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

She rubbed her temples, her voice tinged with exhaustion, "Bang Geng was very sensible at dinner time, feeding his father, but he got an upset stomach after just one bite."

First, I had a twisting pain in my lower abdomen, then I couldn't stop having diarrhea... It lasted all night, and Banggeng and I took turns taking care of me; we were exhausted.

Before she could finish speaking, her body suddenly swayed, and her vision went black.

Sha Zhu quickly reached out to help.

As I got closer, I could smell a faint scent of sweat mixed with the smell of medicine emanating from her.

For some reason, that aura stirred something within him.

Especially now that he was holding Qin Huairu's arm, he could still feel her warm body temperature through her coarse clothes.

The touch made his blood boil—he had never been so close to her in so long.

Qin Huairu really lost her balance this time. Her legs buckled and she fell towards Sha Zhu's chest.

She instinctively reached out to support herself, but her palm landed on his firm chest.

It must be admitted that this man is indeed very healthy.

Since Jia Dongxu became bedridden, Qin Huairu has been living like a widow, and certain thoughts have long been buried deep in her heart.

Upon suddenly touching this burning hot body, she felt a slight stirring in her heart, and even vaguely thought—how wonderful it would be if Dongxu were still alright.

Those long nights, you no longer have to stay up all night alone until dawn.

"What are you doing!"

A furious shout suddenly erupted from inside the house.

Immediately afterwards, an enamel basin flew out the door and smashed straight at Sha Zhu's head.

He couldn't dodge in time and was hit, letting out a loud "Ouch!"

With a cry of pain, the edge of the basin scraped across his eye socket and bridge of his nose, causing his nose to bleed profusely and his eyes to turn red.

"You idiot Zhu! I knew you were up to no good! You really think you can do whatever you want just because I'm paralyzed? You damned bastard, you deserve to be struck by lightning!"

Jia Dongxu screamed and cursed in the inner room, like a mad dog trapped in a cage.

"I'm not dead yet! If you dare touch her, I'll risk my life to kill you!"

He was so exhausted from diarrhea last night that his harsh words came out broken and weak.

Sha Zhu hurriedly released Qin Huairu, turned and ran, not daring to stay a moment longer.

He was both flustered and afraid—if this matter were to become public, how could he possibly explain himself?

But the commotion had already alerted the people in the courtyard.

Several elderly men and women peeked out, their gazes like needles piercing his back.

Yi Zhonghai frowned as he watched Sha Zhu rush towards him in a disheveled state, and finally couldn't help but lower his voice and scold:

"You went to reason with Madam Jia, how did you end up causing such a commotion? Can't you even tell what's important and what's urgent?"

His tone betrayed disappointment.

He had initially thought that although Sha Zhu was confused in front of Qin Huairu, he was usually quite steady and reliable. However, the current situation made him start to have doubts.

He couldn't help but wonder if he had misjudged the situation before, thinking that Sha Zhu was really a simpleton.

Sha Zhu was seething with frustration, but the more he explained, the worse it got. He admitted he'd been daydreaming, his mind wandering to things he shouldn't have. "I... sigh, Uncle Yi, please don't believe me! That kid Jia Dongxu is talking nonsense, he's not mentally sound!"

Just as Yi Zhonghai was about to speak, the door opened and Hao Jianguo came out with a toothbrush cup and a towel.

Yi Zhonghai immediately shut his mouth and even slowed his breathing, afraid of attracting the other party's attention.

In fact, Hao Jianguo was just out washing up and didn't think much of it. It was the two of them who had something to hide and seemed flustered.

Hao Jianguo turned his head and saw Sha Zhu's bruised and swollen face. He was stunned for a moment and found it funny: This Sha Zhu, even if no one disciplines him, he can still make himself look like this.

Just then, Sha Zhu looked up and glared at him, his eyes filled with undisguised resentment.

Hao Jianguo smiled.

I wasn't planning on paying any attention to him, but he just kept walking right into my path.

"Hey, Shazhu, what happened to your face? Did you get caught doing something bad in the dark and get beaten up?"

He meant it as a casual joke, but he didn't expect it to hit a nerve with Sha Zhu.

Thinking of the scene where Jia Dongxu hit him on the head with an iron basin, Sha Zhu felt a tightness in his chest.

"You...you get away from me! Do you think I'm that kind of person?"

Hao Jianguo just smiled slightly and didn't reply.

