My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 392: Three Rules for the Agreement

Soon, the two arrived at the entrance of courtyard house number 90.

Hearing the knock, a postpartum nanny opened the door and asked the two of them, "Who are you looking for?"

He Wenyuan quickly asked, "Zhang Lei, is this Zhang Lei's home?"

Upon hearing that she was looking for Zhang Lei, the nanny immediately understood: "You're looking for our husband?"

The title "Sir" was specifically changed at Zhang Lei's request. The nanny originally wanted to call him "Master," but Zhang Lei felt that was too taboo. In this day and age, aside from capitalists and former landlords, who would address someone like that? Calling someone "Master" would be like adding shackles to one's own head. Therefore, Zhang Lei only allowed them to call him "Sir," or simply by his name.

However, all the nannies sent by the Lou family addressed Zhang Lei as "Mr."

He Wenhui and He Wenyuan both felt a little strange upon hearing this form of address.

Soon, Zhang Lei arrived at the door, saw the two of them, and asked with some surprise, "Is it you?"

He Wenyuan quickly explained, "Zhang Lei, my sister needs to talk to you about something."

Hearing He Wenyuan say this, He Wenhui blushed with embarrassment.

Zhang Lei glanced at He Wenhui's expression, thought for a moment, and said, "Alright, please wait for me a moment."

Zhang Lei simply pushed out two bicycles.

When He Wenyuan saw the bicycles, he rode one first. After riding for a while, he turned around and called out, "Sis, you and Zhang Lei can ride one together. I'll ride this one first."

Seeing He Wenyuan's actions, He Wenhui immediately became angry.

Zhang Lei looked at He Wenhui generously and said, "Since your sister rode that bike away, let's ride one together." He patted the back seat, gesturing for He Wenhui to get on.

He Wenhui glanced at Zhang Lei and had no choice but to reluctantly sit down.

Soon, the three arrived at a park. He Wenyuan, being perceptive, kept his distance from the two.

Zhang Lei looked at He Wenhui and said with a smile, "You two didn't just come here to ask me to come to the park today, did you?"

He Wenhui looked at Zhang Lei: "Zhang Lei, do you still stand by what you said before?"

Zhang Lei asked, somewhat puzzled, "What did you say?"

He Wenhui was a little angry: "You said you would help my mother treat her eyes."

Zhang Lei suddenly realized: "Oh, that's it. I keep my word. But you should know the prerequisite."

He Wenhui nodded.

Zhang Lei looked at her and said, "He Wenhui, I don't like to force people, but I also don't like to be taken advantage of. Before that, I want to see your sincerity."

He Wenhui asked with some doubt, "What sincerity?"

Zhang Lei smiled and said, "Your mother's eye treatment must cost a lot, right?"

He Wenhui nodded.

Zhang Lei then said, "Not only does your mother's medical treatment require a lot of money, but your family's financial situation isn't good either, is it?"

He Wenhui nodded again.

Zhang Lei looked at her and said, "He Wenhui, I am rich, very rich, but I have my own principles. I can marry you, but you know your family's situation; I can't keep helping you indefinitely."

He Wenhui immediately understood and said, "I know. But my family..."

Zhang Lei waved his hand: "He Wenhui, you need to understand that if you really marry me, the He family will become your maternal family, and your focus should be on me, bearing me children. Of course, I'm not restricting you; we can make a three-point agreement."

He Wenhui looked at him: "Then tell me, what are the three rules we'll agree on?"

Zhang Lei slowly said:

"First, I can help your mother cure her eyes, so that your family will have a pillar of support."

Secondly, after you get married, you must prioritize my side. Of course, it's essential that you visit your parents' home during holidays, and I won't be stingy with that.

Third, I know your younger siblings are young, and I can take responsibility for raising them until they are eighteen and supporting their upbringing. However, after that, I will not spend a single penny more on their upbringing. After all, everyone is an independent individual and needs to be self-reliant. You should understand the principle of helping in emergencies but not in long-term commitments.

Hearing this, He Wenhui fell silent.

