Courtyard House: The Cultivation System Takes Me Flying

Since Qin Lindong firmly established himself as the manager of the courtyard house, this once chaotic and troublesome place has undergone a dramatic transformation. The chaotic scene of quarrels, insults, petty theft, and tantrums has completely disappeared, replaced by a new look of harmonious neighbors, orderly streets, and clean and bright rooms.

Since Qin Lindong took charge of the courtyard's affairs, he has been impartial and fair in rewarding and punishing, eradicating malpractices with swift and decisive measures and handling neighborhood disputes with impartiality. The Jia family no longer dared to act recklessly and take advantage of others; Yi Zhonghai abandoned his hypocritical scheming and favoritism; Yan Bugui stopped being petty and stirring up trouble; and Liu Haizhong also put aside his meaningless official airs. The root causes of past conflicts were all smoothed over, trivial disputes disappeared completely, the courtyard was cleaned daily, and clutter in the corners was neatly organized. Even the old neighbors in the alley were amazed, saying that No. 95 Nanluoguxiang Courtyard had completely changed.

With its clean environment, harmonious atmosphere, and stable order, this courtyard house quickly became a model courtyard praised by everyone in Nanluoguxiang and even the entire jurisdiction. The news was reported up the chain of command and soon attracted the attention of the subdistrict office. After several days of on-site inspections and surveys, the subdistrict office staff unanimously agreed that Qin Lindong's management was effective and that he fulfilled his responsibilities, making the courtyard house a model of courtyard governance in the entire district.

After collective discussion by the subdistrict office leadership, it was decided to publicly commend No. 95 Nanluoguxiang Courtyard, awarding Qin Lindong the title of "District-level Outstanding Courtyard Manager," in order to set an example and encourage all courtyards in the district to learn from him, thus setting a model for grassroots governance.

When the news reached the courtyard ahead of time, all the neighbors were already excited, their faces beaming with pride and anticipation. Everyone knew that this honor was brought about by Qin Lindong.

On this bright and sunny morning, a clear and cheerful sound of gongs and drums suddenly rang out from the entrance of the courtyard house, instantly attracting the attention of the entire alley. The director of the street office led a team of several staff members, carrying bright red banners, gold-embossed certificates, and award materials and bonuses, all beaming as they walked into the courtyard. The procession was orderly, the ceremony solemn, and the scene exceptionally lively.

Residents from the surrounding courtyards peeked out to watch, their eyes filled with curiosity and envy. No one expected that the once-unreputable No. 95 courtyard would now receive a personal commendation from the director of the street office. This honor was unprecedented in the entire Nanluoguxiang area.

The neighborhood committee director walked into the courtyard, looking around at the clean, tidy, and harmonious atmosphere, his face full of approval. All the neighbors were already standing in neat rows, each with a solemn expression, their eyes fixed on the director. Standing at the front of the group was Qin Lindong, whose posture was upright and whose temperament was calm. His extraordinary physique was perfectly concealed, revealing only his extraordinary demeanor and composure.

The director of the subdistrict office cleared his throat, held up the commendation document, and loudly announced: "The commendation decision is now officially announced! Under the effective management and leadership of Comrade Qin Lindong, No. 95 Nanluoguxiang Courtyard has achieved harmonious neighborly relations, orderly courtyard, and clean environment, completely abandoning outdated customs and bad habits, and establishing a new civilized atmosphere. After inspection and evaluation by the subdistrict office, it is officially awarded the title of District-level Model Courtyard! At the same time, Comrade Qin Lindong is commended for his dedication, outstanding ability, and remarkable achievements, and is awarded the honorary title of District-level Excellent Courtyard Manager!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in applause and cheers.

Street office staff stepped forward and solemnly hung a bright red banner embroidered with the four golden characters "Model Courtyard" in the most conspicuous position at the main gate of the courtyard. The banner shone brightly in the sunlight, becoming the most dazzling honor of the entire courtyard. Immediately afterwards, the director handed Qin Lin a "Good Manager" certificate with a gold-embossed cover and a generous cash bonus with both hands.

"Comrade Qin, you've worked hard!" the director exclaimed with admiration.

Qin Lindong accepted it steadily, his expression calm and composed, without the slightest arrogance. He simply said, "This is not my achievement alone, but the result of the joint efforts and conscious maintenance of all the neighbors in the courtyard. We will continue to maintain it in the future so that the courtyard can remain in good condition."

A simple and unassuming sentence warmed the hearts of all the neighbors present, leaving them deeply moved. In their hearts, Qin Lindong, humble and unassuming despite his achievements, was a truly trustworthy leader.

"Comrade Qin, you're too modest!" The street office director grasped Qin Lindong's hand tightly, his tone full of recognition and appreciation. "You're young and promising, steady in your work, and excellent in management. You've transformed a chaotic courtyard into a model for the entire district—that's a remarkable achievement, a role model for all those in charge in the district! I hope you'll continue your efforts and make even greater contributions to the development of the street and to neighborhood harmony!"

"I will certainly live up to your expectations." Qin Lindong nodded slightly, his tone steady and firm.

The brief but solemn commendation ceremony quickly came to an end. The director of the subdistrict office and his staff left amidst applause. The sound of gongs and drums gradually faded away, but the liveliness and joy in the courtyard remained undiminished. The neighbors all gathered at the door, looking up at the high-hanging banner, their faces full of pride and honor. They discussed and laughed, their tone filled with triumph.

"Our courtyard has finally become a model courtyard! From now on, we can walk with our backs straight when we go down the alley!"

