The Courtyard: From Purchasing Officer to Ministerial Powerhouse

After succumbing to burnout from chronic writer's block, a web novelist transmigrates into the infamous "Birdman Courtyard" fanfiction world—only to awaken as Chen Xiangdong, a recent technical school graduate who just drowned. Armed with a sign-in system and the accumulated wisdom of his previous life, he begins his ascent from a lowly purchasing officer, methodically navigating the treacherous waters of bureaucratic politics until he rises to become a powerful ministerial-level figure. But Chen Xiangdong's journey is not solely about climbing the career ladder. Within the cramped, gossip-ridden courtyard, he dishes out long-overdue retribution to the toxic neighbors who prey on the weak, all while building a warm, loving household—cherishing his devoted partner, doting on his younger sister, and ensuring his family never tastes the bitterness of poverty or meager rations. He also forges an unlikely alliance with Xu Damao, guiding the man toward a completely different fate. With a portable spatial storage that guarantees comfort and security, Chen Xiangdong masterfully balances office intrigue with courtyard justice, proving that a second life is best spent rising high and settling old scores in style.