Seeing Deputy Director Li leaving, Yi Zhonghai came up to He Yuzhu and said in a sinister tone: "He Yuzhu, remember what happened today! I will not let you go, just wait and see! Now that you no longer live in our courtyard, don't mention that you are a member of our courtyard anymore!"

He Yuzhu refuted without showing any weakness: "Have you forgotten the pain after the wound healed? I don't live here, but my household registration is here. You say I am not a member of our courtyard? You already control everything, do you want to control other people's family affairs? Don't show off in front of me. I am willing to teach you a lesson before I go back!"

Liu Haizhong, who was standing nearby, quietly grabbed Yi Zhonghai's wrist and tried to pull him away.

He Yuzhu looked at Yi Zhonghai's loss of composure with disdain, spat, smiled contemptuously, and rode away on his bicycle in a cool manner.

Yi Zhonghai and the other three were left behind, glaring at He Yuzhu's back, but they were powerless to change the situation as the new mediator took office, and could only sigh and regret.

At this time, a tit-for-tat drama was also taking place in Maoer Hutong.

When He Yuzhu returned home, he ran into Xu Huizhen, who was walking over. Xu Huizhen complained, "Why did you come back just now? There are so many guests at home!"

It was obvious from Xu Huizhen's eyes that she was not very happy, so He Yuzhu quickly explained to her what happened in the courtyard. However, he did not mention Master Li Guodong's ability to walk on water, because that was too unbelievable. However, he still recounted in detail the evil deeds of Jia Zhang and his role as a mediator in the courtyard.

After hearing what he said, Xu Huizhen couldn't help but praise him: "Zhu Zi, luckily I have good vision and let you become my husband. You can actually replace the mediators of the three bastard uncles in the courtyard!"

However, He Yuzhu joked: "How can this be called ability? I am at my most powerful when I am in bed at night."

This made Xu Hui blush.

Seeing this, He Yuzhu struck while the iron was hot and changed the subject by asking, "You said there were a lot of guests, where are they?"

"Come with me into the living room and you'll know." Xu Huizhen said unhappily. He Yuzhu dared to tease her in broad daylight. She would be so embarrassed if others heard it.

He Yuzhu had no choice but to agree: "Yes, yes, my wife is right! I will just follow my wife!"

Afterwards, the two entered the living room and immediately saw a lively scene: the painter Qi Qianshi, the writer Lao Yu, Niu Ye, and an unfamiliar middle-aged man, everyone was chatting happily.

Seeing that all the guests were prestigious elders, He Yuzhu stepped forward to apologize: "Dear elders, I am very sorry! I was delayed by the general meeting of the courtyard and did not get back in time. Welcome to all the elders, it makes my home so glorious!"

The famous painter Qi Qianshi said, "Friend He Yuzhu, please don't blame us for coming here without permission."

He Yuzhu immediately responded: "Mr. Qi, I wish all the elders would come to my house often!"

Qi Qianshi smiled and nodded. He pointed at the middle-aged man next to him and introduced him, "This is my good friend Liang Sicheng. Liang Sicheng insisted on bringing us to your house today to make friends with you."

Liang Sicheng stood up and extended his hand to He Yuzhu, saying with a smile: "Hello, Brother He, I am Liang Sicheng. I often see reports of your heroic deeds in newspapers, especially the reports of capturing enemy spies and being revered as a god chef by experts from the Bear Country. I have always admired you and have known you for a long time! After learning that you are the apprentice of my old friend Qi, I couldn't help but drag him to come and visit you!"

When He Yuzhu heard the name Liang Sicheng, he was shocked and asked immediately: "Are you the great architect Liang Sicheng?"

There is no doubt that the architectural design of the later "Monument to the People's Heroes" was created by Liang Sicheng in front of him, and he also knew that Liang Sicheng's father was the famous Liang Qichao!

Hearing He Yuzhu say that he was an accomplished master of architecture, Liang Sicheng was a little shy and said modestly: "Brother He, you are too kind. I have only dabbled in the field of architecture."

Lao Yu, who was standing by, joked: "Don't be too modest. As the saying goes, being too modest is pride!"

Lao Yu’s words caused everyone to laugh.

He Yuzhu found that it was almost time for dinner, so he invited all the elders to stay for a simple meal, hoping that everyone could chat while eating.

Liang Sicheng originally planned to take this opportunity to taste He Yuzhu's cooking. After receiving He Yuzhu's invitation, he naturally accepted it with pleasure. The other elders also agreed to stay and have a good meal.

Seeing that the guests all agreed to dine together, He Yuzhu went to the kitchen and started to get busy.

After about an hour, delicious dishes were served on the table, and everyone sat around to taste the dishes prepared by He Yuzhu.

Qi Qianshi looked around and asked in confusion: "Yuzhu, where is your master Li Guodong? Lao Li and I have been friends for decades!"

At this moment, seeing that his good friend Lao Li seemed not to be at home, he subconsciously asked He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu replied: "My master left the capital early this morning. He said that his martial arts realm is about to break through, and he needs to find a place where no one will disturb him to break the mirror! I hope that my master can successfully break the mirror!"

At this point, Qi Qianshi sincerely praised: "Old Li is indeed a martial arts genius. He is already a master-level expert, and now he wants to break the mirror. It's amazing!"

Qi Qianshi had no idea what Mr. Li would look like after his breakthrough, but he recalled that Li Guodong once told him that the higher the level of martial arts, the longer one could live.

Qi Qianshi sighed in his heart: "Everyone wants to live longer!"

Old Yu obviously saw the ups and downs of Qi Qianshi's heart, and said gently: "Old Qi, don't be too envious of Old Li. Don't you think about how many people can compare with you in terms of attainments in Chinese painting?"

After all, different choices in life will naturally lead to different results.

Everyone has his own path. Although Qi Qianshi chose to devote himself to traditional Chinese painting, he still achieved the pinnacle of traditional Chinese painting.

After Qi Qianshi figured this out, he began to drink by himself and said loudly: "Old Yu is right, everyone's path is unique! I, Old Qi, am the best in Chinese painting!"

Everyone understood what was going on, and the atmosphere at the table gradually heated up. Everyone was toasting each other, and the atmosphere became more and more lively.

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