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

"That's right, we can all testify."

If Hao Jianguo hadn't stepped in to protect Jia Dongxu, this group of people probably would have already attacked.

Liu Guangfu quickly chimed in, adding a compliment to Hao Jianguo.

With the two of them taking the lead, the other residents in the courtyard followed suit.

In the eyes of these neighbors, Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu were the modern-day Ximen Qing, while Jia Dongxu was the modern-day Wu Dalang.

Hearing these comments, Jia Dongxu's face turned pale and then red, clearly feeling frustrated.

But he didn't interrupt them at the moment—after all, they were helping him.

"Comrade, I can testify myself that I passed out after eating the cornmeal they gave me."

Thanks to Dr. Hao's superb medical skills, otherwise I would have turned to ashes long ago.

If you don't believe me, you can take me to the hospital for a checkup—I definitely still have the residue they forced into my body.

Jia Dongxu shouted at the top of his lungs.

Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu and the others' faces immediately turned ashen.

He Yushui, who had been screaming just moments before, now seemed to have lost her backbone, her whole being enveloped in fear.

Her eyes, as she looked at Jia Dongxu, were filled with barely concealed panic.

What they fear most now is that Jia Dongxu will actually go to the hospital for a medical examination.

Qin Huairu was filled with deep regret.

If I had known this would happen, I should have burned them all to ashes in the first place; there wouldn't be this mess of "the dead coming back to life."

A ridiculous farce.

Unfortunately, there's no going back.

She knew in her heart that since Hao Jianguo had the ability to pull Jia Dongxu back from the brink of death, even if she had insisted on burning it back then, Hao Jianguo would most likely have stepped in to stop her.

A fire was burning in Qin Huairu's heart.

She couldn't understand why Hao Jianguo should help Jia Dongxu.

Jia Dongxu used to cause Hao Jianguo a lot of trouble.

What now?

Is Hao Jianguo repaying evil with kindness?

Frankly speaking, based on Qin Huairu's understanding of Hao Jianguo, he is definitely not the kind of person who would "repay evil with kindness."

People who do such foolish things.

But the reality before her forced her to accept it.

Qin Huairu stared intently at Hao Jianguo, her gaze as if she wanted to tear a piece of flesh from him.

Although the prison guards on the side were not detectives, they dealt with all kinds of prisoners year-round and knew the most basic skills of reading people's expressions and moods.

From the pale faces and evasive eyes of Sha Zhu and the other two, the prison guards had already noticed something amiss—if they had nothing to hide, why would they be so panicked?

Just as they were about to take the three away, He Yushui started crying and making a scene again.

She shouted that she was innocent, saying that everyone around her was framing her and begged the prison guards to uphold justice.

This explanation sounded utterly ridiculous to the prison guards.

The people in the courtyard were trembling with anger, never expecting that He Yushui would turn the tables on them.

Everyone stared nervously at the prison guards, afraid that they might actually be fooled by the crying and shouting.

"Whether it's a false accusation or not, we'll find out once we go back and investigate."

The middle-aged prison guard in the lead spoke in a deep voice.

Hearing this, everyone in the courtyard finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The three, including Sha Zhu, lay limp on the ground like skin and bones that had been removed, as the police dragged them away.

Logically speaking, Jia Zhangshi should also be brought back—her sentence is not yet over.

But the middle-aged prison guard kept her there.

The reason is simple: Jia Dongxu is currently on the verge of death, and if the Jia family doesn't even have anyone to take care of him, he probably won't last more than a few days.

The regulations back then weren't as strict as they are now, and there was still room for maneuver in many things.

As long as the process goes smoothly and someone is willing to act as guarantor, it is not difficult to temporarily keep Jia Zhangshi.

Yi Zhonghai was extremely frustrated—in the end, the police appointed him as the guarantor.

After all, it was he who personally went to the prison to deliver the message to Jia Zhangshi.

Looking at the middle-aged prison guard's matter-of-fact expression, Yi Zhonghai felt a tightness in his chest, so suffocating he could barely breathe.

The incident started because of him, the "old man" in the courtyard.

He understands that he is naturally involved.

I understand, but the frustration in my heart is like boiling water, churning endlessly.

He had originally planned to take this opportunity to solidify his position in the compound, but who would have thought that Jia Zhangshi would cause such a huge mess as soon as she returned, even dragging Sha Zhu into it.

