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

Qin Huairu was unwilling to get her hands stained with blood.

Thinking of this, she quickly picked up the two children and ran outside.

For some reason, the moment Qin Huairu stepped out the door, she suddenly shivered, and a sense of inexplicable fear crept up her spine.

She always felt as if a pair of eyes were staring intently at her from the shadows.

The feeling alone made her tremble all over.

Qin Huairu shook her head violently, banishing the thought from her mind, and charged forward with her head down.

Qin Huairu felt that she must have done something wrong, and the unease in her heart was causing her to feel so anxious.

Thinking about it this way, she felt a little better, and her steps quickened; she almost jogged away from there.

She practically fled into the Jia family's house.

When Jia Zhangshi saw the two children Qin Huairu had brought back, a satisfied smile finally appeared on her face.

She laughed out loud with delight and snatched the child from Qin Huairu's hands—if it weren't for the fact that the two children were still useful at the moment, she would have liked to throw them to their deaths on the ground immediately.

"Good, good! You did a great job, now Dongxu is finally saved!"

Jia Dongxu burst into maniacal laughter, trembling with excitement. He couldn't contain his excitement and wished he could cut out the hearts and livers of the two children and swallow them right then and there.

"Mom, shouldn't we get started now?"

Jia Dongxu couldn't help but urge her on, but to his dismay, Jia Zhangshi shook her head.

"Wait a little longer."

Now that the children are in our hands, once this storm has passed, Mom will get their hearts and livers for you.

We've already endured so much, what's a little more time?

Right now, we only have one important thing to do.

Jia Zhangshi spoke with absolute certainty, as if she had everything under control.

Qin Huairu and Jia Dongxu both looked puzzled.

"What is it?"

Madam Jia glanced at the two children in her hands and said in a low voice, "The most important thing right now is to get the two children out of this compound as soon as possible."

If we were to take action here, we might alert others.

It's less likely to be discovered if you deal with it outside.

Besides, once Hao Jianguo discovers the child is missing, our family will definitely be the first suspect.

If they find any traces in the house later, we won't be able to explain ourselves at all.

After hearing what Jia Zhangshi said, Qin Huairu and Jia Dongxu both nodded in agreement.

They knew in their hearts that if things were exposed, they would probably spend the rest of their lives in prison—Jia Dongxu was about to fully recover and didn't want to end up like that.

"Mom is right. We must not be careless, especially in critical moments."

Since Jia Dongxu and Jia Zhangshi had already made the decision, Qin Huairu naturally dared not object.

In this family, she never had a say.

The three women, Jia, Zhang, and her husband, immediately began preparations.

At this moment, Jia Zhangshi was very excited, and she could even imagine Hao Jianguo's panicked appearance when he discovered that his child was missing.

"Hao Jianguo, now it's your turn to cry."

She thought to herself happily that she had finally won a round against Hao Jianguo, and a big one at that.

What she didn't know was that the deaf old lady was also happy about this.

Although Qin Huairu had been extra careful in her actions, the deaf old lady had still noticed.

"Not bad, Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi didn't mess it up this time."

The deaf old lady was overjoyed, just like Jia Zhangshi, she was also looking forward to seeing what Hao Jianguo would do next.

……

Hao Jianguo had just been at Yan Bugui's house, talking about giving a speech at the school in a few days.

However, with his exceptionally keen senses, everything that happened inside the room had already been clearly etched into his mind.

He felt that Qin Huairu's family was simply courting death, daring to try and steal the child again.

Fortunately, he was prepared.

It seems there's going to be some good stuff to watch.

After talking for a while, Hao Jianguo said goodbye to Yan Bugui's house and came out, just in time to meet Yu Li, who was returning home after washing clothes.

He Yushui had just stood still when she suddenly felt a chill and instinctively took two steps back, putting distance between herself and Yu Haitang beside her.

At this moment, she was extremely anxious, fearing that Hao Jianguo would discover the tricks they had been up to in secret.

Just as I was wondering whether I should leave, I suddenly heard someone call my name.

He Yushui turned her head and saw Qin Huairu walking out of the Jia family's house, waving at her.

