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

She never expected that the one who would lend her a helping hand at the last moment would be Jia Zhangshi.

Qin Huairu was momentarily stunned, her eyes widening in surprise as she stared at her mother-in-law who had come out of the house.

Madam Jia's face remained expressionless; she simply stared straight at her.

For some reason, seeing Jia Zhangshi's appearance made Qin Huairu's heart tighten inexplicably.

To be honest, at this moment she would rather Jia Zhangshi speak harshly to her than see her treat her like this.

The Jia Zhangshi before her seemed like a completely different person to Qin Huairu.

"Could it be that what happened with Sha Zhu before changed her personality?"

Qin Huairu couldn't help but mutter to herself.

Seeing that Qin Huairu was still standing there without moving, Madam Jia frowned even more and scolded, "What, you don't want to come over? Then get out of here."

Qin Huairu trembled upon hearing this.

She couldn't care less about anything else right now. Whatever Jia Zhangshi's intentions were, the most important thing was to keep her here first.

"I do, I do!"

Qin Huairu quickly responded in a loud voice, hurriedly ran to Jia Zhangshi, and followed her into the house.

Everyone in the courtyard was bewildered by this sudden turn of events, exchanging bewildered glances.

The third uncle frowned and muttered, "Jia Zhangshi actually agreed to take in Qin Huairu? Has she forgotten how Qin Huairu treated the Jia family back then? Everyone says that this woman has a hard life and brings misfortune to her relatives. Isn't her family afraid of something bad happening to them?"

He felt that Jia Zhangshi's actions were worthy of being included in a "Complete Collection of Strange Stories".

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The second uncle next to him seemed indifferent, waving his hand and saying, "Who cares, as long as she doesn't cause trouble."

Now that they've been brought in, what else can we say?

Even so, he knew in his heart that these two women were troublesome enough on their own, and now that they were together, who knew what kind of trouble they would cause in the future.

Thinking about all the endless troubles in the courtyard, the second uncle felt agitated and suddenly realized that his position as the steward was not easy to hold.

After discussing it for a while, the crowd dispersed.

An old man and a deaf old woman exchanged a glance, surprised but too lazy to investigate further.

As long as those two don't provoke them, they don't want to get involved.

"That's interesting."

Even Hao Jianguo glanced in the direction of the Jia family, a hint of doubt crossing his mind.

This is indeed strange. Could it be that Jia Zhangshi has changed her nature?

But he immediately dismissed the idea—everyone in the courtyard knew what kind of temper that old woman had; who would believe she had suddenly changed? Given Jia Zhangshi's past behavior, Qin Huairu had divorced Jia Dong and then married Old Man Jin; how could the Jia family possibly tolerate her? Even if Jia Zhangshi had lost her mind, Jia Dongxu would never agree to it.

Hao Jianguo thought about it for a while, but ultimately didn't dwell on it any further.

There were too many messy things going on in the courtyard. He wasn't in charge of anything, so he didn't want to bother with it. He'd rather spend his time with his wife.

Yu Li, standing to the side, frowned slightly.

"Jianguo, do you think Jia Zhangshi's sudden actions... could it be that she's plotting against us?"

Her voice was filled with worry.

She herself wasn't afraid of anything, but with her child about to be born, she was always worried that those with ill intentions might have some bad ideas.

Hao Jianguo held her hand and, seeing her anxious expression, he understood what she was thinking.

"Don't worry, if they dare to lay a finger on our child, I will make sure they get away with it."

His words were crisp and decisive, revealing an undeniable ruthlessness.

Yu Li sensed his protectiveness, and a smile gradually spread across her face. Her gaze softened and fell on him, full of dependence.

Hao Jianguo and the others were unaware that after Qin Huairu stepped into the Jia family, Jia Zhangshi laid down a rule for her.

……

Days passed by like flowing water.

Finally, it was time for Yu Li to give birth.

Amidst the anticipation of Hao Jianguo and his parents-in-law, Yu Li successfully gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl.

The names were chosen in advance: Hao Yuxuan for the boy and Hao Yingxuan for the girl.

Aside from the farces involving Old Man Jin, Qin Huairu, Sha Zhu, and Jia Zhangshi, the addition of a new member to Hao Jian's family is a rare and joyous occasion.

