My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 355: Nanjing University of the Arts and Sha Zhu Get Labor Quotas

He Yushui leaned softly against Zhang Lei's chest, gazing at the already pitch-black night outside the window, and whispered coquettishly, "Brother Zhang Lei, you're so naughty...!"

Zhang Lei smiled and hugged her tighter, whispering in her ear, "Yushui, next time I'll have Xue Ru make you a few more of these styles, so you can continue to wear them just for me."

He Yushui's cheeks flushed from his words, and she gently pushed him away: "Brother Zhang Lei, you're so mean, I'm ignoring you..."

Zhang Lei chuckled, teasing her deliberately, "Who was it that obediently tried it on just now, saying it was only for me to see, and wanted me to give them some pointers?"

Before he could finish speaking, He Yushui covered his mouth with her hand in embarrassment and pleaded softly, "Don't say it... don't say it."

Seeing the person in his arms blushing and almost hiding, Zhang Lei's heart softened, yet he couldn't help wanting to cherish her more. He Yushui sensed his thoughts and quickly pleaded softly, "Don't do it anymore, I really don't have any strength left."

But Zhang Lei was not about to let her go so easily. He gently leaned down and, with a tender and indulgent gesture, silenced her. The room was filled with a warm and tender atmosphere. The sound of their breathing and the creaking of the bed frame was intertwined, and there was no other sound.

It wasn't until 10 p.m. that Zhang Lei rode his bicycle to take the exhausted He Yushui back to the courtyard house at No. 95.

When He Daqing saw his daughter return so late, he immediately went up to her anxiously and asked, "Yushui, where have you been? Why are you so late?"

Just as He Yushui was about to speak, Zhang Lei quickly stepped forward: "Uncle He, Yushui is with me today."

He Daqing then noticed Zhang Lei beside him, and after looking at what he was carrying, asked in confusion, "Are you two together?"

Zhang Lei nodded: "I noticed that Yu Shui's clothes were a bit old, so I took her to Xue Ru's silk shop and had a few new outfits made for her. It took me until this late to finish them." As he spoke, he handed the things in his hand to He Daqing to see.

He Daqing slapped his forehead, somewhat embarrassed: "Look at me, the father, I didn't even notice that my daughter's clothes needed changing. You're so thoughtful, Zhang Lei."

Zhang Lei smiled and said, "Uncle He, don't worry. I treat Yushui like my own sister. With me here, I won't let her suffer any injustice."

Seeing that her father didn't suspect anything, He Yushui quickly nodded in agreement. Zhang Lei handed her the clothes, and He Yushui immediately blushed and ran back to her room.

He Daqing watched his daughter's retreating figure, smiled awkwardly, and said to Zhang Lei, "Zhang Lei, thank you so much. How much was this dress? I'll pay you."

Zhang Lei waved his hand: "Uncle He, don't be so polite with me. I can't possibly take your money to buy clothes for Yushui."

Seeing that He Daqing was still insisting, Zhang Lei quickly changed the subject: "Uncle He, have you decided on the two candidates for the neighborhood committee's voluntary labor?"

He Daqing shook his head: "I've been busy these past few days and haven't had a chance to talk to you yet. Now that you're here, let's discuss it."

Zhang Lei said with a smile, "In my opinion, we should just choose Nanjing University of the Arts and Sha Zhu."

He Daqing asked, somewhat puzzled, "The two of them?"

"Yes, they are both cooks," Zhang Lei explained. "In the past, they were able to cook for everyone. How could ordinary people get to eat such good food?"

He Daqing thought it made sense and immediately nodded: "Okay, I'll listen to you and choose the two of them."

Zhang Lei exchanged a few more polite words with He Daqing before turning and leaving.

Back in her room, He Yushui's heart was still pounding, afraid that she had given herself away to her father and that he would realize that her relationship with Zhang Lei was unusual.

He Daqing wanted to go see his daughter again, but the door was locked tight, so he had to give up and turn around to knock on Nan Yi's door.

When Nanjing University of the Arts opened the door and saw He Daqing, they were somewhat surprised: "Uncle He, is there something you need?"

He Daqing said, "Nanjing University of the Arts, are you free the day after tomorrow? The neighborhood office has two spots for voluntary labor, and I'd like you to go."

Upon hearing this, Liu Lan immediately chimed in excitedly, "Let's go, let's go!"

He Daqing smiled and nodded: "Then it's settled. We'll go to the neighborhood office first thing the day after tomorrow."

After He Daqing left, Nan Yi looked at Liu Lan with a puzzled expression: "I have to go to work the day after tomorrow."

Liu Lan glared at him: "Just ask for leave directly."

The student from Nanjing University of the Arts was puzzled: "Isn't it just voluntary work? Why are you so enthusiastic? I still have a job."

Liu Lan said helplessly, "You really are a blockhead. Of course you should be proactive in these kinds of things. Didn't you see those three old men fighting tooth and nail for the chance to show off?"

Nanjing University of the Arts was taken aback: "Just to show off?"

"Of course it's more than that," Liu Lan explained patiently. "It's about leaving a good reputation with the neighborhood committee, which will benefit your future work and promotions. These days, performance evaluations all value these kinds of achievements."

Nan Yi suddenly realized what was going on and looked at Liu Lan with admiration: "Wife, thank you. If it weren't for you, I almost refused."

Liu Lan smiled and said, "What are you thanking me for? We're family, and you're my man."

A surge of warmth welled up in Nan Yi's heart, and she excitedly hugged Liu Lan and walked towards the bedside.

Liu Lan quickly pressed him down, saying, "Stop, stop, stop."

Nan Yi looked at her with a puzzled expression: "What's wrong?"

"Let me finish," Liu Lan said, looking at him. "Haven't you noticed anything different about me lately?"

Nanjing University of the Arts thought about it carefully: "It's just a bit more tiring than before, and I need to sleep more."

Liu Lan smiled and revealed, "That's because your Nan family is going to have an heir."

Nan Yi froze, her eyes widening in disbelief: "What? You're pregnant?"

Liu Lan nodded gently.

Nanjing University of the Arts immediately and hurriedly moved a stool over: "Sit down quickly, let me take a good look."

Liu Lan was amused by him: "Don't be nervous, I'm not that delicate."

"No way," Nanjing University of the Arts said seriously, "From now on, you don't have to do any housework. I'll take care of everything inside and outside the house. You can just sit and eat sunflower seeds and drink tea every day."

Liu Lan felt a warmth in her heart, realizing she had truly chosen the right person to follow: "How could I do that? I'd become a rich lady!"

Nanjing University of the Arts said earnestly, "I'm going to treat you like a rich lady."

He quickly followed up, "What do you want to eat? Sour or sweet? Should we go to the hospital to get it checked out?"

Liu Lan smiled and reassured her, "Don't be so nervous, the child is still very young."

But Nanjing University of the Arts ignored her and insisted, "Just do as I say. You can't do any heavy work at all, understand?"

Seeing that Liu Lan didn't speak, he became anxious again: "Liu Lan, I'm your man, the pillar of the family, you have to listen to me."

Liu Lan quickly agreed, "Okay, okay, you're my everything. I'll listen to you. I won't do any heavy work and will wait for you to come back and take care of me."

Nanjing University of the Arts was relieved and busied itself with caring words and attention, spoiling Liu Lan rotten.

The small house was filled with laughter and warmth.