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- 1 Siheyuan: The Simp Wakes Up and Still Wants to Suck Me Dry? 四合院：舔狗觉醒还想吸我血？ Chen Yue transmigrates to a Siheyuan in the 1960s, only to find he's been a pathetic simp for Qin Huairu? The Jia family wants to take over my home under the pretense of borrowing it? No way! Dream on! Qin Huairu wants to bleed me dry, too? Bullshit. First, pay back every cent you took from me, with interest! Jia Zhangshi slanders me? Get lost! Yi Zhonghai tries to guilt-trip me? Then don't blame me for being ruthless. Silly Zhu blindly defends Qin Huairu? You deserve to die without an heir. The 2Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 2 Siheyuan: It All Began When I Became the Team Leader 四合院：从我当队长开始 After Qin Younian transmigrates, he makes his first fortune in life by selling sweet potatoes in that space. With the domineering beauty Chen Shuting by his side, his life takes off, and he rises higher with every step... —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 Siheyuan: An Ordinary Life in a Fiery Era 四合院之火红年代的平淡人生 One rainy day brings Wang Yu to 1957. In this turbulent new era, what path will he take? How will he make a good life for himself? —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 Siheyuan: A Carefree Life After Marrying Qin Huairu 四合院：娶了秦淮茹后的悠闲生活 Li Weiguo somehow transmigrates into the world of Love in the Courtyard. Before he can figure out what’s going on, he runs into Jia Dongxu, who’s about to go on a blind date with Qin Huairu. Thinking about how Jia Dongxu, a man doomed to die young, will pass away just a few years after marrying Qin Huairu, Li Weiguo decides he has to lend her a hand and save her from a life of misery! But who could have guessed that this would bind him to a lie-flat System? The System’s rewards keep coming, but 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 The Enduring Legacy of Cao Feng in Siheyuan 四合院之曹风永存 Cao Feng, who has a bit of Wei Wu's flair, transmigrates into Silly Zhu's body and gains the golden finger 'Chef God Mode.' Only then does Cao Feng realize that the courtyard is just a pond. The real world begins once he ventures out. PS: This book isn't too dark, and it doesn't have that much animosity toward the original characters. Please don't flame it if it's not to your taste! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 Siheyuan: From the Start, I Beat the Yard’s Troublemakers to a Pulp 四合院：开局吊打众禽兽 After transmigrating into the notorious courtyard, Li Dabao’s fiancée, Qin Huairu, is snatched away by Jia Dongxu, who uses a sewing machine to win her over. From then on, the Jia and Li families are sworn enemies. Jia Zhangshi and her son join forces with the courtyard’s other troublemakers to bully Li Dabao as a group. Their abuse leaves the original Li Dabao miserable, and he dies young. Li Dabao, who transmigrated from the new century, can’t stand the other residents’ ugly behavior. He takes 322Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 Siheyuan: From the Start, I’m Rich, Handsome, and Hunted by Every Vixen 四合院：开局高富帅，被诸禽盯上 He transmigrates into a siheyuan courtyard in the resource-scarce 1960s. His parents died in the line of duty, leaving him the family of fallen heroes. Meanwhile, the residents of the courtyard, controlled by the Three Elders, exploit him. Looking at everything before him, he can only sigh. How did he end up transmigrating here out of nowhere? Well, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Though resources are scarce in this era, the people are simple and kind, and their happiness levels are high! (Ex —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 8 Siheyuan: A Different Kind of Siheyuan 四合院之不一样的四合院 (Wei Wu’s legacy + becoming a dad by happy accident and all kinds of shameless schemes) A soul from the future takes over He Yuzhu just after the incident in which He Daqing ran off. He is destined to lead this story down a different path. Jia Dongxu still wants to marry Qin Huairu? Xu Damao still wants to stir up trouble and get close to Jingru? Dream on! Bang Geng still wants to grow up to be an ungrateful brat? I’ll make sure you’re gone! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 9 The Happy Days of the 1960s 60年代的幸福日子 1965. A remote region. Mo Long unexpectedly gets a “Shop System,” and from then on, his family lives a happy life. P.S. This isn't a power fantasy. If you don't like golden fingers, feel free to leave. This is a relaxed, slow-paced novel. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 A Legendary Life in the Siheyuan 四合院之传奇人生 There are no power struggles or vicious feuds in this courtyard, and no atmosphere of hostility. There is kindness, scheming, and compassion. Since I’ve been given another chance, I’ll move with the times. Ordinary people should simply live their lives well! Life is a muddled account, and nobody owes anyone anything. Just be happy! Of course, what matters most is that all you wonderful readers enjoy it! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 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—Shelves
