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

1. 101 穿 Transmigrate as He Yushui: From the Start, I'm in Baocheng 穿越何雨水，开局竟然在保城 Second-Stage Curse Mark二阶段咒印Male-Channel Fanfiction308k WordsCompleted In early May 1951, six-year-old He Yushui is possessed by the soul of a modern person. The transmigrator, who has read all kinds of fan fiction and hundreds of transmigration novels, is instantly dumbfounded. “Wait, why is He Yushui in Baocheng? Shouldn't she be in the courtyard house on Nanluoguxiang?” After absorbing the original owner's memories, they discover that Silly Zhu brought her here. No need to ask: Silly Zhu has either been reborn or transmigrated too. Anyone who understands the law 29.1kReads7.5Score1.4kShelves
2. 102 七 I'm Seven and Raising a Child, and Everyone in Siheyuan Has Gone Crazy 七岁带娃的我，四合院全疯了 White Tea, Mildly Sweet白茶微甘Male-Channel Fanfiction717k WordsOngoing Only when I stepped through the courtyard gate did I realize I’d arrived in the world of the beastly residents of a Beijing courtyard. And you expect a seven-year-old kid like me to look after children? System, are you messing with me? You even ran off! At least my parents are both alive and well. Well, since I’m here, your great demon king has arrived! You beasts! Heh heh heh! Yi Zhonghai wants to make the rules? I’ll rant you into the ground. The old deaf lady is throwing her weight around? I’ 34.8kReads6.5Score1.9kShelves
3. 103 四 Siheyuan: From Level-Six Welder to a Happy Life 四合院：从六级焊工开始走向幸福 Boiling Cold-Pot Fish沸腾的冷锅鱼Male-Channel Fanfiction475k WordsCompleted Xu Guoqiang transmigrated into the world of Love in the Courtyard, becoming an ordinary resident of the courtyard. He heard how wonderful Qin Huairu was before she married into the Jia family and wanted to steal her away. But she turned him down. A few years later... The System finally arrived! From the start, he got a Level Six welding skill through sign-in, and from then on began his journey toward happiness. Thank you for not marrying me! 7.6kReads7.5Score254Shelves

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   These books are pretty good. The courtyard house story is complete and written in a way that is fairly realistic, without any particularly exaggerated parts.