She immediately breathed a sigh of relief, her heart finally settling down – the matter should have been settled.

The show is about to begin.

Now that her goal had been achieved, He Yushui was too lazy to pretend in front of Haitang anymore.

She glanced at Yu Haitang, then turned and walked towards Qin Huairu.

This stark contrast in attitude left Yu Haitang momentarily stunned. How could someone who had just been humbly apologizing suddenly become a completely different person?

"What is He Yushui doing here?"

Hao Jianguo asked casually.

Yu Haitang didn't hide anything and briefly explained about He Yushui's previous apology.

Yu Li looked surprised after hearing this: "She actually admitted her mistake on her own initiative? This is unlike her."

Hao Jianguo gently patted Yu Li's shoulder: "She has never been one to follow any rules, so there's no need to overthink it."

"Come inside and see if the child is awake."

Yu Haitang then exclaimed, "Ah!"

He chuckled, "We've been so busy talking that we've wasted time."

The three of them talked and then pushed open the door and went inside.

Outside the door, Qin Huairu and the others stared at the closed door, their eyes filled with gloom and hatred.

He Yushui gritted her teeth and cursed under her breath, "How dare you talk about me like that... Hao Jianguo, you'll regret this!"

In her opinion, Yu Haitang's words just now were clearly meant to embarrass her.

Qin Huairu chuckled, her tone carrying a hint of leisurely enjoyment: "What's the rush? If someone insists on going down a dead end, no one can stop them."

It won't be long before they panic.

Her gaze was fixed on the Hao family's window, waiting for the screams and chaos she expected to come from inside.

But as time passed, the courtyard became quiet.

There was no movement, no shouting, no panic inside the Hao family's house, as if nothing had happened.

"What happened?"

He Yushui couldn't help but turn to Qin Huairu, "The child is lost, why aren't they reacting at all? Are you sure you brought the child out?"

"I carried it away with my own hands, there's no way I could have made a mistake."

Qin Huairu answered decisively.

Madam Jia Zhang nodded vigorously from the side.

He Yushui frowned and muttered, "That's strange... Hao Jianguo is usually so worried about those two children, why is he so calm?"

The group looked at each other, none of them able to figure out the reason for the current situation.

Jia Dongxu's eyes darted around, and a knowing smile appeared on his lips: "I understand, he's acting."

He lowered his voice and said to the group of people who had gathered around, "Think about it, this man is very concerned about his reputation. Who in the courtyard doesn't give him some leeway? Now that the child is missing, where will he put his face? He's afraid of losing face, so he's insisting on looking for the child himself first."

The more he spoke, the more reasonable he seemed, his expression becoming resolute, as if he had seen through people's hearts.

"Yes, that's exactly it! Let's just wait and see what happens."

Upon hearing this, Jia Zhangshi immediately beamed with joy, so much so that she was almost ready to pull up a stool, grab some snacks, and sit down to watch.

In her heart, seeing Hao Jianguo's anxious and flustered appearance was the happiest thing.

Qin Huairu felt a little uneasy and couldn't help but interject, "But... what if he really comes looking for trouble with us later?"

They genuinely wanted to see the excitement, but they were also genuinely afraid.

Having experienced Hao Jianguo's methods in their previous interactions, she was always worried that she might leave some clues that would allow him to trace her back to this place.

After speaking, she glanced at He Yushui beside her with a confused look.

Originally, they thought they had done something foolproof, but who knew that even the old lady in the backyard who rarely went out had vaguely noticed it, and He Yushui even came to their door directly.

After this incident, it's hard to guarantee that no one else will find out.

The more people who know, the greater the risk of leakage.

He Yushui noticed her unease and quickly reassured her, "Don't worry, no one else knows about this except for the few of us."

The old lady just happened to bump into it; there couldn't have been anyone else.

She spoke with certainty, yet her own palms were sweating slightly.

Now that I'm involved, I'm afraid I won't be able to extricate myself once things are exposed.

At this moment, a hint of regret began to stir in her heart.

"What's there to be afraid of? What's there to worry about!"

