Rebirth 78, the beginning of the marriage was broken off by the female educated youth

Chapter 1888: When it comes out, it's always sharp!

Unlike the relaxed yet tense atmosphere of the Yuejin store in the front yard, which even carried a sense of vigilance amidst the bustling city life, the side gate leading to the back yard of the Hao family's courtyard next door created a completely different ambiance.

Here stands a solitary sentry, a silent battlefield.

Hao Jian sat calmly on a bamboo chair inside the side door, like a silent statue, with a military boxing manual spread out on his lap.

He didn't have the bustling environment of Zhou Yuejin's store, where he could use crowds and atmosphere to create momentum.

Here, he was all alone, with only his lonely shadow cast by the quiet courtyard behind him.

Hao Jian, however, stood ramrod straight, his old military uniform buttoned up meticulously, his gaze calmly fixed on the door. His eyes would often shift from the side door to the old-fashioned door in the backyard of the Hao family, as if he could see through the wooden planks and sense everything that was happening outside.

This kind of loneliness is not solitude, but a warrior's resolute determination to stand firm in the shadows.

Just like he has always done.

He was Li Xiangnan's trusted comrade-in-arms, an unsung shield protecting the backyard. This responsibility filled him with a sense of fulfillment and determination.

"Xiao Jian, have some hot porridge. I just cooked it; it's millet porridge, which is good for your stomach!"

Hao Jian's second uncle, Hao Erqing, carried a porcelain bowl and carefully blew on it as he walked out of the house.

The Hao Erqing of today is a completely different person from the carefree scoundrel who spent his years loafing around on the streets and neglecting his nephew.

Since clarifying his relationship with the Zheng family and Zeng Xiaobao in the next courtyard and establishing a stable life and bond with them, he seems like a different person. He has turned over a new leaf, becoming family-oriented and considerate.

A person really needs something to rely on.

Therefore, he showed more belated care for his nephew Hao Jian, who had lacked parental love since childhood and had a cold and hard personality.

Hao Jian hurriedly stood up, took the bowl, and the warmth from his fingertips slightly eased his icy expression.

"Thank you, Second Uncle!" His voice was still cold, but it was less cold towards strangers.

"Don't be so polite with me, finish your drink, and I'll get you more if you're still hungry!" Hao Erqing rubbed his hands together, looking at his nephew's upright and sturdy figure, his eyes filled with both heartache and pride. "Wear more clothes, it's been quite chilly in the mornings and evenings lately!"

After his nephew responded, he glanced at the side door and asked with concern, "Is everything alright with Dr. Li? I heard that Old Master Li is personally overseeing things!"

"It's alright!" Hao Jian replied briefly, taking a sip of porridge. His posture was relaxed but he remained vigilant. "With Grandpa Li here, the front yard will definitely be stable! And with Xiao Zhou here, no one will come in from the front. As long as I guard this place... no one who shouldn't go in will get past!"

Hao Erqing sighed: "You should also be careful. These days... it's not exactly peaceful!"

Knowing his nephew was capable, he said nothing more, simply standing silently by his side, watching his nephew finish his porridge.

After finishing the porridge, Hao Jian went to return the bowl, but Hao Erqing quickly took it, saying that it was fine to give it to him.

"Second Uncle, has Aunt Lei woken up yet?"

"I heard a cough; they must have woken up!"

The "Aunt Lei" that Hao Jian mentioned is Lei Jin's mother. She was previously diagnosed with ALS by Li Xiangnan. Since Lei Jin is not a local, under Li Xiangnan's coordination, the elderly woman and Lei Jin were temporarily allowed to stay in Hao's courtyard.

Hao Jian took the initiative to take on some of the caregiving work while on vacation at home.

This is not only a bond of comradeship, but also a silent promise.

Seeing that Uncle Er had entered the house, Hao Jian went to the toilet room and gently knocked on the door. "Aunt Lei, it's me, Hao Jian!"

A faint voice immediately came from inside: "Oh, it's Xiao Hao. Come in!"

Hao Jian pushed open the door and went inside. The room was clean and tidy, without a trace of odor.

On the bed, Lei's mother was only half-sitting. Her physical condition was slightly worse than before, but her eyes were clear and she had a smile on her face.