4. 104 舌 A Taste of Siheyuan: Starting with a Bride Snatching 舌尖上的四合院：从抢亲开始 Brother Cup杯哥Male-Channel Fanfiction501k WordsOngoing I'm a cook. I'm just a cook! I'm still just a cook. Can I really still be just a cook? I'm a composer. I'm a fake composer. I'm a martial artist. I really am a martial artist. 46.9kReads8.2Score3.8kShelves
5. 105 四 Siheyuan: You Want Me to Pay a Bride Price Because You Got Promoted? Forget It, I’m Not Marrying You 四合院：看我晋升加彩礼？不娶了 My Meat Is Really Tasty我肉真好吃Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted Shen Fei transmigrates to a courtyard house and becomes an ordinary resident. He was supposed to get engaged to Qin Huairu and marry her. When the Qin family hears Shen Fei has been promoted, they demand a higher bride price at the last minute. What? You're raising the bride price because I got promoted? Otherwise, she'll marry Jia Dongxu? Shen Fei flatly says he's not getting married! Years later, Shen Fei discovers that this courtyard is a complete mess! Turns out Banggeng isn't really part of 13.1kReads7.9Score556Shelves
6. 106 四 Siheyuan: I Was a Spendthrift in 1944 四合院：我在1944是个败家子 A Little Fairy with No Li好无李的小仙女Male-Channel Fanfiction320k WordsOngoing Qin Changlin, a 40-year-old middle-aged man from Blue Star, had achieved fame and success. On a whim, he returned to his rural hometown, now nearly an abandoned village, and built a 1,300-square-meter, three-courtyard siheyuan on the four homestead plots belonging to his grandfather, eldest uncle, third uncle, and father. He even set aside rooms for his cousins, so they would have somewhere to stay whenever they came back to visit. Little did he know that, while preparing for a big family reunio 119.9kReads7.6Score10.1kShelves
7. 107 四 Siheyuan: Let's All Be Beasts Together 四合院：大家一起做禽兽 Lin Feng the Monster Who Likes Pumpkin Stems喜欢南瓜杆的林枫怪Male-Channel Fanfiction582k WordsOngoing The rating just came out. It'll slowly go up. Everyone says that, anyway, so I'll say it too. Good news: Lin Qiang transmigrated into the world of the siheyuan and has a System. Bad news: Before the System ran off, it gave him a strong body and a ten-cubic-meter space, but also saddled him with a bunch of seriously criminal skills, including gambling, counterfeiting, and lockpicking. Before his father and mother left for the Northeast, they found him a wife, Qin Huairu. After they were gone, Lin 222.6kReads8.7Score19.6kShelves
8. 108 四 Siheyuan: Stirring Up Trouble in Secret 四合院：暗中搞事情 One v Instant v一v瞬v间Male-Channel Fanfiction573k WordsOngoing A touch of defiance, a knack for exposing others, and a calculating mind. One day, I return to an old alley, where a nameless little courtyard lies quiet. I lower my eyes before others, keeping my schemes hidden, while secretly stirring up waves to roil the years. I see through every idle word of the deaf old woman and expose every greedy plot of the beasts. Do not think someone of humble standing has no weight; with a gentle stir, I can raise a storm and unsettle the immortals. 70.5kReads7.7Score4kShelves
9. 109 四 Siheyuan: I've Got a Bad Temper and Know a Little Kung Fu 四合院：在下脾气不好，略懂拳脚 Ah Dou Ah Ah Ah阿斗啊啊啊Male-Channel Fanfiction851k WordsOngoing A doctor on an overseas aid mission is sent back to 1959 by a missile and transmigrates into Jia Youjin, an army doctor. Traumatized by a comrade's accidental death, Jia Youjin is wounded by a grenade while seeking revenge and has no choice but to leave the military and return home. He arrives at the compound at No. 95 Nanluoguxiang and discovers that someone has taken over his home. It turns out someone spread a rumor that he died on the battlefield, and Yi Zhonghai gave his house to someone el 60.2kReads8.4Score3.9kShelves
10. 110 四 Siheyuan: A Veterinarian from the Start, Giving Everyone in the Courtyard a Vasectomy 四合院：兽医开局，帮全院净身 Great Grandpa Daoist Venerable道德天尊一大爷Male-Channel Fanfiction449k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into the world of "The Birds Fill the Courtyard" and became a veterinarian who goes to the countryside to castrate pigs. Others rely on their skills after transmigrating. I rely on a pig-castrating knife. Bound to the Great Love of Humanity System, my mission is to change the fates of all the birds and beasts. So I castrated Silly Zhu with one swipe. Zhu, don't hate me. I'm saving your life! The System rewards came through, and the whole courtyard of beasts trembled in fear. From 71.8kReads8.1Score5.2kShelves
11. 111 四 Siheyuan: The Maternal Uncle Is the Head of the Family 四合院：娘亲舅大 Second-Stage Curse Mark二阶段咒印Male-Channel Fanfiction220k WordsOngoing In 1960, from the start, Lü Jianshe, a medical school graduate transferred from Hebei to the capital, was surprised to discover that he seemed to have a nephew and a niece. They were none other than Silly Zhu, the protagonist of a certain TV drama, and the supporting character He Yushui. Silly Zhu: I actually have an elder! I'm not a wild child with no one to carry on the family line. Yushui: How come this uncle looks even younger than my brother? But a mother's brother is a big deal. With Uncle 87.7kReads6.9Score6.1kShelves
12. 112 四 Siheyuan: I Sold Jia Zhangshi to Butcher Wang from the Start 四合院开局我把贾张氏卖给王屠夫 Loves Caterpillars爱吃毛毛虫Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsOngoing Don't let the rating fool you. This book is a great read. No stealing other men's women, and no cowardice! Even better, it has hilarious scenes! He transmigrates into the chaotic Siheyuan and becomes Fan Debiao, an orphan of a fallen soldier. He awakens the sign-in System and stands up to the three uncles right from the start. Anyone who tries to guilt-trip him gets put in their place! He catches an armed spy with his bare hands and earns a special police appointment for his great service; He se 96.4kReads8.4Score8kShelves
13. 113 四 Siheyuan: Teaching the Beasts a Lesson in 1948 from the Start 四合院：开局1948年教训禽兽 Let's Ignore the Facts抛开事实不讲Male-Channel Fanfiction677k WordsOngoing [No morals + mild tormenting of the courtyard's beasts + everyday life at the heart of it + a powerful, practical golden finger] Li Mingxuan transmigrates into a courtyard in 1948, where he spends his days tormenting the beasts. The protagonist has no manners and often plays dirty. The whole point is: if I have no morals, you can't guilt-trip me... The courtyard's beasts definitely won't be killed off all at once. If I killed them immediately, there'd be nothing left to write about. Isn't it bet 366.9kReads7.3Score36kShelves
14. 114 四 Siheyuan: From the Start, I Go on a Killing Spree and Seize Immortality in the Courtyard 四合院：开局杀疯我在院里夺长生 Tomatoes Stir-Fried with Pickled Cabbage酸菜炒番茄Male-Channel Fanfiction959k WordsOngoing [Transmigration] [Multiple Women] [Ruthless] [System] The early plot moves a little slowly, but don't worry, it gets really good later. If you're not satisfied, come take it up with me! Zhao Zheng transmigrates to 1963. In his previous life, he was ruthless and cold-blooded. In this life, he meant to keep his head down and live quietly, but some people just can't help courting death. After he kills his first victim, he discovers that the System actually rewards him with extra lifespan. And so 225.6kReads8.3Score22.9kShelves
15. 115 四 Siheyuan: The Short-Tempered Liu Guangtian 四合院之暴躁刘光天 If There's Nothing to Read, I'll Write It Myself没得看我就自己写Male-Channel Fanfiction309k WordsCompleted A young modern man transmigrates into the world of the Siheyuan. No manners, no morals: two strokes and it's a fight, two dots and a strength stroke and it's done! (Check out my profile for completed Siheyuan novels!) 116.3kReads8.2Score8.8kShelves
16. 116 年 1960: Transmigrating to Nanluoguxiang 年代1960：穿越南锣鼓巷， Just Got Nothing Better to Do就是闲的Urban4.1M WordsCompleted New novel: Reborn in 1980: The Life I’ve Always Dreamed Of Also known as Li Laifu’s Happy Life in 1960s China. (No angst, comedy, farming, and everyday family life.) A short drama, comedy animations, and AI short dramas are now available. 203.7kReads9.4Score13.9kShelves

