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

In the end, it turned out to be a scam, and this was the consequence of her repeated protection!

The neighbors who had been persuaded by Yi Zhonghai and others to donate money to the Jia family in the past swarmed forward at this moment.

Even with the police present, they ignored them and directly reached out to demand payment.

"Since you've been hiding so much wealth, you should at least pay back the money you swindled from us!"

"Exactly! I'm scrimping and saving every penny, and you guys have no conscience at all! Give me back my money!"

The demands for repayment grew louder and louder, and it seemed that the crowd's anger was about to be overwhelmed.

If this matter is not resolved, these red-eyed neighbors might turn the Jia family upside down.

There's no one kind in this courtyard.

The one who was most affected was Qin Huairu.

She stared blankly at Jia Zhangshi and Jia Dongxu. She used to think that the Jia family was so poor that they couldn't even afford to eat, which was why they cried and complained to Sha Zhu and the others time and time again.

Over the years, she has asked herself if she has done right by the Jia family—she has taken on all the housework, and since Jia Dongxu became paralyzed, she has shouldered the responsibility of making a living and has gritted her teeth to work in the factory.

They ate without getting a drop of oil on their food; any bits of meat that came into view went straight into the mouths of the mother and son.

She wasn't without regrets about marrying into the Jia family, but she could only grit her teeth and swallow her bitterness.

But what did she get in return for her efforts?

The Jia family had been hiding a huge sum of money, keeping her completely in the dark.

This mother and son didn't treat her like one of their own at all.

Qin Huairu finally couldn't hold back anymore and squatted on the ground, covering her face and crying bitterly.

Unfortunately, at this moment, no one will believe her tears.

The neighbors had long been fed up with the Jia family's antics, and no matter what kind of drama they put on, no one wanted to give it a second glance.

Some people even think that even if Qin Huairu really didn't know, she was blind to marry into the family and deserved it!

In an instant, the Jia family became the enemy of the entire courtyard, and every gaze felt like a knife cutting into them.

Even the police officer taking a statement frowned as he listened. In all his years of handling cases, he had never seen such a shameless family.

After scribbling down a few notes, the policeman turned to leave.

"Comrade! Why are you leaving so soon? Aren't you going to investigate the case?"

Jia Zhangshi hurriedly stopped the person.

The police officer glanced back at her, his tone indifferent: "Wait for news."

Whether the lost money can be recovered is anyone's guess; don't get your hopes up too high.

After saying that, he stepped out of the courtyard gate, leaving the Jia family members standing there dumbfounded.

"Oh dear, so much money just vanished like that, I would be heartbroken if it were me—but what can you do when some people are so good at hiding things? In the end, they just disappear."

Xu Damao spoke in a shrill voice, his sarcastic remarks dripping with mockery.

Liu Guangfu also chimed in:

"If it were me, I'd definitely want to hang myself, but how could Granny Jia bear to die? If she really did hang herself, the roof beams would probably collapse first!"

"Serves them right! They're always crying poverty and playing the victim; now heaven has opened its eyes and they're truly destitute!"

The onlookers formed a circle, each offering their own opinion, every word piercing the hearts of the Jia family.

Hao Jianguo watched this farce with a cold eye.

In his view, Jia Zhangshi's appearance was entirely self-inflicted.

As for the money that disappeared—

Hao Jianguo felt that, as a neighbor, he should perhaps "help".

They made sure the money was spent more "worthwhile".

some.

Known for her fiery temper, Madam Jia was now surrounded by the crowd's words and couldn't utter a single word in rebuttal. She collapsed to the ground as if all her strength had been drained.

The deaf old woman kept tapping the ground with her cane. Seeing Jia Zhangshi's distraught appearance, she no longer defended the Jia family as before, but instead joined the neighbors in criticizing them.

"Keeping this person in the yard is really defiling our place!"

It is obvious that the deaf old lady now finds Jia Zhangshi extremely disgusting.

Madam Jia was speechless, but her son Jia Dongxu was enraged by those cold words.

"Get out! All of you, get out! Who do you think you are, daring to talk nonsense here?"

"What business is it of yours what happens to the Jia family? Who do you think you are!"

Jia Dongxu roared and cursed like a mad dog, completely unaware that today's situation was the bitter fruit of his own making.

He never imagined that the people he was about to drive away had all helped the Jia family in the past.

