Courtyard House: From Deputy Division Commander to Civilian, Progressing All the Way

Lin Yang stood up, walked up to He Yuzhu, and looked down at him.

"I'm asking you. Is there any law that says your father can't marry a widow?"

"No," He Yuzhu answered honestly.

"Your father is a fully capable adult with the right to pursue his own marital happiness. As his son, you're threatening to sever our father-son relationship. Do you think you're doing the right thing? That you're being very powerful?"

Lin Yang's tone became increasingly stern.

"Zhu Zi, do you think that now that you're the brigade leader and have power, you can impose your likes and dislikes on others? You hate widows because you've witnessed Jia Zhangshi's shamelessness and Qin Huairu's scheming. But what makes you think all widows are vampires?"

He Yuzhu was speechless after Lin Yang's question, and cold sweat streamed down his forehead.

"An even more important point."

Lin Yang sat back down on the sofa, his gaze becoming deep and cold. He began to use political logic to enlighten this fierce general he had personally promoted.

"Your father's mind is completely focused on that woman right now. If you try to stop him, you'll only escalate the conflict."

"If your father, in a fit of anger, does what he did back then and elopes back to Baoding with that woman, where will you, the head of the criminal investigation team at the Dongcheng Public Security Bureau, put your face?"

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"Your father abandoned his children and eloped. This moral stain, if seized upon by your political enemies or enemy agents, will be used against you, instantly ruining your political future! How can you possibly feel safe wearing this uniform now?!"

boom!

Lin Yang's words were like a bolt from the blue, shattering the chaotic anger in He Yuzhu's mind!

He gasped sharply.

Yes! He's no longer a lazy cook who only cares about himself! He's a government official! His family background and conduct must be completely clean and without any flaws!

If his father really gets into a scandal involving eloping, He Yuzhu will become a huge joke in the Beijing public security system, and might even be suspended from his duties for investigation!

"Commander... I... I didn't think that far ahead. I was just blinded by anger." He Yuzhu wiped away a bead of cold sweat, his tone softening completely. "Then tell me, what should I do? Should I just let him bring that widow into the house and bleed us siblings dry?"

Lin Yang sneered, a glint of wisdom flashing in his eyes.

"You are a police officer, a law enforcer. When dealing with these kinds of situations, you must learn to resolve problems using rules and regulations."

Lin Yang leaned forward slightly and taught the method to break the deadlock, word by word.

"Go back and tell your father that if he wants to get married, that's fine. If you want to find a companion for your later years, your son won't stop you. But it must be done openly, legally, and in accordance with the law!"

"However, the rules must be clearly stated before obtaining the marriage certificate!"

"You draft a family financial division agreement. It should clearly state that your and Yushui's salaries and savings have nothing to do with them. The child support and education expenses for those two children will be covered by your father's salary."

"If that woman surnamed Bai is a law-abiding and down-to-earth person, then when your father gets old, you, as his son, will naturally give her food and take care of her in her old age."

Lin Yang's eyes suddenly turned as sharp as a knife.

"But if she dares to bring the scheming of ordinary people into the He family, dares to touch a single penny of your and your siblings' interests, or dares to sow discord in the courtyard."

"Are the handcuffs in your hands, Captain He, just for show?!"

"Draw a clear line in black and white, and use your power as a deterrent. If she dares to cross that line, throw her in detention on charges of fraud or disturbing public order!"

"This is the correct way for a qualified police captain to handle domestic problems. It's about firmly grasping the initiative, not acting like a shrew and making a scene at home. Do you understand?!"

He Yuzhu felt as if he had been enlightened, and his eyes instantly shone with an extremely bright light.

He slapped his thigh suddenly and stood up excitedly.

"Commander! I understand! You're teaching me to use a calculated strategy, to completely cut off that woman's escape route!"

He Yuzhu rubbed his hands excitedly: "As long as it's in black and white and she dares to cause trouble, I'll have a legitimate reason to deal with her! My dad won't be able to say a single 'no'!"

"Go." Lin Yang picked up his teacup and waved his hand gently. "Remember, think things through. You represent not only yourself, but also the face of the special forces division."

"Yes, Commander! I will never let you down!"

He Yuzhu stood at attention, saluted, turned, and strode out of the villa. The dejection and anger he had shown upon arrival were completely gone, replaced by a confident and ruthless air of control.

……

the next day.

Inside the He family's house.

He Yuzhu slammed a clearly written agreement in front of He Daqing and the somewhat uneasy widow Bai.

The widow's expression changed as she looked at the agreement, whose terms were so stringent that it practically protected the He family's assets. However, under He Yuzhu's palpable killing intent and icy gaze, she didn't dare utter a single word of rebuttal.

Finally, with trembling hands, the White Widow signed her name and pressed her fingerprint on the agreement.

A storm that could have destroyed the He family's promising situation was neutralized by He Yuzhu using the open strategies taught by Lin Yang, without bloodshed.

……

Time flies like water, and years pass like a shuttle.

In the blink of an eye, the calendar has turned to the Spring Festival.

This is the first time since the founding of the People's Republic of China

With the supply of goods gradually improving, this was the Spring Festival that people looked forward to the most.

The city of Beijing was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and the sounds of firecrackers echoed throughout the city. The air was filled with the rich aroma of gunpowder and meaty dumplings.

On the evening of Lunar New Year's Eve.

Yuquanshan Military Region Compound, Building No. 6, Class A.

The detached villa was now packed with guests, creating a lively atmosphere.

Outside, snow was falling heavily, but inside, it was warm and cozy.

Lin Fan, wearing a woolen overcoat and carrying large and small bags of New Year's goods, arrived at the compound early with his wife Ding Qiunan and their son Lin Jianguo, who was about three years old.

Ding Qiunan took off her coat and skillfully helped Tian Yu arrange melon seeds and candies in the living room.

Lin Jianguo and Lin Yang's son, Lin Weidong (Tian Yu's son, born in the summer of 54, was sitting on the floor covered with a thick blanket, babbling away), was having a great time playing in the living room.

Lin Fan watched all of this with a face full of pride.

As the director of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, Lin Fan was riding high this year. Under Lin Yang's macro-control and policy support, the mill's production capacity repeatedly reached new highs, and his own rank steadily rose, making him a prominent figure in Beijing's industrial system.

"Brother, has the factory's security been relaxed?" Lin Yang asked with a smile as he came down from the study, wearing a loose sweater.

"Yangzi, don't worry," Lin Fan assured, patting his chest. "Now, not even a fly among spies can get into the steel rolling mill. Anyone who dares to cause trouble, I'll have the militia from the security department riddle them with bullets."