My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 449: 5 sets of 3 turns and 1 sound

Zhang Lei quickly stood up: "Please don't say that. This is all I should arrange for Chunyan. We're all family."

Han Chunyan looked at Zhang Lei, her smile barely concealed: "When did you finish this? Why didn't you tell me beforehand?"

Zhang Lei said with a smile, "I was just trying to give you a surprise. I originally wanted you to stay home and enjoy yourself without having to do anything, but you insisted on staying home. So I had to compromise and arrange an easy job for you."

The older sister-in-law joked, "Oh my, my teeth are aching so badly. Our Chunyan is so lucky."

Han Chunyan blushed and scolded, "Sister-in-law, please stop teasing me."

After finishing the meal, Zhang Lei looked at Han's mother and said, "Now that Chunyan and I have settled our affairs, you can name your price for the bride price, and I will not haggle. I will do whatever I can afford."

Mother Han waved her hand: "We're just a small family, we don't have that many rules. We'll do what other families do. Besides, as long as Chunyan is happy, what's the point of talking about dowry?"

Han Chunyan quietly pulled Zhang Lei aside and said somewhat shyly, "Zhang Lei, I know our family is well-off, could you...?"

Seeing her hesitate, Zhang Lei smiled and encouraged her, "Can't you do what? Just say it."

Han Chunyan whispered, "Could we make enough for three watches and one radio?"

After hearing this, Zhang Lei breathed a sigh of relief and said irritably, "Can you stop talking so dramatically? You scared me half to death. I thought you were talking about mountains of gold and silver. Is that all?"

He looked at Han Chunyan and guessed with a smile, "Let me guess, you're definitely not doing this for yourself, are you? Our family has more than enough, let alone three-wheeled watches and a radio. Are you doing this for your second brother or Xiao Wuzi?"

Han Chunyan looked at him in disbelief: "How did you know?"

Zhang Lei said gently, "It wasn't easy for your mother to raise all five of you siblings by herself. If you also ask her to buy things for your second brother and Chunming's weddings, it will definitely be a burden. You are so filial, you're definitely not doing this for yourself, so I agree to this."

The two returned to their seats, and everyone was curious about what they had been talking about. Han Chunming leaned close to his second sister and whispered, "Second sister, what were you and brother-in-law talking about? And you were being so secretive."

Han Chunyan said irritably, "You're such a chatterbox."

Zhang Lei sat down and said with a smile to everyone, "Chunyan and I have just discussed it, and we'll go get our marriage certificate soon. As for the bride price, it should be three turns and one watch, according to custom."

Han's mother quickly interrupted, "Zhang Lei, if it's too much, it doesn't have to be three turns and one sound. You can decide what to do, as long as the meaning is there."

Zhang Lei quickly waved his hand: "No, no, no, that's not what I meant. I meant that since I'm marrying Chunyan, we're family now. We'll definitely have the 'three turns and one sound' (referring to a set of watches, a watch, a watch, and a watch), and I'd like to offer five sets as a bride price."

Everyone was stunned by these words.

Han Chunyan also became anxious: "Zhang Lei, that's not what you just said, why is it going up?"

Zhang Lei smiled and reassured her, "Chunyan, don't worry, listen to me."

Han's mother quickly interjected, "Zhang Lei, please don't do this. I'm marrying off my daughter, not selling her. You don't need to give so much."

Zhang Lei looked at everyone and explained earnestly, "Don't think it's a lot, it's really nothing to me. What Chunyan just told me was all about caring for this family, caring for her brothers and sisters, and feeling sorry for your hard work over the years. I can't let her marry me with these concerns. She also doesn't want to show favoritism, so these five sets of 'three turns and one sound' (referring to a set of appliances, a revolving door, a radio, and a smart speaker) will be given to each family."

He originally only intended to give one set each to Han Chunsheng and Han Chunming, who were not yet married, but then worried that Han Chunyan's sister-in-law and elder sister would feel unbalanced, so he decided to give one set to each of the four siblings' families and leave the remaining set for Han's mother.

The older sister-in-law asked excitedly, "Zhang Lei, are you telling the truth?"

Zhang Lei smiled and nodded: "Of course it's true."

Han's mother felt as if a pie had fallen from the sky, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.

Han Chunyan wanted to say something, but Zhang Lei stopped her with a look. Zhang Lei whispered to her, "Just do as I say. You don't want Mom to keep worrying about your second brother and Chunming's weddings, do you? She's so old; it'll be so hard for her to prepare all this stuff."

Han Chunyan nodded upon hearing this and went to her mother's side to persuade her, "Mom, since Zhang Lei has asked, you should accept it. My second brother and Chunming are still not married, especially my second brother, who is well past the age. With this, you won't have to worry about their marriages."

She leaned close to Han's mother's ear and whispered, "Mom, you don't want your sister-in-law to have any complaints, do you? There's another set; Zhang Lei said it's for you. It'll be convenient for you to sew clothes and listen to the radio, so you don't have to borrow from other people anymore."

After much persuasion, Han's mother finally nodded in agreement.

Zhang Lei and Han Chunyan left the Han family hand in hand.

Han Chunyan looked at Zhang Lei and said with a smile, "It feels like I'm dreaming."

Zhang Lei replied with a smile, "This isn't a dream. Let's go quickly, let's get our marriage certificate and take photos, your mom is still waiting at home."

The two quickly went to the marriage registration office, obtained their marriage certificate, and then went to a photo studio to take their wedding photos.

The photo studio owner looked at Zhang Lei with envy in his eyes: "Oh, you're here again."

Zhang Lei replied with a smile, "Yes, here we go again."

After taking the photos, the shop owner watched the two leave and couldn't help but mutter, "Why does this guy keep changing his wife every now and then?"

The plump proprietress grabbed his ear: "What? You're envious? You think I didn't serve you well?"

The shop owner was so frightened that he quickly begged for mercy: "Wife, wife, I'm not envious, I just think he's too outrageous. He's come here so many times to take wedding photos."

The plump proprietress got even angrier and poured half a cup of goji berries into his water glass: "Drink that!"

The boss looked at the cup full of goji berries, his face contorted with pain, and dared not refuse, so he could only gulp it down. No sooner had he finished than his wife dragged him into the house, where his groans soon filled the air.

Meanwhile, Zhang Lei and Han Chunyan bought a large bag of wedding candy on the way back to the courtyard and distributed it to each household.

When Zhang Lei walked into the backyard, he met Su Meng for the first time, as well as Cheng Jianjun, who was at odds with Han Chunming.

He whispered to Han Chunyan, "Chunyan, I think Cheng Jianjun and your brother don't get along very well."

Han Chunyan quickly stopped her: "Don't talk nonsense. Chunming and Jianjun grew up together and are so close that they could share a pair of pants. How could they not get along?"

Zhang Lei laughed and said, "I'm usually pretty good at judging people. Didn't you notice the way Cheng Jianjun looked at Su Meng?"

Han Chunyan asked in confusion, "What's wrong with the way he looks at Su Meng?"

Zhang Lei bluntly stated, "Just like the way I look at you, it's full of love. Even the best of brothers can have relationship problems when they meet someone they like."

Han Chunyan said irritably, "Alright, let's not meddle in their business."

Zhang Lei smiled and said, "Okay, I was just reminding you. Anyway, you're enough for me."

Han Chunyan scolded, "You're so glib."

The two returned to the Han family home and discussed wedding arrangements. Since a large celebration wasn't feasible, they invited relatives, friends, and neighbors from the courtyard house; Zhang Lei's own family members attending would be enough to create a lively atmosphere.