Novels like Those Years I Worked in HR at the Siheyuan and Did Anything but My Job
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- 1 Siheyuan: Forced into Marriage from the Start, I Beat the Courtyard Beasts Senseless 四合院：开局被逼婚，狂抽众禽兽 [Siheyuan + Transmigration + System] What? You dare pressure my mother to remarry? Who do you think you are? Smack, smack, smack! I’ll beat the hell out of you animals. I’ll beat you to death and be done with it. Got a problem? Bring it on. Watch me trounce the whole Siheyuan. 153Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Siheyuan: A Happy Life Begins with a Sign-In System 四合院，从签到系统开始幸福生活 My new story is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! No bullying the birds and beasts. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Siheyuan: I Never Betray My Brothers 四合院：我从来不坑兄弟 Lighthearted entertainment, an invincible feel-good story. The main idea is that everyone is a good person, because no one is as bad as the protagonist. Chen Minghao arrives in Nanluoguxiang in 1952. The first thing he runs into is Qin Huairu on a blind date. Well, I have to vet her for my buddy Dongxu! What, Silly Zhu's dad ran away? As Silly Zhu's buddy, I have to bring his dad back. Yongqiang wants to go back to the village and farm? I support that, absolutely. Just leave the tavern and its l 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Soul-Transmigrated into Xu Damao: Wreaking Havoc in the Siheyuan 魂穿许大茂之玩坏四合院 —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Siheyuan: Arriving in the Forty-Ninth City in 1959 四合院：来到59年的49城 Wei Jun came through a wormhole to a siheyuan in the 1960s. Watch as he gradually discovers the stories and gains new insights into this world. The protagonist is a bit of a scoundrel, and there are a female lead and other women, though he doesn't take every one of them... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Siheyuan: He Yuzhu Leads the Siheyuan 四合院之何雨柱引领四合院 He Yuzhu activates a sign-in System in the world of Love in the Courtyard. Using the rewards from the System, he improves his cooking and other abilities, making a name for himself in the steel mill's kitchen. In the courtyard, he navigates schemes and rivalries, cleverly resolving conflicts with the others. When it comes to love, he must choose between Qin Huairu and Lou Xiao'e. In the end, he finds happiness and leads the courtyard toward a brighter future. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 World-Capturing Slave Net: Starting With the War Against the Japanese in Siheyuan 万界捕奴网：从四合院灭倭开始 Yanshan was spearfishing when he got tangled in a torn fishing net and drowned. He then transmigrated into the siheyuan world, returning to the capital in 1940. At that time, the capital was shrouded in the bloody, oppressive darkness of Japanese invaders and Chinese traitors... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Zhao De's Life in the Siheyuan 赵德的四合院生活 There will be some plot involving a traditional courtyard house, but it won't be a major part of the story. I'm just using it as a framework to explore some thoughts about that era. I enjoy reading, but I often come across scenes in other works that leave me disappointed. To make up for those disappointments, I've decided to try writing a novel of my own. Please bear with me, I'm a beginner. 91Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Siheyuan: Reborn as He Yuzhu, I Defy Fate and Change My Destiny 四合院：身穿何雨柱，我逆天改命 [System + Courtyard + Under the Zhengyang Gate + A Fusion of Period Dramas] After transmigrating, He Yuzhu found himself in the body of He Yuzhu. The courtyard was still the same place, crawling with pests. Qin Huairu was a scheming white lotus who would frame anyone for her own gain. Yi Zhonghai was a deep schemer, concerned with his reputation and his retirement. Liu Haizhong was power-hungry, with a twisted sense of right and wrong. Yan Bugui was petty, and Xu Damao was a smug little man who 101Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Siheyuan: You Took My House? I'm Back to Toy with the Beasts 四合院：占我房子？我归来溜禽兽 Lin Liqiang transmigrates into the courtyard, and everything goes wrong from the start: his parents are dead, his home has been seized, and he’s been kicked out of the courtyard. What’s there to fear? He heads off to study and train, planning to come back and dazzle them all, while having a little fun with the courtyard bullies along the way. A few years later, Lin Liqiang finishes his studies, and the steel mill begs him to return again and again before he finally does! Tremble, courtyard! Yi Z 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Siheyuan: Xu Damao Finds Happiness While Training the Beasts 四合院：许大茂一边幸福一边训禽 [The System takes a back seat + daily discipline for the scoundrels + a happy life with Lou Xiao'e] Xu Damao is reborn in a parallel-world Siheyuan. First: fix his infertility. Second: gain scanning eyes and super hearing. Third: obtain a spirit spring that strengthens the body, along with two hundred-year-old hens. He spends his days teasing Silly Zhu and putting the scoundrel widows in their place. Life in the Siheyuan is just that simple. