Courtyard House: Inheriting the Restaurant, the Jia Family Wants to Get It for Free

"Hey, whose house is this? Such a big commotion, they even brought a truck back?"

"I don't know, it looks like a government vehicle."

Everyone in the courtyard stopped what they were doing and looked curiously toward the gate.

The car door opened, and two uniformed police officers jumped out first, scanning the area with serious expressions.

Immediately afterwards, a familiar figure stepped out of the car.

It's Jia Dongxu!

"Oh my, isn't this Jia Dongxu?"

"Why is he back? Wasn't he taken to a labor camp?"

"There were two police officers with them, so... they've been released?"

The courtyard immediately erupted in chaos, with everyone crowding around, pointing and whispering amongst themselves.

Xu Damao was squatting by the wall, teasing the cat. When he saw this scene, his eyes lit up, and he immediately went over to see what was going on.

"Dongxu!"

A cry, tinged with tears, came from behind the crowd.

Upon hearing the commotion, Qin Huai rushed out of Yi Zhonghai's small house, tears still streaming down her face.

She pushed through the crowd, rushed to Jia Dongxu, grabbed his arm, and asked in a trembling voice, "Dongxu, you...you were released? They let you come back?"

She thought her husband was alright, and her eyes were full of anticipation.

Everyone in the courtyard pricked up their ears, waiting for Jia Dongxu's answer.

However, Jia Dongxu could only shake his head helplessly, his face ashen and pale.

"No," he said in a hoarse voice, "My mom... something happened to my mom."

"Grandma? What's wrong with Grandma?"

Qin Huairu's heart skipped a beat; she had a bad feeling.

Jia Dongxu took a deep breath, as if using all his strength, before he could say, "My mother... suffered a stroke at the farm and was rushed to the hospital... Now she's paralyzed, and half of her body is immobile."

"What?!"

As soon as he said that, the whole courtyard fell silent.

Everyone was stunned. They looked at each other, their faces filled with shock.

That shrew Jia Zhangshi, she had a stroke? And she's paralyzed?

This news is absolutely explosive!

Qin Huairu's vision went black, her body swayed, and she almost lost her balance.

My mother-in-law is paralyzed?

This news was a complete shock to her.

She had only been married for a few days when her husband was arrested, and now her mother-in-law is paralyzed in bed. How will this family survive in the future?

After a brief moment of shock, the minds of everyone in the courtyard began to stir.

Xu Damao couldn't help but smile, his heart filled with joy.

Great! That's wonderful! That old hag Jia Zhangshi used to bully everyone in the courtyard all day long. Now that she's paralyzed, let's see how she can cause trouble now!

This is truly a case of wicked people getting their just desserts!

Yan Bugui adjusted his glasses, his mind already racing with his own calculations.

The Jia family is completely ruined now. One is in labor camp, another is paralyzed, and only Qin Huairu is left. Her future days are probably going to be difficult.

The other neighbors, though they didn't say anything on the surface, mostly felt relieved.

Jia Zhangshi was extremely unpopular in the courtyard, and many people thought that her misfortune was a blessing in disguise.

Just then, Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong also returned from get off work.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, they saw the chaotic scene, the conspicuous truck, and the two police officers.

"What's going on? Why are you all gathered here?"

With his belly protruding, Liu Haizhong asked in a very official tone.

"Uncle Yi, Uncle Liu, you're finally back!" Xu Damao immediately rushed over and embellished the story, "Something terrible has happened to the Jia family! Jia Zhangshi suffered a stroke at the farm and is paralyzed. Jia Dongxu came back with the police to get money for hospital fees!"

"Is Jia Zhangshi paralyzed?"

Liu Haizhong was taken aback.

Upon hearing this news, Yi Zhonghai's heart skipped a beat, followed by an overwhelming surge of joy.

Paralyzed?

So, Jia Zhangshi's biggest problem just collapsed like that?

This was incredibly good news for him!

With Jia Zhangshi paralyzed, she could no longer cause trouble or come looking for trouble.

Moreover, this means that Jia Zhangshi will most likely not live for more than a few years.

Once Jia Zhangshi dies, Jia Dongxu's dependence on his master will only deepen.

I lost the house before, but now it seems that this move was worthwhile!

With Jia Zhangshi gone, Jia Dongxu, this pawn, was now completely in my grasp!

Yi Zhonghai's mind raced, but he put on a pained and concerned expression.

He strode up to Jia Dongxu and asked in a deep voice, "Dongxu, what exactly happened? How is your mother?"

When Jia Dongxu saw his master, it was as if he had seen his pillar of support. With a sob in his voice, he repeated the doctor's words.

"Master, the hospital is pressuring me to pay the bill, I... I need to hurry home to get the money."

"Hurry! Hurry!" Yi Zhonghai nodded hastily. "Money is the most important thing! Huairu, take Dongxu back to the house and get the money!"

Qin Huairu suddenly realized what was happening and quickly grabbed Jia Dongxu, and with two policemen following them, they ran towards the dark little house in the backyard.

Just then, Cheng Shuhai returned from outside, holding his younger sister Ling'er's hand.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw this strange scene.

The courtyard was full of people, a truck was parked at the gate, and there were two uniformed police officers. Jia Dongxu and Qin Huairu ran to the backyard in a panic.

"What... what happened?" Cheng Shuhai muttered to himself.

"Hey, Brother Cheng's back!"

Xu Damao, with his sharp eyes, was the first to spot Cheng Shuhai and immediately started shouting.

"You've missed a good show! That old hag from the Jia family, Jia Zhangshi, suffered a stroke at the farm and is now paralyzed! She's in the hospital right now!"

Xu Damao's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for everyone in the courtyard to hear.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Shuhai paused for a moment.

Did Jia Zhangshi suffer a stroke? And is she paralyzed?

He was genuinely surprised.

In his memory, Jia Zhangshi in the TV series was a character with an extremely long tenacity, constantly causing trouble and being lively for a long time.

Why did she collapse so soon after we started?

Could it be that my butterfly flaps its wings too powerfully?

First, she lost her house, then her son went to jail, and now she has suffered a stroke and is paralyzed.

This series of blows would be too much for even someone with a stronger mentality, let alone Jia Zhangshi.

Cheng Shuhai thought to himself, but his face remained expressionless.

Whether Jia Zhangshi is alive or dead, paralyzed or crippled, is none of his business.

This is all her own fault.

He took his younger sister Ling'er's hand and headed straight home without looking to the side.

Just then, Jia Dongxu and Qin Huairu rushed out of the backyard carrying a cloth bag.

As Jia Dongxu looked up, he saw Cheng Shuhai, who was preparing to go home.

Their eyes met, and Jia Dongxu's eyes instantly turned red.

All the shame, indignation, despair, and resentment erupted at this moment.

He blamed Cheng Shuhai for his mother's paralysis, for his own downfall, and for all the misfortunes of his family.