Courtyard House: My Hidden Wheat Seeds Caused a National Sensation

"On his recent trips to the countryside, Xu Damao returned empty-handed, without bringing back any local specialties, which is not in line with his usual behavior."

A few days ago, I went to the hospital to get medicine for my wife and ran into him.

It was supposed to be a movie screening in the countryside, but he returned to the city early and even sneaked out of the gynecology clinic.

I became suspicious, so I followed him for a while.

I watched as he went into the house of an old doctor, got the medicine, and came out.

Afterwards, I asked around and found out that he was asking about a prescription for preventing miscarriage, and he also prescribed medicine for preventing miscarriage.

He didn't tell Lou Xiao'e about his early return this time.

And today, he bumped into me at the gate, and I saw it clearly—there was a red mark on his neck, definitely from a woman biting him! All these things combined, there's no doubt he's having an affair.”

"Good, very good."

As the deaf old lady listened, a smile slowly crept onto her lips. "Now we can be certain that Xu Damao's health is fine."

Once his test results are ready, I can start making the arrangements.

"Grandma, is there anything I can help you with?"

Yi Zhonghai quickly leaned closer and asked.

"Just let Xiao Zhou come with me then."

"Alright, then I'll wait for your good news."

Yi Zhonghai also smiled, and the wrinkles on his face smoothed out a bit.

His original plan was to find a country girl for He Yuzhu.

That way, He Yuzhu's marriage would be resolved, silencing outsiders who said he was immoral, and He Yuzhu would remember his kindness and be even more devoted to him in the future.

Country girls are less worldly and easier to manipulate. Placing them by He Yuzhu's side and having him whisper sweet nothings in his ear would provide an extra layer of security for their later years.

However, since the deaf old lady had mentioned Lou Xiao'e, he did not object.

In his calculations, Lou Xiao'e also had her advantages: First, she couldn't have children, so He Yuzhu would have no children in the future and would be able to take care of him wholeheartedly; second, the Lou family was well-off and would have a comfortable life in the future; third, Lou Xiao'e was honest and straightforward and didn't have any ulterior motives. Look at how the deaf old lady had her under her thumb.

The two chatted in hushed tones for a while before Yi Zhonghai got up to say goodbye.

As she watched his figure disappear through the door, a complex light flashed in the deaf old woman's eyes.

Having lived to this age, what couldn't she see through? She knew perfectly well what Yi Zhonghai was scheming about.

But she was still relying on Yi Zhonghai's family for support, so she couldn't bring herself to break the ice and simply pretended not to know.

"Lou Xiao'e is a kind-hearted and simple-minded girl."

She murmured to herself, her voice so low it was almost inaudible.

This is a suitable candidate to be betroth to the pillar.

More importantly, Lou Xiao'e clearly has a fertile body.

By marrying her, the family line will continue, and I can say I've done right by him.

The old lady sighed silently, but one thing she was absolutely certain of in her heart was that Lou Xiao'e would definitely get pregnant.

"I never expected that Xu Damao would have such abilities... Alas, the matter of procreation is ultimately unfathomable."

Even I was mistaken.

But that's normal; I'm not a doctor.

But this was actually a good thing—it was a good opportunity to use Lou Xiao'e's "inability to have children" as a pretext to pressure her and force her to marry Zhu Zi.

Once she's married and pregnant, she'll never be able to escape.

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on the old lady's lips.

"I'll go to the Lou family tomorrow."

Lou Guanshan still owes me a huge favor, so this time, I'll let him repay it with his daughter.

Sigh... Such a huge favor, and it's all being used up in this end.

"If it weren't for Zhu Zi's ruined reputation and the difficulty he faces in finding a wife, why would I waste this favor?"

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh again, then her face darkened, and she muttered under her breath, "It's all Li Jianye's fault! If it weren't for him, how could such a good boy like Zhuzi have been given a bad reputation? But... even though Li Jianye is capable, he can make mistakes sometimes."

