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

In the past, who would have dared to ridicule her like this to her face? As soon as Liu Guangfu finished speaking, a low snicker arose from all around.

Those laughs pierced the deaf old woman's ears, causing her great distress.

"You...you..."

She shakily raised her head, only to meet the cold, resentful gaze of an older woman.

The old lady's heart sank suddenly, and in an instant, she felt a panic of being abandoned by everyone.

Aunt Yi already harbored resentment towards the old woman.

In the past, whenever Yi Zhonghai made the slightest mistake, this old woman would come over to speak up for him and smooth things over.

Looking back now, it's possible that she knew everything but deliberately hid it from me, treating me like a fool.

The respect I once had has vanished.

"I want a divorce from Yi Zhonghai!"

After saying this, the woman turned around and went straight back into her house.

She couldn't live like this for another day. She had given him so many chances, but instead of appreciating them, he became more and more unscrupulous.

Hearing "divorce"

Upon hearing those two words, the deaf old woman trembled all over, almost staggering and falling over before she could even steady herself on her cane.

Finally, she could only hunch over and slowly and shakily move out of the yard.

That lonely figure, seen by everyone, only evoked sighs.

But no one sympathized with her.

In everyone's opinion, this outcome was entirely of her own making.

With those troublemakers gone, the atmosphere in the courtyard became much more peaceful.

Perhaps because Hao Jianguo had the upper hand throughout this incident, and it was he who had sent Yi Zhonghai to prison, everyone looked at him with a hint of awe.

Hao Jianguo didn't care what others thought of him.

As long as those troublemakers in the courtyard learn their lesson and stop causing him trouble, he's too lazy to bother with all that trivial stuff.

Living a peaceful and quiet life is better than anything else.

In the evening, Grandpa San approached Hao Jianguo's house with a smile on his face, carrying wine and dishes, ready to have a couple of drinks with him.

Yan Bugui really went all out to get his son a job this time.

Hao Jianguo knew perfectly well that this old scholar's sudden enthusiasm must be because he had received a favor from his son. Who knew how much the boy would have to pay for food when he got his salary?

After a few drinks, Yan Bugui couldn't stop talking. "Jianguo, have you heard? Things have gotten really lively inside since Yi Zhonghai and the others went in."

He smacked his lips, and two deep lines appeared at the corners of his eyes as he laughed.

Hao Jianguo paused, his hand holding the wine glass still. "What's going on?"

"Isn't it all because of Qin Huairu and Sha Zhu's ambiguous relationship? Although what happened last time wasn't confirmed, everyone in our compound can see it. Sha Zhu's feelings for Qin Huairu are written all over his face."

Hao Jianguo took a sip of wine without making a sound.

"And guess what? When Sha Zhu heard why Yi Zhonghai was in jail, he exploded on the spot."

Yan Bugui lowered his voice and said, "I have acquaintances at the police station who said that Sha Zhu gave Yi Zhonghai a good beating inside and said he would beat him every time he saw him in the future."

Yan Bugui shook his head as he said this: "When that hothead really gets carried away, no one can stop him."

I heard that even three or four police officers couldn't subdue him, and they finally had to use weapons to restrain him.

Just by listening to the description, Hao Jianguo could already picture the chaotic scene before his eyes.

He raised the corner of his mouth slightly, but didn't say anything more.

……

Ever since those troublemakers like Sha Zhu stopped causing trouble in the courtyard, and the Jia family suffered several more heavy blows, the entire courtyard finally calmed down.

Life goes on as usual; no matter who is missing, the sun will still rise in the east and set in the west.

The next day, just as dawn was breaking, Hao Jianguo got up and started making preparations.

People are in high spirits when they have good things to do—after dealing with those annoying neighbors yesterday, his parents-in-law are coming to visit today, and the smile on his face hasn't faded.

Gradually, a variety of dishes were set up on the stove, including chicken, duck, fish, and meat.

As the neighbors in the courtyard gradually got up, they saw Hao Jianguo bustling around and a table full of delicious dishes, and their eyes were filled with envy.

That's what you call a son-in-law who truly loves his wife.

Looking at this scene, Yan Bugui sighed inwardly, feeling regretful.

