The Courtyard House: He Yuzhu, Who Defied Fate

Houses are becoming increasingly rare, so no matter what, even though people living in courtyard houses are all beasts.

But we can't give them the house, otherwise, who knows how they'll live in the future.

Moreover, the house in the courtyard is my family's private property, and when I have time, I will directly transfer the house to my own name.

But I'm only fifteen now. I'll do it when I'm ten. Even if I did it now, no one would pay any attention to me.

This was He Yuzhu's idea; he didn't tell anyone, but simply pretended to be weak.

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Yan Bugui was at a loss for words, for at this point Yan Bugui was not yet so shameless.

He could only manage an awkward smile.

"When are you going back?"

He Yuzhu said:

"I'm still learning my craft. I'll go back when I have a break. I've only been learning for a few days."

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Yan Bugui said:

"Alright, alright, Zhu Zi, study hard. Having a skill will make life easier in the future."

By the way, if you need anything, just tell Uncle San, don't be shy!

Thinking that his younger sister was also five years old and it was time for her to start her education, He Yuzhu said:

"Oh dear, Uncle, I was planning to tell you later."

Here's the thing: Yu is five years old this year, and I plan to start his early education by teaching him some knowledge.

You're a primary school teacher, could you help me find a set of textbooks for grades one through five?

I graduated from junior high school, and I teach children about cooking in my spare time. If I had studied hard, I wouldn't be learning to cook, spending all my time around the stove, surrounded by smoke and fire.

Rain is so lovely, I don't want her to end up like me!

Hearing He Yuzhu say this, the Third Uncle was even happier, since He Yuzhu's words reflected the respect for intellectuals and the importance attached to education at that time.

Unlike those people in the courtyard house, who all look down on themselves.

Yan Bugui nodded:

"Sure thing, I'll get it for you when I get back. Come pick it up when you return!"

This is very simple; you can easily gather enough students.

Moreover, given He Yuzhu's current situation, there's nothing he can scheme against. Apart from the house, everyone in the courtyard knows that He Daqing took everything away.

Nothing was left for He Yuzhu and He Yu.

Aside from the house he couldn't take with him—if he could take the house, it would probably be the house—He Daqing took it all.

He Yuzhu said to Yan Bugui:

"Thank you, Uncle! Oh dear, it's getting late, Uncle. I have to go now. I can't chat with you anymore. You know I'm still an apprentice, and I can't upset my master."

Otherwise, if they don't want me anymore, my sister and I won't even have a place to eat!

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Yan Bugui quickly said:

"Then why don't you leave quickly!"

It wasn't that Yan Bugui was so noble; he was afraid that people might really not want He Yuzhu anymore, and then He Yuzhu would return to the courtyard and pin the blame on him.

Should I take care of He Yuzhu or not?

He Yuzhu said to Yan Bugui:

"Uncle, if there's nothing else, I'll be going now!"

After speaking, he ran away.

Watching He Yuzhu leave, Yan Bugui knew that he couldn't get his hands on He Yuzhu's house.

Then he sighed and went back. He Yuzhu looked back and, finding that Yan Bugui was no longer in sight, revealed a disdainful smile.

He thought to himself...

Chapter Nine: Practicing Chinese Martial Arts

"Although nothing is wrong yet, the beasts' schemes have already begun. But give me a few years, a decade, and I'll show you what true unassailability is!"

Thinking of this, He Yuzhu quickened his pace and headed towards Hongbinlou.

Upon arriving at Hongbinlou, He Yuzhu found Tian Zehua and recounted the events.

Tian Zehua asked:

"How long?"

He Yuzhu shook his head:

"I don't know either. My master said he had something to do, and it would take about ten days!"

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Tian Zehua said:

"I see. In that case, go ahead. If you need any help, come find me!"

He Yuzhu nodded, and then said:

"I asked if I could bring my sister with me during my trip, and Master Li agreed."

He wants to teach my sister Wing Chun for self-defense!

Tian Zehua nodded:

"Okay, that's a good thing. The world is so chaotic these days, and you two are still so young. It's good for you to learn some kung fu for self-defense!"

Hearing Tian Zehua's words, He Yuzhu was deeply moved, and inwardly cursed the original owner for squandering such a good hand.

What He Yuzhu didn't know was that if he didn't have the cheat code, Tian Zehua wouldn't have been so good to him.

After all, no matter what, children who do well in school always receive preferential treatment.

When He Yuzhu arrived at the backyard, he helped He Yu pack her things quickly and then left.

He Yu asked curiously:

"Brother, where are we going?"

He Yuzhu said:

"Go learn the techniques from a new master!"

He Yu tilted her head back and asked:

"Should we come back?"

It should be noted that although He Yu ate leftovers at Hongbinlou Restaurant, they were all oily leftovers.

There's meat in everything, so He Yu is still reluctant to leave this place.

He Yuzhu nodded:

"We'll be back in a few days!"

He Yu was very happy to hear this, after all, He Yu was five years old and was not happy living in that small courtyard every day.

He Yu is very happy to be able to go out and have fun.

He Yu skipped and hopped along with He Yuzhu into the second courtyard of Mao'er Hutong.

He Yuzhu said to Li Cunren:

"Master, I'm back!"

Li Cunren said:

"Please tidy up the room next door. Your sister and you two can stay there."

After I'm done, come here. I'll have you practice standing meditation. Since there's not much time, how much you learn depends on you!

He Yuzhu nodded:

"Yes, Master, I'll go pack it right away!"

After He Yuzhu finished tidying up, Li Cunren said:

"Standing exercises are all from several lineages: Tai Chi Chuan's Tai Chi stance, Wuji Chuan's Wuji stance, and Gua Zhang's Gua stance."

There's also the Hunyuan Zhuang (Primordial Unity Stance), but due to my limited aptitude, I couldn't integrate it.

In addition, there are various training methods, fighting methods, performance methods, and secret techniques.

I can only teach you for half a month. After that, all the traditions of my sect will be given to you.

It means you studied it yourself.

He Yuzhu nodded:

"Yes, Master!"

Then Li Cunren began to teach He Yuzhu various traditional Chinese martial arts.

There are other secret techniques, hidden weapons, lifting techniques, and disguise techniques.