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

He quickly interjected, "Old Liu, don't argue about this."

"Jianguo is my apprentice, so it's only natural for a master to help his apprentice."

The two argued back and forth, unable to reach a consensus on the matter.

"How about this, Second Uncle and Third Uncle, you two can divide the work and work together, it will be more efficient."

Hao Jianguo finally spoke.

He understood perfectly well what these people were thinking, but he didn't care much.

If they can really put on a good wedding banquet, giving up a little extra benefit wouldn't hurt.

Once Hao Jianguo spoke, the two naturally stopped refusing.

Right now, they are putting in almost all their effort, wanting to make a good impression on Hao Jianguo and show their sincerity.

In fact, it wasn't just these two; almost everyone in the hospital got involved, vying to help Hao Jianguo.

Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu coldly observed the chaotic scene, their hearts filled with nothing but sneers.

They felt only disdain for the obsequious attitude of everyone in the courtyard and were looking forward to watching a good show.

Those spineless bastards think they can get benefits by currying favor with Hao Jianguo. They're all wagging their tails and fawning over him. It's disgusting! Sha Zhu spat fiercely.

Just wait and see. I'll see how he makes a complete fool of himself at the banquet later.

Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu exchanged a glance, both feeling a surge of anticipation.

The banquet was held on the third day.

On that day, the entire courtyard was like boiling water, with noise and laughter almost lifting the roof off.

Hao Jianguo and Yu Li, as the main characters of the day, always had smiles on their faces.

As relatives and friends arrived one after another, the courtyard became increasingly lively.

One dish after another was served, glistening and plentiful, many of which are dishes that you might not even see during a normal Chinese New Year.

Throughout the gathering, exclamations of praise rose and fell, all commending Hao Jianguo for his promising future and great abilities.

Hearing these flattering words, Yu Li's parents felt as sweet as honey, deeply believing that they had made a worthwhile choice in their son-in-law.

At this moment, in the deaf old lady's house in the backyard, Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai could not see what was happening in the front yard, but the bursts of laughter and noise were making them restless.

Every burst of laughter felt like a needle pricking my heart.

"Pillar, is everything arranged?"

Yi Zhonghai asked in a low voice, his face grim.

Sha Zhu rubbed his hands excitedly: "Uncle Yi, you can rest assured, today we'll make sure Hao Jianguo suffers a terrible fate."

"Weren't they just about to start eating? I'll go call Jia Zhangshi right now and give those people an 'appetizer'—I guarantee it'll be manure!"

……

"Congratulations, Hao Jianguo!"

A loud laugh came from the courtyard gate.

It turned out that several factory leaders had arrived together.

Hao Jianguo had sent out invitations earlier, but no one had shown up, so he thought they weren't coming.

He quickly pulled Yu Li up to greet her.

Many workers present recognized these leaders and couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

"Look, it's Deputy Factory Director Liu, who's in charge of personnel!"

"Director Wang from the Publicity Department is here too."

"My God, both Factory Director Yang and Deputy Factory Director Li have arrived!"

"I think most of the factory leaders have arrived, right?"

The workers were dumbfounded.

This kind of setup is something even Deputy Factory Director Li himself wouldn't do when handling things.

The old neighbors in the courtyard were even more excited – this was the first time so many leaders had come to the courtyard at the same time, Hao Jianguo had really made the whole courtyard proud.

Many people secretly resolved that they must cultivate a good relationship with Hao Jianguo from now on.

Jia Zhangshi had already picked up the manure bucket, ready to rush out and splash it all out.

Just then, she happened to see the leaders filing in, and she froze.

Upon hearing that they were all important figures in the factory, how could Jia Zhangshi dare to make a move? Although she had considered that being detained for a few days for 150 yuan would be worth it, if she really smeared these leaders with filth, it would be far more serious than just being detained for a few days.

She shrank back in fright and quietly slipped back into the house, her heart pounding – thankfully she was a step too slow, or she would have really caused a disaster.

Inside the deaf old lady's house in the backyard, Sha Zhu and the others waited and waited, but there was no movement.

"What's going on? Why hasn't it started making a scene outside yet?"

The deaf old lady couldn't contain herself and asked with a furrowed brow.

Sha Zhu scratched his head in confusion and said in a low voice, "This... I don't understand either. We clearly gave Jia Zhangshi the signal to make a move. Logically, there should be chaos outside by now."