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    Highly rated works: Just as Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs in ancient times, today's bookworms have read thousands of volumes [awkward laugh]. These are selected from thousands of books [cool]. The genres vary, and the tastes differ; whether they suit your palate is for you to judge [thinking].

17. 117 疯 Madness in 1960: The Street Punk Leads the Courtyard Astray 疯癫1960：街溜子带偏四合院 Water Does Not Rush Ahead水不争先Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted [Crime Solving] [Comedy] [Nanluoguxiang] [My Dad Is a Hidden Big Shot] In 1960, with the enemy still lurking among the people and not yet fully eliminated, Xu Huai nearly got shot. Only after joining the Public Security Bureau did he discover that his father was a hidden big shot. 60.1kReads9.0Score5.6kShelves

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    Highly recommended! The book "My Family is Too Fierce, All the Birds Want to Move Out" is so satisfying!

18. 118 四 Siheyuan: I’m Banggeng’s Seventh Great-Uncle 四合院：我是棒梗的七舅姥爷 Winter Morning Sunshine冬天上午的阳光Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted In December 2023, Zhang Dabiao suddenly acquired a golden finger: a pocket dimension. He stole everything from his unscrupulous boss’s supermarket and warehouse, making preparations to transmigrate. After being hit by a car, he found himself in December 1959 as an injured officer. He was reassigned to the capital and given a house in Courtyard No. 95, where he discovered that Jia Dongxu was the son of his older female cousin Zhang Cuihua, making him Bang Geng’s great-uncle, seven times removed. 25.4kReads8.7Score1kShelves

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    Review of *The Ordinary Citizen in the Courtyard*: Amidst the plethora of novels on the courtyard theme, *The Ordinary Citizen in the Courtyard* stands out like a breath of fresh air. It avoids the tense neighborly feuds and the typical wish-fulfillment plot, instead using delicate strokes to depict the ordinary life of the 1960s. It gently unfolds the survival wisdom of ordinary citizens and their warm perseverance against the backdrop of a turbulent era, making for a remarkably healing read. The protagonist, Wang Min, is a relatable and realistic character. Arriving unexpectedly in a courtyard in 1961 from 2022, he doesn't complain about his sudden fate but quickly accepts reality and shoulders the burden of supporting his family. This pragmatism and insight instantly ground the character—he doesn't possess any superhuman abilities, only a three-meter square jade pendant, yet he doesn't greedily seek more; he uses it only to improve his family's life: ice fishing in the dead of winter to supplement their income, storing supplies to cope with shortages—each use is fitting to the historical context, both reasonable and heartwarming. This contentment with modest wealth perfectly aligns with the core characteristics of the "ordinary citizen," elevating the story from abstract to grounded in everyday life. The novel's recreation of historical details is exquisite, instantly transporting the reader back to an era of scarcity yet overflowing with human warmth. Cornbread buns, rationed food coupons, bicycles and watches purchased with industrial coupons, antique items in consignment shops, and the private transactions at the pigeon market—these details precisely recreate the life of the 1960s. Meanwhile, the scenes of families shoveling snow together in the compound, neighbors helping each other with funeral arrangements, and the social interactions at the neighborhood office depict the unique neighborly warmth and social landscape of that era. Wang Min's efforts to register his wife's household registration, secure employment, hone his fitter skills to improve his wage, and procure supplies for his family—these events, though lacking dramatic events, reveal the resilience of ordinary people striving to survive amidst the tides of time, making them highly relatable. The characters are vividly portrayed, especially the protagonist, Wang Min, who leaves a lasting impression. He possesses both the modern mindset and planning skills, understanding the long-term needs of his family—planning to pass the advanced fitter exam, secure a stable job for his wife, and remind her to stay away from potential troubles; yet he also retains the responsibility and commitment of a traditional man, being filial to his elders, loving his wife and daughters, and grateful for the help of his neighbors. He is unassuming and avoids trouble, yet he is decisive and resourceful in crucial moments: facing financial difficulties, he quietly improves the situation by utilizing available space; facing work assessments, he studies blueprints in advance; in interpersonal relationships, he is polite, respectful, and knows how to maintain appropriate boundaries. The gentle and virtuous wife Qin Jiajia, the kind and insightful Old Mrs. Tan, the shrewd and calculating Uncle San, and the warm-hearted and fair Uncle Yi—these diverse supporting characters make the life in the courtyard house more real and vivid, forming a vibrant and lively portrait of the neighborhood. Most touching is the heartwarming core message conveyed by the novel. In an era of scarcity, Wang Min remained true to himself, prioritizing his family's happiness and working hard to provide a better life for his wife and daughter. While neighbors may have their own agendas, they also helped each other in crucial moments, revealing a deep sense of human warmth. Without dramatic conflicts or deliberate sentimentality, the stories of mornings shoveling snow together, afternoons sharing snacks, and evenings spent studying technology under the lamplight all possess a healing power in their ordinariness, allowing readers to feel the beauty and warmth of ordinary life. "Ordinary Citizens in a Courtyard" uses simple narratives to depict the true essence of life and delicate strokes to portray the warmth of the times. It tells us that the most touching stories are often hidden in the everyday routines of life, and the most precious qualities are upholding responsibility and protecting loved ones in ordinary times. For readers who enjoy period dramas and appreciate heartwarming narratives, this is definitely a masterpiece worth savoring, allowing them to relive the vibrant atmosphere of bygone days and experience the most genuine beauty of life.

