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

He had a day off that day, so he stayed at home for an extra half day.

When I was saying goodbye in the afternoon, my mother insisted on giving me a packet of tonics.

"Mom, what are you giving this to me for? I don't need it."

Yu Li declined, but her mother glared at her: "Why don't you need it? You need to nourish yourself properly, your belly needs to cooperate."

Hao Jianguo was speechless, and smiled bitterly to himself: This pressure to have a baby is really hard to resist.

But he understood the old man's intentions, and on the way back, he discussed it with Yu Li:

"Dad has a hard time walking to and from get off work every day, so I want to buy him a bicycle."

What do you think?

Yu Li was stunned upon hearing this, her eyes widening slightly.

A son-in-law buying a car for his father-in-law? That's unheard of.

These days, bicycles are expensive and hard to find. Hao Jianguo has already bought one for her, and now even her father wants one?

"Jianguo, the car is so expensive, why bother..."

Before she could finish speaking, Hao Jianguo interrupted her with a smile: "Money can never be earned enough. Dad's health is more important than money."

Yu Li's eyes welled up with tears.

She sat on the back of the bicycle, her arms tightly wrapped around his waist, her face pressed against his back: "You're so good to me..."

The wind brushed against her cheeks, and she felt like she was probably the luckiest person in the world.

"Nonsense,"

Hao Jianguo replied gently, "They are my parents too. Isn't it only right that I take care of them?"

Yu Li looked at Hao Jianguo, and her heart tightened for no reason.

"There's something about Jian Guo that I'm always worried about."

Her voice was low, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, "What if I'm carrying a girl instead of a boy... what am I going to do? You've treated me so well, if I can't even give you a son, wouldn't I be letting you down?"

In this day and age, the idea of ​​carrying on the family line still weighs heavily on the hearts of many people.

Hao Jianguo laughed and gently patted her shoulder: "Nonsense."

What's wrong with having a daughter? A daughter is her parents' warm little jacket.

"Whether it's a boy or a girl, they're all the apple of my eye, and I love them all the same."

These words warmed Yu Li's heart, and her eyes even welled up with tears.

When the two pushed their bicycles back to the courtyard house, it was already getting dark.

Before Hao Jianguo could even park the car under the eaves, he saw several figures standing in front of his house—Xu Damao, Yan Jiecheng, and a few young men in the yard, all standing there like newly sculpted door gods in a temple.

Several pairs of eyes looked over eagerly. Without saying a word, Hao Jianguo already knew the truth: it was the same old drama again.

Just as he expected.

A few days ago, Hao Jianguo impressed the deaf old lady in person and then showed off his skills at the steel rolling mill, solving a problem that even the experienced workers like Yi Zhonghai found difficult.

When these things spread, in the eyes of Xu Damao and his group, Hao Jianguo seemed to have become a figure who could reach the heavens, and his stature seemed to have grown taller.

The idea of ​​becoming an apprentice rekindled, burning intensely in his mind.

"Master Hao, please take us in!"

Yan Jiecheng took half a step forward first, his tone earnest, "We sincerely want to learn the skills."

Liu Guangfu followed closely behind, his expression solemn: "Please enlighten us."

Several people gathered around, forming a semicircle. Their posture clearly indicated that they were determined not to leave unless Hao Jianguo gave in.

"Nonsense."

Hao Jianguo frowned and reached out to push the people aside. "This isn't a martial arts school, and I don't have time to waste on your nonsense."

Although the young men were quite strong, they were all knocked off their feet by his push and staggered backward.

Xu Damao's eyes darted around, and he suddenly turned and ran towards Yu Li, shouting, "Master's wife! Please help persuade Master! We will definitely do our best to serve Master and Master's wife from now on!"

He paused, then lowered his voice and leaned closer, "If you ask me, with Master Hao's abilities, he should have been the top person in our compound long ago. Being a senior member wouldn't be a waste of his talent!"

Hao Jianguo glanced at him and said irritably, "Don't shout like that."

I have no interest in taking on apprentices, and I certainly don't want to be some kind of big shot.

"Let whoever wants to be it do it; don't bother me."

The words were so blunt that Xu Damao and the others immediately felt embarrassed, glancing at each other awkwardly, unable to say anything for a moment.

Despite their persistent pleading and cajoling, the other party remained as unyielding as a rock.

These words drifted into the west wing, causing Liu Haizhong, who was drinking tea inside, to tremble slightly.

