My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 334: Yu Haitang teases He Yushui

As soon as Yu Haitang returned to school, she quickly found He Yushui. He Yushui felt uneasy when she saw Yu Haitang walking towards her.

Yu Haitang stared at He Yushui and said directly, "Shouldn't you give me an explanation?"

He Yushui was extremely nervous, but pretended to be completely clueless: "Haitang, what are you saying? What do you mean by 'statement'?"

Yu Haitang smiled and said, "Oh, so you still dare to lie to me now. My brother-in-law told me about you and him..."

Before she could finish speaking, He Yushui quickly covered Yu Haitang's mouth and pulled her to a secluded, deserted place.

Looking at He Yushui's flustered appearance, Yu Haitang couldn't help but laugh: "Admit it now, huh?"

He Yushui lowered her head, not daring to look into her eyes, and said softly and earnestly, "Haitang, I really like Brother Zhang Lei."

Yu Haitang looked at her: "Really?"

He Yushui nodded vigorously.

Yu Haitang then asked, "Where are you at?"

He Yushui blushed instantly and stammered, "We just...we just kissed."

Seeing her shy expression, Yu Haitang burst into laughter: "Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore."

Yu Haitang's reaction caught He Yushui off guard, and she asked incredulously, "You...you don't blame me?"

Yu Haitang smiled at her and said, "You're my best friend, why would I blame you?"

He Yushui was even more confused and asked nervously, "Haitang, shouldn't you object?"

Yu Haitang raised an eyebrow: "Why would I object to you? Besides, if I object to you, what am I supposed to do?"

He Yushui's eyes widened suddenly: "You?"

Yu Haitang looked at her calmly: "What's wrong with me? If you can like my brother-in-law, why can't I? Besides, he has more than one wife, two more wouldn't be a problem. But, I'll be ahead of you in line."

He Yushui finally realized what was happening, and was both angry and amused: "Oh, you actually set me up! Are we still best friends?"

Yu Haitang laughed uncontrollably: "Who told you to be so guilty?"

He Yushui immediately pretended to be angry: "No, tell me right now, what exactly happened between you and Brother Zhang Lei!"

As they talked, the two girls huddled together and began to chatter. He Yushui was increasingly surprised as she listened; she hadn't expected Yu Haitang to be so bold.

Yu Haitang looked at He Yushui and said seriously, "From now on, we're family. If anything happens at school, just tell me. Don't keep it to yourself."

He Yushui, emboldened, raised her head and said, "If you need anything, come to me. I'll take responsibility for you. In any case, I'm ahead of you in line."

Yu Haitang's eyes widened immediately: "What did you say? You're ahead of me in line? I've known you for much longer than you have!"

He Yushui retorted, "What do you mean 'early'? Zhang Lei and I have known each other since we were kids. If anyone should be ranked first, it should be me."

Yu Haitang retorted sharply, "Since I had a relationship with Brother Zhang Lei earlier, I should be ahead of you in line!"

Neither of them would give in, and they started arguing right there. A classmate who happened to be passing by didn't know what was going on and thought they were fighting, so he quickly came over to mediate.

The two then realized they had been misunderstood and were extremely embarrassed, quickly explaining that it was just a misunderstanding.

After explaining, the two quickly ran away to a secluded spot, looked at each other, and burst into laughter.

On the courtyard side, Xu Damao, Liu Haizhong, and Yan Fugui walked together toward the Jia family's house.

Each of the three was preoccupied with their own thoughts, and they walked in silence to the Jia family's door. Xu Damao stepped forward and knocked on the door.

A short while later, the door creaked open, and Jia Zhangshi leaned out.

When she saw Xu Damao, Liu Haizhong, and Yan Fugui standing at the door, her face instantly showed a look of astonishment, her eyes widened, and she didn't react for a moment.

Jia Zhangshi opened her mouth, about to ask a question, when Yan Fugui quickly stepped forward, gave her a subtle wink, and lowered his voice, saying, "Let's go inside and talk. I have something to discuss with you; it's not convenient at the door."

Jia Zhangshi glanced at the three of them, and although she was puzzled, she still stepped aside and cleared the doorway.

