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- 51 Siheyuan: From the Start, I Get a Book of Moral Lessons 四合院：开局一本道德笔记 When Xu Jianmin wakes up, he has transmigrated into the world of Love in the Courtyard, becoming a breath of fresh air among all the villains. The neighbors are all villains? No problem. I have a Good Deeds Notebook. As the saying goes, the book holds gold mines, and the book holds jade mines. First Master needs someone to support him in his old age? I'll do it! Second Master wants to become an official? I'll do it! Third Master loves scheming? I'll do it! Xu Damao wants a son? I'll take care of 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 Siheyuan: Tame the Beasts and Find a Home Full of Love 四合院：驯服禽兽终会情满 This story is mostly free of hostility. It simply tells of the ordinary, uneventful lives of neighbors, with the protagonist observing and getting to know the Siheyuan. It follows how everyone’s attitudes change. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 Siheyuan: Reborn from the Start, I'm Changing My Fate Against All Odds 四合院：开局重生，我要逆天改命 [Radiant beauty × rising star in the food business] Qin Huairu × He Yuzhu [Complete, so read with confidence] In her previous life, Lou Xiao'e was set up and her business went bankrupt. She took her son He Xiao back to Hong Kong, and just a few days later, terrible news arrived... He Yuzhu's right hand was crippled. Despite his impressive cooking skills, he had nowhere to put them to use, and in his old age he couldn't earn a living. That family of bloodsuckers, led by Bang Geng, kicked him out, 39Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Siheyuan: A Level-Eight Fitter Gets a Livestreaming System from the Start 四合院：开局八级钳工有直播系统 Tang Ying dies suddenly at a factory and transmigrates to the 1950s. As an overseas student, he is assigned to the maintenance branch of Red Star Steelworks. Tang Ying activates a livestream System, and viewers' requests for updates let him learn other people's skills. The storage space for trading between the two eras keeps growing, too. See how Tang Ying uses his wits to thrive in the 1950s. —Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 55 Siheyuan: I, Xu Damao, Refuse to Be a Villain 四合院之我许大茂不当小人 My name is Xu Damao. I’m a modern man who accidentally found himself in the world of the Courtyard House. Since we shared the same name and looked remarkably alike, I fell from the sky and accidentally crushed Xu Damao to death. The new Xu Damao won’t be a villain. This isn’t a story about picking fights with the world; it’s about a loving, harmonious courtyard. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Siheyuan: Born with a Golden Finger 四合院之自带金手指 Li Youcai transmigrates into Love in the Courtyard, steals Qin Huairu away from her suitor, beats up Silly Zhu, and sets Xu Damao up. After outsmarting the courtyard's collection of oddballs, he becomes someone everyone fears and wants to curry favor with. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 Siheyuan: From the Start, Qin Huairu Offers Up Her Life Essence 四合院：开局秦淮茹献出生命源泉 (Cao Cao-esque protagonist + System + everyday life) Yang Baoguo transmigrates into the world of the 62nd-generation Siheyuan, only to find a house stripped bare. His sole possession is his niece, left behind when his elder sister died of illness. To find food for her and make a better life for them both, Yang Baoguo is willing to sacrifice himself and work hard to complete the System's missions. At last, the dawn of happiness returns to the world. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 A Good Life in the Siheyuan 四合院：美好生活 If an ordinary person inexplicably returned to the past, how would they make the most of their life? This book has no System, only a slightly useless pocket dimension. There’s no hostility in this book, and the protagonist doesn’t know what happens in the original story. 4Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 59 The Invincible Zhang Ziyu of the Siheyuan 四合院之无敌张子玉 Zhang Ziyu, from the twenty-first century, accidentally finds himself in the story of a courtyard home. Surrounded by beautiful women, he remains devoted to just one: He Yushui. While collecting scrap, he unexpectedly obtains the Eight-Nine Arcane Art, and from then on rises to the peak of his life. 166Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Siheyuan: Starting in the City, I Conquer the Myriad Worlds 四合院：从都市开始争霸诸天 Because of his unusual constitution, Li Qianqiu was dragged by the System into the Siheyuan, where he was put through trials of morality and values. From then on, the Siheyuan was never the same. The Lou family fled ahead of schedule… He Yushui and Silly Zhu became sworn enemies. Silly Zhu was castrated by Xu Damao… Yan Jiecheng inexplicably froze to death… Xiaodang and Huaihua were adopted… Silly Zhu set the Third Master’s house on fire… In the end, many people threw in their lot with Li Qianqi 1Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 61 Siheyuan: A Reborn Academician Starts Out as a Translator 四合院：院士重生，从翻译员开始 In her previous life, Chen Guohua was a nationally renowned scholar, always stepping forward whenever the country faced trouble. He thought that once he had more time to spare, he could give his wife and daughter a happy life. But who could have imagined it? When Chen Guohua returned to look for the wife and daughter he had abandoned, he learned that the residents of the courtyard had driven them back to the countryside. In the end, they had even starved to death! Chen Guohua was consumed with r —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 Siheyuan: The System Won't Let Me Be Human 四合院之系统不让我当人啊 Li Jianguo looked crestfallen. “Couldn't I have come a few years earlier? Qin Huairu already has three kids, Lou Xiaoe is married, and Yu Li has probably tied the knot too. I've come so late, I don't even have a chance to steal anyone away!” System: No, you arrived at exactly the right time! Li Jianguo put on a righteous expression. “I'm a man who's read the Spring and Autumn Annals!” “Hello, is this 110? My System is acting a little shady!!!” —Reads8.0Score114d adds
- 63 Siheyuan: Starting Out as a Level Eight Engineer 四合院：从八级工程师开始 Li Muyun transmigrates to the 1960s and becomes an apprentice engineer under the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry. With his own hard work and the help of his System, after five years on the job, he completes his apprenticeship, becomes a full-time employee, earns a promotion, and quickly rises to become a Level Eight engineer. Just as Li Muyun's life is getting better and better, his superiors suddenly issue an order transferring him to serve as chief engineer at Hongxing No. 3 Steel Rolling M 61Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 64 Siheyuan: You Ruined My Reputation, Yet You Want Me to Let You Off? 四合院：毁我名声，还求我放过？ He transmigrates into the world of "The Birds of the Siheyuan" and becomes one of the courtyard’s residents. From the start, Qin Huairu breaks off their engagement, and the other schemers ruin his reputation, turning him into the courtyard’s laughingstock. Fortunately, he awakens a System. Grain coupons, bicycles, television sets... Things that are always in short supply are now everywhere for Li Jianguo. So the very people who once slandered him come forward one after another, trying to curry f —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 After My Soul Transmigrated into the Siheyuan, the Pocket World Wore Me Down 魂穿四合院以后我被小世界玩废了 Soul transmigration + courtyard + System + another world Is bringing peace to the courtyard only the beginning? Why is He Yuzhu trapped in another world? Can he return to the courtyard as he wishes? “Jingru, wait for me…” 214Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 66 Siheyuan: Beating Up All the Beasts from the Start, Silly Zhu Is Full of Regret 四合院：开局暴揍众禽，傻柱悔恨 Jiang Yuanchao transmigrated into the world of the courtyard house and awakened a whistleblower System. As long as he reported the beasts around him, he would receive generous rewards! From the start, Silly Zhu accused him of stealing a chicken? “Director, I’m reporting that Banggeng stole the chicken, and Silly Zhu was his accomplice!” [Ding! Congratulations, Host, you’ve received 3 bicycle vouchers!] Jia Zhangshi causing a scene and throwing a tantrum? “Officer, I’m reporting that Jia Zhangshi 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 Siheyuan: The Imperial Age of the 