- 12 The Heaven-Chosen Villain of the Siheyuan 四合院天命大反派 With the spirit of Jian’an and the fate of a great antagonist, modern man Sun Jian’an transmigrates into The Birds Fill the Courtyard. As long as he viciously torments the whole pack of beasts, he can earn Villain Points and reach the pinnacle of life. So what are you waiting for? If they’re not dead yet, torment them until they are! 1Reads5.1Score—Shelves
- 13 Blending In at the Siheyuan: I’m Steve 混在四合院：我是史蒂夫 A no-violence courtyard, a no-violence courtyard, a no-violence courtyard. Important things must be said three times. If you don't like it, don't read. Meng Fan brings My World with him as he transmigrates into the world of the courtyard. Huh, the deaf old lady really is a martyr's family member. The neighborhood office director, Wang, said so herself. Huh, Jia Zhangshi is actually so amiable, and He Yuzhu isn't a simp either? Oh, Jia Dongxu, the courtyard's number-one handsome man, is still aro 70Reads6.0Score100Shelves
- 14 Siheyuan: I Just Want to Live in Peace 四合院：我只想安静活着 (Multiple heroines, don’t read if that’s not your thing!) Three years ago, Wang Jingfeng somehow found himself in the world of Love in the Courtyard. At first, he was on the verge of a breakdown. Here, good people weren’t good, fools were truly foolish, bad people were rotten, and schemers were even more devious. Luckily, he had a golden finger… What? Honest people deserve to have guns pointed at them? They get used up, drained to the bone, and then praised as good people? Then I’ll be more beas —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 15 Siheyuan: From the Start, I Married Zhao Pan’er and Won at Life! 四合院：开局娶赵盼儿，躺赢！ Li Dong has just transmigrated and gets lucky by winning Zhao Pan'er! With a pocket dimension, he has no worries about food or drink. He has no ambitions and just wants to lie flat and enjoy the show! Come on, as a man who has Zhao Pan'er, he's already reached the pinnacle of life! What's better than a wife, kids, and a warm home? Why wear yourself out working for a few measly coins? What? You want me to become a cadre? Go to university? Be groomed for promotion? No way... I just want to keep my —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 Siheyuan: They Stole My Bride from the Start, but I Became a Grade-Five Worker 四合院：开局被截胡，晋升五级工 I transmigrated by accident into the world of Full of Love, oh no, I mean, the world of The Cunning Courtyard. Faced with the First Master, who uses morality to bully people; the Second Master, who loves spouting official-sounding nonsense; the Third Master, who is stingy to the bone and thinks only of scheming; and Qin Huairu, who has her eye on my body, what is a grandpa like Xu Yan supposed to do? With a System borrowed... no, snatched from my many-times-great-grandson, I’m not afraid of anyo 29Reads—Score—Shelves
- 17 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—Shelves
- 18 Siheyuan: The Ultimate Connections! 四合院：最强人脉！ After staying up all night working construction, Lin Yao opens his eyes and discovers that he has transmigrated into Love in the Courtyard. Faced with all the beasts living in this courtyard, he isn't worried in the slightest. From the start, he awakens the Super Connections System. With each sign-in, he can turn a person into one of his connections and gain their abilities. When twenty-year-old Lin Yao arrives at the courtyard, he discovers that someone has occupied his home. Without a word, he 148Reads5.4Score—Shelves
