Grounded Stories About Siheyuan Courtyards That Feel Realistic 正常一点的四合院符合实际的小说

1. 1 四 Siheyuan: Qin Huairu Won't Leave Me Alone 四合院：秦淮茹赖上我 Champagne Before the Game Is Over半场开香槟Male-Channel Fanfiction5.3M WordsOngoing Zhao Xiyan was an ordinary small-town exam grinder. He had little ambition, but his family's comfortable means let him live a pretty decent life. But just as a speeding dump truck was about to hit one of his students, he rushed forward on instinct. He saved the student, but also had an intimate and decidedly unpleasant encounter with the truck. When he woke again, he was already riding in a donkey cart. Across from him, a young woman with bright eyes, pearly teeth, and two long braids was watchi 189.2kReads8.1Score9kShelves

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   Siheyuan only recommends these three books; the rest are just average.

2. 2 四 Siheyuan: Fishing for All Things Under Heaven 四合院：垂钓诸天万物 If I Become the Azure Emperor One Day他日我若为青帝Male-Channel Fanfiction7.3M WordsCompleted Lin Shaowen got drunk at a class reunion. After sleeping and waking up, he inexplicably arrived in the world of Love in the Courtyard, becoming Lin Shaowen, an outstanding graduate of Beijing College of Chinese Medicine. He had just graduated from university and now faced a choice: should he become a promising full-time doctor at Union Hospital, or an obscure factory doctor at a steel mill? Without a second thought, Lin Shaowen chose to become a factory doctor. There was no helping it. Sending a 90.7kReads8.5Score2.5kShelves
3. 3 四 Siheyuan: Seeing the Scheme Through to the End 四合院之将截胡进行到底 Little Mo of South City南城小陌Male-Channel Fanfiction5.9M WordsOngoing [Multiple female leads, not for everyone] [Protagonists from various TV dramas collide, each with their own protagonist aura] [Disinfecting with iodine while whipping] Siheyuan, Zhengyang Gate, People Are Like Iron, Glorious Times, The Great New Era, Golden Wedding, Hutong, The Qiao Family Children... In the Name of the People, Ordinary Years, The War Between Two Women] [System for stealing female leads, self-interest, do-gooders, stay away] [No original female leads, characters from other stori 192.4kReads9.0Score13kShelves
4. 4 四 Siheyuan: He Jian's Second Uncle 四合院之何家二叔 Rainbow Cat虹猫Male-Channel Fanfiction605k WordsCompleted An ancient person’s soul transmigrates into a courtyard house, becoming Silly Zhu’s uncle. Knowing nothing about Silly Zhu’s future or the history of the courtyard, he strives to change the fates of those around him. 15.3kReads8.9Score435Shelves

