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

He seemed to blend completely into the night, leaving no trace.

"Uncle, do you think... this matter could be related to Jia Zhangshi?"

Qin Huairu eagerly offered a guess, since Jia Zhangshi was also nowhere to be found.

Qin Huairu simply refused to believe that Sha Zhu's disappearance had nothing to do with the old lady.

"Yes, yes, I'm worried that my brother might have gotten into a conflict with Jia Zhangshi and caused some trouble. Jia Zhangshi hates my brother and you, Sister Qin, to the core now. Who knows what she might do!"

He Yushui quickly chimed in.

Yi Zhonghai, who had been relatively calm, couldn't help but start to feel uneasy as the two of them talked back and forth.

He sighed heavily and glared at them reproachfully.

"You were so arrogant yesterday, and now look what's happened! The wedding date isn't even set yet, can't you at least tone it down a bit?"

Qin Huairu and He Yushui both looked a little embarrassed upon hearing this.

They were so loud yesterday, probably because they were drunk and couldn't keep their mouths shut.

This morning, after waking up from my drunken stupor, I actually felt remorseful.

But it's too late for regrets now.

"Uncle, we can't just wait here. Why don't we go out and look for them?"

Qin Huairu's voice was filled with anxiety.

She had already divorced Jia Dongxu, and could no longer return to the Jia family. Sha Zhu had become almost her only support.

If Sha Zhu were to suffer any further mishap, she felt as if the sky were about to fall.

He Yushui nodded immediately: "We have to go look for him! I'll go to the yard and get some people. We'll split up and search. We can't let anything happen to my brother."

She turned to leave, but Yi Zhonghai stopped her with a raised hand.

Yi Zhonghai frowned, looking at the impetuous girl, feeling a sense of helplessness.

"Don't rush, this matter shouldn't alarm too many people for now."

If we find Sha Zhu arguing with Jia Zhangshi when we find him, we can secretly help him out.

But if everyone goes, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, it's difficult to show favoritism even slightly.

He Yushui and Qin Huairu suddenly understood and nodded repeatedly.

Old ginger is indeed spicier.

After greeting the deaf old lady in the backyard, the group went out to search carefully for Sha Zhu's whereabouts.

They even checked those remote public toilets—they were worried that Sha Zhu might have another unfortunate accident while using the toilet, just like before.

Fortunately, Sha Zhu was not in the restroom.

What troubled them even more was that they had searched all the places where Sha Zhu and Jia Zhangshi usually went, but they couldn't even find a trace of the two people's clothes.

Yi Zhonghai also went to the factory to ask, and the gatekeeper said he had never seen Sha Zhu come.

This person seemed to have been erased from existence.

"Oh my god, sir, my brother... could it be that he encountered some bad people and got into trouble, and was...?"

He Yushui's voice trembled with anxiety, and all sorts of terrible thoughts kept popping into her mind.

Yi Zhonghai wanted to sigh as he listened. Why did his sister always think the worst? But then he thought about it again, and the worst possibility didn't seem impossible.

"How about... we go to the riverbank and take a look?"

Qin Huairu made the suggestion as if by some strange twist of fate.

Although Yi Zhonghai still felt it was unlikely, there was almost nowhere left to look, so he could only try his luck.

"Wait! Look over there... isn't that my brother? And Jia Zhangshi?"

He Yushui, with her sharp eyes, caught sight of two blurry yet familiar figures in the distance at almost the same moment.

"That's right, it's them! They really are together! Quick, let's hurry over there, or a fight might break out!"

Neither Jia Zhangshi nor Sha Zhu were the type to suffer losses or tolerate humiliation.

Yi Zhonghai was afraid that Jia Zhangshi's sharp tongue would ignite Sha Zhu's temper, so the three of them rushed over, only to find the two of them standing side by side under an old tree.

The dense foliage blocked their view, making it impossible to see what they were doing.

Qin Huairu felt a sudden tightness in her chest, and her pace quickened involuntarily.

"Granny Jia, don't even think about bullying my stupid...elder brother?"

He Yushui ran and shouted, but when they circled around to the side of the big tree and saw the scene in front of them, they all froze on the spot.

Especially He Yushui, whose question was almost squeezed out of her throat.

As for Qin Huairu, she was completely stunned—the scene before her eyes completely overturned her understanding of the world.

