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

"Besides, even if someone does take a liking to me, I'm not afraid. I'll interfere and make sure they don't succeed."

You are the sister-in-law I truly love.

He Yushui said with a grin, not feeling at all that there was anything wrong with scheming against her own brother.

But these words evoked a strange and indescribable feeling in Qin Huairu.

Everyone else looks down on Sha Zhu, but he thinks highly of him?

Wouldn't that imply that you have poor judgment?

But seeing He Yushui's carefree and laughing expression, Qin Huairu could only shake her head helplessly.

Sometimes she even wondered to herself: Is He Yushui really Shazhu's biological sister? Otherwise, why would she always find ways to trick her own brother?

Qin Huairu's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly whispered a reminder: "Yushui, you can't say things like that carelessly."

If word gets out, it'll just attract gossip... I'm really tired of hearing all that pointing and whispering these days.

The thought of people talking behind her back lately made her feel a tightness in her chest.

He Yushui waved her hand dismissively: "What's there to be afraid of? We're in our own house, and there are no outsiders around."

Sister Qin, in my heart, you are the best person.

Hearing her say that, Qin Huairu's tense expression relaxed a little, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

* * *

Meanwhile, Yi Zhonghai was sitting in the deaf old lady's house, explaining in detail his plans to arrange a marriage for Sha Zhu.

The old lady shook her head when she heard this.

She knew all too well what state Sha Zhu was in now.

"Zhonghai, aren't you just making a fool of yourself?"

The old lady sighed, "Zhu Zi is almost out of a job, what girl would want to marry him? What if the marriage falls through and the girl's family scolds him instead?"

Although she doted on Sha Zhu like a grandson, this "grandson"...

Her recent actions have really upset her.

Yi Zhonghai naturally understood the old lady's concerns and immediately took over the conversation: "I've thought about that too."

The woman I'm planning to introduce to him is also a widow—Zhao Xianjuan, you should remember her, right? She was quite famous in our neighborhood a few years ago, but she got married and moved away.”

"Her brother, Zhao Wunan, is the deputy director of the police station."

He added this sentence specifically.

Upon hearing "Zhao Wunan"

Upon hearing the three words, the old lady's cloudy eyes flickered, and she suddenly realized, "So it was that girl... I heard her husband died a few years ago."

But with that appearance, would Zhu Zi really be interested?

She remembered it clearly: Zhao Xianjuan was fat and had freckles on her face.

He became famous on this street back then because of his ugly appearance.

If it weren't for my brother working at the police station, I would have been laughed at to my face long ago.

The deaf old lady never expected that Yi Zhonghai would actually try to marry Zhao Xianjuan to Sha Zhu—this was not helping, it was practically pushing someone into a fire pit.

Seeing the strange look in the old lady's eyes, Yi Zhonghai coughed awkwardly twice.

"Grandma, please don't misunderstand me."

You know Zhu Zi's temperament... What respectable family would be willing to marry their daughter to him? But with Zhao Wu Nan's connection, who in the inner quarters would dare to give us a hard time?

"Besides, if Zhao Xianjuan can enter the family, it would be a good thing, and maybe it will even bring good fortune to Zhuzi."

With her around, will Hao Jianguo still dare to put on airs in front of us?

Although Yi Zhonghai didn't openly express his dissatisfaction with Hao Jianguo like Sha Zhu did, he had been harboring resentment for a long time.

Now that he has this opportunity, how could he let it slip by?

The old lady frowned and then relaxed, remained silent for a moment, and finally nodded.

What you said makes sense.

Zhu Zi's current situation... He's lost all his money, is about to lose his job, and often feels weak and dizzy.

Aside from the disabled and the ugly, it would be hard to find anything else.

She shook her head and said no more.

If Sha Zhu knew that these two were making fun of him like this, he would probably be furious—at this moment, he was still dreaming of marrying a wife even more beautiful than Yu Li.

Unbeknownst to the two, someone was listening through the window.

Hao Jianguo had been listening carefully to the noise when Sha Zhu was shouting in the yard.

At this moment, he was first stunned, and then almost burst out laughing.

Looking out the window at Sha Zhu, who was still smugly grinning, a thought quietly surfaced in Hao Jianguo's mind.

