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

The officer was clearly also angry and spoke without any restraint.

After all, this old lady hadn't stopped since she was detained; she cursed incessantly, and her vulgar language was unbearable to listen to.

If it weren't for her advanced age, the police wouldn't have been so lenient.

The police officers on duty had long since lost their patience with this unrepentant and constantly noisy old woman.

"Madam, you keep mentioning your father's deeds."

We acknowledge that your father was indeed a national hero and a respectable elder.

But look at your own actions—do you think you deserve the title of 'family member of a martyr'?

"The words may be hard to hear, but that's the truth."

Your words and actions are simply defiling the word "martyr".

If your father knew this from beyond the grave, he would probably be so angry that he would come out and confront you!

The speaker may have meant no harm, but the listener was instantly startled.

The police officer spoke such harsh words out of indignation, but he did not expect that he had inadvertently crossed the line.

The old lady suddenly remembered what she had seen in front of Hao Jianguo that day—wasn't her father "personally" there?

Did they come looking for her?

She trembled violently and let out a mournful wail, as if she had suffered a great loss. She looked around in panic, fearing that the figure would reappear, and her face instantly turned pale.

This sudden action startled the police officers, who thought the elderly woman had suddenly fallen ill.

In the end, he could only shake his head, turn around, and leave.

Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu observed the old lady's reaction and naturally understood that she had recalled the events of that day.

The two looked at each other in silence, unsure of what to say.

Yi Zhonghai was burdened with heavy worries.

The police made it very clear: since Jia Dongxu is not dead and has pulled through, there is room for the situation to turn around.

If they could take the initiative to admit their mistakes, seek the Jia family's forgiveness, and reach a private settlement, the matter might be resolved.

But the key lies with this old lady.

If the old lady were to lose control and start cursing during negotiations with the Jia family, then even the chance for a private reconciliation would likely be lost.

Yi Zhonghai looked at the old lady who was gradually recovering and sighed helplessly.

"Old lady... I really don't know what to say to you."

What's the point of stubbornly holding on like this? I think we should just accept it.

Yi Zhonghai was at his wits' end with this deaf old woman.

"Only by admitting our mistakes can we minimize the damage and leave this place."

You know how I've spent the last few days.

Is this place fit for human habitation? It's filthy and stinks. If I stay here any longer, I'll be skinned alive, if not dead.

Sha Zhu quickly chimed in, "Uncle Yi is right! Madam, Uncle Yi and I are young and strong and can manage, but you are so old, how can you withstand such hardship? You should be enjoying your retirement at home, but instead you are trapped in this place and suffering."

Besides, you hate Hao Jianguo and want to get revenge, but don't forget—to get revenge, you have to get out of this door first, right?

The deaf old woman frowned and hesitated before whispering, "...I have to go out first."

"That's absolutely right!"

Sha Zhu slapped his knee. "Old lady, you know very well! Since you know we have to get out first to deal with that bastard, why are you still being stubborn? We are being wronged, but those snakes... we can't prove they weren't ours."

This time, I'm afraid I'll just have to swallow this bitter pill.

The deaf old woman understood these principles perfectly well, but the thought of swallowing her anger made her feel as if a stone was lodged in her chest.

However, Sha Zhu's words were like a needle, gradually piercing through her forced composure.

Finally, after Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu used both soft and hard persuasion, the old lady lowered her head.

After the policeman was invited back into the house, the old lady's attitude softened considerably, and this time she took the initiative to confess about keeping snakes.

"You're right, those snakes were indeed raised by me."

As she said this, the old lady felt a tightness in her chest. "You all know that I live alone. Although Sha Zhu and Uncle Da take care of me, there is no one who can always be by my side."

"I kept snakes just to relieve boredom and add some life to the place. Who knew that one of them would escape and cause such a big mess?"

I acknowledge this, and I'm willing to reflect on it thoroughly. I will take full responsibility for what I'm owed.

As she finished speaking, her fingers clenched so tightly they turned white, and the tightness in her chest felt like it was about to explode.

The police officer quietly examined her for a moment, and seemed to approve of her attitude of admitting her mistake.

