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

Qin Huairu knew perfectly well that He Yushui's mindset was now somewhat distorted.

She was genuinely worried. What if He Yushui really went to see Xu Damao in the middle of the night, or even had murderous thoughts? How would that end?

Unlike Jia Dongxu, Xu Damao's group would be a devastating blow to He Yushui if things escalated.

He Yushui's face was icy cold as she nodded slightly: "Sister Qin, don't worry, I know what's important."

I know what I can and cannot do.

I'll go out for a bit.

After saying that, she turned to leave.

Qin Huairu and Sha Zhu exchanged a glance, both of their eyes filled with worry.

Qin Huairu reached out and grabbed He Yushui's wrist: "Yushui...where are you going? You've just been discharged from the hospital, you should rest at home and not go out. You're still weak."

He Yushui stared at her intently, making Qin Huairu feel extremely uncomfortable. In the end, she could only let out a dry laugh and was unable to say anything for a moment.

"Sister Qin, didn't we already agree that we would..."

As He Yushui finished speaking, she glanced in the direction of the Jia family, then raised her hand and made a faint line across her neck.

Having experienced so many twists and turns, He Yushui became extremely cautious, always suspecting that someone was listening in and fearing that she would be overheard. Therefore, she would abruptly stop when she got to the crucial point.

Qin Huairu looked at her deeply, feeling a pang of guilt, and didn't know how to respond.

"So... what do you plan to do?"

Sha Zhu couldn't contain his curiosity and leaned closer to ask.

Previously, He Yushui only said that she wanted to take action against Jia Dongxu, but never specified what method she would use.

Seeing her like this, Sha Zhu felt an itch in his heart, like being scratched by a cat.

He Yushui hesitated for a moment.

Ultimately, she was also wary of being overheard.

But in the end, she pulled Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu to her side, lowered her voice, and whispered a single word in their ears:

"poison."

That single word pierced Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu's ears like an icicle, sending chills down their spines.

They looked at He Yushui in disbelief, never expecting her to come up with such a ruthless method.

After saying that, He Yushui ignored the two of them and went straight out of the courtyard.

Watching her departing figure, Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu looked at each other in bewilderment.

Both of them knew perfectly well that this was something that couldn't be stopped now.

"I hope things go smoothly this time."

Qin Huairu finally sighed helplessly.

Little did they know that this conversation had already reached Hao Jianguo's ears word for word.

Listening to the two men's plans, Hao Jianguo's lips curled into a mocking sneer—they actually thought things would go smoothly? That was utterly delusional.

"Hmph, with such a vicious mind, you think you can scheme against me right under my nose? With your suicidal attitude, do you think I'll let you succeed?"

Hao Jianguo whispered dismissively.

After listening to He Yushui and the others' private conversation, he found it all laughable.

Before I even made a move, this group of people couldn't wait to come and provoke me.

"You're not going to deal with me, are you? Fine, I'll wait."

Days passed as usual.

It has to be said that Hao Jianguo is living a very comfortable life these days.

At home, he has a loving wife and two adorable children. Every day when he comes home from get off work, his face is always filled with a warm smile.

As for work, things are going very well.

Because of his outstanding skills, Hao Jianguo was already a respected figure in the factory and was even regarded as a role model by many young workers.

The workshop he was in charge of became well-organized and its efficiency increased day by day under his management.

Yi Zhonghai naturally opposed Hao Jianguo at every turn, often slacking off and making things difficult for Hao Jianguo both openly and secretly.

What infuriated him was that whenever he did this, even without Hao Jianguo saying a word, a swarm of people would rush up to him, vying to speak on his behalf.

What infuriates Yi Zhonghai even more is that Liu Haizhong has now completely sided with the other side.

Ever since he suffered a loss at Hao Jianguo's hands and lost a whole year's wages, Liu Haizhong has become Hao Jianguo's loyal dog, wagging his tail and following him around all day, flattering him loudly.

Not to mention Yi Zhonghai, even the other residents in the courtyard have gradually come to find Liu Haizhong's behavior unbearable these past few days. They point fingers at him in private, all regarding him as a sycophant.

But no one expected that Liu Haizhong's mindset would change and his skin would become much thicker.

He paid no attention to the criticism and stares from those around him, instead adopting an attitude of "being proud of it."

