Siheyuan: My Dad Is Xu Damao, and My Mom Is Lou Xiao'e
四合院：爹是许大茂，娘是娄晓娥
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A courtyard filled with genuine warmth! Add one star! The protagonist is Xu Damao's son, who is reborn in the apocalypse and possesses a spiritual spring space, but he is very cautious. So far, the plot has only reached the point where he performs "The Red Star Shines" at the Great Hall of the People, and this hasn't been revealed yet. Not bad! Add one star!
It's really good, fast-paced, without any filler content, no self-proclaimed saints, and no villainous ideologies (patriotism, love for family, independence, and respect for others are all present). For example, the original protagonist grew up in that kind of environment; it's impossible for him to have no bad habits at all. Even adults are subject to various temptations... Let alone children.
My bookmarks already contain over 250 novels in the "Courtyard House" series, and this is the most enjoyable one I've read so far. The entire novel is concise and clear, a fast-paced read, perfect for those who love quick and exciting stories.
It brought tears to my eyes; it's so good, and it has such positive values—truly guiding teenagers' values in the right direction. Highly recommended. The author, Tomato, should strongly recommend this article to more people. Correct values can guide teenagers towards better development.
It's not aggressive, doesn't dwell on petty romances, makes up for some regrets, has no major plot holes, and while the protagonist has a significant power-up, he doesn't get arrogant and uses the cheat ability reasonably. It's a breath of fresh air in the world of traditional Chinese courtyard houses.
I think this is the best fanfiction about courtyard houses I've ever read. It doesn't just revolve around the trivial matters of the courtyard house; instead, it transcends the courtyard and features a protagonist with a broad vision and grand perspective. It's exceptionally well-written, and I haven't had enough. I'm looking forward to the author's new book.
This time-travel novel is so well-written and full of positive energy. I especially love a passage that perfectly captures the sacrifices most Chinese parents make for their children: "A Chinese person might be a laborer in the first generation, a worker in the second, a businessman in the third, and a government official in the fourth."
Breaking free from the conventions of traditional courtyard novels, this work depicts courtyard life from a different perspective. Rather than being confined to courtyard dramas, it's more accurately described as a period novel. The plot is logical, the characters are well-developed, and it doesn't focus on trivial matters, setting it apart from rambling, diary-like literature. The reader eagerly anticipates the gradual unfolding of the protagonist's career empire.
This is fantastic! As expected of the author! I've read quite a few "courtyard house" stories before, but this is the only one that truly suits my taste. The plot, logic, pacing, character development, and imaginative ideas are all top-notch. Indeed, a well-written and conscientious author will continue to create surprises! Highly recommended!!!
Judging from the ratings, it's a very successful courtyard house story. The other track presents a different kind of courtyard house culture, starting from the 1960s and continuing through the Reform and Opening Up period. Although a bit short, it's concise and impactful. You can tell the author either has a wealth of knowledge or worked hard researching.