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

As she said this, the old lady had an undisguised confidence in her expression, which even carried a somewhat meaningful tone.

He Daqing's interest was piqued.

He knew a little about the old lady's abilities.

Now that I've heard her say this, I can't be sure what this old woman is secretly plotting again.

In fact, not only He Daqing, but also Yi Zhonghai, who was standing next to him, perked up his ears.

These days, anything is more important to Yi Zhonghai than anything else: to make things difficult for Hao Jianguo and prevent him from being named an advanced worker.

"Grandma, what do you mean by that... what idea have you come up with this time?"

Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but ask.

But then he thought about how the old lady hadn't gained any advantage from her actions against Hao Jianguo these past few days, and had instead made things more and more awkward for them. Yi Zhonghai's expectations faded.

The old lady seemed to see through his thoughts, and suddenly became somewhat indignant. She straightened her back and said, "Then let me give you a heads-up—my dear grandson is coming back."

As she spoke, she couldn't hide her excitement.

Yi Zhonghai and the others exchanged glances.

They all knew that the old lady had such a grandson.

Her status in the courtyard house was partly due to her status as a recipient of the "Five Guarantees" (a government welfare program for the elderly, disabled, and orphans) and her family background, but also partly due to her grandson.

The old lady had always relied on Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai to take care of her in her old age. It wasn't that she really had no relatives left, but rather that she regarded the two of them as her own children from the bottom of her heart.

In this respect, she and Yi Zhonghai are different—Yi Zhonghai treats Sha Zhu like a son purely because he himself can no longer have children in this life.

"Your grandson is coming back? How come I haven't heard anything about this?"

Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but press for more information.

These days he and the old lady are together almost every day, so if there is any news, it shouldn't have been kept from him.

But the old lady really managed to keep it a secret.

If she hadn't been forced into this situation by Hao Jianguo, she probably would have kept it a secret until her grandson actually stepped into the courtyard.

Her grandson is indeed someone important. He went to the army in his early years and has now retired. Based on his performance in the army, he should at least have some kind of official position.

That's why the old lady seemed so confident at that moment.

She didn't hide anything from the few people in the room who were her own, and gave a brief account of what had happened.

Become an official?

The moment those two words were uttered, Sha Zhu and the others' eyes lit up.

If the old lady's grandson could really get a position, wouldn't it be easy for him to deal with Hao Jianguo? With the connections he had built up in the army, taking down Hao Jianguo would be a piece of cake.

Even if they back down and really have to fight Hao Jianguo, with her grandson around, they have nothing to be afraid of.

Hao Jianguo is skilled, but how can an ordinary person, no matter how good they are at fighting, compare to a properly trained soldier?

"You are so lucky to have such a promising grandson. From now on, who in this courtyard will dare not to treat you with respect?"

He Daqing quickly flattered her.

He was already secretly making plans in his mind.

If the old lady's grandson could really get a government position, out of respect for the old lady, perhaps he could also get a good job. At the very least, it would be a good chance to secure a future for his son.

That way, it would be easier for Sha Zhu to find a wife—given the old lady's usual care for Sha Zhu, He Daqing figured it wouldn't be difficult to arrange.

"Yes, your prestige in this courtyard will likely be even greater than before."

Yi Zhonghai also smiled and echoed.

In an instant, everyone in the room began to shower the deaf old lady with compliments.

In their view, as long as the old lady's grandson returns, she will surely be able to regain her former glory; not to mention elsewhere, they can hold their heads high again in this courtyard.

Yi Zhonghai even secretly hoped that, through the old lady's grandson's connections, he might be able to remove Hao Jianguo from his position as workshop director and replace him.

The old lady looked around with a smile.

She naturally appreciated the flattery, but at the same time, she couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion: it had been a long time since she had been surrounded and praised like this since Hao Jianguo caused all those troubles.

This taste satisfied her greatly.

People who have lived to this age are already quite shrewd.

How could the old lady not see through Yi Zhonghai and the others' schemes? She immediately reassured them: "Don't worry, when my grandson comes back and deals with Hao Jianguo, he will certainly treat you well."

We're family, we should always work together.

This was exactly what Yi Zhonghai and his team had been waiting for.

