Siheyuan: From the Start, I Turn the Chicken Theft Case Around and Take on Everyone

He woke up to find that the overworked office drone had become He Yuzhu, the hapless “Silly Zhu” from Love in the Courtyard. From the start, he was expected to take the fall for Banggeng, then get dragged before the whole courtyard for a public dressing-down.

Just as he was about to flip the table, the [Ultimate Gossip and Spectacle System] awakened!

Whenever there was gossip to dig up or drama to watch in the courtyard, he could earn rewards! Direct the drama himself, and the rewards doubled!

He Yuzhu got it! Why be an honest man? Time to put on a show!

“Xu Damao, that old hen of yours that never lays eggs? I bet she learned it from you.” [Ding! You directed the drama “Xu Damao's Infertility.” Reward: 30 points, five kilos of pork, and master-level Tan family cuisine skills!]

“First Uncle, you're certainly held in high esteem. But I wonder if you could hide that little scheme of yours to get me to support you in your old age a bit better?” [Ding! You watched “Yi Zhonghai's Hypocrisy Exposed.” Reward: 50 yuan in cash and level-eight fitter skills!]

Qin Huairu: “Silly Zhu, we're almost out of food…”

He Yuzhu munched on sunflower seeds. “Don't worry. I just directed a big show. Once the System hands out my reward, I'll lend you some money to buy cornmeal. Three percent interest.”

From then on, the courtyard's whole vibe changed. The birds of the courtyard squabbled and flapped about, putting on a blockbuster drama every day.

Meanwhile, He Yuzhu moved into a big house, got himself a little car, and became a trendsetter of his era, all while enjoying the gossip and the show.

And as for a wife? Lou Xiao'e and Teacher Ran watched one dramatic scene after another unfold around him, their eyes practically sparkling: This man is just too much fun!