Anyone with eyes can see what kind of person Sha Zhu is, so there's no need to say more.

Sha Zhu was furious and wanted to argue, but Yi Zhonghai quickly pulled him back and whispered, "Enough! Isn't it chaotic enough? Don't forget the important business we need to do today!"

Yi Zhonghai sighed inwardly; this silly Zhu was always a headache. "Today, just keep a close eye on him and don't cause any more trouble."

He lowered his voice to a whisper, thinking that only the two of them could hear him.

Little did he know that Hao Jianguo had keen ears and ears, and he heard every single whisper.

Hao Jianguo frowned slightly, a sense of doubt rising in his mind: "Staring at me? Are these two bored out of their minds? What are they up to?"

Although he couldn't understand it, he was too lazy to delve into it.

If they dare to provoke us, we have ways to deal with it.

After washing up, he pushed his bicycle and prepared to go to the factory.

"etc!"

Seeing that he was about to leave, Yi Zhonghai could no longer contain himself and blurted out.

This time, Yi Zhonghai learned his lesson and refused to rush to the front again.

In his view, smearing others behind their backs was simply not in keeping with his status as an old man.

But he seems to have forgotten that his previous report against Hao Jianguo was also an act of standing up for himself. If such a thing were to become public, how dignified would it be? It shows that people's thoughts are sometimes wishful thinking.

Sha Zhu, however, was not so calculating. Upon hearing Yi Zhonghai's words, he immediately thought of someone.

"Hehe, if we're talking about who's the best at splashing dirty water in the courtyard, it's definitely Jia Zhangshi."

With her talent for swearing, she'd make sure that kid regrets it; just thinking about it makes me feel so good!

Yi Zhonghai nodded in agreement, his chest puffing out slightly.

What he needs to do today is to regain the prestige he has lost over this period, one thing at a time.

Thinking of this, he let out a long breath, as if he could already see the clouds disperse and the moon shine brightly.

If a person gets stuck in a fixed idea, they are likely to go down a dead end.

At present, Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu are only guessing that Hao Jianguo is suspected of speculation and profiteering, but in their hearts they have already taken this guess as a conclusive fact - just like the old saying "suspecting the neighbor of stealing the axe", once suspicion arises, everything looks like evidence.

Sha Zhu became more and more excited as he thought about it, and then he turned around and ran excitedly to the Jia family, intending to discuss the matter with Jia Zhangshi.

Strangely, Jia Zhangshi, who should have been up and busy by this time, was nowhere to be seen today.

Sha Zhu called out a few times from outside the door, but there was no response from inside.

Just then, Qin Huairu came out from the inner room, looking somewhat haggard.

Sha Zhu couldn't help but ask, "Sister Qin, is Grandma Zhang still not awake?"

Qin Huairu glanced at her mother-in-law's room with a complicated expression, her voice low:

"I can't explain it... Last night she was like she was possessed, talking in her sleep and wandering around all night, which scared me so much that I didn't get a good night's sleep."

It only quieted down a bit as dawn approached.

Recalling the events of the night, she still felt a chill run down her spine—if she hadn't been discovered in time, Jia Zhangshi would have almost wandered into the public toilet in her sleep, and might have fallen in again…

Sha Zhu was stunned: "I've never heard of her having this problem before?"

He was still preoccupied with smearing Hao Jianguo. Without Jia Zhangshi, who would take the lead?

Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind: Jia Dongxu!

Although Jia Dongxu couldn't move his lower body, his mouth had become incredibly sharp lately, and his insults were both ruthless and accurate—wasn't that perfect?

"Where's Dongxu? I haven't seen him out sunbathing."

Mentioning Jia Dongxu made Qin Huairu's face turn even worse, and she raised her hand to rub her temples.

"I don't know what evil spirits he encountered last night... During dinner, I fed him a bite of food, and soon after, he started complaining of stomach pain, followed by vomiting and diarrhea, which lasted until midnight."

I've been taking care of them both, and now I feel like I'm floating on air.

Before she could finish speaking, her body swayed slightly, and her vision went black.

Sha Zhu rushed forward to help her up.

As he approached, a faint scent wafted over, but Sha Zhu didn't find it unpleasant; instead, he felt a surge of excitement.

Holding Qin Huairu's arm in his palm, the soft touch made his blood boil—it was the first time in so long that he had been so close to her.

Qin Huairu lost her balance and stumbled into Sha Zhu's arms.