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Siheyuan: Reborn in 1970, With a Spirit Realm from the Start 四合院：重生70，开局灵境空间 After waking up, Yang Feng somehow transmigrated to a courtyard house in the 1970s, an era with a distinctive atmosphere. He thought he’d be able to settle into a peaceful life, but unexpectedly, trouble came at him from the very start. Yi Zhonghai used his so-called “standing” in the courtyard to morally blackmail Yang Feng, putting himself on the moral high ground and trying to force him to comply. Jia Zhangshi resorted to throwing a tantrum and wailing like a banshee, hoping to pressure Yang 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Siheyuan: Qin Huairu and the Canteen Wars 四合院：秦淮如之食堂风云 Qin Huairu transmigrates into a courtyard compound and works hard to transfer to the canteen kitchen. She takes on petty schemers, clears her name, and becomes a master chef, beginning her rise from humble beginnings. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Siheyuan: My Life of Reversals as He Yuzhu 四合院：我！何雨柱的逆袭人生 At twenty-five, he somehow transmigrates into the world of the courtyard house and, in the blink of an eye, becomes He Yuzhu! Ha! His father, He Daqing, actually skipped town! This is way too great. What an incredible start, like he’s the chosen one! His father ran off and left behind a big house. His dad may not care for his silly son, but plenty of people sure do! Of course he’s going to squeeze every last bit out of his old man. It’s all free stuff anyway, so he might as well claim it sooner 111Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Siheyuan! My Redemption Story! 四合院！我的洗白人生！ I transmigrated into a book as Liu Guangqi, the so-called “ungrateful son.” I'm going to clear my name, no matter what. This is an era when a person's reputation matters more than anything, and people investigate your entire family background. I can't have a bad reputation! Some people need to clear their names, while others need to be firmly suppressed. But none of that matters as much as doing something for the country. I came, I saw, I served my country! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Siheyuan: Beaten Up from the Start 四合院：被暴揍开局 Wang Defa has had the worst luck imaginable. He’s only just recovered from the trauma of a car accident when he suddenly transmigrates into the body of someone being beaten up. Is there no justice in this world? Where’s the justice? Well, since he’s here now, he can’t just leave empty-handed. It’s time to defy fate and change his destiny! 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 The Deaf Old Lady Gets Pregnant from the Start 四合院开局聋老太怀孕 If you haven’t laughed by Chapter Five, you’re something else. Qin Nan, a corporate drone on Blue Star in 2024, gets so angry watching Love in the Courtyard that he smashes his phone. The phone explodes and transports him into the TV series. After the Deaf Grandma bullies him, Qin Nan begins to turn dark. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 The Rebirth of Silly Zhu in the Siheyuan 四合院傻柱之重生 Reborn in 1939, He Yuzhu, a former special forces soldier, unexpectedly obtains a spatial ring and is reborn in the body of He Yuzhu, a resident of a courtyard home. As he faces the Japanese soldiers in the capital, his story begins. Along the way, the novel explores the relationships and everyday dealings among the courtyard’s residents. 176Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Siheyuan: Life Begins with a Choice 四合院：人生从选择开始 [Siheyuan] + [light System] + [one female lead] In 1962, a young man from rural northern Shaanxi steps into No. 95, Nanluoguxiang, in the capital. Surrounded by all kinds of people in the courtyard, how will Wang Ping’an make his own life shine? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Siheyuan: You Like Acting Like Animals? Then Nobody Gets to Play! 四合院：喜欢不当人？全别玩了！ After transmigrating into a courtyard house, he finds himself ostracized by a bunch of scoundrels. But Chu Fan awakens the Table-Flipping System. Exaggerate the facts to get stronger! You like acting like animals? Then nobody gets to play! From the start, Bang Geng steals a bag of rice from him? He flips the table and calls the police! He exaggerates the story, claiming Bang Geng stole two hundred yuan, and Bang Geng ends up behind bars. Silly Zhu dares to lay a hand on him? He just exaggerates 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Siheyuan: Making Things Tough for Everyone 四合院：我给众人上上难度 He transmigrated into the body of a recently discharged soldier in the 1960s. When he got home, he discovered he’d landed in the world of Love in the Courtyard. With a System, he went from loser to winner in no time. Lü Xiaobu was determined to give this world a shock it wouldn’t forget! Silly Zhu wants to reach the peak of life with his cooking and marry a rich, beautiful woman? Yi Zhonghai wants to enjoy a peaceful retirement? Liu Haizhong wants to become an imposing official? Granny Deaf want 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Siheyuan: A Twisted System Helps Me Become the Top Dog 四合院，变态度统助我称雄 A food-delivery and errand guy at the bottom of 21st-century society runs up forty-four flights of stairs and drops dead. He transmigrates into Silly Zhu in Love in the Courtyard… In the end, he opens restaurants and a food factory, becoming the richest man of his era. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Siheyuan: The System Wants Me to Be a Doormat? 四合院：系统让我当滥好人？ My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Siheyuan: Reborn in 1950, I Head to the Countryside to Dig for Treasure 四合院：重生50下乡挖宝 This System is simply unbelievable. Every time he brings in a haul from the wild, it rewards him with something jaw-dropping. [Ding! Today’s harvest: ten jin of eels. Reward: Microsoft technology!] Su Ping’an never imagined that ordinary eels could bring him Microsoft technology capable of changing the global landscape of science and technology. The eels that once slithered through the muddy water seemed to have become keys unlocking a treasure trove of technology. He began sketching out the blu —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Siheyuan: Reborn as Silly Zhu, I Become the Courtyard's Role Model 四合院：重生傻柱，我成全院模范 Looking at everything before them, he suddenly made a decision. “Let’s salvage some of the crops in the fields first and minimize the losses as much as we can.” He and Qin Huairu said no more and began working in the muddy fields. But the disaster was too great to undo in such a short time. They worked through the night to breach several embankments, trying to divert the water away from the fields, but most areas were already deeply flooded, and many of the crops were beyond saving. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Errand Hall's 36th Book 跑腿堂第36本书 By a twist of fate, He Yuzhu arrives in Love in the Courtyard. Along with him comes a sign-in System. He becomes the top man in charge. In an era when supplies are scarce, just imagine how much everyone wants a piece of him. Sign in on the pillars, at the factory, and in the outhouse. Sign-ins must be done everywhere. Raise chickens, ducks, fish, geese, and cows. Set up KTVs, pool halls, and pretty teaching assistants. Arrange it all. As for the noisy neighbors outside, Silly Zhu quiet —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Siheyuan: I'm He Yuzhu, and I'm Marrying Qin Jingru 四合院：我何雨柱，娶妻秦京茹 [Siheyuan + System + feel-good power-up story + chef] He transmigrates into the Siheyuan and becomes Silly Zhu. He Yuzhu says, “I’m no Silly Zhu.” There’s no way he’ll let Yi Zhonghai guilt-trip him or let the Jia family exploit him! But he’s definitely going to marry beauties like Qin Jingru. As for Qin Huairu? He’ll win her over! And get a free meal! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Enjoying the Heavens: Up and Down, Starting in the Siheyuan 诸天愉悦，上上下下从四合院开始 Three months after transmigrating, Wang Heng and Qin Huairu achieved perfect harmony in life. Spinning, stretching, adapting. Supercharged, reshaping, all at my command. Wang Heng, courtesy name Xinde: the Xin of Marquis Changxin, the De of Cao Mengde. With powers like these, how could he fail to roam the realms, invincible wherever he went? In an era of scarce supplies, he carries Minecraft, the game. The world's four biggest grain merchants? You think you can compete with me? In a Hong Kong cr —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Siheyuan: I Rise to Success by Relying on Villains 四合院：我靠反派平步青云 Xu Cheng, a business-world elite, somehow ends up in a siheyuan. He originally planned to make a fresh start by playing a righteous character, but unexpectedly became a villain in the story. With the System guiding him step by step, Xu Cheng actually rises to success as a villain. Only, this villain of his seems to be gradually taking Silly Zhu’s place… And suddenly becomes the pride of the siheyuan! “Xu Cheng! Xu Cheng! Xu Cheng!” “The First, Second, and Third Masters unanimously nominate you t 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 I Transmigrated into Silly Zhu in 1969: From the Start, I Sent Bang Geng to the Great Northern Wilderness 穿越69傻柱：开局送棒梗北大荒 When Li Mu woke up, he found himself in the world of a Beijing courtyard in 1969, transmigrated into the body of 34-year-old He Yuzhu. The Lou family had already fled to Hong Kong more than three years ago! And because of Banggeng, Qin Huairu and he were still sneaking around, nowhere near as entangled as they were in the original story. Now, with Banggeng about to be sent to the countryside, Qin Huairu and Yi Zhonghai were urging the original He Yuzhu to pull strings and make arrangements for h —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Siheyuan: I Defy Fate and Turn the Tables on the Beasts 四合院：我逆天改命，虐翻禽兽 [Siheyuan, feel-good power fantasy, power-ups, System, tormenting the animals, face-slapping] He transmigrates as He Yuzhu, but he’s no lovesick Silly Zhu, always thinking of supporting Qin Huairu and the Jia family! I, He Yuzhu, will defy fate and change my destiny. I refuse to be anyone’s cash cow! He wins over Lou Xiao’e and sweeps across Hong Kong! 