Jiang Lin opens his eyes and finds himself born into Love in the Courtyard, a world where everyone gets yelled at.
He has no golden finger, only the clarity and insight of a lifetime’s experience. From the moment he can babble, he sees through the people in the courtyard: Yi Zhonghai is a hypocrite scheming to secure his retirement; Qin Huairu is greedy and parasitic, always preying on honest people; He Yuzhu is sincere to a fault, yet is constantly entangled by others and wastes half his life.
Bright from a young age, he never forgets anything he reads. He overcomes every obstacle, gets into a top university, secures a stable job, and makes his own way toward a bright future.
He isn’t a bleeding heart, and he doesn’t waste time agonizing over things. He plans every step carefully:
He exposes Yi Zhonghai’s retirement scheme ahead of time and strips away his hypocritical facade;
He cleverly cuts off Qin Huairu’s hold over He Yuzhu, helping Silly Zhu escape the bottomless pit;
He supports his older brother, protects his childhood sweetheart, and helps He Yuzhu build a career and start a family, so he can live with dignity.
After years by her side, he finally marries the woman dearest to him, He Yushui. They love each other deeply and enjoy a harmonious family life.
From turbulent times to the era of reform and opening up, from the petty squabbles of the courtyard to the prosperity of 2026, he protects his family, helps those he loves, and keeps his distance from ill-wishers. With his intelligence and principles, he turns a life of endless troubles into a happy ending filled with family harmony and peaceful years.
Reborn for a new life, he stays true to Yushui, to his original aspirations, and to the simple joys of everyday life.