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   Review of *The Military Life in a Courtyard House*: Among numerous novels featuring the courtyard house theme, *The Military Life in a Courtyard House* stands out with its unique time-travel setting and passionate yet heartwarming narrative. It lacks fantastical plot devices and exaggerated comebacks, instead using a solid storyline and vivid characters to depict a moving tale of ordinary people protecting family ties and upholding their principles amidst the turbulent times after the war. The core premise is ingenious: Xuan Qing, a barefoot doctor from the Song Dynasty, time-travels to become He Shaoqing, a war hero, where two vastly different life trajectories converge. Xuan Qing's compassionate heart as a doctor and He Shaoqing's soldierly spirit blend perfectly, forming the protagonist's most captivating qualities—he possesses both the fortitude and courage honed in battle, charging ahead against bandits and remaining concerned for his subordinates even after being wounded; and the gentle sensitivity of a doctor, feeling compassion for displaced refugees, scrambling to procure milk powder for his malnourished niece, and using ancestral medical techniques to heal her. The contrast and complementarity brought about by this dual identity make the character three-dimensional and full, breaking away from the simplistic labels often seen in protagonists of similar themes. The portrayal of family relationships is a major highlight of the book, earning ample emotional resonance from readers. The reunion of He Shaoqing and his elder brother He Daqing after being separated for eight years is not deliberately sentimental, but every word is deeply moving. From the disbelief at their first meeting, to the choked-up emotion when mentioning his sister-in-law's death, to the heartfelt conversation when they pay respects to his deceased wife, the brothers' concern and guilt, joy and sorrow are naturally revealed through lifelike details. His tolerance and guidance towards his nephew He Yuzhu, and his meticulous care for his niece He Yushui, add a touch of softness to this tough battalion commander's image. He is not only a "daredevil" on the battlefield, but also a reliable haven in the eyes of his family. This interweaving of toughness and tenderness makes the character extremely relatable. The novel's restoration of the historical background is also very accurate, without any unrealistic or fictional settings, but rather rooted in the real context of the period after the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan in 1945. The earthen beds in the base area, the hutongs of Beijing, the expensive milk powder in the shopping mall, and the workers' dormitories of the steel mill—these details paint a vivid picture of life in that era. The social order after the Japanese surrender, the plight of displaced soldiers and refugees, and the livelihood problems of ordinary families all make the story more relatable. The protagonist's journey to find his family and support his family against this backdrop reflects not only the ups and downs of his personal fate but also the living conditions of ordinary people amidst the changing times, broadening the story's scope. The neighborhood portraits in the courtyard are equally vivid and lively. The warm-hearted Yi Zhonghai and his wife who take care of Yushui, the gossipy Jia Zhangshi, the innocent and mischievous He Yuzhu, and the competitive Xu Damao—these diverse characters create a vibrant and down-to-earth neighborhood ecosystem. The protagonist's interactions with them are devoid of melodramatic conflicts, focusing instead on daily adjustments and interactions. For example, the protagonist brings snacks to thank the Yi family for their care, and the amicable handling of a misunderstanding caused by his nephew showing off his pistol. These scenes not only fit the courtyard setting but also give the story a well-paced rhythm and a sense of everyday life. What's most commendable is the positive values ​​conveyed in the novel. He Shaoqing consistently upholds the responsibilities of a soldier and the conscience of a doctor. On the battlefield, he charges into battle for his country and people; in peacetime, he shelters his family from the storms of life; and he maintains kindness even towards strangers. He embodies the magnanimity of "what's done is done" and demonstrates the unwavering commitment to "protecting loved ones." This growth and perseverance, independent of any special advantages, makes the story more powerful and allows readers to feel warmth and positive energy. Overall, *The Military Life in the Courtyard* is a masterpiece that combines passion and warmth, quality and empathy. Using time travel as a starting point, family bonds as its core, and the era as its backdrop, it creates a memorable protagonist and tells a story of protection filled with everyday life. Whether you prefer historical backgrounds, family narratives, or vivid characters, you'll find resonance in this book, making it well worth reading.

5. 5 四 This Silly Zhu in the Siheyuan Is Quite the Charmer 四合院这个傻柱有点潇洒 Autumn Breeze, Little Nobody秋风小扑街Male-Channel Fanfiction203k WordsCompleted (If you don't like Qin Huairu, feel free to skip this.) He Yuzhu is reborn with a Negative Emotion Value System. Starting in 1952, he gets to Qin Huairu first and lives a full, satisfying life with little bitterness. Come see the everyday life of Silly Zhu! 7.5kReads8.9Score231Shelves
6. 6 四 Siheyuan: The Old Man Who Collects Scrap 四合院：收废品的老汉 Take a Big Flight放个大飞机Male-Channel Fanfiction622k WordsCompleted "No pointless romantic subplots + Feiji has never been a saintly do-gooder + easygoing everyday life" Li Shizhen has a very medical-sounding name. A disillusioned and unrestrained man born in the 1980s, he has seen all walks of life and become a scrap collector who grabs junk for a living. He has a change of heart and saves a boy who was supposed to transmigrate, only to unexpectedly transmigrate himself. Well, if he has to transmigrate, so be it. He never started a family in his previous lif 16.3kReads8.9Score640Shelves
7. 7 四 Siheyuan: I'm Yi Zhonghai's Biological Son 四合院：我是易中海的亲儿子 Of the Xianghuang Family镶黄家的Male-Channel Fanfiction356k WordsCompleted A modern mechanical engineer transmigrates into the world of the courtyard and becomes Yi Zhonghai's biological son. With a son of his own, will Yi Zhonghai still scheme against others? Will Silly Zhu still become their meal ticket? Will Love in the Courtyard still turn into a courtyard full of beasts? Ordinary people just want enough to eat and warm clothes. There's no need for so much resentment or sinister scheming, just everyday family squabbles. In this backward era, do your best to help de 37.3kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
8. 8 四 Siheyuan: Asura 四合院之修罗 Autumn Comes with Falling Leaves zmy13落叶知秋zmy13Male-Channel Fanfiction400k WordsCompleted A martial arts champion dies suddenly from overtraining and is reborn in the body of an eleven-year-old boy. To avenge his family, he fights the Japanese to the death, killing until they tremble in fear. With a powerful golden finger and help from kindhearted people, every time he acts, things go as smoothly as a fish in water. 9.2kReads8.9Score377Shelves
9. 9 四 A Common Man in the Siheyuan 四合院小市民 Wandering the Northwest流浪的西北Male-Channel Fanfiction686k WordsCompleted A single heroine, in a gentler era without hostility. This story is simply about the quiet, ordinary life of that time, the helplessness of everyday people, and life in a courtyard house amid the sweeping changes of a great age. 5.5kReads8.9Score154Shelves
10. 10 四 Siheyuan: A 1950s Procurement Officer Living the High Life 四合院：五十年代采购员吃香喝辣 The World Has Already Seen My Hair Turn White人间已经见白头Male-Channel Fanfiction139k WordsCompleted A crossover of TV dramas. Don't get hung up on the timeline or locations. This courtyard compound is bigger, with a main courtyard of three sections as well as east and west side courtyards. There are more people, more events, and more excitement. There are good people and bad people here. There are good things and bad things here. How many rights and wrongs are there in this courtyard? How many wrongs and rights are there? Main courtyard Front section: Yan Bugui (Third Master), He Wenhui, Liu 865Reads—Score108Shelves