This behavior is exactly like raising an ungrateful wretch.

Even Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu were reprimanded by Jia Dongxu, who pointed his finger at them and made them blush and stand there in a dilemma.

Hao Jianguo shook his head, witnessing Jia Dongxu's appearance, feeling that he had truly broadened his horizons today.

"It's truly eye-opening; the Jia family changes their tune faster than the weather."

Hao Jianguo sighed softly.

Xu Damao immediately moved closer to Hao Jianguo, nodding repeatedly in agreement: "Who says otherwise? They kick us out when they don't need us, but when they want to take advantage, they shamelessly beg for donations. They're worse than animals."

"Brother Hao, you're right. Anyone who gives money to the Jia family from now on is a fool! I'm so glad I didn't donate this time."

In the end, the crowd dispersed, grumbling and cursing, and no one wanted to look at the Jia family again.

Jia Zhangshi, who had been in the center, was now slumped on the ground with disheveled hair, looking dazed.

He lost his money and was ostracized by the entire hospital.

Madam Jia knew in her heart that from now on, the Jia family's life would plummet, and they could forget about any good days ahead.

Thinking of this, she finally couldn't hold back and burst into tears.

If I had known it would end like this, I would never have called the police. At least I could have pretended to be pitiful and asked for some help.

Qin Huairu also leaned weakly against the threshold.

She was filled with disappointment and felt intensely disgusted with her family. She felt utterly exhausted and on the verge of collapse, even contemplating leaving.

She didn't want to deal with the Jia family or any of that messy trouble anymore.

Just when she was in a state of utter confusion, Jia Dongxu started pointing fingers at her and hurling insults at her.

"It's all your fault! Qin Huairu, you're a jinx! I'm so unlucky to have married you!"

Jia Dongxu roared and cursed, habitually using Qin Huairu as a punching bag to vent his anger, pouring all his dissatisfaction onto her.

Looking at Jia Dongxu's face, Qin Huairu's heart sank into an icy abyss.

In stark contrast to the noisy crying and cursing over there, Hao Jianguo's place was just as lively.

However, this lively atmosphere was filled with joy.

At Hao Jianguo's invitation, Xu Damao, along with Uncle Er, Uncle San, and others, sat in a circle and started playing cards, chatting and laughing, getting along very well.

"I'm not playing anymore! I'm not playing anymore!"

Not long after, Xu Damao threw the cards in his hand onto the table, his face full of sorrow.

Uncle San and Uncle Er also shook their heads.

"Jianguo, your luck is too good. You haven't lost since you sat down."

"Who can stand playing like this? I'll lose everything if I play all day."

Uncle Er and Uncle San couldn't help but mutter complaints.

Hao Jianguo laughed loudly: "This... when luck comes, you can't stop it."

"Honestly, I asked you two gentlemen to play cards earlier, intending to lose some money to you, but... your hand was just too bad."

Hearing Hao Jianguo's words, the two elders felt even worse.

What kind of talk is that?

But upon further reflection, their anger gradually subsided.

After all, Hao Jianguo's willingness to sit down and play cards with them meant that he was willing to cultivate relationships—which was a good sign, and they might be able to get some benefits from him in the future.

Thinking about it that way, it's not like I've really lost out.

Jia Dongxu, tired of cursing inside, wheeled himself out to get some sun, only to spot Hao Jianguo and his group chatting and laughing.

Thinking back on all that had happened to her family recently, a burning, stifling feeling welled up inside her.

After the card game ended, the group moved to the courtyard to bask in the sun, eat sunflower seeds, and chat idly.

Suddenly remembering something, Liu Haizhong asked, "Jianguo, are you and Yu Li getting your marriage certificate soon?"

Yan Bugui's eyes lit up, and he perked up, his mind racing with calculations—he was getting along well with Hao Jianguo, and he even had a "teacher" in him.

Given this relationship, if he were to hold a banquet in the courtyard in the future, wouldn't he at least invite me to sit at the table? The Hao family is well-off, so how could the food and wine be bad? Not only could I have a good meal, but I might even be able to take some back with me... Thinking of this, Yan Bugui couldn't help but squint his eyes with a smug look on his face.

Hao Jianguo didn't hide anything and nodded in agreement: "Yes, we'll go and get the paperwork done after the New Year."

I'm planning to buy Yu Li a sewing machine these next couple of days when I have some free time.