19. 119 四 Siheyuan: Starting in 1953 四合院从1953开始 Eggs Boiled in Sweet Soup糖水煮蛋Male-Channel Fanfiction827k WordsCompleted He Yuzhu, who shares the same name as Silly Zhu, complained about the plot of the courtyard story and was chosen by the System. He was sent into the world where the story takes place and became Silly Zhu. Fortunately, the System showed some consideration: instead of dropping He Yuzhu into the story at the beginning, it sent him back to before He Daqing ran off with the widow. Since I’m here, and I have a System, I won’t be fooled again or act like a simp this time around. I’ll live for myself an 24.3kReads8.7Score679Shelves

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    "Living in a Courtyard: Flying with Silly Zhu" is like a breath of fresh air, captivating readers with its unique tone of "no violence, pure life." It doesn't solely pursue the thrill of revenge, but rather weaves a warm and powerful story of triumph through the delicate fabric of life, offering a refreshing perspective. The protagonist, Yan Ming, is a true gem. His ten lifetimes of time travel grant him a maxed-out advantage—the skills of a Tai Chi master, a foundation in internal martial arts, and exceptional mechanical repair abilities. Add to that a personal space that allows him to farm, raise livestock, and accelerate time, and yet, these advantages don't make him arrogant or domineering. On the contrary, he is calm, reserved, insightful, and kind. He understands the complexities of the courtyard house but doesn't conform to the prevailing trends. Faced with Jia Zhangshi's (diāonán, making things difficult for her) and Yi Zhonghai's moral blackmail, he remains composed and dignified, upholding his principles while maintaining propriety. What's even more commendable is his loyalty and righteousness. Seeing He Yushui starving, he proactively serves her a bowl of noodles brimming with meat and fried eggs. Knowing that Sha Zhu is a "widow lover," he still wholeheartedly wants to help him change his fate. This warmth of "it's easy to add flowers to brocade, but difficult to provide charcoal in the snow" instantly makes the character stand out. The plot's pacing is well-balanced, capturing both the warmth of everyday life and the exhilarating feeling of a comeback. When Yan Ming first enters the courtyard house, he doesn't rush to confront the eccentric characters directly, but instead first secures ten acres of land to create a stable "safe haven" for himself. When he joins the steel rolling mill, he rejects the readily available position of deputy section chief, choosing to start as a basic mechanic. This steadfastness earns him the appreciation of his superiors. His interactions with Sha Zhu are even more delightful. Their bond is forged over a bowl of noodles, and they later work side by side. He helps Sha Zhu avoid emotional traps and also helps him build a business together. This "mutually beneficial" brotherhood is more touching than simple face-slapping scenes. The book's depiction of daily life in the courtyard house is exceptionally realistic. From the everyday chatter of neighbors to the careful calculations when buying meat, and the working scenes at the steel mill, every detail is imbued with the texture of the era, making the reader feel as if they are truly in Beijing in 1957. The book's reimagining of classic characters is also a highlight. Sha Zhu is no longer the exploited "sucker"; under Yan Ming's guidance, he gradually awakens and protects the fruits of his labor. Yi Zhonghai's hypocrisy, Jia Zhangshi's meanness, and the Third Uncle's stinginess are all vividly portrayed without excessive demonization, preserving the characters' complexity. Furthermore, Yan Ming's warm interactions with He Yushui and his constructive communication with Director Wang of the neighborhood committee add a touch of humanity to the story, breaking the stereotype of the courtyard house as a place where "everyone is a villain." Most captivating is the life attitude the story conveys. Yan Ming, possessing wisdom and ability accumulated over ten generations, always maintains a reverence for life and a steadfast commitment to kindness. He uses his personal space to improve his life, yet he's not greedy; he has the ability to crush the scoundrels in the courtyard, but chooses to resolve conflicts in a gentler, wiser way. This philosophy of "overcoming strength with gentleness" makes his path to success exceptionally smooth and heartwarming. The setting of him growing alongside Sha Zhu, achieving mutual success, elevates the story beyond a personal triumph, adding a touch of precious friendship and the power of mutual support. In short, this is a masterpiece of a courtyard novel that combines warmth and exhilaration. It has the fantastical elements of a personal space and ten lifetimes of skills, yet retains the realistic texture of life in that era; it offers the satisfying experience of dealing with scoundrels, and the heartwarming warmth of brotherhood. Yan Ming's story tells us that true strength is not about bullying the weak, but about upholding kindness, maintaining clarity, and living the life you want even in complex environments. For readers who enjoy courtyard themes but are tired of purely violent and exhilarating stories, this is definitely a treasure worth reading repeatedly!

