Siheyuan: Reborn and Back in the City, I Become Chief of Procurement

In 1960, Li Santian returned from the Soviet Union with twenty-one years of memories from his reborn life. The moment he stepped off the train, his golden finger finally activated: a portable dimension, a warehouse, gene-enhancement serum, and daily check-in rewards of grain, meat, and ration coupons. He was assigned to head the Procurement Department at the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill. As he opened his office door, he had only one thing on his mind: stay far away from that courtyard house.

But fate had other plans. Secretary Sun arranged for him to settle at No. 95 Nanluoguxiang, the very place where the beasts from that infamous drama gathered. The moment he crossed the gate, Qin Huairu lifted the curtain with a smile, Jia Zhangshi stood with her hands on her hips and started cursing, Yan Bugui hurried over at the scent of a chance to mooch some radishes, and Granny Deaf waited for tribute with rolling eyes. The whole pack had their eyes glued to his newly purchased furniture, practically ready to tear it apart on the spot.

The best part came that evening, when Silly Zhu sauntered in carrying a lunchbox. He froze when he saw Li Santian's face: the man he'd bumped into at the factory gate that morning had turned out to be his new neighbor and immediate superior. Li Santian looked around at the scheming crowd, itching to make a move. He lowered his head, felt the big black ten-yuan notes and meat coupons in his pocket, and smiled. Beasts, the fun has only just begun.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.