My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 316: The Drunk Father-in-Law

Ding's mother spoke her mind: "But that's not what others say. They say you suffered a lot of injustices in Beijing and were forced to marry a very, very bad person."

As she spoke, her voice grew softer and softer, and she kept glancing at Zhang Lei, increasingly finding his previous words unbelievable.

Ding Qiunan was furious: "Mom, who is this person spreading rumors behind my back? My husband treats me so well. We have the best food, the best things we use, and the best clothes. How come other people are saying such things about us?"

Zhang Lei laughed and said, "Uncle and Aunt, although I don't know who told you this, you've definitely been deceived by that person. You don't know my situation, but you should know Qiu Nan's personality. Besides, Qiu Nan is already carrying my child. No matter how wicked I am, I would never do anything excessive to my woman."

Mr. and Mrs. Ding stared in shock: "What? She's pregnant?"

Ding Qiunan nodded shyly: "Mom and Dad, I am indeed pregnant. I've just been busy at the hospital for a while and haven't had time to come back and tell you."

Seeing this, Zhang Lei took out two hundred yuan from his pocket and placed it on the table: "Uncle and Aunt, this is a small token of my appreciation. I know it wasn't easy for you to raise Qiu Nan, so I hope you won't think it's too little."

Looking at the money on the table, Mr. and Mrs. Ding exchanged a glance, both somewhat incredulous.

Ding's mother said nervously, "Xiao Lei, this is too much. Take it back."

Mr. Ding chimed in, "Yes, Zhang Lei, you should take it back. You don't need so much."

Zhang Lei smiled and said, "This money is nothing to me. Being able to marry such a wonderful girl as Qiu Nan is a blessing I earned in my past life. Please don't refuse."

As he spoke, Zhang Lei gave Ding Qiunan a look, and Ding Qiunan immediately said, "Mom and Dad, please take it. This is Zhang Lei's kind gesture. This money is nothing to our family."

After all, Ding Qiunan had witnessed Zhang Lei take out a whole box of gold.

Seeing the smiles on the elderly couple's faces, Zhang Lei seized the opportunity to ask, "Uncle and Aunt, who told you about Qiu Nan's situation in Beijing?"

Ding Qiunan was also curious; she couldn't imagine who would slander her and Zhang Lei like that.

After thinking for a moment, Mr. Ding said, "I remember that person was a colleague of yours at the machine repair shop? I think his last name was something like that..."

Before Mr. Ding could speak, Mrs. Ding said first, "The one surnamed Cui."

Mr. Ding nodded quickly: "Yes, yes, it's the one surnamed Cui."

Zhang Lei asked, "Is his name Cui Dake?"

Mr. Ding slapped his thigh: "Yes, yes, that's him, Cui Dake!"

Upon hearing that it was Cui Dake, Ding Qiunan was furious: "What? It's him? I haven't offended him! How could he do this?!"

Zhang Lei already knew that it must be because he had offended Cui Dake by helping Sha Zhu and Nan Yi out of a predicament, and that person had gone to Ding Qiu Nan's parents to spread rumors.

Zhang Lei smiled and advised, "Qiu Nan, don't be angry. It's not worth getting angry over someone like that."

Ding Qiunan said indignantly, "Honey, you're too lenient! He wronged us without even asking what happened. That kind of person is awful!"

Zhang Lei laughed and said, "I guess it's because you're too beautiful. He used to like you, but now that you've married me, he's resentful and is deliberately getting revenge."

Ding Qiunan said disdainfully, "Even if all the men in the world disappeared, I would never marry someone like him."

Mr. and Mrs. Ding were also furious. Mr. Ding roared, "I never expected it to turn out like this! I absolutely cannot swallow this!"

Ding's mother advised, "Let it go. Our daughter is back safe and sound now, and her husband is so successful. Let him say whatever he wants."