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Treasures Across the Heavens, Starting in the Siheyuan 从四合院开始的诸天藏宝 Ling Yun transmigrates into the courtyard-house world and gains a small world of his own along with a diary of hidden treasures. With no worries about making ends meet, he cuts Qin Huairu off from her original opportunity and settles into a lazy daily routine. Then one day, he joins a chat group, and from then on begins an exciting life traveling through countless worlds. 539Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 33 Siheyuan: What's Wrong with Living Off Several Families? 四合院：我多吃几家软饭怎么了？ He transmigrates to 1975. His mother is a cultivator. He goes to the countryside, attends university, becomes an official, and goes into business. In just a decade or two, Zhu Dafu becomes one of the nation’s Ten Outstanding Figures. Of course, besides Zhu Dafu’s own hard work, he also has a certain young lady to thank for her help. 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Siheyuan: I'm Really Not a Medicine God! 四合院：我真不是药神啊！ In the autumn of 1951, Qin Huairu had yet to marry into the Siheyuan. He Daqing had just run off, and Silly Zhu and Xu Damao were still a couple of half-grown fools. Just as Li Chengan was fretting over how he had transmigrated, the I’m No Savior System activated. Every day, he could draw a random medicinal effect. [Beginner’s bad-luck effect: Misfortune follows you for three days. During that time, you’re guaranteed to experience at least one mishap, such as falling down, losing money, getting —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Siheyuan: He Yuzhu, a Man Who Stands Tall! 四合院：顶天立地何雨柱！ After transmigrating into the world of Love in the Courtyard in 1955, he becomes He Yuzhu, the overly kindhearted protagonist! That year, He Daqing abandons his family and children to run off with Widow Bai. The He family's life is hard, and the neighbors treat them with cold indifference. Reborn, He Yuzhu decides not to be such a pushover as he was in his past life. Given a second chance, he is determined to live a brilliant life unlike before. As he opens the door and heads to the restaurant w —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Siheyuan: I Nearly Became a Vegetable 四合院差点植物人 I arrived at the courtyard house and woke up to find myself there, receiving the memories. Hey, it's only 1957. I'll move out of the courtyard house and begin the wonderful life of Li Nianyi and his wife's family. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 I’m Silly Zhu, and I’m Turning My Life Around as a Longtime Siheyuan Servant 我傻柱，从四合院长工开始翻身 In the sixteenth year of the Republic, order collapsed and warlords fought among themselves. A small town, thanks to its unusual location, had yet to be touched by the spreading fires of war. It remained peaceful, like a paradise apart from the world. But with the tide of events turning, its tranquility seemed only skin-deep. How easy is it for people in constant fear to hope for lasting peace? In the end, the so-called paradise was nothing more than a fleeting dream. A young man nicknamed Silly —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 The Siheyuan That Began in 1946 从1946年开始的四合院 Cao Cao-style scheming + multiple women + pocket space + weak System + low-key courtyard drama + multiple plotlines + no brainless decisions. Cao Jiaren transmigrated to 1946 and, through a twist of fate, became a target of the Nationalist Party: a party member, a secret police agent, a big capitalist, a relative of old bureaucrats, someone with foreign connections, and a man with a messy romantic life, with every possible liability stacked against him. Yet he still thinks he can be salvaged and —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 I Have a Pocket Dimension in the Siheyuan 四合院我有空间 The protagonist, Lin Yu, is reborn in the 1950s and has a pocket dimension from the start. He works as a procurement officer in a siheyuan. He collects antiques, goes into business later on, helps the country develop its technology, and searches for treasure overseas, among other things. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Siheyuan: From the Start, I Became a Disciple of Fengze Garden 四合院：开局拜师丰泽园 This book does not glorify brutality. Instead, it depicts a unique way of life beginning in the 1950s and 1960s, with the story of its protagonist, Li Xiangyang, offering its own special delights. At fourteen, Li Xiangyang transmigrated to the courtyard next door to Love in the Courtyard. Born into a family of chefs, he had an exceptional gift for cooking. By the age of twenty, his superb culinary skills had made him a Grade Two Special-Class Chef, earning a monthly salary of 87.5 yuan, a very s 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Siheyuan: I Sent Bang Geng to Prison, and All the Vermin Panicked 四合院：送棒梗入狱，众禽们慌了 [Courtyard + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + System + Myriad Worlds + Nation and People] Zhao Jianming transmigrates to a courtyard and becomes the useless nobody everyone talks about! Useless? Do you really think I'm easy to bully?! An Invincible System binds to him. He'll have money when he needs it, and supplies when he needs them! Bang Geng steals? No questions asked, I'll send him straight to prison. Let's see who dares try anything now. Jia Zhangshi tries to extort me? Since you love money so mu 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Siheyuan: A Bunch of Beasts? I Can Handle Them 四合院：众禽？我还收拾不了他们 Liu Xiaofeng accidentally transmigrates to a courtyard-house world in the early days of the People's Republic of China, where he becomes an employee at a scrap collection station. In this courtyard, filled with complicated relationships, he has to deal with a group of selfish neighbors, each with their own agenda. He Yuzhu is impulsive and quick-tempered, easily led astray by Yi Zhonghai. He Yushui is selfish and watches from the sidelines. The Liu Haizhong family is full of conflict: Liu Haizho —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Siheyuan: Taking on the Courtyard Bullies, Starting at the Tavern 四合院：从小酒馆开始斗众禽 She transmigrates into a courtyard compound and becomes Cai Quanwu, the owner of a tavern. From the start, she catches Bang Geng stealing a chicken, while Silly Zhu deliberately covers for him! As someone who transmigrated, she's the embodiment of justice. So she takes action without hesitation! But Silly Zhu holds a grudge against her! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Siheyuan: Who's the Real Beast Here? 四合院到底谁才是禽兽 An ordinary young man from 2024 transmigrates into Love in the Courtyard. From the start, he returns from military service, moves into the Siheyuan, and gets a job at the steel mill. Watch how he takes on the courtyard’s bunch of animals. When there’s nothing going on, he starts trouble. When there is trouble, he makes even more. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Siheyuan: Taking Advice to Become a Ten-Thousand-Yuan Household, the Yard's Beasts Go Crazy 四合院：听劝成万元户，众禽疯了 Su Fan dies after being stabbed by a thug while trying to save someone, then transmigrates to the world of the Siheyuan. Everyone in the compound hopes he'll die soon so they can divide up his estate. Jia Zhangshi wants his house as a wedding home for Jia Dongxu. Yan Bugui steals his factory job slot and gives it to his eldest son. Su Fan awakens the Take Advice System. The more the beasts try to harm him, the more money he makes. In just two days, he becomes a millionaire, leaving the beasts gr 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Siheyuan: Technician? No, Call Me Big Brother! 四合院：技术员？不，叫大哥！ The story follows Wu Weiguo as he works his way up from a technician to a leadership position through his own ability and ingenuity. Along the way, he has a series of encounters with his neighbors in the courtyard, offering a glimpse into people’s lives and clashing values in that era. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Siheyuan: Unrestrained 四合院：肆意 In a Beijing courtyard house on Nanluoguxiang, Ning Li reclines in a wicker chair beneath a small tree in the back courtyard, eyes half closed. Beside him lies a golden-yellow mongrel dog. [Ding! Today’s sign-in is complete. Reward: 5 Great Unity notes!] Hearing the voice in his mind, Ning Li slowly opens his eyes. That’s right, Ning Li wasn’t originally from this world. He was a transmigrator. Like all transmigrators, he had a golden finger. And his was an incredibly simple sign-in System, comp 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Siheyuan: Is This My Home? 四合院：我家的？ Wang He was playing Call of Duty Mobile on the terrace, racking up more than thirty knife kills in a single match. Overcome with excitement, he was struck by a bolt of lightning out of nowhere and somehow ended up in a courtyard house in 1937. To top it off, his grandmother was none other than the Deaf Old Lady! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 A Leisurely Reborn Life in the Siheyuan 四合院重生的悠闲生活 My name is Li Min. I was reborn, returning to the day I started working at the steel mill. I passed my permanent employment assessment, but the question of who would get housing caused a stir in the siheyuan. Those people were always trying to trip me up. But I wasn't afraid. I handled every situation with care. I also had a special ability: I could collect negative emotions and use them to enter a prize draw. Along the way, He Yuzhu, Zhao Yehong, and the others stayed by my side. I had to work —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Ti Heng's Second Book 提衡的第2本书 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
