Courtyard House: The Frog Boy Brings Back a Genetic Potion at the Start

Seeing this, Xu Damao immediately raised his voice: "From now on, stay away from that jinx! Getting involved with him might offend Director Hao—who in our department doesn't want to be close to Director Hao?"

He pounded his chest loudly, as if determined to follow Hao Jianguo.

These remarks reveal the thoughts of many people.

Hao Jianguo was promoted to workshop director, and his life became increasingly glamorous. Who wouldn't be envious? They were too busy trying to curry favor with him to dare to go against his wishes.

Amidst the flattery, however, several venomous gazes remained fixed on Hao Jianguo's window.

Sha Zhu crouched in the shadows, his teeth clenched so tightly they were practically spitting fire.

If that burning anger in his heart could materialize, Hao Jianguo would have been pinned to the ground and given a severe beating long ago.

But he also knew that with his limited strength, this idea was nothing but wishful thinking.

With Yi Zhonghai's cautionary tale still fresh in his mind, Fang Shazhu couldn't help but weigh the consequences.

Even Yi Zhonghai suffered a major setback at Hao Jianguo's hands. If I were to go up there myself, wouldn't I be handing it over for nothing?

Sha Zhu, with nowhere to vent his anger, slammed his fist heavily against the cold, hard wall, the impact making his knuckles ache and causing him to gasp. "It's so frustrating. Seeing Hao Jianguo's smug face makes me feel uneasy."

He gritted his teeth and cursed under his breath, "Hmph, you're all smug now, but sooner or later you'll be crying your eyes out."

His tone was so sour it was almost palpable, as if he were seeing someone else's yard laden with sweet fruit that he couldn't reach.

The old lady beside her sighed silently.

Hao Jianguo is now doing very well, and she finds it all very irritating.

But right now, she doesn't know what to do with Hao Jianguo.

Turning their gaze to Yi Zhonghai, they saw that his face was ashen, and the look in his eyes as he stared at Hao Jianguo's back was exactly the same as Sha Zhu's, as if he wanted to bite off a piece of flesh.

"China Overseas,"

The old lady spoke slowly, "This time, you really are impatient."

I understand that you don't like Hao Jianguo.

But he's in power right now. Openly provoking him is like walking into a brick wall. I've also heard that Deputy Factory Director Liu thinks highly of him. Your actions are also a disservice to Deputy Factory Director Liu."

Although the old lady was quite old, she had a clear understanding of many things.

Yi Zhonghai's face was already grim, and her words only made it darker.

After a long pause, he finally let out a heavy sigh: "I... sigh, old lady, how could I have known that Hao Jianguo's skills would be that good? If I had known this would happen, why would I have bothered with this problem?"

Even so, knowing him as she did, the old lady could easily tell that it was just an excuse.

What do you mean by "unexpected"? It's clearly just jealousy in her heart that she refuses to admit it.

The old lady knew perfectly well what was going on, but she didn't point it out.

"If you have any plans for the future, please let us know first. Don't act so rashly anymore."

This time they suffered a huge loss, and even provided Hao Jianguo with a stepping stone for nothing.

The old lady gave her some instructions.

What else could Yi Zhonghai say? Consider this year's wages a lesson learned the hard way.

"old lady,"

Sha Zhu leaned closer and asked, unwilling to give up, "You...you really have no other way? I really can't swallow this insult, I can't stand seeing him so arrogant."

The old lady frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then shook her head: "He's currently riding high, so let's avoid him for now."

We'll deal with him later.

Moreover…

She changed the subject, her gaze drifting intentionally or unintentionally towards the Jia family's house, a meaningful smile playing on her lips. "In my opinion, we don't even need to lift a finger; someone will naturally start to get restless."

The old lady left behind this seemingly profound remark and said no more.

……

In the days that followed, the courtyard house was unusually quiet for a while.

Hao Jianguo received many awards this time, which made him eager to buy the house in the front yard and renovate it to make it more spacious and bright.

Ultimately, he simply didn't want to open the door and see those "old acquaintances" in the yard every time he closed his eyes.

Their faces are so disgusting that just looking at them makes me feel sick and nauseous.

He was always worried that if these people continued to have impure thoughts, it would affect the children's character.

