My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 315: A Letter from Ding Qiunan's Parents

On the other side, at Zhang Lei's house.

Zhang Lei noticed that Ding Qiunan, who had just finished get off work, was in a bad mood, so he got up and went to her side, asking with concern, "Qiunan, what's wrong?"

Ding Qiunan looked up at Zhang Lei and whispered, "Honey, I...I'm fine."

Zhang Lei was a little worried and tugged at her hand: "Qiu Nan, do you still consider me your closest person? You're not even willing to talk to me about your feelings anymore?"

Ding Qiunan looked at Zhang Lei, hesitated, and handed him the letter from her pocket.

Zhang Lei took the letter and glanced at it, somewhat surprised: "Your parents want you to go back, and even quit your current job?"

Ding Qiunan looked at Zhang Lei somewhat embarrassedly: "I don't know what happened either. I suddenly received a letter from my parents today."

Zhang Lei was even more puzzled: "Didn't you not tell your parents what kind of work you're doing now? How do your parents know about your situation here?"

Ding Qiunan frowned as well: "Yes, honey, there are so many things I haven't told my parents about. How do they know? They don't even know what job I do or where I work. Why are they making me go back so quickly?"

Zhang Lei gently comforted Ding Qiunan: "Qiunan, don't overthink it. Go to the hospital tomorrow and ask for leave. I'll go back with you. After all, it's been so long, we should go back. We can also bring some local specialties from Beijing for your parents."

After listening to Zhang Lei's words, Ding Qiunan nodded and said with a smile, "Thank you, sir. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have discovered the problem with this letter."

Zhang Lei smiled and said, "So, didn't I tell you? Don't keep things bottled up inside. With me here, and with all of you sisters here, we can help you analyze things. We're one big family."

The other wives, hearing Zhang Lei and Ding Qiunan's conversation, also gathered around, chattering and offering words of comfort.

Ye Shuqin looked at Ding Qiunan: "Qiunan, what the husband said is right. Just say what's wrong. When you go back this time, have Zhang Lei bring more money to see if your parents need anything. If they run into problems and don't have enough, just let us know. Our family isn't short of money."

Chen Xueru stepped forward and said, "Yes, Qiu Nan, bring back a lot of things this time. Tell me your parents' clothing sizes, and I'll have someone make them some clothes overnight so you can take them back."

Lou Xiao'e chimed in, "Yes, Qiu Nan, Peking duck is the most famous. Take a few back with you, and I'll go buy some for you tomorrow."

Ding Qiunan looked at the room full of people who cared about her, and then at Zhang Lei, feeling a warmth in her heart.

Zhang Lei laughed and said, "Now you know, right? Everyone cares about you so much. After reading your letter, I reckon someone was talking nonsense to your parents, which is why they had bad thoughts and wanted you to go back quickly."

At this point, Zhang Lei already had a rough guess in his mind. Although he was not sure yet, as long as he went back with Ding Qiunan to meet her parents this time, he would be 100% sure who had spoken ill of Ding Qiunan in front of her parents.

Zhang Lei didn't waste any time; before heading back to Ding Qiunan's parents' house, he did some serious shopping in Beijing.

Although Ding Qiunan tried her best to persuade him not to buy too much, Zhang Lei still carried a lot of bags and packages. Among them were clothes that Chen Xueru had made in a hurry, local specialties prepared by Lou Xiao'e, and Ye Shuqin also specifically reminded him to bring more money and tickets. Everyone had prepared their own gifts.

When Zhang Lei boarded the train, his belongings were piled up so high they almost covered him.

Ding Qiunan laughed and said, "Didn't I tell you not to take so much? Look at you now, there won't even be room to put your things later."

Zhang Lei didn't seem to care: "It's nothing, there's always room if we try to squeeze in."

He breathed a sigh of relief after he had put all the packages on the shelf.

