He Yuzhu Defies Fate: A Fresh Take on Courtyard-House Stories~ 何雨柱逆天改命，新新鲜鲜四合院～

1. 101 穿 I Transmigrated as Silly Zhu and Learned to Cultivate Immortality in the Siheyuan 穿越成傻柱，四合院里学修仙 The Nine-Headed Pheasant Spirit of Donghan东寒国的九头雉鸡精Male-Channel Fanfiction406k WordsOngoing A young man from the modern day transmigrates into a courtyard house and becomes Silly Zhu. He quietly learns immortal cultivation and becomes the world's only cultivator. Keeping a low profile, he fights back against the scheming neighbors and uses his storage space to give his family a prosperous life and keep them safe. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 102 四 Siheyuan: Silly Zhu Has a Pocket Dimension and a Life of Endless Joy 四合院：傻柱有空间逍遥乐无边 The Nine-Headed Pheasant Spirit of Donghan东寒国的九头雉鸡精Male-Channel Fanfiction156k WordsCompleted A modern young man transmigrates and is reborn as Silly Zhu. With the help of a pocket dimension, he gets everything for free and achieves financial freedom. He marries a young lady from a wealthy family, and after they wed, they have ten children. A sweet love story. He creates his own cultivation techniques and becomes the only cultivator on Earth. —Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 103 四 Siheyuan: He Yuzhu's Ordinary Path 四合院之何雨柱的平凡之路 A Lowly Soldier at the Frontier边关一小卒Male-Channel Fanfiction367k WordsCompleted A realistic portrayal of life in the 1960s. Back then, people had only one day off a week. Primary school lasted five years, middle school three, and high school two. Travel was slow, and people were simple and honest. Of course, the birds in the courtyard were the exception: the whole place was a den of villains. The worst was Qin Huairu, who'd eat you alive without leaving a bone. Second was Xu Damao, who reported his own wife. Third was Liu Haizhong, a petty man made all the more arrogant by 25kReads9.2Score1k14d adds

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   Stepping into "The Ordinary Path of He Yuzhu in the Courtyard House" is like stepping into the bustling streets and alleys of old Beijing. He Yuzhu's story is a microcosm of ordinary life in a courtyard house, yet it possesses extraordinary warmth and strength. Witness how he forges his own path through deep neighborly affection and the changing times, feeling that simplicity, resilience, and warmth. You'll surely find a touching resonance between the lines.

4. 104 我 I’m Really Not a Scumbag Pillar 我真不是渣柱 User88002538用户88002538Male-Channel Fanfiction1.5M WordsCompleted Zhang Baoshi, a young man from the modern world, unexpectedly finds his soul transported into the body of Silly Zhu, a sixteen-year-old character from Love in the Courtyard. Having read plenty of fanfiction, he immediately swoops in on Qin Huairu and activates a pocket-dimension System, hoping to live a quiet life. But fate has other plans: Qin Huairu ends up marrying Jia Dongxu, leaving him utterly disheartened. Remembering how the Jia family drained him dry in the original story, until he froz 25Reads6.1Score514d adds

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   Highly recommended book.

5. 105 魂 Reincarnated as He Daqing, I Marry Huairu and Change My Foolish Son's Fate 魂穿何大清娶淮茹为傻儿子改命 User88002538用户88002538Urban1.2M WordsCompleted “Seven-character Regulated Verse: Reflections on Transmigrating into He Daqing” Within the courtyard, schemes bring both warmth and woe; Reborn, one hand can turn grief to joy. With clever plans, grain and meat nourish a thousand heirs; Careful mending brings two phoenixes together beneath love’s sky. Hidden talents flourish amid the bustle of the streets; A home rich in virtue opens a new path. Looking back at the lights and kitchen smoke, The He family’s branches thrive, leaning on the railing 3.2kReads6.6Score10814d adds
6. 106 四 Siheyuan: I'm He Yushui's Older Brother 四合院：我是何雨水哥哥 I'm Braised Pork Ribs with Potatoes我是土豆焖排骨Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted [Courtyard setting + Silly Zhu + He Yuzhu + He Yuzhu’s older brother + no System + one female lead + period setting + a little hot-tempered, but not too much + won’t take a loss or let others push him around] My name is He Gaoheng. I’ve never trained in martial arts and couldn’t even hurt a chicken with my bare hands!!! One day, I transmigrated and became He Gaoheng, the older brother of Silly Zhu from the courtyard at No. 95 Nanluoguxiang! He Daqing, the He family’s pillar, ran off, leaving the 6.4kReads5.4Score18314d adds

