Siheyuan: Everyone in the Courtyard Is a Tool, So I Lie Flat

After transmigrating into the world of The Story of the Courtyard, Cao Yaozu turns out to be the most well-connected do-gooder in the entire compound!

So, facing a courtyard full of schemers, Cao Yaozu decides to play the sly one and fight fire with fire!

Uncle Number One wants someone to take care of him in his old age?

Cao Yaozu: I won't take the initiative, I won't say no, and I won't take responsibility. So what if I keep you hanging?

Uncle Number Two wants to use connections to become an official?

Cao Yaozu: Hanghai, you've been doing great lately. Maybe next time I'll introduce you to my uncle, the factory director?

Uncle Number Three is always looking to take advantage of people?

Cao Yaozu: Your daughter Yuli is smart and capable. Our families should spend more time together!

Ding! Detected that a descendant of the Cao family has the makings of a great warlord. The Glorify Your Ancestors System is loading...

Before long, the courtyard's assorted villains become mere tools in Cao Yaozu's hands, while he lies flat and takes it easy.

And since Cao Yaozu's life is going so well, he also becomes the compound's decision-maker and starts dispensing justice.

"Huairu, you don't want Banggeng sent to juvenile detention, do you?"

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.