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

Upon hearing this, the deaf old woman burst out laughing: "That would be even better! It would be best if his wife, Yu Li, heard that he had no house and, in a fit of anger, went through with a miscarriage. It would be truly satisfying if both she and the unborn child died!"

Her face contorted with laughter.

Seeing the old lady's appearance, He Daqing couldn't help but shudder.

He was chilled to the bone by the undisguised ruthlessness.

What struck him as even more strange was that his own children were showing the same expressions as the deaf old woman.

"That's for the best."

If Yu Li really dies, or the child dies, her father-in-law might force them to divorce.

"At that time, Hao Jianguo will truly have nothing left."

Sha Zhu interjected ominously, "That bastard deserves to live in torment for the rest of his life."

He Daqing looked at his son and felt that the person in front of him was terrifyingly unfamiliar.

The deaf old woman patted Sha Zhu on the shoulder triumphantly: "Good grandson, just you wait and see, this kind of thing will happen sooner or later."

He might have to sleep under a bridge from now on.

Just imagining that scene made her feel incredibly happy.

"We've already lost his house, and this bad luck is just beginning."

Next time, riding this momentum, we'll also oust him from his position as workshop director at the steel rolling mill. He won't be able to keep any of his "advanced worker" titles either.

The deaf old woman lowered her voice, her tone full of calculation.

These words hit Yi Zhonghai right where it was thinking.

He slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "That's right! Who does he think he is, to deserve so many benefits?"

Yi Zhonghai had always harbored resentment over Hao Jianguo becoming the workshop director.

In his view, that position should have belonged to him—Hao Jianguo had neither the qualifications nor the experience.

He firmly believed that as long as Hao Jianguo fell from power, he would definitely succeed him.

Thinking of this, Yi Zhonghai's fingers trembled with excitement.

The deaf old woman squinted her dim eyes and gave Yi Zhonghai a deep look.

Although she was old, she was not senile. She had a clear understanding of many things and had long since guessed Yi Zhonghai's thoughts.

"Don't worry, he won't be able to keep any of those things."

The deaf old woman uttered a sentence mysteriously.

Seeing her like this, Yi Zhonghai and the others immediately perked up.

Since the old lady said that, she must still have a backup plan—just like when she said she wanted to drive Hao Jianguo away, and now it has come true.

"Grandma, do you have any other ideas? Please tell us!"

Sha Zhu pressed on impatiently.

The deaf old woman shook her head mysteriously: "Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed."

Just you wait and see.

Yi Zhonghai and the others exchanged smiles, feeling much more at ease.

In any case, today is a joyous day for them.

Sha Zhu started making arrangements again, preparing to celebrate properly once more.

……

Yu Li's family home.

After leaving the courtyard, Hao Jianguo came straight here.

At first, Yu Li and the others were still wondering why Hao Jianguo had suddenly returned.

After hearing Hao Jianguo's explanation, a surge of anger welled up in everyone's hearts.

"That idiot Zhu is no good."

"I said, my father frowning."

Yu Li appeared calm. Although she was also unhappy with those people's behavior, she had never wanted to depend on others for a living—she would inevitably be talked about behind her back in the future, and that was not a pleasant feeling.

"It's actually quieter now that we've moved out. That place was never peaceful to begin with; it was full of troublemakers."

Upon hearing this, Yu Li's parents immediately nodded in agreement.

Recalling the events that had transpired in that courtyard house a while ago, the elderly couple frowned in unison.

Even if Hao Jianguo didn't move out on his own initiative, they originally planned to persuade him to find an opportunity to move away from that troublesome place.

That courtyard always had a somewhat eerie feel to it, and they didn't want their future grandchildren to be influenced by those filthy people.

Now that Hao Jianguo has come out on his own, it's just as well.

"Don't take it to heart, Jianguo. From now on, this is your home. Settle down here."

Mr. Yu smiled and patted his son-in-law on the shoulder.

Although the son-in-law is considered half a son, in the father's heart he is no different from his own son.

He was genuinely happy that Hao Jianguo could come and stay with him.

Feeling the care in his father-in-law and mother-in-law's words, Hao Jianguo felt a warmth in his heart.

"Mom and Dad, you don't need to worry about it."

Yu Li and I had already discussed it; we wanted to move to a more spacious room.

Hao Jianguo spoke with great confidence.