This time, he was wrong.

He must have thought Xu Damao was infertile, which is why he sent Xu Damao to the hospital for a checkup, right? He has a sharp eye; just like me, he could tell at a glance that Lou Xiao'e was fertile.

Unfortunately, he was one step behind – he went on a business trip and was a beat late in receiving the news, which is why we lost this time.

"I'd like to see what kind of expression Li Jianye will have on his face when Xu Damao comes back with the hospital test results!"

The old lady made up her mind that she would definitely go out to see the excitement on the day Xu Damao picked up the report.

"Hehe... Just thinking about it makes me kind of look forward to it."

……

The next morning, Lou Xiao'e got up early and prepared breakfast for Li Jianye's family.

The craftsmanship is mediocre, but passable.

After dinner, Li Jianye and Dilireba went to work, and she leaned against the window, quietly watching and waiting.

Sure enough, Xu Damao appeared shortly afterward.

He just returned from the countryside yesterday and can still rest at home today.

He planned to take advantage of this free time to go to the hospital for a check-up, and once he got the results, he would divorce Lou Xiao'e as soon as possible—that way, he could smoothly marry Xiao Fang.

He's gone!

Upon seeing this, Lou Xiao'e immediately wrapped a scarf around her neck, put on a hat, and quickly followed after her.

The two of them, one in front of the other, went to the hospital.

When Lou Xiao'e saw that Xu Damao had indeed entered the steel mill's affiliated hospital, she was overjoyed—she had acquaintances there.

It's easier to get things done if you know someone.

Xu Damao's examination was completed quickly, and he came out shortly afterward.

Although the results came out relatively quickly, it still took until the afternoon to pick them up.

So he didn't stay at the hospital long and left immediately after the examination.

While he was away, Lou Xiao'e turned around and went to find a vice president she knew.

What she asked for wasn't anything major, and Xu Damao was her legal husband, so the vice president thought about it briefly and agreed.

The vice president readily agreed.

He led Lou Xiao'e to the doctor to retrieve Xu Damao's medical examination report.

In black and white, the conclusion clearly stated, "Lack of germ cell activity, infertility."

A few lines of text.

Lou Xiao'e stared at the words, and tears welled up unexpectedly.

"He really can't do it..."

What Li Jianye said was exactly the same.

Li Jianye is truly amazing...

After all these years, I'm finally free from taking the blame...

She wiped her face, quickly snapping out of her reverie, and swiftly pulled out the camera she had prepared beforehand, snapping several photos of the examination form.

Xu Damao,

Jianye had anticipated that you would seek someone to change the results after seeing the order.

Unfortunately, I will show these photos to the doctors at the hospital first.

If anyone helps you fabricate photos, I will release them to the public.

In that case, it won't just be one person who loses their job.

If no one dares to help you, you only have one option left:

Find someone you trust to have the procedure redone at another hospital using your name.

But that will take time.

And I can get the photos printed today.

Xu Damao...you can't escape."

Lou Xiao'e clenched her teeth, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.

She thanked the doctor, bowed to the vice president to say goodbye, and then hurried to the photo studio on the street corner.

After paying extra, the private manager agreed to develop the photos for her immediately.

"Just you wait, Xu Damao."

I want the whole hospital, everyone in the hospital, to know—

"You're the one who can't have children."

At that moment, the curve of her lips subtly revealed a hint of ruthlessness.

……

Afternoon arrived in the blink of an eye.

Xu Damao hummed an off-key tune as he briskly stepped into the hospital gate.

"Finally, it's time to make it..."

Hey, now I can finally be free.

After receiving the report, he went back and confronted Lou Xiao'e.

I got the divorce certificate today before the neighborhood office closed.

Then... he could smoothly marry Xiaofang and bring her home...

The more he thought about it, the happier he became, his mouth stretching almost to his ears.

Pushing open the door to the doctor's office, Xu Damao called out loudly:

"Doctor, my name is Xu Damao, I'm here to pick up my medical examination report."

