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

When Zhao Lianxiang heard Jia Dongxu mention the name "Qin Shouren," her expression changed drastically: "Didn't Huairu break up with Qin Shouren?! How come they're in contact again?!"

Seeing Zhao Lianxiang standing there silently, Jia Dongxu urged, "Why aren't you saying anything?! Have you become mute?! I never imagined that your Qin family would raise such an unfaithful woman!" Jia Dongxu became more and more agitated, and his voice grew louder and louder. It just so happened that it was time to get off work, and the villagers heard the commotion and gathered around.

When the villagers understood what Jia Dongxu was saying, they all pointed and whispered about Qin Hongshan's house. Not long after, Qin Hongshan returned from work with his son and daughter. Seeing Jia Dongxu standing at his door, Qin Hongshan's expression changed slightly, and he asked, "Dongxu, what brings you here?!"

Jia Dongxu replied, "I'm here today to break off the engagement!"

Qin Hongshan froze for a few seconds, his face instantly turning ugly. He demanded, "Jia Dongxu, what do you mean by that?!"

Standing next to Qin Hongshan, Qin Huairu's older and younger brothers assumed a fighting stance.

Jia Dongxu sneered and said, "When my mother came to your house to make a scene, I thought she was being unreasonable. Now it seems she was the most clear-headed one! Your daughter is so good! So good that she's already pregnant before even marrying me! To facilitate her affair, she used my hard-earned money to buy that man a job. Your whole family has been so devoted to her, hiding things from everyone. What has she given you in return?!"

Every word Jia Dongxu uttered was like a steel needle, piercing the hearts of Qin Huairu's brother and sister. Jia Dongxu said, "They say a wasp's sting is the most venomous thing, and a woman's heart is the most poisonous. Your Qin Huairu is the most poisonous of all. I poured my heart out to her, and she actually drugged me. She wants to wipe out our Jia family line! From now on, no matter which village you're from, anyone wanting to marry a girl from your Qin family village should think twice. Qin Huairu is the best example of that!"

Among the onlookers were many young women of marriageable age. Upon hearing Jia Dongxu's words, the villagers' expressions changed. Before their own interests were involved, the villagers could still watch the spectacle as a spectacle. But now that their interests were at stake, the situation completely changed. The villagers also joined in criticizing Qin Hongshan's family.

Just as the situation was about to spiral out of control, the village chief and the Party secretary arrived. Village chief Qin Taishan shouted, "Aren't you all hungry?! Hurry back and eat!"

Party Secretary Qin Yongjiang then advised, "Everyone, let's disperse! It's just a family dispute; there's nothing to see here!"

Qin Hongshan's sister-in-law, Wang Guizhi, who always seemed to thrive on chaos, spoke up: "Secretary, please stop trying to smooth things over. This isn't just a matter for Hongshan's family. It concerns the entire village."

"Exactly! Huai Ru is a real scumbag! Jia Dongxu treated her so well! How could she do something so shameless?"

Qin Taishan and Qin Yongjiang both sighed silently to themselves. Actually, they had arrived earlier, knowing this matter was difficult to handle, which was why they hadn't come directly. If the villagers hadn't caused a commotion and killed Qin Hongshan, Qin Taishan and Qin Yongjiang probably still wouldn't have shown up.

Qin Taishan and Qin Yongjiang exchanged glances, and Qin Yongjiang said, "Everyone, disperse! Once we've figured out what's going on, we'll give the whole village an explanation."

Hearing the village secretary's words, the villagers felt embarrassed to continue watching the commotion and all went home. Once everyone had dispersed, Qin Taishan said, "Hongshan, you and your wife, and Jia Dongxu, the three of you, come with us to the village committee."

Jia Dongxu didn't even glance at Qin Hongshan's family before leaving with Qin Taishan.

Upon arriving at the village committee, Qin Taishan and Qin Yongjiang gestured for Jia Dongxu to sit down. Qin Taishan immediately asked, "Kid, tell me, what exactly do you want?!"

Jia Dongxu said, "Uncle Village Chief, although I don't come to the village often, you should all know what kind of person I am. I, Jia Dongxu, believe I have never mistreated their family. But they can't treat me like a fool! I've come to your village today for two reasons. One is to inform Qin Shouren's family to go to the Nanluoguxiang Subdistrict Office to bring back the child Qin Huairu and Qin Shouren had. The other is to annul the engagement and, incidentally, to have them settle the child support payments for Qin Huairu's child over the years. I'm not asking for much, just five yuan a month, sixty yuan a year. I won't count six years, let's say five. That's three hundred yuan in total. My request isn't unreasonable, is it?!"

Qin Hongshan and Zhao Lianxiang's expressions changed slightly. Zhao Lianxiang said, "Our family doesn't have that much money!"

Jia Dongxu said, "You don't have any, but Qin Shouren's family does!"

Qin Hongshan then realized what was happening and said, "Second Brother, Third Uncle, this can't be our whole family's responsibility! Qin Shouren's family must also share the burden. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite and going to the commune to report Qin Shouren for seducing my daughter."

Qin Taishan and Qin Yongjiang discussed the matter and were about to send someone to summon Qin Shouren's parents to the village committee when the village accountant, Qin Siguang, walked in with the police. Qin Siguang glanced at Qin Hongshan and his wife, as well as Jia Dongxu, and said to Qin Taishan and Qin Yongjiang, "The city police are here!"

"Police?!" Qin Taishan and Qin Yongjiang exchanged a glance. Bao Gang, the police officer standing next to Qin Siguang, took out a letter of introduction and handed it to Qin Taishan, saying, "I'm from the East Branch of the Beijing Public Security Bureau. We're here for two purposes. One is to inquire about Qin Shouren's situation, and the other is to search his home."

Qin Yongjiang asked, "Comrade, what crime has Qin Shouren committed?!"

Bao Gang said, "He is an enemy agent who infiltrated Baldy's side."

"What?!" Everyone present, except for Jia Dongxu and the police, showed expressions of surprise and astonishment. Just as Qin Taishan was about to speak, Qin Yongjiang subtly tugged at him and said, "Fourth brother, you accompany the police to Qin Shouren's house. The Party Secretary and I will go over there as soon as we finish mediating the matter at Hongshan's house."

Jia Dongxu said, "Uncle Village Chief, my matter isn't urgent. Why don't you and Uncle Party Secretary accompany the police officers?"

Upon hearing Jia Dongxu's words, Qin Yongjiang glared at him and said, "Hongshan, what are you standing there for?! Hurry up and go back and get the money!"

"Wait!" Jia Dongxu called out to Qin Hongshan, "Don't forget to bring the betrothal money too. All the gifts I've given over the years have been like feeding a dog!"

Even though Qin Hongshan was furious, he could only suppress his anger. After all, his daughter had done something wrong! Taking a few deep breaths, Qin Hongshan calmed himself before leaving the village committee. Not long after, he returned with a stack of money. Qin Hongshan said, "Here's three hundred and fifty yuan. Keep the money safe. From now on, our two families will have nothing to do with each other!"