20. 120 四 Siheyuan: Xu Damao, I’m Going to the Moon 四合院：许大茂，我要上月球 Wild Phoenix 1983乱凤1983Male-Channel Fanfiction974k WordsCompleted [Lunar Development System] [A Manure Fork Takes Down Satellites] [Farming on the Moon] [Lunar Lord] [Space Weapons] [Rapping and Beatboxing] [A Door-Sized Blade to the Head] [Golden Bell Shield and Iron Shirt] [Founding a Nation Overseas] [Unreasonable Cutting-Edge Tech] [Wild Shenanigans] I, Xu Damao, have a grand dream: I want to farm on the moon! Ever heard of seeds for space? Seen a potato as big as a watermelon? What? The Americans want to land on the moon? If they dare step on my fields, I 1.2kReads6.4Score124Shelves
21. 121 活 Life in the Siheyuan: Taking Silly Zhu Along for the Ride 活在四合院：带着傻柱一起飞 One Cloud Opens One一雲開一Male-Channel Fanfiction663k WordsCompleted No angst, just everyday life, with one heroine. Yan Ming isn't someone who advocates violence. Silly Zhu has a thing for widows. The two generations of men in the He family have suffered greatly because of their obsession with widows. Believing that kindness should be rewarded, Yan Ming helps Silly Zhu change the course of his life. Of course, Silly Zhu also helps Yan Ming out in many other ways. 12.2kReads8.3Score411Shelves
22. 122 让 You Want Me to Live Off the Old Man, Yi Zhonghai? I’ll Work Hard Instead 让我啃老易中海？我偏偏要努力 Three-Foot Green Peak三尺青峰Male-Channel Fanfiction525k WordsCompleted [Siheyuan + System + No Resentment + Everyday Life + Technology + Pocket Dimension] Yi Hongjun had worked overtime all night at the furniture factory. He never expected that after dozing off for just a moment, he would transmigrate. From the start, he was a child of a single parent, with his father gone. With no other choice, he had to head to the capital and seek refuge with relatives for the sake of his future. [Ding! Host has successfully put down roots in the capital and completed the hidden 13.7kReads8.7Score619Shelves

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    [Smirk] All okay

23. 123 四 The Happy Era of the Siheyuan 四合院之幸福时代 Rainbow Cat虹猫Male-Channel Fanfiction379k WordsCompleted It’s the 1950s. Even though everyone is poor, they’re happy. He Wei arrives in this era by accident and becomes He Daqing, Silly Zhu’s father. Having learned how things play out in the courtyard, all he wants is to take his son and daughter far away from its conflicts. 15.3kReads8.6Score313Shelves
24. 124 四 Siheyuan: Sunshine and the Joys of Life 四合院：阳光的快乐生活 Ten Years of Lingering Dreams十年殘夢Male-Channel Fanfiction464k WordsCompleted Yang Guang, a devious, sharp-tongued punk, transmigrates to the 1960s and becomes part of the cast of the TV series Courtyard House. He activates a lucky draw System and enjoys a happy life. The First Master wants to guilt-trip me into supporting him? I'll start by undermining the people he expects to care for him in old age. The Second Master wants to throw his weight around? I'll send him inside early to pick up the soap. The Third Master wants to take advantage of me? Let's see who ends up ta 17.3kReads8.6Score832Shelves
25. 125 四 Siheyuan: From the Start, I Swindled Silly Zhu Out of Three Rooms 四合院：开局我先讹傻柱三间房 Brother Ge Rises Night After Night夜夜升哥Male-Channel Fanfiction411k WordsCompleted Zhang Chaoyang transmigrated to early 1962 and arrived at the familiar setting of The Turbulent Households of the Courtyard. From the start, he swindled Silly Zhu out of his three rooms. If the Jia family were going to bleed him dry, he might as well get there first. 22.1kReads8.6Score1.1kShelves
26. 126 四 Siheyuan: I'm Here to Collect Merit Points 四合院：我来收集功德值 One Dream Across a Hundred Lifetimes壹夢百世Male-Channel Fanfiction341k WordsCompleted [No temper, occasional poultry abuse, pocket dimension, one heroine] A young soldier from the 21st century, Xiao Jianguo, was discharged due to an injury. When an old wound flared up, he died. Just as his soul was about to enter reincarnation, he was chosen by a “disciple-selection artifact spirit” from a top-tier holy land in the Three Thousand Great Worlds. And so, Xiao Jianguo’s soul transmigrated into a Siheyuan. Inside his pocket dimension, whatever he says becomes reality. The country does 14.2kReads8.7Score510Shelves
27. 127 四 Siheyuan: From the Start, I Destroyed the Retirement Group 四合院：开局覆灭养老集团 One Dream Across a Hundred Lifetimes壹夢百世Male-Channel Fanfiction329k WordsCompleted In his previous life, he was swindled out of his marriage and money. After personally killing the people who had deceived him, he transmigrated as He Yuzhu. This time, all he wants is to lie flat. Since the retirement group is scheming against him, he'll just send them all away. That should let him lie flat, right??? (This book really will write Yizhong, Jia Zhangshi, and Deaf Granny out of the story. If that bothers you, don't read it. Otherwise, you'll be unhappy and curse me out, and I'll be 23.5kReads8.6Score601Shelves
28. 128 四 Siheyuan: Catching Ghosts at the Women's Bathhouse from the Start 四合院：开局女澡堂抓鬼 Yi Ye Er一也儿Male-Channel Fanfiction657k WordsCompleted Once the protagonist learns that he can unlink his System and that it refreshes every three days, the story takes a new turn. Everyone knows the System's beginner's gift pack is the best part. System: Hand over the beginner's gift pack, and we'll leave each other alone. 20.6kReads7.9Score1.3kShelves
29. 129 年 Period: My Taoist Arts Reach the Divine, and You Call Me Superstitious? 年代：道法通神，你说我迷信？ Boiled Some Water烧了点开水Urban1.3M WordsCompleted 46.8kReads7.9Score4kShelves
30. 130 四 Siheyuan: Every Child in the Courtyard Is Mine 四合院，满院都是我下的崽 I Have 1 Pack of Luosifen我有1包螺狮粉Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted When He Daqing woke up one morning, his appearance had changed! He had been a handsome, dashing, charming young man, so striking that flowers bloomed at his sight, everyone adored him, and car tires burst when he passed by! He’d spent all night drinking with a few good-for-nothing friends, and when he woke up, he looked like this! A bald forehead! A stiff, expressionless face, with two dark circles under his eyes standing out sharply. And the worst part wasn’t even that! It was his age! What the 3.1kReads8.7Score124Shelves
31. 131 四 Siheyuan: My Dad Is Xu Damao, and My Mom Is Lou Xiao'e 四合院：爹是许大茂，娘是娄晓娥 Of the Xianghuang Family镶黄家的Male-Channel Fanfiction264k WordsCompleted When zombies surrounded the city in the apocalypse, orphan Xu Xiao had no choice but to self-destruct, taking the newly crowned Zombie King down with him. Instead, he transmigrated into the TV series Courtyard House as Xu Damao’s son, with a womanizing father, a sweet and clueless mother, and beasts all around him. With no other choice, he must make the most of life in a courtyard full of beasts. See how Xu Xiao lives life on his own terms. For those born in the ’70s and ’80s, music has never le 19.6kReads9.2Score961Shelves

