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

He Yuzhu said, "This menu is just some of my own ideas. You decide how to change it. Once it's revised, I'll make a copy and send it to my master."

He Daqing laughed and said, "How about this? Don't send it to your master. Invite your master and mistress over for dinner tomorrow. I'll discuss it with your master then. Once we've decided, send a menu to your father-in-law."

"Okay!" He Yuzhu replied, "Then I'll go eat first!"

"Hmm!" He Daqing responded, watching He Yuzhu leave the living room with a bright smile on his face, thinking to himself, "This kid is better than his father!"

"Aunt Liang!" He Yuzhu greeted Liang Wanping as she walked into the kitchen. Liang Wanping looked at He Yuzhu and asked, "Zhuzi, have you had dinner yet?!"

He Yuzhu replied, "Not yet!" Then he asked, "Are there any leftovers for tonight?"

Liang Wanping replied, "It's just your father and me tonight. We just ate something simple. There are still a few steamed buns in the pot. Want me to heat them up for you?"

He Yuzhu asked, "Where are Yushui and Yukun?!"

Liang Wanping said, "The two siblings went back to your wife's parents' home with her."

"Oh!" He Yuzhu responded, "Aunt Liang, you can leave the things here! I'll clean up after I finish eating."

"Okay!" Liang Wanping responded, "Then I'll go back to my room first!"

"Hmm!" He Yuzhu watched Liang Wanping walk out of the kitchen, then walked to the stove, lifted the steamer basket, glanced at the contents, and then started working.

He Yuzhu wouldn't skimp on himself, especially since there were plenty of good things in his spatial storage. In just half an hour, two quick dishes were ready. The steamed buns were also heated up. He Yuzhu ate a bite of vegetables followed by a bite of steamed bun, thoroughly enjoying his meal!

After finishing his meal, He Yuzhu cleaned the table and washed the dishes. Then he locked the kitchen door and went back to his room.

A little after eight o'clock in the evening, Song Zhaohong rode his bicycle back to the compound. As soon as he entered, he heard Kong Lianqing, Song Ran, and He Yushui chatting.

Song Zhaohong said with a smile, "The house is really lively today!"

Xu Wenya asked, "What brings you back today?!"

Song Zhaohong said, "It's all thanks to your good son-in-law that I got this job!" After saying that, Song Zhaohong put the things he was carrying on the coffee table and said, "Zhuzi brought back a lot of game today. The station kept half for the New Year's feast for the colleagues on duty. The rest was divided among everyone. There was also some seafood. Zhuzi asked me to bring his share home to you and Dad! I'll have Lianqing take my share back later."

He Yushui asked excitedly, "Third Brother, my brother's back?!"

"Hmm!" Song Zhaohong responded, "He came back at dusk! I reckon your brother got a lot of stuff this time. He hid all the good stuff."

Xu Wenya opened a cloth bag, looked at its contents, and said with a smile, "My son-in-law is really capable! I'll take these things to the balcony to freeze right now. They'll spoil if left at home!" Then she said to Song Zhaohong, "What are you standing there for?! Take these things and take Lianqing home!"

"Oh!" Song Zhaohong snapped out of his daze, responded, and looked at Kong Lianqing.

Kong Lianqing said, "Song Ran, I'll head back now. I'll come visit you guys again tomorrow!" With that, Kong Lianqing walked outside. Song Zhaohong immediately grabbed another bag, gave Xu Wenya a thumbs-up, and chased after her.

Song Zhaohong's family and Kong Lianqing's family lived in the same compound, not too far apart. However, it took Song Zhaohong and Kong Lianqing over half an hour to walk there. Song Zhaohong finally escorted Kong Lianqing to her doorstep. After a brief, intimate moment, Song Zhaohong handed Kong Lianqing his belongings and watched her enter the villa before returning home.

Liu Xiangmei, who was sitting in the living room reading the newspaper, heard the door open. She put down the newspaper and went to the bedroom door, where she saw Kong Lianqing enter. Liu Xiangmei smiled and asked, "Why are you back so late?!"

Kong Lianqing said, "I chatted with Brother Zhaohong for a while." Then she handed the things she was holding to Liu Xiangmei and said, "Brother Zhaohong's company gave out New Year's benefits today. I brought his share back to you and Dad as a token of my respect."

"What did their unit give out?!" Liu Xiangmei exclaimed, taking the bag and opening it. She was astonished and said, "Are they starving?! How can they give out such good stuff?!"

Kong Lianqing said, "He Yuzhu purchased the seafood. He also hunted the meat in the mountains."

Liu Xiangmei said with a look of regret, "This kid is really capable! It's such a waste to keep him stuck in the police station!"

"What's such a pity?!" Just then, Kong Dezhi came out of the study. Liu Xiangmei said, "I was talking about Song Ran's husband, He Yuzhu."

Kong Dezhi said, "This kid is indeed talented. It's a pity he lacks ambition."

Kong Lianqing said, "I think he's doing a good job."

Kong Dezhi suddenly looked at Kong Lianqing, then laughed and asked, "What?! You also think he's doing well?!"

Kong Lianqing nodded and said, "You say he lacks ambition. Actually, I think he's more insightful than any of us."

Seeing her husband suddenly fall silent, Liu Xiangmei said, "Who cares how he lives?! As long as we're doing well, that's all that matters!" Then, changing the subject, she asked, "Daughter, have you asked Zhaohong how much meat He Yuzhu brought back this time?!"

Kong Lianqing said, "Mom, please don't even think about it! Brother Zhaohong said that apart from a little bit reserved for the people on duty during the New Year, the rest has already been distributed today."

Liu Xiangmei couldn't help but mutter, "They're really quick!"

Kong Dezhi asked, "Is there a shortage of supplies right now?!"

Liu Xiangmei rolled her eyes at her husband and said, "If I weren't nervous, I wouldn't be worrying these past few days."

Just after midnight, He Yuzhu got out of bed. After dressing, he went outside and scanned the courtyard with his divine sense to make sure everyone was asleep. Then he went to the small courtyard next to the kitchen, nimbly scaling the wall. Passing through the east wing, he climbed over the wall into courtyard number 97. A thought flashed through his mind, and the pork and game from his spatial storage appeared on the stone table in the central courtyard. He sorted the meat and buried it in the snow. Then he returned to courtyard number 95 as quickly as possible. After a quick wash, he went straight to bed.