Zhang Lei looked at her and said, "Think carefully about what I'm about to say. Oh, and there's something else I haven't told you yet."

He Wenhui looked up: "What is it?"

Zhang Lei looked at her and said seriously, "You're not the only woman I have now. I currently have seven wives I'm legally married to, and two more who are still in school and not legally married yet. So, you should be prepared."

Upon hearing Zhang Lei's words, He Wenhui's mouth dropped open in shock, staring at him in disbelief.

As soon as they finished talking, He Wenyuan ran over and looked at the two of them: "Sister, brother-in-law, have you finished talking?"

Upon hearing this address, He Wenhui quickly stopped her, saying, "Wenyuan, what are you calling me?"

Zhang Lei smiled and looked at He Wenyuan: "Wenyuan, where did you go just now? You're all sweaty from running around?"

He Wenyuan said with a smile, "There was an event being held by a family over there, so I went to take a look."

Zhang Lei held out his hand and took out five yuan: "Wen Yuan, go buy some food. We'll eat here; it's like camping."

He Wenyuan quickly took the money, smiling and saying, "Thank you, brother-in-law!"

He Wenhui quickly explained, "Zhang Lei, don't listen to my sister's nonsense, I..." At this point, He Wenhui couldn't finish her sentence.

Zhang Lei looked at her and smiled, "Think carefully about what I just said. I quite like He Wenyuan too; she has a good personality. You could learn from her sometimes, don't be so gloomy. Being gloomy all the time isn't good for your health."

He Wenhui looked at Zhang Lei without saying a word, her heart pounding with anxiety.

As the eldest sister, she originally wanted to take care of her younger siblings, but she wasn't unable to accept the conditions Zhang Lei proposed; she just felt uneasy about them.

Seeing that she remained silent, Zhang Lei made an excuse to go to the restroom.

As soon as Zhang Lei left, He Wenyuan ran over: "Where's my brother-in-law?"

He Wenhui quickly interrupted, "Wenyuan, Zhang Lei and I don't have any relationship yet, so stop shouting nonsense."

Seeing that his sister was angry, He Wenyuan quickly said, "Okay, okay, sis, I was wrong. What about Zhang Lei?"

He Wenhui thought for a moment and said, "I'm going to the restroom."

He Wenyuan said "Oh," and seeing his sister's unhappiness, asked, "Sis, what's wrong? Did Zhang Lei make you angry?"

He Wenhui shook her head and recounted what had just happened.

Upon hearing this, He Wenyuan was somewhat surprised: "Sis, why is Zhang Lei like this? Sis, if you think his demands are too harsh, let's not look for him anymore, let's go home!"

He Wenhui shook her head: "Wenyuan, what Zhang Lei said is true. The cost of treating Mom's eyes is astronomical. Even if he's rich, he can't keep giving it to our family forever."

He Wenyuan asked, somewhat disappointed, "Sister, so you don't want to?"

He Wenhui shook her head and said instead, "No, I'm willing. As long as Mom's eyes are cured, our family will have hope. Then Mom will be in charge at home, and Zhang Lei will take care of you until you're eighteen, by which time you'll be all grown up."

He Wenyuan sighed: "Sis, does that mean I have a lot less money? I'm turning eighteen soon."

He Wenhui gave her a disapproving look: "Since you're almost eighteen, you should help your family instead of thinking about going out and having fun all the time."

He Wenyuan said with a bitter face, "No way! How about this, sister, I'll marry Zhang Lei with you. Anyway, he has more than one wife. Let's marry him together and 'torture' him together."

He Wenhui immediately retorted irritably, "What nonsense are you talking about? How can two sisters marry the same person?"

He Wenyuan stubbornly retorted, "Why not? I heard from Zhang Lei that his three sisters are all married to him!"

He Wenhui was taken aback for a moment: "That won't do either. If you leave, who will help Mom, who will help the family?"

He Wenyuan then realized he had dug a hole for himself. After thinking for a moment, he could only say, "Okay then. But you have to talk to your brother-in-law and make sure he gives me more money. I want to buy nice clothes and nice shoes."

He Wenhui looked at her younger sister helplessly.