As soon as he finished speaking, the other women sunbathing in the courtyard were stunned, their eyes filled with envy.

In their eyes, Hao Jianguo was truly a caring man, always thinking of his wife in everything.

Thinking of their own men, they couldn't help but shake their heads—people are just different.

Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong were also secretly surprised, once again marveling at how wealthy Hao Jianguo's family was.

"That's not right. Yu Li treats me well, so naturally I should treat her well too."

Hearing the surrounding chatter, Hao Jianguo laughed heartily and spoke frankly.

While they chatted, Qin Huairu sat quietly not far away, listening.

Hearing that Hao Jianguo wanted to buy a sewing machine made me feel like something had twisted my heart.

She couldn't help but think that if she hadn't broken off that engagement, this comfortable life would be hers now.

When Hao Jianguo's last words reached her ears, Qin Huairu could no longer sit still, got up, lowered her head, and went back into the house.

At this moment, her heart felt filled with regret, a bitter, churning pain.

……

Night fell.

Qin Huairu didn't even feel like eating dinner.

During the day, Jia Zhangshi ran out of the courtyard in a mad manner and hasn't been seen since. Nobody knows where she's gone.

Qin Huairu had no energy to care at the moment, and even had a dark thought: if that person really died outside, it would be quieter in the future, and life would be easier.

"It's all Hao Jianguo's fault...it's all his fault!"

Inside the inner room, on the bed, Jia Dongxu gritted his teeth and growled.

After this day, he became even more gloomy.

Upon learning during the day that Hao Jianguo was about to get married, the resentment nearly exploded—why was the Jia family living in such dire straits while Hao Jianguo was enjoying such good fortune? He was a hero, marrying a beautiful wife, and the factory leaders were even planning to promote him…

"Why does he get all the good things?!"

Jia Dongxu gripped the corner of the blanket tightly, cursing venomously, each word seeming to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

From the day the Jia family fell into decline, Hao Jianguo's life became increasingly prosperous.

Haunted by jealousy, Jia Dongxu was convinced that Hao Jianguo must have used insidious means to cause the Jia family's decline.

He stubbornly blamed all his misfortunes on that unrelated person; only in this way could the burning resentment in his heart be barely calmed for a moment.

"We must not let him get away!"

Jia Dongxu cursed viciously in his heart, wishing that Hao Jianguo would immediately suffer a terrible accident and end up as crippled as he was to relieve his hatred.

After venting for a while, he managed to calm down a bit.

Knowing his current state, he realized that it wouldn't be easy to take action against Hao Jianguo; he needed to plan carefully.

His gaze shifted and landed on Qin Huairu by the bedside.

She was gently coaxing Xiaodang and Huaihua to sleep, while Jia Dongxu didn't even lift his eyelids, pretending not to see Banggeng.

"Huai Ru, come here."

Jia Dongxu spoke, his tone unusually gentle.

Qin Huairu was stunned, almost doubting that she had misheard.

These past few days, Jia Dongxu had either remained silent or uttered cold words; when had he ever spoken to her in such a calm tone? She approached him somewhat awkwardly, her voice hesitant: "Dongxu, what is it?"

"There's something I need you to do."

As Jia Dongxu spoke, a dark shadow rose on his face.

That expression made Qin Huairu's heart tighten, and she couldn't help but lower her eyes.

"Our family has fallen to this state entirely thanks to Hao Jianguo."

"If it weren't for him, we wouldn't be in this situation."

Jia Dongxu lowered his voice and said, word by word, "I want you to set a trap so that people will think Hao Jianguo has ulterior motives towards you, and publicly tarnish his reputation."

After this is done, let's see how he'll ever hold his head up again!

There was an old story that Jia Dongxu never revealed.

The night Jia Zhangshi pounced on Yi Zhonghai, he was actually awake. He even guessed seven or eight parts of why Yi Zhonghai stole Qin Huairu's underwear.

I was just too disheartened at the time to testify for Yi Zhonghai.

These days he has been pondering Yi Zhonghai's plan repeatedly, but he always felt that it was not ruthless enough.

To deal with Hao Jianguo, we must ensure he can never rise again, otherwise there's no guarantee he won't have a chance to make a comeback.

"I heard Hao Jianguo is getting married soon."

Jia Dongxu suddenly sneered, his sharp gaze piercing Qin Huairu, "You heard this news and you weren't even slightly unmoved?"