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

He had already arrived at Yu Li's house.

"Jianguo, it's good that you're here, why did you bring so much stuff! We're all family now, don't be so polite."

Yu Li's parents hurriedly welcomed him in, saying polite words, but their smiles were impossible to hide.

Seeing the envious looks from their neighbors made the elderly couple feel incredibly happy.

"Uncle, Aunt, this is only right; we must not neglect proper etiquette."

Hao Jianguo responded with a smile.

This expense is nothing to him.

Yu Li's mother brought over hot tea, while her father happily chatted with Hao Jianguo about this and that.

Yu Li sat quietly beside Hao Jianguo, her eyes gentle and obedient, like a caring little wife, her cheeks beaming with undisguised sweetness as she looked at him.

Yu Li's father wanted to chat a little longer, but his wife pulled him away.

"You old man, how can you be so clueless?"

The mother gave her daughter a wink.

Mr. Yu was taken aback for a moment, then realized what he meant and laughed loudly, "Look at my memory! You two talk, and your mother and I will go and prepare the meal."

The elderly couple made an excuse and left.

Hearing her parents' words, Yu Li's ears turned slightly red.

With only the two of them left in the room, Yu Li was finally able to have some private conversations with them.

She pursed her lips, a hint of coquettishness in her expression:

"So many geniuses have come to see me... Do you know how much I've missed you?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she felt embarrassed and hurriedly lowered her head.

Having not seen Hao Jianguo for the past few days, Yu Li was constantly worried, fearing that he might fade out of her life.

Seeing her anxious look, Hao Jianguo reached out and gently pinched the tip of her nose, and the two of them started laughing and joking around.

Unbeknownst to them, the two elders were whispering and discussing something important in the kitchen.

The elderly couple were very fond of their prospective son-in-law, feeling that Hao Jianguo was outstanding in every way.

But the more outstanding a young person is, the more attention they attract.

Before the marriage certificate was even issued, everything was still uncertain. The two elders were always worried, fearing that such a good son-in-law would be snatched away halfway.

"I've heard people say that many young women in their factory are secretly eyeing Jianguo."

Yu's mother whispered worriedly, "Even their workshop director wanted to play matchmaker for him before."

After a moment of contemplation, Mr. Yu made up his mind: "We're going to get our marriage certificate soon anyway, so we'll be family sooner or later."

"How about... we let him stay tonight?"

What it meant to stay overnight was something they both understood without saying a word.

After thinking it over carefully, Yu's mother nodded vigorously.

"Do as you say."

"The kids are all in this state; it was bound to happen sooner or later."

Dinner was prepared exceptionally lavishly. Yu Li's parents went to great lengths to prepare a table full of dishes, and they kept chatting with Hao Jianguo at the dinner table.

Their affection was so intense that anyone unaware of the situation might have thought Hao Jianguo was their biological child.

This unreserved warmth stirred a long-lost feeling in Hao Jianguo's heart—a feeling that belonged to "home".

Its gentleness.

This meal took an unusually long time.

Yu's father drank cup after cup with Hao Jianguo, chatting about everything under the sun. As the wine intensified, he put his arm around Hao Jianguo's shoulder and laughed loudly.

"Jianguo, I have no complaints about you!"

His tongue was already a little tied, "Our Lily has been spoiled since she was little. If she throws a tantrum in the future, please be more tolerant."

If all else fails, tell Dad. Dad will back you up!

A single word: "Dad"

The words slipped out, causing Yu Li's cheeks to flush red, and her mother looked away, shaking her head and laughing.

Yu Haitang watched with wide eyes – it was the first time she had ever seen her father so drunk.

"Sister, Mom, we really can't let Dad touch alcohol anymore from now on."

She quietly stuck out her tongue. "This is... scary."

Hao Jianguo was also embarrassed and could only smile and agree.

As the clock struck ten, he wanted to spend a little more time with Yu Li, but he had to get up and say goodbye.

"Uncle, Auntie, it's getting late, I should go back."

Uncle drank a lot today, he needs to rest early.

He helped his father sit down and was about to turn around when his wrist was grabbed.

"Why are you leaving!"

Mr. Yu stared wide-eyed, his words slurred and interspersed with hiccups, "Who...who said I'm drunk? You've had your share too...Stay here tonight, don't go back!"

Yu Li's face flushed red instantly. Just as she was about to speak, her mother gently pressed her hand down under the table.

