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

"Once Banggeng grows up, which girl will dare to marry him? The Jia family is truly finished now."

The chatter reached Jia Zhangshi's ears, and her face grew darker and darker. She couldn't help but turn her head to look at Banggeng beside her.

Whether it was influenced by these words or not, the more she looked at her grandson's clenched teeth, the more she felt he looked foolish.

In her heart, Jia Zhangshi wanted nothing more than to curse Qin Huairu to death: after this jinx entered the family, Old Jia was gone, Jia Dongxu was paralyzed, and now even her only grandson was insane—it was as if a series of blows had hit her on the head.

"You're talking nonsense! I...I'm not crazy, and my son isn't crazy either!"

Qin Huairu became excited.

Anyone can insult her, but no one can curse her son.

But her appearance only reinforced the suspicion that she had gone mad in the eyes of others, which only made the discussions louder.

"Tch, you think you can just say it isn't? I think Bang Geng and you are cut from the same cloth."

Before Qin Huairu was taken away by the police, Xu Damao chased after her and made a sarcastic remark.

Hao Jianguo didn't utter a sound from beginning to end, but Qin Huairu poured all her hatred onto him.

In her view, Xu Damao and the others were working so hard simply to curry favor with Hao Jianguo—from beginning to end, it was Hao Jianguo who was manipulating things behind the scenes.

"I will come back! I definitely will... Hao Jianguo, you framed me, I'll never forgive you!"

Qin Huairu screamed hoarsely, her voice almost cracking.

The police officer grew impatient and dragged her out of the crowd.

The officer's face immediately darkened, and his voice became stern: "How dare you say such things to our faces? Do you really not respect us at all?"

Qin Huairu trembled with fear at the rebuke.

Hao Jianguo watched with great interest, his gaze following Qin Huairu's staggering figure as she was taken away, a hint of undisguised contempt creeping onto his lips.

Does she really think she can compete with me?

That's far too presumptuous.

To deal with someone like that, there's no need for him to take action himself; others will naturally rush to speak up for him.

"This time, the frog cub did the job again."

Thinking of this, Hao Jianguo couldn't help but smile.

Although he was not short of money at the moment, who in this world would complain about having too much money? He was thinking that he should go and buy some tonics for Yu Li later so that she could take good care of her health.

The discussions in the courtyard did not stop; everyone was still talking about Qin Huairu.

Many people's words were filled with unsparing accusations.

"The Jia family is truly a family of 'talents.' They produced two thieves before, and now even Qin Huairu has taken up this business, stealing their own money."

If you ask me, there's probably something wrong with the feng shui of this house.

Someone shook their head and sighed.

Someone nearby immediately retorted, "Old Zhang, what you said is not right."

What do you mean by stealing from your own family? Haven't you heard that Qin Huairu is secretly hoping Jia Dongxu dies soon? She doesn't consider herself a member of the Jia family at all, so why would she hesitate to steal money?

"I think this is because the roots are crooked, and the people they bring out are crooked too."

"Pah! Wasn't Madam Jia quite arrogant a few days ago? Showing off her food all the time, well, now she's getting her comeuppance."

These harsh words reached Jia Zhangshi's ears, and her face turned pale and then red.

But right now, all she could think about was, "Where did the money go?"

Once that thought took hold, there was no time to pay attention to anyone else.

She snorted heavily, pushed Jia Dongxu's wheelchair, and went into the house without looking back.

Hao Jianguo lived a very comfortable life in the days that followed.

Every day, besides going to and from work on time, he spends time with his wife, waiting together for their unborn child.

Although the baby is still several months away from being born, the couple, who are becoming parents for the first time, are already full of anticipation and have even started thinking about names for their child.

"If it's a boy, we'll name him..."

"What if it's a girl?"

True flavor is found in the ordinary.

For Hao Jianguo, being able to spend every day with his wife and manage their little family is already a great satisfaction.

Moreover, lately, although those restless people in the courtyard have been jumping around, none of them have come to a good end, which makes him feel quite pleased.

The more trouble those people caused, the more benefits he gained; sometimes he even secretly hoped they would have more "activities."

a bit.

The Lantern Festival is just around the corner.