1960s 四合院：六十年代的帝国时代 When Liu Hong appeared in the courtyard compound with the Age of Empires System, a system from another world built around rebellion, he knew that as long as he didn't break the law, he'd be invincible! Liu Hong declared, “I'm here to live my life and watch the show. Demons, monsters, and all you other weirdos, stay away from me! Once I've got enough people, I'll put on a show myself!” He'd been thinking too small. At first, he thought his life would be all about money, power, and women. But grad 10Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 68 Siheyuan: I’m a Tai Chi Master Moving Into the Courtyard 四合院：我，太极宗师，入住大院 After transmigrating to the 1960s, He Yuzhu becomes a resident of the courtyard house. His father runs away? No way. He’s leaving me the money and the properties, all of them! He Yuzhu binds himself to the Farm System and, with his younger sister He Yushui by his side, enjoys a life that just keeps getting better! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 Siheyuan: Rooted Deep, Unable to Break Free 四合院：扎根而入，无法自拔 Song Xiangdong transmigrates into the world of Love in the Courtyard and awakens a sign-in System, earning all kinds of astonishing rewards. He unlocks a spatial farm, tempting Qin Huairu to come knocking for meat. He awakens his musical talent, leaving the cultured Lou Xiao'e wishing they had met sooner. His ability to spend money like water has the down-to-earth Qin Jingru begging to be his. His vast knowledge leaves the intellectual Ran Qiuyue utterly impressed. As Song Xiangdong rises rapidl —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 Siheyuan: Starting by Snatching Qin Huairu 四合院，从截胡秦淮茹开始 Wang Zicheng transmigrates into the body of a minor character with the same name in Love in the Courtyard. From the start, he runs into Qin Huairu, who is on a blind date with Jia Dongxu. She is young, naive, and full of energy! 214Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 71 Still a Corporate Drone in Siheyuan 四合院之仍为社畜 Jin Dong, a senior engineer from 2023, has his soul fused by a four-dimensional intelligence into the body of a steel-straight man born in 1955 with the same name. He moves into Red Star Courtyard and starts working at the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill. The higher-dimensional intelligence uses him as a tool. He has no absolute power, no run of good fortune, no wealth beyond measure, and no peerless martial prowess. As for what he does, it’s basically what an “ultimate corporate drone” is suppose 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 Siheyuan: Everyone in the Courtyard Is My Ultimate Tool 四合院，满院都是我的最强工具人 A temporary crossover between The Courtyard, Under the Zhengyang Gate, and The Little Woman Under the Zhengyang Gate. Multiple heroines; readers who prefer a single heroine, please don’t read. Li Yun dies of cancer and unexpectedly transmigrates into the world of The Courtyard, where he is rescued by the Nine Gates Commander and then gains a “spirit spring” that strengthens the body! But when he wakes up, he discovers that the courtyard’s so-called “beasts” have not only taken over his home but 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 In the Siheyuan: Starting in 1965 人在四合院：从1965开始 After transmigrating into the world of Full Courtyard, he becomes a kitchen assistant in the steel mill cafeteria. Faced with the scheming Qin Huairu, who wants to bleed him dry, and the threats of the lovesick Sha Zhu, he obtains a sign-in System. From the start, he sends the "Thieving Saint" to juvenile detention, then takes Sha Zhu's head chef position. He won't let a single beast in the courtyard get away. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 Siheyuan: A Dashing and Carefree Life 四合院之风流潇洒的生活 Reborn in a Siheyuan, he becomes Silly Zhu's neighbor and watches the courtyard descend into hilarious chaos. Jia Zhangshi wants to take advantage of him, and the First Uncle tries to guilt-trip him with moral blackmail. He sends them all packing and lives life on his own terms in the Siheyuan! 670Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 75 An Ordinary Life in the Siheyuan 四合院之普通的人生 Zhang Zhiguo, who has come from the future, thrives in the courtyard, getting along with everyone and making a name for himself. See how he deals with the people there and chooses to help those in need. 58Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 76 Siheyuan: My Sister Is Being Forced to Marry? I'll Go on a Rampage 四合院：亲姐被逼嫁人？我杀疯了 [Love in the Courtyard + Man Is Iron + Beneath the Zhengyang Gate + Blood-Colored Romance + Days of Our Youth, with the story centered around the courtyard] Jiang Shan transmigrates into the courtyard, where he now has a lovely older sister and a mother who has worked herself ragged all her life. What?! You’re forcing my sister to marry someone in exchange for a chicken right from the start? That’s the only thing our family owns that’s worth anything! Fine! Silly Zhu, you can kiss your job 1.9kReads—Score—14d adds
- 77 Siheyuan: Tender Feelings Set My Heart Soaring 四合院：柔情之我心飞扬 A lucky nobody dies in an accidental collision and transmigrates to a world much like the one in Birds Fill the Courtyard. With powerful help constantly coming his way, he enjoys life in this world of Birds Fill the Courtyard... 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 Siheyuan: Li Weishuo Is Back Again 四合院：我李伟硕又回来了 (I'm revising the novel, folks.) A soul from the future transmigrates to the capital in the 1960s. Let us see what kind of upheaval an utterly ordinary playboy from the future can stir up in this courtyard. 2Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 79 Siheyuan: Collecting Debts from the Start, Qin, Hand It Over 四合院：开局催债，秦，拿来吧你 [Decisive + domineering + reasonable + threatening!] Ma Weidong transmigrates into a courtyard house and, from the start, heads to the workshop to collect a debt. Qin Huairu brings her three children and begs him to give her more time. Ma Weidong... [The blurb doesn't do it justice. Read the story. Any similarities are purely coincidental.] 2Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 80 Siheyuan: I’m a Rogue, So What? 四合院：我是无赖我怕谁 A young rascal from the 21st century transmigrates into the story of Love in the Courtyard while watching the TV series, becoming Silly Zhu, a man people both love and hate. Watch him outwit the whole bunch of scoundrels and become a winner in life. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 Siheyuan: Yi Zhonghai's Disowned Disciple Sends Him Straight to Prison 四合院：易中海弃徒，反手送监狱 Ye Jianguo transmigrates into Love in the Courtyard and becomes Yi Zhonghai’s first apprentice. But because he’s stubborn and wooden, nobody likes him, and Yi Zhonghai is always looking down on him. Once he learns what’s going on, how could someone with his fiery temper put up with it? He immediately cuts ties with Yi Zhonghai, breaking off all bonds with the hypocrite once and for all. During the subsequent Level Two fitter exam, Yi Zhonghai secretly rigs things and deliberately targets him. Ye 339Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 82 Reborn in the Siheyuan: I Have a Golden Finger 重生四合院：我有金手指 I'm an innocent person. Please don't make me write... All right! Since you've bestowed this on me, I'll write it (ಡωಡ)hiahiahia Synopsis: I, Yang Ri Tian Kong, transmigrated and became Wang Xingxue, male, twenty-four. Distinguishing feature: a huge nose. Character: helpful and good at reading people's clothes. Favorite food: dumplings. Master and school: the closed-door disciple of Hunyuan Xingyi Tai Chi. After walking through a forest, Wang Xingxue brushed the fallen leaves off himself, turned 12Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 83 Siheyuan: He Yuzhu, a Scoundrel 四合院之刁民何雨柱 In his old age, his wife begged him to give all his family wealth to their adopted son and daughter, only for them to throw him out of the house. On a snowy winter night, he returned to the winter of 1963. Given another life, He Yuzhu vowed to change everything that had happened before and make everyone who had wronged him pay the price they deserved. 554Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 84 Siheyuan: Beating Banggeng from the Start 四合院：开局暴打棒梗 Chen Ergou, a successful man in the new era, unexpectedly transmigrates into the world of a period drama set in a courtyard. From the start, he beats Bang Geng until he runs away in terror. With the System’s golden finger and knowledge far ahead of his time, he makes a name for himself and shakes the world. 