If it weren't for the strict household registration system nowadays, which prevents people from moving around freely, he would have long ago tried to move away from this troublesome place.

However, he only considered this matter in his mind and did not immediately make any arrangements.

With the new manager in charge, he had a multitude of tasks to handle in the workshop.

What comforts him most right now is being able to play with his children and hear their clear laughter when he gets home after a busy day.

That day, Hao Jianguo was pacing in the yard with his child in his arms when his ear suddenly trembled slightly, as if a very faint sound had passed by.

The sound, though as light as a falling leaf, did not escape his keen hearing.

"Hmm? It's Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu? What are those two plotting now?"

Hao Jianguo muttered to himself, then held his breath and focused all his senses on the source of the sound.

Inside the Jia family's house.

"Mother, are you... are you serious? If this is discovered, I'll go to jail and get shot."

Qin Huairu gasped in shock, her face turning deathly pale.

Jia Zhangshi's words had terrified her—to this woman, her mother-in-law seemed to have lost her mind.

Before Jia Zhangshi could respond, Jia Dongxu, who was on the kang (a heated brick bed), let out a cold laugh.

His gaze toward Qin Huairu was cold and slick, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, ready to pounce and bite at any moment.

"Qin Huairu, stop pretending! Don't you know what kind of person you are? Bah, I feel disgusted just looking at your hypocritical behavior."

Jia Dongxu started cursing in a shrill voice, hoarse as a broken gong, "Do you really think we'd support you for nothing? If you weren't still somewhat useful, would my mother have let you back in? Be smart—if you get this done, you can stay; if you don't, get out of here right now!"

His high-pitched voice was jarring and strange, making Qin Huairu tremble all over.

She naturally didn't want to leave the city, but she was ultimately too afraid to do such a heinous thing.

"Qin Huairu, Dongxu is on its last legs, and it's all your fault!"

Suddenly, Madam Jia raised her voice in a shrill tone, "If it weren't for your previous meddling, would Dongxu have ended up in this state? This time, you have to do it whether you like it or not! Otherwise, I'll personally finish you off!"

After all that had happened, the old woman's mind was already twisted like a vine.

"I obtained an ancient prescription from a master. If I take the heart and liver of a pair of twins and use them as medicine, I can cure Dongxu and help him stand up again."

Jia Zhangshi lowered her voice, each word dripping with coldness, "You wouldn't want to serve a paralyzed man for the rest of your life, would you? If Dongxu could get up, you would suffer less."

The opportunity is right in front of us—go and steal those two brats from Hao Jianguo's country.

I'll ask you one last time: Should you or shouldn't you?

Qin Huairu's eyes widened as if she had seen a demon.

She truly loathed Hao Jianguo, and hated his children as well.

Could she steal a child? Cut out their heart and liver? In the end, she didn't have the guts to do that.

Seeing her cower, Jia Zhangshi let out a sneer.

"Still protecting Hao Jianguo at this point? How ridiculous! Think carefully, who caused your current predicament? If it weren't for Hao Jianguo, what kind of life would you be living now? Let me tell you, Hao Jianguo is the root of all evil, and his son is no better! Now he bullies you, and in the future his children will bully your children—neither of you will ever be able to turn your lives around!"

These words, each one like an iron awl, pierced Qin Huairu's heart.

Recalling all her past misfortunes, and how could she not harbor resentment and bitterness in her heart after ultimately marrying such a wretched old man? That resentment, like ink dripping into water, gradually seeped into a pitch-black expanse.

She finally lowered her head, gritted her teeth, and squeezed out an answer through clenched teeth:

"That's right... there's not a single good person in the Hao family."

Okay, I...I agree.

Unbeknownst to them, this wicked scheme had already reached Hao Jianguo's ears without a single word being missed.

Outside the courtyard wall, Hao Jianguo's face suddenly turned ashen.

Just by listening to those words, he could feel the viscous malice writhing beneath those skins.

Hao Jianguo never expected that those people could be so vicious, not only plotting to steal his child, but also trying to cut out the child's heart.

His face darkened completely. If he hadn't been exceptionally perceptive, he would have allowed these villains' scheme to succeed at the slightest carelessness.