These days, material goods and entertainment are not abundant, but the atmosphere of the Lantern Festival is still lively.

After nightfall, Hao Jianguo took Yu Li out to admire the lanterns.

The lights were dazzling, illuminating the streets.

Yu Li looked up, a smile always on her face.

"Jianguo, look at this riddle."

Yu Li tugged at his sleeve, pointing to a riddle hanging under a lantern, her excited expression like that of a child who had received a new toy.

Hao Jianguo naturally obeyed her.

The riddle reads: "Give birth to twins, a boy and a girl, in one belly."

Upon seeing the riddle, Hao Jianguo immediately burst out laughing: "This riddle is interesting. Could it be a good omen from heaven?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Li's cheeks flushed red, and she gave him a reproachful look.

However, she would be extremely happy if she could give birth to a son and a daughter for Hao Jianguo.

The two took down the riddle slips and walked to the riddle-solving stall.

The answer to the riddle should be the Chinese character "好" (hǎo, meaning good/good).

A son and a daughter together make a perfect family.

Hao Jianguo smiled and gave the answer.

The old man in charge of solving the riddle stroked his beard and smiled, repeatedly saying "Wonderful," before handing over a small prize.

The items themselves may not be valuable, but they do offer a certain charm.

As I was strolling around, I suddenly heard a drawn-out shout from the side: "Character divination—fortune telling—name selection!"

Yu Li immediately became interested and pulled Hao Jianguo toward the small fortune-telling stall.

"Jianguo, should we consult a fortune teller about the baby's name? Let's see what God wants."

These past few days, the two of them have racked their brains over naming their child, coming up with many names but not being satisfied with any of them.

Now that such an opportunity has come up, why not see what fate has in store?

A roadside vendor handed Yu Li a bamboo tube for drawing lots.

Yu Li clasped her hands together and silently prayed to heaven for a moment before gently shaking the bamboo tube.

Before long, a stick slipped out of the tube.

She hurriedly and nervously picked up the fortune stick, but when Hao Jianguo and she saw the words written on it, they were both stunned.

The signature prominently displayed the word "Build".

word.

Hao Jian? How despicable!

This name...

Hao Jianguo and Yu Li looked at each other, speechless at first, but then couldn't help but laugh out loud—this joke about names made them feel much more relaxed.

……

After the Lantern Festival, the factory resumed its normal operations.

But as soon as Hao Jianguo entered the factory gate that day, he found the bulletin board surrounded by a dense crowd of people.

He went closer and saw that the notice posted was about the handling of Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu.

During this period, Yi Zhonghai was demoted, and his salary was naturally reduced accordingly.

The reason is obvious: he was detained twice, once as the principal offender and once as an accomplice. In addition, there was the major accident that happened in the workshop recently, and he actually stood by and did nothing with several key technical personnel. The factory has to take a stand.

If it weren't for the fact that Yi Zhonghai was a long-time employee and his skills were indeed excellent, the punishment would probably have been much more severe.

Even so, it was enough to make him feel the pinch for quite some time.

The thought of not being able to earn his ninety-nine yuan salary in the future made Yi Zhonghai feel suffocated, and his resentment towards Hao Jianguo burned even more fiercely in his heart.

"It's all that Hao Jianguo's fault... Damn it! If it weren't for him, how could I have ended up like this? I'm Master Yi, respected by everyone in the factory!"

He blamed all the mistakes on Hao Jianguo, and his mind gradually twisted into a knot of resentment.

Yi Zhonghai clenched his teeth in anger.

Even if he gritted his teeth to pieces, he was powerless against Hao Jianguo and could not change the current situation.

These days, when I walk around the factory, all I get are stares and comments.

Although the whispers were kept low, every word still reached his ears—all of them were accusations and contempt.

Yi Zhonghai used to be a well-known figure in the factory.

Level 8 fitters are rare, and he is looked up to wherever he goes.

But now, because of that "shirking responsibility" incident...

The incident brought him fame once again, and his reputation is much greater than before.

However, Yi Zhonghai would rather not have such fame.

Now, when he walks around the factory area, he can hardly lift his head.

What frustrated him even more was that the technical backbone who used to run errands for him had all distanced themselves from him after that incident.

