Li Qinshou is a modern-day magnet for bad luck. He gets chewed out at work, has his takeout stolen, and drops his phone in the toilet. After an exasperated outburst, he somehow transmigrates into Love in the Courtyard. He had hoped to make a name for himself in the modern world, but instead he tumbles headfirst into a lively old courtyard.
As soon as he arrives, his “superb” acting skills let him play the victim and get himself invited into the courtyard, where he manages to mooch a bowl of Silly Zhu’s hot noodles. When the shrewd Third Uncle tries to take advantage of him, Li Qinshou talks circles around him and escapes trouble every time. Seeing how hard Silly Zhu is trying to pursue Qin Huairu, he comes up with all sorts of outlandish ways to help, leading to one hilarious mishap after another. Modern romantic lines sound like laughably cheesy pickup lines when they come out of Silly Zhu’s mouth.
At work, he uses modern knowledge to introduce technical improvements, only to be harassed by the conservative old guard. But he isn’t about to give up easily. He stages one ridiculous “persuasion campaign” after another, leaving his coworkers equal parts amused and annoyed. In love, he unexpectedly catches the eye of Zhao Xiaoyan, a forthright factory worker. Their relationship is filled with misunderstandings and reconciliations, with one sweet, hilarious scene after another.
In this special era, Li Qinshou’s quick wits and offbeat ways turn the courtyard and the factory upside down. He transforms ordinary days into a laugh-out-loud comedy and leads everyone into a uniquely exciting new life.
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