My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 419: Liang Ladi's Dilemma

The three of them, Zhang Lei and Liang Ladi, walked and talked. Zhang Lei looked at Liang Ladi and asked, "Liang Ladi, what do you think of Liu Hongchang?"

Liang Ladi thought for a moment and replied softly, "He seems like a nice person."

Hearing this, Yang Maixiang smiled and chimed in, "Right? Liu Hongchang is a really good person. Although he's just a cook, in these days, even in famine years, cooks won't starve, and his income is stable. If you two can really get together, the children won't suffer or go hungry either."

Upon hearing the word "children," Liang Ladi froze on the spot.

Seeing this, Zhang Lei advised, "Liang Ladi, you're absolutely right about the children. You should have a good talk with them later."

Liang Ladi nodded slightly. Zhang Lei continued, "By the way, Liu Hongchang's mother invited you to visit her home again. I think you could take the children there; seeing her might change things."

After listening, Liang Ladi frowned slightly, but didn't say anything more.

Before long, the three arrived at courtyard house number 90. Da Mao, Er Mao, San Mao, and Xiu'er excitedly ran over as soon as they saw Liang Ladi return. Looking at her children, Liang Ladi's initially heavy heart gradually eased.

Before washing up that evening, Liang Ladi sat down beside her children and remained silent for a long time before speaking softly, "Da Mao, Er Mao, San Mao, Xiu'er, let me ask you something... just if, what if I took you all with me and remarried, and he was good to you all? Would you be willing?"

The children looked at each other, thought for a while, and then all nodded slightly.

Liang Ladi opened her mouth, wanting to say more, but she couldn't utter a word. She felt as if she were selling a child.

Seeing the worry on Liang Ladi's face, Da Mao asked, "Mom, is there something you want to tell me? I'm not a child anymore, you can just tell me directly."

After hesitating for a moment, Liang Ladi told Da Mao everything that Liu Hongchang had told her before.

After listening, Da Mao paused for a moment, then said seriously, "Mom, what do you think? If we really need a child to go, I'm willing to go."

Looking at the sensible Da Mao, Liang Ladi could no longer hold back. She hugged him tightly and shook her head desperately, "No... Mom won't give you away to someone else, absolutely not."

That night, Liang Ladi barely slept a wink, her mind filled with what her son had just said. She knew in her heart that Da Mao was being too sensible, and that he had said those words out of fear of burdening her.

The next morning, Liang Ladi told Zhang Lei everything she had been thinking.

Zhang Lei remained silent for a while before speaking: "In that case, why don't you take the child to Liu Hongchang's house today? After all, his mother said that even if they can't be husband and wife, it's good to be friends and keep in touch."

After listening, Liang Ladi nodded slightly.

At noon, accompanied by Yang Maixiang, Liang Ladi brought her four children to Liu Hongchang's house.

As soon as Liu Hongchang's mother, Wang Cuilan, saw the children next to Liang Ladi, she couldn't stop smiling. She looked at one child and touched another, constantly stuffing candy into their hands.

When Liu Hongchang saw Liang Ladi arrive, his face immediately lit up with joy, and he quickly went to greet her.

Seeing Liu Hongchang's enthusiasm, Liang Ladi suddenly felt a little guilty. After all, she had come today to tell Liu Hongchang that she disagreed, and his enthusiasm left her unsure of how to begin.

Liu Hongchang assumed Liang Ladi was shy, so he quickly said warmly, "Come, come, have a seat. Brother, pour some water!"

Liu Yunchang, standing to the side, quickly agreed, "Okay, okay!" But his eyes kept glancing at the child behind Liang Ladi. Wu Xiaoying, on the other hand, was very happy and watched the child with Wang Cuilan.

After everyone sat down, Yang Maixiang said, "Hongchang, look how happy your aunt is. She loves children so much."

Liu Hongchang nodded and said, "Yes, it's been a long time since I've seen Mother so happy."

Liu Yunchang said enthusiastically from the side, "Come on, have some food. Hongchang, hurry up and serve Liang Ladi."

Then he looked at Liang Ladi and said, "Liang Ladi, make yourself at home, don't be shy."

Liang Ladi nodded and said, "Thank you, brother."

Liu Yunchang said happily, "What are you thanking me for? We're about to become family, right, Hongchang?"

Liu Hongchang smiled awkwardly at Liu Yunchang and said, "Brother, what are you doing? Liang Ladi hasn't said anything yet."

Liu Yunchang quickly said, "Yes, yes, we'll listen to Liang Ladi."

Liu Yunchang looked at the children and asked, "What are the names of these children?"

Liang Ladi looked at the oldest one and said, "Those are called Da Mao, Er Mao, and San Mao. The youngest one is a girl named Xiu'er."

Liu Yunchang said, "These are their nicknames, right?"

Liang Ladi nodded.

Liu Yunchang said with a smile, "That's wonderful. Look at Xiuer, this girl, she's so adorable."

Just then, Wu Xiaoying walked in carrying Xiu'er. Xiu'er's hands were stuffed full of candy, and even her pockets were bulging.

When Xiuer saw Liang Ladi, she said happily, "Mom, candy."

Liang Ladi smiled and said, "Did you say thank you?"

Xiuer said happily, "I said thank you!"

Wu Xiaoying said with a smile, "Look at you, why are you making the child say thank you? I just love children. Look how cute and adorable our Xiuer is!"

As Wu Xiaoying spoke, she couldn't help but kiss Xiuer on the cheek.

Xiuer laughed and said, "It itches."

Hearing Xiuer's words, everyone laughed happily.

Wu Xiaoying looked at Xiuer and said, "Xiuer, do you like it here? Do you like your aunt?"

Xiuer said happily, "I like it."

Wang Cuilan walked in and saw Liu Hongchang and the others sitting there grinning foolishly. She quickly said, "Hongchang, what are you doing, chef? Didn't you see Liang Ladi brought the children over? Hurry up and prepare the meal. We bought so much meat yesterday, hurry up and cook it for the children."

Liu Hongchang stood up and said happily, "Okay, Mom, I'll go make it right away. Today I'll make sweet and sour pork ribs for the kids, and also my specialty, braised pork intestines, so you can see that my nickname 'Pork Intestine Liu' isn't just for show."

Everyone laughed when they heard this.

Yang Maixiang praised, saying, "Liang Ladi, you must try this later. Liu Hongchang's braised pork intestines are absolutely amazing; he rarely makes them."

Liang Ladi replied, "Really?"

Liu Yunchang, standing to the side, happily said, "Of course! Otherwise, how did my brother get that nickname? Fatty Liu, Fatty Liu, it just means really awesome, hahaha!"

Everyone laughed when they heard that.