," Han Chunyan immediately agreed.