Now, Sha Zhu's future is uncertain, yet he has no choice but to bite the bullet and help this troublesome "enemy."

Sign and put your fingerprint on something, acting as a quack guarantor.

Every step felt like stepping into a pit of my own making. Regret and resentment were intertwined, yet I couldn't vent them. I could only force myself to go and complete the formalities.

He had barely stepped out of the courtyard when he heard Liu Haizhong's unrestrained laughter erupt.

"That was satisfying! That was truly satisfying! Did you see that? Old Yi's face was as black as the bottom of a pot!"

Liu Haizhong's voice was loud and clear, and every word seemed to follow Yi Zhonghai's retreating figure.

Yi Zhonghai's legs went weak, and he barely managed to steady himself by grabbing the door frame.

He suddenly turned his head, his gaze piercing the courtyard like a knife, the fire burning in his eyes almost setting his bangs on fire.

Unfortunately, Liu Haizhong didn't take it seriously at all and was still all smiles.

Yan Bugui, stroking his non-existent beard, slowly chimed in, "He brought it on himself."

If he hadn't brought Jia Zhangshi here, none of this trouble would have happened. His own "good son," Shazhu, ended up in trouble too. That's what they call being too clever for your own good.

He shook his head, his words filled with a world-weary sigh, "I bet he's kicking himself right now."

"If you ask me,"

Xu Damao interjected sarcastically, always adept at kicking someone when they're down, "With these few big shots keeping order in our compound, we're never short of drama."

We have to thank them for putting on such a show for us!

He recalled the times when Yi Zhonghai had sided with Sha Zhu, causing him to suffer in secret, and at this moment he felt extremely relieved.

The murmurs in the courtyard gradually grew into a buzzing murmur.

At first, the conversation revolved around Yi Zhonghai's embarrassing situation, but soon the topic shifted to Qin Huairu's family.

Despite prior suspicions, many people still felt a chill run down their spines when the truth was laid bare before them.

A young man spat and said angrily, "I never imagined Qin Huairu could be so ruthless... The old saying is true, the most poisonous heart is a woman's!"

The last five words had barely left my lips when it was like stirring up a hornet's nest.

Several older women in the courtyard immediately glared at him, rolled up their sleeves, and stared with wide eyes, looking as if they wanted to devour him alive.

"fart!"

A burly middle-aged woman immediately yelled back, "What does Qin Huairu's misdeeds have to do with us women? If you keep spouting such filth, I'll tear it to shreds!"

The man trembled at the shout and quickly shrank back, begging for mercy.

Upon seeing this, everyone burst into laughter again.

The gloomy clouds that had previously hung over the courtyard because of the Jia family were torn open and quietly dissipated amidst the sudden commotion and laughter.

Just as everyone was chattering and making a ruckus, Liu Haizhong walked out with his hands behind his back, cleared his throat and said, "Alright, alright, everyone quiet down."

"Of all the people in our compound who deserve the most praise this time, it has to be Comrade Hao Jianguo."

He spoke slowly and deliberately, displaying an air of impartiality.

Upon hearing this, Yan Bugui's eyes darted around twice, and his face darkened—Liu Haizhong had snatched away his chance to flatter him first.

Not wanting to be left behind, he quickly chimed in, "Old Liu is absolutely right! If it weren't for Comrade Jianguo's keen insight in exposing the truth, we'd still be completely in the dark!"

Xu Damao chimed in, "Absolutely! If you ask me, Jianguo is our 'living Bao Gong' (a legendary upright official in Chinese history); no trickery escapes his notice!"

He spoke with great enthusiasm, constantly winking and gesturing at Hao Jianguo. His overly enthusiastic manner made Hao Jianguo feel somewhat amused and exasperated—the flattery was so forced and awkward to listen to.

Liu Guangfu glanced at Xu Damao and interjected, "What Bao Gong or not, if you ask me, Comrade Jianguo should be called a 'miracle doctor'!"

His face was also full of eager smiles.

Yan Jiecheng immediately nodded in agreement: "Yes! He's a miracle doctor! I didn't even see how he moved his hand, yet Jia Dongxu had already recovered—that's something no ordinary person could do!"

In an instant, the courtyard was filled with praise for Hao Jianguo.

As dusk approached, Jia Zhangshi returned to the courtyard.

