My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 356: Encountering the Great Fool Liu Hongchang

Time flew by, and the day for voluntary labor arrived.

Sha Zhu and Nan Yi arrived at the street office compound one after the other, listening to Director Wang's instructions. Zhang Lei also didn't miss this opportunity; after all, he had donated money and goods, so his performance in terms of labor should follow suit.

When Director Wang saw Zhang Lei arrive, he said happily, "Zhang Lei, what brings you here too?"

Zhang Lei said with a smile, "Director Wang, this kind of thing is so meaningful, I also want to do my part for everyone. I can't help with big tasks, but I can still do small jobs like washing, cleaning, and moving things."

Hearing Zhang Lei's words, Director Wang smiled and said, "Alright, alright, then I won't be polite later."

Zhang Lei said with a smile, "Director Wang, I'm just a brick in the revolution. I'll go wherever I'm needed. Please feel free to use me."

Director Wang was very satisfied with what he said and said "good" three times in a row.

Meanwhile, Sha Zhu, standing to the side, curled his lip and muttered under his breath, "This Zhang Lei is just showing off; he's such a show-off."

Nan Yi, who was standing nearby, quickly moved away from Sha Zhu's mutterings. He always felt that he would be infected by Sha Zhu's silliness.

Before long, Sha Zhu and Nan Yi were also assigned by Director Wang to cook for everyone. Zhang Lei, on the other hand, seemed to have inexhaustible energy. He moved supplies, adjusted tables and chairs, and helped clean up areas in need. He also accompanied Director Wang from the street office to orphanages, nursing homes, and the homes of some residents in need.

Director Wang observed Zhang Lei's performance throughout the entire process.

Director Wang looked at Zhang Lei and said with a smile, "Zhang Lei, you should take a break. There are so many people here, we can't expect to order things around just for you."

Zhang Lei smiled, wiped the sweat from his brow, and said, "Alright, I'll take a break too."

Director Wang looked at Zhang Lei and said with a smile, "Go over there. They're cooking right now, so take a bite to replenish your energy."

Zhang Lei thought for a moment, nodded, and then followed the scent.

After all, this event was quite large, with volunteers from many places coming, plus those who needed help, so everyone was working enthusiastically.

Zhang Lei walked to a stove and said with a smile, "Master, please serve me a bowl of vegetables and a cornbread to tide me over."

Upon hearing Zhang Lei's words, the chef readily took the bowl, scooped a large bowl full for Zhang Lei, and handed him two steamed buns.

When Zhang Lei looked up and saw the chef's face, he was startled.

The chef was taken aback by Zhang Lei's actions and asked, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with the food?"

Zhang Lei quickly shook his head: "No, no."

As he spoke, he took a big bite of the cornbread, ate some vegetables from his bowl, and praised, "Master, your cooking is really delicious."

But Zhang Lei's heart was in turmoil. Looking at the person in front of him, Zhang Lei thought to himself: Isn't this Liu Hongchang from the TV series "Home-Style Dishes"? This great traitor who is as infamous as Sha Zhu, the great traitor who has been dragged down by the He family his whole life, Liu Hongchang.

Zhang Lei watched Liu Hongchang serving food to others and asked in a low voice, "Master, what is your surname?"

Liu Hongchang readily replied, "My surname is Liu, and my name is Liu Hongchang."

Zhang Lei blurted out, "Fatty Liu."

Liu Hongchang looked at Zhang Lei and said, "You know me?"

Zhang Lei is now confirmed; he is indeed Liu Hongchang from "Home-Style Dishes".

Zhang Lei looked at Liu Hongchang and said with a smile, "Master Liu, I've heard of you. Are you married?"

Liu Hongchang looked at Zhang Lei and said with a smile, "No."

Zhang Lei, still persistent, asked, "So, do you have someone you like?"

Liu Hongchang looked at Zhang Lei, sensing an underlying meaning in his words, and said, "No, what? Are you also a matchmaker, trying to find me a partner?"

Zhang Lei shook his head and said, "No, no, we were just chatting."