Moreover, Hao Jianguo was a promising cadre in the factory, so everyone in the institute rushed to offer their congratulations.

Naturally, this was because the Hao family had previously produced that "Old Hao" incident.

Even timid people like Liu Haizhong dared not get too close, only daring to approach Hao Jianguo and say a few auspicious words when Hao Jianguo walked into the courtyard.

"Teacher Hao, congratulations! This is truly a great blessing, having both a son and a daughter, and a thriving family."

Upon seeing Hao Jianguo appear, Yan Bugui quickly offered his congratulations with a smile.

Liu Haizhong naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity to curry favor, and immediately stepped forward with a smile, saying, "If we're talking about good fortune, it has to be Jianguo."

Having twins in one pregnancy—such joy is something others can only envy.

"This is called double happiness; the days after the founding of the People's Republic of China will surely become more and more prosperous."

Other residents in the courtyard also joined in saying auspicious words.

Laughter filled the courtyard, as if the dark clouds hanging over the courtyard had been dispelled by the lively atmosphere.

Looking at the scene before him, Liu Haizhong silently sighed: This courtyard hasn't been this vibrant in a long time.

The addition of a new member to the Hao family brings some joy and may even improve the feng shui of the courtyard.

He secretly prayed that this happy occasion would bring some peace to the backyard and stop the constant commotion—if things continued like this, even his own position might be in jeopardy.

As he pondered, Liu Haizhong's gaze involuntarily drifted towards the Jia and He families.

Seeing the gloomy faces of those people, the little hope that had just risen in his heart cooled down again, and he was afraid that his wish would ultimately be in vain.

Sha Zhu and the others looked ashen-faced.

Watching the neighbors surrounding Hao Jianguo to congratulate him, Sha Zhu felt a tightness in his chest.

In his eyes, these lively blessings were like soft knives, slowly stabbing into his heart.

He himself is still single, while Hao Jianguo has both a son and a daughter. His bitter jealousy is almost overflowing.

"That bastard, why is he so lucky?"

Sha Zhu felt frustrated, but he was at a loss for what to do.

The deaf old woman standing nearby also looked unwell.

She had originally hoped that Yu Li would lose her baby, but to her surprise, Yu Li not only gave birth safely, but also gave birth to twins, which made her so angry that her eyes twitched.

In the past, she would have already started yelling and cursing, but now there's "Old Hao".

With that matter weighing on their minds, no one dared to make any rash moves for the time being.

As for Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu, the two stood by the door like clay statues, their dark eyes fixed on Hao Jianguo, without uttering a word. No one could guess what they were thinking.

Hao Jianguo took in the expressions of these people, but didn't pay any attention to them.

Even if they get seriously ill from anger, what does it matter to him? Life goes on as usual.

A few days ago, Hao Jianguo had already prepared baby clothes, bottles and other items, which came in handy now.

He originally planned to take care of Yu Li during her postpartum period himself, but Yu Li's mother was worried about him.

"Jianguo, let Mom do it."

You have to work during the day, and if you also stay up late taking care of adults and children, how can your body handle it?

Yu's mother genuinely doted on her son-in-law, treating him practically like her own son. "Besides," she said, "how would you men know anything about these delicate tasks?"

Since his mother-in-law took the initiative to speak, Hao Jianguo couldn't refuse, so he nodded in agreement.

To his amusement and exasperation, not only did his mother-in-law come, but his sister-in-law, Yu Haitang, also came along.

"Brother-in-law, please let me stay for a few days! I've finally become an aunt, I have to see my nephew and niece with my own eyes."

Anyway, it's summer vacation now, and I'm bored at home.

Yu Haitang was afraid that Hao Jianguo would not agree, so she gently shook his arm and pleaded in a soft voice.

Hao Jianguo couldn't do anything with her; this little girl had even learned to act cute.

He smiled and didn't refuse again: "Alright, as long as it doesn't interfere with your studies."

After saying that, he turned and went inside to look after Yu Li, not noticing the gaze that Yu Haitang cast at him from behind—a gaze that held some indescribable meaning.

The people in the courtyard, seeing the lively and bustling scene at the Hao family's house, all showed expressions of envy.

While other families might worry about making a living when they have more children, Hao Jianguo has no such worries at all—he never has to worry about money.

Speaking of this, Hao Jianguo was actually very grateful to his mother-in-law.