"Grandma, if you had cooperated earlier, you wouldn't have had to go through all that trouble before."

His tone was tinged with helplessness, but the fact that the old lady was willing to admit it relieved him of a weight on his shoulders.

In fact, after their investigation, they also found many suspicious points—just the fact that they would release a snake to bite people over a minor dispute, especially targeting the Jia family, doesn't make much sense.

If we're talking about grudges, Hao Jianguo's side is clearly more worthy of attention.

Moreover, if someone truly intended to harm others, why would they leave a venomous snake in their own house? The fact that it was exposed so easily upon investigation is simply illogical.

There are also suspicious points on the Jia family's side, such as why Jia Dongxu is still awake late at night.

The whole affair is shrouded in mystery, and the disputes in this courtyard have kept the police station busy for days.

Everyone would be thrilled if the case could be closed as soon as possible.

These people left early to avoid disturbing us every few days.

To prevent similar incidents from happening again and to completely eliminate any reason for troublemakers to come to the courtyard, the police lectured Yi Zhonghai and his men for more than an hour, until their own mouths were dry before they stopped.

Yi Zhonghai and the others kept their heads down the whole time, not daring to utter a single word, and obediently listened to every word of the lesson.

"We have already communicated with the Jia family, and they have accepted a private settlement."

"We can let you go back now, but we won't settle this privately—"

The police officer paused, his expression serious. "When we bring you back, it won't be as simple as just detaining you for a few days."

These words naturally carried a warning tone.

He needed to instill some fear in these people. After all, he had figured out their temperaments after these days of contact. What if they went back and started causing trouble with the Jia family again? Wouldn't that mean another round of trouble?

Thinking about the trivial entanglements of the past few days, the policeman felt a throbbing pain in his temples.

These gods are really hard to please.

"Don't worry, officer, we will definitely communicate with the Jia family properly when we get back, and we will never cause you any more trouble."

Having lived most of his life, Yi Zhonghai could easily tell that the policeman's patience had run out, so he quickly bowed and nodded, his attitude extremely respectful.

He glanced furtively at Sha Zhu and the deaf old woman.

Sha Zhu was quick-witted and immediately apologized and made a promise, but the old lady's face was still shrouded in gloom.

But the most important thing right now is to get out of this door.

The deaf old woman remained silent, only nodding with her lips pursed.

It's good that I can get out.

Once we leave this place, everything can be discussed in the long run—especially the matter of settling accounts with Hao Jianguo, which is the most important thing in the old lady's mind.

After completing the formalities, the three finally stepped out of the detention center.

The moment they stepped out the door, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar street scene outside, Yi Zhonghai was in a daze for a moment, and even had the illusion of seeing the light of day again and being reborn.

The days of detention have clearly left an indelible mark on these individuals.

Although regaining freedom should have been a relief, the thought of having to deal with Jia Zhangshi's harassment and the pointing fingers and cold stares in the courtyard made that initial sense of relief vanish instantly.

You always have to go home eventually.

Despite their reluctance, the three of them dragged themselves back to the familiar courtyard.

One second ago, the courtyard was filled with the laughter and chatter of neighbors; the next second, with the appearance of their figures, the entire courtyard suddenly fell silent.

Everyone stared blankly at the three returning, unsure how to react—no one had expected them to come back today.

Then, considering Jia Dongxu's situation, everyone felt that it seemed reasonable.

"Hey, isn't this our 'one'? Oh right, Yi Zhonghai."

Xu Damao's usual sarcastic voice broke the silence, "You guys are really something, managing to come back unscathed like this. I, Xu Damao, am truly impressed."

If it were someone else, they might have shown some decency and not spoken ill of them behind their back, but Xu Damao was never one to suffer a loss.

Now he even calls himself "Grandpa Yi".

They stopped calling him by his full name and surname, their words dripping with barbs.

That "Uncle Yi"

The title of "leader" has long been meaningless to Yi Zhonghai.

However, due to years of habit, most people in the courtyard still use the old names.

Hearing Xu Damao address him by his full name, Yi Zhonghai knew in his heart that his era had truly come to an end.