"Pillar! What...what are you doing?"

Yi Zhonghai finally couldn't hold back and roared out.

He was deeply shaken; if it weren't for the composure he had cultivated over the years, he probably would have fainted on the spot.

Under the shadow of the tree, Sha Zhu was sitting close together with Jia Zhangshi.

Jia Zhangshi's voluptuous body leaned against Sha Zhu's chest, resembling a "large bird nestled against a woman."

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The dazzling scene made Yi Zhonghai and his companions almost want to rub their eyes out.

Qin Huairu and He Yushui blinked hard, almost wondering if they had fallen into some absurd dream.

Qin Huairu, in particular, felt a sudden dizziness – just now, Sha Zhu was clearly whispering something to Jia Zhangshi, and Jia Zhangshi's face was flushed with a girlish blush.

All of this intertwined, leaving Qin Huairu almost breathless.

She even couldn't help but blame herself: Could it be that she had kept her distance from Sha Zhu all these years, which had driven him to do such a crazy thing?

Sha Zhu and Jia Zhangshi noticed the newcomers at this moment, and their expressions revealed a bit of embarrassment.

Like a young girl, Jia Zhangshi buried her face in Sha Zhu's arms in embarrassment, and a blush rose on her wrinkled cheeks.

"Xiao Zhang, don't be afraid, everyone will find out about our situation sooner or later."

Don't worry, I'll protect you.

As Sha Zhu spoke, he reached out to hug Jia Zhangshi, but her body was so plump that he couldn't wrap his arm around her completely.

Jia Zhangshi clenched her fist and gently punched Sha Zhu's chest a few times—though it was "gentle."

Sha Zhu felt as if his internal organs were about to be displaced by the shock.

"Pillar, you're so good to me..."

Seeing the two of them being so affectionate and oblivious to everyone else, Yi Zhonghai felt so disgusted that he almost vomited.

In particular, the old woman was using a high-pitched voice to imitate a young girl's coquettish manner, a sound that sent chills down one's spine.

But Sha Zhu, the person involved, was completely unaware and instead looked delighted.

He looked up at Yi Zhonghai:

"Uncle Yi, you've come at just the right time."

I had originally planned to talk about it in a couple of days, but since I've run into them, I won't hide it anymore.

That's right, I plan to—"

His matter-of-fact tone, coupled with the tender gaze he cast at Madam Jia, was like a bolt from the blue for the people present.

"Shut up! Don't say another word!"

Yi Zhonghai finally erupted, interrupting him with a roar.

Even before Sha Zhu finished speaking, Yi Zhonghai had already guessed what would happen next.

And it was this expected answer that made his stomach churn.

At this moment, he and Qin Huairu felt the same self-reproach: if they had arranged a marriage for Shazhu earlier, how could this child have been so eager for a wife, and actually ended up with Jia Zhangshi?

Yi Zhonghai sighed inwardly, feeling sorry for He Yuzhu.

Just when he was about to marry Qin Huairu, he got too carried away with his joy yesterday and lost his mind, causing this absurd scene.

As for Jia Zhangshi, he thought the situation was the opposite—He Yuzhu fainted from joy, while she went mad from anger.

It must be that everyone acted too cruelly last night, forcing her to lose her composure.

But fate played a cruel trick, causing these two to "lose their hearts."

They collided at one point.

Yi Zhonghai secretly thought that He Yuzhu might still have room for maneuver. As long as it didn't get to the worst point, he should quickly separate the two of them, and perhaps they could still be saved.

Seeing his flustered and panicked appearance, He Yuzhu just shook his head and said nothing more, instead tightening his grip on Jia Zhangshi's arm.

"Brother... wake up! Let go of Aunt Jia! Do you know what you're doing? How heartbroken Sister Qin will be if she sees this!"

He Yushui couldn't bear to watch any longer and rushed forward to pull Jia Zhangshi away.

"Pillar, save me... This girl looks fierce, I'm scared..."

He Yushui felt nauseous—she hadn't even touched her, yet Jia Zhangshi had started wailing in a high-pitched voice, making anyone who didn't know the situation think she had done something utterly immoral.

He Yuzhu immediately stood up and shielded Jia Zhangshi tightly behind him.

The look in his eyes as he glared at He Yushui held no trace of sibling affection; it was more like that of enemies meeting.

