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

A little after two o'clock in the afternoon, He Yuzhu had just turned into the alley on his bicycle when he saw Xu Damao ahead. He Yuzhu rode after him and, seeing Xu Damao's lecherous expression, couldn't help but ask, "Damao, what's got you so happy today?! Tell me!"

Xu Damao excitedly exclaimed, "Master Zhu! We're getting married on May 1st!"

"That's great news! Congratulations!" He Yuzhu said, bowing to Xu Damao.

"Thanks, Brother Zhu!" Xu Damao replied with a smile, then suddenly became serious and said, "Brother Zhu, I'd like to find Yu Li a new job. What kind of job do you think would be suitable for him?"

He Yuzhu asked, "You have quotas?!"

Xu Damao looked around, then nodded and said, "The steel rolling mill is expanding, and to appease the workers, they're giving each worker at level five or above, as well as those in special trades, one quota. My dad and I each have one."

He Yuzhu said, "If you want to give it to Yu Li, you can discuss it with her later. Have Yu Li transfer her job to her mother. That way, it won't be a waste."

"Okay! I'll talk to her about it when I have time tomorrow." Xu Damao then gave a sly look and said, "Brother Zhu, although I don't have a big banquet for my wedding, I can't skimp on a family meal. Could you help me prepare some dishes?"

He Yuzhu asked, "Da Mao, who are you planning to hire to be the chef?!"

Xu Damao said, "My dad already talked to Uncle He a few days ago. Uncle He will be in charge of cooking." With that, Xu Damao took out fifty yuan from his pocket and handed it to He Yuzhu, asking, "Brother Zhu, is this enough?!"

He Yuzhu took the money and said, "We'll cover the difference later."

Xu Damao hurriedly said, "Don't return the extra. Consider it a brotherly treat to a cigarette. If you need more, just let me know."

"Okay!" He Yuzhu responded, "I'll go back and ask my dad about the menu. I'll prepare it for you then."

"Thank you, Brother Zhu!" After saying that, Xu Damao followed He Yuzhu back to No. 95 Courtyard.

Meanwhile, Ye Guoliang and Yao Qi arrived at the branch office. Entering Zhang Qiang's office, they saw Song Fuyong there as well. Ye Guoliang and Yao Qi exclaimed in unison, "Director Song!"

Song Fuyong said, "I called you here today to inform you about the progress of the grain depot theft case. As of today, the grain depot theft case is completely solved!" Then Song Fuyong handed an internal report to Ye Guoliang and Yao Qi. Ye Guoliang took the report and began to read it.

After reading the report, Ye Guoliang asked, "Director Song, what are the higher-ups planning to do with these people?!"

Song Fuyong said, "Shen Xiling, one of the main culprits, has performed meritorious service, and he also confessed voluntarily. It is estimated that he will be given a lighter sentence. As for the others, they will be punished more severely. As for the final result, we will have to wait for the verdict to know. In addition, for the two people who tipped off the suspects, Yan Guoqing has been dismissed from his post, and Qiu Jiang has received a major demerit."

After hearing this, Ye Guoliang and Yao Qi exchanged a glance. Seeing their reaction, Zhang Qiang said, "This is the transfer order issued by the branch office to He Yuzhu."

Ye Guoliang took the transfer order, glanced at it, and said, "Director Zhang, don't you know what kind of temper He Yuzhu has?!"

Song Fuyong said with a smile, "You can't keep this big shot like him. Even if he doesn't want to come, once the order is given, he has to carry it out! As long as you're willing to release him, I'll talk to him about the rest."

Ye Guoliang said with a smile, "Director Song, we're willing to release him. What if he doesn't want to?!"

Song Fuyong stared at Ye Guoliang and Yao Qi for a while, then said, "I really haven't thought about this question." He then asked, "Old Zhang, do you know why He Yuzhu is unwilling to come to the branch office?!"

Zhang Qiang said, "I know, but you should talk to him first!"

Song Fuyong laughed and said, "I've been a bureau chief for so many years, and this is the first time I've had to beg someone to transfer here. You two tell him to come to the branch office to see me tomorrow."

"Yes!" Ye Guoliang and Yao Qi replied in unison.

After Ye Guoliang and Yao Qi left, Zhang Qiang asked, "Old Song, what are your plans to do with that kid He Yuzhu?!"

Song Fuyong replied, "To be honest, I really hadn't thought about it." Then, changing the subject, he continued, "Yesterday I checked this kid's file. He's accumulated quite a few merits over the years. Based on his accumulated achievements, he'd be more than qualified to be a section chief in the branch office. But he just doesn't want to. It's like he was born disliking being an official. We always reward merit and punish wrongdoing. I don't even know what to reward him with!"

Zhang Qiang said, "I think it's a good thing that He Yuzhu doesn't want to come to the branch office. I think it's better this way: Lao Ye has been in the station for quite a while now. He's not only the station chief but also the political instructor. I think we should transfer him to the branch office. Yao Qi can be the political instructor, and Song Zhaohong can be the station chief. Let He Yuzhu be the deputy station chief in charge of logistics. When he makes further contributions, we can gradually move him up the ranks. That way, even if he doesn't agree, there's nothing we can do."

Song Fuyong laughed and said, "Alright! If we can't reach an agreement by tomorrow, we'll do it your way!"

The steel mill wasn't hosting a dinner tonight, so He Daqing came home quite early. He Yuzhu had just finished cooking two dishes when He Daqing came in. He Yuzhu greeted him with a smile, "Dad, you're home early today!"

He Daqing said, "There's no entertainment tonight, and it's boring staying at the factory, so I came back after get off work." Then he asked, "What are you having for dinner tonight?!"

He Yuzhu replied, "Stir-fried pork slices, twice-cooked pork, Mapo tofu, stir-fried bean sprouts, and three-delicacy soup. The staple food is steamed buns made from a mixture of wheat and water."

He Daqing said, "The food at home is pretty hearty today!"

"That's alright!" He Yuzhu replied, then asked, "I heard from Da Mao that you're cooking at his wedding?!"

"Hmm!" He Daqing responded, then asked, "Why are you asking this?!"

He Yuzhu said, "He asked me to help him prepare the dishes."

He Daqing said, "After we eat, I'll talk to Lao Xu about the menu. I'll let you know when we've decided!" Then, as if remembering something, He Daqing said, "Zhuzi, a few days ago, I heard from one of the leaders who came to the factory for dinner that the rural areas are going to start eating from the same pot again?!"

He Yuzhu said, "Dad, this matter has both advantages and disadvantages. As for what exactly happened, let's not get involved." Then he asked, "Isn't there a piece of wasteland next to your factory?! The one that Boss Lou originally planned to use to build a new factory."

He Daqing thought for a moment and said, "There is such a piece of land. Although that land belongs to our factory, it's too small. Our factory doesn't have enough space, so we use that land as a storage yard."