Liu Hongchang glanced at Zhang Lei, seemingly unconcerned, and said, "Please eat first, and let me know if you need more."

Zhang Lei continued eating in silence, only casually inquiring about Liu Hongchang's current address. He was somewhat taken aback to learn that the address wasn't far from his own.

I've wandered around this area countless times, but I've never heard of Liu Hongchang's name before. Why is he suddenly appearing now?

Zhang Lei thought it must be the system's doing. However, he didn't care. After all, he had already transmigrated into the plot of "Full House of Love," and had also incorporated the plots of "The Little Woman Under the Zhengyang Gate" and "Man is Iron, Rice is Steel." Now, he had added the plot of the TV series "Home-Style Dishes," so it wasn't surprising.

Zhang Lei also learned from Liu Hongchang that he was not yet married to He Wenhui, nor had he become a son-in-law of the He family.

Zhang Lei thought for a moment, and now that he knew the plot, he should hurry up and find out more.

Soon, the day's voluntary labor came to an end.

When Zhang Lei returned home, he seemed distracted. Seeing his state, Ye Shuqin assumed he was tired from work and quickly went to him, asking with concern, "Honey, shall I run you some water to wash up?"

Zhang Lei thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay."

Before long, a large tub of steaming hot water was ready. Zhang Lei tested the water temperature, took off his clothes, and sat in the tub. Ye Shuqin brought over a small stool and sat on the edge of the tub.

Looking at Zhang Lei taking a bath, she said softly, "Honey, let me scrub you."

Zhang Lei held her hand and said gently, "Honey, you've worked so hard."

Ye Shuqin didn't say anything more, but quietly rubbed Zhang Lei's back while casually asking, "Honey, were there many people today? Tell me about it."

Zhang Lei then recounted to her in detail what he had done that day: which orphanages, nursing homes, and several families of martyrs in dire need he had visited.

Ye Shuqin listened attentively and couldn't help but say, "Honey, now that you mention it, I'm tempted to go help."

Zhang Lei smiled and said, "You, I'll take care of this. You just need to focus on giving birth to our son."

Ye Shuqin smiled and said, "Honey, don't worry, I will definitely give birth to the child safely."

Looking at her large pregnant belly, Zhang Lei said with some concern, "This is triplets, which is very risky. You have to be extremely careful."

Ye Shuqin reassured her, "Don't worry, so many people in the family are watching us, they're all very careful."

Zhang Lei shook his head again: "Our family is full of pregnant women right now. If something really happens, we might not have enough people to help."

Ye Shuqin said with a smile, "Qiu Nan took us to check our blood types again today, and she also prepared a lot of blood of the same type to ensure there won't be any accidents."

Zhang Lei finally breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good. Qiu Nan is always a thoughtful girl. I feel at ease with her around."

The two chatted casually. Zhang Lei looked at Ye Shuqin and said, "Wife, come in too, let me give you a massage."

Ye Shuqin hesitated for a moment, then took off her clothes and gently sat down in the bathtub. Fortunately, Zhang Lei had specially ordered a large bathtub that could accommodate several people, and there was even a small stool inside, just right for Ye Shuqin to sit on.

Noticing that Zhang Lei's gaze was becoming increasingly strange, Ye Shuqin quickly stopped him: "Honey, don't touch me like that, it tickles."

Zhang Lei couldn't help but laugh and said, "Wife, you're so tempting."

Ye Shuqin blushed and said softly, "Why don't you bring the rainwater inside? With her here, you won't feel so uncomfortable."

Zhang Lei hesitated for a moment and said, "Yu Shui is still in school, it's not appropriate for her to come in now."

Although he had some thoughts in his mind, he could only suppress them when he looked at Ye Shuqin, who was pregnant.

Soon, the two finished washing up and lay down on the bed. Zhang Lei carefully protected Ye Shuqin, but his mind was already wandering elsewhere—with so many pregnant women in the family, they would need to find more reliable people to take care of them in the future.

Ye Shuqin rested her head on Zhang Lei's arm, her face full of peace and happiness, quietly nestled beside him.