Courtyard Chronicles: Wang Defa's Shameless Rise to Power

Betrayed, broke, and taking his revenge a little too far, Wang Defa wakes up in a parallel world inside a Beijing courtyard compound—with a daily check-in system and a second chance at life. No more being the nice guy who finishes last. This time, he's playing by his own rules: charm the ladies but keep his distance, scheme his way to the top, and turn every encounter into an opportunity. From zero to hero, Wang Defa navigates a world of neighborhood politics, hidden agendas, and tantalizing temptations. His philosophy? Don't start it, don't refuse it, don't own it. One check-in at a time, he'…