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    The latest Siheyuan (courtyard house) story, 99,000 words long, a crossover with TV dramas, full of slapstick, laughter, and chaos—quite lively. There are good guys and bad guys, good deeds and bad deeds, countless rights and wrongs, and much more. [Original novel fan][Already hooked][Good fortune coming soon][Eye roll][Already hooked][Bump]

11. 11 四 Siheyuan: From the Start, I Make Silly Zhu Choose 四合院：开局让傻柱做选择题 Xie Wuhen邪无恨Male-Channel Fanfiction291k WordsCompleted Zhou Kai transmigrates into the 1960s-set Love in the Courtyard and awakens a God-Tier Multiple-Choice System. From the start, he drags the courtyard’s miscreants into a quiz dimension. Silly Zhu: “What? Qin Huairu is a fake sweetheart, and she wants to leave me without an heir?” Lou Xiao'e: “What? Silly Zhu and I have a son?” Second Uncle: “I raided Lou Xiao'e’s home to become a leader? No way!” Xu Damao: “The person who angered my father to death was me? How could that be?” Qin Huairu: “Silly 5kReads8.8Score217Shelves
12. 12 四 Siheyuan: My Son Is Silly Zhu 四合院：我的儿子是傻柱 Old Rogue He何老贼Male-Channel Fanfiction337k WordsCompleted He transmigrates as He Daqing, the biological father of Silly Zhu. Faced with the troublemakers of the Courtyard, He Daqing has the Positive Energy System. His first move is to marry Qin Huairu, leaving the Jia family without an heir! Only magic can defeat magic! 1.9kReads8.9Score102Shelves
13. 13 四 Siheyuan: In Less Than Six Months, I Gathered Enough for a Mahjong Table 四合院：不到半年，凑齐一桌麻将 Zhao Shisan赵十三Male-Channel Fanfiction260k WordsCompleted 2.2kReads5.9Score105Shelves
14. 14 四 Siheyuan: I Can't Keep Up with the Daily Sign-In 四合院：每日签到我苟不住了 Tomato Isn't a Melon番茄不是瓜Male-Channel Fanfiction438k WordsCompleted I woke up to find that I had transmigrated as Silly Zhu's father, He Daqing! What? Qin Huairu, you still want to ruin my son's life? Not a chance! As his father, I'll just have to take one for the team and win you over myself! A scheming bitch and a cunning man: a match made in heaven! This book is also known as He Daqing Is Here! Behold, You Beasts of the Siheyuan! Tremble! 2.7kReads8.9Score104Shelves
15. 15 四 Siheyuan: I'm Silly Zhu's Older Cousin 四合院：我是傻柱大表哥 Zhang Tianming张天鸣Male-Channel Fanfiction447k WordsCompleted Li Chengye knew his mother loved watching Love in the Courtyard, so he bought her the original novel, Silly Zhu. But after reading it, his mother, He Dahua, became furious over He Yuzhu's fate: Bang Geng kicked him out, and he froze to death under a bridge. She flew into a rage and pelted Li Chengye with the book. That one throw sent Li Chengye and his mother, He Dahua, into the story of Birds Fill the Courtyard. He became Silly Zhu's older cousin, while his mother became He Yuzhu's biological a 8.8kReads8.8Score305Shelves
16. 16 四 Siheyuan: Young Silly Zhu's Comeback 四合院：青年傻柱的逆袭人生 Threshing Glacier打谷冰川Male-Channel Fanfiction512k WordsCompleted At twenty-five, he transmigrates into the world of the courtyard house and becomes He Yuzhu! What? His father, He Daqing, ran off! Good riddance. Isn’t this a perfect start? His father’s gone and left behind a big house. The old man may not care about his foolish son, but plenty of other people do. Leech off the old man? Absolutely. Might as well get the money back early, since he’s going to be taking it anyway. Yi Zhonghai: “Zhuzi, here’s 200 yuan. Go buy yourself a bicycle.” He Yushui: “Brothe 16.2kReads8.8Score619Shelves
17. 17 四 Siheyuan: Silly Zhu 四合院之傻柱 Rainbow Cat虹猫Male-Channel Fanfiction632k WordsCompleted On the day He Daqing runs off, Silly Zhu inherits memories from the future. There is no System. Although goods are scarce in this era, it has its own unique wonders. Watch the protagonist strive to build an extraordinary life of his own. 13.9kReads8.8Score387Shelves
18. 18 人 In the Siheyuan, I Became the Ultimate Insider 人在四合院，成为最强关系户 Ten Years of Lingering Dreams十年殘夢Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted The train of the times rushes forward, and Wei Lai arrives at the courtyard from a TV drama. He activates the Relative System, which gives him a new relative every two weeks. Faced with a courtyard full of beasts, Wei Lai decides to strike first so he can live a good life. Why is Yi Zhonghai roaring in the middle of the night? It turns out Silly Zhu is growing distant from him. Why is Liu Haizhong sweeping the toilets? It turns out his own son stabbed him in the back. Why is Granny Deaf wailing 32.4kReads8.8Score1.5kShelves