Zhang Lei also advised from the side, "Uncle, it's not worth getting angry at such a despicable person. His lies will be exposed as soon as they're exposed. We're back now, and you know the truth of the matter. Don't let him hurt your health."

Ding Qiunan also chimed in, "That's right, Dad. Today is a happy family reunion. Don't let people like this spoil your mood."

Mr. Ding nodded, "Alright, let's not get angry over this kind of person. I'm happy today!"

After saying that, he looked at Ding's mother and said, "Go and cook a few more good dishes. I want to have a good drink with my son-in-law!"

Zhang Lei smiled and agreed, "Okay, Uncle, I'll drink with you to your heart's content today. Oh, and I also brought you Moutai and Wuliangye, let's drink those today."

Seeing the fine wine Zhang Lei brought out, Ding's father couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth. He never expected to be able to drink such good wine in his life, and he was a little reluctant to part with it.

Ding Qiunan went into the kitchen to chat with her mother and help her, while Zhang Lei continued to talk to Ding's father in the main room.

That evening, at Ding Qiunan's parents' house.

Zhang Lei kept drinking with Ding's father, one glass after another. Seeing Zhang Lei's attitude, which clearly aimed to get her father drunk, Ding Qiunan quickly advised, "Dad, Zhang Lei, please drink less."

Ding's mother chimed in, "Yes, you should drink less. You haven't eaten much food, but you've already downed more than half a bottle of wine."

Mr. Ding was already slightly drunk. He waved his hand and said, "What do you women know? Which man doesn't drink? I'm happy that my son-in-law is here today! Drink, keep drinking!"

Zhang Lei smiled and nodded: "Okay, Uncle, I'll drink with you."

Ding Qiunan was both angry and anxious. Her mother tugged at her daughter and whispered, "Alright, let them drink. Your father rarely drinks good wine throughout the year. He only wants to drink more this time because the wine Zhang Lei brought is good."

Ding Qiunan looked at Zhang Lei with dissatisfaction. Who would get their father-in-law drunk on their first visit to his parents' house? Did he want to give him a hard time?

Zhang Lei noticed Ding Qiunan's gaze, but just smiled and didn't say anything, continuing to drink with her. He did have some thoughts in his mind; he had been unjustly accused when he first arrived during the day, and it would be a lie to say he wasn't angry at all, which was why he deliberately drank one glass after another with Ding's father.

But Zhang Lei had an excellent alcohol tolerance; his face didn't flush, his heart didn't race, and he showed no signs of drunkenness whatsoever. Before long, Ding's father passed out on the table, mumbling incoherently, "Good son-in-law..."

Ding's mother smiled awkwardly at Zhang Lei: "Oh, Zhang Lei, I'm sorry you had to see this. He's not usually like this."

Zhang Lei said gently, "Auntie, it's alright. Let me help Uncle to bed first."

Ding's mother nodded helplessly: "Okay."

Lying in bed at night, Ding Qiunan reached out and pinched Zhang Lei hard on the waist.

Zhang Lei winced in pain: "What are you doing?"

Ding Qiunan glared at him: "Why are you talking to me? I told you to drink less, but you still insisted on drinking so much!"

Zhang Lei laughed and explained, "It was your dad's hospitality that I couldn't refuse. Besides, your dad was happy to see you come back, and you deserve half the credit for him drinking too much."

Ding Qiunan was so angry at his sophistry that she was speechless for a moment: "You're so good at talking!"

Zhang Lei's gaze fell on Ding Qiunan, his tone somewhat obedient: "Wife, your pregnancy is in a stable phase now, right...?"

Ding Qiunan blushed and said irritably, "All you do all day long is mess around."

Zhang Lei leaned over and hugged her affectionately, saying, "Wife, I've missed you so much."

Ding Qiunan gave a shy, soft "Mmm" in response.

Zhang Lei was immediately excited. For a moment, the room was filled with warmth. Ding Qiunan covered her mouth tightly, trying her best not to make a sound.