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

Song Shinian sized up He Yuzhu and teased with a smile, "You weren't like this last time we went fishing! Why do you look like a wronged little wife today?!"

He Yuzhu scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly and said, "Uncle Song, times have changed. That was outside, this is at home. We can't put them together."

Song Shinian said, "I know what you're up to the moment you bend over! Don't think that just because you're acting honest, I'll marry my daughter to you. You'll have to put up with some tests if you want to marry my daughter!"

He Yuzhu said, "Uncle Song, they say it's better to tear down a temple than to break up a marriage. You can't do something like this, separating a loving couple. If I've done anything wrong, I'll apologize to you here today! If that's not enough, I'll kowtow to you, okay?!"

"Pfft!" Xu Wenya, who had been watching the commotion from the sidelines, couldn't help but burst out laughing first, saying, "Zhu Zi, your Uncle Song is testing you!" Then she said to Song Ran, "Ran, hurry up and pour Zhu Zi some water!"

"Yes!" Song Ran responded, ran into the kitchen, made a cup of tea, brought it out, placed it in front of He Yuzhu, and then sat down next to him.

Seeing this, what could Song Shinian say?! Song Shinian said, "Zhuzi, you're a good lad. I feel at ease entrusting my daughter to you! Let's set a date for your father and me to meet. We'll settle things between you two."

He Yuzhu said, "Uncle Song, when is a convenient time for you?"

Song Shinian thought for a moment and said, "I happen to be free next Sunday."

He Yuzhu's eyes darted around, and he said, "Uncle Song, let's meet at Taifeng Restaurant next Sunday at noon!"

Song Shinian thought for a moment and nodded, "Alright! Let's meet at Taifeng Restaurant next Sunday at noon."

Seeing that the matter was settled, Xu Wenya pulled Song Ran to the kitchen, leaving Song Shinian and He Yuzhu in the living room. Song Shinian lit a cigarette and asked, "Yuzhu, you really aren't planning on moving?!"

He Yuzhu shook his head and said, "Uncle Song, it's lonely at the top. Someone as small and thin as me wouldn't be pleasing to the eye and would just block other people's way."

Song Shinian stubbed out his cigarette and said, "You little rascal! I really don't know what to say to you! Since you've already made up your mind, I won't try to persuade you anymore. But let me make this clear: Xiao Ran is my only daughter. If you ever dare to bully her, you'll regret it!"

He Yuzhu replied with a smile, "Uncle Song, I'm afraid you won't have that chance in the future! I told Xiao Ran that from now on, we'll discuss important matters together, and she'll be in charge of the minor ones. But I don't think there will be any major events in our family in the future. Once our wedding day is set, I'll have someone clean the house. If Song Ran wants, she can eat with my dad. If not, we'll cook for ourselves."

Song Shinian stared at He Yuzhu for a few seconds, then nodded.

"Knock! Knock! Knock!" Just then, a knock sounded at the door. Song Ran ran out of the kitchen upon hearing the knocking, opened the door, and saw her third brother, Song Zhaohong, standing there. Song Ran excitedly called out, "Third Brother!"

"Xiao Ran!" Song Zhaohong called out.

Song Ran turned and ran inside, shouting as she ran, "Dad! Mom! Third Brother is back!"

Song Zhaohong followed Song Ran through the door with his luggage. Song Zhaohong paused for a few seconds upon seeing He Yuzhu, a hint of confusion flashing across his face, but he quickly masked it. Song Shinian said, "Zhaohong, you're back just in time! Let me introduce you, this is your sister's boyfriend, He Yuzhu."

"A boyfriend?!" Song Zhaohong was taken aback, turning to look at Song Ran and asking, "Ran, when did you get a boyfriend?!"

Song Ran replied, "Brother, I'm not the little girl I used to be. It's normal to have a boyfriend." Then she asked, "What?! Third Brother, do you have a problem with that?!"

Song Zhaohong replied with a smile, "How could I possibly have a problem with that?! I was originally thinking of introducing you to my comrade since you don't have a girlfriend. Now it seems my comrade isn't so lucky as to become my brother-in-law."

Xu Wenya, who came out of the kitchen, heard her son's words and immediately wore a look of both amusement and exasperation. She asked, "Why didn't you tell us you were coming back?! We could have come to pick you up!"

Song Zhaohong said, "I know my own home. I can come back on my own."

Xu Wenya continued, "You're back just in time! Your sister already has a boyfriend. As her brother, shouldn't you also try to make things happen for yourself?!"

Song Zhaohong said, "Mom! This isn't urgent. Let me rest for a few days before we talk about it."

Xu Wenya said, "Your dad told me a few days ago that you're transferring to a new job. I've tidied up your room. Put your things back in your room first."

"Yes!" Song Zhaohong responded and left the living room with his luggage.

About five or six minutes later, Song Zhaohong came downstairs. He sat down to Song Shinian's right. Song Shinian said, "Zhaohong, this is your sister's boyfriend, He Yuzhu. He works at the Nanluoguxiang Police Station." Then he asked, "Have you made any work arrangements since you got back?"

Song Zhaohong replied, "Not yet! I'll know when I get to the Armed Forces Department tomorrow. But before I came back, my former superior had already spoken to the Armed Forces Department here."

"Third Brother! Have some water!" Song Ran poured a glass of water and placed it in front of Su Zihui. Song Zhaohong picked up the glass, took a sip, looked at He Yuzhu, and said, "I never knew you were a martial arts expert!!"

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Police officers all need to know a little bit of martial arts. Otherwise, how would they arrest people?!"

Knowing her third brother well, Song Ran instinctively warned, "Third brother, don't use this sparring as an excuse to bully Zhu Zi!"

Song Zhaohong laughed and said, "You're not even married to him yet?! And you're already siding with him?!"

"Nonsense!" Song Shinian glared at Song Zhaohong and asked, "Are your injuries healed?!"

Song Zhaohong scratched his head somewhat awkwardly and replied, "It's basically done!"

"Basically healed? That means not fully healed! Want to spar with Zhu Zi? Wait until you're fully recovered!" With that, Song Shinian looked at He Yuzhu and asked, "You know kung fu?!"

He Yuzhu replied, "It's just some rudimentary skill. It's nothing special. Besides, I work in logistics. I basically don't need to be on the front lines. So this skill is enough for me."

At this moment, Song Shinian recalled He Yuzhu's glorious hunting achievements and couldn't help but give a wry smile. He really didn't know what to say about He Yuzhu. Just then, Xu Wenya came out of the kitchen carrying a piece of meat and asked, "Zhu Zi, what kind of meat is this?!"

He Yuzhu replied, "Auntie, this is roe deer meat. Yesterday we went into the mountains and hunted three wild boars and one roe deer. Wild boar meat is too gamey and not very tasty, so I didn't keep it. I kept the roe deer meat. We'll each take half."