Madam Jia, however, looked unconvinced and snorted coldly.

She was willing to risk anything to help her son get better, even if it meant losing her freedom for the rest of her life.

Now that Sha Zhu has given up on her hopes, she feels that there is no hope for the future, which only adds to her ruthlessness and recklessness.

"Aren't there enough cases of child abduction these days? If they can't even keep an eye on their kids, who can they blame when they get lost? Let him investigate if he wants! Even if someone guesses it, so what? Can they produce any evidence? Without evidence, it's just nonsense and slandering innocent people!"

Her words were spoken with practiced ease, carrying a hint of domineering confidence.

"Listen up, all of you! Stand up straight and act like nothing's wrong."

What child abduction? Have we ever done that? Absolutely not! If you keep thinking about it and show your cowardice first, then you'll really be in trouble.

Jia Zhangshi shared her "insights".

—To deceive others, you must first deceive yourself.

If you believe it to yourself, how can outsiders see through the deception?

Qin Huairu and the others nodded as if they understood, temporarily suppressing their worries and saying no more.

"Hao Jianguo is out!"

He Yushui suddenly gasped in a low voice, her tone filled with suppressed excitement.

The group all turned to look at the entrance of Hao Jian's house.

However, the scene before them stunned them instantly, their eyes widening in disbelief and astonishment.

Hao Jianguo was standing perfectly fine in front of the house, holding a baby girl steadily in his arms, looking relaxed.

Yu Li stood to the side, holding a chubby baby boy in her arms.

The couple were smiling and whispering, playing with their two children, their eyes full of tenderness.

Yu Haitang stood beside her, smiling as she gently tapped the baby's cheek with her finger.

Everything was peaceful and serene; there wasn't a trace of panic about losing a child.

He Yushui looked at Qin Huairu with utter confusion and asked in a low voice, "This doesn't make sense. Where did the child they're holding come from?"

Previously, Qin Huairu had clearly and confidently told her that the two children had already been obtained, and even Jia Zhangshi was so certain.

Qin Huairu might deceive, but a shrewd and calculating person like Jia Zhangshi would not be so calm if things had not gone smoothly.

The current situation is baffling.

Qin Huairu and the other two looked at each other in disbelief. If they hadn't seen the baby in Hao Jianguo's arms with their own eyes, they would have almost thought that their previous memories were wrong.

"I clearly took it with my own hands, how did it end up here again?"

Qin Huairu stared at the child in Hao Jianguo's arms, completely baffled.

Madam Jia also frowned.

She knew that Hao Jianguo had never left the compound, otherwise she would have suspected that the matter had been exposed and that Hao Jianguo had secretly found the child.

Based on her understanding of Hao Jianguo, if he had truly sensed something, he would not have remained silent until now.

That was the only way she could console herself.

"There's definitely something fishy going on inside. Let's take another look."

Children who were hidden earlier will not simply disappear into thin air.

Jia Zhangshi lowered her voice, but her tone revealed a hint of hesitation.

Everything before her eyes was too bizarre; she couldn't think of a reasonable explanation.

"No, I won't feel at ease until I see it with my own eyes."

"Let's go see if the child is still there."

After saying this, Jia Zhangshi signaled Qin Huairu to quietly leave so they could check the place where the child had been hidden.

The deaf old lady on the other side was also full of doubts.

She frowned, gazing at the two small figures beside Hao Jianguo, and murmured to herself:

"What...what exactly happened?"

She saw Qin Huairu take the child away with her own eyes; there's no mistake about it.

When Hao Jianguo and his group entered the house, they were empty-handed. How come the child came back in the blink of an eye?

The old lady was even a little dazed, wondering if she had misread it because of her failing eyesight.

At this moment, her only consolation was that she hadn't directly intervened in the matter; otherwise, if Hao Jianguo had pursued the matter, she probably wouldn't have been able to escape unscathed.

At the same time, a vague unease spread through her heart—Hao Jianguo's family was indeed strange in a way that was hard to explain.

"That's strange. Wasn't the child stolen? How come the Hao family has two more babies?"