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    I've personally read all of these, and I recommend twenty books that aren't too violent. [Heart emojis]

19. 19 四 Siheyuan: Lord Wei 四合院之韦爵爷 Cocoa Companion可可伴侣Male-Channel Fanfiction328k WordsCompleted Lord Wei happened upon a jade pendant, and from then on became bound up with transmigration. Eventually, he arrived in the Beijing courtyard world of 1963. He could have started a life of taking it easy, but he was assigned by his superiors to work part-time at the steel mill, where he fell out with Director Yang and the infamous courtyard troublemakers, including Deaf Granny and several of the old men. The male lead showed no mercy and wasted no time. After casually dealing with Director Yang a 3.6kReads8.8Score172Shelves
20. 20 傻 Silly Zhu's Siheyuan 傻柱子的四合院 Halfway Across This Life余生半渡Male-Channel Fanfiction2.0M WordsCompleted The protagonist is a little confused. I only went out for a budget trip, so how did I inexplicably become Silly Zhu? Well, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. At least I won't have to worry every day about scraping together a bite to eat. Sure, material goods are scarce in this era, but the people are honest and kind! Life is good! Well... except for this cannibalistic courtyard and the birds who live in it. 14.9kReads8.8Score741Shelves
21. 21 四 Siheyuan: Lu Chuan 四合院之陆川 City of Crystal水晶之都Male-Channel Fanfiction349k WordsCompleted Lu Chuan, a surgeon from the 21st century, is reborn in the body of a man with the same name in the 1950s. Drawing on memories from his past life, Lu Chuan can't bear to see Silly Zhu's tragic fate, so he takes the initiative to help He Yuzhu escape the schemes against him and change the course of his life. 4.9kReads8.7Score113Shelves
22. 22 四 Siheyuan: Jia Zhangshi Is My Cousin 四合院：贾张氏是我的堂姐 Winter Morning Sunshine冬天上午的阳光Male-Channel Fanfiction659k WordsCompleted Zhang Dahai has three people living inside his head, so he has always spoken and acted differently from everyone else. Then I arrived from the new century, transmigrating with a hospital warehouse. I was adopted by my uncle, went to the capital to work as a laborer, and moved into a famous Beijing courtyard. The first thing I did after entering the courtyard was hit my older cousin, Jia Zhangshi... 8.2kReads8.7Score258Shelves
23. 23 四 Siheyuan: The Fool Who Loves Watching the Fun 四合院，傻子爱看热闹 Walking Through Ten Miles of Spring Blossoms踏过春风十里花海Male-Channel Fanfiction514k WordsCompleted Lin Sheng was reborn in the world of the siheyuan as the courtyard’s resident fool. Lou Xiao’e cared about him, He Yushui protected him, and Qin Huairu wanted to take advantage of him. Yi Zhonghai and Deaf Granny wouldn’t dare go near him. Yan Bugui wouldn’t dare provoke him. Jia Zhangshi’s schemes were no use against him, no matter what she tried. Banggeng wouldn’t dare go near him either. 12.5kReads8.7Score504Shelves
24. 24 四 Siheyuan: Silly Zhu Awakens After Transmigrating 四合院之傻柱从穿越开始觉醒 Three Make Cheng三人成澂Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted An archaeology PhD accidentally found himself reborn in the body of Silly Zhu at age twenty-nine. There was no going back, so he could only rely on his foresight to set out on the path of becoming a cultured chef. When poor, look after yourself; when prosperous, help the world. Life is about survival. There’s no other way but to keep striving and making things happen. 8.1kReads8.7Score228Shelves
25. 25 四 Easygoing Days in the Siheyuan 四合院里的悠哉日子 Fengjue风觉Male-Channel Fanfiction5.6M WordsOngoing Back in 1955, he begins a carefree life amid all the chaos of that legendary courtyard. See how a modern man gets by and lives his own modest life in that era! (A low on hostility, high on everyday life, and all about watching the drama kind of story.) 38.1kReads7.7Score1.9kShelves
26. 26 四 Siheyuan: Getting By in the Era with a Game System 四合院，带着游戏系统混年代 Twenty Years Dumping Concrete on Construction Sites工地打灰二十年Male-Channel Fanfiction1.5M WordsCompleted Li Qinghe accidentally transmigrates into a television drama world set in 1955. In this composite world, where many period dramas have been brought together, Li Qinghe uses a video game cheat and works hard alongside his family to build a better life. Moving into a siheyuan, watching the drama, enjoying the gossip: a laid-back slice of life. No angst, no angst, no angst. If that's not your thing, don't come in! 46.2kReads8.3Score2.2kShelves
27. 27 四 Siheyuan: Starting with Retirement 四合院：从退休开始 Fa Zhou法舟Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted He transmigrates into the body of a 60-year-old man in a world of movies and TV shows. He also has terminal cancer and only a few months left to live. The Touching Life System is activated. The old man is thrilled. But when he looks around the courtyard where he lives, The Courtyard Full of Beasts, he senses the System’s deep hostility. In the 1980s, he enters the world of Hong Kong dramas: Police Story, Fight Back to School, The Haunted Cop Shop... Don’t worry about the timeline in this book. I 9kReads8.4Score299Shelves