She hurriedly reached out to brace herself, and her hand landed squarely on Sha Zhu's sturdy chest.

For some reason, a strange flutter of emotion swept through her heart at that moment.

Since Jia Dongxu became paralyzed, she has been left alone through the long nights, knowing her own joys and sorrows. Being able to feel the warmth of a man's body like this is a very distant memory for her.

She couldn't help but sigh inwardly: If only Dongxu were still alive and well...

Hao Jianguo can't be let go right now—who knows if he'll take the opportunity to get rid of those "speculators"?

Did they secretly discard the evidence?

As for secretly following them, that's even more unrealistic.

People ride bicycles, how can they keep up with them on two legs?

Running too fast will only alert the enemy.

Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu stood on either side of Hao Jianguo, completely blocking his path.

"You can't leave today."

Sha Zhu puffed out his chest, his voice carrying a domineering air.

Hao Jianguo glanced coldly at the two men, a mocking smile playing on his lips: "What, can't I go to work? Sha Zhu, are you a policeman or a militiaman? If not, get out of my way."

After he finished speaking, he was about to walk around the two of them and leave, already planning in his mind—if this silly Zhu blocked his way again, he wouldn't mind taking action early in the morning.

Wash your hands when they're dirty; it's a very simple principle.

"Don't go... wait for the neighborhood committee to come and investigate!"

In his haste, Sha Zhu blurted out.

Yi Zhonghai, who was standing next to him, felt his vision go black and almost fainted.

Originally, they only wanted to keep the person occupied quietly until the neighborhood committee arrived before revealing the truth, but Sha Zhu spilled the beans as soon as he opened his mouth.

Now, the two of them have become the "guards" in name only.

Yi Zhonghai gritted his teeth. Since he had already spoken, he decided not to hide anything anymore: "The neighborhood committee received a report that you, Hao Jianguo, are engaging in speculation and profiteering. We're here today to verify that."

"investigation?"

"What did Hao Jianguo do wrong?"

"Why should we investigate him?"

As soon as Sha Zhu shouted, the doors of each household in the courtyard opened one after another, and many people peeked over and gathered around, whispering among themselves.

Uncle Liu Haizhong walked over with his hands behind his back, speaking in a very official tone: "Shazhu, you just said the neighborhood committee was going to investigate, but I haven't heard about that. Explain yourself."

Sha Zhu glanced at Yi Zhonghai, and seeing the other man nod slightly, he straightened his back and raised his voice a few decibels:

"I originally wanted to wait for the comrades from the subdistrict office to arrive before we talked about it, but it's the same to talk about it now—the subdistrict office already knows that Hao Jianguo is involved in speculation and profiteering, and they will be here soon."

Please keep an eye on him and prevent him from destroying the evidence!

His confident demeanor made it seem as if the matter was already a done deal.

Uncle Yan Bugui adjusted his glasses and leaned closer to ask, "Shazhu, you can't just say things like that. Do you have any proof?"

"Of course!"

Sha Zhu answered decisively.

In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to Hao Jianguo.

Remembering the aroma of meat in his lunchbox on ordinary days, and the large bags he carried to his father-in-law's house yesterday before the Lunar New Year, many people couldn't help but wonder:

Is there really a problem...?

"Nonsense."

Hao Jianguo chuckled, his expression calm as ever. "You accuse me of speculation and profiteering, but where's the evidence? If you can't produce it, it's slander. Can you bear that charge?"

He remained completely unmoved.

All those things were brought by the frog cubs, and no matter who investigates, they can't find the slightest flaw.

"Are you still being stubborn?"

Sha Zhu became enraged. "Then let me ask you, where did all that meat, that grain, that bicycle, and that savings come from? Can you explain it clearly?"

Yi Zhonghai followed up, saying, "Hao Jianguo, our institute values ​​honesty and integrity. If you have nothing to hide, then explain your background clearly."

Upon hearing this, Hao Jianguo suddenly burst out laughing.

His gaze swept over Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu, as if he were watching clowns jumping around on a stage.

"Do I have to report to you every single detail about my monthly salary, what I have saved at home, and what my parents left behind?"

His voice suddenly turned stern, "Yi Zhonghai, who do you think you are? By your logic, shouldn't you also list out your own savings account one by one so that the whole hospital can hear it clearly?"

"What kind of absurd logic is this!"

Hao Jianguo was merciless, his words sharp and scathing.

To save face for Yi Zhonghai?

He doesn't deserve it!