My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 439: Cheng Jianjun's Mischief

Zhang Lei watched as Han Chunyan quickly blended in with the group, and was momentarily confused as to why Lou Xiao'e and Han Chunyan were dressed exactly alike.

At the dinner table, Lou Xiao'e deliberately arranged for herself and Han Chunyan to sit next to Zhang Lei. Everyone smiled when they saw Zhang Lei with two identical people on either side of him. Although no one spoke, they all understood Lou Xiao'e's meaning, but pretended not to notice. Han Chunyan was somewhat overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the crowd.

Lou Xiao'e looked at Zhang Lei and said, "Husband, how can you be so clueless? Hurry up and serve Chunyan some food."

Chen Xueru also said with a smile, "Yes, sir. This is my and Lou Xiao'e's good sister. If you don't take good care of her, we won't be happy."

Zhang Lei smiled helplessly, picked up a piece of meat, and placed it in Han Chunyan's bowl. Han Chunyan smiled with her head down and said, "Thank you."

Zhang Lei smiled and nodded, "You're welcome, eat more, make yourself at home." As soon as he said this, Zhang Lei felt it was a bit inappropriate, so he added, "Don't make yourself at home." Then, feeling that was also inappropriate, he continued, "It's up to you whether you make yourself at home or not."

These words nearly made everyone spit out their food. Ye Shuqin intervened, saying, "Sister Chunyan, don't listen to our master's nonsense. Just make yourself at home and don't stand on ceremony. We don't know if this food suits your taste, but if not, I'll have the kitchen make you a few more delicious dishes."

Upon hearing this, Han Chunyan quickly waved her hand and said, "No, no, this is already very lavish. We don't usually get to eat such good food during the New Year."

Ye Shuqin said with a smile, "This meal was specially prepared by our husband to apologize to you." Soon, under Ye Shuqin's leadership, everyone warmly greeted Han Chunyan. After an afternoon of hospitality, Han Chunyan ate her fill.

Then, Lou Xiao'e showed Han Chunyan her own son, as well as the nine sons born to Ye Shuqin, Ye Shuqi, and Ye Shuhua. Han Chunyan was speechless with astonishment upon seeing the nine remarkably similar-looking children. Looking at Ye Shuqin, she smiled and said, "Sister Shuqin, you three are amazing!"

Lou Xiao'e, who was standing to the side, said with a smile, "Yes, our family could form a football team now." Everyone listened and burst into laughter.

It was almost four o'clock in the afternoon, and Han Chunyan was preparing to leave. Lou Xiao'e looked at her and said with a smile, "My son is hungry. Wait a moment, let our husband take him to you."

Hearing this, Han Chunyan thought for a moment and said, "No, I can go back by myself."

Lou Xiao'e grabbed her hand and said, "How can that be? Now that we've brought you here, we have to make sure you get back safely."

Han Chunyan looked at the others, and they all made excuses to leave, leaving only Zhang Lei standing to the side. He said helplessly, "I'll take you." Han Chunyan looked at him and nodded.

As they walked and talked, Zhang Lei looked at Han Chunyan and said, "The world is truly amazing. I never imagined that I could meet two people who are not related by blood but look so alike."

Han Chunyan nodded in agreement.

Zhang Lei asked curiously, "Chunyan, how many sisters are there in your family?"

Han Chunyan thought for a moment and said, "There are five siblings in my family. I am the fourth oldest. I have a younger brother named Han Chunming. I have two older brothers and an older sister."

Upon hearing the name, Zhang Lei immediately understood; it was exactly the same situation as the Han family in the TV series. He smiled and said, "Your brother's name is quite auspicious; he's sure to have a bright future."

Han Chunyan said irritably, "What a great ambition! All you do is run around to this house and that house, and you're always chasing after Su Meng."

Zhang Lei asked curiously, "Oh? Is that so? It seems your brother really likes Su Meng. Does Su Meng like your brother?"

Han Chunyan thought for a moment and said, "They probably like each other."

Zhang Lei then asked, "So, do you think there's a high chance they'll get together?"

Han Chunyan shook her head and said, "It shouldn't be a big deal. Su Meng's family is better off than ours, and she's an only child, so she probably wouldn't be interested in our family's circumstances."

Zhang Lei thought for a moment and said, "I think your family is great. I can feel the atmosphere of your family from you. The relationship between relatives is very harmonious. Otherwise, you wouldn't have been able to raise such a gentle and kind person."

Hearing the praise, Han Chunyan's face gradually turned red.

Zhang Lei patted the back seat of the bicycle and said with a smile, "Get on, I'll give you a ride, it'll be faster." Han Chunyan thought about it and agreed, so she got on.

Soon, the two arrived near the Han family's house. Zhang Lei said, "I won't go in." Han Chunyan smiled, nodded, and said, "Thank you." Zhang Lei watched her enter the yard before riding away on his bicycle.

As soon as Han Chunyan reached the courtyard gate, she saw Han Chunming smiling at her. Han Chunming asked, "Sister, who's that? Did he bring you back? Is he my future brother-in-law?"

Han Chunyan immediately slapped him and said, "Don't talk nonsense!"

Han Chunming said with a smile, "Sis, look how red you are! You must be my future brother-in-law. Tell me quickly, what does he do?"

Han Chunyan looked at Han Chunming, too angry to say anything, and turned to walk home. Han Chunming could only smile helplessly.

Just then, a stunningly beautiful woman ran over and called out, "Chunming, why are you standing at the door?"

Upon seeing the person who had arrived, Han Chunming smiled and said, "Su Meng, I've been waiting for you here."

Hearing that Han Chunming was waiting for her, Su Meng laughed and said, "Silly boy, who asked you to wait?"

Han Chunming blushed and said with a smile, "We agreed to go to the park together tomorrow, are you still going?"

Su Meng looked at Han Chunming and said, "Don't you not have a bicycle? How are you going to get there?"

Han Chunming said with a smile, "Don't worry, it'll be available tomorrow. So, are you going or not?"

Su Meng said with a smile, "Then let's go tomorrow if you have a bicycle."

Han Chunming looked at Su Meng and said with a smile, "Then please go ahead."

Cheng Jianjun, who was hiding nearby, overheard their entire conversation. He muttered under his breath, "Han Chunming, Han Chunming, so that's why you lent me your bicycle. Looks like you're planning a date with Su Meng. Just wait, I'll ruin your plans tomorrow."

When Han Chunyan returned home, her mother asked, "Chunyan, how was your time at your friend's house?"

Han Chunyan thought for a moment and said, "Mom, it's good. Their house is quite big, and there are quite a lot of people."

Han's mother smiled and said, "That's good. You should go out more often and make more friends. You don't have to stay home with me all the time."

Han Chunyan smiled and said, "Mom, I understand."

At this moment, Han's mother looked at Han Chunyan and said, "By the way, have you been assigned to any job yet?"

Han Chunyan shook her head and said, "I don't know yet. I'll ask around another day."

After hearing this, Han's mother sighed and said, "Don't worry, just do your job well wherever you're assigned."

Han Chunyan was actually quite anxious, since she couldn't decide where she was assigned. However, the nature of the work was different; some jobs were more demanding, while others were less so. But in this era, she couldn't choose her own path.