When he heard Xu Damao suggest that Hao Jianguo become the eldest uncle, his heart tightened—he had been secretly eyeing this position for a long time, just waiting for an opportunity to squeeze Yi Zhonghai out.

If Hao Jianguo really wanted to fight, he knew he had no chance of winning.

Hearing Hao Jianguo's crisp and decisive refusal, Liu Haizhong secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but then a strange bitterness welled up inside him.

The things you cherish are not even worth a glance from others.

Then he thought of Hao Jianguo's current success in the factory, and he had to suppress his resentment—people are inherently incomparable.

He walked to the window with his hands behind his back and saw his son, Liu Guangfu, walking back dejectedly. He sighed again.

He also hoped that Guangfu could become Hao Jianguo's apprentice. If that were to happen, the relationship between the two families would naturally be different.

After these incidents, Liu Haizhong realized that with Hao Jianguo's skills, the factory would never treat him unfairly, and his future would only become more and more prosperous.

We need to think about it some more.

Liu Haizhong slowly sat back in his chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest.

What excuse should I use to get closer to Hao Jianguo?

The afternoon sun slanted into the courtyard, and Jia Dongxu, who had been hospitalized for a long time, finally dragged his feet home.

But as soon as he entered the courtyard, he sensed that something was wrong—the gazes from all around were furtive, and many people were gathered together, pointing and whispering at his family, their voices buzzing like flies.

What irritated him even more was the commotion at Hao Jian's house.

A group of people gathered around, chattering and flattering each other, their faces beaming with smiles.

A nameless rage surged within Jia Dongxu, and he spat fiercely on the ground before slamming the door shut and entering the house.

He had already heard all about the changes that had happened in the courtyard these days from his mother, Jia Zhangshi.

Hao Jianguo is now thriving in the courtyard and factory, and everyone is trying to curry favor with him.

Whenever he thought of this, Jia Dongxu felt as if his heart was being cut by a dull knife, and a surge of hatred mixed with bitterness welled up inside him.

"Damn it... all that glory should have been mine!"

He clenched his teeth so hard they were chattering.

In the past, everyone in this courtyard praised him for his potential. They all said he was a promising talent chosen by Yi Zhonghai and would surely achieve great things in the factory.

But ever since that accident that left him paralyzed on one side, everything has changed.

Now, in his already twisted mind, he has long been convinced that Hao Jianguo took everything from him—if it weren't for this person, how could he have ended up in such a state?

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and the anger he felt made him unable to sit still.

Jia Dongxu suddenly spun his wheelchair out the door again, his face so gloomy it could drip water, and headed straight for the crowd in front of the Hao family's door.

Although the people in the courtyard saw him, they didn't pay much attention to him.

Everyone thought that after what happened a few days ago, the Jia family should have learned to restrain themselves; moreover, now that even the deaf old lady and Yi Zhonghai have fallen, what can the Jia family rely on? The people even lost interest in discussing their family.

No one expected that as soon as Jia Dongxu approached, he suddenly pointed his finger at everyone and began to curse:

"Having enjoyed watching our family make a fool of themselves, huh? Bah! Let me tell you, you want to see the Jia family fall from grace? No way!"

"And you, Hao Jianguo! Are you even human? You're living such a comfortable life, what right do you have to come and trample on our Jia family? Heaven has no eyes! You deserve retribution!"

"And your silly wife, Yu Li—do you even know how awful your husband is? He has a wife of his own, yet he still tries to seduce my wife! Shameless bastard!"

He was like a mad dog, spewing out all sorts of foul language.

The onlookers couldn't stand it anymore, and some tried to persuade him and speak up for Hao Jianguo.

But Jia Dongxu wouldn't listen to a word he said; instead, he even cursed those who tried to persuade him.

"What are you pretending to be good people for? Aren't you just trying to curry favor with Hao Jianguo by speaking up for him? A bunch of wagging-tails dogs!"

These words thoroughly enraged everyone in the hospital, young and old.

The elderly men and women immediately frowned:

"Jia Dongxu! How can you talk like that? I was just trying to give you some advice, and you call it being wrong?"

"You say Heaven is unfair? Don't you, the Jia family, know what good deeds you've done?"

No one in this courtyard is a pushover, especially not someone who's been spoken to so bluntly by a junior.

Everyone chimed in with their own words, each one laced with barbs.

Jia Dongxu, his eyes red, screamed:

"Bullshit! Shut up, all of you! You're all ganging up on me!"

