Courtyard House: Wudang Disciple Sweeps Through the Compound

The lead policeman looked somewhat surprised. Chen Wenqi, who looked to be only a teenager, was able to take down five thugs wielding knives with his bare hands. He was truly remarkable.

"You flatter me, officer. Let's take these people away first."

Chen Wenqi replied calmly, his expression serene and unhurried, clearly not wanting to waste any more time on such trivial matters.

"You should come with us to the police station to make a statement. Don't worry, you did a good deed, it won't cause you any trouble."

The police officer seemed to see through his concerns and added this sentence in a sincere and friendly tone.

"Okay, thank you for your help, officer."

Upon hearing this, Chen Wenqi nodded, his expression calm and composed, showing no sign of panic or unease.

Hua Youlin and her friends quickly agreed and followed the group toward the police station.

The policeman crouched down and put cold handcuffs on the five thugs on the ground one by one. He noticed that they were all badly injured, and each of them had a broken arm. His shock intensified.

How did this young man, who looks so young, manage to do that?

After giving a statement in an orderly manner at the police station, this unexpected incident finally came to a successful end.

Chen Wenqi and his two siblings, along with Hua Youlin and Han Qing, walked out of the police station. Han Qing was the girl who had just been walking with Hua Youlin.

Han Qing extended her hand to Chen Wenqi with a generous and cheerful smile.

"Chen Wenqi, let's get to know each other formally. My name is Han Qing."

"Chen Wenqi".

Chen Wenqi reached out and gently shook her hand, then turned to the side and pulled his younger siblings in front of him to introduce them.

"This is my younger brother Chen Wenzhi, and my younger sister Chen Wensi. It's nice to meet you both."

"It's a pleasure to meet you all."

Han Qing had a good impression of Chen Wenqi. He was handsome and dashing, and had just bravely saved the two of them. However, she soon noticed that Chen Wenqi's gaze kept drifting to Hua Youlin.

"Um...where do you live? Let me take you home."

Chen Wenqi took the initiative to speak, his tone revealing obvious concern.

"OK."

Hua Youlin smiled slightly and nodded in agreement.

So Chen Wenqi got on his bicycle and took his younger brother and sister with him.

Hua Youlin and Han Qing each pushed their bicycles, and the group walked together, slowly leaving the police station.

"Oh, right, Hua Youlin—"

Chen Wenqi suddenly stopped, turned around, and called out to her.

"You can just call me Youlin."

Hua Youlin responded softly, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze brushing past one's ear.

"Um, Youlin, which school do you go to?"

As Chen Wenqi walked forward, he asked questions, his eyes showing a serious expression.

"I'm at Yucai Middle School, in Class 1, Grade 9. What about you?"

Hua Youlin answered softly, her tone carrying a natural sense of closeness.

"Huh? That's very close. I'm a student in Class 3, Grade 9 at Hongxing Middle School."

Chen Wenqi's eyes lit up, and he secretly memorized this important information—knowing her school would make it much easier to find her in the future.

Han Qing stood to the side, secretly pursing her lips, and couldn't help but mutter to herself: Why didn't they ask my school?

The two chatted and laughed all the way, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, and time slipped away quietly in this ambiance.

Before they knew it, the group had reached the entrance of the villa complex and then slowly stopped.

Chen Wenqi was genuinely surprised; he hadn't expected that Hua Youlin's home was located in this very area.

"Chen Wenqi, I'm home. Would you like to come in and sit for a while?"

Hua Youlin turned her head and extended a warm invitation, her eyes sparkling with subtle light.

"I'll pass for today. It's almost noon, and I need to hurry home for lunch."

Chen Wenqi smiled and politely declined, his tone sincere yet respectful.

"Oh well."

Hua Youlin nodded gently, then pursed her lips and asked softly.

"Then... shall I go in first?"

"By the way, Youlin, are you free tomorrow?"

Chen Wenqi seemed to suddenly remember something important and quickly asked.

"Yes, I'm free."

Hua Youlin responded softly, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, making her look charming and lovely.

"How about we go boating in the park together tomorrow?"

Chen Wenqi extended the invitation with a tentative tone, his voice carrying a hint of cautious anticipation.

Hua Youlin lowered her head slightly, seemingly pondering for a moment, then raised her head and nodded gently at him.

"Then I'll pick you up at the entrance of the community at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."

Chen Wenqi spoke crisply and decisively, as if he wanted to firmly and clearly finalize this hard-won agreement.

"Okay, sure."

A sweet joy welled up in Hua Youlin's heart, and even her steps became lighter.

