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

Yi Zhonghai, an eighth-level fitter, usually appears steady and respectable, but who would have thought he had such a despicable hobby?

It's true that you can know a person's face but not their heart.

As a result of this incident, several leaders have secretly removed him from the promotion list.

It's disgusting to think about putting someone like that in a management position.

Hearing the mockery and whispers around them, Yi Zhonghai and his companions blushed and wished they could disappear on the spot.

They knew in their hearts that after this farce, they had completely lost face and would find it difficult to hold their heads high in the yard or factory in the future.

……

The small size of the wedding banquet did not affect the overall situation, and Hao Jianguo and Yu Li's wedding was finally completed smoothly.

That very night, the young couple worked hard to help Yu's parents hold their grandson as soon as possible.

The courtyard house returned to peace, and life went on as usual. People went to work and did their jobs, and the previous events were gradually washed away by the daily trivialities.

However, Yi Zhonghai, Sha Zhu, and others dared not go out for several days in a row.

As soon as I step out of my house, all sorts of gazes prick me like needles, and whispers and pointing fingers always linger behind me.

Going to work became a luxury – the factory directly suspended them and sent them home to reflect on their actions.

That day, Sha Zhu couldn't hold back any longer and rushed into Yi Zhonghai's house, asking him to act as a matchmaker for him.

"I want to start a family, Uncle Yi, you have to help me!"

Yi Zhonghai was already annoyed, and hearing this only made him angrier. He glared at him irritably: "Blind date? Look at who would dare to associate with you now? The whole thing from that day has spread like wildfire. Any girl with a brain would run away from you like the plague!"

He sighed, his tone heavy: "Don't forget about Zhao Xianjuan."

People are still badmouthing you outside, your reputation is so tarnished, what family would want to push their daughter into a fire pit?

These words were like a bucket of cold water, leaving Sha Zhu dejected and sullen.

He dragged himself back to his room, utterly exhausted.

"Brother, what did I say again?"

He Yushui's voice came from the door.

These days she often comes over, and her words always carry the same meaning—don't think about other girls, there's one right in front of you.

"Brother, what are you still hesitating about? With our family's conditions, it's already a blessing from our ancestors that Sister Qin is willing to marry into our family."

She's such a good person, what makes you so picky? To tell you the truth, if Sister Qin hadn't been feeling a bit unwell lately, you wouldn't have had this opportunity.

"The two of you are clearly a match made in heaven."

"My silly brother, please listen to my advice."

Otherwise, given your current state, who would want to live with you?

He Yushui's words kept ringing in Sha Zhu's ears like a machine gun.

Sha Zhu did have feelings for Qin Huairu, but in his heart, she was ultimately a remarried woman with several children, and her reputation wasn't very good.

In the past, he would have thought twice before hearing his sister say those words.

But things are different now.

Thinking about his own situation, Sha Zhu felt a bitter taste in his throat—what right did he have to be picky? Besides, Hao Jianguo was already married, so he no longer had the chance to interfere.

It seems that only when he gets married himself can he feel a little more at peace, even if he marries a divorced woman who comes with burdens.

After He Yushui repeatedly tried to persuade him, Sha Zhu finally relented.

"Then...then please pass on a message for me, saying that I want to see her."

Sha Zhu sounded somewhat embarrassed.

He hadn't seen Qin Huairu for a long time since that incident.

Of course, more than anything, Qin Huairu didn't want to see anyone—after leaving the warehouse, she hid in the hospital to take care of Jia Dongxu.

Although Jia Dongxu cursed all day long, it was still better than facing those piercing stares in the courtyard.

Fortunately, Jia Zhangshi had managed to get some money beforehand, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to stay in the hospital for so long.

Hearing Sha Zhu say that, He Yushui's face immediately broke into a smile.

In her opinion, since her brother had given his consent, the marriage was sure to go through.

"Don't worry, I've got your back."

She rushed out of the yard and headed straight for the hospital.

When they found the ward, Qin Huairu was sitting listlessly in front of the bed.

Over the course of this period, she lost a lot of weight, her complexion became ashen, and even her hair looked dry and brittle.

Seeing her like this, He Yushui felt more at ease and became even more convinced that Qin Huairu was not mentally stable.

"That's wonderful! Sister Qin and Brother are a perfect match now."

The muddle-headed girl muttered to herself and quickly called Qin Huairu to the corridor.

"Sister Qin, I'm here today because of my brother."