"Shut up, He Yuyu!"

"Why are you asking me? I'd like to ask you—do you even know what you're doing right now? You bastard, how dare you touch Xiao Zhang? Let me tell you, from now on she's mine. If you dare lay a hand on her again, our sibling relationship ends here!"

He roared hoarsely, as if he were insane.

That cry of "My people"

The shock made the ears of the people present ring, and they stood there stunned, unable to think for a moment.

"You...you..."

He Yushui's eyes widened, almost bulging out of their sockets, and her mouth opened but she couldn't utter a word.

She never imagined that her brother, who had been with her since childhood, would break off relations with her for the sake of a Jia Zhangshi.

This absurd thing struck her heart, making her dizzy and disoriented.

Qin Huairu, who was standing to the side, swayed and almost collapsed.

What does this mean? Has she changed her mind? Although they are not yet married, she has long regarded He Yuzhu as her husband in her heart.

If he falls in love with another girl, she may be heartbroken, but she understands her own situation and that she is ultimately no match for that innocent girl.

But right now... it's actually Jia Zhangshi?

Does he think he's less important than this old woman? Is he trying to become Jia Dongxu's father by doing this?

As the thought raced through her mind, Qin Huairu felt a thunderous roar in her head, and tears streamed down her face.

"Pillar, how can you do this to me?!"

She asked, sobbing.

In the past, seeing her with tears streaming down her face, He Yuzhu would have softened his heart and rushed forward to apologize gently.

But now he just frowned and watched coldly, unmoved.

Qin Huairu was immediately at a loss.

Yi Zhonghai sighed and slowly walked closer.

"Zhu Zi, I understand. You've been suffering these past few days, otherwise you wouldn't be so distraught."

"Let's go, I'll go with you to see a doctor."

Yi Zhonghai reached out to grab Sha Zhu, a bitter feeling welling up inside him.

We absolutely cannot allow any mishap to happen to Sha Zhu, otherwise how can we expect him to support us in our old age?

"What nonsense are you spouting, you old geezer! I'm not sick, you're the one who's sick! Get lost!"

Despite all his calculations, Yi Zhonghai never expected Sha Zhu to suddenly fly into a rage.

With a shout, Sha Zhu shoved him hard.

Caught off guard, Yi Zhonghai stumbled and cried out in surprise, losing his balance with a "thump."

He fell into the ditch next to him.

"Idiot Zhu! Are you crazy?! Do you know what you're doing?!"

He Yushui cried out in fright and hurriedly pulled Yi Zhonghai out of the water with Qin Huairu.

At this moment, Yi Zhonghai was soaked to the bone, looking like a drowned rat, and in a very disheveled state.

He sat blankly on the shore, his mind a complete blank, utterly unable to comprehend what had just happened.

"Get out! All of you get out! I'm not seeing anyone! I'm going to be with Xiao Zhang, and I'll fight anyone who tries to stop me!"

Sha Zhu's eyes were bloodshot, and his roar was deafening; his frenzied appearance was like that of a wild beast out of control.

Yi Zhonghai and his two companions were terrified by his posture, fearing that he might do something drastic again.

Left with no other choice, the three had to retreat for the time being.

They were genuinely worried that if they stayed there, things would get even more out of hand, and the situation would become truly unmanageable.

Standing behind Sha Zhu, Jia Zhangshi saw his fearless demeanor and her eyes lit up with admiration, as if she were a young girl meeting her hero.

Yi Zhonghai and his two companions returned to the courtyard house looking disheveled, their brows furrowed and faces full of worry.

Along the way, they discussed repeatedly how to deal with Sha Zhu's madness, but after much thought, they were still at a loss.

"Uncle Yi, what if Sha Zhu keeps going like this... what are we going to do?"

Qin Huairu spoke with a worried expression, her brows furrowing as she looked at Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai was certainly anxious; if he had a solution, he wouldn't be so troubled.

He sighed heavily: "If you ask me, we also bear some responsibility for this. I'm afraid we put too much pressure on Sha Zhu, otherwise he wouldn't have... become like this."

As he spoke, he glanced at He Yushui, seemingly casually.

During this time, He Yushui often whispered in Sha Zhu's ear, urging him to marry Qin Huairu. Yi Zhonghai knew perfectly well that it was this constant pressure that was driving Sha Zhu "crazy."

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