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   Set in the 1960s, the protagonists use their special abilities and identities to acquire resources and live a good life in courtyard houses or other historical settings—the excitement is off the charts! [Already hooked][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Already hooked][Shy][Already hooked][Shy]

7. 107 四 Siheyuan: Zhuzi Marries Li Xiuzhi, a Girl from Sichuan and Chongqing 四合院：柱子娶川渝妹子李秀芝 I'm Braised Pork Ribs with Potatoes我是土豆焖排骨Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + revenge + feel-good fiction + settling scores + courtyard compound + period feel-good fiction + one heroine + devoted husband + fiercely protective husband] P.S. A Sichuan girl's gentleness is at 100%. Li Xiuzhi took 97% of it with her when she fled the famine. All that's left is: “I'll count to three.” I, He Yuzhu, have crawled back from hell! In my previous life, Yi Zhonghai schemed to make me support him in old age, Liu Haizhong abused his authority to bully me, Yan Bugui nickeled a 5.1kReads5.4Score18614d adds
8. 108 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 519.6kReads9.7Score67.5k14d adds

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   This book is amazing! Every subplot is incredibly detailed, especially the one about finding the murderer—it's absolutely brilliant. The author has crafted each character to be well-rounded; the protagonist is neither invincible nor naive, and the supporting characters are all quite intelligent, not just mindless fools. On the contrary, each has their own style and principles, which is truly admirable. I haven't seen the female lead yet, and I hope she doesn't appear later. It would be even more perfect if there was no romantic pairing throughout; that would make the reading experience even more enjoyable.

9. 109 逆 Defying Heaven and Changing Fate 《逆天改命》 Dream of an Alien外星人之梦6k WordsCompleted Defying Fate 6Reads—Score114d adds

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   Fate is like shackles, yet some strive to break free. In the novel *Defying Fate*, the protagonist is trapped in dire straits, facing a predetermined tragic destiny without flinching. With unwavering will and extraordinary wisdom, he confronts the god of fate time and again. A thrilling adventure, a captivating comeback—watch as the protagonist breaks conventions and writes his own legend, a truly exhilarating read that will leave you breathless. You'll regret not reading it.

10. 110 重 A Reborn Life in the Siheyuan 重生之四合院人生 Yun Xi Jiuxiao云兮九霄Urban877k WordsCompleted A new story is here! You're welcome to read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The plot is a bit imaginative.

11. 111 仙 A Hilarious Tale of Immortals and Heroes 仙侠笑传 Yun Xi Jiuxiao云兮九霄Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsOngoing A new story is here! You're welcome to read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 51Reads7.7Score—14d adds
12. 112 重 I’m Reborn, So Why Would I Worry About Finding a Wife? 重生还怕娶不到老婆？ The Twenty-Five-Thousand-Li Long March二万五千里长征路Urban882k WordsCompleted Yu Mingyi was reborn at his grandmother's funeral. He swore that this time he'd make something of his life: earn money early, marry and have children, build a home and a career, and stop running around on blind dates. He'd lead his family and friends to a happy life! 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist is reborn, makes up for his regrets, and gets rich by investing in stocks.

13. 113 四 Siheyuan: He Yuzhu's Life at Its Peak 四合院何雨柱：巅峰人生 Zhang Laohui张老辉Male-Channel Fanfiction372k WordsCompleted I became "Silly Zhu" from the courtyard. Faced with the First Master using moral blackmail, a leeching ingrate, and a whole courtyard full of scheming beasts... I just smiled. In this life, my God of Cooking hands will shape my destiny. Yi Zhonghai, I'll tear your hypocrisy to shreds; Qin Huairu, I'll turn your schemes into a joke. Watch me cook up the pinnacle of my life in this little courtyard and settle every score, one by one! 198Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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    [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing] He Yuzhu is richer than a country

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