The Courtyard House: The story begins with He Yuzhu beating up the White Widow.

After a hurried journey, Zhang Qiang arrived at the branch office half an hour later. Entering the conference room, he saw that quite a few people were already seated. Zhang Qiang sat down next to his old comrade-in-arms, took out his cigarette case, offered a few cigarettes, and asked, "Old Wu, do you know why the director called us here in such a hurry?!"

Wu Changzheng lit a cigarette and replied, "Brother, you've caused all this trouble, and you're asking me about it?!"

"The mess I made?!" Zhang Qiang was stunned for a moment, then instantly realized what had happened and asked, "Has everything been investigated?!"

"Hmm!" Wu Changzheng responded, "This time there are not only many fish, but also several big ones. You'll find out about the rest in a bit."

As soon as Wu Changzheng finished speaking, Song Fuyong led the way in. The entire conference room fell silent instantly. After sitting down, Song Fuyong's eyes quickly scanned the faces of everyone present. He then looked at Jiang Huan, who was sitting to the side in charge of counter-espionage work, and said, "Let's begin!"

Jiang Huan didn't waste any time and immediately announced the start of the meeting. He then recounted the findings of his investigation over the past few days to those present. After hearing Jiang Huan's account, even these seasoned veterans couldn't help but gasp in shock. Thankfully, it was discovered early; if those people had succeeded, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

After the tasks were assigned, Zhang Qiang followed the people in the conference room out. Just as Zhang Qiang passed in front of Song Fuyong, Song Fuyong called out to him.

Zhang Qiang stopped and asked, "Chief, what's the matter?!"

Song Fuyong asked, "I heard you caught Jiao Laosan this morning?!"

Zhang Qiang was stunned for a moment, then instinctively asked, "Chief, how did you know?!"

"Never mind how I know," Song Fuyong replied impatiently, then asked, "Did he confess?!"

Zhang Qiang said, "When I received your call, the interrogation had just ended. But I still feel that Jiao Laosan is hiding some things from me."

Song Fuyong said, "This Jiao Laosan is not as simple as he seems. He is involved in many cases. In a little while, the bureau will send someone to your station to handle the handover."

"Yes!" Zhang Qiang readily replied, then said, "Chief, if there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

"Go on!" Song Fuyong picked up his cup, took a sip of water, and seeing Zhang Qiang still standing there, couldn't help but ask, "Why aren't you leaving yet?!"

Zhang Qiang asked, "Chief, what should we do about the old lady in the backyard of No. 95 Nanluoguxiang?!"

Song Fuyong said, "Keep her here for now. Don't worry about the rest."

"Yes!" Zhang Qiang replied, then turned and left the conference room.

As the clock struck 10 p.m., the police began their operation. They were well-prepared and had taken advantage of the situation, so the operation proceeded relatively smoothly.

The next morning, Zhao Shufen returned from grocery shopping. She took the meat buns she had bought for the deaf old lady to her house in the backyard. Zhao Shufen placed the plate of meat buns on the table and said, "Grandma, I've bought you the meat buns you wanted. Eat them while they're hot."

"You can leave it there!" the deaf old woman replied, then asked, "Old Yi's family, did you hear the gunshots last night?!"

Zhao Shufen replied, "I heard that. When I was buying steamed buns just now, I heard someone say that a spy was caught last night in Doujiao Hutong."

"What?!" The deaf old lady's heart skipped a beat, but she quickly masked it and asked in a mocking tone, "Old Yi's family. Have you eaten yet?!"

"I've already eaten!" Zhao Shufen replied, picking up the bowl and chopsticks from last night, and said, "Grandma, please continue eating. I'll head back now."

"Wait!" The deaf old lady called out to Zhao Shufen, took a meat bun and stuffed it into Zhao Shufen's hand, saying, "Even if you've eaten, you should eat too! Have some with this old lady."

Zhao Shufen hesitated for a moment, then readily agreed, "Okay! I'll eat with you!"

The deaf old lady smiled, picked up a steamed bun, took a bite, and said, "Old Shen's cooking skills haven't changed at all." Then she asked, "Are you busy later?"

Zhao Shufen replied, "Nothing much happened today." Then she asked, "Grandma, is there anything you need?"

The deaf old woman said, "Since you're alright, why don't you come with me for a walk around the Yonghe Temple?"

Zhao Shufen readily agreed, "Sure! Grandma, I'll come and get you after I've washed the dishes and clothes."

"Okay!" the deaf old lady replied, watching Zhao Shufen leave her house, her smile vanishing instantly. The old lady's brows furrowed tightly.

Just after nine o'clock in the morning, Zhao Shufen went to the backyard and accompanied the deaf old lady out. At the alley entrance, Zhao Shufen found a handcart and had the handcart lead the deaf old lady ahead, while she followed behind. Soon, Zhao Shufen accompanied the deaf old lady to the Yonghe Temple. The deaf old lady got off the handcart, paid the handcart two cents, and led Zhao Shufen on a "wandering" stroll. After walking for about ten minutes, the deaf old lady led Zhao Shufen into a tobacco and sundry shop.

The shopkeeper, seeing the deaf old lady, smiled and asked, "Grandma, what would you like to order?"

The deaf old lady glanced at the shelves and said, "Do you have large cans of luncheon meat here?!"

The shopkeeper replied, "You've come at a bad time; all the large jars are sold out."

The deaf old woman continued, "Since you don't have any large jars, give me six small ones."

The shopkeeper turned around and looked at the canned luncheon meat on the shelf, then opened the cabinet below to look inside, and said, "Grandma, there are only two cans left."

The deaf old woman took out her money and said, "I'll take it!"

The shopkeeper turned around, took two cans of luncheon meat from the shelf, placed them on the counter, then picked up the money, counted it, and said, "Perfect!" He then threw the money into the cash box.

The deaf old woman picked up two cans of food and handed them to Zhao Shufen, saying, "Old Yi's family, let's go!"

As they walked out of the convenience store, Zhao Shufen couldn't help but ask, "Grandma, the shop at the end of our alley sells canned luncheon meat. Why did you go all the way out of your way?!"

The deaf old lady smiled and replied, "I just happened to be craving something when we got here. When we go back later, we'll buy some steamed buns, and at noon, my daughter and I will each have a can and eat the whole can."

Zhao Shufen said, "Grandma, I won't eat it! You keep it for yourself!"

The deaf old lady said, "One is enough for me. You don't need to be polite with me." After saying that, the deaf old lady walked to the stall selling frozen rice candy not far away, bought half a catty of frozen rice candy, and then took Zhao Shufen home.