The gains brought to him by the frog were far beyond what ordinary people could imagine; his previous losses were just a drop in the ocean. However, outsiders had no way of knowing his plans.

Yu Li's parents, however, thought he was just trying to comfort his elders and didn't want them to worry.

Yu's father sighed inwardly: What a good child. He was wronged and ostracized by the people in the courtyard. He must have been feeling down, but he still took care of their feelings...

Thinking about it this way, Hao Jianguo's image in his mind became even more impressive, and at the same time, he felt even more sorry for the boy's patience.

"Oh, I'm so sorry to have troubled you."

Yu's father sighed and gently patted Hao Jianguo's shoulder again.

Hao Jianguo was slightly taken aback at first, but then he understood his father-in-law's thoughts, and a faint, bitter smile appeared on his lips.

He didn't explain much, but simply reached into his pocket—actually into his storage space—and took out a wad of cash, a full thousand yuan, which he handed to Yu Li.

"Yu Li, you can keep this money for now."

I promised you I'd get you a bigger house, and I kept my word.

Hao Jianguo spoke gently, yet with unwavering conviction.

Upon seeing the money, Yu Li was stunned.

My husband just mentioned that he had already given Sha Zhu and the others a thousand yuan.

She had thought Hao Jianguo had very little left, but she never expected him to have so much.

Yu Li had always trusted her husband. Although she was surprised, she didn't doubt him much. She just felt that her man was indeed capable, and he never failed to keep his promises.

"Yes, I believe you."

Honey, you're amazing.

Yu Li looked up at Hao Jianguo, her eyes gleaming with happiness.

She didn't notice that her younger sister, Yu Haitang, standing not far away, looked at them with eyes full of envy.

"How wonderful it would be if I could have a husband like that in the future."

Yu Haitang pondered to herself.

At this moment, Yu Li's parents were dumbfounded.

The elderly couple looked at each other, their faces filled with astonishment, as if they had witnessed something unbelievable.

Is it really that amazing?

Hao Jianguo's abilities are truly beyond imagination.

In just one day, he easily pulled out two thousand dollars.

This was an astonishing amount back then.

For ordinary families, let alone a thousand, they would have to carefully calculate and weigh their options even if they had to spend a hundred.

But what about Hao Jianguo?

Judging from his composed demeanor, Yu Li's parents even felt that if they asked him to come up with the same amount again, he probably wouldn't even bat an eye.

This son-in-law's family is incredibly wealthy.

The elderly couple looked at each other, unsure of what to say.

Just now they were feeling sorry for Hao Jianguo, thinking that Sha Zhu and his gang were bullying people too much.

But upon closer inspection, this wasn't a loss at all; it was clearly an opportunity presented to them—a perfect opportunity to change their place of residence.

After all, these days, you can't just change houses whenever you want.

Sha Zhu and his gang's commotion actually helped Hao Jianguo move out of the tenement.

Yu's father laughed loudly and patted Hao Jianguo on the shoulder: "Good lad, you're really something! We were worried for nothing just now."

"Come on, let's have a good drink tonight, this is a joyous occasion!"

Yes, if it were someone else, being kicked out like that would probably make them feel like the sky was falling.

But for Hao Jianguo, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise, a stroke of good fortune.

On this day, Hao Jianguo inadvertently revealed his wealth, which put Yu Li's parents at ease, and they drank heartily.

Finally, Yu's father was so drunk that he was completely disoriented, and Hao Jianguo had to help him into the house.

Late at night.

Hao Jianguo and Yu Li lay side by side on the bed, talking in hushed tones.

Yu Li had no attachment to that courtyard house; in fact, moving out suited her just fine.

Hao Jianguo himself didn't care about that place.

Even though she thought about the reason for leaving, Yu Li still felt a lump in her throat.

In her opinion, it would have been fine if they had just moved out normally, but the underhanded methods used by Sha Zhu and his gang were really infuriating.

"Those people are so unreasonable! This house was clearly given to Dad because he saved He Daqing back then; Dad almost lost his life... How dare He Daqing ask for it back? He's a complete scoundrel!"

Yu Li became increasingly angry as she spoke, her lips pressed tightly together.

Hao Jianguo had already told her about the past, and she felt even more sorry for her father-in-law.

"Hmph, like father, like son. No wonder Sha Zhu and He Yushui behave so badly; it's all because He Daqing didn't teach them well!"