Their posture suggested that being able to curry favor with Hao Jianguo was the greatest glory of their lives.

Hao Jianguo initially reprimanded him, but later simply let him be.

No matter how much you say, it's all in vain. You can't get rid of this person anyway, so why waste your breath?

……

These past few days, He Yushui has been constantly running around outside.

At first, Xu Damao and the others kept a close eye on her, quite curious about her behavior, but as time went on, they got used to it.

"That girl's always running around, isn't she afraid she'll get kidnapped again?"

Xu Damao muttered something in a low voice while He Yushui was away.

He only dared to mutter these words in private; if that girl heard them, she might come knocking on his door in the middle of the night to settle accounts.

Liu Guangfu leaned in and asked, "What do you think He Yushui is doing going out every day? Could it be... that she's following in Qin Huairu's footsteps and taking on 'jobs' outside?"

Speaking of "work"

When he spoke, his tone suddenly became ambiguous.

The people around them exchanged glances and let out a few low sneers.

After several days of travel, He Yushui finally achieved some results.

She was determined to find something to deal with Jia Dongxu, but in those days everything was regulated, so finding that thing was not an easy task.

Fortunately, her wish came true, and she finally found the right "medicine".

The person who gave her the medicine made it clear: the medicine is extremely potent; just a small amount can take a person's life.

When she received it, He Yushui was so excited that she waved it in front of Qin Huairu and Shazhu like she was showing off a treasure.

Upon hearing how potent the medicine was, the two men turned pale with fright and retreated hastily, fearing that she might accidentally get even a tiny bit on herself.

They have endured countless hardships to get to where they are today, and it is already a miracle that they are still alive. If they were to lose their lives because of He Yushui's reckless behavior, Qin Huairu felt that she would cry herself to sleep even as a ghost.

"Rain, you...you better be careful, don't do anything reckless."

Hearing Qin Huairu's trembling voice, He Yushui calmed down a bit.

Next, all they had to do was wait.

Having experienced all that had happened before, they were extremely cautious in their actions, fearing that the slightest mistake would lead to total defeat.

Of course, there are some advantages to the current situation—since Hao Jianguo publicly spoke up for Jia Dongxu last time, most people in the courtyard thought that they no longer dared to have any intention of killing him, and Jia Dongxu's life could probably be saved.

If we take action now, it might be better to cover our tracks.

Several days later, He Yushui and his group finally saw the turning point they had been waiting for.

In the past few days, Jia Dongxu may have been carried away by his success and acted too recklessly, which caused him to have an upset stomach and diarrhea for days.

Later, he was almost completely exhausted, lying paralyzed in bed all day, barely breathing, looking like he was half-dead.

People in the courtyard couldn't help but point and whisper behind his back when they saw his appearance.

Gradually, rumors began to spread that Jia Dongxu was probably not far from death—look at his face, gray and bluish, he looked no different from a dead man.

When these rumors reached Jia Dongxu's ears, they naturally ignited his anger.

If it were a few days ago, he would have jumped up and started arguing with those gossiping people, but now, after several days of diarrhea, he was completely exhausted.

Let alone arguing, even a few complaints make me feel breathless.

"Pah...a bunch of bastards, cursing me to die young? Dream on! I'll live longer than all of you!"

Jia Dongxu lay limp on the bed, squeezing out a hoarse curse.

At the same time, a strong sense of resentment surged within him.

He gritted his teeth inwardly. If he really gave up like this, wouldn't that play right into Qin Huairu's hands? She would laugh at him to death.

But despite his cursing, he still felt weak and powerless.

A question arose in Jia Dongxu's mind: In recent days, he had clearly felt that his body was getting stronger day by day, and at that rate, he was almost more energetic than before his injury.

But his good fortune didn't last long. His vigorous energy suddenly dissipated, and he became as if his bones had been removed, leaving him weak and listless.

Jia Dongxu had no idea that all these changes were actually related to Hao Jianguo.

The energy and spirit that Hao Jianguo had previously given him, which came from Sha Zhu, had kept him radiant for days; but now that this external energy had been completely exhausted, he suddenly plummeted back to the bottom.

The stark contrast between the two situations makes him appear exceptionally dejected and miserable at this moment.

