My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 464: Meeting Old Master Guan

A few days later, Han Chunming suddenly approached Zhang Lei.

Looking at Han Chunming who had suddenly come to his door, Zhang Lei asked in confusion, "Chunming, what's wrong?"

Han Chunming looked at Zhang Lei and said, "Brother-in-law, didn't you say before that you wanted me to introduce my master to you? I happen to be off today, so I came to call you."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lei remembered what he had said earlier. However, he had only said it casually at the time, but he did not expect Han Chunming to remember it. He smiled and said, "Okay, let's go now."

Han Chunming nodded, and Zhang Lei looked at him again and said, "Chunming, what does your master like? I'd like to bring a gift."

Han Chunming said directly, "My master likes to drink."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lei quickly returned home, brought out several bottles of good wine, and said, "Come on, let's go out and buy some food. With wine and meat, we can chat with your master."

Upon hearing this, Han Chunming smiled and said, "Okay, brother-in-law."

The two walked and talked. Then Han Chunming looked at Zhang Lei and said with a smile, "Brother-in-law, do you still have any bicycle tickets?"

Zhang Lei laughed and said, "Why did you suddenly want a bicycle ticket? Don't you have a bicycle?"

Han Chunming said with a smile, "Brother-in-law, isn't this my wife Cai Xiaoli? Her bicycle is really worn out, and I'm thinking of getting her a women's bicycle. I was just wondering if you could spare one for me, since you're so resourceful?"

Zhang Lei looked at Han Chunming and said with a smile, "You rascal, you're being so polite with your own brother-in-law. How about this, I'll have your sister deliver it to you in a couple of days."

Just as he finished speaking, Zhang Lei thought for a moment and then asked, "Do you have any money on you?"

Han Chunming was taken aback: "Huh? What?"

Zhang Lei laughed and said, "Do you have any money on you to buy a bicycle?"

Han Chunming immediately lowered his head, looking as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.

Zhang Lei smiled and said, "Forget it, don't worry about it. I'll have your sister bring the bicycle to you. By the way, your sister is pregnant, so you'll have to take good care of her while you're home."

Han Chunming said with a smile, "Don't worry, brother-in-law, I'll definitely take good care of my sister when she goes back to her parents' home."

Soon, the two bought braised pork and cold dishes and headed straight for Grandpa Guan's house.

As soon as they arrived at the entrance of the courtyard where Grandpa Guan lived, Han Chunming snatched a bottle of wine from Zhang Lei's hand, opened the cap, and let it air out.

Grandpa Guan, who was sunbathing in the courtyard, sniffed the air and shouted towards the door, "Wuliangye, good wine! What are you still standing outside for, you brat? Get over here right now!"

Han Chunming laughed and said, "Master, your nose is just like a dog's."

Grandpa Guan looked at Han Chunming and said angrily, "You brat, you deserve a beating."

Seeing the close relationship between the two, Zhang Lei smiled and stepped forward, saying, "Grandpa Guan, hello. I am Chunming's brother-in-law. This is my first time visiting you. I have brought a small gift as a token of my respect."

Grandpa Guan looked at Zhang Lei and said with a smile, "Alright, alright, come inside. There's wine and meat, so there's no need to cook anymore."

The three quickly entered the house, and Han Chunming poured the wine into a glass first. Old Master Guan brought it to his nose, smelled it, and said with a smile, "You two lads have put in some effort."

Han Chunming looked at his master and said with a smile, "Master, my brother-in-law is also quite passionate about antiques. Why don't you bring out a couple of your treasured items so we can take a look?"

Grandpa Guan narrowed his eyes as he looked at Han Chunming, then glanced at Zhang Lei every now and then. He raised his hand and smacked Han Chunming on the head, saying, "You brat, all you ever do is covet my things. If you want to eat, then eat properly. If not, get lost."

Han Chunming looked at Zhang Lei with an expression that said, "I can't do anything about it."

Zhang Lei laughed and said, "Grandpa, don't listen to Chunming's nonsense. I just think that antiques represent a kind of cultural heritage of us Chinese people. I just want these things to be preserved intact, that's all. As for whether you look at them or not, it doesn't matter, I don't understand them anyway."

Grandpa Guan sipped his wine, looked at Zhang Lei, and said with a smile, "Good, this is a kind of inheritance. We can't let the things passed down from our ancestors be ruined in our hands. Well said!"

Grandpa Guan looked at Zhang Lei again and said with a smile, "Come see me another day, after you have a better understanding of antiques, and I'll bring you some good stuff to look at."

Zhang Lei didn't take Grandpa Guan's words to heart. He wasn't so obsessed with these things anymore. Before, he planned to use his perspective from his time-traveling days to collect antiques and sell them at a higher price decades later. Now, he had no concept of money; whether he had antiques or not was irrelevant to him. After all, there were many national treasures lost overseas in other countries, and according to his plan, he would visit those countries in a few years. He could have as many as he wanted then, and they would all be genuine, without spending any money.

As they ate and chatted, a clear voice suddenly came from behind them: "Grandpa, why did you start eating without waiting for me?"

Zhang Lei turned around and saw that the one calling out "Grandpa Guan" was none other than Guan Xiaoguan.

Han Chunming smiled and said, "Brother-in-law, this is Guan Xiaoguan, my master's granddaughter."

Zhang Lei smiled at Guan Xiaoguan and said, "Hello."

Guan Xiaoguan didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly.

Grandpa Guan looked at Guan Xiaoguan and said affectionately, "This isn't home-cooked food; these two rascals brought it for me. Hurry up and sit down to eat."

Seeing the group drinking and eating, Guan Xiaoguan said, "I won't keep you chatting any longer. I'll go eat outside."

Then she looked at Grandpa Guan and said, "Grandpa, please drink less."

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly stopped.

Seeing that they had finished chatting, Zhang Lei said to Han Chunming, "Chunming, it's about time. We should go now. We'll come back to drink with the old man again next time."

Han Chunming thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Alright, Master, my brother-in-law and I will be leaving now. Please enjoy your drink here."