Courtyard House: A Carefree Life Begins with a Lottery of Wish Power

Jia Dongxu opened and closed his mouth several times, but he still didn't know what to say to refute Lin Zhuo.

Jia Zhangshi, however, ignored everything and started throwing a tantrum.

He sat directly on the ground, slapping the ground with both hands while howling like a banshee.

"Gentlemen, you must stand up for the Jia family!"

When Jia Zhangshi started wailing, everyone in the ward felt utterly bewildered.

Qin Huairu was so embarrassed that her face burned, and she quickly pulled Jia Zhangshi aside, saying:

"Mom, please get up."

With Yi Zhonghai around, there was no need for Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui to step forward; the two were happy to hide behind Yi Zhonghai and watch the show.

Yi Zhonghai was also troubled by Jia Zhangshi, that shrew, but he gave the old woman a wink, signaling her to go and appease Jia Zhangshi.

Fortunately, the nurse heard the commotion and rushed over, saying rather irritably:

"What's all the commotion about? This is a hospital."

He Yushui never expected that her visit to the hospital would cause such a commotion.

He quickly put the key away, said goodbye, and left the ward.

Lin Zhuo ignored Jia Zhangshi, who was throwing a tantrum on the ground, and left with He Yushui as if nothing had happened.

After Lin Zhuo left, Jia Zhangshi sat on the ground and threw a tantrum for a while, but then she got bored.

Just then, Qin Huairu advised:

"Mom, the ground is cold, don't get cold."

Jia Zhangshi then took the opportunity to get up from the ground.

Yi Zhonghai seized the opportunity to say:

"It's getting late, so we won't disturb Dongxu's rest any longer."

Without waiting for a reply from the Jia family, he led everyone out of the ward.

Seeing the group leave, Jia Zhangshi sat on the sickbed, not even lifting her buttocks, and didn't say a word.

Qin Huairu hurriedly followed him out.

Seeing this, an older woman said:

"Huai Ru, no need to see me off. You should go back and take care of Dong Xu."

Qin Huairu said with a sincere expression:

"Dear uncles, aunties, and Sha Zhu, thank you so much."

As she spoke, Qin Huairu showed an apologetic expression and said:

"I'm really sorry about what happened today. You all know my mother-in-law has a bad temper, but she's not a bad person at heart."

Don't take it to heart.

The crowd, who were initially furious, calmed down a bit after hearing Qin Huairu's words.

The carefree He Yuzhu quickly replied:

"It's alright, Sister Qin. Please feel free to ask if you need any help."

Qin Huairu nodded and gave He Yuzhu a grateful look.

He Yuzhu suddenly felt as if his bones had become two ounces lighter.

Yi Zhonghai's mood had calmed down considerably by this time. He sighed and said:

"Huai Ru, has the doctor told you about Dongxu's condition?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu's expression changed, her eyes immediately reddened, and she silently nodded.

Qin Huairu just bit her lip, not daring to speak, afraid that if she opened her mouth, tears would fall.

An older woman took Qin Huairu's hand and said gently:

"Don't overthink it. Doctors always tend to exaggerate things. Dongxu is still so young, he'll definitely get better."

Qin Huairu took a deep breath, forced a smile, and said:

"Okay, ma'am, I'll definitely take good care of Dongxu and help him get better."

Looking at Qin Huairu, whose face was streaked with tears, and then thinking about Jia Dongxu's illness, Yi Zhonghai's anger gradually dissipated, replaced by a deep sense of depression.

The second and third aunts also came over and comforted Qin Huairu before everyone said goodbye.

Qin Huairu wiped away her tears, calmed herself down for a while, and then returned to the ward.

Jia Dongxu said with some dissatisfaction:

"Why did it take you so long to get back?"

Qin Huairu whispered:

"I saw the old man and his family off. They said they came to see you, and they even brought so much money."

Madam Jia glared with her triangular eyes and said sternly:

"Whether he comes to visit or brings money, isn't that reasonable?"

"Dongxu is his apprentice. Dongxu suffered such serious injuries because he didn't take good care of Dongxu."

Qin Huairu hadn't expected that Jia Zhangshi would have such a twisted logic, but she didn't want to engage in a pointless argument with her.

He simply gave a soft "hmm".

Unexpectedly, Jia Dongxu said:

"Qin Huairu, you seem distracted. Are you upset because you saw Lin Zhuo and He Yushui together all the time?"

Qin Huairu was struck dumb upon hearing this. She looked at Jia Dongxu in disbelief, unable to comprehend how such words could come from her husband's mouth.

"Dongxu, how could you say that to me?"

As she spoke, Qin Huairu's voice trembled with tears.

Upon hearing Jia Dongxu mention Lin Zhuo, Madam Jia Zhang perked up and said fiercely:

"Qin Huairu, are you thinking of finding someone else now that our Dongxu is injured?"

"Don't forget who brought you out of the countryside."

"Let me tell you, even if Dongxu is paralyzed, you won't leave the Jia family!"

Qin Huairu was greatly surprised upon hearing this and said:

"Mom, what are you saying? Dongxu and I are husband and wife. Whether he's injured or not, how could I leave him?"

Qin Huairu deliberately changed the subject, trying to cover up the fact that Jia Dongxu had recovered.

Upon hearing this, Madam Jia Zhang immediately realized that she had spoken without thinking. She looked flustered and secretly glanced at Jia Dongxu.

Jia Dongxu heard clearly and noticed the unusual behavior of Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu, so he quickly asked:

"Mom, explain yourself clearly, am I paralyzed?"

As he spoke, Jia Dongxu's voice trembled with tears.

Jia Dongxu had no feeling below his waist. The doctor just told him to rest and recover. But Jia Zhangshi's sudden words and strange expression made Jia Dongxu suspicious.

Madam Jia's expression had returned to normal by this time, and she had made up her mind.

He took Jia Dongxu's hand and said softly:

"Dongxu, that's not what I meant. I meant in case."

Qin Huairu hated her mother-in-law for her loose tongue, but she had no choice but to go along with Jia Zhangshi's words:

"Dongxu, that's not what Mom meant. Don't overthink it. Go and get some rest."

Jia Dongxu, however, wouldn't listen at all and said sternly:

"Has the doctor already said that I can't be cured?"

Madam Jia Zhang, with a bitter face, said:

"Dongxu, can you trust what doctors say? Doctors always exaggerate the severity so they can show off their skills after they've cured the patient."

Qin Huairu wished she could sew her mother-in-law's mouth shut. Didn't her words confirm that the doctor had already said Jia Dongxu was incurable?

Sure enough, Jia Dongxu understood immediately upon hearing this and burst into tears.

While comforting Jia Dongxu, Qin Huairu couldn't help but shed tears herself.

Jia Dongxu shoved Qin Huairu away forcefully and said:

"You knew all along that I was paralyzed, didn't you?"

"So you can't wait to find another job, right?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu felt as if her heart was being torn apart. She could only utter "Dongxu" before bursting into tears.

When Jia Dongxu saw that Qin Huairu did not refute him, he became even more convinced that his guess was correct.

"Okay, so you admit it now. I felt something was off about you the moment Lin Zhuo entered our courtyard."

"It seems you still have feelings for Lin Zhuo."

"Do you think I'm in your way?"

"Would you be happier if I just died?"

Jia Dongxu's face was contorted with rage, and each of his words was like a sharp knife piercing Qin Huairu's heart.