28. 28 四 Siheyuan: Head of the Household at Eight 四合院：8岁的我顶门立户 The Not-Too-Far, Not-Too-Near Flying Shadow Hero不远不近的飞影侠Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted After Qin Shuli is discharged from the army, he dies saving someone on his way to university. He transmigrates into the body of an eight-year-old boy in Beiping in 1943. The boy’s father has been taken by the Japanese. His mother has been ill for years. He also has three-year-old twin siblings. With such a disastrous start, Qin Shuli decides to lie flat. Luckily, his golden finger arrives. He can take care of his family and kill Japanese soldiers at the same time. Every now and then, he also has 157Reads9.0Score—Shelves
29. 29 四 Siheyuan: I Use the Law to Crush All Defiance 四合院：我用国法镇压一切不服 The Mighty Northern Emperor坚强的北冥大帝Male-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted One heroine + smart protagonist + real-life cases + industrial powerhouse + grand vision By chance, Song Yuan arrives at that famous courtyard. Armed with a copy of the "Public Security Administration Punishments Regulations", he easily puts the courtyard's vermin in their place! Having lived another life, of course he wants to contribute to his country. He'll make sure to have a presence at the Canton Fair! A story about a modern person using the rule of law to navigate life in a courtyard. He 36.7kReads8.6Score1.7kShelves
30. 30 四 Siheyuan: What I Say Goes in This Canteen 四合院，这个食堂我说了算 Barbecue Sauce烧烤酱Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Renkang inexplicably finds himself in the world of Love in the Courtyard. He works his way up from a lowly kitchen helper to become the cafeteria director. What? Silly Zhu wants to cause trouble? Give him a beating and kick him out of the cafeteria. What? Qin Huairu wants a free ride? Ha, I won't do it unless I get something out of it. What? Yi Zhonghai wants me to take care of him in his old age? Dream on. I throw in my lot with Li Weimin and thrive. Watch Zhang Renkang take on the whole 16.1kReads7.6Score580Shelves
31. 31 四 Siheyuan: I'm Qin Gang, Qin Huairu's Younger Brother 四合院：我秦刚，秦淮茹的亲弟弟 The Spring Breeze Never Sleeps春风从来不入睡Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted Qin Gang transmigrates to the world of the Siheyuan, becoming an ordinary person of that era. He has another identity, too: Qin Huairu's younger brother. To ease the family's burden, they decide to send Qin Gang to the city to stay with his older sister, Qin Huairu. With his luggage on his back, Qin Gang leaves the village and sets out for the capital. His arrival brings quite a few changes to life in the Siheyuan. Yi Zhonghai: Qin Gang would be a better choice than Jia Dongxu to look after me i 14kReads7.2Score680Shelves
32. 32 我 I Solve Cases to Put Food on the Table 我靠破案养家糊口 Empty Words in a Dream梦中的虚语Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted Reborn in 1958, I moved into Courtyard No. 95 on Nanluoguxiang. Did I transmigrate into a TV drama or transmigrate into a book? Good thing I have so many buffs stacked that I don't have to spend all day playing family power games in one little courtyard! 6.6kReads9.3Score635Shelves
33. 33 四 Siheyuan: Ditch Morality and Enjoy a Shameless Life 四合院：摒道德素质，享缺德人生 Ximen Yuzhu西门雨柱Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted Also known as: No morals? No problem. I'm enjoying my shameless life. [Film and TV Crossover] [Scheming Opportunist] How do you deal with the beasts in the courtyard? Simple: be even beastlier than they are! An unconventional period drama and feel-good courtyard-compound story. The protagonist is cynical, devious, and utterly shameless. Goody-goodies and moral guardians, stay away. Are you tired of protagonists who are always righteous and noble, who only fight back after someone else picks on t 26.2kReads8.4Score1.2kShelves
34. 34 四 Siheyuan: Transmigrated as the Head Master's Nephew 四合院：穿成一大爷的亲外甥 Wool Socks毛袜Male-Channel Fanfiction2.2M WordsCompleted [Siheyuan + period setting + farming + portable dimension + one heroine] Li Anye transmigrates to an era of scarcity, with no parents and not a penny to his name, so he has no choice but to seek help from his maternal uncle, Uncle Yi. As the saying goes, a maternal uncle is worth more than the heavens. Surely no one can complain if he leans on his uncle for support? After graduating from vocational school, Li Anye gets a decent job at a steel mill thanks to his uncle. His uncle, Yi Zhonghai, is 20.5kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves
35. 35 四 Siheyuan: From Technical College Graduate to Government Cadre 四合院：从中专毕业开始当干部 I Am the Big Yellow Bee我是大黄蜂Male-Channel Fanfiction324k WordsCompleted [Siheyuan + daily life + wild imagination + mildly tormenting the beasts + runaway plot] Lin Feng transmigrated into the world of Love in the Courtyard, only to discover that the original story wouldn't begin for several more years. At this point, First Master Yi had a promising disciple, his “nephew” Silly Zhu was obedient, and he was still kind to everyone and fair in handling affairs around the courtyard. He was every bit the good-natured, honest man. At this point, Silly Zhu had become an ei 1.4kReads5.5Score—Shelves