The calm of the past few days almost made him think that the other party had changed their nature, but little did he know that such a vicious conspiracy was brewing in secret.

"What a Jia Zhangshi! How dare she have such thoughts about my child. It seems I was too soft-hearted before and only gave you a little lesson."

Hao Jianguo's gaze grew increasingly cold as he looked in the direction of the Jia family's residence, a chill running through him. "Since you're so heartless as to harm a child, don't blame me for being ruthless. You won't live either."

An unprecedentedly strong killing intent surged from the depths of his heart.

Hearing the conversation between Jia Zhangshi and the others, Hao Jianguo finally understood the meaning of the frog's earlier hints.

It turns out that this little thing had already sensed that Jia Zhangshi was secretly causing trouble, which is why it attracted so many poisonous creatures.

He had previously wondered why Madam Jia Zhang suddenly allowed Qin Huairu to return to the Jia family, but now everything is clear.

It must be said that, after all that has happened, this old woman has become even more insidious and ruthless than before.

Hao Jianguo believed that in the past, this old woman would never have dared to have such a thought.

Of course, Hao Jianguo was by no means a pushover.

These people dare to set their sights on his children; they are simply courting death.

For a fleeting moment, Hao Jianguo almost couldn't suppress his impulse and wanted to rush over and take the lives of Jia Zhangshi and the others.

But he ultimately suppressed the thought.

While a direct approach may feel satisfying, it's insufficient to truly make these people suffer, let alone quell their anger.

Moreover, Hao Jianguo believed that if he were to personally eliminate them, he would likely have to pay the price and even face imprisonment.

It is clearly irrational to sacrifice one's future for these beasts—they are not worthy.

Thinking of this, Hao Jianguo gave a cold smirk.

His house is now surrounded by poisonous creatures; anyone who dares to approach and commit evil will surely die.

He wanted to see just how bold and capable the other party was to dare to steal a child under such precautions.

The thought of those vicious methods filled Hao Jianguo with rage.

Let alone targeting his own flesh and blood, such a vicious scheme would be utterly depraved, even against any child.

Hao Jianguo already had a plan in mind, so he suppressed his emotions to avoid alerting the group of beasts.

He continued to stroll and play with his child in the courtyard, while the residents of the four courtyards all put on smiles and competed to flatter him.

In the eyes of these people, Hao Jianguo's life was incredibly fulfilling.

"Only by living like Hao Jianguo can one say that one's life has not been in vain."

An older woman couldn't help but sigh.

Someone nearby immediately chimed in: "Who says otherwise? He has no worries about food and clothing, is a leader, and has two children. Ordinary people wouldn't even dare to dream of such a blessing."

I'd be content if I were even half as good as him.

"Hey, Lao Zhao, you're really too ambitious. You're still thinking about half of it? Don't you even know how much money you make each month?"

"If I had even a tiny bit of Hao Jianguo's talent, I'd be ecstatic."

Yan Jiecheng chuckled and chimed in, just as Yan Bugui overheard his words.

Yan Bugui immediately became angry and glared at his son—in this father's eyes, his son was utterly useless.

Yan Jiecheng sensed his father's displeasure, so he could only smile awkwardly and didn't dare to say anything more.

After some twists and turns, Yan Bugui approached Hao Jianguo again, showering him with compliments and flattery.

But ever since that incident with Liu Haizhong, Hao Jianguo has always treated them with a distant attitude, ignoring them and no longer showing the warmth he used to.

Yan Bugui was seething with anger, but it wasn't directed at Hao Jianguo—it was all Liu Haizhong's fault.

He cursed Liu Haizhong inwardly, calling him a scoundrel who not only acted recklessly himself but also dragged those who wanted to get close to Hao Jianguo down with him. He was truly despicable.

Yan Bugui turned around and went to settle accounts with Liu Haizhong.

All of this was observed by Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu.

Although Qin Huairu was forced by Jia Zhangshi to agree to harm Hao Jianguo's child, she had long harbored resentment towards Hao Jianguo.

Seeing Hao Jianguo holding the child with such a satisfied look on his face was especially irritating to her.

She couldn't understand why her life was getting worse and worse while Hao Jianguo was living such a comfortable life.

This is not fair.

She was determined to make him taste bad luck too.