- 19 Siheyuan: I Just Want to Live My Own Life 四合院：我只想过好自己的日子 (Courtyard life + no System + slice of life + changing the plot + renovating the courtyard + many courtyard residents as antagonists + one female lead, He Yushui) (A new author, so mistakes are inevitable. If you spot one, please leave a comment. I read almost all of them and will fix what I can. If I can’t, I’ll explain separately.) After transmigrating to a courtyard, Du Ruo has no golden finger. But after putting certain residents surnamed Yi and Jia in their place and making it clear he isn’ —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 20 Siheyuan: Qin Jingru Pursues Me from the Start 四合院，开局被秦京茹倒追 He transmigrates into the world of Love in the Courtyard and activates the God-Tier Choice System. From the start, Qin Jingru is already pursuing him! Choice one: Protect the original plot and turn down Qin Jingru's kindness! Reward: 100 in cash and one jin of food coupons for any food! Choice two: Neither accept nor refuse, just play dumb on the spot! Reward: 100 in cash and one jin of food coupons for any food. Choice three: Derail the plot and accept Qin Jingru's kindness! Reward: 1,000 in ca 326Reads5.2Score—Shelves
- 21 Siheyuan: Too Many Scoundrels, They’re After My Treasure Bag 四合院：禽兽太多，要抢我百宝袋 (Siheyuan + System + Slice of Life in the 1960s + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Farming) A fast-paced, satisfying story about crushing the scoundrels of the siheyuan! Quick, cathartic, and oh-so-satisfying! Li Qiufeng is A man of few words who hits hard, known around the jianghu as Brother Qiufeng. Reborn after transmigrating, he’s here to sweep through this siheyuan like an autumn gale and crush every last scoundrel! “Tell Xu Damao I’m in the mood for fish!” No fish? One kick will teach him a lesso —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 22 Siheyuan: From the Start, I Beat Banggeng to a Pulp 四合院：开局暴揍棒梗 After unexpectedly transmigrating into the world of the TV series about life in a Beijing courtyard, Chen Ergou gains a System and a golden finger. See how he deals with the bunch of scoundrels in the courtyard and becomes its most powerful grand patriarch! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 23 Siheyuan: The Strongest Mailman, Living Freely in This World 四合院：最强邮递员，潇洒在人间 After transmigrating to the 1960s, Qin Tian became a proud postal worker. And so, he began a golden age of measuring the land on foot and experiencing its people and customs by bicycle. A carefree life was ready and waiting! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 24 Siheyuan: Talking Back to the Head Elder from the Start, and Getting a Portal 四合院：开局怼一大爷，获传送门 Dong Jianguo transmigrates to a Siheyuan and unexpectedly activates the Myriad Worlds System. Complete the System’s missions, and you can obtain portals to other worlds. Expose the moral paragon Yi Zhonghai, thrash the courtyard’s undefeated champion Silly Zhu, and send Jia Zhangshi to join her late husband, Jia. With portals to one world after another in hand, Dong Jianguo thrives! In the Siheyuan, as long as I, Dong Jianguo, am here, every beast will tremble in fear. I’m a professional at putt 94Reads5.0Score—Shelves
- 25 Siheyuan: I Became a Factory Director in 1955 四合院：我在1955当厂长 After transmigrating to the frigid reaches of Siberia, Xiao Yi thought he had returned to the past. Only when he graduated and returned to China did he discover that he had actually transmigrated into the world of Love in the Courtyard. In 1955, when everything was waiting to be rebuilt, Xiao Yi was a factory director. Naturally, he was going to help the Chinese dragon take flight sooner. Who had time to care about the petty squabbles in the courtyard? —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 26 Siheyuan: My Space Won't Let Me Take in Men 四合院：空间不让收男丁 Cao the Bandit, a different kind of courtyard, different people. If you're looking for hostility, you won't find it here. This is a haven for the poor women of the courtyard, a place where their much-maligned souls can rest. Don't come in if you dislike Qin Huairu. Don't come in if you dislike Silly Zhu. My writing and abilities are limited. This is just a simple amateur story. If it's not good, let me know. Thanks. 1Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 27 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—Shelves
- 28 The Siheyuan's Super-Lucky Star 四合院超级无敌幸运星 A modern-day genius helps He Yuzhu achieve fame and success. His life seems to be on cheat mode, and his luck is incredible. But “Silly Zhu” still faces plenty of twists and turns in love. This time, though, he isn’t being played. Instead, he has to deal with all kinds of potential partners. The failures are the same, but the stories are different. New characters will be introduced to make the story richer. 24Reads—Score—Shelves