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    Synopsis (Not mindless, not invincible, no system, has a space element, single female lead, mild-mannered; proceed with caution if you mind these elements.) Liu Youqing, due to an experimental accident in the future, unexpectedly arrives in 1959. Unfortunately, he starts with only a bowl, his treatment rivaling that of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Fortunately, he has more than just a bowl! Read the full story.

36. 36 四 Siheyuan: I Have a Radar in My Head 四合院，我的脑袋里有雷达 Leisurely Little Orange悠闲的橘子啊Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted Sun Dong had just transmigrated into the world of the Siheyuan when he found himself caught in a honey trap. The worst part was that he’d done everything he was supposed to do, and even the things he wasn’t. Luckily, a warning from the radar in his head helped Sun Dong escape. 8.1kReads8.0Score436Shelves
37. 37 四 Siheyuan: Yan Jiekuang's Carefree Life 四合院：阎解旷的潇洒人生 Eggs Boiled in Sweet Soup糖水煮蛋Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted Yan Youkuang accidentally opened a portal and transmigrated into the world of the Siheyuan, becoming Yan Jiekuang, the third son of the Third Master, Yan Bugui. Once there, Yan Jiekuang first broke the leg of Banggeng, the courtyard's notorious thief, to collect some interest. Then he went on to make life difficult for the courtyard's retirement crew. If you won't let me have an easy time, I won't let you get comfortable either. If I'm unhappy, don't expect you to be happy. In this courtyard wor 13.6kReads8.2Score472Shelves
38. 38 四 Siheyuan: The Passionate Years 四合院：激情澎湃的岁月 Big Tiger, Woah大脑斧喔Male-Channel Fanfiction3.4M WordsOngoing [People shouldn’t be fighting and killing each other. It’s all about human relationships and navigating the ways of the world. This book isn’t full of hostility, and it’s different from the TV series.] A middle-aged, overweight man from the 21st century transmigrates into the turbulent year of 1935. With the knowledge of an entire planet in his head, watch as he receives the finest education of the era amid the thunder of guns and cannons, and grows up strong under the sticks of his great-grandf 92Reads8.3Score—Shelves
39. 39 穿 I Transmigrated into a Siheyuan and Got a Sign-In System 穿到四合院我有签到系统 March's Lucky Carp三月的锦鲤Male-Channel Fanfiction676k WordsOngoing Li Chenyu transmigrates into Love in the Courtyard with a golden finger of his own: he awakens a sign-in System, picks up a few bargains along the way, and buys several courtyard houses. From then on, his life becomes a total cheat code. —Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 40 四 Siheyuan: I Tempt All the Animals with Delicious Food Every Day 四合院：天天美食馋死众禽兽 Nine Snails九只蜗牛Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted He Yuzhu transmigrates into Silly Zhu in the Courtyard House in 1955. He has a spatial farm with every kind of ingredient imaginable. Every day, he cooks delicious food in the courtyard house, driving all the beasts there wild with hunger. With the produce from his spatial farm and his master-level cooking skills, He Yuzhu stockpiles antiques and paintings, buys up courtyard houses, and starts a restaurant chain. He marries a beautiful wife and finds success in love, career, and life. He puts an 13.3kReads8.0Score553Shelves
41. 41 四 Siheyuan: Zhao Shanhe's Happy Life 四合院之赵山河的快乐生活 The Leg-Picking Little Lolita抠脚的小萝莉Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted It’s the same familiar courtyard house, with all the everyday staples and trivial little things of daily life. There’s no heavy-handed conflict, no System, no System, no System. Important things should be said three times. 9.3kReads7.5Score243Shelves