To everyone's astonishment, she seemed to have completely changed; upon seeing Hao Jianguo, she rushed straight towards him.

Hao Jianguo instinctively took a half step back, thinking she had another epileptic seizure.

To everyone's surprise, when Jia Zhangshi rushed forward, she collapsed with a "thud."

With a thud, he fell heavily to his knees.

Not only was Hao Jianguo stunned, but the neighbors who were watching the commotion were also dumbfounded. They looked at each other, and no one could figure out what she was thinking. In the past, she hated Hao Jianguo so much that she would suddenly kneel down in public.

"Jianguo... thank you so much, thank you so much..."

Madam Jia's voice trembled as she kowtowed, "If it weren't for your intervention, my son's life... would truly be gone!"

She kowtowed earnestly, her forehead hitting the hard ground with a thud.

Hao Jianguo's heart stirred, and he understood a bit more—Jia Dongxu was Jia Zhangshi's only support, and if he were gone, she would have no hope for the future.

Saving Jia Dongxu's life was nothing short of a second life for her.

Having gone through this life-or-death ordeal, Jia Zhangshi seemed to have come to a realization.

In the past, she might have thanked him, but she would never have bowed and kowtowed like this.

Now she understands clearly that Hao Jianguo's influence in this courtyard is no longer what it used to be. If she continues to be reckless and challenge him, she and her son will likely suffer the consequences.

Moreover, she was already facing legal trouble, so how could she dare to make a scene?

Everyone in the courtyard watched quietly, their hearts filled with understanding.

It's unclear who started it, but a few low exclamations of praise rang out, and many people quietly gave Hao Jianguo a thumbs up—in the courtyard, only Hao Jianguo could make Jia Zhangshi bow her head and submit like this.

No one expected that Jia Zhangshi would rush into the inner room and pull Jia Dongxu, who was still lying on the bed, up.

"Dongxu, go and thank Hao Jianguo now."

You've harbored a lot of resentment towards him in the past, but this time he genuinely saved your life.

Think about it yourself. If it weren't for him, you would have lost your life long ago.

Hurry up and go say thank you.

Jia Zhangshi's sudden action stunned everyone in the room.

Jia Dongxu looked up and gazed deeply at his mother, but his heart felt like it was stuffed with a wet cotton ball, making him feel suffocated.

Hao Jianguo has indeed helped him time and time again recently, but Jia Dongxu's lingering resentment has not dissipated.

He even suspected that Hao Jianguo was secretly plotting something behind his hard work in reaching out.

So after Hao Jianguo settled the matter with Qin Huairu last time, Jia Dongxu didn't even utter a polite word.

This time, the favor was even greater, and he was even less willing to see Hao Jianguo—every time he saw him, he felt indebted and uncomfortable.

What he couldn't stand the most was owing this "enemy".

Human relationships.

This made him feel that his previous energetic and energetic self was a complete joke.

He wanted to hide, but Madam Jia wouldn't let him, and insisted that he thank her in person.

For Jia Dongxu, this was like peeling off his own face and trampling it on the ground.

He remained frozen in place, and Madam Jia, already annoyed, glared at him fiercely, her eyes filled with unruly anger.

In her opinion, her son was utterly stupid, no wonder he could never beat Hao Jianguo in the past.

Now that we know Hao Jianguo is not someone to be trifled with, even if we hate him in our hearts, we have to flatter and appease him on the surface.

Even if you really want to deal with him, that's a matter for later. Right now, the most important thing is to keep Hao Jianguo happy.

Madam Jia was both angry and anxious: even she, a woman, understood this principle, yet her son still couldn't grasp it.

She made up her mind that once this matter was over, she would give him a good talking-to—he should bow his head when he should, and say nice things when he should, even if he was holding a knife in his heart, he should still smile on the surface.

"Dongxu, can't you even tell right from wrong? Have you forgotten how Hao Jianguo helped you? Have you lost your conscience? Without him, you would have been killed by those heartless people long ago, and you wouldn't still be lying here like a corpse!"

"If you're still my son, go and thank me now! Otherwise, don't acknowledge me as your mother!"

Jia Zhangshi yelled and cursed at the top of her lungs.

Upon hearing this, not only Jia Dongxu, but everyone in the courtyard stared wide-eyed, looking as if they had seen a ghost.