"You're not going out today?"

Hao Jian smiled and nodded, walked to the bedside, checked whether the rubbed cloth was dry, and then used his hands to help the old man adjust his lying position and move his joints.

"Auntie, how are you feeling? Is there anything wrong?" Hao Jian's voice was soft, carrying a patience and gentleness that was quite different from his rugged appearance.

"I'm perfectly fine. With you and Jinzi and Xiao Li's family taking care of me, I don't feel unwell at all! My mood has improved a lot since I came to Yanjing!"

Lei's mother spoke with difficulty, her eyes filled with grateful tears, "Xiao Zhu always comes to talk to me, unlike me at home, with Jinzi in the army, I can only see people once a month... You are all good people!"

"Please don't say that! Lei Jin is my and Xiao Li's comrade-in-arms, and his mother is our mother!" Hao Jian said firmly. "Please rest assured and stay here. Xiao Li is also doing his best to run his medical factory, hoping to find medicine to treat you one day! If you need anything, just call me or Uncle Erda!"

As they were talking, Hao Jian's ears twitched slightly, and he keenly caught a faint noise coming from the Hao family's private door. His eyes narrowed instantly, but his face remained calm as he said gently, "Auntie, you rest first. I'll go out and see. It seems someone is coming!"

He carefully tucked the old man in, then closed the door. As he turned toward the Hao family's private door, his entire demeanor changed abruptly; the gentleness from before vanished, replaced by a icy calmness, ready to strike.

really!

The bolt on the private door was gently flicked from the outside, and then the door was pushed open a crack, and a head tentatively poked its way in.

Hao Jian didn't speak immediately, but quietly looked at the other person. His eyes were sharp and chilling in the dim light of the backyard.

The man was startled to find someone inside, especially with such a cold and aloof demeanor. He quickly pulled back, but seemed unwilling to give up, and asked through the crack in the door, "Excuse me... is this Dr. Li's house? I'm looking for... to see him for a medical consultation!"

Hao Jian didn't open the door, but just looked at the other person through the crack. It was a middle-aged man with a panicked expression.

"You've got the wrong place!" His voice was calm, but his eyes suddenly sharpened. "Doctor Li doesn't live in this courtyard. This is the Hao family's residence!"

"Hey? That's not right, this is the place I asked about! They said there's a side door that leads to..." The man tried to argue.

Hao Jian interrupted him, scrutinizing him like a searchlight, his tone pressured: "You've got the wrong information. This is the Hao family's private residence. We don't have a good relationship with this courtyard, nor with the neighbors next door. We can't go anywhere else! We can't see a doctor, we can't go to the clinic!"

The man felt uneasy being watched by Hao Jian through the crack in the door, especially Hao Jian's "I've seen right through you" expression, which made all the prepared words choke in his throat.

"But I really am sick!"

He could only stammer out his answer.

"If you're sick, go get treatment! Go to the hospital, or go queue up at the front gate!" Hao Jian took a step forward, his imposing aura instantly pressing down. "If your hand dares to touch this door again..."

Hao Jian's eyes suddenly turned icy cold. "I will assume you have ulterior motives and will take necessary measures! Let's see if you can escape faster or I can react faster!"

He didn't roar, nor did he slam his fist on the table; his voice was even somewhat off-key, but every word he uttered was like a cold hammer striking the other person's heart.

This confident domineering aura, and the direct threat conveyed in the words, is more intimidating than any loud rebuke.

The man's face turned pale, and sweat beaded on his skin. He reached out and glanced furtively at the side door at the other end, before finally fixing his gaze on Hao Jian's emotionless eyes. He had no doubt that the other man could kill him instantly!

This man must be the soldier surnamed Hao from the backyard. I never expected that he would be in charge of this place!

In the end, his expression changed several times, and he didn't dare to utter a single harsh word. He hurriedly took a few steps back and almost ran away.

Hao Jian stood inside the door until he was sure the other person's footsteps had completely disappeared from the courtyard before slowly retreating to sit down in the bamboo chair.

He maintained his previous posture, upright as a pine tree, as if nothing had happened.

Hao Jian is like a sharp sword hidden in its sheath; once drawn, its brilliance is sure to be revealed!