42. 42 四 Siheyuan: The Courtyard's Parasites Try to Grab an Inheritance, So I Teach Them a Lesson 四合院：众禽吃绝户，被我教做人 Looking at Chang'an Through the Mist雾里看长安Male-Channel Fanfiction2.1M WordsOngoing [Siheyuan + moderate hostility + scheming protagonist + slice of life + patriotic science and technology + changing history] Li Jianguo transmigrated by accident to the 1950s and became an inconspicuous resident in the world of the Siheyuan. The courtyard's schemers wanted to leave my family without an heir and take everything. I taught them a lesson instead. The Jia family wanted my house, so I served Jia Zhangshi a three-part recipe for despair. My brothers and I are of one heart, but I make s 4.3kReads7.9Score185Shelves
43. 43 四 Siheyuan: From the Start, I Blackmailed Yi Zhonghai 四合院之开局敲诈易中海 Apprentice Scholar of Kunlun昆仑后学术士Male-Channel Fanfiction1.7M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted, Funny, Cunning, Nasty, System, Not a Saint, Not Too Much Hostility] The Birds of the Courtyard was originally thriving, but little did anyone know that once Wang Tiedan arrived, everything would descend into chaos. Silly Zhu: "Don't come any closer! I promise I'll never get involved with widows again!" Qin Huairu: "The city is full of tricks. I want to go back to the countryside!" Yi Zhonghai: "I can't take it anymore. I can't take it! I'm moving out." Liu Haizhong: "I'm not being 16.8kReads7.6Score677Shelves
44. 44 四 Siheyuan: How Is Your Hunger My Problem? 四合院：你们吃不饱关我什么事！ Mortal Dust of the Universe宇宙凡尘Male-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsOngoing Living in a courtyard house, he had hoped to shut the door and enjoy a peaceful life. But reality won't let him, so he can only face it and accept it. Before he has grown strong enough: If no one messes with me, I won't mess with anyone! If someone messes with me, I'll give them some leeway! Once he's grown stronger: If no one messes with me, I won't mess with anyone! If someone messes with me, I'll hit back! If they do it again, I'll wipe them out root and branch! 365Reads5.1Score—Shelves
45. 45 四 Siheyuan: Absorbing Bang Geng's Luck to Extend My Life from the Start 四合院：开局吸取棒梗气运来续命 Online Courtesy礼上网睐Male-Channel Fanfiction1.6M WordsCompleted [Siheyuan courtyard · Period setting · System · Pocket dimension · One heroine · Enemy spies...] (Also known as Siheyuan: I Join the National Investigation Department at Eight and Siheyuan: I Absorb Bang Geng's Luck from the Start to Prolong My Life) Mei Wenhua, an overworked laborer, exhausts himself rescuing someone from the water and transmigrates into the world of the Siheyuan courtyards, where he activates the System. He gains the ability to absorb and plunder people's luck. As long as some 11.4kReads7.9Score526Shelves
46. 46 四 Siheyuan: As a Procurement Officer, I Have a Pocket Dimension 四合院：身为采购员的我有空间 Peach Blossom Month, Brilliantly Ablaze桃月灼灼Male-Channel Fanfiction2.9M WordsCompleted [Siheyuan courtyard + pocket dimension + farming + low angst + smart protagonist + satisfying read + one heroine] An accident brings the protagonist, Zhao Dongsheng, to Love in the Courtyard. He also gains a Blessed Land Space System. He becomes a procurement officer. In an era of scarce supplies, his job makes him incredibly popular. Wheat, rice, and corn: plant them all. And of course, make room for fruit, too. Raise chickens, ducks, fish, geese, and cows. All of them. As for the noi 35.6kReads7.6Score2.3kShelves
47. 47 四 Siheyuan: Tenfold Returns, Too Many Supplies to Use Up 四合院：十倍返还物资太多用不完 Wild Phoenix 1983乱凤1983Male-Channel Fanfiction809k WordsOngoing [A Guaranteed Quality Read from a Siheyuan Specialist] Chen Zizai, a modern lifestyle blogger who creates his own content, transmigrates to 1959 and has his house seized from the start. With no other choice, he sets fire to it, determined to go down with it: if no one can play fair, then he’ll flip the table! His resolve to go down with the house activates the “Self-Reliance, Tenfold Returns” System. Make one serving of pork braised with vermicelli, and the System gives him ten. What’s he suppos 266.5kReads8.5Score26.2kShelves

