My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 351: He Daqing's Hongmen Banquet

Qin Huairu then asked, "Since they're both here, will Yan Fugui come too?"

"He's not coming," He Daqing said calmly. "I already told him what he wanted to know before I left."

Qin Huairu looked puzzled: "How come I didn't see it?"

"Didn't you notice? He deliberately slowed down a couple of steps and asked me what the prize for this event was," He Daqing said in a low voice. "I deliberately told him that the prize might be meat, or it might be seven or eight yuan in cash."

After listening, Qin Huairu asked, "Da Qing, what if Yan Fugui spreads what you said around?"

He Daqing said confidently, "I only said this to him. Even if it gets out, as long as I deny it, he can only suffer in silence."

Qin Huairu smiled broadly after hearing this. She knew in her heart that He Daqing had done all this to avenge her.

That evening, Zhang Lei arrived at He Daqing's house.

As Zhang Lei entered the living room and saw Qin Huairu tidying up, he went over and gently patted her, startling her.

When Qin Huairu saw that it was Zhang Lei, she pretended to be angry and whispered reproachfully, "What are you doing? He Daqing is here!"

Looking at Qin Huairu, Zhang Lei said with a smile, "Aren't you overthinking things? I'm here to have dinner."

Hearing the commotion, He Daqing peeked out and saw Zhang Lei. He smiled and said, "Zhang Lei, you're here. Wait a moment, the food will be ready soon."

Zhang Lei greeted He Daqing with a smile: "Okay, Uncle He, I understand."

As he spoke, while He Daqing turned his head to cook, he slapped Qin Huairu on the butt, startling her so much that she cried out "Ah!"

He Daqing quickly asked, "Huai Ru, what's wrong?"

Qin Huairu quickly replied, "It's nothing, I just accidentally bumped into it while wiping the table."

As she spoke, she couldn't help but roll her eyes at Zhang Lei.

Zhang Lei chuckled softly and said, "Come on, let me see where you're hurt."

At this moment, Qin Huairu slapped Zhang Lei's hand and said, "Stop messing around."

At this moment, three people walked in from outside the door: Liu Haizhong, Yan Fugui, and Xu Damao.

The three of them became alert when they saw Zhang Lei was also there.

Liu Haizhong blurted out, "Zhang Lei, what are you doing here?"

Zhang Lei looked at Liu Haizhong and said, "Of course I'm here to eat."

Liu Haizhong blurted out, "You also want a spot for volunteer work?"

Hearing Liu Haizhong's words, Zhang Lei smiled and said, "I'm not interested in it. I'm just here to eat."

At this moment, He Daqing, carrying a meal out of the kitchen, said with a smile, "Since you're all here, let's start eating."

Liu Haizhong wanted to ask about Zhang Lei, but Yan Fugui pulled him back and said, "Old Liu, don't ask anymore. Since Zhang Lei said he doesn't want the spot, he definitely won't take it. He must have been brought here by He Daqing to keep him company."

Upon hearing Yan Fugui's words, Liu Haizhong nodded sullenly.

Looking at all this, Xu Damao suddenly realized that today's meal was not ordinary.

He Daqing looked at Qin Huairu and said, "Huairu, take this food to the rain shelter and you two can eat together."

Qin Huairu nodded, picked up the two plates of food, and left.

As Xu Damao watched Qin Huairu's retreating figure, he couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement, thinking: He Daqing is truly young at heart despite his age, marrying someone so young. But to be fair, Qin Huairu's figure is really quite good.

Seeing Xu Damao's dazed expression, Zhang Lei asked, "Damao, where's your wine?"

Xu Damao quickly handed over the wine in his hand.

Soon, the three of them were eating and chatting.

At this moment, Liu Haizhong, who couldn't wait any longer, quickly asked, "He Daqing, who do you think will get these two spots?"

Upon hearing Liu Haizhong's words, Zhang Lei spoke up before He Daqing could even reply, saying, "Uncle, aren't you in a bit of a hurry? We haven't even had much wine yet, and you're already getting straight to the point."

He Daqing also spoke up, saying, "Zhang Lei is right, Liu Haizhong, you're being a bit too hasty. If you ask me, whoever wants this spot has to drink with me tonight. Whoever drinks with me tonight, the spot is just a word from me. And I can even tell you some inside information later."

Upon hearing He Daqing's words, Yan Fugui couldn't help but ask, "What inside information?"

He Daqing smiled calmly and said, "It cannot be said, it cannot be said."

Xu Damao asked curiously, "Uncle He, these are all our own people, what's there to hide?"

He Daqing looked at Xu Damao, then at Zhang Lei.

Zhang Lei nodded, and He Daqing said with a smile, "I can tell you. However, I can only give you a general idea; you shouldn't try to find out the specifics."

Upon hearing He Daqing's words, everyone listened attentively.

He Daqing said, "The higher-ups are taking this event very seriously. I heard that very important leaders will be attending. And I also heard that the rewards and recognition given this time are very generous."

He Daqing only gave a vague answer, and Liu Haizhong and the other two couldn't help but make their own calculations.

Seeing that the three of them had become interested, He Daqing said, "Come on, let's all drink. Whoever drinks with me today, I'll definitely tell you everything the leader has to say."

Upon hearing He Daqing's words, the three of them couldn't help but become more attentive.

Zhang Lei also took the opportunity to challenge Liu Haizhong and the other two to a drinking contest.

Although it was called a drinking contest, Zhang Lei actually transferred all the alcohol he drank from his mouth into his personal storage space.

Although Zhang Lei reeked of alcohol, he showed no signs of drunkenness whatsoever.

Soon, when they had drunk enough, He Daqing took advantage of Zhang Lei's nod to find Qin Huairu, whispered some instructions to her, and then quickly returned.

Qin Huairu ran out in a panic.

Zhang Lei felt he had drunk enough, looked at Liu Haizhong and the other two, and said to Liu Haizhong, "Uncle, I feel that you are truly deserving of this position. You are capable and responsible. You should definitely be one of the two volunteer workers."

Hearing Zhang Lei's words, Liu Haizhong laughed drunkenly, patted Zhang Lei on the shoulder, and said, "Zhang Lei, you have a good eye. You're right. I'm an old man with both ability and money. I'll definitely get a spot for volunteer work."

At this point, Xu Damao, who was drunk, slurred, "Bullshit! You old man are nothing but a blockhead! Capable? Capable? You have nothing! If it weren't for me strategizing behind the scenes, would you? Would you, with your bangs, even be an old man?"

Upon hearing Xu Damao's words, Liu Haizhong immediately retorted angrily, "Xu Damao, you've grown some guts! How dare you talk to me like that? If it weren't for me, would you, Xu Damao, be the Third Master? Bah!"

At this moment, Zhang Lei quickly pretended to advise, "Uncle, Uncle, Xu Damao is young, don't take him seriously. Your wisdom is definitely much greater than Xu Damao's, how can he compare to you? Not to mention him, even Uncle Yan Fugui, a scholar, can't compare to you."

Upon hearing Zhang Lei's words, Liu Haizhong burst into laughter and said, "That's right! How could Yan Fugui and Xu Damao compare to me? They're not even as good as one of my toes!"