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

When He Daqing went out to greet her, he immediately took a liking to Liang Wanping. However, Na Jiu hadn't introduced her, and He Daqing was too embarrassed to flirt with her. Now that Na Jiu had made her intentions clear, He Daqing immediately stated, "I do not wish to marry her."

Liang Qingyue asked, "Da Qing, you don't mind Wanping?!"

He Daqing gave a wry smile and said, "We all came from the old society. What's there to look down on?! Besides, even if I like her, she might not like me back!"

Liang Wanping looks similar to Deng Cuiwen, with a delicate and refined appearance. If it weren't for the deep marks left by time, many people would mistake her for He Yuzhu's sister if they were walking together on the street.

Liang Wanping blushed shyly under her cousin's gaze.

Liang Qingyue asked, "Wanping, are you willing or not? Say something!"

Liang Wanping hesitated for a few seconds, then nodded and replied, "I'm willing!"

Na Jiu and Liang Qingyue exchanged a glance. The couple laughed simultaneously. He Daqing was also a little embarrassed by their laughter. He Yuzhu said, "Uncle, our house has just been renovated, and we don't lack anything. When do you think it would be a good time for my dad and Aunt Liang to get things done?"

Na Jiu looked He Yuzhu up and down curiously and said, "Tell me, why are you in such a hurry to get your dad married?!"

He Yuzhu said, "I hope my father can settle down after he gets married."

"Pfft!" Na Jiu was instantly amused by He Yuzhu's words. Na Jiu pointed at He Daqing a few times and said, "Daqing, look at you! You're not even as good as your Zhuzi! You're married now, settle down and live a good life. Don't let anyone scheme against you anymore."

"Hey!" He Daqing replied very straightforwardly.

He Yuzhu then asked, "Uncle, how much was the bride price when my father and Aunt Liang got married?!"

Liang Wanping said, "I don't want a bride price. I just want him to treat me well in the future."

He Yuzhu continued, "Aunt Liang, you've probably already heard about our family situation from my uncle. But let me tell you something he doesn't know. After my father left, I took Yushui and chased after him to Baocheng. After finding him, fearing he would cause trouble for my brother and me later, I had him transfer the house to us. A little over a month ago, my father returned. I figured he wasn't that old and would remarry sooner or later. So, to make everyone more comfortable, I bought the house next door. It has three main rooms and one side room..." The entire house has been transferred to my sister's name. A few days ago, the family that used to live in the east wing next door had an accident. They needed to sell the house urgently, so my father bought the two east wing rooms. Now only the two east wing rooms are in my father's name. Aunt Liang, after you marry my father, if you have a son, I'll have Yushui switch the three main rooms and one side room with the east wing rooms under my father's name. After that, the three main rooms and one side room will belong to him. If you have a daughter, my father can give her whatever he wants. Yushui and I won't interfere.

Although He Daqing was blinded by the beauty before him, it didn't mean he was stupid. After hearing He Yuzhu's words, He Daqing thought to himself, "This kid's plans are really far-fetched. Where did he learn all this scheming?! Is he still my stupid son?! Did I really cause them so much psychological harm?!" One question after another pounded against He Daqing's heart.

Seeing that the discussion was almost over, He Yuzhu said goodbye and left the living room to go to the kitchen next door to get busy.

About an hour later, He Yuzhu finished cooking all the dishes. He walked to the kitchen door and called out, "Dinner's ready!"

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's shout, He Daqing immediately led He Yushui and Na Jiu out of the living room.

The He family had a large eight-immortal table in the kitchen, where they usually ate meals or when there were few guests. When He Daqing led his men into the kitchen, Ma Cuilan happened to see them. Seeing He Daqing being particularly attentive to one of the women, Ma Cuilan seemed to sense something and immediately ran home, excitedly saying, "Old Liu, guess what I saw in the courtyard?!"

Liu Haizhong took a sip of his drink and asked, "What did you see?!"

Ma Cuilan said, "It seems like He Daqing is going on a blind date at home today."

"What?!" Liu Haizhong exclaimed in surprise, "He Daqing is going on a blind date? Do you think that silly Zhu will agree to it?!"

Ma Cuilan retorted, "If that silly boy Zhu doesn't agree, would He Daqing dare to go on a blind date?!"

Liu Haizhong thought about it and realized it was true. As he picked up some scrambled eggs from the plate with his chopsticks, he said, "I really didn't realize. That kid, Shazhu, is such a filial son."

Xu Damao, who was about to go to the toilet, overheard Ma Cuilan and Liu Haizhong's conversation. Driven by curiosity, Xu Damao ran to the kitchen door of He Yuzhu's house, looked around furtively, and then pressed his ear against the door, trying to hear what they were saying inside. Unfortunately, after a long time, he couldn't hear anything. During the recent house renovation, He Yuzhu's doors were replaced, and even the windows were double-paned.

After waiting for a while at the kitchen door of He Yuzhu's house, Xu Damao heard someone coming out of the house. He immediately stood up straight and pretended to walk out of the courtyard.

The meal at He Yuzhu's house was a great success, with everyone enjoying themselves. As the banquet ended, He Daqing and Liang Wanping reached an agreement. Tuesday, the day after tomorrow, was an auspicious day for their wedding. He Daqing would pick up Liang Wanping from Na Jiu's house that day, and the two would go to the Military Control Commission to obtain their marriage certificate. On Sunday, He Daqing would host a wedding banquet at the house He Yuzhu had bought in courtyard number 97.

After He Daqing left with the guests, He Yushui walked over to He Yuzhu, who was washing dishes, and tugged at his clothes. Seeing He Yuzhu looking at her, He Yushui asked, "Brother, do you think Dad will abandon us in the future?!"

He Yuzhu said, "Whether he wants us or not, I will always be good to you."

"Yes!" He Yushui nodded heavily and said, "I believe in you, brother."

At eight o'clock in the evening, He Daqing returned home with light steps, humming a little tune from "Exploring the Clear Water River." Seeing He Daqing's excited appearance, Yang Ruihua asked curiously, "Daqing, what's making you so happy today?!"

"Nothing!" He Daqing's smile vanished, his face fell, and he replied curtly, continuing towards the central courtyard. At that moment, a haggard-looking Yan Bugui emerged from his house and asked, "Ruihua, who were you talking to just now?!"

Yang Ruihua replied, "He Daqing." Then she added, "It seems he went on a blind date today."

"What?!" Yan Bugui exclaimed in surprise, clutching his chest, and said in disbelief, "Why would he go on a blind date?!"