Four Courtyards: Reason Makes You Stronger

In a 1960s Beijing courtyard, Sun Yuhao, a state-owned factory worker, upholds the principles of reasoning and following rules. Without any special cheats, he relies on technical hard work to establish himself. The neighbors in the courtyard are calculating, frequently using moral coercion, framing, and smearing, always trying to take advantage of him. The male lead does not actively provoke trouble, but when faced with issues, he argues based on reason, refuting rogues with facts and regulations, and resolving traps with logic. He steadily advances in the factory by delving into technology, and with Su Wenwen, they mutually support each other and manage a down-to-earth small family. The people in the courtyard repeatedly scheme but end up suffering backlash; those who harm others ultimately bring disaster upon themselves. As times move forward, through the waves of reform, the male lead seizes opportunities based on technology to start a business. The book interweaves mundane market life, neighborhood intrigues, and the changes of the times, proving that relying on one's abilities and adhering to bottom lines is the way to achieve long-term breakthroughs. — Description from novelcodex.orgFull novel: Four Courtyards: Reason Makes You Stronger — read the rest free on N​o⁠v​e⁠l​C⁠o​d⁠e​x⁠.​o⁠r​g⁠