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

Liu Guangfu asked, "Second brother, you said Dad beats us like we're his enemies. And we haven't been back to my parents' home since I was born. Could there be something we don't know about?"

Liu Guangtian asked, "Guangfu, have you heard some gossip?!"

Liu Guangfu shook his head and said, "No! I was just guessing."

Liu Guangtian said, "There's no need for guessing. I know where Mom's family is. Once I've saved up some more money and have a holiday, we'll go there. Then everything will be clear."

Time flew by, and it was 5:30 PM when Liu Haizhong returned home from get off work. As usual, Ma Cuilan went through the motions of serving tea and towels before recounting the day's events to Liu Haizhong. Upon hearing that Liu Guangtian had dared to hit Liu Guangqi, Liu Haizhong's anger flared immediately. He pulled out his belt, ready to strike Liu Guangtian, but Ma Cuilan stopped him, relaying Liu Guangtian's words to him.

Liu Haizhong's expression changed several times before he finally slammed his belt on the table in a huff and yelled at Ma Cuilan, "Look at the little brat you gave birth to! He's become so vicious!"

Ma Cuilan said, "Old Liu, you can't blame me for this! Isn't it because you beat the kids too harshly?!"

Liu Haizhong said, "Spare the rod and spoil the child! I'm just teaching my child according to ancient methods!"

Ma Cuilan said, "It's a new era now! You're still sticking to the old ways. No wonder it doesn't work!"

Liu Haizhong snorted coldly and urged, "What are you standing here for?! Hurry up and bring out the food! Do you want me to starve to death?!"

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ma Cuilan went down the steps to the kitchen and brought the food over. Just as she placed the wine bottle on the table, Liu Guangqi walked in from outside. Liu Guangqi called out to Liu Haizhong, "Dad!"

"Okay!" Liu Haizhong responded, "Have a seat!"

Then Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu walked in. They both called out in unison, "Dad!"

Liu Haizhong glanced at Liu Guangtian, then at Liu Guangfu, gave a soft snort, and poured himself a drink. Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu exchanged a look, and the two brothers sat down.

"Thump!" Liu Haizhong slammed the bottle down on the table and coldly demanded, "Who let you two sit here?!"

Liu Guangtian didn't mince words and asked directly, "Are you our biological father?!"

Liu Haizhong immediately panicked! He exclaimed, "If I'm not your biological father, then who is?!"

Liu Guangtian sneered twice and said, "Your biological father?! What biological father would beat his son like a thief?! We brothers didn't understand before, and you could beat us without any consequences. But today I found out at the police station. If you lay a hand on us, we can sue you! When you go to jail, don't say I didn't warn you."

"This is outrageous! Can't a father even hit his son?!" Liu Haizhong exclaimed, preparing to strike. Sitting nearby, Liu Guangqi wore a gloating expression, silently chanting, "Hit them! Beat them to death!"

Ma Cuilan immediately stopped Liu Haizhong, saying, "Honey, don't fall for this kid's trick! He's just waiting for you to make your move! If he sues you, even if you don't go to jail, you'll have a stain on your record. Then, if there's another opportunity, it'll be your turn."

Liu Guangtian, looking smug, glanced at Liu Haizhong, whose eyes were blazing with anger, grabbed a cornbread and started eating it. Liu Guangfu hesitated for a moment, then followed suit and picked up a cornbread as well.

Liu Haizhong picked up his wine glass and downed the wine in one gulp, a feeling of frustration instantly rising in his heart.

Seeing that things were getting out of hand, Liu Guangqi quickly tried to calm him down, saying, "Dad! Calm down! It's not worth ruining your health!"

Hearing Liu Guangqi's words, Liu Haizhong felt as refreshed as if he'd eaten a piece of ice on a hot June day! Liu Guangtian chuckled and said, "Big brother, tell Dad, where does your money for eating out come from?!"

Liu Haizhong paused for a few seconds, looked at Liu Guangqi, and asked, "Guangqi, when did you eat out?!"

Liu Guangqi fell silent instantly. Liu Guangtian continued, "Dad, you don't know, do you?! The day you hit me, my good older brother had just come out of Quanjude at noon. Quanjude, a meal costs eight yuan per person!" He gestured with his hand, then added, "He's your own brother. Guangfu and I were brought here by my mother's children! We didn't have any pocket money. We painstakingly earned some money by collecting recyclables, bought a steamed bun, and were falsely accused of stealing. We got a beating for nothing. Luckily, I survived. But that beating woke me up! From now on, if you hit me and Guangfu, I'll hit Liu Guangqi. Unless you kill me in one go!"

Ma Cuilan yelled, "Guangtian, shut up!"

Liu Guangtian smiled at Ma Cuilan, quickly ate two steamed buns, and said, "I'm full! You guys eat slowly!"

After Liu Guangtian left, Liu Haizhong said angrily, "That little brat! He's getting more and more outrageous!!"

Liu Guangfu didn't dare to say anything more. He ate two cornbread buns with pickled vegetables and then left the living room. Only Liu Haizhong and his wife, along with Liu Guangqi, remained in the living room. The atmosphere was incredibly tense, like a volcano on the verge of erupting at any moment. Seeing the situation was dire, Liu Guangqi obediently kept his head down and ate his food, not daring to utter a single word.

While Liu Haizhong was drinking alone at home, Wang Xia and Zhang Qiang secretly led a team to Baochao Hutong. As planned, Wang Xia first led her men in to convene a meeting of the residents. Zhang Qiang, on the other hand, led his men to scale the wall from the side. Ten minutes later, everyone in the courtyard had arrived.

Wang Xia saw Gao Xiongyi's family standing in a corner. There was no one else around. Wang Xia winked at Zhang Qiang, who was clinging to the wall. Zhang Qiang understood and immediately led his men over the wall into the backyard, then quietly made their way towards the middle courtyard. Just as Wang Xia was halfway through her explanation, Zhang Qiang seized the opportunity and led his men to swarm in. They swiftly subdued Gao Xiongyi's family.

At this point, Kaohsiung Yi and his family realized what was happening and knew they were in deep trouble. However, they still clung to a sliver of hope. Kaohsiung Yi struggled and shouted, "Why are you arresting us?! What have we done?!"

Wang Xia and Ye Guoliang led their men into Gao Xiongyi's house and quickly found the basement entrance, following He Yuzhu's directions. Soon after, weapons and a radio were gradually carried out of the basement. Gao Xiongyi's family, seeing what had been confiscated, turned ashen-faced. They knew their family was finished.