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

He Yuzhu said, "Aunt Liang, you don't need to worry about me. I know what I'm doing. Besides, their family isn't even close to being able to deal with me." Then, He Yuzhu picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork and put it in He Yushui's bowl, looking at her with a doting expression, and said, "Eat slowly! Nobody's going to take it from you!"

He Daqing added, "Don't worry about Zhu Zi. They say the common people can't fight with officials. Even if Zhu Zi isn't working for the Military Control Commission anymore, he's still a policeman. Yan Bugui will have to think twice before trying to scheme against him."

Regardless, Liang Wanping, as a stepmother, has done quite well. He Yuzhu and He Yushui's attitude towards Liang Wanping has improved a lot; at least they treat her like real family.

At seven o'clock in the evening, Liu Guangtian, who had been lying in bed all day, finally recovered. Gritting his teeth, he got out of bed and stumbled out of his and Liu Guangfu's room, intending to go to the toilet. Hearing the noise, Xu Damao immediately went to his window and looked out. Seeing it was Liu Guangtian, Xu Damao felt his chance had come. He secretly grabbed a steamed bun made from two kinds of flour, stuffed it into his pocket, told his mother, and went out.

As soon as they stepped out of the covered walkway, Xu Damao caught up with Liu Guangtian and asked, "Guangtian, are you alright?!"

"Brother Da Mao!" Liu Guangtian greeted Xu Da Mao and said, "I'm used to it now."

Xu Damao took out a steamed bun made from two kinds of flour from his pocket, handed it over, and said, "Eat up!"

"Brother Da Mao!" The moment Liu Guangtian saw the steamed bun in Xu Da Mao's hand, tears welled up in his eyes. He took the bun with a choked voice and said, "Thank you!"

Xu Damao said, "You've already called me brother. What's a steamed bun?!" Then, Xu Damao looked around very cautiously and said, "This isn't the place to talk. Let's go outside."

"Okay!" Liu Guangtian responded and followed Xu Damao out of the courtyard.

Stepping out of the courtyard, Xu Damao found a secluded spot and said, "Guangtian, do you know who the real thief is?!"

Liu Guangtian hurriedly asked, "Who is it?!"

Xu Damao said, "It's your older brother, Liu Guangqi. Brother Zhu saw him coming out of Quanjude today."

"Damn it! I knew he framed me!" Liu Guangtian couldn't help but curse angrily. Xu Damao said, "Don't be so stupid in the future. When your dad beats you, you run away. Then turn around and wait for Liu Guangqi to be alone, then beat him up. In the future, when your dad beats you, you beat up Liu Guangqi." Then Xu Damao thought of something and said, "What if your dad wants to beat you to death? Just tell him that he'll never be an official in his life because he beats his child."

Liu Guangtian asked with some skepticism, "Brother Da Mao, will this really work?!"

Xu Damao said, "Just remove the 'ma' from your name. It'll definitely work. Brother Zhu said your dad's addiction to being an official is bigger than his opium addiction. He would never dare to lay a hand on you for the sake of becoming an official. If you don't stop him, just say, 'The key to becoming an official is to get promoted, get rich, and have your wife die.' Your wife hasn't died, so how can you get promoted and get rich!"

Although Xu Damao only said a few words, every single one resonated with Liu Guangtian. Xu Damao then gave Liu Guangtian some inspirational words, before going to the public restroom to relieve himself of the water he had been holding in, and then humming a song as he went home.

After Xu Damao left, Liu Guangtian ate the steamed bun he was holding in a few bites, then went to the toilet before returning home.

Nothing happened that night. The next morning, after Liu Haizhong left, Liu Guangtian came out of the house, ate a simple breakfast, and went out. Not long after, Liu Guangqi came out of the yard. Liu Guangtian, who had been waiting outside, waited for Liu Guangqi to pass by and then kicked him from behind, knocking him to the ground. He then sat on top of Liu Guangqi, punching him and saying, "Quanjude was delicious, wasn't it?! You stole money from home and framed me?!" The more he hit, the harder he punched, as if venting years of pent-up anger. After a while, Liu Guangtian, perhaps because his injuries hadn't fully healed or he was tired, stopped and said, "From now on, if Liu Haizhong hits me, I'll hit you back. Let's see who dies first!" With that, Liu Guangtian stood up, gave a heavy snort, and turned to leave.

Liu Guangqi lay on the ground, glaring venomously at Liu Guangtian's retreating figure, thinking to himself, "You just wait!"

Hidden in the shadows, Liu Guangfu witnessed everything. At the same time, a strange thought surfaced in his mind: "If Liu Guangqi and Liu Guangtian are both dead, will I be able to enjoy everything that Liu Guangqi can?!"

A little after nine o'clock in the morning, Yan Bugui went out. After walking through several alleys, he arrived at the gate of a traditional courtyard house. Just as he was about to knock, the gate opened. Seeing who it was, Yan Bugui smiled and called out, "Old Han!"

Han Laoqi sized up Yan Bugui and asked coldly, "What brings you here?!"

Yan Bugui said, "I've come to ask for your help."

Han Laoqi said, "Hey Yan! I've heard about what happened to you. I can't help you with that."

Yan Bugui didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "I want to change my place of residence. Help me find out where I can. You'll get a good reward if it's done."

Han Laoqi stroked his chin, considered for two or three minutes, and asked, "You want to move to a different place? Where do you want to move to?!"

Yan Bugui said, "I can't stay in the East City anymore. I want to go to the West City. I'll exchange it for the house I'm living in now."

Han Laoqi said, "The house you're living in now is public housing, and it was originally a stable and a caravan parking area. There's basically no chance of exchanging it for a better house."

Yan Bugui said, "Others may not know your abilities, but do you think I don't?! After it's done, I'll give you five yuan for tea."

Han Laoqi said, "Your reputation is ruined now. You'd better find someone else for only five yuan!" With that, Han Laoqi made a move to close the door.

Yan Bugui immediately stopped Han Laoqi and said, "Name a number!"

Han Laoqi said, "Ten yuan! I'll let you know within three days."

Yan Bugui gritted his teeth and said, "Ten yuan it is!"

"Alright!" Han Laoqi replied, rubbing his fingers together. Yan Bugui, looking pained, pulled out three yuan from his pocket and handed it over, saying, "This is the deposit. I'll give you the rest after it's done."

Han Laoqi took the money and said, "Alright! You can go back now! I'll come find you when things are looking up."