My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 368: Jia Zhangshi Curses in the Street

Soon, Zhang Lei returned home with a pile of things, and everyone was surprised to see that he had bought so many candied hawthorns.

But when they heard that Yu Li liked sour food, everyone started sharing the candied hawthorns.

Watching his seven wives each enjoying a candied hawthorn skewer, Zhang Lei couldn't help but wonder, "Do you all like sour things?"

They all nodded.

At this moment, Zhang Lei looked at the group and said, "Is there anyone who likes spicy food? I'll ask Aunt Ya to make some spicy food for tonight."

They all shook their heads.

Upon seeing this scene, Zhang Lei immediately felt a bad premonition.

Chen Xueru noticed Zhang Lei's disappointed expression and said, "Honey, what's wrong? You seem a little unhappy?"

Zhang Lei shook his head, put on a smile, and said, "No, I was just worried that you wouldn't have enough to eat."

On the other side, at He Daqing's house.

When He Daqing returned home, he saw Qin Huairu lying down resting and excitedly said, "Huairu, Huairu, Zhang Lei just said you're pregnant, is it true?"

Qin Huairu looked at He Daqing and nodded, saying, "Daqing, really."

He Daqing was extremely excited, his old face beaming with joy, and he was almost crying.

After all, Sha Zhu is already useless, and now his only hope is that Qin Huairu will give him another son.

Seeing Qin Huairu's languid appearance, He Daqing quickly said, "Huairu, from now on you are the most important person in our family. I'll do the cleaning chores when I get home from get off work."

Qin Huairu smiled and said after hearing He Daqing's words, "Daqing, don't be nervous. Besides, this isn't my first time being pregnant."

As soon as she finished speaking, Qin Huairu realized she had said the wrong thing and quickly changed the subject, saying, "I'm not that delicate. I can do some light housework."

He Daqing smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay, okay, as long as you like it. By the way, what do you like to eat? I'll go buy the groceries and cook for you."

Seeing He Daqing's nervous yet happy expression, Qin Huairu gradually relaxed, realizing that she might have been overthinking things.

The next day, He Daqing told He Yushui about Qin Huairu's pregnancy, and the news spread throughout the courtyard.

Everyone else found it unbelievable when they heard the news of Qin Huairu's pregnancy. After all, He Daqing was not young, and for Qin Huairu to get pregnant at his age was quite remarkable.

He Yushui was overjoyed to hear the news, thinking that she could have a younger brother or sister.

Sha Zhu, on the other hand, was somewhat frustrated. After all, Qin Huairu was the woman he used to like, and although she was now his stepmother, it was still awkward because of what had happened between them before.

The Jia family was the most furious.

Madam Jia was cursing incessantly at her own doorstep. Although she didn't name names, everyone knew who she was cursing.

Meanwhile, Banggeng, who was standing to the side, followed Jia Zhangshi's example and sat on the ground rolling around while cursing.

Seeing the scene at the Jia family's door, everyone quickly moved far away, afraid of being tainted by bad luck.

He Daqing, who was in the backyard, was furious when he learned about the Jia family's situation. He said, "That old hag, just wait and see how I deal with her."

Qin Huairu quickly pulled He Daqing back.

He Daqing said, "Daqing, forget it. Don't bother with someone like her. The more you argue, the more she'll take it."

He Daqing said angrily, "That doesn't mean she should insult you like that in public."

Qin Huairu thought for a moment and said, "She didn't name names, so let her curse. Besides, we're doing nothing wrong, and if we argue with her, it would be our fault."

Inside the Jia family's house, Jia Dongxu looked at his broken legs and felt extremely weak. He tried to move them, but even with all his strength, he could only move them a little bit.

He was thinking of calling out to Jia Zhangshi to stop her from cursing him anymore.

Although he was also upset, Qin Huairu was, after all, his wife before. Now that she was married to He Daqing and pregnant with He Daqing's child, it was as if he had been cuckolded.

But there was nothing he could do. Given his family's current situation, all he could do was hope that Banggeng would grow up quickly and be able to support the family, so that he could see a glimmer of hope.

After all, his mother, Jia Zhangshi, was getting older and her income from her work was low.

Since no one in the courtyard wanted to have anything to do with the Jia family, no one came to stop Jia Zhangshi from cursing for half an hour. In the end, she was so hoarse from cursing that she had no choice but to go home in a huff.

It was only then that Jia Zhangshi remembered how good their family's life was when Yi Zhonghai was around, but now no one cared even if she threw a tantrum, and she felt extremely miserable.

Time passed quickly, and the No. 95 courtyard house had completely different attitudes towards the He family and the Jia family.

After all, He Daqing and Sha Zhu are both cooks, so they can be of use.

The Jia family was a complete mess, and everyone kept their distance from them.

In order to build good relations, the people in the courtyard would send eggs and brown sugar to He Daqing's house, which He Daqing would accept with a smile.

Sha Zhu thought to himself, after all, he was He Daqing's son. The past was over, so he thought of stewing some chicken soup and sending it to Qin Huairu to express his feelings.

Soon, a pot of fragrant chicken soup was stewed until it was tender and soft by Sha Zhu.

Sha Zhu took the whole pot, soup, and old hen inside to the backyard.

When He Daqing saw that his eldest son, Shazhu, had brought over chicken soup, complete with a whole old hen, he was overjoyed.

Looking at Qin Huairu, he said with a smile, "Huairu, Shazhu made you some chicken soup. Drink more to nourish yourself."

Qin Huairu nodded as she listened to He Daqing's words, glanced at Sha Zhu beside her, took the bowl from her hand, took a small sip, and found the taste to be quite good.

At this moment, He Daqing looked at Sha Zhu and said with a smile, "Zhu Zi, Huai Ru is already a month pregnant, which is a crucial time. You did the right thing. If I'm not around, you should take good care of her."

Sha Zhu nodded after hearing He Daqing's words and said, "Dad, I understand."

He Daqing has been riding high these past few days, after all, his wife's pregnancy is a joyous occasion for any man.

Seeing He Daqing about to leave, Sha Zhu asked in surprise, "Dad, where are you going?"

He Daqing said with a smile, "I accepted a wedding banquet yesterday, it's about time to go."

Upon hearing that He Daqing was taking on extra jobs outside, Sha Zhu said incredulously, "Dad, why are you still taking on extra jobs outside? You're the cafeteria manager."

He Daqing said with a smile, "I'm the head of the cafeteria, but how many more years can I work at my age? I'm thinking about earning more money for Huairu and the child."

Watching He Daqing leave, Sha Zhu was filled with emotion.