His frenzied appearance was exactly like that of Jia Zhangshi.

The people in the courtyard were speechless for a moment, only staring at him with disgust as if he were something dirty.

At this moment, Yu Li, who had been silent all along, finally exploded.

She never paid attention to gossip, but if anyone spoke rudely to Hao Jianguo, she would never stand idly by.

"Where did these stray dogs come from, barking here? I can hear them but not see them, and their barking is really jarring."

As soon as Yu Li finished speaking, Jia Dongxu's face contorted with rage.

He thought his insults were sharp enough, but Yu Li compared him to a dog in just a few words.

What's even more frustrating is that she didn't name names, and if I were to react now, it would seem like I'm acknowledging her identity.

"Hao Jianguo, what's wrong with your wife...?"

Jia Dongxu turned to Hao Jianguo, but before he could finish speaking, Yu Li cut him off with a sharp look.

"What's wrong with me? I'm still better than the one in your house."

Jia Dongxu was speechless.

Yu Li wanted to continue, but Hao Jianguo gently stopped her.

He smiled at his wife: "Silly girl, why bother? You're already doing him a favor by scolding him. Someone will take care of him."

No need to do it yourself?

Yu Li looked at Hao Jianguo with a slightly confused expression, not understanding what he meant for a moment.

Did her husband anticipate Jia Dongxu's arrival today and plan ahead, just like he did with the deaf old woman last time? But the deaf old woman's situation was foreshadowed, while today's incident seemed like a sudden accident.

Can he predict the future?

Before she could think further, Xu Damao and the others had already stepped forward.

Yu Li suddenly realized.

Xu Damao was quick-witted and immediately understood Hao Jianguo's intention upon hearing his words.

They were eagerly anticipating becoming disciples, and had just pledged their loyalty. Now that Jia Dongxu had walked right into their lives, wasn't this a perfect opportunity to prove himself? Perhaps after this effort, Hao Jianguo would agree to accept him as a disciple.

Thinking about it this way, Jia Dongxu was practically a "merit" delivered to Xu Damao's doorstep.

"Jia Dongxu, you really need to wash your mouth."

Xu Damao smirked, and Yan Jiecheng, Liu Guangfu, and a few other younger men followed suit with their own malicious smiles.

Jia Dongxu felt a chill run down his spine: "What are you trying to do? I'm warning you... Ah!"

Xu Damao didn't even let him finish speaking before slapping him hard across the face.

Jia Dongxu cried out in pain, trying to dodge but his wheelchair made it difficult for him to move, and he was quickly surrounded by several people.

Xu Damao became furious and slapped Jia Dongxu repeatedly, each slap landing squarely on his face, leaving Jia Dongxu's cheeks swollen and blood splattering between his teeth.

"You're spewing nonsense! I'm going to teach you a lesson today!"

Yan Jiecheng kicked the wheelchair, causing it to tilt and overturn to the ground.

Jia Dongxu tumbled down, and before he could even get up, several feet were already raining down on him.

Amidst the chaotic stomping, Jia Dongxu felt as if all the bones in his body were about to fall apart, and his vision blurred.

He dared not curse anymore and begged for mercy repeatedly, but the men showed no sign of stopping and instead pressed their feet even harder.

"Someone's dead! Xu Damao is dead! Someone come quick!"

Jia Dongxu screamed for help, but his voice was drowned out by fists, kicks, and dust.

Although Jia Dongxu was pleading for help, his expression remained arrogant, as if everyone owed him a debt and was obligated to come and rescue him.

A few initially had a soft heart and, seeing his disheveled state, wanted to say something to smooth things over. However, his attitude provoked them, and they all turned their faces away, pretending not to see anything.

Everyone thought to themselves that he brought this trouble upon himself. Who told him to be so outspoken, even cursing the onlookers? Getting a beating now is too good for him.

Xu Damao's men showed no sign of stopping, and no one stepped forward to stop them. Jia Dongxu finally panicked and screamed at the top of his lungs, "Mother! Mother, come quick! They want me!"

As soon as Jia Zhangshi stepped into the courtyard with Banggeng, whom she had brought back from a relative's house, she immediately saw her son being pressed to the ground and beaten.

She instantly flew into a rage, grabbed a broom from the corner of the wall, and charged forward, screaming, "Xu Damao, you bastard! How dare you touch my son! I'll fight you to the death!"