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

The neighbors were all shocked when they saw what was found in the Gao family's house. The two old men in charge of the courtyard, in particular, looked as if their mothers had died.

Zhang Qiang walked over to Wang Xia and said, "Old Wang, I'll leave the rest to you. I'm taking my men back now."

"Alright! Leave it to us, you can rest assured!" After the police left with the prisoners and the seized items, Wang Xia started a meeting with the people in the courtyard.

About ten minutes later, the police brought the people back to the station, separated the Gao family members, and Zhang Qiang and Ye Guoliang entered the interrogation room. Just as the two sat down, Gao Xiongyi was brought in.

After Kao Hsiung-yi sat down, Zhang Qiang asked, "Name?"

Kao Hsiung-yi stared at Zhang Qiang and Ye Guoliang for a while, then asked, "How did you find us?!"

Zhang Qiang said, "You hid it well, but you still overlooked some details."

Kaohsiung Yi paused for a few seconds, then asked, "Did she betray me?!"

Zhang Qiang exchanged a subtle glance with Ye Guoliang. Zhang Qiang said, "Are you going to confess yourself?! Or should we help you recall the events before you confess?!"

Kaohsiung said, "Now that I've fallen into your hands, I have nothing to say."

Zhang Qiang and Ye Guoliang were already mentally prepared. They knew Gao Xiongyi wouldn't be an easy target. But they hadn't expected him to be so stubborn. Since he didn't want to confess, they decided to help him recall the events and then get him to confess. So Zhang Qiang and Ye Guoliang put their plan into action.

After some friendly communication, Gao Xiongyi finally confessed. Gao Xiongyi's real name was Gao Qiaoxiong, a Special Higher Police agent infiltrating the Japanese underworld. Because the Japanese were defeated so quickly, before the Japanese could react, he was kept behind. His two sons were nominally his sons. The elder son belonged to the Military Intelligence Bureau, and the younger son to the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics. Their wives were sent by their superiors to monitor them and provide cover for their operations.

Besides revealing his family situation, Gao Xiongyi also confessed about his superiors and subordinates. With Gao Xiongyi's confession, the others were quickly apprehended as well. After obtaining the confessions, Zhang Qiang and Ye Guoliang didn't hesitate and immediately reported to the police station. At 11 PM that night, the police station sent officers to take Gao Xiongyi and his family away.

Nothing happened that night. The next morning, Yan Bugui had just finished tending to the plants he kept in front of his house and was about to go home for breakfast when Han Laoqi arrived. Seeing Han Laoqi, before he could speak, Yan Bugui immediately ran out of the yard and pulled him to a secluded spot. Han Laoqi asked, "Old Yan, what's going on?!"

Yan Bugui said, "The matter hasn't been completed yet, and I don't want anyone to know."

"You're still the same as before!" Han Laoqi teased Yan Bugui, then said, "I've found you a house. When are you free to come take a look?"

Yan Bugui asked, "Where?!"

Han Laoqi replied, "Over there on Xinjiekou North Street, in Toutiao Hutong. The houses there are much better than yours. It used to be a four-courtyard house. The front yard was destroyed by the Japanese with artillery shells. The second courtyard became the front yard. The house consists of three west wing rooms plus one side room in the front yard."

Yan Bugui quickly considered the situation and said, "Wait here for a while, I'll tell my family, and then we'll leave!"

"Alright! Go ahead! I'll wait for you here!" With that, Han Laoqi lit a cigarette and slowly puffed on it.

Yan Bugui returned home, greeted his wife, and, almost without thinking, took three or four hundred yuan before going out. When he reached the corner of the alley next to their courtyard, he called Han Laoqi, and the two walked towards the alley entrance. After walking for about forty minutes, Han Laoqi led Yan Bugui to the place. Entering the courtyard, Han Laoqi pointed to the house and said, "Old Yan, this is it."

Just then, an old man came out of the house. Han Laoqi immediately greeted him, "Uncle Ma, I've brought some people to look at the house."

"Little Han's here!" Uncle Ma greeted him, then looked Yan Bugui up and down and asked, "Where are you from?!"

Yan Bugui replied, "I currently live in Nanluoguxiang. With so many children, our house is too small, so I'd like to move."

Uncle Ma nodded silently, then asked, "Do you have a job?!"

Yan Bugui replied, "I am a teacher at Hongxing Primary School."

"Hello, teacher! Teaching is a good job. Take a look for yourself first!" After saying that, Uncle Ma pulled Han Laoqi aside and said, "Xiao Han, things have changed a bit. Can you help me see who wants to buy the house first? I want to sell the house. If I really can't sell it, you can find someone to rent it out."

Han Laoqi asked, "Uncle Ma, how much do you want to sell it for?!"

Uncle Ma said, "I've inquired about it too. This is my private property. If the Military Control Commission were to take it back, it would only fetch three hundred yuan. However, the Military Control Commission would issue a receipt, which I can use to get priority access to rent a room with my son. But what can I do?! I urgently need the money. I'm thinking of selling it for four hundred and fifty yuan, including the three west wing rooms and one side room."

Hearing Uncle Ma's words, Yan Bugui, who was standing nearby, leaned over and asked, "Uncle Ma, could the price be lowered a bit?!"

Uncle Ma asked, "How much can you offer?!"

Yan Bugui said, "Uncle Ma, you know the situation now. I won't go into the details of 420 or 430. If you're willing, we can go and get the paperwork done right now."

Uncle Ma considered for a few minutes, then nodded and said, "Okay! Four hundred and thirty it is. But let's make it clear! You pay a two hundred yuan deposit first. The rest will be paid in full after the formalities are completed. My wife and I will start packing today, and I'll move out by the morning of the day after tomorrow at the latest! You can come and take possession of the house the afternoon of the day after tomorrow."

Yan Bugui's eyes darted around, and he nodded, saying, "Alright! We'll do it your way!" With that, Yan Bugui took out his money, counted out two hundred yuan with trembling hands, and gave it to Uncle Ma in front of Han Laoqi.

Uncle Ma took the money, counted it, then went home to get the house deed and land deed, and took Yan Bugui and Han Laoqi to the Military Control Commission. A little after ten o'clock in the morning, Yan Bugui and Han Laoqi followed Uncle Ma out of the Military Control Commission. Uncle Ma handed the newly made house deed and land deed to Yan Bugui, who then gave Uncle Ma the remaining money.

Uncle Ma took the money, counted it twice, and after confirming there were no problems, he took out a set of spare keys and handed them to Yan Bugui, instructing him to take possession of the house the day after tomorrow afternoon, before leaving.

After Uncle Ma left, Yan Bugui felt a pang of regret, but he still readily took out seven yuan and handed it to Han Laoqi.

Han Laoqi took the money, laughing and joking, "Old Yan, I've known you for so many years, and this is the first time I've seen you so straightforward!" Then he asked, "Old Yan, why isn't your name on the new house and land deeds?!"