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

Tian Zhenyue shook his head and said, "Zhuzi, while this avoids some trouble, it's still too high-profile. Let's make a compromise here. Your father-in-law's side remains unchanged. You can set up three tables to entertain close relatives and friends. The rest can be used to distribute wedding candy and cigarettes."

He Daqing nodded in agreement and said, "Your master is right."

Song Ran chimed in, "Zhu Zi, let's do as Master says!"

Since everyone has said so, He Yuzhu seized the opportunity to back down, saying, "Since you've all said so, I'll listen to you. But the food can't be too bad."

Tian Zhenyue said, "Here's what we'll do! Zhuzi, you can go buy the meat dishes for your wedding once the menu comes out. I'll figure out what to do if you can't find them."

He Yuzhu said with a smile, "Master, just keep it to yourself! Apart from dragon liver and phoenix gall, which I can't get, the rest are really no problem for me."

"This kid, still the same as before, not humble at all!" After saying that, Tian Zhenyue glared at He Yuzhu without any curiosity, then looked at He Daqing and said, "He Daqing, how did you give birth to such a bastard?!"

He Yuzhu said playfully, "Master, you've misunderstood my father. They say a nephew resembles his uncle. I do resemble my uncle."

Song Ran asked, "Zhu Zi, how come I've never heard of you having an uncle before?!"

He Yuzhu asked, "Did you see the plaque for the family of a martyr hanging on the door of my house?!"

Song Ran nodded and said, "I saw it!" Then, realizing what she had said, she added, "I'm sorry!"

He Yuzhu said, "What's there to apologize for? Even if you don't ask, I'll tell you after we get married. My uncle's name is Zhang Dabiao. He sacrificed his life during the attack on Kinmen. I heard from my uncle's former political commissar, Zhao Gang, that my uncle was the chief of staff and acting division commander of the 2nd Division when he died."

Although He Daqing knew a little about his brother-in-law, he never expected that his brother-in-law was already a division commander when he sacrificed his life. He Daqing's expression changed several times in an instant.

He Yuzhu said, "Although my maternal uncle has sacrificed his life, my paternal uncle is still alive. Right after liberation, he was the director of our Nanluoguxiang Public Security Bureau. Now he works in the branch office. I don't know his exact position. Anyway, he deals with enemy agents. Also, Wang Xia, the director of the street office, is now my aunt. If my maternal uncle hadn't sacrificed his life, she would be my aunt."

He Daqing said with a hint of sourness, "No wonder Director Wang treats you so well. So that's the reason!"

He Yuzhu said, "They're good to me, but they're even better to Yushui. If that guy bullies Yushui in the future, he'll definitely have a hard time."

Tian Zhenyue said, "Old woman, Song Ran has already changed her address. You haven't given her the red envelope for that yet! Hurry up and get the money!"

"Okay! I'll go right now!" With that, Xi Juan went into the inner room with a smile. Not long after, Xi Juan came out with two red envelopes and said, "Xiao Ran! You don't have to take the other money. But you must take this red envelope for changing your address."

Song Ran had initially intended to decline, but after hearing Xi Juan's words, she decided against it. Smiling, Song Ran accepted the red envelope and said, "Master's wife, after Zhu Zi and I get married, we'll be coming here often. You and Master can't find us a nuisance!"

Xi Juan said with a smile, "I'm overjoyed you came!"

He Yuzhu, standing to the side, said sourly, "Master's wife, how come you've forgotten your disciple now that you have a wife?!"

Xi Juan said irritably, "You're just superfluous. Go somewhere cool and stay away! Don't bother me!"

"Fine! I've been completely banished to the sidelines!" With that, He Yuzhu took out his cigarette case, offered a round of cigarettes, and silently walked over to sit down next to Tian Zhenyue.

In the blink of an eye, another half hour had passed. He Daqing and Tian Zhenyue had finished their conversation. He said goodbye to Tian Zhenyue and his wife, and then left with He Yuzhu, Song Ran, and He Yukun.

Reaching the alley entrance, He Yuzhu said, "Dad, you and Yukun go back first. I'll take Xiaoran home."

He Daqing said, "Xiao Ran, won't you come over to my house for a while?!"

He Yuzhu said, "Xiao Ran's third brother returned from the army today after being discharged. The two siblings haven't seen each other in a long time, so we should let them catch up!"

"That's true! Be careful on the road!" With that, He Daqing got on his bicycle and rode away with He Yukun on the back.

After He Daqing rode his bicycle away, He Yuzhu also got on his bicycle and said, "Get on!"

"Hey!" Song Ran responded and sat on the back of the bicycle. After Song Ran was settled, He Yuzhu pushed off with his feet and rode the bicycle towards Gongzhufen.

As they approached the gate of the compound, He Yuzhu suddenly called out, "Xiao Ran, look who those two people are up ahead!!"

Song Ran peeked out from behind He Yuzhu and looked in the direction He Yuzhu was pointing. She saw that the two in front were none other than her third brother, Song Zhaohong, and Kong Lianqing. Song Ran said, "Looking at them now, they really are a good match."

He Yuzhu said, "Xiao Ran, go back and talk to your father. If it really doesn't work out, we'll go ahead with the wedding with your brother!"

Song Ran said, "I have no problem with it. My parents have even less of a problem. I'm just worried that my third brother won't agree."

He Yuzhu said, "Let's have Mom talk to them. If that doesn't work, let Mom team up with Aunt Liu. With the mother-in-law and mother-in-law working together, how could they not give in?!"

"You've got so many clever ideas! I'll go back and talk to my mom about this!" Suddenly realizing what she'd just said, Song Ran asked, "What did you just call my mom?!"

He Yuzhu instinctively replied, "Mom?! If I don't call her Mom, what else can I call her?!"

"Hmph! You only know how to bully me!" With that, Song Ran reached out and pinched He Yuzhu's waist. He Yuzhu endured the pain in his waist, steadied himself, and said, "Wife, let go! Let go now! I'm still riding my bicycle! Otherwise, I'll fall!"

"You're just being cheeky! I'm ignoring you!" With that, Song Ran withdrew her hand, feigning an "I'm angry, you have to coax me" expression, and silently sat on the back of the bicycle. He Yuzhu said, "Xiao Ran, don't be angry! Getting angry makes your face wrinkle, and wrinkles make you look older. That doesn't suit your image." As he spoke, He Yuzhu gripped the handlebars with one hand, reached into his pocket with the other, pulled out a piece of chocolate, and handed it to Song Ran, saying, "When you're in a bad mood, eat a piece of candy, and you'll feel better!"

Upon seeing the chocolate, Song Ran snorted and snatched it from He Yuzhu's hand, saying, "I'll let you off this time for the sake of the chocolate!" Then Song Ran asked, "Zhu Zi, where did you buy this chocolate?! I've never seen it in any department store."