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 Love in the Courtyard: Silly Zhu and Dam Mao 情满四合院之傻柱与大茂 After transmigrating into the story of Love in the Courtyard as Silly Zhu, he sets out to turn his life around and avoid the fate he had in the original plot. He becomes brothers with Xu Damao and a winner in life. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 Siheyuan: Reborn at the Pinnacle of Life 四合院：重生巅峰人生 Su Qin transmigrates and is reborn with a deep-blue AI brain in a parallel world made up of TV dramas set during the passionate, turbulent years, including Love in the Courtyard, Golden Marriage, At the Foot of the Imperial City, and Blood Romance. See how he uses his advantages to make plans in an era of scarcity, steadily build his strength, and reach the pinnacle of life. His tangled relationships with the heroines of these dramas also deserve to be brought vividly to life… 5Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 87 Siheyuan: I'm Just a Fortune-Teller Passing Through 四合院：我一个算命的路过此地 Zhou Yi transmigrates to the courtyard. The moment he steps inside, the scoundrels are already plotting to drive him out. You think you can take me on? You're still wet behind the ears! Try not to make your falls look too pathetic: chickens, dogs, foxes, rats... You want me to stay? Then I'll have to think about it. Silly Zhu: “I'll cook for you for a year!” Not interested! Qin Huairu: “My steamed buns are the best in the world.” They'd barely fill a tooth! Second Uncle: “I'll bring you Erguotou 48Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 Love in the Courtyard: Stealing Everything 情满四合院之偷取万物 Warning! Warning! Warning! This story has a dark tone. Do not read if you’re a self-righteous do-gooder. This is a dark courtyard story that stays true to the original. The male lead is no good guy. His principle is simple: if you treat me well, I’ll treat you well. If you don’t, that’s fine. But if you dare mess with me, I’ll make you wish you were dead. 101Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 Siheyuan: Reborn as Silly Zhu, I Refuse to Be a Sucker 四合院：穿成傻柱，拒绝当冤大头 [System novel + Putting the beasts in their place] Pity them for their misfortune, and rage at them for refusing to fight back! Every time Silly Zhu brings home a meal from the cafeteria, Qin Huairu swipes it with just a few peanuts. Bang Geng steals things from his home every day. In the end, even his wages are collected on his behalf by Qin Huairu. Qin Huairu's family leeches off Silly Zhu, and he couldn't be happier about it. But since I've transmigrated into Silly Zhu, I won't let any of thi —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 Siheyuan: The Rich Heiress Lou Xiao'e Is My Wife from the Start 四合院，开局千金娄晓娥是我老婆 The world of Love in the Courtyard is full of scoundrels. Watching the show drives me crazy, so I want to transmigrate through time and be by Lou Xiao'e's side. Silly Zhu can just go wait somewhere else. I'll make up for all the regrets I had while watching the show. 144Reads—Score—14d adds
- 91 Siheyuan: Qin, You Don't Want Banggeng to Get Scolded, Do You? 四合院：秦，你不想棒梗被批评吧 Xu Damao, a food delivery guy, transmigrates to a Siheyuan Courtyard in the 1960s and begins his delivery career. Bang Geng stole my stuff? Let it go. I can just go find Qin Huairu. Qin Huairu, I’ll put on a movie for you. Once you’ve watched it, we’ll call that chicken Bang Geng stole a settled matter. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 The Siheyuan Patrolman’s Reversal of Fortune 四合院之保卫科巡逻员的逆袭人生 After transmigrating into the Four-Heaven Courtyard, I focus on living my own quiet life. If things get too tough, I'll just make a run for it! I'll help when I can and say no when I don't want to. If anyone tries to mess with me, I'll show them what happens. The story takes its time, and my writing is limited, so please bear with me. 377Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 93 Siheyuan: The Soaring Years 四合院：飞扬年代 The 1960s were a time of youthful exuberance, and unfortunately, our protagonist transmigrates there. He thought he was unlucky, but it turns out there is always worse. As if