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

To save the Jia family, she had ruined her reputation; what was she gain? The deaf old lady was so angry that she stomped her cane and pointed at Jia Zhangshi, yelling, "You crazy girl, how far do you want to go? You're courting death at the worst possible time! Come here right now, stop yelling, and apologize to Hao Jianguo!"

Yi Zhonghai and his men stepped forward to pull Jia Zhangshi away.

When they appeared, Madam Jia's heart skipped a beat. She was somewhat intimidated by the two of them, especially the deaf old lady, whom she would never dare to act recklessly in front of on ordinary days.

But today, Jia Zhangshi seemed to be possessed. When she heard the deaf old lady demanding an apology, a strange force suddenly surged up from somewhere, and she pushed Yi Zhonghai so hard that he stumbled.

"Pah! Why should I apologize? Who do you think you are? I broke my leg, it's Hao Jianguo who should be apologizing and paying compensation!"

Upon hearing this, not only the surrounding neighbors, but even the deaf old lady and Yi Zhonghai were trembling with anger, never expecting that Jia Zhangshi would be so arrogant.

"Squeak—"

At this critical moment, Hao Jianguo's door, which had been tightly closed, slowly opened.

"Have you finished cursing?"

Hao Jianguo spoke with a cold smile.

As expected, Jia Zhangshi did not disappoint him; she stormed into the door like a madwoman.

Since she chose to jump into the pit herself, she shouldn't blame him for showing no mercy.

"Ignorance is bliss."

"Jia Zhangshi, you still don't understand how serious this matter is? Do you really think I'm afraid of your tantrums and bullying?"

Hao Jianguo suddenly opened the door, and Jia Zhangshi, who was about to continue making a scene, was silenced by his words.

She stood there stunned, a sudden panic rising in her heart—her thoughts had been seen through by Hao Jianguo at a glance.

"you……"

Jia Zhangshi opened her mouth, but Hao Jianguo was too lazy to listen to her rambling.

"Alright, I don't want to say anything more."

Uncle Yi, Madam Yi, I've given you plenty of face before, haven't I? But look at the result—this is what happens when you keep indulging the Jia family.

Since your methods don't work, then we'll do it my way.

Yi Zhonghai sighed inwardly, knowing that this matter was unlikely to end well, but he still asked, "What do you plan to do?"

"Report this to the authorities!"

Surprisingly, a clear voice suddenly came from the courtyard gate at that moment.

Everyone looked on in astonishment and saw several police officers walk in.

Even Hao Jianguo was slightly taken aback.

Hao Jianguo was puzzled as to why the police had come to his door before he had even reported the case to the police station. But then he realized what was going on.

The commotion in the courtyard was quite significant. Even if the neighbors didn't actively spread the word, the news had probably already reached the streets and eventually reached the ears of the police station.

The police are always paying close attention to the public's situation, so it's only natural that they would rush to investigate.

As Hao Jianguo expected, the policeman quickly entered the courtyard and soon learned the whole story from the residents gathered around.

(The police officer turned to Jia Zhangshi, his face serious, and said, "Jia Zhangshi, do you understand what mistake you have made? This is a crime that carries legal consequences! Even considering your age, we might give you a lighter sentence, but have you ever thought that this matter will stain your entire Jia family's reputation?")

In those days, having a criminal record or making a mistake in thought was no small matter; it could affect the fate of an individual or even a family for decades to come.

"I...I..."

Jia Zhangshi usually acts tough and unruly in the yard, but as soon as she sees a police officer in uniform, her arrogance vanishes instantly.

When the police officer shouted at her, her whole body trembled and all the color drained from her face.

"What do you mean, 'what the hell'? Do you think you're too old to care about anything anymore? But do you know that because of your actions today, the compensation your son Jia Dongxu can receive, your daughter-in-law Qin Huairu's job at the factory, and even the future prospects of your three children could all be affected!"

This police officer was already familiar with the area and had specifically learned about the Jia family's background before coming, so every word he said hit the nail on the head.

His tone grew increasingly stern: "Mrs. Jia, I'm telling you this seriously: if your family has a grandmother who steals, your child will never be able to hold his head up in front of others! His whole life could be ruined."

I think your whole family is completely ignorant of the law!