- 29 Siheyuan: Working at a Newspaper, Exposing the Courtyard’s Beasts from the Start 四合院：报社上班，开局揭发众禽 Shen Liang transmigrates to a courtyard in the 1960s and becomes a newspaper employee. One day, the editor-in-chief asks him to write a long-running serialized novel. After much thought, Shen Liang decides to base it on the story of the courtyard's shameless residents. "Yi Zhonghai, a sanctimonious hypocrite with no children of his own, spends all day scheming to get other young men to support him in his old age." "Liu Haizhong is all ambition and no ability. He only finished elementary school, 975Reads5.3Score—Shelves
- 30 In the Siheyuan: I Drive for the Factory Manager 四合院之我为厂长开车门 In the winter of 1962, Huo Yaoguang returned from the southwest and set out on the journey home. One heroine. No womanizing, no saintly do-gooding. He lives only for himself and has absolutely no grand ambitions. 2Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 31 Siheyuan: Plants Vs. Beasts 四合院之植物大战禽兽 A shut-in transmigrates to a courtyard compound with the powers of Plants vs. Zombies. In an era of hunger, he makes sunflower seeds, corn, pumpkins, and watermelons freely available! Watch Bang Geng step on a potato mine and Silly Zhu get hit by a chili pepper bomb. Who will be scared to death by a newspaper zombie? 12Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 32 Siheyuan: Family Bliss 四合院之阖家欢乐 Cao Mengde wakes up to find himself in the world of Siheyuan, where every neighbor is a complete oddball: Liu Haizhong, the big-stick patriarch; Yi Zhonghai, the master of mind control; and Jia Zhangshi, the necromancer... This world is just fascinating. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 33 Siheyuan: King of the Beasts 四合院：众禽之王 A work of pure villainy. People say the residents of the courtyard are all beasts. Wang Pili refuses to believe it. As far as he’s concerned, who could possibly be more beastly than him? After all, he’s the king of beasts!! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 34 Siheyuan: Ancient and Modern Worlds Collide, and Life Is Too Hard 四合院：古今结合，这个世界太难 There are no watches, sewing machines, or bicycles here. All they have are grand red bridal sedans, looms, and horses! And this isn’t a monogamous society! I’m sold! 3Reads5.6Score—Shelves
- 35 Siheyuan: I Really Don't Want to Deal with You People 四合院：我真不想收拾你们 After transmigrating to the countryside in the 1960s and unlocking his golden finger, Lin Ping'an is brimming with fighting spirit. He knows these are hard times: food and clothing are scarce, and a turbulent period lies ahead. But none of that is a problem. What he never expected was to end up living in a “Beasts-Fill-the-Courtyard House.” He never wanted to get too involved with the courtyard’s residents. But they can’t help envying Lin Ping'an’s life... 2.1kReads5.8Score101Shelves
- 36 A Life That Begins with Love in the Courtyard 从情满四合院开始的人生 When a modern man becomes the younger brother of He Yuzhu in Love in the Courtyard, he has no System or special powers, just a vague foreknowledge of what’s to come. What can he do? Should he watch as his brother He Yuzhu gets cheated out of everything and left with nothing? Or should he try to change it all? 145Reads7.8Score—Shelves
- 37 Siheyuan: I Stole the Protagonist’s Cheat and Made It to the Modern World 四合院：我抢主角外挂后通现代了 Han Aijun had only happened to watch a few clips from the TV series Love in the Courtyard before transmigrating into the role of Silly Zhu’s neighbor, in a story starring a total sucker. He wasn’t unhappy about it at all. In fact, he felt lucky to have arrived in such a momentous era. Becoming a capital resident with a skilled trade, a steady job, and a home was enough to make him ecstatic. Though life here had plenty of inconveniences, and everyone in the courtyard had their own flaws and schem 515Reads6.0Score—Shelves
- 38 Siheyuan: Just an Ordinary Man 四合院之平凡的我 A big mash-up of period dramas! The story won’t always follow the original plots. I’ll write whatever comes to mind, covering all kinds of lives from the 1950s and ’60s through to the present day. I’m no good at writing blurbs, so feel free to roast me. New author here! 1.1kReads5.7Score—Shelves