Sha Zhu... it's quite a sad story.

When Yi Zhonghai left the Zhao family, he already had a plan in mind.

He relayed Sha Zhu's situation to Zhao Xianjuan in detail, and also made it clear that he wanted to act as a matchmaker.

Zhao Xianjuan readily agreed without much hesitation, and the two immediately made a deal to have Shazhu meet with her the next day.

The news spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of the courtyard by early the next morning.

Although Sha Zhu had mentioned it the night before, no one expected the girl to arrive so suddenly.

The bachelors in the courtyard were in an uproar—not because they were happy for Sha Zhu, but simply because no one believed he could find a good marriage.

These people all had the same thought in their minds: If Sha Zhu can get a beautiful wife, then what do we have to worry about?

The first one to jump out was Xu Damao. "Silly Zhu going on a blind date? What kind of girl could he possibly like?"

He raised his voice high, "Could it be someone with a pockmarked face and a waist as thick as a water tank?!"

Xu Damao and Sha Zhu have never gotten along. The thought that Sha Zhu might marry a girl even more beautiful than Yu Li makes him feel like he has a stone stuck in his heart.

Yan Jiecheng, listening from the side, chuckled: "Da Mao, you really have a sharp tongue, but... I think what you said makes sense! If Sha Zhu really succeeded, all of us would have a bunch of children by now."

The group was chatting animatedly when someone outside suddenly shouted, "They're here! Sha Zhu's girlfriend is in the hospital!"

Xu Damao and the others exchanged glances, immediately perking up and all peering towards the courtyard gate, eager to catch a glimpse of Sha Zhu's "beautiful wife."

What exactly does he look like?

But upon seeing this, everyone fell silent.

Not to mention Xu Damao and his group of young bachelors, even the elders in the courtyard who were waiting to watch the show fell silent in an instant.

A figure stood at the door, burly and strong, probably worth two or three Xu Damaos.

His face was covered in freckles, and when he stood there, his imposing presence silenced half the alley.

"My goodness..."

Yan Jiecheng was the first to recover his senses, and lowered his voice, saying, "Isn't this Zhao Xianjuan? Her husband died a couple of years ago, and now she's a widow... How did she end up on a blind date with Shazhu?"

Liu Guangfu wiped away non-existent cold sweat from his forehead and clicked his tongue, saying, "Look at that physique, one slap and Shazhu would probably fall apart."

Which man would dare to marry a woman like that?

"I heard she could curse for three days and three nights without repeating herself."

Yan Jiecheng lowered his voice again, "I even suspect that her man was scolded to death... or at the very least, he was suffocated by her body fat."

He only dared to mutter these words, afraid that Zhao Xianjuan would hear them—if she really angered him, he wouldn't be able to handle a slap.

"But it was Uncle Yi who made the connection,"

Someone muttered under their breath, "Isn't Grandpa Yi usually the one who takes the best care of Sha Zhu? Why is he turning around and swindling him?"

While everyone was whispering among themselves, Xu Damao had long since forgotten his previous frustration.

His mouth was practically stretched to his ears as he thought to himself: Once Zhao Xianjuan leaves, I must personally go and congratulate Sha Zhu.

Otherwise, how could we live up to Xu Damao's love of watching a good show?

……

Sha Zhu was completely unaware of what was happening in the yard.

He was busy preparing the meal inside, while Yi Zhonghai sat beside him, giving him serious instructions:

"When they arrive, you better behave yourself and be polite."

Her brother is the deputy director of the institute. If you dare to be clumsy and offend him, you'll suffer the consequences later.

Besides... if we could really get together, our situation might turn around.

Yi Zhonghai paused, his voice becoming even more somber:

"This is the last chance."

Yi Zhonghai knew He Yuzhu's personality all too well. He was afraid that this hothead would cause trouble again, so he quickly gave him a few words of advice before he left.

Even in the worst-case scenario, if you really feel it's inappropriate or you don't like it, you still have to be polite.

Even if it's just about making friends, it's still a good thing.

Her brother is the deputy director of the police station, and she herself is a righteous person.

If you ever suffer a loss outside in the future, won't she stand up for you?

Yi Zhonghai kept repeating this, afraid that He Yuzhu would become stubborn again.