Yu's mother rolled her eyes at her overly honest daughter, "Your father is right. Look how dark it is outside, the wind is howling, and Jianguo has been drinking. I wouldn't feel at ease letting you two leave at this time."

"The snow from the daytime hasn't completely melted, and the roads are very slippery. You have to be careful even when riding a bike normally, let alone someone who has been drinking."

"Stay here tonight, don't bother with anything else."

Yu Li listened and then remained silent.

She turned to look at the dense, impenetrable night outside the window, and her heart was indeed filled with apprehension.

What if something goes wrong on the way... She dared not think any further, and her body trembled slightly involuntarily.

"But...Mom and Dad, where are there any empty rooms in the house?"

Yu Haitang chimed in, "How about letting my sister stay with me for the night?"

Upon hearing this, Yu's mother almost wanted to knock the girl's head.

Is she really going to make do for one night? If she lets her sister sleep with her, then all the plans she made tonight will fall through.

"You talk too much."

Yu's mother scolded, "It's only natural for your sister and brother-in-law to live in the same room."

"what?"

Yu Li was stunned when she heard this, and two red clouds instantly appeared on her cheeks.

She understood perfectly well that her father's unusual behavior tonight—urging Hao Jianguo to drink one glass after another—was all for this purpose.

The thought of sharing a room with Hao Jianguo, or even sleeping in the same bed, made her heart pound wildly.

In fact, after spending so much time together, she had already decided in her heart that she liked Hao Jianguo, but her girlish shyness made her instinctively feel a little helpless.

"What do you mean 'what are you talking about'? We're almost getting the marriage certificate, what's one more night? Don't worry, no one will gossip."

With a wave of her hand, Mother Yu made the decision decisively.

Hao Jianguo watched from the side, his heart filled with joy.

He secretly gave his parents-in-law a thumbs up, never expecting the two elders to be such a helpful ally.

He glanced furtively at the embarrassed Yu Li; it seemed tonight…

……

The two were practically pushed and carried into the house.

"hey-hey……"

Hao Jianguo looked at Yu Li and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"What...what are you laughing at?"

Yu Li felt extremely uncomfortable under his gaze; his eyes seemed to be fixed on some delicious dessert, making her feel flustered and uneasy.

However, beneath the surface of shyness, a subtle, indescribable expectation was stirring.

"I'm so happy, honey!"

Hao Jianguo leaned closer and lowered his voice, "It's getting late, let's rest."

Before Yu Li could react, she was pulled into a warm embrace.

……

The next morning, Hao Jianguo opened the door and saw his father-in-law and mother-in-law sitting at the table in the outer room, drinking porridge.

However, the way the two elders looked at him always revealed a subtle, indescribable quality.

Both of them had obvious dark circles under their eyes, clearly indicating that they hadn't slept well all night.

It was the first time Hao Jianguo had ever spent the night at his in-laws' house, and he was being stared at like that by his father-in-law. Even with his thick skin, he felt a little embarrassed.

Just as the air seemed to freeze, a long yawn broke the silence.

Yu Haitang rubbed her eyes and groggily staggered out of her room.

"Brother-in-law, what were you and my sister doing last night? You were making so much noise, it kept me up half the night."

As soon as he said that, the bedroom door slammed shut.

The door slammed shut again—Yu Li, who had just come up with the idea, immediately withdrew it.

I'm so embarrassed... I can't face anyone!

Hao Jianguo could only chuckle awkwardly. This girl was still young and didn't understand many things.

"You're so good at hearing and talking too much."

Yu's mother gently poked Yu Haitang's forehead, then turned to Hao Jianguo with a kind smile, "Jianguo, come and have breakfast."

After chatting about everyday things at the dinner table, the awkward atmosphere gradually dissipated.

After a while, Yu Li, blushing and with her head down, slowly moved out of the house.

After having breakfast in the morning, Hao Jianguo planned to return to the courtyard house.

A pang of reluctance rose in Yu Li's heart—last night felt like a wedding night, and the sudden separation always left her feeling uneasy.

But she also understood the situation: the two of them had not yet been married. Staying overnight was fine, but if they stayed at her parents' home for too long, it would inevitably attract gossip from the neighbors.

Therefore, when she looked at Hao Jianguo, her eyes still held a lingering affection.

"Don't worry, silly girl, I'll come to see you when I have time."