"Um."

The doctor looked up at him, a hint of barely perceptible sympathy flashing in his eyes, and handed him the form. "This... take a look for yourself."

Try to relax and don't put too much pressure on yourself.

"what?"

Xu Damao was taken aback, as if an invisible question mark had appeared above his head. "Doctor, what do you mean by that?"

"You'll understand once you read the report."

Ask me if you don't understand.

The doctor didn't explain much, he just gestured with his chin toward the piece of paper.

Xu Damao lowered his head, filled with doubt.

"What's so interesting about the report? I've always been healthy..."

The words came to an abrupt halt.

His gaze was fixed on the last line of the diagnosis—

"German cell activity is zero, and there is no possibility of reproduction."

It felt like a thunderbolt had struck the top of his head.

Xu Damao froze on the spot, his pupils suddenly contracted, and his mouth opened unconsciously.

With a loosening of his finger, the report fluttered down to the ground.

He was completely unaware.

Only one question kept echoing in my mind:

"I can't have children?...Then...whose children are they?"

Xu Damao's heart felt like it was being tightly gripped by something, clenching and pounding.

That lingering question, like a dull knife cutting flesh, repeatedly eroded his already fragile nerves.

"well--"

The doctor in the white coat standing to the side, even though he was used to seeing all kinds of patients and scenes, couldn't help but sigh softly upon witnessing this scene.

He bent down, picked up the piece of paper that had fallen to the ground, and handed it back.

This soft sigh, however, was like a loud bell tolling, abruptly waking Xu Damao from his daze.

"Doctor! Doctor, please tell me, this...this must be a mistake!"

Xu Damao suddenly stretched out his hands and grabbed the doctor's arm tightly. His knuckles turned white from the force, and his eyes were filled with a mixture of panic and the last glimmer of hope that refused to be extinguished.

"Well……"

The doctor, stared at by his almost scorching gaze, subconsciously tried to pull his arm back, his brow furrowing almost imperceptibly.

"Comrade, please calm down."

"How can I stay calm! The report says... says I'm impotent, but I've already gotten someone pregnant! What's going on?"

Xu Damao's voice trembled as he eagerly poured out his deepest fears and doubts.

"From a medical perspective, it's not entirely impossible."

The doctor slowed his speech, carefully choosing his words, "The conclusion of this report we are issuing is based on the test results of the sample you provided this time."

However, your past... well, that might not be the case.

In fact, if you adjust your schedule, pay attention to rest, and come back for a follow-up examination after a period of time, the results may be different.

In short, it is essential to quit smoking and drinking during this period, maintain a regular lifestyle, and as your physical condition improves, many health indicators will also change accordingly.

The doctor eventually said something reassuring, even though he knew it was more of a professional gesture of comfort.

"Really? You mean it?"

Xu Damao's eyes lit up for a moment, as if he had grasped at a lifeline.

"This is a theoretical possibility."

The doctor's answer remained professionally vague, but that was enough for Xu Damao.

His tense shoulders relaxed slightly, he let out a long sigh, and repeatedly said, "Thank you, thank you so much!"

Looking at Xu Damao's post-traumatic state, the doctor suddenly had a thought: perhaps in the future, when issuing such sensitive reports, the wording should be more... tactful? For example, replacing certain categorical negative conclusions with probabilistic descriptions? This might reduce some unnecessary shock.

Hmm, I might consider writing a suggestion and submitting it later.

At the same time, Xu Damao's thoughts quickly turned to that thin piece of paper.

"doctor,"

He leaned closer, lowered his voice, and spoke in a pleading tone, "Could you... do me a favor and... make a slight change to this report? Change it to... the normal kind?"

I need it urgently, really, it's extremely important!

"no."

The doctor immediately shook his head, his attitude clear: "This is against the rules, a matter of principle, and cannot be done."

If you have any doubts about the results, you can certainly follow the advice to adjust your health and come back for a retest after a while.