Wiki & Encyclopedia: Feel The Atmosphere Of The Times In The Courtyard House

The protagonist, an orphan who grew up feeling lonely after losing his parents at twelve. After a gas explosion in his original timeline, he travels through time and possesses the body of an orphan with the same name living in the 1960s.

Original owner's grandfather, a former martial artist who served as a guard at the Red Star Rolling Mill. He was a veteran who fought against invaders and single-handedly raised his grandson.

The local village leader who assisted Li Gang after his parents' death but was manipulative, buying Li Gang's house at an extremely low price.

A neighborhood child who lives in the courtyard, older brother to Xiao Dang and Xiao Huaihua; he struggles with wanting to be treated as an adult while relying on the charity of others.

A young, cute neighborhood girl, sister to Bang Geng and daughter of the neighbor family.

A young neighborhood girl, older sister to Xiao Huaihua and sister to Bang Geng.

A resident of the courtyard and wife to the Third Master, known for being meddlesome but well-informed about neighborhood events.

The director of the local Neighborhood Committee, a retired military family member who holds significant administrative authority over community affairs.

The deceased father of Li Gang, a war hero with former ties to the military leadership.

A City Bureau Chief and former comrade-in-arms of Li Weiguo, acting as a potential high-level political connection for Li Gang.

A skilled construction and renovation expert affiliated with the local Neighborhood Committee, known for his long lineage of trade craftsmanship.

A neighbor and skilled local chef who maintains a friendly, drinking partnership with Li Gang.

A widowed neighbor and mother of children who relies on neighborhood support; she is increasingly comfortable with and dependent on Li Gang's assistance.

A pompous, self-important neighbor prone to mimicking the arrogant body language of factory officials.

Qin Huairu's mother-in-law; a suspicious and stingy woman intensely protective of her family and her grandson, Bang Geng.

The cautious and calculating leader of the local Pigeon Market (black market).

A local black market subordinate responsible for managing ticket distribution and handling initial contact for the organization.

A respected elderly resident in the courtyard who is cared for by the neighbors, particularly Sha Zhu; she often offers advice on traditional household management.

The wife of the courtyard's First Uncle (Lao Yi); she is a kind, quiet presence who often looks after the elderly.

The recognized authority figure within the courtyard, often referred to as First Uncle.

A neighbor known for his calculating nature and frugality; he is always observant of others' acquisitions to see if there is any opportunity for himself.

Sha Zhu's younger sister who is a student living at her school; she returns home on weekends and is on friendly terms with Li Gang.

A neighbor in the courtyard who shares a deep, antagonistic rivalry with Sha Zhu, constantly trading insults and petty jabs.

Xu Damao's wife, who often tries to de-escalate the conflicts between her husband and Sha Zhu.

A nickname for a young female sales clerk working at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative.

A resident of the courtyard and daughter-in-law of the Jia family; she is a central figure in the courtyard's social life and is hired by Li Gang to perform household tasks like laundry and cooking.

The proprietor of a local breakfast stall near the courtyard, known for serving traditional Beijing snacks.

An elderly resident of the front courtyard. He is pragmatic and eager to secure a stable factory job for his unemployed children.

The wife of Old Man Jiang, residing in the front courtyard.

A resident of the courtyard and the husband of Qin Huairu, whom she considers significantly less capable than Li Gang.

A salesman at the Friendship Store who manages second-hand goods and appreciates small favors like cigarettes in exchange for providing insider assistance.

An acquaintance of Li Gang, often the subject of his thoughts regarding domestic matters and aesthetics.

The gatekeeper at the Neighborhood Committee. He appears to be a military veteran with a slight limp and keeps a firearm in his office.

The supervisor at the Friendship Store who manages inventory and enforces strict rules regarding gifts from subordinates.

A 40-year-old director at the Friendship Store, retired from the military, who develops a friendly rapport with Li Gang based on mutual respect and shared consumption habits.

The youngest child in the family, sister to Bang Geng and Xiao Dang.

A staff member at the local neighborhood committee office.

The wife of Third Uncle Yan; she is often invoked by her husband to perform household tasks, such as cooking, though she rarely follows through.