"It's all thanks to Supervisor Lin! Without Supervisor Lin, we wouldn't have the glory we have today!"

"From now on, we will be more self-disciplined and more united, and we will never hold Manager Lin back or bring shame to the compound!"

Among the crowd, He Yuzhu was the most excited. He strode over to Qin Lindong, patted his chest, and loudly proposed, "Brother! Today is a great day, we must celebrate! Bring out all the spirit rice and vegetables you grew, let's have a feast for the whole courtyard today, let everyone share in the joy and taste the flavor of immortal food!"

Upon hearing this, the entire academy erupted in cheers. High-grade spiritual grains and vegetables contain pure spiritual energy, with a rich aroma that nourishes the body. Normally, everyone could only catch a whiff of their fragrance occasionally, but today they could eat as much as they wanted, which thrilled everyone.

Seeing the expectant looks on everyone's faces, Qin Lindong nodded gently in agreement: "Sure, there will be plenty of spirit rice and spirit vegetables. The whole academy will have a feast today and enjoy ourselves together."

At a single command, the entire courtyard bustled with activity. Neighbors divided the work among themselves: some started fires and built stoves, some washed cooking utensils, and some chopped vegetables and prepared ingredients. Everyone wore a smile, and the atmosphere was harmonious and lively. He Yuzhu took the initiative to cook, and with his excellent culinary skills and the perfect combination of fresh ingredients, the aroma burst forth with every turn of the spatula.

The high-grade spirit rice, after steaming, became crystal clear, and the spirit vegetables, after being stir-fried, exuded a fresh and fragrant aroma. The rich fragrance seemed to have grown wings, instantly filling the entire alley and drifting hundreds of meters away. Residents of the surrounding courtyards, smelling this exotic aroma, couldn't help but peek in, swallowing their saliva repeatedly. Their eyes were practically overflowing with envy, and they all discussed how the No. 95 courtyard was truly blessed, not only receiving recognition but also enjoying such rare delicacies.

The Jia family of three stood alone at their own doorway, watching the lively celebration inside the courtyard, their expressions complex, filled with bitterness and inferiority. They had once caused chaos throughout the courtyard, but now the entire family was celebrating and rejoicing. Feeling ashamed, they could only stand forlornly in a corner, not daring to approach.

Jia Dongxu kept his head down and remained silent, Jia Zhangshi huddled behind the door, not daring to show her face, and Qin Huairu's eyes were dim, filled with guilt.

Qin Lindong took in the entire scene. With his current extraordinary mindset at the Foundation Establishment stage, he had long since let go of all past grudges and entanglements. From his extraordinary perspective, the conflicts and unpleasantness of the past were nothing more than the squabbles of mortal ants. He neither criticized nor deliberately ignored them, but simply instructed He Yuzhu: "Serve a bowl of spiritual food and send it to the Jia family."

Although He Yuzhu was unhappy, he obeyed the arrangement, filled a bowl with spirit rice and spirit vegetables, and handed it to Qin Huairu.

Holding the warm, fragrant spiritual food, Qin Huairu gazed at the shimmering ingredients in the bowl, tears instantly streaming down her face. She choked back sobs as she repeatedly thanked Qin Lindong, "Thank you, Steward Lin... thank you..."

She knew in her heart that Qin Lindong was not giving alms or showing pity, but rather completely letting go of the past and erasing all grudges.

From then on, the old grudges and grievances of the courtyard house were settled, and there were no more enemies or estrangements.

Qin Lin's actions earned him even greater respect from the neighbors, and his popularity soared. Everyone genuinely loved and supported this fair and generous steward, Mr. Lin.

Just as the awards ceremony concluded and the entire institute was celebrating, a crisp system notification rang out in Qin Lindong's mind precisely on time:

[Ding! The host has received official recognition at the district level; the courtyard house has been successfully rated as a model courtyard at the district level!]

[Reward: Foundation Establishment Realm Level 1 cultivation progress +10%, current progress 55%!]

[The host's popularity with all the residents of the courtyard is at its peak, making him the most beloved steward in the courtyard's history!]

[Reward: Blessed with mortal fortune, subsequent cultivation efficiency slightly increased!]

Gentle and pure spiritual energy automatically flowed into his body. Qin Lindong felt the golden core seed in his dantian glow slightly, and his cultivation level steadily improved once again, bringing him one step closer to the peak of the first level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. The path to transcendence continued to advance steadily and orderly.

As the sun sets, golden rays bathe the entire courtyard, the "Model Courtyard" banner at the entrance gleams, laughter and cheerful conversation fill the air, the aroma of food wafts through the air, and neighbors raise their glasses in celebration—a scene of tranquility, warmth, and harmony.

Qin Lindong stood among the crowd, his extraordinary body perfectly blending into the mundane world. He had no earth-shattering aura, no aloofness, only stability, warmth, steadiness and peace.

Power, glory, gourmet food, harmony—all the good things that ordinary people pursue are within his grasp; immortality, strength, realm, future path—all the opportunities that extraordinary cultivators crave are steadily acquired by him.

This peaceful and warm life, free from strife and intrigue, is the destination he desires most after defying fate and reaching the extraordinary.

A gentle evening breeze stirred, banners fluttered in the breeze, and laughter lingered. Qin Lindong looked up at the sunset on the horizon, a faint, gentle smile playing on his lips.

May you find peace and tranquility in the mortal world, a smooth and easy path ahead, a boundless future, and all things going well.