My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 454: Cai Xiaoli Pretends to be Han Chunming's Girlfriend

Zhang Lei, Han Chunyan, and Han's mother were chatting happily at home when they saw Han Chunming walk back with his head down, looking extremely depressed.

Seeing Han Chunming's appearance, Han Chunyan couldn't help but ask, "Little Wu, what's wrong with you?"

Han Chunming recounted everything that had just happened at the hospital.

Han Chunyan couldn't help but complain, "What kind of person is this?!"

Feeling sorry for him, Han's mother asked, "Chunming, is there some misunderstanding between you and Su Meng?"

Zhang Lei, however, spoke up directly: "Mom, this might actually be a good thing."

Han's mother asked in bewilderment, "How can this be a good thing?"

Zhang Lei looked at everyone and said, "Chunming, this was just a casual question, without any coercion, yet Su Meng has such a big misunderstanding, feeling that you are blackmailing her. Just think, if you really live together in the future and encounter any more misunderstandings, what will happen?"

The most fundamental requirement for marriage is mutual trust. It seems that there is absolutely no trust between you and Su Meng.

Han Chunming said dejectedly, "I don't understand why Su Meng said that. Doesn't she want to marry me?"

Han Chunyan spoke directly: "Alright, Chunming, can you finally shut up now?"

Han Chunming thought for a moment and nodded helplessly.

Seeing this, Zhang Lei immediately took out five yuan and handed it to Han Chunming: "Alright, don't be depressed. Go out for a walk and clear your head. There are plenty of good girls out there, you won't miss her."

Han Chunming looked at Zhang Lei and stubbornly said, "But brother-in-law, I still like Su Meng."

Everyone was speechless at Han Chunming's love-struck behavior.

Zhang Lei said with a smile, "Whether you like her or not, don't think about it now. Calm down for a while."

Han Chunming had no choice but to take the money and leave dejectedly.

After he left, Han Chunyan couldn't help but complain, "Honestly, I don't know what's so great about Su Meng."

After saying that, Han Chunyan looked at her mother and said, "Mom, you have to stop Chunming from doing this. If he really gets together with Su Meng one day, you'll suffer the consequences."

Hearing her daughter's words, Han's mother nodded: "Alright, alright. Chunming and Su Meng have been close since childhood, and besides, they live in the same compound. It's understandable that Su Meng is anxious because her father is sick. As for the two of them, I'll keep an eye on them and try to stop them."

Han Chunyan then looked at Zhang Lei: "Husband, what do you say?"

Zhang Lei thought for a moment and said, "There are two ways."

First, doesn't Chunming like Su Meng? Why not just let them force themselves into a relationship?

Han Chunyan immediately interrupted angrily, "No way! It's not even certain whether she likes my brother or not. This is too much of a bully."

Zhang Lei smiled and said, "Then let's do the second thing: find Chunming a new girl who likes him."

Han Chunyan was taken aback: "Looking for someone who likes him?"

"Yes." Zhang Lei nodded. "Introduce other girls to Chunming, let him know that there are many other kind, gentle, and understanding girls in the world besides Su Meng. Don't let him hang himself on a crooked tree."

Upon hearing this, Han Chunyan immediately smiled and said, "That's a good idea, let's use the second one!"

Looking at Han Chunyan, Han's mother said with some worry, "Chunyan, if you do this, your brother..."

Han Chunyan interrupted her mother directly: "Mom, don't worry about this. There are so many pretty girls out there, it's just that our Chunming has too narrow a perspective and can't see the good things about other places. He'll understand naturally once he meets more people."

Left with no other choice, Han's mother had to agree.

After Zhang Lei and Han Chunyan left the Han family, Han Chunyan devoted herself to finding a partner for Han Chunming.

Seeing her so enthusiastic, Zhang Lei couldn't help but tease, "You really are a good older sister. If your brother Chunming knew how much you care about him, wouldn't he be moved to tears?"

Han Chunyan looked at Zhang Lei, who was gloating beside her, and said irritably, "Husband, that's enough. As the brother-in-law, are you just going to stand by and watch your brother-in-law jump into a fire pit?"

Zhang Lei laughed and said, "What do you mean by 'fire pit'? It's just two young people in love encountering some problems. People need to experience more trials to mature."

Han Chunyan rolled her eyes at him: "You've married so many wives, haven't you had enough of the training yet?"

Zhang Lei immediately put his arm around Han Chunyan and said with a smile, "No, I still need more practice."

Han Chunyan glared at him, annoyed: "If you're a lecher, then be a lecher, but don't make it sound so refined and elegant."

Zhang Lei smiled and hugged her tightly: "My wife understands me best."

During this time, Han Chunyan would go back to her parents' home whenever she had free time, and she would try all sorts of ways to introduce Han Chunming to all kinds of pretty girls.

Han Chunming was so frustrated by her antics that he soon went directly to Zhang Lei.

Seeing Han Chunming's bitter and resentful expression, Zhang Lei smiled and asked, "What's wrong?"

Han Chunming complained, "Brother-in-law, can you do something about my sister? Stop letting her introduce me to any more men. I really don't want to go on blind dates. Besides, I'm still so young, I haven't had enough fun yet."