- 39 Siheyuan: Reported for Taking Over a Job, Accused of Collaborating with the Enemy? 四合院：顶岗被举报，罪名通共？ Su Chen transmigrated to a Beijing courtyard in 1952. After his only relative, his grandfather, died of illness, Su Chen prepared to take over his job. But during the background check, Yi Zhonghai egged Jia Zhangshi on to report that his grandfather had been to prison! Jia Dongxu: “Your grandfather has a criminal record from doing time. Hand over that job, kid!” Jia Zhangshi: “You’ll starve to death in Beijing without a job. You might as well give up the house and go back to the countryside.” Yi —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 40 Siheyuan: Qin Huairu, Please Just Stop! 四合院：秦淮茹你别了吧！ I just transmigrated, and Second Uncle is already at my door trying to take my house! As expected, there are hardly any good people in this Beastly Courtyard! The others want to stick their noses in too. They should take a good look at themselves first! I threw Second Uncle in jail right from the start! Bind to the System with a drop of blood. Just watch how I beat all these beasts into submission! First Uncle, why are you pretending to be such a good person? Second Uncle, just how thick is your —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 41 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—Shelves
- 42 Siheyuan: Starting as a Temporary Worker in the Supplies Department 四合院：从物资科临时工开始 Xu Qiang wakes up to find that he has transmigrated into Love in the Courtyard as Xu Damao’s younger brother, and on top of that, he is a temporary worker in the supply department who is about to be fired. 3Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 43 Siheyuan: I Send Zhang Cuihua Peanuts from the Start 四合院：开局送张翠花吃花生米 For unknown reasons, modern man Xiao Lang transmigrates into Love in the Courtyard. After awakening a System, Xiao Lang obtains a magical space. Eating the fruits and vegetables grown there gives him terrifying physical strength. See how the courtyard world develops under Xiao Lang's rule! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 Love in the Courtyard: My Underground Bunker System 情满四合院之我的地窟系统 On hiatus. 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 45 Siheyuan: Immortality, Marriage, and the Art of Taming Birds 四合院：长生娶妻从戏禽开始 [Feel-good fiction + courtyard house drama + cultivation through stat points + immortality and taking wives + more children, more blessings] Gao Qiangsheng, a low-ranking security guard, transmigrates to 1965 and binds to an attribute cultivation System from the start! As long as he makes decisive choices and completes missions against the beasts in the courtyard, he earns attribute points to boost his physical stats and skills! Bang Geng is bullying his little sister? Jia Zhangshi is taking ove 1Reads5.3Score—Shelves
- 46 The Beasts of the Siheyuan Are Jealous of Me to the Point of Madness 四合院禽兽们嫉妒我到发狂 —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 47 Siheyuan: From the Start, Becoming a Security Guard and Taking the Easy Road 四合院：开局当保安，少走弯路 [This novel combines hostility and everyday life for a dual experience!] In the 1960s, Zhou Sheng retires from the military and transfers to a new job, proudly becoming a security guard at a steel mill. On the train back to Beijing, he subdues a criminal with his bare hands. He happens to meet Chang Qing, a police officer from Nanluoguxiang. From there, everything takes off. He also gets bound to a Slacker System! Who knew slacking off could let him trounce the scoundrels? He begins a happy life 196Reads6.0Score—Shelves
- 48 The Good Life in Siheyuan 四合院的美丽生活 A college student from the twenty-first century accidentally travels to the capital in the 1960s while hiking in the wilderness. He gets a System of his own and meets characters from a TV drama he watched in the past. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 Siheyuan: Dumped from the Start, I Came Out on Top 四合院：开局被甩，我赢麻了 Shen Yuan dozed off for a moment and transmigrated into the world of Love in the Courtyard. What’s there to fear about getting dumped from the start? I’m a future engineer with five houses to my name. Surely I can find a wife? Who knew he’d run into Qin Huairu, who’d gotten lost on her way to the bathroom, as soon as he stepped outside? One look at Shen Yuan, and Qin Huairu fell for him for life. From then on, she wouldn’t leave him alone. Jia Dongxu: “But you were the girl I was set up with!” H 209Reads5.8Score—Shelves
- 50 Reborn in the Siheyuan: Li Kui, the God of War 重生四合院之战神李逵 After an old man watched the provincial city channel airing Love in the Courtyard, memories from more than fifty years ago came flooding back, painful memories he'd rather have left behind. He died with a heart full of resentment, never expecting to transmigrate back to the past. Heaven had given him a second chance at life. How could he let the opportunity to put the whole courtyard's beasts in their place pass him by? Yi Zhonghai used moral blackmail, so he could play that game too. Jia Zhangs 107Reads5.8Score—Shelves
