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

He Yuzhu said, "Mom, if others can't do anything, why can't I?! This is my decision!" Actually, what He Yuzhu wanted was an attitude. If Xu Wenya hadn't stopped him, He Yuzhu would have still gone to get the milk powder, but he wouldn't have been so wholeheartedly devoted in the future. Overall, He Yuzhu was still very satisfied with his mother-in-law.

Watching He Yuzhu's figure disappear through the door, Xu Wenya looked at Song Ran and said, "You little rascal?! I really don't know what good deeds you did in your past life?! You actually found such a good man as Zhu Zi."

Song Ran said playfully, "Mom! It's not that I've done a lot of good deeds. It's that Zhu Zi did a lot of good deeds in his past life, otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to marry a wife like me."

Xu Wenya said, "When you go back later, remember to take your father's cigarettes with you."

Song Ran hurriedly asked, "My dad's planning to quit smoking?!"

Xu Wenya replied, "Quit smoking?! I'd rather believe in ghosts than believe your dad can quit smoking. Zhu Zi brought so many things, as his mother-in-law, I should at least show some appreciation, right?! I don't have anything suitable here, except for your dad's things, which are at least presentable."

Song Ran said, "Mom, you gave the cigarette to Zhu Zi. What will happen if my third brother finds out?!"

Xu Wenya said, "So what if he knows? What else does he want?!"

"Mom!" Just then, Song Zhaohong walked in from outside.

Xu Wenya asked, "Why are you all alone?! Where's your wife?!"

Song Zhaohong said, "I took her home. I also stopped by to see you and my dad!" Then he asked, "Where's my dad?!"

Xu Wenya said, "I've gone to the troops. I'll be back at noon today."

"Oh!" Song Zhaohong responded, then, seeing the things on the table, said, "Little sister, you brought back quite a lot of things?!"

Song Ran replied, "These things were all prepared by Brother Zhu." Then she asked, "Third Brother, what did you prepare for my Third Sister-in-law?!"

Song Zhaohong was momentarily speechless. After a few seconds, he came to his senses, smiled awkwardly, and said, "I didn't bring much, just two bottles of wine and some snacks. Mom! I'm going to my father-in-law's first! Lianqing and I will come to see you later." With that, Su Zihui ran off in a flash.

Xu Wenya said, "Everyone says raising children is for old age security. I've seen through it all. None of your three older brothers are reliable."

Song Ran smiled and took Xu Wenya's arm, saying, "They can't be relied on, but I can! I'll take care of you and Dad in our old age!" After saying that, Song Ran unconsciously rested her head on Xu Wenya's shoulder.

Xu Wenya asked, "Why are you calling your dad 'Dad' now, just like Zhu Zi?!"

Song Ran said, "This is what they mean by 'one is influenced by one's surroundings.' You learn the skills that come with the kind of people you associate with."

About an hour later, He Yuzhu returned to the compound on his bicycle. Just as he was about to knock on the door, a jeep stopped behind him. Song Shinian got out of the car, saw He Yuzhu, and called out, "Zhuzi!"

Hearing the shout, He Yuzhu turned to look at Song Shinian and called out, "Dad!"

Song Shinian asked, "Why are you all alone?! Where's Xiao Ran?!"

He Yuzhu replied, "Xiao Ran is inside!"

Hearing the noise, Song Ran opened the door and called out, "Dad! You're back?!"

"Oh my?! Daughter!" Song Shinian quickly stepped past He Yuzhu, grabbed Song Ran's hand, and asked, "Daughter, did this boy bully you?!"

Song Ran replied, "Dad, why would Brother Zhu bully me?!"

He Yuzhu pushed the bicycle into the yard, then picked up the cardboard box from the back of the bicycle and followed it inside.

"Mom!" He Yuzhu walked to Xu Wenya's side and asked, "Mom, where do we put this?!"

Xu Wenya said, "Leave it to me!"

Song Shinian turned his head and asked, "What is that?!"

Xu Wenya replied, "It's the food I prepared for your grandsons!" Seeing the puzzled look on Song Shinian's face, Xu Wenya explained, "A few days ago, my second son's wife gave birth. She gave you twin grandsons. However, the babies were premature, and Xiao Hui doesn't have enough breast milk. So, Zhu Zi heard about this and went back to get some formula. I'll send it to my second son in a little while."

After hearing his wife's explanation, Song Shinian was even more satisfied with He Yuzhu. Song Shinian said, "Zhuzi, don't stand! Sit down!"

"Hey!" He Yuzhu responded, handed the cardboard box to Xu Wenya, and then followed Song Shinian to sit down on the sofa.

Song Ran proactively brewed two cups of tea and placed them in front of Song Shinian and He Yuzhu, saying, "Dad, this is tea that Zhu Zi roasted himself. Try it and see if it suits your taste!"

"Oh?!" Song Shinian had two hobbies: smoking and tea. Hearing from her daughter that the tea was brewed by He Yuzhu himself, Song Shinian's eyes lit up. She picked up the teacup and said, "I'll try it now!" She then took a sip of the tea.

Watching the ever-changing expressions on Song Shinian's face, He Yuzhu thought to himself, "This is tea from the cultivation world, how could it not be good?!" Indeed, although He Yuzhu was somewhat lazy and the interdimensional trading system was slowly upgrading, some of his new clients were from the cultivation world. Things that were ordinary in the cultivation world were considered valuable in this world.

Song Shinian put down his cup, looked at He Yuzhu, and asked, "Zhuzi, your tea is really good! Do you have any more?"

Song Ran spoke first, "Dad, don't ask. I've already brought you the tea from his place."

Song Shinian then asked, "Zhu Zi, could you stir-fry a little more?!"

He Yuzhu said, "Dad, next time we go hunting in the mountains, if I see any wild tea trees, I'll pick a lot."

"Alright! Then I'll wait for your tea!" After saying that, Song Shinian looked at Xu Wenya, who came out of the room, and said, "Old woman, take the tea that Zhuzi brought to my study later! Don't let anyone waste it!"

"Okay! I'll take it to you right away!" After saying that, Xu Wenya walked to the cabinet where tea was kept, took the can of tea that He Yuzhu had given her, and went to Song Shinian's study.

After lunch, He Yuzhu sat with Song Ran for a while longer before taking the return gift from Xu Wenya and leaving. Although Song Shinian was somewhat displeased to see his wife give all the good cigarettes to He Yuzhu, he felt awkward about staying since she had already given them away. He could only watch helplessly as his good cigarettes followed He Yuzhu away.

No sooner had He Yuzhu and his wife left than Song Zhaohong arrived with Kong Lianqing. The two sat for half an hour before hurrying off. Song Shinian remarked sourly, "You came back and didn't even stay for a meal?!"