Sha Zhu couldn't stand Xu Damao's arrogant attitude. As soon as he saw the other party's face, his anger flared up.

He glared at him fiercely and immediately cursed, "Looking for a beating, Xu Damao? Haven't seen you for a few days, and your skin's itching again?"

As he spoke, he rolled up his sleeves, striking a pose as if he were about to take action.

Normally, Xu Damao would have slipped away by now, but today he stood there unusually, even looking at Sha Zhu with a mocking smile.

"Hey, you idiot Zhu, didn't you temper your temper get worn down inside? You want to hit someone as soon as you get out?"

Xu Damao not only didn't back down, but instead took half a step forward. "Come on, hit me here. If I dodge, I'll call you grandpa."

He tilted his head and added, "But you should think this through. If I throw this punch, I'll immediately report it to the police."

We'll see who's more unlucky then.

Sha Zhu felt a tightness in his chest from his words, his fists clenching and unclenching.

He knew Xu Damao wasn't bluffing; if he really made a move, he'd be in deep trouble. But if he just swallowed it, he couldn't bear it.

Just as the standoff was reaching its conclusion, Yan Jiecheng emerged from the crowd and chimed in:

"Oh, you've just come out and you're already trying to fight again? Looks like you weren't locked up long enough."

If you ask me, we should call the police again. Who can feel safe leaving such dangerous individuals who throw punches around in the yard? One can beat people, and the other can handle snakes; who knows what other trouble they might cause in the future.”

After their suggestion, the surrounding residents started discussing it.

If these three had kept a low profile after their return, perhaps everyone would have turned a blind eye.

But Sha Zhu's unchanged attitude, his tendency to speak and then act, immediately angered everyone.

The criticism grew louder, with some even clamoring to simply kick them out to prevent further trouble.

Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, Yi Zhonghai hurriedly pulled Sha Zhu back.

They had just stepped out of that iron gate, and he didn't want to get into trouble with new ones in the blink of an eye.

Yi Zhonghai hurriedly stopped him, saying, "Zhu Zi! Don't be reckless, quickly apologize to Da Mao!"

Although He Yuzhu felt aggrieved, he managed to suppress his anger.

If he continued to cause trouble, he would definitely be locked up again in that dark and gloomy detention cell—a place he really didn't want to step into a second time.

He mumbled out, "...Fine, it was my impulsiveness."

Xu Damao, I'm so sorry, please forgive me.

Xu Damao was surprised that this stubborn person would actually back down.

But he wouldn't let it go so easily. Instead, he adopted the amiable demeanor of an elder and patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder.

"Young people are full of energy and are prone to making mistakes."

It's always good to admit your mistakes and correct them.

It seems these past few days in detention weren't wasted; I've certainly learned a lesson.

His tone was gentle, but his expression carried a subtle hint of sarcasm.

He Yuzhu's jaw tightened and the veins on his forehead throbbed, but he ultimately swallowed the rebuttal that was about to come out of his mouth.

As the commotion subsided, the expressions of the people in the courtyard also softened.

As long as these people don't cause any more trouble, the group isn't opposed to letting them stay.

Unexpectedly, just as one wave subsided, another arose.

"Pay up! You old fool, you have to pay up today!"

A sharp curse suddenly rang out from outside the courtyard gate.

Madam Jia rushed into the courtyard like a whirlwind, glared at the deaf old lady, and began to curse.

She was originally taking care of her son Jia Dongxu at the hospital, but as soon as she heard that the deaf old lady and the others had been released, she rushed back to the courtyard house.

Right now, in her eyes, these returning neighbors are practically walking compensation payments—how could she let them go so easily?

Xu Damao and the others immediately exchanged glances, a smirk playing on their lips.

They knew Jia Zhangshi's temperament all too well, and knew that the deaf old lady was likely to suffer a severe beating this time.

"Old woman"

The moment those three words entered her ears, the old deaf woman's barely suppressed anger erupted, and all her previous self-consolation collapsed instantly.

She stabbed fiercely at Jia Zhangshi, who rushed towards her, her chest heaving violently.