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    These books are all written by the same author. They are truly normal stories about courtyard houses, and the people in them all react normally. They don't have the anti-intellectual elements found in other courtyard houses.

32. 132 四 Siheyuan: Don’t Mess with Me, or I’ll Have You Locked Up 四合院：不要惹我，惹我就送进去 Still as Water淡入止水Male-Channel Fanfiction719k WordsCompleted After waking up, Li Luo transmigrated into the world of Love in the Courtyard and became one of the residents of the courtyard. Through his own tireless efforts, he spent five years working his way up to become a Level Five electrician. Just then, a familiar yet strange voice suddenly rang out in his mind: “The five-year deadline has arrived. System activated.” From then on, Li Luo’s life became all the more colorful. Granny Deaf throwing her weight around because of her age? Then he’d have to r 21.6kReads7.6Score755Shelves

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    No hostility, no confrontational attitude, gentle and harmless! Full of everyday life! Guaranteed to be enjoyable! It only features mundane family matters and neighborhood squabbles! Focuses on work and life! No negative aspects.

33. 133 穿 Transmigrating into Siheyuan: An Upright Life That Won’t Take the Blame 穿越四合院，正直人生不背锅 Yun Fei Loves Plain Cake爱吃原味蛋糕的云菲Male-Channel Fanfiction139k WordsCompleted The protagonist transmigrates into the courtyard and becomes Lin Zhou, a man with the same name. His parents died when he was young, and he raised his younger sister on his own. He has a steady job at a steel mill. He absolutely refuses to be a pushover!!! He will never be a pushover!!! 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Laugh][laugh][laugh][laugh][laugh]

