My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 150: Drugging Jia Dongxu

Looking at Qin Huairu, Zhang Lei said with a smile, "Qin Huairu, although you are somewhat pretty, you're not my type."

Qin Huairu looked up at him, a hint of grievance in her eyes, and said, "Zhang Lei, how can you be so heartless to her?"

Without saying another word, Zhang Lei pinned her against the wall, then reached out and pinched her chin, his tone teasing: "Qin Huairu, don't try that on me."

Seeing that her act of feigning grievance wasn't working on Zhang Lei, Qin Huairu dropped her pitiful look and her expression became somewhat serious. She said, "Zhang Lei, didn't you promise me before that you would come to me if I had any difficulties?"

Zhang Lei looked at her, his gaze sharpening, and asked directly, "Have you thought this through? Are you planning to leave the Jia family?"

Qin Huairu nodded without hesitation, gritting her teeth as she said, "Yes, I'm going to leave the Jia family! That Jia Zhangshi is a complete shrew, she beats and scolds me every day, I've had enough!"

Hearing Qin Huairu's words, Zhang Lei didn't immediately agree. Instead, he calmly asked, "What about your son? Are you willing to abandon him now?"

Qin Huairu was taken aback for a moment, a hint of struggle flashing in her eyes, but she then nodded firmly and said, "I'm willing."

Hearing Qin Huairu say this, Zhang Lei laughed and said, "You've finally figured it out. Your son has been spoiled by Jia Zhangshi, and your husband is now a useless person; the whole family is just a burden. While you're still young, you can definitely find someone better."

Qin Huairu shook her head, looking directly at Zhang Lei, and said, "I don't want to find anyone better. If you're willing to let me be with you, I don't want any title or status."

Zhang Lei was startled and said, "Qin Huairu, are you serious?"

Qin Huairu nodded vigorously.

Zhang Lei thought about it and found it quite interesting, saying, "Qin Huairu, I'll consider what you're saying. However, I can help you get away from the Jia family first."

At this moment, Qin Huairu gripped Zhang Lei's arm tightly and asked anxiously, "But how will I live after I leave the Jia family?"

Zhang Lei looked at his arm sinking into Qin Huairu's chest and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I won't let you go hungry."

After saying all this, Qin Huairu thought for a moment and then hardened her heart and said, "Zhang Lei, I'll be counting on you from now on."

Zhang Lei looked at Qin Huairu and said slowly, "As long as you listen to me from now on, I won't treat you badly."

Afterwards, Zhang Lei let Qin Huairu leave first.

Watching Qin Huairu's departing figure, Zhang Lei's lips curled into a playful smile. He felt that life in this courtyard was probably going to get more and more interesting.

Then, he turned back to the central courtyard and saw Jia Dongxu sitting alone at the table. Because of his leg injury, he could only wait for the banquet to begin, and he looked somewhat lonely.

Zhang Lei's eyes lit up, and an idea came to him. He went to the back kitchen, found an empty bowl, secretly took out some croton powder from his spatial storage, poured it in, added some water, and stirred it well.

Holding the bowl back to Jia Dongxu, Zhang Lei said with concern, "Dongxu, drink some water first to soothe your throat."

Jia Dongxu was extremely thirsty when he saw Zhang Lei pour him water. He was so touched that his eyes welled up with tears, and he said gratefully, "Zhang Lei, you're so thoughtful. Thank you so much."

Zhang Lei looked at him, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "We're all brothers, no need to thank me!"

Jia Dongxu sighed, somewhat sadly, and said, "Zhang Lei, it's only because you still consider me a brother. Look at me, ever since I broke my leg, everyone in the yard avoids me. Even that idiot Sha Zhu won't even look at me properly."

Zhang Lei feigned indignation and said, "Dongxu, don't worry about what others think. Let's live our lives with dignity, why should we care about them!"

Hearing this, Jia Dongxu felt a warmth in his heart, thinking that Zhang Lei was truly a righteous person. He picked up the bowl and drank the water inside in large gulps.

Seeing Jia Dongxu finish his water, Zhang Lei's smile widened. He patted Jia Dongxu on the back and said, "Good brother, that was great!"

After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Jia Dongxu sitting there alone, still thinking about how good Zhang Lei was, completely unaware that a "huge disaster" was about to befall him.

Soon, the wedding procession returned.

The groom, Liu Guangqi, was riding the bicycle at the very front. His bride, Zhao Qing, sat on the back of the bicycle. Both of them were dressed in brand-new clothes and tied with bright red ribbons, making them particularly eye-catching in the sunlight.

At this moment, under the guidance of Uncle Yi Zhonghai, the two began to enter the courtyard. Liu Guangqi scattered candy on both sides as they walked, and Zhao Qing followed beside him, her face full of shy yet happy smiles.

The people in the courtyard who followed also joined in the commotion, shouting "Happy wedding!" and "May you have a son soon!" The courtyard suddenly became incredibly lively.

Soon, everyone arrived at Liu Haizhong's house.

Under Yi Zhonghai's guidance, everyone watched as Liu Guangqi and Zhao Qing, a married couple, stood in the middle of the main room. They first read a quote from a famous Chinese quotation, then raised their fists and solemnly swore an oath in front of the portrait of the great man.

Finally, it's time for the tea ceremony.

Liu Guangqi and Zhao Qing, holding teacups, first offered tea to Liu Haizhong and the eldest aunt, then to the second aunt. The two elders smiled broadly, responding to the tea and taking out pre-prepared red envelopes from their pockets to give to the newlyweds.

Ye Shuqin, Ye Shuqi, and Ye Shuhua, who were standing beside Zhang Lei, were also happy for the bride and groom, seeing their joyful expressions. Looking at them, the three of them seemed to recall their own weddings with Zhang Lei, and gentle smiles appeared on their faces.

The ceremony was almost over when the shout to start the feast came from Sha Zhu's side.

Zhang Lei quickly told Ye Shuqin and the other two women to find a table and sit down, while he himself went to the table with the three old men, ready to drink with them.

At this moment, Zhang Lei looked at Yan Fugui and asked with a smile, "Third Uncle, how much money did you receive as gifts?"

Yan Fugui was keeping accounts in a small notebook when he heard Zhang Lei ask him. He instinctively covered the notebook with his clothes, gave Zhang Lei a wary look, and said, "Why are you asking about this? This is Guangqi's happy occasion. I'm just helping with the accounts."

Zhang Lei chuckled and said, "Third Uncle, I was just asking casually. With so many people in this courtyard, there must be quite a few."

Yan Fugui relaxed a little, but still said, "It's not much more than what we've given. We're all neighbors, so it's just a token. Alright, alright, go sit down and eat your meal, and stop arguing with me."

At this moment, Zhang Lei's gaze swept around the courtyard and he discovered that the Yan family was even more ruthless. The six members of the Yan family each occupied a table, which meant they took up a full six tables.

However, what amused Zhang Lei was that the third aunt's seating arrangement wasn't ideal; she was sitting at the same table as Jia Zhangshi. Zhang Lei chuckled inwardly, thinking that with these two sitting together, things were bound to get interesting.

At this point, the dishes began to be served, starting with several cold dishes.

Zhang Lei's gaze involuntarily drifted towards Jia Dongxu's table.

Before the meal even started, Zhang Lei had already taken every opportunity to pour Jia Dongxu a lot of hot water. Now, with the cold dishes and the little bit of croton powder from before, plus the fact that Jia Dongxu was bedridden every day and his stomach was probably upset, Zhang Lei thought to himself, "Perfect, Jia Dongxu has prepared everything for everyone who has an upset stomach."

He was already looking forward to the show to come.