Courtyard House: The eldest son of the He family marries a woman who brings him good fortune.

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"How could there not be enough room? Even his mother-in-law has a private room."

"Could it be that some relatives from our hometown are visiting again?"

"I heard that Zhao Ailing has five daughters, and three of them are still at home. If all three of her daughters come to He Hongyang for help, he'll be in for a world of trouble."

"Their family already has seven members. If three more come, it will be a total of ten people. No family can support that many people these days."

"The Wang family is truly shameless. He Hongyang has already supported their family of three, and now they want three more."

“If any of my relatives come to visit, I’ll chase them all away. I can’t even feed my own family, so how can I feed them?”

"Just look at the Jia family. Ever since Qin Jingru came, they've been arguing every three days, and every five days they're practically ready to tear the roof off the Jia family."

"The He family didn't hear the argument, so He Hongyang probably doesn't know yet. If he did, he would definitely have a big fight and not let them come!"

Just as the two were talking, He Hongyang returned.

Yan Bugui immediately pulled him along: "I heard your wife's family wants you to come over. She's been busy renting a place these past few days."

Why didn't he know?

Your family?

So, does that mean his sister-in-law is coming?

They've all grown up now. I wonder what they look like now, and whether they're as beautiful as my wife?

But why rent a house outside?

It's just a few more girls; there's plenty of room at home!

"How do you know she really rents a place outside?"

"If you ask me, you should just tell her not to rent it."

Unexpectedly, Yan Bugui finally said something sensible.

"Of course I won't let her rent a place. Our house is big enough for her."

Yan Bugui and the three aunts were taken aback.

"We wanted you to tell them not to come at all, but you want them to stay at your house?"

"Where else can we stay if we don't stay at home? Besides, we have room at home."

"But once they come, you'll have to take care of their food and drink. You've already taken care of one sister-in-law, do you want to take care of a few more?"

"What does it matter? They are my wife's sisters, my mother-in-law's daughters, and relatives of our family. It's only right that I support them."

Yan Bugui and the three aunts were shocked once again.

"Don't forget they're not children. They must have big appetites. People from their hometowns are all dressed in tattered clothes and have little oil in their bellies."

"One person can eat the food of several people, and also buy them clothes, take them to bathe, and maybe even go for a stroll in Beijing."

“Over the years, which family in our courtyard has not had a few poor relatives come to visit? No matter which family comes, everyone is suffering terribly.”

"Not only do we have to provide them with food and lodging, but we also have to give them things to take with them when they leave. It's just too much trouble."

"I advise you not to let them come in the first place."

"Your wife went out to rent a place because she knew that their visits would be a hassle for you, so she was embarrassed to ask you for help."

"Anyway, your family members all listen to you. As long as you tell them not to come, they won't cause you any trouble."

How could it be trouble?

For a brother-in-law who lacks ability, having multiple sisters-in-law is a hassle.

But for him, having a few more sisters-in-law was nothing.

They have no worries about food and drink at all, so it's perfect for their sisters-in-law to come and enjoy a few good days.

“What’s the trouble? We’re all relatives. One more person just means one more pair of chopsticks. It’s not like I can’t earn enough to feed and drink them.”

Yan Bugui said earnestly again, "You haven't separated the family yet, and this family isn't yours alone. Even if you agree, will your younger siblings agree?"

"Of course they'll agree, and they wouldn't even think like you. Since we're relatives, we should help each other. I'm overjoyed that they're coming."

Yan Bugui felt that he was still young and didn't understand some things at all.

He pointed directly at the Jia family and said, "You'll understand when you see their house. They only have two rooms, but so many people are crammed together. They're always fighting and causing chaos. When your relatives come, it will be just like their house."

"Who says our family is like theirs? Not only do we never fight, but we also get along incredibly well."

As he spoke, He Hongyang pushed his bicycle out.

"Where are you going now that you've just gotten home?"

"Go out and buy beds, and prepare them in advance."

Watching He Hongyang happily ride away on his bicycle.

Yan Bugui simply couldn't understand it.

Why does he do things differently from others no matter what?

If so many relatives come, he'll probably be worried to death.

He acted as if nothing had happened and even went to buy beds for them happily.

Does this mean that he not only doesn't object to his sister-in-law coming, but is actually very happy that they are coming?

“You’re telling me that He Hongyang is just too young and naive. When he’s my age, he’ll understand everything. Making a living isn’t an easy thing.”

The old woman glared at him: "Are you saying this to me? Are you telling me that I will never allow my family to come again?"

"That's right. With our family's circumstances, if relatives came, we'd probably have to sleep on the streets."

