Fleeing Famine to the Siheyuan, I Put the Beasts in Their Place

Li Meng arrives in the capital, in the middle of a famine, and collapses from hunger and cold. The Zhang family takes him in, but soon he faces the threat of being kicked out. He unexpectedly gains a System that rewards him with coarse grain, fighting techniques, and more for completing tasks. The System lets him learn the rules and master new skills. With its help, he solves problems with food distribution and finding work, while matching wits with the courtyard's troublemakers. He eventually becomes the head of the security division, wielding real power and making sure no one dares mess with him. Years later, he has a happy family and a thriving life, having achieved his ultimate goal.

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