My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 440: Lou Xiao'e's Maternal Home

The next day arrived in the blink of an eye.

Cheng Jianjun got up and looked at his father, saying, "Dad, you can take the bicycle today."

At this moment, Cheng Jianjun's father looked at Cheng Jianjun and said, "Didn't you say yesterday that you were going to lend it to that kid Han Chunming? How come you let me ride it away again today?"

Cheng Jianjun said with a smile, "Dad, he said yesterday he wouldn't lend it anymore, so you can use it today."

Cheng Jianjun's father thought for a moment and said, "Alright then, let me know in advance when you need it next time."

Cheng Jianjun was overjoyed as he watched his father ride away on his bicycle.

Around nine o'clock, Su Meng found Han Chunming on her bicycle and called out, "Chunming, Chunming."

Han Chunming looked at Su Meng and said with a smile, "Su Meng, wait for me a moment, I'm coming right away."

Su Meng watched Han Chunming run off to the back. Han Chunming arrived at Cheng Jianjun's house and, seeing Cheng Jianjun standing there, quickly said, "Cheng Jianjun, quickly give me the bicycle."

Cheng Jianjun feigned ignorance and asked, "What bicycle?"

Looking at Cheng Jianjun, Han Chunming said, "Yeah, the bicycle. You promised me yesterday, don't stand me up, I have something important to do."

Cheng Jianjun slapped his forehead and said, "Oh dear, look at you! Why didn't you say so earlier? My dad said he had something important to do today and needed to go to a very far place, so he took his bicycle ahead of time."

Upon hearing this, Han Chunming exclaimed in surprise, "What? It rode away? What am I supposed to do now?"

Cheng Jianjun thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, I'll think of a way for you. I'll see if I can ask my dad to give it back."

Han Chunming looked at Cheng Jianjun and asked, "How long has your father been gone?"

Cheng Jianjun checked the time and said, "It's been over an hour."

After listening for over an hour, Han Chunming angrily said, "What's the use of that? How long would it take to catch up now?"

Cheng Jianjun could only feign apology and say, "I'm sorry, Chunming, I really didn't expect this to happen. How about next time?"

Han Chunming waved his hand helplessly and said, "Forget it." He thought to himself, how could there be a next time? This time, he had finally assured Su Meng that there would be bicycles, and Cheng Jianjun had also agreed. How could this kind of thing go wrong at the crucial moment?

Su Meng waited a long time before Han Chunming returned. Looking at him anxiously, she asked, "Chunming, where's your bicycle?"

Han Chunming had no choice but to say helplessly, "The bicycle is gone."

Upon hearing that the bicycle was gone, Su Meng angrily said, "Han Chunming, what did you promise me? You even asked me to go to the park! You're driving me crazy! I'm never talking to you again!"

Seeing Su Meng angrily ride away on her bicycle, Han Chunming wanted to chase after her to apologize. At this moment, Cheng Jianjun stepped in front of Han Chunming and said, "Chunming, what's wrong with you?" As he spoke, he blocked Han Chunming's path.

Han Chunming looked at Cheng Jianjun, shoved him aside, and said, "Get out of my way!"

But when he chased after her, Su Meng had already disappeared. At this moment, Cheng Jianjun pretended to be concerned and said, "Chunming, just tell me what's wrong. Why are you in such a hurry? Besides, it's just a bicycle. I'll definitely let you ride a bicycle tomorrow."

Han Chunming looked at Cheng Jianjun and helplessly told him about his date with Su Meng. Cheng Jianjun pretended to be annoyed and said, "Hey, look at you, why didn't you say so earlier? If you had said so earlier, I would have given you the bicycle yesterday, and there would be no need for this today. Why didn't you say so earlier?" Cheng Jianjun's words left Han Chunming speechless.

Meanwhile, at courtyard house number 89, Lou Xiao'e, carrying large and small bags and holding a child in her arms, excitedly said to Zhang Lei, "Honey, I'm going back to my mother's house first. Don't miss me too much."

Zhang Lei looked at her and asked, "You really don't need me to stay with you?"

Lou Xiao'e shook her head: "No need, you just stay home. You have so many wives, you can't possibly keep them all company."

Zhang Lei thought for a moment and said, "Alright then." He then asked the two nannies to go with Lou Xiao'e.

Lou Xiao'e got into the car and said to the driver with a smile, "Let's go, back to the Lou family."

The driver respectfully replied, "Yes, Miss." This driver was specially assigned to this car by Lou Bancheng, and he was very reliable.