Xu Damao, Liu Haizhong, and Yan Fugui then stepped into the Jia family home.

But as soon as you step into the house, a strong, pungent odor, a strange smell mixed with mold and excrement, hits you.

The smell was pungent and foul, causing the three of them to frown instantly, feel a churning in their stomachs, and almost vomit on the spot.

Seeing the disgusted and uncomfortable expressions on the three men's faces, Madam Jia became furious. Her face darkened, and she said sternly, "What are you three doing here? If you don't want to stay in our house, then get out! Stop giving us attitude!"

Liu Haizhong was already fuming from the smoke, and Jia Zhangshi's words made him want to explode on the spot, his face turning red.

Xu Damao reacted quickly, reaching out to gently tug at Liu Haizhong's arm and giving him a quick wink, signaling him not to act rashly.

Liu Haizhong paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and forcibly suppressed the anger that was about to come out, but his face was still ugly.

Xu Damao then put on a smiling face and said to Jia Zhangshi in a friendly manner, "Jia Zhangshi, don't be angry. The three of us came here today because we really have something to discuss with you."

Jia Zhangshi crossed her arms, her face full of impatience, and said in a very sharp tone, "Speak quickly if you have something to say, or shut up. Don't dawdle in my house!"

Xu Damao glanced at Jia Dongxu, who was lying motionless on the bed, then looked back at Jia Zhangshi. He still smiled and said, "Jia Zhangshi, you know your family's situation. There are old people, young children, and disabled people. Life is not easy for you. If you continue to speak so stubbornly, then the three of us will turn around and leave. If you encounter difficulties in the yard in the future, no one will help you."

These words struck a nerve with Madam Jia, causing her to feel guilty. Her arrogance immediately diminished, and her tone softened considerably, though she remained defiant: "Just say what you have to say. Why are you beating around the bush?"

Seeing that Madam Jia had finally given in, Xu Damao's smile deepened: "That's right. We're here today to tell you some good news. And if you succeed in this, the three of us will be your backers in the courtyard, and no one will dare to bully your Jia family easily."

Hearing this, Jia Zhangshi felt even more puzzled. Her eyes flashed with wariness, and she took a half-step back, saying with lingering fear, "What exactly do you want? I don't do anything illegal, don't try to drag me down with you!"

Yan Fugui, who was listening from the side, was speechless. He rolled his eyes and said, "What law could you have broken? We just want you to apologize to Nanjing University of the Arts."

"Apologize?!"

Upon hearing the word "apology," Jia Zhangshi reacted as if her tail had been stepped on, instantly bristling with anger and raising her voice: "Make me apologize to Nanjing University of the Arts? On what grounds?!"

Liu Haizhong was furious at her outburst and immediately retorted, "Why? Because you were being unreasonable and causing trouble before, and now you're asking why?"

Madam Jia stiffened her neck, her attitude extremely firm: "I'm not going! I've lived in this courtyard for so many years, and I've never bowed my head to anyone. You want me to apologize to a junior? You really have the nerve to think of that!"

At this moment, Xu Damao gave Yan Fugui a wink, signaling him to step forward and persuade him.

Yan Fugui understood immediately and stepped forward to persuade Jia Zhangshi, "Jia Zhangshi, don't rush to refuse. If you're willing to apologize, firstly, the three of us will be your support in the courtyard from now on, ensuring the safety of your Jia family; secondly, as long as you apologize, I can give you one yuan."

Upon hearing the words "one yuan," Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong both paused for a moment, exchanged a glance, and were both somewhat surprised.

They were genuinely surprised that Yan Fugui, such a shrewd and calculating person, would only offer one yuan. Xu Damao had given Yan Fugui five yuan before, which was far too stingy.

Without even thinking, Jia Zhangshi shook her head vigorously: "No way! You think I'd lower myself to apologize to Nanjing University of the Arts for such a small amount of money? I won't agree!"

Yan Fugui was taken aback, not expecting that a single yuan wouldn't sway her. Helplessly, he asked, "Then what do you want?"

Jia Zhangshi glanced at Yan Fugui, then at Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong, and said with an air of self-righteousness, "We need to pay more."