"That's strange... Could it be that Qin Huairu secretly drugged me?"

Jia Dongxu couldn't help but mutter to himself.

His body suddenly went awry, and he absolutely refused to believe there was no reason for it.

But as soon as the thought popped into his head, he shook his head and rejected it.

These days, he was not without suspicion of Qin Huairu—ever since she had murderous intent last time, even if Jia Dongxu was confused, he had become more vigilant, keeping a close eye on her every move, including her meals and tea, never giving her the slightest chance to strike.

Even so, he still ended up looking like this.

Jia Dongxu became increasingly panicked. When his health was at its worst, someone in the courtyard said that even if Qin Huairu didn't take action, he wouldn't live much longer.

Later, as his condition improved, the rumors gradually subsided, and even he himself thought he was recovering step by step.

Now, with this reversal, he couldn't help but feel terrified: Could the so-called improvement be nothing more than a last gasp before death?

The thought flashed through his mind, and a chill ran down his spine.

"No... I absolutely cannot die... Otherwise, it would fulfill Qin Huairu's wish... No, absolutely not!"

Jia Dongxu's eyes suddenly turned ferocious, and he roared like a trapped beast.

Banggeng had been staying by his bedside, and when he saw his father suddenly become agitated, his little face also fell.

In his tender yet already ruthless heart, he always believed that his father's transformation was entirely the fault of Qin Huairu and her group.

"You wait... If anything happens to my father, I'll fight you to the death."

Bang Geng secretly made up his mind that if Jia Dongxu really died, he would secretly go to Sha Zhu and the others at night with a knife in hand, and make them pay with their lives.

Sha Zhu was completely unaware that they hadn't even started planning to deal with Jia Dongxu yet, but Jia Dongxu and Bang Geng had already hated them to the core once again.

Hao Jianguo was fully aware of Jia Dongxu's condition; the screams of agony reached his ears. "Death? Don't worry, I won't let you leave so easily."

Hao Jianguo said this casually.

Now he seems like a god who holds the power of life and death, able to seize Jia Dongxu's life with the slightest movement.

In the days that followed, Jia Dongxu's health deteriorated day by day.

For the first few days, he could occasionally leave the Jia family's house to bask in the sun; but later, he couldn't even step out of his room and spent all his time lying on the bed.

Seeing this scene, everyone in the courtyard shook their heads and sighed, feeling that Jia Dongxu probably wouldn't make it this time.

"Sigh, I thought that without Qin Huairu and the others causing trouble, Jia Dongxu might have been able to hold on, but who would have thought he would be so disappointing."

Yan Jiecheng shook his head, but there was not a trace of pity in his voice.

Liu Guangfu shook his head as well, "Who says otherwise? This is what they call 'if you're going to leave at midnight, who can keep you until dawn?' Jia Dongxu was so arrogant a few days ago, I really thought he could pull through, but in the end he still couldn't escape death."

Immediately, the residents in the courtyard began to whisper and discuss among themselves.

In everyone's eyes, Jia Dongxu didn't have many days left to live.

Aunt San also stepped forward, shaking her head helplessly, "Sigh, you don't understand. If you ask me, Jia Dongxu's previous energy was just a temporary burst of energy before death."

Now that initial burst of energy has passed, it probably won't last much longer.

Her words drew nods of agreement from many people.

Xu Damao's eyes lit up, and he interjected with a grin, "Hey, if you ask me, Qin Huairu and her group might be the ones who did this."

After all, they had wanted Jia Dongxu dead before.

Before he could finish speaking, the door to Sha Zhu's house slammed shut.

He was suddenly pushed away.

Qin Huairu stormed out, glaring angrily at Xu Damao.

Xu Damao was startled by this scene. Looking behind her, Sha Zhu and He Yushui also came out with angry expressions.

Especially He Yushui—Xu Damao is now truly afraid of her. She's someone who goes crazy and doesn't care about anything. If she really wanted to fight, he'd probably lose his life for nothing.

"Xu Damao, you can't say anything nice! Which eye of yours saw me harm anyone? Where's the evidence? Don't throw all this filth at me! After Hao Jianguo said that last time, do you think I would dare? Bah, I never would!"

Qin Huairu immediately started cursing, but she couldn't help feeling uneasy.