Hao Jianguo comforted her with a smile, and Yu Li finally felt a little relieved.

These words reminded Yu's mother, who was standing nearby. "Jianguo, let's go for a walk in your yard in a couple of days."

She then set the date.

Hao Jianguo readily agreed, already planning to prepare a delicious meal to entertain his in-laws—they were his benefactors who had helped him greatly.

It.

On his way home, Hao Jianguo couldn't help but think about the situation in the courtyard.

Before leaving yesterday, he secretly used the [Green Hat Talisman] on Jia Dongxu.

Given Jia Dongxu's usual temperament, wouldn't he cause a huge disturbance in the entire hospital?

Unexpectedly, upon entering the courtyard, everything was calm and peaceful.

Hao Jianguo wondered to himself: Could it be that the talisman has not yet taken effect? ​​Then he remembered the immediate effectiveness of the Nightmare Talisman and the Pitiful Talisman in the past, and he calmed down.

Everything produced by this system is absolutely genuine.

The silence at this moment is likely brewing an even bigger storm.

Thinking about it this way, my anticipation only grew stronger.

"Jianguo is back? He's been gone all night."

"You're really something, kid!"

When he returned, the residents of the courtyard greeted him with smiles.

The implication was understood by both sides without being spoken of.

Hao Jianguo was in a good mood today, and he even managed to find a stool to sit down and chat with everyone for a few minutes.

"The New Year's greetings went smoothly, and my in-laws will be coming to visit in a few days."

He smiled broadly.

When people are happy, even their eyebrows and eyes show a relaxed expression. Neighbors who were usually too lazy to talk to each other chatted more today.

A chorus of congratulations immediately erupted from all around.

Congratulations!

"The wedding is just around the corner."

"The courtyard will be lively again."

Laughter and cheerful voices filled the air around Hao Jianguo, instantly bringing the corner of the world to life.

Some are happy, some are sad.

From afar, Sha Zhu coldly watched the crowd surrounding Hao Jianguo, their smugness igniting a fire within him. He snorted coldly, "What's so smug about! Do you think I, Sha Zhu, can't find a wife?"

Although his words were firm, a sour feeling welled up in his throat.

Qin Huairu was also feeling uneasy.

She spoke discreetly in a corner, and every time she saw Hao Jianguo's happy expression, her heart felt like it was being ripped out.

We can't let him have it so easy—we have to ruin this good thing! Otherwise, how can we turn him into a second Sha Zhu, someone she can manipulate at will?

After secretly plotting for a while, she sighed heavily.

Jia Dongxu's previous insidious idea resurfaced in his mind.

So be it. What does reputation matter? She has long since lost any semblance of honor in this courtyard.

As long as Hao Jianguo can be ruined and his marriage arranged, nothing else matters.

With this in mind, Qin Huairu made up her mind and decided to take action tonight, at which time she would insist that Hao Jianguo had done something inappropriate to her.

This is indeed a rare opportunity for her.

The house was empty at the moment; she was all alone.

The mother-in-law, Jia Zhangshi, took Jia Dongxu and the three children to visit relatives. Qin Huairu, who had never liked to associate with the Jia family's relatives, did not go with them.

She turned and went back into the house to prepare carefully.

She knew in her heart that Hao Jianguo was not an easy person to deal with, and she had to plan every step carefully.

……

As night deepened, Qin Huairu finally mustered her courage and walked to Hao Jianguo's door.

She knew that if she simply knocked on the door, Hao Jianguo would definitely not be willing to see her.

So she stood outside the door and said directly, "Hao Jianguo, open the door."

"You're getting married, and there's something I need to tell you—this is something your father told me to say to you in person before he passed away."

Hao Jianguo, who was inside the house, was taken aback by what he heard. He hadn't expected his father to have something to say to him.

"What did you say? Speak."

He responded, but showed no intention of opening the door.

Qin Huairu's face darkened, but she still gritted her teeth and said, "Come over here."

"These words... must not be heard by others."

She spoke mysteriously, lowering her voice.

Hao Jianguo is no longer an ordinary person; the perception of a cultivator is far more acute than that of an ordinary person.

Upon hearing her words, he sensed that something was amiss.

After a moment's thought, Hao Jianguo immediately understood.

—This is a trap.

As his five senses began to spread, he quickly noticed something was wrong.

In Qin Huairu's room, a wooden basin was prepared.

Judging from their posture, they were about to take a bath.