As he spoke, he listened intently to the sounds coming from the courtyard—though he couldn't make out the exact content of their conversation, the bursts of lively laughter were enough to prove that the chaos they had anticipated had not occurred at all.

"Did that old woman take the money and then change her mind at the last minute?"

Yi Zhonghai frowned. Based on his understanding of Jia Zhangshi, he knew she was indeed capable of going back on her word.

Sha Zhu couldn't contain himself any longer and got up to leave: "I can't just wait here, I have to go see what's going on."

Yi Zhonghai and the deaf old lady were equally anxious.

This plan had been in preparation for a long time, and no one wanted to see any unexpected complications.

Yi Zhonghai grabbed Sha Zhu: "Go around to the other side, don't let them see us."

Otherwise, if Jia Zhangshi causes another disturbance, everyone will suspect us.

The three of them tiptoed into Jia Zhangshi's room from behind the house.

As soon as Sha Zhu entered the door, he lowered his voice and questioned, "Aunt Jia, you did a really bad job."

I gave you 150 yuan without batting an eye, but you're still holding back?

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Jia Zhangshi's face. She quietly pointed out the window: "Look for yourselves, even the factory's top leaders are here. Wouldn't it be asking for trouble if I went out and made a scene now?"

Her tone was tinged with resentment, "They didn't mention beforehand that a leader would be there. If I had known, I wouldn't have taken this job at all."

"Leader? What leader?"

Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai were both startled and leaned towards the window to look outside.

At just one glance, the two froze as if struck by lightning—several factory leaders were taking turns toasting Hao Jianguo, all with smiles on their faces and warm attitudes.

Anyone who saw it would understand that Hao Jianguo must be highly valued in the factory, otherwise why would so many high-level executives have come to visit?

"What... what's going on?"

Sha Zhu turned his head blankly to look at Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai was at a loss for words. He could only mutter those familiar names absentmindedly: "Factory Director Yang, Deputy Factory Director Li, Deputy Factory Director Liu... Hao Jianguo's wedding actually got so many people involved?"

A bitter jealousy surged within him.

He had to admit that Hao Jianguo was enjoying immense prestige today, and after this incident, his reputation in the courtyard would likely rise even higher.

If we want to devise a plan to deal with him in the future, it will be even more difficult.

"Uncle Yi, look again, aren't those people sitting over there... from the neighborhood committee?"

Sha Zhu suddenly lowered his voice to remind him.

Yi Zhonghai had noticed this long ago.

Director Liu of the neighborhood office was raising his glass with a smile—Hao Jianguo had once saved his daughter's life, so it wasn't surprising that he came to congratulate him.

What truly alarmed Yi Zhonghai was that even the police station had come.

After a moment's thought, it made sense: Hao Jianguo frequented the police station, and over time, he had become familiar with the people there.

Yi Zhonghai clenched his teeth, feeling a tightness in his chest.

He never expected Hao Jianguo to have such a wide network of connections.

Which of these people would Yi Zhonghai not fawn over? Yet, they were all being incredibly polite and courteous to Hao Jianguo.

A strong sense of injustice gripped him.

In fact, Yi Zhonghai was not the only one who was deeply shaken.

The entire courtyard was completely silent; everyone was stunned by the scene.

The admiration in the eyes of Uncle Er and Uncle San as they looked at Hao Jianguo was undisguised.

Especially when Director Yang stood up to give a congratulatory speech to the newlyweds, Liu Haizhong's fingers trembled slightly with excitement—in his eyes, this was an immense honor.

In Liu Haizhong's eyes, let alone inviting Director Yang to speak on stage, even just being able to get close enough to say a few private words would make him feel smug for quite a while.

"Hao Jianguo is really making us proud, with so many leaders coming."

No, I have to put in my best effort today. If some leader notices my abilities, I might get promoted soon.

With this thought swirling in his mind, Liu Haizhong found himself working even harder.

But to Yi Zhonghai and his companions, this scene was like being pushed from behind, plummeting straight into a deep pool.

Yi Zhonghai sighed inwardly, realizing that his scheme had failed and that his plan against Hao Jianguo had been aborted before it even began.