"Just admit you're incompetent, why keep making excuses? He Hongyang is capable, so he doesn't have to worry about how many relatives come."

Yan Bugui simply didn't believe it.

When the time comes, he'll know what it's like!

quickly!

He Hongyang bought the bed and also some quilts and mattresses.

Upon arriving at He Yushui's room, they began to lead the group in setting it up.

There are now two beds, two tables, and two wardrobes in this room, and there's still plenty of room.

We'll turn those two beds into bunk beds later.

This way, four people can live in the house.

We're all girls, so there's nothing inconvenient about it.

He Yushui could still be especially happy.

Suddenly, several more older sisters appeared.

When the time comes, once we lay out the sheets and blankets, and tidy up the room again, it will definitely feel especially cozy.

Zhao Ailing and Wang Liying returned.

I saw him leading people to tidy up the room.

"Brother Hongyang, what are you doing? Why did you buy so much stuff?"

“Isn’t your sister coming? I’ll tidy up the house beforehand so they can stay more comfortably.”

The mother and daughter were shocked.

How did he know her sister was coming?

They've been looking for a place to live these past few days.

But finding a place to live wasn't as easy as they had imagined.

They are girls, and it's not appropriate for them to share an apartment with others.

There are almost no private rooms available for rent!

Housing is extremely scarce right now, with many families sharing a single room, and there are simply no houses available for rent.

It's hard to find a place that's close to a courtyard house, reasonably priced, and appealing.

So after searching for several days, I still couldn't find a single room.

They didn't say anything.

He Hongyang smiled and said, "I know what you're thinking. You're just afraid your family will come and bother me, and you don't want them to stay at home."

"But they are your family. They come to Beijing, where are they going to stay instead of at home?"

"Let the two younger sisters and Yushui stay in this room, and the other younger sister and mother-in-law stay in the guest room. That will solve the problem immediately."

“Your family is full of sisters-in-law. If you have a brother-in-law, let him live with Yuzhu.”

Hearing how thoughtful he was, Wang Liying was moved to tears.

“Brother Hongyang, my mom said that she has already troubled you enough by staying here, and she doesn’t want to trouble you any more outside.”

"Ever since she was sick last time, she has been missing her younger sisters back home. She originally wanted to go home to visit them, but I haven't seen them for many years, so I wanted them to come to the city and stay for a few days."

“You are in charge of this household. We are just thinking about it. We haven’t written to them or bought train tickets. If you don’t agree, we will not let them come.”

“Over the years you have sent a lot of money and food coupons home, and our family is already extremely grateful. How could we let them bother you again?”

He Hongyang held Wang Liying's hand and said, "What you're saying doesn't sound like something a married couple would say. I've said it before, I'm their brother-in-law. Since you don't have a son, it's only natural for me, as your brother-in-law, to help you establish your family."

"It's just three younger sisters-in-law. Even if there are 30, I can still afford to support them."

"Let them come and stay without worry. They can explore the area properly then, and when they go back, they can show off to everyone in their hometown that their sister married a good man."

Wang Liying laughed immediately.

She knew that He Hongyang had bought the bed (for 39 instead of 89), so he must have wholeheartedly agreed to his sister coming.

"Thank you, Brother Hongyang! I knew you were the best to me!" she said happily.

[Wang Liying is extremely grateful to the host; her luck score increases by 500!]

She hugged him tightly.

This was in the courtyard, and the two of them were like this. Zhao Ailing turned her head away in embarrassment.

She was overjoyed.

My son-in-law is truly remarkable.

She had thought He Hongyang wouldn't object, but she hadn't expected him to be so supportive.

He did this to give face to his mother-in-law.

He bought a bed, cleaned up the house, and arranged everything so that his mother-in-law could live here with peace of mind.

When her daughters arrive, she absolutely cannot let them be idle; they must help with household chores and share the burden with He Hongyang.

The thought of her daughter coming, and the fact that He Hongyang had agreed, made her very happy.

Now the mother and daughter can finally be reunited.

All of this is thanks to the fact that her family found a son-in-law like He Hongyang.

She'll wait until her man comes back someday.

She had to tell him: all these years, it was He Hongyang who had supported her family and raised her daughters.

The two of them immediately started tidying up the house.

Then he wrote to his hometown, telling them to pack their things and buy train tickets to come over in the next few days.

quickly!

They received a reply.

However, only two people can come this time.

They are the third and fourth children, twins named Wang Lili and Wang Pingping.

The two people were born only five minutes apart, looked remarkably alike, and were both exceptionally beautiful.

The second son said he would stay home to guard the house and wouldn't be coming along this time.

But He Hongyang had a vague feeling that something was wrong with her.