My heart, which had been hanging in suspense, immediately settled down. Now, as we chatted about everything under the sun, the previous heaviness was gone, replaced by anticipation.

They felt that the more successful Hao Jianguo was now, the harder he would fall in the future.

The atmosphere in the room grew increasingly lively, with everyone speculating about what fate awaited Hao Jianguo.

Sha Zhu was especially vicious, even listing out a number of ways to torture people on his fingers.

The methods sounded cruel, and even Yi Zhonghai and the others felt a chill down their spines. But on second thought, it wasn't too much to use on Hao Jianguo—who told him to be so arrogant and steal their thunder? In their eyes, Hao Jianguo deserved to be unlucky.

"However, madam, there's something I find strange."

Yi Zhonghai suddenly changed the subject.

The group was slightly taken aback, but then realized that he was referring to the farce between Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu during the day.

"Anyone with eyes can see that Jia Zhangshi's behavior during the day was clearly a cover-up and an intentional attempt to frame Hao Jianguo."

But why would she do that? And how did she end up collapsing alongside Qin Huairu at Hao Jian's doorstep, looking so disheveled?

Yi Zhonghai frowned, completely puzzled.

In fact, not only him, but He Daqing and everyone in the hospital couldn't figure out the key to it.

Everyone saw the miserable state of Jia Zhangshi during the day, but she hesitated and refused to reveal the truth, so there must be something fishy going on.

Surprisingly, upon hearing Yi Zhonghai's question, the deaf old lady's face showed a knowing expression, as if she had expected this to happen.

"Grandma, do you know something?"

Yi Zhonghai immediately pressed for more information.

Noticing the old lady's expression, Yi Zhonghai felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that this was no ordinary matter.

He became quite interested and wanted to see what Jia Zhangshi was up to. Even the usually reclusive deaf old lady was tempted to get involved.

In the previous situation, they could have remained on the sidelines. If it weren't for the deaf old woman's secret signal, Yi Zhonghai wouldn't have had to get involved and would have ended up getting humiliated.

The deaf old woman had no intention of hiding anything from them, and recounted in detail the news she had overheard some time ago.

As luck would have it, while Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu were plotting how to deal with Hao Jianguo's two children, a deaf old woman passing by overheard a few words.

That's why the old lady found this matter interesting.

Who would have thought that Jia Zhangshi would be so useless, easily defeated by Hao Jianguo, proving to be utterly ineffective.

"Isn't it all for her son Jia Dongxu, and also to get revenge on Hao Jianguo?"

"I don't know where they got this wild remedy from, but it says that you need the heart and liver of a boy and a girl to make medicine, and that if you eat it, Jia Dongxu will be cured."

At this point, the deaf old woman twitched the corners of her mouth, revealing a mocking smile, and shook her head without saying a word.

Sha Zhu and He Yushui, who were standing to the side, were dumbfounded.

Although these two men were not exactly kind people, they wouldn't dare to actually do something like kidnapping a child and digging out his heart and liver, even if they had ten lives.

"Has Jia Zhangshi gone mad? How could she be so cruel?"

Sha Zhu gasped, never expecting the old woman to be so twisted.

The thought of his past unpleasant entanglement with this woman sent a chill down his spine.

He couldn't help but worry that if this old hag went mad and plotted against him, he might not even know how he died.

Who knows, one night she might sneak into his room with scissors in hand.

Just imagining that scene made Sha Zhu feel a chill down his spine, and he secretly thought that he would have to lock the door tightly when he slept at night from now on.

That being said, if they were purely watching with a spectator's mindset, they felt that if the matter actually came to fruition, it would be quite enjoyable.

Anyway, it's Hao Jianguo's child who lost his life, what does it have to do with them? On the contrary, it's a good show to watch.

Just imagining Hao Jianguo's crazed state when he discovers his child is missing fills Sha Zhu with a surge of pleasure.

He sighed inwardly, thinking it was a pity—if he had really succeeded, Hao Jianguo would not have been allowed to be so arrogant now.

This is clearly a two-birds-with-one-stone strategy.

When Hao Jianguo was in unbearable pain, he secretly called the police. Jia Zhangshi had committed such a heinous act that even being shot would be too lenient.

