My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 530: My Daughter's Coming-of-Age Ceremony

Zhang Chengyu asked nervously, "Dad, isn't it too early?"

Zhang Lei shook his head: "It's getting late. Now that you're a husband and a father, with great power comes great responsibility. Your mother and I both believe you can do it. With us as your support, don't be afraid, go for it. Remember, I was the only one in the Zhang family before, and I still managed to make a name for myself. Now that you have such a good foundation, you can definitely do even better than me."

Zhang Chengyu nodded emphatically.

After that, Zhang Chengyu became increasingly busy, which Ye Shuqin saw and felt very sorry for.

Zhang Lei comforted him, saying, "Our son has grown up and has his own responsibilities to shoulder. We can't interfere too much, otherwise he'll never amount to anything."

Ye Shuqin smiled helplessly: "When you first said that Yu'er might not be able to complete the mission, I really thought you were going to replace him. I didn't expect you to give him another chance and let him gain such good experience."

Zhang Lei looked at her and said irritably, "Do you think I'm particularly heartless?"

Ye Shuqin shook her head: "No, I just feel that the burden is too heavy for him."

Zhang Lei smiled helplessly: "What can I do when I see the victims' families?"

Ye Shuqin smiled and said, "Yes, that's why I refused all those people who came to me for help, but I told them to come to you instead."

Zhang Lei chuckled: "You're using me as a shield again. How dare they come looking for me?"

Ye Shuqin said with a smile, "They knew they wouldn't dare, so they all slunk away."

Ye Shuqin looked at Zhang Lei and said softly, "Why don't you go and comfort them?"

Zhang Lei asked in confusion, "Who?"

"Your wives," Ye Shuqin said irritably, "many of their families have had their members imprisoned and given heavy sentences, so they must be resentful."

Zhang Lei shook his head: "No need. You reap what you sow. Let them figure it out themselves. It doesn't matter if they can't figure it out. I, Zhang Lei, don't lack women. As long as you're by my side and understand me, that's enough."

Upon hearing this, Ye Shuqin silently lowered her head and gently rested it on Zhang Lei's shoulder.

The two didn't say another word, and just quietly nestled together.

Time flies, and it's time for Zhang Lei's daughter, Zhang Chengwan's, eighteenth birthday celebration.

To give his daughter an unforgettable coming-of-age ceremony, Zhang Lei specially invited dignitaries and celebrities from various countries. After the news spread, high-ranking officials from many countries brought their children and grandchildren to the banquet, both to offer their congratulations and to take the opportunity to strengthen their relationships.

At the banquet, Zhang Chengwan, dressed in a gown meticulously sewn from canary feathers, slowly entered the venue accompanied by Zhang Lei and Ye Shuqin. Amidst continuous congratulations, Zhang Lei personally lit the candles for his daughter's coming-of-age ceremony.

During the banquet, Zhang Lei's sons moved gracefully among the leaders of various countries, engaging in conversation and displaying impeccable manners. Zhang Lei and Ye Shuqin, along with their families, went from table to table toasting and returning gifts. Zhang Chengwan was placed in the area for her peers by Ye Shuqin, where she interacted with the children of dignitaries from various countries—Prince Charles of the British Royal Family, the son of the French Prime Minister, the daughter of the US President, the grandson of the Russian President, and others were all gathered around her.

The dinner party soon came to a successful conclusion.

Looking at his smiling daughter, Zhang Lei asked gently, "Wanwan, were you happy today?"

Zhang Chengwan nodded excitedly: "Dad, I'm so happy! I've made friends from so many countries."

Zhang Lei laughed and said, "Really? That's great."

Zhang Chengwan looked at her father and added with a smile, "Especially Prince Charles of England, he's witty and very gentlemanly."

Ye Shuqin, who was listening nearby, was secretly pleased and said, "Wanwan, if you like, you might as well chat with her more."

Zhang Chengwan immediately blushed and said, "Mom, what are you saying? I just feel like we get along well."

Ye Shuqin laughed and joked, "If we get along well, then let's chat more."

Zhang Lei, standing to the side, couldn't help but feel jealous: "What's the point of chatting? You'd be better off spending more time with your old dad. Come on, daughter, tell Dad what you like. As long as Dad can make it, I'll give it all to you. Don't be fooled by other people's little favors, understand?"

Zhang Chengwan ran to Zhang Lei with a smile and took his arm: "Dad, I know, don't worry, I won't. What haven't I seen before?"

Hearing his daughter say this, Zhang Lei nodded in satisfaction.

Ye Shuqin sighed helplessly, rubbing her forehead, "You're just going to keep spoiling her like this, or she'll end up as an old maid."

Zhang Lei rolled his eyes at Ye Shuqin, clearly annoyed.

Ye Shuqin was not afraid at all. Instead, she stared at him, and the two stared at each other.

Seeing her parents like this, Zhang Chengwan couldn't help but laugh and said, "I'll join too!"

The three of them glared at each other like fighting cocks for a full minute before finally bursting into laughter.

However, feelings that are meant to come will eventually come; what girl doesn't dream of love?

Since his coming-of-age ceremony, Prince Charles of England has frequently found various excuses to fly to Australia, specifically to visit Zhang Chengwan.

This made Zhang Lei frequently jealous, but he couldn't openly vent his jealousy on his daughter.

Seeing that her daughter had finally found someone she liked, Ye Shuqin tried every day to stop Zhang Lei, fearing that he would go and ruin things.

Later, Zhang Lei finally relented and agreed to let his daughter go to Oxford University with Prince Charlie to study and see more of the world.

This frustrated Zhang Lei greatly, and he tried every day to call Zhang Chengwan to chat. But Zhang Chengwan always gave vague answers with excuses such as being busy with studies, having many friends, or having a party.

With nowhere to direct his longing, Zhang Lei could only vent all his energy on his wives.

This move delighted all of Zhang Lei's wives. After all, they all hoped to give Zhang Lei another beautiful daughter, so they could shower her with more affection and, incidentally, divert Zhang Lei's attention.

Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

Seeing the country becoming increasingly prosperous and stable, Zhang Lei decided to take all his wives on a world tour. He had only gone on one trip with Ye Shuqin before, and now that he had some free time, it was the perfect opportunity to travel and have some fun.

Upon hearing his father's plan, Zhang Chengyu seemed to have been prepared for it all along, and immediately prepared a detailed itinerary overnight.

Zhang Lei took the itinerary and glanced at it a few times, then couldn't help but complain, "Are you sending me on a vacation, or are you sending me out to do diplomacy for you?"

Zhang Chengyu replied with a smile, "Dad, it's all the same. You are the symbol of our country. If you go, won't the leaders of various countries personally welcome you? We can go wherever is fun, it's safe and worry-free, killing two birds with one stone."

Zhang Lei looked at his son and was speechless for a moment. He never expected that even his eldest son would start scheming against him.

Ye Shuqin, who was standing to the side, covered her mouth and laughed, saying softly, "It's true that the younger generation surpasses the older generation, leaving the older generation on the beach."