If I had known Hao Jianguo was so promising, I should have let my daughter get to know him better. Maybe such a good son-in-law would have become family.

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs" in life.

Around eight o'clock, Yu Li led her parents into the courtyard.

Before coming, the elderly couple had inquired and learned that Hao Jianguo was not on good terms with many people in the compound. They thought they would inevitably hear some gossip on this trip.

As soon as I stepped through the hanging flower gate, several elderly men and women surrounded me, chatting enthusiastically.

"Is this Jianguo's mother-in-law? You two are so lucky! Jianguo is our son in this courtyard!"

The woman who was speaking gave a strong thumbs-up.

"Yu Li is a sensible girl. She always comes with a smile. You can tell she knows how to manage a household well."

"The young couple is a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman!"

The barrage of praise left Yu Li's parents completely bewildered.

But those envious glances were genuine; the elderly couple were secretly delighted, their faces glowing with happiness.

When Yu Li's mother saw the table full of food, she quickly pulled Hao Jianguo aside and said, "We just came to sit down, why did you prepare so much? We can't be so extravagant in our daily lives."

What mother-in-law doesn't love her son-in-law?

Hao Jianguo's face was full of smiles: "It's the New Year, and this is the first time I've invited you two to come, so I have to prepare something decent."

As she spoke, she picked up the live fish and said, "Uncle and Aunt, please come inside and rest. I'll clean the fish."

Yu's mother smiled and took the fish from his hand: "Let me do this job, you men go and talk."

Hao Jianguo didn't refuse and turned to go into the kitchen.

In the end, he made all the dishes himself.

At first, the mother was very worried: there aren't many men who can cook these days, and her daughter had never mentioned that her son-in-law had this skill.

The Yu family was stunned when an enticing aroma wafted from the kitchen—it smelled so tempting!

……

After several rounds of food and drinks, Yu Li's family could find no fault with their son-in-law.

Especially Yu's mother, the more she looked at him, the more satisfied she became: he could earn money, he was generous to his wife's family, and he could also cook a good meal.

What mother-in-law wouldn't love a son-in-law like that?

The two elderly people exchanged a glance, and the same thought popped into their minds: they had to hurry up and get the wedding done.

Such a good son-in-law, if someone else snatches him up first, there'll be no going back.

……

In the afternoon, Hao Jianguo's house was filled with cheerful chatter, attracting the attention of the elderly people sunbathing in the courtyard.

"The Hao family's son has really made something of himself."

"Who says otherwise?"

When Old Hao and his wife passed away, everyone thought the kid was doomed, but who knew he'd turn things around so quickly.

Why didn't we help them more before?

"It's all the Jia family's fault! Now that I think about it, it wasn't worth it to fall out with Jianguo because of them."

The older women were talking in hushed tones.

Although Hao Jianguo can now exchange a few words with her when they meet, everyone knows that there's still a sense of distance between them.

The more he thought about it, the more regretful he became, and he started blaming the Jia family for everything.

They forgot that when they were ostracizing Hao Jianguo, none of them were left out.

If Hao Jianguo were still destitute, how could these people possibly reflect on their actions?

Yan Bugui quietly strolled to the Hao family's window, looked at the table full of dishes, both meat and vegetables, and couldn't help but smack his lips.

"This is what it means to live a good life."

He remembered the fish on his table—a gift from Hao Jianguo.

Without this fish, tonight will still be just cornbread and thin porridge.

The contrast between the two made me feel a pang of sadness.

"We must thoroughly repair our relationship with the newly established nation."

Yan Bugui secretly calculated, "At this rate, he will only become more successful in the future."

We must solidify our relationship now, or we'll miss out.

The more I thought about it, the more anxious I became, and my palms started to sweat.

The deaf old lady in the backyard was also keeping an eye on the Hao family's movements.

She sat alone in the quiet, deserted room.

The house is still the same house, but it inexplicably feels empty.

The old lady suddenly felt as if she had been abandoned by the whole world, and that she would be all alone from now on.

She let out a long sigh.

With Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu both in jail, how will she live from now on? Who will take care of her in her old age and see her off in her final days? She doesn't want to leave this world without a single person by her side.

