My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 301: Triplets' Pregnancy - An Abnormality

When Ding Qiunan came home from get off work in the evening, she saw Zhang Lei helping to pack his things as soon as she entered the door, and she quickly walked over.

Zhang Lei looked up and saw her, smiling as he asked, "Off work?"

Ding Qiunan nodded gently: "Yes, I'm off work."

Seeing Zhang Lei's considerate manner, she couldn't help but smile: "Honey, do you want me to tell you about Yu Li's mother's situation?"

Zhang Lei nodded readily.

Ding Qiunan looked at him and said gently, "Don't worry, I've already asked the on-duty doctor to take extra care of Yu Li's mother."

After listening, Zhang Lei nodded: "Thank you, wife, you've worked hard."

Ding Qiunan rolled her eyes at him and said irritably, "If it weren't for you, would I be working so hard?"

Zhang Lei reached out and pulled her into his arms, gently coaxing her, "You've worked hard, my good wife." He then lowered his head and kissed her on the cheek.

Ding Qiunan leaned against him and looked up earnestly: "Honey, are you free tomorrow? Have dinner with me."

Zhang Lei was a little surprised, raised an eyebrow and smiled, "What? Are we going to have a romantic date?"

Ding Qiunan chuckled at his words and patted him on the shoulder: "Be serious. It's Liang Ladi. She's going back soon and came to say goodbye. I want to treat her to dinner, and I'd like to invite you along."

Zhang Lei immediately nodded: "Okay, I'll go with you tomorrow."

Ding Qiunan immediately smiled and said, "Thank you, sir."

Zhang Lei thought for a moment, then said, "By the way, should we ask Liang Ladi to bring some things back to your parents?"

Ding Qiunan shook her head: "No need. I'll go back on my own in a few days after I've finished my business here."

Zhang Lei didn't press the issue: "That works too."

Before long, Ye Shuqin called everyone to eat.

After finishing their meal, Ding Qiunan looked at the three Ye sisters, Ye Shuqin, Ye Shuqi, and Ye Shuhua, and suddenly frowned. She asked, "Shuqin, Shuqi, and Shuhua, do any of you feel unwell?"

The three shook their heads in confusion: "No."

Ye Shuhua, who was closest, asked curiously, "Qiu Nan, what's wrong? Is something wrong with us?"

Ding Qiunan stared at their bellies: "Don't you guys notice that your bellies have suddenly gotten much bigger?"

Lou Xiao'e, who was standing nearby, casually chimed in, "The three of them got pregnant earlier than us, so their bellies must be big."

Ding Qiunan shook her head: "It's normal for it to be a little bigger, but this much bigger is a bit abnormal."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lei immediately tensed up: "Qiu Nan, have you discovered something?"

Ding Qiunan hesitated and said, "It's hard to say. We'll have to check it tomorrow to see if I'm right."

Zhang Lei's heart tightened, and he grabbed her hand: "Ding Qiunan, tell me the truth, what exactly happened?"

Seeing how nervous he was, everyone else was also on tenterhooks.

Ding Qiunan quickly reassured them, "Don't worry, husband. I just suspect they're carrying more than one child."

Zhang Lei was stunned for a moment, then suddenly remembered that Ye Shuqin and her two sisters were triplets. Looking at their bellies, he instantly understood what she meant and exclaimed, "No way?"

Ding Qiunan nodded: "The probability is very high."

The others were completely confused, and Lou Xiao'e couldn't help but say, "Honey, what are you and Qiu Nan talking about? Explain yourself!"

Zhang Lei then looked at everyone and said, "Qiu Nan means that Shu Qin and the other two may be pregnant with multiples, or at least twins."

Ye Shuqin, Ye Shuqi, and Ye Shuhua all subconsciously touched their bellies. Their appetites had indeed been getting better and better lately, and their bellies were growing bigger than usual.

Zhang Lei immediately made arrangements: "Shuqin, call your three older brothers over tomorrow. Even if you have to take leave, you must bring our grandparents and parents from Yejiacun."

Ye Shuqin panicked: "Husband, what are you doing...?"

Zhang Lei smiled and reassured her, "Don't be nervous. Having more people will make it easier to take care of you. If things really turn out as Qiu Nan said, you'll have to work harder in the future."

The three sisters exchanged a glance and smiled: "Don't worry, husband, we're in good health." They were already practicing martial arts, so their foundation was much more solid than that of ordinary people.

Zhang Lei said with a mix of helplessness and indulgence, "Isn't this just taking precautions? Bringing Mom, Dad, and Grandpa over sooner will make you all happy, won't it?"

Ye Shuqin nodded in agreement: "Okay, I'll go to courtyard house number 95 tomorrow and talk to my older brother and the others."

Zhang Lei then looked at Ye Shuqi: "Shuqi, call your eldest sister-in-law, second sister-in-law, and third sister-in-law over tomorrow and have them talk to you about pregnancy precautions. As for the experience with triplets, we'll have Mom tell you in detail when she comes over."

Ye Shuqi nodded solemnly.

Finally, Zhang Lei looked at Ding Qiunan: "Qiunan, after tomorrow, please arrange physical examinations for all of us at the hospital. Make sure everyone is healthy."

Ding Qiunan replied, "Okay, leave this to me."

Seeing that Zhang Lei handled things in an orderly manner and made proper arrangements, everyone felt reassured.

He may seem unreliable on ordinary days, but when it comes to crucial moments, he becomes the most stable pillar of the family.

The next morning, Ye Shuqin and Ye Shuqi went to the courtyard at No. 95, found their elder brother Ye Jianjun, and told him everything that had happened the night before.

After hearing this, Ye Jianjun's expression immediately became serious: "Zhang Lei did the right thing. We'll go back to Yejiacun tomorrow to pick up Mom and Dad and Grandpa and Grandma. As for your sister-in-law and the others, I'll have them go to No. 90 today to talk to you more about the pregnancy."

Meanwhile, Zhang Lei and Ding Qiunan arrived at the hospital first. Ding Qiunan had made arrangements for the medical check-up in advance, and the two then went to visit Yu Li's mother together.

Entering the ward, Zhang Lei saw Yu Li and Yu Haitang taking care of the patient at the bedside. He greeted Yu's mother first, and seeing that the old woman was recovering well, he nodded secretly.

As soon as Yu's mother saw Zhang Lei, she excitedly grabbed his hand: "Zhang Lei, thank you! You saved my life. Li Zi and Hai Tang both told me that if it weren't for you, I would still be bedridden."

Zhang Lei smiled and reassured her, "Auntie, you're very lucky."

Ding Qiunan quickly stepped forward and gently advised, "Auntie, you just had surgery, so please don't get too excited, it's not good for your health."

Seeing this, Zhang Lei also stepped back and said, "Then you should rest well first, I'll come to see you another day."

Seeing that Yu's mother had calmed down, Zhang Lei turned and left the ward, and Yu Li followed him out.

Yu Li looked at Zhang Lei and sincerely thanked him, "Zhang Lei, thank you."

Seeing that she looked a little uncomfortable, Zhang Lei said, "It's nothing, it's just what friends do. Do you have enough money on you?"

Yu Li nodded quickly: "That's enough, that's enough..."

Zhang Lei saw right through her: "You mean to talk about paying back the money, right? No rush, just pay it back slowly. I don't need the money, so don't feel pressured."