My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 255: Going to the Lou Family with Lou Xiao'e

The next morning, Zhang Lei took Ding Qiunan to Xiehe Hospital, and the onboarding process went very smoothly.

The dean was very satisfied with Ding Qiunan's attitude after hearing her self-introduction. In addition, Ding Qiunan had always been committed to learning, so the onboarding process for her was completed quickly.

Looking at the bustling Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Zhang Lei couldn't help but sigh. Doctors these days have much better medical ethics than those in later generations who always prioritize performance.

Seeing that Ding Qiunan had started work smoothly, Zhang Lei said goodbye to her and left. He knew that whether she could adapt to the work at Peking Union Medical College Hospital ultimately depended on Ding Qiunan herself, and there was nothing he could do to help her with that.

Back at the courtyard house, Zhang Lei didn't linger and immediately took Ye Shuqi and Ye Shuhua to get their marriage certificate and take wedding photos.

After a busy morning, Zhang Lei arrived home to find Ye Shuqin, Ye Shuqi, and Ye Shuhua all there. He then began to speak.

"You three have nothing else to do right now, so why don't you go to Peking Union Medical College Hospital and find Qiu Nan to see how she's adjusting there?"

"I also wanted to take this opportunity to get myself checked out and see how the baby in my belly is doing."

The three nodded in agreement. Although people nowadays don't have a strong awareness of pregnancy safety, they kept Zhang Lei's instructions in mind and paid more and more attention to the condition of their unborn children.

After the three women left, Zhang Lei looked at Lou Xiao'e, who was still at home, and said carefully, "Xiao'e, wait for me at home for a while. I'm going to buy some things, and then we'll go to your house together to meet your parents."

Lou Xiao'e nodded quickly upon hearing this, and then instructed, "Honey, don't buy anything. We have everything. We can just go together."

Zhang Lei shook his head and said seriously, "Alright, listen to me. These basic manners are essential, otherwise your parents will lose face."

Lou Xiao'e then replied, "Alright then, husband. But don't buy too much, just a little something is enough."

Soon, Zhang Lei bought some snacks, fruit, two packs of cigarettes, and two bottles of wine, and returned to the courtyard house with a bunch of things in his arms.

Upon seeing this, Lou Xiao'e said with a face full of reluctance, "Husband, why are you taking so much stuff? My parents have everything they need at home."

As she was about to take something down, Zhang Lei quickly stopped her: "Xiao'e, don't take it. Your parents might not even like these things. Besides, you've come with me, and I can't let your parents feel that you're being mistreated because of me."

Lou Xiao'e wanted to say something more: "But..."

"Alright, enough with the 'buts'," Zhang Lei interrupted her. "I have money, and our family isn't short of cash."

Lou Xiao'e had no choice but to nod and say, "Alright then."

Soon, the two arrived at the Lou family's residence by bicycle. The bodyguard at the gate, seeing Lou Xiao'e and Zhang Lei beside her, looked surprised: "Miss? You're back."

Lou Xiao'e nodded: "I'm back. Where are my parents?"

"The master and mistress are both at home."

Lou Xiao'e immediately led Zhang Lei inside. Zhang Lei looked at the Lou family's courtyard and smiled. This wasn't his first time here.

Before long, the two met Lou's parents. The elderly couple were overjoyed to see Lou Xiao'e, and Lou's mother scolded, "Xiao'e, where have you been these past two days? Your father and I have been so worried that we haven't been able to sleep at night."

Mr. Lou didn't speak, but just smiled at his daughter, his eyes full of love. Zhang Lei could tell that Lou Xiao'e was especially valued in the Lou family.

In their joy, Lou's parents suddenly spotted Zhang Lei. Lou's father's face instantly darkened, and he angrily looked at Lou Xiao'e: "Xiao'e, why did he follow us here?"

Lou Xiao'e quickly walked to Zhang Lei's side, took his arm, looked up at her parents, and said earnestly, "Mom and Dad, Zhang Lei and I are married."

These words struck Lou's parents like a bolt from the blue. Lou's father exclaimed in disbelief, "What? You're married? To him?"

Lou's mother hurriedly stepped forward: "Xiao'e, marriage is no small matter. Don't joke with your parents."

"I'm not joking." Lou Xiao'e's eyes were firm. "Zhang Lei and I are truly in love."

Lou's father glared at Zhang Lei, his eyes filled with murderous intent, and roared, "You bastard, how dare you bully my daughter! Believe me, I'll kill you!"

As he spoke, he was about to rush into the study to grab the gun when Lou Xiao'e quickly stopped him: "Dad, what are you doing!"

"Xiao'e, you're still young, you don't understand, don't be fooled by him!" Lou's father said urgently.

"Dad, Mom, I'm with him of my own free will." Lou Xiao'e's words left her parents looking utterly disappointed.

Lou's father was aware of Zhang Lei's situation, while Lou's mother resented that her daughter had kept such a big matter from her.

At this moment, Zhang Lei stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Uncle and Aunt, I know you don't approve of me, but Xiao'e and I are really together. I love her very much and I will love her for the rest of my life."

"Love her?" Lou's father sneered. "Zhang Lei, don't you know your own situation? You already have three women in your family. Where do you think you're placing my daughter?"

"Dad, don't say that," Lou Xiao'e immediately defended Zhang Lei. "Don't you have a few concubines too? Besides..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lou's father, enraged, raised his hand to strike Lou Xiao'e.

Zhang Lei reacted quickly, grabbing Lou's father's wrist and saying coldly, "Uncle, I respect you because you are Xiao'e's father, but if you hit her in front of me, don't blame me for being impolite."

Looking at his hand that had been grabbed, Lou's father sneered, "You're going to be impolite to me? I'd like to see just how impolite you are!"

As he spoke, Lou Bancheng clapped his hands, and the butler immediately understood and called over a group of bodyguards.

Lou Xiao'e was terrified and hurriedly shouted, "Dad, what are you doing!"

Lou's mother quickly comforted him, "Zhenhua, calm down. No matter what, he's our son-in-law now."

"Whether he's worthy of being my son-in-law depends on whether he has the ability!" Lou's father rebuked angrily.

Zhang Lei looked at the bodyguards who surrounded him and said calmly, "Since Uncle Lou wants to see my skills, then I'll show you something."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Lei raised his foot and, taking advantage of everyone's inattention, kicked each of the bodyguards closest to him in the chest.

Lou Bancheng stared in disbelief at the bodyguard who had collapsed to the ground instantly, and everyone else was also startled. This was Zhang Lei using his "Child-Severing Kick" skill; anyone touched by it would feel ten times the excruciating pain of childbirth.

The remaining bodyguards stared at this bizarre scene for a few seconds, then, under Lou Bancheng's reprimand, rushed forward to gang up on Zhang Lei.

Relying on his keen senses, Zhang Lei skillfully dodged all the attacks, and incidentally delivered a fatal kick to each of them.

Instantly, all the bodyguards were writhing on the ground in pain. When Lou's father saw this, his heart skipped a beat, and he knew that Zhang Lei was no ordinary person.

He immediately ordered the butler to send all the bodyguards out, leaving only the four of them in the room.

Zhang Lei looked at Lou Bancheng and said calmly, "Uncle Lou, I wonder if you are satisfied with my performance just now?"