Just then, a burst of laughter drifted into my ears—it was coming from Hao Jianguo's direction.

Looking at the desolate scene before her, the deaf old woman felt a pang of sadness.

If I had been clearer back then, and hadn't placed my hopes on Jia Dongxu, and hadn't thought that the Jia family would take care of me in my old age like Yi Zhonghai, I wouldn't be in this situation now.

She let out a long sigh, her voice filled with regret: "I really regret it..."

If she had spoken up for Hao Jianguo back then, even if it was just to stop Qin Huairu from breaking off the engagement, that child would remember that kindness and would surely treat her like family now.

Everyone inside and outside the compound knows what kind of person Hao Jianguo is—he repays kindness tenfold.

People who know how to be grateful can live a comfortable and dignified old age.

But when the opportunity presented itself, it went awry.

Only when you lose something completely do you understand what it means to be filled with regret.

Thinking of this, a look of resentment flashed in the old woman's cloudy eyes.

She was never one to swallow her anger, so when she was unhappy, she secretly started to plot.

As for Hao Jianguo—he never actively seeks trouble, but he is by no means a coward.

On the other side, Yu Li's parents stayed at the Hao family's house for the entire day, and only left with smiles after dinner.

This trip was worthwhile; they witnessed firsthand the son-in-law's character and abilities.

What was even more unexpected was that Hao Jianguo had even prepared a radio and a watch, in addition to the bicycle and sewing machine he had seen before—a complete set of "three turns and one sound."

Not one was missed.

These days, there are very few families who can afford all of these things when they get married.

On the way home, Yu's mother couldn't help but sigh, "Our Lili is so lucky to have found Jianguo."

Mr. Yu nodded repeatedly, then smiled and glanced at his youngest daughter beside him: "That's right! I just wonder what kind of son-in-law Haitang will find in the future."

Yu Haitang's ears burned as she listened, and she said coquettishly, "What are Mom and Dad saying!"

Even so, she secretly compared herself to her brother-in-law—how wonderful it would be if the person she married in the future could be as steady and capable as her brother-in-law.

Yu Li originally planned to go back with her parents, but they stopped her.

Since we're about to get the marriage certificate anyway, we might as well move in early and get used to being a wife sooner.

While the elderly couple said this, they actually had some plans in mind: to let the neighbors see that Yu Li had moved in, thus silencing any ulterior motives and settling the marriage peacefully.

Yu Li's face was still a little hot when the door closed.

As Hao Jianguo approached, she looked up, and their eyes met—

These past few days apart, I feel like something is missing from my heart.

Now that I can finally be alone again, some things are gently unfolding in accordance with my wishes.

The next morning, Yu Li got up quietly before dawn and began tidying up the house and preparing breakfast.

Although her body was still a little sore, she felt sweet inside and everything she did was filled with joy.

When Hao Jianguo woke up, he saw the bright and clean room and the steaming porridge and dishes on the table, and a warm feeling suddenly spread through his chest.

This is what a home should look like.

"Having a wife by my side...it's so good."

He silently recited a phrase in his heart, and was about to get up when Yu Li heard the noise and poked her head out from the kitchen, her eyes and brows full of tenderness:

"Rest a little longer, you were tired yesterday too."

When Yu Li saw Hao Jianguo about to get up, she was stunned for a moment before she finished speaking, and then her cheeks flushed uncontrollably.

Seeing her shy appearance, Hao Jianguo felt even more tender and reached out to pull her to his side for a while.

Afterwards, Yu Li obediently served breakfast, and the two finished their meal in a quiet and sweet atmosphere.

After breakfast, Hao Jianguo felt refreshed and invigorated.

Since I had some free time today, I decided to take Yu Li out for a walk.

As soon as he opened the door, he saw the deaf old lady with a cane hurrying towards his house.

When Hao Jianguo saw her aggressive demeanor, he immediately realized that the old lady was probably going to cause trouble again.

Too lazy to deal with it, he locked the door and turned to leave.

"Halt! Hao Jianguo!"

Seeing this, the deaf old woman raised her voice and called out to him, a surge of anger rising within her.