He didn't notice that the deaf old woman beside him, who had been silent all along, was gradually becoming gloomy, her turbid pupils filled with a cold, resentful light.

Seeing Hao Jianguo's beaming face, the deaf old woman felt as if a damp tinderbox was stuck in her chest, unable to burn and feeling suffocated.

Why is it that when she hosts a banquet, she gets splashed with trash, while Hao Jianguo's banquet attracts so many prominent figures?

What's even more infuriating is that this kid completely ignored her, this "elder in the courtyard".

They didn't even bother to invite me to a banquet.

A surge of anger welled up in his heart.

What leader or not? What is there to be afraid of? She's an old woman who's practically half-buried.

She was determined to make Hao Jianguo lose face in public!

Seeing that Yi Zhonghai and the others were frozen in place, the old lady suddenly picked up the manure bucket in the corner.

She was determined and started to stagger towards the door.

"Grandma, please... please don't act rashly!"

Yi Zhonghai quickly stepped forward to stop him.

In his view, doing such a thing in front of so many important people was simply courting death.

But the old lady was as stubborn as an old elm, gripping the bucket handle tightly and refusing to let go.

What made Yi Zhonghai and the others feel even more nauseous was that during the struggle between the two men, the lid of the latrine bucket suddenly slipped off, and the stagnant latrine, which had been fermenting for who knows how long, splashed out and soaked them.

An indescribable stench immediately filled the air.

The smell was so strong that Yi Zhonghai's vision went black and he almost passed out.

……

"What's going on? Where's that pungent smell coming from?"

"Yes, which way is the stench coming from?"

The smell from Jia Zhangshi's house gradually spread into the courtyard, and many people wrinkled their noses and looked around.

"It seems to be coming from Jia Zhangshi's room."

Someone shouted this, and everyone at the table stood up, their eyes filled with annoyance as they looked at the tightly closed door.

"What kind of trouble is Jia Zhangshi up to now?"

Yan Jiecheng muttered uneasily.

Liu Guangfu shoved a mouthful of food into his mouth and mumbled, "If she dares to cause any more trouble today, she can forget about living in this courtyard!"

The police officers present also tensed up – they had heard about the deaf old woman's banquet being disrupted before.

Having dealt with Jia Zhangshi so much these days, they knew all too well that this old woman was capable of anything when she threw a tantrum.

With so many important figures present, any mishap would be a serious dereliction of duty on their part.

"We need to go in and check immediately; it's always better to be on the safe side."

"If she dares to act recklessly, she will not be let off easily this time."

Upon hearing the police officer's statement, the people from the neighborhood committee and the security department also left their seats and gathered around the room.

The people inside, who were busy pulling at a bucket of excrement, were completely unaware of the commotion outside.

"Grandma, you..."

Yi Zhonghai continued to plead, but his men dared not use excessive force—the old lady was too old, and they might hurt her if they were not careful.

Before the words were finished, the door suddenly slammed shut.

It was slammed open from the outside with a loud thud.

A team of police officers rushed in and instantly surrounded the people inside.

Yi Zhonghai suddenly slipped and fell uncontrollably into the manure bucket.

This sudden turn of events stunned everyone present. Even the deaf old lady and Sha Zhu, who were scrambling for the food, lost their balance and fell to the ground.

The surroundings suddenly fell silent.

Those who witnessed this scene were unable to understand what had happened. They only saw that Yi Zhonghai and the others had all fallen into the filth, their faces and mouths covered in dirt.

The horrific scene immediately made many people feel nauseous.

"Oh dear, Uncle Yi, Grandma, what's going on here?"

Xu Damao spoke first, his tone full of sarcasm, "Everyone else is enjoying a banquet outside, while you guys are shut up behind closed doors to try something new? Even if you weren't invited, you don't have to debase yourselves like this, do you?"

Yan Jiecheng pinched his nose and replied with a look of disgust, "It's a good thing we didn't let them sit at the table, otherwise, how could we eat with a bunch of people who like this kind of food?"

Liu Guangfu squeezed forward and said sarcastically, "I used to wonder why someone from Sha Zhu's family always fell into the latrine, but now I understand—it wasn't an accident, they were just starving and looking for food!"

The onlookers immediately started pointing and whispering, and a buzz of discussion arose.

Several factory leaders were also present. Seeing this, they looked at each other, feeling both astonished and contemptuous.