transmigrating wasn't enough, he ends up in the infamous Siheyuan full of schemers. Yi Zhonghai, a hypocrite skilled at using morality to manipulate others. Liu Haizhong, whose parents were unkind and whose children were unfilial. Yan Bugui, calculating to the bone. Then there's Silly Zhu, the top simp, Qin Huairu, the sain 94Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 94 Siheyuan: The Dragon Rises Here 四合院：龙腾于此 (This isn't a power fantasy.) Also known as: Siheyuan: The Dragon Rises Here The fool Niu Mantun and the Emotion Collection System awaken in a siheyuan. Starting from the courtyard, they struggle to make a living and reap rewards like crazy, all while sharing the country's fortunes and hardships. They won't be frogs at the bottom of a well, confined to the siheyuan. This courtyard is just where a dragon begins to rise... 20Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 95 Siheyuan: An Ordinary Life 四合院：平凡的生活 After transmigrating into the world of Love in the Courtyard, Bai Xiangyang feels a little disheartened. But since he’s here, he might as well make the best of it and live a good life. He has no intention of hurting anyone, but other people do... 138Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 96 Siheyuan: Qin Huairu as My Reward from the Start 四合院：开局奖励秦淮茹 (Courtyard House + System!) Chen Liang was playing a game when, in the middle of it, he transmigrated into a courtyard house and returned to the 1960s. Faced with the beasts filling the courtyard, he was rewarded with Qin Huairu from the start. With a farming System of his own, he accidentally cultivated a wondrous world unlike any other! What? You can even grow planes and cannons through farming? 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 Reborn in the Siheyuan: Silly Zhu Can Hear Everyone's Thoughts 四合院重生傻柱能听见所有人心声 Silly Zhu spent his whole life being taken advantage of. On his deathbed, the more he thought about it, the angrier he got. Having finally seen through it all, he was suddenly reborn and returned to the courtyard. This time, he discovered that he could hear other people's thoughts, and he also had a virtual Happy Farm plot where he could grow real crops! But he had to keep face-slapping people whenever he heard their malicious thoughts. Only by turning his losses into a normal life could he keep —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 Siheyuan: I'm Huaihua's Younger Brother 四合院：我是槐花胞弟 He Hao transmigrates into Love in the Courtyard with a pocket dimension, becoming Huaihua’s biological younger brother and Qin Huairu’s youngest son. What are the people in the courtyard really like? Let’s find out together what kind of story this is. The plot of the TV series will appear in the first few chapters. The characters are set to be very young at the start, which many readers have complained about, but there’s nothing I can do about it now. I can’t change it, and I didn’t think it thr —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 I Transmigrated into a Siheyuan and Put Every Defiant Neighbor in Their Place! 穿越四合院，专治各种不服！ Bao Ying transmigrated, but he wasn’t happy about it at all. If we’re all transmigrators, why treat us so differently? Other people transmigrate into a courtyard house. They either get there a few years early, build themselves up, then lie low through the turbulent years before rising to prominence. Or they make plans for Hong Kong, using the chaos of the times to develop and build up their capital there. Or they arrive after the spring breeze, then ride it straight to success. But what about Ba 3Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 100 Siheyuan: From the Start, I Took Silly Zhu's Place as Head Chef 四合院：开局替代傻柱当上大厨 After being beaten by Silly Zhu, the protagonist's previous self transmigrated into a courtyard house and awakened a System that punishes evil. Now he plans to round up every beast in the whole compound. The saintly First Uncle uses morality to hold others hostage, so our paragon of virtue will leave him to die alone and helpless, just as he spends every day scheming to secure his own retirement. Qin Huairu, the top vampire in the country, will have no blood left to suck, and her whole family wi 37Reads—Score—14d adds
