My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 117: Zhang Lei's Angry

When Zhang Lei returned home, he saw that all three sisters were there. He stretched his hand into the house and called out, "Shuqin, get me a shovel! Shuqi, come and move the meat over here!"

At this moment, Ye Shuhua also heard the noise, poked her head out of the house, and said, "Master, where am I?"

Zhang Lei waved his hand: "You're fine, you can stay here."

But Ye Shuhua still ran out, and her eyes lit up immediately when she saw the potted plant in Zhang Lei's hand. She exclaimed happily, "Honey, where did this come from? It's so beautiful!"

Zhang Lei casually said, "This was traded with Yan Fugui."

At this moment, Ye Shuqi took the braised meat and said, "Master, what did you offer Yan Fugui in exchange?"

Zhang Lei pointed to the meat in Ye Shuqi's hand and said, "I took half a pig's ear and a braised chicken foot."

At this moment, Ye Shuqin also came over, handed the shovel to Zhang Lei, and said with a smile, "These flowers are quite beautiful, it's worth the exchange."

Zhang Lei angrily retorted, "Worth my ass!"

The three women were somewhat puzzled when they heard Zhang Lei say that.

Then Zhang Lei told the three women what had happened in the front yard.

The three women burst into laughter when they heard Zhang Lei's story. Ye Shuhua laughed so hard she couldn't stop, and then said, "Honey, Third Uncle is too funny."

Zhang Lei could only shake his head helplessly as he watched the three women laughing so hard they were doubled over.

Without saying anything more, he took the shovel and went into the yard, chose a good spot, dug a hole in a few strokes, planted the lilies, and carefully watered them.

At this moment, Ye Shuhua stepped forward and said, "Honey, I'll return this flowerpot."

Zhang Lei thought for a moment, then handed the flowerpot to her and said, "Okay, fine."

At this moment, Ye Shuqin and Ye Shuqi stepped forward, standing on either side of Zhang Lei, and gently comforted him.

Ye Shuqi said, "Honey, don't get angry over such a small matter."

Ye Shuqin chimed in, "Yes, sir, I think these lilies are quite beautiful, and it's pleasing to the eye to look at them every day."

Zhang Lei knew the two women were trying to comfort him, so he stopped worrying about the flowerpot and said, "I bought this especially for you today. Try it."

Ye Shuqin took the braised meat from Ye Shuqi, placed it on a plate, smelled it, and said, "Honey, this braised meat is really good. Just smelling it makes my mouth water."

Zhang Lei smiled and said, "Of course, this is a time-honored brand in Beijing, a century-old name."

Ye Shuqin said, "Then, husband, I'll bring out today's pastries again. We can just have some tonight, so we don't need to cook anymore."

Zhang Lei thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Okay. Open another bottle of wine for me. I need to drink something today, otherwise I won't be able to calm down."

As soon as Ye Shuhua returned, the four of them began to eat.

Zhang Lei felt much better as he drank the Moutai his wife handed him.

As he chewed on the braised meat, he thought to himself: This is really satisfying, unlike the meat from later generations, which has been treated with who knows how much technology and grueling processes.

Just as they were eating, a person suddenly appeared at the door.

Zhang Lei looked up and immediately shouted, "Rain, come in quickly!"

After He Yushui came in, she looked at the braised meat on the table, swallowed hard, and said, "Brother Zhang Lei, Uncle Yi and the others said they're having a company-wide meeting at seven o'clock, so they asked me to come and let you know."

Zhang Lei looked at her and asked, "Rain, do you know what this is about?"

Rain shook his head: "I don't know."

At this moment, Ye Shuqin spoke up, "Master, I know a little bit."

Upon hearing Ye Shuqin's words, Zhang Lei quickly asked, "What could it be about?"

Ye Shuqin said, "This should have something to do with Qin Huairu."

After speaking, Ye Shuqin recounted everything that had happened at the Jia family that day.

Hearing Ye Shuqin's words, Zhang Lei felt secretly pleased; his method of using people to spread rumors had worked.

Then, he looked at Yushui, who was still standing to one side, and called out, "Yushui, come in and eat with us!"

Rain shook her head and said, "No, I've already eaten."

But as soon as she finished speaking, her stomach started growling.

Zhang Lei gave Ye Shuhua a wink.

Ye Shuhua immediately ran over, pulled He Yushui over, and said, "Don't be shy, it's Zhang Lei's stuff, eat whatever you want, you're his little wife. Besides, there's something good today, you'll definitely regret it if you miss it."

Ye Shuhua's words made He Yushui blush with embarrassment.

Zhang Lei glared at Ye Shuhua, then said to He Yushui, "Yushui, don't be shy. There are some good things today, these foreign pastries, you girls should all like them."

Upon hearing that it was a foreign pastry, Yu Shui couldn't help but take a closer look, and indeed it was a pastry she had never seen before.

Ye Shuhua grabbed a piece and shoved it into He Yushui's hand, saying, "Eat quickly, there's still braised meat over there. Let's eat our fill so we can go to the meeting together."

Seeing Ye Shuhua and the others' enthusiasm, He Yushui stopped being shy and started eating as well.

Zhang Lei ate quickly and finished eating first. He walked to the middle courtyard and saw only a few scattered people. He then pushed open the door of the Jia family's house and went inside.

When Jia Zhangshi saw that it was Zhang Lei who had come in, she immediately asked with displeasure, "Zhang Lei, what are you doing? Don't you know how to knock before entering?"

Zhang Lei looked at Jia Zhangshi with a half-smile and said, "Jia Zhangshi, are you sure you want me to go out and knock on the door?"

Hearing Zhang Lei's words, Jia Zhangshi felt a little uneasy and asked uncertainly, "Zhang Lei, what's wrong?"

Zhang Lei looked at Jia Zhangshi and said slowly, "Jia Zhangshi, you still have the mind to eat here? Your Jia family is about to face a great disaster."

Hearing this, Jia Zhangshi was startled and glared at Zhang Lei, saying, "Zhang Lei, what nonsense are you spouting? What do you mean by impending disaster? What do you mean by 'a great calamity is about to befall us'?"

Zhang Lei looked at Jia Zhangshi with a mocking expression and said, "Oh, you still don't know what the meeting is about tonight?"

Madam Jia looked at Zhang Lei, and said somewhat uncertainly, "You mean, tonight's meeting is about me... about our Jia family?"

Zhang Lei nodded and said, "You do have some cleverness."

Madam Jia coldly replied, "What business does our Jia family have that requires a meeting?"

Zhang Lei glanced around and then said, "Isn't your family missing someone?"

At this moment, Madam Jia suddenly realized what was happening and said, "What? Qin Huairu? That little slut, she dares to complain?"

Then Zhang Lei looked at Jia Zhangshi and said, "Jia Zhangshi, if you don't think of a solution soon, I reckon your family won't even be able to stay in the courtyard anymore, and Qin Huairu might leave the Jia family as well."

Jia Zhangshi, though outwardly fierce, said weakly, "Zhang Lei, don't try to fool me; don't try to scare me!"