Siheyuan: Appraising Antiques and Scavenging Junk to Keep the Courtyard Bullies in Line

[Wits against scoundrels] [Treasure appraisal] [Scheming] [Playing the fool to catch the tiger] [Face-slapping] [Romance in the era] When he woke up, Lin Weidong, a prodigy in antique appraisal, had become an ordinary young man living in a Beijing courtyard in the 1960s. From the start, he was surrounded by scoundrels and struggling to survive! Fortunately, he awakened the Bright-Eyed Gaze of Discernment, which laid bare every deceitful heart, lie, and scheme before him! The worthless-looking piece of wood gathering dust at the scrap yard was, to his eyes, priceless golden-thread nanmu; the broken box others used for firewood concealed a rare treasure he could spot at a glance! He could even quietly turn misfortune aside, making petty villains suffer the consequences of their own actions! Silly Zhu came over with a lunchbox, carefree as ever, and clapped Lin Weidong on the shoulder. “Brother, there were some good leftovers in the canteen today, so I saved you some! Just say the word if you need anything. If anyone in the courtyard dares to bully you, I’ll beat them up for you!” Lin Weidong took the lunchbox, his eyes flickering slightly. This Silly Zhu was an honest fellow worth befriending. “What’s that Lin fellow messing around with now? More junk, no doubt. He’s probably engaging in speculation!” Xu Damao grumbled resentfully, spreading rumors everywhere. Lin Weidong gave a cold smile, a flash of icy light crossing his eyes. The next day, Xu Damao’s newly bought bicycle fell apart in the middle of the street. Its front wheel flew far away, and he landed flat on his face, drawing a roar of laughter from the entire courtyard! On a dark and windy night, Qin Huairu brought over a bowl of steaming dumplings, her eyes alluring. “Brother Weidong, I’m all alone, and the night is so long...” Lin Weidong saw right through her and pushed the bowl straight toward Silly Zhu, who had followed the tempting aroma over. “Brother Zhu, Sister-in-law made these especially for you! Eat them while they’re hot!”