He Yushui didn't dare to speak directly, fearing that Qin Huairu's emotions were unstable and that hearing about the marriage proposal would cause a commotion. "My brother said he wants to talk to you about something. If it's convenient, let's meet at the back of the yard at eight o'clock tonight."

Although the words were subtle, what normal person would arrange to meet at 8 PM? The underlying meaning is self-evident.

Qin Huairu clearly understood as well.

She gave He Yushui a deep look.

Over the years, she had come to realize that this girl was determined to bring her and Sha Zhu together.

I don't know what she was really thinking, but after a moment of silence, she finally nodded.

Neither of them expected that their conversation had been overheard by others.

After He Yushui left, Qin Huairu was about to return to her ward when Jia Zhangshi's figure suddenly appeared at the corner.

"Mom? What...what are you doing here?"

Qin Huairu's heart trembled violently—the thief hadn't even committed the crime yet, and had already been caught red-handed.

Madam Jia was burning with anger. Luckily, she was in the hospital at the moment, otherwise this restless daughter-in-law might have done something to betray her son again.

In her heart, she had already cursed Sha Zhu's ancestors over and over again.

It's unbelievable that Sha Zhu's despicable thoughts are still so closely tied to his daughter-in-law.

"Don't call me Mom!"

Madam Jia interrupted sharply, "Qin Huairu, I don't care about the past, you won't step out of here today."

"If you dare go, I'll make sure you and Sha Zhu can never hold your heads up in this yard again."

"My body is already half-dead, and my days are pretty much the same anyway, so what's the point of worrying about saving face? But you're different. You need to think carefully about whether you still want to live a decent life!"

Looking at her mother-in-law's almost frantic expression, Qin Huairu felt a tightness in her heart. She was really afraid that Jia Zhangshi would make a scene without any regard for the consequences.

After much hesitation, she finally lowered her head.

Although Qin Huairu did not keep the appointment, Jia Zhangshi secretly slipped away at eight o'clock in the evening to the place that Sha Zhu had agreed upon.

She had a clear plan in mind: since Sha Zhu was still determined to do something, she would make him give up on the idea completely tonight.

The streetlights in this area all went out a few days ago, and after eight o'clock it was pitch black all around, and you could barely make out the outline of a person.

Even though Jia Zhangshi was usually quite fierce, she couldn't help but feel scared when she was alone in the pitch black.

She gripped a wooden stick tightly and nervously scanned her surroundings.

Just then, Sha Zhu emerged from the shadows in the corner.

He specifically chose this place because he knew the streetlights were off, so even if someone passed by, as long as he and Qin Huairu hid well, they wouldn't be noticed.

He moved forward quietly and vaguely saw a figure standing there.

Sha Zhu felt a surge of warmth in his heart and immediately realized that it was Qin Huairu waiting for him.

He had been feeling stifled these days, especially after witnessing Hao Jianguo's wedding, which had been particularly unbearable for him.

Upon seeing that shadow, a bold yet despicable thought suddenly sprang to mind—

"Why don't we take this opportunity...and get it done!"

In Sha Zhu's opinion, since so many people had already seen Qin Huairu's body, what difference would it make if one more person saw her? As soon as this thought arose, he became more and more careful. The moment he got close to the figure, he suddenly pounced forward and hugged the person tightly.

However, the moment he wrapped his arms around her, Shazhu sensed something was wrong.

When did Qin Huairu's body become so bloated? She couldn't even wrap her arms around his.

Could it be that she has gained so much weight since I last saw her?

The question had barely crossed my mind when a piercing scream tore through the night:

"Help! This is indecent assault!"

Sha Zhu froze on the spot.

He recognized that voice all too well; it was clearly Jia Zhangshi's!

Before he could react, Jia Zhangshi had already swung the wooden stick and smashed it down on his head.

The blow was heavy and brutal. Sha Zhu felt a darkness before his eyes, staggered to the ground, and almost fainted.

Blood immediately gushed from his forehead, smearing half of his face.

Jia Zhangshi, however, still refused to give up, raining blows down on him with sticks and kicking him repeatedly.

"Help! Catch this pervert!"

"Is there any justice in this world? Even an old woman like me gets bullied!"

Jia Zhangshi shouted repeatedly at the top of her lungs.

The commotion quickly alerted the entire courtyard, and people from several neighboring courtyards came running at the sound.

Someone shone a flashlight in their direction, and the light flashed, stunning everyone.

