Black Market King of the Courtyard: A Time Traveler's Rise in 1950s Beijing

When Lin Yang wakes up in 1950s Beijing, he finds himself trapped in a siheyuan courtyard teeming with scheming neighbors and petty tyrants. But this isn't his first rodeo—armed with modern knowledge and an iron will, he carves out his empire in the shadows. From humble street hustler to underground kingpin, Lin Yang masters the black market while navigating the turbulent early years of New China. In a world where survival demands cunning and strength, he'll fight fire with fire and crush anyone who stands in his way.