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

Looking at the meat in his wife's hand, Song Shinian smiled and said, "Roe deer meat! It's been years since I've had it! I never thought I'd be able to enjoy it today!"

Song Ran patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder and said, "What are you all standing there for?! Cook!"

"Yes, sir!" He Yuzhu immediately stood up, walked to Xu Wenya, took the meat from her hand, and headed towards the kitchen. Song Shinian's expression changed, and she said sternly, "Xiao Ran, Yuzhu is a guest. How can you let a guest cook?!"

He Yuzhu hurriedly said, "Uncle Song, Xiao Ran and I have already settled things, we're family now. Since we're family, you don't need to be so polite! Cooking is a piece of cake for me. You just sit and wait to eat." Then, He Yuzhu took off Xu Wenya's apron and said, "Auntie, can I borrow your apron for a moment?"

"Alright! I'll try your cooking!" With that, Xu Wenya deftly took off her apron and put it around He Yuzhu's neck.

As He Yuzhu entered the kitchen, Song Shinian laughed and said, "This kid, he's really not holding back!"

Song Ran said, "Dad, he's good in every way, except he's shameless. Just keep ordering him around!"

"You little brat! I don't know what to say to you! Why aren't you going to help?!" Xu Wenya said, glaring at Song Ran.

Song Ran smiled and immediately ran to the kitchen.

Xu Wenya continued, "Seeing how good their relationship is, I feel relieved!" She then looked at Song Zhaohong, who was sitting silently to the side.

With a desperate look on his face, Song Zhaohong said, "Mom! I won't scold you! I'll listen to you, okay?!"

Xu Wenya asked, "When are you going to report to the Armed Forces Department?!"

Song Zhaohong replied, "The day after tomorrow!"

Xu Wenya said, "Tomorrow morning you can rest at home for half a day, and in the afternoon I'll take you to visit your Aunt Liu."

Song Zhaohong asked, "Mom, which Aunt Liu?!"

Xu Wenya said, "Your Uncle Kong's wife, Aunt Liu Xiangmei."

Suddenly, Song Zhaohong pictured a snotty-nosed, dirty little girl in his mind and asked, "Mom, does Aunt Liu's daughter have a boyfriend?!"

Xu Wenya and Song Shinian exchanged a glance upon hearing this. Xu Wenya said, "Your Aunt Liu has three daughters. Which one are you asking about?!"

Song Zhaohong paused for a few seconds, then said, "It's the one who used to play behind the four of us brothers."

Xu Wenya's face showed an "I see" expression, and she said, "You mean her second daughter?! She just graduated from university and is now working at the Labor Bureau."

Song Ran said, "Brother Zhu, do you think my third brother and Aunt Liu's daughter can get together?!"

While tossing the wok, He Yuzhu said, "I don't know about your Aunt Liu's family situation. But with your brother's looks, and considering they've known each other since childhood, as long as the other person has feelings for your brother, this will work out. If she doesn't, then it's uncertain, and it depends on whether your brother works as hard as I have later on."

"Pfft!" Song Ran couldn't help but laugh, saying, "You're still trying?!"

He Yuzhu hurriedly said, "I've already cooked at my father-in-law's house. Haven't I tried hard enough?!" After saying that, He Yuzhu put some seasonings into the pot, then tossed the pot a couple of times, and ladled the dish out.

About half an hour later, He Yuzhu called out, "Xiao Ran, dinner is ready!"

"Okay!" Song Ran responded, ran out of the kitchen, and called out, "Dad! Mom! Third Brother! Dinner's ready!"

"Coming!" Song Zhaohong answered first and ran to the restaurant.

Song Shinian and Xu Wenya exchanged a glance, and Song Shinian said, "Let's go too!"

"Knock! Knock! Knock!" Song Shinian and Xu Wenya had just reached the restaurant entrance when they heard a knock on the door. Xu Wenya muttered, "Who would come at this hour?!" She was about to open the door when Song Shinian stopped her, saying, "I'll open it!" He then walked towards the door.

Song Shinian opened the door and saw Kong Dezhi standing there with his wife Liu Xiangmei and Kong Lianqing. Song Shinian smiled and asked, "Old Kong, what brings you here?! Come on in!" Then he called inside, "Wenya, look who's here?!"

Hearing the shouts, Xu Wenya came out of the restaurant. Seeing Liu Xiangmei, she greeted her with a smile, "Xiangmei, what brings you here?! Come in quickly!" Then she asked, "Have you eaten yet?!"

Liu Xiangmei said, "I heard your third son is back?!"

Upon hearing Liu Xiangmei's words, Song Ran looked at Song Zhaohong and said, "Third Brother, they're here for you! Aren't you going to go out and greet them?!"

Song Zhaohong glared at Song Ran, sighed, and muttered, "Having a sister like you is quite an achievement!" With that, Su Zihui went out and called out, "Uncle Kong, Aunt Liu!"

Liu Xiangmei sized up Song Zhaohong and asked, "You're Zhaohong, right?!" Seeing Song Zhaohong nod, Liu Xiangmei continued, "It's been quite a few years since we last met. This young man is really quite impressive!"

Song Shinian said, "If he hadn't been injured this time, Old Xiao wouldn't have been willing to release him!"

Kong Dezhi interjected, "I've heard about it. And I also know that Lao Xiao directly called the Armed Forces Department about his job assignment. I heard he was assigned to the Public Security Bureau. We'll only know his exact location after he reports for duty." Kong Dezhi then looked at his daughter and said, "Zhao Hong, do you still know her?!"

Song Zhaohong stared at Kong Lianqing for a while, then shook his head and said, "I don't recognize her!"

Xu Wenya said, "Old Kong, they say girls change a lot as they grow up. Don't you know how many years it's been since you last saw them?! Even if you ask me, I wouldn't recognize them!"

Song Shinian said, "It's time to eat now! Let's go to the restaurant and chat while we eat!"

Kong Dezhi smelled the aroma of the food wafting in the air and said, "Old Song, the food at your house tastes off today! Did you hire a chef?!"

Song Shinian chuckled and joked, "Old Kong, you really have a keen sense of smell. You can even smell this?! But you're wrong. The chef cooking today isn't a hired one, but my newly-married son-in-law." With that, Song Shinian led Kong Dezhi into the dining room and introduced He Yuzhu, saying, "Old Kong, this is my future son-in-law, He Yuzhu. He works at the Nanluoguxiang Police Station now." Then, turning to He Yuzhu, he said, "Zhuzi, this is your Uncle Kong Dezhi!"

He Yuzhu hurriedly greeted, "Hello, Uncle Kong!"

"Good! Good! Good!" Kong Dezhi echoed, his eyes scanning the dishes on the table. "Kid, your cooking is pretty good! You're almost as good as a restaurant chef!"