34. 134 四 Siheyuan: Silly Zhu Is Reborn and Leaves the Whole Yard of Vermin in Ruins 四合院：傻柱重生，坑惨众禽 Wang Boyu王伯舆Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted In his first life, He Yuzhu devoted himself wholeheartedly to the Jia family. He not only helped Qin Huairu, but also supported the First, Second, and Third Masters in their old age. Yet, as he lay dying, Jia Geng abandoned him. Just as he was on the brink of death, he never expected to get another chance at life. After being reborn, He Yuzhu finally came to his senses. He would no longer let people take advantage of him, and instead would give the courtyard's schemers a piece of his mind. The F 9.8kReads7.6Score376Shelves
35. 135 四 Siheyuan: I'm Liu Guangqi 四合院：我是刘光奇 Zhi Yu 1014栀虞1014Female-Channel Fanfiction467k WordsCompleted A Love in the Courtyard fanfic. I transmigrated into the world of Love in the Courtyard and became Liu Guangqi. Emmmm, not a bad identity. Unlike other transmigrators who start out as orphans, at least the courtyard's scoundrels can't bully me. As for everything else, I'll just sit back and watch! 10.7kReads9.1Score351Shelves
36. 136 四 Siheyuan: Put Your Personal Decency Aside 四合院：放下个人素质 I Won't Eat a Single Piece of Fatty Meat一口肥肉都不吃Male-Channel Fanfiction671k WordsCompleted [Has a family + original character + System story + one heroine] [If you like stories about scraping by on meager meals, this one's not for you. This is a System story.] Twenty-year-old Li Changsheng died before his time because Black and White Impermanence claimed the wrong soul. But he was given a chance to transmigrate, and by some strange twist of fate, he chose the world of Love in the Courtyard. With his golden finger, what kind of life will he make for himself in the courtyard...? 20.2kReads8.2Score634Shelves
37. 137 四 After Graduating from College, I Started Working as a Technician at a Factory in the Siheyuan 四合院大学毕业进厂当了技术员 Loves Watermelon Milk Tea爱吃西瓜奶茶Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted Liu Qingshan, a young man of the new era, transmigrates to the fiery-red years. The fusion of his two lives gives him an extraordinary brain, but how is he supposed to get by without a System? This courtyard is full of people who are anything but decent. Luckily, his parents are alive, and he has an older brother and sister. 32.1kReads7.7Score1kShelves
38. 138 都 City Life: I'm the Steel Mill's God-Tier Chef 都市，我是轧钢厂厨神 Five and a Half Years Too Many多余的五岁半Male-Channel Fanfiction247k WordsCompleted [Cooking Prodigy] [Single Female Lead] [Warm, Everyday Life] [Powerhouse] (There’s also an older book, "Guagua Is Great") In 1951, Gu Qingshan arrived in the legendary world of "The Courtyard Is Full of Poultry". In this chaotic era, he chose to steal Qin Huairu away first and sit back to watch the tigers fight. The man before you is the courtyard’s battle god, the steel mill’s top culinary genius, a legend of the capital, the man the spirit-summoning master Jia Zhangshi doesn’t dare defy, and a 2.3kReads8.0Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    They're all mostly slice-of-life stories. I particularly liked books five and six. The seventh book introduced characters from *Ghost Blows Out the Light*, so there should be more *Ghost Blows Out the Light* storylines later on.

39. 139 四 Siheyuan: I, Xu Damao, Am the King of Technology 四合院：我许大茂科技之王 Young Master Duobao多宝大少Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted (No bloodlust + one heroine + no flirting around + industry) After his soul transmigrates into Xu Damao, a man with the same name and appearance as the one Silly Zhu knocked out with a club, he suddenly finds himself in the disastrous year of 1958. Xu Damao is determined to do something for his country. Starting at the steel mill, he takes it one step at a time, leading the way in technological development and progress. 5.7kReads7.9Score246Shelves
40. 140 四 Siheyuan: The Year Is 1948? As Long as It's Satisfying 四合院：年代1948？爽就完了 Pure Yang Dao Heart道心纯阳Male-Channel Fanfiction371k WordsOngoing Liu Minghao was good for nothing except his looks and his impressive endowment. He was eating barbecue, drinking beer, and scrolling through profiles of rich, generous young women when he inexplicably transmigrated. Wait, weren't I supposed to end up in a courtyard house? Why was I in the middle of the 1948 battle for the liberation of Fengtian, nearly getting blown to bits? Hold on! My golden finger is a loot-and-extract system? The scoundrels are in for a treat now! 73kReads6.8Score4.7kShelves

    Reader note

    There's no endless back-and-forth, no letter of forgiveness, and no abuse of the protagonist.