Zhang Lei looked at him and said with a smile, "I can't control your sister's temper. If you really want her to stop introducing you to other girls, why don't you find a girl who likes you to play along and pretend to be your girlfriend? That would be fine, wouldn't it?"

Upon hearing this, Han Chunming's eyes lit up instantly, and he happily exclaimed, "Thank you, brother-in-law!"

Zhang Lei looked at Han Chunming, who turned and ran away, and scratched his head, feeling both amused and exasperated—he hadn't even said who he was looking for yet, so why was Han Chunming so happy?

The bread factory closed for the day.

Han Chunming quietly walked up to Cai Xiaoli and called out, "Cai Xiaoli."

Cai Xiaoli turned around in confusion: "Chunming, what's wrong?"

Han Chunming said with a smile, "Cai Xiaoli, can you do me a favor?"

Without a second thought, Cai Xiaoli immediately agreed: "Sure, go ahead."

Han Chunming immediately perked up: "After get off work today, could you pretend to be my girlfriend to appease my sister?"

He then told Cai Xiaoli about how his sister always introduced him to potential partners.

Upon hearing this, Cai Xiaoli was overjoyed and quickly agreed, "Chunming, don't worry, it's all true, no matter what!"

Han Chunming felt a headache coming on: "Just act it out, just to help out."

Cai Xiaoli smiled and nodded, but secretly she was thinking: It's okay to act it out; maybe if we keep acting, it will become real.

Taozi, who was not far away, saw all of this. His eyes reddened as he watched Han Chunming and Cai Xiaoli talking together.

He really wanted to rush up and ask him what was going on, but he held back as soon as he took a step.

What is his status now? Cai Xiaoli has never acknowledged him, so he doesn't even have the right to question her.

Taozi could only suppress his anger and stand there feeling wronged.

Han Chunming happily took Cai Xiaoli back to the courtyard house.

As soon as he entered the Han family home, Han Chunming couldn't wait to introduce Cai Xiaoli to his mother and sister: "Mom, sister, this is Cai Xiaoli."

Han's mother and Han Chunyan looked at Cai Xiaoli and couldn't stop smiling: "Well done, Chunming! You brought that girl back without a word!"

Cai Xiaoli looked shyly at Han's mother and Han Chunyan, and listened quietly as Han Chunming introduced himself.

Han Chunming was speaking happily, and had just said "This is my girlfriend" when a cry suddenly came from the doorway.

Su Meng appeared at the doorway sometime during the night, her eyes red-rimmed, pointing at Han Chunming and crying out, "Han Chunming, you bastard! You scoundrel!"

When Han Chunming saw Su Meng, he was immediately at his wit's end. Just as he was about to explain, Han Chunyan stopped him.

Han Chunyan looked coldly at Su Meng and said angrily, "Su Meng, it's your own fault for not liking our Chunming and not wanting to marry him. Does that mean Chunming can't find other girlfriends? You're being too domineering!"

Su Meng was speechless, and her tears fell even harder: "Fine, fine, Han Chunming, I knew I misjudged you!"

After saying that, he turned and ran out.

As soon as Han Chunming saw Su Meng run away, he chased after her without thinking.

Watching his retreating figure as he chased after her without hesitation, Cai Xiaoli felt a pang of anxiety. She then secretly made up her mind: I won't be any worse than Su Meng. She was able to win Han Chunming's heart, and so can I.

Seeing this, Han's mother looked at Cai Xiaoli awkwardly and said, "Xiaoli, don't be angry. I'll have someone call Chunming back right away."

Cai Xiaoli smiled at Han's mother and said sensibly, "It's okay, Auntie. Chunming mentioned Su Meng to me before. I believe he was just confused for a moment."

Upon hearing this, Han Chunyan immediately chimed in happily, "Yes, yes, Xiao Wu was just confused for a moment. I'll call him back right now!"

Cai Xiaoli quickly said, "No need, I believe Chunming wouldn't do anything to betray me."

Upon hearing this, Han's mother immediately sensed something was amiss and quickly gave Han Chunyan a wink.

Han Chunyan understood and immediately said, "Mom, the food in the kitchen should be ready by now. We can't let Xiaoli leave on an empty stomach."

Han's mother immediately realized, "Yes, yes, I'll go check the kitchen. Chunyan, come with me and give me a hand."

The two talked and went into the kitchen together, leaving Cai Xiaoli alone in the living room.

In the kitchen, Han's mother looked at Han Chunyan and asked, "Chunyan, what do you think of this Cai Xiaoli?"

Han Chunyan thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "I think it's great. She's good-looking, and most importantly, she cares about our Chunming."

Han's mother nodded, but then frowned: "That's true, but I have a feeling that Chunming might not really like her?"

Han Chunyan scoffed, "Mom, how could I not like her? Didn't you hear Chunming say she's his girlfriend? How could she be his girlfriend if he didn't like her?"

After thinking for a moment, Han's mother nodded and said, "That's true, that's true."

But as soon as her brow relaxed, she worried again: "But after Su Meng's outburst, Chunming turned around and chased after her. What will Cai Xiaoli think of that?"

Han Chunyan couldn't help but complain, "Exactly! Xiao Wuzi did something really awful. His girlfriend was inside, and he went to chase after his ex. What kind of behavior is that?!"