Just as his mother had mentioned before, he had been receiving a constant stream of good news these days, and he was extremely busy at the factory, as his promotion was at a crucial juncture.

After the old director retired, the process of him taking over as workshop director has been progressing step by step, and according to common sense, the formal appointment will be announced soon.

The neighbors in the courtyard who also worked in the factory now surround Hao Jianguo almost every day, showering him with compliments, and even Liu Haizhong is no exception.

Everyone understands that if you get along well with the future workshop director, you'll benefit from it in the future.

"Director Hao, congratulations!"

As soon as he entered the workshop, his coworkers offered their congratulations, and some even tried to stuff gifts into his hands.

Hao Jianguo waved his hand and declined all offers.

"I appreciate everyone's kindness and blessings. Please take everything back with you."

Earning money isn't easy, don't waste it.

He spoke sincerely and added, "Besides, the appointment hasn't been officially announced yet, so please don't call me that, lest others hear and gossip."

These words immediately drew a chorus of praise.

"Director Hao, besides you, who else in our workshop is qualified to hold this position?"

Someone responded loudly.

"That's right! Last time, when that big incident happened in the workshop, if it weren't for your timely intervention, the factory would have suffered huge losses."

This director position is absolutely essential for you!

Hearing the praises all around him, Hao Jianguo's smile grew wider.

People are inevitably drawn to compliments, and Hao Jianguo is no exception.

These compliments made him feel comfortable and warm inside.

However, while some are happy, others are frustrated.

Seeing everyone vying to flatter Hao Jianguo, even treating him as if he were the director, Yi Zhonghai felt a surge of resentment stuck in his chest, making him feel suffocated.

"How come all the good things happen to him?"

Yi Zhonghai felt bitter inside, unable to stand Hao Jianguo's smugness.

In his eyes, Hao Jianguo was someone he had watched grow up, so he knew exactly what Hao Jianguo was capable of. Yet, this man had only been in the steel rolling mill for a short time, but had risen so high step by step.

At this rate, it's not impossible for him to become the deputy factory director or even the factory director in the future.

"Hmph, it's just luck."

Yi Zhonghai muttered sourly, completely forgetting Hao Jianguo's previous efforts to defuse the crisis.

Even if he remembered, he would only consider it a fluke and would never admit that Hao Jianguo was truly capable.

Just then, Liu Haizhong walked by and heard his sarcastic mutterings, which made him smile involuntarily.

"Yes, you're right, Hao Jianguo is indeed very lucky."

If you ask me, it must be Old Hao protecting us from below that we're so blessed.

Liu Haizhong verbally agreed, but in his heart he was planning to find another opportunity to curry favor with Hao Jianguo.

"Old Hao"

Upon hearing those two words, Yi Zhonghai's lips twitched slightly.

Now, the word sounds like a thorn to him.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Old Hao can cause trouble in the yard, but he can manage the factory? If he really had that ability, Hao Jianguo would have been the factory director long ago."

He stubbornly retorted, but as the words left his mouth, he felt a sudden unease and a sudden, inexplicable jolt.

After realizing that there was nothing wrong with him, Yi Zhonghai finally breathed a sigh of relief, and his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.

He gave a cold snort, his words revealing undisguised contempt: "I don't believe that kid can keep getting lucky."

Just wait and see, his day will come.

He kept rambling on and on, but his words still carried that sour taste.

Liu Haizhong could easily see through his intentions, but he just sneered inwardly and didn't bother to point it out.

Yi Zhonghai naturally saw his expression and posture, and immediately snorted heavily in dissatisfaction, clearly quite annoyed by Liu Haizhong's attitude. "What, you don't believe me? Old Liu, we're both veteran workers in the factory, who doesn't know the ins and outs of the technology? Real skills can't be learned in a few days; it takes time to slowly hone and refine them."

How old is Hao Jianguo? Do you really think he's capable of handling this?

He grew increasingly agitated, his voice rising in pitch: "Even if what you say is true, that his father, Lao Hao, was there to look after him—but back then, Lao Hao's own skills weren't exactly top-notch. How long could he possibly keep up with that?"

In Yi Zhonghai's mind, he was clearly the most technically skilled person in the workshop, and if a workshop director were to be chosen, it would never be that young upstart's turn.