Xu Damao rubbed his eyes hard, his face full of disbelief:

"I thought I misheard... Could it really be Jia Zhangshi?"

"I never imagined that even Jia Zhangshi would encounter such a thing; she's worse than an animal."

Immediately, voices of agreement arose from the crowd.

Several beams of flashlight shone simultaneously on the huddled figure on the ground.

When they saw the face clearly, Xu Damao and the others were all stunned, their minds like rusty gears, unable to process it for a long time.

"Silly Zhu? How... how could it be you?"

Under the flashlight beam, Sha Zhu's face was covered in blood, and his features were almost contorted together.

Xu Damao and the others gasped in shock, their exclamations rising and falling.

Yan Jiecheng and a few others who loved to join in the fun burst into laughter when they saw that Sha Zhu hadn't even pulled up his pants properly.

"Silly Zhu, silly Zhu, no matter how eager you are to find a wife, you can't go for Jia Zhangshi! At least pick someone you find pleasing to the eye."

"Exactly, compared to Jia Zhangshi, Zhao Xianjuan looks like a fairy."

Xu Damao had never gotten along with Sha Zhu, and now he was even more happy to watch the show: "Oh, isn't this the same thing as what happened with Uncle Yi last time? You really do get corrupted by your surroundings."

I thought you were interested in Qin Huairu, but it turns out—you want to be her father!

Yi Zhonghai was originally in the crowd, and when he saw Sha Zhu's appearance, his heart skipped a beat.

He had intended to help the man up—after all, Sha Zhu was the person he had planned to rely on in his old age.

But Xu Damao's sarcastic remark was like a slap in the face, making his old face burn, and he withdrew the foot he had just stepped out.

He can't afford to lose face like this.

Sha Zhu's head was buzzing, and the wound on his head was throbbing with pain. The mocking voices around him felt like needles pricking his ears.

He wished he could disappear into the cracks between the bricks and never see anyone again.

Liu Haizhong strode out with his hands behind his back, his tone dripping with official jargon: "You've disgraced our entire community!"

Yan Bugui adjusted his glasses, which had slipped down to the tip of his nose, and shook his head as he replied, "The sage said... 'Do not do what is improper!' You've gone astray because you haven't read enough books!"

Sha Zhu pressed his face firmly against the cold ground, unable to utter a single word in his defense—he was clearly in the wrong.

Was he supposed to shout to everyone that he had mistaken Jia Zhangshi for Qin Huairu? If he did, he probably wouldn't be able to stay in this courtyard any longer.

Hao Jianguo led Yu Li over, and the two of them stared in astonishment at the scene before them.

"I never knew Stupid Pillar had this kind of quirk."

Hao Jianguo lowered his voice and smiled at Yu Li, "Wife, you'll have to get used to this from now on. This kind of drama will probably happen a lot in our courtyard."

Yu Li rolled her eyes at him, annoyed.

He Yushui then squeezed through the crowd.

Seeing her brother covered in blood, she was completely stunned—wasn't she supposed to meet Qin Huairu? Why was it Jia Zhangshi instead?

"He Yushui, hurry up and take your brother to the hospital."

Yan Jiecheng deliberately dragged out his words, "The head injury needs treatment, but the brain disease—it needs treatment even more!"

He Yushui didn't catch the barb in those words.

She was frantic, pacing back and forth: "But...I don't have any money!"

A moment of silence fell over the surroundings.

Many people shook their heads inwardly—who doesn't know that Sha Zhu, a canteen cook, earns a decent salary?

But his money had already flowed into the Jia family's pockets.

It's really a leak in the house that happened to rain in the night.

He Yushui's brows were furrowed because of the money when Jia Zhangshi suddenly rushed up to her and grabbed her sleeve.

Jia Zhangshi was quite plump, making He Yushui appear exceptionally thin in comparison.

With that pull, He Yushui staggered and almost fell over.

"You... Granny Zhang, what are you doing? Why are you suddenly pulling me?"

He Yushui frowned and asked.

Madam Jia snorted through her nose, "Don't try to get close to me, we're not that close! You're asking why? Are you blind? Your brother just behaved inappropriately, he touched me inappropriately, you have to compensate me for my emotional distress, otherwise this is not over!"

The onlookers were stunned by Jia Zhangshi's arrogant demeanor.

But no one thought she was in the wrong—who told Sha Zhu to provoke Jia Zhangshi first?