Soon, the car stopped in front of the Lou family's house. Lou Xiao'e, holding the child, said happily, "You're going to see my grandparents soon, aren't you excited?" The little one giggled in her arms, and Lou Xiao'e laughed along, saying, "You like it here too, don't you?"

As the group entered the courtyard, Mr. and Mrs. Lou beamed with joy upon seeing their daughter return. Mrs. Lou quickly took the child, saying, "This is our Chengde! She's so adorable!"

Lou Xiao'e said with a smile, "Mom, I brought him to see you today especially. Aren't you happy?"

Lou's mother said, "Happy, happy! I'd be even happier if you could keep him at home every day."

Lou Zhenhua chimed in, "That's right. Zhang Lei has so many sons, one more or one less won't make a difference. Xiao'e, just leave him here, I guarantee I'll raise him to be healthy and strong."

Lou Xiao'e glanced at her father and said, "You're dreaming. But Zhang Lei said that if the second one is also a son, he can let the child take my surname."

Lou Zhenhua exclaimed in shock, "Really?"

Lou Xiao'e nodded, then added, "But if it's a daughter, that won't work."

Lou Zhenhua was somewhat bewildered: "Sons are fine, but daughters aren't? What kind of logic is that?"

Lou Xiao'e laughed and said, "Don't you know? Our family is all sons now. Zhang Lei is going crazy wanting a daughter. He's hoping we can get pregnant again soon and give him a daughter."

Mrs. Lou, who was standing to the side, thought for a moment and said with a smile, "That's right, your family has eleven children now, all of them boys, right?"

Lou Xiao'e nodded: "Yes, they are all sons."

The family chatted and laughed as they entered the house. Lou Zhenhua suddenly asked, "Where's Zhang Lei? Why didn't he come with you? Does he not respect his father-in-law?"

Lou Xiao'e quickly explained, "Dad, what are you thinking? Zhang Lei wanted to come at first, but I stopped him."

Lou Zhenhua asked in confusion, "Why?"

Lou Xiao'e smiled and said, "There's no reason, I just wanted to stay a few more days so you and the child could spend more time together. Besides, aren't you happy that I'm coming back to stay a few more days?"

Mrs. Lou glared at Mr. Lou and said, "That's right, our daughter misses us and wants to come home for a few more days. Why are you asking all these questions? It makes you seem superior!"

Lou Zhenhua, realizing he was in the wrong, quickly shut up and focused on playing with his grandson in his arms, saying, "You lot aren't as lovable as my grandson, are you?"

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Lou Xiao'e pulled her father aside and whispered, "Dad, I have a friend whose younger brother is unemployed. I'd like you to help arrange a regular job for him, is that alright?"

Lou Zhenhua asked, "What friend?"

Lou Xiao'e said, "Just ordinary friends."

Lou Zhenhua then asked, "Male or female?"

Lou Xiao'e said irritably, "It's a woman, definitely a woman!"

Lou Zhenhua was relieved and asked, "Since she's a girl's friend, what kind of job does her brother want?"

Lou Xiao'e thought for a moment and said, "A regular job is fine. She lives near Zhengyangmen."

Lou Zhenhua said, "How about this, I remember there's a bread factory over there, and I know the factory manager. How about we let him work there?"

Lou Xiao'e nodded: "That works too."

Lou Zhenhua then said, "Leave this matter to me, and give me the name."

Lou Xiao'e told her father about Han Chunming.

Seeing the two of them acting so mysteriously, Lou's mother said irritably, "What have you two been up to? Behind my back?"

Lou Xiao'e smiled and said, "Mom, I was just talking to Dad, it's nothing."

Seeing that they were unwilling to talk more, Lou's mother didn't press further and focused on playing with her grandson. Suddenly, the little guy reached out and grabbed the jade pendant around Lou's mother's neck. Lou's mother smiled and said, "Do you like this? Here, Grandma will take it off for you."

Lou Xiao'e quickly stopped her: "Mom, what are you doing? This is something important to you, you can't give it to him."

Lou's mother said, "What's so important? It's just a jade pendant. If my grandson wants it, I'll give it to him."

Lou Zhenhua also said with a smile, "Xiao'e, don't stop him. We'll give him whatever he wants. Not to mention jade, even gold or silver, whatever kind he wants, we'll have it."

Lou Xiao'e was very happy to see how much her parents doted on their child. She asked the nanny to go home first and tell Zhang Lei that she would be staying at her parents' house for a few more days.