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    I'm currently following a novel about courtyard houses.

48. 48 四 Siheyuan: My Surname Is Wang, and I'm Sixth in the Family 四合院：我姓王，排行老六 Konjac Duck魔芋鸭子Male-Channel Fanfiction443k WordsOngoing 8Reads5.9Score—Shelves
49. 49 四 Siheyuan: Dad Joined Chiang Kai-shek’s Side, Making Us Rich Peasants. How Am I Supposed to Live? 四合院：老爹投蒋成分富农我咋活 Wild Phoenix 1983乱凤1983Male-Channel Fanfiction1.9M WordsCompleted My family is classified as rich peasants. Dad backed Chiang Kai-shek in 1949, and my maternal grandfather's family fled to Hong Kong. I have cerebral palsy and keep waving my hands around. Now I've transmigrated to a courtyard house in 1960, right in the middle of the natural disaster years… How am I supposed to survive this disastrous start? The pocket dimension is useless, and the System only cares about settling old scores. It's got no ambition at all… Fang Ping'an, a rural resident with no r 16.4kReads7.3Score746Shelves

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    The first book just debuted on the platform, and this time there's no complicated or cumbersome system, making it very fun. The second book, despite not having a rating above 8, has accumulated 950,000 reads and has 76,000 bookshelves – that's impressive!

50. 50 四 Siheyuan: Life After Returning 四合院之归来生活 Leisurely Bookworm闲散书客Male-Channel Fanfiction975k WordsCompleted In August 1955, Lin Zheng transmigrates into the world of the TV series Love in the Courtyard. Lin Zheng volunteers to join the young people from the capital heading to the countryside, determined to make a name for himself in the Great Northern Wilderness. In January 1959, he returns to the capital, to the courtyard at No. 95 Nanluoguxiang, and begins a new life with his family. 12.3kReads7.6Score423Shelves

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