Standing to the side, Han Qing felt like a bright light bulb, so bright that she was embarrassed and at a loss for what to do.

Chen Wenzhi and Chen Wensi were still young and had no idea about the subtle atmosphere between the two people in front of them. They were still like two happy little sparrows, hopping and skipping behind the adults.

"I'll be going now."

Chen Wenqi waved to them, preparing to say goodbye and leave.

"Okay, ride your bike slowly and be careful on the road."

Hua Youlin carefully gave her instructions, her eyes filled with deep concern.

"Okay, bye-bye."

Chen Wenqi smiled and waved to her, using a rather trendy farewell phrase.

Hua Youlin was slightly taken aback, then smiled sweetly.

"Bye-Bye."

She genuinely hadn't expected Chen Wenqi to use such a trendy phrase as "bye-bye" to say goodbye, instead of the usual "see you later." A fresh and joyful feeling immediately washed over her.

Hua Youlin watched Chen Wenqi ride away on his bicycle.

Her gaze lingered on the figure until it completely disappeared at the end of the street corner. She stood there quietly, gazing ahead, her eyes fixed on the figure for a long time.

"Still watching? If you keep watching, you'll turn into a statue waiting for your husband to come back to life."

Han Qing stepped forward, smiling and teasing, his tone full of mischief.

"Don't, don't talk nonsense..."

Hua Youlin's cheeks flushed instantly, and even the roots of her ears turned a light pink.

"Look at you, your face is all red. Quickly tell me the truth, how exactly did you meet Chen Wenqi?"

Han Qing took a step closer, his eyes filled with undisguised curiosity, and pressed on with the question.

"It was just... just a chance encounter in the park."

Hua Youlin hurriedly lowered her head, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible, like a mosquito's hum.

"Only met once? Could it be that you two fell in love at first sight?"

Han Qing laughed even more heartily, her eyes curving into beautiful crescent moons.

I'm ignoring you!

Hua Youlin was so embarrassed that she turned around, pushed her bike, and hurriedly walked towards home, her back view revealing a sense of panic and helplessness.

……

Chen Wenqi was in an exceptionally good mood.

When he returned to the courtyard house, even though he was met with Jia Zhangshi's sullen, triangular eyes with drooping corners, he was too lazy to argue with her. He walked straight through the noisy front yard and returned to his own house in the back yard.

My mother has already prepared a steaming hot lunch.

Seeing her son looking smug and walking with a light step, she couldn't help but curiously look up and examine him.

"Xiao Qi, what good thing happened that makes you so happy?"

"Mom, my older brother is dating someone!"

Chen Wenzhi shouted out first, her little face full of barely suppressed excitement.

"Don't talk nonsense."

Chen Wenqi glared at his younger brother, his tone carrying a hint of helpless indulgence.

"Sister Youlin is so pretty!"

Little Sisi tilted her round little face up and earnestly echoed in her childish voice, her big eyes sparkling with joy.

The mother's expression suddenly became somewhat subtle, and her gaze fell on Chen Wenqi.

She was well aware of how outstanding her son was, but was it too early for him to start dating at such a young age?

"Xiaoqi, tell Mom what exactly happened?"

The mother softened her tone, her words carrying a hint of inquiry and a touch of emotion, as if in the blink of an eye, her son had grown into a capable young man.

"Mom, don't listen to their nonsense. This is still far from being settled, so don't take it seriously."

Chen Wenqi quickly waved his hand to explain, afraid that his mother would overthink it and cause unnecessary worry.

"How old are you to have a girlfriend? Who is she? What's she like, and what are she like in terms of character and appearance?"

There was no hint of blame in the mother's tone; instead, there was a touch of gentle感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of deep emotion or reflection), as if she were lamenting how quickly time flies and how her child has grown up in the blink of an eye.

"We're just friends now, Mom. I'm not a child anymore. I know what I'm doing and I know how to keep my distance."

"Right now, we only have some feelings for each other, so we'll start by getting to know each other as friends."

Chen Wenqi began to explain with a solemn expression, his clear eyes filled with sincerity and honesty towards his mother.

"Mom doesn't mean to oppose you making friends, it's just that you're still young, and your studies are the most important thing. You must be careful about the degree and scale in everything you do."

The mother's expression was somewhat serious as she earnestly instructed him, her deep eyes filled with profound concern and fervent expectation.

"Yes, I understand, Mom. Please don't worry."

"Mom, you should eat more vegetables and nourish your body."

As Chen Wenqi spoke softly, he picked up a piece of his mother's favorite dish with his chopsticks and gently placed it into her bowl. His tone was gentle and full of affection and filial piety.