The enforcement style at that time was decisive and efficient, with little gentle persuasion. In particular, since the Jia family had caused trouble before, the police believed that they had to make them truly fearful, otherwise, trouble would inevitably arise again in the future.

Jia Zhangshi was completely stunned on the spot, while Jia Dongxu was so frightened that he shrank his neck and became paralyzed in his wheelchair, unable to move.

As for Banggeng, his crotch got wet and he peed right away.

The three generations of the Jia family, who were just moments ago so arrogant, are now in a sorry state.

Seeing the situation take a sharp turn for the worse, Qin Huairu... *thump*

With a thud, they knelt down and crawled to Hao Jianguo's side, pleading, "Jianguo, we know we were wrong, we really know we were wrong! Everything we did before was wrong. Please, have mercy on us this time! We swear, we will never dare to do it again!"

Although she was panicked, her mind worked quickly, realizing that the key now lay entirely in whether Hao Jianguo was willing to give in.

However, when she looked up, she saw Hao Jianguo with a half-smile on his face, and Qin Huairu's heart sank.

"Oh? Now you're scared and want to beg for mercy?"

Hao Jianguo said slowly, "Unfortunately, it's too late."

After saying that, he turned to the police officer beside him and said seriously, "Comrade, please handle this according to the law."

The police officer nodded and, in a matter of official business, took Jia Zhangshi away.

As she was dragged out of the courtyard, Jia Zhangshi let out a pig-like wail, screaming incessantly all the way.

The commotion alerted residents in other nearby courtyards, and many people peeked out and pointed at Jia Zhangshi who was being taken away.

Hao Jianguo watched the police officers leave, his expression calm and unwavering.

For him, how long Jia Zhangshi would be detained was not the point; what mattered was that this incident had left a distinct stain on the Jia family.

In an era that values ​​reputation, such a mark is almost impossible to erase.

The neighbors watching the commotion in the courtyard were all talking amongst themselves. Not a single person showed any sympathy for Jia Zhangshi's cries; instead, most of them expressed disgust and ridicule.

In their view, the old woman was only reaping what she sowed—Hao Jianguo had clearly given her a chance, but she didn't know when to stop, and now not only is she suffering, but she has also damaged the reputation of the entire courtyard.

……

The night is getting darker.

Hao Jianguo slowly awoke from his meditation, his meridians flowing smoothly, and a refreshing energy circulating through his limbs and bones.

This cultivation method is truly profound. Every time he circulates his energy through the body, he feels as if his bones and flesh are being reshaped, and his five senses become exceptionally sharp.

Even the most subtle tricks, like changing one's voice, can now be performed with a mere thought.

What pleased him even more was that during cultivation, he could subtly absorb the essence and spirit of others and make it his own; if he wished, he could also transfer his own vital energy to others.

While everyone in the courtyard was still scheming and fighting over daily necessities, Hao Jianguo had already quietly embarked on the path to immortality.

This is the difference between heaven and earth—how could the likes of the Jia family be worthy of competing with him?

Hao Jianguo exhaled a long breath, then stretched out his consciousness, spreading his five senses to the surroundings.

He wanted to test just how far his current perception could reach.

however--

The next moment, he was slightly taken aback.

Just a moment ago, two extremely low voices, carried by the night breeze, clearly entered his ears.

The voice had a sticky, intimate quality that made people feel ambiguous.

"Yi Zhonghai...and Qin Huairu? These two are actually involved together?"

Hao Jianguo immediately became interested.

In the original drama, this old man often secretly delivered corn noodles to Qin Huairu late at night.

At that time, Hao Jianguo suspected that there was more to the two men than met the eye.

Unexpectedly, he ran right into it today.

"At this hour... it is indeed dark and quiet, perfect for private matters."

Hao Jianguo's curiosity was immediately piqued, and he quietly pushed open the door and went out.

His figure was as light as a feather, and he blended into the night in a few leaps, like a ghost.

Under the dim moonlight, two figures were indeed spotted sneaking into the cellar, one after the other.

"Jia Zhangshi usually guarded Qin Huairu like a thief, fearing that she would get involved with outsiders."

"What a pity, if it really happens, how can you defend against it?"

Hao Jianguo shook his head inwardly.

No sooner had Jia Zhangshi been taken away than Qin Huairu could no longer contain herself and, in her search, she found her way to Uncle Yi.

