Courtyard Chronicles: The Justice Staff of 1960s Beijing

When Shen He opens his eyes in a 1960s Beijing courtyard, he makes one decision: no more being pushed around. Armed with a mysterious staff that seems to have a mind of its own, he becomes the neighborhood's unlikely champion against bullies, spies, and petty tyrants. One swing at a time, he's rewriting the rules of survival in this tight-knit community where everyone knows your business. But in an era of political tension and social upheaval, standing up for justice might be more dangerous than he ever imagined.