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

"Zhu Zi!" He Yuzhu, riding his bicycle with Song Ran on the back, had just turned into the alley where No. 95 courtyard was located when Wang Xia's voice reached his ears. He Yuzhu stopped his bicycle, turned to look at Wang Xia standing by the roadside, and asked, "Aunt Wang, it's Sunday today, aren't you taking a break?!"

Wang Xia said, "Right now, I wish I could be three people in one." Then, she changed the subject, saying, "I'm being transferred after the New Year!"

He Yuzhu asked, "Aunt Wang, where are you being transferred to?!"

Wang Xia said, "I've been transferred to the district to serve as deputy district head. I'll do my best in my last post. Comrade Hu Xueguang, the newly appointed deputy director of the subdistrict office, will take over my work."

He Yuzhu said, "I heard Aunt Liu mention Deputy Director Hu today."

Wang Xia asked thoughtfully, "Liu Xiangmei?!"

He Yuzhu nodded and said, "Aunt Liu and my mother-in-law have a good relationship!"

Upon hearing the words "mother-in-law," Wang Xia unconsciously glanced at Song Ran standing next to He Yuzhu and asked with a smile, "Have you two finalized your relationship?!"

He Yuzhu nodded and said, "Next Sunday is the day we'll discuss business." Then he asked, "Aunt Wang, are you free next Sunday?"

"Yes!" Wang Xia readily agreed.

He Yuzhu said, "Aunt Wang, you are family to my mother. I can't do without you for my life's most important event."

Wang Xia nodded silently and said, "If Da Biao were here, he would be so happy to see you get married!"

He Yuzhu said, "Aunt Wang, it's settled then! Next Sunday, 11:00 AM at Taifeng Restaurant. Don't be late!"

Wang Xia said, "Don't worry! I definitely won't be late. Also, don't forget to call Zhang Hu and tell him about your upcoming wedding."

"Yes!" He Yuzhu responded, saying, "Aunt Wang, let's go!"

"Go on!" Wang Xia watched He Yuzhu ride away on his bicycle with Song Ran on the back, a relieved smile on her face.

Soon, He Yuzhu brought Song Ran home. Upon entering, He Yuzhu saw only Liang Wanping in the living room. He Yuzhu asked, "Aunt Liang, where's my father?!"

Liang Wanping said, "Your father took Yukun to your master's. Yushui is doing her homework with Xiaoling at the Xu family's house behind here!" Then she asked, "What's wrong?!"

He Yuzhu said, "Xiao Ran's dad said he'd meet with my dad next Sunday to discuss our relationship."

Liang Wanping said, "Then take Xiao Ran to your master's house to find him!"

"Yes!" He Yuzhu responded and said, "Aunt Liang, let's go!" After saying that, He Yuzhu left the living room, went back to his room to get some things, and left No. 95 courtyard with Song Ran.

Half an hour later, He Yuzhu arrived at his master's house with Song Ran. He Yuzhu got off his bicycle and knocked on the door. Xi Juan, who was playing with He Yukun in the yard, heard the knock and asked, "Who is it?!" Then she walked to the door, opened it, and saw He Yuzhu, smiling as she said, "Zhuzi, it's been a while since you've been here! What made you decide to come today?!"

"Master's wife!" He Yuzhu called out, "Master's wife, I just happened to have some free time today, so I brought my boyfriend to visit you and Master!"

"Brother!" He Yukun ran up to He Yuzhu as soon as he saw him and said, "Dad's inside, drinking with Uncle Tian!"

Xi Juan looked Song Ran up and down and said, "This girl is really pretty. Zhu Zi, you're so lucky to have found such a good partner." Then she asked, "Girl, what's your name?! Where do you work?!"

Song Ran replied, "My name is Song Ran, and I am a teacher at Hongxing Elementary School."

He Yuzhu added, "Teacher's wife, she is now Yushui's homeroom teacher."

Xi Juan glared at He Yuzhu and said, "Can't I just ask myself?! Why are you interrupting?!" With that, Xi Juan led Song Ran into the house, excitedly exclaiming, "Old man, look who's here?!"

Tian Zhenyue was taken aback when he saw Song Ran next to his wife, and asked, "Whose family is this girl?!"

Sitting to the side, He Daqing replied with a smile, "She's mine! And yours too! She's Zhuzi's girlfriend."

"Master!" He Yuzhu called out to Tian Zhenyue after entering the room, put the things he was carrying on the chair, and said, "Father! Master! Next Sunday, Xiao Ran's father has invited you to meet to finalize the wedding arrangements between Xiao Ran and me. I've chosen Taifeng Restaurant as the venue."

After listening to He Yuzhu's words, Tian Zhenyue sighed and said, "In the blink of an eye, Zhuzi is getting married. We really are getting old! Daqing! What are you planning to do about Zhuzi's marriage?!"

He Daqing glanced at He Yuzhu and said, "Don't you know what kind of temper Zhuzi has?! To be honest, I'm just a figurehead as his father. He can do whatever he wants! At most, I'll contribute some effort and some money."

He Yuzhu said, "Dad, you don't need to do anything, and you don't need to spend any money. You just need to provide the manpower. I've already thought it through. Nowadays, weddings are encouraged to be simple. But I don't want to mistreat Xiaoran. So I'm thinking that my father-in-law can decide how many tables to have at his wedding. The banquet will be held at Taifeng Restaurant, starting at 10:30 in the morning. Xiaoran and I will have our formal wedding banquet in the evening, at my courtyard at No. 97. I'll need your help finding the chef and kitchen helpers, Master and Dad. As for what dishes to cook, you decide and give me the menu. I'll go buy the ingredients."

After listening to He Yuzhu's arrangements, Song Ran pondered for a moment and said, "Zhu Zi, isn't this a bit too extravagant?!"

He Yuzhu said with a smile, "Xiao Ran, don't worry! I've already thought it through. When we hold the banquet at No. 97 Courtyard, I'll invite all the families of martyrs and soldiers in our neighborhood to share in the joy. As for the gifts we receive, we'll donate them to the orphanage together."

Tian Zhenyue thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Zhu Zi's idea is quite comprehensive. However, Zhu Zi, considering the families of martyrs and soldiers, you'll have to host quite a few tables!"

He Yuzhu said, "Master, I've already calculated it. One family member from each of the families of martyrs and soldiers will come. If they don't come, we'll just take some of the cooked dishes to them. That'll make about ten tables. I'll calculate two tables for you, and as for how many tables my father needs, he'll give me a number. If No. 97 courtyard can't accommodate everyone, I'll tell Aunt Wang and we can borrow the canteen from the factory under the street office."

He Daqing said, "Zhu Zi, if we're going to treat you like this, there will be quite a lot of food. Do you have that many tickets?!"

He Yuzhu replied, "Dad, don't worry! I'm not doing this purchasing job for nothing. Since I started dating Xiaoran, I've found villages I'm on good terms with and asked them to raise two pigs for me. If that's not enough, I'll get some more from other places, and that should be about right. Before the wedding banquet, I'll go to Tianjin again to buy some seafood from the fishermen there. That should be enough for the dishes. All in all, it won't cost much."