41. 141 四 Siheyuan: From the Start at 48, Selling My Art on the Overpass 四合院：开局48，天桥卖艺开始 Post-80s Housewife八零后家庭煮妇Male-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsOngoing Wang Minghao is a top-tier star in the cosplay world. He has just finished attending a convention in Shanghai when he gets into a car accident on his way out. The thing is, he wasn’t the one hit by the truck, so why is he the one who transmigrated? Is it because he shares a name with the person who got hit? Did the rookie System, fresh out of college and newly on the job, grab the wrong person? And once he transmigrates, there’s no going back? Damn it, pay up! With tears in his eyes, he accepts 62.4kReads6.9Score3.5kShelves
42. 142 四 Siheyuan: The Eighth-Level Electrician 四合院之八级电工 Noisy and Lonely嚣寂寞Male-Channel Fanfiction351k WordsCompleted [Courtyard house + space + no hostility + one heroine] (No getting into trouble + no flirting around + no stealing or breaking the law) Reborn in the 1960s, Zhang Jianguo relies on his own hard work and skill panels, climbing one step at a time and moving up a level each year (one skill point per year), steadily and surely making his way to the peak of life... 10Reads6.3Score—Shelves
43. 143 四 Siheyuan: Raking in the Old Man’s Cash, Living Off Your Parents Is Nothing to Be Ashamed Of 四合院：爆老登金币，啃老不丢人 Pure Yang Dao Heart道心纯阳Male-Channel Fanfiction1.5M WordsCompleted He Yuzhu accidentally transmigrates into the world of Siheyuan and becomes He Yuzhu. What? His father, He Daqing, ran off with the White Widow? Good riddance! Now the good life can begin! What? This world isn't just about Siheyuan? Even better! This book has no toxic drama, no drawn-out misunderstandings, and no gross-out humor. Qin Huairu is all mine. The protagonist is shrewd and calculating, and there's no shame in living off your parents. This book is also known as Siheyuan: Sucking Others D 26.2kReads6.9Score2.2kShelves
44. 144 年 Period: I Have a Keyword Extraction System 年代：我有一个词条抽取系统 Chen Erxian'er陈二仙儿Male-Channel Fanfiction294k WordsCompleted [Courtyard Compound + System + Trait Extraction + Everyday Life in a Bygone Era + No Single Female Lead] After transmigrating to the 1960s, Lin Jingchuan, an orphan, takes a job as a stevedore just to survive. [Ding! Trait Extraction System activated...] Month One Bull Strength: Greatly increases strength, granting the power of an ox. Month Two Reborn anew: Improves the body's recovery rate, which can be sped up further by replenishing energy. Month Three The System upgrades, and traits can now 244Reads6.2Score—Shelves
45. 145 四 Siheyuan: I'm Yi Zhonghai, and My Sister-in-Law Is Lou Xiao'e 四合院：老子易中海，嫂子娄晓娥 Mai Zuo麦左Male-Channel Fanfiction4.0M WordsOngoing [Period Drama + Witty Humor + Emotion Shop + No Saintly Protagonist + Face-Slapping + Slice of Life] Yi Bufan is reborn as the biological son of Yi Zhonghai, the big boss of Love in the Courtyard. From the start, he marries Xu Damao's younger sister and becomes Xu Damao's brother-in-law. Silly Zhu is no longer under anyone's protection, Old Deaf Granny is no longer the revered matriarch, Lou Xiao'e seeks true love, and Qin Huairu breaks free of her shackles... 5.3kReads7.5Score221Shelves
46. 146 四 Siheyuan: My Name Is Cao Wei 四合院：我叫曹魏 A Plump Little Pig一只胖胖的猪Male-Channel Fanfiction971k WordsCompleted (Siheyuan, period drama, System, logical, low-conflict, slice of life) Question: What should you do if you transmigrate into the world of a siheyuan? Answer: Take it as it comes! Just get on with your life. Cao Wei has only three things he wants to do in this life: first, live up to his name; second, become a good chef; and third, enjoy a leisurely life. (Once again, this is a slice-of-life story. It’s simply about living an ordinary, everyday life. Even an ordinary life can be full of fun.) 24.4kReads8.5Score1kShelves
47. 147 从 A Siheyuan Story Beginning on the Eve of Liberation 从解放前夕开始的四合院 Qing Yao's Little White Cat晴瑶的小白猫Male-Channel Fanfiction3.8M WordsOngoing A modern chef’s soul travels back to 1948, on the eve of Liberation. He moves into a courtyard residence with no System, no talismans, and no superpowers. All he has is a family heirloom storage ring, and he lives a leisurely life in a harsh era. He goes to work, cooks, and occasionally teases the misfits in the courtyard. The story isn’t too angsty: no toilet humor, and no wishing people would hurry up and die. A tranquil life in a bygone age, 66.4kReads7.7Score2.7kShelves
48. 148 四 Siheyuan: From the Start, a Worker-Peasant-Soldier 四合院：开局工农兵 JJB Little Dazed OneJJB小呆呆Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted Wang Cheng transmigrates from the modern era. His new body is also called Wang Cheng. Born in 1935 to a poor peasant family, he lied about his age to enlist in 1950. In 1956, he was discharged and assigned to the security department of the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill. From that point on, he had the full triple buff of worker, peasant, and soldier. This story has a moderate level of angst and focuses on slowly reforming beasts. 13.8kReads6.6Score461Shelves

    Reader note

    Novels can't be the same as reality.

49. 149 四 Siheyuan: My Name Is Yi Zhonghe 四合院：我叫易中河 Qing Yao's Little White Cat晴瑶的小白猫Male-Channel Fanfiction3.0M WordsOngoing A modern man transmigrates into the world of the courtyard drama, becoming Yi Zhonghe, Yi Zhonghai’s younger brother, a character who never appeared in the show. He moves into the courtyard and takes a job at the steel mill. See how a modern soul reforms the courtyard’s self-serving residents, turning the “courtyard full of miscreants” into a true Love in the Courtyard. 85.5kReads8.0Score4.8kShelves
50. 150 四 Siheyuan: I’m the Neighborhood Director 四合院：我街道主任 Which Year Was August哪年八月Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted The fourth story: Looking at Silly Zhu's prematurely mature face, Xu Damao secretly vows that under no circumstances will he let that pig, Silly Zhu, snatch up his little sister like a cabbage. “You want to be my brother-in-law? You're still not good enough, Silly Zhu. Get lost!” 16kReads7.6Score392Shelves

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