They wouldn't avoid each other when they meet, but they're greeting each other less and less.

After what happened last time, these people were truly amazed by Hao Jianguo's skills.

With their limited abilities, it's clearly impossible for them to put on airs in front of Hao Jianguo anymore.

Although these people can be arrogant at times, they still respect those who are truly capable.

Even if Yi Zhonghai had previously tried to trip up Hao Jianguo, it was because they thought Hao Jianguo didn't have any real skills.

Moreover, after this incident, they were all disciplined and their salaries were reduced.

When it comes to their own interests, who would dare to follow Yi Zhonghai in targeting Hao Jianguo?

Actually, compared to Sha Zhu, Yi Zhonghai's situation is relatively better.

As soon as Sha Zhu returned to the factory, he was transferred from his original position and went directly to the workshop to start as an apprentice.

On the day he returned to the factory, Sha Zhu received an assignment that almost made him faint.

He was transferred again, this time directly to the No. 1 workshop under Hao Jianguo's management, becoming one of his subordinates, and from then on, he had to follow Hao Jianguo's instructions in everything.

This news hit Sha Zhu like a bolt of lightning.

The only thing that gave him a breather was that Yi Zhonghai was also in the workshop, so at least he had someone to talk to.

Even if he started as an apprentice, he still hoped to learn some skills from Yi Zhonghai.

"Make me work under Hao Jianguo? Bah! Just you wait and see how I make things difficult for him in the future."

Sha Zhu gritted his teeth and hardened his heart, his mind already churning with all sorts of wicked thoughts.

Yi Zhonghai, however, felt a vague unease.

He knew all too well that, though he dared not say it elsewhere, in this first workshop, Hao Jianguo's word was always his bond.

"You've just arrived, so behave yourself for now, or you'll definitely suffer the consequences."

Yi Zhonghai whispered to him, saying that although he himself was also eager to trip up Hao Jianguo, he understood even more clearly that going head-to-head with Hao Jianguo in the workshop was like throwing an egg against a rock.

Unfortunately, Sha Zhu didn't listen to this advice at all and continued to do things his own way.

But he was oversimplifying things.

Nowadays, who in the workshop doesn't know that Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai don't get along with Hao Jianguo? Many people want to take this opportunity to curry favor with Hao Jianguo, and Sha Zhu's arrival is just asking for trouble.

Although Yi Zhonghai was demoted, his skills were still there, and many jobs still needed his guidance. The factory couldn't do without his skilled worker, so no one would openly cause him trouble.

Sha Zhu is different—a cook who was kicked out of the kitchen and is still an apprentice, what can he rely on?

He was an easy target, and he quickly became the easiest target to squeeze in everyone's eyes.

"You're Sha Zhu? You did this job? What a piece of junk!"

"Rework all of these and redo them!"

"If something is made like this, you'll have to pay for it if you break it!"

"What are you glaring at? Try glaring at me again! Guys, there's some troublemaker here!"

Before Sha Zhu even started causing any trouble, he was already being watched by the people in the workshop.

They kept finding fault with him and causing him trouble. On several occasions, they even gathered a group of people to surround him. If he hadn't bowed his head and given in, he probably would have been beaten up.

Having learned his lesson after a few losses, Sha Zhu finally understood the meaning behind Yi Zhonghai's words.

The people in the workshop would find all sorts of ways to make things difficult for him every day. Sometimes they would even block him at the toilet door. If he hadn't quickly backed down, he probably would have been pushed into the latrine.

As the days went by, Sha Zhu felt increasingly suffocated and constricted in his chest. He felt like he was about to suffocate if he continued like this.

"Uncle Yi, I...I don't want to stay in the factory anymore, I want to leave."

That day, Sha Zhu found Yi Zhonghai and, with a bitter face, finally blurted out what he had been holding back for a long time.

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai became anxious: "Shazhu, you're being foolish! Where outside can you find a more stable job than in the factory? You've been under some pressure lately, but at least here I can look after you."

"Once you master the skills, they will naturally not dare to bully you anymore."

Ultimately, all of these things were orchestrated by Hao Jianguo behind the scenes.

"Only by staying in the factory can we find an opportunity to deal with him."