Once that old hag is dead, or imprisoned for life, Sha Zhu will be completely free and will no longer have to face that repulsive face.

What Sha Zhu could think of, Yi Zhonghai had naturally already figured out as well.

At this moment, he shook his head, secretly lamenting his loss, otherwise he could have gotten back the old debts with interest.

Seeing that He Yushui and Shazhu still looked horrified, the deaf old woman remained calm and simply said:

"In earlier years, there were even people who believed that steamed buns made with human blood could cure tuberculosis; it was all a fool's trick."

Such underhanded methods were common in the old society; they're just less prevalent now.

Although it was said in a lighthearted manner, several people still felt uncomfortable listening to it.

At this point, they suddenly realized why Madam Jia had suddenly changed her mind and kept Qin Huairu—she wanted to push her to do this damning job.

As soon as the deaf old woman finished speaking, she suddenly turned her head and looked at the tightly closed door of the Jia family's house.

Jia Zhangshi's actions had reached a point of utter recklessness, to the point that she was capable of such cruelty.

In my opinion, Jia Dongxu probably doesn't have much time left. Otherwise, she wouldn't have taken this step.

The deaf old lady had always disliked the Jia family, and when she spoke of this now, there was a hint of smug satisfaction in her voice.

He Yushui seemed to have thought of something; her eyes darted around, and a hint of excitement appeared on her face.

The old lady's lips moved slightly; she understood He Yushui's intentions, but ultimately remained silent.

He Yushui noticed her gaze and felt a sudden chill run down her spine, as if the old woman had seen right through her.

She gritted her teeth—in the past, she would never have dared to contradict the old lady to her face, but the situation was different now.

If Jia Dongxu really dies, it might actually be a turning point for her mentally challenged brother. From then on, no one will be able to stop Qin Huairu and Sha Zhu from being together.

Even now, He Yushui still believes that Qin Huairu is the most suitable candidate and is worthy of her brother.

"Grandma, I think there's more to this than meets the eye."

Sister Huairu must have had no choice but to do that. I know her character, and I absolutely do not believe that she would do such a thing willingly.

It must have been Jia Zhangshi who forced her.

He Yushui spoke with certainty, and after finishing, she secretly glanced at Sha Zhu, afraid that he might misunderstand Qin Huairu.

"If you ask me, when Sister Huairu knew about Jia Zhangshi's arrangements, she must have resisted desperately."

But we all know she only agreed because she wanted to stay in the courtyard for the sake of the child… It's all that hateful Jia Zhangshi's fault.”

She spoke with righteous indignation, as if she had witnessed it herself.

Sha Zhu already harbored feelings for Qin Huairu, and because of his previous quarrel with Jia Zhangshi, he had long harbored resentment in his heart.

Hearing He Yushui's words, I believed it without even thinking.

"Rainwater is right! Jia Zhangshi is a real scoundrel; all these troubles are her fault."

In my opinion, Qin Huairu was also harmed by her.

Mentioning Jia Zhangshi makes Sha Zhu grind his teeth in anger.

He Yushui didn't show it on her face, but she was overjoyed inside.

Hearing her brother's words was a pleasant surprise—it seemed that he still had feelings for Qin Huairu.

With a little more persuasion, the two are sure to get together.

He Yushui and Sha Zhu looked at the old lady at the same time, their eyes filled with expectation, as if waiting for her approval.

But the old lady wouldn't agree.

She found it all laughable, especially after hearing He Yushui's words, which seemed even more absurd.

In her view, Qin Huairu may have been forced to do so at first, but the claim that she stayed for the sake of the child was pure nonsense.

These days, Qin Huairu has been staying in the courtyard, but she hasn't been seen getting close to the children much.

Anyone with eyes can see that it's a "child".

It was just an excuse for her to stay in the courtyard.

Qin Huairu has always been like that, greedy for appearances and determined to live like a city dweller, which is why she refuses to leave no matter what.

However, He Yushui was out of her mind and couldn't even understand something this simple.

What frustrated the old man even more was the way Zhu Zi looked.

These days, she felt she had gone to great lengths, repeatedly complaining about Qin's wife to Zhu Zi. Zhu Zi did seem to have taken it to heart, and stopped going to Qin's house as often as before.