Seeing her puffed-up face, like a cat with its fur standing on end, Hao Jianguo couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"You're still laughing!"

Yu Li gently punched him, "I really feel sorry for you."

They're really bullying us... If you ask me, the most insidious one is the deaf old woman; this kind of idea must have come from her."

Although she hadn't lived in the courtyard for long, Yu Li had already seen through the intricate web of human relationships involved.

One sentence hits the nail on the head.

Hao Jianguo secretly admired his wife's intelligence.

Yu Li saw that he remained calm, but his brows were furrowed, and she felt both anxious and confused.

"Jianguo, how come you...aren't you angry at all? This isn't like you."

She even worried that her husband might have been so angry that he lost his mind.

Hao Jianguo reached out and gently brushed the tip of her nose, his eyes filled with certainty.

"Silly girl, don't rush."

Don't worry, we won't suffer any losses.

Seeing his mysterious expression, Yu Li's curiosity grew even stronger, and she followed him closer.

She looked intently at Hao Jianguo, her voice filled with expectation: "Jianguo, have you already figured out a way to deal with them?"

Hao Jianguo patted her hand with a smile: "Don't worry, in seven days at most, they'll have to bow their heads and beg me."

Upon hearing this, Yu Li was taken aback, and her eyes widened in surprise.

She certainly believed that her husband never made empty promises to her, but these words were truly unimaginable—she knew those people's temperament all too well. Since they had already broken off relations and driven them away, why would they lower themselves to invite them back? Wouldn't that be like slapping herself in the face?

"Really? What exactly are you planning to do? Tell me quickly."

Yu Li felt a ticklish, curious sensation, as if a feather were gently scratching her heart.

Hao Jianguo simply shook his head mysteriously, looking as if it were a secret that could not be revealed.

Yu Li had no choice but to suppress her many questions and quietly wait for the "good show" her husband had mentioned.

The opening.

These days, without Hao Jianguo, the courtyard has become the domain of Sha Zhu and his friends.

Especially Sha Zhu, who was originally reckless and impulsive, is now even more unrestrained, and will start cursing at the slightest provocation.

Yi Zhonghai and the deaf old lady were also busy re-establishing their authority, putting on an air of being in charge everywhere.

The residents in the courtyard were living a stifling life, and the whole courtyard was in chaos.

"This is utterly ridiculous! If this continues, the entire hospital will be in constant turmoil!"

Liu Haizhong paced back and forth in the room, his face turning pale with anger.

He tried to argue a few points, but was silenced by a single sentence from the deaf old lady.

He is no longer the powerful "big boss" he once was. With Yi Zhonghai's return, his meager prestige vanished.

The house where Hao Jianguo used to live is being repaired by Sha Zhu and his men.

The deaf old woman stayed in the courtyard almost every day, looking around – in her heart, that house was a place of good fortune, and living there might prolong her life.

Thinking of this, she became anxious and kept urging the workers to hurry up and get to work.

These days, decorating is nothing more than repainting the walls and adding some furniture.

With the old lady's repeated urging, the house was finally tidied up.

The house should have been left to air out for a while before anyone moved in, but the deaf old lady couldn't wait any longer.

"Silly Zhu, how about I, this old woman, move in first and see how it goes? Don't be upset."

She asked that question, but her foot had already stepped over the threshold, and she sat down in the chair with an air of nonchalance, acting as if she were already the homeowner.

Sha Zhu sighed inwardly, how could he refuse such a situation? He could only force a smile: "Look at what you're saying, I'm more than happy that you're willing to come and stay."

As the old saying goes, "Having an elder in the family is like having a treasure!"

The old lady beamed with joy: "Good child, don't worry, this old woman won't take advantage of you for nothing—from now on, my room will naturally be yours too."

Sha Zhu's eyes lit up, and his reluctance vanished instantly. He busied himself helping the old lady move bedding and clothes, serving her with exceptional attentiveness.

Seeing the posture of the two men, everyone in the courtyard couldn't help but shake their heads inwardly.

"Pah, they're nothing but a bunch of robbers, look at their smug faces."

Yan Jiecheng lowered his voice and spat.

With the old lady currently in a strong position, Yan Jiecheng naturally dared not raise his voice, lest the deaf old lady and the others hear him, which would put him in serious trouble.