This is quite a show.

Hao Jianguo held his breath and quietly approached the cellar.

"Huai Ru, it must have been really tough for you to support this whole family all by yourself."

In the cellar, Yi Zhonghai sighed deeply, his voice heavy with sorrow.

Qin Huairu lowered her eyes at just the right moment, feigning tears, as if his words had struck a chord with her, and her eyes instantly reddened.

"Here are ten pounds of cornmeal, take them first."

If that's still not enough... I'll think of something else later.

As Yi Zhonghai spoke, he handed over the bag of flour.

Unbeknownst to the two, this entire scene had been witnessed by Hao Jianguo.

"What a loyal and affectionate old man!"

Hao Jianguo almost burst out laughing.

Yi Zhonghai's intentions were now crystal clear.

If one truly wanted to help the Jia family, one should have done so openly and honestly during the day. Even if others gossiped, they wouldn't be able to find fault with it.

They insisted on choosing this late hour, to huddle in this dimly lit cellar.

Isn't this just trying to cover up the truth?

However, Hao Jianguo still held a degree of contempt for Yi Zhonghai: even if he had designs on Qin Huairu, he should at least be willing to invest the money.

Look at that silly Zhu, he's paying for everything and bringing vegetables, isn't that more substantial than these ten pounds of cornmeal?

Moreover, since Sha Zhu is so honest and simple, Qin Huairu can easily fool him with a little trickery, almost without paying any price.

And this old man in front of me...

Hao Jianguo scoffed, looked away, and turned to leave.

As he left, he casually flicked the iron latch on the cellar door, "click."

The lock clicked shut.

"Since you two prefer such secrecy, then let everyone see for themselves."

He immediately channeled his inner energy and shouted at the top of his lungs:

"Help! We've caught them in adultery! Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu are doing something shameful in the cellar!"

—But his voice had already transformed into Xu Damao's duck-like croak.

That shout was like a thunderclap, instantly shattering the silence of the courtyard.

After shouting, Hao Jianguo's figure flickered and disappeared into the shadows, leaving no trace.

The once-dormant courtyard was instantly brightly lit and filled with the sounds of people.

The residents, who had just been woken up and were full of resentment, now widened their eyes, put on their clothes, pushed open their doors, and rushed towards the cellar.

After hearing those words, everyone's spirits lifted instantly.

Did Yi Zhonghai have an affair with Qin Huairu?

This is absolutely absurd.

In an instant, everyone rushed to the cellar entrance, eager to see what was going on.

The most excited person was none other than Second Uncle Liu Haizhong.

The moment he heard the shouts, he jumped out of bed as if he had been pricked by a needle.

"That old bastard Yi Zhonghai actually dared to do such a thing? That's great! If it's true, he won't be able to keep his position as the top dog."

Liu Haizhong was so excited that his hands were trembling.

Over the years, he had been trying to bring Yi Zhonghai down, but he had been struggling to find a pretext to do so.

Now, the other party has handed the opportunity to us.

The third uncle also came over, wearing his clothes.

He would naturally be happy to get Yi Zhonghai involved—if it really worked out, he would become the second eldest uncle, which would give him more influence in the courtyard, and he might even be able to reap some benefits.

At this moment, the one who is most furious is probably Jia Dongxu.

"What? That shameless bastard!"

He woke up with a start and instinctively reached for the bedside, only to find that Qin Huairu was indeed not there.

Jia Dongxu was both ashamed and angry.

Previously, there were rumors about Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu, but now it's Qin Huairu and Yi Zhonghai?

She even likes old men?

Jia Dongxu isn't even dead yet, and he can't wait any longer?

Jia Dongxu felt the blood rushing to his head and struggled to get out of bed.

……

In fact, Yi Zhonghai did have other intentions.

Before he could even speak, Hao Jianguo's shout terrified him.

"That damned Xu Damao!"

He and Qin Huairu looked at each other, and he gritted his teeth and cursed under his breath.

Both of them knew in their hearts that things were probably going to get bad.

If they were discovered spending the night together in the cellar, they would never be able to hold their heads up in this courtyard again.

What's infuriating is that the cellar door was locked from the outside.

Yi Zhonghai banged on the door a few times, and soon after, the sound of a lock being opened came from above.