He Yuzhu himself didn't think too deeply about it.

In his mind, even if the girl wasn't pretty, how ugly could she be? Could she be some kind of monster with blue faces and fangs?

"Alright, Uncle, I know what I'm doing."

He Yuzhu waved his hand, his tone already revealing some impatience.

Hao Jianguo, who was hiding in the shadows, almost burst out laughing when he heard this conversation.

"This Yi Zhonghai is really interesting."

She usually puts on a serious act, treating He Yuzhu like her own son, hoping he would take care of her in her old age and see her off when she dies.

But when it came to selling him, they were swift and decisive, not even blinking an eye.

Hao Jianguo curled his lips in disdain, and a yellow paper talisman appeared between his fingers without anyone noticing.

He had just spotted Zhao Xianjuan.

To be honest, even he was surprised.

Normally, if He Yuzhu saw this face, he would probably have started cursing in the street.

But now that Yi Zhonghai has laid the groundwork, even if he's not happy, he can probably force a smile and say a few polite words.

But this is not the situation Hao Jianguo wanted to see.

Since these people are planning to use this method against him, he naturally has to add a spoonful of water to this pot of hot oil.

"He Yuzhu, He Yuzhu, you should always be honest."

A thought flashed through his mind—the "Truth Talisman"

It then transformed into a sliver of light and silently disappeared into He Yuzhu's room.

"Uncle Yi, I've arrived."

He Yuzhu was still busy at the stove when he heard a hoarse voice coming from outside.

He was taken aback—just from the voice, he knew the newcomer was speaking in a melodious, warbling voice.

It has nothing to do with it.

But he remembered Yi Zhonghai's instructions, and forced himself to suppress his displeasure, putting on a smile.

"you……"

He Yuzhu lifted the kitchen curtain and went out.

But when he saw Zhao Xianjuan's appearance clearly, he froze on the spot as if struck by lightning.

He could hardly believe his eyes.

He Yuzhu secretly compared the other person's burly physique to his own and was surprised to find that the other person was even more robust than himself.

Especially those fists, with their large knuckles, he had no doubt that a single punch could smash his nose into his face.

She was wearing a bright red floral jacket, which, against her pockmarked face, made He Yuzhu's eyes sting, and he could hardly bear to look at her.

Xu Damao and his gang peeked out from outside the door. When they saw He Yuzhu's dumbfounded expression, they covered their mouths to stifle their laughter, their shoulders shaking like leaves.

"Look at He Yuzhu! He's so happy he's practically lost his mind when he met his blind date!"

"Absolutely! Having a wife like that, wouldn't you be laughing in your sleep?"

"It's so enviable... Oh my, hahaha!"

The group exchanged sarcastic remarks, but after only a few words, they couldn't hold back and burst into laughter, clutching their stomachs and staggering around.

"Zhu Zi, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and invite the young lady inside!"

Seeing He Yuzhu standing there like a wooden stake, Yi Zhonghai quickly nudged him with his elbow and gave him a warning look.

girl?

Upon hearing those two words, He Yuzhu felt a wave of dizziness – he wondered if he should reconsider the meaning of the word.

He felt as bitter as if he had swallowed a bitter pill, and he had cursed Yi Zhonghai over and over again.

But he kept a straight face, not forgetting the other party's previous instructions.

Even if the marriage doesn't work out, at least we can remain friends.

What infuriated He Yuzhu was that Yi Zhonghai praised him to the skies at the dinner table.

"Our Zhuzi is a really honest and kind-hearted man. If any of the neighbors need help, you can't go wrong with him!"

"You've tasted this dish yourself. I'm not exaggerating, but with this level of skill, you won't find another dish like it anywhere else in the entire Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill!"

If Shazhu heard someone praise him like that on a normal day, he would be overjoyed.

But looking at Zhao Xianjuan sitting opposite him, Shazhu felt that Yi Zhonghai's praise was not only not well-intentioned, but was actually pushing him to the brink of despair.

He quickly waved his hand in denial: "I wouldn't dare, Uncle Yi, you flatter me. I'm not that good."

At this moment, Sha Zhu really didn't dare to accept these kind words, for fear that the other party would take a liking to him, which would be a big problem.

"Xianjuan, what do you think of our Shazhu?"