The Courtyard House: He Yuzhu, Who Defied Fate

“Zhu Zi, I plan to go back to the courtyard house with your Aunt Song tomorrow. It’s my house there, and it’s not very convenient here.”

He Yuzhu said to He Daqing:

"You can go back, but don't tell anyone in the courtyard about my affairs. Just say what I said before!"

He Daqing nodded:

"You've said it several times already, and I've also spoken to your Aunt Song. Don't worry, it won't affect you!"

He Yuzhu nodded:

"That's good. I just want to finish my university studies now!"

Song Ziyu nodded as well:

"Don't worry, neither your dad nor I will tell!"

He Yuzhu told everyone about the courtyard house incident whenever he had free time, and now everyone dislikes the people in the courtyard house.

Moreover, although Song Ziyu was bullied at home, she was not one to suffer losses here.

Despite living with He Daqing and obeying him in everything, Song Ziyu will stand up for the He family if anyone bullies them.

This put He Yuzhu at ease, mainly because before the Chinese New Year, a naughty child bullied He Yu. He Yu hit the naughty child, and the child's parents came to her door.

He was scolded back by Song Ziyu.

At this point, He Yuzhu heard it from He Yu after he returned.

Therefore, He Yuzhu felt much more at ease knowing that Song Ziyu and He Daqing were going back.

He Yuzhu nodded:

"That's good. If you miss the rain, just come to my place whenever you're free."

"Yu is studying nearby, so she won't be going back!"

After all, He Yuzhu was planning to let He Yu skip a grade. But if He Daqing went back, he would only spoil He Yu, and He Yu would only be able to finish high school.

He Yu's future won't be so bright then, since she'll be here with her own support.

He Yu's future will definitely not be like her previous life.

As for Chen Xueru, she has her own business here, and no one speaks ill of her.

Chen Xueru addressed the crowd:

"I'll open my shop on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year too!"

After everyone finished celebrating the first day of the lunar new year, He Daqing took Song Ziyu back home.

Watching the two leave, Chen Xueru asked:

"Brother Zhu, are those two alright when they got back?"

He Yuzhu said:

"It's alright, the real intimidation will come when my dad returns to the courtyard house!"

This was also He Yuzhu's idea, since after He Daqing went back, Yi Zhonghai was using the living expenses that He Daqing sent to He Yuzhu and himself.

Yi Zhonghai must be living in constant fear, terrified that He Yuzhu will return.

This is how the matter came to light.

Therefore, once He Daqing returns, the people in the courtyard will no longer plot against him.

While He Yuzhu was studying with Chen Xueru and He Yu, He Daqing brought Song Ziyu back to the courtyard house.

As soon as he arrived at the door, he saw Yan Bugui. He Daqing looked at Yan Bugui and greeted him with a smile:

"Old Yan, Happy New Year!"

Upon hearing He Daqing's words, Yan Bugui was taken aback, and then said:

"Happy New Year! No, He Daqing, what brings you back?"

He Daqing said disdainfully:

"Hmph, that widow Bai had ulterior motives. She wouldn't give me any children. I didn't stay with her anymore. But I met Song Ziyu, we got married, and that's why I came back."

I went to Hongbinlou to find Zhuzi, and Zhuzi's master said that Zhuzi had gone to Tianjin to study.

I'm back now!

Yan Bugui said:

"No wonder Zhuzi didn't come back this year, she went to Tianjin to study!"

He Yuzhu nodded:

"That's right, I only found out today too. But it's good to go there. Master Tian's junior brother there will be better off."

You'll learn faster over there. Oh, by the way, Lao Yan, let me introduce you. This is my wife, Song Ziyu.

"Wife, this is Yan Bugui, Teacher Yan, the third uncle in our compound!"

Yan Bugui looked at Song Ziyu. She was so young, she couldn't be much older than He Yuzhu, could she?

Yan Bugui voiced his innermost thoughts:

"No, He Daqing, is this girl your wife? She doesn't look very old, does she?"

He Daqing nodded:

"Yes, she's 21 this year, three years older than Zhu Zi!"

Upon hearing He Daqing's words, Yan Bugui was shocked. This He Daqing really knew how to play the game.

Yan Bugui said he found a wife who was three years older than his son:

"No, three years older than Zhu Zi? Your wife?"

He Daqing nodded:

"Yeah, so what? The government didn't interfere, they even issued us marriage certificates."

"You have another problem?"

Upon hearing He Daqing's words, Yan Bugui, who had originally intended to teach He Daqing a lesson, quickly shook his head:

"No, no, it's just a bit unbelievable!"

He Daqing said:

"You can continue your discussion, we'll head back now!"

After saying that, He Daqing pushed the bicycle, which was full of their belongings.

Upon arriving at the Intermediate People's Court, He Daqing opened the door and looked at the well-organized house, thinking to himself, "That silly Zhu has done a pretty good job keeping the house tidy."

"You know, this isn't how it is when I'm at home," He Daqing said to Song Ziyu.

"Honey, come on over. It's alright inside, except for being a bit dusty!"

When Song Ziyu went inside, she found that the house was similar to He Yuzhu's, since they were both courtyard houses.

The size and layout are about the same, but the furniture isn't as good as He Yuzhu's.

But that's enough, Song Ziyu said:

"I'll pack my things, you go buy some things, we'll be living here from now on!"

He Daqing nodded:

"Okay, I'll go now!"

After saying that, he found all the things he needed to clean and then told Song Ziyu about the situation at home.

After finishing, He Daqing was about to go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy things when he saw Yi Zhonghai.

He Daqing feigned great excitement:

"Old Yi, long time no see! Happy New Year!"

Upon seeing He Daqing, Yi Zhonghai was stunned. Wasn't this He Daqing?

Having just heard voices, Yi Zhonghai thought He Yuzhu had returned.

Unexpectedly, he met He Daqing, and Yi Zhonghai was extremely nervous upon seeing He Daqing.

After all, He Daqing's living expenses and letters to He Yuzhu and He Yu were all in his possession.

I never intended to give it to He Yuzhu, since I hadn't won He Yuzhu over yet.

Upon seeing He Daqing, Yi Zhonghai asked:

"What, did you come back this time just to see Zhuzi and Yu? Let me tell you..."

He Daqing waved his hand:

"Old Yi, you don't need to say anything, I know everything. Zhu Zi took Yu to Tianjin to learn his craft."

"It's alright, I didn't come back to look after the pillar. I'm back to live a normal life!"

Yi Zhonghai hadn't expected He Daqing to return and blurted out:

"Little White came back with you too?"