He Yuzhu, known as "Silly Zhu," was a cook in the cafeteria of the Red Star Steel Mill. In his previous life, his soft heart and loyalty made his neighbors in the courtyard treat him like a "sucker." He gave the Jia family everything he had, only to end up separated from his wife and children and living out his final years in misery. After being reborn, he awakened a "System" that triggered a prize draw whenever he changed a key plot point. From then on, he began a satisfying life of face-slapping parasitic neighbors and protecting his family.
A helping hand, the beginning of his comeback:
- Physical Enhancement Potion: It transformed him from a "pushover" anyone could manipulate into a powerhouse with incredible strength. He easily shoved aside a collapsed roof beam to save Jia Dongxu, but firmly refused to let the Jia family guilt-trip him.
- Stain-Removing Soap: It helped him wash the stains off his younger sister Yushui's school uniform, and wash away her past grievances, mending their relationship.
- Secret Recipes: The Old Beijing Braised Delicacies Recipe greatly improved his cooking. The Brain-Boosting Porridge Recipe helped him outsmart the courtyard's schemes, and the Beauty and Youth Soup Recipe even gave him a completely new look and bearing.
Protecting his family and outsmarting the parasites:
- He stopped giving the Jia family whatever they asked for and instead made a good life for himself and his younger sister Yushui: red fabric for padded jackets, plenty of braised pork, and laughter at the bathhouse on New Year's Eve gave the siblings their first taste of a warm home.
- When Qin Huairu came begging for money and Jia Zhangshi threw tantrums and banged on his door, he cleverly used the System's Guide to Neighborly Conversation to turn the tables and leave the people trying to guilt-trip him speechless.
Unexpected allies, breaking the deadlock and being reborn:
- He struck a deal with his sworn enemy, Xu Damao: "We bicker on the surface, but secretly help each other"
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