Ding Qiunan was a little nervous the whole way, wondering how to introduce Zhang Lei to her parents, while Zhang Lei seemed carefree and nonchalant.

He had his own reasons for bringing so much stuff.

In the original drama, Cui Dake won over Ding Qiunan's parents with generous gifts. Now that he's bringing even more gifts, Ding Qiunan's parents will likely accept him more easily.

After a bumpy journey, Zhang Lei insisted on carrying all the bags himself after getting off the train, fearing that Ding Qiunan, who was pregnant, might have an accident.

The two quickly got into a rickshaw and arrived at Ding Qiunan's parents' house.

As soon as she arrived at the door, Ding Qiunan couldn't wait to knock. When the door opened, Ding Qiunan's parents were stunned to see their daughter and Zhang Lei beside her.

Before they could speak, Ding Qiunan said, "Mom and Dad, quickly pour some water. Zhang Lei must be thirsty after his long journey."

Mr. and Mrs. Ding looked at Zhang Lei, who was standing smiling to the side, with surprise. The commotion in the house quickly attracted the attention of the neighbors, and the elderly couple quickly invited the two of them to go inside.

Zhang Lei brought in all the bags and packages.

As soon as Ding Qiunan sat down, her father spoke in a reprimanding tone: "Qiunan, why did you decide to get married outside the marriage without my permission? Do you know how you've embarrassed us?"

Ding Qiunan looked surprised: "Dad, I just didn't have time to tell you I got married, but what do you mean by that? What do you mean by 'where do you put your face'? What did I do?"

Standing nearby, Ding's mother also advised, "Qiu Nan, you really made a mistake this time. How can you, a young woman of marriageable age, marry someone you don't love just for the sake of your future?"

Hearing this, Zhang Lei looked at Ding Qiunan's parents with suspicion: "Uncle and Aunt, who told you these things? Qiunan and I are very much in love, how come you're making it sound like we were forced?"

Mr. Ding was somewhat displeased: "We can talk about your business later. I'm talking to my daughter right now, why are you interrupting?"

Ding Qiunan immediately stood up: "Dad, what are you saying? I married Zhang Lei, he's my man! Besides, Zhang Lei brought so many bags and packages to see you, how could you do this?"

Ding's mother tugged at Ding's father's sleeve in confusion: "They did bring quite a lot of things."

Mr. Ding remained defiant: "What good things could a poor boy possibly bring? Nothing but junk."

Ding's mother stepped forward with some doubt, and Zhang Lei took the opportunity to open the package.

When the contents were revealed one by one to the elderly couple, the father and mother, who had just looked disdainful, were now filled with disbelief.

Looking at them, Zhang Lei felt a little angry, thinking they shouldn't have brought so many people, but when he looked at Ding Qiunan and the baby in her belly, he held back.

Ding's mother quickly stepped forward, touching the finely made clothes: "This...this is for us?"

Ding Qiunan picked up the clothes and said with a smile, "Mom, Zhang Lei specially chose these for you two. See if they suit you. Oh, and these gifts were all picked out by the rest of the family."

Everything you need—food, clothing, and daily necessities—is readily available.

Mr. Ding exclaimed in surprise, "This...you brought all of these? You didn't borrow money to buy them, did you?"

Ding Qiunan was somewhat displeased: "Dad, what are you saying? Do we need to borrow money for these things? Not to mention Zhang Lei, even with my current salary, I can afford them."

The elderly couple were even more astonished: "What? Your salary is that high?"

Ding Qiunan said unhappily, "Dad, Mom, you don't know yet, do you? Zhang Lei used his connections to get me transferred to Peking Union Medical College Hospital in Beijing as a doctor."

These words struck them like a bolt from the blue. They exclaimed in disbelief, "What? Peking Union Medical College Hospital? You're not kidding us?"

Ding Qiunan nodded: "Dad, what's there to lie about? If you don't believe me, you can come with Mom to Beijing and see where I work."

Hearing this, the elderly couple were mostly convinced.